Pretty good. Pretty good. Of the four of us who gathered to dine here last Friday, (late summer of 2026), three in our party raved about their meals, and had nothing but high-praise for the experience. We three, actually loved everything about AMELIAS. Us three (*let's just call them "the cool ones"), were wowed by the taste of our food and noted that the plate presentations were kinda cool-- and a little "more-fancy" than what is typically placed down upon the table at your typical Mexican food restaurants. AMELIAS adds a bit of "pizazz" and "decorum" to their menu items--like edible flowers that float in your margarita, or wavy lines of crema that dance on the seas of flavorful sauces that accompany the tamales, 'chiladas, and relleno plates served here. Three-forths of us also noted how attentive and friendly those who served us were. And... we (the cool ones) also all noticed how the warm, cheerful, and welcoming ambiance and decor of the place added to the enjoyment of our meal. (*Play Debbie-downer walk-up music) One in our group...(dramatic pause)... was notably quiet and reserved when it was her turn to rave about her dish. This person, smiled and shared that she thought her food was, "pretty good." But, now that I think about it...her praise was kinda limited, and she, indeed, was a bit reticent. I would find out later, as we lay in bed that night, that one in our group had not enjoyed her meal as much the other three had. Apparently, the cheese and chicken enchiladas dish that was ordered was not to this person's liking, and she added that she thought the service was "just okay". Not wanting to bring-down the mood of the evening, this person played along and didn't criticize. Now, I am not trained in psychology, but if feels like...(how do I put this delicately?)... okay. (*the writer thinks for a bit). Sometimes... when one in our party does not get to pick the restaurant that we are going to try, it seems to me... that...(dramatic pause as I try to find just the right words to say this).. I seems to me... that...This person is just, "not going to enjoy" the place that was picked, no matter how good it is. There! I said it. And while I'm on the subject... your mom is just like this too. And now you know the rest of my story. Let's summarize: AMELIAS is a very good restaurant and you will enjoy the heck out of your meal. Unless, of course, you insist on being the one who picks where your group goes out to eat-- and you don't get your way. Then, you will find it to be, "pretty good", but complain about it later in bed. (I know this is supposed to be a restaurant review, and not a mini-soap opera. But I hope you enjoyed our little dive into the psychology of relationships.) Until next time, this is the guy who will be sleeping on the couch for a night or two if my beloved happens to read this. (lol--she will find humor in this...and, of course, disagree with my "junior-psychologist" interpretation of why she thought Amelias was just okay. ) read more

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Wow, wow, wow!! We were craving Mexican while traveling and stopped by on a Saturday night. You know it's gonna be good when folks are waiting outside to be seated. The food was creative while maintaining that fabulous fresh, handmade Mexican flavor profile. Absolutely delicious! Pricing landed somewhere in the $$ amount per person including beverage and appetizer. Very fair for the level of hand-crafting going into every dish. We didn't have a reservation (highly recommend getting one for busy times) and were happy to sit where they could fit us. Our server Louie was EXCELLENT. He walked us through the entire menu in 3 minutes and we felt confident ordering. He also suggested an amazing appetizer featuring chilies stuffed with cheese and shrimp and wrapped in bacon . I ordered the Fajitas Mixtas for my main as I wanted to try several meats. Hubby ordered the shrimp enchiladas with both green and red sauce. Both were beautiful and delicious. I also tried the mocktail that had prickly pear puree. It was delicious and refreshing. The menu had options available for folks seeking Gluten Free, too. Amelia's was decked out with modern, slightly edgy decor that was welcoming and exciting. Seating for wheelchair users could easily be accommodated by dining table chair removal. The Oracle Street location isn't huge, but the staff does a fantastic job getting folks in and you won't feel cramped. I could definitely see the place needing to expand due to popularity someday soon. Go and you won't regret it. This has made the list for returning to the next time we're in town! read more

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So many years in Tucson, and how did I miss Amelia's before? The service was wonderful -- attentive, genuine, and kind. They have a great selection with plenty of options, even for the picky ones (aka me!). The prices are very reasonable, and the food is colorful, beautiful, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the noise level. It gets so loud that it's really difficult to have a meaningful conversation, which takes away a bit from the overall experience. read more

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Came here for dinner with my fiance and his friend ,we haven't been here before. It's our first time and we had ordered chimichanga, tacos and shrimp ceviche, we also ordered a strawberry margarita, watermelon margarita and a tap beer. The food was good, but I can say the drink wasn't that all that good. Service is horrible waited 10 minutes after we sat in to ordered and the waiter we had wasn't even paying attention to our table. So after we ordered he never once checked -in on us to see how things are or if we needed anything. Till he saw us finishing up he ask "is everything ok". We just said yes everything was fine. We weren't happy. Ambience here you have a lot of people talking over everyone. It's so loud. They got an outside sitting area, but it was just few tables and chairs. It gets really crowded after 6pm. read more

