We were in town for a wedding, and decided to give this place a try. We love trying new Mexican…read morerestaurants wherever we travel, and we're so glad we chose El Gran Rodeo. From the moment we walked in the door and were greeted until our last interaction as we were leaving, the staff is so much fun and you could tell they enjoy working together. They made us "out-of-towners" feel like locals. The prices were incredible! The food was excellent! The dish I ordered was basically like grilled chicken & steak fajitas with cheese dip instead of peppers and onions. Served with rice & beans & fresh warm tortillas. If we're ever in Eclectic again, we will absolutely eat here.

This is by far our favorite place to go to. It's more like family than just going out to eat. The…read morefood is very good and it's always our go to.

We ate La Raza at the Montgomery Zoo last weekend. The food was amazing. My wife loved the Street…read moreCorn, I had the Street Tacos. OMG.... You must try. The owner says he is usually in the Downtown Montgomery area.

From the owner: We serve Authentic Mexican Cuisine at reasonable prices read more

This place is INSANELY good. From the moment you walk in, the energy completely shifts--what looks…read morea little questionable on the outside turns into a warm, welcoming spot that feels alive and inviting. The workers are not only efficient, they're incredibly generous... like they refuse to let your chips run out (and trust me, you won't want them to--they're addicting). And the speed? Almost suspicious. Your food comes out so fast it makes you do a double take, but somehow it's still hot, fresh, and packed with flavor like it was made with care. Every bite hits. This place really knows what it's doing. Lowkey didn't expect much at first, but it completely proved me wrong. I'll definitely be back.

The mango margarita is a must have!!! Good service. The chips are very festive with red and green…read morechips mixed in. Food is traditional, Mexican restaurant Blair with a few extras.

My favorite Mexican restaurant! Call in takeout, and it is ready almost as fast as a fast food…read morejoint. Still has nice sit-down and eat area. Very good selection of Mexican beers. Favorite food is the Chili Rellanos.

The food here is OK at best!! Whatever you do don't throw a birthday party here or say it's…read moreanyone's birthday because they don't just put a spoon of whipped cream on your nose. They literally slammed and slap the whole plate of whipped cream into my granddaughter's face and totally destroyed, her hair, her make up her clothes and her mood. She cried for a couple days and she couldn't even see and this place should be sued for that. I recommend Cozumel down the street tenfold.. these people here are pricks..

excellent food and service. it stays in our rotation of three Mexican res that t we frequent. just…read morewish they would put tamales back on the menu

Food was mediocre. Very lacking in seasoning. Fajita meat looked boiled and not skillet browned…read more Chips were thick and hard. Salsa had a hint of spice but very watery. No chunks of onions or cilantro; straight tomato. The service was very friendly and prompt.

The entrance to this unassuming spot feels almost deliberately off-putting at first--plain facade,…read morea sign directing you to a side door that leads straight through an attached market. It's a clever (or perhaps just pragmatic) setup; that market itself is a gem, stocked with an impressive array of authentic Spanish and Mexican goods. We'll definitely return for provisions alone. Inside the dining room, the space is spotless if somewhat dated--simple, no-frills decor that prioritizes function over flair. Our server was cheerful and energetic, a bright presence, though service proved inconsistent; she largely vanished after taking our order, leaving us to wait an inexplicable 30-plus minutes for food despite only two other tables occupied. When plates finally arrived, the portions were strikingly generous, almost comically so for the price point. We began with the complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa carried decent freshness and a mild kick, but it wanted for seasoning--more salt, a bolder hit of garlic and cumin would have elevated it from passable to memorable. No refills appeared, which felt stingy given the "free" promise. The horchata, however, shone: creamy, deeply flavored with cinnamon and vanilla notes, refreshingly cool and well-balanced--one of the better versions I've encountered recently. The carnitas dinner plate delivered on volume: a mountain of moist, crisped pork that had all the textural appeal one hopes for--tender interior, satisfying crunch on the edges--yet it arrived curiously underseasoned, lacking the salty, savory depth that should define the dish. Homemade refried beans were a highlight: smooth, flavorful, clearly made in-house with real care. The Mexican rice held good seasoning too, though it verged on dry. Steak fajitas followed the same pattern--giant heaps tender strips of beef and soft, well-cooked vegetables in generous heaps, but again, flavor felt muted, as if the seasoning hand had been unusually light. It's puzzling: everything executed competently, meats tender, produce fresh, yet the palate kept searching for that missing punch of spice, acid, or salt. No where else in COLGA gives this much steak, so very grateful. The shrimp cocktail appetizer (small portion) justified its price through quality ingredients--clean, plump shrimp in a classic tomato-based sauce--but it was straightforward, nothing transcendent. The queso fundido with chorizo fared far better: authentic, house-made chorizo with real spice and depth, melded into creamy, stretchy queso that felt genuinely homemade and deeply satisfying. Desserts redeemed much of the meal. The tres leches cake was textbook--moist without being soggy, richly soaked in the three milks, properly sweet and authentic in texture. The chocoflan, though, was the standout: flawless layering, silky flan with just the right caramel note, dense chocolate cake beneath, executed with evident skill and genuine flavor. In the end, this place offers undeniable value through abundance and some authentic touches (those beans, the queso, the desserts), alongside a market worth the trip alone. But the persistent lack of seasoning across the savory dishes left the experience feeling curiously flat. It's hard to muster enthusiasm for a return meal when so much potential goes unseasoned. Still, another visit to explore different menu items isn't out of the question--perhaps the kitchen's bolder preparations will hit the mark. For now, it's a solid neighborhood option for quantity and certain homemade elements, but one that needs more confidence behind the seasoning to truly impress.

