First time visiting. Food is authentic. I had the Sopa de Mariscos; was very good. Definitely…read morewill return to try other items on the menu.

We live in North Raleigh, so it's about a 25-minute drive to Wake Forest. The upside is that once…read moreyou're there, shopping and dining are all close together--making it a convenient outing. After running errands, we drove just six minutes to El Chapin, a Guatemalan restaurant. Forget Tex-Mex--this is a completely different Latin cuisine experience. The two of us spent $76 (including tax and tip), but we intentionally ordered extra to take home leftovers. Parking was easy, right out front, and the restaurant itself is spacious. Since we arrived just a few minutes after opening, we had the place to ourselves at first and were seated immediately. Service was prompt and very helpful--the server even suggested we might have ordered too much food (he was right, but we didn't mind!). Here's what we tried: Plato Chorizo y Longaniza - a sausage platter with salad, rice, refried black beans, and two delicious housemade corn tortillas. Pollo Adobado - marinated chicken with rice, salad, refried black beans and two housemade corn tortillas . Ceviche de Camarón - fresh and tangy, though light on shrimp, which tasted a bit tough Fried Plantains - perfectly done, sweet, and satisfying. Plus, I had an unsweetened iced tea with lemon. The highlights for me were the flavorful rice (with vegetables mixed in, including carrots and squash), the marinated chicken, and the sausages. The plantains were also excellent. The ceviche had great flavor but could've used more shrimp. The only miss for me was the salad--generous in portion but iceberg-based, so a bit bland. Overall, the food was fresh, flavorful, not heavy or greasy, and we left with enough for another one or two meals. We'll definitely be back.

We haven't been to Tlaquepaque in a while and the good thing is nothing has changed! Still great…read morefood and a good value. They offer lunch prices/servings 7 days a week, so we got the enchiladas and the trio fajitas lunch portions - perfect amount of food and our bill was $22! Service was fast, great casual atmosphere and really good food. Side note - the salsa is a bit too spicy for me so I skip it. Plenty of parking in the dedicated lot.

A friend gave us a gift card so we came to treat ourselves to some yummy Mexican food. Their chips…read moreare the best. Table side guacamole is also worth it too. The restaurant needs some updating and TLC maintenance but I like the flare of the Spanish influence. The service was really good.

Had the Birria Ramen a few times. The spicy orange sauce & lime is chef kiss. I can't recommend…read moreanything else because this is so good.

Great service and good! The steak here is so seasoned! I usually get a dish with asada and never…read moreregret it!

The food here is good and the ambiance inside is nice! Their cocktails are super flavorful and…read moreaccommodate the food well.

I really liked the ambience in this place, it is way nicer than most Mexican restaurants. That…read moresaid, the food was average and the service was below average. I ordered the Mexican flag enchiladas. Really was not all that impressed even though it looks nice. The service here leaves a lot to be desired, very slow and screwed up the receipts. I also thought the price was way higher than what it should have been for the amount of food they give you. My girlfriend ordered cauliflower tacos, and the cauliflower wasn't even cooked the whole way through, plus it had very little flavor. I would probably give this place another chance, but I really don't know what I would order because they're really wasn't anything on the menu that looked all that enticing.

HUGE FAN! Efrain is…read morea stellar server! He nailed the jalapeño margarita and was prompt, courteous, friendly. The food was awesome quesabirria tacos were tasty and the new bowls were banging. Best Mex in Rox!

OK Mexican food at this strip center spot in Wake Forest…read more The menu is extensive, all of the usual suspects are there. Nothing unique or special, but an extensive list of all of the favorites. Food served super quickly. Everything is hot, fresh and tasty. The dining area seems like it could use a good scrub - tables, seats, floor were sticky and grungy. Menu was smeared with guacamole. Plent of choices in WF for Mexican. This one is OK, but there are better.

I had the best margarita in all Raleigh and my carne asada was well done and super spicy like I…read morelike my food my husband love his pozole

Be careful if you eat in this restaurant you can check the public health inspection......also they…read morehave cockroaches at ice machine sooo usually the cockroaches come frozen at ice..... The food is really good but is really nasty......I worked in different places on the kitchen but this place is the more NASTY..... Sooo Think twice if you want to eat here.... Tenga cuidado si comen aca la Cocina y freezer mantienen q es una porqueria ... PUEDE mirar en linea El record del health inspection.... Cuidado El hielo podria traer cucarachas tambien..... https://public.cdpehs.com/NCENVPBL/INSPECTION_VIOLATION/ShowVIOLATIONTable.aspx?ESTABLISHMENT=321119&INSPECTION=5832600&ESTTST_CTY=92

