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    Los Pinguinos

    4.6 (49 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Salad, Seafood
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    #TacoTuesdays
    Enn Q.

    Had a crazy morning with power outage and snow squalls yesterday. Today, coming back from 2 of the 3 appts that I had to cancel I was sitting in front of St. Clair # trying to find out who had taco Tuesday. I'd only been here one time before, but I thought the food was excellent, & I knew they were pretty close, so I called. The sweetest young woman told me that they had $2 taco Tuesdays! Beef/chicken, soft/ hard shell. I was honestly so hungry, I took a bite of the middle 1 & that's why it's turned around, and doesn't look all that great. They were excellent. Those tacos were stuffed, I could only eat 1, brought the other 2, home. I didn't eat a whole lot of chips, either, but let's talk about the homemade salsa! Spicy perfection! You can purchase a lg ($8) or small ($4). I got the Lg one, and Pam the #NumeroUno waitress in the entire , was kind enough to put the salsa into 2 containers for me. I was really grateful for that because if I'd had just the lg container, my small household probly wouldn't hv finished it b4 it, expired(?). Pam was just a gem all the way around. Great spot, excellent service, kid friendly...you must visit.

    Enchiladas-cheese and bean
    Maureen B.

    We have been to this restaurant before and today was pretty good. The enchilada sauce was a bit greasy for me. Not sure I would get again. I don't recall this before. The tostadas were good overall. Service was a bit slow but they are always busy here. Not an issue as the staff is very nice. It is a casual Mexican dining experience. We will return again but maybe just stick with the tostadas or veggie quesadilla as we are vegetarian and they don't have a lot of options. Churros are a must have! Try it for yourself.

    Ordered the chimichangas...
    Amy M.

    Pretty disappointed. The server was sweet enough, but new, and reflected as such. I'm new to the area and was hopeful and exited to try this place. First, I ordered the chimichangas, which should have been a total of, I'm assuming, 4 small chimichangas. I received a burrito instead. So clearly the kitchen and the server didn't know the difference. After that mistake, the server cashed my bill of a single dinner (not the dinner I ordered) and water for another couple's dinner bill. Of which, I ended up paying a little more than my own bill. Sad to say, I was not impressed, and will not be back, nor recommend.

    Taco and glorious tostada!!!
    Natalie N.

    OMG BECKY!!! If you want delicious Mexican food, look no further!!! This is absolutely amazing food. It has the original taste of southwest Detroit. I had the combo with the taco, enchilada, and tostada. The enchilada had a kiss of mole sauce in it. It was mouth watering. The taco was one of the best I have ever had. I had to save the tostada for my lunch the next day. Veronica was our server, and she made us feel like we were at her house. We tried all three hot homemade sauces, and I highly recommend them. The fried ice cream was superior to most. It was super creamy and not at all oily. I absolutely adore mexican food, you will not be disappointed at all. Stop in on Tuesday they have taco specials $2 dollars. I can't wait to go back!!! I love this place. Only downfall, no margaritas!!!!

    Menu
    Michael D.

    The location was just publicly opened on 03/15 this seems to be a seasoned business! Went with my GF on a Saturday around 4pm there was a line about 8 people deep but did move with no issues. The location has parking in the back a few spots in the front the parking needs some TLC The restaurant is simple no thrills which is fine stick with good service and food! The staff was very nice and was able to get items out in a good time even with a packed house. The food was very good Chips and Salsa was good, the salsa wasn't chunky but more smooth and the chips were good (Free refills) I got the Super Burrito which was half chicken half steak with 3 different sauces. It was stuffed with beans/rice and lettuce. The burrito stuffed me to a point I was about to take a nap on the bench. It was nicely flavored and overall very good.... For me I'd go for another dish next time, just because I want to try other things. My GF got the Chicken Fajita Burrito she loved it and couldn't finish it and took it home We got flavored lemonade which was fantastic with free refills. Overall the meal sat us back $40 not including tip. If your in St Clair swing by this little place is going to be big if it keeps up what we experienced tonight

    Great food and great service. Large portions, you'll have some to take home. Lots of parking and not too crowded inside

    The burrito Perez

    Very authentic and very delicious. Portions could be shared or saved for another meal at home. Definitely will be back!

