Every time I travel to the area I pass this restaurant and say, "I need to try this place." Finally…read moregot the chance to try it, and I don't know if the built up anticipation caused me to expect more or the restaurant just didn't meet some minimum standards. The host who sat us was friendly enough. The restaurant is spacious with the expected Mexican decorations. Our table was not clean, and the host didn't notice. I asked the next person who came by to clean it, and she was happy to do it. It gave me hope that this was a minor issue, and we'd enjoy the rest. Unfortunately, it was the least of the issues. The server kept forgetting things we asked for and disappeared. We never got a refill on anything. He came back and apologized, but it seemed disingenuous. We were happy to leave, and unfortunately, we might not return - at least until we forget about this experience. Like: Quesadilla (flavorful steak, but one side did not have any on it); cheese dip (didn't get a refill on chips) Dislike: Hawaiian fajitas (great flavor; steak was tough with gristles); service (kept forgetting things, didn't refill anything, disappeared)

Arrived and were seated immediately. The booth was very cramped ... but we made it work…read more The restaurant was decorated in a typical Mexican restaurant way with bold colors and items from Mexican places around strategically. The menu was disappointing kind of big but it was a more Americanized version of Mexican food and I was looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant for dinner. The photos of the food are of more authentic dishes, but when you come in, read the descriptions on the items you realize that the owners have pretty much designed or reimagined all the dishes but for an more American target audience - not a bad thing for them but not the experience I wanted. I order the flautas (rolled tacos) 4 came with the order, guac & sour cream plus lettuce and tomato (I asked for them to leave that off I wasn't going to eat it anyway) no rice or beans I had to order that extra (‍) My son ordered a French fry appetizer My mom a chicken & steak plate. The chips & salsa were ok. Salsa lacked any real spice or flavor it tasted like tomato and oregano. I didn't have any. I ordered an horchata & it was fresh & delicious & the mug it came in was also pretty cool looking. My son really enjoyed his fried zero complaints there they had queso, chorizo & pico on them. My mom enjoyed her plate as well. My food was "ok" the meat in my flautas lacked seasoning & they were extremely greasy. The guacamole was tasteless & looked very unappealing so I didn't eat that, the rice & beans were very good delicious actually, the rice was probably my favorite part of my meal. Overall good definitely not terrible just not terribly authentic maybe somewhere in the middle.

If you're looking for good authentic food this place is a must. I had the caldo de res and it was…read morereally good. Bowl was big and it came with tortillas. Very filling and perfect for a cool day. My husband and father in law had the grill chicken breast and they both enjoyed it all. My mother in law had the skirt steak and she loved it. They had a kids menu as well . My kids opted for chicken tenders and dries and cheese quesadilla with fries. My group also had smoothies and agua fresca. We all enjoyed our meal. Great location with parking and great staff.

Eat here the other day for the 1st time, everything was delicious…read more We had the #10 Fajita mix, the #8 tacos and also an order fries, the fries were hand cut to order... If you have been here you must give it a try... I'm glad we did!

Great little restaurant inside the La Fiesta market next to Mrs. Story's Dairy Barn. They have all…read morethe classics: cheese dip, guacamole, tacos asadas, carnitas, elotes, Jarritos, and MUCH more. They are also SUPER friendly. We have been several times for pick up and have also enjoyed their dine in restaurant area. There is also a great market on the right side of the building. Complete with fruit, meat, and pretty much anything you could need.

OMG!!!AMAZING, I just had the most amazing Asada tacos fresh and yummy! I will definitely be…read morexomong back here just for the food, my friend had a fish burrito and he loved it as well. So Yummy! Service was also A1! Thank you to everyone at La Fiesta!

In town for a new Auburn admission and this place is near our hotel. Great food! Enchiladas are…read moreamazing! Great LIVE music and super nice waiters! Priced perfect for "Tex mex". Definitely recommend!

Okay I loved El Patron. Like I looked so forward to eating there when we passed by on our way to…read moreLake Martin. We just went 11/29 at about 6:00 and I just don't know what happened to my favorite Mexican restaurant. I'm just so sad and disappointed!! Was it from the recent closing and reopening that things had to change? I just don't know. So when we walked in, it smelled of Fabuloso cleaning product. Why do Mexican restaurants use Fabuloso at all to clean?? Like I knew I would be tasting that while I ate, and I was right. That's all I could smell and taste. Next the table was crusty. They came to clean and what a surprise, Fabuloso. Food was okay. My meat wasn't really hot. The tortilla chips tasted of rank oil. Like the oil they cook the chips in needs to be changed. We didn't even finish the basket and we can eat some chips and salsa. My husband went to the bathroom and he said the bathroom was disgusting. They clearly didn't use the Fabuloso in there. We were in and out in 30 mins. It was the most disappointing meal. Also did take my meat home and when I got home my whole bag and napkins smelled like Fabuloso. I ended up trashing the whole meal. I don't know if I'll go back after this. I'm so sad because I loved this place. And if you're a Mexican restaurant owner, stop using Fabuloso to clean.

