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    Bronco Mexican Restaurant

    3.4 (45 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    What is this color?  It doesn't even taste like a Margarita.
    Dennis E.

    I am blown away that the lobby to this place was full and willing to wait 30 minutes for terrible food and drinks. This place was horrible from the second we walked in. Chips were stale and salsa was basically Mexican catsup. We were later informed of the "salsa bar" and it wasn't very clean so we skipped it. A Margarita can make or break a restaurant. This "margarita" broke it. As a former bartender I am saddened that I was unable to identify the ingredients in this concoction. It was neon green for starters and tasted like crystal light. Then came the food. I'm pretty sure it was reheated from a previous day. Dry! 100% will never step foot in this place again. There must be something in the water in this town that kills tastes buds. Because I can't believe anyone would voluntarily come here more than once.

    KAROL C.

    Good food, nice presentation and dynamite margaritas! Delicious! Personable bar tender too! Always nice to patron a friendly place with great food with good service!

    My daughter enjoying her sopapilla.
    Nicole W.

    My second time coming to this restaurant. Beside going to El Michoacán on the other side of town. We've had excellent service both times. Beverages and food came in a timely manner, about 10 minutes. Refilled chips and drinks when needed. Friendly staff, a lady from the staff came to another table and shut down a fight that was about to happen in a professional matter. Our server was a Filipino man and he was the just the greatest. Husband and daughter enjoyed his company.

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    The Hawaiian quesadilla was amazing. Would absolutely go back for that again! Very friendly staff

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    First, the staff is number one, the food is great, service is wonderful and they are always friendly and professional.

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    A local favorite, been around for years. Food and service is always good. Texas and Chicken fajitas are always good.

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    Great staff. Great food. Great environment. Only downside is weekends are super busy so call-ins and even dining in gets delayed.

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    A great little taco joint! Food is great and now they salsa bar with great choices. The service is great and clean restrooms.

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    Great food would be 5 stars if they didn't mix up the orders quite a few times but they are friendly and make great food

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    Best Mexican food around! Tex-Mex over rice never disappoints...love the staff also!

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    We did manage to get some hot salsa, which was muy bien!

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    Seated right away. It's Sunday so they close early today. Lots of variety in the salsa bar and I…read moredefinitely made more flavors by mixing. The veggie soup and shrimp soup are so good! I had cheese enchilada and they were very good. I am a lover of sauce and do wish they had a bit more sauce. The chili relleno was very yummy . The food came out really fast.. And the service was great. Wish I would have gotten the young man's name who helped us. He was blonde with a nose ring and very sweet. Everything I had was so yummy I had to take a flan to go I snuck a little taste and it was yummy. A bit strong in flavor but I am looking forward to eating that as soon as I get back to my room. Margaritas are great as usual, Not sure I've ever really had a bad Margarita. As long as it has tequila, I'm a happy girl. All in all, this was a great stop and I would highly recommend.

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    Great restaurant!…read more Lots of vegetables and salsa. They serve my favorite fajitas salad too. I never had California Mexican food, but this place food is amazing! I wish I tried other items on the menus but this dish was so filling.

    Great Road Trip Stop on the Way Back to Charlotte…read more After an epic day exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains, I found myself rolling through Shelby on the scenic route back to Charlotte. Traffic through town was moving slower than expected thanks to the endless stoplights, but in this case, it worked out in my favor because Papa's & Beer appeared on my right just as my stomach started demanding attention. The restaurant itself is bright, colorful, and festive. The dining room is filled with vibrant Mexican décor, colorful tile accents, booths and tables, and plenty of personality. They had a FIFA soccer match on the TVs, which was fun to watch while I ate. The volume was low, captions were on, and it added energy to the room without becoming distracting. One thing worth mentioning: it was pretty warm inside during my visit. There were fans running throughout the restaurant, but the air conditioning seemed to be struggling. It wasn't unbearable, but on a hot North Carolina afternoon, a cooler dining room would have made the experience more comfortable. The menu is huge. Tacos, quesadillas, seafood, combination plates, house specialties--you could visit several times and still have plenty left to try. I settled on the Carne Asada Combination, which came with grilled steak, Mexican rice, refried beans, salad, and a cheese enchilada. Before my meal arrived, my server brought complimentary chips and a warm bean dip that was downright addictive. One of the highlights was discovering their salsa bar. Nobody mentioned it to me, but curiosity paid off when I saw other guests gathered around it. The selection was excellent, with everything from tomatillo salsa and creamy sauces to chile de árbol varieties that brought some serious heat. As someone who loves spicy food, I was in heaven. My only criticism was that the salsa bar temperature seemed off. One container had a large chunk of ice floating in it, and a few of the salsas were colder than they should have been, which diluted the flavor a bit. The entrée arrived quickly. Portions were generous, and there was no way I was finishing it all after attacking the chips, bean dip, and salsa bar. The standout was the cheese enchilada. Loaded with melted cheese and packed with flavor, it was easily my favorite part of the plate. The carne asada was also generously portioned and cooked well. The rice was the weakest link for me. It needed seasoning and lacked the rich tomato flavor I expect from Mexican rice. The salad was also overdressed, although mixing some of it with the rice actually improved both. One small annoyance: I requested a side of white onions and later discovered there was a $1.50 charge. Not the end of the world, but I would have appreciated a heads-up before it was added to the bill. Service was friendly and efficient throughout, and when I left with a very full takeout box, the cashier happily provided a bag for the road. If you're passing through Shelby, stuck in traffic, or heading back from the mountains, this is a solid place to pull over, grab a cold beer, enjoy some chips and salsa, and recharge before the drive home. Life is too short to eat mediocre food. Keep exploring and find the places that surprise you.

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