We went here to eat while staying at the Black Swan Inn. It was fabulous! My favorite was how we…read morewere greeted when we walked in the restaurant. Super friendly and complimentary. It set the tone for the rest of our time there. They have a yummy cheese, salsa, bean and chip combo that we ordered for our appetizer and it was over the top. The food was amazing and our servers were very attentive. We will definitely be going back.

The Good: * Everyone on the staff was pleasant. We were…read moreseated and brought drinks promptly * Chips and salsa (spicy) and beans were all tasty * A little "dulce" (whipped cream + Carmel drizzle) tortilla chip as a free dessert bite The "Needs Improvement" : * Ground beef on everything (tacos, enchiladas) is blah * Enchilada sauce is pretty blah, too * Shredded beef (burrito) not seasoned well, either * Server needs to check back once after dropping off the meals * Unclean silverware (one knife) Bottom Line: Kinda worth a try. Not gonna make our list of "Best Mexican" but if you order extra salsa and pour it on everything that's meant to have some spice, it's okay. I understand this is a family operation so I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt.

Outstanding food, quick friendly service, clean and welcoming atmosphere! A must to revisit!read more

We just happened upon this place during our stay in Pocatello, and we're so glad we did. The food…read morewas delicious and far more flavorful than most Mexican restaurants. The service was fabulous! We were even there with our two very young grandchildren and they were so fast getting us our food, we didn't need to entertain them while waiting. I had a combo plate with a chimichanga and a Chile relleno. Both were extremely delicious. My husband loved his burrito and my grandson thought his mini Mexican pizza was great! Great find!

This was a true authentic Mexican restaurant. Food was absolutely delicious and a pretty large…read morevariety as well! Delicious!

I was very disappointed to find lunch meat in my enchiladas…read more Hold it! Maybe I was too hasty. Perhaps that was REALLY fried corn tortillas. Service was good. It was take out.

We were a big group of 9 and were given top notch service. The food was amazing and the staff was…read moretoo. My husband and myself had the green chili verde burrito. It was the best we've ever had. I would highly recommend this place. 5 Stars

I'm from California where I can honestly say west coast has the best tacos/authentic Mexican food…read more The service was good and fast service. Ambiance was good and chill. Food was ok it did the job for my craving.

Recommended by two fellas I met on my flight arriving to Pocatello, this restaurant did not…read moredisappoint!! Excellent service, nice portions, home cooked, home made everything!! I can't wait to return!! The staff was incredibly patient as I scoured all the choices with a magnifying glass. I chose three tacos and due to a restricted diet, a salad. The salad was huge, the carnitas and carne asado tacos were outstanding, the pickled carrots, jalapenos, onions and peppers were so fresh and homemade!! The salsa verde I couldn't stop asking for more!! The staff, management and servers were so on it and truly kind to us and all their, obvious, returning diners!! Nothing was remotely empty as they consistently checked back with us, and everyone else, and boy did we devour everything!! I can't wait to return to this restaurant again. 7 stars!! Thank you Dave for recommending this gem!!! Prices were incredibly reasonable as well. Authenticity and kindness at it's best!! They certainly could expand as the business was consistent and the service fast but not rushed!!! Maybe a franchise in Los Angeles!!!

While visiting family, we decided to try a Mexican spot nearby. I looked for a place with good…read morereviews, and this one definitely did not disappoint. We were greeted right away when we walked in and really enjoyed the authentic decorations and overall vibe. The service was friendly and welcoming. Not long after sitting down, we were brought chips with some really tasty salsa and bean dip, which was a great start to the meal. I ordered the smothered tamales, and I had never had anything quite like that before. The food came out hot and tasted fresh. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely recommend this place!

Good: Pleasant, adequate service…read more Nachos are a good choice -- good allocations of ingredients and the portion size is huge serving -- a half order is 2 meals or easily shared by two people. I like the green enchilada sauce better than the red. Others in our party like the red. Needs Improvement: One of the rare times I haven't liked the salsa at a Mexican restaurants. Primary flavor was sour, and I'm puzzled how they managed that. Chips weren't very good. Chile relleno wasn't something we'd order again. Bottom line -- it's kinda hit and miss on the offerings here. Some things they do well consistently (like cheese crisps and nachos) while other things are off enough you are discouraged from coming back. Oh, and watch your step walking into and through this restaurant. Odd steps, slopes that can trip if you're not paying attention.

