One of the best Mexican restaurants in the Treasure Valley! Everything we've tried is amazing. We…read morejoke that they are sauciers because every single sauce is so tasty. My personal favorite is the mole. The crema is also really good. Chips & salsa - especially the jalapeño salsa is so yummy. Their rice & beans are spot on. Don't forget the margaritas or the horchata. Super & always consistent in quality. The service is impeccable! Thank you for remaining such an excellent restaurant over the years!

Still great after all these years. Consistently tasty dishes with super friendly service. That's…read morewhy we always come back.

In the search for a good, stick to your ribs, comfort Mexican food restaurant in the Treasure…read moreValley, had to give this one a try. Festive decor with lots of TV's throughout the dining room. Tiny bar in the corner. Service was great. Caring and quick. Chips and salsa/bean dip were ok. Ordered a side of guacamole which was small and nothing special. Margarita was huge but didn't taste any tequila. Chicken tacos came in that ever so popular, but simple, processed hard shell. Dreaming of the days and places where hard shells are fried fresh and not out of a box..... ho hum. Standard rice and beans. My son had the carne asada burrito. It was huge and he said the carne was good quality. Thumbs up here. Prefer similar places closer to home.

It was warm and inviting when we arrived. We were greeted and seated quickly. My family and I…read moreordered our entrees; I chose something light. I went with the albondingas soup, which was perfectly flavored. My dad ordered the molcajete, and it was absolutely delicious! It arrived steaming hot, bursting with the flavors of their special sauce. I might return and order just that! :)

Came in for happy hour and it honestly exceeded expectations. The drink deals are legit, not…read morewatered down or skimpy, just solid cocktails at a really good price. It's one of those places where you don't feel like you're sacrificing quality just because it's discounted. The happy hour menu itself is a win too. Great variety, everything came out quick, and the portions were better than most places offering "deals." You can actually make a full meal out of it without spending much. Service was on point, attentive without hovering, and the overall vibe made it easy to relax and stay a while. If you're looking for a spot with real value during happy hour, this is it. Definitely coming back.

Yes! Finally a Mexican place in the Boise area that I can rate 5-stars. This is no "Sysco…read moreMexican" place where sitting down means you get a basket of chips and saucers of jar salsa and pinto-lard puree. You can taste the Oaxacan and Tex-Mex origins of the food. I prefer Oaxacan over Tex-Mex. Flavorful, with depth, and leaves you wanting to come back. Service was decent as it was busy. The ambiance is more of a modern restaurant than a tacky Tijuana vomit vest. The dia de los meurtos vibe is pretty cool. Ceviche was fresh and flavorful. While I like a little white fish in it as well, their ceviche was the best I've had since spending time down in the Yucatan. The freshly prepared tortilla chips are crisp and built to scoop. Their regular salsa is very good as well. Personal taste, but I would like a little more roast on the peppers for a deeper flavor. You know, like you get when peppers are directly placed on hot coals to roast. The birria flautas were crispy and the meat was spot on in terms of flavor and perfectly cooked pork. I had a couple bites of the surf and turf tacos - bam! So good. Their home cooked churros with the churro fried ice cream were absolutely perfect. The ice cream coating, I would give 4-stars as the exterior was a bit chewy in texture for me. It was almost as if there oats used to hold it together. Yeah, we'll be back.

Great food, excellent and friendly service, reasonable prices, and large portions…read more I had the Carnitas plate. Barely finished my plate (and I'm a big eater). My wife had the 2 Chiles Rellenos combo. She said that her meal was excellent. We're from California and have been lamenting not having a go to spot for Mexican food. Not anymore. We both agreed that we've found a new favorite.

Friends recommended La Cabanita to us, so we came here on a Saturday at lunch time. Happily, it was…read morenot crowded. We sat at a corner table and were served by a pleasant male waiter. My wife ordered a chile rellano and an enchilda. I ordered camarones diabla, one of my favorite dishes. My wife had a coke and I had water. My wife really enjoyed her food, and there was plenty of it, as she brought some home. In my dish, the shrimp were nice and plump, which was great, and the sauce was flavorful, though not as good as at another place I frequent. There were small pieces of mushroom, but there were also a lot of strips of onion, which I'm not a fan of. Just my personal taste. They charge $3.50 for a soda, and for that price, my wife asked for a refill to go. She thought our server was perhaps a bit displeased that she made this request, but we feel that it is reasonable, given the price tag for soda that comes from a machine. All in all, we enjoyed our experience at La Cabanita, and will return, we happen to be in the area (we live in Star).

