Real Mexican food with great service, the best Mexican food I ever had. Everything was fresh and the drinks were good too read more

Frida's Cocina - Arroz con pollo - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

This is our first time visiting the new location in Fairview. The menu has grown and we were impressed with it. Sugar Skull and 3 amigos mural along the wall gave it a nice warm feel. Was given chips and also when we sat, but never asked if we wanted a refill on either. Now for the food! Honey Bbq Quesadilla- Portion side was good. Came with rice, beans, sour cream, guac and Pico. Only request would be for it to come cut, since they add Bbq sauce to the top. Arroz Con Pollo - we left off all veggies and subbed out the rice for French fries. Most restaurants have no issue doing this. Unfortunately here we were told they couldn't do that, but if they did it would be a up charge. We went with it since that it what my daughter enjoys. Burrito Bowl with Chorizo tasted wonderful and portion size was great! California Burrito - was just ok. Was super greasy on the bottom. It was also served wrapped in foil and in a basket for a dine in order. Made it very difficult to eat. Was expecting it to be served on a plate smothered in cheese like most Mexican places. Mexican Street Corn delicious as always! Would have been nice to have been offered more tajin. Plenty of parking! No wait, plenty of seating, but we were there at 2 in the afternoon read more

This review is way overdue but I wanted to make sure I wrote it because we had such a great waiter, Chris. He was very friendly and put up our group with many questions. In addition to the good service we also enjoyed good food and drinks. My choices were Frida-Rita and pineapple chicken dilla. I also got a side of the street corn. The is place is very cute in the inside. I like the bright murals read more

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Believe Frida's is a relatively new (in last year) restaurant, and a spinoff from the same owners as Casa Maria in Belleville. Pretty standard Mexican restaurant as far as ambience, food and drink offerings. But they set themselves apart (as does Casa Maria) thru the quality of their food and genuine, attentive service. We had the obligatory frozen margaritas and shared two dishes- Enchiladas Nortenos and Birria Tacos. All excellent (fresh, flavorful and hot), and there were several drive-bys by the server to refill drinks etc, plus one by the owner to confirm all was well. Mexican restaurants are plentiful in the Metro East, but this one is clearly one of the very best. Thanks for a wonderful meal and we will be back soon! read more

Frida's Cocina - Enchiladas Nortenos - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

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If you want Mexican food, this one place to get it. The wait staff was nice, the place was nice and clean, and the food came out quickly. However, it was just okay. Not every dining experience is going to blow your socks off, and this place won't either, but it gets the job done. read more

Frida's Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

Let me say that this restaurant is clean! The food and service were just as good! Chips and salsa are served when you are seated. I added guac which tasted like it had just been made fresh. They have a pretty full lunch menu with a good amount of food. I definitely want to come back for the puffy tacos. read more

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If you are looking for authentic Mexican cuisine, you have come to the right place. Frida's cocina is amazing there menu is full of authentic Mexican dishes. There is nothing basic on this menu. Everything is cooked to order. The service is outstanding. You're not just getting waited on by one person, it seems like the whole staff came by at one point to check on us to refill drinks take orders, and see how we have enjoyed our delicious meal. The chips and salsa are quite delicious, but make sure you save room for your amazing entrée! read more

Frida's Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

Wonderful atmosphere. Outstanding service. Excellent food especially the tamale! Enjoyed guacamole with a fine margarita. Everything necessary to bring us back. read more

We were visiting from Indiana for a work shutdown and this place was highly recommended. The waitstaff were amazing and very friendly. The food was delicious and very reasonably price and the portions were very large. The atmosphere was very friendly and inviting. They had decoration up for read more

Frida's Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

Food was good. We did not care for the Choriqueso dip. The street tacos were the best and the beans were delicious. I enjoyed our server she was efficient and kind. The restaurant got a nice update from the previous owner. Love the mural they put on the way. I will go back just to try the margaritas! read more

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Love the food and the people here. I think they moved to a new location which made me sad but I understood as they probably didn't get enough business just outside the gate to Scott AFB. read more

We absolutely adore Frida's. It's a small space that does mostly takeout with a handful of tables to dine in. The staff are always so friendly and the food is always freshly prepared. Everything we've tried has been perfect!! Don't let the unassuming store front in a strip mall disappoint you, the place is LEGIT. read more

Food was wonderful and fresh. Service was phenomenal.. great place for a couple to relax and enjoy each other. Or a whole crowd to chill out and watch the game read more

