very good authentic mexican food!!!!!!!!!!!!!! very nice people!!!!!!!! wonderful service and decorread more

One of my favorite Mexican restaurants. The food, drinks, staff, atmosphere are always amazing…read more The food and drinks are consistent-love that! Family owned, check them out.

The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the small guacamole for an appetizer. They give you…read morefree chips and salsa, which is great. I also ordered the burrito dinner with steak and then I ordered a single steak taco. Both were absolutely delicious. I wasn't sure which item I actually wanted to try so I got both and I ended up bringing most of the burrito home because it was so big. I hope that they get more servers in. The one server who was there today, MARISOL, was absolutely wonderful. She checked on me the right amount of times. Things got a little busy, but she did a great job. The restaurant itself is very clean and it's very quiet and it has a cozy feeling to it. Definitely recommend this place.

A small little corner that might make you miss it! Stopped in for breakfast! They have everything -…read moreAmerican and Mexican options. The ambiance is relaxing and the service is friendly and attentive. Great kids menu! Prices are more reasonable than other places in town and the food was wonderful. Definitely a must try! Also, taco Tuesday- All Tacos $1.99. We will be back!

I really love this place. Years ago, when I first started working in Michigan City, this was my "go…read moreto " after a rough day. I recommend the Birria Tacos. They are pretty good, but I highly recommend the Carné Asada tacos with cilantro and extra onion . A coworker ordered flour tortillas, but I suggest sticking with corn. Simply delicious . We all got Patron Margaritas, which were excellent. As for apps, their chips and salsa are delicious, but stay away from the cheese sauces & queso . #NotGood. Despise that misstep, I am still a fan of El Bracero! Stop by for some delicious food when you're in the area!

ordered chilaquiles very good. Horchata was water and nothing but did not like drink at all.read more

Joe's Downtown Tacos catered our Meet & Greet reception, and they exceeded all expectations! We…read moreordered full trays of chicken and beef tacos along with all of their fabulous sides. The trays were generously packed, and every bite was absolutely delicious. I cannot thank this restaurant enough for helping make our event such a success. The food was fresh, flavorful, and enjoyed by everyone who attended. I highly recommend Joe's Downtown Tacos for anything from a casual dining experience to a large-scale catered event. Their quality, service, and attention to detail were outstanding, and they handled everything beautifully. Thank you, Joe's Downtown Tacos, for providing such a wonderful experience for our guests!

Spotted Joe's Downtown Tacos while checking out Chesterton's cute downtown area. Colorful exterior…read morecalled to our tired selves after a 5 hour drive. Walked into the sounds of tejano music, so cool! Two seating areas, we chose the bar side, with the festively decorated bar. Mini piñatas and greenery put us into a great mood, lifted our road weary spirits. Ordered two Coronas with lime, we just wanted something light and familiar. Chips and salsa on the house came out with our brews. Simple salsa, but hit the spot. Thick chips, my fav kind. Menus extensive but not Cheesecake Factory crazy. Ordered tacos, since that appears to be a specialty. Steak milanesa, chile relleno, and mashed potato tacos were too interesting not to try. Also ordered the queso, a warm creamy white dip that went nicely with the salsa. Faint bite, so if you like things hot, add one of the hot sauces, which are placed on every table. Super friendly staff all around, always a bonus. Also, place was very clean, all tables neat and wiped down, very nice. Looked around while waiting for our tacos and noticed some great murals on the walls. Also noticed the huge tequila collection behind the bar. Ordered our food in to go containers since we planned to take most back to our hotel. But we had to sample hot first! So all the tacos were good. Beans and rice were simple and authentic, excellent! The mashed potato came in a crispy fried shell, light and delicious. The milanesa was also yummy. But the star was the chile relleno taco! Nice bite and so good! Fun experience at Joe's. Hope we can make it back sometime. Muy delicioso!

Solid hearty Mexican spot with good portions. Socks were not blown off but was still happy with our…read moremeal. Jalapeño poppers were a highlight. Margarita was a tad sweet. Burrito plates were big - we definitely left with full bellies! Service is standard. Seating available indoor and outdoor.

