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    El Vallarta

    4.5 (30 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Chicken taco
    Ericka B.

    Grabbed lunch here because we saw they had some pretty decent looking specials. We called ahead to place our order for takeout and even though we ordered four things it was ready in 10 minutes. So they are very quick! We got the lunch special #1 which was a chili relleno, a taco, and beans. We also ordered the burrito maya which came with rice and beans and then for a couple other side options we got a spinach enchilada and a chicken tamal. I'm always on the hunt for great tamales and this one missed the mark for me. It was more smothered than I'm used to and it was also more salty than I would have liked. The spinach enchilada was also drowned in sauce but had a lot of spinach and a pretty decent flavor. The burrito maya was also drowned in sauce, so definitely a fork and knife burrito, however it had a pretty good balance of flavors inside with the chicken and onions. It didn't taste overly salty and neither did the rice or beans which I greatly appreciated. The taco was a little better than the chili relleno, but my friend wished it would have been a soft corn tortilla for the shell. The chili relleno was also submerged in sauce, so it was a little difficult to tell what was all there. Oddly our favorite thing was the chips and salsa that came with. The salsa had a great herbal lightness to it which was a nice contrast to the refried beans! Overall, decent food for the price, but everything seems to be loaded with sauce, so be prepared for a knife and fork meal.

    Paul L.

    Finally a decent restaurant stop for lunch! Not a whole lot of choices here in town so when I saw the sign I almost started jumping for joy! I stopped in for lunch not knowing what to expect. I was greeted quickly and politely. The the tables are spaced nicely so you shouldn't be worried about sitting on top of your neighbors. I had one of the lunch combos, 'the sppedy Gonzalez'. It included 1 taco, 1 enchilada, and beans or rice, (I went with the beans). My meal also came with chips and salsa! There was a generous helping of beans, the taco was solid and full of meat and cheese. My combo and a soft drink came in at under $8.50! As far as I am concerned you can't beat that for the amount of food I got! Only thing as a side note, (maybe just because they just opened) they show on their door 'free WiFi' I did not see any open networks or any networks that were obviously theirs. But FAR from a deal breaker for me to come back here again.... And again.... And again....

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    8 months ago

    this place is so cute the decor is amazing and the food was delicious!!! the servers were very kind as well.

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    2 years ago

    So good! The tacos and enchiladas are excellent. Fast service too. I'd recommend you give this place a try, if in the area.

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    3 years ago

    Great Mexican food! Great service as well! Nice to have an option like this in Evansville.

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    5 years ago

    Wonderful and Amazing people and service and food. Will definetly tell all friends and family.

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    5 years ago

    I love this place. The pork is mouth watering. And it's quick. Solid local Mexican food

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    Decent Mexican food with quick friendly service. Free chips and salsa. It's Mexican food what else can you.

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    El Vallarta - mexican - Updated May 2026

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