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    Such a great experience for carryout order. Good size portion and packaged beautifully for 10 lunch combos. Highly recommend!

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    Way authentic!!!!! I will be returning. Food was hot, fast and fabulous. The guys, almost as good as the food.

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    Amazing food, great portions, awesome staff! Been here three times and it's the best Mexican food in St. Clair county hands down.

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    Enchiladas were so yummy & i love the staff here. So friendly. Will def be back here soon

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    Great food! Great service! Awesome authentic mexican food! You won't be disappointed!

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    Food was very good. Portion where of good size. The service was superior. My hats off to the serving staff.

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    River Crab

    River Crab

    3.8
    (261 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    We had our daughter's engagement party on the deck, the view is breathtaking. Everything was…read moreabsolutely amazing from the food to the staff. Our guests are still raving about the food. Thank you to Caleb, Heather, Diana and Rachel for all your hard work serving our guests. Definitely 10 out of 10.

    The River Crab is a St. Clair staple. It's a beautiful location on the St Clair River just below…read morethe mouth of the Huron and the Blue Water Bridges. The river seems to sit just beyond your table. Freighters float by and it is a site to see. (If you live here you take for granted how cool this is!) often on summer comings you can find live music either at the indoor bar (which has large group high top tables) or out on the deck a band or solo acoustic set! I have images from two different visits in this review. Managed well this restaurant has great food and good service. Been here a number of times and honestly it's usually high class for the region. On this occasion our party of three had cedar planked salmon, red snapper and shrimp, lemon scented salmon with corn salsa and black beans. We also had a wedge salad, seafood bake appetizer and cup of clam chowder. The chowder is a staple and has lots of chunks of potatoes and clams. Wedge salad is good- not in my top 5 but certainly in the top 10. Made right/ great blue cheese dressing! Personally the red snapper and shrimp was lovely. Crusted with Parmesan cheese the red snapper had a nice exterior. I had double veg and appreciated the asparagus. All the food was great the appetizer was awesome. I could have eaten about 10 more shells with that lovely seafood cheese and butter dream. So head on up or down the river and enjoy a nice night! This is situated with a hotel on property. One day I'll eat, drink, stay and update this review! Thanks as always River Crabs!

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    Voyager

    Voyager

    4.0
    (398 reviews)
    39.9 mi
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    Stopped into Voyager in Ferndale and came away impressed. The restaurant has a cool, unique…read morevibe--it looks like it may have been converted from an old mechanic's garage. It's relatively small inside, but the outdoor seating is comfortable, and the bar looks like a great place to sit if you can grab a seat. The service was outstanding. Everyone knew the menu inside and out, had great recommendations, and kept everything moving at the perfect pace. We tried both the hot and cold lobster rolls, and both were excellent. The Millennium Falcon seafood tower was the star of the meal--fresh, beautifully presented, and absolutely worth ordering. The oysters were some of the best I've had recently, especially considering we're this far from the ocean. The crab dip was unique, flavorful, and something I'd happily order again. The only dish that didn't quite hit for me was the lobster gnocchi. It was presented beautifully, but for my palate there was just a little too much tarragon in the cream sauce. That's more of a personal preference than a flaw in the dish. The restrooms were clean, parking is limited, but so is the seating, so it seems to balance out. Overall, there's really not much bad to say about Voyager. Excellent seafood, knowledgeable service, and a fun atmosphere make it one of the better dining experiences in the area. I'd gladly return

