Maria Bonita offers a genuinely authentic Mexican dining experience that clearly reflects…read moretraditional flavors and cooking styles. The atmosphere and menu feel true to the culture, and it's refreshing to find a place that doesn't overly Americanize the cuisine. Many of the dishes capture that homemade, authentic quality that fans of traditional Mexican food will appreciate. That said, the experience wasn't perfect. The wait time was quite long, even when the restaurant didn't appear extremely busy, which made the visit feel a bit drawn out. Additionally, while the food was flavorful and authentic, some of the dishes came out a bit on the dry side. Another consideration is the price. While the quality and authenticity are good, the prices are noticeably high compared to other Mexican restaurants offering similar dishes. Overall, Maria Bonita is a solid choice if you're looking for authentic Mexican cuisine and don't mind paying a premium. With a few improvements to service speed and food moisture/texture, it could easily be a five-star experience.

We came for a late dinner on a Friday night so it was busy. We did have to wait a bit but that's on…read moreus for not making a reservation. The food was worth the wait though. The service was fast and attentive, the food came out quick, and then portions were large. I typically get combination plates when I go to Mexican food places so I can try a couple different things and I LOVED the beef tamale that was in my combination. The restaurant is smaller so it did get quite loud, but that's to be expected. The chips and salsa were yummy and we left with quite a bit of leftovers. I would go again and make sure to reserve ahead a time or do take out :)

This is a new review. We still are mostly all about doing carry out for the Pork Nachos. The online…read moreordering works great. We do dine in at times. The food is solid, and the service is good. Looking at the original review, the food is better these days and the cocktails are more balanced. For the wife and I, this is the best option for dine in Mexican in Orem.

Decent service, and good guacamole that they can make at your table. Food itself was tasty and…read morecooked well! Delicious!! Drinks are good too! Definitely our new go to Mexican food place!

Had a lovely time at Milagros with my husband. We had both not been there before and were excited…read moreto give it a try. The location is decked out in an amazing array of plants and art! Our service was great, we were seated immediately and our server was kind. She had her hands full being the only one on shift at the end of the night but did it gracefully. We loved the chips and salsa and liked our meals. Mine was huge! I was barely able to make a dent and had to take it home. The fry was good on the pepper and it was stuffed with cheese and meat. I got the onion ball which wasn't much to call home about, neither was the spicy rice. I wish I tried the beans instead. My husband was pleased with his dish and was able to finish it. We also shared the strawberry and regular horchata and they were delicious! We will definitely be back to try more dishes!

Things have changed in the 14 years since the last review. Being able to be a thriving business for…read morethat many years means a lot. My last review could all be wrapped up when I asked for a Mexican hot sauce and they brought Tabasco. Everything was wrong. While the food is still geared to the local palate. It's lots of overly sweet food. Still, I found things that were pretty good. In the end, I can see why it's popular. It' doesn't really bring me to Mexico City or similar. I would not exclude coming back. They no longer have beer. That's important when dining out for me, but doesn't seem to hurt things here.

Friday night rolls around. You've got that special someone on your mind. You call them up. There is…read moreonly one place worth going: Chili's. This chilis is really an old faithful for me. I always know what I'm getting in to and I think that's a rare thing these days. When I walk through those doors I'm greeted by the oddly comforting indifference one learns from spending time working in the service industry. I'm shown to my seat and pretend to look over the menu before inevitably ordering the 3 for me. A perfect amount of food for what feels like the exact karmically correct price. The burger is incredible, the fries are juicy, and the refills are prompt. The west has truly been tamed. Just please take 3$ subway surfers videos off those little screens. I hate that stuff.

Chili's is the love of my life apart from my husband. I always get chips and either get the triple…read moredipper (which I can't finish myself) with two orders of southwestern egg rolls and one order of big mouth bites or the Alex's Santa Fe burger. My husband is obsessed with the molten lava cake. Of course they have their ups and downs... one time we got really soggy chips and they were gross, but I'll never fail to return.