The food was so well priced and everything we had was excellent! Service was friendly and fast with refills! read more

My wife and I ate there for the first time last night. Excellent food. Excellent service. Excellent prices. Not fancy atmosphere or food. But that's OK with us. The music was not Latino, unfortunately. Some American rock. Inappropriate, in my opinion. I asked why they weren't playing nice, relaxing Mexican music. The waiter said that they normally do, but that night they just wanted to play something different. I'm more sensitive to the music being played in a restaurant than most people are. So it probably wouldn't bother most folks. read more

've dined here several times now and have enjoyed every visit. Everything I've ordered has been excellent, the staff is always friendly, and the service is quick. Definitely worth a try--see for yourself! read more

The food is delicious and the staff is awesome! It has a great environment. The enchiladas verdes to die!!

Great food and service. Highly recommend the birria tacos and carne asada y enchilada. So tasty! Our waitress was super sweet as well! Give it a try read more

We really enjoyed our experience here. All the staff we encountered were friendly and engaging. The service was quick. The atmosphere was also laid back and calm. I tried the puffy tacos on the specialty menu and my fiancée had the carnitas. Everything was flavorful . The meat really took on the flavors and it was tender. The salsa was also very good. It had a good garlic flavor. Their house hot sauce was delicious as well. I think it's a huge bonus when a place has their own in house hot sauce. It was also reasonably priced. We really enjoyed it and we would go back. read more

Our favorite Mexican restaurant to enjoy everything Mexican! The restaurant has a tasteful decor with a beautiful (Day of the Dead), mural at the other end of the restaurant. We are greeted with a smile upon entering this establishment without fail. Their Birra Tacos are stuffed with beef and are the best around. And we've eaten at a lot of places. The Pineapple Chicken Quesadilla is overstuffed with Fresh Pineapple and chunks of grilled chicken. You must try it! read more

The food here was so fresh, we got the steak fajitas and barbacoa enchiladas! Both plates came out quickly, we will be back. Best Mexican restaurant we have had on this side of town! read more

We have driven by this place a few times and finally decided to try it out. It's kind of a cute place, but BIG floor with varrying sizes of tables, beautiful painted mural in the back and TVs left and right, but outside of that, not much ambiance. But, we came to try the food and I'm VERY tough on Mexican restaurants since there are so many. So, here goes: Appetizers: The free chips and salsa were awesome...great salsa with a little kick. We also ordered their guacamole; fresh, cold and almost like mine and I was impressed. We ordered, also, the queso con chorizo (cheese dip with chorizo) which was excelent as well. Meals: My wife got the quesadillas which were really good, but a bit bland, so, she poured a little table salsa on it and was very good. I got the enchilladas barbacoa which is basically enchilladas with shredded beef inside with green salsa. It could have used more salsa and honestly, wasn't very flavorful, but still did the trick. Is it our favorite, no. Would we go back...not sure when we compare to other places locally, but they have put a VERY good effort and I would encourage anyone to try them at least once. Family owned and in case you like iced tea, they do not have sweet & low nor regular Splenda, but it was refreshing anyway. read more

Greeted by Caitlin at the front door with warmth and a smile! Excellent chips/salsa/queso from the git-go! Answered my partner's questions (quite a few) Hot food with lots of flavor; not overwhelming. Good margarita as well! Colors and decor quite enticing! Definitely will return and recommend! read more

Our favorite!! We love this place. Can't beat the price and food. Margaritas are actually good (I'm a margarita "snob" and can't stand most at other Mexican restaurants. Highly recommend the Frida Rita). Can't beat these prices!!! Come on in!! read more

Frida's Cocina - Fajita Chicken Burrito Fajita Especial - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

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The salsa is amazing. The mango margarita is amazing. The staff are amazing. However, I could give some insight pro-bono on the rest. My thoughts are that you have the right set up and base, and I adore Hispanic food and I would love to help. We met briefly this morning. Great customer service. Thank you. Feel free to reach out. I just moved here and might have a different perspective. Jessicalwhitworth@yahoo.com 469-531-0777 Let's talk. Jess Btw, I have a full time job. I just care. read more

Fantastic great food with a family atmosphere. A must eat location. Thanks Jed and team.

