INSTA BROUGHT ME HERE Saw a review for their (All Day) Wednesday Date Night for two which includes a beverage carafè, choriqueso, 6 street tacos, and churros. It has an ample amount of food. We got Sautéed Shrimp, Guajillo Chicken, and Marinated Steak which had a ton of protein on each taco. The queso was loaded with Chorizo, too. To drink we got the Bloody Mermaid Water - Shark Week marg carafe with cute gummy sharks and grenadine blood that enhanced the strength. They even provided music to set the vibe. Everyone is super friendly from greater to wait staff. We had 3 different people checking on us. It did feel a bit rushed but I can see why as it got packed quickly. We came up on a perfect °75 degree night. So, the temp was perfect. Made a dash from Charlotte which was well worth the drive. The experience was great! read more

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After an event in Winston, my wife and I decided to get dinner and try somewhere new (to us). When we arrived, we went to the hostess stand inside, and were seated promptly. We opted for the patio, they've got a much bigger outdoor space than indoors, so we were fortunate it was nice weather. The waiter was attentive, quickly bringing waters, and checking to see if we wanted any other drinks. They seemed to have a decent menu, offering a variety of items, a good drink menu, and seemingly specials for every day of the week. I ended up ordered the fried chicken ACP, food didn't take long to come out. The food was ok, but honestly nothing great for the price. The portions seemed a bit on the small side. The fried chicken seemed to just be diced up chicken strips, not much of a culinary wonder. As a side note, chips and salsa are not included when you sit down like at many other Mexican restaurants Overall, we enjoyed our meal, but as i mentioned, it's pricey, with small portions, and the food (I had) was nothing wow. They do have a nice patio, so that's a plus, and the specials may make it a very value for your visit if you can take advantage of them. read more

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Overall: Poorly flavored food and not so great service. I've come here twice and the first time was okay. I had some birria tacos and they were just okay. The flavor was profile was mild but I didn't hate it. The service was okay. We were one of two couples outside with barely anyone there. The second time is the reason I will never come back. Ambiance: While outside seating is great and it's downtown, the inside looked a little dark and gloomy. Parking is hard to find at any time so you have to drive around or find a garage. Service: We got seated immediately. We got asked about appetizers and drinks before we got to really take a look at the menu so we just asked for waters with lemon. It took a while for them to come back to give us lemons and they never took our order. We waited. We placed orders for food and a margarita flight. We asked for hot sauce and never got it. I think after I asked for a different drink (see below) they didn't want to come back. We had to ask a completely different server to run my card. Drinks: I ordered a margarita flight - blood orange, strawberry habanero, and prickly pear. The drinks come in shot glasses very tiny. They made them with syrups. Apparently, only specific margaritas are made fresh but they don't indicate it on the menu. I asked the server to suggest that they should indicate it and it was dismissed. The drinks were bad. They did not taste good. I asked for a Paloma instead and not only did it taste bad, but it also came after I was done with my food. I will say one of the servers asked how the Paloma was but I didn't want to be that person and send back two drink orders so I paid for it but didn't drink it. Food: No flavor. Food on the skillet came out warm. Rice and beans were cold. If they came to check on us maybe the hot sauce would've saved it but it did not. Overall: Poor service. Bad drinks. No flavor on food. read more

Alma Mexicana - Chicken fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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This was my first time here. I ordered the flautas which were different from what I've had before I didn't love it but also didn't hate it. I also got the fried cauliflower which was amazing the flavor was all there and the sauce to paired so well with it. We also got the steak nachos which are not pictured but those definitely were my favorite and were very loaded. The service was great out waitress was super friendly and helpful. There was also live music when we went that night so the vibes were all there. read more

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We tried Alma on a Wednesday for their $35 Date Night Special, and it was an incredible value! The meal included choriqueso with chips, six street tacos, mini churros, and a frozen margarita or agua fresca pitcher to share. The tacos were fresh and flavorful, especially the shrimp and steak, and the choriqueso came out hot and perfectly melty. The churros were the perfect sweet ending to the meal. What really made the experience stand out was the service. Madison was an excellent server. She was super friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. Jay, the manager, also stopped by to chat, and that genuine hospitality made the evening even more enjoyable. The patio had a fun atmosphere with string lights, and music, making it a great spot for a casual date night or dinner with friends. We'll definitely be back! read more

