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    Chonitos Mexican Restaurant

    3.4 (865 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    David K.

    Stopped in for lunch while working in the area and opted for the buffet, which was the best value. The food and service were decent. Not great but it got the job done. The space has a nice modern cocina feel, though the music was a bit loud for a lunch crowd. Overall, a solid stop if you're nearby, but not necessarily a spot I'd go out of my way for.

    Ramon M.

    Well right off the bat I came to try Chonito's all you can eat breakfast brunch I've been wanting to try and it didn't disappoint! The service was real good all the waiters including the Manager/Owner was super kind and welcoming. I thought I had the stomach to really eat but 1 1/2 plates of food is all my stomach allowed me lol I loved their Chile verde de puerco it's so flavorful and tender like butter not rough at all, I tried their Chile Colorado as well but it can use a bit of seasoning but still the meat was tender soft and juicy texture overall was perfect on all the meats! It's really clean inside and I love that they played some chente and other og Mexican folk music. The vibes was amazing and I highly recommend this to everyone that's looking for a great Mexican Buffet. Much love to the staff keep the great work and hospitality till next time

    Michael P.

    Chonitos has turned divey and dirty over the years. I remember coming here back when they first opened and the experience was definitely different compared to today. The food experience is alright and plenty of drunken afternoons were had here! I feel the quality has changed, and drinks are getting pricier. Never tried the lunch buffet, but have heard it's not too bad. The service is a bit slow here, waiters kind of disappear in and out. The overall layout of the restaurant is a bit odd as well. I think they need a bit of modern renovations to bring the place up to date. Overall experience was alright. I think I would return to try the lunch buffet. A modern update and step up the service a bit would make the experience better next time.

    STEAK and CHICKEN FAJITAS were so good.
    Denise V.

    I went here for the first time and it was awesome. I loved the food servers are so welcoming. The food is excellent Mexican food. I loved the dinning experience and will come again.

    Juan Manuel R.

    El servicio excelente la comida riquísima el ambiente fenomenal todo muy familiar el servicio de Evelio estupendo atento y siempre a la orden de dar lo mejor de sí

    sherry u.

    Delicious good, attentive wait staff, nice spacious pet friendly patio with heaters if needed. Free parking lot as well as street parking. Yummy margaritas. Reasonable prices.

    Gelatin with MOLD.!!!
    Oscar G.

    DOES NOT EVEN DESERVE ONE STAR!!!!! This place is absolutely DISGUSTING, with the WORST customer service ever. Went to eat and found the food flavorless and filled with MOLD.!!!! Wanted to discretely tell someone about it, but the servers were so bad that never went to the table to even ask if we wanted something else. This restaurant is highly marketed on social media, but the hype is completely overrated. Will most definitely never go back, as I do not want to get food poisoning!!!

    Table side guacamole and really hard chips
    Tori Y.

    Thank you for bringing back your old chips!!!! I really was worried that you weren't gonna have them anymore. I haven't been in a while but I was there the other day and I was so happy.

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    Great food! Buffett style Mexican food!! Breakfast and Dinner homemade!!! Definitely will be coming back

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    Great food! The Sunday brunch is the best, enchiladas and carna asada plate is delicious

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    Trino did a great job taking care of us ! The lunch buffet was delicious. We'll be back again!

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    What is the main difference between the weekday brunch and Sunday brunch besides the Mimosas? Are there more menu items in the Sunday brunch?

    What is the price for weekday lunch buffet?

    Monday - Friday (11am-2pm) 18.99 Sunday brunch (9am-2pm) $30

    When is their buffet offered and what is the price for adults and toddler (age 2)?

    Sundays only. Solid price, not overly expensive. However, it is a brunch price. Your toddler should be good, honestly, but don't quote me.… Read more

    Do you do large reservations ? Also do you offer platters?

    yes outside holds about 50 ppl - not sure about platters

    Do you happen to offer mimosas?

    yes Sunday Brunch

    Happy hour ? Happy hour?

    I've never been to happy hour but I believe they do have it

    How much for kids at sunday brunch?

    All plates are $25. For children as well.

    Is the patio covered?

    They have a tent up so some of the patio seats are covered but not all of them.

    Just curious, can the outside dining accommodate a group of 6 for lunch?

    Yes, easily we were a group of 6

    Are mimosas included on Sunday's brunch?

    Yes

    Do they still have $2 Wednesday Margarita?

    They never had them.

    How much is the sunday brunch and what time is it avaiable?

    It's. Between $17-$19 and from 9am-2pm

    How much is Sunday brunch?

    $22.99

    How much is the buffet and when is it?

    12 dollars M-F It's such a good deal! I'm not sure the cost on the weekend but they have hand made… Read more

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