The tacos here are flavorful and delicious. I like that you can easily mix and match however many…read moretacos (or other items) you want to order. They have alcoholic and non-alc beverages, including coffee drinks. You order at the counter and are given a number, and then you seat yourself and grab your own water, making it a quick and efficient process. There is seating indoors and outdoors. It's a great spot!

Tacos AND coffee is definitely my idea of a great outing. We went a bit later in the day and it was…read morea bit busy. I didn't end up getting coffee but I did get the chicken tacos which were pretty good. We also tried the chips & salsas. For drinks we got the cherry daiquiris. Overall I enjoyed the vibes and food. Parking was a bit weird (not familiar w/ the area), we found a spot across the tracks by the trails.

Me and a couple friends stopped in a little before they closed and the guy up front (wish i got his…read morename) he was super nice the food was AMAZING. the horchata was the best i've ever had. they were out of elotes but he managed to scrap some together for us no charge. Super nice guys would recommend

This is a review for delivery via a third party. I ordered…read morethe birria tacos. They had a single corn tortilla. Picked up the first one, and it fell completely apart. It was not fried either; just a soggy freaking mess. Looked like they dipped, but didn't bother to fry it. If you are fulfilling an order for delivery, WHY wouldn't you fry it and use two tortillas? Simple common sense. The street corn was bland. My drink was missing. The churros were good. Will not order from here again.

Another great breakfast at Taqueria Guadalajara! Very friendly people, easy to get in and out to…read morebegin a great day! The food is the best authentic Mexican food in the area period! Easy to park, very cute place with lots of cool decor and bright colors.

Great place! We…read morefrequently get takeout from here and the service is quick and professional. The food is always piping hot and DELICIOUS!!

I'm new to Monroe, so naturally I've been on a mission to find the best local Mexican food. And…read morethis isn't a post about the other guys in town--I've tried them all. This is about the clear front-runner: Zavala's Taqueria. I stopped in on a Saturday and had their weekend special, pozole, along with a Tamarindo. Absolutely delicious. If you Midwest Wisconsin folks have never had pozole, it's a traditional Mexican soup that is PERFECT when the weather gets cold. It hits the spot. Now I'm going to let you in on what might be Monroe's best-kept secret: I was the only person in the restaurant at 1 p.m. on a Saturday. Great for my service...but come on, Monroe. These guys are doing it right. This was my second visit. The first time I played it safe and started with three tacos. Also excellent. And yes, the location might intimidate some of you. Don't let it. It's in a strip mall, and you walk through the grocery store to get to the restaurant in the back. Be brave. Your taste buds will thank you. Zavala's has officially moved to the top of my Monroe Mexican food list.

Coming from San Diego, CA, the one thing I missed the most was carne asada fries... I know that's…read morethe typical thing you think of for Mexican food, but it has been on my list to find places that serve it in the Midwest. After trying different variations from other restaurants in Chicago and Madison, I have to say they have the best carne asada fries (titled Loaded Fries under the shareable section). The fries are wedged with an assortment of quac, sour cream, their own cheese sauce, and pico de gallo. What made it so good was the ratios of the ingredients and the cheese sauce. The portions are enough for two people to share, though you may leave with clogged arteries. Although at times there may be a language barrier with staff, they were attentive to our needs and checked on us regularly. A fun fact is that they are located behind the grocery store aspect of the place. Vibes were great.

I had both the burrito and the al pastor tacos, and they were excellent. I'm usually not a fan of…read moreburritos where everything is mixed together because I like to taste each ingredient, but this one completely changed my mind. The flavors were balanced, the ingredients were fresh, and every bite was delicious. The al pastor tacos are just as good--well-seasoned, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I paired these with one of the milder salsas, and it added just the right amount of flavor without overpowering the food. I'll definitely be coming back. If you're looking for great tacos and a burrito that might surprise even someone who's picky about burritos, Azteca Taqueria is well worth a visit.

Hands down the best birria tacos in the area. It's the only thing I order when there. Order at the…read morecounter and grab a seat. Also a big fan of their salsas-varying in heat levels, they all are packed with flavor. A decent but small cocktail list for those looking to wet their whistle. While not close to home, it's a must stop when nearby and hungry.

