I've been there several times and love the friendly atmosphere along with the different foods…read more Plus now and then I learn Spanish by using Translate. Fried bananas are awesome..

Whenever I travel across Alberta for work, I try to have my lunches somewhere off the beaten path…read more When I saw that Red Deer had a taco buffet, I knew I had to try it. When we arrived just before noon there was only one other occupied table in the small restaurant. The owner asked if we'd ever been there before and when we said no, he gave us the full rundown of the buffet. When I told him I was vegetarian, he walked me past the buffet and showed me everything I could eat (which was all but two things!) I started off with their tortilla soup and loaded it up with chips and sour cream. It was incredibly flavourful and I honestly could have just kept eating that. Afterward, I filled up two tacos full of potatoes, black beans, salsa, and more. They even had homemade jalapenos which were delicious. My only complaint is that they didn't seem to have guacamole on the buffet. I understand it could be a cost thing, but I'm always willing to pay extra for guac! The price was fairly reasonable considering it was all you could eat ($15 for lunch). The owner joked that you have to pay double if you eat more than 60 tacos but I didn't get anywhere near that. This buffet is a hidden gem. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Red Deer.

We meant to go to the beach for our kid and it started to dump rain. So to do something tropical,…read morewe stopped at La Casa de Maria Mexican food. Cute inside. It was very colourful and the owner was friendly. Good menu. We picked a few things. i tried the fish tacos, my husband tried the Pastor tacos, and the staff made a simple cheese quesadilla for our daughter. We also ordered two margarita. Food was a bit slow considering we were the only ones there, but we weren't in a rush. Food was good. I found the fish taco batter a little flakey. It just fell apart. However, I loved the hot sauce that is homemade and gave a great seasoning to it. So much so that i bought a bottle of it. It was delicious and probably the highlight. My husband enjoyed his tacos alot and was satisfied with the amount of meat. My kiddo loved her quesadilla. A good side trip if you happen to be in Pigeon lake.

Easy to find via Google Maps. Parking is a little tight and seems like barely enough but we did…read morefind parking at 5pm on a Sunday. Cool building, fun decor, booth was comfortable. Friendly staff and we never ran out of water. Wasn't busy at all. Lovely mexican music that wasn't overpowering. Felt like quite a while before we got food but maybe that was my hunger. My shrimp was excellent - cooked perfectly. Just in garlic butter. Rice was pretty bland, not spicy at all. Beans were basic and a large portion. Friend loved his beef enchilada but they did have a little spicy hot kick. Friend got the pork carnitas and said it was okay, not the best in red deer. Friend asked for hot sauce and was given a little bowl full but he tried it and it was toooo hot to use! Which is awesome they have something so hot for those spice lovers. Flan portion was large and would have been a lot of 2 people. It was very good,soft, smooth, creamy. Not a lot of flavor. Deepfried ice cream was Massive. First time I have Ever gotten Deepfried ice cream that wasn't already half melted- this thing was frozen solid. Bland vanilla ice cream inside but they were liberal with the chocolate sauce and whip cream. Was fried in what tasted like corn flakes which was good. Definitely a large portion for 2 people but worth it. Best I've ever had, but do wish the ice cream was better. Overall very authentic Mexican if that's what your looking for!

Always good! We've been coming here for years. When we travel through it's always a great spot to…read morestop to eat or grab salsa and chips for home. Yum!!

Not what I expected when I walked in as the outside is a lot less inviting than the inside. Once…read moreyou get in though it is very well decorated and makes you really feel like you're immersed in the culture. I got the Burrito Super which is number 1 on the menu. First off the fries are very well done and very tasty. The burrito had excellent flavor and tons of cheese which is always super appealing. Also big fan of the side on the dish in little cups as it lets me apply as I want. Overall very satisfying.

Had the Queen Enchilada's (chicken) with beans and rice...outstanding, and very generous portion!…read moreAlso, one of the VERY nice aspects of this is that the meal is served on china, and not in a box...this greatly improves the experience. Apart from the amazing food (best Mexican I have had), the owner is very friendly and accommodating...had a great time chatting about the 'heat'! Ambience: outstanding...very homey, with lots of decoration in a cosy setting. I highly recommend this restaurant, and hope to return often!!! Would give it 6 stars if it were possible!

Ended up at the market on a Saturday near lunch so decided to eat here. Lots of easy roomy parking…read morefor the market. Food stall is very appealing and eye catching. Love the name. Cashier was very friendly and happy to explain which orders come with beer cheese. Once we ordered we had a buzzer to take and it would go off when our order was ready for pickup. Fish taco - Very good, great slaw, good moist fish. Beef Cheddar Crunch taco - classic, wish the chips were flavored but they looked cool. Wraps were nice and soft. Tots and beer cheese was delicious. Tots were well cooked, hot, crispy. Cheese was creamy, had a slight spicy kick. 10/10 if that is what your craving.

Had a fish taco and the fish was mushy and not cooked. Took a long time to make so was surprised…read morethat it wasn't cooked properly.

Nice casual atmosphere. Made to order food was fresh and hot. Garlic shrimp fries were delicious…read more And the gochujang taco beyond delicious with every bit.

From the owner: Welcome to STREATS Pines Kitchen. Located in Gaetz Avenue, strEATS Kitchen has all the flavour…read moreyou've been searching for. We have Tacos, Poutines, Burritos and Bowls on the menu. Makes for great Take-Away. We feature a new Taco, Poutine or Burrito every three months and our craft beer is local. This place resonates with sweet beats that will keep you grooving. Peace.

Great on the go restaurant for Mexican food. Lots of options for different toppings, meats, and…read morevegetables. I've found the quality to vary from restaurant to restaurant, hence the 4-star rating.

The vegetables were hugely cut up Like i felt like they…read moretook a bell pepper and cut it into 3 pieces , thats how large the chunks were same with the onions.. Their burrito bowl regular size was allot less in quantity than expected. There was barley anything in the bowl. The quinoa was undercooked .Very wet and sloppy too. Unhappy with my 14$ meal which was a regular size burrito bowl and a root beer.. they did give a fair scoop of avocado tho. Thats a positive.

the tacos and service were terrible tonight ... when I called to let them know .. they blamed it on…read morethe skip driver.. sorry but the skip driver didn't make the tacos... what a JOKE. I love quesada but this was an absolute flop on their part. smh.

Drove pay this place numerous times and finally made the stop. It may be a chain? Not sure. But…read morethis is dam good Mexican food. We ended up going with a small beef burrito each. Glad we ordered a small because these things are HUGE. Very informative staff greeted us and ensured that our first experience was a good one. One great tip. When getting all your favourite toppings added make sure you try the pickled onions. Wow ! And these are made in house. Very fresh ingredients and all the taste of Mexico. Check it out. Very friendly staff as well !

Super clean restaurant. Helpful, friendly staff. Food is on point. Will be back again. Pineapple…read moresalsa is amazing!