My boyfriend and I came here because it said online that they had margaritas for $1 on certain…read moredays, but that was not true. In hindsight, we should have suspected the website was outdated, but we know now. The inside of the restaurant left much to be expected, and the bathroom was gross and smelled bad. There was an employee in there watching TikTok loudly on her phone from the next bathroom stall. The quesadillas were super greasy. We will not be coming back and would not recommend this place to anyone.

At first glance we couldn't tell if this was a restaurant or not but we had been told it was. The…read moreinside and outside are both very bland and plain, with little to no decorations. On their website it had a Margarita special which is actually what we came for but when we ordered, they said they don't do that anymore. We felt like we were already seated so we got a Margarita and some food anyways. The food was ok, not really great but not bad. The Margarita was very strong and didn't do much to counter the tequila flavor like a lot of places do. Our server seemed to avoid us for a while when we were hoping to get the check. I talked to some other people who had gone and said it wasn't very good either. I think there's a lot of potential here but I'll need to wait before coming back too soon.

Fast and friendly service. Was driving through and stopped in for a bite. Food was delicious!…read more Try the elote...yum

Fast service. I was the only customer in the place at 4:30…read more Two words. Not good. Way too many other choices that will deliver

I give this a 5 star because most of the workers are college students and provide great service…read more However, I would never say this is authentic Mexican food- if you are looking for generic tacos that will fill you up with fun drinks I recommend this place! They have a secret menu that you can order from as well. Great atmosphere and great service. They recommended the raspberry bean dip which in my opinion was not good but it seems like it is a staple in Manhattan, Kansas so why not try it out! The bartender had leftover marg that he shared with us that was delicious!

A fun Mexican joint in the heart of KSU country. We went on a game day expecting a wait since Taco…read moreLucha has quite a reputation around Manhattan. It didn't take too long for them to get us seated but friendly staff even brought drinks while we were waiting. When it was our turn to sit and order, the Chipotle Raspberry Black Bean Dip jumped out as the local recommendation. We then ordered a variety of different tacos and enjoyed the laid back atmosphere. The bean dip was a huge hit. A curious combination of succulent beans, zesty cheese, and sweet raspberry made for a spectacular bite when piled high on a fresh chip. I was slightly underwhelmed with the tacos, but the vibes in the building more than made up for it!

My favorite Mexican restaurant meal in Lawrence is Acapulco's "naked fish" (grilled fish & shrimp…read moreand veggies with tortillas). Very filling - quite a bit of food.

One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Lawrence! The food is great, service is top tier, and the…read moreambiance is full of laughter, music, and excitement. If you just want a delicious place to eat in Lawrence - this is the place! Highly recommend the Pollo Special and a lime margarita

10 of 10 would recommend, moved here from NYC this was absolutely delicious, I'm a huge fan of the…read morered chile sauce

New management in place so many of the best waitstaff has left. Dom was absolutely the best and she…read morehad worked therebfir at least 15 years. If management reads this, get your act together. I had come 2-3 times a week. My visits will drop to probably 1-3 times a month. There are other regulars that have done the same.

The service and food there is excellent.... The family atmosphere is perfect for parties. Love the…read morelighting and big screens surrounding the place . Bar is perfect with great drinks . Games to play while you wait for your meal . Visit once and I promise you will return. I love it

Service was great and food was very good!!! The 2:2 pineapple dish dead Crazy good! the margaritas…read morewere very tasty and the ladies loved them!

Went to the Tacos El Mexicano and ate 3 tacos for lunch. I had also called ahead and ordered a…read moredozen Tamales to go. You can order them cold if your not going to eat them immediately or freeze them, or you can order hot to eat soon. The lady that runs this small but has great food makes the place feel like family. You can get discounts between 2 pm and 8 pm on Tuesdays for Taco Tuesday.

A small, order at the counter, Mexican restaurant that delivers authentic taste and expertly…read moreprepared meals. During the Christmas holidays you can order tamales to take home (they are unbelievable)! The enchiladas are perfectly seasoned and the white cheese queso will swear you off melted velveeta with salsa forever. Pay attention where you sit. If you are under the air conditioner you might get a little condensation on your table. It's all good though as the food is worth a little water. I highly recommend this family owned business!

Went there for lunch to check it out. Was in the mood for only Mexican food. Saw the reviews on…read moreYelp and decided to give it a try. Well, I have no regrets. Only praises. The food was excellent. My daughter and I each ordered large bowls of Menudo. It was delicious. Lots of tripe. More tripe than hominy, which is important to me, as some restaurants add lots of hominy to make it go farther. The broth was oh so good, not greasy or fatty tasting, with the right amount of spices. The bowls were good sized. My wife ordered the nachos, which she loved. Pretty big plate. She couldn't finish it all. Great taste. She's not a big meat eater, so asked for only half the meat on her nachos, and there was still a good portion of taco meat on there. I'll get my own nachos next time as how i've now seen how much you get on nachos. A meal in itself. Along with my menudo, I ordered a Carnitas Gordita. For those that don't know or have never tried one, it's sort of like a Mexican deep fried pita then stuffed with your choice of meat. It was soo good. The gordita wasn't greasy, plenty of carnitas, lettuce, white cheese...OMG, just go get one and try for yourself. They have other meats but I'm hooked on the carnitas! The staff was friendly, courteous, prompt with food. They have Mexican products for sale on the side of the place, ergo, the "Mercado" part. Will definitely be going back.

Food was pretty good, but service was amazing we had Declan as our sever and he was amazing. Always…read morechecking up on us and just had the greatest attitude. If you come to La hacienda make sure to ask for Declan. He was just great.

Mediocre at best. Stopped by for a late late lunch. Looks like a relatively new establishment…read more Staff were on their first day at the job; so not really knowledgeable about the menu. Service was quick, however. Ambiance is nice. They are going for an island "vibe" but is not overdone. Restaurant is also very clean. Food itself was not all that great. The Shack Taco was a bit lacking in flavor. Same for the bean tostada. Don't think I will return.

Young guy was kind, food was ready quick and taste great. Thank you. Will come again.read more

One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. We were there in an off time and they were still…read morebusy. We'll be back.

Doing the Kansas Top 10 burger tour and this place was #9. Very neat nostalgic place and the entire…read morestaff was very friendly. Ordered the Big D with American cheese and standard toppings. It's a good size burger with great flavor and a great bun. Good sear on the meat with a good flavor. The fries were very good. After 3 stops, I have them at #2 ahead of #7 on the list. I'll be stopping in again when in the area.