We saw reviews and heard good things about this place so we decided to try it our for ourselves! The hype is correct, food was delicious! We ordered a thing of the queso cheese with warm chips and salsa to munch on as an appetizer. Salsa was very tasty so we were off to a good start. My daughter got chicken strips and smiley face fries. Mom ordered the chicken chimichanga with green sauce and I ordered a Molcajete. Mom said hers was awesome and flavors tasted fresh, she just wished it was a little bigger. It was lunch time so it may have been a smaller lunch portion! In mom's defense it pretty dinky! My Molcajete was out of this world! I asked for no nopales (cactus), but extra green onion bulbs which they were happy to do for me. It was filled with meat, shrimp, chorizo, steak, chicken, onions, peppers and mushrooms. Mmmmmm. Positives: Food came out super fast, food was hot, food tasted very fresh, great flavors, service with a smile, reasonably priced food, except the margarita! Great small town Mexican joint. Negatives: Menus were very dirty and gross to touch, we felt like we all needed to wash hands after ordering, Margarita was horrible and it cost $7.50 came out looking like slimmer green color and way to sweet mix flavors. I didn't complain just drank it. My only other complaint is that our receipt didn't explain any of the charges on it. So then you feel bad asking for.a translation of all the charges. Which is was accurate, but would like to know what I'm paying exactly. So we both decided we would enjoy visiting this place again. If we notice some changes we will update our review accordingly! read more

We discovered this place while on a bike ride. It's has good food and margaritas! It's nice to have some variety in this small town. read more

Aranda's - Great place with a pleasant atmosphere! The food and Margaritas are tasty! It's nice to have some variety in this small town. - Mexican Near Me - DeForest, Wisconsin

LOVED my meal! I ordered through EatStreet & it arrived hot. I ordered the vegetarian enchilada (beans & cheese), which came with beans and rice. And we got ground beef tacos, with corn tortillas (and are prepared traditionally with cilantro, onions, and lime). The verde sauce on the enchilada was SO good, with a lil spice. The tacos were also very delicious and great corn tortillas. They also included chips and salsa, which I'm still munching on a day later because the salsa is great. Very affordable. I will definitely be ordering again! Thanks so much! read more

I have been here about 5 times but this was the first time posting. Have never had a bad meal yet and keep trying different items off the menu. Even the soup is delicious. read more

Pretty good Mexican food. Definitely beats driving down to Taqueria Guadalajara and fighting for a parking space and waiting for an available table to open up. Warm tortilla chips are a nice extra touch. Restaurant is clean and spacious. Staff is friendly and relaxed. read more

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Great service great food. This is the place to eat. I have thought about trying the Mexican place in Deforest but not worth it

This is THE BEST Mexican restaurant I have EVER been to! From the amazing margaritas to the best tacos and burritos ever! The owners are amazing people who work hard for everything ! I'm glad I'm within walking distance from my most favorite restaurant ever! read more

In my opinion this is by far the best Mexican food you can find in the Madison area. It is one of the few that we keep going back to. The newly remodeled interior is themed and cozy. My fiancé says they have his favorite salsa in all of The Madison area. Service and food are fast but not rushed. I highly recommend the Burrito Juan (pictured) or the vegetable quesadilla. read more

Awesome food. Always good portions. Just wish the place was a little bigger. But the staff is always friendly even when they are super busy.

Stopped for an early dinner. What really stood out was the service was awesome! Our waitress was 100% right on the money. She stopped by at exactly the right times and knew exactly what was needed. The food was better than expected - we shared flautas and chimichangas. And not to get too graphic, but a lot of times mexican foods leaves me a little odiferous later on, but I saw no ill effects this time. The warm chips were tasty. 5 Stars Aranda's - we'll be back soon! read more

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Worst take out experience. Never going back and we've ordered there many times. I wish ZERO stars was possible. Messed up 3/4 of our order asked us to bring it back and then accused us of lying about our order. Unbelievable. Food is ok and not worth the BS! read more

This place is legit. The chili verde is really good. The pork has a nice crisp on it, just make sure to ask for corn tortillas if you want them. Apparently folks in Wisconsin must want flour. The large margarita is really big so heads up. My kids enjoyed their smiley fries and American food (eye roll). Will be back for sure. I usually try different stuff every time I go somewhere but this pork was so good, I may stick with it. read more

Meh. Food is subpar and margaritas are made from a mix. Why you would go here when El Alegre is just down the street is beyond me. This is Tex-Mex and not even good Tex-Mex. Everything tastes the same and the ingredients aren't fresh at all. Yuck. read more

Not allergy friendly. I ordered online and clearly stated we had a severe milk allergy . The order came and they left off the cheese and sour cream (great), but my son still had an allergic reaction. When I looked at the ticket that they apparently wrote from my online order, it never noted the milk allergy. The rest of the food was just ok. read more

Best Mexican food in town. Ranchero steak is fabulous. Tres Maria's enchiladas also great. Great chocolate milk. Margs are strong. Patio in the summer. read more

Great food, great service and great prices! One of my favorites. Oh and the margaritas are awesome read more

Love this local restaurant... we walk, we drive, very convenient! GOOD food, great friendly employees... fun place to gather

Food was not very good ordered tocos and was not satisfied had no flavor what so ever read more

