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    La Banda Mexican Grille

    3.9 (41 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    John B.

    Sign on building stated kids eat free on Tuesday with adult meal purchase so we stopped in and got 3 adult meals a 2 kids meals upon receiving the check we noticed that we had been charged for both kids meals so when we pointed this out to the waitress she then states that the free kids meals are only during dinner hours so we said it doesn't state this on your Sign out front but she just said oh well they will have to fix that then I guess. Yea we won't be going there again.

    Steak a la Mexicana entree including rice, refried beans and excellent guacamole.
    Carolyn H.

    Went for dinner yesterday with 8 friends. Each of us had something different and there were raves all around. I had the steak a la Mexicana. Steak was not huge, but I still took some home after. Guacamole salad was excellent, as were the rice and refried beans. We got there at 5 pm and it was nearly empty. By 6 it was packed with lots of happy people.

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    Melissa S.

    The fajita salad and taco salad was delicious we loved it. The street tacos we was not a fan of the tortillas was soggy.

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    Brody R.

    I accidentally found this restaurant one afternoon when I decided to make a random trip to Waterville. Nestled inside a plaza near Kroger this place is more of a hidden gem than its surroundings. For starters, this place was packed on a Saturday afternoon and I was surprised when I was seated quickly! The waitress was super nice and attentive during my visit. The food... AMAZING. It was fresh, made to order and was well prepared. The only thing I'd like for them to do is actually USE seasoning! The food was good but if thru used actually seasoning the food would be exceptional!

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    The food is great, service is fast, priced well, and always feels welcoming anytime we are in there! One of our favorite local spots.

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    7 months ago

    Best Mexican food East of San Diego California you can't beat that. I usually get the bikini bowl.

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    3 years ago

    I love, love, love this place. Food is great and consistent. Awesome vibe. If you're looking for some good Mexican food, you've found it!

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    the food here was so good! We wanted to try a new place and it was the best idea. Loved the service and the food!!

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    The food, service, and ambiance is excellent! I highly recommend La Banda! You can normally get seated without a wait.

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    Good fast food. Not spectacular but very respectable! Will go again. Great for large groups

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    Good Food and excellent friendly service. Loved sitting on the patio - and margaritas were yummy too. We will become regulars for sure!

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    The food is so great. Wonderful people. Do yourself a favor and enjoy the great food there.

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    Cocina De Carlos - Weekend lunch for one- lunch menu chicken salad sub vegan chorizo, side of guacamole and extra-hot salsa- delicious!

    Cocina De Carlos

    4.2(85 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    I have nothing bad to say about Carlos's Waterville location...well there is one little thing...see…read moremy tip. But in general, like his Perrysburg location, and his place downtown (Toledo), this is an excellent restaurant. Is the food authentic? Probably not, but personally, I couldn't care less. Tex-Mex and Toledo-Mex are good enough for me. (Besides, authenticity is overrated. After all, would you want to go to a Brazilian restaurant and find atta laevigata on your plate? Hell no, I'd say). My man Deadpool would LOVE this place, because Carlos makes one of the best chimichangas in the city. Also, what he can do with pineapple and cactus, you need to taste in order to believe. The salsa is made with the same recipe that he uses at his two other establishments, and, it's the best salsa in the city. It's made from scratch two times per day, and you can really taste the freshness. The service, at least at the bar, was perfect; it was fast, friendly, and accurate. The building that houses the restaurant was built in 1840. Suffice it to say, this restaurant is not located in a strip mall. The atmosphere is dynamite. Do yourself a favor and check it out, along with Peddler's Alley. I/we will definitely be returning. 5 stars.

    Everything was beautifully presented , even with delivery. The Cancun enchiladas were excellent,…read morethe shrimp was cooked perfectly. Also ordered the guac and queso for chip dipping and everything was incredibly fresh tasting.

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    Outside but not the entrance

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    El Salto Authentic Mexican Restaurant - Front of menu

    El Salto Authentic Mexican Restaurant

    3.1(60 reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$

    This restaurant is in a strip mall plaza off of the Anthony Wayne Trail. I was on my way downtown…read moreafter a meeting elsewhere and was looking for a place with parking to grab a quick solo lunch. At first glance, I wasn't sure if it was a takeout place or a restaurant, but I could see it was a dine-in restaurant upon entering. The ambiance is rather dark but with a pleasant atmosphere with colorful decor. I was surprised that there weren't more people there at prime lunch time. I was promptly seated and served with tortilla chips and salsa while I reviewed the menu. The chips were thicker than I prefer and the salsa was rather thin/watery for my taste. The flavor of the salsa, however, was good. I ordered the lunch "Special Burrito" with shredded chicken and guacamole salad. It was promptly served. I would have preferred an entree with beans and rice but my server informed me that the beans were fried in lard; I'm not a fan of lard and there were no other bean options. The chicken burrito was decent and the guacamole was fresh. The fresh guacamole was the best part. I added some of the watery salsa to give the dish more flavor, but it mixed with the watery bland creamy red sauce that was already part of the burrito. It wasn't bad aside from the watery texture but definitely nothing I would crave. It was a fairly quick lunch that cost approximately $7.50 (only water as a beverage) before tip. I might stop in again if in the area, but might also keep driving. I've posted a picture of my lunch below.