Amazing service, authentic mexican food, everyone loved their food!! Also connected to their market…read morewith all kinds of stuff to take home!

Delicious food!! Vey authentic. Clean, friendly. Huge portion. I ordered the chicken fundido. It…read morecan with corn tortillas. I had enough for 3 meals!

Late night snack was a success at this new spot. We arrived close to closing not knowing if we…read morewould get the bottom of the pot BUT we did not. Our food, which included chicken fajitas, carne asada tacos and chicken fundido were served hot and flavorful. The staff treated us with great customer service up u til the time we took the rest of our food to go. If we had more time we'd come back to get it again. Thank you so much for treating us like your first customers even though we were the last to leave.

Went there for the first time with my mother and youngest siblings. Got sat down as we got inside…read more Very kinda to us we're (African American) no racist acts towards very friendly to the babies including. The server was amazing great attitude. Amazing staff,great service. The food was very good I do recommend the birra tacos and elote. Very flavorful food came very quickly and was hot. Although my first experience was good would go again! Left the place full and wanting more!

Ate here on the way home from an Auburn game. My boyfriend and I were driving down the interstate…read moreand I was delighted when he suggested the restaurant. I had seen the building on the way down, and it caught my eye then. Inside, the restaurant was busy on a Sunday after church. Everyone was nice and the food was very good. I enjoyed the enchiladas and my boyfriend got fajitas. Restrooms were clean... What more could you want?

Likely the most active alluring hoppin' popular Mexican pad near Selma AL…read more Place came v highly recommended by multiple locals. Camarones a Diabla killed it :) Loaded w the shrimps, yellow rice, and beans. Margaritas impressive w their size. Gots all kinds.. mango, lemon, etc. They're v generous w the chips y salsa, didn't feel canned ;) The "hot" and mild mystifying el Yucateco sauce ready on demand. Waitstaff v v helpful and work efficiently well in teams. V chill space. Certainly wasn't $$$$ on pricing; Y messed up; more like $$, maybe $$$ .

It was cinco de mayo so I understand it's busy, I am not satisfied at all my order was incorrect…read moreand when I called back the manager stated she couldn't fix because I didn't check.to make sure it was correct. My argument is who ever takes the order should suggest dinner and she didn't repeat order back to me I am not satisfied period. My cinco de mayo is ruined.

The service was great and the food came out quickly. Guacamole was made to order and so fresh! I…read moreordered the barbacoa tacos and my husband ordered carnitas (not pictured) and steak (not pictured) tacos.

Truly authentic Mexican restaurant. The guacamole was a huge hit. The salsa was some of the best…read moreI've ever eaten. The service was great. I ordered the chicken enchilada with green sauce which came with rice and beans. The green sauce was nice and spicy. The chicken was shredded and didn't have much flavor, but there was plenty of flavor in the sauce. My husband got the chicken cheese dip chimichanga. The dip had a very good flavor. We enjoyed our meal very much.