Alma Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Amazing food, quick & friendly service, great atmosphere. Did open table reservations since we had 2 kids. Live music outside and much calmer atmosphere inside. Drinks and food selection is insane. Our hubbies opted for the date night special and didn't get blown away. Margaritas were in the sweeter side, but good alcohol balance. Great fun atmosphere! read more

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Had a lovely dinner visit, my husband enjoyed a beautiful margarita prepared by expert bartender Ginny. My Tijuana Caesar Salad was fantastic - the shredded guajillo chicken had just the right amount of spice and the salad had just the right amounts of dressing (which had just the right amount of zing) and crunch. Churros and dipping sauce were bussin. Service was both warm and efficient. read more

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Rolled into Bailey Park on a Friday for some dinner. Had a craving for Mexican food and Alma Mexicans did not disappoint. I got a classic Margarita and Steak Tacos. Both were delicious. Ginny, the bartender, checked in on us, as did the restaurant manager. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. A great place in Bailey Park!! read more

Alma Mexicana - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Good Mexican but a little pricey. We sat outside and enjoyed the evening air. Our waiter was very nice and efficient. I got the luchidor burrito, it was tasty with lots of great toppings - guacamole, sour cream, jalapeños, avocados, and the meat had good flavor. The drink special was a flight of margaritas ! Might have to try that next time! read more

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Maybe the best Mexican food around here aside from the legit Mexican stores. Not sure what these yahoos are talking about. Typical 'millennial' reviews. Can't make them happy. Ambience was fine. Quiet music. Not too much chatter. This message is to Yelp: why do you ask if the business asked to write the review? So they can stay a 3.5? Yelp sucks!!!! Anti-business fake reviews on Yelp. Watch this get taken down. read more

(9/3/26) I just went to Alma Mexicana to get something to eat and paid like $17 (this is not including the tip) for guacamole, chips, and a drink. I come back with this!! A whole flipping bag of chips and two bites of guacamole!!! What the Sam Ham?!?! I am heated and not from the walk I took outside to go get the food!!!! read more

Alma Mexicana - A huge bag of chips and 4 oz cup of guacamole which I was told was $10!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Came in on a Saturday afternoon around 2:00. It wasn't very busy. I sat on the patio to get some sun and people watching. I did the dip trio and the fish tacos. The guac needed more daily it tasted pretty bland, the cheese dip was decent, and the green salsa (asked for green instead of red) was delicious. The frozen drink of the day was delicious and very enjoyable on the patio. The fish tacos were decent but most of the flavor came from the sauce and the fish was perfectly crispy. My waiter was great and the shift transition was smooth. read more

Alma Mexicana - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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We went here on a friday hust before the storm hit and the service was so warm that it could melt away all the weather we have been having. The place was pretty quiet since we went durng odd hours but the ambience was very lively nonetheless, the music and the vibe was super chill and upbeat...i loved it. There menu is pretty extensive too with all mexican favorites and a few additions. The food was lretty good too, we got the crispy cauliflower and it was very well executed. Tgeir house hot sauce was pretty good too along with the chipotle agave! read more

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The restaurant is close to downtown Winston Salem so, the parking was not the best. However, the restaurant itself is very lovely. I was greeted by an informative host. And the manager also came over to my table to introduce herself. I felt very welcomed. I ordered the 3 Jalisco steak taco. I was not sure what to expect. However, it was so delicious!! I believe that it had steak, corn, a sauce and other things inside. I also received some free churro and a dipping sauce. They were warm and taste like warm sugar cake. Yummy, I will definitely be back, read more

