Making a reservation for a party of 8 was painless. We were greeted by a friendly hostess and promptly seated at our reserved time.
They brought complimentary chips and salsa almost as soon as we were all seated. The chips were hot and fresh. The salsa was mild, but tasty (I like a little more spice but this is a good alternative that would probably appeal to most people, it was Mom's birthday dinner and her crew isn't a spicy fan so it worked, there was good hot sauce with the condiments so I threw a few drops in the salsa nearest me and was perfectly happy).
We got the bean dip as an appetizer. It was a white queso with a refried bean mixed in...very cheesy and beany and tasty...I recommend.
We were there on a Sunday early evening. It wasn't super crowded so your mileage may vary but our whole food had their entrees about 10 min after the appetizer which was super fast, but welcome.
I ordered the Special Dinner: chalupa, taco, Chile relleno, tamale, enchilada, rice and refried beans! Only $15.99 a great value and I was counting on having plenty for dinner and lunch tomorrow too! I was a little disappointed as what I was served didn't have the Chile relleno or the chalupa, but instead I think they gave me two tostadas. I was looking forward to that Chile relleno.
Overall my food tasted ok. I agree with other reviews that mention that overall the food just lacks flavor. The beef in the taco and tostado just tasted like ground beef, no spice or onion or flavor. It was all fresh...just a bit on the bland side.
I'd sum it up as "serviceable" Mexican food. The prices are fantastic and the portions are large so it's a good value if that's a priority for you over taste.
The happiest person at the table was my Aunt who said she really enjoyed her chicken and beef mixed fajita taco salad. My brother had the Burrito de la casa and he ate the whole thing and deemed it "pretty tasty." The birthday girl said her beef enchilada was "just right." None of the three are especially adventurous eaters so I'd say this is a good choice for a family group where tastes range.
Everyone ordered a fried ice cream for dinner. I'm a bit of a fried ice cream aficionado and have definite preference about how it's prepared (it needs a crunchy outer part and not a tempura bready outside, and if it's drizzled with honey extra points). I waited with my fingers crossed. It arrived looking promising, there was a crumbly looking exterior (not tempura fried so that was a win) but the ice cream coating was not "fried" it was more like they rolled the ice cream in the coating and then froze it. Maybe they missed the step of actually dropping it in a fryer...it think it would have been "excellent" instead of just "good".
The restaurant is in an old building that used to be some kind of drive through. It's been maintained "okay" but nothing is especially new or spotless looking, including the bathroom.
Summary:
Those who just want a serviceable meal will be happy, and those who prefer more complex tastes can experiment with adding the hot sauces offered to help it out. Everyone will be pleased that the food is fresh, fast, and a good value. For what I paid even I am not going to complain that the food needs a bit more flavor...it was fine. It's not on my list for a return visit. read more