I wish I could join the chorus of 4 and 5 star reviews. Looking for a restaurant with atmosphere?…read more You won't find it here. My first warning was the decrepit sign over the door in a dilapidated strip center. But, as the saying goes, "don't judge a book by its cover." The food was good. Not great. My usual order is fajitas, this time a chicken, steak, and chicken combo. The plate was served sizzling. Served with 3 small tortillas and the usual fixin's. El Mexicano doesn't serve any beans other than refried, so, no option for black beans, pinto or borracho. The shrimp in the dish were perfect, the chicken was dried out and there were about 6 little strips of steak. The grilled onions and peppers were very good. My wife's shrimp dish was very salty. She prefers the interpretation of Shrimp Mexicana at others Mexican restaurants. And for good measure, because we asked for some lime to squeeze on the shrimp and they tacked on $2 to the bill. But what really resulted in my barely average review was the cleanliness of El Mexicano; or rather, the lack of it. You'll notice a yellow bucket that hangs on the wall in the dining room, yes, in full sight of diners. I witnessed a server drop something on the floor, grab a cloth from the bucket and clean the floor. Then, she returned the cleaning cloth to the bucket. Moments later, another server used the same cloth to clean tables! The health department would have a hissy fit if they saw this. Worse, when I mentioned this to the manager, he was indifferent. I know he understood me, he just didn't care. If the manager is so indifferent to such an obvious health hazard, I can't fathom what goes on in the kitchen. El Mexicano is a "one and done" for us.

Love the food and great service! We have tried several places and this has become our go to!read more

Absolutely incredible food. Just go there. Have the best Torta you've ever had then tip well. Can't…read morewait to come back, wow.

It had been quite a while since our last visit, but we were nearby and decided to stop for lunch…read more La Lupita remains frozen in time, same '60's vibe with laminate tables, wood paneling and paper decorations. But I felt La Lupita had slipped a bit. Initial service was excellent, we were greeted and seated promptly. Drinks were served and our order was taken. But once the food was brought to the table, our server was nowhere to be found. Refill for ice tea? Nope. We ordered one set of corn and one set of flour tortillas and got two orders of corn. It took us quite a while to find the server to get the error corrected. The complementary chips and salsa were way off. The chips were stale and they switched to a green salsa. Admittedly, a personal preference, but I liked the red better. My wife enjoyed her usual- camarones Mexicano. Served sizzling and perfectly done. I don't recall the mixed fajitas (my usual) as being so greasy. Again, served hot. Lots of peppers, onions, & grilled tomatoes. No jalapeños. I could have asked for some as a side and I'm sure they would accommodate. I also found it odd that La Lupita doesn't offer any beans other than refried. We asked for black beans or pinto or borracho. They're not offered. Yet they were able to serve refried black beans instead of the usual borracho or pinto refried version. Prices, inevitably, were up since our last visit. La Lupita is still a favorite for authentic Mexican food. We just caught them on an off day and it was still way ahead of most Mexican restaurants.

Food was good and fast Guac was fire service was fast and accurate small place sound regular…read moreauthentic music. I like very good

First, this establishment is no longer called Mexico City Restaurant. It's now El Mexicano. Each…read moreof our group of 4 tried something different. My wife had chicken with shrimp, grilled vegetables and smothered in cheese. I went with Chicken Monterrey. Same deal. Chicken with grilled veggies smothered in cheese. Our friends went with El Tres-3 enchiladas. Cheese, chicken & pork. Smothered in cheese. Are we beginning to see a pattern? Throw in a steak burrito and we've got a full table. The meal started with a good margarita, fairly thick, not greasy chips and a mild salsa. Thankfully, there was some habanero hot sauce to give the salsa some kick. Tortillas served with dinner were probably from a bag and served cold. They were wrapped in foil, but I doubt they ever saw the inside of an oven. Both chicken dishes came with the thinnest chicken breast I'd ever seen. Pounded to the thickness of a piece of tilapia. So thin, it was difficult to find the chicken once it was buried in cheese. The rice and refried beans were standard fair. They don't offer charro or borracho or black beans. And the lack of any noticeable seasoning made for a very bland dinner. Service was very good. The food was served piping hot. Prices were reasonable. I just wish it had some flavor beyond cheese.

I love good Mexican food that's authentic and this is my favorite place…read more Totally worth the drive across the river. The food is dynamite! I recommend the Carne Asada. The beef was so flavorful, with a nice crust and tons of golden onions and yummy jalapeños. Delicious! The dish was big enough to split. We also got the fajitas which were huge and really good as well. The avocado was a nice touch. The beer was cold and the salsa was off the charts, with a slight hint of chipotle. Perfect! The staff is nice and the service was timely and on point. The food and value here cannot be beat!

