stopped by on the way home after being in west Hartford for a festival. The food tasted fresh,…read moreflavorful, and authentic, with generous portions. Steve was friendly and welcoming, which made a great first impression. I ordered the chicken tacos, but I didn't realize they were made tinga style. If I had known, I definitely would have gone with the birria tacos instead...I still regret not ordering those! The restaurant was smaller than I expected, and it was a little too warm inside for my liking, so we ended up taking our food to the car to eat instead. the tamarindo drink was crisp and refreshing. For dessert, I tried the flan. It wasn't quite what I was expecting, as it had more of a gelatin like texture. I personally prefer a creamier, custard style flan, and this one reminded me more of a boxed mix. The fresh flavors, generous portions, and Steve's excellent customer service made it a place I'd be happy to return to...next time, I'm definitely trying the birria tacos.

I visited this Mexican food spot(recommended by Yelp)& ordered a shrimp quesadilla w/ a sides of…read morerice, refried beans, and avocado slices. I also ended the meal w/ a flan. Steve was really nice when he took my order & chatted it up while I waited for my food. Inside was pretty small w/ a couple of chairs if you wanted to dine in but it was pretty hot in there. There was a couple of decorations & on their wall was food awards including 1 from Yelp. The food overall was solid. The quesadilla was flavorful and pretty tasty, but I do wish it had more shrimp. I even paid for extra shrimp & there still wasn't enough. It was more cheesy than anything. The rice was good & the beans had shredded,melted cheese on top which I love. The flan, however, wasn't good for me. It didn't really hit & was kind of disappointing. It lacked flavor & its consistency was off. I really liked their salsa verde sauce (it had gr8 flavor & a nice kick). The only downside was that everything came separate & nothing came w/ the order(no chips or extras)so it felt a little basic compared to other spots. All in all, it's a solid takeout spot w/ good food, but portions & a few items could be improved.

10/10 every single time. I started going to Lemon Food when they were starting out and so proud of…read morehow far they have come! The covered tent setup with tables is definitely a fantastic option if you want to eat right there. The food is consistently delicious, fresh and never disappoints. Highly recommend calling beforehand to place an order if you don't want to wait. Give them a try, you will not regret it. Chicken tacos and the quesadillas are to die for.

The tacos I had were delicious! I wasn't sure what to expect but they were so flavorful!read more

We finally made our way to Monterey Restaurant after multiple "you HAVE to go" recommendations…read more.. and I'm here to report: our friends did not lie. Walking in on a Sunday afternoon, I expected a sleepy, post-brunch wind-down. Instead? The bar side felt like someone accidentally hit "Saturday night" on the playlist. Music, people dancing, great energy--like a low-key fiesta you didn't know you were invited to but are immediately glad you showed up for. Not overwhelming, just the right amount of "should we stay longer than planned?" (we did). Let's talk food--because this is where things get interesting. They start you off with chips and salsa, and let me say: this is NOT your standard "here's some chips while you wait" situation. These were dangerously good. The kind where you keep saying "one more" until you realize you've eaten your body weight before appetizers even arrive. Speaking of appetizers--we went full commitment mode: - Chips & queso: excellent, no notes. Creamy, flavorful, gone in seconds. - Mexican street corn: above average and honestly appreciated--why don't more places put this on the menu?? - Nachos: THE HEADLINER. The Beyoncé of the table. The reason we will absolutely return. Perfectly built, generously topped, and somehow every chip got invited to the party. These alone are worth the trip. Then came the entrées... and here's where things leveled out a bit. They were good. Solid. Enjoyable. But after that appetizer performance, expectations were sky high and they just didn't quite hit that same level: - Shrimp enchiladas: shrimp played it a little too safe--kind of like they didn't want to offend anyone. - Burrito Loco (with queso on the side): crowd-pleaser, no complaints. - Beef birria burrito (mine): tasty, but leaned a little heavy on the rice--like it was trying to bulk up for winter. Still good, just not the star of the show. Important note: none of this was bad. Not even close. Just overshadowed by how strong the opening act was. Now, the service? Outstanding. Attentive, friendly, and genuinely fun--like they actually enjoy working there, which makes a huge difference. The kind of service that keeps your drinks full and your mood even better. My one critique--and it's coming from a place of love: The menu is... ambitious. Like "we can do EVERYTHING" ambitious. It feels about 50% too big. At some point you start wondering, "what's the signature here?" Trim it down, focus on the hits, and this place could go from great to elite. Final verdict: Will we be back? 100%. Am I already thinking about those nachos? Also 100%. Would I sit on that bar side again and pretend it's Saturday even if it's Sunday? Without hesitation. Monterey delivers great vibes, killer apps, and a fun experience overall. Next time, I'm coming hungry... and maybe just ordering three rounds of nachos and calling it a day.