Got recommended this place from a co worker, and let me say it did NOT disappoint. He comes all the…read moreway down from tooele just to get mama Chu's! I had the carne asada carnitas, asked them to cook the meat medium rare (read some other reviews that said steak was often dry) and it was perfect, taste was awesome and good amount of food for a good price. Service was good and our server was on the ball with any and all requests! Come eat here! It's hard to get more authentic in a restaurant than momma Chu's!

Ordered lunch special. Sweet deal given inflation with chips & salsa, entree, rice & beans, and a…read moresoda for $12. Food was quick, hot, and fresh. Service was very friendly. Only negative - salsa was a little watery. Ambiance casual, clean, quick service.

Food - the food comes out fast . Service - the service is…read morefast . Ambiance- the restaurant is big inside .

Service: Someone…read moregive kalia cute blonde girl a raise. She was the best fast food order taker I've ever witnessed. We had never been here and had no idea what to get. She took our order outside in the drive thru line and asked us genuine questions to make sure we found something we would like.

Last night my wife and I visited Gallo Giro Mexican Restaurant in Provo. When we first walked in,…read morethe restaurant smelled great and we were excited to try the food. Our waiter recommended the molcajete, so we decided to order it to share. Unfortunately, the dish was not very good. The molcajete came out extremely full of sauce and the flavors just didn't taste right. We were pretty hungry, but we ended up barely eating it because it wasn't enjoyable. Since we were still hungry, I ordered some street tacos for us instead. When the waiter brought the bill, he charged us the full price for the molcajete even though he could clearly see we barely touched it. There was no offer to adjust the bill or even ask if something was wrong with the dish. To make it more uncomfortable, he also asked us to pay in cash. Overall, the place smelled great when we arrived, but the food and customer service didn't meet expectations. Hopefully they can improve the quality of the food and how they handle situations when customers are not satisfied.

The restaurant had plenty of folks there, mostly Hispanic. The food looked delicious. They didn't…read morehave a TV set blaring a Spanish station (the bane of many authentic Mexican places). My waiter only barely spoke English but we could figure it out. The chips & salsa they set down was a mixed result. The chips were terrific. The salsa was a small kind of watery bowl that tasted much more sour than usual. It was okay. Just not as good as the chips. I ordered the Taconazo after ascertaining that it was a variant on carne asada. I asked if it came with tortillas. Si. It came pretty fast and he pointed to a station to one side of the dining area and said, "Salsas!" Sadly the salsa cups were tiny. I could barely fit any pickled onions inside. There were also some big jugs of various agua frescas there, nestled in ice. The "Taconazo" consisted of LOTS of onions, peppers, cheese, crispy bacon(!), cactus, and strips of steak. I liked it quite a bit. There was a bit of trouble at the end. My food was 15.99 but my bill was $21. So I asked for a itemized bill (tips weren't included). Turned out they'd charged me $2.99 for a fountain drink, but I'd only had water. I showed them the error. Rather than change the bill, they just handed me $3 in bills so that worked. (Yes I tipped.) Anyway good food with only minor glitches, and I'll be trying it again.

Had no expectations coming here, but I was really impressed by the portion sizes. My wife and I…read moreordered two items on the menu, the birria tacos and the loaded fries, and we got two big trays of food. The value for the price is awesome. The birria and sides were as good as other places we've gone to without the inflated prices. The only thing we were kind of meh about was the fries themselves (though all the toppings were great), but other than that, I'd say this place is solid and we definitely plan on coming back! Added bonus: They really put a lot of care into the decor. Their hanging flowers were cool to sit under.

It had been a little bit since I had been to Brasas and it has been far too long! I forgot how…read moreamazing it is! Their Al pastor taco is the best in the county. Their meat is so flavorful, tender, and the pineapple compliments it perfectly. Their birria taco was really tasty too. Their shrimp taco was good but I wish it was grilled shrimp and not fried. They have a great selection of delicious salsas. Their chips and salsa is a nice starter too. Their salsa that comes with it isn't too spicy but has a great authentic taste. The chips are fresh and crispy! The service was excellent and the restaurant was clean. Will definitely be back soon!