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    Nuevo México

    3.9 (28 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars, Seafood

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    Two tacos al pastor and a tamale
    Amanda S.

    My husband and I drive by this corner all the time and happened to notice the sign for this restaurant. We decided to try it and were glad we did! The al pastor tacos were bigger than I'm used to and only had one shell and fell apart. But they were yummy. We will definitely come back.

    Kristyn M.

    Tucked in just off 86th street and behind the Kum & Go in a little strip mall is this Mexican restaurant. We stopped in to try them out on a week night. They weren't terribly busy. The host sat us just on the other side of the host table and the waiter was pretty prompt . The chips at the table were warm but stale. We got drinks and our orders in. They have weekly specials written on a board as you come in the door. I thought that it would take a little bit but the food came out almost immediately. The food was hot and I had gotten a chimichanga. It was good. We both enjoyed our meals. We didn't get a refill of our drinks unfortunately and when we got the bill I stood at the host bar , which is in the middle of everything. for about 5 minutes before getting acknowledged. That did put a damper on my impression of things and the food wasn't overly awesome. I am not sure if we will make the trip back.

    Burrito Jalisco
    Miranda S.

    The burrito jalisco was delicious. Guacamole was also great. And the free fried ice-cream was a nice surprise. Great prices. Margarita was well made. Our server was very nice. As aas our waitress. They checked on us enough so we were taken care offf but not enough to be annoyed. Definitely will go back, hopefully next time they have Blue Moon. But regardless, if you haven't been here, go. If you have, go again. Worth it.

    Part of the menu not in including the specialties.
    Cody M.

    It was a nice place quite on a week night when we stopped in. Nothing fancy about the place just your general American-Mexican food here. All the menu looked similer as to most places as the staples to eat. They also had a large selection of speciality items to eat. I would recommend looking into the speciality items. Service was ok as the few waiters seemed to streached thin working many tables at once.

    Taco salad and lunch steak fajitas
    Kimberly D.

    I typically try my hardest to find a positive twist to anything however even after sleeping on it I still can't write a good review of this place! We arrived around 1 pm and was pleased to see they offer a lunch menu into 3, much longer than most places, but I'm assuming this is due to the slow service. When we arrived there were people at a couple tables but mostly pretty dead. We were seated and then left waiting for about 5 minutes before the waitress arrived to take our drink orders. We gave them then she ran away before we could give our food order...there we sat for another 7 minutes!!! We were brought our drinks and the standard chips and salsa. Chips was fresh but Salsa tasted like water down tomatoes (no flavor). After a few minutes someone else brought our food. I ordered a taco salad and spouse ordered steak fajitas. The spouse said his steak had decent flavor but few steak pieces were present mainly had green peppers and onions. His came with a side of rice, beans, sour cream and Pico de gallo. My taco salad was a shell, loaded with shredded cheese and hamburger (must say didn't taste like there was one spice on it) and a little cheese. I stole the spouses pico de gallo and onions to attempt to my salad some flavor.

    Great shrimp salad. To die for. JK. It gets ooohhs n aahhhs from your friends

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    The food and service here is awesome!! Highly recommend for you to check them out. Drinks are very good too. You won't be disappointed!!

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    This restaurant is GREAT, it reminds me of my high school food. Can't wait for next time

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    Great place to bring your family. Food was fresh and delicious. Margaritas hit the spot.Service was spot on.

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    Favorite enchiladas suizas!! Very friendly staff! Great place. They are always helpful.

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    Wonderful food, drinks, and service. Delicious authentic Mexican food made fresh! Love this place and highly recommend!

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