Quick good and excellent service. Lots of outdoor seating. Was impressed…read more Had steak quesadilla, chicken with premium adds which was right choice and fish taco. I think I'd choose tacos over quesadillas next time though. Sauce is good. Queso is good added chorizo. Didn't see chorizo on DoorDash as option but ordered when I came to pick up. Would go again.

My Wife and I visit here often, usually prior to a walk around the lakes…read more We have had almost all of the tacos. I will rank the tacos that we have had below. The salsa, quac and queso are all really good. We really like the pomegranate seeds, it's something a little different and adds a nice pop of flavor. The toasted seeds and caramelized onion on the broccoli taco is also really good. The mangonada freeze also goes with everything really well and nice to drink while sitting outside. 1. Steak 2. Chicken 3. Broccoli 4. Fish 5. Pork

My daughter was craving tacos and asked to try this place. The menu is small but options include…read moretacos (obviously) and quesadillas among a few other options including a burrito and torta which I plan to try another time. The drink options are also pretty slim but I go for the food, so that didn't bother me. The lady at the window taking our order was extremely friendly. She answered our newbie questions. I asked about the size of the quesadillas, which come in "gringa" and "minigringa" size. The menu isn't terribly descriptive but I was comfortable asking about items. The gringa quesadilla was served open faced and it had cheese, pork, onions and cilantro. My daughter and I flipped it over to make a traditional (is that a thing?) quesadilla, but not before squeezing some lime on the contents. The tacos were incredibly fresh and full of flavor. We squeezed lime over these, also. They were a smidge on the dry side but were served with green and red salsa that definitely helped to moisten them. A word of caution: the green salsa is really spicy! I thought the red salsa would have been spicier but I was wrong. Both had a great taste. My daughter and I both decided that the tacos were good and the quesadilla was even better. To repeat, the food was delicious and fresh, and that along with the service and value ($3 tacos are a good price these days), we will be repeat customers.

I got the steak torta especial and it was huuge! It had a lot of meat but I wish they would've put…read morea little bit more beans in it. It's a food truck so I waited in my car and it came out fast. I would go back but I would ask them to put more beans in it next time. I also asked them if it came with tomatoes and then they forgot the tomatoes. I guess that's my fault for not checking before I drove off. They give you a red and a green sauce and I thought they were both really spicy so just taste them first.

If it's not the brick and mortar, it's the food truck. The food is DELICIOUS either place. The…read moreservice is quick and they are extremely helpful with making choices. The first time I went I got 4 ct quesobirrias..: OMG! I ate all 4 in one sitting and the consommé or dipping gravy IS DIVINE!!!! Ambiance is great but the food is greater. Today I got one beef, one chorizo and one quesobirria and a side of consommé.

The food truck was out today and I heard this place was amazing so of course I had to see. I…read moreordered the 4 special of the quesobirria for 16 dollars. Comes with the consommé, sauces and lime wedge. I asked if I could just order 2 but she said nope. Anyway lunch and dinner. They were really great. I love how crispy they were even after driving home with them. It did take a while to get my order though. All of the sauces were just ok. The dip was really good.

Cool little place! We went kind of early, so it wasn't very busy, but that made it easy to relax…read moreand enjoy the meal. The decor is sharp and modern, with a nice atmosphere that makes you want to hang out a while. My wife had the Flautas ($20.50), and I went with the Carne Asada ($20.50). The carne asada was very good, tender, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. Everything came out fresh and plated nicely. Definitely a spot we'll come back to once it's a little more lively in the evening.

This place has truly become my absolute favorite taco spot in Baton Rouge. I was immediately…read moregreeted and took a seat at the bar. As I was sitting down, a server was already in route to provide me with chips and salsa! I placed my 3 taco combo with a frozen strawberry margarita, it came out in like ten minutes! Everything was amazing and to my liking! The margarita although a small was a great size for a random dinner drop in. The rice and beans were a great portion size along with the tacos! I highly recommend!!

There's a saying that if you want some good food you'll find it attached to a gas station. This was…read moredefinitely all facts! I wasn't looking for anything specific to eat but this place called to me so I whipped into the parking lot and headed in! This is such a homey type of place that puts a lot of pride and joy in their food and showing off Latin culture. Los Alvarez Exxpress Latin Food is a local mom and pop spot on the corner of Gardere and Burbank next to the S&P Food Store/Chevron gas station. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect going in but what I got was a lot of warmth and comfort. This is a place for Latin locals to relax and get a bit of familiarity and good food. I dined in and ordered the Granadas Catrachas. Catrachas are traditionally known as Honduran tostadas. Los Alvarez puts their spin on it by using Granada flour to create a puff pocket and stuff it with meat, rice and cheese and serve it with encurtido (Honduran pickled vegetables). I ordered one with chicken and one with beef. The serving was huge and absolutely delicious! I was only able to eat one. That, on top of the chips and salsa and black bean dip had me full for the rest of the day! Everyone that works there is friendly and for a second you don't feel like you're in Baton Rouge. This is a magical place.

