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    Garcia's Cantina & Cafe

    3.0 (187 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Burgers, Tex-Mex
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Basket of Mini Chimis
    Brandee L.

    I came here to celebrate my coworkers birthdays and the restaurant was amazing at accommodating a large group of us, especially since they do not take reservations. The staff was super friendly and always made sure that we were taken cared of considering they were pretty busy and we arrived during the awesome dinner rush time. The ambiance of the restaurant is very lively! They had live music playing which really brought that added zest to the celebration. The drinks were perfect!! The Cadillac margaritas were yummy..definitely no complaints there..I had more than one and two..so yay! The food was really good..I ordered the mini chimis..since I've heard a lot of great things about it. It definitely lived up to the hype! I loved it. It was perfect! Everything was excellent and we had a great time! I will definitely revisit Garcia's..next time with my family. We all had a blast! Thanks Garcias for a great experience.

    Lollapalooza
    Rachel B.

    Great service! We had the Lolapalloza for two people. Definitely serves more than two people. Their signature drink, El Matador, was delicious and hit the spot after a long day of hiking. Our bartender/server, Ty, was awesome. Thanks for hosting some Texans tonight. Margarita was not My favorite, but that's okay.

    Justin F.

    Mini chimis are a staple and good overall. A safe bet is to go with the fajitas. As far as Mexican food goes, coming from a person who lived very close to the Mexican border, the Mexican food here isn't comparable. I'd say overall is a 5 out of 10 for the Mexican food specifically. However, they make up for it with their fun atmosphere! They normally have bands play, and everyone is having fun and some people even get up and dance! There's homemade tequila is fantastic! however, for a single shot is extremely expensive, sadly! However, on the same token, the house margarita comes in a tall glass and isn't the best. However, if you do some drink menu exploring and ask for a large bowl glass they will give it to you. We have been here over a dozen times, and in general, our service has always been good. With all these factors considered, I would give this place a four out of five for a Mexican place in Alaska because of what I have mentioned so far, and I have to be realistic, this is pretty much as far away from the southern border as I can get So bring your friends, enjoy the music, get up out of your chair, and have fun dancing the night away!

    Carne Asada Enchilada platter, $18
    Shōn D.

    October 15th 2022 Wife and I drove from Anchorage to eat here. Food and service was great! I had the Carne Asada Enchilada platter. Was very delicious. They have sweet tea too! lol

    Quesadilla with Beef or Chicken
    Jordan L.

    This place SLAPS!! On all fronts. Atmosphere, people watching, food, chairs, etc. They have an extensive menu so it might be helpful to take a peek before you go. The chairs are fun, roll, and swivel. There was a live band on the day we went and it was so fun listening to them play old/country hits that we all loved. People were even dancing! I would come back here just for the atmosphere more than the food.

    Combination plate, taco with enchilada
    Stacy A.

    Went here on a Thursday, plenty of parking. Didn't have to wait to be seated. There was a live band playing. Food was very good. Pretty good Mexican spot. Reminds me of home which is cali. Super cheesy. Personally I prefer soft tacos vs hard taco shells, but it was still good. Had a blended margarita which was really good.

    Mark Anthony G.

    I love y'all but this kind of out the ordinary. I wish I say "tacos" it's automatically assumption is carne Asada or at least ask what kind of tacos. I could have got these at taco bell.. also, uncooked ground beef..

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    Don't remember much except the environment was wonderful and the queso was muy delicioso!! Big serving sizes, too!!

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    I ordered 5 shots for our table and I was charged over $70. Watch out when you go here ...

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    They have yummy margaritas and an extensive menu! A fun place for large gatherings or birthday celebrations.

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    EL Pastor - California style burrito with pastor

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    4.4(159 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Was feeling hungry after a great hot yoga sesh and needed sustenance. A quick Yelp search showed…read morethis place was open so we decided to give it a try. The parking lot was packed so we weren't surprised to find a busy dining room. We were told it would be a 15 minutes wait but it was actually closet to 5 minutes. Service was friendly and attentive - I ordered a coffee and it was refilled constantly throughout the entire meal which I appreciate. You'd be surprised how often that little detail gets ignored at other breakfast/brunch places. I ordered the Birria hash and it was a lovely surprise - very flavorful with tender, juicy beef over crispy fried potatoes. I loved the different sauces, salsa, pickled onions, and even sour cream self-service bar from which I helped myself to some of their delicious avocado sauce and molcajete sauce. My companion said her crab Benedict was delicious and very filling. Food portions were generous, I had enough food to take home with me for a second meal. The ambiance of the place was impressive - sort of a modern Mexican feel with some fun details like the grocery items lined up on the wall above the registers. I will definitely be back to try some of the intriguing menu items I didn't get a chance to try. I didn't have any room left to try dessert so I'll have to do that next time!

    Ambiance is off the charts BEAUTIFUL. We needed this place desperately. Even on a cold, gray…read morewinter day, this place transports you to sunny, warm Mexico. I also really loved the vibe here- very multi-ethnic LGBTQ2S friendly. Staff are so friendly and the menu is totally unique. They do breakfast AND AUTHENIC Mexican street food- which is such a cool combo. The delivery is wonderful. Bravo!!!

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    Serrano's Mexican Grill - Pancito Tacos

    Serrano's Mexican Grill

    3.9(358 reviews)
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    I love this restaurant! I'm always amazed there aren't more people here when I come it should be…read morepacked! The food is eclectic Mexican some of it Mexican fusion like one of my favorites their Birra egg rolls! You won't find the cookie American Mexican food here like you do it all the other Mexican restaurants. In the evenings, they have a specialty menu that will blow your mind! Jicama shrimp tacos...yumm! I could go on and on, but you just need to go there!

