Great service and absolutely great tasting food!! The…read morerestaurant was clean also and well kept, a good overall ambiance..

Everything about this place is amazing. I loved the food, the music playing as I walked in, and the…read moreservice was so great. I got the shrimp protein bowl today, but I usually get the steak protein bowl which comes with guacamole, veggies, sour cream, and black beans. Everything is served fresh and hot every single time. They never disappoint. They also have great margaritas! Any flavor.

This place has a nice ambiance it has art on the wall, TVs, great music and lights. This would be a…read moreplace where I hang out with my friends. The server was nice he got us refills when needed and food came out pretty quick and it was delicious. I really loved the birria tacos absolute must try. The consome with birria taco tastes amazing it makes it full of flavor. The only thing I would want would be a little more meat. But overall amazing place to grab some drinks and food. Taste 4.5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Service 5/5

Food was OK. The queso frito was burned on the edges. The tacos Al Cabon seemed to imply it was…read moreonly two tacos and we mentioned to the server that the Coursey location had 3. and the reason we were questioning was because we usually split it because I only can eat 1 and my husband eats 2. So if it only has 2 I guess I'll just get an Ala cart. When the meals came out the Tacos did have 3. So we could have split it. It was annoying that the server, who was very nice, did not offer to go check for us. So we ended up spending more than we need to. Would I go back? Probably not. While the other Los Reyes annoyed me once too ( menu said one thing but they served the meal other way) , at least their food was amazing.

After driving around for awhile we decided to stop here as my daughter is a student at LSU…read morecurrently and said I would like it. I decided on the triple threat enchiladas with chicken topped with green chile sauce and two side of beans. I received one with cheese for some reason but no worries was told there was a different kitchen crew tonight. My Mom ordered shrimp fajitas and "lil mama" ordered the quesabirria tacos. No complaints as our waitress kept checking on us and the place was crowded at all nor overly noisy. The place was dimly lit and restaurant and restrooms were clean. The food was seasoned ok. Just your typical local college restaurant fare.

Decided to stop in before my niece's graduation at LSU. I loved the decor when I walked in. Host…read morewas super friendly. We decided to sit at the bar since we couldn't stay for a long time. I was quickly served. Bartender was nice and very knowledgeable. I ordered a lemon drop. I feel I have to try everyone's lemon drop. I'm so glad I did! Super delicious. I later ordered a taco salad and added carne asada. Omg! So good! I wish I could have finished it all, but I had to rush to graduation. I can't wait to come back!

THEE best Mexican restaurant and no other can compare. The complementary salsa is absolutely divine…read moreand I'd say the best restaurant salsa I've ever had. It is a spicy fresh salsa which I LOVE. By looking at the restaurant's interior and environment you just know the food will be fresh, authentic, and hitting. I will say, I wouldn't really recommend getting the chicken flauta because I found it dry but it was still good! The nachos is THEE STAR of the show. Huge portion for only $8.99 and it is made with fresh fried chips and layers of cheese, meat, and toppings on it. So delicious! I had my friend's quesadilla and it was great. Taco was packed with SO much flavor. The server was kind and sweet. I recommend this place to everyone! Loaded nachos and banging food, we love!

My favorite Mexican spot in BR. Being from Texas it's hard to find authentic Mexican food in…read moreLouisiana, but El Tio passes the test. Steak burrito and birria tacos are my favorite. The chips and salsa are great and their queso is great as well - just make sure you get the queso dip and not the skillet queso. Fresh guac as well. Tacos are amazing too. 10/10

Really good! Glad we found this place. We are from so cal and this is the best Mexican food we've…read morehad in Baton Rouge. Good music. Great service.

Taqueria la catrina…read more 1221 Gardere Ln suit E, Baton Rouge, LA 70820 I have been to many taco places over the years in Baton Rouge, and I can say that IN MY PERSONAL OPINION, Taqueria El Catrina is the best street tacos I have ever had! I intend to come here now as my new taco joint when I'm fiending for tacos. I ordered a variety of tacos and all of them were just spot on bomb!! If you want some street tacos and more, Taqueria La Catrina got you! Types of Tacos Ordered: - Azada (Grilled Steak), - Cachete (Grilled Beef Cheek), - Tripa (Beef Intestine), - Barbacoa (Slowed Cooked Beef), - Lengua (Beef Tongue), - Suadero (Beef Brisket), - Birria (Stewed Beef) #tonylameats #batonrougela #Tacos #streettacos @tacoslacatrina28 #Taquerialacatrina #foodislife #foodie #foodismedicine

Very tasty. Simple with no frills. We had the Mixta Fajitas, and they were well seasoned and had…read moreplenty of limes in the side!

