We just moved to Tyler so we decided to try this place out. It was our first time so we got a few…read moreitems. The girls were very nice and friendly. They helped us explain stuff on the menu and even suggested a few things. Everything is made to order so it takes a few minutes but not too long. Their snack place is separate from their regular food restaurant. It was a quiet but nice place. They have so many different options to choose from and everything looked so good. We got some mixed fruit, a manzana preparada, and some candies to try. We also got a mexican coke and a soda. Everything was good and we will definitely be back. Overall it was definitely worth it and wasn't too pricey.

Maria is the absolute sweetest business owner. You will meet here in East Texas…read more Her restaurant has a little bit of everything so you will definitely find something for everybody. Whether you're craving sweets or savory, you're going to find it here. I absolutely love their potato tacos. They're perfectly crispy on the outside and the potato is always just the right consistency. Their quesadillas are good. That family size giant quesadilla is perfect for my family of four. Everybody has enough to eat without feeling stuffed. It has a perfect amount of cheese to meat ratio as well.. If you're looking for a Mexican dessert, you're definitely in the right place. Here you will find everything from fruit covered in chamois to Asian ice creams to the famous Dubai chocolate.

Our new "go to". Go!…read moreEnchiladas were extremely good. Waiting expectantly for liquor license. The service is refreshingly customer first.

First off I would like to thank my server who did suck a wonderful job thank you for suck good…read moreservice. I take pride and going out to eat and making review and let me tell you this food is the best Mexican food I've had in Tyler and me being from San Antonio where the Mexican food is sooooo good this spot remind me of home. Thank you so much for such good authentic Mexican food . The strawberry margarita was strong and tasteful for that I WILL BE BACK.

We go every week for their tacos with their amazing salsa and chips!! All their food is authentic…read moreand freshly made and well priced!

I love this place. For a while after the 1st time I tried it they were always closed and it was the…read moreonly place I wanted to eat. I love coming here. It feels like I'm eating at my Abuela's house again. Service is great. I'm sad they aren't open for dinner anymore but whatever keeps them open for me to eat there! Love this place.

This place is SO GOOD! The food is consistently delicious…read more If you want it spicier ask for the green sauce and you will be ON FIRE. Cute little spot with decent prices friendly faces, and fresh, authentic food! Can't be beat. If you get up early enough try the breakfast burrito and you will not need to eat the rest of the day! NO JOKE.

I found a tex-mex restaurant in Tyler and oh how I've been missing some good proper tex-mex. The…read moreplaced looked down home. Literally I think their home is attached to the restaurant. This took place at 10am so all the items were breakfast. Despite most of the tables being occupied, the service did not appear to diminish. I had the plazita omelette with ground beef. The portion size was appropriate for the price. The beef inside was well seasoned, of good quality, and brought plenty of flavor. The amount of cheese placed on top was plenty enough to classify it as tex-mex and made for a fantastic meal. The refried beans were not spectacular but were fine enough to make for good eating. Everyone else in my party voiced being satisfied with their selections and were happy. They don't have dinner hours, but I just know lunch here is banging!

This place is great. We love their steak tacos (all the way), and their burritos are equally…read moredelicious. Try the California Style burrito if you like grilled bell peppers and onions.

When I was told about this place the person said it was like a Mexican Food Sit-down restaurant…read more It's totally not. I came here for dinner and got two Pork tacos and the Chips & Queso. Whoops. This place is definitely more of a lunch or on the go venue than a dinner place. The tacos were basically street tacos. However, the tacos were simply amazing. I absolutely loved them and will definitely be coming back, although as more of a lunch or quick-bite stop. PS: Not a fan of the queso. It was very milky and tasted sour. Still coming back for the tacos though.

My parents came to conclusion of 5 stars, why?…read more - small town, great local place - prices are super affordable & you get your bang for your buck - nice staff - not super attentive, which we like & anytime we needed the waiter they were quick to notice & bring anything asked (refills & cream & what not) - all of our food was a 10/10 so yummy & packed well

Came here for a late supper. First time guest and now customers for sure. Great portions and the…read moretaste was on point. Service was quick and friendly. It's a small restaurant but stop on by, you won't be disappointed.

We paid a first visit and ordered two beef taco selections from the wall menu. These were expertly…read moremade, with a beef flavor that was surprisingly unusual, in that it didn't seem to have much of the classic chile powder/cumin seasoning. The meat was tender and beef-flavored, leaving us to wonder how such flavor could be coaxed from the beef. The only issue was the red taco sauce, whose spiciness was too much for us, and I can eat foods that are quite spicy. Maybe a milder variety for us tenderfoots would be considered. All in all, a worthy taco joint. Also appreciated were the multitude of cacti and succulents adorning the front of the building.

I've been enjoying El Lugar for years. Good food and good value. I would definitely recommend El…read moreLugar to my friends.

As I move to bigger and greener pastures, I quite fondly remember my time in Tyler where I lived…read morefor almost 20 years of my young life. One of the most significant places to me is Don Juan's On The Square. Though not the original location, it is the most vital Don Juan's location in Tyler because of one thing: they have a liquor license. Don Juan's On The Square is not only crushing it in the food department, but it is also vital to get a drink. They have plenty of beers to choose from, top shelf margaritas, and ranch waters, but the life changing paradigm shift of drinks at Don Juan's is the Big Steve. The Enormous Steven. The Monumental Stevie. A drink so powerful and so strong, it is served at a maximum of two per customer. What makes Steve so significant? Well, they don't tell you exactly what is in it. The best inference I got from a friend was that it has a lot of tequila in it, obviously. It's strong, but it isn't potent in taste. It goes down smooth and suddenly you're laughing more and the food tastes so much better than you even remember. You go nonverbal as you take your first bites. You don't remember much, but you feel emotional that you're in your hometown showing the love of your life how you grew up. You don't even remember how you appeared in this seat. The last three hours of life feel like a blur and the following three hours mold together full of joy and laughter. Life is worth living on a Big Steve. Now the food. The chips and salsa (red and green) are always a joy here. They're always a bit crispier than other places, which I always enjoy. My go-to every dinner at Don Juan's is the Carlos Sampler. For just around $16 you have a feast of two chicken flautas, one cheese quesadilla, one sope, and nachos served with either shredded chicken or beef (I recommend the chicken). Plus you get guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and queso with it as well. Everything you need. Mix that and a Big Steve and you're golden. The decor inside is always over the top, and both the first floor and the second floor have a ton of energy sweltering at every moment. It's really just a cornerstone of Tex-Mex in Tyler and is proof of how dreams really can come true. Me and my Steven can take over the world. RIYL: The strongest drink ever made.

Good prices, big portions, but food was mid. Also super loud in the restaurant. Not just from…read morepeople talking, but there was weird loud ambient noise. I wanted to try a little bit of my usual favourite things to get at a Tex-Mex restaurant, so I got chorizo and egg breakfast tacos (minimum 2), one chicken enchilada, and one barbacoa taco. Everything was so mid. I normally love breakfast tacos, but I would actually say they were far below average. The barbacoa taco was pretty dry, and the chicken enchilada was okay. The only alcohol they serve is tequila and beer. My friends got some big margs. I like how they serve queso with bread. Service wasn't great, and I had to go up to the counter myself to get napkins.