In a hole-in-the-wall location, the owners workin their butts off and going without…read more Scraping and saving--in hopes of keeping their names plastered on that storefront. You know, those ethnic cuisines whose dreamers go through all that to finally achieve a vision--only to be closed down in less than a couple of years--see it all the time. Yeah well, that ain't Morenita's. I'm sure they put in the hard work, but they've had that hole-in-the-wall vibe location for going on 36 years now. Going strong today cuz they're doin one thing right--everything! They did the time as that hidden gem, serving authentic Michoacán recipes. Keeping food comin out fast and affordable, they consistently served excellence to in-the-know locals. Those locals--their loyals, made Morenita's what it is today--the oldest Mexican eatery in town--the survivor--an Idaho Falls institution. Now, Morenita's is still doin it, with many days of lunchtime being like walking in moments after stocks open on Wall Street. But, for real, the experience is a fiesta. When you're ready to order there is no communication gap. She helped us out with high energy--talkative, helpful, and seemed genuinely happy to be there--nice change. The menu, while presented as authentic, is easily catered to Americanized taste buds. They have a variety of drinks, and wide selection of beers (pretty sure all bottled). So to start, I ordered myself a Modelo Especial. Also, the Breakfast Burrito without potatoes, smothered in cheese and green sauce. That's one thing I don't like about Mexican food breakfast burritos--too much potato, but they fixed it up for me. For a final touch, I ordered a Chile Relleno a la carte. I wanted to add a coffee, which was on the menu, but when I asked for it I was informed all they had was instant. I'm not sure if this is all the time, but that's just...no thanx lol. With a buzzer in hand to alert you to come pick up your food, you go find a table. They are pretty busy, and keep the price down by not running it out to your table. The dining room is not very big, with multiple bench tables big enough to seat like five each. The atmo: Well, not horrible, but a little tooo shared, and cafeteria-like. It was ok, not loud, I could hear who was with me (she gave 5 stars). It's kinda bright and open, but at the same time--chill. The other dine-in customers were totally at ease--completely used to it. Anyway, our buzzer went off, and grabbing the food was quick and easy. The moment of truth: I started with my Breakfast Burrito. They had added extra egg and cheese to replace the potato, filling up the massive fresh tortilla, without extra charge. The first bite took me back to Wall Street, like selling stocks at the right time--total payout! OMGosh it was sooo tasty. The Relleno is maybe the tops in Idaho Falls. Honestly, it's hard to go wrong with a smothered green chile & cheese, but some manage to. Despite my initial apprehension about the atmosphere, I was totally comfortable scarfing down my meal. My usual beer even tasted better there. The food is great, better than many full-scale places. The service is fun and upbeat, and the prices are very competitive. I'm going to do my part to help Morenita's stay around for another 36 years. My highest fast-casual Mexican food rating. Super-Scale 8* Most fast-casual places don't have coffee anyway!

This place is not around anything. It is more An industrial area. Not a lot of parking and they are…read moreslow. The interior is a typical Mexican restaurant look. Ordered the Chimichangas. They are very large so easily shareable. The service is a walk up counter with no table service. The food was just ok. Not sure we will come back.

Slow for what they present. Counter ordering would imply food that would arrive quickly but that…read moreisn't the case. It is more like food that is good that you have to order at the counter and then wait around for quite a while and still have to go pick it up at the counter like McDonalds. I would probably think twice about what I tip if I ever went back. The actual place is clean and the staff is friendly. They have a tiny market to buy items like spices or other product.

Ever since they went store Front the wait time is ridiculous I still like the tacos but if you are…read moregoing to eat here order ahead

It was very authentic food especially when considering that the menu is only in Spanish and just…read moreone person working there spoke English. The food was a bit hit or miss. The Quessabirria looked amazing but only tasted of grease which dripped freely all over everything. The carne asada burrito was ok. The meat didn't really stand out and it only tasted of beans, lettuce and sour cream. The two things that were good were the two pork taco options. The pork carnitas had the most amazing texture I've ever been lucky to try. It was moist and crunchy from the flat top. It is definitely worth giving this meat choice a try in anything they have. The true star though was the Adobada tacos. They were amazing. There was tons of meat with so much flavor. These were the best Adobada I've ever had anywhere. I think the highs were very high but the lows were just as low. They have decent salsas but if you can't take a good bit of heat you won't be able to handle even the weakest one. Definitely worth checking out.

This Mexican place is 100% authentic! The tacos were so simple yet so flavorful. My favorite was…read morethe chorizo which has a nice char to the meat. They also have three salsa to enjoy. The habanero was nice but my favorite was the red salsa that was Smokey and hot. The menu was very simple and it was quick to order. If you do come around lunch time expect to wait a bit as it gets very busy around then.

Great food and nice ladies working the counter. Would definitely recommend. The carne asada plate…read morewas huge. And first time trying napoles. Was awesome.

Authentic Mexican food with great service. Order at the counter, sit, and your food will be served…read more I have only ordered takeout, but plan a Sunday brunch sometime. The specials looked amazing and the place is packed. Music a little loud, but bathroom is clean, and the restaurant doesn't smell of cleaning products. Great place for tacos, combo plates, and agua Fresca.

I was in Idaho Falls for 4 days and Beanodometer. We went to different places and no Dice. Finally,…read moregetting ready to head to LA, we run into this little hole on the wall.. We ordered a breakfast burrito wth beans and egg along with some fries in the burrito...It was OFF THE HOOK!! Two thumbs UPPP!!

