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    Ay Caramba

    4.0 (298 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    What's left of my shrimp cocktail, and the box that my taco came in which opened into a plate.
    C S.

    So disappointed. This used to be one of my favorites and we came often, continued decline, unfortunately unlikely to come back at this point which sucks because I want to support local spots so much! I know that prices have gone up in life in general .... but a skirt steak that used to be $19 that's now $39, and that no longer comes with a salad and now has instant potatoes versus the baked potato that it used to come with is just unbelievable. One of my favorite things about this dish was the fact that it came out on a cast iron cooktop, sizzling with vegetables, the baked potato and bread. During my most recent experience, both myself and the other person who ordered the skirt steak, were so disappointed. I order medium rare, she ordered medium and both were barely cooked at, no sizzling whatsoever. We sent one back and it came back still rare. We also ordered the churro cart which we used to love, it was terrible, 3 little churros. There used to be a warm Carmel dip, this time it was cold. The shrimp quesadilla is still good, and beans good, and the arape good. Staff always friendly. But not worth the cost and definitely issued with changes that have been made.

    Cristina P.

    Everything was amazing! No wait time to be seated, Great food and delicious, very good service! Will be definitely coming back.

    Enchiladas Suizas ($15.25)
    E H.

    Initially quiet when I arrived shortly after 5:00 p.m., it did pick up as the night progressed. When I walked up, I was greeted by an inviting outdoor patio area decorated with pumpkins for a nice fall vibe, complete with heat lamps for the chilly nights. The menu and cocktail "specials" are also posted on an easel as well. The establishment is clean yet seems it can't decide if it's a sports bar (there are multiple TV's playing sports channels) or a slightly upscale Mexican restaurant. While not "real Mexican food" as the signage proclaims, it's a pleasant spin on Tex-Mex. Smartly presented chips and salsa were top-notch! Warm, crispy fried tortilla chips filled to the brim in a stylish metal cone holder with three small types of salsa in a custom "flight deck paddle" were brought table-side shortly after being seated. We had the Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas Suizas($15.25), which was described as "Our traditional Enchilada Suiza sauce topped off with sour cream & onion." The generous serving of 4 enchiladas was filled with chicken, although on the dry side, but they were swimming in plenty of the suizas sauce to help a bit. Slightly disappointed that the side dishes came in very small ramekins, as typically in other places, you get a fair amount on the plate itself. In this case, the rice was bland, but the beans were good with a nice smoky flavor. The server, "Ricardo," reserved in demeanor, however, was professional, polite, and courteous the few times he checked in on us. The bathroom was a bit untidy, with paper towels strewn all over the floor, but the rest of the facility appeared clean. Worth a return if passing by the area.

    Enchiladas
    Mikey R.

    This is my go to Mexican restaurant in the area. The enchiladas are my favorite, red or green, you can't go wrong with either! I also really like their happy hour offerings which makes it a perfect place to grab a few drinks and tacos after work with friends. They have a good selection of beers and make a great michelada! I also really enjoy going on Fridays because of the live music, it makes for a nice ambiance.

    I come here all the time. Great food and service. Highly recommend the enchiladas suiza, arrachera tacos and all of the desserts. The Cowboy beans are the best! Lots of TVs to watch sports. Family

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    Food was absolutely delicious and Adrian was very kind and polite! He made sure our order was correct.

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    Artistic presentation,wonderful authentic flavors Definitely come again The chips were warm in a paper funnel with 3 different salsas

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    8 months ago

    Friendly service. Got tacos to go. They were mediocre. Not much in the way of meat compared to tortilla and toppings were not inspiring.

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    The food and service was amazing the desert was next level specifically the churros and Flan were top tier

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    Love the huaraches and the burritos! Simple menu, but it works. Food comes out quickly. Good service.

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    The atmosphere, music and food was outstanding. Kika made us feel like family which is why we always come back. Best customer service ever.

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