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I had a really great time at Alma Mexicana. We stopped by for their Alma Date Night Special which happens every Wednesday from 11am to 9pm. The space is nice with plenty of seating and a outdoor area that I'm sure is great when the weather is nice. The service was great as well. Our server made sure we had everything we needed and was very helpful with the menu. For $35 dollars the date night deal includes choriqueso, six street tacos of our choice, churritos and our choice of a bottle of wine or a margerita pitcher! You really can't beat that anywhere. The choriqueso was rally good and tasty. I had the guajillo chicken, fried chicken and the shrimp tacos. I absolutely loved the guajillo chick and shrimp taco and would definitely order them again. The churritos were also tasty but I couldn't eat a ton because I was full from all the other food. The food was plentiful and all for an amazing price. I honestly don't know why folks aren't here every single Wednesday. A wonderful deal with good food and drinks equal a good time. If you're looking for a great midweek date night for a good price that has good food you should definitely give Alma Mexicana a shot. read more

Decent spot in a great location - room for improvement though. I came here on Frida with a few others to grab a drink and catch up after the F45 fitness friday workout in the coal pit. I had not been to this place yet and was excited to try it. I stuck to a liquid diet this time around - but I made it count with the margarita flight! Others in the group ordered nachos, a veggie bowl, and a modelo. My flight consisted of jalapeno, blood orange, and lavender. I liked the kick to the jalapeno. Lavender was interesting, not my favorite, but definitely a potent flavor. The blood orange didn't really come through as much as I hoped. All in all, we had a pleasant time here- sat outside and enjoyed the weather - but just seemed to be missing something in the delivery/execution. It's got location working in its favor so I'm sure I'll give it another try! @azfitfoodfun read more

Alma Mexicana - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

We are new to the area and wanted to give this place a try. We ordered two margarita flights. The prickly pear was okay. Sweet but not what we expected. The blood orange was also okay and sweet. The blackberry had muddled berries in it, which made it difficult to drink through the straw, and the flavor was very tart. It was the least favorite flavor of the flight. We also tried lavender upon recommendation from our server. It was the best. It was subtle in lavender favor, but mixed well with the rest of the ingredients. I wanted to order a lavender margarita on its own, but we weren't staying long enough. We came in Saturday during the taco happy hour, which was by chance but lucky. My fiancé ordered the birria taco plate. It needed more cheese, but overall, it was flavorful. They gave him chips as well, which was a nice touch. I ordered the yucatàn shrimp tacos without avocado. The shrimp was cooked perfectly with a nice kick of spice. The pineapple pico was flavorful and added a nice juiciness to the taco overall. There wasn't enough cheese on top, but overall, I was happy with the order. The flour tortilla held up overall, but it did fall apart towards the end. I would still order again. I'm excited to try more tacos from here and order the lavender margarita. The playlist was on point. They played a good variety of genres that weren't too old or too new. I enjoyed all the songs. The decorations were minimal but effective for the Mexican restaurant vibe. We will return if we're in the area and want some Mexican food. read more

Way too expensive for terrible customer service, little to no housekeeping. Our waitress was leaning ans talking to a friend, and missed appetizer. Dont fall for their social media. No sense of urgency for customers and prepare yourself for the waitress to hover over the tip on the pos system. WILL NOT GO BACK read more

The people working here are nice and the food is solid. It is a bit expensive however. 3 stars because I came in as a student (minimal income) for the 1/2 off taco plates, got a taco plate, and was charged full price. I didn't realize until after, so obviously partially my fault, but they didn't catch it either. read more

My boyfriend and I came here for what was supposed to be a nice date night, but the experience was completely ruined by the staff's attitude. From the moment we walked in, multiple employees acted like they didn't want us there. The negative energy was so obvious that it made us uncomfortable throughout our entire visit. The employee with the dreadlocks was especially rude and unprofessional. His attitude was dismissive, unfriendly, and made us feel like we were an inconvenience instead of paying customers. Unfortunately, the rest of the staff didn't make the experience any better. There was constant grimacing, irritated facial expressions, and an overall lack of basic customer service. It wasn't subtle--it was painfully obvious. What made this even more disappointing is that we had never been there before. We walked in expecting a welcoming atmosphere and left wondering why we were treated so poorly. We didn't do anything to deserve that kind of treatment. The food itself wasn't the issue. The service and the attitudes of the staff completely overshadowed everything else and ruined our date night. Management seriously needs to address the customer service culture here, because no one should leave feeling unwelcome after spending their money. read more

