Los Amigos is que bueno. The free tortilla chips come warm to your table with a generous portion of…read moremedium-spicy salsa. The salsa itself has just the right proportion of fresh chopped cilantro to finely diced onion and tomato. Meals come served on real Fiestaware plates, hot from the oven. When sitting on the Los Amigos heavy hand-carved wood chairs in front of the full colorful plates, it feels a bit like home. Service is friendly, prompt, and happy to help with special needs. Many meals come as advertised with slices of avocado or fresh fruit. The fish and shellfish are fine in quality. I especially recommend the shrimp dishes including the camarones cocktail, which is a fun and filling shrimp cocktail served in a red gaspacho with sliced avocado and crackers. It's a great light lunch.

We love Mexican food! We came into Los Amigo's to try it out, it's some good!! I had Carne Asada…read moretacos it was like down home, Julie had a steak and a chicken taco. She said they are probably the best she ever had!! The restaurant is clean the food is fresh all the chips and salsa you can eat too!! I think they have margaritas but I'm not sure. There's plenty of parking and some outdoor seating. Next trip up to Marksville we are coming back!!!

From the moment you step through the doorway, you are greeted by the inviting aroma of freshly…read moreprepared chips a welcoming introduction to what follows. Upon being seated, guests are presented with a simple yet genuinely authentic menu. The flavors remain consistently exceptional, a quality I believe is essential for any restaurant hoping to thrive in Alexandria. Caro's is far from the typical, run-of-the-mill Mexican restaurant where meals are hastily assembled from a hot line and served with an inflated price tag. Instead, each dish reflects care, authenticity, and craftsmanship. Complementing the cuisine, the staff and atmosphere provide an added layer of warmth and charm. The establishment also features a small shop offering imported goods, further enhancing the overall experience. I strive for honesty and objectivity in my reviews, and I rarely award a full five stars. However, Caro's is an exception. This assessment is not based on a handful of visits but on years of consistently outstanding dining experiences. If I were to choose a single word to describe Caro's, it would be authentic. This restaurant exemplifies what true, heartfelt Mexican cuisine should be.

Nick's Pick: Caro's Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Alexandria! Caro's "Authentic" Mexican…read moreRestaurant I've been a weekly customer for almost a year, and it's the only Mexican spot I go to in CenLa. My favorite? The street tacos --though the burritos and fajitas never disappoint either. What makes Caro's stand out is more than the food--it's the people. The owner and staff always greet me and make every visit feel like home. If you haven't tried Caro's yet, take it from me--you should! #NicksPick #CenLaEats #SupportLocal #AuthenticMexican #AlexandriaLAe

Is awesome my whole family loves it every bday graduations wedding party...we there! Any…read morecalibrations is usually at a Mexican restaurant.

We frequent this establishment several times a year when we are in town. While I understand there…read moreare times when a child may need to come to work with his parents the child here was TERRIBLE. The staff's hell on wheels child made loud repetitive noises which included fire engines and wolves. Loud annoying unacceptable noises in a restaurant. Their food is authentic and tasty however when the patrons' children behave better than the staff's heathen it is hard to enjoy.

I came to visit my husbands family for the holiday. I am from California and love my Mexican food,…read moreI was missing my "tacos". I found this place on YELP and said, "what the heck, let me try it"! Well to my surprise it was by far the best, so far. The salsa is perfect, I love hot n spicy " Chile" perfecto!!! The chicken tacos and carne Asada tacos made me feel right back at home. Gracias

Absolutely incredible tacos! Super authentic, and definitely the best in the area. I cannot…read morerecommend this place highly enough.

My wife and I were on our way to New Orleans from Fort Worth and looking for a place to stop for a…read morebreak and a bite to eat. Natchitoches, LA was the next town coming up and I started checking Yelp reviews in the area. El Patio, which had solid reviews, looked like an easy off and on from the Interstate plus there was a gas station in close proximity. It was perfect place for us to stop, stretch our legs and get a bite to eat. When we walked in the decor of the restaurant was a feast for the eyes. The chairs and tables were painted with bright colors and designs. It looks like Fiesta Time all the time. Victor, our server greeted us and took our drink orders. No margaritas, but a big glass of unsweetened iced tea was in order. A hot basket of chips and a small carafe of salsa was dropped off at our table. The salsa was good, but too mild for our tastes. The tortilla chips were very good. I decided on the #1 Lunch Special which included a Chille Relleno and a crispy beef taco. Both platters were accompanied with refried beans and rice. Wow, what a quick turnaround from the kitchen! Victor was back in a flash with our lunch entrees. Both of our lunch entrees were very enjoyable and spiced nicely. We both had happy tummies by the time we left El Patio and headed towards New Orleans. Next time we're in the area, we'll make a point of stopping in and try something new on the menu.

