This is a nice welcoming restaurant. They have dining on the main floor and also on the 2nd floor…read more It's cozy , not a large restaurant. I ordered the chicken tacos which were very good. We also ordered chips, salsa and guacamole. My daughter ordered the shrimp tacos which she loved. My grandson ordered the steak tacos and a quesadilla.

I've wanted to try Jalisco Cantina for years after skiing Whitefish almost every season, and I…read morefinally stopped in. Overall, this place was a mix of really impressive food and a few frustrating misses. Ratings * Food: 4.2/5 * Service: 4.5/5 * Atmosphere: 3/5 * Value: 3.5/5 * Overall: 4/5 The Bad First: Chips & Salsa I have to start here because it honestly bothered me. You simply do not charge for chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant. I don't care how modern eclectic and edgy you think you are. Chips and salsa are basically humanity's welcome gift from Latino culture. Charging $6.50 for them immediately sets expectations high -- and unfortunately, this was the weakest part of the entire meal. Both the regular salsa and the tomatillo salsa were muddy-looking and lacked freshness or brightness. The dominant flavor was artificial smoke. No heat, no freshness, no punch. Honestly, even if they had been complimentary, I still would've thought they missed the mark. Please -- forget the pineapple infusions and overthought concepts. Just make a fresh pico de gallo, a great roasted salsa, and a genuinely good hot sauce. Make THAT your signature and your gift to Whitefish. The Good Stuff Now the good news: the actual entrées were excellent. The Chile Relleno was fantastic -- honestly one of the best I've had anywhere. Perfect texture, rich flavor, and clearly made with care. The tacos were also exceptional. I believe the beef taco was the barbacoa, and it absolutely stood out. I was dining with my parents, both in their 70s, and every entrée at the table was a hit. Service Our waiter Jake was excellent. He was juggling several tables at once but stayed attentive, friendly, and accommodating the entire evening. The hostess was also terrific -- greeted us warmly and seated us immediately. Most of the staff seemed genuinely kind and professional, although one bartender came across noticeably cold and uptight. No smile, very little interaction beyond taking orders and dropping off drinks. Atmosphere & Music I usually avoid reading reviews before posting my own, but afterward I noticed many people mentioned the music -- and I completely agree. It's not just that it's too loud. It's the wrong vibe entirely. The music selection feels more nightclub than relaxed cantina. Good restaurant music should create warmth and energy in the background, not dominate the room. The place itself is attractive and lively, and I was impressed by how busy it was for a Monday night. Bonus points for having hockey on during the playoffs. Final Thoughts This isn't traditional Mexican food, despite some of the branding language about authenticity and traditional ingredients. It feels more like someone's modern interpretation or fusion-inspired version of Mexico. That said -- the kitchen clearly knows how to cook. The entrées were genuinely impressive, and the service was very solid. Fix the salsa. Stop charging for it. Improve the music. Do those three things, and this place goes from "good" to "destination-level." I'll absolutely give it another try this summer. And yes, my mother was Mexican. I grew up on this stuff and have traveled the world having various Mexican concepts.

Visiting Montana from Texas I was intrigued to try their take on Latin Fusion in Whitefish…read more Sadly was so disappointed. I really hope this was an off night but might've been one of the worst meals I've ever had. Off the jump, the bar/restaurant smelled absolutely terrible when I arrived. The staff was decently friendly but not very fast. I went with the fish tacos. -4/10. Tortillas were uncooked/cold. Literally only ingredients were bad tortillas, cole slaw, chunk of fish, and a sauce. (I asked for no cilantro) Scrap this whole recipe and start over please. Slight redemption with decent chips and queso, the salsa was just watered down tomatoes. In all my time in Mexico, Cali, Texas, and Miami those tacos made me sad. I hope to visit Mama Blancos again one day and give them a shot at redemption!

Very disappointing; the food in general had no flavor and lacked basic seasoning…read more The jar salsa from the store tastes fresher and better :(. The service ok. .