The food here is okay. Great area at Bailey Park and outside seating. I tried their shrimp and that was pretty good, I tried their birria taco and it was okay. Service was a bit lacking, they didn't come to our table very often. And I thought their prices for alcohol drinks were in the high end, especially for margaritas. They did seem to have good midweek deals. I might go back and try them. read more

Alma Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Stopped by Alma a few evenings ago and have to say we will definitely be back! We started with the choriqueso and the birria empanadas which were both really tasty. I preferred the empanadas a little more for the extra flavor and freshness. I ordered a blackberry margarita and classic margarita throughout the evening and both were phenomenal. For the main course I got the flautas. Came out pretty crispy and full of flavor. The rest of the fam enjoyed their food as well between the quesadillas and tacos everyone was happy. To end, we got the churritos which were little mini churros served hot with a dulce de leche dipping sauce and were the perfect end to the evening. I will say the service was a bit slow, but overall a good evening. read more

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The interior is a bit small and they have a great outdoor space. I was concerned that it would rain so we chose to sit under the covered space. The fans were going, but in July it was humid. Our waiter was impressive. He made sure we were taken care of and he has an amazing memory. There were a couple of times he could have come sooner, but it was a bit busy. I decided to order a margarita flight. I picked the Blueberry, Jalapeño and the Classic Alma. I enjoyed the blueberry. I wasn't too much of a fan of the Jalapeño. The classic Alama was ok. My friend wasn't fan of the pineapple margarita. Even though I wasn't a fan of one of the flavors, it allowed me to taste a variety. Next time, I will know which flavor to pick for a full size. The full size margaritas being served at other tables looked amazing. I ordered the Fajitas Texanas. It was presented well. I think it had the right proportion. I skipped the guacamole. There isn't a lot of lettuce, the veggies are fresh and the flour tortillas were good. The food was hot. I was bit surprised at the size of the shrimp (tiny), but paired with the steak and chicken it was delicious. The rice was so good. I'm not a black bean fan, but those were pretty good. I enjoyed this meal and look forward to trying different menu items. read more

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The waiter was great. He didn't even take notes. We had a large group. I was shocked. I otder frijoles and a margarita flight. The drinks and food were great. Everything came fast. Flights are $15 on Fri. This is located in Bailey Park right outside of downtown. read more

Alma Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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First time here with my girlfriend. We expected a nice night out but the customer service was really poor. Our waiter barely wanted to interact with us and the rest of the staff had the same energy. Felt judged the whole time for no reason. My girlfriend asked for salt and when our waiter went to ask his coworker about it, she rolled her eyes and made a face while he pointed at us. Made us both feel super unwelcome over a simple request. We were respectful to everyone, so I have no idea why we were treated that way. Food was fine, but we won't be returning. read more

I have ponder eating here for a while now, somewhat turned off by the parking situation and the less than traditional Mexican fare that is offered here! But today I decided to say what the heck, lucked into a parking space that was very close to the restaurant, and was quickly inside this small spot! The interior is a mixture of attractive (lighting, ceiling, & bar area) and functionally ugly (seating, tables, stools)! As often is the case the music being played was just too loud, and the selections were just awful! I ordered a Modelo Especial ($6 - WOW), the Chuletas ($18 for 3 -WOW, WOW) and Patatas Bravadas ($9 - huge serving, small wow) as a side dish! The order was on the table in just under 20 minutes, and attractively plated. The Patatas are basically large chunk home fries with Salsa Rosa Aioli, and there was a great deal of them, as it should be for $9. I would only order this dish again if I was eating there and with at least a table of 3, over-wise you ended up taking home a large amount of potatoes that don't reheat well at all! The taste of the potatoes coated with the aioli was very good, and they were very well cooked to a nice outside crunch! The lamb chops were excellent, very lightly seasoned as cooked, nicely roasted to a bit of outside char! They were well complimented by the guacamole and tomato crema. The guac was chunky with a bit of finely chopped tomato, a touch of red onion, and a light heat level from peppers ( jalapeños I would surmise) - definitely a bit different, but still good! Overall this was an expensive meal composed of very good food quality! The guacamole, the tomato crema, and the aioli are spread out rather thinly on the plate, making for a rather messy gathering process if you are taking home some of the items - I would see about asking for these in separate containers on the side. Ambiance - 3 Food - 4.5 Service - 5 (only one in the place) Value - 2 read more

