You don't need fireworks when the food shows up honest…read more This place isn't trying to reinvent the taco -- it's just doing it right. The chicken was the quiet standout. Juicy, seasoned, no drama -- just the kind of taco that makes you stop talking mid-sentence and nod at your friend like, yeah... this is it. The steak held its own too. Clean, savory, cooked with respect. The salsa was bright and fresh -- I just wish they had more than two options, because the food deserves a little more chaos on the table. No gimmicks. No complaints. Just good tacos, good flavors, and the kind of meal you leave feeling better than when you walked in. That's a good visit. That's a good meal.

We arrived at 11:20 on a Saturday to find just one other family seated - the restaurant was clean…read moreand inviting with a welcoming atmosphere. As a newer restaurant, they're still expanding their menu (no rice and beans or queso yet), but the hostess was warm and helpful with recommendations for first-timers. Our horchata came first, followed by fresh chips and salsa. The horchata was delicious, not watery at all and full of flavor. They make all their specialty beverages in house, and you can tell! The chips were warm and fresh, and the salsa had a really great flavor to it, unique from other Mexican restaurants we've more recently been to. Our 4 year old daughter enjoyed the music and videos playing of Salsa dancers and other traditional Hispanic dances while we waited for our food. The quesabirria and carnitas tacos were both excellent - full of flavor and clearly made with care! We're already planning our next visit to try more of the menu. This is going to be our new go-to family spot.

This is one of the best differently flavored Mexican restaurants I've ever been to. This is tastes…read morefrom Guadalajara. You must try the habanero salsa with your chips. So flavorful. Yes, hot, too, but enjoy. The vegetarian burrito was probably the best I've ever had. Spinach, corn, tomatoes, onions...so delicious. We also had a chili relleno burrito. Also, very fresh. It was different with rice and beans inside as well. Not seen in a lot of restaurants. You can get greats ides to choose from, we chose the guacamole/sour cream combo to add to our entrees. Seriously, you need to eat here if you like great Mexican food. The place is spotlessly clean, the staff is so friendly and fun. I wish I lived here to enjoy more often.

If you are looking for as close to California Mexican food. Look no further than this place…read more Service is fantastic as well they are very attentive. They greet you right away when you walk in. The restaurant is decorated so nicely too. I had the Birria combo and one Adobado taco. All very good. I will be back. Chips and salsa so good too. Thanks guys.

This place has the best Mexican food in Fruita in my experience. I usually go for a large combo…read moreplate with shredded beef chimichanga, chile relleno, and chicken enchilada with beans and rice. Other times I get fajitas. It's usually pretty good. However, the issue is the consistency with the quality of the food and the margaritas. Sometimes everything is excellent, other times the food doesn't seem as fresh or the frozen margarita is full of large ice chunks. They also stopped giving sour cream and guacamole with fajitas or chimichangas which is annoying. I prefer the other El Mescal location for ambiance and consistency but this place is good when it's good. The inside of this location is kind of meh outside of the bar area. It's usually pretty empty inside. Service is always friendly but sometimes takes awhile.

jamaica was very sweet, loved it. guac was also very lemon-y, finished all of it. i got the mole…read moreburrito w shredded chicken but mole tasted gooey, should've stuck with a more safer option like the tacos bc they looked good. staff was friendly and i liked the quiet ambiance

Had a fantastic experience while in town for a tournament. The good reviews in the nicely updated…read moredowntown was another reason we chose it. It was Friday night and the place was starting to get busy but we were seated quickly. The hostess even apologized for our wait that couldn't have been more than 3 minutes. The place has a nice, friendly vibe. We were provided chips and salsa while we waited for our food which was flavorful and large portion. Great waitress and the food was fantastic. I didn't get photos but the 2 enchiladas with a hard shell taco was awesome. They had a gentlemen playing a guitar on stage and the staff would encourage him and hoot and howler which got the customers into it. It was a nice touch to a great meal.

We came in with a handful of people for lunch, and we were seated right away. There were a couple…read moreother groups and pairs there already, but the waitress was attentive and had a great smile! I enjoyed my enchiladas immensely. The sauce was flavorful, and the rice was just right. Great lunch!

Gage charged for extra rice and beans. They also shrunk bowls. Charged 18 dollars for a regular…read morebowl with one extra scoop of rice

Great location, great staff, and clean. What else can you ask for when looking at a chain…read morerestaurant. I find their food is better than Chipotle in my opinion. It seems cleaner if that makes sense. My stomach doesn't feel odd afterwards. The chicken is dryer but still good and I like their pulled pork a lot. I think this plan he ran well and the food is good and consistent.

Great food and super friendly staff. Always clean and the green salsa is on point. One of things I…read morelike a lot is the tamales and the tacos. The only thing is the price. I didn't remove a star because of the cost because there are many factors why they might charge what they charge. Definitely a good place for some Mexican food.

Stopped by for lunch while headed to Moab and loved their barbacoa tacos and shrimp tacos. The…read morebarbacoa are hands-down some the best we have ever had! Shrimp were really solid, too.. liked that they were lightly fried but not over-breaded nor overcooked. Will definitely swing by next time we are in town - highly recommend!

Pride of ownership is very evident with friendly service and great food! Wish we lived closer but…read morewill come again when we're in town. Only suggestion would be to expand menu to include burritos. Definitely reccomend.

Just a little chicken joint with tasty chicken and friendly service in a nice, clean place. Nothing…read morespecial, except the chicken, gotta try it!

We stopped at El Mescal Family Restaurant and had a great experience! The staff was super friendly…read moreand greeted us right away. I ordered the sopes, and they were delicious! The restaurant was very clean, welcoming, and had great music playing in the background. Overall, a really nice place with great food and friendly service. Definitely recommend checking it out!

Wow!!! Food was great!! I'm so glad I stopped and went in…read more It's hard to find pork fajitas but this place has em...!!!! I'll definitely be coming back. Enjoy!!