Carne asada fries are to die for. Service is solid. Can get a bit loud when they have live musicread more

Garcia's used to be a family favorite but we just haven't made it there recently. We went last…read morenight and they had a small band playing that was very good, a bit loud for a dinner venue, but good music. Food was the worst we've ever had there. We started the order with spinach con queso and the mini basket appetizers. The queso we couldn't eat, ate the mini tacos and each ate a mini chimi. The chimis were under cooked and doughy and the tacos were very greasy. Didn't finish and didn't order anything else. The chips were so salty we had to wipe them off before eating. Very disappointed.

Is El Green Go's "authentic"? Hell no!…read more Is El Green Go's the best Mexican-style food in Anchorage? Hell yes! While I live within walking distance of the OG, foodcart location, and probably won't be visiting this one very often: I am so proud of them for finally have a brick and mortar location! I know it's something they've been working hard on for a while now. This is my favorite type of restaurant, one that is near-mythical in how hard it is to find: it's actually a secret BBQ joint. What do I mean? I mean it's a place that cooks meats with care, low-and-slow, for the purpose of making amazing tacos and burritos. More places like this, please!

Trivia: The meat here is cooked via what delicious practice? (They have brisket on the menu if that…read morehelps) Jiving music fills the space which barely distracts from the very excitable conversations and general feel of happiness that permeates the space. There is a limited variety of drinks available outside of the soda, but the signage and wall of taps say beer is coming soon. I will say that the Mineragua sparkling water is quite refreshing. Maybe even better than *gasp* Topo Chico. The chips and salsa were good. But either the salsa I received isn't the spicy salsa, or their spicy salsa isn't spicy. But the tomato forward, slightly chunky salsa is quite tasty. So listen...that first bite is going to be magic as soon as the smoke touches your nostrils. The tastebuds will simply confirm the superior flavor milliseconds later.

We got take out. I love that their dishes are so tasty. A good quantity and not overpriced.read more

My husband went to the once number one Mexican food place Taco King and when he asked for Molcajete…read morethey said they didn't have it. Then he asked for chicken fajitas. They said they don't have it. They sent him home with a to go box full of mush and another with a little bit of beans and a little bit of rich and grilled chicken FOR FIFTY DOLLARS!!!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY! GO TO GALLOS INSTEAD WHERE YOU HAVE A LARGE BUNCH OF CHOICES FOR FOOD AND ITS MADE TO ORDER AND DELICIOUS AND CHEAPER AAAAND BIGGER PORTIONS!!!!

Located in the heart of Eagle River, this locally owned Mexican restaurant has authentic regionally…read moreMexican food. Ambiance - 4.25 Stars the building is modern, open, and airy. It has two floors and an outside patio with a lot of tables, booths, chairs, and benches. It has a full service bar with a decent selections for your vocations and they make Mocktails too. The 1st floor is the main dining area and to the outdoor patio. If it is sunny and warm, I highly encourage you to sit outside to soak up the Alaskan "rays". There are three different areas with fireplaces for additional warmth in the cooler days. The Mexican decorations are tastefully done and some of the art have been made by some of the employees. There is a wooden metal horse made with driftwood and light tin. As you walk upstairs, a beautiful mural is hand painted by a local artist. Also, there is an elevator for people who can't use the stairs; a wonderful addition. Staff: 4 Stars The staff were friendly, professional, respectful and helpful. We were greeted and seated to our tables. Our server assisted our large group of 8. We arrived after 1:30 and were seated in area where it was a tight because one family member is disabled and has an electric wheelchair. The staff were very accommodating and were able to created our table seating environment. Food: 4 Stars As mentioned earlier, this restaurant curates authentic regional Mexican food. You can actually taste the spices, proteins, fresh veggies and the freshly made salsa. There are too many Mexican restaurants that accommodates our "American" preference when it comes to seasoning or "bland" flavors and the food doesn't taste great. Or it covered in queso. The chefs / cooks here, are doing a wonderful job in bringing the real Mexican flavor back. Mucho gracias! Now for the food: 1. Chicken Chipotle Bowl: 4 Stars - $27.00 - a blend of chipotle and spices with grilled chicken, bacon, onions and bell peppers, over our home style rice, beans and three flour tortillas. 2. Lunch Portion - Carne Asada Tacos (2) $18.50 - large corn tortilla filled with carne asada (beef), red onions, pickled onions, and cilantro. Comes rice and beans. The beef was juicy, seasoned well, and flavorful. The corn tortilla is slight cook with oil to make them slightly malleable to hold the amount of beef and items. The frijoles (beans) weren't truly puree so you can taste some of the chunky beans. The rice was good and not overcooked. 3. Lunch Portion - Chicken Flautas. (2) $16.00 with rice and beans. The frijoles (beans) weren't truly purée and you can taste the beans. The two large Flautas were filled with chicken and deep fried tortilla were crispy. The chicken flavorful and tender. You taste the seasoned chicken. 4. Amazing Tacos - 4.5 Stars $24.00 Grilled steak and chorizo on five mini corn tortillas with grilled onions, raw onions, cilantro and fresh lime. Does not come with rice and beans. Additional $6 charge for it. So a $30 dish. Pretty expensive. 5. Steak and Chicken Fajita Combo $28.99. 4 Stars. It is a sizzling skillet with onions, and bell and or sweet peppers. Three flour tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo, lime wedges and sour cream is provided. 6. Carne Asada Burrito - 4.25 Stars $19.99 A flour tortilla filed with grilled steak, rice, and cheese. Covered in green sauce and guacamole. Beans and rice is a $6 extra. This burrito is pretty large. It was plated on the largest plate especially when you add the beans and rice. The burrito with then salsa verde was flavored and seasoned really well. Be ready to unbuckle a notch or two on the pants. You may need to be rolled out. Desserts: We shared the following. 1. Flan - 3.75 Stars - A really good Mexican flan. You can taste the Mexican vanilla bean and custard were cooked well and evenly. Sweeter than the Churros. Served w whipped cream and fruit. 2. Churros - 4 Stars - The freshly made churros were fried and covered in cinnamon, sugar, and served w dollop of fruit and whipped cream. 3. Fried Ice Cream - 3.75 Stars The sweetest of the desserts we tasted. A large helping of vanilla ice cream rolled in crushed cornflakes, then deep fried. It was covered with a raspberry jelly syrup and served in a flour tortilla shell drizzled with honey. All were good and the range in sweetness. Price: 3.25 Stars - it is at a higher end at this restaurant. Be prepare to spend some $$. Also, don't ask for extra chips and salsa, unless you are ready pay an extra $6 after the 1st complimentary bowl of chips and salsa. I highly recommend this place and if you can't make it to Eagle River, which you need to, there is another location on Old Seward in Anchorage. Enjoy!

