Great place to go for Mexican food and margaritas! We were greeted as soon as walked in. We have…read moredined here many times before and always come back. Food was quick to come and the staff was friendly.

After a Yelp search I found El Alegre Mexican Restaurant with really good reviews and an…read moreinteresting menu. A bit of a drive from Madison, but well worth it. El Alegre is located in a small modern strip of shops, with a party center they run next door. The restaurant is medium sized with a nice bar in the corner by the kitchen. The room is sleek and modern with black walls and tables, wood chairs and floors, and a colorful neon strip around the ceiling. Service was attentive without being intrusive. The menu is two sided and manages to have a nice variety without being overstuffed. I ended up ordering the Camarones a la Diabla, as someone who loves spicy shrimp it sounded great. A bit of a wait for the food, but the place was busy with the dining room almost full including a couple of larger tables. The chips and salsa was ok, but nothing special but provided a nice prelude while I waited for the meal. The meal came out nicely presented on a square white plate, which set off the colorful meal. The shrimp were nice sized, plump and well cooked; the sauce was excellent, not overly spicey, but instead complex and delicious with an interesting mix of flavors, it seemed to be similar to a mole instead of just a hot sauce. The refried beans and spanish rice were both good and the guacamole, sour cream and small salad was a nice compliment to the meal. The flour tortillas were very good, freshly griddled and fresh. I was very impressed with El Alegre, the decor is a nice change from most Mexican restaurants. I was very impressed with their version of Camarones a la Diabla, usually it is served with a fairly simple hot sauce, here they created a wonderful and complex sauce that perfectly complimented the shrimp and provided a true treat. If you are in the area and looking for some great Mexican food El Alegre is well worth a visit. If the rest of the menu is anything like my meal it is a great flavorful interpretation of Mexican food.

Still great. Dinner was very good and I was glad that they had hibiscus water, which was excellent…read more Our server was nice and attentive. And the atmosphere, always good. One of the best restaurants in Wisconsin.

I first heard about Aranda's after my husband came home raving about this Mexican restaurant…read morebringing me home a to go order of their rib eye and shrimp after a friend recommended this place to him. The ribeye was mouthwateringly delicious, perfectly cooked, juicy, well seasoned, and full of flavor! The grilled shrimp had the most incredible seasoning and grilled to perfection! My husband kept on talking about Aranda's nonstop so we went and dined in person at Aranda's in Deforest, WI! When we first walked in, I loved the bright colored festive walls, showcasing beautiful Mexican art/heritage and a mini festive bar with my favorite: a great tequila selection for all the tequila fans!!! The place was super packed for a weeknight/Wednesday evening! We were greeted with delicious complimentary tortilla chips and salsa which started our night off right! Aranda's has a large Tex Mex menu with a variety of authentic traditional Mexican menu items as well as a few more Americanized take on popular Mexican dishes! They offer many delicious menu items everything from nachos, street tacos, fajitas, chimichangas, ribeye steaks, hamburgers, seafood options, a kid's menu, and much more! Plus, they even have churros and fried ice cream if you have a sweet tooth! Aranda's has the best margaritas when you are a craving a delicious drink! They even have a great selection of top shelf superior tequila. Be aware the margaritas are pretty huge and the large size is actually humongous! I really enjoyed my spicy jalepeno maragita! My husband ordered the ribeye steak and shrimp that comes with a side of delicious cheese sauce and fries while I ordered the Aranda's special which is the ribeye with shrimp, topped with an onion blossom, grilled shrimp, and pico de gallo. My husband and I had so much fun dining at Aranda's. Everything we ordered was very delicious! We also received great service! Aranda's is a great place to visit if you are looking for satisfying margaritas, delicious Mexican food, fun/festive vibes, in a casual dining setting that is a fun place to dine with friends, family, and even fun for the kids! Aranda's is definitely worth trying!

We were looking for a place close to the Waunakee Ice Arena and decided to give El Charro a try…read more What a pleasant surprise. Got seated immediately and offered drink selection. Chips and salsa followed. The menu typical of a Mexican restaurant but noticed they had an interesting sauces and presentations. Wifey went simple with the chicken tacos. They were nicely prepared and came hot to the table. I had the enchilada plate, three enchiladas, rice and a salad. There was a chicken enchilada with green chili sauce, cheese enchilada with a cream sauce and a beef enchilada with a mole sauce. All of them were delicious and came hot to the table. The rice had corn kernels and a flavorful seasoning. We really liked the place. Staff were friendly and the food presentation was superb. Highly recommend without any reservations. We look forward to returning soon.

Usually seated quickly, even if it seems pretty busy. Service is always solid. Located in an…read moreawkward place but honestly I'm not turned off because there's plenty of parking. Tacos are always solid. Consistent. I wish they had better sauces - I feel like the one they have is a bit too Smokey and would prefer a verde.

What a hidden gam ! Margaritas are just right , the food was enough to starvation on anyone, you…read moreget portions ! Fajitas were massive, chimichangas were huge , and a churros for desert ! I'm now in a food coma. To finish this I was impressed and I hope to go there again soon , service excellent , a bar, game room on one side & a sit down restaurant with. Dj booth on the other. I can see so much happening here .