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We stopped in for breakfast today, after a fabulous lunch Saturday. Jorge was our server, he was fantastic. I had the Chile Relleno breakfast. Just the right amount of food, great value. We also had an order of pancakes, 2 eggs and sausage. It was a lot of food. Finally a breakfast burrito, it was large . read more

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Francisco was great! So attentive and recommended the spinach tamales. They were amazing! Light and fluffy masa and the green sauce was so good! read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We arrived about 12:30. They were short-staffed so it took a few minutes to be seated, but they communicated well and let us know it would be a minute. Our server, Brisa, was helpful and gave us some good recommendations. My husband ordered an appetizer (Torito's) and I ordered the shrimp chimichanga- which was OUT OF THIS WORLD amazingly delicious!!!! My husband said his food was really good, too! We both ageed that the food made up for the small chip & salsa portions. We don't live close, but if we did this would be a staple added to our weekly rotation! Yummy! No food photos- so sorry- I got excited, dug right in, and forgot! lol read more

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Yelp brought us here, and it didn't lead us astray. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The restaurant is clean and bright The food, was worth the wait. So very yummy. Totally worth it There's a reason they win awards read more

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I've been to both locations and I prefer the one on Oracle. Their menus at the Oracle location have better options, including their fajitas, which I ordered. I enjoy the chicken fajitas, but the rice was a bit unseasoned, so I wished they added more flavor to it. Also, I had the mocktail mango margarita, and it was yummy. Second, Luis, the server, was an excellent and friendly person. He was helping me to pick my food orders, and his recommendations were really good. Also, I think the Oracle location is more spacious than the one on Grant, particularly with better seatings. I will come here again and ordered something else. read more

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I came here because I saw all the amazing reviews and Amelia's did not disappoint. We were greeted and seated right away. The servers were very nice and attentive. The food came out in a very timely manner and they give chips and salsa while you wait. All the food was so good, the tacos and the breakfast burritos, and especially the chilaquiles The resturante looked so nice and clean. I love their LED signage. read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Shrimp taco - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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We had an amazing first visit to Amelia's Mexican Kitchen on Oracle Rd. Alexa took such wonderful care of us. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely kind, and she made our whole experience feel welcoming from start to finish. The hosts were kind too. There was plenty of seating, a dedicated bar, TVs, and nice lighting. The patio has misters, which is perfect for this time of year. They offer booth and table seating, and the tables aren't packed too close together. With party members who have different mobility challenges, the spacing was great and made everything comfortable. The food was delicious. The complimentary bottomless chips and salsa were fresh and generous. If you order the horchata, it comes with free refills too, which is such a nice touch. My husband ordered 2 birria tacos with caldo and loved them. My father in law ordered 2 ground beef enchiladas with red sauce, and my mother in law ordered 2 plain ground beef tacos. I shared the ceviche with my dad, which was fresh and flavorful, and we each ordered one Quesabirria. It was so good! Dessert was perfect. We tried the flan and the chocolate flan. The chocolate flan was a moist Bundt-style chocolate cake with flan on top. Both were creamy, delicious, and enjoyed by all of us. Great service, great food, and Alexa truly made our first visit special. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Good food and wonderful service! Leyda is an excellent server and very on top of her job! Will definitely be back

I had to go to get a passport renewal last minute and got hungry waiting for the print to happen. I looked for best brunch near me and Amelia's popped up as highly reviewed and I fell like nopales. We got there just intime to beat any brunch rush and we all go to order what we wanted. Nopales con juevo, taco birria, pancakes Nutella and famous margaritas! All of the food was fantastic. I did think it was a little expensive for a family of four but then again what isn't expensive these days. I would recommend this space as a splurge space. We all Enjoyed it, the space was relaxing and the staff was accommodating. read more

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Husband and I went for breakfast a couple days ago. The hours stated open @ 7:00 am & we arrived around 7:30 - we were the only diners there & difficult to find a wait person. Everyone was in the kitchen. The food was good, wouldn't say great & wasn't hot temperature wise. The waiter gladly had it heated - just seemed odd to have it served lukewarm . A few ppl were picking up orders. In my opinion it seems sometimes a lot of restaurants in Tucson cater mainly to winter visitors & those of us that wait out the hot dry summer get forgotten. Pls do better! Server was very kind & hospitable read more

