Tequila had a great vibe and was packed, but the food came out fast. Unlimited chips and salsa is…read morealways a plus. Tammy, our server, was amazing, especially for her first day. She was friendly, attentive, and quick with refills. The carne asada tacos were flavorful and not dry. The queso with chorizo was well-balanced and not too salty. We also tried the burrito monster with shredded pork, and it was surprisingly good and not soggy. The mango frozen margarita was just okay, a bit syrupy and didn't taste fresh. Overall, great food and service. I'd come back!

I was in to order a To go order. 2 female emp took my order. They had no problem understanding my…read moreorder. instead of ringing it up on a regester they used an adding machine. I looked at the ticket and she had added an extra dollar. I asked what the extra charge was and she pretended not to understand English. I then asked if she could and she replied no. A male empl walked by and I asked if he understood English. he said no. I had spoke. to him on another occasion and he talked to me. I asked if anyone could speak English and was told no. I did finely found out that it was for the plate for the food. My bill was $35.36. I gave her $36. but she didn't give my change. why are they not required to learn English. I love Mexican food but no more Mexican restaurants for me.

Los Portales always has good food, is affordable and quick! Menu pics attached. I definitely…read morerecommend.

Salsa wasn't good, chicken was bland along with steak. Waitress did a good job…read more Won't be back, can find better Mexican food at other locations

Very pleased. Good food and good service. Prices are a decent value in this current economy…read more Will definitely be back!

Very clean and pretty interior and exterior. We were seated quickly but our server was super slow…read moreand not attentive at all. The guacamole bowl was fantastic and the so were the mango margaritas. I did enjoy the queso as well. The burrito Suazo was really dry but the cubed chicken was flavorful. Pretty standard on the salsa and chips. Aside the terrible service , it was good and I would love to try more of the menu and give them another chance!

Dropped in Rio today while visiting our daughter and some friends- they said- just cannot best this…read moreplace for Mexican- this to an ole codger from Fort Worth Texas what're they make REAL MEXICAN GRUB The reception was very friendly- the place was so clean - you had to notice I followed my friends and ordered street tacos- one tamale and beans and rice- my wife got the taco salad Of course while you wait for the real food- the real deal of MEXICAN is the salsa and chips and guacamole!! Well- gotta say- salsa was exceptional- chips were made in house - very crunchy- actually awesome; the guacamole is as good as the salsa The main course - good as the salsa- nothing else needs to be said One of the owners came over to visit and asked what we thought-- I told him I was gonna rate him on the Yelp scale of 1-5- - - He said what grade do we get? A 7 I said- and well deserved Told him next time we are back this way - we look forward to seeing him again Great place- great food and service and where your business is appreciated!! Dale & Linda Behan Fort Worth Texas

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.

It was my colleague's turn to choose the dinner location and he decided on Mexican food. Now, I am…read morefrom Arizona, which has the best Mexican food, so I wasn't exactly excited about eating this genre in Alexandria, Louisiana. Here goes... I wanted to play it safe so I ordered the carne asada. To my surprise, it wasn't horrible. Had good flavor and was cooked perfectly. It's served on a bed of grilled onions, which was weird but whatever. This dish also came with my choice of corn or flour tortillas. The rice and beans on the side tasted like they came strait from a can though, but who's there for the rice and beans anyway? Pro tip: save yourself a few bucks and just order the steak fajitas in lieu of the carne asada. The fajitas are served almost identically to the carne asada, except your meat is cut for you already. Both plates come served over grilled onions, both come with tortillas and also with rice/beans and toppings. EXACTLY THE SAME! Weird thing is, the carne asada is $2 more? Give Pedro's a shot, it won't be the best Mexican food you've ever had, but it won't be the worst either. One thumb and a high-five for Pedro's. Happy eating, my foodies!

I wanted to eat some fried ice cream and this is one of the few places I saw that served it. I made…read morethe drive from my hotel room to Pedro's which was somewhat of an adventure because the GPS kept sending me to the wrong place. I ended up getting my fried ice cream to go $6.99. I commend the staff for being really nice and helpful. Everything was still intact and hadn't melted by the time I got back to my hotel room. The ice cream was still firm and the shell was still crispy. Before digging in I had to take some of the whipped cream off of it. A little bit too much sugar was sprinkled on the outside but overall this was really good. I may come back and visit this place again before I leave. I just know to ask them not to put any whipped cream and not as much sugar. The staff was friendly and very helpful.

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!

Drinks were great and food delicious. Service was quick and attentive. Nice vibe overall.read more

This is our favorite place to eat Mexican right now, in Central Louisiana. The only complaint I…read morehave is the price... definitely pricey. Their fajitas and quesadillas, however, are absolutely great as well as the guacamole.

This place has great Mexican food it's so authentic. The waitress Grace was so friendly I had the…read morechicken fajitas and my husband had Caldo De Res. Really good highly recommended we will be 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.

We stopped here on our way back to Texas and were so disappointed. We immediately received chips…read moreand some kind of red sauce that seemed to be tomato sauce. The chicken nachos came out swimming in some type of liquid so very soggy and the chicken seemed to be canned. My beef enchilada was terrible! It was so small that I thought it was a taquito and the ground beef appeared to be old, maybe leftover from the day before. With as much as they charged, I would at least expect fresh ingredients. I would not waste my time or money on this place!

I love this place! Best mexican food... hands down!!!!! The salsa is not like it used to be, I wish…read morethey would go back to the old recipe.