This was a terrible experience. They don't have much on the menu, and they don't speak English. We…read moreordered our food, amd strictly said no beans. We also asked for chips and salsa, and they brought out what looked like beans, which looked disgusting. They brought out our food and served white rice instead of Mexican rice. My wife's food had bones in it. She ordered a Sprite, and there was something floating in the bottle. Since they don't speak English, they didn't do anything. To top it off, they charge gratuity.

THEE best Mexican restaurant and no other can compare. The complementary salsa is absolutely divine…read moreand I'd say the best restaurant salsa I've ever had. It is a spicy fresh salsa which I LOVE. By looking at the restaurant's interior and environment you just know the food will be fresh, authentic, and hitting. I will say, I wouldn't really recommend getting the chicken flauta because I found it dry but it was still good! The nachos is THEE STAR of the show. Huge portion for only $8.99 and it is made with fresh fried chips and layers of cheese, meat, and toppings on it. So delicious! I had my friend's quesadilla and it was great. Taco was packed with SO much flavor. The server was kind and sweet. I recommend this place to everyone! Loaded nachos and banging food, we love!

My favorite Mexican spot in BR. Being from Texas it's hard to find authentic Mexican food in…read moreLouisiana, but El Tio passes the test. Steak burrito and birria tacos are my favorite. The chips and salsa are great and their queso is great as well - just make sure you get the queso dip and not the skillet queso. Fresh guac as well. Tacos are amazing too. 10/10

I ordered the Chicken taco plate which was delicious. Beans were delicious and rice was lime with…read morecorn and parsley. The salsa was excellent not too spicy. Atmosphere was nice and clean. Waitress was in nursing school we didn't write down her name. She was so attentive, friendly and was great at suggestions. My Mom had the tortilla soup and it was so fresh with sliced avocado and chicken, It was a generous portion. Would like to go back and try the shrimp tacos or fajitas and a margarita. Big restaurant perfect for a party.

OMG... what a yummy spot that has been sleepy secret until NOW…read more... The food is so fresh, authentic and delicious. Dinner starts with complementary chips and salsa that are super yummy. Got the trio dip that has this cheesy gooey queso , corn with herbs and cheese and chunky guacamole. We order the carne asada and poncho mixto. The freshness of the food. I will go back and continue to try a new dishes ! But they also have tacos and burritos. The drinks were good too!!! Service was awesome. Gloria was our waitress and she provided some assistance with the choices made. We ate in the bar area. The ambiance of the restaurant is super cute for a girls night out or a first dinner date or a date night with that special someone.

I haven't been here for at least seven maybe possibly 10 years since Renee Ortlieb was the owner…read more The reason I came back to try it today was because after a visit to La Mexicana a few days ago only to learn it has closed (and it had become my staple for the area of authentic Mexican). To my surprise, la Tienda Latina is a Honduran restaurant. To my taste Honduran food is blander then real Mexican food. After reading the reviews, I ordered a Mexican coke and an appetizer while I looked at the menu. The friendly English speaking waitress brought salsa and chips to the table, along with my Coke and ample sized appetizer. Shortly after she returned with the Honduran tamale ( chose pork vs chicken). She also brought two condiment bottles of homemade sauces, both green tomatillo and red chili .. both very standard at authentic places. The salsa and chips were nice and fresh tasting and I particularly liked the green sauce with the tamale sauce. Realizing how much food this was already I decided just to order a side of refried beans and some Mexican Crema, which was actually perfect, and I had food to bring home because I only ate half of the tamale and about a fourth of the beans which were delicious. The tamale did need extra flavor although it was packed with potatoes and rice and chunks of cooked roast type pork, and a few peas I think. For the price I think it's quite a bargain to fill up on. However, I filled up quickly by drinking a second Mexican Coke, and had an extra order of the salsa with the chips. I dipped the chips in the beans which were absolutely probably my favorite dish of all. La Tienda won't replace the flavors and menu formerly offered at La Mexicana. I'll have to find another place that has similar type food, but I did enjoy my experience here. However Hondorian food isn't what I get cravings for. Yet, the restaurant was tidy and clean, although I didn't go to the restroom, which is always very telling of how clean a restaurant is. Btw, I know Mexican cokes are usually very pricey, but the idea of paying eight dollars for two medium (quantity) cokes is annoying, but the price of on tap cold drinks has gone up significantly as well around the Baton Rouge area, so often I just have to order water in order to enjoy a sit down meal eating out without paying a total cost of what I used to consider to be premium dinner time treat when I'm just looking for a quick afternoon lunch. Due to my budget lunch (appetizer & 2 sides) selection today I went ahead & ordered a 2nd bottle, and quite enjoyed it, and therefore I have leftovers to enjoy later. I will keep reading other food reviews made here so I can return again and try something else and just maybe I'll find a new favorite!

