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    Los Cucos Mexican Cafe

    3.4 (779 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Shrimp Taco (no beans)
    Brianne C.

    We ended up at Los Cucos twice this week! There are so many tasty-looking dishes there that I simply haven't been able to try all the ones that look good. This week I tried the pollo poblano and the shrimp tacos, both excellent. We noticed some of the decorations seem to have changed lately, and it doesn't feel as festive inside as it used to. The service is attentive. We came with a large party of 70 people last night, so obviously some things fell through the cracks--that's to be expected. The server took my husband's order incorrectly and brought him a similar but more expensive dish. My husband brought the mistake to the staff's attention but still accepted the food in order not to cause a hassle. It would have been nice if he had been charged for the less expensive food that he actually ordered rather than the more expensive dish he did not ask for. However, he was charged the more expensive amount, which definitely left us feeling a bit soured on the experience.

    Pavit B.

    I was there when I was visiting my best friend and his family in Utah and this place is good! The tableside guacamole and the Mexican bowl with chicken is really good. Our server was amazing and funny to where she gave us great recommendations throughout the menu! The place is also clean, very lively but you can still have a night to remember or a casual get together with friends over chips and drinks!

    Sour Cream Enchiladas
    Janae I.

    We had lunch at Los Cucos as a team, and I think it was my first time eating here even though I've lived close by for 9 years. I would lean toward 3.5 stars, but it was a good enough experience I feel OK bumping up to 4. We were seated right away at a table. There were lots of TVs with sports on, which was nice for the sports enthusiast on our team. It was clean and not too loud. I was really impressed with the Jetsons cart that delivered food to a few specific tables. I had never seen one before; it was very cool. The chips and salsa were good and came out quickly. There were two kinds of salsa, and both were fairly mild. I'm a wuss with spice, so let that reassure you if you're the same. The menu was actually really big, so if you're an indecisive person maybe check it out ahead of time. I also felt like my lunch was not going to be cheaper than $14 as most of the entrees are pretty pricy, and some of the meals were just way too much food. So if you're looking to minimize spend, this may not be the spot. I ordered the sour cream enchiladas. They were good--nothing special. There was a lot more sour cream than I was expecting. Our server was attentive and did a good job for us. Overall, no complaints other than the price point, really. It wasn't a standout spot for me in terms of Mexican food, but if you need a decent spot, give it a go.

    Mexican Taquitos
    vita f.

    Well sometimes you just have to try a place no matter how the bad reviews. Well the decor was nice and we got sat quickly but we chose to eat in the bar! We did wait for a long time for someone to bring us drinks. The food looked ok and some items on the menu were not even Hispanic lol but chose to share some nachos and taquitos. Now I have been to non Hispanic places and their nachos were pilled high and were bomb this place YIKES I got maybe 8 chips with meat on them and lettuce and tomato and sour cream In the middle I am not sure how these nachos were meant to be like this but disappointed. The chicken taquitos were ok... I have had better, their chips and salsa were good the guac sauce good too. Other than that yea be careful when going here I don't think I'll be going back. Our waiter was pretty busy so there were times we had to wait if we needed something.

    Stuffed Avocado
    Layne D.

    We gave Los Cucos a couple of tries but unfortunately I feel it just misses the mark, especially for the price point. On a positive note, the restaurant has a ton of seating and the guys at the front were friendly. Chips and salsa are good. Queso is decent. Beyond that, every dish my partner and I have tried has been pretty mediocre and a bit expensive for what you end up getting. I've had worse, but nothing about the food would make me come back. On our visits we tried a chicken stuffed avocado, enchiladas, tacos, a Mexican bowl, and none were very good. On top of that, service has been off. Not bad, but a weird vibe from the servers that I can't figure out. Overall it does not make for a very enjoyable dining experience. Maybe we hit them on a few off days, but I don't think I would return.

    Parrilla a las Brazas
    Jeff C.

    I returned to this place after a decade after a bad experience. A lot can change during this time and the wife was hungry, so we decided to give it another chance. It won't take me another ten years to return, especially with a mariachi band on Tuesdays. First off, delightful service by Grace. She gracefully tolerated our Spanish practice and was wonderfully adept at her job, even upselling the flan to me, lol. The parilla... Lord have mercy. The menu claims it's for two people but honestly it could feed four. For fifty bucks this dish was delivered looking like an altar of fajitas, about 8 inches tall and choked with a juicy and generous combination of jalapeño sausage, chicken and beef. Toss in homemade tortillas and a plate of rice, beans, pico de gallo, and more, and you have a steaming hot party on the table. Damn good. I'm bringing friends next time. Tip: There is a coupon for a small appetizer when you check in here. We got the nachos ($10) by using it and enjoyed them quite a bit.