Our favorite Mexican Restaurant in Valpo. Large portions, and very flavorful. Big ole margaritas…read moretoo.

Tacos and quesadillas were good! I highly recommend. Service was fast. Took the food home and the…read morefamily loved it.

This restaurant is on US Highway 20, hence the awkward name of Tacos 20 On. (Its Facebook page…read morelists it simply as Tacos 20.) The bare bones decor indicates it is as an independent eatery. However, if this were a national chain, it would slot into the fast casual category. Order at the counter from a menu of a few dozen Mexican meals, plus hamburgers, and cheeseburgers, and then find your seat and the food is brought to you shortly after. Judging by the amount of Spanish spoken while I waited to order--both by customers and staff--the recipes here must be fairly authentic. The lunch special of the day was a good value with three street tacos, (chicken) plus rice and refried beans. I found the chicken and the rice to be bland, but salsa improved both. It was a good portion at a reasonable price, and the former fast food restaurant was comfortable though they were only a few chairs and tables for indoor dining. It seemed to many people were using takeout. There's also a drive-through.

The food is absolute gas, it's simple and it immaculat. The dude who served me is chill and I…read morebelieve the people added in free nacho, it was really nice of them to do. The place is great and it not only feels like it's a Mexican cuisine place, but it lets you know it's The Mexican cuisine to go to. I had somewhat of a bad day today but this place really saved it and it brought a smile to my face. Thank you to all the workers who put their hardest efforts into the tacos and nachos I'm eating right now. Thank you.

I'm from Southern California, so my Mexican food expectations are...high. That said, Picante…read moreMexican Cuisine in Valparaiso did a decent job. Quick service, super friendly staff, and food that hits the spot, just don't expect SD level tacos, and you'll leave happy!

Taco Tuesday will never be the same for these Chicago guys who love good tacos and Lucha Libre…read more Life is God. Family. Tacos. Lucha Libre. Santo Tacos is the new temple of tacos. We drove a long way to get there and we were - initially - put off by the appearance. It kind of looks like a strip mall fast food joint appropriating the Lucha Libre legend El Santo. We walked in - not expecting much and walked out full of great food and great company. This is a must visit for Lucha fans and taco lovers. My last Birria taco was in Puerto Rico at a little hole in the wall that made their name on Birria tacos. I decided to see if this little joint in Valparaiso could compete. I warned Chantal (our server and occasional photographer) that I had high hopes for the Birria. She was unfazed. She knew. She was confident. We started with a nacho plate with salsa and guacamole and warm cheese sauce. Everything was fresh and flavorful. We stuffed out faces as we marveled at the décor. We discussed who was who in which poster and which masks were in our personal collections. When Chantal brought the three tacos to the table, it was clear to see they were of the highest quality, perhaps even better than Puerto Rico. The spices were blended perfectly. The meat was moist and the tortilla was soft where it needed to be and crunchy where it was supposed to be. Fresh food always elevates the dining experience. This food was all fresh and well prepared. I have been having bad luck with smoked jalapenos lately so I only ate half of it. It was also quite good, but I know the danger that lurks in a smoked jalapeno. My buddy got a burrito - it was a monster. He and I have eaten many Mexican dinners before or after a Lucha Libre show. He tends to eat with moderation. Not this time, he destroyed that burrito talking between bites about how good it was. We had Chantal take some pictures around the restaurant at various spots. We're two corny old guys having fun with our hobbies (tacos and Lucha Libre). She was very patient and accommodating - doing everything in her power to get the best pictures she could for us. When the service is five star and the food is five star - the only problem is the distance. We will be back - of course - but sadly not every Tuesday as we'd like.

First off the server said he couldn't serve me a margarita because he was not licensed. As I…read moreordered my water, I set my arms on the table which was very sticky. He came back with water. No chips? I said I needed a minute and he said "you don't want to order appetizers?" I said no. Really!! No chips and a waiter than can't take a drink order...at a Mexican restaurant?!?!? Then dirty tables to boot!!! I walked out!