Excellent food. Got takeout Mexican food. You can't get anywhere else. I got the Duck Carnitas.read more

You will need to find parking along Main Street or nearby lot…read more Part of a cluster of several different types of restaurants; the sign is not visible from the street. Lots of seating inside and out; outside offers a great view of the common area; a great place for children to play. The tableside made guacamole was absolutely delicious; probably the best I've had!! The steak nachos were recommended by a friend and we were quite delicious. After studying the choices of margaritas available; I decided on hell freezes over. Not only was it fun; the dry eyes lasted forever; it was extremely tasty. The wait staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. I can't wait to go back and try something different and also get the guacamole and margarita again!

Food is amazing!!! Nachos were delicious!!!…read moreService is great!!! Pineapple soda (fountain drink) mix d with pink lemonade is so refreshing!!! Love the Atomic Bowl with chili, queso and 2 tamales. We ordered 2 extra tamales on the side. Tried pork, beef and chicken. All were delicious!!! I absolutely love this place. Went 2x this week. lol!

Tommy Tamale Market & Cafe is, without a doubt, the best spot for tamales in the area. The quality…read moreand flavor are outstanding every single time. They offer a great variety of tamales, and honestly, you can't go wrong with any of them. That said, my personal favorites are the Hatch pork and the habanero pork--both are packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. And don't skip the salsa--it's top notch and perfectly complements the tamales. If you're craving authentic, flavorful tamales, Tommy Tamale is a must-visit.

WOW THEY ARE FAST!!…read more Came in for a Saturday lunch and the food came out lightning fast. It was also delicious - plenty of food, cheesy, and super nice service. We started with their warm salsa and chips, which has great flavor and being warm is a little more memorable than usual. Plenty of space in here for seating with an easy parking lot. Good food, no other notes!

I always love visiting Esparza's!…read more I recently went with two friends who had never been before. Our server was hilarious & a lot of help with the menu. The restaurant is a bit hard to navigate if you don't all arrive at the same time & can be very crowded depending on what time you go but it's clean & somehow not overly loud. I got puffy tacos. Wasn't what I was expecting but it was delicious & so was the margarita! Cant wait to go back! Highly recommend!

The food and service is amazing, the wait staff is very kind and attentive. My favorites are…read moreCheese Enchiladas, Caldo de Pollo and Brisket Quesadillas.

Beautiful atmosphere,wonderful service and fantastic food! We had a great experience here!!…read more We ordered the nachos to share-they were well-prepared with each chip having been made individually so each had all the toppings on it. One of my group ordered the Quesadilla and really liked it-the rest of my group ordered the fajitas and were happy with their order. I am planning to go back soon!

Since there's a Tex Mex restaurant on pretty much every street corner here, it's not an easy feat…read moreto stand out from the crowd. Yet, for the longest time, Baja Mex Grill did just that by serving the strongest margaritas in town. In fact, I had always heard that there was a limit of 2 per person. Although it may have only been a rumor, it was a good policy nonetheless (I speak from experience!) Even if margaritas weren't your thing, the food still held it's own. Basically, you couldn't go wrong with a visit here no matter your preferences. I don't know exactly when or how many times the ownership changed over the years, but apart from the name, nothing about this place is the same today. It was immediately evident upon being served chips and queso that both seemed like they came straight from a package. The extra hot salsa we requested turned out to be a creamy, green concoction that had a jalapeno-y flavor, but somehow still wasn't spicy. I will give them credit, however, for a very tasty regular salsa that appeared to be made in house. For my entree I ordered the Picante Enchiladas. Contrary to what the name implies there was no detectable heat. Furthermore, the grilled chicken on top had the distinct flavor of a frozen version made by Kroger. Once again, that prepackaged element reared it's ugly head. My husband and sons were mostly underwhelmed by their meals as well. The phrase "I've had better" was echoed around the table. And, they aren't normally a picky bunch! Our server brought everything out quickly, checked on us often, and kept our drinks topped up throughout our meal. So kudos to him! I have said this before, but it bears repeating. The Tex Mex arena is far too competitive for mediocre food like they serve here. It's a shame that a place I once considered to be 4-5 star establishment barely earns 3 stars now.

Service was quick, food decently priced, & the food was great! There was literally not one thing I…read moredidn't like. Their salsa has a kick to it but doesn't overwhelm you, & tastes so good! Our meals were great! We got the chile Rellano & enchiladas, they did not disappoint. Rice & beans were great. We Would definitely come back!

We normally love Uncle Julio's but on this night, the tortilla soup was lukewarm which really…read moreaffected the flavor and taste. The shrimp appetizer was good though. The service was okay but not as good as usual. After we said two of us were pleased with the temp of the soup, they didn't offer anything more. In the past if we ever had any issue, the manager has come over to talk with us. We weren't looking for any refund, just wanted them to know the food wasn't as good as we are used to. Additionally, refills were slow, and the fajitas came out in multiple steps, first the meat, then a little while later, the accompaniments and then a few minutes later, the tortillas. Just not a great dinner experience this time overall.

This is a review from an experience a few months ago when I came here for a coworker's birthday…read moreluncheon. I had not been to this particular Uncle Julio's before, in fact, it is set off the road enough that if you blink you might miss it. Walking in you immediately notice that the ambiance pays tribute to their other stores in that there is a nice blend of traditional Mexican decor blended with modern decor. I ordered Fajitas. I am going to say they were respectable. Not the best I have had, but way better than a lot I have had. Would I get them again? Probably, but there are a lot of other things I would try on the menu before getting them again. Being my coworker's birthday, we ordered a Chocolate Piñata for dessert. It was a fun experience to have people at the table take a swing at it, until out came Churros, and Fresh Fruit. There was an array of sauces to dip the Fruit and Churros in. Our Service was a bit slow at times, and for that I am taking a star off the rating. We all sat on the patio, which may have contributed to our feeling forgotten a few times

I was very shocked because my office has had food from here before. So I was very disappointed when…read moreI decided my family decided on this place for lunch. We got the asada street taco plate, a couple of extra beef fajita street tacos and the Popeye's enchiladas. The tacos were okay. But the enchiladas were a little disappointing. I got the cheese one and it was supposed to be in a spinach cream mushroom sauce. All of the cheese was not fully cooked through and the spinach wasn't cooked or in the sauce. Just thrown on top. There was no flavor to the sauce at all so it was very disappointing. I'd be willing to try again and maybe this was an off day for them.

