This is an awesome Dive bar. Drinks are more than reasonable, and depending on who is working, the…read moreservice is usually on point. Speaking to that, Brandi is the absolute best. How she interacts with her regulars is worth the trip there. Shes awesome!

I ordered the nachos. Piled high with cilantro and onion. Hard and dry. There is nothing to hold it…read moretogether. No beans. Pick up a chip, and everything falls off. No flavor. Dry. Not like it was before Bland. I will take the 2/3rd I did not eat and have an egg, chorizo, beans, cheese, and creama breakfast burrito. It's not like I remember. Little cups of sour cream, salsa, and jalapeños. Not right

Food was good. The brisket pizza is great. Service was good. The length of time to get our food us…read morewas really long. The atmosphere is great.

Ordered cheeseburger and onion rings. First time eating from here. Burger was okay , onion rings…read moredid not even have that onion taste. The seasoning took over the flavor.

We eat here a couple of times a month and they haven't disappointed us yet. Their name kept me away…read morefor a while because it just seemed like it would be subpar food... but they are actually really good! Their shrimp is my latest addiction. The seasoning is really good on it. Their shrimp Alfredo is also awesome. My husband lovessss their catfish and their birria tacos. We will go back!

Upgrade to 4.5 on this visit for quality of food & prep of Shrimp Enchiladas Plate!…read more Still the same spacious, laid-back, working class Tex-Mex Seafood eatery. Had the Garlic Grilled Shrimp & steamed fresh veggies + rice. This was tasty, very filling, priced right. They have a full-service bar here, but you drink at your table, basically.

The food was authentic, large portions and fair pricing. Probably one of the best Mexican places…read morewe've visited in the Dallas area.

Decent frozen marg (I could've had it be a bit stronger)! I think that's probably the only thing…read moreI'd come back for. Oh and the churros! They come out piping hot in a little churro cart. The customer service is kind and your orders come out fast. Calling the queso "cheese sauce" on the menu gave me pause lol. But hey it was our first time so we had to try it! It was in fact ... cheese sauce. Not queso consistency. I did see that they offer a queso fundido though. Fajitas were a miss, lacked in flavor. Enjoyed the decor and they do have a small patio!

He tried the caldo de res. He said it had an "interesting flavor" that he wasn't familiar with. He…read moreadded in the onions/jalapenos/limes/rice as well as some of the "red sauce" and seemed happier with all of that added. He enjoyed and ate almost all of it but said he probably wouldn't get it again. I got the birra tacos on corn tortillas. They were way too soggy before I even finished the first half of the first taco. I ended up stealing one of his flour tortillas to be able to eat the second taco. Which made the whole thing no longer a crispy experience. I don't know if P got flour tortillas last time and that was the difference. Or if it was just a particularly different type of serving. It was delicious anyway. I also enjoyed the rice. And he REALLY enjoyed the frijoles. Not sure I've mentioned that before.

New to the Mesquite area and saw good rating close by in Sunnyvale and thought we'd try out some…read moreeats that haven't been reviewed. Right away, you see a sign at the host table recommending to pay in cash; there is a $3 added fee for credit. No problemo. It has been open under Papin's for a year. Complimentary basket of chips/salsa. We began with Appetizer Trio (fresh guac, mild chile con queso blanco, shredded chicken quesadilla x4); all 3 were great tasting and we demolished it. For entrees, we ordered the Trio Combo (tamale, chicken enchilada, crispy/soft ground beef taco) rice & charro beans; 6-count Nachos Texanos appetizer (beef fajita) - these reminded me of how ceviche is served because there was fajita aplenty on top n barely notice the cheese on the individual tiny Tostadas but tender YUM; Enchiladas Texanas plate (cheese); and, 2 Tostadas plate (1 beef/1 chicken). We cleaned our plates. I was impressed the most with my Tostadas... The ground beef was THE BEST! I LOVE A MESSY TOSTADA just like a greasy burger topped off with Mexican crema & queso fresco! The Spanish rice had good flavor and the refried beans too. Service was friendly. There's only one waitress for about 3-4 tables at the time but she was sweet and we were patient. The food came out hot and fresh. The prices are very fair for the portions served. I think this is a GEM of a place and I can't wait to try ALL DAY BREAKFAST and their Huevos Rancheros. There's room for big parties to seat 20 as well and also a few booths for just 2. My only complaint is how warm it was in the restaurant.

If you're in Rockwall and deciding where to go, The Downing makes it easy. It is truly a GEM…read more The cocktails are always on point--this time I tried the coconut mint margarita and it did not disappoint. They even have great mocktail options, which I love when you want the experience without the alcohol. The most unique one that I've tried is the Pho Ya - it's Pho inspired and actually delicious. Cocktails and the menu are seasonal so you always get surprises. My favorite food options are the Salmon Poke, Beef & Rice Bowl, and the mussels. What really sets this place apart is the people- starting with the owners. The servers actually remember you, the owners are intentional about creating a unique, welcoming space, and you can tell they genuinely care about the community and giving back. The whole team feels connected--you can see they truly enjoy working together. And the vibe? Cozy in the best way. The patio feels like you're hanging out at home, just with better drinks and food. It's the kind of place you keep coming back to--and recommending to everyone.

Another year, another visit. This place never disappoints. It is always lively, welcoming, and…read morecomfortable. It's the perfect mix of casual and upscale, if that makes sense. The service for me is that of a Michelin star as well as the flavor profiles they can pack into their food. This will always be a must-visit, and the el jefe cubano is spot on! Best Cuban sandwich I've had in Texas. If you haven't been and you're local, you must come, and if you are just passing, it is a must-try.

I ordered the 2pc catfish, fries and hush puppies with a peach colada for dine in. Entitling was…read morefresh, hot and delicious. The owners were great, great customer service and letting me know about upcoming events. I love the set up, it's cozy and intimate but at the same time cool for a small group. Definitely looking forward to coming back.

Ordered the Jambalaya to go. My brother and sister-in-law picked up our orders. Needless to say for…read more$17 ,portion was very small. I've seen bigger deserts for less.

Food was fresh and hot. Everything is cooked to order so the wait time was pretty long.read more

I was in search of some catfish in the area and came across this place. They had decent reviews and…read morepictures so why not. I ordered the 10pc catfish nugget with fries and it did not meet my expectations. I expected the nuggets to be bigger or at least thicker. What I received, I could barely call nuggets. It appeared like cracklings... barely any fish at all. Because of this, I had to toss at least 4 of them (see video). On top of that, it was not seasoned well so I didn't even get a taste of satisfaction. Same with the fries - it was bland. The entire meal was a wash and I unfortunately I had to secure a back-up meal elsewhere. The menu seemed promising, but this experience left a sub par first impression. On a brighter note, the staff were very friendly and people seemed to have enjoyed their daiquiris.