Our first visit to Frida's and will definitely be returning. To start fresh chip and wonderful salsa at the table almost immediately. We added Guacamole which was freshly made and equally delicious. Stuck to some basics Salsa Chicken Enchiladas and Puffy Tacos both dinner did not disappoint. Highlight might have been my wife's Jalapeños Margarita as big as her head! Beautiful artwork on walls. Great service. Only criticism would be to dim the light a bit after dark to help Ambiance. See you back soon! read more

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Wow! The flavors and quality of the food here well surpass the (low) prices here. Will definitely be back and I'd highly recommend! Get the (pork) puerco in salsa verde . Huge chucks of fall apart pork that are amazing. read more

Had a very positive experience here tonight. I love it when there is a New Mexican place in town. So I drove my wife here tonight and she thanked me for it! Things don't always work out that way so I am grateful. We both had Arroz Con Polo. It was a wonderful chicken dish with rice, vegetables and queso all mixed together. You are handed three tortillas if you choose to use them. My wife did. I did not. It's a matter of choice and taste. The chips were decent and the salsa was good. All in all this is a new place on the food scene in lovely Fairview Heights. If you're into Mexican, I strongly urge you to give it a shot. It's a very open space, quite attractive, but certainly not overwhelming. It looks new and it needs more furnishings. And my wife told me to tell you the queso was excellent. And she is the queen of queso. Oh, I also ordered a puffy chicken taco. It looked good, but I wasn't hungry enough to eat it. It's sitting in my refrigerator waiting for tomorrow. read more

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Outstanding food and service. Our new favorite Mexican restaurant. People are very friendly. Food is some of the best around here.

I recently tried Frida's Cocina with friends and I will definitely be back. Chips, salsa, and guacamole were great. I had carne asada fries and the steak was delicious. The air conditioning works in this place! Perfect to enjoy a cocktail on a hot day. read more

Frida's Cocina - Carne asada fries. Delicious - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

A delicious addition to Fairview Heights! The food was fresh and flavorful. Get the chicken chimichanga, juicy and lots of meat, yum! We made a mistake thinking it was pork and when we asked it to be remade he graciously did even though we were in the wrong, oops! So glad we had the opportunity to enjoy it. The service was outstanding, you can tell the owner puts a lot of care into the business. Clean and open inside, fun vibe. Definitely a must go and support local! read more

Food was flavorful and prepared quickly. The service was terrible. I won't recommend it or try it again. read more

Amazing food. Best Mexican around by far. Excellent cocktails and great service! Maybe a touch loud.

Great place and the prices were very reasonable. Had one of the best quesadillas I've had in a long time

Food was not even Taco Bell good. Little to no flavor. Tacos were soggy beans and rice were meh read more

Frida's Cocina - Puffy Puffy Chicken Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

Very open dining room and several televisions showing Sunday sports. Extremely attentive service. Average prices. Food was good. Tacos weren't greasy and meat was high quality. Adding a combination of sauces and some lime gave the tacos a good lift. Chimichanga had good flavor and not drowning in queso. I prefer a crispy chimichanga and this one was soft. Will visit again! read more

Frida's Cocina - Chicken chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

Oh my goodness, I can't say enough good things about this place! The food was off the chain! We were immediately greeted by the owner and taken care of throughout the entire meal. The portions were huge and the taste was amazing. I think the pictures say it all! Definitely returning if I come back through. read more

Frida's Cocina - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

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The food is amazing and the service is also wonderful! We enjoyed them by base and now we have them near shopping and home improvement stores which makes dinner decisions that much easier. They also always have Sportscenter on! read more

We have been in the Midwest now for over 14 years, and having good Mexican food is truly few and far between. We've tried them all around us, they all fall short of what we get back home. (San Diego) Until tonight! We were served by Allen, (the owner's son) and he was friendly, prompt and well accommodating to us with some special requests on our menu choices. The food was excellent, hot and served in a reasonable amount of time. Frida's has a lot of open room, and is tastefully decorated, the restroom (men's) was clean and stocked. There was light music in the background, and we were checked in on enough times to not be annoying. We had 4 soft drinks and our meals, with the chips and salsa to start came to $83 after tax. Allen did a great job, we gave him a $100, thanked him and let him know we'll be back soon. (October 3, 2024 they get their liquor license and we look forward to trying their margaritas! They are within walking distance and we have plans of spending some evening there! If you're looking for great Mexican food served buy a caring family who are definitely putting their heart and soul into make delicious meals, consider giving Frida's a try, you be happy (and full) you did! read more

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