    Chile Rellano

    First off, let me just say that Los Cucos is clearly where dreams go to become fried, stuffed, and served with a side of rice and beans. I ordered the fried stuffed avocado with chicken, and let me tell you, it was an experience. When the plate arrived, I swear I heard a mariachi band start playing in my head. The avocado was golden, crispy, and shaped like the kind of treasure Indiana Jones would risk his life to steal. Cutting into it was like opening a portal to another dimension--a dimension where avocados and chicken join forces to make your taste buds do the Macarena. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, it felt like it had been marinated by a grandmother who takes secrets to the grave. And the avocado? Oh, the avocado. It was creamy, buttery perfection, wrapped in a crunchy shell so divine it probably has its own fan club. Butter my honey! But here's the kicker: eating it was like playing Jenga with my arteries. Each bite was a delicious gamble, and by the end, I wasn't sure if I was full or just experiencing nirvana. The service? Impeccable. The waitress was sweet. The atmosphere? Delightfully vibrant. My regret? That I only ordered one. My doctor's regret? That I even ordered one at all. If you're ever in Sandy, Utah, and you don't stop by Los Cucos for the fried stuffed avocado, what are you even doing with your life?

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    The service was exceptional! My drinks were filled before I could ask and the food brought out so quickly. It was ask delicious.

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    9 months ago

    Los Cucos is or favorite place to meet with friends and the food is delicious.. There cood is so good we eat there almost ever week.

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    Good Mexican food! Our server Sophi was great! She was super anttentive! Amazing selection of plates!

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    El Barril Restaurante

    4.1(323 reviews)
    9.8 miCity of South Salt Lake
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    While we don not usually dine out in Salt Lake City, opportunity arose today so I searched for a…read moregood place. I was pleasantly surprised by the decor inside, they have spent a great deal for this location. I ordered chips and salsa to start. These were not complimentary but when they arrived the salsa was fresh and unique. I was glad I ordered them. My wife chose the carne asada burrito. She raved about the flavor and could only finish half. I ordered a unique taco which had an authentic name this gringo cannot remember but it was built on a house made corn tortilla about twenty inches long and ten inches wide. Steak, Mexican cream, tomatillo sauce, freshly shredded lettuce and cheese. I've never had anything like it but it is awesome. The service was quick and efficient. Very delightful people. The check had included a 15% Service Charge so I was glad to see the options on the screen to add a tip began at a level that matched up with the service charge at a reasonable level. I only had one complaint, The music was a little loud. The sound system is great and I loved the authentic music but the baseline was pumping loud enough to hurt my ears. I'd recommend adjusting the volume or the mix to make it a little more comfortable. Overall I loved this experience and will definitely want to come again. No pictures, sorry.

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    4.2(1.1k reviews)
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    Love Love Love their fish tacos! Love the rice and beans! Love the salsa bar! Love the jalapeño…read moremayo dressing. It's so good. I could drink it by itself. The restaurant has limited parking! Tiny! Parking is a joke! There is maybe 6-7 parking spaces on the east side. Maybe 2-3 at the back of the building, which is one way. It limits the ability to drive around the back of the building. There are two parking spaces on the west side of the building. I have seen cars get totally stuck, people yelling and getting upset. If you have a large vehicle, I would not even try to drive around the building. I would drive south of the restaurant and park at the whitmore library's parking lot, and walk over. Service is okay. Ordering is cramped, and if there's a line you're standing at the back of the restaurant right next to people sitting eating. It's uncomfortable. During the summer there is seating inside and outside, but during high times you have to wait for a table! During the winter there are 12 tables, most of which are room for 2 people, four tables for 4 people, 5 if you can fit. This restaurant is SO popular, they really need to move to a larger building! One with plenty of parking and more seating. I love their food so much I would go once a week if there was more seating and parking, otherwise it's just too stressful!

    I saw the Diners, Dives, and Drive-ins that featured this restaurant a few years ago and have…read morewanted to try it ever since. I finally made it there yesterday! Unfortunately I kind of wish I didn't. We tried the fish tacos, shrimp tacos, Carne Adovada Burrito, nachos with shredded beef, and horchata. The dish with the most flavor was the nachos. I'd give that dish a 4. The horchata was pretty good too. Definitely above average horchata. But the rest of the dishes didn't have enough flavor, even after adding salsa from their salsa bar. This was pretty disappointing and we wished we had picked a different restaurant for lunch.

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