One of few restaurants open after the storms. Had late…read morelunch. They were slammed! Looking forward to returning after everything else returns to normal! Friendly staff and great Chimichanga at fair price!

I wanted to love this place as it is close to home and this location deserves a winner, finally…read more Not that Valpo needed another Mexican restaurant. We were there tonight. Not very clean. Hot and humid. Door open. Got chips pretty quickly. It took a very long time before we saw a waitress. We shared the shrimp fajitas. I have a dairy allergy so I asked if there is dairy it needs to be on the side. Very few veggies, decent amount of salty shrimp. Took awhile for a bill, which you go to the counter for. The fajitas were $17.99. I asked her to explain the bill. That was all we ordered so how could it be $23.24??? They charged $3 for some runny sour cream that we didn't even order! Never again.

The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the small guacamole for an appetizer. They give you…read morefree chips and salsa, which is great. I also ordered the burrito dinner with steak and then I ordered a single steak taco. Both were absolutely delicious. I wasn't sure which item I actually wanted to try so I got both and I ended up bringing most of the burrito home because it was so big. I hope that they get more servers in. The one server who was there today, MARISOL, was absolutely wonderful. She checked on me the right amount of times. Things got a little busy, but she did a great job. The restaurant itself is very clean and it's very quiet and it has a cozy feeling to it. Definitely recommend this place.

Good tacos, good chips. Horrible salsa. Tamales are cheeks as ever, but the waitress is very kind…read morebut not very responsive. Very quiet, which I enjoy. Overpriced

Taco Tuesday will never be the same for these Chicago guys who love good tacos and Lucha Libre…read more Life is God. Family. Tacos. Lucha Libre. Santo Tacos is the new temple of tacos. We drove a long way to get there and we were - initially - put off by the appearance. It kind of looks like a strip mall fast food joint appropriating the Lucha Libre legend El Santo. We walked in - not expecting much and walked out full of great food and great company. This is a must visit for Lucha fans and taco lovers. My last Birria taco was in Puerto Rico at a little hole in the wall that made their name on Birria tacos. I decided to see if this little joint in Valparaiso could compete. I warned Chantal (our server and occasional photographer) that I had high hopes for the Birria. She was unfazed. She knew. She was confident. We started with a nacho plate with salsa and guacamole and warm cheese sauce. Everything was fresh and flavorful. We stuffed out faces as we marveled at the décor. We discussed who was who in which poster and which masks were in our personal collections. When Chantal brought the three tacos to the table, it was clear to see they were of the highest quality, perhaps even better than Puerto Rico. The spices were blended perfectly. The meat was moist and the tortilla was soft where it needed to be and crunchy where it was supposed to be. Fresh food always elevates the dining experience. This food was all fresh and well prepared. I have been having bad luck with smoked jalapenos lately so I only ate half of it. It was also quite good, but I know the danger that lurks in a smoked jalapeno. My buddy got a burrito - it was a monster. He and I have eaten many Mexican dinners before or after a Lucha Libre show. He tends to eat with moderation. Not this time, he destroyed that burrito talking between bites about how good it was. We had Chantal take some pictures around the restaurant at various spots. We're two corny old guys having fun with our hobbies (tacos and Lucha Libre). She was very patient and accommodating - doing everything in her power to get the best pictures she could for us. When the service is five star and the food is five star - the only problem is the distance. We will be back - of course - but sadly not every Tuesday as we'd like.

This was my first experience at this restaurant. When I entered, there was no one at the counter to…read moregreet me. Eventually, a waiter came over and asked if he could help. Shortly after that, the hostess came up and did not even say hello or welcome. The food was ready in a short period of time and she did say thank you. The steak burrito was a good size I thought. I was surprised that the steak in the burrito was more of a crumble and not a sliced type. In the picture, you will see a side of avocado and a small plastic container with a sauce. This sauce is on the hotter side and I believe I'm a good judge of hot and mild. I will give it another chance and try a different meal next time just for the sake of variety, not because I did not like this tonight.