Amelia's is my go-to spot after working night shift. The staff is super friendly, especially DinaLee, who has taken care of me multiple times. The food is DELICIOUS and the margs are en pointe! They even offer to-go margs with food now! However, the vibe is perfect for dining in too. Recommend 10/10! read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Had a fun time dining at Amelia's! We had a great server and the food was tasty! Ambiance is trendy, would recommend for a fun dinner or brunch. Good for small to medium sized groups. Loved my birria enchiladas roja. The sauce was so goooooodd! Great value. read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Enchiladas (included sides) - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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The service was exceptional, and the food exceeded expectations. Our server was Christopher and he was amazing and took great care of us. We look forward to going back. read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Absolutely loved our experience at Amelia's! After first going to the wrong Amelia's location, we were so happy we ended up at the right one. Great experience! First we started with frozen strawberry and mango margaritas. I dont even like margaritas but they were absolutely delicious. The drinks throughout the night were top notch. On the next round we ordered the award winning classic margarita and the prickly pear/jalapeno margaritas. They were delicious and so fresh. Didn't know margaritas could be so good. Highly recommend. I always care about chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant. There's were good and we maybe snacked on too many before dinner. For dinner, I basically wanted to eat everything on the menu. I branched out and tried the molcajete mixto that came with steak, chicken, shrimp, cactus, stuffed bacon wrapped pepper all on a hot stone bowl. There's an absolutely delicious tomato sauce literally sizzling the entire time you are eating. I can't tell you how much I loved this. The sauce was so flavorful. The stuffed pepper was spicy and fantastic. It was so delicious that I kept forcing myself to eat more of it and almost got sick overeating. I still had over half leftover. My husband had steak fajitas which he enjoyed. The vibe of the restaurant is casual and fun. Saw kids and adults. The inside is much better than their other location. The service was absolute excellent. Our server Danny was extremely attentive and did an excellent job explaining menu items and bar choices. I cannnot rave enough about how much I loved my dinner and drinks and the service. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine served in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant offers plenty of comfortable seating, making it great for both small groups and larger parties. There's also a full bar area with its own seating, which adds to the fun, relaxed vibe whether you're stopping in for breakfast or later in the day. The carne asada breakfast burritos are a standout--flavorful, well-seasoned, and generously portioned. The ingredients taste fresh and the overall quality really reflects authentic Mexican cooking rather than a watered-down version. Everything comes out hot and made to order. The space is clean and well-maintained, including the restrooms, with both unisex and women's bathrooms available. Overall, it's a great spot for good food, a comfortable setting, and an enjoyable dining experience. read more

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The food I tried was good. I enjoyed the mole with vegetable enchiladas. I always enjoy trying a new mole! The mole was slightly tomato-y, not something that I noticed in other moles I have had. I liked the flavor and also liked the texture. I think it wasn't as piping hot as I was dreaming it would be which affected my enjoyment of it a little. The vegetables in the enchiladas were cooked well. The refried beans on the side were smokey and flavorful and the black beans I got instead of rice had a good flavor too (I find that black beans sometimes tend to be more of an afterthought in some Mexican restaurants in my experience) I am glad they now have some vegetarian options that are dairy free and egg free too. I believe both refried and black beans, mole sauce, and red enchilada sauce are vegetarian. The Rice and the flour tortillas are not vegetarian here I believe They had heaters on their patio which was nice. The restaurant in general felt crowded when my husband and I were there like they were maximizing seating more people than they could actually handle both in terms of service and in terms of space. Service was bad and felt unwelcoming. We weren't checked on during the meal and when we finally got the attention of our waiter to tell him that we received the wrong item or when we asked for anything he was impatient and rude. If I come back to eat at Amelia's it would be at a less popular time in the hope for better and more professional service. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite! read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Mole (vegan) - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Amelia's is so fantastic that getting a good photo of the food before devouring it is impossible!! I've been to the restaurant itself 5 times, and gotten takeout as many times, if not more, and the quality is unwavering and outstanding. I bring all my visiting friends here! Amelia's does all the things right. Great food. Well priced for quantity, quality, and attention to detail. Attentive service, even on busy days. Outdoor, dog-friendly patio for post hike meals. This is the place to be for great food! read more

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I haven't been here for a little while. I've also not posted a local review for a while. I came back to Amelia's for a good breakfast and was not disappointed. I had the Spinach Tamales (from the vegetarian part of the menu) and my husband had the Beef Tamales with eggs. Portions were generous, beautifully plated and tasty. Thanks Francisco, for the great service! And thanks Amelia's for the great food. I continue to recommend. read more

