Alright. Didn't know this spot was even here til one of my girls wanted to try for lunch. Very…read moreexpansive menu with a couple pages just for drinks. Had a strawberry margarita that the bartender went around the rear of the bar to make. Weird but it tasted pretty good. The bartenders/servers were all friendly but not especially helpful. Just kept saying everything is good. Everything is good. Went basic n got small queso and a chicken quesadilla. My girl got a fajita, tamale, n rice n beans. Pretty good chips for the queso. Quesadilla was ok. My girl raved over the tamales n she even ordered a few to go. So ordered another round while we wait. Now this margarita tasted like straight margarita mix. Yuck. I was straight sober after 2. Later that evening my girl texts me she been on the toilet all evening. Change of shift comes and the bartenders mention happy hr. No mention of this when we arrived or anything. I didn't see anything on the menu about it or their website. I didn't order anything else at that point. New bartender that comes in around 3, not so friendly and puts reserved signs at the bar to save seats for her girls. Never seen this at a Mexican restaurant before but whatever. She seemed to go out of her way to NOT be friendly. Counted as a one off til I went back a few more times. Same bartender complaining about folks coming in an hour before closing, still unfriendly. Still for me, the food is just eh. Maybe its just the chicken that's not great because my man came n enjoyed some quesabirria tacos while I picked at a chicken taco. Don't recommend the margarita unless u pay extra for freshly made or better yet wait for Fronteras Mexican restaurant to open back up. I like friendly bartenders n good chicken. Average here.

El Viejon is a GEM! i have been looking for a new go to spot for Mexican food in Toledo and I have…read morefound the place. First off, our server, Brielle, was PHENOMENAL! She was so attentive and insightful, we took all of her requests and they were amazing. She was constantly checking in on us and gave us boxes, lids, and salsas to go which was amazing. She definietly was a big part of how great our experience was. The place was colorful and full of life which I loved. The "Steak a La Mexicana" was sensational, it was cooked to a perfect medium rare and the flavors were amazing. I requested the vegetables to be kept crunchy and they were perfect. They also give you large portion sizes of the beans, rice and salad all alongside a NY strip for only $17. Crazy good deal. We tried the Birria as that is what they seem to be known for and it was amazing and the consume was sensational, we asked for a side of it togo and we dipped everything in it. The arroz con pollo, wet burrito, and chips salsa/queso were all great as well. Everything was seasoned great and the refried beans and rice were awesome. I cannot wait to come back and try more of their menu, especially fajitas and the birria pizza and mexican pizza. it also looked like they had good weekly specials that I will be sure to keep an eye on and check out. HUGE menu so you will definitely find something you will LOVE.

2.5 stars for food Service was good 4stars…read moreQueso fundido was 4 stars cheese was nice and oozy and the chorizo had good flavor, also the flour tortillas were nice. 3 stars for Chips and salsa Music 5 stars We came here based on the reviews which did not match the experience. We had the enchilada rancheras which came with one bean, one beef, one cheese, one chicken and I can't remember what the other one was. The tortillas were dried and the flavor was not there. Also had an order of rice and beans they weee decent and hot. The only thing we enjoyed was the queso fundido. Would definitely not come back it was just not up to our liking.

2.5 I don't understand why there are so many positive…read morereviews for this restaurant. Based on reviews, tried this spot on a Sunday evening when it wasn't busy in the restaurant, but noticed many carryout orders. The service was decent. Margarita was okay not great. The food disappointing. I had ordered a chicken burrito that was very salty. I therefore thought El Salto was a perfect name for this restaurant. Don't remember what my friend had but neither of us was impressed. Ambiance was okay but nothing cozy or impressive. I don't plan to return.

First time at Cocina de Carlos. I was recommended the restaurant by a friend. I loved the vibe of…read morethe place and the menu items. I ordered the pork belly nachos. They were delicious and so fresh! I will for sure be back next time I am back in town.

I'm actually quite upset about this experience. I asked the waitress, "How many tacos come with the…read morestreet tacos meal?" and she replied, "However many you want." I didn't understand what she meant because that is obviously not true, and her answer was very unclear. Based on that, I ordered two steak tacos and two al pastor tacos along with two beers. The total came to $50, which I find hard to believe. The "Street Tacos Meal" is listed as $9.99, yet for some reason, they added a $3.00 upcharge for the steak and then charged $8.50 for two additional street tacos. I thought I was ordering the meal; how did I end up spending $21.49 on four tacos with rice and beans when the advertised price was $9.99? This doesn't add up, and the staff was extremely vague when I was placing my order. While the food was okay, the al pastor was very fatty. Given the price and the lack of clarity, I won't be coming back.

This is the first time I patronize this restaurant. Although I moved away from the Toledo area20…read moreyears ago. I spent most of my time growing up , raising a family in or near Toledo. All those years I never came here. It is kinda out of the way , but not that far out. I met an old friend, ( most of my friends are old) from high school. We keep in contact from time to time. We sat in the bar area which is self serve, no wait staff to wait in you. You go to the bar and order what you like. They do have the standard complementary chips and salsa as most Mexican restaurants do. They give you two tubs of salsa. X is the hot one which I liked the best. They do have specials every day at ridiculous low prices. I did not order any of the specials, too much food for me. I did have my fair share of chips and salsa though. I ordered two chicken tacos. They were good , meaning not the best I ever had , but I would come back here and have a dinner sometime in the future. The Margaritas here, regional famous. Small but very good , only $3.50 a glass. You can get other drinks and specials at the bar also. I had a few margaritas and yes . So here is what I think. I would come back. That pretty much sums it up. I do have to say the staff is friendly, the ones that I came in contact with. Quick service also. Food was hot when delivered. The place is deceiving, it has a lot of area. Parking , no problem. You could have a rock concert in the parking lot it is so huge. Give Ventura's a try for lunch. I think you would like it. Oh yes, they have been around for a long long time. The building and interior has a definite personality of its own.