    Came in with friends to celebrate my birthday at happy hour and had a blast. Made a reservation…read moreright at opening and walked right in at 4:00 and was seated right away. While it wasn't totally full, I was still surprised at how busy it was so I would try and make a reservation. Decently sized bar and a fair amount of seats but it's a relatively small interior. Our waitress was fantastic. She walked us through the specials and was extremely patient with us trying to decide what all to order. 10/10 service. The food was spectacular. We started with a dozen oysters. They were fantastic. Didn't even need cocktail sauce or mignonette. We also did an order of the buffalo halibut cheeks which was a special. Wow. What a dish. Not too spicy in part because of the ranch that came with it; the cheeks were perfectly cooked. They could not have been more tender. One of the best bites I've had in quite some time. We did another dozen oysters which came from a different spot. I thought that was a nice touch. For $2 an oyster, they were begging us to order haha. Seriously though; fantastic deal. Finally, I had the fish sandwich. The tartare sauce was a bit overpowering but I liked the taste so no complaints. Fish was perfectly fried and I liked the inclusion of pickles of which there were many. A very solid fish sandwich. They brought us a brownie and a bit of ice cream on the house which I very much appreciated. Talk about a delicious brownie. It had no right being that good. Must order. Glad I finally tried Voyager and I can't wait to return. I could see this getting a Bib Gourmand Michelin recognition next year.

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    The Windjammer Bar and Grill

    The Windjammer Bar and Grill

    3.0
    (261 reviews)
    31.2 mi
    $$

    Large restaurant with lake views! Came in on a Saturday afternoon and got two pizzas - the pickle…read morepizza was delicious! The hot honey on the pepperoni was also a favorite. Staff was very kind and friendly. Suitable for big groups.

    We drove 1.5 hours to come to this restaurant. The service has been consistently mediocre, but…read moretoday was the last for us. We made reservations. Came early before the evening rush. The place was maybe 1/3 full. We were seated. The greeter looked at us, turned and walked away, and came back and handed us over to the manager. Never welcomed us. The manager seated us and was polite. He usually greets people and is warm and welcoming. He and I have spoken on numerous occasions, and he is always nice. Once seated, we had at least 3 servers pass by us repeatedly. We were never greeted, never told "be right with you", never spoken to, never received water, or met a waiter. We waited and waited while tables came in, were seated, received water, and so on. I noticed the four people next to us received water and were never helped again. I only noticed because, like us, they were looking around. The place was full of staff. Setting for future tables, chatting, but... no service. We got up and left. Sadly, we will no longer make the drive. The food prep has been declining, and the service has gone from tolerable to ridiculous. We came to have a nice meal. We get treated way better at our local coney. If this was the first or second time I would never post. We refer people here frequently, but now I feel bad for recommending it. It is a lovely place, great menu and it is just not working. Response to comment below: Please note: We love the restaurant. Note the comments from others leaving fewer stars revolve around service. When a business has a hidden issue that may not show up "on the books", often there is a slow, silent client decline of the core customer base. I know it will hop during tourist season so maybe the owners do not care. But the care that went into the menu, the quality of the food products being purchased, and bringing a Detroit quality of food to Lexington leads me to believe they do, indeed, care. We called other places and every single one was packed within a 35 mile radius. One got us in and they said hello when we walked in. And the server was slammed but said "be with you shortly" We are not snobs. The manager walked by our table at least four times and several waitresses walked past, we looked, we raised our hands. It was like an SNL skit. We did not receive even an acknowledgment for the 20 minutes we sat there with servers passing by repeatedly. It has happened at other restaurants, and we get up and let someone know. In this case, so many people were right there, literally inches from us as we turned to flag. It was bizarre. So, thought I would try to get the attention of the owners. Keep in mind my post also said we had medicocre service several times prior. So I was raising a flag. I also mentioned there was a surplus of staff across the room chatting. No one was helping the servers, getting water, making sure the room was flowing. This will cause a bottleneck in the kitchen as well and delay table turnover on what should be a very busy night. So I am not just being a person who thinks I am too good. We could have flagged, eaten, and had the poor service continued as it had on at least 3 prior occasions, we would have just quietly chosen to head to the Detroit area in the future. Because if we plan a nice evening out, the overall experience is also taken into consideration. Look at my Yelps. I rarely comment and its always positive. If it were my restaurant, I would want to know. And when we called all the fine dining within an hour drive and you could hear how busy they were, I realized we may not be the only ones walking away. Because this restaurant was more than half empty. It is a great place. Blessings.

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