On our road trip from Virginia, we ended up staying 2 nights at a hotel in Jasper, IN. Looking for…read moresomething that wasn't "road food", we found Retro Mexico on an internet search. We pulled in on a Sunday evening around 6:00 and the parking lot was packed, always a good sign. The vibe of this place is incredible. Rather than fill the dining room with all the Mexican tropes most do, here the owner leaned into a party vibe. Bright and bold pop art portraits of pop music stars, Mexican wrestling mask art, and a pop music soundtrack from 70s-90s. The menu is also different. Of course there are some of the traditional dishes you would expect, but the menu also pops with some great twists and unexpected combinations of flavors. In fact we loved our meal so much, we left the Holiday World theme park early so we could eat there again before heading home. They were even busier on a Monday night! We recommend the Foxxy Chopped Salad, the Ponata salad, the Chicken Mole (yummm) and the Steak Bowl. We didn't see a single thing come out of the kitchen we wouldn't have eaten. The staff could not have been friendlier. The owner was working the bar the first night we were there and came over to talk to us. He really want everyone to have a great time when in his restaurant. If you happen to find yourself in Jasper, check them out.

We absolutely loved our visit to Retro. It's an elevated Mexican experience with a large menu full…read moreof creative dishes. I loved my burrito and also extremely impressed with the hot salsa we sampled. It's also just a cool room in a lovely town. We will definitely return the next time we are in town.

Waited, waited and waited Very bad service…read moreSeemed to discriminate, Several persons seated and served, while I was still waiting to be seated Maybe because I was eating alone. Guess I wouldn't be a big order

Always quiet usually not busy food qualities generally pretty good staff is pleasant very authentic…read morerestaurant attached to a grocery store. Good specials.

First time here. Super friendly service. She told me it was free beef taco day with my order ! It…read morewas delicious. So was the marinated pork sandwich. Torta Al pastor I also had some horchata to go with it. She brought me three salsas to try in bottles. A creamy red, creamy green and a more traditional red salsa. All three were delicious ! I can't wait to go back and try more food !

A rally great spot for Mexican street tacos and various other delicious food items. Was passing…read morethrough town in between rounds of golf and stopped in for a quick Sunday dinner. Meal service requires you to order at the counter, then your food is brought out to you at a nearby table of your choice. This is a no-frills dining experience, but do not let that fool you...the food is top notch! I ordered a small variety of items to sample...a marinated pork taco, loaded steak fries and for dessert a flan. After a bit of a wait (they make everything to order), it all showed up at our table. The pork taco was dripping with charred pork flavor and came with grilled onions on the side. The double corn tortilla kept everything together as I dug in bite after bite. When the loaded steak fries showed up, my jaw dropped to the ground! This thing was big enough for 3-4 people to share...whoopsy! The crispy fries came layered with strips of grilled steak, a white cheese sauce, guacamole and a sour cream drizzle. Damn these things were good! And if that wasn't enough, I also ordered dessert because I am a sucker for flan (I grew up in Miami and have eaten probably one million flans). Honestly, was not a fan of their version's texture (too grainy, not creamy) and their sauce was not as sweet as many others I've had...but glad to have tried it. For being a small-town Indiana spot, I'd go back here no questions asked. There is an extensive menu for trying new stuff and I'd love to get that chance someday!

The food is out of this world amazing, the service is awesome and the ambiance is great!! If there…read morewas more than 5 stars I would definitely rate them higher Highly recommended !!

From the owner: Take a moment to relax with our authentic Mexican flavor today. Vallarta Mexican Grill offers a…read morewide range of delicious, authentic options for both food and drink. From traditional to unique signature dishes, we've got something for anyone that enjoys Mexican cuisine. ​ In our restaurant you will find a variety of dishes with that special touch that identifies us.

Food is pretty decent. Not run-of-the-mill, and not too Americanized. Not exactly the most…read moreauthentic, but very tasty. Service is generally fine. Friendly servers. Not much wait time. Ambiance is kinda like "strip mall" grade, but it's clean and quite satisfactory.

Great food and service! We ordered the table side guacamole. It was the best guac we've ever had!…read moreMake sure to order this when you're there!