You could miss the outside if you werent looking for it, the sign is a bit obscured by the trees in…read morefront. But when you do come in you are greeted by a small, but charming little restaurant with a very nice and speedy staff. I ordered the mole enchiladas (chicken) and the mole sauce was incredible, the sure sign of a place that knows what they are doing. My only complaint was that the salsa and sauces provided were a bit on the bland side, even with adding a touch of hot sauce it didnt help much. But that is OK because I am coming back for that mole!

Food and service were great. I got 4 tacos - back steak, al pastor, chicken, and steak. The back…read moresteak and the al pastor were my favorites. Would recommend 10/10.

Good food at fair prices. I have a huge burrito for $8. And…read morethey share the restaurant with a grocery store.

Let's be clear, if all you know is Tex-Mex, this taqueria may disappoint. You won't find nachos,…read moreburritos, fajitas here. This is strictly Mexican food. And darn good at that. They start you with these funky fried crisps. No salsa or pico-but on the bright side you don't fill up with chips. Good thing, because the portions are ginormous! It's rare I can't finish a meal, but my shredded beef with mole was more than enough for a takeout box. I ordered the platter, so my meal came with rice and refried beans. We had the leftovers for lunch the following day. My wife ordered two alacart items. Shrimp cerviche and a chicken taco. Both well prepared. And as a side bonus, the tortillas were outstanding. I'm not a fan of corn tortillas, but these home made gems had flavor and didn't fall apart like packaged ones. Same with the crispy corn shells for the tostada. Great crunch and real flavor. Beer was served cold along with a frosted mug and a slice of lime. Everything is made to order. One fella was the chief, cook & bottle washer. And waiter. He speaks English when he sees you struggling with the menu. He made us feel very welcome. This is a down to earth diner that hasn't seen any updating since day one, but the food is excellent, the restrooms are clean and the service was perfectomundo.

OMG, this place is fantastic!…read more I was lucky it wasn't busy when I arrived. I was welcomed in in a family style way. This made it more authentic. I was able to explore the menu but I knew I had walked in for a ceviche. Glad waitress clarified the typo on large shrimp ceviche's price, which immediately translated to honesty. Thei give you a complimentary savory broth with hints of seafood flavor and potatoes which is a welcoming opening. The flavor was excellent the tostadas are like home made non commercial, loved them. Their give you fresh lime or already squeezed natural lime juice. I had a campechano (mixed) taco and a pastor taco. Which they have for .99 on Tuesdays so I will be a regular on Tuesdays too. There is parking on the front and on one of the sides of the place. The team was quick with food, attentive to all needs and very professional and friendly. And the price value is amazing. There are many items I still have to try but it is in my top 3 list for Mexican food in Kentuckiana!

We absolutely love this place! The go to for the family after church every week! Food is always…read moregood and out quick!

Puerto has the best salsa in new Albany! They are generous with the salsa and chips. The service is…read morequick... like impossibly quick. The inside is clean and all the booths are nice! Can't beat Puerto for a quick simple meal!

the best tasting beef enchiladas around. Excellent shrimp cocktail. This is my new favorite Mexican…read morerestaurant. Service was great. Very nice atmosphere, festive. Pleasant music, not too loud.

We had a server, who I think was new, but he did his best and helped as much as possible, which was…read moregreat. The interior is very colorful and fun. We were brought Chips and salsa, which were plentiful and tasty. Salsa was not hot but had good flavor. My entree was the Fish Tacos - Baja Grilled (Three soft corn tortillas filled with grilled swai and pico de gallo. Served with a guacamole salad.) So they tasted good but the filling was wet and destroyed the tortillas making it an absolute mess to eat. Should be making the filling a bit more dry and/or doubling up on the tortillas because it was a difficult meal to eat without everything getting everywhere. Would come back though, prices are fair and the portions are generous.

Love this place. It's spacious, never crowded, the pricing is excellent - truly competitive - and…read moreyou get so much food for what you pay. Three of these mega tacos for TWELVE BUCKS! And the food is so good. Very delicious. Huge menu with tons of options to choose from too. The service is terrific. It can be a little loud and there are some flies that may BUG some people hahaha but it's not a big deal to me. There's a ton of TVs, a full service bar. A great, little known spot

This place is nice don't get me wrong but I have witness how they treat the little black girl there…read moreand it's horrible, that girl has great serving skills and she's super sweet

Everything was Delicious! I will be having dreams about my Enchiladas haha. We had great service.read more

Great service. Jumbo marg rocks salt. nacho locos. im done. DELICIOUS! Chips n salsa are very…read moregood too.