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    El Alegre Mexican Restaurant

    4.6 (76 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Traditional Burrito! Great flavor and big serving!
    Jodi W.

    Attentive staff, quick service and hot fresh food! Small town and a little out of the way but worth the drive.

    Chip and house made salsa
    Ben B.

    The food is absolutely fantastic!! Authentic, delicious comfort food! My wife had tamales and street tacos that made her really happy and satisfied.The potato chorizo mole burrito was so darned good and huge! Service was very pleasant and attentive. The restaurant is well kept and clean. Definitely recommend this place!

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    Teresa M.

    Super friendly & fast service with reasonable pricing. We walked in as a party of 6 & were greeted on entry & told it was ok to sit anywhere. Chips & salsa were dropped off while we looked over the menu. I ordered a burrito which was decent- I didn't care for it having lettuce & tomatoes on it tho, especially since at least half of it was going home with me... and, after sampling a friend's dish, really wished I'd ordered the enchiladas- they were FABULOUS. Loved the verde tamal as well. I'd absolutely go back & I'd order enchiladas ; )

    menu 10/2023
    Viv P.

    Very nice Mexican restaurant in town. They opened in 2019 (I think, according to their "4th year anniversary" sign in 2023), just before covid, but survived it. Glad they did, since we really enjoyed our food here! There is outdoor seating that looks nice, on the deck. It isn't anything spectacular, but if you're not into smelling all the oils/smoke from the fajitas etc indoors, stay outside. We had the parrillada norteña ($40) The dish is for 2, and comes in this cooking pan over a flame - but there was no flame. It was more for show. A little flame under the pan would actually have been pretty good in keeping our food warmer... but it was delicious nevertheless. The tortillas that came with the dish were corn, and lightly oiled before getting grilled (I think), and it was delicious. All the grilled steak, ribs, chicken and veggies were delicious. The cactus was interesting for first timers (me!), and not necessarily my favorite. Hubby and I each got a separate dish of rice, beans, guac, salad, etc. Overall, very tasty and enjoyable.

    Hot is to the right.
    B K.

    This burrito is big enough to feed a king. The salty chorizo, the sweet pineapple and the hot spice made this one of my my favorite burritos. I'll be back.

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    Genesis M.

    Wow wow wow! This place did not disappoint ! This is definitely authentic Mexican food! I always say you can tell if the restaurant is going to be authentic from the type of salsa they serve with the chips. This salsa was right on, not too spice and not bland. It has just the right quick of spice but allows you to keep eating more without feeling like you need to chug your water. I was able to try their Parillada which says feeds 2 people. It comes with all sorts of meats and also sea food and a side of rice, beans, guacamole, pick de gallo & salad. There is nothing to complain about this meal. Everything was cooked perfectly and was paired with corn tortillas. For drinks I tried their Piña Colada which was the perfect amount of sweetness. The star was the cantarito! If you come here order the cantarito. You will NOT be disappointed. By far it was the best cantarito I've tried. You could taste the tequila on the first sip but then you taste the grapefruit and lime. It's not boozy where you only taste the tequila but a perfect blend of all the ingredients described on the menu. The ambience was perfect but I may be biased since I was also watching the Canelo fight and it only seemed appropriate to enjoy a meal here. I love that it's a family business and was able to see a kid carefully arranging their menus and cleaning them. They have a slogan on the wall that says " Work hard & be nice to people." Our server was amazing as well. I can't stop raving about this place but the take away is just come here and enjoy authentic flavors.

    Malia Y.

    Well I can say, I am ecstatic at this place! I came here for takeout and was very pleased overall. I NEED this place to stay around DeForest indefinitely! I'd give them a 4.5/5. I ordered two steak tacos with rice and beans. I found everything here to be almost perfectly seasoned! The rice and beans weren't over or under salted. The meat could've used a tad bit more seasoning but I'm not complaining here. This is where I give them a reduction of half a star. Typically on takeouts for tacos, I'd get an accompanying sauce. This is where they could improve and potentially thrive! I'm not sure if it's because I didn't ask for one but if that's the case take this with a grain of salt then. Their salsa was also fantastic. You could really taste the freshness of it and that was a great addition to my meal that I saved for later snacking. I'm very thrilled about this place and I must say, I will be returning!

    Cheese Dip - yes!

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    The food was amazing! From the salsa to the fajitas to the enchiladas to the rice and beans! The service was outstanding!

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    Food is wonderful. We order Parrillada for me and my wife. The ingredients are fresh and wonderful. The service is quick and friendly.

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    The food would be ok if it was hot. Service is ok. My order is almost always wrong or missing items.

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    Excellent food and service! Will definitely be back! Burritos, quesadillas, and tacos were fantastic!

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    Very authentic Mexican cuisine. Great little place in DeForest to grab lunch or dinner. Excellent food and great service.

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    Great family owned restaurant. Very friendly staff. Food fresh and delicious. Great space for families.

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