This food was phenomenal! Quick service and cool environment (a bit small). 100% the best Mexican…read morefood I've ever had.

Best Mexican in Madison. Delicious food, quick service, charming location. My go to is the Carne…read moreasada. The habanero salsa they supply is the best I've ever had.

Great service. Fast and food is amazing. Very good flavor. Had fajita quesadillas and was very…read moregood and fresh ingredients. Highly recommended this place in the greater Sun Prairie area.

Me and my boyfriend's favorite restaurant! We go here every weekend The staff is super friendly,…read morethe food's delicious, and the service is very timely. We even went twice in one day yesterday. Looking forward to our next visit!

Still great. Dinner was very good and I was glad that they had hibiscus water, which was excellent…read more Our server was nice and attentive. And the atmosphere, always good. One of the best restaurants in Wisconsin.

I first heard about Aranda's after my husband came home raving about this Mexican restaurant…read morebringing me home a to go order of their rib eye and shrimp after a friend recommended this place to him. The ribeye was mouthwateringly delicious, perfectly cooked, juicy, well seasoned, and full of flavor! The grilled shrimp had the most incredible seasoning and grilled to perfection! My husband kept on talking about Aranda's nonstop so we went and dined in person at Aranda's in Deforest, WI! When we first walked in, I loved the bright colored festive walls, showcasing beautiful Mexican art/heritage and a mini festive bar with my favorite: a great tequila selection for all the tequila fans!!! The place was super packed for a weeknight/Wednesday evening! We were greeted with delicious complimentary tortilla chips and salsa which started our night off right! Aranda's has a large Tex Mex menu with a variety of authentic traditional Mexican menu items as well as a few more Americanized take on popular Mexican dishes! They offer many delicious menu items everything from nachos, street tacos, fajitas, chimichangas, ribeye steaks, hamburgers, seafood options, a kid's menu, and much more! Plus, they even have churros and fried ice cream if you have a sweet tooth! Aranda's has the best margaritas when you are a craving a delicious drink! They even have a great selection of top shelf superior tequila. Be aware the margaritas are pretty huge and the large size is actually humongous! I really enjoyed my spicy jalepeno maragita! My husband ordered the ribeye steak and shrimp that comes with a side of delicious cheese sauce and fries while I ordered the Aranda's special which is the ribeye with shrimp, topped with an onion blossom, grilled shrimp, and pico de gallo. My husband and I had so much fun dining at Aranda's. Everything we ordered was very delicious! We also received great service! Aranda's is a great place to visit if you are looking for satisfying margaritas, delicious Mexican food, fun/festive vibes, in a casual dining setting that is a fun place to dine with friends, family, and even fun for the kids! Aranda's is definitely worth trying!

Okay, we love the restaurant overall but the last two visits were disappointing. The food is great…read morebut the service is not so good. Today was just like this.... Seated and chips and salsa came out immediately. Waters then ordered. Food comes out pretty quick. Then you never see the waiter again. Unable to request a soda refill. Today, like last time, after we were done eating I had to walk in, from the outside eating area, to get some to go cartons and request the check. I registered a concern and got a smile with a sorry. Yes I'm going to give it another try.

Usually seated quickly, even if it seems pretty busy. Service is always solid. Located in an…read moreawkward place but honestly I'm not turned off because there's plenty of parking. Tacos are always solid. Consistent. I wish they had better sauces - I feel like the one they have is a bit too Smokey and would prefer a verde.

Today was my first time and this restaurant. I was searching for a restaurant that offered a good…read morehappy hour with reasonable menu. I thought I had found it however, service was below par. 1 of 3 hostess greeted me when ai walked in the door (the other two stared at me). I say at the bar and was 1 of 7 total people at the bar. The female bartender looked at me and continued chatting with two men to my right side. She never greeted me or attended to me. After those 5-7 minutes, a male bartender greeted me and I gave him my order: over the course of 1hr and 35 mins I was asked if I needed anything twice and it was only after the male bartender was occupied that the female bartender asked how I was and refilled my chips. She then proceeded to engage in conversation with two males to my left. New customers arrived at the bar and were immediately agendas and offered drinks and food, while I still waited. The Manager himself made rounds, refilled the salt containers next to me but did not utter a word. It was uncomfortable but it was extremely disappointing. I am deployed to serve disaster survivors in the area and region and was treated like an outcast and (if I felt some sort of way) discriminated against at this restaurant. I will never step foot in this restaurant or refer anyone to their place ever. Having been a manager for casual dining facilities that grossed over $1Milluon I two months, this will never be a place ai return to.

Yay! The sweet potato taco far exceeded my expectations. The sweet potato was cooked to perfection…read morewith a slightly crisp exterior and a creamy sweet center balanced with the black bean and sweet corn salsa, avocado and other fresh ingredients. I also ordered the steak asada taco and it too did not disappoint. I do think however the sweet potato taco was the best. The home made tacos and the fresh fried corn chips along with the ancho salsa was also delicious. Amazing for a chain! Our waiter made a couple of errors but quickly corrected and provided excellent service in a busy restaurant. Yum! Sorry I did not take photos because the food was demolished.

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.

I have probably driven by this place a milion times and never really paid any attention. I finally…read morestopped in and I'm so glad I did, this is a yummy spot for Mexican and it's super fast if you're in a hurry. A co-worker recommended coming here so we showed up for dinner on a weekday. The place wasn't super crowded and it's very small, but does have some dining tables available. I'd love to come back and have a margarita while I dine. I ordered 3 al pastor tacos, my usual favorite taco anywhere, and these did not disappoint. You order your food when you first walk in at the counter, and they have most of the food items/meat ready like a Chipotle/buffet style and make as you order. I was unsure what to expect of this fashion, but my tacos were excellent. A co-worker got the birria tacos and at one point while we were dining blurted out "this might be the best birria I've ever had." Other co-workers got a quesadilla and burrito - everyone said their food was great. Staff was super nice there, too. I'll definitely make a point of stopping back here.

Restaurant style is order/pick up at the counter. Fresh ingredients and super friendly staff…read moreassisted with any questions we had on our first visit. Awesome pork tamales! My kid loved the chicken burrito. Restaurant has 4 counter seats overlooking the street and 6 tables. Quick and flavorful lunch. We will be back to try other menu items.

My niece picked this place for her birthday. She just turned 13 and her and her friends love coming…read morehere. The place is surprisingly big and they were easily able to accommodate our group of five. I do want to point out that a few of their booths have quite a large step up which could be challenging for some individuals. Our server stopped by our table right away. He explained the dragonfly card can be used to get his attention when we put it up on our table. This worked great for us as we did gifts with my niece before ordering food. I enjoyed my sangria. We did a starter of guacamole and chips. The chips are large like tostadas. They recommend ordering 3-5 tacos as they are just a few bites. I thought all three of mine were delicious: carne asada, carnitas and pork belly. My sister in law really liked the fish taco and corn fritters. The only thing that was a bit odd to me was that the food came out as it was done. My mom and niece had already finished their food by the time my tacos came out. My sister in law shared that has happened to them before. Other than that, everything was great.

Honestly, the ordering system alone deserves a shoutout. You can order by scanning a QR code or…read morehanging a little card on the stand. Quick and painless. There are a variety of tacos, including Asian fusion and traditional ones. Would say tacos are somewhat pricey but tasty. Be prepared to drop a bit of dough! I would recommend the roasted duck, pork belly, and sesame ribeye tacos! On the drinks end, they offer a unique option of tequila flights, a nice touch when you also want to try something beyond beer.