Family owned restaurant. They have hearty portions and it's always festive. Sometimes they come out and sing happy birthday in Spanish and everyone in the restaurant claps at the end of singing and a cake is brought out. Not sure who provided the cake. I think maybe the family. They have a hometown bar, apart from the two large dining rooms with tables and booths. The food is delicious and I love a frozen margarita!! They have different size glasses for Margaritas. They have been in the business over ten years but not sure how long. Because the service is excellent! I think it's the best South American restaurant in the county. read more

Good spot overall but a little room for improvement. I stopped by here with a few friends on the way back from Lake Lure. It was a good almost halfway point to break up the 2 hr drive. One of my friends had been before and recommended it so nobody else objected. It's right off the freeway and for arriving at 6pm on a Sunday and seeing a nearly full lot, I had high hopes. We were seated immediately at a spot facing a tv (which we requested) so we could watch a march madness game. It's an authentically decorated place with a menu to match. Our server asked for our drink orders, we all stuck with water, but it did take a bit for that to come out, which I suppose was a preview for the rest of the evening. We also got the guacamole and cheese dip; The cheese was warm and tasty but could have been a little thicker. The guacamole needed some salt/pepper. For our entrees, we ordered an assortment of plates - meat bowls, enchiladas, and I got the monterrey quesadilla (shrimp, mushroom, rice, and beans). The entrees took a good amount of time to come out- over 20mins- and when I asked the server for a group picture, he very brusquely dismissed me and never came back. Other than that hiccup, the food was indeed tasty, and the portions were huge. I could have had leftovers but ate more than I should have in one sitting and sacrificed the rest. Once we finished, we waited another 15-20 mins for our server to even return and give us the bill. While this place got the job done food wise and at a very decent pricepoint (my entree was $11), the wait time and service could use a bit more attention. @azfitfoodfun read more

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This was one of the most uncomfortable dining experiences I've had. I stopped in intending to order lunch and was served chips and salsa while I thought about what I wanted, which has always been standard here. Shortly after, I was given a ticket charging me for the chips and salsa. Since this had never happened to me before, I politely asked for clarification. Instead of receiving a simple explanation, the employee became rude and confrontational. He told me that was my ticket and I had to pay or he would take the items and get me to leave, then began removing things from my table. At no point was I refusing to pay, I was trying to understand the policy before ordering my meal. Another man up front later explained that some customers come in just for chips and leave, but that does not excuse the way the situation was handled. Consistency and communication matter, but professionalism matters more. Unfortunately, this experience fell short on both. I will not be returning. read more

Good food and good service. Chips are thick, queso is very thick and the salsa is spicy. I ordered the big chimichanga with pico on it because it's too bland without it for me personally. Husband got the pollo ranchero with beans and rice. Everything was great and the employees were very friendly. read more

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Ordered take out with my NC family. I ordered a taco salad, delicious and fulfilling. Other members of family ordered red bean & refried rice. It looked wonderful also. I plan on coming up again in October and will definitely hit this spot again. read more

We stopped by for lunch on black friday. The place was hopping and they seemed short staffed but they were stepping up best they could. My husband and I both had fajitas which were abundant and flavorful. Our waiter was a little scarce towards the end of the meal but we really weren't in a hurry. Overall we would come back when in the area. read more

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The best mexican restaurant in town. Quick service and great food served quickly and has generous portions for the prices charged.

Great food! Always been one of our go to places I have noticed recently though service is dropped off some. And it seems like a night they're not that busy. It takes longer than expected to get food, but we still go there on a fairly regular basis, the food is outstanding. read more

Great place for some Mexican food. The service could be a better our server seemed rushed. He did great but just fast paced. Good was absolutely delicious their guacamole is amazing! The restaurant seats plenty music playing read more

The food is always fabulous. I have never gotten anything that was lacking. Portions are good. Service can be a little slow but that's because they're doing a lot of business. read more

I had the Texas Fajitas that comes with steak, chicken & shrimp, just excellent! I also had a couple of Margaritas, hey, it was Friday over Independence Day. I sat at the bar & watched the Mexico VS Uruguay soccer match. The service was real good & the food quality was great! read more

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Where do I start, the cheese quesadillas are amazing especially dipped in cheese dip, the service is super good and employees are super nice especially in times when you really need that, this restaurant nails the aesthetic and is super nice, I love this place read more

. Good food. Amazing service and eat here at least once a week. I like to set at the bar.

This place is Spot on for Service! They are on top of refills you never have to ask! My husband loves the beef Chimachangas and I like trying different things, J have had the chicken before and they put lots of chicken! I had the fajita salad the last visit which was very good. We have been to other Mexican places in the area this has to be our favorite by far. Everything always tastes fresh. Prices are reasonable too. I also tried the flan one night it is very good here. Overall we will keep going back, you never have to wait long for your food and there is never a wait which is nice. They stay up on cleaning too, tables dont stay dirty long! *food pics from more than one visit read more

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Poor service, poor attitude by management. If they make a mistake they want to blame the customer.

The food is always prepared after you order and is never cold. The service is good and but be slow depending on how busy they are. They are always willing to fix any issues with your order if incorrect. Their pricing can be confusing on bar drinks and seems to be different every time we get a drink. Their salsa is better than any of the other Mexican restaurant. They are the best Mexican restaurant in town in my opinion. read more

Always great food, staff is very nice and always on top of anything you need. Clean and authentic decor.