So it had been four years since our last visit - we were walking around downtown, got another email…read morethreat to our government jobs, and decided that a margarita and some nachos were needed. Any port in a storm, as they say. We have tried to like this place but just can't. The HVAC on the roof was thumping and rattling, making the whole ceiling of the dining area thump and shake. The lights were shaking as was our table. The salsa that came with the chips was really off, watered down and tasteless. I asked for a spicier one, which was a little more flavorful but also watered down. When our nachos came out, we were greeted by a pile of chips heavily coated in mostly melted, not great, probably fake, cheddar cheese. There was a layer of refried beans and grilled chicken underneath. The beans weren't bad, but the chicken was super salty. Very heavily seasoned with what is probably the same seasoning they put on their chips - some sort of seasoned salt concoction. My woman reported her margarita to be "super mix-y." My beer was cold, though. Like I said, this place just isn't too our taste but it seems to be great for others. And that's fine. If you come here just try not to sit directly under the thumping HVAC vent. I don't know how long it will hold. 02.23.25

We went here for lunch after staying at the Gaylord Texan Resort and opting not to have lunch at…read moretheir Mexican restaurant. Mesa's is just a few minutes drive from Gaylord so it is super convenient. The ambience is pleasant and open and in general it was fine. The restaurant was clean with plenty of seats and parking outside. I did not get a "homey" feel but that may be just me. Our server was attentive and efficient. No problems or complaints. The free chips and salsa were good but not outstanding. The salsa was warm and obviously homemade, but it lacked kick. It was tasty but not "OMG this is good." I started with a cup of Roberto's queso which is the standard queso cheese with some ground beef, pico, and a tablespoon of guacamole. It too was good but not outstanding. I am not sure what it was missing but there was something that was needed. I had the two beef tacos and they were just average. Not much flavor or anything distinctive. The ground beef was not well seasoned so they were kind of bland. The rice and black beans were also kind of bland. Frankly, my tacos at home are better. The wife had the taco salad and liked it, although it did not come with any dressing. She used the salsa. Not sure if that was an oversight or that is the way the salad is served. She was also happy that they serve Negro Modelo on tap, so she was happy. The kid had nachos with black beans and cheese and did not complain. Overall, the meal was fine, nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out as a compelling reason to return.

Showing up on a Saturday evening to a nearly empty restaurant is kind of a double edged sword. On…read moreone hand, it's nice to have the dining room and server pretty much all to yourselves, but at the same time the lack of patrons certainly arouses suspicion. Such was the case recently when we paid a visit to Mesa. The first order of business was getting an appetizer to go with the chips and salsa. Upon the server's recommendation we got the queso Blanco. It was quite possibly the blandest queso I have ever eaten. At this point I started to worry that it was a sign of things to come. However, the extra spicy salsa that we also requested to go with the chips was more flavorful and gave me hope for the entrees. The good news is that my chicken and cheese enchiladas turned out to be better than the insipid appetizer. The not so good news is that it was still a mediocre meal. The rest of my family had mixed feelings about their food. My husband, who got 2 beef enchiladas, said his were overly salty but otherwise average. The bacon wrapped shrimp that my mother got were a little overcooked but she liked the sides. Both of my sons' entrees, the Mesa burrito and the chicken strips, were very well received. People like to say that even when pizza is bad it's still good. For me, that also applies to Tex-Mex. But, considering the plethora options out there, I doubt I will be returning anytime soon.

This was our first visit. We were met with a welcoming smile and seated quickly…read more It was close to lunch time and fairly busy. We both enjoyed omelet breakfast's. Wild West With biscuits & gravy. Super tasty. And I chose Farmhand w/hash-browns and sourdough toast. These are 4 egg omelets and huge. Lots of good food and a good price. Restaurant looks like something off the beaten path, put it's very clean and western decor. Very cute!! We highly recommend giving this place a try.

Everything was great but especially the coffee. Normally I don't even order coffee in restaurants…read morebecause it's so bland but here is different. It's the best, richest coffee I have had in a restaurant in a long time. I couldn't stop talking about it.

My fault for waiting so long to try this place out. It was SO good!…read more I got one barbacoa on flour and a fajita beef on corn and they were both great. Very tender and flavorful. The tacos are $2.50 a pop, and they don't skimp on the filling. Value is hard to come by these days, and the folks here DELIVER. They have a salsa bar with all the condiments in little plastic containers, already packed up. I got the red sauce, green sauce, pico, and lime. Everything I wanted. My order was packed up in a darling little paper bag and I was good to go. I also appreciate that it isn't packed up in plastic. The service was fast and friendly, and you can order online, for pickup. They do menudo and pozole on the weekends and also do breakfast. I can't wait to come back.

We live in Pittsburgh and authentic Mexican food is hard to come by. Whenever we visit family in…read moregrapevine we love to stop in! We got one of just about every taco in the menu and they were all phenomenal! Great flavors and tons of toppings/salsas to choose from. We also tried the coconut milk drink and it was even better than we anticipated though we were sad we didn't come in horchata day! Service is always quick and though the restaurant itself isn't something to write home about, it is clean and organized.