Alfie's is a genuine and delightful experience for anyone searching for something different than…read morethe usual vibe in Stowe. It's been a couple years since I visited town for one night before a bachelor party weekend at a farmhouse elsewhere in Vermont and was very pleased to find that the affordable hotel next door had a divey karaoke bar right behind it. All of the locals were friendly and fun to drink and sing along to their songs. While I did not try the food, I assume it would be just as excellent as the atmosphere, community, and the rather large selection of beer and liquor behind the bar. The owners are definitely doing their best to keep Vermont weird in the best of ways.

On paper, the concept of Alfie's is spectacular. An automotive shop masquerading as a watering…read morehole. For a dyed-in-the-wool car enthusiast who happily spends weekends wrestling with a stubborn transmission, this should be absolute nirvana. It has all the makings of the coolest venue in Stowe. Sadly, the execution is a tragic misfire. The primary reason for this failure is the owner, Chris, whose approach to hospitality borders on outright hostility. Our evening began innocently enough. I arrived with a group of ten friends, mostly local Vermonters in our late twenties and early thirties. My fiancée is thirty-three but routinely gets carded for looking younger. It is a perfectly normal procedure. She handed over her legitimate Vermont ID, it was scanned, and we proceeded to order. Then came our twenty-five-year-old friend, visiting from California. Upon inspecting his out-of-state license, Chris abruptly decided the ID was a forgery. Without a shred of preamble, he confiscated the card and unleashed a barrage of expletives, loudly demanding that our entire group leave the premises immediately. At first, we assumed he was joking. When it became clear he was entirely serious, we politely pointed out that our friend had a flight home the next day and strictly required his identification to travel. Chris responded by threatening to call the police. We actively encouraged this, calmly suggesting that law enforcement could easily verify the license and resolve the misunderstanding. Faced with a group of composed patrons actively inviting police verification, the owner seemed to short-circuit. He threw the license at us and continued to shout. As a bizarre parting shot, when one of my friends calmly asked for an explanation, Chris pointed at my fiancée and aggressively voiced his disbelief that she could possibly be thirty-three years old. Alfie's possesses the raw architectural potential to be a brilliant, vibrant space. Yet, if you walk past, you will notice it is often inexplicably dead. After suffering through this particular brand of toxic behavior, the mystery of its chronic emptiness is entirely solved. If you find yourself in Stowe, you would do well to keep your foot down and drive straight past it.

Adam was an excellent server. Anticipated our needs and was very accommodating…read more Duck Dumplings were fantastic. I could make a whole meal of those. The Local smash burger was great too. cooked just righ, slightly pink in the center and very juicy.

Cute little spot literally does give the backyard vibe. Tatchos were great, crispy tots, lots of…read morecheese and the jalapeños were poppin' the burgers were great too! Similar to a burger you'd get in your backyard but fresh ingredients good char and flavor. Weird that a sub for fries is I think 5/6 bucks? Service was okay too sometimes felt forgotten about but when we needed something they assisted us right away.

Don't listen to the folks on here saying this place is "a hole on the wall." It's a funky spot with…read morelocal character and good food! From the skateboard wheel doorknobs to the ski masks behind the register to the chalkboard menus, Mad Taco has strong alternative vibes. The punk rock/ classic hip-hop soundtrack playing made this Xennial's little 90's heart happy. Other reviews are accurate when they say the tacos are absolutely packed with meat! My partner had the carnitas and I had the Colorado tacos with house mole sauce. SO good, I think this might be my fave mole sauce ever. He has food allergies; the staff were very knowledgeable and helpful in helping us know what was safe for him to order. We got the queso special as an appetizer... delicious and well-balanced. Def could've used more tortilla chips, as others noted, but that would've left less room for tacos. Finally, we got the tortilla soup. It had quite a smoky flavor and contained jalapeño slices, somewhat heavy on the spice. It had lots of chicken as compared to commercial soups. Smoky soups are not our thing. But for folks who are into that sort of thing, don't skip it! We liked the farm-to-table sourcing they advertised. The quality ingredients show through in everything they make. Also, the patio is dog-friendly; they even have dog bowls available outside. Glad our friends in the area recommended Mad Taco-- this place is the real deal!