Great lunch specials with large portions. The House Margarita was exceptional. The service is top notch and very professional. We just took a chance via a brochure and are not disappointed. Stop and see for yourself. read more

Don Ramon - House Margarita! - Mexican Near Me - Forest City, North Carolina

Best place to eat in the area! Awesome food and drinks, great service, and it's definitely cleanest restaurant in the area. This place is CARRIES Rutherfordton County read more

I exclusively go to Don Ramon whenever I'm in the mood for Mexican food, and it never disappoints. I usually order some regular tacos or nachos, and the portion sizes are great for the price. The interior is nice, the seating is always in a nice spot and the service is some of the best. You won't even have to ask for a refill, they'll have it to you the moment they see your drink getting empty. Overall my favorite restaurant that I've eaten at in this town so far. read more

This restaurant has lost its charm. Even though the food was good and the restaurant was clean, the prices are ridiculous with yet another increase. They don't have a condiment bar and they charge extra for every little item. We won't return to the Shelby location anymore. We will drive to Forest City, Gaffney or Los Arcos in Gastonia from now on. read more

An enjoyable meal with wonderful staff and traditional notes on the setting. The food was delicious and the margaritas plentiful.

Got the pork Chile verde and peluzas Texas style. The verde sauce was just ok but the chicken and steak on the peluzas was delicious. The service was quick. The servers definitely seemed to be having a bad night but still all worked together to create a great experience. read more

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First time in and I have to say the food is excellent and very fresh. Carne Asada and Chicken tacos were delicious. The house made guacamole was insanely good. 5 starts for sure. I'll be back next time i read more

Don Ramon - Mexican Near Me - Forest City, North Carolina

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The place looks much fancier on the inside than the outside. I tried Don Ramons version of La Favorita, it was a smaller portion but loved the addition of the broccoli and zucchini. The salsa and chips were pretty average. But the main dish was really good! read more

The quesadillas are awesome. They don't cheat you on the meats! The white cheese over the top just makes it even better! I think the flavors I've everything .. beans and rice .. tacos .. enchiladas.. everything that I've tried have been authentic tasting and not watered down tasting like you get some places. read more

I went here a few weeks ago for the first time it was very good and the chicken enchiladas with refried beans rice it was delicious tonight I went there my wife got steak fajitas which was good I had ordered the steak nachos which consisted of nachos steak and queso nothing else no lettuce no tomato no onion no jalapeño no sour cream no guacamole no nothing and it was $11 the only thing I ate was the steak because the nachos were drowned and queso so I would not recommend getting nachos but the other food was pretty good so far read more

Good stuff here, food and service both are very good. Location is good with good parking. Recommend Ken Addams read more

We love Don Ramon! It's on our rotation of places we love to visit for weeknight dinner or Sunday lunch. We enjoy the dry humor that many of the waiters share with customers, and the food is always delicious! read more

It's always a pleasure to stop by Don Ramon's whenever I pass by Forest city. The service is very fast and the food is excellent. read more

Don Ramon - The bar at Don Ramones. Hanging out with the yocales! - Mexican Near Me - Forest City, North Carolina

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I have been here on a few occasions and the food is pretty good. The only thing I would change is the runny cheese dip . Each time that we hv come and ordered the Amigo dip it's very runny! read more

This is the best Mexican food in the area, very friendly staff. We visit this establishment often and always leave satisfied and happy. I recommend this restaurant! read more

My wife had the pollo fundido and I had the chili verdes chicken. Generous portion of meats. The verdes had less sauce than I like and was very mild. But the corn tortillas were very good. Service was very good. The Dos XX draft was good. We are at lunch after church on Sunday. Very crowded but service was still reasonably quick. The chips and salsa were fine but again rather mild. read more

We enjoyed the fajitas, the sangrias, and the chips and hot sauce. The service was excellent. The place was clean.

Food here is fast, delicious, and big. The first time I got here It took them only about 10 minutes for some authentic Mexican food. The Burrito I got (Burrito Gorda) was probably the best burrito I've ever had. My Burrito was giant too I could barely finish it and I was starving. read more

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in my area. I came here the other night and got this really good chicken and queso meal. It didn't hurt my stomach unlike other Mexican restaurants. And the sweet tea was off the charts read more

Had another great meal at this place. The food was great and the service was awesome. Then chased it down with ice cold beer on tap

Holy cow! The food was delicious!! Everything we ordered was amazing, but get the dressing on the side if ordering a taco salad. It's also the very best Margarita I've had in a long time!!! read more

Great food, great service, ample portions. My favorite dish is the "Don Ramon" with steak. I order it every visit. It's a large portion so I always get a to go box and enjoy a second meal the following day. My husband always tries something different and has never been disappointed. This is our favorite restaurant in the area. read more

Went there with the family about 6:00 to have a nice authentic Latin meal. We sat down and were handed menus. Before even getting a chance to look at them and ordering a drink the waiter stood there expecting us to order right away. I asked for a minute to look. I guess he took that literally because he was right back WITHOUT our drinks.asking if we are ready yet. Anyway, after a few times trying to get for our order, we got a appetizer. Before the app came out he was back twice to ask if we would order so I gave in and did so. The appitizer was a nacho salad w/ guacamole that was very bland and tasted no better than a home style. We had it at the table for about thirty seconds when our food arrived. I complained that's why I didn't want to order yet. The food tasted like it came from a Taco Bell kit. I will not return. read more