Don't come here if you don't want a Northwood's lively atmosphere. Don't come here if you want…read moreboring, quick pre-prepared Mexican food. This would not be your ideal place. Do come if you want a fun time hanging out with genuine hardworking staff and locals. Do come if you want great food delivered with personality. The menu is not huge and at first look is kind of ordinary, however it's the flavors of the food that elevate the ordinary to really great stuff. Again, the food is not batch prepared and warmed up to serve it out fast. Be prepared to sit back enjoy the chips and the banter of the staff and patrons as the kitchen works on your food. The restaurant overlooks a beautiful lake, can't ask for better scenery. The owner and her staff are real and you can feel the heart they put into what they do. We will definitely make another trip up to Chico's North of the Border. Note that they're open at like 5pm Thursday-Saturday

I love dining at Chico's. And I especially love the people who make it all happen - y'all look out…read morefor one another. Besides the fantastic food & excellent margaritas, the team behind it all impressed me (again)....last night they (and a few customers) expertly handled a medical emergency. Good work. Nos vemos- tqm.

This is by far the best place for burritos in the Northwoods. Wet burrito with peppers and onions…read moresmothered in white sauce. Shockingly good!

A solid choice for Mexican food when in the area. I think the salsa and chips are some of the best…read moreI've had and the margaritas are extremely good. Our party had lime on the rocks, mango blended and raspberry blended and all were equally good. The food was very tasty as well. I had the specialty enchiladas dish and it was very good, I loved the green chile sauce served with them. All in all a very good choice to eat!

The service was great, we were seated very quickly and the staff members were friendly. I was not…read moreexpecting an authentic place like this all the way out here. The horchata was made properly and not powder mix with water. My husband and I had The Sopes and the Torta, both were phenomenal. This food is authentic Mexican cuisine, not Tex-Mex like down in the deep south. It's not fake Mexican food like taco bell or chipotle either. It's actual Mexican food like you would get in Southern California. I'm excited to try other menu items sometime. The building was clean and well taken care of and the seating was spacious and comfortable. 10/10 will go again.

We actually went to the El Jovenaso in phillips, wi. But it's not listed as an option. The food was…read morepretty good, the service was excellent and the restaurant was beautiful and clean. Our order came out really fast. I had a bean chalupa and my friend had a beef chalupa. She really enjoyed hers. Mine was fine- not particularly spicy. I guess I could have added hot sauce. But like I said, the wait staff was really nice. Good job

I've been coming up to Minocqua for 35 years. Was excited to see this Mexican place. Stopped in at…read more5 pm on a Tuesday. We sat at the bar. Bartender was super nice. Got us a jalapeno margarita and a strawberry margarita. Horrible. Get a sangria NOT A MARGARITA! The ambiance is great so this place could have potential. We ordered cheese curds and the jalapeno cornbread for an appetizer. The cheese curds were decent and the corn bread IS AMAZING. Only amazing thing we ate. The complimentary chips and salsa... the salsa tasted like Tostitos salsa from a jar. Not authentic. My two chicken tacos with corn tortillas fell apart. Nothing worse than tacos that fall apart. The burrito my husband had was extremely salty and my husband loves salt, so if he's saying this- take it into consideration. Bill was $75. Will not be back.

Enjoyed a nice lunch here today. Loved the $6 house margaritas. Would come back again for those…read morealone. The tortilla chips were fresh and warm. The food was very good with generous portions. The interior of the place is very cute. We will be back.

I've been all over and tried a lot of Mexican food. This place is legit. The food was cooked…read moreperfectly and everything was well packaged. The sauce station they have is amazing!

This has become our go to Mexican Restaurant. Wonderful selection and really enjoy the cheese dip…read morefor your taco chips.

How does Merrill get a place this good, and authentic? There's no orange cheese or sour cream in…read moresight. We were here visiting extended family, and this was the first place we came based on it being close to the hotel. I was expecting the Americanized food. It wasn't. We spent a week in Mexico City last month. You could take this place, drop it into areas near Polanco CDMX and it would succeed. The rice was above normal. The refried beans excellent, and the food itself was excellent. The esquites were a standout.