Ordered takeout online. Kept it simple with street tacos, quesadillas, etc and food was great…read more Ready very fast, great print and tacos were well loaded up. Plenty of verde sauce and some hotter salsa/sauce. Rice and beans for side were hot nd good, fluffy rice.saw they have burrito bowls and will try to convince my kids to try.

Best burritos in Sun Prairie! Nice grocery store with authentic Mexican ingredients with a counter…read morein back that makes made to order tacos, burritos and other tasty treats. Try it, you'll like it.

Authentic Mexican food, love the pork pastor tacos! The red salsa they make and sell is the best,…read morebut be careful it's spicy too! Burritos are as BIG as your head and also delicious! Nice seleciton of mexican grocery items and great hearty tortilla chips. Small seating area, we usually take to go but it's clean space if you can find a seat. Staff are very friendly and service is quick!

I would give -2 stars if I could. Slowest service ever. Food had no flavor Like nursing homes…read morehave more seasoning than this place. Stay far away Sorry but you guys suck

Very large servings, good chips & salsa, combination plates are a good value. Friendly service…read more Nice to sit by a window otherwise it's pretty dark inside.

Outstanding authentic Mexican food served up fast by incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Lots of…read moredelicious options on the menu, but I always end up ordering one of their HUGE burritos, which stand out as one of the best bang-for-your-buck meals in town. Delicious protein options, no up charges for fillings like fajita veggies and guacamole, and a wide variety of courtesy hot sauces available for you to add some extra heat at your table make Vaquero one of Madison's best fast-casual Mexican restaurants. Efficient counter ordering experience for dine in or to go ordering, and a clean, comfortable dining room with plenty of seating. You won't leave Vaquero hungry, but you might leave with a leftover box.

Delicious food - this is what every Chipotle or Qdoba wishes they could be. I hate mentioning those…read morenames because it might give you the wrong idea about this place - they serve up burritos and quesadillas and the like made to order, but everything tastes outstanding. The horchata was particularly delicious. It's on the sweet side which I really like, and the flavors come through perfectly. It's counter service and you can get your food very quickly. Was happy to have found this place!

I stopped by this place on a Sunday noon. The place was empty at that time. Inside the place had…read morenice vibes. There were a lot of toys. This is a good place to go with kids. I had a mini pancake and thought it was good. Horchata was ok. They also have CedarCrest ice cream.

Really fun and unique eats and treats in a cute setting. Games at every table for the kiddos and…read moreeverything was fun and tasty to eat!

Based on the tamale and chili relleno , this was fine. Tamale was like all other mexican. Guac was…read moregreat. There had a very different flavor to their sauce that I liked. Someone at the table had a seafood burrito and the sauce was a 5!

Fast service and most of the food was really good. We ordered a steak burrito, an al pastor…read moreburrito, a taco salad with grilled chicken, and a combo plate with a tamale and a chile relleno. Everything was tasty, except the chile relleno had something off about it. Maybe steer clear of that one.

Finally got in here to dine in, and it was just as lovely as expected. We came here for lunch with…read morea group of six and had a wonderful time. Service was fantastic and they were very helpful with taking our order and explaining anything on the menu. We found a table and they brought us over chips/salsa/queso. All of these were so good and it was a struggle not to eat it all... I wanted to enjoy my tacos. Everyone in our group enjoyed their food and there were absolutely zero leftovers remaining! My two pastor and one steak tacos were overflowing with yummy goodness and I was definitely full afterwards! It's so nice that you can order tacos a la carte (or you can go the full meal and get the rice and beans etc, but I never eat them) for a reasonable price. I did squeeze my limes over the tacos, but they were so good as is I didn't even sample the salsas they brought to the table. It was the start of my day so I didn't get to enjoy an adult beverage, but certainly plan to be back again.

I think the first time or two I was at this place I didn't have as good of an impression of this…read moreplace. My previous view was based hugely upon the poor customer experience that I had endured. But two weeks ago I returned because I was seriously craving a taco and the other nearby place had finally convinced me they were second rate. (I wrote a small bit, about that location, not more than a couple weeks back. I won't name it, but I rather hope these words will be taken to heart and affect change) But upon my reentry to this place I was beyond pleasantly surprised. Eduardo, the owner whom I have since met, is the reason why I have returned. An active and dedicated team needs their captain. So trying to reimagine the perfect taco place I had a fresh mindset and I think I was accurate about that choice. Today marks the 6th time in roughly 2 weeks. Basic ground beef tacos with onions, cilantro and some lime. Cheap and delicious. Absolutely not a bastardized low fat gringo taco. Not at all. Heavy on the filling and tasty. It's only missing one ingredient: spice. The orders include a pair of sauces, a green and red plastic cup with something resembling a hot sauce. Tuesday is a $1 ground beef taco. Sparse but not lacking in the meat. So glad I tried again. Eduardo has a key quality that makes a place feel welcoming. Friendly, and informative about the foods that are available. I don't speak Spanish, aside from simple jargon that every English speaker has to have as their basic vocabulary, even in regular American speak day to day situations. The place vibrates with a lot of ethnic authenticity right here in my Middleton neighborhood where I've lived now for 15 of my 25 years in Wisconsin.