My Hidden Gem in E-Ville…read more This spot is hands down the best place for non-traditional tacos I've ever had. Everything is packed with flavor and just pure comfort food. My all-time favorites are the steak tacos and the crispy fish tacos. The steak is perfectly marinated, and the crispy fish is always served hot and crunchy with an amazing coconut curry twist. The flavors are so unique but always hit the spot. Super friendly and welcoming staff!

The tacos were delicious and different! The spring rolls were good. They even offer different…read morebeers, seltzers, and such. A nice touch, I think. The service was great and the atmosphere is casual and inviting. Not cheap, but worth it IMO.

A local fave! This restaurant is soo delicious. We love the street tacos. The quesabirria is…read moreauthentic and very tasty. Even when ordered as take out or delivery, it is soo good & maintains its quality. When dining in our servers have been kind, quick, and collaborative.

Friday night and this small restaurant was packed! We were seated as soon as we walked in and…read morewaited about 15-20 minutes for our food. The service was good and the servers were friendly. The birria that I ordered wasn't necessarily the best, but I'd certainly go back to try something else.

Don't pass on this gem! A little rough on the outside, but…read morenice on the inside. Well decorated for ambiance, booths and tables to make it available for intimate dinners or larger parties. The service was outstanding! I can't say enough about it! The food was piping hot, and delicious. A wide menu with specials, lots of specialty margaritas, something for everyone. It's a nice ride on motorcycles, easy to find, easy in / out. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. We will definitely be back.

Haven't been here for a while, but still the best Mexican around. Food was quick and delicious,…read morebig servings! Had an excellent margarita, and the chips are hot and tasty. Salsa isn't very chunky but has a great flavor. Service was quick and attentive. They have a great local following and a reputation for excellence food with an affordable price. People were enjoying their meals and margs. Great place to enjoy a hot meal!

This place is one of my absolute favorite Mexican restaurants! I always enjoy eating here, it has a…read moregreat atmosphere and great service. Tip: make sure you get the Morales Fried Tacos!!! That's their signature entree and is amazing. Also the queso blanco dip is like Mexican gravy- good on EVERYTHING!!!

Morales Fried Tacos at LTA are the best! Another great restaurant that serves similar ones (maybe…read moreeven a tad better) is Chava's in Soulard...delicious!

Riviera Maya is one of the better Mexican Restaurants in the Alton area. I enjoy their Top Shelf…read moreMargaritas, because they actually look and taste like a Top Shelf. I am a fan of their Quesadillas, especially the Shrimp. They serve ample sides of guacamole and sour cream. The Grilled Shrimp Taco is pretty awesome, too. Another favorite item is the salsa that comes with the complimentary chips. It has a spicy kick and the chips are always served warm. The restaurant is always clean and the tables are never sticky when you are seated. I'm glad that they've expanded the sitting area with a covered patio. My last couple of visits, the servers have been primarily female and to be honest they're not as attentive as the male servers. Their service is good, it's just that the men are more friendly and attentive.

Updating review to share that they now have outdoor dining, and the patio is fabulous! So happy…read morethey added this, as outdoor dining is our fav when weather permitting. As always the food and service are great.

I read the reviews and I was skeptical only abt service but I have to say we had a wonderful…read moreexperience the food was GREAT and our waiter was awesome. No complaints what so ever. Excel I never really like Mexican food but I am now a lover of Mexican food.

Bright colors ansld decor that you would expect. Sidewalks…read moredefinitely could have been shoveled a little better. Was just a narrow path. We were sat towards the front, and we could feel everytime the door opened. You only get one basket of chips that you don't have to pay for. After that one, they charge. Our daughter both got a order of BBQ wings. The were a little on the spicy side for kids, but the size of the wings were on point. I got a Birria Chimichanga, I tried asking to cub out Chorizo, and it was a flat no. The meat tasted like regular pulled pork/roast. My husband ordered 3 street tacos, but could only chose one meat, and came with no side. It was good, we may return, but it would just be out of conscience.

