El Rancho Viejo

Having been to Mexico several times, this establishment mirrors the restaurants I've been to in…read moreMexico. Delicious food and great service.

I tried 4 tacos here. Steak, al pastor, carnitas, and chicken. Mix of flour and corn. All of them…read morewere good. Not unique necessarily, but solid. The guacamole and horchata are good here. The salsa for the chips was a little too hot for me and the chips were just ok. Staff is very friendly. Overall, it was a solid stop.

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Puerto Vallarta

4.1(167 reviews)

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Just moved here from Phoenix, Az. And Mexican food is my favorite. Hands down best I've tried so…read morefar. I spend time every year in San Felipe, Los Algodones, Puerto Nuevo, Tijuana. The food here makes me feel abroad and hits that spot. I absolutely love this place.

If you have allergies proceed with caution. This place can be great when they get the orders right…read more Unfortunately, there isn't much attention to detail when it comes to things like allergies when they're stated. I had two different burritos remade today because they each contained dairy even after stating a dairy allergy. The first one had sour cream on it. One of the people at the restaurant stated they didn't realize that sour cream is dairy. The second time, they re-made it there was no sour cream, but it had cheese inside. Just something to note if you're going there with any kind of food allergies. I've been here a handful of times and there's often this kind of issue unfortunately.

Dining area

Chicken quesadilla

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El Tecate Restaurant

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A cop told us about this place and it was incredible. We had shrimp cocktail, and guacamole for…read morestarters. I added a little salt to the guac. Husband had the fajitas mix which had the BEST seasoning! Restaurant had plenty of parking across the street. Inside virtually floor to ceiling windows and plenty of room to move around. Lemonade was tart. I am used to a sweeter version. Will come back for sure next time we are in town.

I had a wonderful lunch at El Tecate. I had the chorizo omelette. My gosh it was truly delicious…read more The rice, beans, fresh tortillas and everything were just great. The portions were huge. The service was exceptional. It's a really nice place but I would emphasize that this is a local neighborhood restaurant so if you're expecting a chain restaurant you'll be disappointed. Personally I really liked the music and vibe here.

Excited for lunch here!

Shrimp cocktail

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Super Mercado Rosales

3.9(27 reviews)

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Phenomenal tacos. Maybe the best in South Bend (better than Taqueria Chicago on Western, which is a…read morehigh bar) - good enough to compete with some of the best taco places in Chicago, which I wasn't expecting when I moved to SB. The Western Ave location is great as well, but this one has a better selection of hot sauces.

They have everything you need, they add a % fee to your total if you do not pay with cash. So bring…read morecask of pay the debit transaction fee %'s

Three taco special.

Asada taco combo

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Cinco

4.3(163 reviews)

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Best Thai in South Bend! Will be going back often. Disappointed in myself that I didn't give it a…read moretry before now!!

Checked out this restaurant on a weeknight for dinner. We easily got a table even though they were…read morea little busy. The customer service was great and the food was really good. I wasn't too impressed with the vegetable dumplings (lacked some flavor), but the pad see ew with chicken was very flavorful. We requested a spice level of 3, but that was not spicy at all. I would probably try a 4 next time if you can handle the spice. Highly recommend this place!

Sad looking bar

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Fiesta Tapatia

4.1(121 reviews)

5.2 mi

Good food, amazing service! Sonya is super nice friendly, and does a great job taking care of her…read morecustomers.

Fiesta Tapatia is a beautiful Mexican restaurant. I was greeted and seated very quickly. A server…read morebrought me chips and salsa which were great and brought me a drink order. I was handed off to another server for the meal order. I placed my lunch order for enchiladas, eggs, rice, and beans. Here's where things started to be less than good. The eggs for the meal are made to order. The server didn't ask me how I wanted them .. he just assumed what I wanted and I forgot to ask. So I got over easy eggs...which I absolutely hate. The waiter brought the meal out and told me that's how it usually comes. That's it. No checking on me or another drink or anything. So I think the service needs to be better. The rest of the meal was ok.

Quesabirria tacos

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Storefront for Fiesta Tapatia Granger

Huichi Rincon Huasteco

4.0(9 reviews)

1.9 mi

We stopped in looking for pupusas. The good....the pupusas…read moreand curtido are ok. Not great but edible. The curtido had a little too much oregano and the pupusas were a little dense. My daughter had steak fajitas, and I had the fish veracruz style. The bad.... My daughters steak was tough, dry , and flavorless My fish tasted muddy. It was not good. Portions were huge. Service was friendly...if you want to have a drink through your meal...order 2 because you arent getting a refill. The search for pupusas continues now that El Girasol is out of business.....

My husband and I absolutely love this place! We usually go for the papusas-Chicharron. AMAZING!!!!…read moreAnd we also sometimes get the barbacoa tacos. It's just a great place to get authentic food that won't break the bank!

