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    El Habanero

    4.1 (576 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Gabe P.

    I happen to be in the area and seen this Mexican spot. didn't think much of it just by driving by but glad I stopped in the food was delicious and portions are big.

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    Roselia G.

    Very good Mexican restaurant. They serve beer, and other bottled drinks, along with an amazing salsa bar! The Carne Asada is sliced up with grilled jalepeno's and onions. The carnitas is soft and moist, with plenty of fatty pieces. They do take credit cards, but do not take Apple Pay. You can walk in, or call to place an order. Although they do not delivery, and do not take payment over the phone. There's also no option to order online. They are old-school, and those are at many times the best!

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    Diana R.

    My coworkers have been here many times, but it was my first time here at El Habanero. This place is a no-frills hole in the wall family run type of restaurant. Warning, there's no air-conditioning so beware when dining in when it's super hot. I was dying from the heat and I shouldn't have ordered pozole verde soup. Actually, I'm glad I did because the soup was good. I was anticipating shredded chicken breast because that's the only way I've had it before. Instead, it came with one chicken drumstick. My co-workers ordered chili relleno plate with rice and beans, chicken soft tacos plate, and California burrito. They all enjoyed their food. The one thing that provided me some relief from the hot stuffy restaurant was the refreshing Chia, cucumber, and lime drink. My coworkers recommended it and I'm glad I ordered one and I finished all of it. It was so refreshing and thirst quenching. It's a regular place on our lunch rotation with my co-workers. I'll bring my family next time. The service was just OK. Despite the fewer number of customers dining in, the staff was not as attentive. We had to get up a couple times to go ask for basic things that we needed.

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    Tony J.

    Overall, this place is great. I came for the Menudo and the taste is always stellar. Small little cozy environment. The workers are always very nice. Just had an unpleasant experience when I last went, and I don't want to necessarily blame this establishment because it could've been a one off and which I'm hoping for. I really enjoyed the Menudo so if you're looking for some Menudo, this is your spot.

    Gabriel V.

    The only thing this place has going for it is the salsa bar. If I'm ordering a 9 dollar bean and cheese burrito, I would expect it to be bigger than something from a fast food joint. This is compared against the veggie burrito. And to add insult to injury, there is hardly any beans in the burrito.

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    Thomas T.

    Very delicious Mexican food. Highly recommend coming here. Food and service was all on point. I got some Al Pastor Tacos and a Carne Asada Quesadilla. Both were super flavorful, filling, and cooked perfectly. Didn't go wrong with these choices. Girlfriend also got some tacos and she loved them. I like their salsa bar as well. They had 6 or 7 different salsas available for you to choose from. Fresh limes, onions and cilantro too. The lady working here was very nice and gave great service. She didn't speak English but it's ok. They know what you want!

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    Elaine C.

    Authentic (from what I can tell) sit down casual or take out Mexican food. They also have some mix of other Latin cultures as they have fried plantain (yummy!) and ceviche on the menu. Love that they have a variety of meats including lengua (tongue), al pastor, etc. also love that that hand make their corn tortilla here (you get one thick tortilla instead of 2 store bought put tougher like most other places). Why not 5 stars? The meat wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked. The meat was tender but not flavorful. Something like grilled onions would help out this place to 5 stars to me. Service here was polite and efficient. Food does take a little time to make so it isn't "instant" (maybe 10 minute wait for food?)

    Al pastor tacos, asada tacos and chorizo sope

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    Great authentic Mexican food with large portions. Breakfast and lunch are both good, served all day. Micheladas hit the spot every time too.

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    This place has decent food. I'd say it's in the middle of the pack as far as Mexican food.

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    Service was good, had the fish tacos that were excellent. Menudo was really good. Bathroom was clean and music was jamming.

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    Does this restaurant offer Taco Tuesday deals? If so, which types will be discounted and what are the prices for each? Thank you and see you soon.?

    They don't have taco tuesdays, as far as I know.

    Do they have vegetarian/vegan options? I worry the beans & rice have meat/broth. Thanks!!

    Yes we have some vegetarian option, and we have beans, no rice.

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