Happened upon this place when visiting some family…read more We were seated in about ten minutes even during an event for the local high school. Our chips and salsa arrived quickly, and drink order taken as well. My husband ordered the quesabirria, I ordered the carnitas and my uncle ordered the shrimp chimichanga. All our food arrived in a timely fashion! Although my husband's consume was on the colder side of warm, it still had great flavor. My carnitas were amazing. So tender and the plate had so many delicious options to make my tacos. The shrimp chimichanga looked delish, and if I get a chance to visit again I would definitely try it. The whole place was a bit loud, but I do believe that was due to the extra 30 teenagers helping staff for their fundraising event. It was not prohibitive of having a conversation. All in all, stop in! The staff is friendly and the food is good!

What a great find in ladysnith Wisconsin. I thoroughly enjoyed the chips and a really fresh salsa…read more The chimichanga was on the smaller side but to die for. When I'm in town I'll be back for sure.

First time customer. The food is very tasty and authentic, as someone that grew up in a Mexican…read morefood household. I had a steak burrito. Beans, rice, lettuce and tomato all come on the side. So Burrito seems small but there is so much food. Chips very good. Salsa was too bland for my tastes. I asked for a spicier/hotter salsa. They brought me some, and it was hot and delicious. Service is quick and attentive. My only feedback is that staff need to be friendlier. I tried conversations in English and Spanish. No response. I asked for a receipt and got an eye roll. No thank you for coming or come back soon. The restaurant was full so I think the food buys them good will.

This is no longer called Las Palmas. It is now a Guatemalan restaurant called, I believe, La…read moreChapinita so I am leaving a review for that until they change their name on Yelp. Excellent food. We were almost shocked at the authenticity and quality of this food! I had the chicken quesadilla and my husband had the carne asada. Both were excellent and came with the option of grilled cactus. I believe this is billed as Mexican but is actually Guatemalan. The staff is super friendly. It's a small place on Main Street. I highly recommend this little restaurant.

I'm soooooo glad our little town got this restaurant. Another reason to celebrate our melting pot…read moreof a country. I love when immigrants break out of the fields and factories to follow the American dream, and we get their delicious cuisine. This was our second visit and the restaurant has come a look way. Laminated menus with pictures that were representative of the dishes we received. Empanadas with chicken, mayo and cabbage. Jalapeno enchiladas. Wonderful homemade salsa. My first try of a Michelada and I think it was a good representation. This stuff is authentic. Don't expect cheddar smothered entrees. Do expect nicely seasoned meats, authentic carriers (sopes, rellenos,empanadas) fresh lettuce and cabbage and a healthy dose of cojita queso Blanco. This is the real deal. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the service is slow (they are a lean operation and the servers help prep food), and they use tilapia as their fish, they have no house made horchata, and there was no ceviche or mole.

There is nothing special, or authentically Mexican about the food here, but it is a decent local…read morebar that serves Mexican-American food and drink. The Watering Hole's fare is far from the best I've eaten -- but sometimes a basic burrito and a glass beer are exactly what one needs to fill their belly. I ordered the "Big Burrito" and my wife ordered the "Bean Burrito." Because they have no beer on tap we ordered bottles of Negra Modelo to drink. Both of our burritos were amply stuffed with meat or beans, cheese, lettuce and tomato, and served with refried beans and Mexican rice. Two ounce cups of salsa and sour cream were served on the side, and additional sauces (hot and mild) were on the table. Our burritos reminded me of the ones I make at home when I'm scrounging around the fridge to use up left over meat, refried beans, cheese and veggies. Even though the ingredients were casually tossed together and rolled up in a tortilla, and though it was not particularly attractive on the plate, the taste was fine, the quantity was ample, and our hunger was sated. I doubt that I'll come back specifically for the food -- but the location is convenient (right on US 51), the bartender/server was friendly, the kitchen was efficient, the price point was acceptable, and the food was satisfactory, so when it fits my needs, I'll come back.

Was pleased with our first dining experience at this restaurant. My hubby & I both ordered burritos…read morethat was served with rice & refried beans on the side. Burritos were full of fresh quality ingredients. My burrito was chicken & hubbys was the Baja Beef. We have enough leftovers for another meal. We also both had margaritas that were large and tasty. Atmosphere was nice & Mexican /Florida style. Bar owner was fun to Chat with & we will be back.