After a Yelp search I found El Alegre Mexican Restaurant with really good reviews and an…read moreinteresting menu. A bit of a drive from Madison, but well worth it. El Alegre is located in a small modern strip of shops, with a party center they run next door. The restaurant is medium sized with a nice bar in the corner by the kitchen. The room is sleek and modern with black walls and tables, wood chairs and floors, and a colorful neon strip around the ceiling. Service was attentive without being intrusive. The menu is two sided and manages to have a nice variety without being overstuffed. I ended up ordering the Camarones a la Diabla, as someone who loves spicy shrimp it sounded great. A bit of a wait for the food, but the place was busy with the dining room almost full including a couple of larger tables. The chips and salsa was ok, but nothing special but provided a nice prelude while I waited for the meal. The meal came out nicely presented on a square white plate, which set off the colorful meal. The shrimp were nice sized, plump and well cooked; the sauce was excellent, not overly spicey, but instead complex and delicious with an interesting mix of flavors, it seemed to be similar to a mole instead of just a hot sauce. The refried beans and spanish rice were both good and the guacamole, sour cream and small salad was a nice compliment to the meal. The flour tortillas were very good, freshly griddled and fresh. I was very impressed with El Alegre, the decor is a nice change from most Mexican restaurants. I was very impressed with their version of Camarones a la Diabla, usually it is served with a fairly simple hot sauce, here they created a wonderful and complex sauce that perfectly complimented the shrimp and provided a true treat. If you are in the area and looking for some great Mexican food El Alegre is well worth a visit. If the rest of the menu is anything like my meal it is a great flavorful interpretation of Mexican food.

What a treat!!! Spending the night at a hotel and needed dinner, we're really pleased with this…read morerestaurant, food was very good, authentic Mexican. Margaritas were an excellent!

If our government was run as well as Aranda's, the world would be a better place. Amazing food,…read morefriendly servers, and great atmosphere. Best Mexican restaurant in the area.

Still great. Dinner was very good and I was glad that they had hibiscus water, which was excellent…read more Our server was nice and attentive. And the atmosphere, always good. One of the best restaurants in Wisconsin.

We were looking for a place close to the Waunakee Ice Arena and decided to give El Charro a try…read more What a pleasant surprise. Got seated immediately and offered drink selection. Chips and salsa followed. The menu typical of a Mexican restaurant but noticed they had an interesting sauces and presentations. Wifey went simple with the chicken tacos. They were nicely prepared and came hot to the table. I had the enchilada plate, three enchiladas, rice and a salad. There was a chicken enchilada with green chili sauce, cheese enchilada with a cream sauce and a beef enchilada with a mole sauce. All of them were delicious and came hot to the table. The rice had corn kernels and a flavorful seasoning. We really liked the place. Staff were friendly and the food presentation was superb. Highly recommend without any reservations. We look forward to returning soon.

Usually seated quickly, even if it seems pretty busy. Service is always solid. Located in an…read moreawkward place but honestly I'm not turned off because there's plenty of parking. Tacos are always solid. Consistent. I wish they had better sauces - I feel like the one they have is a bit too Smokey and would prefer a verde.

What a hidden gam ! Margaritas are just right , the food was enough to starvation on anyone, you…read moreget portions ! Fajitas were massive, chimichangas were huge , and a churros for desert ! I'm now in a food coma. To finish this I was impressed and I hope to go there again soon , service excellent , a bar, game room on one side & a sit down restaurant with. Dj booth on the other. I can see so much happening here .

Ordered takeout online. Kept it simple with street tacos, quesadillas, etc and food was great…read more Ready very fast, great print and tacos were well loaded up. Plenty of verde sauce and some hotter salsa/sauce. Rice and beans for side were hot nd good, fluffy rice.saw they have burrito bowls and will try to convince my kids to try.

What I will begin to say about El Primo is they are a hard working family owned hole in the wall…read morethat Sun Prairie should be grateful they operate there. I see plenty of cops, firemen, and paramedics going here for their lunches. Quesadillas - I have no idea what cheese they put in them, but you get that, guac, and amazing meat. I always go asada but the quesadilla size is absolutely fair for the price and pairs amazing with both their salsa verde and Rojo. The cooks are always working hard and for the bulk they get, the portions are always over stuffed. Now let's talk about those burritos, ... if you have never had Al Pastor, get Al Pastor. It seasons the already seasoned rice and soaks into the burrito perfectly with out the damn sogginess. They wrap it better than chipotle and that damn thing is so stuffed you honestly say "I only paid this much?!" Pair it with the Salsa rojo with each bite and you'll be hooked. They do come with sour cream, "crema", I always say no crema. It ruins the flavor profile of the Al Pastor. Alright, now the thing you were wanting to know, tacos. Authentic. Cantina. Flat top grilled meat and tortillas (yes they heat them on the flat top as the meat and oil. Tortillas are typical maize but I am a harina Chico myself (that's flour boy for you plebeians, just kidding but it's good to note that if you prefer it tell them "Puedo tener tortillas de harina" because I believe you should make the effort to learn someone's language if you're going to partake in their culture and food. These are hard working and sincere people! You may ask now, "okay dude but what meat should I get?" Honestly, you'll never go wrong with Asada but the Lomo de res (rib eye) is soooo rich and so good! Always tell them to put everything on the taco "con todo" (cilantro and onion) grab a lot of salsa and enjoy. We usually get a side of Pico de Gallo which they can do, as well as some Jarritos. The Pico is for the tacos. Look I can go on and on and on about this place but honestly until you go, you will either say "this guy is smoking crack" or "damn he is 100% right" as a former Los Angelino, again, Sun Prairie should be thanking El Primo from breaking up the monotony of "bar and grill" that Wisconsin as a whole has too much of. El Primo es increíble, ¡Me encanta la gente!