We went here with some friends and kids and enjoyed a nice meal inside. The outdoor seating area is…read morealso cool and we enjoyed our food here. It also came pretty quickly. Food wise I like that they have a few choices for kids, although it's too bad they don't have a non-spicy ground beef option for kids. We split a special and the Ahi Tuna Tostada, which was tasty, although I wish the tuna portion was less meager. Smoked wings were decent and were spiced differently than others that I've had. Portion size was fair. Overall pretty positive experience and I'd come back to this location and/or explore the others.

These guys were parked at HF and they were serving up some fire tacos. Had 4/5 (beef, steak, pulled…read morepork and smoked pork) all were awesome. Meat was pulled straight out of the smoker and the beef had a nice heat level to them. The other toppings were fresh and perfectly balanced the meat out. Guys in the truck couldn't be nicer and thoroughly enjoyed the food. A+ highly recommend wherever they are serving food.

Amazing fresh food, excellent service....love, love, love Caja Madera food truck! That sums up my…read morereview

Went here earlier with my girlfriend and we absolutely loved it. Owners were so friendly and made…read morethe food fresh while chatting with us. We ordered the pork, chicken, and chorizo tacos. All three were amazing but if we had to choose our favorite was the pork. Everything was cooked perfectly and the aioli was great. Most the menu was gluten free too which was a little added bonus (tacos on soft corn tortillas). Sat outside on a wooden picnic table and enjoyed the beautiful view of the mountains. Real happy with this place and to support local VT business. Will definitely be back here again.

Stopped by on our travels as we had looked on yelp for a place close by. wasnt the place we thought…read morebut stopped anyway. We had two gyros and they were both huge. the vegetables were very fresh. Neither of us could finish the food as it was too much food. Very reasonably priced for the freshness. I would recommend you stopping by if you are in the area. I understand they may have a Facebook page that shares the food they are serving as the menu changes.

Food is ok, expensive for the quantity and quality you get…read more I ordered chimichangas which come with a side of refried beans, and I also ordered a side of rice, which is $5 extra (keep this in mind). I got no refried beans, and a small portion of rice. Salsa is great which is the saving grace for this review. It's a quiet gas station with a counter to sit at, the cashier seemed slightly annoyed when I ordered, and was a little snappy, but that's not a huge deal.

Extremely expensive. The black beans were basically out of a can. And there was nothing special…read moreabout any of the other orders. I did not find it at all authentic Mexican food. I was very disappointed.

Have come three days in a row recently because the summer salad with some tacos is just a perfect…read moremeal! Lots of seating both indoor and outdoor...so can usually find a spot in either place depending on your preference. Always busy and service incredibly fast in terms of how quickly you get your food after you order. Very chill low key vibes so no need to dress up or anything if you don't want to. Food is fresh and affordable and well flavored. Like the carnitas and the crispy boi (messy). And love the summer salad ( cabbage and carrot chopped up with pumpkin seeds and light dressing ) Always have one or two frozen drinks which are homemade like their pina colada or Miami vice.

Great little neighborhood place. We were in Burlington for…read morean overnight and wanted a place walking distance from the Airbnb, and this was it!!!! My husband is a big fan of tacos and burritos and so that was a win. The atmosphere is quite loud and the quietest table happen to be right next to where everybody lines up to order. Oh well this was not a quiet romantic getaway we enjoyed our nachos and burrito and our amazing kick ass margaritas. Definitely recommend display if you're looking for some yummy food and drinks and not needing a quiet evening.

Pricing was good, portions were also great for the price. I will say that the consommé was fairly…read moreoily compared to any others i've had in the past. But I will be ordering again to give it another try!

So good... I am a total skeptic for Mexican food in VT, as I am a Texas and am used to really good…read moreTexMex. I was beyond impressed at how good that the food was and this is now my go to for Mexican food in VT. The owners are also so friendly and personable -- which is great bonus!

The food is quite good; however, it isn't nearly good enough to justify the price tag, especially…read moreif you have frequent access to other foodier cities in the Northeast. However, sometimes you really need tacos, and Vermont just doesn't have that many options.

I've been to other mad taco locations but this was my favorite! Food was fast, service was…read moreexcellent. The quality of meat every time is outstanding. I ordered the kids quesadilla and still walked away with a to go container with HALF! always a must visit when we are in the area.