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I'll just start by saying my new favorite Tex-Mexican restaurant! I've seen this restaurant for years when going downtown and for some reason just never been, wow have I been missing out! We started our meal with the three amigos which is queso salsa and guacamole with chips, all 3 delicious! For my entree I got the el norteno tacos which are basically fried chicken tacos with a special cilantro ranch dressing. The chicken was sooo crispy and delicious! And to wash everything down we split a pitcher of the prickly pear margaritas. After telling our server how yummy the margaritas were he informed us that they make all of their flavors in house with no sour mix! I will definitely be back soon to try out all their seasonal offerings as well. read more

Alma Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

I got their Margarita Flight, with the Frozen, Pineapple Habanero, and Prickly Pear flavors. I loved the spicy kick from the Pineapple Habanero. Hands down, my favorite. I wish I was more adventurous and should have tried the other flavors. They were pretty busy so service wasn't as good as I expected. We were moving around in the patio, too, so I had to ask again to close my tab after waiting for a couple of minutes. The place is a very good spot if you have a large group. read more

Alma Mexicana - Margarita Flight - Mexican Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

I have been by here many times and finally came in to try it. There is a lot of patio seating, and while not good in the rain, after, it is not bad. The overall service at the place was friendly and attentive. I enjoyed the guacamole which is very home-style and the shrimp was excellent as well along with the birria taco. The drinks are a bit more than I would want to pay so I stuck to water (free and no I'm not cheap, just know the value of a dollar). I would say it was good, but I have not found a great Mexican place yet in WS or the surrounding cities...the search goes on, but I may or may not return here. read more

I've tried several Mexican restaurants in Winston, and honestly, this was the worst by a big margin. We shivered because the AC was turned up so much that we were cold. Their version of Chicken ACP was strange, but okay. It just was really dissimilar to other restaurants' take on the dish. More importantly, I didn't get enough food. I was still hungry afterwards, and that never happens. read more

Alma Mexicana - Fried chicken ACP - Mexican Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

My first experience at Alma Mexicana tonight and I'm officially obsessed and can't wait to go back again very soon! The food and drinks were absolutely delicious, the staff were all so kind. It was a beautiful night to sit outside and enjoy their patio area while enjoying some drinks with friends. I highly recommend this restaurant, you will not be disappointed!! read more

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Service was great , but the food was average at best . Not sure if I would give it another try

Rushed service, under seasoned food. Fajitas that didn't even resemble fajitas. Over-priced. Left disappointed with zero desire to return.

Super beautiful restaurant. I love that you can eat indoors and outside. It was definitely well thought out. Decorations -lovely. 10/10 Drinks- i got the classic margarita and perfectly balanced! I love the mason jar concept and good price. I got two lol. Bae got his corona and perfect chill. 10/10. Food- i got the Aguachile which was temporary item on their menu. It was definitely spicy (5/5 Hot), but super good. I think they should have added more tortilla chips, because they only gave 3 half tostadas. I had to use the chips that we ordered. It would have been really nice if the there was free chips and salsa, but we ordered the one with dips. It was okay pretty basic. And chips were not warm. I also want to say the menu did not have variety, but i can see what they are going for. 8/10. Good date spot- but not somewhere to grab a whole meal if you are hungry! I would come back for the drinks and to munch on something Service was fast and server lovely!10/10 read more

