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    Alma Mexicana

    3.5 (187 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Fish tacos
    Alyssa C.

    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.

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    Deedrah B.

    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

    Marie O.

    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.

    Texas Pete Flautas
    Zachary F.

    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.

    Kim G.

    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.

    Garrison T.

    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.

    Christine M.

    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.

    Margarita Flight
    Mher M.

    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.

    Patatas Bravas as served
    Fred B.

    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

    Fried chicken ACP
    Sarah C.

    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.

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    Michaela H.

    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!!

    Classic margarita
    Kamille V.

    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

    Papa Noel
    Melissa L.

    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!

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

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

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