Food was good and service was also good.Venue also seemed to be somewhat authentic. I would…read morerecommend this place.

Great food, authentic Mexican in a great relaxing vibe. We…read moresplit the Vaqueros Special and didn't finish it. The house margarita was huge and really good. Service was fast and friendly too. We heard that there may have been a Taco Tuesday special, but it wasn't on the menu, nor were there any signs to say so. When we asked our server about it, she didn't understand our question. At any rate, the food was really good.

This is a nice welcoming restaurant. They have dining on the main floor and also on the 2nd floor…read more It's cozy , not a large restaurant. I ordered the chicken tacos which were very good. We also ordered chips, salsa and guacamole. My daughter ordered the shrimp tacos which she loved. My grandson ordered the steak tacos and a quesadilla.

I've wanted to try Jalisco Cantina for years after skiing Whitefish almost every season, and I…read morefinally stopped in. Overall, this place was a mix of really impressive food and a few frustrating misses. Ratings * Food: 4.2/5 * Service: 4.5/5 * Atmosphere: 3/5 * Value: 3.5/5 * Overall: 4/5 The Bad First: Chips & Salsa I have to start here because it honestly bothered me. You simply do not charge for chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant. I don't care how modern eclectic and edgy you think you are. Chips and salsa are basically humanity's welcome gift from Latino culture. Charging $6.50 for them immediately sets expectations high -- and unfortunately, this was the weakest part of the entire meal. Both the regular salsa and the tomatillo salsa were muddy-looking and lacked freshness or brightness. The dominant flavor was artificial smoke. No heat, no freshness, no punch. Honestly, even if they had been complimentary, I still would've thought they missed the mark. Please -- forget the pineapple infusions and overthought concepts. Just make a fresh pico de gallo, a great roasted salsa, and a genuinely good hot sauce. Make THAT your signature and your gift to Whitefish. The Good Stuff Now the good news: the actual entrées were excellent. The Chile Relleno was fantastic -- honestly one of the best I've had anywhere. Perfect texture, rich flavor, and clearly made with care. The tacos were also exceptional. I believe the beef taco was the barbacoa, and it absolutely stood out. I was dining with my parents, both in their 70s, and every entrée at the table was a hit. Service Our waiter Jake was excellent. He was juggling several tables at once but stayed attentive, friendly, and accommodating the entire evening. The hostess was also terrific -- greeted us warmly and seated us immediately. Most of the staff seemed genuinely kind and professional, although one bartender came across noticeably cold and uptight. No smile, very little interaction beyond taking orders and dropping off drinks. Atmosphere & Music I usually avoid reading reviews before posting my own, but afterward I noticed many people mentioned the music -- and I completely agree. It's not just that it's too loud. It's the wrong vibe entirely. The music selection feels more nightclub than relaxed cantina. Good restaurant music should create warmth and energy in the background, not dominate the room. The place itself is attractive and lively, and I was impressed by how busy it was for a Monday night. Bonus points for having hockey on during the playoffs. Final Thoughts This isn't traditional Mexican food, despite some of the branding language about authenticity and traditional ingredients. It feels more like someone's modern interpretation or fusion-inspired version of Mexico. That said -- the kitchen clearly knows how to cook. The entrées were genuinely impressive, and the service was very solid. Fix the salsa. Stop charging for it. Improve the music. Do those three things, and this place goes from "good" to "destination-level." I'll absolutely give it another try this summer. And yes, my mother was Mexican. I grew up on this stuff and have traveled the world having various Mexican concepts.

We liked the picnic tables and the fairly simple menu, good atmosphere and very easy and convenient…read moreafter a long day in the park. The food was pretty good. We are from Texas, we have some really good Mexican restaurants, so hard to beat what we have locally, but this was good. Prices are a little high, but it's a tourist spot. The burritos were about $15, quesadillas about $15 and tacos $5 each. I think the quesadillas are a little high priced, especially since my kids wanted cheese and meat only. Maybe they should offer a kid version of tacos and quesadillas. The main reason I gave 3 stars instead of 4- two out of the five of us got incorrect orders. My kiddo asked for tacos with just meat, cheese, onions and lettuce- they came with tomatoes and cilantro. Cilantro especially is something that people either like or they hate. He asked for them to change it, and they gladly remade. But then I started eating my burrito - I had ordered with no olives because I absolutely hate olives- and it was full of olives. At that point, I did not want to go ask for another remake. It's just uncomfortable. I imagine they would have made it again, but I don't feel like that burden should be on the customer. A restaurant can always state that there are no changes or substitutions, but the person taking our order asked us if we were good with all the veggies that came on the burrito. So it seems they are used to people asking for them to remove things. That was disappointing that I had to pick through my food. So I hope the try harder on there details- otherwise would have give 4 or more stars.