I hadn't been here for a good long while basically because the location isn't convenient for me…read more However, it was a fun place to meet for a book club luncheon. The ambiance is typical Mexican. Our server was very attentive and helpful with questions; also very accommodating with separate checks. Everyone seemed pleased with their food. I ordered a Taco Salad with grilled chicken with a side of guacamole salad. The chicken in the salad was very tasty and flavorful. It came with various peppers and onions that I put to the side of my plate but others might love those sides. The guacamole was overpriced for a tiny side container and nothing to rave about. Salsa was very tasty. Overall, a great experience that I would recommend! Picture of my Grilled Chicken Taco Salad posted below.

Such a great neighborhood mexican food spot! I visited on a Friday so the daily special was $3 off…read moremargarita carafes as well as a $12.99 Quesadilla Loca. We got a carafe of the Barrons Margarita and our server nicely let us pick which rim we wanted (plain, salt, sugar, tajin). In total, we each got about 2 margaritas each since the carafe doesn't have ice in it. For food, we started with their complimentary chips and salsa which was perfectly mild. My friend ordered the Carnita Street Tacos. I liked that you could order whatever quantity you wanted rather than needing to get a meal. My husband and I shared the Quesadilla Loca with ground beef. It came with two side options so we got Fried Plantains and Refried Beans. The portion was huge and came with their queso to enjoy with your meal. Everything was absolutely delicious and I would come back in a heartbeat to enjoy more! Tip: Lupitas is within the Dora Cup area so feel free to stop in and grab a drink to go! Note that they do charge you a bit more to take it to go.

Much better restaurant than the restaurant there before. Our food is always solid, and when we are…read moredowntown Pburg, we do tend to stop in for at least a drink and a bite.

3.5-ish For starters, the name of this restaurant (according…read moreto its own sign) is Taqueria Carnales, not Carnales Taqueria (as listed on Yelp). Anyway, this is a place for people who enjoy highly flavored and spicy food. Seriously, ask them to go easy on the jalapenos if you aren't up for spicy. I ordered everything as is for my first visit for takeout and enjoyed it but it was on the edge of too spicy for me, (chicken grande burrito) without actually crossing the line.Very much crossed the line with the shrimp tacos, imo. I ordered the following: Menudo Soup (made from cow's stomach); Shrimp Tacos and a Chicken Burrito Grande. The estimated prep time was 15 minutes and the food was ready on time. It's a cute, small restaurant that is very clean. While you could choose to dine in, I didn't see anyone eating there and it appears that most of their business is carryout. Upon arriving home, I found that the Menudo Soup had spilled inside the plastic bag. Not too big a deal. The other entrees were packed in styrofoam containers. The burrito was wrapped in paper and foil. My mom had the Menudo Soup and said it was good. She had one of the three shrimp tacos and said it was okay but that she wouldn't crave them. The avocado slices looked very fresh. My mom loves spicy food but she commented that the soup and tacos were very spicy. As for my chicken burrito, it was unexpectedly spicy in a mostly good way. The burrito was stuffed with everything inside - guacamole, rice, chicken, refried beans (very little), cheese and jalapeno peppers. It was a delicious combo but I would have preferred the individual ingredients to be separate. The biggest problem, however, was that the foil wrap made it difficult to cut into the burrito without also cutting into the foil. I think it's more of a "me" issue that might not bother anyone else. Overall, I would order from this restaurant again. The quality is definitely way above Taco Bell, but it's not quite fast food even though it's next to a Subway. Also, I asked if their refried beans were made with lard and I was assured they were vegetarian. If I hadn't seen so many positive reviews on Yelp, I wouldn't have known to check out this spot, but would encourage you to try it too for high quality, authentic Mexican cuisine! EDIT/UPDATE: I tried one of the shrimp tacos that my mom left in the fridge. OMG, it was super spicy to the point of giving me hiccups. Plus, the spiciness seemed to come from a creamy cheese sauce added to the shrimp tacos after they were cooked. I can understand why my mom wouldn't crave them and I would never order them myself. Based on your personal preference for spiciness, let this give you an idea of the level of spiciness that could be added to your food unless you request your dish to be less spicy. Recommend with caveat re spiciness.

The Pizzabirria is delicious. It is huge and so filling. It's served with several different…read moresauces in addition to the dipping sauce. they also include Cucumbers and Radishes. Queso is great but the Guacamole is to DIE for!

Everything was beautifully presented , even with delivery. The Cancun enchiladas were excellent,…read morethe shrimp was cooked perfectly. Also ordered the guac and queso for chip dipping and everything was incredibly fresh tasting.

We were in Waterville to watch the eclipse and had time to grab lunch. After checking Yelp, we…read moredecided to come here. The chips and salsa were very good and they offered refills. I had the huevos rancheros which came with rice and beans and they were good. The eggs were a little overcooked, but it the meal was good. Our food arrived quickly which was impressive given the much larger crowd than they were used to on a Monday. The entrance is in a little mall area and takes a bit of effort to find.