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I stopped in for lunch at Adela's Mexican Kitchen and walked out genuinely impressed. The lunch menu delivers exactly what you want in the middle of the day: good portions, fresh food, and a price that actually feels fair. Service was quick without feeling rushed, and the staff stayed friendly even with a full lunch crowd. My plate came out hot, well‑seasoned, and balanced -- not overloaded, not skimpy. For what they charge at lunch, the value is hard to beat in Lancaster. You get quality, you get quantity, and you don't feel like you overpaid for a midday meal. If you're looking for a great lunch at a great price, this is one of the better stops in town. read more

After countless visits, we LOVE this place. The staff is so friendly and service is speedy. Inside is just gorgeous. Not to mention the great food! read more

one of the best Mexican restaurants in lancaster. I love there shredded chicken tacos they always do a pretty good job

The food is generally pretty good. Been here at least 4 times in two weeks. But the service at the bar is particularly lackluster. Two different bartenders and both seem like they want nothing to do with servicing customers. Which is odd because the bar is where you usually where you put the more pleasant people to serve customers. Not here. Both had the dead eye and dead tone of the usually lazy people you would get service from in a fast food restaurant. The foods good but I wouldn't sit at the bar much if you want someone with a little life in their work. Dour is the perfect word. read more

Excellent, as always! Good food at a fair price, great service, and a fun atmosphere! The delivery robots are efficient & quite cute! read more

Adela's Mexican Kitchen - Tacos - one Al Pastor & one Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, South Carolina

It was so good. Best street corn in town. Fast and friendly Will be back with friends and family.

We went to Adela's today. I am not a big Mexican fan. But this was like nothing I've ever had before. We had beef, chicken , shrimp, chorizo, cactus rice , avocado , guacamole, refried beans and a small salad to add to our soft shells. Free chips and salsa. read more

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We dined here with a group of about 40 people for our restaurant club. There were not enough staff in my opinion to serve us in a timely fashion. The restaurant itself was colorful and comfortable. The staff friendly and attentive as best as they could for our large group. I sat at a table with 3 other people. We waited a while for our drinks to arrive and even longer to get our orders taken. About an hour to get our food. The menu was extensive and prices reasonable. Our taco chips at the table definitely stale and we asked for a replacement. My go to order always a taco salad, my dining mates ordered shrimp tacos, and burritos. One dinner was cold and sent back to be reheated. My taco salad okay, one enjoyed the burritos, one other did not. Mixed reviews about the food we were served. I would try this restaurant again but not with a large dining group . read more

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The food was outstanding. Very flavorful. Service was excellent and loved the robot experience. That was a surprise! Very friendly staff and Fun atmosphere. All for $9 read more

Stopped in for an early dinner while driving by and tried this restaurant out. Three of us tried three different meals 1. traditional quesadilla - bland, brown lettuce Daughter barely ate any and said she wasn't a fan 2. Carne Tacos 2.5/5 3. choripollo - came with rice and beans both were bland and beans resembled those out of a can Needed more queso 2.5/5 Our waitress was good but they forgot to give us chips and salsa. When it finally came, we were disappointed with it. Dessert- molten lava cake Tasted like Applebees Overall we spent $80 including the tip for 3 people and 1 dessert. In my opinion, it's overpriced for the quality of food. Our waitress was good and we liked the ambiance. - read more

Adela's Mexican Kitchen - Lights - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, South Carolina

Normally I would love this place but the young "don't care" manager was dismissive when faced with the following facts: - Drinks ran dry 6 separate times with a party of four. - Food took an hour and twenty minutes from time of placing the order. - Waitress acted like she didn't understand English after engaging with us for over an hour and forty-five minutes. Especially when we requested to speak with the manager three seperate times. - Once the food came out, the steak was burnt like stirps of crunchy briquettes when asked for medium well. The "manager" stated that the reason everything was behind was because the fryer was down, even though one of our plates were Flautas which are fried. I will say fried to the point that the steak within were burnt crunchy briquettes. At least they are consistently horrible. I along with three other members of the community will never visit this establishment again. Its sad, because their family (owners of Mariachis) know how to run a successful restaurant. read more

