The BEST food, customer service and nice restaurant! We go here almost every week! :) read more

La Esperanza - Chicken Flauntas - Mexican Near Me - Middlesboro, Kentucky

I ordered a chicken taco salad, and it came out very soupy. When it was remade, the chicken was slimy, and I could barely eat it. The waitress seemed annoyed when it was sent back, which made the experience uncomfortable. My boyfriend's chicken fajita quesadilla looked good and tasted fine at first, and our son's nuggets and fries were okay. Service was fast but not friendly, and the pricing felt high for what we received ($43.96 plus tip for simple meals). Most concerning, both my boyfriend and I ended up with food poisoning afterward, while our son did not. We won't be returning. read more

This place used to be decent however they have gone downhill fast. Service has become poor. Food is overpriced. $4 for a tiny saucer cheese sauce is absolutely insane! The workers are sketchy and cleanliness is questionable. BEWARE read more

We went to the Abraham Lincoln museum and came here to eat lunch. My friend and I both ordered the lunch Tostaguac. The menu said it was Beans, ground beef, cheese and guacamole on a tortilla. My husband and her husband ordered a lunch Tostada. The menu said it was Beans, Ground Beef, cheese and sour cream on a crispy tostada. They didn't want guacamole. My husband ordered his with no sour cream. Well, we all ended up receiving exactly the same thing. They all had sour cream and they all had guacamole. None had ground beef. I would probably have given only 3 stars but the food was delicious! The chips and salsa were delicious too. The salsa had just the right amount of heat. The service was quick so that was also good. The restaurant was clean and decorated nicely. Our server was great. When we paid, he took $6 off our bill which was almost the equivalent of one of our meals. An earlier review mentioned roasted jalapeños but we asked and they don't have them. read more

This is bland beyond belief. Uncooked pasta has more flavor. The cheese dip, carne asada & arroz are utterly tasteless

They're friendly and quick. The food is always delicious! The restaurant is clean and well maintained.

Service was good. Food was not authentic in any form, definitely different that we had expected. Not terrible in terms of flavor but make sure to ask exactly how each item you're ordering is prepared especially if you have expectations set as they prep items differently. read more

We are here just traveling through. Was a good meal. I had a small plate with a taco, enchilada and a cooked pepper. The pepper was very good as was the enchilada. The taco shell was a bit stale or mine would have been 5 stars. I ordered a side of roasted jalapeños which I highly recommend. We ate them all. My husband got an enchilada supreme with one beef one chicken and one bean enchilada. He would have given his 5 stars if it had a little more sauce. Fried ice cream was the perfect size. It was a nice surprise. read more

There are at least three different Mexican restaurants in Middlesboro so I was excited to finally try this one out in the plaza next to the furniture store. They have your typical selection of food. I got fajitas, which came with chicken, beef, and shrimp in a massive portion. Plenty to take home for lunch the next day. The servers were friendly and prompt with refilling drinks and the basket of homemade chips and salsa. Give this place a try! read more

La Esperanza - Steak, shrimp, and chicken fajitas. Such large portions. Definitely enough to take home. - Mexican Near Me - Middlesboro, Kentucky

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We ordered takeout and food was ready on time. I ordered a taco salad I asked what dressing they had and was told it hand it's own dressing. I should have hung up. I'll let you see for yourself. read more

La Esperanza - Their version of a taco salad. Bad! - Mexican Near Me - Middlesboro, Kentucky

i love the food, its normally good, but recently they keep messing up my order they keep adding salsa on my order when we specifically request "no salsa" everything else is great though read more

had a horrible experience tonight. There was an onion stuck inside my glass of my drink. they still charged me for it. Waiter was not friendly at all. Apparently when they are busy they don't wash their dishes correctl. read more

We just moved here in February and we Came here today for the first time ! To be honest I was not impressed! We Did not feel welcome at all ! No greeting when we first walked in , no smiles - the guy just seated us ! The Waiter walked up to us , no smiles again nothing special- same with the food - just plain - nothing special ! There are so many choices in Kentucky and I chose to go elsewhere where the service and food is outstanding ! That's why I gave this two stars as this was just a plain restaurant, nothing spectacular- nothing special --- even the food was just average!!!! Price was reasonable, food was plain , the service was not good at all ---- Do I recommend? No I do not ----- read more

The food was very good! The staff were friendly. The store could use some improvements but is serviceable. The bathroom has high placement for soap and paper towels. That might dissuade anyone if less than average height. Overall, a good place to eat but the building is dated. read more

This place is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the tri-state area. There's no cilantro in the salsa which is great for those of us who don't care for cilantro. The management and staff always make you feel welcomed and the food is always fresh and tasty. They have recently remodeled the seating/tables and it looks great. They were behind as far as atmosphere until they upgraded but the people and food is what has kept me coming back. I definitely recommend this restaurant. Favorites are: La Esperanza Special (steak, chicken, shrimp) Pollo Fundido Chimichanga I would like to see Alambre added to the menu read more

