Christina&#x27;s Cocina Cafe

After hooking up our car to the Tesla Superchargers behind the restaurant, my wife and I popped in…read morefor lunch. We were given our pick of open tables and chose a booth by the window. The dining room is quite pleasant, with plenty of tables all brightly adorned with artwork. We both ordered the taco lunch special, which came with one taco, refried beans, and rice. My wife selected shredded beef in a soft shell, while I went classic with a crispy shell filled with ground beef. For good measure, we ordered a side of guacamole. While waiting, we munched on the complimentary chips and salsa. Our meals arrived quickly. Our tacos were stuffed full and very tasty. The rice and beans were ok but could have been better. The guacamole was great. The portions were a decent lunch size. Overall, we were happy to pick this spot, and the short walk from the chargers was a bonus.

Service was good and food came out quickly. Salsa was okay but nothing special. I ask if they had…read moreHot salsa and they said yes but not the salsa they gave me. Verde burrito was really good pork was flavorful and just fell apart. Nothing special about the beans and rice. They were both bland. Margarita was delicious but I ordered the jalapeños margarita but again not spice.

Front patio at night.

Three Amigos is on Harrison Avenue, beside the mall and across from McDonald's and Taco Bell.

Three Amigos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

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4.2(22 reviews)

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From the moment I saw the menu and saw the decor I knew that we were going to be in for a good…read moretime. The food, the ambiance and service was spot on. Our server ( mind you she was THE ONLY server) for the restaurant was amazing. A great thank you to Tara for great service from A to Z. The food...the fish tacos and salads were great. Definitely worth a visit!!

Small "local" joint with nice vibe. Great service and food! Had their version of Mexican corn (I…read morethink they add cream cheese) and a steak fajita with beans and rice. Absolutely no complaint coming from me and I'll come back one of these days!

Inside

Chicken quesadillas. So good!!

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Kiko's Mexican Restaurant

4.1(30 reviews)

44.0 mi

Kiko's is a pretty big space with tons of seating, so finding a table was no problem. The staff was…read morealso super nice and accommodating, which made for a good first impression. The menu, however, was a little overwhelming. There are a ton of options, and there were also quite a few handwritten instructions, which made ordering feel more complicated than it needed to be. I got the 4 with all chicken, which was fine overall but definitely had some hits and misses. The tamale was easily the best part and had great flavor. The taco was unfortunately pretty soggy, while the enchilada was about as forgettable as it gets. Overall, Kiko's has friendly staff, plenty of space, and a massive menu, but the food was pretty inconsistent. The tamale was good enough that I would be willing to come back and try some other things, but this meal itself was just okay.

Food was very good for Montana Mexican Food, chili relleno, beef enchilada, beef taco all very…read moregood. My wife had the chicken quesadilla, did not care for the shredded chicken Overall service was fast and will come back again

Today's Special!

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Beer and guacamole

Chili's

2.1(121 reviews)

48.5 mi

We were staying in Helena for two nights and went to Chili's the second night. We usually eat local…read morewhen traveling but went to a highly rated restaurant the night before and it was terrible. We knew Chili's had decent food. They sat us in a section that was elevated on wood. An employee and a friend were sitting in the booth next to us and kept banging her feet against the wood. It shook our table. Another employee was sitting with a friend in the booth behind us and she was very loud, waving her fork around with food on it, and threw some things in the floor before she finally left. The rest of the customers were having quiet conversations. I would think a manager would have noticed but they continued. The food was OK but we were happy to eat and leave!

I LOVE chilis! There are so few good choices of restaurants in Helena, so at least we have chilis…read more The wait staff is always so nice and attentive. I struggle finding a large portion of delicious food generally in Helena, especially with a whole family, but chilis has the BEST STEAK FAJITAS. My favorite. They come out on a steaming cast iron skillet sizzling with all the fixings to make your own. And the stir fry vegetables are so great! It's really a nice place, one side has a full bar and tables and the other is the regular restaurant. I took a picture of the fajitas, you'll probably want to come get some. I recommend them! Enjoy!

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El Taco

2.5(19 reviews)

0.9 mi

Let's start with expectations: this is a joint with $, not $$, $$$ or $$$$. I had nachos supreme…read morefor under $5 and it was more than I could eat and better than I expected. I travel a lot for work, and I've eaten out so much that I really don't enjoy it (only because I hate eating out without my family) whether I spend $5 or $50. So yes, any week I'm in town, I'll eat here again, probably once a week, maybe even twice.

I almost always will choose a local place over a chain restaurant. I didn't set my expectations for…read morethe moon because it is more or less fast food. I ordered a few things - a couple tacos, a burrito, and chips and cheese. The taco's were the most bland and flavorless tacos I've ever tried. The shells had a stale musty taste, and no flavor. The meat didn't seem flavored, and the chicken was not really a shredded consistency but a wet soggy mess. The burrito was just plain not good. And the chips and cheese were a handful of chips in a paper boat-dish with a bit of really low quality cheese sprinkled on and then microwaved till the cheese is hard and the chips are soggy - and all of it fused to the paper dish. I didn't eat much of it at all and that's a shame, because it's expensive for what it is. There are much better options either sit-down restaurants or fast food that will save you a few bucks and not leave you wondering if that was supposed to be Mexican food or just a really, really bad joke. Since it's a local place, I'd love to say it's good - but it's a big no from me, both for my wallet and my palate.