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Cute little spot in downtown Winston Salem. Tons of patio space so great for parties and large groups. Overall the vibe is fun and makes you feel like you're on vacation. Great beer selection and lots of drinks to choose from. For food, we got the Three Amigos dip which comes with salsa, queso and guac. Everything was fresh and had a ton if flavor. The queso had peppers throughout and the Guac had lots of herbs, tomatoes, and onions. For entrees we got the pork tacos which had large chunks of pork, pineapple, queso fresco and avocados. Those were the highlight! I also got the veggie burrito which had roasted cauliflower, avocado, and various pickled veggies in it. Overall this had a bit too much rice which is why I ended up going with a 4 star. Food was good but a few things could have been executed a bit betyer read more

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First off the bartender Kyle was super nice and welcoming. The food exceed our expectations and was amazing! The holiday drinks are a must especially the Papa Noel! read more

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After driving by Alma so much and noticing how busy it I always is, I finally got to go today for an early dinner. There's usually plenty of seating, both inside and outside, but it rained this afternoon so seating was limited. However, we arrived close to opening so there weren't many people. The location is right across from Innovation Quarter and is next to the park, but there's parking everywhere. Something I noticed was that the dining was all high-top inside, but overall it is a pretty restaurant. They have a great rotating tap menu of craft beers, as well as delicious-looking cocktails (I saw some of the pictures on their website, they're gorgeous!). They have a good pumpkin beer right now, which is from Voodoo Ranger, so I of course I had to have it because it's now the season. Food looked equally as good on their website and reading through the menu, which always makes it difficult to choose. The Tres Amigos is chips with salsa, queso, and guacamole, and it comes with big portions of all. The guac and salsa were very fresh, and the queso was different but I liked it. I wish I could've tried everything on the menu but I ended up with the flautas. Perfectly fried with a hefty chicken filling, there were eight pieces with rice, beans, tomatoes, and onions. Half were topped in a delicious crema with a slight kick, the others were topped with a deep mole. The service was great, the food was great, Alma was great. I'm glad I was able to finally stop in. read more

Alma Mexicana - Beer - Mexican Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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My daughter moved to the area and was craving mexican food during our visit. I usually avoid it because it's hard to find authentic dishes. The place has outdoor seating where we enjoyed a cool evening. The tablecloths reminded me of my tía's kitchen. Our server was attentive and kept checking on us constantly. We started with the guacamole, salsa and white cheese, although the chips weren't my favorite (too thin), everything else was yummy and on point. We also had birria tacos, and that tasted sooo good! They nailed it! I know my daughter will definitely go back. read more

Besides their pleasant staff, terrible experience ! Food was awful, never been served in a dirty mixing bowl before. Steak was dry and tough, rice wasn't even the type on menu, the drinks were overly sweet. I couldn't even drink the margarita sampler (all syrup). The bathroom was disgusting, urine on floor and toilet, do not recommend and will never go back. read more

Alma has changed to casual counter service - is it for for the better?? I think so. Alma Mexicana has never been very high on my list of places I like to go. I live within walking distance and the food is decent so I end up going quite a bit but I've always thought of it as overpriced and not as good as the porch. This last year (2022), Alma has done multiple rebrands, tried many different deals and hosted events to try to get customer in and just none have worked very well. They did a large rebrand over the Christmas break and are now a trying to be a fast casual spot with counter service, a totally customizable menu and now lower prices given that they are operating with less staff. I'm definitely a fan of the lower prices and the food quality hasn't gone way down!! There is a change in the vibe, making it feel very casual (not as much of a date spot), which is expected, but what Alma was known for - the margaritas, queso and chips - are still all very good. Food came out fast and hot. The food is tex mex and not heavily seasoned but it's tasty. The carne asada was particularly delicious, tender and lightly seasoned. I really enjoyed the pineapple pico. Now, the service on the Saturday night we went, wasn't very good. It changed to fast casual a couple of weeks ago and they aren't doing a good job of informing customers and helping them. I would have loved some information about the changes upon walking in but we had a weird exchange with the associate instead. You have to get your own utensils, napkins, waters, etc. and no one told us that. It just seems a little disjointed. It also wasn't as clean as it used to be - they need to get on top of bussing too. Once they fix those things tho, it'll be a good change, I think. read more

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