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    El Queso-Fresh Mexican Grill

    3.8 (118 reviews)
    InexpensiveTex-Mex
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    EL QUESO-FRESH MEXICAN GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chips and Queso
    Narayan R.

    I went to El Queso and got a bowl with barbacoa and a bunch of other toppings. Overall the food was really good and on par with chipotle. My only problems were the lack of flavor in the rice. Outside of that everything was week done. I highly recommend the barbacoa as the spice and tenderness of the meat is exceptional. Furthermore the salsas pack a nice flavor profile which compliments the bowl and the addition of raw onions goes a long way. Overall I very much enjoyed the food and the service and will be returning!

    Montae A.

    The food was amazing. I had a burrito with everything on it and wow was it miles better than chipotle or any other Mexican cuisine I've had. The service was quick and respectful, the workers were kind and acted like they were serving you rather than just doing the work. The restaurant is cozy and clean, the seats are comfortable, the store is not like some exotic restaurant but it's basic and clean and that's what's important. Definitely a great meal for not too much

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    Cortney K.

    Quick service. Food was great. Good quality. Good price for product. Similar to Chipotle. The guy that took my order was polite and prompt to help me. If I'm ever back in the area I'll be sure to return.

    Kerra S.

    Photos may be misleading ( I was in a hurry to eat ) but this place really is a BETTER chipotle . Less emphasis on health, more emphasis on delicious . You can choose from a bowl, salad , giant burrito , or nachos , and top it with whatever you want. My nachos had queso, pico, mango salsa ( omgggg yum) , cheese, steak and chicken , and some sauce on the side . This was incredibly filling , and incredibly delicious , all for about 8.50!!! Highly recommend !

    a plate of food
    Jamal-Isabela P.

    Best burrito I ever had,soooo tasty and huge! I will have the whole other half for dinner lol ..my new favorite Mexican restaurant Highly recommended My husband had salmon mango salad and he loved it as well Can't wait for my next time!

    Taco Salad

    been going here for years! I enjoy the chicken quesadilla and mango taco salad the most. the quesadilla comes with chips and their sauce - the portion is pretty decent. service is fast and the staff are friendly! the prices are reasonable, the inside looks simple and is practical, but could be prettier. during school, high schoolers come here frequently for lunch time. I love going here for their food and will come back soon!

    Disgusting Burrito Bowl
    Kim J.

    Never again! Overpriced and poor service! I see why this place stays empty!!! Nearly $16 for a burrito bowl. Chipotle doesn't even charge that much!!! The steak was so tough it was like chewing gum! The put my side of chips in a pizza box! So much for presentation!! This was the absolute worst food I have ever tasted! If I didn't live so far away I would go back for a refund! Disgusting!

    Chicken Quesadilla with extra El Queso sauce on the side

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    GREAT food, clean establishment, very reasonable pricing, no complaints!! Definitely will be back

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    Went on Wednesday for lunch, gave me and my coworkers god awful food poisoning for days. Sick Wednesday night, Thursday and Friday.

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    10/10 I'll die for this place. Better taste, quality, and proportions than chipotle. Thank you for existing el queso

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    4 years ago

    Fantastic food really good I'm coming back here especially great for keto. Can't wait

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    I got the chicken burrito bowl which was really good. We also got the queso and chips.. the queso tasted really weird.

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    This place has great Mexican food! Smells fresh and tastes delicious!!! Order quickly and enjoy!

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    4.3(577 reviews)
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    We are regulars here at Mena's, for 15 years Let me just…read moresay we have NEVER had cold food, it's always piping hot. And the margaritas are strong and well priced, we have eaten at other mexican food establishments and they charge $18 for sweet lime-aid. We usually ask for Eric since he's our favorite! Table-side guacamole is a Yum, as anything with brisket. The beef fajitas are the most tender we have ever tasted. If you like spicy salsa, ask for the Verde salsa. Menas you make our tastebuds dance!!!