They almost kicked me out!…read more I took a bite of the quesabirra taco and started crying. The other guests were uncomfortable and management didn't what me to be a distraction to the other patrons. Whatever. They were so good.... I had to cry. Don't judge. The quesabirra tacos were fan freaking tastic. I think they may only be available on the weekends, and today Cinco De Mayo. Very tender beef, tortilla dipped and cooked but not to a crisp. The dip was super flavorful. I dipped everyone one else's food in it too. In all fairness, it's a Mexican au jus so the saltiness of it may not be for everyone. Keep that in mind. Tacos to go are good as well, just saying. During the covid gap year(s) they didn't bring squeeze bottles of salsa, but they are doing that again. The green salsa is sweet, and the red has some piquín pepper kick. As always we also judge the queso (cheese dip) and it doesn't disappoint. enjoy, and remember if you see someone crying, it may be tears of joy.

Definitely worth seeking out. Very authentic and good prices. Eat local, be friendly.read more

Our visit got off to a pretty disappointing start. When we walked in, we stood near the entrance…read morefor a while before anyone acknowledged us, so we eventually found a table ourselves. Someone later brought over cups, napkins, and silverware, but we still weren't given menus, so we grabbed those on our own. After sitting there for around 12 minutes without anyone checking on us or taking our order, we decided to move over to the bar. Thankfully, the bartender was much more attentive and welcomed us right away. While he was taking our order, another employee came over and asked whether someone had seated us. I explained that no one had, and that we hadn't even been acknowledged when we first arrived. The service at the beginning definitely left a bad impression, especially when there are so many other places nearby where we could go for food and drinks. The bartender did help improve the experience, though, so I bumped my rating up from what would have been a 1 star review to 3 stars.

I came here on a Sunday evening after visiting the bookshop around the corner. It's not a huge…read morespace and there was a pretty large party already there, but we got a table right away. It's a fun festive decor inside. Instead of the traditional chips/salsa, they give you a basket of some kind of puffed wheel things with a chili lime type flavor to it. I did not care for the texture, it felt greasy and reminded me of a crunchy funnel cake. We instead decided to just order chips and salsa. Came with three salsas of varying heat, but honestly I prefer the normal red salsa to the elevated fancy ones. While they have a decent amount of tacos on their taco menu, they are bit more "creative" tacos than the standard traditional street tacos I normally get at a taqueria... which is fine as that seems to be their thing, but I don't typically love a bunch of stuff in my taco. There was a chicken pastor that looked okay but I'm not usually a chicken taco fan. The pork belly also looked relatively traditional. I decided to ask our server as I was debating between tacos and the fajitas. And she was super helpful - said fajitas over the chicken tacos but pork tacos over fajitas. It's kind of annoying that the tacos come in sets of 2, so I couldn't get one of each. I opted for the fajitas instead. Fajitas were good, I took about half of it home with me and ate the rest for lunch the next day. Nothing special that you couldn't get at any other Mexican restaurant, but certainly not bad at all. It took forever for our food to come out, I suspect because of the large party, but there weren't many other people there otherwise. Our server was apologetic and offered to get us a drink or app on the house which is very kind. But when we were ready for the bill she vanished and we had to end up tracking someone else down for it. Overall, a decent experience but not sure it lived up to its hype. I recommend checking it out and deciding for yourself!

This place is hands down the most consistent taco shop in Monona! Every time we come here we order…read morelengua & asada tacos and they're always amazing! The place over all is busting at the seams with flavor and culture. Everything is fresh and delicious! We normally order food grab a booth and then grab something to drink en la tienda. All the staff are friendly, they're extremely busy so if there's not a clean space just ask them and they'll clear one off for you! Love this place! Treat yourself to a great experience there!

Tried recently and I ordered the taco dinner, l indulged in a selection of asada, pastor, and pollo…read moretacos, served with rice and beans. Each bite burst with flavor, precisely made to order. I was particularly impressed by the swift service and the delectably spicy sauces provided. In summary, I found the tacos to be undeniably solid in every aspect.