The BEST con queso!!!! Quick and easy! Comfortable space!…read more Great service! Cold beer! Clean!!

The fiancé and I finished a long hike and decided to reward ourselves with Mexican food. We came to…read moreXalos based on the excellent Yelp reviews (but really, the pics of birria tacos). I was expecting something more hole-in-the-wall (Mountain View has changed so much), but Xalos is an open space with lots of seating and a big menu. I couldn't decide on what to eat but went with the pork carnitas plate. Fiancé went with the birria tacos and we shared some guac and chips. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. The pork on mine was very tender and juicy and there was something about the flour tortilla that was different but very good. I seasoned it with their spiciest hot sauce (I could handle on its own, but accidentally ate a jalapeño right after...yikes). I honestly could have inhaled the whole plate but saved some for later. Fiancé is somewhat of a birria connoisseur, and while these weren't his favorite he enjoyed them. Xalos was a great find and good value for the price (a little over $50 for the two entrees and appetizer). I'd love to try their tacos on our next visit.

Updating my original review, I'm not sure what happened to them, but this place is awful. Service…read moreis just okay, restaurants are slightly dirty, and the food looks absolutely disgusting/ bad quality or expired. I will not be coming back

Someone else said just a step above fast food, and that was perfect…read more The food is good. Not fancy, but right on the money with consistency and flavor. They have what you're looking for and you order à la carte or combos. Mine was what I needed. It's quick, friendly and clean.

This is the third Taco King I've been to, and probably my favorite. We ordered our food and it was…read moremere minutes to table, which when on lunch break promptness is very important. I think since this location is mite off the beaten path it doesn't get as busy as the midtown location. Good service and stocked salsa bar. Tables could have been a bit cleaner...

Such a cute operation, we were shocked it wasn't busier…read more It was clean, well decorated and welcoming. The staff were quick to greet and offered decent service. The food was good and beautifully plated. The portions were on the smaller side for the price but the food was good. They could use at least 1 or 2 vegetarian options to round them out, but maybe that's not a need or demand in Anchorage. Very nice to get good Mexican while in Alaska. Not somewhere I feel I have to return to right away but I definitely would go back again.

Tacos were disappointing for my husband and I. Very runny with grease and did not come out fresh…read more It seemed precooked and not strained off. For the quality, it was overpriced. It's a good place for drinks and appetizers. I don't recommend for a "date night" dinner.

It's been a few years since we've been able to visit La Cabana. The space seems the same but…read morenoticeably less cluttered. A few of their menus are online only. Our male server was refreshing and attentive. Cadillac margaritas were strong. The food came out fast, hot, and as expected. But still, no one's been able to replicate the "La Mex," tamale my husband loved and adored. I always forget La Cabana has a few spaces for large parties/events fyi.

Saturday evening and this restaurant was empty! They do have a parking lot but since it was not…read morebusy plenty of spots. The place is a little outdated, but it's very colorful and it adds to the ambiance of being transported to another place. Staff was attentive and we got to choose where we wanted to sit. They had a paint night type of event that was ending when we got there and as we kept eating more and more people slowly started coming in. Portion sizes are huge....we couldn't finish our food. We took it back to our Airbnb and we repurposed and used the leftover food into new dishes for breakfast the next day. Was this the best Mexican food ever.... well no, but it wasn't horrible. I got the Chile Verde Burrito and it was good. I think that the dishes were basic and there was nothing that took it over the top. Nothing special, no different seasoning. Even though we didn't finish the food, we ordered dessert and shared. The flan.....OMG! Yes, yes, yes! I would go back for the flan. It tasted like it had coconut, but when we asked they said that it didn't. Hmmm, not a bad thing that it tasted like coconut in my world, it just elevated the taste.