First of all, I have eaten Mexican food in San Diego hundreds of times. Atilano's is NOT San…read moreDiego's best burrito. But for Spokane, they are definitely up there. Service is usually quick and efficient, but they have been accuracy issues. Considering how big most Mexican places go for atmosphere in the GEG/CDA metroplex, it is kinda disappointing how little ambiance there is here. Also, a couple times going through the drive thru I saw this insane daisy chain of extension cords going all over in such a mess Clark Griswold would be afraid to flip the light switch. They are solid food, but I do not get the hype all the gringos give this place.

Great food and drinks. Very Nice that it is 24 hours It's…read morestupid y makes us right 85 characters because there is nothing more to say then what I said. Drops mic lol

I'm from Arizona, and this is the best authentic food I've found here in Idaho--amazing food and…read morehappy customer service that's very knowledgeable and caring about customers' feedback. I would be coming back and recommend this place.

12.23.25: Rancho Viejo has been on my list to try and since we were in Post Falls for an errand, we…read morewent there for lunch. When we walked in, we were greeted and sat immediately at a booth. It wasn't too busy at all and ambiance was fairly quiet. Karen was our server and welcomed us in and took our drink order and brought us chips and salsa right away. I ordered a classic Shirley Temple and it was notstalgically good. As my lunch entree, I ordered the Camarones Mexicanos. It arrived hot and full of flavor. I considered the shrimp as more medium sized and of adequate quantity. The mushrooms soaked up the flavor of the onions and peppers and I enjoyed how my rice was cheesy with melted cheddar Jack. For dessert, I went with the classic flan. It was a dense piece of vanilla custard with great texture and form. There was no strawberry sauce so it must be seasonal thing, but it had caramel sugar sauce that was traditional to flan. The other two people I was with, bothered ordered lunch combos and both were satisfied with their choices. Karen was a great server--friendly, attentive, and even refilled drinks without being asked. Overall, Rancho Viejo is a great sit-down spot for authentic Mexican food that's a notch above average and much better than many of the fast food Mexican joints around town.

Waitress: Amazing! Timeliness: up to par!…read moreFood: very very good! The best carne asada I've had in a long time! Drink: either I cranked it too fast or it snuck up on me really fast! Very tasty and refreshing!

The waitress was great, the drinks were ok but the food was so-so. We ordered a Relleno and…read moreenchilada which was drenched in cheese and hard to stomach. We also ordered an enchilada and taco; there was no sauce in the enchilada which made it dry and the taco had a hard shell and was served with meat and lettuce, ugh! The beans were extremely runny (don't stay on the fork) which is an odd consistency for refried beans. I thought we were going for Mexican food but ended up with an amateurs idea of Mexican food. We won't be back!

I eat here every 48 hours! The grilled fish tacos are amazing. The owner, Junior, is in the kitchen…read more24/7/365. The staff is good. The lead waitress, Maddie, is a rock star! She has the hospitality gene. The decor is pitch perfect. As a Mexican American 3rd generation, I know my beans and rice. This is the only place for Mexican food in CDA !

Thirty-five years of living in Arizona, with virtually every regional cuisine of Mexico…read morerepresented, will spoil you for what much of the country north of the border states calls "Mexican food." My wife's home is here in Coeur d'Alene, and we have often lamented the lack of a truly good Mexican restaurant. There are certainly places serving perfectly acceptable food, but most cater heavily to American tastes. There are also a couple of more authentic taquerias, but finding a restaurant with a broader, genuinely Mexican menu has been difficult. Authenticity and popularity are not mutually exclusive. Most Mexican restaurants in the United States, including authentic ones, adapt to local tastes by offering familiar American favourites alongside traditional regional dishes. Arizona's famous El Charro in Tucson and Macayo's in Phoenix, both with deep Sonoran roots, proudly claim to have invented the chimichanga, while readily acknowledging that it is an American creation rather than an authentic Mexican dish. Nachos occupy much the same category. Their presence on the menu tells you very little about how authentic the rest of the restaurant is. The better question is whether the kitchen also prepares traditional Mexican dishes with the same care and authenticity. Today we found the closest thing to authentic northern Mexican cuisine that we've experienced in the Coeur d'Alene area: Junior's Cocina Mexicana. It would fit comfortably into the greater Phoenix restaurant scene as a solid northern Mexican restaurant, with just a slight nod and wink to American tastes. We visited at lunchtime. The lunch menu was more limited than the dinner menu but still offered a good variety, and a full dinner menu was also available. We were served complimentary corn tortilla chips with a very good house salsa. The chips were the standard thicker commercial variety rather than homemade, but they were fresh and crisp. I've had worse in Nogales and Puerto Peñasco. The salsa was excellent. I'd place it at the upper end of mild, although our server, Monty, mentioned that many customers consider it quite spicy. We also asked for the hot salsa, which uses essentially the same recipe but adds more jalapeño along with habanero peppers. To my palate it was pleasantly warm rather than truly hot, which is exactly where I like it. Too many restaurants serve chunky tomato-and-onion mixtures with the texture of pico de gallo but very little flavor or heat. Junior's salsa had a pleasant smoky flavor, a finely chopped consistency, and just the right thickness for dipping. I'd rate the salsa 4/5. My wife ordered the chile relleno, served with rice and beans. The roasted poblano was stuffed with melted cheese, probably Monterey Jack, as Oaxaca cheese is not commonly available in this area, then properly coated in an egg batter before frying. She rated it "good." Her rating scale runs from inedible, to "not bad" (which still isn't good), to good, very good, and finally the coveted "delicious." After tasting it myself, I agreed. It was enjoyable, but not exceptional. I'd give it 3/5. I chose the green pork Chile Hermanos, although I'm still not sure what the "Hermanos" (brothers) has to do with the dish. It came with rice, refried beans, a small lettuce-and-tomato salad, and tortillas. I chose corn tortillas. They were not homemade, but they had good flavor, pleasant texture, and held together well. The Chile Hermanos itself was delicious. It was milder than I expected but packed with flavor. The pork was tender and properly cooked, although it could have benefited from a little more depth and richness. The menu also offers pork carnitas at dinner, and I'll plan to try those on a future visit. The rice was light, fluffy, and flavorful rather than sticky or heavy, and the refried beans were creamy without becoming the thick, pasty mass that too often accompanies Mexican meals. I'd rate the Chile Hermanos about 3 1/2/5, with both the rice and beans earning 4/5. The restaurant itself is colorful, comfortable, and inviting, with an attractive patio. Everyone we encountered was friendly and accommodating, and Monty was an excellent, knowledgeable server who happily answered our questions and accommodated our requests. Overall, I'd give Junior's 4/5 for atmosphere and service, about 3 1/2 to 4/5 for the food, and 4/5 for value. While the menu still leans somewhat toward the American expectation of Mexican cuisine, the execution is noticeably more authentic than most restaurants in the area. We will certainly be back, and after a few more visits I may adjust some of these ratings.