The ambience is okay, even though the air conditioning was cranked so high that I was shivering…read morebefore leaving. The service was good, too. On the other hand, the food is very bland, even the salsa, well below my expectations. Moreover, my food was served on fake Fiestaware with a chip in it. Not a small chip that could be easily missed, but a MASSIVE CHIP at least an inch long and half-inch wide. There is no way a reasonable person could miss it. A kitchen staff or server that would allow a plate that should be in the trash to leave the kitchen makes me wonder what else is coming out, i.e., trash-worthy food. I will go to the Taco Bell next door before I return to El Maguey.

$1.99 any flavor margaritas, mon-thurs. very affordable. Servings are plentiful…read more Fast and good service.

Wide Mexican menu. Great service. Good food. A tad noisy. Good value. Seemed to be liked by the…read morelocals. Was very busy.

Los Bravos is your fairly typical Americanized Mexican restaurant. Not too fancy, but striving to…read morefeel authentically "Mexican." The layout and design of the place actually reminded me of the long-deceased "Don Pablo's." Kudos for good chips and salsa; the chips arrived on the table appropriately warm, plus they were nice and thin and crispy and not too greasy. The salsa, while not chunky, was tasty nonetheless, with the right amount of cilantro to make it tasty. The cheese dip was your typical white cheese blend with a little bit of a kick, but nothing outrageous. I had the grilled chicken quesadilla and my wife had the grilled steak quesadilla. Both arrived pronto at our table and were hot and sizable, stuffed to the edges with chosen proteins. I enjoyed a side of rice, a nice compliment to the quesadilla. Overall, not a bad place for the price if you're looking for some reasonably priced and reasonably tasty Mexican food in Jasper.

The inside was very clean and tidy. We were seated next to the bar so it was a little loud…read more The service started out excellent! The waitress was attentive. However, as it started to get busier, there was a noticeable drop off. Which is nothing out of the original, just something to keep in mind. The crab Rangoon was delicious and probably the only thing I would come back for. The outside was perfectly crispy and the inside was smooth and creamy. The ginger dressing was also great. The pad Thai was good, however, it tasted nothing like pad Thai. There were absolutely zero sweet notes and the eggs were basically whole. The limes were so dry that I was nearly unable to squeeze any juice out. There was an overall lack of vegetable variety. It was essentially just bean sprouts and noodles. I don't think there was any noticeable carrot or cabbage.

Wide selection of food. Waitstaff was helpful and attentive. Place looked clean. We will be…read moregoing back. Sushi looked amazing as well.

Kitschy, yes, but despite that the food is genuinely spectacular…read more Bratwurst was super flavorful and cooked perfectly with a caramelized outside, a good snap, and a moist inside. The pretzel bun was heated appropriately and had the right amount of flavor. The optional spicy mustard is really powerful. My only possible complaint would be that the spatzle were a bit on the soggy side, perhaps overcooked. That said, the spatzle also come with an incredible sauerbraten gravy. My only regret, really, is not having had dessert.

Lots of nostalgia here for me, as my family always loved to make the hour-ish trek here when I was…read morea kid...and I feel like it's held up well to those memories after a recent visit when I was in the area. Atmosphere is fun, it really embraces the German decor (saw a review or too calling it kitschy, in a good way, which I think is a fair description). Service is friendly and attentive (and in the costumed German garb to keep with the themes). Lots of classic German dishes (several schnitzel varieties, brats, spatzel, etc.). I won't say anything I've had over the years blows me away, but haven't had a bad choice either. The Wiener schnitzel I had most recently was tender and tasty, with a perfectly fried batter, and the German fries were nicely crisped on the exterior and beautifully seasoned. Good beer selection (including some brewed for the restaurant), reasonable wine list...love that you can go all out and have your beer in the classic giant boot! Small gift shop as well, some souvenir items as well as some candies and food options.

Food very good and service was great! A lot of food for the cost the brisket was exceptionally…read moregood!

I had the smoked tenderloin and it was awesome. Everything my family had was amazing and the staff…read morewere extremely nice. None of us liked their BBQ sauce on the table, other than that it was great.