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    La Machaka Tex-Mex

    4.1 (49 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Salad, Tex-Mex
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    3 small beef fajita

    I won't go back to this place anymore. I ordered and spent close to $100.00, including a $5.00 tip. I was disappointed when I got home. I ordered 2 combo fajitas. One is chicken and the other beef along with shrimp. It has only 3 big shrimp and 3 small pieces of meat. It has a size of 2 1/2 inches and not even thick meat. They are very stingy on portions of the food and at almost the same price as another Mexican restaurant and nachos don't have tomatoes, sour cream and other toppings, only melted cheese and very little ground beef. I should went to Gringo's, Alicia's, Viva Mariscos or other Mexican restaurants instead. It gives more food than the money I paid. I went to this place because of the good reviews, and not too far from where I live, I am not coming back.

    Take out bill

    Isela was able to make it right. I appreciate the business fixing the mistake. I understand there was technical difficulties with the inkind menu which they didn't offer any birria

    Combo plate, beef fajita tacos and queso
    Gina R.

    Went in on Saturday and enjoyed a great meal, we had the combo plate and and beef fajita tacos, all good. The queso was the best we've had in awhile. The service was really friendly and they were on top of everything.

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    Jeff T.

    Tried this place today for lunch. It's newly opened and getting a fresh start. The food, the drinks and the service were all great. I recommend this place and will definitely come back again. Probably try the evening meal next time. We got the Raulito's Special, Chili Rellano w/cheese, Tamale and House Margaritas. Jesus was our waiter and did a great job. He was attentive to take care of us but not overbearing and provided us our space as we enjoyed our meal.

    Fast service and delicious drinks. The margarita flight was my favorite. Their cheese is the best I've tried.
    Gretty E.

    Great service and good food. Their margarita flight was my favorite. They have the best cheese in town too.

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    10 months ago

    We catered from here and had a great experience. The food was delicious and reasonable in price. 5 stars all around.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food and very nice service! The servers were SO nice and friendly. So I would really recommend going there.

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    2 years ago

    Great food, service, and value at this restaurant. For great Tex-mex, I recommend eating here :)

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    Food and service were amazing! I am excited to come back for Loteria night! The owners are wonderful and the food is delicious

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    Food was very bland and lacked flavor. Rice was good but everything else was just okay. Nothing special..

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    The fajita meat is by far the best I've ever had.

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