    This was my second time visiting Mena's Grill, but my first time dining in and sitting at the bar…read more Customer service was excellent -- truly a 5 out of 5. The bartender was attentive, kind, and professional. The atmosphere felt welcoming, and you can tell they have loyal regulars, which always speaks well of a restaurant. The staff overall seemed consistent and friendly. Now for the food. I ordered the queso to start. The flavor was good, but it wasn't hot -- more lukewarm than fresh-out-the-kitchen warm. For my entrée, I had the skirt steak with beans, pico de gallo, enchilada, and rice. The flavors were solid, but again, the plate came out lukewarm. For a Tex-Mex spot, temperature really matters. I don't need it piping hot, but I do expect my food to feel freshly made and properly heated when it arrives. That was my only disappointment. I've ordered carryout before without issue, and because the service and vibe are strong, I will definitely be back to give it another try. I just hope next time the food comes out hot and fresh. Overall: great service, good flavors, strong local energy -- just room for improvement on food temperature.

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    4.1(475 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    Had ridden by this restaurant several times while riding my bike and finally decided to give it a…read moretry after reading many good reviews. I'm so glad I did! The food and service was excellent. Highly recommend!

    I haven't been to Salsa Tex Mex in at least 5 years. My girlfriend happened to run into someone and…read morestrike up a conversation about food and this person let her know that Salsa had hired away the GM of a Gloria's and made improvements in their food, service, and "everything." What I can say is that Salsa now has salsa, chips and black bean dip just like Gloria's; yes, that iconic, tasteless black bean dip that could stand to have some salt, cumin, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, Mexican oregano and onion added - you know... adobo! Ambiance - basically a dirty school cafeteria. The floors have been stripped to concrete and the noise level is at a steady 80+ decibels. The chairs, tables and vinyl tablecloths ache for a good scrubbing. Speaking of noise - one of the margarita machines was as loud as a lawn mower. Why? Well when a random server saw me staring at the machine and asked me if everything was ok, I said, "you know, I think if the side panel were put back on, that margarita machine would be much quieter." He looks at me and says, "yes, but then it would overheat again because it is too close to the other margarita machine. It was quiet when we had it on the other side of the bar, but the manager wants them together." Then he laughs and walks off. Speaking of laughs, our server was a riot. We ordered a hamburger for our four year old. When ordered, I asked the server to bring mayonesa (mayonnaise) and not ketchup. She says, "ok, we don't have the mayonesa so you can have ketchup so that's ok." I asked if she had any other salsas like a salsa macha. She said they have a habanero and a molcajete salsa and brought them to us. The habanero was fruity and not at all spicy. The molcajete had actually gone bad. It tasted rancid and smelled. I told the server and she said, " oh no. Ok." Then she walked off and didn't take the bowl and no doubt didn't tell anyone. I ordered the Churrasco and my girlfriend the Rene. When our food arrived, the kids hamburger was placed on the table with a warning about the plate being very hot. Who puts a kid meal on a plate that is hot?!?! Also who puts a ramekin of chimichuri sauce on top of the steak? FWIW, the chimichuri was not even close to being chimichuri. On the upside I stopped a bus boy and asked for mayo and amazingly, he brought some. The server came back and said, "oh, you got mayonnaise!" Then I asked (in Spanish) why she told me she didn't have mayo. She babbled incomprehensibly in a mix of English and Spanish that was a mix of lies and half truths. Who lies about mayo for a kid? Our meals were unremarkable and tasted like Sysco foods TV dinners. The only thing that I can tell has been improved is the prices - in Salsa's favor. Salsa Tex Mex - do better. Hire staff that actually cares about your restaurant and customers. Train your wait staff. Improve your recipes, source higher quality ingredients, and simplify your menu. Fix your equipment and ambiance. 2 stars because at least the water glasses were clean, the margaritas were strong, we didn't have to wait long to check out.

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    The service here is ALWAYS on point! Crazy the amt of times we've been here and I haven't done a…read morereview! It's hard to get reservations same day, so it's best that you do it at least a day ahead and they get booked up quick! This trip we got all different entrees, everything is great here! But I will say that you HAVE to get the table side guac service! They put BACON in it and always bring a couple bucks to give to the nice attendant for preparing your fresh guac Some of my other favorites are the sopes, the carne asada and tacos are never a miss. I will say this time around we were disappointed with the shrimp tacos, it was 4 tiny tacos with 1 shrimp per taco :-/ so maybe try it if you don't have the same appetite of a 15yo growing teenage boy lol Restaurant of course is very nice and always clean. Parking gets tricky, but there's valet if you're not the walking type ;) Ps. Drinks are phenomenal. Their prickly pear Margs is an absolute go-to!

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