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Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant

3.5 (118 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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IXTAPA MEXICAN RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Leonarda C.

We went in this restaurant simply because it's close to our motel. We were surprised to find their big parking area full. We were greeted warmly when we walked in, got seated immediately although the place seemed packed already. It was Saturday before Mother's Day. We ordered patron margarita and mango margarita. Drinks were sooooo good. We were given a big basket of chips with a small bowl of salsa as soon as we got seated. Table is clean. Bar is big and robust. Two lady bartenders were busy but cheerful. Food were served in no time at all. Big servings!!!! Our wait staff checked on us several times. Nice!!! Food is reasonably priced. I'll definitely will come back.

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I visited this restaurant as part of a family road trip because it seemed appealing according to Google maps. While the service and experience were excellent, the food itself was expensive, bland, and over-salted. We entered at a busier time, during dinner rush the night before Independence Day. It's absolutely worth noting that the service was still very professional and attentive throughout the complete experience. The tables were also clean and well laid out--seating our group of 10 was not a challenge. We found our first issue with the value. Whereas Google showed $10-20, this is pretty much impossible with the dinner menu, especially with a suitable tip considered. It's hard to find anything substantial on the menu listed less than $18 or so. The fact that the meal ended up being smaller than most restaurants like this left us feeling like we spent more than we should have, especially considering the food. The cuisine itself was tolerable, but you could make better food at home with just a little practice. The consensus around the table was that the food was pretty salty and bland. Additionally, the Ixtapa Burrito that I ordered didn't have any vegetables inside it, just rice, beans, and chorizo (which I requested for protein). It was adorned with salsa, sour cream, and guac, but those didn't really make up for the lack of fillings. Where's the lettuce? Pico? Sautéed onions and peppers? I wholeheartedly believe that anyone could make significantly better food in their home kitchen with little effort, and because of that I'm inclined to give it a 2/5 rating. However, due to outstanding service and welcoming atmosphere, I think I can justify 3/5 overall.

Get the Skinny margarita; it is made with fresh lime juice
Kim G.

As the name clearly states, this is a great family restaurant. Lots of seating, but comfy booths, wide variety of menu items, kid friendly options and affordable prices. You can bring the family or the hang and have a hearty, satisfying meal without breaking the bank. After an exhausting day, we were hungry and wanted as casual place we could dine at without first having to go home and change. After driving by Ixtalla so many times and observing that the parking lot was always full, we figured it would be a safe choice. Chips & salsa were quickly brought to the table. Always wondered why Mexican restaurants don't provide small dishes - it would prevent the salsa from dripping all over the menu and table! Plus, we need more than one napkin. OK, now back to the review! Margaritas came next in super heavy glasses. Not a fan of the super sweet syrups, I requested a skinny Margarita on the rocks which is made with fresh lime juice and a splash of orange. This is the way to go! The drink was fresh and delicious! We split an order of steak fajitas which arrived sizzling hot. Thins strips of streak grilled along with onions and peppers. On the side was pico di Gallo, guacamole, sour cream, fresh tortillas, and rice & beans. It hit the spot! My only criticism is the steak was completely well done and would have been tastier if cooked medium. Service was in point. Water glasses continuously filled. Checked in frequently - one could argue way too frequently - and everyone was friendly and welcoming. I would definitely come back when wanting a fast, satisfying and affordable meal. Maybe even sit at the bar, when that is permitted again. Plenty of parking on their very large lot. Located across from Walmart for those needing a point of reference.

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Tia J.

Very nice atmosphere Friendly service Good food This is such a nice atmosphere with beautiful decor all around. It appears clean and well set up. Great for a couple or large group. Even on a Saturday evening we were seated right away. Our server arrived quickly to take our drink orders and after just a short wait returned with our drinks to take our food order. There was a much longer wait for our food to arrive than expected but everything was served together and came our sizzling hot. We ordered both the chicken fajitas and a molcajeta. Both were flavorful, hot, served with many sides and tortillas. The chicken in the fajitas could have had twice as much seasoning but turned out ok with all the sides offered to add to it. We plan to return to try other dishes next time we're in town. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a family friendly Mexican restaurant in the area.

Andrea B.

The current rating of 3.5 stars is spot on! What I like about this place is I never have to wait for a table, this place is huge. Service is fair, they will take your order, bring your food, and the check, not much follow-up. We had to flag someone down to get additional beverages. Overall the food is good, not great, not bad. I ordered a flauta, crispy taco, and a side of guac. The guac made the food so much better. They serve complimentary chips and salsa, but the salsa is a bit too spicy for my palette.

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Brandon S.

We enjoyed our meal. Ixtapa is a very large, clean restaurant with a large menu. I had the chicken en mole which was very good. The prices were standard for this style of restaurant. The service was very good as the staff kept the drinks, chips and salsa coming throughout the meal. We'll definitely be back when we are in the area.

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Great food and drinks!!! On the edge of town and right off the freeway! I recommend the mole and the shrimp.

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Service was great! Can't say the same for the food or margarita. The ambiance was nice.

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Delicious fajitas and sangria! Chips, salsa and guacamole were yummy too.

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Amazingly good food. A whole level above the average Mexican restaurant. A regular place I choose to eat

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