Royston, GA may not be the culinary mecca you may think it is, but there are a handful of tasty…read morespots to check out for a good meal with friends. Our familial group of 10 gathered at El Manzanillo for lunch. The restaurant is really cozy. We sat at the communal table in the middle, but the rest of the restaurant is primarily cozy booths big enough for six people. Not a bad thing when you want to grab a few margaritas. The table was already set with large baskets of chips across the table settings. The salsa was really good, too. I don't necessarily judge a restaurant based on their chips and salsa, but these were pretty telltale of a good meal. For my entree, I ordered the California Burrito with chicken. It was full of flavorful and spiced chicken, rice, beans, guac, and the rest of the the typical fixings. It was a massive burrito, too. It took up the length of the lengthy plate it was served upon. I really enjoyed it all. Though, next time I would ask to have all of the queso on the side instead of atop my burrito. It was really nice to see how caring the staff was, too. My wife and ordered the chile relleno and they came out with beef within and on top. We mentioned to the server that we didn't know theirs would be served with beef, so he took the plate back and brought back a version without beef. They were so nice about it and they totally didn't have to be. Really glad to see this. El Manzanillo has my vote for a meal next time we're in the area visiting family.

The food is amazing. I ordered the California burrito and it is huge. Take your appetite. Service…read morewas very welcoming and the young lady paid very close attention to our needs. The outside doesn't give the inside its due. It's a very nice spot. You will enjoy and see you soon.

The food was excellent, 3 stars for the absolutely worst pitcher of margarita we have ever had at a…read moremexican restaurant. 100% mix, just pure sugar. Both of us left a half glass on the table, because it was making us sick. Too bad it ruined some really great Mexican food. Servings are huge. My wife had the Haylie's Shrimp and I had Chilaquiles Mexicano. Servings are huge, even the plate is large. Very good and flavorful. Service was excellent and a good crowd in there on a Saturday night.

Just ate here again and it was STILL AMAZING! We both had the poblanos ( one chicken and one beef)…read moreand they were delicious! Great salsa, great service, and a tall icy XX. Definitely wished we lived close!

We recently ate here for supper one evening during the week (Wednesday.) As we were seated we…read morenoticed a large menu. We simply went with Texas fajitas! It was quickly prepared and brought to the table. As it was delivered along with the toppings, rice and beans we began to notice the myriads of flys that were bombarding our plates! They were relentless. Landing constantly on our food. The fajitas were ok. The onions and peppers were cut quite small. And there were plenty on the plate. Our server never returned to the table to check on us. We asked another server for a container to take the leftover home. She said ok but never returned with the container. Finally the original server brought the container and the check. I wouldn't go back because of the flys and the service. The food was ok but could use a little finesse. The ambiance was nothing to really comment about. The staff could take some lessons on politeness and customer service. We don't live there so we will not return.

I've been going here for years and everytime I go in there the desk girl is incompetent and rude…read more This time she had me waiting 15 mins for a to go order that was sitting behind the counter because she was in the back, when I got the to go order finally after having to ask to be spoken to the food was wrong and refused to refund me back to my card claimed she only knew how to do cash when I asked for a manager she said he wasnt in and no one else in the store knew how to do it then said she would call him and sat there and didn't do anything.

This is our favorite Mexican food restaurant in Hartwell. You are always warmly greeted when you…read morewalk in the door. The employees all work together in order to ensure great service. The food is consistently great and the portion size is large. The margaritas are also awesome. What more could you want from a Mexican restaurant? They've also recently added some beautiful painted murals to the walls. There are plenty of booths and tables both in the dining room and in the bar area. They also have a room at the back for a larger group. Come in. You'll be glad you did.

This place has the best Mexican by far. A little out of the way but totally worth the drive! Always…read morehas a fantastic serving crew!

An excellent little store and food counter in Lavonia!…read more They have the best tacos I've had in the area (and the al pastor tacos are as good as I've ever had). Bonus? Most of the tacos (with doubled soft corn shells) are only $1.50! My kids love the chicken quesadillas ($8). The green sauce that comes with it (in a container) is just the right flavor/spice (they also have limes with them and garnish with radishes... it works!). Another bonus? They sell the premixed al pastor by the pound (along with other meats). We bought a few pounds yesterday for taco night (on a Monday). It was excellent. The selection of tacos, burritos, etc. is really good (including guts and tongue; there's a photo of the menu here on Yelp). No fish, vegetarian, or vegan, though. The store has exactly the kinds of things you'd hope for. The last bonus? The service is friendly and efficient. I go there every Sunday. I've never seen it empty and it caters to all our local folks with joy. Keep it up Los Gomez and God bless you!

Authentic! Authentic! Authentic! Wow is all I can say. This little Mexican grocery store serves…read moretacos,burritos and sopas 7 days a week. The staff are so friendly. The food is the best that I have had as far as authentic Mexican food. Did I mention cheap? Tacos are only $1.50 each! This is cheaper than Taco Bell and this is actually real food! They have fresh cut meats like chicken,beef and pork. They have real pork skins that they fry up. Us southerners love those. They have a huge selection of Mexican goods to be a small Mexican store. If it's authentic that your looking for then definitely stop by here.

Such a delicious spot. Happy to have found authentic Mexican food in the area. Had an Al pastor…read moretorta and carne asada quesadilla. Staff very friendly.