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Truly OK and am very happy that there is another food option available in Lancaster. Right along Hwy 521 on the north end of town, it is a huge place with a large bar and plenty of seating both inside and outside. Pretty typical gringo version of Mexican food: burritos, tacos, margaritas ($9.99) and a few steak and seafood plates. And pretty average. The margaritas were so-so. Nothing to brag about. We had the mango version and it was not very flavorful. I had carnitas, which were OK, but not much flavor. Wife had enchilada verde, without the chicken and said she would not come back to try other menu options. Have to agree with her. If they get a Mexican chef who knows cooking and spices, they might have a chance. I am not hopeful. read more

Food is excellent! We generally order carry out and not once has our order been correct. We keep hoping the will get it right. When we have called about the issue we have been met with no resolution. So sadly we won't visit any longer. read more

The food here is awesome but make the order how I ask. I hate with a passion soggy shells that is why I asked for it on the side read more

Adela's Mexican Kitchen - A soggy taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, South Carolina

We tried Adela's tonight, and we were very impressed...not only with the food but the service as well. The food is very fresh and is full of flavor, the cheese dip and tableside guacamole are must-have, the cheese dip is rich and creamy and the guacamole is made fresh right in front of you at your table and you get to choose what ingredients you want in your guacamole. The rice is fluffy and full of flavor and the refried beans are creamy and delicious. I had a ground beef taco and a cheese enchilada, the seasoned beef it's packed full of flavor and tastes incredibly fresh. The prices are very reasonable, my wife and I got two entrées, an appetizer and two drinks and the bill was $34. The wait staff, busboys and managers are very polite and very outgoing to their customers, I highly recommend this place and I wish them great success. read more

Adela's Mexican Kitchen - Table side guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, South Carolina

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Went in for lunch. They have a large selection for lunch portions. The food was really good and the waiter we had was very good also. This was my husband's first time. Things were clean and fresh smelling. read more

Variety on menu . They offer military discount now ( they didn't before ) . Good margaritas

Service was good!! Food was good, as expected. Very clean, modern facility ... Drinks were a bit pricey. read more

Great service, very friendly. We have gone a few times and will continue to go! Good taste great and very clean inside.

Absolutely the best Mexican food in Lancaster. The best entree is the healthy chicken. If you want the best service to go with the best food, ask for Mikayla. She is the best bartender/ server in town. read more

Adela's Mexican Kitchen - Chicken fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, South Carolina

Food was great, Drinks a little pricey but good. Taco Tuesday is a great deal. Lots to choose from on menu. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about our experience at Adela's in Waxhaw. Our server, Ernesto and the great good had us hooked. We had lunch one day and went back for dinner the next day. Joe was our server for dinner. The barbacoa, shredded chicken, and chili colorado was amazing. I love the open feel with the bar and the dining room. The robots were a first for us. Watching it come out of the kitchen and maneuver to exactly where we sat at the bar was cool. The nearest server jumped up and gave us our plates. Great process and teamwork. Thank you, Ernesto and Joe for taking great care of us. We'll be seeing you soon. read more

Wow-what a fine restaurant we have here in Lancaster. The food was fresh and high quality, the drinks were fast, good and not watered down, the service was exceptional, the restaurant has such a positive vibe to it, and it's very clean. I had the lunch size shrimp fajitas - it was a generous portion. The shrimp was also a good size and cooked perfectly. I chose the corn tortillas instead of flour - it was nice to have the option. My mom had the chicken taco salad which was also fresh and a generous size for lunch. The price was fantastic as well. The only thing I regret is not going there sooner. If you haven't tried it yet-you're missing out on a great experience! read more

Food is great however carry out orders are ALWAYS ALWAYS WRONG. There's never been a positive response when we've called in. We've never eaten at restaurant. We long ago quit ordering there. Sad food is good. But spending money to suffer through wrong food. Ugh no more. read more