Went here for date night. Knew we were most likely in for a long wait considering we went during…read moredinner time on a Friday night, but it took less time to get us seated than we had originally been told. The decor and style of the restaurant was neat and all the staff we interacted with were friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and service was great. We ordered the loaded steak fajitas and the lamb shank. No disappointment there whatsoever. A few things that could have made this a 5 star experience. Quieter music. The restaurant was packed and busy, and the fairly loud music compounded the noise to a point where conversations weren't super easy. It wasn't terrible but definitely could have improved the meal if we could have heard each other more easily. Might have been quieter on the patio but between the heat and the smoke we didn't try that option this time around. Indication of GF options on the menu. My husband can't do wheat and there were zero indications on the menu of whether or not items were gluten free or could be done gluten free. He was able to get corn tortillas with his fajitas because he asked, and maybe that is just the norm at Mexican restaurants, but it would definitely have made the decision making process easier if it had been marked on the menu. On theme mocktails - the cocktails looked good and there were sodas etc, but it would have been nice to have some Mexican themed mocktails to enjoy with our meal. None of these things are deal breakers and we absolutely recommend this restaurant and will be back, but just wanted to make the suggestions.

Good margaritas and tasty food. The decor is nice and restaurant is clean. Service was quick and…read morefriendly staff. Some of the dishes could have used a side or tortillas or needed a side of rice and beans.

Menu showing in Yelp is way outdated. The Sergio carne Asada plate is showing $16 something in…read morereality is $28 on 7-6-2026

So good! Delicious fresh food, especially the tacos and salsas, friendly service, comfortable…read moresetting! Will be going back again and again. Solid restaurant.

I would give this restaurant 100 stars if I could! We went…read morehere for lunch mid week and it was incredible. The birria is delicious and the most authentic I have had so far in any restaurant in the states. The staff is amazing. There is plenty of seating so even if it looks busy, there are still tables available. The staff is constantly walking around cleaning off tables, asking you if you need anything in a friendly, respectful way. Not in a way that would make you feel uncomfortable or rushed. I can't wait to go back!

Was a 10/10... now extremely disappointing…read more I hate writing this because the first time I came here, it was honestly a 10/10. The food was amazing, the people were great, and I was excited to come back. Yesterday, my girlfriend and I planned a date night and decided to order from here again. Since we have kids, we did pickup. We drove about 25 minutes, then waited another 25 minutes because the line was packed which I didn't mind because the food was that good the first time. But this time? Completely different experience. I ordered a bean burrito with cheese... and it had no beans. Just rice and cheese in a tortilla. Then the nachos, honestly, for $27, this was unacceptable. Dry chips, unmelted cheese, some tomatoes thrown on top, no meat, no beans just thrown together with no care. It looked and tasted like an afterthought. What made it worse is the lack of accountability. I tried calling multiple times last night and again this morning no answer. Calls just ring or don't go through. I even tried calling from different numbers. Nothing. At this point, it's not even about the money it's the principle. Mistakes happen, but not being able to reach anyone or have them make it right is frustrating. I really wanted to keep supporting this place because the first experience was great, but this completely missed the mark. If you go, just be aware the quality and consistency might not be what you expect.