Food was subpar. Not enjoyable at all. My son ordered the shredded beef burrito and said it tasted…read morelike Italian beef.

Don't come here if you don't want a Northwood's lively atmosphere. Don't come here if you want…read moreboring, quick pre-prepared Mexican food. This would not be your ideal place. Do come if you want a fun time hanging out with genuine hardworking staff and locals. Do come if you want great food delivered with personality. The menu is not huge and at first look is kind of ordinary, however it's the flavors of the food that elevate the ordinary to really great stuff. Again, the food is not batch prepared and warmed up to serve it out fast. Be prepared to sit back enjoy the chips and the banter of the staff and patrons as the kitchen works on your food. The restaurant overlooks a beautiful lake, can't ask for better scenery. The owner and her staff are real and you can feel the heart they put into what they do. We will definitely make another trip up to Chico's North of the Border. Note that they're open at like 5pm Thursday-Saturday

great food, wonderful expeditious staff, large servings with a huge variety of entrees !!!…read moreambiance is muy bueno !!! will return next week with 5 peoplr !!....love el tarasco !

I gave it three out of 5 stars because it was good, but not great. There was no "wow" to the…read moreflavors or menu. Very tourist friendly, I get it (protein choices chicken, beef, steak shrimp). I was looking for more options, like tripa or lengua, lomo en res de arbol to be honest. Elote. Menudo. The menu has all the classic Mexican fare I would call it - tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas, fajitas, quesadillas. Traditional dinners as well like Carbe Asada, Bistec ala Mexicana, Huevos Rancheros, and Chilequelles. The restaurant itself is very nice inside and clean, with a beautiful bar area. When you walk in you can see directly into the kitchen and how clean the floors and equipment is. We stopped on a Friday around 3pm, not an ideal time but we had been traveling for half the day and needed to eat. Big points for having a selection of hot sauces at every table, including Tapatio or my favorite El Yucatec Habanero; roja AND verde. Our server was Uriel (great name), who seemed to be the only server on duty, which I understand considering the time and day but he had several tables aside from the 3 of us and spread throughout the place so he was in and out of the dining room constantly. My wife ordered the chile rellenos enchiladas with salsa roja, and my daughter chicken quesadillas. I ordered the bistec Mexicana, with corn tortillas. The meal came with chips and salsa. The salsa had good flavor, timid on the cilantro though, and the chips were good but didn't taste made in house, in my opinion. Our meal arrived soon after ordering, and it was good! The bistec was made with canned or pickled jalapenos, and not fresh, so they lost major points for that. The meat was good, but the jalapenos brought a salt and brine flavor instead of the Smokey fresh and vibrant pop that fresh jalapeños provide. The rice and beans that accompany the meals are well prepared with good flavor. The beans were well executed and almost velvety, and the rice had flavor and consistency. In all, a good meal at a great price point. Would definitely eat here again.

The service was great, we were seated very quickly and the staff members were friendly. I was not…read moreexpecting an authentic place like this all the way out here. The horchata was made properly and not powder mix with water. My husband and I had The Sopes and the Torta, both were phenomenal. This food is authentic Mexican cuisine, not Tex-Mex like down in the deep south. It's not fake Mexican food like taco bell or chipotle either. It's actual Mexican food like you would get in Southern California. I'm excited to try other menu items sometime. The building was clean and well taken care of and the seating was spacious and comfortable. 10/10 will go again.

We actually went to the El Jovenaso in phillips, wi. But it's not listed as an option. The food was…read morepretty good, the service was excellent and the restaurant was beautiful and clean. Our order came out really fast. I had a bean chalupa and my friend had a beef chalupa. She really enjoyed hers. Mine was fine- not particularly spicy. I guess I could have added hot sauce. But like I said, the wait staff was really nice. Good job

I've been coming up to Minocqua for 35 years. Was excited to see this Mexican place. Stopped in at…read more5 pm on a Tuesday. We sat at the bar. Bartender was super nice. Got us a jalapeno margarita and a strawberry margarita. Horrible. Get a sangria NOT A MARGARITA! The ambiance is great so this place could have potential. We ordered cheese curds and the jalapeno cornbread for an appetizer. The cheese curds were decent and the corn bread IS AMAZING. Only amazing thing we ate. The complimentary chips and salsa... the salsa tasted like Tostitos salsa from a jar. Not authentic. My two chicken tacos with corn tortillas fell apart. Nothing worse than tacos that fall apart. The burrito my husband had was extremely salty and my husband loves salt, so if he's saying this- take it into consideration. Bill was $75. Will not be back.

Enjoyed a nice lunch here today. Loved the $6 house margaritas. Would come back again for those…read morealone. The tortilla chips were fresh and warm. The food was very good with generous portions. The interior of the place is very cute. We will be back.