I love fish tacos! I don't love fish tacos from Mama Inez. I'll tell you why in a bit…read more My mom ordered two cheese enchiladas, and a ground beef taco. My daughter ordered street tacos, and my son ordered the Chili Colorado steak burrito. The ground beef taco was good with just the right amount of seasoning, the cheese enchiladas had a great sauce and was served with Spanish rice. My son's burrito had good flavor and the meat was extremely tender served with a really good enchilada sauce. My daughter's street taco was just ok. To me, there was nothing special about his they cooked the meat and could've used more seasoning. Now for my fish tacos. First off, I made the mistake of ordering mango salad and pico degallo on the fish tacos. Their secret sauce tasted like ranch dressing. Nothing secret about that. The fish was not the least bit crunchy or flaky. It was mushy. The flavors did not mesh at all. And where is my lime? Don't order this one. Overall, I thought the sides were good, the rice, and the beans. My only criticism with these sides, they needed more salt to make the flavors pop. I'm down to trying this place again. Just not going to order fish tacos again.

My job takes me to Pocatello fairly regularly and when I am here I usually grab lunch at Costa Vida…read moreonce or twice. I love this place; my only real issue with them is that they are closed on Sundays. Costa Vida is by far the best burrito-bar style restaurant I have ever eaten at. Chipotle is boring compared to Costa Vida. Cafe Rio, which is similar in many ways, just isn't nearly as good or as high in quality. The best thing on the menu by far is their sweet pork. If you haven't tried Costa Vida's sweet pork, then you haven't truly experienced Costa Vida! I used to always order their smothered burrito, but recently I have been hooked on their enchiladas. Both items are delicious and very similar (tortilla, rice, beans, cheese, meat & sauce with lettuce and pico de gallo on the side) but I find that I enjoy the different flavors of their sweet pork and cilantro lime rice more when I eat the enchiladas as the rice and beans are on the side instead of being mixed into the burrito. This weekend, on the way home from camping in Idaho, we stopped in Pocatello for lunch. We were craving Tex-Mex and we both agreed that we had a higher opinion of Costa Vida than Cafe Rio, so we headed to Costa Vida. When we got there, we found that the Pocatello Costa Vida was not open on Sunday, so we had lunch at the Cafe Rio. I was very disappointed with Cafe Rio's food; while it was similar to Costa Vida, it just wasn't nearly as good. Next time I am in Pocatello, hopefully it won't be on a Sunday so I can eat at Costa Vida.

This location regularly gets your order wrong when going through the drive thru, so don't feel…read morerushed. When they hand you your food, take your time there at the window and make sure they gave you what you ordered. This is a MUST. Unfortunately, you have to do their double checking for them. I imagine any regular, local customer will understand this comment.

Jimmy's Mexican food rating process, one star max.for each item…read more Chips - warm, crispy and fresh. 1 star Salsa - refried beans and red salsa. The salsa was a bit watery but flavorful. 1 star Chili Verde - a distinct flavor with perfect size chunks of pork. 1 star Margaritas - good mix with the right amount of tequila. 1 Service - Friendly and attentive. 1 star. 5 stars!

This place is supposed to be open until 9 PM Friday night 830 the doors were locked! What kind of…read moremanagement would do this? I have multiple businesses and I would fire my employees for closing early!

Tucked away in a dying mall is a little gem of a dining option for Idaho...Venezuelan food. The…read morecashier/cook/owner was charismatic and kind and eager to recommend food to another patron unfamiliar with the cuisine. For an arepa, it sure was loaded with meat and accoutrement. I guess that's American style of oversized portions. Flavors were good...seasoned meat, fresh ingredients. I would give one piece of advice for a more successful arepa...make it a little thinner. The edges were overly thick and thus, doughy with a chew you don't want for this food. If you haven't had Venezuelan food, try it. It's not Mexican...nowhere near it. I wish we had an option like this in Twin.

From the owner: Venezuelan Food, Arepas, Cachapas, Pepito Venezolano, Hallacas, Venezuelan Bread, Pan de Jamon…read moreVenezolano, Papelon con Limon, Malta Polar

They are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 pm. Someone keeps posting They are…read moreclosed and it's not true

Super amazing food. We took 4 of our 5 kids and it was less than $50 with a tip. Food was…read moreexceptional. I mean wayyy better than the others in town. They just got themselves permanent customers. The owner played with our baby and the waitress was astonishing as well. 20 out of 10!