food is so good!!! 10/10 birria tacos are recommended here! they bring the food very fast.read more

Hate to even do this... I don't eat out rather often, but got the worst food poisoning the last…read moretime I did. Ordered breakfast and took lunch to go bc I was excited they had pozole which wound be dinner. The next day I wanted to die. When I called I was hung up on after telling her I had food poisoning-- cool. Called back, pick up and hang up. Called from a different number-- was told the Broadway store had a manager and I'd have to go there. Called -- not the case, left a message for them and never heard back. I know how beloved this place is here but zero tolerance for food poisoning when there is a million Mexican places as well as better customer service. tried to do things the right way-- how I would want someone to approach me. But no response and extra time for a prompted review.

Javi's in Tyler is very good. Just tried it for the first time. The food was great and affordable…read more But the service is beyond exceptional. Everyone needs to go try it. I will be returning. Much better that other Tex Mex restaurants. Feels so upscale but doesn't have the upscale prices. Great for those on a budget. Power chair and wheelchair friendly.

Today we have my nephew's graduation party at Javi's. Had a private room and it was wonderful…read more Our server was so attentive and did a great job! The food was wonderful. The Peruvian Shrimp tacos were delicious. I had a Javi margarita that I loved!! I would definitely come back whenever I am in Tyler.

We were in town for an appointment and didn't have time for breakfast before leaving the house so…read morewe opted to find a place nearby. Normally we don't visit establishments with under 4 stars but the pictures seemed to speak for themselves! I could not be happier that we gave this little local place a chance. We arrived right at 10:00 am, after the breakfast crowd but it was still pretty busy. Immediately upon walking in the door, we were greeted with a smile and directed to a little corner table. Our server came right over and got our drink order. When she returned with the drinks we placed our order and I went to wash my hands. When I came back, the order was already on the table!! I had the two egg breakfast with extra crispy bacon and they were both cooked to perfection! I also opted to upgrade the two pancakes to strawberry pancakes. I should have gotten a picture! Covered in strawberries and cream, the obviously from scratch pancakes were to die for!! But let me back up and talk about the eggs. Most restaurants these days use med eggs...on a good day. These eggs were SO big! Hubby ordered his over easy. They had to be jumbo eggs! They were so incredibly yummy! Oh but let's not forget the tea! We often drink unsweet tea when we are out and it's rather astonishing how few places actually have really great tea. This place however, just amazing!! We opted to have a cup to go also! But just as important as the food, or maybe more so, is the service. Hands down the best service we have experienced in a very long time!! If you're on the fence about this place, I urge you to give it a try. I promise you'll be happy that you did!! Oh and don't forget to pick up a cross on your way out!

Attentive waitresses and well-prepared food. Tastes scratch-made. Incredible pancakes.read more

My husband and I love coming into Mercado's!! Today Emily was our waitress and she did a great job!…read moreShe was very fun, friendly & just a joy! Michael, up front, is always so friendly when we come in. He is a character for sure. The fajitas we had today were delish!! The hot sauce is so delicious. Of course in Texas, that's one of the only ways to judge a Mexican food restaurant.

Please put the music back to what it was, like the remodel, but please no country music on the mix,…read moreawful for the atmosphere. I mean the Tex Mex ambiance I mustard up dropped straight down to the floor. We normally go here on a Sunday, our chips were stale tonight for the 1st time ever.. Other than that Service and food was good. Tex Mex Music only please! urghhhh and it was just yuck.

Tyler is loaded with Mexican restaurants, and Lupita's is among the best. Yes, Don Juan's and…read moreRuby's are worth the hype, but Lupita's doesn't get enough attention. It's like a hidden treasure. Their chips and salsa are excellent and their flautas are second to none!!!

