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    El Lagunero

    4.7 (3 reviews)

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    2 months ago

    Amazing and authentic Mexican. Always fresh and made to order. Definitely the best street tacos in the tricities.

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    7 Hermanos

    7 Hermanos

    3.7
    (81 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    Years ago, we didn't have any decent Mexican for around here. Now we have an embarrassment of…read moreriches in that cuisine. 7 Hermanos is among the best. It's not quite TexMex and not quite Mexican, kind of a cross between those and AmeriMex. You can get it from mild to pretty spicy. The portions are enormous. They bring food out on platters that are bigger than some tables I've owned in college apartments and Army barracks. Like everywhere these days, it can be short staffed at times. My advice is to either enjoy a drink or some chips or an app and take a deep breath. Smell that? That's the kind of ethnic food and experience that's best when it's not rushed. Maybe get here before or after the rush, but please don't take it out on the staff. That's not only rude and ineffective, but kind of dumb. I mentioned TexMex because I married into a family that lives south of the Red River. I know, I know. But they do have good taste in spicy food and they like this place too. The menu is huge too. All kinds of items you expect, lots of seafood, and some dishes like chicken with chorizo and cheese that had a different name in every joint.

    Located on the end of the strip mall adjacent to Wal-Mart, traffic is usually heavy. There is no…read moreparking adjacent to the building so you have to cross a traffic lane. There is handicapped parking close to the entrance door, so just watch as you are crossing the traffic lane. The host/ hostess counter is directly in front as you enter. We were greeted right away and taken to a booth. One bench cover was torn and the table had an annoying wiggle every time you changed positions. We also noticed the overhead music was slightly too loud. There were several other groups eating and we heard their conversations as they tried to talk over the music. Our server was very friendly and did his job well. He took our drink order and then gave us the right amount of time to make our selections. We received the chips and salsa just before our drinks arrived. The food took no more than 15 minutes after we placed the order to arrive. The salsa was disappointing. It had a strong tomato paste flavor. There were bits of onion and a few pieces of cilantro but neither of those flavors made it through. The carnitas was pretty good. The amount of pork was a bit less than expected but the flavor was good and it was very tender. The rice and refried beans were average at best. The salad was nice, with fresh lettuce, avocado and jalapeno slices, and tomatoes. The chicken and shrimp was also pretty good. The chicken had nice seasoning even without the cheese sauce and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. This dish had the same rice and refried beans. BTW, the accompanying tortillas were hot, so be careful as you unroll them. Other than the excellent service, the best part of this experience was the salsa bar. There were about eight different salsas to chose from. Each had a unique flavor and ranged in consistency from pico to creamy. One pico even included cactus. Any of these salsas were an improvement over the initial salsa and also made a great addition to the main meals. The bottom line for me is this is an average Mexican restaurant with above average service and salsa bar.

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    Poblano's Mexican Grill and Bar

    Poblano's Mexican Grill and Bar

    3.3
    (126 reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$

    *KEEP IN MIND IM NOT FROM IN TOWN.*…read more We started with the house margaritas and the at-your-table guac, which was such a fun touch. The guac was super fresh and flavorful, and having it made right there just made the whole experience feel a little more special. The margaritas were strong (in a good way) and perfectly balanced--not too sweet. For the main, I got the deluxe burrito combo and it did not disappoint. Huge portions, packed with flavor, and everything tasted fresh. You can tell they don't cut corners on ingredients. Service was great, the vibe was lively, and overall it just felt like a solid go-to spot for good Mexican food and drinks. Definitely coming back.

    First time visiting Poblanos and I'll definitely be back. After only finding mediocre Mexican food…read morein the area, I was on a hunt. The ambiance and decor are nice inside. For a unique spin, you're served a bean dip with the chips after being seated. The dip had a great flavor. I missed having salsa however and it wasn't until I asked that I learned there's a salsa bar next to the host stand. There they have both traditional red salsa and salsa verde. I preferred the salsa verde and the red was pretty thin. I ordered a hibiscus margarita to drink. They don't give you the margarita menu unless asked, but have a pretty good list. I didn't know at the time of ordering there's an up charge of $1.50 for a flavored margarita. I likely would have ordered it anyway, but would have been nice to know. For my entree, I did a combination of 2 with the enchilada suiza and burrito. Both were very good and I'd order them again. You also pick 2 sides. I went with the black beans as my bean choice. Nothing wrong with them, just ok in flavor and after also having bean dip, I didn't really eat them. I'm used to traditional Mexican rice but saw they had cotija Mashed potatoes. I'm a fan of contija cheese so wanted to try them, even though the server didn't really seem too impressed when I asked her about them. They were actually very good. A different option at a Mexican restaurant that I enjoyed. All in all, I would definitely recommend and return in the future

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    2 Item Combination with 2 Side
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