I went here with my brother, and we were seated right away. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and pleasant--great for a first date. The main issue was the food. My carne asada was overcooked, dry, and overpriced. It should be cooked medium rare to medium, but it came out well done, and I couldn't finish it. I was really disappointed, especially since the last time I came here (about 7 years ago), it was my favorite dish. Clearly, you went from an experienced chef to a very inexperienced cook. It's very unfortunate because the poor quality reflects your business, and I am not the only one noticing that. Your change to save a few dollars is going to hurt your reputation. I hope you go back to using experienced chefs and stop hiring amateur cooks who don't know what they're doing. Our total came to $60, or $75 with tip, and honestly, the experience wasn't worth it. I expected better and likely won't be back unless it's a last option, since The Dalles tends to close early on weekends. read more

Wow Great place , clean and very comfortable atmosphere!! I had seasoned ground beef enchiladas and my wife had the Colorado beef burrito. I do wish they wouldn't charge $2.50 for a very small thing of diced onions ( I think enchiladas should come with lettuce, tomatoes and onions on top) Service was also outstanding!! The margaritas blow ixtapa away( ixtapa puts very little tequila in their Rita's) I would highly recommend this over any Mexican restaurant in Hood River read more

For starters, the service was great, Rosario was sweet and attentive. If you enjoy spice ask for the green salsa to go with your chips, it is delicious. Our order arrived quickly and was hot and fresh. My husband had the Chimichanga à la Crema and I had the Taco Salad. Both were equally delightful and tantalizing to the taste buds. I asked them to go light on the chicken for my salad and it was perfect! The beans and rice actually got eaten because they were so good. Well priced, lots of food and wonderful hospitality read more

Casa El Mirador - Taco Salad, I had already mixed my guacamole and sour cream - Mexican Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

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Staying in the Dalles for the night, on our way home from Idaho to Washington. Decided to try this place for dinner since it's relatively close to our hotel. Service was prompt and very friendly staff. My enchiladas rancheras is highly recommended. I ordered chicken and ground beef. If ever passing through this area again, we would definitely eat here again. It's pretty close access to I-84. read more

Casa El Mirador - Enchilada Rancheras - Mexican Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

This place was so cute inside. Looked cleaned, smelled of yummy food. Our wait staff was funny. He worked hard. Was always there when needed. Very nice man. Gave my husband a free bday dessert, which he had a hard time sharing because it tasted so good. Got the street tacos. They were gooooood. I don't think we had any leftovers. Everyone devoured their meal. We will definitely be going there again next time we go to our yearly Hood River trip. read more

Very good. An unexpected gem in the Dalles. Not a lot of dining establishments in the Dalles area. Hungry and ready to eat we came across this place recommended on yelp. We were greeted promptly and seated right away. Our server was very attentive and polite. The entrees were quite good and served hot. The Cadillac margarita was a bit of a celebration when it arrived as the photo will show. A good place to dine when visiting the Dalles area. read more

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I decided to try this restaurant since the reviews were pretty decent and it was very close to the hotel I was staying at. And unfortunately, I don't think I will be coming back to this restaurant. The best thing about this place was the guacamole, and even that could have used some salt or an extra squeeze of lime. I got the enchiladas colaradas and the Mexican rice was absolutely flavorless. The enchiladas themselves were too soggy and the corn tortillas just feel apart like mush. The steak inside was just... fine. I was a solo diner coming to the Dalles area for a work trip. I would say after 15 minutes after getting my food the waiter asked me if I wanted a to go box. I said I was still working on it, and he kept coming back every 3 minutes asking the same question because I was eating slowly and reading on my phone. I did not feel welcome and ended just leaving along with half my plate untouched. Total time in the restaurant, less than 40 minutes. At least the food was cooked fast read more

For Mexican food this is great, it's classic and you can't really go wrong with anything here. Tends to be pretty fast and always hits the spot if you're in the mood. read more

The staff was engaged & friendly and the food was very well-prepared and delicious. The house margarita was huge and well made. Chips were served warm and the salsa very fresh & flavorful. The Chili Relleno was well prepared and the enchiladas & tacos were delicious. The ambiance was very pleasant with nice lighting and a well maintained facility that indicated pride of ownership and attention to detail. We would definitely recommend Casa El Mirador for anyone visiting The Dalles who is looking for a delicious Mexican food experience. read more

Passing through Hood River and stopped for lunch. So my review experience is lacking. I recommend checking out Kim G's post for a more thorough review. - Mahi mahi tacos: tasty if maybe a bit bland. - Spicy shrimp dish: well prepared with a fabulous sauce. Nice restaurant. read more

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There were 7 of us tonite on a Saturday eve. 3 boys and 4 adults. They sat us in the back of a room (thank goodness) hehe. The kids had been kite surfing today and were hungry!! Hubby and I shared chicken n shrimp fajitas and margaritas. ( no pitchers here , bummer) everyone else had steak, burittos etc. The chips and salsa were good but the little tiny salsa bowls are for one person only. He gave us two chip bowls and two salsas. Ya.... Not enuf for starving kiddos lol. So they did accommodate us by bringing several more haha. Everything was great and we all had a good time with the waiter (Luis)! read more