This place is a great little hole-in-the-wall that few people seem to know about. In the front,…read moreit's a Latino grocery and convenience store. In the rear it's a casual dining restaurant with very nice food at a good price. Both are worth visiting! La Mexicana is located in the strip mall directly across Seigen from the Super Target. Look for the green letters spelling out their name over the facade. If you are there to dine, enter and walk to the back where the tables and colorful booths are located. These booths are great, they have graphics on them that depict everything from pastoral scenes to Aztec deities, all is bright vivid colors! You can pick up a menu from the counter on your way to your seat, or wait for a server to bring you one. There's a wide selection of Mexican/American dishes that probably include your favorites. There's some other dishes as well, including a great little selection of seafood. Another menu area to peruse is the torta sandwiches. All the food seems fresh and homestyle. They usually bring big bottles of red and green sauce to the table to complement the small bowls of salsa and the pickled onion condiments. Another great thing is they have cold Topo Chico mineral water to go with your meal. Looking for a fresh and different place to eat Mexican? Give this local, small, and unique place a try. It's pretty homey and authentic

An authentic dive attached to a grocery store/market, in a shopping center off Siegen Lane. The…read moreonly thing that wasn't "5 stars" for me was the queso. I guess I'm used to the more Americanized dips--this queso was literally queso (cheese) melted and served in a sizzling fajita skillet. I didn't dislike it, but for me, it was kind of bland. Plus, you'll want to eat it as quickly as possible before it firms up and you can't dip it anymore. But, not too quickly or you will lose some taste buds. Aside from the queso, I went the Honduran route for my meal, ordering three things that I thought would be MUCH smaller since they were quite inexpensive. Having eaten my fill of chips, queso, and salsa (which had quite the kick), I was only able to finish one of the three items I ordered--the tortilla con quesillo. I also ordered a cheese pupusa and a tamal hondureño. I could have made a meal from the tamale alone. It was wrapped in a leaf and filled with pork, green peas, and I believe rice and potatoes. Everything was made fresh to order and served "surface of the sun"-hot. In addition to what I ordered (plus the queso), my daughter had a steak burrito and a barbacoa gordita. With tip, it was under $40, and we brought probably half of it home. The server was friendly. I had only been here once quite some time ago, but I hope to return soon and more often!

I haven't been here for at least seven maybe possibly 10 years since Renee Ortlieb was the owner…read more The reason I came back to try it today was because after a visit to La Mexicana a few days ago only to learn it has closed (and it had become my staple for the area of authentic Mexican). To my surprise, la Tienda Latina is a Honduran restaurant. To my taste Honduran food is blander then real Mexican food. After reading the reviews, I ordered a Mexican coke and an appetizer while I looked at the menu. The friendly English speaking waitress brought salsa and chips to the table, along with my Coke and ample sized appetizer. Shortly after she returned with the Honduran tamale ( chose pork vs chicken). She also brought two condiment bottles of homemade sauces, both green tomatillo and red chili .. both very standard at authentic places. The salsa and chips were nice and fresh tasting and I particularly liked the green sauce with the tamale sauce. Realizing how much food this was already I decided just to order a side of refried beans and some Mexican Crema, which was actually perfect, and I had food to bring home because I only ate half of the tamale and about a fourth of the beans which were delicious. The tamale did need extra flavor although it was packed with potatoes and rice and chunks of cooked roast type pork, and a few peas I think. For the price I think it's quite a bargain to fill up on. However, I filled up quickly by drinking a second Mexican Coke, and had an extra order of the salsa with the chips. I dipped the chips in the beans which were absolutely probably my favorite dish of all. La Tienda won't replace the flavors and menu formerly offered at La Mexicana. I'll have to find another place that has similar type food, but I did enjoy my experience here. However Hondorian food isn't what I get cravings for. Yet, the restaurant was tidy and clean, although I didn't go to the restroom, which is always very telling of how clean a restaurant is. Btw, I know Mexican cokes are usually very pricey, but the idea of paying eight dollars for two medium (quantity) cokes is annoying, but the price of on tap cold drinks has gone up significantly as well around the Baton Rouge area, so often I just have to order water in order to enjoy a sit down meal eating out without paying a total cost of what I used to consider to be premium dinner time treat when I'm just looking for a quick afternoon lunch. Due to my budget lunch (appetizer & 2 sides) selection today I went ahead & ordered a 2nd bottle, and quite enjoyed it, and therefore I have leftovers to enjoy later. I will keep reading other food reviews made here so I can return again and try something else and just maybe I'll find a new favorite!

