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.

My buddy and I were in the area and wanted some Mexican food. I going this place on Yelp and wasn't…read moredisappointed. Good food, quick service, easy to get to location.

Great food at Taqueria Los Atlantes! It may take a bit longer than some Mex restaurants, but the…read morefood is worth the wait. You must order at the front counter and they'll bring your food to you. One nice thing is that warm chips and salsa are complimentary. The salsa was a bit hot, but tame enough. My husband is picky about his burritos, but thumbs up on his steak burrito. It was nice and plump even though he requested no rice or lettuce. My steak tacos were great: tender steak with diced onions and cilantro. Not greasy at all! Loved them. Will be back!

Easily my favorite place to go. Service is not only quick for my rumbling tummy, but ACCURATE for…read moremy picky pallet. Staff is so friendly and so patient for someone whose got that pallet that is picky. The meat is always cooked perfectly. Never dry, generous portions, and just friggin DELICIOUS. Its my go to spot anytime I get to pick dinner. I guess I know what's for dinner now. :)

This place is fantastic! Food and service were excellent! We went on a Thursday night and there was…read morea mariachi band that was very good and made the experience even better. Authentic Mexican food. Warm chips with good salsa. We ordered the al pastor tacos and they were some of the best we have ever had. Chile relleno was also delicious. Great area! Highly recommended!!

Nice cute place with friendly staff. Food is worth the cost, with hefty portions and extremely…read moretasty food. I haven't had a lot of Mexican cuisine so I don't know how it compares, but I thought it was amazing and strongly recommend!

Saw the raving reviews and am so glad I stopped by while in the area. These were some of the best…read moretacos I've ever had. The meat quality and flavor for both the pastor and asada were incredible. They put a lot of meat! Warm and not dry tortillas too. They gave me 4 sauces without even asking for my 3 tacos. Both looked homemade and the verde salsa that I usually use at all taco spots was way more flavorful. Will come back for sure. Another standout was the pastor meat was saucy and seemed like there was a hint of sweetness maybe from pineapple? If so, 10/10 because pineapple is always a perfect pairing with pastor tacos but a lot of places don't use it. If you like tacos come here!!! They also have bakery as well.

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.

Walked down from the Holiday Inn Express for dinner. When my wife and I arrived there was a smaller…read morecrowd. By the time we left, there were 40+ patrons, but the bartender was doing a really admirable job keeping up!! I got the Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Buffalo Sauce. It was very good and the fries were plentiful, hot, and crisp. My wife got the Chipotle Bowl. It was a colorful, fresh collection of veggies and chicken. Very tasty. Drinks were good, lots of TVs with various sports, bar and table seating, and of course golf simulators. Looked like there was outdoor seating for the appropriate season-definitely not a Saturday in March!! Once it got busy the noise level was pretty energetic near the bar where everyone was congregated. Would definitely go back.

The food here is actually so good. Normally when I come to these places I think of them as being…read morejust about the experience and the drinks but I'd come to eat here just for food. I came for a happy hour and appreciated the staff making it a great time for my group. We had a blast. The space is great and gives you enough room to feel like you're just with your party which is nice. I came during the spring but definitely want to check it out for summer too!

Food 3/5 Service 3.5/5…read moreAmbiance 3/5 To me, El Imperio was a pretty promising place - the pictures I saw in advance were quite alluring, and the smell of good Mexican food is always a pleasant one. I left slightly disappointed, but it's quite possible my standards are just through the roof. I ordered the Molcajete Fajitas with beef. I usually expect something like a skirt or hanger steak, so I was a bit disappointed when they came out with ground beef - admittedly, it's not a bad choice given the form factor of the serving vessel, but it definitely was a bit on the tougher side texturewise. The ratio of meat to veggies also wasn't great either - I do remember lots of veggies in each of my tacos, which maybe is a sign that I need more veggies in general. The seasoning was also a bit on the weaker side - not to say it wasn't bad, but it doesn't give the same bold flair I'm used to in Mexican food. The accompaniments to the fajitas were okay, with nothing being super standout. I will say, the tortillas were quite delicious - nice and fluffy, and they were kept warm with the hot molcajete. Overall, I think there's still room for improvement - I like the creative gimmick of a hot molcajete, but it's going to take more than a hot bowl to deliver on true Mexican tastes.

They made me flautas even though they weren't on the menu! What amazing service!!! The chicken…read moretacos were great too!

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

This is a small mexican convenient store and restaurant. I go there to get ripe plantains. I tried…read morequesa-birria and chicken pambazos. Both was good. From the color I thought pambazos were more flavorful and spicy. But it was very mild. There are other authentic mexican goodies like soursop juice and peanut marzipan, which I get from time to time. Most of the staff dont understand English.

We stopped in for drinks on a Saturday night and were really surprised by what a hot spot this is…read more There was live music playing and the vibe was really fun! Bartender was super helpful. We had the cider and sweet sunglasses. Sweet sunglasses was a favorite, really crisp and summery. Huge variety of beers for a smaller, second location. Also got an order of the fried pickles which were delicious! I wish we had ordered 2!

Perfect stop for a sip after hopping off the Military Ridge State Trail. We came 30 minutes too…read morelate for a Bingo night, but oh boy even the Bingo vibes were good. Service is great! Get hit with the local sarcasm and you'll fit right in. The setting sun warms your skin while you sit in the patio. People playing bingo were aged 3-80. Have never seen an elder squat so fast or a baby be so excited to win a free drink. Just jolly to observe. TLDR: come for a sip, stay for the joy!

This food was phenomenal! Quick service and cool environment (a bit small). 100% the best Mexican…read morefood I've ever had.

Best Mexican in Madison. Delicious food, quick service, charming location. My go to is the Carne…read moreasada. The habanero salsa they supply is the best I've ever had.