The street tacos and the salsa verde were incredible!! I highly recommend the food truck!!read more

I had the chicken enchilada Vente. It was excellent for huge enchiladas…read more Our waitress was superb. Her name was Keri ask for her Very Authentic Mexican restaurant

It was a very busy Saturday night but they were not fully booked. I think proper training for the…read morestaff is important especially to keep the experiences the same for all customers. My appetizer was missing some stuff that I saw another waitress carry out (the same appetizer) fully loaded. Esquites is messy without a spoon, my friends. Everything felt messy and the napkins were not easy to ask for when everyone is running by. The prices on the menu do not match what is charged. I'm not sure why but our meal was a lot less expensive than anticipated, not a bad thing, but I wish the prices were clear because I would have ordered something different. Speaking of the menu, dang. That thing is a beast! It took me so long just to get through it and decide what I wanted. If you can find an online version study up! The food was quick and fresh. I have no complaints there! The soft-serve margarita was everything I hoped it would be. Lastly, the restroom ruined my whole night. It is a cesspool and thinking of the staff also washing and using the facilities makes me cringe. I can only speak for the ladies room when I say the temperature was a good 20 degrees warmer than the rest of the building. There was NO circulation, so guess what? All the stank stays in the stall. I'm sorry I don't know how else to explain what I experienced but I had to go home and shower.

We're new to town and have been trying new places people have recommended. This place did not…read moredisappoint. As soon as you walk in they greet you and it feels very homey and welcoming. It reminded me of back home (South Texas). The whole staff were very friendly and nice. They were very patient as it was our first time. We got some mexican sodas, two pounds of barbacoa, two cups of menudo, warm corn tortillas, flour tortillas, and some salsa verde. Everything was so delicious. The green salsa isn't too spicy it's just the right amount of heat to where you can still enjoy it. The tortillas were so good too. The barbacoa was definitely some of the best I've had. I will say if you're not a big fan of messes maybe pay the extra fee so they can cut the barbacoa for you. Overall we enjoyed the food and the prices weren't too bad for the portions. I will add to show up early as they do get busy and sell out quick. Next time we go we will definitely try their tamales.

Ordered tamales for a family gathering the weekend after Christmas. They made the tamales fresh…read morethat morning and they were excellent. Very good service from the family that owns the place. We'll be back.

It took 10 minutes after we were seated for a waiter to even come by to take drink orders. (2…read morewalked by multiple times after we were seated.) The chips were really [inedibly]stale. The salsa is not good. The fajita nachos were good. The waiter never came back once he delivered food even though my drink sat empty for most of my meal.

Love it, would eat there frequently if we lived there,service and food was great, I lost my…read morehearing aid there and they went beyond helping me get it back home.

My mom and I took a daytrip to Tyler and stopped here for lunch. Due to a medical issue, I've got…read morefoods I need to avoid and veggies are usually the safest bet while dining out. So, I initially chose this spot for the vegetarian section on the menu, which I appreciate. Eric took care of us today and was patient with the questions/requests I needed to make about the food options. Shoutout for being awesome - thanks! I got a fresca bowl, which I enjoyed. The beef fajita meat and the roasted red sauce that came with the chips were especially delicious. About the ambiance: the space is clean, comfortable, and has a nice vibe. I'd definitely visit again when in town.

I should start by saying that I didn't grow up eating Tex-Mex, so my expectations and palate are…read moreprobably a little different. What I've come to understand about Tex-Mex is that it can feel like an Americanized, toned-down version ofthe Mexican food I'm accustomed to. Tex-Mex is mild. Sonora Mexican food is all spice. Overall, great vibe, great service, convenient parking and now wait - but the food just wasn't for me. I don't think this will be a repeat restaurant for us.

The chicken enchiladas with queso rice & beans was very tasty…read more The waitress was very nice

So I ordered the half nachos thinking I was being modest. Cute, right? Wrong. These nachos rolled…read moreup to the table like, "Who said we were small?" It was a full-on flavor avalanche. The beef was seasoned like it had been to culinary bootcamp. The beans were doing their part, sticking to every chip like they paid rent. And then--plot twist--the sour cream and guac entered like a power couple on vacation: cool, rich, and making everything better. One chip was so loaded it folded under pressure, just like me in group texts. Would I order it again? Yes. Even if I had to fight someone for the last bite.