Las Isabelas is a family-owned business that doubles as a Mexican restaurant and grocery store. The…read moreentire building has character with really lovely decorations that speak to the culture. I think that there is only outdoor seating (covered and not covered), so while it is not the largest restaurant (even less parking but since it is downtown, you can find other parking nearby), it seems like it has enough tables (which were really big) for most days. In terms of the service... we were waiting for our "waitress" until we found out that there is no table service (other than someone initially asking you for your drinks/appetizers when you sit down) as you have to manually go up to the cashier (friendly), order using a QR code to access their menu, and pay from there. So we sat there for a while really confused. But once we were told to do that (and to be fair, we might have not heard the full instructions clearly when we first entered), the food came out in a timely manner. I do think that the service could have been better; for instance, our waters were never refilled and we were not really checked up on during our dine-in experience. It might have been an off day since a lot of reviews praise their service. We got a variety of food, including Chips & Guacamole and Churros to share while for myself, I got the Burrito California and Sope. The Chips & Guacamole were really good! The guacamole was seasoned well and the chips tasted very fresh. We were also given a side of salsa, which was a bit spicy. I will say that this place does not seem to offer complimentary chips and salsa like other spots. The Churros were delicious! Very sugary and warm; I liked how doughy the inside was when it first came out. As for my entrees... I got the Sope with Chicken. This was my first time having Sope and I expected it to have more flavor to it. It tasted a bit bland, although the chicken pieces did help elevate the taste. As for the Burrito California, it tasted decent. It was stuffed with rice and potentially needed more fries, but it also lacked some flavor. If I added meat, that might have helped with the taste. I will say that the green sauce at my table saved my entrees as it really added a nice kick to everything. While I wish there were more spices in my food, I kind of liked that it was not too salty (in comparison to similar spots). Overall, I would probably give Las Isabelas a 3.5/5 stars. It did not wow me, but I think it is a solid spot to hit up in the area. They have a vast menu, so I could see myself coming back in the future to try other items.

We had a great experience at Isabela's. It's a covered outdoor area with a ton of character…read more Margaritas were huge and delicious. We ordered our food at the window and it was delivered quickly! We had tacos, fajitas, burritos and a chicken and rice dish!!! Everything was piping hot and the portions were perfect! If you are in Hickory you should drop in here for a hearty lunch or dinner! The staff is friendly too!

Came in with a group of friends when we were in town for a work trip and this place did NOT…read moredisappoint!! The restaurant is very intimate and we were offered a very private feeling booth. It was really nice for our group. We were given chips and salsa right away and then proceeded to browse our menus. This menu had a LOT of options. I ended up ordering the enchiladas with green sauce and was pleasantly surprised by the giant portion. Our server was efficient and friendly and I would definitely come back here again!

Great atmosphere. Fresh Salsa Bar…read more Hot soup. Excellent, very attentive wait staff.

Great Mexican spot! Chori Pollo and ACP are my favorites. Lots of food & flavor. They have…read moredelicious large margaritas (raspberry is my favorite)! The wait staff is very attentive to filling chips, water, etc. They tend to have plenty of tables, parking, and are quick to make your meal. My only complaint are the small, uncomfortable booths. We were very squished in the booth because of how close the table sits to you (we are average sized people). We plan to not sit in the booths in the future.

First impression was WOW, this place is big, pretty and clean…read more I mean, REALLY nice. They were super busy, Friday night. We were seated immediately. 'Lito was our server and he made us very happy. Efficient and friendly. The food... Fantastic. I hadn't had Jalisco style food in a very long time and I miss it very much. I lived in San Diego for a long time and also worked in Mexico a few years ago. The Jalisco Chicken is a touch salty but delicious. The Carnitas is WONDERFUL. Tender, juicy, perfect. The ONLY thing I would change about this place would be to add ALBONDIGAS to the menu. Thank you for a great meal and very pleasant visit. Oh, and the Horchata is also very good.

