Ordered the shredded chicken burrito. I asked for extra hot sauce. Boy did I strike a nerve. The…read moregirl behind the counter says loudly, "there's hot sauce already in the burrito... but if you want hotter there's all the bottles of hot sauce over there. The burrito on a wheat tortilla tasted terrible and lacked flavor. When the waitress brought out the tater tots she said, "the tater tots are very hot." Yet, I had no fork to eat then with. In fact I had no utensils. Tater tots were good... but very small amount for the price.

I recently tried this spot and I must say, it was a great experience from start to finish. The…read moreMexican food served here is delicious, with a wide variety of freshly prepared dishes that cater to all tastes. The chips and salsa were tasty as well. Not only was the food delicious, but the service was also incredibly fast and efficient. You order and pay at the cashier, and then once your food is ready, the staff brings it out to your table. Good ambiance as well. We came around lunch time so it was quite busy and they have a number of tables inside and have a patio outside weather permitting. Whether you're in the mood for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas, you'll find something to satisfy your Mexican cravings here. Highly recommend!

The tacos were delicious but they have been inconsistent with the filling portions every time…read more.. but what concerns me is how filthy the establishment has become over the years. Sorry but it is true If the common eating area looks like this, I truly hope the kitchen isn't the same. The restaurant desperately needs a deep clean, it even has a sour smell inside, hence why I got my tacos to go.

Not worth your time or money. The tacos were poorly seasoned, and I was surprised to have found the…read moremeat quite bland... disappointing considering each taco was $4 and so small too. The tortillas were stale and almost sterile in taste. But the biggest atrocity? The "guacamole" that I paid extra for (both on a taco and on the side) that turned out to be a measly green paste. An injustice to the guacamole legacy, and quite gimmicky considering how much I was charged. It's saving grace: friendly staff. But no matter how friendly... bad food is bad food. Don't bother going here when there are so many better options for the same price or cheaper in the area!

Great food. Nice people. Quiet, comfortable and relaxing. And away from the crowds by the water.read more

Unfortunately, our second visit here didn't meet up to our first a couple of years ago. I should…read morehave listened to a friend and former regular who said Rica Salsa isn't as good as it used to be. I had a chorizo burrito, and my partner a chicken burrito. Great sauce, and equally great house hot sauce. The ingredients of both burritos were luke warm at best, cold at worst. My burrito had a couple of bites of chorizo sausage and what appeared to be a small smear of beans... the rest was rice. Most of the burrito was rice only! Sorry, but I can't recommend this place. It's capable of producing far better food, and I like places that are consistent.

Came for happy hour on a Tuesday mid-afternoon. Purchased beer on tap and a frozen mangonada. Both…read morewere good! Also got some chips & salsa, and some barbacoa and Mexicanos tacos; both tasted great and high quality. Sat outside and enjoyed the fresh air. Waitstaff was friendly, food came out instantly, and there wasn't anything really to complain about for a happy hour visit.

Great food - terrible service! Disclaimer, our waitress was amazing but the host/owner? was…read moreincredibly rude. From the moment we got there he was not having it. We were looking for a place to watch the world cup game and stumbled in. We ordered food and multiple rounds of drinks and that didnt seem to be enough. He was stomping around like an angry shrek and you could tell he was irritated. If you dont want people to come in to watch the game - dont play the game! I know businesses need to make money we were ordering and there were tables clearing out often. We felt extremely unconfortable and not welcomed.

Yeah that was sone great tacos. Worth coming by. Took a minute to get seated & out the order in but…read moreonce the manager (I assume that was he) got me settled stuff got under way. Now I gotta walk this meal off.

We ordered a fish taco and churro to go as we only had time for a quick bite. So happy we did and I…read morewould certainly return again. Everything about the taco tasted fresh from the battered fish to the texture of the soft taco. The churro was even better. I don't know if I've actually had a better churro. It had a crisp, sugary exterior surrounding a soft, warm interior - like I always thought a churro should have. The dipping sauce was the perfect compliment. Well done!

Friendly staff and a nice place for a lunch. Found this place after getting off the ferry to…read moreVictoria. Parking wasn't a pain. We tried the burritos and tacos. The taco wasn't sufficient and had to order another one. If you are in the area and in mood for Mexican, try This place out.

Before heading to the BC Ferries terminal we stopped in Sidney for a late lunch / early dinner, and…read moredecided on Mexican food. Seeing Taco Shell the choice was easy. We ordered our meals at the counter, and in a short period of time our food was ready. Fresh and tasty. The place is convenient, easy to find, and a decent size. A quick no nonsense type of restaurant. Shortly after we had placed our orders, a few others had come in, and the place had a little rush, which was nice to see.

Came by in a group of seven during a holiday Monday for lunch. The place was empty except for us…read moreand the staff...that was fine with us. I liked the simplicity of the menu. I ordered the 5 for $11.50 deal hoping to sample 5 different flavours. This included beef, fish, chicken and pork. I think the presentation of the tacos could have been much better and was hoping the taste would make up for this. Unfortunately I found the flavours rather bland and had a very difficult time attempting to figure out which taco was which. And two in our group had intestinal issues after the meal...one of them being myself. With such a competitive market for these types of Mexican establishments in Vancouver, I guess my expectations were perhaps a little high. The 5 for $11.50 deal was good value for okay Mexican food, but we have no plans to return.

Not too bad! Not too bad at all. Fast food style Mexican really filled us up. I had something…read morecalled a Gringo (I think), that was kinda like a mini quesadilla. It was delicious I had three of em. Blackened fish, and bean and cheese. All good. My partners bean burrito was delicious as well. Good food. Helpful staff.

Food, service, value all very good. Small-ish, Mesa Familiar can be a little loud when it's full…read more Good portions. Have not eaten outside on the fenced-in area in a summer day, but would look forward to that. Super-convenient to The Belfry and Theatre Inconnu, both. Reservations are easy, especially if you're a little prior to the theatre rush. Would not hesitate to return, especially before a show.

Service was really good but the food was not what I call "authentic ". Chips were from a bagread more