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Francisco was amazing and accommodating. He introduced me to the Mexican coffee and I can't wait to have it again. read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Best server around. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Can check this off the list! Met a friend here for brunch. Wasn't quite what I expected size wise and with the high ratings, I imagine that there can be a crazy wait. The parking lot is not that big and you have to make a quick swoop off of Oracle to park. Just a heads up. I tried the spinach tamales with eggs over easy and had a michelada with Modelo Especial. An unexpectedly perfect combo is what I got, too! We were brought chips and salsa while we waited. My friend and I both loved the tomatillo one a lot. Chips were fresh tasting. Ever since my dinner at BOCA, I feel obligated to mention that the chips and salsa were not a separate menu charge. Francisco took care of us, another pro who asked us about food allergies beforehand, wasn't too hovery,perfect. Reasonably priced food. I spied some things I would like to try next time so I will definitely be back. read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Spinach tamales with eggs over easy - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Delicious food - the Molcajete was our favorite. Great presentation and delicious mix of seafood and vegetables - quite generous portion for one person! Mole sauce was delicious, enchiladas were ok overall. My sister said her quesabirria was also delicious. Our server, Maddy, was great - it was a busy night and she kept her calm and was very attentive. Overall, the restaurant was nice - festive for get togethers. We all agreed we would be back for more in the future! read more

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First time at this location, and happy to see more indoor seating and space in comparison to the Grant one. We decided to try some new things we hadn't before - glad we ventured away from the quesabirria (which is solid and our usual order at the Grant location) to try one of the molcajetes because I think we may like the molcajetes more! You can order them for 1-2 people, and the 2 person portion was perfect for sharing. We had the mixto which also comes with tortillas, rice, beans, and guacamole. So flavorful and filling. We also tried some drinks including their award winning margarita from this year's championship which was solid (though not the best margarita I've ever had). read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Molcajete mixto - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I had walked a section of the Loop with my dog and saw this restaurant was in the area. I had always wanted to try it. It was 4:45pm on a Friday and I knew it would be busy. The parking lot was filling up fast. Since I was by myself and my dog was resting in the car under a shade tree, I ate at the bar to free up a table. This was a wise decision as 30 minutes later all the tables were occupied. I can see why this place does so well. Everything about this restaurant is top notch: the food, the service, the ambiance. All the servers wear clean, professional uniforms(black shirt and pants for the men, white blouse and black pants for women) and work the floor as a team. I was impressed. No dirty plate is left sitting on the table. I ordered a chicken enchilada platter with both red and green sauce. The presentation was beautiful, with the rice, beans and salad served on a separate plate. I used some of the sauce for both the salad and beans. I was so full, I couldn't finish my chips that I got before the meal . Even the salsa was delicious. When I left at 5:30pm, the restaurant and the patio tables were full. I had timed this visit perfectly. read more

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We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon about 345pm. We were so hungry. It was ony of those days where we ended up missing lunch. We were seated immediately and very much enjoyed the chips and salsa. My husband was excited that they serve breakfast burritos all day and really enjoyed his choice. I wasn't feeling super adventurous so I settled ok a ground beef burrito, enchilada style. It was simple yet so flavorful. Maddie was our server. She was pleasant and took great care of us! We will definitely return! read more

We had a great dinner for 4 people last night. Food was great fresh and delicious. Mimi was our server and despite it being busy at 6p with a packed house she was friendly, welcoming and very efficient to all our needs. The Molcajete is delicious and plenty of food for two and of course the quesabirria tacos are phenomenal. Make reservations as this place is not very big. read more

One of the first meal impressions... The Fajitas are smmmokin'. The tables have inlaid turquoise. Water glasses look like cut crystal. Ambience is lively. Decor is colorful, eclectic. Seating areas throughout seem to have their own theme/style. PBS Cooking shows are on the tvs at and over the bar. My regret, we didn't order the Fajitas. We both ordered a Chimichanga. Ground Beef for my friend, with only rice, and I went with Carne asada or something similar with beans and rice, Christmas Style. When our entrees arrived I noticed no beans or rice on either one of our plates. So then I think it's going to be served on another plate and it's going to arrive in a minute or two. Imagine my surprise to find my Chimichanga has rice and beans INSIDE of it. Yeeuck. Don't fill my Chimi with filler. Beans and rice are an accompaniment, not the main dish. My excitement of trying a new restaurant was immediately doused. Guacamole contained excessive amount of onion. Red and green sauce had good flavor but lacked the heat I anticipated. Even the salsa was on the "safe" side, if your a snowbird. Overall, the atmosphere was nice, prices competitive, but the food did not make me want to dine here again. read more

