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La Cecina

3.7 (67 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Cesina taco
Jose C.

Very friendly staff, but more importantly very delicious food. I ordered a taco de cecina and a torta ahogada de cecina, and both were amazing. The taco comes with pico de gallo, and guacamole and it was amazing. The torta ahogada was pretty spicy but very tasty. The hot sauce they use has a somewhat thick consistency, similar to a mole but not as thick. Overall I left very satisfied. I can't wait to come back and try it. Hopefully their other restaurants in the city are just the same.

$5 shots
Marie K.

Tacos are very meaty.... Food wasn't super great, nor was it bad. Most of the servers only speak Spanish, so it was a little awkward. Just needed a place to meet for lunch with my sister, and this worked. Our bill came and it included 2 beverages that we never ordered. They took it off, once we said something.

Cecina Campesina with guacamole on the side.
Mike T.

I never give 5 stars but I did here. It's been my favorite place for a few years. Have never had a bad meal here. Servers are very polite, friendly and very customer oriented. I had Cecina Campesina yesterday. Flank steak, cactus, beans and small salad. Delicious! Their Chiliquilla's, tacos, burritos, chicken and mole, fish. I've had it all and it's top notch. Guacamole is very good. Made a little differently than most places. Tortillas are made right here and it shows. Tasty, and add another dimension to the meal instead of just being a tasteless wrap. Salsa....ah their salsa is the best. Served warm and has bits of burnt jalapeños skin from roasting in it for that smokey flavor. Consistent. Tasty. The only criticism I would have is sometimes the music is a bit loud. BUT GO HERE. You will not be disappointed.

Tacos and freshly made warm salsa were served when we sat
Elliot V.

First time here and it was good! Will be back! What's great is that they take pride in the quality of food served. Don't come when you're at your hungriest lol cause you'll wait for your food but it will be served fresh. It's definitely worth the wait. The place is also kid friendly, my daughter had a good time there. We felt very comfortable and not crowed like at some restaurants. Will recommend to others in the area looking for good Mexican food!

Salsa that comes with chips.  Nice kick to it.
Obiel C.

I should be coming here more often. This place had never disappointed, and they are very friendly and attentive. I have tried their tacos and burritos, but what I really come for are the quesadilla de Flor de calabaza frito, and the torta hogada de Carne asada which is spicy good. I definitely recommend you Give this place a try. Decent prices as well

Tell me this doesn't look amazing! The cecina was soooo good and my chilaquiles on point now that I requested egg on them.

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I give this restaurant 1 star because u Jaír went here and the food has no taste a litterally wanna trow up Rn !

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Great food and very reasonable prices . Waitress was very attentive and kind. Place is comfortable and it was fresh on a hot day .

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Stumbled across this place yelp browsing. Delicious!!! Very fresh and well prepared. The flavors was amazing. Nothing was bland at all.

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Love this place! Best food ever! They're cecina quesadillas are to die for. They have a great variety of things to chose from.

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El Mariachi II

El Mariachi II

2.4(39 reviews)
4.0 mi
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visited this restaurant again last night, and unfortunately the experience was just as…read moredisappointing as the first time. The service, specifically from the bartender, was extremely unwelcoming and rude. I initially came in for takeout, but decided to sit down at a table to look over the menu. Instead of being greeted or assisted, I was met with an unfriendly attitude and uncomfortable stares. When my partner asked for a large glass of water while we decided on our order, he was given a very small glass, which felt dismissive and unprofessional. It's unfortunate because the food itself isn't bad, but the customer service completely takes away from the experience. The restaurant was nearly empty, which honestly reflects the level of service we received. Based on multiple visits with the same issue, I would not recommend this place. A more welcoming and customer-focused staff would make a huge difference.

Got robbed for a burrito and taco dinner. When I got the bill. I almost choked off my virgin…read moremargarita. This place got more fees than Grub hub. They charge a gratuity of 15% for 1-4 people. For 5 or more people a 18% gratuity. I can understand a gratuity on a group but not just 1-2 people. Then charged another 3% for using a card payment. Wait, it gets better. They have a sign in their yard that says $5 margaritas everyday but charged me $11 for my virgin one. If you want to get robbed, this is the place to go.

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El Mariachi II - The interior!

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Nice staff!

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Tacos & Burritos Rancho Grande - Stopped for some Tacos ...let's see what these guys are working with!

Tacos & Burritos Rancho Grande

3.1(11 reviews)
3.5 mi

I got two barbacoa tacos and one chicken taco. Both tacos were delicious but the barbacoa taco was…read morea bit better than the chicken. The service was pretty quick but I came at a less busy time. The restaurant has good music, spacious seating and very clean of course. I will definitely be going again on Taco Tuesday where the tacos are $2.99.

On 10/30/25 I went to purchased food and I was charged twice for my meal. I was told by the cashier…read morethat my first payment did not on their end even though it showed as a charge on my end in my card transactions. I showed her it went through on my end and she stated this had happened before but could not give me my food until it shows on their end as paid. She then proceeds to tell me swipe my card again and once it goes through she would reimburse me for the first transaction. So I swiped my card for a second time once the payment went through she then proceeds to tell me that she couldn't give me a refund and I would have to wait for a manger to call and to me when to come in for my refund. I called back on 10/31/25 to speak to a manager and the phone was passed around to multiple playing in the phone and the a man man got on the phone and apologized for the inconvenience but still would not help. This is unacceptable! At this point I believed I was scammed and a manager was never told about my situation. I'm still waiting for a call and a refund. Very disappointed.

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Tacos & Burritos Rancho Grande - Great open area!

Great open area!

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Taco & quesadilla meal.

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Margarita's Bar and Grill

2.8(81 reviews)
5.5 mi
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11/8/25 I came in person yesterday to ask about when they…read moreopened and they said 9am and even took pictures of the menu. Came with my family excited to try some Mexicans breakfast and got there at 9:50am and nobody was there. I understand if maybe the times were wrong online but why tell me they open at 9am. Have never eaten there but this is not a good first impression.

Dj hitting the tunes, food was delicious and the service was great ! Margarita's Bar & Grill was a…read morepretty trendy spot for regulars. First timer, and I thought it was a great and tasteful atmosphere. There were two sides one for dining of all ages and a bar side. The Margarita Bar & Grill was definitely in a secluded area. We decided to dine for dinner. No reservations were needed first come first served. Our server was pretty nice. Didn't get her name. She informed us that the restaurant drink menus were being updated but nevertheless the frozen margaritas were a hit! We ordered the Long Island Ice-tea & the 12oz frozen berry and passion fruit margarita. They were S T R O N G & delicious! We then order traditional BBQ chicken wings for an appetizer, the chicken fajitas along with my Carne en su jugo ( beans bacon, onions, green salsa, chopped ribeye) the soup was off the chain! The spicy and meaty aromas gave the soup soo much umami flavors! Yes, I ordered a soup at a Mexican restaurant and one shrimp taco! The soup was very filling and taco was good. Trust me the food was great you will not be disappointed! Atmosphere was very much a pleasant vibe. Great tunes from the DJ, plenty of seating areas and an area for people who like to dance. And ladiess the Bathroom was very much CLEAN! Check em out!

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Margarita's Bar and Grill - Inside

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Margarita's Bar and Grill - Chicken Fajita, chicken wings, carne en su jugo (Soup)

Chicken Fajita, chicken wings, carne en su jugo (Soup)

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