Great little Mexican restaurant in downtown Opelika! On another tennis trip....... Needing a quick…read moremeal. Mexican is always fast and easy. Who doesn't love Mexican? I got the Fajitas and loved them!! My littles got chicken and rice with cheese and enjoyed it. The dish came out with an orchid flower on the side. It was beautiful. People are so picky with their chips and dip. I liked theirs but my husband did not. I love spice. The salsa is spicy! I will definitely come here again next time we are in town! The restaurant is nicely decorated and you may be lucky enough to get a view of the train as it passes through downtown!! My littles loved it!

The California Burrito was stuffed with steak, shrimp, and chicken as protein. The rice, red onions…read moreand cilantro added flavor. The margarita was light and crisp.

I was genuinely impressed with this place. I was in town on business and did not want fast food, so…read moreI settled on this place once I noticed the full parking lot. I figured if all those people were there, there must be a good reason why. And, that there was! It isn't the best Mexican food I have ever had, but it was definitely on a higher level than most of your hometown Mexican joints. The cheese dip was basic, but the margaritas were big on size and taste! I ended up settling on the sopes for my meal and again, I was not disappointed. The variety of meat and beans were piled high on each of them. They were hot and super tasty! Overall, I am glad I stumbled upon this place and if in the area again, I will swing in for a marg and a sopes!

We came for a business trip to Opelika this weekend. We craved Mexican as is one of our favorite…read morefoods. We found Durango; great place, nice environment but most importantly, great authentic Mexican food, clean, well decorated. Personnel absolutely courteous. We highly recommend this place.

This is the spot in town for tacos! The employees are…read moregenuine and authentic, family focussed business. Second time here in two months about to become a regular.

A casual eatery with very kind staff and excellent service. I got a barbacoa street taco and a…read moreGordita with chorizo. The meat was so tender and flavorful. The Gordita was packed with chorizo. The self serve salsa bar has so many different delicious salsas.

The tacos were amazing! I popped in for a light lunch and only ordered two tacos, grilled chicken…read moreand carnitas. The tortillas were house made and perfect. The grilled chicken was hot and juicy and came served with onion and cilantro. The carnitas was slightly dry and I would not order that again. I had red sauce and verde and both were house made and excellent. Chips and red sauce were served complementary. I do not think the chips were house made. I will definitely be returning!

Just had the best chimichanga in the known civilized world. Seriously, tell yo mama and them…read more Perla hooked me up! Update: took the leftovers home, just smashed them two hours later. Yep, tell all the mamas about them.

Order was wrong and no one wanted to fix it. They said "oh well I can't take it back" and tried…read moremaking me pay for something I didn't order. Food was not good kids quesadilla was hard. The beans were whole beans. I've never seen them like that at a Mexican restaurant.

Oh wow this is a gem. While they have been limited by…read moreroad construction and covid, their food remains some of the best Mexican fare we have ever had. The shrimp dip and steak chimichangas are AMAZING.

I've always been to popular Mexican restaurants nearby for margarita and chimichangas, but I've…read morenever felt like I actually ate real tacos. I did some research on Google and Yelp and found this place, which seemed to have genuine, legit tacos. I've had a good feeling about this restaurant, because I've never heard about it, not many people knows or reviewed it, but it still had good reviews. It was next to Winn Dixie strip mall on South College. It's also next to Panda (local Chinese, not Panda Express), my favorite American-style Chinese restaurant. I've always thought that La Plaza was a Mexican supermarket, but my friend who has been here before told me it's actually half supermarket and half restaurant. This friend also learned about this place through his friends, and only had their food by take-out. When I entered, there were only about 5-6 people dining: but no Americans. I walked up to the counter and the cashier/server took my order. The menu was written in both Spanish and English, but not all the items were translated. The cashier/server's English was very limited so I had trouble communicating what I wanted. My friend and I ordered 3 tacos (2) each, which you can choose the meat and also add toppings (lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, cheese) for 25 cents each. We got 2 fountain drinks, and I found dispenser for the horchata, so I got it. However, it was my first time getting non-gourmet horchata (my very first was from NYC's Chelsea Market) and it was too distilled and sweet). Next to the wall was salsa stand with 5-6 types of salsas. I've observed how non-American customers were eating, and I noticed that they ordered the tacos by itself and only added the salsa, without all the toppings I added. When I received my taco basket, I was surprised, because I didn't know how to grab it and put it into my mouth. It was made with two thin layers of tortilla and generous amount meat and the toppings I added (which was all). Having a small mouth, which isn't very popular at a dentist, I was so frustrated with the amount of food they put on my taco, which was even hard to wrap around with the tortilla. The tortilla was soft and was not greasy at all. The meat was very well seasoned, so different from Taco Bell's tacos and Old El Paso's. It was very well marinated and the amount they put was generous. Each of the toppings I added was worth paying 25 cents each. I was sincerely surprised by the price, taste, and the amount I received from this restaurant, and I can't wait to come back to this restaurant.

Stop by a random Hispanic food spot driving to atl from fl and saw reviews were good. Chicken…read moreburrito was very good. Although it didn't have beans or rice or avacado but did Taste fresh. Must add the pickeled onion from the bar, taco just had chicken and onions and nothing else. I eat at taco stands all the time in Cali and at least they have is cilantro and tomatoes. Hopefully they will add