I live in Atlanta but like to go here when I visit Baton Rouge. I've always been happy with the…read morefood and service. It's always pretty busy which I like when visiting a Mexican restaurant. They should be noisy and fun. I haven't gotten anything I didn't like yet, food portions are huge. A frozen French 75 is great too, just don't have too many.

Great Mexican food spot on Gov. Street, fast service, large dinning rooms with plenty servers. Pro…read moretip: get the chilaquiles with a little hot sauce and the homemade tortillas. Yum

After driving around for awhile we decided to stop here as my daughter is a student at LSU…read morecurrently and said I would like it. I decided on the triple threat enchiladas with chicken topped with green chile sauce and two side of beans. I received one with cheese for some reason but no worries was told there was a different kitchen crew tonight. My Mom ordered shrimp fajitas and "lil mama" ordered the quesabirria tacos. No complaints as our waitress kept checking on us and the place was crowded at all nor overly noisy. The place was dimly lit and restaurant and restrooms were clean. The food was seasoned ok. Just your typical local college restaurant fare.

Decided to stop in before my niece's graduation at LSU. I loved the decor when I walked in. Host…read morewas super friendly. We decided to sit at the bar since we couldn't stay for a long time. I was quickly served. Bartender was nice and very knowledgeable. I ordered a lemon drop. I feel I have to try everyone's lemon drop. I'm so glad I did! Super delicious. I later ordered a taco salad and added carne asada. Omg! So good! I wish I could have finished it all, but I had to rush to graduation. I can't wait to come back!

Late posting my review from Valentine's Day. Again, nice atmosphere and our food was excellent…read more Starter was the spicy tuna tostada which was a nice spice level with the crisp tostada and fresh raw tuna. I had the chicken taco salad and it was large with fresh greens, tasty chicken and good options for filling. My daughter has a soft taco with beans and rice. Lastly the better half had chicken enchiladas with the red sauce in lieu of sour cream or suissas verde. He was very happy with his alternative choice. Can't leave without a margarita and queso. The queso (yellow) was ok but not my favorite like their green sauce. Now you know how good the food was, our server, Xander, was fantastic. Kept our chips hot and fresh, water or tea glasses filled. He just knew when to come check. Great personality and got our order correct.

Another great experience at Tio Javi's. Carne picada tacos were fantastic and DJ is an awesome…read morewaiter.

Raphael has the best customer service! This restaurant is absolutely amazing!read more

Dude, I don't know what was wrong, but I hope you're just new. We were one of your only tables and…read morefelt rushed at every turn. Pro tip: we're here to enjoy the food AND the restaurant, otherwise we would have gotten it to go. Slow down, appreciate your guests, and I'm certain it will be reflected in the diners' gratitude. The food was really good. I got the brisket tacos. I asked if the BBQ sauce was on the side, and it was, but it was also mixed into the brisket. It wasn't bad, just not what what I was expecting. Three tacos, rice and beans, all led to a full belly and a smiling face. I asked for a spicy sauce...and got it. Nice work, y'all, that actually had me sweating a little, a sure sign it's my jam. I know Jen really likes it, too, she raves about it all the time (we can thank her enthusiasm for the 5th star, you guys). Otherwise, being rushed the way we were was a little off-putting, but the brisket made up for it in a big way. ;)

The atmosphere is really vibrant! All the staff is very kind and the owner is always checking to…read moremake sure everything is going well! The food and fresh margaritas is also top tier! I have never been disappointed coming to this restaurant 10/10 recommend!!!

Great service with really good food. Tequila flights are a must if you go here and they have every…read moretaco you can think of!!