First time visiting Los Tres Magueyes, glad we went! Once…read moreyou're inside, everything around you is bursting with colors and culture, definitely different than brown walls with a few pictures on them. Even the booths were creatively decorated. Our waiter brought us some chips and salsa. The chips were good, they held up well to the salsa and did not break. They probably could have used a bit more salt, but they were very crunchy, not too thick and freshly made. The salsa was ok, not as much flavor and a little thinner consistency than I prefer after visiting some other similar restaurants, but not bad at all. My wife had he Burrito Supremo and I had the Burrito California. Wow, they don't skimp on the portions!!! Large burrito, with lots of meat, I was so happy to see that! Well seasoned meat. I substituted the rice for the beans on my order. The pico de gallo was a nice addition inside of the burrito to cut through some of the heaviness of the meat and cheese, but I felt there was not enough of it. However, I found a solution. The green salad was mainly a mixture of roughly chopped bell pepper, white onion and shredded cheese with a little bit of lettuce. I don't think I could have eaten the salad by itself as I felt the amount of onions was too much on a salad, but I opened the burrito and added the onions and peppers to it and that really helped an already very tasty burrito! The additional flavors from the onion and peppers were great, as well as the texture contrast from the meat. The meat was very tender; there was no chewing on tough steak. The cheese added some richness and fat. My wife echoed my comments about the size of the burrito and the tenderness and flavor of the steak. She also enjoyed the black beans, which had a lot of flavor and mixed well with the rice on the side. We both had leftovers to take with us as there was so much food. It's definitely a good value: reasonable prices, large portions and great tasting dishes. We'll definitely return and make sure to try some new items next time!

The restaurant was bright and happy. The customer service was friendly and responsive. The menu was…read morehuge but we received some recommendations. The food came out surprisingly quick (less than 5 minutes). That can be a bit alarming but it tasted pretty good. It seems like a place that locals enjoy.

New Mexican spot in Wake Forest. Still experiencing a few "opening jitters" but I'm sure those get…read moresmoothed out as time goes on. It's a typical Mexican restaurant menu, with all of the standards - tacos, burritos, etc. Warm chips and house-made salsa are served at seating. Drinks from the bar are huge. One of the specialty drinks needed re-made because it just wasn't right, but the margaritas are spot-on. Portions are big, food is fresh and served piping hot. Stuffed jalapeños were pretty good, but not sure they are house made. The shrimp burrito is STUFFED with plump, flavorful shrimp and vivid pico de gallo. Refried beans, rice all very good. Definitely will add to the rotation.

I've been hearing great things about Aye Toro in the local Wake Forest groups online. We decided to…read morecheck them out before trivia next door. Our waitress was awesome, she was friendly and quick with the service. We ordered a couple of drinks and they were delicious. Unfortunately, those were the only two things we enjoyed about Aye Toro. The food was extremely bland, almost flavorless. When my husband and I took our first bites, we both looked up at each other and both knew exactly what the other was thinking. There was no spice, nothing. Mexican food is supposed to be flavorful but this was like...boiled chicken without the spices. For $17 for a plate of bland food, I was super disappointed and felt like I wasted $80 for the night (two meals and two margaritas with a 20% tip). When we come back for trivia, we might stop by for margaritas beforehand but I can't imagine Aye Toro staying in business if they keep serving flavorless meals. I know this review is harsh but spending that kind of money on this lackluster dinner is even harsher.

Living in Texas spoils you on TexMex more than I realized. The food was good and again if I never…read moreate it in Texas I might rate it better. Additionally, I ordered a corona and since it was draft, not sure it it was or something else, but it didn't taste like a corona I have ever tasted. The service was excellent. We were waiting for the rest of our party of 6, but the server worked with us. Once we ordered the food came out quickly and prepared the way we anticipated. Except, I expected soft tortillas and not crispy. San Jose has Karoke night on Thursdays so it added to the fun. I liked the set up of the dining area. Plus there is outdoor seating but last night would have been dangerous with temps in the mid 30s. Still it was nice time with my kids and grandkids! Thank you San Jose!

I haven't been to this location in quite some time. It's much better than before! Awesome service,…read moreand the feel is warmer now (although I still prefer the Poyner Place location). I got the Chicken & Spinach enchiladas and a Tamarind Agua Fresca to drink. Both were very good. I did not care for the beans as they were runny and bland. Their chips and salsa are great! On this day there were a couple of large groups at lunch (maybe end of the year parties) and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. The bar is cool looking and when weather is nice the patio is fun! Again, service was awesome!

It was great. Quick 3 taco lunch. The staff was very nice. Tacos were exactly as expected.read more

Recently moved to the area and wanted to try this place out. Walked in and was welcomed and seated…read moreimmediately. They placed chips and salsa on our table as soon as we sat down and gave us time to look at the menu. Our server, Rudy, was very attentive and friendly. Our drink order came out quickly and they tasted amazing. Definitely recommend the blue margarita. The food was also great. Served hot and a generous portion of food. I was able to take some home for later, which I enjoyed eating at home. The restaurant looked very clean, plenty of seating, large booths that can sit 6 people. The menus were clean! (Not greasy or covered in fingerprints). The tables and the seats were clean. The music was great, and not too loud. Just was very satisfied with this visit. Prices were great for the big amount of food we received. We will definitely be back. Thank you.