Best burritos in Sun Prairie! Nice grocery store with authentic Mexican ingredients with a counter…read morein back that makes made to order tacos, burritos and other tasty treats. Try it, you'll like it.

Really enjoyed my time here! The food was amazing, fresh and hot! Great service, super friendly.read more

I would give -2 stars if I could. Slowest service ever. Food had no flavor Like nursing homes…read morehave more seasoning than this place. Stay far away Sorry but you guys suck

The Burritos are giant and delicious! They have a wonderful red drink made with hibiscus! The…read morepeople are very friendly! Very clean. Plus, if you eat there they have multiple tv to watch! It is now my favorite Mexican restaurant to go to!

Traveling for work and wanted some Mexican food. Service was standard not exceptional and the food…read morewas bland.

I stopped by this place on a Sunday noon. The place was empty at that time. Inside the place had…read morenice vibes. There were a lot of toys. This is a good place to go with kids. I had a mini pancake and thought it was good. Horchata was ok. They also have CedarCrest ice cream.

Really fun and unique eats and treats in a cute setting. Games at every table for the kiddos and…read moreeverything was fun and tasty to eat!

Had another great experience today at Casa Luna ... definitely one of the best Mexican restaurants…read moreI have ever been to. Food is superb and service is outstanding. And Leo was there again making sure everything was perfect ... and it was. Service started with warm chips and homemade salsa. Wifey had three chicken tacos loaded with shredded chicken and all the fixings. Tacos were set nicely in tray that accommodated the double layer skin and accompanied by refried beans with cheese. A hot salsa verde on the side brought a whole different flavor - it had some kick. Too hot for wifey, but I thought is was really interesting and tasty. I had the treo again: shredded chicken quesadilla, spicy shredded beef enchilada and chimichanga loaded beef tips. Each item had a significant and distinctive favor and sauce. Plate was adorned with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, guacamole and refried beans with cheese. The place is immaculate and the food is terrific. It's worth the drive to Lodi to have a meal. Highly recommend without any reservations and give the place a sixth for consistency. Don't miss it. A real gem.

Based on the tamale and chili relleno , this was fine. Tamale was like all other mexican. Guac was…read moregreat. There had a very different flavor to their sauce that I liked. Someone at the table had a seafood burrito and the sauce was a 5!

Finally got in here to dine in, and it was just as lovely as expected. We came here for lunch with…read morea group of six and had a wonderful time. Service was fantastic and they were very helpful with taking our order and explaining anything on the menu. We found a table and they brought us over chips/salsa/queso. All of these were so good and it was a struggle not to eat it all... I wanted to enjoy my tacos. Everyone in our group enjoyed their food and there were absolutely zero leftovers remaining! My two pastor and one steak tacos were overflowing with yummy goodness and I was definitely full afterwards! It's so nice that you can order tacos a la carte (or you can go the full meal and get the rice and beans etc, but I never eat them) for a reasonable price. I did squeeze my limes over the tacos, but they were so good as is I didn't even sample the salsas they brought to the table. It was the start of my day so I didn't get to enjoy an adult beverage, but certainly plan to be back again.

I think the first time or two I was at this place I didn't have as good of an impression of this…read moreplace. My previous view was based hugely upon the poor customer experience that I had endured. But two weeks ago I returned because I was seriously craving a taco and the other nearby place had finally convinced me they were second rate. (I wrote a small bit, about that location, not more than a couple weeks back. I won't name it, but I rather hope these words will be taken to heart and affect change) But upon my reentry to this place I was beyond pleasantly surprised. Eduardo, the owner whom I have since met, is the reason why I have returned. An active and dedicated team needs their captain. So trying to reimagine the perfect taco place I had a fresh mindset and I think I was accurate about that choice. Today marks the 6th time in roughly 2 weeks. Basic ground beef tacos with onions, cilantro and some lime. Cheap and delicious. Absolutely not a bastardized low fat gringo taco. Not at all. Heavy on the filling and tasty. It's only missing one ingredient: spice. The orders include a pair of sauces, a green and red plastic cup with something resembling a hot sauce. Tuesday is a $1 ground beef taco. Sparse but not lacking in the meat. So glad I tried again. Eduardo has a key quality that makes a place feel welcoming. Friendly, and informative about the foods that are available. I don't speak Spanish, aside from simple jargon that every English speaker has to have as their basic vocabulary, even in regular American speak day to day situations. The place vibrates with a lot of ethnic authenticity right here in my Middleton neighborhood where I've lived now for 15 of my 25 years in Wisconsin.