Dude, I don't know what was wrong, but I hope you're just new. We were one of your only tables and…read morefelt rushed at every turn. Pro tip: we're here to enjoy the food AND the restaurant, otherwise we would have gotten it to go. Slow down, appreciate your guests, and I'm certain it will be reflected in the diners' gratitude. The food was really good. I got the brisket tacos. I asked if the BBQ sauce was on the side, and it was, but it was also mixed into the brisket. It wasn't bad, just not what what I was expecting. Three tacos, rice and beans, all led to a full belly and a smiling face. I asked for a spicy sauce...and got it. Nice work, y'all, that actually had me sweating a little, a sure sign it's my jam. I know Jen really likes it, too, she raves about it all the time (we can thank her enthusiasm for the 5th star, you guys). Otherwise, being rushed the way we were was a little off-putting, but the brisket made up for it in a big way. ;)

Great food and service. Always love that as soon as we sit down we are greeted with a fresh basket…read moreof chips and their salsa and bean dip. Quesadilla was fantastic and my partner enjoyed her shrimp fajitas like always. Great lunch meal 10/10!

The atmosphere at Los Reyes was great with good music and a very clean dining room. Service was…read morequick, and the staff took care of our table right away. The food ended up being a mixed experience. The queso was way too thick and tasted like canned nacho cheese, and the margaritas were pretty weak. Luckily, the fajitas and quesadillas were flavorful, tender, and made up for the rough start.

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

The food and the drinks were so good here. 10 out of 10. This salsa wasn't the best but I would…read morecome back over and over again for the service and the food. So many fun cocktails to choose from, and they were already decorated for Halloween and it looked so cute in there. I will come back

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.

I love this place, best tacos and tortas.!!! We found this…read moreplace by trying out different Mexicans restaurants and we were playing $15 for 3 tacos at El Paso down siegen. Well never again are we paying that. These tacos are the best, full or fajita, onion, cilantro and at a great price. And their staff mis very nice, informative and fast. I would defiantly know this is our place now.

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!

Okay. This might very well be my new favorite hidden gem in BR…read more This place was reviewed by another local on instagram and it had me sold. It was Taco Tuesday and I was down. We arrive here to this very cozy restaurant in the corner of the shopping center. We entered and were greeted immediately. They have a bar of the left side when entering on the right side just a few booths and huge tvs. It was perfect for watching the World Cup. Tuesday here meant taco specials. I didn't get a picture of the specials menu but I believe it was $2 per taco so I got 5! Chicken, Carne Asada, and Carnitas. I also got rice and beans and side. It wasn't included but I didn't care. The margaritas were buy 1 get 1. By this time im already in heaven and the fact that we drinks were great put it over the top. The chips and salsa were home made! They were cut in strips so you know they make them in house. They are also dusted with a delicious seasoning. The food came out nice and hot in about 15 mins or so. The chicken tacos were a bit on the dry side for me but still good. The Carne asada were my favorite. The star of the show were the refried beans. I've never tasted refried beans that damn good. Very well seasoned. My date ate all of his shrimp and fish tacos so im guessing he also enjoyed his meal. All of this food for about $50 and I think it's the cheapest ive paid for a date night in a long time. I can't wait to become a regular.

Best tacos in town. They always slap and the food always comes out quickly. I love supporting…read moreauthentic small businesses. I'm drooling thinking about the burria tacos

This is not Tex Mex..., I highly recommend the menu items they do offer , and at the end of the…read moremeal, I spoke to the owner and he told me " hardly anybody knows about this place"... I did suggest that many people enjoy margaritas at other competitors- he plans to include them very soon. I also suggested they might consider adding tres leches, or other common Mexican desserts. Sometimes people in the Seattle area will go have coffee and dessert- why not in Baton Rouge? Dulce Le Leche or Tres Leches would sell well... in my opinion. Hubby and I came for dinner on Friday, June 16,2017. We came because of the positive Yelp reviews . We were not disappointed in the menu, and the cook made queso sauce just for my husband , even though it was not on the menu. I ordered the tamales that came with arroz ( rice ) and delicious home made white beans that were perfectly seasoned. These beans were very good , and not the usual refried beans... Hubby ordered and enjoyed the Carne Asada dinner... his came with a roasted green chili pepper, tomatoes, lettuce , beans , rice and tortillas. He very much enjoyed his meal. You can ask for the imported Mexican Coca Cola .. it is slightly less sweet than American Coke.( in my opinion) We also tried the guacamole , the salsa and the chips... all yummy! This is a small grocery store in the front , with many Goya brand products etc. also , snack foods , soft drinks etc. This is not your usual Tex- Mex fare, and even though the only t v shows are in Espanol, if you enjoy authentic Mexican food at a great price , you will have to come to La Mexicana to see for yourself. I usually judge a Mexican restaurant by their guacamole- this is yummy and has pieces of onion , small pieces of tomato and is seasoned nicely . It isn't blended... but I'm sure it's made using a mortar and pestle( the best way to make fresh guacamole). My husband and I exited with smiles on our faces ... this is good food ! Muy Bien Amigos y amigas! I only wish we had discovered this place before now.

This business is closed. Rightfully so. Don't deny your customers chips and salsa. That's why they…read morego elsewhere. You ruined your business by practicing bad business. Wish I could give them zero stars.

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!

The Tres Tacos lunch plate for $15 comes with 3 tacos and a side. Pictured here is a Trio of Crispy…read morePork Belly, Adobado Chicken and Baja Fish Tacos, along with a side of Elote. The pork belly was amazing. I can tell you that I was blown away by the flavor combinations. Normally, I trend towards authentic style street tacos with simple onion and cilantro. However, Modesto was a pleasant surprise and a place I'll keep coming back to. The service was great, and the atmosphere was inviting, with both indoor and outdoor seating available. Perfectly located near LSU Stadium on the edge of the campus.

The food was fantastic from start to finish. The best chips and queso in town. Our server was on…read moretop of everything! The tacos we had were delicious and perfectly cooked. The elote was the most seasoned corn I've ever had. I honestly cannot ask for more. We will definitely be back again!

After discovering this little gem through a yelp event, I just had to bring my husband back!…read more Do not let the location scare you. We all know some of the best ethnic foods are not in the upscale side of town. I was given a very friendly welcome back and my husband was greeted like a friend as well. They have a great drink selection, so I encourage you to try something new. We were served the refried black beans and chips. I don't know what they do to these beans and I don't wanna know. Just keep'em coming!! My husband ordered a huge plate with all different meats, fried plantains and veggie salad. The steak and pork were beyond tender, and that flavor... wowww! It was like Honduran nachos, fried plantains covered in pico and aioli. Im sold! My dinner was equally delicious, more than I could eat. For two drinks, 2 huge dinners it was only $30, I'm sorry but no fancy restaurant can pull off that level of quality food, the amount of food for that price. Whether you're getting take out or dining in you'll feel welcomed. I can't wait to go back and try other items!

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 place is an absolute hole-in-the-wall restaurant, but GOOD LORD, the food is delicious!…read moreEverything was hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The drinks? 10/10, no complaints whatsoever. Don't let the outside fool you -- this place is definitely a hidden gem!

The food is amazing! The portion sizes are very comparable for the prices. The service has always…read morebeen impeccable. The ambience is typical of a family Mexican restaurant. When we're really hungry, this is where we come!