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The food was amazing. The staff was all super friendly, even have beautiful handmade mugs that you can purchase for a reasonable price. Absolutely loved the queso with flour tortillas and chorizo was my favorite part and mole enchiladas and drinks were good too. If you're in Tucson, do not miss it so good!!! read more

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We had a fantastic experience here! Rodrigo was our server and took great care of us. He recommended dithat were truly excellent. We will back soon for sure! read more

Wow! I've been waiting to come here for awhile and it was worth the wait!! I tried going to the other location but the wait was so long. This time I made a reservation at this location with no wait. Food- delicious! We left super stuffed and satisfied. The serving sizes were very filling. The food came out really fast and tasted freshly made. The mini chimis were delicious- a surprisingly addicting snack with fun toppings. The quesabirria was one of the best I've had. Lots of meat and delicious dip without a sign of cilantro! It's so rare to find a place able to separate out cilantro. The rice and beans were seasoned so well too. The carne asada burrito was huge and the salsas on top made it truly delectable. Ambiance- very clean spacious and nice. I think there may have been some smoke in the restaurant which made it look a bit misty but it didn't smell like smoke at least. Service- Gabe was our server and he was great. Attentive patient and friendly. Overall nice service Highly recommend! read more

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We loved our time here! We got seated immediately and the food came out fast. Maddie was a great server! Would go back to get dat mole sauce again thank you read more

I've been to San Diego, had tons of Tucson food, been to mexico, been to New Mexico for their new Mexican food, live in LA...and then there's this. It was incredible. The chips and salasas were on point. Their Enchiladas (shrimp) were divine, the rice and beans excellent, and their drinks were perfection. It frankly blew my mind. How do they get that green sauce so creamy and flavorful? Also Rodrigo at the bar was phenomenal! He did not steer me wrong wrt my food order, made perfect drinks, etc. As someone who has been a server in the past he was excellent. Try sitting at the bar of he's around. Are you still reading? If so, just go there! read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Shrimp Enchiladas, margaritas, rice and beans, and a birrira taco. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Quesabirrias are so good and shells are not greasy like other restaurants. I want to try at dinner time next time. Shrimp Cevich was great too read more

Amelia's is a solid establishment in Tucson amongst and endless selection of Mexican food in the area. The menu is vast and has an option for everyone and anyone. It's a great place for groups for this reason. Everything they make is delicious and high quality and comes with great portions. The service is solid but the restaurant is constantly packed it can be hard to sometimes get someone's attention for an immediate need. But it wasn't anything too impactful. I love the flautas, fajita skillets, and the mole. read more

Let's start with the award winning green salsa it's delicious. The chiaquiles divorciados with birria were bomba and the cafecito de olla, delicioso. So many dishes to choose from. My server Matty was very attentive and friendly so thank you! The restaurant has ample space and an amazing outdoor space for cooler weather. It was a pleasure meeting the one and only Mario Hernández Alonso of the world famous Mexico's Michelin starred Taqueria El Califa de León who was dining at this restaurant who's chef is also known for his excellent food. read more

Amelias Mexican Kitchen - Chef/owner Mario from World famous Michelin starred taqueria El Califa de León who was dining at Amelia's - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Excellent service and good food! Francisco was our server and he was very fast and attentive . Never had such a good experience at any other Mexican restaurant. Will definitely be coming back soon read more

Visited this spot after reading the Yelp reviews. I have to admitted that I was perplexed after eating the food here. Let me explain my confusion. 1. The alcoholic beverages were lacking character. No try flavor, premade and no precision with liquid ratios. 2. No hot sauce on tables. Now think about that-when is the last time that you went to a Mexican restaurant and didn't see hot sauce on the table. That should've been a sign. 3. No flavor! Absolutely none. I ordered their birria taco + caldo. There was no excitement about it. I tasted no seasoning, which means they should probably increase the seasoning. Not even a flake of salt. The rice tasted like it came from a microwaveable package. That's not it! Plus, the chorizo queso dip lacked flavor as well. I think it would be better if the chorizo was mixed with in the queso instead of a small amount on top. 4. The highlight of this visit was the wings, which is why I rated this location a 2 (and our server was cool. He checked on us multiple times). The wings were tender and the sauce was good. Oh and the carrots and celery were fresh and popping. That's all I got. An authentic review about my experience. read more

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