Joe's Downtown Tacos catered our Meet & Greet reception, and they exceeded all expectations! We…read moreordered full trays of chicken and beef tacos along with all of their fabulous sides. The trays were generously packed, and every bite was absolutely delicious. I cannot thank this restaurant enough for helping make our event such a success. The food was fresh, flavorful, and enjoyed by everyone who attended. I highly recommend Joe's Downtown Tacos for anything from a casual dining experience to a large-scale catered event. Their quality, service, and attention to detail were outstanding, and they handled everything beautifully. Thank you, Joe's Downtown Tacos, for providing such a wonderful experience for our guests!

Really love this place looking for a good Mexican place in Chesterton can't believe I found one…read more Beats anywhere on Indian boundary by a mile. Looks a little rough from the outside, but the inside is super cute. They're super nice. They make everything fresh legit tacos even my snobby husband who lived in San Diego for years likes it!

My fiancé and I had not had El Amigos food since high-school until a couple of weeks ago. We both…read moregot cheese steak tacos with rice and beans, chips, and 2 different types of salsa. The food is so fresh and tastes so authentic. The service is always so fast whether you go it to go or eat there. The ambiance of the restaurant is small and old school with booths. Many people do choose to order for pick up. Greatly afordable. Highly recommend!

23 years later, this spot still slaps! Used to come here often until 2002. Complimentary chips and…read moresalsa upon seating. One puréed red mild salsa and one chunky pico de gallo. Both mild. Carne asada steak was succulent, seasoned well, gristle free. Lettuce, beans, cheese, rice wrapped in deliciousness. Friendly fast service. Calm atmosphere w 5 tables filed w customers on a Saturday summer afternoon. Refreshing horchata was a tasty treat to finish the meal. My friend enjoyed his taco plate. Hope to return sooner than another 23 years! A+

Lovely people and very delicious food! The servings are pretty big for the price! One of my new…read morefavorite spots!

Small, not fancy, super clean dining area. The food is outstanding...this place is totally worth…read morethe stop. Great, friendly service, very attentive. I'll definitely be back here! The chorizo is the best, but so are the other choices.

The food is absolute gas, it's simple and it immaculat. The dude who served me is chill and I…read morebelieve the people added in free nacho, it was really nice of them to do. The place is great and it not only feels like it's a Mexican cuisine place, but it lets you know it's The Mexican cuisine to go to. I had somewhat of a bad day today but this place really saved it and it brought a smile to my face. Thank you to all the workers who put their hardest efforts into the tacos and nachos I'm eating right now. Thank you.

We decided to go here after a long day out and about when everyone was hangry. It did not…read moredisappoint! Food was delicious, service was amazing, and prices were really fair! It was not busy so we got to sit right away (which is great for my 3 kids and said hangry family). I like that it's close to downtown Valpo but far enough away from the traffic and parking issues. I even left my leftovers sitting on the table and the server brought them out to us. I would've been so mad at myself so that was super nice of him! We will definitely be back!!

Don't be fooled because they're connected to a gas station. It looks like it from the outside, not…read moreon the inside. This was my first time. They're only 9 miles from my house but weren't on my radar because of the gas station. We went on a Saturday around 2:00, steady flow of customers. The first server was not engaging at all. I ordered a mango margarita on the rocks. He asked if I wanted a salt and lime rim. I said no, just lime. He brought me a lime margarita. Then went on to argue with me. Brought me a mango margarita within 30 seconds so not sure what I really got. Thankfully another server took our food order. Night and day different. Super nice and joked around with us. Food was good. Nothing extraordinary. The salsa was the highlight.

Stopped here passing through and this place was packed. I ordered a regular burrrto with pork and…read morea fat burrito with steak. The fat burrito was huge big enough for 2 and delicious. The pork was a-little smaller but a good size. Menu was huge, Margaritas at this place was decent. I would for sure stop by oagain!!! Prices were still affordable.