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We had been driving all day and had finally arrived in The Dalles, booked a room and wanted some Mexican food for dinner. Casa El Mirador was well rated so we went there. The tequila and margarita menu was awesome and we ordered drinks with guacamole and pico de gillo to go with our chips. So far the service is friendly and the decor is pleasing. Although the music was too loud. I don't eat meat but I do eat seafood. So I asked, as I always do, if I could substitute prawns for chicken in the mole dish. No chef has ever had a problem with this as many dishes come with choice of meat and the mole sauce is separate so can be added to anything. In fact they had enchiladas and burritos with mole on the menu. Well, the waitress, who was just as sweet as she could be, said the cook couldn't do that because he couldn't change the menu. I said I knew there might be a price difference and I was ok with that. He still said no. For any of you who don't know Chicken mole is just chicken on a plate with mole sauce poured on it!! We left. We drank our delicious drinks and ate our guacamole and paid our bill and left. We won't be back. You may have noticed I changed from saying "Chef" to saying "Cook". A chef would have understood and accommodated me and a cook can only follow the book. read more

The service was stellar! Very attentive, and happy to accommodate a change to the order. I had 2 fish tacos that were delicious! A good portion of fish, good flavor, and I liked the rice. My partner got enchiladas and was pleased with his order - a generous serving. We sat in a booth, and the ambiance was festive and cheerful - a nice break from all the rain! read more

One of the best I've eaten at for mexican food! Service was outstanding. They pay attention to detail. First time ever where they put the taco on the rice so it didn't get soggy and fall apart. That alone is worth 5 stars, not to mention the premium tequila menu and the ability to try flights. Outstanding restaurant with super high quality, staff, service, food, atmosphere, and anything you could look for!!! read more

Casa El Mirador - Enchilada, and beef soft corn taco - Mexican Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

Thought it would be good with how packed the parking lot was. Boy I was wrong. Burrito was soggy and the service was poor. Waitress kept tending to one specific table and ignored the rest. Couldn't even get our drinks refilled before we finished eating. read more

Casa El Mirador - Burrito from the lunch menu. - Mexican Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

The chicken burrito crema really hit the spot! Craving Mexican food, we stopped here on the way back to Hood River. Located right before the entrance to I-84 this restaurant is so convenient. Huge parking lot, varied menu across all standard categories plus house specials, comfy booths and tables, and great service! The chips and salsa arrive warm and fresh; I particularly like that they are not salty because when they are, I pay the price for days! Salsa is mild, would have preferred more heat. Fajitas arrive sizzling and the aroma is intoxicating. Enough for two, easily. The shrimp tacos were on point. And as I mentioned, the burrito was awesome; we even ordered one to go for the next day! Margaritas are also good, I always prefer a basic Cadillac on the rocks, no salt. They offer several vari ith choices of tequila, fruit, frozen or on the rocks. If you are here between 3-6 on a weekday for happy hour they area dollar off plus they have deals on several food items. Thanks to the Yelpers who pointed me here. Will be back for sure. read more

Casa El Mirador - a christmas tree in a hotel lobby - Mexican Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

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We had a wonderful experience with delicious food and attentive service. The restaurant is clean, with lovely murals, and a nice bar area for 21+. We both recommend this place. The Hefeweizen was ice cold; the guacamole was fresh, tasty, and chunky; my mole was awesome and the burrito crema was delish. Highly recommend this restaurant. Side note: the blond haired woman at the front counter was in an awful mood. If she rolls her eyes and gives anymore side eye I think they will freeze in that position. At least that is what my Mom always threatened. Don't let her dissuade you from this great food. read more

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Great atmosphere and chips and salsa were delicious. Seafood enchilada.was not the best . Waiter was really nice, no bother people at my table had different food and really enjoyed it. i think I just might of ordered the wrong thing thinking it was something else read more

I love the floral wall that you see when you walk in I also love all the bright colors of the restaurant and the hostess and all other employees always greet you with a smile. I love that they have non-alcoholic versions of alcohol drinks, and they're fried ice cream is absolutely delicious read more

This is and always will be my favorite place,wonderful atmosphere with best flavors of Mexico. I was so glad to be able to eat at my favorite restaurant after being gone from the beautiful gorge read more

Very good food and clean. The service was A+. Don't get to say that very much about restaurants anymore. Don't live in the Dalles, but next time through we will be stopping. read more

Casa El Mirador - Mexican Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

We went for Happy Hour yesterday. The complimentary chips were stale, and if you asked for another basket they charge you without telling you. The veggie quesadilla was VERY oily and the Mexican pizza was bland. Margarita was 5/10 at best Service was fine but when we got our bill we saw that they charged more than what was priced on their website even as they were labeled as happy hour - the price raise is understandable but not informing us about that ahead of time even online feels shady especially as the food wasn't worth the original price to begin with. read more