We came on a Sunday, and I got a delicious brunch!…read more The restaurant wasn't busy for an early lunch, so we got seated right away. Immediately upon walking in, I loved all of the colors and the vibes of this Mexican restaurant. When you sit down, they bring chips and salsa to your table. I wasn't a huge fan of the salsa or the chips. The chips had some seasoning on them and to me, it didn't mix well with the salsa. The salsa was really thin, and I prefer a chunky salsa with a salted thick chip lol. I was feeling adventurous and got the French toast on the brunch menu. It was delicious! The berry compote and the two different syrups paired really well with it. The bacon that it came with was perfection. I ate every last bite. I did have a bite of my friends tacos, and they were good but on smaller side in my opinion. Our waitress was great and there were plenty of tvs to watch while we waited. But, we never waited long for anything!

I've been coming here since they first opened, and while I've noticed the food quality has dipped…read moreslightly from those early days, it remains a solid choice for Tex-Mex in BR. This is definitely Tex-Mex rather than traditional Mexican, but it hits the spot if that's what you're craving. The real standout is the decor and ambiance, especially after renovating and expanding. It's a fantastic space to hang out and chitchat with friends over dinner. The service has always been great and efficient for me. I can't remember the server I often got - maybe Joshua? Their yearly Cinco de Mayo party is also always fun and a vibe! Overall, still a solid spot in Baton Rouge for Tex-Mex and close to LSU campus.

There's a saying that if you want some good food you'll find it attached to a gas station. This was…read moredefinitely all facts! I wasn't looking for anything specific to eat but this place called to me so I whipped into the parking lot and headed in! This is such a homey type of place that puts a lot of pride and joy in their food and showing off Latin culture. Los Alvarez Exxpress Latin Food is a local mom and pop spot on the corner of Gardere and Burbank next to the S&P Food Store/Chevron gas station. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect going in but what I got was a lot of warmth and comfort. This is a place for Latin locals to relax and get a bit of familiarity and good food. I dined in and ordered the Granadas Catrachas. Catrachas are traditionally known as Honduran tostadas. Los Alvarez puts their spin on it by using Granada flour to create a puff pocket and stuff it with meat, rice and cheese and serve it with encurtido (Honduran pickled vegetables). I ordered one with chicken and one with beef. The serving was huge and absolutely delicious! I was only able to eat one. That, on top of the chips and salsa and black bean dip had me full for the rest of the day! Everyone that works there is friendly and for a second you don't feel like you're in Baton Rouge. This is a magical place.

This was a terrible experience. They don't have much on the menu, and they don't speak English. We…read moreordered our food, amd strictly said no beans. We also asked for chips and salsa, and they brought out what looked like beans, which looked disgusting. They brought out our food and served white rice instead of Mexican rice. My wife's food had bones in it. She ordered a Sprite, and there was something floating in the bottle. Since they don't speak English, they didn't do anything. To top it off, they charge gratuity.

Casa is our go to when we want mexican, service is always extremely fast and the food always hits…read more I was pleasantly surprised to see they had soft serve margaritas this time. I got the strawberry and it was so good 10/10 recommend

I ordered the steak fajitas and they were fantastic. Meat was cooked perfectly and had great…read moreflavor. The portion size was generous as well. Service was friendly and quick. Our server was very attentive to our needs. It's a very relaxed place. It's a little loud but it wasn't an issue.