What I will begin to say about El Primo is they are a hard working family owned hole in the wall…read morethat Sun Prairie should be grateful they operate there. I see plenty of cops, firemen, and paramedics going here for their lunches. Quesadillas - I have no idea what cheese they put in them, but you get that, guac, and amazing meat. I always go asada but the quesadilla size is absolutely fair for the price and pairs amazing with both their salsa verde and Rojo. The cooks are always working hard and for the bulk they get, the portions are always over stuffed. Now let's talk about those burritos, ... if you have never had Al Pastor, get Al Pastor. It seasons the already seasoned rice and soaks into the burrito perfectly with out the damn sogginess. They wrap it better than chipotle and that damn thing is so stuffed you honestly say "I only paid this much?!" Pair it with the Salsa rojo with each bite and you'll be hooked. They do come with sour cream, "crema", I always say no crema. It ruins the flavor profile of the Al Pastor. Alright, now the thing you were wanting to know, tacos. Authentic. Cantina. Flat top grilled meat and tortillas (yes they heat them on the flat top as the meat and oil. Tortillas are typical maize but I am a harina Chico myself (that's flour boy for you plebeians, just kidding but it's good to note that if you prefer it tell them "Puedo tener tortillas de harina" because I believe you should make the effort to learn someone's language if you're going to partake in their culture and food. These are hard working and sincere people! You may ask now, "okay dude but what meat should I get?" Honestly, you'll never go wrong with Asada but the Lomo de res (rib eye) is soooo rich and so good! Always tell them to put everything on the taco "con todo" (cilantro and onion) grab a lot of salsa and enjoy. We usually get a side of Pico de Gallo which they can do, as well as some Jarritos. The Pico is for the tacos. Look I can go on and on and on about this place but honestly until you go, you will either say "this guy is smoking crack" or "damn he is 100% right" as a former Los Angelino, again, Sun Prairie should be thanking El Primo from breaking up the monotony of "bar and grill" that Wisconsin as a whole has too much of. El Primo es increíble, ¡Me encanta la gente!

Best burritos in Sun Prairie! Nice grocery store with authentic Mexican ingredients with a counter…read morein back that makes made to order tacos, burritos and other tasty treats. Try it, you'll like it.

Finally got in here to dine in, and it was just as lovely as expected. We came here for lunch with…read morea group of six and had a wonderful time. Service was fantastic and they were very helpful with taking our order and explaining anything on the menu. We found a table and they brought us over chips/salsa/queso. All of these were so good and it was a struggle not to eat it all... I wanted to enjoy my tacos. Everyone in our group enjoyed their food and there were absolutely zero leftovers remaining! My two pastor and one steak tacos were overflowing with yummy goodness and I was definitely full afterwards! It's so nice that you can order tacos a la carte (or you can go the full meal and get the rice and beans etc, but I never eat them) for a reasonable price. I did squeeze my limes over the tacos, but they were so good as is I didn't even sample the salsas they brought to the table. It was the start of my day so I didn't get to enjoy an adult beverage, but certainly plan to be back again.

I think the first time or two I was at this place I didn't have as good of an impression of this…read moreplace. My previous view was based hugely upon the poor customer experience that I had endured. But two weeks ago I returned because I was seriously craving a taco and the other nearby place had finally convinced me they were second rate. (I wrote a small bit, about that location, not more than a couple weeks back. I won't name it, but I rather hope these words will be taken to heart and affect change) But upon my reentry to this place I was beyond pleasantly surprised. Eduardo, the owner whom I have since met, is the reason why I have returned. An active and dedicated team needs their captain. So trying to reimagine the perfect taco place I had a fresh mindset and I think I was accurate about that choice. Today marks the 6th time in roughly 2 weeks. Basic ground beef tacos with onions, cilantro and some lime. Cheap and delicious. Absolutely not a bastardized low fat gringo taco. Not at all. Heavy on the filling and tasty. It's only missing one ingredient: spice. The orders include a pair of sauces, a green and red plastic cup with something resembling a hot sauce. Tuesday is a $1 ground beef taco. Sparse but not lacking in the meat. So glad I tried again. Eduardo has a key quality that makes a place feel welcoming. Friendly, and informative about the foods that are available. I don't speak Spanish, aside from simple jargon that every English speaker has to have as their basic vocabulary, even in regular American speak day to day situations. The place vibrates with a lot of ethnic authenticity right here in my Middleton neighborhood where I've lived now for 15 of my 25 years in Wisconsin.