    They got one star only because I had to leave something. It's 4:10pm upon entering restaurant there…read morewere no customers. We were seated, and the server wanted to take our order before we looked at a menu or taking a beverage order. Server had no customer service skills. She brought our beverages and again asked if we were ready to order. Waited for chips and salsa, because it was still cooking. When received, chips were not salted or fully cooked. When food arrived it was either, burnt, overcooked, or looked a plate of slop. Server did not check back at all. Left my entire plate, ate none of it, server didn't even ask if anything was wrong. Table we were at was wiped clean except for middle of table which was greasy and dirty. Our regular server Sandra was not working due to an injury to her arm. Sad part is we go almost every week, and this is the third time Sandra wasn't working. Based on that I know who takes pride in her job and the restaurant. My family and friends won't be back. Spent $49.92 for 2 Dr Peppers. Ended up going to Taco Bell, and the even sadder part, it actually tasted better.

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    El Salto Authentic Mexican Restaurant - "Special Burrito" with Shredded Chicken and Guacamole Salad

    "Special Burrito" with Shredded Chicken and Guacamole Salad

    El Salto Authentic Mexican Restaurant - This is how much came out for my $17 Fajitas I pushed ut over to the side Its Maybe a 3rd of what you would expect

    This is how much came out for my $17 Fajitas I pushed ut over to the side Its Maybe a 3rd of what you would expect

    El Salto Authentic Mexican Restaurant - Re fried beans on their nacho dinner dish.

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    The Whitehouse Inn - Southwest Steak Salad

    The Whitehouse Inn

    3.3(182 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Just went back Saturday night. Things were off…read more.. I made a reservation and they sat us in front of the main entrance. Every time the door opened, we had a blast of freezing cold air. I kind of thought the nicer tables would have been saved for folks that made reservations. The waitress took forever to take our drink orders. It took forever to get the drinks. We ordered our meals when the drinks came so we could try to get ahead of the curve. The soup/salads came and before we could finish, the main courses started coming out. This really upsets me. Take forever to take our orders and then rush us out the door. Dinner rolls are available, but one has to ask for them. It's in very small print on the menu. Why the server can't ask if the diners would like bread is B.S. I know their method saves them money, but I think they could change their practice and still keep the lights on. The prime rib was tough and not very flavorful this time. The server didn't bus any of the salad or soup dishes, so the table was an overly crowded mess by the end. Seriously, to have to keep your side towards the middle of the table is just a P.I.T.A. Not sure how much potato fell off of my fork on its way to my face. The price for dinner this time was $107.00 for the same meal we had back in November. That does not include the tip. In the end, not worth it in any way.

    First time was a charm! I was very pleased with the service and the inside atmosphere. Very kid…read morefriendly which is a huge plus. The bathrooms were really nicely done also. I loved being able to sit in the side with all of windows next to the patio. There were so many options on the menu for everyone in the family and everything turned out delicious! We came on a Sunday around 1pm. There was no wait for a table and little wait for the food itself as they were changing from brunch to lunch/dinner.

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    The Whitehouse Inn - Sun room!

    Sun room!

    The Whitehouse Inn - Atomic Shrimp Appetizer $12

    Atomic Shrimp Appetizer $12

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    Benchmark Restaurant - Filet (6 oz.)

    Benchmark Restaurant

    4.3(286 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$$

    The restaurant itself is just beautiful, and everyone was so friendly. It was a lovely place to…read morehave a dinner with our boss when traveling to visit clients. All of the food was amazing, but hands down the table favorite was honestly the whipped feta. It's what dreams are made of! It had a slightly spicy oil topper, and delicious crostini! The only note I would give, is that the bacon appetizer really needs to come with a steak knife for sharing. It was a little too hard to cut with just the butter knife. Steaks and sides are all prepared perfectly, the button mushrooms were a hit as well. I would completely recommend this restaurant to anyone, and will return again if I'm back in the area.

    Great service, good food, but not worth the price. When a meal costs this much, it should be a meal…read moreworth remembering, but the only dish we'll remember is the mashed potatoes. They did absolutely nothing wrong, but in the end, our mealnsits above average. The first thing is the food. The portions are not huge, but that's okay at an expensive place. My ribeye was cooked exactly medium rare and was a nice cut of meat. However, it was drowning in butter and was just too salty for the meat to shine through. A good steak, but not great and maybe not even very good. My wife's scallops were very good and came with a great corn relish underneath. The sides must be ordered separately. We got the mashed potatoes and those were absolutely excellent-- probably also too much butter, but that just makes potatoes better. We got the feta appetizer and that was good, but very thick in our mouths. My wife had the leftovers for lunch and found it better as it's own meal The service was simply great. They knew we wouldn't finish the feta and had it boxed and bagged with extra toast before we were done with our entrees. Nice, attentive, detailed. We both looked at the cocktails and wines and saw nothing that interested us. We're not big drinkers, but were surprised. Usually an expensive place has something for us. The tables are very large. We were on a date, but we felt too far to have an intimate conversation. My wife skipped a few topics because it felt too public to talk about them. I do not disagree with paying a lot for exceptional food. I came in expecting to drop $200 on dinner. I wanted to wine and dine my lovely wife. But Benchmark was not exceptional. It was above average. And when I'm trying to decide between 3 and 4 stars, feeling as though it's not worth the price makes me drop to 3. It would have been 4 stars at $100 or maybe $150.

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    Benchmark Restaurant
    Benchmark Restaurant - Blackened salmon with Calabrian chile and crab spaghetti

    Blackened salmon with Calabrian chile and crab spaghetti

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