A MUST VISIT FOR ALL! And sit it out back, beautiful scenery…read moreof trees and the lake. Fantastic food all around, excellent service. A true GEM of a hole in the wall

Food is good. But customer service is a joke because the waiting for the take out took FOREVER. And…read morethe food was cold and not fresh. Shoutout to that brown skin Latina with glasses that noticed I waited too long and went above and beyond so thank you Mam'am.

I'm from Southern California, so my Mexican food expectations are...high. That said, Picante…read moreMexican Cuisine in Valparaiso did a decent job. Quick service, super friendly staff, and food that hits the spot, just don't expect SD level tacos, and you'll leave happy!

Came here because I was in the area and figured I'd give it a shot. It's not bad, but it's not…read moreblowing your mind either. The chips were fresh and the salsa had decent flavor. I ordered the steak tacos -- meat was seasoned pretty well, maybe a little greasy but still good. Rice and beans were just okay. Not bad, just kind of standard. Service was alright. Nobody was rude, but it wasn't super attentive either. Had to ask for a refill and the food took a little longer than expected. Overall, it's one of those places that's fine if you're nearby and craving Mexican food. I wouldn't drive across town for it, but if you're in the neighborhood, it gets the job done.

Delicious food. Wonderful service. We enjoyed the atmosphere. Big menu to choose from…read more Food presentation was excellent. Wait staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu As far as we're concerned, it's the best Mexican in the area. And the best we've had in years.

The super steak burrito is somewhat a challenge but I must say I've completely finished 5+ times…read morealthough it's NOT the "challenge" maybe one day I'll try it. But very good steak, and chips n salsa not bad either.

On a recent trip to see my brother, they took me to this place which is their new favorite. I loved…read morethe vibe and decor. My sister-in-law isn't an outdoorsy person, so we ate inside. I would have enjoyed the lovely patio, but it also looked like it was about to rain! Our server was very nice and gave some excellent recommendations. Instead of chips and salsa, we were served their potato flautas. It was a nice change of pace. I usually fill up on chips and salsa and can't finish my main entree. For the table, my brother ordered a house special entree - Mariscada Valero's - which is a variety of sautéed seafood served with tortillas. It was perfect for sharing with our four person group. For my main dish, I ordered the skirt steak tacos with coconut rice on the side. I love coconut and I love rice. Who knew they go together so well! The skirt steak was cooked perfectly. I had my leftovers for breakfast and the skirt steak was still tender! I did try the lobster tacos (my sister-in-law's favorite). They were yummy - although a bit spicy. Nonetheless, I enjoyed it! Overall, we were really happy with everything. I will definitely make it a point to come here on my next visit!

5 of us had dinner on a cool, rainy Saturday night. First time here for all of us. Restaurant was…read moremaybe 1/2 full. Our server was either new or poorly trained. Waited 10 minutes before she approached. She didn't know the drink menu and we waited more than 20 minutes for her return. Then we noticed why. Not only is she waiting tables, she's acting as bartender for her tables, as were the rest of the servers. We found out later that it's the owner's idea to not have a dedicated bartender. Absolutely ridiculous. After she dropped our drinks she took off to a different table. Can we order appetizers? She finally returned, took the app order and then went back to her bartending duties. Cutting to the chase...after we ate our entrees she finally checked back. Way too late to address our concerns about the food. About the menu...way overpriced for what was offered for marginally tasting food. Asked her to divide the check by 3 charging the two couples and the single what was ordered. Big mistake as she tried several times to get it right. Overall it was a bad experience and will not return. Too many options in Valparaiso to settle for this disappointment.

A good choice if you're looking for a local meal instead of a chain. The highlight was the…read moredelicious, tender meat in the tongue taco. The pulled chicken in the enchilada also had a nice texture, but everything else was pretty bland. I'm sure they're meeting what the customer base in a small Indiana town likes. I was adding salt, not just hot sauce, to my beans, rice, and enchilada. The pork in the taco was just ok, with ordinary seasoning. Amazingly low prices and quick, polite service. We would come back and get more lengua!

Food is amazing . Little inside so sometimes a wait. Margaritas not great. We have never had…read moreanything we didn't like!

Very enjoyable mexican fare. Consistent good. The lunch…read morespecials or main entrees have all been very tasty and is the best local area mexican restaurant in Winfield. Likely best in Crown Point area too. Salsa and chips are very good. Have a big margarita- you will not be disappointed. Plenty of bang for the buck. Very well managed and family friendly.

We were excited to try this place based on reviews. Imagine our disappointment when we had one tiny…read morescoop of rice for the burrito dinner, as well as only meat in the burrito. We picked up within 7 min of calling, and the burrito was falling apart and literally only had meat in it?? Not very good.

I would give this 3.5 stars, the extra for good aesthetic and personable staff. The margarita was…read morea bit lackluster in the alcohol department for the price paid. It was good, but more like a juice drink. I am good for to-go taco's as I will eat them for breakfast. These carne asada taco's were great fresh, but not leftover. The chips and salsa were a table hit.

They're okay not really authentic mexican, and what's the deal with the tomato soup salsa?…read moreHabaneros up the street is better IMO.

Food is very good and service was great. Will do again. Breakfasts are very good, as well…read more Biscuits and gravy, great.

Ok, if you are looking for one of those spit polished, heavily themed Mexican restaurants ... this…read moreisn't it. If you are looking for something more like a family restaurant, far removed from the tourist areas in almost any Mexican city or town, then you have found the right place. The place is clean. The chairs, tables and booths mismatched and well used but serviceable. The menus photocopied. The lighting is a little harsh. There's the compulsory photo of the Pope and the Madonna hanging in the corner. All of this and great food combine to make this my go to place for authentic Mexican cooking. I just sat down for a carry it dinner of 3 tacos pastor ($7.95 - Mexican style with cilantro, onion and tomato, thank you) some very good rice and the best beans I have had since I moved here from Chicago in 2005. I wish I could have shown you but I thought about pictures after I ate ... the smell was driving me wild! If your looking for real, authentic, family cooked food ... Get off of I-65 at exit 215, drive about 3 miles East to the stop sign, turn left and look for the orange building on the right. You won't be sorry. I'm thinking about going back again tomorrow!