I guess I'll start from the beginning. Pros, we were seated quickly. The grilled tiger shrimp was…read moreamazing. Our queso was brought out almost immediately. Now to the cons which are unfortunately many more. As nice as our waitress was, she was either not listening or not attentive. I got a berry margarita which came with sugar (I was not aware) so I asked for it to be poured into another glass with salt. When she came back all she had done was put it in another glass with more sugar. My husband ended up having to go with a sweet tea and when he had to flag someone down to get a refill (who never came back) the waitress asked if he needed another. I explained that he had already asked someone for another sweet tea and I wasn't sure if he was getting it or not she went to get it. She then came back and asked was that sweet tea or unsweetened. We said again sweet. She came back and it was unsweetened. Then came my dinner. It came with onion and tomatos with the shrimp. The mushroom was good, but I have never before seen tomatoes and onions with the core. (See attached photos) It was truly an awful experience that we had to pay almost 60.00 for. Ambient TVs were on showing soccer.

We came in after 12pm and it was pretty much dead, only a few people were seated around us. The…read morewaiter was kind and checked on us pretty often. We ordered an appetizer then ordered our main meals, for some reason all of the food came out at once and it was a little overwhelming especially when you're supposed to receive your appetizer first. I got the crispy fries with meat and guacamole, they absolutely drenched the fries in guacamole and it didn't taste fresh at all. There was just too much of everything on it. The appetizer was huge and if I would have known that I personally wouldn't have ordered it especially if I knew it was going to be served all at once. I got the chorizo quesadilla and there wasn't any cheese in it for some reason, I couldn't even pick it up without it falling apart, had to pick at it with a fork, on top of that it wasn't hot at all. Only the plate was hot which didn't make any sense, the chipotle sauce they added on top tasted absolutely like nothing unfortunately. The "ambiance" of the place felt off since it was almost completely empty and we had several different people come up to us and ask if the food was okay. Which is normal but it just got irritating since it seemed like everybody who worked there just kept on asking us. Check was about $60 including tip, to me personally it wasn't worth it. But overall it made great dogfood.

Our first time coming here. Everything was excellent! I had a chicken quesadilla and a beef taco,…read morethe ingredients were all fresh and superior quality. These were probably the best Rice N Beans I've ever had in a Mexican restaurant. very reasonable prices and a great atmosphere. I love the decor, the music and we had great service too. Wish this place was closer to us! We would love to come back sometime if we head this way again.

All I can say is WOW! We decided to stop in on an out of town trip. The decor is probably the…read moreprettiest I've seen in a Mexican restaurant. I love the lighting and artwork. The server was excellent and recommended some great things. We had the yuca bites and cheese dip for an appetizer and Steak à la macha for dinner. It was all so well presented and delectable. For dessert we got the Tres Leches cake which is probably one of the best I had. If I'm ever back in conover, I will definitely stop here again!

Went here for a happy hour with some friends. Service is great and wait staff works very hard…read more One thing I'll say is that it's pricy. What you see in the picture is $21 once tax gets you, and that's without getting some of the cocktails. Definitely plan on breaking $100 if you get a few drinks here with your spouse. I had the Diablo tacos (grilled shrimp, jalapeño bacon, chipotle aioli, cabbage slaw) and the tacos are generously packed. Definitely a great spot in Hickory

Their cocktail selection is awesome! The ambiance is…read moreawesome! The shrimp fajitas were awesome! The shrimp were not overcooked and had a Smokey flavor. I was told by a local that the food was the best they have had in all their travels, they were accurate. See ya again real soon!

We were going to order from El Paso Mexican Restaurant online until it came time to place the…read moreorder. All the extra fees added caused us to rethink our meal. I thought the government wanted to replace money but using a card and being charged plus adding a tip for using the online web site is going a little to far.

Although the waiter was charismatic, they did not listen to specified requests involving food…read moreallergies. We had to send food back. We had requested a highchair, and it was never brought after asking multiple times. Had to go to the back and grab one ourselves. The manager wandered around aimlessly picking at things and playing with a napkin instead of engaging with any guests or waiters. A majority of the wait staff were standing by the registers and bar talking and laughing instead of checking on any customers. The food was fairly good, a bit pricey, but not enough for us to return.

Great customer service. Atmosphere is low key; food, enjoyable. Always leftovers to take home…read more I had the Enchiladas Guanajuato on this visit - now my new favorite

Stopped back in here a few days ago and decided to try something new on each visit. The whole…read morepackage is wonderful, cleanliness, friendly and welcoming. I've had the Enchiladas Traditionales several times but had never had the Enchiladas Trio. Wow, have I missed out! Take a look at this beautiful plate. The visual was second only to the robust taste! Thank you LC team for another great experience!