Tough and dry steak fajitas. Enough for 2 though.

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Pupusas. They were ok. Curtido was good but a little heavy on oregano

Flamingo's Mexican Restaurant

3.6(64 reviews)

0.4 mi

Best Mexican food ever period, trust me they also take special requests I like having nacho cheese…read moreon my quesadillas and no lettuce and they do it just how I like it every time without fail.

Mal servicio al cliente. Nos ignora y dan mala cara. No nos atiende nadi. Las mesas estaban llenas…read morede platos y las mesera no más paradas ablando.

Menu 2/2

Most legit meal ever

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Pinata's

5.0(1 review)

0.2 mi

New addition to the Dainty Maid Food Hall and it did not disappoint!…read more My husband ordered the brisket burnt ends burrito and it was massive - he took home half for another full meal. I ordered the chicken tinga rice bowl and it was loaded with flavor! Items can be ordered as a burrito, bowl, salad or tacos. We also tried the chips and salsa roja. The chips were a little stale, but the salsa made up for it in flavor.

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Chicken Tinga Rice Bowl

La Esperanza

3.7(108 reviews)

0.3 mi

This place is really cute! I love the location next to the ballpark. The service was friendly and…read morequick. I ordered the tacos de alambre. They had a nice, smoky bacon flavor, and I could taste the bell peppers, which still had a nice bite to them. With a squeeze of lime and a little salt they were perfect.

As a Southern California native, I've been spoiled my whole life with incredible Mexican food so…read morewhen I moved to the Midwest, I'll admit I set the bar pretty high. Let me just say... this place clears that bar with room to spare! Honestly, it might be the best Mexican food I've had outside of California. The salsa alone deserves its own review. Fresh, bold, just the right amount of kick it's the kind of salsa you keep dipping into even after you're "done eating." The carne asada? Perfectly seasoned, juicy, and full of flavor that takes me right back home. The chile relleno is everything it should be: cheesy, smoky, and comforting, while the enchiladas are packed with flavor and smothered in the kind of sauce that makes you want to lick the plate clean. On top of the food, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff makes you feel like family. This isn't just good "for the Midwest" it's genuinely amazing Mexican food, period. If you're craving the real deal, this is the spot.

Margaritas

Enchiladas

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Tostada

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Neema G.

2 years ago

+ 2 for Food, -3 For Service... August 5, 2024 Location: 123 W Washington St, South Bend As a local resident of South Bend with a background in the service industry, I wanted to share my recent experiences at El Rancho Viejo. Although the restaurant shows potential, my visits have been disappointing due to issues with service and management. On July 25th, my sister and I stopped by for drinks after work. My sister's margarita was okay, but not exceptional. I appreciated the variety of vegetarian options on the menu, which made us consider returning for a meal. The next day, I decided to try the food to-go. The service was quick, and my burrito was large and satisfying. Unfortunately, I found an avocado peel inside, but I chose not to complain at the time. However, during my visit on August 3rd, things took a turn for the worse. My friend and I were seated promptly, and while our server was attentive initially, problems arose at checkout. I had mentioned my previous issue with the avocado peel and asked for reassurance about the order. Despite this, my bill was charged incorrectly at $17.25 instead of the $11.25 I expected. The manager's response was dismissive and unprofessional. He was visibly agitated, didn't introduce himself, and ignored our concerns. Although the issue was partially corrected with a $4 discount, the final bill still wasn't right. As someone who values community and respect, I found the lack of genuine concern and care disheartening. While the food has potential, the poor customer service has overshadowed the experience. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and improves their approach. Until then, I'll be looking for dining options where respect and professionalism come first. Thank you. read more

Carolyn M.

3 years ago

This was my 3rd time eating at this restaurant and I'll never eat there again, because the Manager treated with and my friend with such prejudice and disrespect. This restaurant in South Bend downtown, on October 12, 2023, I called for the manager to my table. This was because the straw that I was snipping on, not only did lemonade come up the straw, but a long string. When the manager came over to my table and asked what's the problem. I shared (pointed at my drink) the long string inside the straw. The manager's first response was "impossible". He repeated again "impossible". I said, what do you mean impossible. He said again "impossible" and while pointing to a camera, he said I'll go check the camera. He walked away and never returned. Then the waitress came back to the table and said, the manager is calling the police that you are not going to pay your bill and he will not come back to the table. I got up and went to the front and the manager said I'm calling the police. I said call them, because I'm not paying for the drink. My best friend and I have never be treated with such disrespect and prejudice. The male manager without any conversation as to the issue, called the police on me. What every the manager said to the police, to police cars came and one detective care, with total of five police officer arriving at the restaurant. The police officer got the manager to remove the drink and I paid my bill. I'm still in a daze that this even happen. read more

C M.

3 years ago

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