1. Food was excessively SALTY. There was way too much salt on our cheese sticks and my carne…read moreasada. It was almost inedible because salt was the instant and overwhelming "flavor" of these items. 2. Waitstaff or kitchen staff were chatting with each other VERY loudly behind our booth. Just because you're behind a half-wall doesn't mean that your noise is being blocked from customers less than 5 - 7 feet away. 3. Drinks were pretty weak. Both of my drinks tasted alcohol-free. 4. All of the entrees, drinks and appetizers were served promptly and at the PERFECT temperatures. My carne asada was cooked to perfection - except for the excessive salt! 5. Waitstaff and serving staff were extremely courteous, fast and helpful. Kudos to the young male waiter who smiled ALL the time and was eager to help us. 6. The prices were higher than expected. Out-the-door for 2 people with drinks and tip was over $120. 7. The bench seats are due to be replaced. Bottom line, management is at fault for the above issues. Management isn't catching obvious issues that can be resolved very quickly. Staff chatting between themselves loudly near the customers - that's an easy fix. Food being served too salty - that's also a very easy fix. Weak drinks? At the prices we paid I would have expected stronger drinks.

I see they cleaned up the entrance which had weeds and debris, broken tiles from their building…read morestrewn all over the entry making it so unwelcoming. You have a beautiful restaurant but it got ugly. Today I had lunch and it was ok. But I asked for shredded chicken and got beef, the taco shell was wet and inedible, the waiter dropped our drinks and food and never returned. So I could not bring this to their attention. Trying to pay the server disappeared.

I always stop by here everytime I'm in Yelm. Rey Burrito spicy is all I need to say! Someday I will…read moretry other great looking menu items.

So excited to see that they are getting their own restaurant. This is our #1 place to eat in Yelm…read more The service is warm and friendly, the food is excellent and the portions are filling.

This place was great, (I'm not Hispanic so taste is just off of my own preference). I really…read moreenjoyed the taco salad, very tasty chicken and cheese. Wasn't able to finish it, but it hit the hunger spot and kept me full. I wish there was space for dessert. Friendly staff and lots of parking.

We had a large group and waiter got orders wrong, took a long time to get food and drinks…read more I ordered steak Taco meal. Beans were salty, rice was bland and tacos were OK. My husband got chicken meal #18. He said very dry (even though was in a sauce) best part was the deep fried ice cream. Other people in our group just said their dishes were OK. There is better Mexican food in Yelm. Oh, and the floor was sticky. Gross

This was our first time at Steel Barrel BBQ, and we were seriously impressed! I had the brisket…read morebowl with the spicy BBQ sauce--super flavorful, tender, and so satisfying. My boyfriend got the brisket sandwich and loved every bite. Both meals were delicious! The little dining room is decorated really cute, and the whole place has a warm, welcoming vibe. The staff were all more than pleasant and made the experience even better. We will definitely be back!

I should have looked at photos before we came here, my burger bun was sooo wet:( The grilled onions…read morewere tasty but just needed salt. Fries so tasty and delicious, a decent wait but polite service. Would give 5/5 if bun wasn't so wet, I'm just a Big Crunch girl.

Food was okay. Beans and rice were good. The plates that they serve on were chipped. Some of the…read morepieces were in our food. I ordered a quesadilla, and they put beans in it. The flour tortillas that they make or serve are really hard and super thick. We couldn't make a burrito out of it because they kept falling apart and breaking. Customer service was really nice and welcoming. We felt so bad that the food wasn't good.

We've lived here for almost 6 months and just tried El Portal today for the first time. The biggest…read moredisappointment was not trying them sooner!! We got a Birria Burrito and it was SO GOOD! 10/10! Service was exceptional! We're already planning our next trip and what we want to order! :) Great work, El Portal!

We completely enjoyed our breakfast at Ma and Pa's. Our server was cheerful and knowledgeable of…read morethe menu. The decor was quaint and farm house themed. The menu had something for everyone and everything we saw looked great. The restaurant is in a strip mall and easy to find. We will be going back on our next trip. I apologize for no pictures, phone died!

Oh my small town yum! This is the spot! Portions are huge food is hot and flavorful!…read more We did the pa player the country friend steak sausage graveyard with the potatoes it was amazing! And steak and eggs combo- perfect medium rare excellent seasoning and the hash browns were crispy just as requested- fresh OJ and hot coffee! The server was slammed with a rush yet managed to be on point friendly and absolutely top notch customer service- you felt like part of the local regulars even on this first visit! Absolutely will make the drive to eat there again!

i must say i always have great bar/ mid food experience or vice versa but not this establishment !…read moreZoey was amazing ask for her but the whole staff was welcoming and warm ! If you want to eat and drink great you should check out the local!!!!

I've been here so many times through the years. I really would like to support a local business…read more But the service and the food are consistently mediocre at best. Oftentimes I have tried to order items from the menu only to be told, "sorry we're out" of every item. One time I chose four items one right after another. They were out of all of them. Meat temps are never correct, service is very, very, very slow. Food is far too average for the prices that are charged. I'm sorry but I simply cannot recommend this restaurant.

First time using this drive through and also or first time trying this location out!…read more #1 slowest drive through yet. Painstakingly slow. So slow that before, during, and after the ordering you can put your car in park! #2 the window is not where you get chatted at. Normally they keep the window open and converse with you or well you get your food and go. The young man did give me my four drinks and then when the window shut, a young girl proceeded to have a conversation with her back towards me for about 8 mins. Then when the young man did return with my food she stayed with her back towards the window and never once said anything outside the window. #3 the freezes are $1 between 2-5 p.m. I wanted to order two more but as we waited no one realized that we were trying to get someone's attention. Maybe they did, but ignored us. I started the order at 4:37 p.m. I finally left at 4:58. From start to finish... I don't care if they're training, teach your employees to care about the customers, not the new cute guy that we obviously could see you flirting with and with your back turned to me. #4 food is still good. No need for a change for that at least!

We were stoked that TB opened up again! Unfortunately after a 40 min wait, this was my taco &…read morechalupa...It's comically sad.

The staff are super friendly and pretty quick with orders plus the food is always hot and fresh…read morewhen I go. So far no bad experiences yet! I also like the friendly atmosphere as well!

I come here often, usually the service is great + the food is fresh. however the past two times…read morethey're has been around 7:20 a lady with a dirty blonde ponytail (slightly overweight) has a major attitude problem, I had an extra request for a bag for the sauces so they wouldn't be flying around the car (I got the munchie meal which comes in a box) and as I was speaking she closed the window on me, I repeated it loud enough for her to hear me through the window and she pretended she couldn't hear me and walked away. I know she could hear me because I've worked fast food too and am well aware of how thick the glass is/how sound proof they are... I also know that's not how you treat PAYING customers. I'm pretty sure this lady is a manager cause of what she was wearing, IF she is a manager that's a telling sign on how this store functions as a whole. they're used to be a very nice gentleman who would be working mornings and he was AMAZING and super accommodating. #misshim