I loved it! Co-workers raved about it, so I went. The grocery attached is fun and amazing. So many…read morecool things. A whole butcher inside. I got probably the best cracklings/ chicharrones I've ever had. It's basically like a chunk of bacon. Cheap too! Food is amazing. Added to favorites!!!

We came on a Sunday, and I got a delicious brunch!…read more The restaurant wasn't busy for an early lunch, so we got seated right away. Immediately upon walking in, I loved all of the colors and the vibes of this Mexican restaurant. When you sit down, they bring chips and salsa to your table. I wasn't a huge fan of the salsa or the chips. The chips had some seasoning on them and to me, it didn't mix well with the salsa. The salsa was really thin, and I prefer a chunky salsa with a salted thick chip lol. I was feeling adventurous and got the French toast on the brunch menu. It was delicious! The berry compote and the two different syrups paired really well with it. The bacon that it came with was perfection. I ate every last bite. I did have a bite of my friends tacos, and they were good but on smaller side in my opinion. Our waitress was great and there were plenty of tvs to watch while we waited. But, we never waited long for anything!

We came in from Texas ready for margaritas and tacos. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill…read morepretty quickly. First, we were told shortly after arriving that we would have to leave in an hour and a half. Nothing says "welcome, enjoy your dinner" quite like starting the meal with a countdown clock. I will give them this: the margaritas come in a to-go cup, which I actually thought was a great idea. Unfortunately, the margarita itself was HORRIBLE. It tasted like I was sucking on a salt block. I tried to send it back, but instead of simply replacing it, our waiter argued with me about why it tasted salty. He insisted it was because there was salt on the rim and some of it must have fallen into the bottom of the cup. I watched how they salted the rim, so that explanation made absolutely no sense. Since we were apparently dining against the clock, I finally gave up arguing and said I'd try another one without salt on the rim. Plot twist: still tasted like a salt block. The chips and salsa weren't bad but nothing to note either, so there's that. The portobello mushroom taco, however, left a LOT to be desired. The cheese was scorched onto the tortilla, and the mushrooms were seared into crunchy little bits. I genuinely did not know mushrooms could achieve that level of crunch until today. Someone in our party ordered the Pollo de Mar dinner, which was overpriced and, unfortunately, just as disappointing. Between the unnecessary time limit, the waiter arguing with me over a drink I clearly didn't like, the salt-lick margaritas, scorched tacos, and overpriced food, this was definitely not the experience we were expecting. The to-go margarita cup was probably the highlight. Unfortunately, I didn't want to take the margarita anywhere and threw it away.

Music radio very very loud. I might have left but it's not as loud over by the booths. Clean dining…read more& restroom. The creamy green salsa in the squeeze bottle was delicious and super spicy which I love! Honestly it was the best thing of all. The salsa served complimentary with chips was very plain tomatillos sauce. The side of refried beans tasted like canned to me and the birria tacos ($18 for 4 with ample sauce) just were not the best. I'll go back and try something else next time. The waitress was great. I do realize it's hard to compare 98% of authentic Mexican restaurants to my F go-to authentic restaurant La Mexicana (with a market in front) which closed down on Siegan a couple months ago. I went there for at least 7 years on the regular and let me tell you.. the dishes were amazing and even their refried beans & rice at La Mexicana tasted like they were cooked completely from scratch .. like a true home cooked taste by a talented cook and I keep trying new places out looking for my new favorite.

We always go here for the Quesa Birria tacos, which is one of our favorite dishes in general. This…read moreplace also has a food truck in case you are not in the Prairieville, LA area. We typically start with the fresh guacamole. Most of the time we order the birria however, we have also tried the gringa (basically a quesadilla). This place is more traditional and/or authentic Mexican than most places in the Baton Rouge and Prairieville area. The staff is always very sweet and you usually get your food in timely manner.