Aranda's - Mexican Near Me - DeForest, Wisconsin

We came to Aranda's because it was close by and because of the rating. We were visiting from the west coast and we were not sure how good Wisconsin/Mex food would be. We were not disappointed. The food was great. We were there for lunch and the service was very fast. Great selection of bottled hot sauces. The salsa was ok, but I like a little more heat than others. The portions were large. I brought some of my lunch home in a box. read more

This was my first time there and definitely won't be my last. The food is delicious, service wonderful and friendly. What a gem to have in such a small community. read more

Really great Mexican restaurant! Went based off their great Yelp reviews and was not disappointed! I recommend the Pollodel Mar - chicken and shrimp on a sizzling skillet with quest sauce topped with a onion blossom & pico YUM! Bottomless warm chips and salsa as well. Would definitely make this a regular trip! read more

Just went for lunch. Ordered a pitcher of margaritas which was really a pitcher of lime drink. Have had margaritas in the past and they were very good. I doubt that I will order any in the future. read more

I ordered the chimichanga and was very disappointed!!! It looked like something with green slop covering all over the plate ... not to mention this was my first time there and wasn't impressed with atmosphere read more

Absolutely fantastic food, top notch and fresh as all can be. The service is second to none as well which makes for a phenomenal experience. Worth the 50 min drive!! read more

We were not impressed with the food and service in the first two tries in 2018-2019. Today, 2/18/2020 much better! Great service and taco salads. Crisp fried taco bowl, lots of meat, cheese, avocado, not overloaded with lettuce. Very clean, we will be back! read more

Aranda's is DELISH!! Me and my husband's favorite place for some awesome Mexican food! The owner and all of their waiters and waitresses are so down to earth! Everyone is alway eager to serve you! Our favorite waiter is Fabian! The margaritas, mojitos, and of course beer is wonderful! They have a huge menu and literally everything we have tried is good! My faves are the shimp tacos, burritos verdes, and burrito croqueta! YUM! You always get fresh, crispy chips and salsa! They have a very good white queso dip too and of course guac! In the summer we love to sit outside too! Awesome place, awesome staff! They also own La Tolteca in Portage and Sun Prairie! read more

Had the chicken quesadilla. It was served fast and delicious. The strawberry margaritas was good. Will definitely come back

The food was amazing. The building was clean and decorated well. The staff were wonderful, specifically with our son. We plan on being regulars. read more

My search for a good Mexican restaurant finally turns up some fruit--right here in DeFo. My initial impression wasn't great, when we sat down at the (sticky) bar to order a margarita--all of which are pre-mixed. But we were intrigued by the huge menu, which had a lot if really authentic looking choices. The BF and I ordered the parillada Mexicana--a veritable sh!t-ton of food, with chicken, pork, beef, chorizo, and shrimp. Guac, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice, beans, and tortillas come on the side. With the exception of the shrimp, which were overcooked, the food was delicious. And we had tons left over for lunch the next day. The atmosphere is laid back and comfortable, and the staff are friendly. I foresee many happy returns. read more

Best food in DeForest... Best Mexican food in Dane County and it isn't even close. I've been here on nearly a weekly basis for years, have never been disappointed once. Food is always good, the Texas margaritas are fantastic, the staff is super friendly. read more

Authentic Mexican food. The staff gets a little frazzled sometimes when it gets packed, and the service could be better. But the food is great, and that's what you're there for anyway. Try the Arroz con Pollo and cheese dip! read more

Our restaurant of choice when dining out in De Forest. Menu seems more authentic than the typical chain Mexican restaurants. Service for us has always been very friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed and very kid friendly. Outdoor seating is a big plus on summer evenings and the prices are very reasonable. I'm usually not much of a chips and salsa fan but I can't get enough of it here. Not a spicy or chunky salsa, but I personally find it delicious. read more

Stopped while traveling on vacation. Food was delicious! Service was excellent! Fountain pop tasted watered down. Nice little place to eat in a nice area. Would recommend and would stop again if traveling through. read more

We got pretty bad service. We spent a total of two hours there and were only eating for 15 minutes, tops. The margarita was gross. The food was pretty standard Americanized Mexican food. I'm not really sure why this place has such good reviews. I'd try again, but this was my second go at it. Meh. Just, meh. read more

We are from Texas visiting Wisconsin and decided to try this place based on Yelp reviews. We were not disappointed. The food was very comparable to the TexMex we have at home. The chips and salsa were also very good. If we are ever back we will visit again! read more

The food is pretty good (a little over-seasoned sometimes), but the staff is wonderful and the chips and salsa flow freely. Sometimes the chips have a plastic-oily taste to them, but are usually pretty good. My only real gripe is that the margaritas are pretty terrible, if you know anything about margaritas. After drinking top-notch stuff at Pasqual's, Aranda's margaritas are pretty terrible. And they don't have any Mexican beer on tap! Only BlueMoon and SpottedCow (which are nearly identical to each other). read more

Off the chain! Real Mexican deliciousness, authentic food, warm atmosphere and great margaritas

Love this place, I've never had a bad meal here and I'm totally willing to drive 30 min to eat here at least once a month. So far its one of the best places to get my Mexican fix. read more

Glad I found this gem! One of the best chimichangas I have ever had! Not to mention the cute charm of the restaurant and amazing prices! I will be back! read more

I love coming here on Sundays. Such a great place for delicious Mexican food. It's one of DeForest's best restaurants (in my opinion). Always a great experience here. read more