Cash only I came…read morehere for dinner after I had just hiked 17 miles at Glacier National Park so you can bet I was slightly hungry. This place is a food truck right outside of the park that has some outdoor shaded seating. I ordered the fajita burrito with carne asada ($13.50) and like others have mentioned the burrito was huge! I liked the fajita peppers in the burrito along with the good carne asada meat. I don't know if it was because I was starving but I ate and finished the burrito faster than I ever have in my life. It's not going to be the best Mexican food ever but for a touristy spot and for its proximity to the park it's a good option if you want to get away from the typical burgers and American fare. For me it hit the spot for sure and gave me the energy to go back into the park to go on more hikes that day.

Love, love,love this place! I eat there all the time. It's my absolute fave…read more I always get the mystery special. It's a surprise. I've never been disappointed. If you want excellent food, service and great ambiance then this is it. I promise you won't be disappointed.

This is a taco Tuesday experience in whitefish. Every Tuesday the VWF Hall has a taco night with…read moregourmet tacos for two dollars a piece. The bar has a crazy local vibe to it and I like the ambience of this place with a lot of locals mixing with a few tourist like us providing a fun atmosphere. The tacos were delicious. We enjoyed a variety And basically tried each kind that they had. All were very good. Highly recommended. There is no service to speak since it is self serve at the bar and ordering your tacos.

Visiting Montana from Texas I was intrigued to try their take on Latin Fusion in Whitefish…read more Sadly was so disappointed. I really hope this was an off night but might've been one of the worst meals I've ever had. Off the jump, the bar/restaurant smelled absolutely terrible when I arrived. The staff was decently friendly but not very fast. I went with the fish tacos. -4/10. Tortillas were uncooked/cold. Literally only ingredients were bad tortillas, cole slaw, chunk of fish, and a sauce. (I asked for no cilantro) Scrap this whole recipe and start over please. Slight redemption with decent chips and queso, the salsa was just watered down tomatoes. In all my time in Mexico, Cali, Texas, and Miami those tacos made me sad. I hope to visit Mama Blancos again one day and give them a shot at redemption!

Very disappointing; the food in general had no flavor and lacked basic seasoning…read more The jar salsa from the store tastes fresher and better :(. The service ok. .

Absolutely awesome experience…read more - When we arrived, the parking lot was pretty full but we were able to get a parking spot and although they were busy, we were seated immediately (choice of inside or outside). - Chips and salsa came right away and our server, Ulises, came to take our drink orders and dinner order right away. We loved him and his friendly service. - Our food came fairly quickly and was so hot and delicious. Large portions and fair prices. This is what we were hoping for!! - Standard delicious and fresh Mexican fare. Nothing weird! We like to know that there will be no surprises with our food. It's no wonder that they are so popular. Everyone seemed pleased and the customers kept coming in! Thanks again to our terrific server, Ulises. He was so attentive and kind. Definitely would like to return soon!

Casa, mexico has some of the worst mexican food.I've ever had. I would love to see their kitchen.My…read moreguess is there are four big pots of food cooking on an oven. You get one scoop of the green stuff. One scoop of the yellow stuff. And two scoops of the brown stuff.. Everything is bland and absolutely not authentic..

The restaurant is small but mighty. We did have to wait 10 minutes to be seated, but it flew by…read more The night's special was a chimichanga with rice - beef, chicken, or pork. So after ordering some MT beers on draft, we ordered chimichangas and some tacos. There were fresh tortilla chips and some freshly made salsa to snack on while the food was prepared. Then the 4 of us were wowed at the portion sizes. Everything looked and tasted great! Friendly prompt service and great taste. Wow! It was really good.

Serrano's is under new management so we stopped to try it out. They have pared down the menu from…read morethe previous owners. The food we had was fresh and well prepared but they didn't have it spiced to my liking and they don't have hot sauce available so it's bland for Mexican. The service staff were pleasant and attentive. They don't have the place as well decorated as before. Prices are high for what you get, but this is a resort area. We will probably try it again after they get up to full speed to see if things improve.

On our way to a nearby steakhouse, we noticed that Agave was crowded. Without reservations, getting…read moreseated with the steakhouse was going to be almost an hour. That is why we stopped here. We were seated without a minute. Service while there was good. The food portions are large so be hungry. The atmosphere is inviting and if the weather is nice, they have a cute balcony/deck overlooking the water.

Food quality was very good. The service while sitting at the bar? Slow, considering the number of…read morepatrons. Only the food would bring me back...