Chavas Mexican Grill

Amazing place for authentic Mexican / Tex-Mex food in the tri-state! Doesn't completely cater to…read morethe local palate which is the best part. You don't go there to get drunk with sub-par food. The food is the reason to go, not the alcohol.

I am so thrilled I found La Campirana when I was recently in Evansville for the day. We came in at…read morelunch and it was very busy with a mixture of people which is always a good sign! You order at the counter and find a seat. They didn't give us any numbers but still found us without any issue. The salsa bar was definitely a highlight and what drew me to this restaurant. They definitely adjusted the heat in the salsas to appeal to the most people, giving warnings of very hot and extremely hot. As a spice lover the hottest one was around a medium by my standard, but the flavors were excellent. We asked for some chips to sample the salsas before our meal arrived. They tasted homemade and very good. I ordered the chicken and pastor tacos with everything (cilantro, onions, lime) and also tried the pork tamale with green sauce. My bf had a chicken burrito. Everything was excellent, but the tamale was just a tad dry, but did taste homemade which was a plus. The tacos were well seasoned and the burrito was huge so we had leftovers. The food came out fast and before we left we also ordered a mango smoothie and mango with tajin/tamarind which was the perfect sweet treat. La Campirana is an absolute gem and one you should visit immediately!

Dining room.

Breakfast Burrito

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Love a salsa bar

Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant

4.1(61 reviews)

4.2 mi

Good food. Always good food. Love the tacos al pastor. That's what I always get. Never been let…read moredown yet

We visited this location at lunch time on a Wednesday and we were seated immediately. The…read morerestaurant is bright and beautifully decorated. We ordered the steak burrito bowl and chipotle chicken. We waited quite a while for our food. The food was hot, fresh, and delicious. Unfortunately, the service was terrible. Our server disappeared and we didn't see him for the last half of our meal. My lunch date was on his lunch break and in a time crunch. I had to go to the front counter and find an employee to track down our server so we could get the check and a to-go box. My date was late back to work because of the lag in service. Pretty disappointed with this visit.

Chipotle Chicken

Burrito bowl with steak.

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Taqueria y Pupuseria Miranda - Mirandaevv

4.6(34 reviews)

4.5 mi

I know this isn't technically Mexican food, it's El Salvadorian or whatever... but the food here is…read morecloser to the real Mexican food I had in Mexico than anywhere else in town. A hidden gem!

Got a to go order. Street tacos and papusas. I got the combo plates. They said they are only $10 on…read moreWednesday so I'll have to come back. It was a ton of food. We had leftovers. The place was super clean. Very nice restaurant and great prices.

Taqueria y Pupuseria Miranda - Mirandaevv

Taqueria y Pupuseria Miranda - Mirandaevv - Desayuno Miranda Special. Eggs with tomatoes and onion. Includes beans, cream, cheese, avocado, fried plantain, and 2 pupusas.

Desayuno Miranda Special. Eggs with tomatoes and onion. Includes beans, cream, cheese, avocado, fried plantain, and 2 pupusas.

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La Mexicana

4.0(8 reviews)

2.9 mi

I special ordered a grande burrito with ONLY asada, rice, beans, onion & cilantro and they still…read moreadded lettuce & sour cream. The "grande" burrito was really small for the price. The green salsa was good, the salsa for the chips wasn't that great. I don't think I'll be coming back.

Underrated place and tucked away so you're not really going to walk or drive by and notice it but…read morehighly recommend the food here. Everything has been good but the Torta Cubana is next level tasty and probably can feed two people or one very very hungry one. Do yourself a favor and check it out.

Torta Milanese...a delicious fried chicken torta.

Just walked a mile for this taco salad!

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El Paisano Market

4.6(16 reviews)

5.4 mi

Delicious food. Everything was made with the best fresh ingredients. My son had a burrito and loved…read moreit. My husband devoured his tacos and enjoyed the house-made salsa picante. My el pastor torte was incredible too. If you visit, you have to get the guacamole. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. This was our first time at El Paisano, but we will definitely be back soon.

Amazing food, always! Everyone is super friendly and welcoming. Its always clean and well kept…read moreinside! Highly recommend the Birria tacos pork extra crispy, Chefs kiss! Also killer, super fresh guacamole and the chorizo queso dip is doing all the things! Chips are fresh and go with everything. Free chips and salsa with every meal. We go almost weekly cause my studio is bascially next door. Highly recommend!