This place is very slept on! THE FOOD IS SO DELICIOUS…read more Support local Idahoans! *And you don't have to pay an actual arm and leg for it. The price point is very reasonable. Everyone is so welcoming and the space is so cute. So authentic and reminds me of home. The staff included, they always have a smile on their face and truly love what they do.

Great service…read more Trying really hard to lower my expectations around Mexican food in the TV, but my meal was just plain lousy. Price for a combo plate, not bad at all. Beans and rice were good, but everything else was not. Ground beef is closer to sloppy Joe than anything else so that ruined my taco and enchilada. Tamale was fine at best.

A family favorite! The best enchiladas in Boise. Everything we've ordered, has been delicious…read more Highly recommend.

This is the first taqueria in Boise that feels like being in Texas! We had the breakfast burritos…read moreand they were generous and delicious! I was able to add onions and peppers to my potato egg and cheese burrito which was so nice! The sulsa bar was varied and delicious. Their mild salsa is to die for. Prices are fairly reasonable too! Highly recommend!!!

Stopped here for an early dinner for the first time this week. The tacos we ordered were very good…read more Both of us ordered the quesabirria tacos with a side of rice and beans. Very filling. The salsa bar they offer has plenty of choices for ones tastebuds. Metztli is a medium sized place with plenty of seating in a modern setting. The service we had was good, and the staff was very friendly and helpful to first time customers.

Food was Luke warm. Service was slow and atmosphere felt like unwelcoming. Won't go back.read more

Love Speedy. He is so genuine, friendly, and gives excellent service. Food is wonderful and fresh…read more The del Mar with Corona sauce CANNOT be beat. Fresh scallops, shrimp and fish with mushrooms in their special sauce! Just wish they had it for lunch!

Stopped by here for a late dinner on a recommendation. We were the only diners, so parking was…read moreplentiful. The ambiance and decorations made me home sick as it reminded me of the Mexican restaurants in Old Town of San Diego, CA. This was the only tip off I needed to know that the food was going to be legit. The service was quick and friendly! There's complimentary tortilla chips with frijoles and salsa. We ordered a burrito (forgot the name) and carne asada nachos - both of which were from their specials menu. Both dishes tasted delicious! I especially liked the carne asada as it was actually well seasoned, wasn't dry, and had a nice smoker flavor. The portions are huge - likely enough for two people to share. There was also a complimentary dessert of two pieces of sopapillas (deep fried flour, syrup, and whip cream), so that was a pleasant surprise! Definitely recommend this if you're in the area!

Update: We came with three other couples this evening, a Friday. We had reservations for 4:30 and…read morewere sat right away. First off, Elena H was our server and she did a fantastic job. She was patient with our group of seniors and gave us great service. Water glasses filled at the halfway point, drinks, appetizers, and entrees brought out in a timely manner. Textbook excellent for a busy Friday evening. Everyone enjoyed their food. The chips were warm, crunchy, and flavorful. The salsa has some heat but not too much and was delicious. My wife had the carne asada and loved it. I had the Gaucho Bowl with shrimp; it was ample and very tasty. One of their happy hour specials was nachos and the plate was piled high and we could not finish it, such a great deal. I'm sure we'll be back.

After a productive shopping day at the nearby stores, we discovered a gem of a restaurant that…read moreexceeded our expectations! The waiter was exceptional, providing prompt and courteous service. The interior design was sleek and welcoming. We opted to share the steak nachos, and what a delightful choice! The generous portion was stunning, easily sufficient for four people. Although we couldn't finish it, every bite was delicious! parking is mall parking, so that was nice too! I will definitely be back!

Food was delicious, entire staff was gracious and kind. Love the restaurant has a comfortable…read morecasual vibe.

Best Birria we've ever had! Amazing portions. Extremely…read moreflavorful. They do not skimp on meat! At all! Best Horchata ever. Can not recommend highly enough! Service was great and friendly. Clean restroom and dining room! Casual and comfortable.