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    Mama Cuca's

    4.3 (42 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Kelli T.

    Located at the corner of Mesquite Street and Front St, you'll have to look for parking along Front St; there's a few places in the rear. Plenty of seating inside and out; bright lighting, simple decor with polished concrete floors. Ingrid was our server; she was friendly and efficient; anticipating our needs. All of the staff seemed happy to be there. The chips were crispy and perfectly seasoned! The salsa was tasty; not too spicy. We split the appetizer sampler, which was plenty for two people. Everything was tasty and hot. Glad to see they had a lunch menu; we'll have to come back.

    Shai H.

    Tasty food and delicious drinks. The grilled relleno is a delight! They did an amazing job of taking a traditionally fried dish and making it a new fave dish!

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    Angela B.

    Food was mid to be honest. Chips with the chips and salsa were store bought(my bf doesn't think so) it's weird cause they made homemade corn tortillas but not the chips. Service was great and everyone was very friendly. Food was just lacking seasoning. No salt or pepper on tables.

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    Y B.

    New spot in Arlington, however I was not impressed with the entrees we ordered. Nothing was very flavorful. Chips and salsa were okay. Very friendly and attentive staff. Nice decor as well as patio area. Maybe I will try again later.

    Magdalene R.

    I recently visited this restaurant for my sister's birthday dinner. I called ahead for reservations a few days before since we had a large party and the process was very easy. The food was excellent, as was the service. I've had this restaurant on my "wan to try" list for a while and I wish I had tried it out sooner! I will definitely be back soon!

    Happy hour combo nachos
    Stephanie W.

    Excellent skinny margarita, good happy hour specials, the tacos de papas were surprising and tasty. I'm happy to see a tex mex spot move in to front street, so far I'm impressed with them.

    Pecan pie

    I have only been here twice but each time was great. The interior design is spacious and and comfortable. The service was excellent and the food is so yummy. I have gotten the sour cream enchiladas, chimichanga, and the pecan pie on separate visits. Everything was delicious especially the sour cream they use for the enchiladas. If you do go please get the pecan pie, they have a special way of presenting it that brings it up several notches. They serve is on a hot plate with chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream.

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    Gigi E.

    We had this delicious sampler platter that was a great amount of food. The jalapeño recipe is killer foodies! Patio vibe is great and our service was excellent. Check it out.

    Fish taco with minimal fish. Also poorly seasoned

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    Food and service! Awesome place. Management even checked on satisfaction! Stuffed jalapeños are delicious

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    We had great service. Very nice ambiance. Quick service and good food for a reasonable price.

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    I've been there several times, each time the food has been really good, service was great. I will go back and I would recommend!

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    Awesome food and environment to watch soccer. Great service great prices and social environment

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    Great patio and great food! We enjoyed all of the food and will definitely be back. The fajitas and churros were delicious.

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    Food was good and service went well. Overall would come back again. Only complaint was that it was hot.

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