Ambiance was good food was pretty good as well. The service was below average. Need work on service but I would recommend it to others

Just found out this place was open and had to try it. Went for lunch and the menu is cheap for the portions. Everything looked so clean and beautiful inside. The decor was really nice and the big booths comfortable. The service was amazing and a nice atmosphere. The food came out hot and it tasted amazing. The chips and dip sadly came out only a min before the food did so didn't snack on them long. Will definitely come back when back in this area. read more

Adela's Mexican Kitchen - Lunch quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Lancaster, South Carolina

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Very rude staff food Fair.aelas was unrealistic in their behavior towards paying customers

Amazing local spot for tasty Mexican food, had the Guacamole and Arroz con Camarones. Everything was delicious and served quickly with no issues. The server and service staff was friendly and accommodating. We had a larger party and there were no issues, ordered a few cocktails, definitely would come back! Stop by for lunch or dinner! read more

New Mexican restaurant in Waxhaw, NC. Not sure why they chose this 2nd location as there is La Manhattan right down the road. They didn't change much from the previous restaurant (701 Main) but the booths are a bit more uncomfortable. The backs are overstuffed. Cute lighting. Service was odd. Three different people came to the table. One took our beverage order. Another delivered them & a third took our food order. Complimentary chips & salsa were brought to the table. Chips were a bit oily & salsa was a wee bit spicy. 'Bella Bot' delivered our meal to the table. Not sure why. My plate was actually a large platter which made it awkward to cut food and reach. I ended up turning this 'plate' so I could access each item. It was 'plate overkill!' I had the '3 Generations" which I always get. Chicken, shrimp, flank steak, rice, refried beans & salad. It was good. Shrimp & chicken especially good. Cooked perfectly & very tasty. The steak was very tough & chewy. Salad bland, although fresh. Rice & beans were good but rice should have been served hotter. My husband had the Beef Quesadilla and he liked it and the rice & beans too. His rice was also on the cooler side. Overall we weren't to impressed. Not bad but we've had better. Especially close by. read more

Stopped in here a week ago. I had the chicken with vegetables. There's a lot of food I can no longer eat, so they made the changes for me with no problems. I will go back. read more

We were traveling through Lancaster on our way home from Charlotte and stopped here to eat. The food was great! We had the Birria taco's and they were delicious! I would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

I've never really found a place where I enjoy Mexican food. It was really good I tried the birria burrito. It's one of my favorites to get from there. The service was great and they're all super friendly. I love the little robot server they have super cute. Very good spot if you are craving some Mexican food! read more

Best Birria Tacos!!! Fajitas are great as well! Cheese and Chorizo dip appetizer is a must! Service is good! read more

Love this place. Everything from their refreshing Horchata to their elote street corn to their delicious fajitas! Tastes fresh and tastes authentic. Bomb mexican food. read more

Food was good, service was great and the ambiance was awesome!! Will definitely be back!!

Very good local place hangout. So convenient , and the atmosphere and food are top notch. The drinks are mouth watering. It's certainly worth revisiting. read more

Quality of the meat was poor, service not good, overly greasy. Ambience is ok, booths are uncomfortable. I would not go back.

Six friends and I had lunch at Adela's today. We all loved it! The building is roomy, clean and well appointed. The food was amazing! Everything was fresh and delicious. They have a huge menu with most lunches $6.50 or under. We were seated immediately and treated like royalty by our server and the manager! I can't wait to return to Adela's! read more

Worst place to go get a bite. The service sucks came here Thursday after 6pm. Got checked in at 7:10pm it's 7:52 the waiter still has not brought us water nor chips. Five other families that came in after us got seated and got served all of their beverages and chips while I'm still waiting over 30 min for some water. Very bad service for a place that is new to Lancaster to be surprised to wait 25 minutes for water. Very disappointed and will never return left a very nasty taste. Not to mention very hot and all 6 fans are off. No AC no fans you'll be sweating while eating or in my case just waiting. Owner change the way you do things because soon it'll become like every other bad restaurant!! read more