We ordered the carne asada fries and a carne asada quesadilla. Both had plenty of carne asada,…read morewhich was great, but they were really lacking in everything else. There was no noticeable sour cream and barely any cheese, which made both dishes feel dry and incomplete. They're also supposed to come with tomatoes and onions, but there was only the occasional crunch of onion or a small piece of tomato--nothing you could actually taste or notice overall. The meat was solid, but without the toppings to balance it out, the flavor just didn't come together. A little more attention to the basics would make a big difference.

Don't be put off by the interior--the food is worth it!…read more I have tried several of their menu items, but I always return to my favorite: torta de cabeza! Seriously! the fatty goodness and intriguing flavors of head meat are out of this world. (My mouth is watering, just thinking about it.) Slow-roasted head meat, perfectly seasoned, and minced into bits that explode with flavor. Put it all on a grilled torta roll--which are always fresh (probably baked on premises). The edges are crispy and warm, and buttery fat seeps in the first 1/4 inch. Incredible! The verduras are FRESQUITAS! I have never seen a vegetable with a flaw at Los Panchos--never. The generous slices of avocado are picture perfect, every time. Red and green sauce; I like to mix it up. They are both good (the green may be great). Man up, and put some jalapeno on your torta! Before you pay your check, stop at the bakery counter and pick up very good puerqitos, and some corn tortillas to take home. They'll go great with your morning coffee. Price is good, but I would pay double. I love, love, love this food!

Amazing authentic Mexican food, and a truly unique restaurant environment. The super quesadillas…read moreare very delicious and the regular tacos are fantastic with the Los Panchos homemade tortillas.

I've tried all of the other "-berto" joints around Idaho Falls many times and was happy to see Don…read moreAlberto open. The owner is a familiar face from one of the other restaurants. The place is bright and clean, but a bit on the sterile side. The food, however, is full of flavor. The chile verde burrito is my go-to. Pork can be bland sometimes, but that giant burrito is bursting with flavor. My family are fans of the carne asada burrito. I also love that they have a delicious pollo asado plato, which doesn't exist at other similar restaurants. Definitely try that one. When the chicken is tender enough to eat with a flimsy plastic fork, you know it's good. The rice and beans on the side are exactly right. I love the drive-thru window. It makes it so easy to grab a big bag of delicious Mexican food hot off the grill. I don't live anywhere near this location, but I drive across town to grab dinner several times a month.

Too bad for another IF business. They were excellent.. then they let kids run the place. Food is…read moretasteless, the portions are unreliable, and the restaurant is dirty.

That place is so good. My favorite Mexican restaurant. Everyone in my party loved the food and…read moredrink. I tried shrimp ceviche and really liked it. The service was excellent.

Agave Grill Parking and exterior: ample parking, the lame…read morelooking exterior really does an injustice to the interior. Don't be fooled it's actually pretty good. Waiters: decent, maybe understaffed Food: well seasoned, decent portions Cost: it's a little on the pricey side and average dish is $14-18$ Bathrooms: adequate but single person only. Interior ambience is awesome. It kinda has a Mexican vineyard/casita sorta vibe. It being so unassuming from the outside I'd never stop by before this time and can say I am pleasantly surprised by the interior, the front entrance is a little cramped, but has some Mexican tropical plant vibes going on, with some pretty interesting plants. Although spiky, so be watchful of the kiddos. Pleasantly surprised by the decor as the outside is pretty lame. Upon entry, you greeted with a delightful aroma, which is always a plus in a restaurant, a good sign that the food is going to be tasty! The bad: The chips and salsa are not bottomless. The salsa is extremely watery and very hard to eat. Although the flavor is really good you have to sip or drink it to find that out as the seasoning is in the liquid. It really defeats the purpose of chips and salsa if you ask me and I am pretty annoyed by that. It's also not very shareable friendly that way. But if you want the easiest eating experience with it with the full flavor of the salsa broth I t's easier to take a drink of salsa and then eat a chip, again pretty annoying. The beans are also on the loose side almost watery, the color is unappetizing, but flavor is decent, you can taste the lard I believe and it is well salted, sticks to the chip a whole lot easier than the salsa at the very least. Less flavorful than the salsa though. The price, $28 plus tip for the Molcajete dish I felt wasn't necessary worth it. It was big enough to share but it felt more like a $19-20 dish than an almost $30 one. We called ahead of time and they basically couldn't understand what we were saying, English Spanish barrier. The good: Lemon slice for water was very generous, usually that's a skimpy item, not sure if that was a fluke or not. They have the good sonic style ice as well! The ambiance was nice. Delicious food. We had the Molcajete. The sizzling Molcajete stays hot the whole meal. A combination of well seasoned chorizo, chicken, beef, shrimp, onions and peppers swimming in their juices, the flavor of the chorizo permeating throughout the dish. It had a well seasoned great flavor and the meats were all tender and not overcooked. It also came with grilled green onions and grilled cactus, which both were a delight. There was 8 tortillas and two of us eating, just enough for one taco of each meat and plenty left over for combining with the beans and rice, Probably the best pico around, a little heavier on the cilantro than most places, your mileage may very. Although you don't get a ton of meat for what you are paying for. Just a taste of each for two basically. The side plate of guac, pico, rice and beans was on the light side for sharing. Overall I would go back and give it another try.