Great food, authentic Mexican in a great relaxing vibe. We…read moresplit the Vaqueros Special and didn't finish it. The house margarita was huge and really good. Service was fast and friendly too. We heard that there may have been a Taco Tuesday special, but it wasn't on the menu, nor were there any signs to say so. When we asked our server about it, she didn't understand our question. At any rate, the food was really good.

Vaqueros is a decently priced, delicious, and QUICK spot to get dinner…read more We came in around 8:45 and were already done our food and leaving by 9:30. We did eat fast - as we hiked a good bit that day - but either way, the food came out so quick. I think the non-alcoholic guava lemonade I got left much to be desired and was a bit overpriced. That said, that's pretty much my only complaint. The food was good with decent portions, I wouldn't say it's the best I've ever had but it was a good option. Also plenty of corn tortilla offerings - so that's great for someone gluten free like myself.

Do not miss the key lime pie with huckleberry drizzle, or any pie here with huckleberries…read more Pies at Loula's Cafe are excellent, and if you have a specific one you want you should order it a day ahead by phone. I also enjoyed the food here, including the chicken Caesar wrap and the hashbrowns "smothered." If you're in Whitefish, a visit to Loula's Cafe is an absolute must.

Great establishment. Service and food was excellent. It is well known for the must have lemon…read morefilled french toast. The veggie benedict was delicious with a hint of truffle. Steak was standard, eggs over easy was good, but the hash browns were nice and crispy how I like them. It was busy on the weekend but wait was shorter than expected. Nice local art for sale on walls. Street parking.

Our waiter was very nice and helpful seating us on a busy night. He helped my wife choose the…read moreperfect mojito, and a good local light beer for myself which were both very good. We had the bison burger and bison patty melt, which were both DELICIOUS! The meat was cooked to perfection and tasted clean. Overall amazing dinner. Glad dropped in for our last night is Montana.

We came to watch the game on one Of the TVs, but enjoyed the…read morefood just as much. Our server was exceptional.

Arguably the most reliable restaurant in all of WF…read more.. Buffalo Cafe has been in business for years and it's not hard to see why... It's got that "Montana Feel" the moment you walk in, everyone is super friendly (you can tell the staff loves working there), the food is excellent, and it's a reasonably priced place to get a high quality mountain-style meal. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, they have it all at BC... We've never had a bad meal and have probably eaten there 20+ times. We've been coming to WF for 10 years and always stop into BC. If you're looking for a hardy meal before or after hitting mountain, BC is the place to go.

Met an older gentleman who was interviewing me for a wife here at 7a on a Tuesday…read more The lady taking care of us was full of energy and joy, consistently making sure my cup of Joe was topped off. Portions are massive and packed with flavor, great American comfort dining to say the least. Place gets absolutely buzzing as it's clear it's a Whitefish classic, but we were never rushed or alienated as we enjoyed a 3 hour meal together. Super comfortable with nice warm lighting allowing you to enjoy the warm atmosphere. Look forward to feasting here again when it starts to hit those crazy Montana weather conditions!

Stopped in during the Whitefish stroll to have some oysters on the half. The hostess was very nice…read moreand helpful, as it was extremely busy. We ordered 2 dozen and they were fantastic! The service was excellent and we were all satisfied. I would highly recommend this business. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to eat dinner, but their menu looks incredible. Soon, we will eat a huge dinner there.

Food and drinks were fine. Some of our food, like the fries, came out cold. The interior was chic…read moreand the service was good! We did have to wait a very long time to get in but you would have to wait anywhere. For the length of the wait and the price of the food, I'm not sure that the food was worth it to be honest.

Fantastic tamales! Highly recommend. Textures are bang on. Plus authentic cuisine. Thank you for…read morethe kind service.

Amazing Tamales!!! Sweet people amazing food. Such a great location with good music. The beef…read moretamales were some of the best we've had. Simple and authentic. The refried beans were delicious!