I love this place and this place is a hidden gem I never had a bad experience here the food is…read moreamazing and today I tried the combination plate and it was amazing I can't wait to come back and try something different and the service is awesome

I don't usually leave bad reviews, but the service here was really disappointing. After we were…read moreseated and got our food, no one came by even once to check on us, not to ask how the food was, not to refill water, not even to offer extra napkins. The lack of attention made the whole experience feel rushed and unwelcoming. On top of that, the food just wasn't that good. Definitely not coming back. No suelo dejar malas críticas, pero el servicio aquí fue realmente decepcionante. Después de que nos sentamos y conseguimos nuestra comida, nadie vino ni una sola vez a ver cómo estábamos, no a preguntar cómo estaba la comida, ni a rellenar el agua, ni siquiera a ofrecer servilletas adicionales. La falta de atención hizo que toda la experiencia se sintiera apresurada y poco bienvenida. Además de eso, la comida no era tan buena. Definitivamente no volveré.

Always the number one burrito destinations for me, for over 30 years. It really is the original big…read moreass burrito. Still, the steak burrito is unparalleled. Have enjoyed everything here. Interior is a bit grungy but that's part of the character. The horchata is addictive and the burritos are still massive. I even enjoyed the delicious Taqueria style pickled Jalapenos and Carrots at every table. Always good for takeout. But I still recommend eating in when it is fresh and hot.

This place deserves zero stars. I can't believe people still eat here. It's a shame that Summit…read morestill allows this place to exist. Anyone giving them more than one star should seriously evaluate the quality of food from other restaurants. I used to come here when I was younger, typically for a steak burrito, but I've stopped because their portions and pricing--especially for the quality--have gone completely downhill. I've given them ample opportunities, thinking they would change, but even as of yesterday (12/14/2025), it's still the worst Mexican burrito restaurant I've ever been to. Never again. BOYCOTT EL FARO. Nothing will change until they see customers stop coming in just for their drunken fix.

New tamale store in Summit opened a couple of weeks ago, very exciting! Street parking is available…read moreon Archer in front of the store. Restaurant is clean, and is more spacious than it appears from the outside. A few tables are available if you prefer to eat in. I ordered at the counter, service was prompt. Isela's appears to be a family business, bilingual help was at the counter. The tamales were good, chicken verde was quite picante. All were flavorful, I did not detect any fatty or gristly bits. Prices are moderate.

First time trying this restaurant today. I ordered green chicken tamales as well as a strawberry…read moreone. However, they didn't have the strawberry tamales ready when I placed my order so I substituted for a pineapple one. They were delicious, both green (semi-spicy) and pineapple tamales. I placed my order via phone, it was hot & fresh once I arrived. Staff was friendly. I'll definitely be coming back! UPDATE: I also got a tamal oaxaqueño- rajás con queso. Very delicious. It's got the right amount of ingredients and not too much masa. The rajas were spicy, huge plus, for my liking.

Hadn't been back here since the original burned some years ago. Took a chance and was pleasantly…read moresurprised. They have greatly improved the quality of their food. Ordered enchiladas and they were amazing. Got me HOOKED. My daughter loves their steak burrito and steak torta. Hubby loves the bistec à la Mexicana. We'll be coming back A LOT.

Amazing food and and great service. Thank You Jose for taking care of us today! I will be coming…read moreback

OMG!!!!! This is the best Mexican food on the planet. The restaurant was full with an amazing aroma…read moreof different foods being prepared and the tables were full. The staff were pleasant and very helpful with my order. This is the place to get your authentic Mexican cuisine.

Tamales were mush by time I got home to Lyons down Ogden…read moreThey were mushed up last time time I bought them

We were passing through the neighborhood & delighted to find this walk-in Tamale stand. Service…read morewas excellent, we loved the tamales. The limited menu is served counter-side, from steaming cauldrons- when they are gone, they are gone! We ate a few onsite, standing up, before we ordered a few dozen to go. These are hand made with love. We gobbled them all up! Server was preparing to close up and shared some samples of other products. He was really generous and gracious. We have already returned for a tamale special trip.

Genuine Mexican tamales, consistently good with the right amount of filling. Though my one critique…read morewould be the chicken tamales. Meat is too dry, generous chunks of breast meat, could improve if meat was minced and maybe a touch more sauce. We come back regularly. Also don't pass up their champurrado. It's very good!!!

The food, service, and ambience were truly amazing. I don't say that lightly about many places…read more Let's start with the food: it was very well-seasoned, and the portion sizes were generous. This ties into the excellent service, as the food came out relatively quickly. The staff was friendly and engaged in conversation. One standout employee, Jose, continually checked to ensure that we had everything we needed and addressed any issues we had promptly. The ambience was clean, with staff wearing gloves while cooking. They were consistently cleaning, wiping down tables, and sweeping the floors. These are just a few aspects I look for when visiting a restaurant or food establishment.

My joint. Moved out west and so I needed a good taco spot asap. This is usually on my route home…read moreand fantastic. My only con is it can be pricey but I get it - inflation so I won't dock them completely. My go to are steak taco dinners. Guacamole can be a hit/miss. When it's a hit, it's fantastic! When it's a miss, it's mediocre at best.

Decent place focused, almost exclusively, on seafood, particularly various shrimps, and steaks…read more They are focused on Nayarit style cuisine Prices will strike one as high, but the portions are pretty large. My father and I shared a Mariscos Molcajete. As the name indicates, it is served in a large molcajete. It consists of three kinds of shrimp, some with head and leg on, the Langostino and then small room along with half the legs of a crab, and one claw and a few scallops and bits of octopus and some other things thrown in. The sauce is a red sauce with a nice peppariness. They start by bringing you several hard, flat corn tortilla shells, along with some salsa Verde and some ceviche paste with carrots and other things in it It is a good place for a quick simply prepared version of seafood The decor is plain and simple

Terrible service even when they're not busy. I can only imagine if they were busy. They ignore you…read moreuntil you say you need something when they clearly see you asking for help.

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