This is perhaps one of the nicest restaurants in The Dalles with a great service, a good ambience and a terrific drink and food menu. Tried Camarones a la Diabla (Devil's Shrimp) and it was spicy and delicious. The beans were really tasty as well as the rice. Also had Sangria to go with it and it made for a good pairing. They have a lot of good options on the menu but more than anything, it feels like a top notch restaurant from the suburbs, the people were very polite and kind. Would love to visit again !! read more

Casa El Mirador - Camarónes a la Diabla** with Sangria - Mexican Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

Food was delicious. I had the shrimp and crab relleno. My friend had the Shrimp Diablo. Both were delicious. Service was prompt and the booths are comfortable. I would happily eat there again. read more

Stopped in late on a Sunday while on the road and what.a.treat! Ambiance, service AND the food was excellent! From now on this will be our stop whenever we are passing through. read more

Food was average but good nothing Spectracular but consistent. Service was great as always and the place is always clean and inviting. Never had a bad experience here with food or staff ! read more

Sadly , the last few times i've went in the service was mediocre. The portions and food quality has went down.

It was ok... we were in town for a work trip. The entire group came here for dinner and they were extremely accommodating, AND there wasn't an auto tip added. I appreciated that. Pedro in the bar wa particularly nice. It was clearly a locals hangout. The passion blended drink I got was ok but lacking in flavor. The happy hour margarita was good but also lacking in flavor. I wish it had more sour flavor. The chips and salsa were ok. Dinners were on the higher side cost wise. They looked ok people seemed fairly satisfied. I ordered a side taco. It was taco bell size and $1.98 then I ordered cheese nachos from the kids menu for $4.99. Instead in the end they charged me $7.99 for small cheese nachos... literally chips and cheese. So freaking not worth it. I even had confirmed it was the kids meal. If it weren't for this mischarge, I would've given it three average ok stars, but I despise being over charged! They have ceviche which I was thrilled about, until I found out they use baby shrimp. Um ceviche isn't supposed to be fishy and baby shrimp are fishy! Ugh... All in all this is ok, but living in Gresham, I like my Mexican food here better. read more

Casa El Mirador - Tropical passion.... passion fruit, strawberry rum, and midori - Mexican Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

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Service was atrocious. Our server never came back to our table after taking our order, even though she continued to serve all the other tables around us. Anytime I tried to get her attention, I was ignored. When our food was brought out and missing items, we had to ask the receptionist to help us get the rest of our meal. Never had drinks refilled, never got checked on at all. After finishing our meal, we had to ask another server to track down our bill. Thats when our server finally came back to us. It felt like discrimination. read more

One of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to in a while. Yes, it was the first real food we ate after driving 12 hours from utah, but I believe I would love it even without the road trip. Everything from service, to music, to presentation, to flavor was fantastic!! If I come back to the Dalles I will definitely stop here again. read more

Excellent food, ambiance, and superb ambiance- you simply can't go wrong here! State sponsored video gaming as well for entertainment! How could you possibly go wrong? read more

Love this place! It's been a family favorite ever since I was young. The service has always been top notch and we've never had issues. They always accommodate for the different diet restrictions of my family members. The food is SPLENDID. The drinks are wonderful. Overall just a fantastic experience! read more

Fairly typical Mexican restaurant. The selection was good, the beans & rice don't taste as if they come out of a can. The chili releno was not deep fat fried. Service was quick. Decor was typical. read more

Busy Friday night and our service was on point! The food was amazing and the drinks were perfect. I love the environment - we sat in the bar (which we prefer) and it feels like a part of the restaurant, not separate like most places you'd go. Chips are warm and crunchy, salsa is delish, friendly folks...not much more to say than I'd definitely make this a staple! read more

Camarónes Guadalajara -- roasted jalapeno salsa verde -- everything we've eaten here has been delicious. Highly recommend this friendly, favorite restaurant. read more

The waitress was pleasant but didn't hover - the food was excellent & very generous portions. read more

Casa El Mirador - Mango margarita - Mexican Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

Excellent food, great service, awesome ambiance. We loved everything about the place and highly recommend it.

This place has completely gone downhill! They used to serve fresh food made from scratch and now it's frozen already cooked meat that tastes terrible! I was hoping they were just experimenting but I can confirm it's going to be this way from here on out! There prices have always been high but I didn't mind when they were serving fresh food! I will never go back and I would suggest to anyone that wants fresh Mexican food to go to one of the taco trucks in The Dalles the food is much better and way cheaper! read more

Quick seating, awesome servers, great food, big menu, decorative and welcoming restaurant. What more could you want. Got the prawn tacos, and steak and prawn fajitas, and a few other dishes with my family. All wonderful. The prawn tacos were the best I have head EVER! Sooooo good. Definitely stop by! read more

Looks great and inviting from the outside but the food and service - epic fail. For the amount of folks there (not many), the waitress was taking her sweet time and seemed ice-cold. The food at a taco truck probably would've been better. Here, tasteless and cold. NO plans to return. read more