    Wanted to come here as I'd seen that they had Parmesan cilantro fries on the appetizer menu, and…read morethis was a new-to-me restaurant, and I love fries that are *extra* so I thought we'd give it a whirl. I would describe the interior as "spartan" and not really cosy. It didn't have that eclectic colourful look common to many Mexican restaurants, and nor were they playing the Mexican kind of music either. Tables and chairs were plain wood. Their large parking lot was full, however when we got inside, only one other table was occupied, so I'm not sure who was using their parking lot, but it wasn't diners. It was brightly lit though, and we got a table near the window so I could look outside. Considering only two tables were occupied, it took an inordinately long time for someone to come and take our order. I ordered the Southwest Tacos (crispy) and asked for ground beef, these were $5, I wasn't really sure how many would be served, and assumed possibly two? I also order the Parmesan cilantro fries to be my side. Husband got the Serrano's Burrito with carnitas, this came with rice and beans. We also ordered chips and salsa which was served immediately. There were lots of chips, 3 salsas and pico de gallo. The food came out very quickly, and our server was very nice. I got 1 taco (had I known I was only getting 1, I'd have paid extra to get 2) Ok, the positive - the fries were plentiful, and nice and crispy, but I was disappointed that the Parmesan was the kind out of a jar, that you shake on. I had built myself up to melted grated Parmesan, and I didn't find much cilantro either, and I love cilantro. Fortunately there was plenty in the salsa, and so I just dipped my fries in that. My taco was disappointing. The ground beef was bland, lacked seasonings, and the taco was just not very filled with things. He loved his Burrito, pronounced it delicious. I tried his rice and beans. The rice was decent, but the beans were too smooth and homogenous for my taste - I like them to have some lumpy bits of bean in. Another plus - they were playing really good music. Totally my taste (but not my husbands) as I like more modern music. Current tunes, stuff I'd have on my playlist in my car, to torture my husband with, so i liked that. Good. Service, after initially waiting a while, and food came out fast after we ordered + decent music. Food could be improved though.

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    Rafelitos - My wife had the seafood taco trio.

    Rafelitos

    4.0(64 reviews)
    16.7 mi

    Came down here for lunch earlier while running errands. Rafelitos is located on W. 91st Ave and…read moreKing St. between Costco and Target at the old Fire Island bakery location behind the Anchorage Brewery. The dining area has high ceilings surrounded by glass windows. This is great during sunny days, but during winter, when daylight is short, it can be blinding from the west side when the sun goes down. The glare was especially strong when ordering at the counter and even the cooks in the kitchen had a difficult time as the grills face the dining area with the sun right in their faces. The employees were friendly and extremely busy as they were helping customers in the dining area as well as a private party next door. Rather than a physical copy of the menu, there are screens above the front counter displaying the menu selections to place your order. I ordered the Weekend Special of Birria Tacos and Consomme (hand-pressed fried corn tortillas with brisket and back rib meat, cilantro, and onions accompanied with a cup of bone marrow consomme for dipping) and a friend of mine who came along ordered the Carnitas Taco Special at $7.50/crispy or soft taco. We found a table close to the front door and fortunately seats facing away from the afternoon glare. All the tables are long bar-style tables with stools which takes up a lot of space when you're navigating to the counter to place an order. Dining tables for a party of 2-4 would be more ideal in a setting like this. The 15 minute wait was reasonable, given how busy the kitchen was with diners and takeout orders being worked on. The food was delicious. The Birria Tacos were juicy and tender with melted cheese and the Consomme added additional flavor akin to au jus for a French Dip sandwich. My friend enjoyed the Carnitas Tacos. What made this order unique was that the Carnitas included what looked like bacon bits and pork belly in the tacos. That looked amazing. I will have to try that out on the next visit. Some of the standout selections include the Street Corn (topped with mayo, Cotija cheese, tortilla strips and salsa Macha), Pork Belly Tacos (roasted garlic, jalapeno aioli, shaved cabbage, cilantro, and salsa), 1lb. Burritos with choice of meat on a 13-inch(!!!) flour tortilla with cilantro, onions, and two sides of salsa...( We all know how big a 10-in pizza from Moose's Tooth looks like, so you can imagine how big this burrito is at 13-in AND you have an option for extra meat!), and the Chocoflan (chocolate cake topped with flan, whipped cream, and a cherry). It should be noted that this establishment originated in Tijuana and got the inspiration for their recipes working with well-known Mexican chefs throughout the country.

    Trivia: Ralfy Quepons, according to Rafelitos story on their website, grew up where?…read more Seriously great food. I was not prepared for the shear quality and flavor. I wasn't prepared for the ordering process. It was kind of a mess. Let me explain: I walked in and the first table full of people was REALLY close to the door. Threw me off. I worked my way around them. Then I walked past the kitchen/cooking area toward the thing that made the most sense. The bar area. There was a register, a counter, and a person...looking at me. But no. He told me to order at the other counter. So I walked over and grabbed the paper menu lying on the counter. But it wasn't a menu, it was their produce order from Charlie's produce. So I stood there awkwardly until someone asked to take my order and I asked for the menu, which was above me on a tv screen. And that's the last bad thing. Now I'll know. (And so do you) Amazing food. Cold beer. You'll love it.

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