Simple, good Mexican food. I ordered take out while in town for work. Tacos were good but shells…read moregot soggy..probably poor packaging. Rice n beans had good flavor. Their menu is pretty extensive. Couldn't find the combo plate I wanted so one of the servers assisted me with ordering. Ample parking in front. Very reasonably priced. I don't typically get dessert but he talked me into getting the sopapilla..it was delightful.

I know there isn't much to eat in Winnfield so people think this place taste good. No! No it…read moredoesn't! It is horrible Tex-Mex. I live in Texas and I know good Tex-Mex and this isn't it. I have eating Mexican cuisine in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Tijuana, Juarez, Nuevo Laredo each place different and some lean more Tex-Mex while others give you authentic Mexican flare. I don't know what this place is but it isn't good. The saving grace is the service. Everything else is a horrible we are going to con these people into thinking this food is good. Should have just went to the local Walmart and made it myself. The beans were horrible. I love a good bean I don't know what that was. To the people in Winnfield I hope one day you get to experience real Tex-Mex or authentic Mexican cuisine.

My sister invited my wife and I to join her and her family at El Patio for dinner. She wasn't…read moreexpecting it to turn into a birthday dinner! I ordered the Puffy Tacos thinking the tacos would be normal taco shells that were a little puffy. Nope! They looked like miniature taco salad bowls! I ordered mine to have shredded chicken and they include lettuce, tomato and cheese. I also asked to have jalapeño added, then I poured some of the salsa from the complimentary salsa and chips over the tops. They were quite tasty! Then came the fun part... the birthday celebration with the birthday sopapilla (fried quesadilla with chocolate sauce and whipped cream on top), and ceremonial sombrero. Of course, if you're lucky, there's the ceremonial spoon full of whipped cream that is supposed to go in the mouth but usually ends everywhere else! A good time was had by all and most of the credit goes to the fine service provided by the friendly staff. The servers took excellent care of us.

Had lunch there today and it was GREAT as always!! No waiting and the best neighborhood…read morerestaurant. It is our "go to" place to eat and love the friendly service .

the food was amazing! first time eating here and the restaurant is extremely beautiful inside. not…read moresuper crowded and our food came extremely quickly as well. definitely recommend!

Interesting good tacos…read moreFriendly friendly service with great suggestions This place could serve as example

Really disappointed in this place!!! Was a all time Favorite. Son or grandson took over recipes…read morechanged prices went up! Under stand prices going up. But almost $4 for a street taco that you can eat in 1 and 1/2 bites. Totally got away from what they originally Were. And you can tell they do not have the community support that they once had.

I went here for lunch on a Wednesday around 2:30 pm. Since the lunch rush was over I knew it would…read morebe slow. I was welcomed in and placed my order at the hostess station. I was pleasantly surprised with the cleanliness of the restaurant and the festive decor. The hostess was kind and offered suggestions from the menu. She was busy cleaning the menus. (which is a rarity these days) I got my order to go. The chicken was tender, veggies fresh and the charro beans were very good!!! I asked them to ensure my food was hot so when I got to my destination I wouldn't have to reheat. My request was fulfilled. If you're on the fence about trying them out, get off the fence and go in.

Good margaritas but the food only so so. Staff was nice. Went to celebrate an anniversary…read more Disappointed in the food.

I ordered the Mexican Torta (meat served with cheese, tomatoes, onions, avocados, jalapeño…read morepeppers, and a side of French fries). This sandwich was better than I expected it to be. I did think it was pricey but after being able to legitimately eat on this sandwich on 3 times. I think it was well worth it.

Food is not bad, but the service is trash. for those who live outside of the city limit and don't…read moreknow any better there's really not nice people in this restaurant.