The good, the bad, and the ugly…read more... We met some friends for dinner, we made a reservation as there was a handful of us (5). We arrived and they didn't see our reservation. After realizing there was a communication issue, John somehow turned into Johann and we were seated. We all laughed it happens. We put drink orders in right when we sat.... 7:05pm This is where the ugly comes in... 40 minutes, no drinks, apps already came, we ate most, still no beverage. The table next to us who sat 15 min after us, got their drinks. I asked 3 different servers what was happening.,, no one could answer , no manager, no one followed up One by one our drinks came over the next 15 minutes.... So literally over an hour for beverages, no sorry, no we are busy, nothing.... Had a manager come over and apologized, I'd be a little better.. I am extremely disappointed . I would honestly not go back because of this . The food is amazing- absolutely so delicious, this is where I am torn. Maybe I go back and just have water?!?! We had a Monterey combo, enchiladas, a burrito, a quesadilla, and another entree I didn't catch. We wanted dessert, the server let us know it was gonna be a bit. THANK YOU for telling us.... I'm cool waiting just tell us. I wanted one more beverage, I asked if it was going to be a while, she told me she would rush it, she did and I appreciate that. (Still no apology for the first round) All in all good food, shitty bar service, NO manager . I would have taken an apology , or a discount or something, instead you ignored it and avoided us. Not sure if I'd go back at this point

Amazing service. Best tasting steak. Perfect seasoning. And the hot sauce was actually hot!…read more Yummy. Very clean and spacious. Will be back again and again.

From the outside , the building is something you may pass by without thinking of . But inside ,…read moreit's warm and welcoming . The food was amazing and fresh . Service wonderful too . I believe it was the owner , Augustine , who checked on us frequently. We've been out to Avon frequently for Mexican . This is our new go to place . Prices are reasonable , and the food is excellent.

Great place! I was craving tacos and Tacos Mi Nacho had the best reviews in my area. We got there…read moreabout 20 minutes before closing and they were still so nice and patient while we decided what to order. I told the it was our first time there and the lady taking my order answered some questions I had with a smile. I ordered 1 cow tongue taco, 1 al pastor taco, a kids beef burrito and a steak burrito. The kids burrito is a great deal. You get a choice of a burrito or quesadilla and it comes with fries for 9 bucks. The lady was so humble she didn't even realize they had great reviews online until I showed her. Everything was good with my favorite being the burrito and the cow tongue and my least favorite being the al pastor (not that it wasn't good, it was just ok). The food was ready quickly and they even gave us 2 of their limeades on the house! Delicious btw I highly recommend their homemade limeade. It's so refreshing and sweet and the perfect compliment to the fat is and burritos. The food smelled so good even in the container lol. I'm def going to be a regular here.

I ordered nachos de asada It was about 7:15pm I haven't ate…read moreanything I was near southington so I gave them a try. The chips were stale and tasted old The meat looked old as well Two pieces of tomato with a sad amount of beans .. very disappointed not sure if the Meriden location is better?? But I'm bummed I also ordered a burrito was made with the meat all on one end and the other end cheese Would they serve a dish like this in person? Ordene una orden de nachos los chips bien tiesas La carne ya sabía vieja y fría Se ve que me dieron chips viejos y nomas le tiraron el resto de la carne del sartén. 2 pedazos de jitomate la verdad no sé qué pasó no sé si es la locación El burro toda la carne amontonado en un solo lado. Oh y la mujer que contesta el teléfono necesita aprender hablar con l gente también no me apareció amable para nada Need to do better

2.5.26 I've been here a handful of times for the past 4 in a…read morehalf years, and it's been good and it's been meh. It's a tiny take out/pick up only spot with some tables outside in front of the small building. The portions are off good size but in my opinion, the quality is lacking. They've always been nice at the window upon ordering with no issues there. The turnaround to receive your food has been pretty quick. But for me the food is bland and lacking. I do wish I liked it more because the amount of food you get for the price is a plus with their portion sizes. I know that's more important for a lot of people. Hey, the food isn't bad. I'm sure it fills a void for plenty of people out on the go, but it's would prefer better quality with less of their portion size to offset it. Thank you thank you though. Take it for what is worth for you.

Cute little place! Didn't realize it was a walk up window and I tried to go in haha! But prices…read morewere really affordable, takes a little while as they make it fresh while you wait. There is some outdoor picnic seating and the service was nice. Would give it 5 but need to try more things for the flavor I got a basic beef empanadas with cheese. And my daughter got a plain cheese quesadilla but she didn't like it as much something about the tortilla

My family's favorite tacos on the East Coast! We stopped here a month ago while traveling after…read moreseeing the TikTok and reading all the reviews, it ABSOLUTELY lived up to the hype. We recently came back through the area and changed our route to come back! The shrimp tacos are enormous and packed with flavor. The steak and chicken tacos were just as delicious and cooked perfectly. Definitely get the corn too. We also loved the toppings bar and sauces inside. The service is always quick and friendly. Even though it's consistently busy, they do a great job keeping the line moving, the wait wasn't long at all. Highly recommend, totally worth the detour if you are in the area!

Amazing food, place is not the best getoish. But food is amazing ,, great service ,,,read more

I'm not a fan of Mexican food. but I found myself near here one day and since it looked clean and…read morefriendly I decided to go in and look around What a wonderful surprise! The staff were all very, very friendly. I felt they were there to take care of me. The decorations are colorful, very pleasant, yet calming. Every morsel of food I had seemed incredibly fresh and displayed very attractively! Finally, the selections are excellent for anyone, even if, like me, you are not a regular consumer of Mexican food. Did I mention the ambiance? Simply delightful! I now stop here every time I'm nearby. If not mealtime I get their incredible chicken soup to go!

I absolutely love this place . When I asked my Mexican neighbors where ti go for authentic food…read morethey sent me here. Everyone here is wonderful. The food is authentic, great portions and a great interior .Everyone I have brought here loves it and raves about it. The inside brings me back to happy days as a sailor cruising down to Mexico on my R & R . They do great drinks, food and takeout.