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    3.6 (796 reviews)
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    Chicken Fajitas
    Azam K.

    Overall a 3.5/5 Service: really great! Fast, kind and they were always around. Food: okay. The tortilla chips were okay, the guac didnt have too much flavor and the nachos were fairly basic. Nothing stood out to me. The fajitas smelled great, but the flavor also wasnt jaw dropping to take it to a 5. Ambiance: really pretty outdoor spot was perfect for a nice day. I loved the outdoor space!!

    Surf & Turf Fajitas
    Vicky R.

    We stopped by here for a quick dinner. It was quite tasty. We got a frozen margarita which was sweet and refreshing on a hot day. We got the surf and turf fajitas which came out sizzling hot. The rice and guac on the side were very good. The nachos were very filling and generous with the toppings. Overall a solid place

    Had Calexico Cater one of our Staff Birthdays- 10/10 The ground beef is addictive! amazing staff & great food

    Esquites

    Came to Calexico with my family and fiancé and had such a great time! The service was top-notch--everyone was super friendly and attentive. The music added a fun vibe without being too loud. We ordered the pollo asado tacos, which were absolutely delicious and super affordable. The elote was a classic and didn't disappoint--perfectly seasoned and creamy. Definitely recommend this spot for a tasty and relaxed meal!

    Jas C.

    Came here on a Saturday with my husband and two daughters (7&11) . Seated right away kind of empty when we came in. My youngest daughter is very picky so she only ordered chips lol my husband got a wet Barbacoa burrito. My 11 year old got grilled chicken burrito. I got the nachos with chicken. We also ordered margaritas and my daughter got a strawberry,cucumber lemonade. Food came out rather quickly. As soon as I saw my chips i thought I wouldn't like them because I saw the cheese is like a sauce. Last time a Mexican restaurant gave me that on my nachos it was gross it tasted like velveeta. These were actually good, and oh so big when my family members finished their burritos they were digging in my chips lol my daughter loved the lemonade me and my husband didn't really like the margaritas they were not strong and tasted like pure mix (sugar) we still drank them lol will come again. There was another guy that took our plates and asked if we were good . I think he was maybe the manager or owner. Very pleasant. By the time we left it was pretty crowded.

    Shrimp Bowl
    Tiffany C.

    Came here on a rainy Friday night to get some comfort Tex Mex food. I started off with a Paloma and a shrimp burrito bowl. The Paloma was solid and the shrimp burrito bowl was great. Afterwards, I had a little room left and ordered a Mexican corn app to split with my bf. The portion was huge! However, it was a little disappointing because I was expecting to be more spicy than it was. Nonetheless, would recommend this place if you're looking for a cute casual dining spot in Greenpoint. 4/5

    Chicken Fajitas
    Duane H.

    Cool spot on the busy Manhattan Ave strip in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Dimly lit, but not overly dark. Easily can go between family dinner to a cocktail date. Service was good, from the host to the waiter to the bus-person. Sometimes a little too fast but rather that then slow service.

    New portion size at Calexico?

    2 stars for our last visit. For everything from service to food presentation to price / value for meal . We were sitting inside and the A/C was dripping on us so we moved to another table, we told the busser about the dripping and they still set the table should anyone come in , we couldn't believe it. When I asked the manager on duty about food prep he told us "I'm sorry I'm new here , please ask your server " who unfortunately seemed just as confused by my request. So a big let down on this visit, hope they get it together. Photo on left is Calexico the one on the right is at La Parridilla in Atlanta GA I have been to Parridilla numerous times and they NEVER disappoint. Not sure what's up with Calexio but we have had a few issues over the last few visits, might start looking elsewhere.

    Nancy P.

    I have been here many times. Is one of my to go Mexicanos restaurant around my neighborhood. The food and service are always wonderful! They have a lunch special for $14. Is pretty good deal for the amount of food you will get

    Mango Margarita
    L S.

    Amazing food! Amazing service!!! The cocktails are phenomenal!! Run here to experience great food and drinks.. I had the wet chipotle pork burrito and it was awesome!

    Cali style burrito
    Mark E.

    TLDR: Fantastic happy hour (buy one get one on select drinks), great burritos that will be sure to fill you up, great ambiance. Made it in time for happy hour and was able to get a margarita, a draft beer, and the cali style burrito. The draft beer was fresh and the margarita was well balanced with an included salt rim as well. I got to go with a friend who also got a margarita and beer because the happy hour deal was buy one get one free. Cali style Burrito - personally felt the french fries were overpowering the other flavors and had to take my time to get a taste of everything. Nothing that a little hot sauce wouldn't fix either. Overall, I definitely reccomend calexico for happy hour and am curious to try other great things on their menu

    Chips and Guac
    Edita S.

    Loving this cute restaurant nothing fancy but is very welcoming the staff are super friendly the tacos and chips & guac very good! We had the Margarita classic on the rocks & frozen so good but my favorite is the spicy jalapeños Margarita wow so good I definitely will be returning

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    Great food, great service, and wonderful location. I've done takeout and eaten in and always had a decent meal

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    they taste good but just keep getting smaller and smaller. NOT worth the price. go elsewhere.

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    Great place for lunch, my usual is the Tostada salad with the Chipotle pork. They have a super friendly staff. Best Lemonade ever!

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    BUYER BEWARE!!! Ordered a takeout burrito and it never came. Waiter literally 30 minutes and they wouldn't give me a refund. AVOID!!!

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