Came here yesterday with family after a golf tournament. Figured we should try Chapala since we are…read morestaying in the hotel. I ordered a sweet tea to drink and it had a lemon on it and that automatically earns a star. For food, I got the number 10 combo which is a chimichanga and enchilada along with rice and beans. And a very surprising cornbread muffin which GETS A STAR. I am an expert at enchiladas and I mean it when I say that was a SOLID cheese enchilada. Gimme a star for that one The chicken inside of the chimichanga was good but a little bland. Cesar our server was amazing, he dapped us all up and he was very wonderful with his energy and enthusiasm. I hope to visit again. BUT before I end this review, I must say something about the hotel because I can't find it on yelp. Mikki at the front desk is so amazing and checked us in and helped me buy candy even when my card got declined! Come here

When I am craving Mexican food, Chapala is one of the restaurants that is in my rotation…read more My recent visit had me enjoying the, Chipotle Mango Tacos with Shrimp. I honestly don't know how it happened, but shrimp tacos are now my favorite taco. This one knocked my shoes off, it was that good. It was a simple taco, filled with shrimp, avocado slices, cheese and chipotle mango sauce. As most Mexican meals, it came with a side of Rice and Beans. I enjoyed a Regular Margarita and a Peach Margarita. The Peach one was recommended by another diner sitting at the bar. I always sit at the end of the bar and have two Margaritas. One accompanies my chips and salsa and the other goes with my entree. That's my logic and I am sticking with it. The staff is always friendly and helpful and when it is super busy on a Taco Tuesday, they hustle to make sure everyone is happy.

It was Taco Tuesday and I wanted a new experience. One thing I do miss about living in STL, is the…read morevast selection of Mexican restaurants I had to choose from. I have a few near my home in IL, but they're basically the same and I wanted something new this Tuesday. I arrived a little after 8PM. When my server came to the table I immediately ordered a house Margarita. While my server was retrieving my drink, another brought me a basket of chips and salsa. The chips were crisp and warm and the salsa was a typical salsa, but it had a little more pepper taste to it. For an appetizer, I tried their, Choriqueso. It was served in a cast iron skillet and the cheese was almost scorched and there really wasn't that much flavor. Next time I'll just get good ole white cheese dip or guacamole. I did enjoy a hard shell beef taco, since it was Taco Tuesday and it was fairly decent. The beef was seasoned well and the toppings completed a good experience. My main entree was a Chicken Fajita Quesadilla. It was very good. However, I do not understand why none of the Mexican restaurants on this side of the river, slice the quesadillas into sections. They've all served them in one big piece. The side of rice that accompanied my quesadilla, was some of the most flavorful that I have enjoyed on the IL side. One of the highlights of going to any Mexican restaurant is always, the Margarita. Unfortunately, that was not the case here. I had two and both of them were very weak. My first one was a medium size with no salt. When I ordered a small for my second drink, I would have thought the server would have remembered, no salt. He did not and they were not that busy. Service was friendly, even if he forgot my "no salt" request. They also, did a steady and good job cleaning between diners. Being seated near the cashier stand, I was impressed with the number of carry-out orders they were processing and that guest came in wearing mask. I'll give them another try. I heard you have to try the, Joe Morales Tacos, which are Fried Tacos similar to those you get at Jack-n- The Box. I also, want to give their burritos a try. When: August 31, 2021 Why: Taco Tuesday

Our favorite Mexican restaurant never fails to deliver. We went there tonight. The Joe Morales…read moretacos are amazing. I love their rice and beans, as well. The absolute fastest service on every visit, no other restaurant we've been to serves entrees that fast. Also, if you want a great dinner that's easy on the wallet, this is the place. Super nice staff, every time we've gone, anyone says differently then they are not being truthful.

I love to eat here. It's always good food. One of my fave dishes is the Pollo Cancun. I believe…read moretheir salsa is good. Service is always good and prices reasonable.

Got the steak and carnitas tacos to go. Really good street style tacos! Also the double tortillas…read moreare the perfect touch!

Celebrated our anniversary with Mexican dinner at Oaxaca (Wa-Ha-ka) and so glad we did. Everything…read morewas excellent. Nice and colorful decor with ambient music made for a great atmosphere. Initially, the service was somewhat slow but they quickly made up for it with fresh made warm chips and salsa. Once we placed our order, the food almost came out immediately and piping hot. I highly recommend the steak and chicken fajita combo. So much food and reasonable priced. I ate my fill and had leftovers for lunch the next day. I'll be back!

Food is pretty good, but the Margarita selection is of the charts. So many options. They sang and…read morebrought out a shot for our friend's birthday. Service is friendly and fast. The place has a brightly paint mural and is well decorated. This picture is the coconut Margarita tower.