Awesome authentic Mexican restaurant with excellent food, the service was excellent and the…read moreatmosphere was very relaxing. Authentic Mexican music playing. Very busy Sunday evening before Labor Day and they did a great job!

Fast and prompt service. Menu has a wide variety of times and they have lunch specials 7 days a…read moreweek. This is in the former Jan and Gary's restaurant. The parking lot is the gravel lot across the street. Plenty of parking. The chips and salad were great and the salsa wasn't spicy. Very clean dining area. Established in 2023 so newer to the area. Worth checking out.

If you are craving Mexican food in Hinckley, this is the place to go. The food was pretty good,…read morebut not great. Tacos needed more flavor as well as the chimichangas. The chips were good, salsa was bland, but fresh. The service was quite slow and all staff disappeared for a while, making it difficult to pay our bill when we were ready. Don't stop here unless you're absolutely craving Mexican and are staying in the area. They had a wide menu, which was a positive.

I started out with a jalapeno margarita. First time I have tried one of these. It was really good…read morebut the medium was almost too large. I had a Speedy Gonzalez (taco with a beef enchilada). We also had a Fiesta Burrito. All was good but the enchilada was a little boring.

One can hardly expect much from a small ethnic restaurant in a small town so far from an urban…read morearea. Kind of pricey for a lunch menu...a seven page menu! But that may be what they have to charge to stay in business.

My family and I tried this new location close to our home. The place was very busy and it took a…read morebit to get a table for us. We did get squeezed into a smaller booth but we made it work. The top shelf margarita my wife ordered was amazing and really presented well. Their beers on tap are normal beers so if you're looking for more crafts this wouldn't be the place. Their food came out hot and lightening fast with wonderful presentation and great flavor.

Despite growing up in and loving my birthplace, it has not always been a culinary destination. I'm…read morestill not going to pretend it is, but it certainly helps there are new restaurants moving into the area. New restaurants with delicious food. Apparently I'm not the only person fond of this place either since it's usually filled with patrons every time I drive by. And regrettably, I waited until the last night before my departure overseas to visit, because we had a great experience. I won't lie and say this is something unique to Mexican/Latin food, but I will say it's very filling, very good, and very hard to choose between so many delectable options on the menu. My quesadilla was legitimately excellent. I asked to add jalapeños to it, and they obliged. I'm fact, I met some of the people that work there the night prior and intimated my love for all things spicy, and the first thing they did was bring me spicier salsas than the traditional MN palate typically enjoys. The staff here are literally amazing. They are so friendly and accommodating, brought us complimentary drinks out of straight kindness, and genuinely wanted us to enjoy our night. Wonderful human beings, and for all the right reasons. Come here and try it. At the very least I think everyone will enjoy the friendly staff. Looking forward to returning.

The food was amazing!!! It came out really fast and the service was wonderful! Try the extra in…read morehouse extra hot salsa too!

We had been camping for a couple weeks and just arrived to a nearby cabin for a few days. We ran to…read moretown for some groceries and just didn't want to cook. We saw this place and thought we'd stop in. So glad we did! As someone that doesn't eat meat, I was happy to see a section for vegetarians and I didn't have to order something "without meat". I ordered veggie fajitas. My son said his enchiladas were like his favorite back home and the other ordered a shrimp dish. He had a hard time figuring out how to eat it, LOL, and I'm no help, but he said it was delicious. The servings were very generous and I had another meal out of mine to heat up at home later. I had ordered a "cadillac" margarita with no salt and got a big margarita with salt. The server brought it back and another one was re-made for me. It may have been the owner behind the bar, not sure, but I was appreciative that they made a new drink and didn't pour it out over the salt into a new glass. I never understand why bartenders think that's ok if you don't want salt. He then delivered it to me personally. I'm not sure there was any grand marnier in it, but it was delicious and appreciate the service! I'd recommend this place to anyone in the area. They seem to know the regulars, treated us out of towners kindly, and it's very clean! Great food and portions too!

This is one of our go-to Mexican restaurants. The food is always fresh and delicious! Service is…read moresuper friendly and the staff makes you feel at home. Their margaritas are excellent! The atmosphere is warm and comfortable. Highly recommended!

First time eating at Chapala and I was impressed by the flavor and the portion size. Hope to return…read moresoon.

This little spot was a plesant surprise…read more The restaurant provided efficient service for dinner. I We shared the chips and guacamole and I had the Pollo con arroz and beans. Very large portions and cozy setting.

Had a great time. It was father's day so very busy. Food from start (chips & salsa) to finish was…read moreexcellent. According to my daughter & son (in-law) so was the Margherita. Portion sizes were VERY generous. I never saw a much an enormous burrito! I had an Alambre which I never heard of, but loved. The camerero was very nice & friendly but a little slow to greet & check on us, probably because of the day it was. Loved the look & feel of the restaurant. We ate inside since we had a newborn with us, and loved it. Will definitely return & recommend! I'm from South Florida so i have a lot to compare to.

Benjamin gave us a few recommendations and we went with the Big Milaca Burrito. Such generous…read moreportions and the flavor was amazing. Quick and friendly service we definitely will be back. Some of the best service and food I have had with super reasonable prices.

Authentic as it gets! The tacos here are so perfect and the amount of different meat choices really…read morelet's you pick exactly the kind of meal you want. I have every intention on trying everything on the menu here and just confirming that this restaurant genuinely cares about what they're putting out there. Right on main street, super friendly staff and super reasonable prices.....what else is there honestly?

The food is great for Mexican food in Minnesota I had a torta and it was like I Was back in Mexico…read moregreat job Guys!

First, I am so happy the murals from Art's cafe are still on the walls. Thank you, El Alce, for…read morepreserving the building's history. El Alce food was authentic Mexican, delicious, and portions were enough to overfill us. (It was so good we kept eating even though we were full:) They gave us chips and salsa when we arrived, which is appreciated. Service was good with two servers working at a less busy time between lunch and dinner. Clean dining area and restrooms. We had sodas so I can't remark about the margaritas.

Come here for really good authentic Mexican food! Fast service and food came out fast. Clean and…read morecute little joint. The tamales and enchiladas were excellent as well as a flavorful red sauce. Please stop here!