Great authentic Mexican food and Best skinny margaritas…read more Service, drinks, food and portions are 5 stars. Best Mexican food in commerce and surrounding areas. Do yourself a favor and give it a try, you won't be sorry.

Decided to try this place in Anderson after checking out the reviews. They had something for all of…read moreus with my father being vegetarian and husband who is celiac. They had a large variety of salsas which I was eager to try. My goto is usually the salsa verde and they had the traditional and avocado version. Upon the first bite of the salsa verde, I was caught off guard because it was so salty. When the server came over and took our order, I felt the need to let him know because it was not edible (IMO) but my husband also agreed. They kindly took the feedback and shortly after I saw some staff go over to the salsa bar and took it away. They actually ended up changing or fixing it and it was so much better! Hubby's tacos were awesome, super flavorful meats. My pork carnita dish was absolutely delicious! Packed with flavor, the rice was addicting and it was a great combination. The service was great as well so we look forward to coming back!

Our daughter is a sophomore at Anderson University & she plays lacrosse, so we visit Anderson…read moreoften! We have our favorite go to restaurants but we decided to try a new place & we are glad we did! Ramon greeted us & he was very friendly & provided great service! Inside is huge & very clean! My husband had the California Burrito Bowl & he loved it; the steak was very tender and seasoned well! I had the steak fajitas, the portion size was huge and the dish was packed with flavor! We cook Mexican dishes a lot at home & normally when we eat out at a Mexican restaurant, it lacks enough seasoning, but not here!! We will definitely be back! Bonus: I had enough leftovers to feed us both the next day for lunch! :)

Bad customer service. Food isn't that good. They have overcharged us multiple times then they act…read morelike they can't understand what we're saying. Better Mexican restaurants are elsewhere.

Excellent some of the best Mexican food I have ever had . Loved the ambience. Highly recommended!read more

If you're looking for authentic Mexican food in Athens, Tlaloc El Mexicano Restaurant should be at…read morethe top of your list. From the moment we walked in, it was clear this place is a local favorite. The restaurant has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and the menu offers a great selection of traditional Mexican dishes, along with a few Salvadoran influences that make it even more unique. One of the highlights of the evening was meeting the owner, Antonio Ramirez. Throughout the meal, he made his way around the restaurant, stopping at each table with a smile to ask how everything was and to make sure guests were enjoying themselves. That level of personal attention is becoming increasingly rare and speaks volumes about how much he cares about both the food and the customer experience. It's also obvious that the local college crowd has discovered this gem. There were plenty of students enjoying dinner, and it seemed like the margaritas were especially popular--particularly when Mom and Dad were picking up the tab! Fortunately, the margaritas are well worth it, with generous pours and plenty of options to choose from. The food was excellent, the portions were generous, and the prices were very reasonable. Most importantly, the flavors felt authentic and homemade rather than the typical chain restaurant version of Mexican food.

There are several reasons I will continue to come here. The high quality food is a big reason but…read moreit's much more than that. I got the mixed pupusa, chicken tamale, and al pastor taco. Best pupusa and tamale I have had in athens. The pupusa is so fresh and well seasoned. The tamale is soft and chicken is juicy. Also most tender al pastor I have ever had. Best salsas in athens as well. This place goes beyond good food. I had gotten off work and wanted some dinner. Mind you it was 9:30 (30 min till this place closed). I ordered over the phone and when I had parked I noticed that the bottom of my car scrapping. I picked my food up and causally mentioned to the guy working the front my situation. Without hesitation three employees come and help me out. I have never experienced such genuine hospitality. Every time I come here I am greeted just like family. Go here and I assure you the food and people will make it worth your while.

We were staying nearby for work and this place was walkable (like less than a min walk) so we gave…read moreit a shot. We absolutely loved it! The environment is bright & lively.. just fun. We went twice and had a few different dishes (Fajitas, Quesadilla & Texas Dip) and they all were great. The Texas Dip was a meal in itself and I loved it. The real star is the staff - they were all amazing and it's obvious they have fun at their job which is rare to see. A special call out to the Bartenders, as we sat at the bar both times - they were so kind and helpful. If we lived in the area this would be a regular stop for us.. sadly we live about 8 hours away. To anyone in Commerce, I highly recommend it for a fun, casual, delicious and fairly priced meal.

We decided to try this newly remodeled restaurant on a Friday night. The space looks beautiful, and…read morethe evening started off well--but unfortunately, the service at the end completely ruined the experience. When placing our order, we asked if the shrimp in the Pollo à la Piña could be replaced with an extra side of chicken. Our server said we would be charged an additional fee for the chicken, which we understood--but he also refused to remove the cost of the shrimp we were not getting. When we questioned this, his response was simply, "that's not how it's done." We let it go and continued with dinner. About 30 minutes went by, and our server never checked on us once. When we needed the bill, we had to ask another waiter to find him. Even then, it took another 15 minutes, during which our server walked past our table visibly upset and ignored us--even when I politely tried to get his attention. When he finally brought the check, he said nothing. After running the card, he returned and literally tossed the receipt onto the table without a single word--not even a "thank you" or "good night." It was a very disappointing experience. The restaurant itself has great potential, and it's clear a lot of effort went into the remodel. However, service like this overshadows everything. As a business owner, I understand how challenging operations can be--but as a customer, this level of service is simply unacceptable. Unfortunately, we won't be returning