Short and simple: It's what a Mexican Restaurant should be. Service is quick and considerate, place is clean, and the food tastes like the person making it cares about it; as if it's being made for quality rather than quantity. Nice place. Hope to be back. read more

Really clean, they are social distancing at the tables and making sure everything is wiped down. The food was really good. Exceeded our expectations. read more

Where to even begin? La Esperanza is an absolutely amazing Mexican restaurant for the whole family to enjoy. The staff are all extremely friendly and welcome you with a smile. The service is absolutely top notch with elite food coming out almost instantly. The menu selection has something for everyone. If going to La Esperanza, I would recommend two dishes. My personal favorite - the Chicken Fajita Nachos - just brings everything to the table. The chips aren't stale and are absolutely perfect. The cheese is the perfect warmth with perfect taste and the vegetables are grilled to perfection. My second choice is one Pollo Loco. A perfect dish featuring refried beans, rice and chicken with cheese and tortillas. The tortillas are freshly served and warm with the food being cooked to perfection. All in all, La Esperanza is a fantastic place to eat and I'm proud to call myself a loyal customer. read more

Very very good. Great chicken taco and the best guacamole...good service and clean store.

Great place to dk a birthday. Polo de jefe is so good. Best experience for a very first date. I loved it.

I've only had a chance to eat at this one mexican restaurant in town, there are three so Middlesboro must have some real mexican cuisine fans; anyway, the food came out rapid and hot. Fresh ingredients cooked perfectly like my wife's vegetarian quesadilla with squash, broccoli and mushrooms. The staff was professional and friendly and you could tell they wanted to make sure our experience was a good one. read more

We come here every year while in town for a reunion and it is really good. Rice and beans are very good. Recommend the #1 combo and pollo locos. Very nice surprise in Middlesboro! read more

We stayed at the Days Inn, on Cumberland, and ate at the La Esperanza located next to the office. Our waitress was incredibly friendly, and our food arrived fast. It was so good!! It only loses a star because the food was served just slightly above warm... we had to eat pretty fast before it got cold. read more

Always good and fresh every time . By far The best Mexican in town ! Always fast with preparing orders and free ice cream! read more

This was some of the best Mexican food I've ever tasted. The prices are fantastic, and the serving sizes are amazing. Such a bargain. There is more than one location for this restaurant. The one I ate at tonight is the one that is in the strip mall. I ordered the "Los Tres Hermanos", which has two grilled tilapia fillets, a half a dozen grilled shrimp, and several large chunks of crab meat served on top of a very rich (and cheesy) Mexican style rice. It was so delicious, and for $10.00 it was an amazing bargain. They could charge $20.00 for this entree, and I suspect they would still sell a lot of it due to how deliciously us it is. Even at $20.00 it would not be over priced. It was so delicious that I seriously doubt that I will ever order anything else from this place. It was perfect in every respect. Five stars all the way! read more

Excellent service and excellent food at very reasonable prices! The fajitas are particularly good! Next time we'll ask for some freshly made guacamole! read more

I live locally, and this restaurant is a local favorite. I rarely eat out that I don't eat here. The food is incredible, the portions are generous, the service is great - honestly, I have never been to a restaurant where I get my food faster than I do here on average. If you go on a Sunday afternoon (busiest time) you might wait a while, but otherwise they are very fast. Your drink never goes dry. In short, great food, great service, great eating experience. I would definately recommend. read more

Great service and wonderful authentic Mexican food, we went to the one on Cumberland Ave. Fresh ingredients and it pays off in the great food! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a great cheap meal! read more

Not very good at all Never get the the Taco Salad it is like soup. The pollo loco was good but overall very poor

If you are looking for authentic Mexican food pass this place by. The food is bland to almost tasteless, and the salsa is like eating ketchup. would rather eat at Taco Bell at least there you can taste the food. read more

It's the Mexican go to place in middlesboro. Not to pleased with 3$ cheese dip though, but food is great.

By far, the best Mexican restaurant in the area. Also, they have two locations, but the one on Cumberland Ave (connected to the Days Inn) is the best. It has a nicer atmosphere, more attentive staff, and the food tastes better. If you love chorizo, they have a great dish called the Chorizo Loco. I love it! Their burritos and enchiladas and tacos are also very good. This is definitely one of the few restaurants in the area that I really like and highly recommend. read more

While visiting Pineville a local clerk recommended we take the drive to Middlesboro for lunch, about 10 miles away. Lots of locals and groups of businessmen. Quick in and out. Three discount stores in same plaza:Family Dollar, Dollar Plus, and Big Lots. read more