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    Chapala Express

    3.9 (104 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    CHAPALA EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    No son tacos al carbon, mas bien tortilla con carne

    Tacos al Carbon? O Tortilla y Carne. No recommendio antes no los hacian de esa forma venian con sabor y color delisiosos ahora muy malos

    Burrito express!
    M M.

    Oh Chapala, how do I love thee? Here's the deal: Mary doesn't really "crave" Mexican food, ya know, ever. But then, Chapala came along. At Chapala, the menu options seem endless. I'll admit to getting the same exact meal nearly every time I go there - but then, it's perfect, so why would I change it? The portions are big, the flavors are spot on, and the service is RIDICULOUSLY fast. As soon as you sit down, you're brought chips, salsa, and bean dip. Before you can even finish a few chips, your meal is placed before you on a steaming hot plate. I've only cleaned my plate there twice; all other times I need a to-go box. This is a wonderful spot for a meal if you're pressed for time. If you want to slow things down, just enjoy the chips while your meal cools off in front of you. They offer margaritas and beer, and it's all extremely affordable. If you're heading into Richland for business or pleasure, you really should check out Chapala Express, it won't disappoint :)

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    Rena N.

    This was the freshest, most delicious Mexican food I have had in a long time. The service was friendly & fast! Mireya anticipated our every need & was extremely friendly & attentive. The prices were excellent for the full plate of food we received! The Negro Modelo (12 oz.) was only $3.75! Much less expensive than most places, & served with a chilled mug! You can eat as a "dine-in" restaurant at a booth with menus, or order at the counter, & bring your meal to your table. We were initially served spicy salsa with our chips, but when Mireya noticed I was coughing from the heat of the salsa, she brought us "mild" salsa without us asking for it! We will definitely be returning customers! We HIGHLY recommend Chalupa Express!

    Enjeda B.

    I always have a good consistant experience here. Greeted with a smile, you pay and chose a seat (a clean table)and a server brings salsa to you. This place is great for the family or work lunch. Enjoying a vegetarian burrito today.

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    Best nachos! I get them with shredded beef and they are so delicious. Everyone is always very friendly. The prices are great.

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    A great place for a quick lunch. Good food, good salsa, self serve soda, and very fast.

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    Always great food and service. Usually I do take out and service is very good, it always surprises me on how sort the wait is.

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    Quick and delicious - we love the arroz con pollo, fajitas and burritos.

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    Very cute place, waiter was attentive. Food came out in a timely manner. The appetizer, entree and…read moredessert was all solid. Looking forward to going back for the cocktails.

    Perch is a restaurant I really wanted to love, and in some ways I did, but it left me feeling a bit…read moreconflicted by the end of the meal. The positives first. The staff was friendly, attentive, and on point throughout the visit. Service felt polished and welcoming. I ordered the Cadillac Margarita and it was excellent. Smooth, well balanced, and easily one of the highlights of the night. The atmosphere also leans toward a higher end cantina feel. Warm lighting, nice decor, and a space that feels like it wants to be elevated. Then there is the food. Instead of the usual chips and salsa, they brought out fried Mexican wheat crisps. They were fine, but they felt more like something you would grab at a Hispanic flea market than something you expect at an upscale cantina. Not bad, just unexpected, and a little confusing given the setting. We ordered the flautas and those were genuinely delicious. Crispy, flavorful, and paired with a generous portion of guacamole that really worked. No complaints there. The pozole pappardelle had good flavor, but calling it pozole based felt like a stretch. It tasted good, but it did not really hit the mark of what you expect from pozole. The amount of chicken was also pretty light, especially for a $28 dish. At that price point, you expect a more generous portion, and it just was not there. My wife ordered the chicken tortilla soup and it was very good. That said, it tasted different from the last time she visited. Not necessarily worse, just different. That suggests to me that there may be some variation depending on the day, but the flavors were still solid. Overall, Perch feels like it is caught in a bit of a food limbo. The atmosphere suggests a higher end experience, but the limited menu and some of the food choices do not fully match that vibe. It is not bad, and there are definitely things done well, but it does not quite come together as a complete experience. I would go back for drinks and happy hour, but I am still undecided if it fully delivers on what it is trying to be.

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