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Nachos Supreme

El Vaquero Taqueria

4.6(143 reviews)

46.8 mi

Great food in Helene, if you're looking for tacos, burritos or the likes check this place out. The…read moreoutdoor seating is easy to consume your meal at the staff was extremely friendly and the tacos we had were yummy. Yummy yummy. Highly recommend.

Best authentic Mexican food in Montana. Fresh, made in front of you, and an absolutely two-meal…read moreburrito.

Front of business.

#2 burrito

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Store front.

Taco Treat

2.2(52 reviews)

47.1 mi

I had never tried an Indian taco so I wanted to stop here before I headed out of town. I got a…read morelarge with beef and a small with chicken. The tacos were very good, and for anyone else trying for the first time the beef is definitely better. The dough by itself is really good and has sort of a sweet taste to it. So I wasn't used to the combination of flavors, but it works well. The location was clean and has a drive-thru and outdoor seating. The staff was also very friendly. I should have grabbed some of their crunchy tacos to try as well but now I have something to look forward to if I'm ever in the area again.

Sad, because Taco Treat has been here a long time, and I typically Love the food...But If this is…read morethe Norm for Customer Service, It will not be here much longer.... I ordered at 12:41, it is currently 45 minutes later and my food has yet to arrive, only a few other tables and the one prior to myself waited an hour, This is during Lunch Hour...one person on duty said she sent others home because She said they "called off last week and weren't doing anything Today" (One of the other patrons said the girl that left had looked as if she was busy, Personality conflict? IDK) .. I heard the Girl that was working turn away a lot of customers also She said she canceled Door Dash orders, Not good for repeat business... You can't run the kitchen, Cash register and Drive up alone, what are you going to do?? , Make everyone wait ? HARDLY ANYONE HAS TIME TO WAIT AN HOUR FOR LUNCH.....Finally got my lunch at 1:47.... Food tasted good as expected...Annoyed that it took over an hour and to have to hear the Employee Brag that she "Handled Lunch Rush on her own"....No you didn't !! You chased customers off, at least 4 parties waited an hour for their food, At first I felt sorry for her, but now I don't, You don't put yourself in that kind of a position...I worked Food service for years, while she was nice enough and apologized, still pretty much unacceptable service

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Chicken burrito..

Windbag Saloon

3.5(379 reviews)

46.0 mi

Underrated! This place is great. Deceiving larger it looks from the outside. The food was…read moreoutstanding! Service was top notch and the prices are average. Highly recommend! We will definitely be back.

Great ambiance, but mid food…read more This was my second time coming here, this time for lunch. Decently crowded but seated immediately. Place is pretty cool, since it keeps so much of its history, and the service is solid, but the food isn't great. I got a half sandwich and soup of the day, which was a chicken chile verde enchilada soup. The French dip was looking like it was sitting for a while under a heat lamp and semi dried out. Soup wasn't looking much better, and the chicken almost looked like a frozen package. Place is cool and great for watching a game and getting a drink, but don't hold your breath with food quality.

Windbag Saloon ambiance

Gigantic Pretzel served with white queso

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Outside of the Windbag Saloon

Tres Toros Tacos & Tequila

4.0(145 reviews)

77.4 mi

This place was surprisingly good! I had low expectations bc this is far from the south. But the…read morechorizo was juice, flavorful, and fresh. The chicken was juicy too. Ambiance is very modern & clean and the service was standard.

We ordered takeout by phone. When I arrived to pickup the order I was told they had sold out of…read morechicken. 7pm and no chicken. So I opted for the plain cheese quesadilla instead. this had to be prepared while the other orders sat in boxes and steam. I waited about 15 mins for the food but then I had to wait for the manager to adjust the bill. I stood there with 2 bags waiting to pay while the manager was outside playing with puppies. I finally pay finding out my bill is $90, for 2 quesadillas and a burrito with a side of chips and salsa. They added a takeout charge and a tip. No napkins, no utensils. Food was warm and soggy and probably the worst Mexican food I've ever eaten. I threw out half the burrito. The chips were also the worst tasting I have ever experienced. I know everything in Big Sky is overpriced and I get it, but you expect service and quality.

Queso Fundido

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Their amazing lighting

Melaque Mexican Restaurant

4.0(161 reviews)

47.1 mi

Being from California have traveled all over the country. I have to say that some of the best…read moreMexican food I've found was in Helena, Montana. Melaque is the place to go. The green sauce is out of this world. It should be bottled and sold.

The food was authentic, the ambiance is wonderful and the service was impeccable. What a pleasant…read morelittle place to stop for lunch

Restaurant Sign

Bean and cheese burrito.

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Pollo con crema

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Christy M.

13 years ago

Out-of-the-way but worth the find! Their fajitas are to die for, and the water fountain gives the place such ambience. Great service and prices and fresh food . They received the Goldstar award from the health department! Also voted best Mexican restaurant by the reader's choice! Check out their webpage at christinascocinacafe.com Almost forgot to mention their Green Goddess dressing is wonderful! read more

Samantha C.

6 years ago

Had never been here before and was looking for some decent Mexican food. We were very happy to have found probably the best Mexican restaurant in Montana!! The service was fantastic and food was absolutely amazing!! Will be coming back all the time!! read more

Kathy R.

8 years ago

Not the best food it all taste like it came out of a can will not go back service was good that's all

David S.

12 years ago

There are 4 awards on the wall for best restaurant for 2005. That was a long time ago...

Lauren C.

13 years ago

Love the chips and salsa and their chimichanga sauce is dynamite!

Skylar C.

11 years ago

good service food is so so

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