I've been all over and tried a lot of Mexican food. This place is legit. The food was cooked…read moreperfectly and everything was well packaged. The sauce station they have is amazing!

Food was great if you come there on Mother's Day or Father's Day they will give you a free…read moreappetizer that you can pick from a jar great service felt like a old cabin in Mexico

How does Merrill get a place this good, and authentic? There's no orange cheese or sour cream in…read moresight. We were here visiting extended family, and this was the first place we came based on it being close to the hotel. I was expecting the Americanized food. It wasn't. We spent a week in Mexico City last month. You could take this place, drop it into areas near Polanco CDMX and it would succeed. The rice was above normal. The refried beans excellent, and the food itself was excellent. The esquites were a standout.

Happened upon this place when visiting some family…read more We were seated in about ten minutes even during an event for the local high school. Our chips and salsa arrived quickly, and drink order taken as well. My husband ordered the quesabirria, I ordered the carnitas and my uncle ordered the shrimp chimichanga. All our food arrived in a timely fashion! Although my husband's consume was on the colder side of warm, it still had great flavor. My carnitas were amazing. So tender and the plate had so many delicious options to make my tacos. The shrimp chimichanga looked delish, and if I get a chance to visit again I would definitely try it. The whole place was a bit loud, but I do believe that was due to the extra 30 teenagers helping staff for their fundraising event. It was not prohibitive of having a conversation. All in all, stop in! The staff is friendly and the food is good!

What a great find in ladysnith Wisconsin. I thoroughly enjoyed the chips and a really fresh salsa…read more The chimichanga was on the smaller side but to die for. When I'm in town I'll be back for sure.

I was there on a Wednesday after the lunch hour. Kind of mid afternoon. It was not very busy. I was…read moreseated immediately. The server was attentive. I had a Modelo Negra and the Street tacos. The chips and salsa were good. The Carnitas tacos were OK, the meat was just a little bit dry. There's not a lot of choice in Ladysmith for lunch so this fit the Bill. I would go there again.

This is no longer called Las Palmas. It is now a Guatemalan restaurant called, I believe, La…read moreChapinita so I am leaving a review for that until they change their name on Yelp. Excellent food. We were almost shocked at the authenticity and quality of this food! I had the chicken quesadilla and my husband had the carne asada. Both were excellent and came with the option of grilled cactus. I believe this is billed as Mexican but is actually Guatemalan. The staff is super friendly. It's a small place on Main Street. I highly recommend this little restaurant.

I'm soooooo glad our little town got this restaurant. Another reason to celebrate our melting pot…read moreof a country. I love when immigrants break out of the fields and factories to follow the American dream, and we get their delicious cuisine. This was our second visit and the restaurant has come a look way. Laminated menus with pictures that were representative of the dishes we received. Empanadas with chicken, mayo and cabbage. Jalapeno enchiladas. Wonderful homemade salsa. My first try of a Michelada and I think it was a good representation. This stuff is authentic. Don't expect cheddar smothered entrees. Do expect nicely seasoned meats, authentic carriers (sopes, rellenos,empanadas) fresh lettuce and cabbage and a healthy dose of cojita queso Blanco. This is the real deal. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the service is slow (they are a lean operation and the servers help prep food), and they use tilapia as their fish, they have no house made horchata, and there was no ceviche or mole.

Was pleased with our first dining experience at this restaurant. My hubby & I both ordered burritos…read morethat was served with rice & refried beans on the side. Burritos were full of fresh quality ingredients. My burrito was chicken & hubbys was the Baja Beef. We have enough leftovers for another meal. We also both had margaritas that were large and tasty. Atmosphere was nice & Mexican /Florida style. Bar owner was fun to Chat with & we will be back.

There is nothing special, or authentically Mexican about the food here, but it is a decent local…read morebar that serves Mexican-American food and drink. The Watering Hole's fare is far from the best I've eaten -- but sometimes a basic burrito and a glass beer are exactly what one needs to fill their belly. I ordered the "Big Burrito" and my wife ordered the "Bean Burrito." Because they have no beer on tap we ordered bottles of Negra Modelo to drink. Both of our burritos were amply stuffed with meat or beans, cheese, lettuce and tomato, and served with refried beans and Mexican rice. Two ounce cups of salsa and sour cream were served on the side, and additional sauces (hot and mild) were on the table. Our burritos reminded me of the ones I make at home when I'm scrounging around the fridge to use up left over meat, refried beans, cheese and veggies. Even though the ingredients were casually tossed together and rolled up in a tortilla, and though it was not particularly attractive on the plate, the taste was fine, the quantity was ample, and our hunger was sated. I doubt that I'll come back specifically for the food -- but the location is convenient (right on US 51), the bartender/server was friendly, the kitchen was efficient, the price point was acceptable, and the food was satisfactory, so when it fits my needs, I'll come back.