It was a nice place with good amount of crowd in this Friday night around 8pm. I could down the…read moreblock a couple of other nearby places that seemed even more lively from a distance. Anyway, overall very nice people and staff. The food, I have to say, was fine. I think the complementary chips and salsa were fine. The crispy taco was also ok. I didn't care for the enchiladas as the cheese wasn't very melty and both green and red sauces could've used some depth to them. Portion sizes are pretty decent, and we had leftovers, but we were visiting from out of town, so we couldn't really take it with. Oh yeah, I'm still left with the million $ question - why do they have an Italian named Mexican place.

Have eaten here twice. Burrito and Enchiladas verdes, both excellent!…read moreCute decor, great service.

Food is absolutely delicious! The roasted guac was a highlight. Service is also wonderful. Nice…read moreatmosphere and clean interior! Would strongly recommend!!

We went on a Friday night at 5 pm and the place was empty except for us and 2 other tables…read more Food 4/5: they have a large menu with many options. The chips and salsa came on a robot right away, which was a fun touch except our littlest kid was terrified. They have many kids options as well. We got kids quesadillas and kids burrito, quesadilla, fajita burrito, and enchiladas with margaritas. The drinks and food came quickly and were overall good. The burrito is huge and enough for multiple people to share. Overall the portion sizes were very large. I would have loved if the chips were warmed! Service 5/5: our waiter was very attentive and was flexible with us with our kids. Overall very accommodating. Ambiance 3/5: whenever I'm in a restaurant and it's empty, I always wonder why. Overall the booth we were at was cozy and there is plenty of space between tables. There is a claw machine at the entrance that our kids were obsessed with. We did leave with our clothed smelling like a Mexican restaurant (almost like a stinky ground beef smell). Overall this is a great option for people looking for a large menu and Mexican style food. The staff were friendly and the food was solid. I wish I could give a 3.5, but will round up instead.

My wife and I were in the mood for some Mexican food and settled on Palenque for dinner. We were…read moreseated immediately in a nice booth. The salsa and chips were delivered before we could get settled. We both ordered Fajitas, one chicken and one steak. The caramelized onions were delicious with the steak. For dessert I ordered the Flan. WOW! Amazing! I make my own Flan, which, I've been told is pretty darn good. Palenque's was better. So creamy and perfect caramel sauce. Worth coming just for that. If you're in the McFarland area, this restaurant won't disappoint.

This seems like a hidden gem tucked away in an unassuming strip mall. Enter Palenque, with its…read moresuper bright chairs and tables, friendly staff, and yummy food. Not to mention great drinks. The menu is pretty large, and this is some delicious Tex-Mex/Mexican food. I ordered the fajitas and had extra to take home for the next day as leftovers. The margaritas are pretty big and the price is quite reasonable. They also have non-alcoholic Corona and non-alcoholic margaritas, so there are options for everyone. We had a group of 8 meet here recently for book club and we all had a range of great drinks - alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The chips and salsa are on point. I would come here way more often if they had an a la carte street tacos option with the cilantro and onion. There's an asada tacos meal (with the rice/beans and all that) which I am hoping to try sometime soon. A great little local spot that I definitely recommend!

The restaurant is a little on the older side, but the food is fantastic and the staff is very…read moreattentive and knowledgeable and the dishes.

We're from Tucson and are picky about Mexican food. La Mestiza is a fabulous find! The owners take…read moregreat pride in their homemade, authentic mole and tomatillo sauces, which are all heavenly. It was hard to choose just one after being presented with a sampler. The mole verde is complex and exquisite. The chips are freshly-made on site and the best we've had in a long time. The enchiladas are made to perfection with white shredded chicken, corn tortillas, sour cream and cheese with a side of rice and fresh lettuce and tomatoes. Antonio, the owner, is friendly, helpful and humble. The restaurant is small but clean, colorful and quiet. Our bill was only $30 for two. A bargain for an authentic Mexican dining experience!

They made me flautas even though they weren't on the menu! What amazing service!!! The chicken…read moretacos were great too!

Food 3/5 Service 3.5/5…read moreAmbiance 3/5 To me, El Imperio was a pretty promising place - the pictures I saw in advance were quite alluring, and the smell of good Mexican food is always a pleasant one. I left slightly disappointed, but it's quite possible my standards are just through the roof. I ordered the Molcajete Fajitas with beef. I usually expect something like a skirt or hanger steak, so I was a bit disappointed when they came out with ground beef - admittedly, it's not a bad choice given the form factor of the serving vessel, but it definitely was a bit on the tougher side texturewise. The ratio of meat to veggies also wasn't great either - I do remember lots of veggies in each of my tacos, which maybe is a sign that I need more veggies in general. The seasoning was also a bit on the weaker side - not to say it wasn't bad, but it doesn't give the same bold flair I'm used to in Mexican food. The accompaniments to the fajitas were okay, with nothing being super standout. I will say, the tortillas were quite delicious - nice and fluffy, and they were kept warm with the hot molcajete. Overall, I think there's still room for improvement - I like the creative gimmick of a hot molcajete, but it's going to take more than a hot bowl to deliver on true Mexican tastes.

Nice cute place with friendly staff. Food is worth the cost, with hefty portions and extremely…read moretasty food. I haven't had a lot of Mexican cuisine so I don't know how it compares, but I thought it was amazing and strongly recommend!

Saw the raving reviews and am so glad I stopped by while in the area. These were some of the best…read moretacos I've ever had. The meat quality and flavor for both the pastor and asada were incredible. They put a lot of meat! Warm and not dry tortillas too. They gave me 4 sauces without even asking for my 3 tacos. Both looked homemade and the verde salsa that I usually use at all taco spots was way more flavorful. Will come back for sure. Another standout was the pastor meat was saucy and seemed like there was a hint of sweetness maybe from pineapple? If so, 10/10 because pineapple is always a perfect pairing with pastor tacos but a lot of places don't use it. If you like tacos come here!!! They also have bakery as well.

Outstanding authentic Mexican food served up fast by incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Lots of…read moredelicious options on the menu, but I always end up ordering one of their HUGE burritos, which stand out as one of the best bang-for-your-buck meals in town. Delicious protein options, no up charges for fillings like fajita veggies and guacamole, and a wide variety of courtesy hot sauces available for you to add some extra heat at your table make Vaquero one of Madison's best fast-casual Mexican restaurants. Efficient counter ordering experience for dine in or to go ordering, and a clean, comfortable dining room with plenty of seating. You won't leave Vaquero hungry, but you might leave with a leftover box.

Delicious food - this is what every Chipotle or Qdoba wishes they could be. I hate mentioning those…read morenames because it might give you the wrong idea about this place - they serve up burritos and quesadillas and the like made to order, but everything tastes outstanding. The horchata was particularly delicious. It's on the sweet side which I really like, and the flavors come through perfectly. It's counter service and you can get your food very quickly. Was happy to have found this place!

My buddy and I were in the area and wanted some Mexican food. I going this place on Yelp and wasn't…read moredisappointed. Good food, quick service, easy to get to location.

Great food at Taqueria Los Atlantes! It may take a bit longer than some Mex restaurants, but the…read morefood is worth the wait. You must order at the front counter and they'll bring your food to you. One nice thing is that warm chips and salsa are complimentary. The salsa was a bit hot, but tame enough. My husband is picky about his burritos, but thumbs up on his steak burrito. It was nice and plump even though he requested no rice or lettuce. My steak tacos were great: tender steak with diced onions and cilantro. Not greasy at all! Loved them. Will be back!