We have been regular customers here weekly for over two years…read more Jim Uridales goes out of his way to cook the most delicious cuisine in our area. There are many choices on the menu. Tonight I got Spanish coffee and a chili relleno. The Spanish coffee is an alcohol drink that can be used as a dessert. Yummy! The chili rellenllo was filled with dellicious ground seasoned beef. It has a coating and is deep fried. The pulled pork quesadillas are so yummy- this is what my hubby got tonight. I like the way the seating is here. There are booths and tables and all are comfortable. Though you may be sitting near another table, the acoustics are such that others talking are not bothersome. This is a pet peeve for me- many times I would rather eat at home - but here, the restaurant here feels like our family now. They are known for their delicious margaritas; but the bar can mix most any drink . I love Mestizos, the yummy food and varied menu mmm is the word! My husband and I are self proclaimed foodies. We love most everything on their menu. The chefs Dad owned a Mexican restaurant in Baton Rouge for years- " Carlos" Uridales inspired his son, Jim, to open his own restaurant. Mestizos has been in business for over 25 years. Jim Uridales and his crew are also benevolent members of Baton Rouge and they are a service oriented group of professionals. The menu prices are slightly higher on some items, however, scallops with shrimp here are very delicious and perfectly browned in a buttery flavored manner and this menu item sells for 30 dollars and it's the most costly entree on the menu. Their tapas menu is more budget friendly and delicious. I urge you to try this delicious menu for yourself. We love their catering department too!

Update. 2026. I mean, Jim Urdiales, the owner chef, is a friend. We were on the same culinary tour…read moreof the Yucatán. But this lunch is absolutely delicious. Mark Twain, or someone was famous for saying that the coldest winter he ever spent was a summer in San Francisco. And today I say with absolute sincerity (but slightly tongue in cheek), that the best meal I ever had in Mexico City was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. If Michelin ever gives stars in Baton Rouge, Mestizo should on the list. Try the scallops in mole verde and the salmon in mole pistachio.

This place has a nice ambiance it has art on the wall, TVs, great music and lights. This would be a…read moreplace where I hang out with my friends. The server was nice he got us refills when needed and food came out pretty quick and it was delicious. I really loved the birria tacos absolute must try. The consome with birria taco tastes amazing it makes it full of flavor. The only thing I would want would be a little more meat. But overall amazing place to grab some drinks and food. Taste 4.5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Service 5/5

Food was OK. The queso frito was burned on the edges. The tacos Al Cabon seemed to imply it was…read moreonly two tacos and we mentioned to the server that the Coursey location had 3. and the reason we were questioning was because we usually split it because I only can eat 1 and my husband eats 2. So if it only has 2 I guess I'll just get an Ala cart. When the meals came out the Tacos did have 3. So we could have split it. It was annoying that the server, who was very nice, did not offer to go check for us. So we ended up spending more than we need to. Would I go back? Probably not. While the other Los Reyes annoyed me once too ( menu said one thing but they served the meal other way) , at least their food was amazing.

We came on a Sunday, and I got a delicious brunch!…read more The restaurant wasn't busy for an early lunch, so we got seated right away. Immediately upon walking in, I loved all of the colors and the vibes of this Mexican restaurant. When you sit down, they bring chips and salsa to your table. I wasn't a huge fan of the salsa or the chips. The chips had some seasoning on them and to me, it didn't mix well with the salsa. The salsa was really thin, and I prefer a chunky salsa with a salted thick chip lol. I was feeling adventurous and got the French toast on the brunch menu. It was delicious! The berry compote and the two different syrups paired really well with it. The bacon that it came with was perfection. I ate every last bite. I did have a bite of my friends tacos, and they were good but on smaller side in my opinion. Our waitress was great and there were plenty of tvs to watch while we waited. But, we never waited long for anything!

I've been coming here since they first opened, and while I've noticed the food quality has dipped…read moreslightly from those early days, it remains a solid choice for Tex-Mex in BR. This is definitely Tex-Mex rather than traditional Mexican, but it hits the spot if that's what you're craving. The real standout is the decor and ambiance, especially after renovating and expanding. It's a fantastic space to hang out and chitchat with friends over dinner. The service has always been great and efficient for me. I can't remember the server I often got - maybe Joshua? Their yearly Cinco de Mayo party is also always fun and a vibe! Overall, still a solid spot in Baton Rouge for Tex-Mex and close to LSU campus.