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Los Tres Caminos

4.4(75 reviews)

5.1 mi

Food always great…read more Service terrific, our favorite Mexican restaurant to eat at. Drinks are awesome.

Food was very good.There was 6 of us at a table, the waiter when he asked for our drink order.He…read morecut me off when I ordered a certain Margarita just walked off.Then he brought me a regular margarita , which I wanted a mango. Food came out fast and it was good.The portions were good.He never came back to even refill any of our drinks.It's like he just disappeared.

The dining room

Pollo Ixtapa

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El Mariachi

5.0(2 reviews)

4.8 mi

Hot, fresh, and delicious! The staff was very friendly and fast! The interior is freshly remodeled…read moreand comfortable. All of our food was hot and exactly the way we ordered it. Because they had recently opened we didn't know what to expect but everything was great! The salsa was very flavorful. We were also pleasantly surprised at the cost, our family of four only spent $35 for our lunch and we had an appetizer! I highly recommend it!

Awesome place to dine. Customer service and food was great. Nothing negative to say. Atmosphere and…read moresurroundings was also great. Thank you for your hospitality.

Casa Fiesta

5.0(2 reviews)

4.7 mi

Always good food and great service. I really like the shredded beef. You can get it on anything…read more It's a local family owned restaurant. Check them out

Fast and friendly service with great prices. The fiesta burrito is delicious and my wife claims…read morethat the chicken on the beach is also good. The fresh made chips and salsa are a great compliment to our meals. It's our ONLY place to go for Mexican cuisine. Highly recommend this place

Super Changa

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Fiesta burrito, absolutely delicious

Los Bravos

3.6(60 reviews)

5.8 mi

For years this has been the best Mexican Restaurant in Evansville. Guacamole is spot on. Margaritas…read moreare perfect. Great experience.

I'm a veteran and I went in there with my service animal they asked me for my paperwork and then I…read moreordered a steak and chicken fajita for $19 and they brought me some plate with a little chicken and a tiny bit of steak I complained to the manager but he didn't give a s*** and he asked me did I want it or not I told him he could keep it and I'm not going to pay for s*** I'm very disappointed I can't believe they treated me like that at Los bravos from Mexican restaurant you side of Evansville so I wouldn't suggest that veterans go there are people that support veterans go there either

Chicken on the Beach

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Staci E.

9 years ago

Oh my oh my. This food will make your mouth water every time you think about it. This is the best and only Mexican in town. Reborto is the baddest man in the kitchen. He remembers our order now. And yes we go about once a week. This place is worth the money. Plus the atmosphere is wonderful. If you want amazing Mexican food that you can pick and choose what goes on it, then this place is for you. I have made 3 people start eating here now. read more

Chris S.

8 years ago

Love their burritos. Better than Cipotle's and Hot Head Burritos. Also quite happy they are in my neighborhood so I don't need to travel to the eastside or westside of Evansville for my Mexican cravings. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Gary B.

11 years ago

Chavas is the type of friendly neighborhood burrito shop I grew up with in California. None of the chain burrito shops (qdoba,chipotle, Moes, Hot Head). Stop in for a burrito or one of the many other menu options. read more

Jeff L.

11 years ago

Loved my lunch at Chavas. Park in the back if u go. Much more convenient parking there. A great selection of burrito choices, fajitas, nachos, and some great hot sauce choices. Looking forward to returning. read more

Me S.

8 years ago

We love to take chavas home for dinner and a movie. They are quick and delicious and just the right amount of options for a perfect variety without not being able to make up your mind... read more

Josh C.

8 years ago

Great food, good service! The prices are not the lowest, but every time I've visited, there are almost no other customers, so no waiting time (I attend the community college nearby). read more

Trisha D.

10 years ago

Absolutely great! I eat here at least twice a week. They have the best quesadillas! The naked bowl is a favorite also! The staff is friendly and fun!! I highly recommend Chavas!! read more

Suzy D.

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10 years ago

We love Chava's! The food is always super fresh and the employees are friendly and helpful. We eat here often. A family favorite!

Taya L.

8 years ago

It was excellent and the food was amazing this is truly authentic mexican food it is mexican crack in a good way.

Ike M.

8 years ago

Tacos here are really good! The meat is tender and well-flavored. One warning: the spicy salsa is really spicy.

David S.

5 years ago

Great place and good food will order it again love the Californian burrito

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