I came to this restaurant to order and pick up carryout dinner for two. I had been here a few years ago. The parking lot was very crowded and of course that meant it was also crowded inside. A good sign! Ambiance is typical festive and colorful Mexican decor. I went to the host stand to get a menu and grabbed a seat at the bar, hoping to get a small margarita while I perused the menu and ordered. I didn't see a dedicated bartender and it seemed like wait staff grabbed drinks on their own for their tables. When I was finally able to flag down someone in the bar area, she was friendly and served me a basic margarita- pretty sure they are pre-mixed but not totally sure because I was still studying the menu. Solid margarita though. Ordered two chicken burritos, a chicken quesadilla and tortilla chicken soup. The wait time was reasonable and staff members were very nice despite how busy they were at prime dinner time. Upon arriving home, I ate half of the chicken quesadilla. It was delicious with lots of quality seasoned chicken I also cut off a piece of my mom's chicken burrito to try. Also delicious. My mom definitely enjoyed her chicken tortilla soup, which was loaded with shredded chicken and pico de gallo. We had lots of leftovers even though we ordered à la carte. Everything was delicious and I highly recommend this restaurant! I'm sure the experience would have been better dining inside. Also, next time will order dinner portions for more well rounded meals (e.g., quacemole and other sides). You may want to stop by for an early dinner because this restaurant has quite the following!! P.S. If you care about whether the refried beans contain lard, they do. And they don't have black beans as an option for those who don't want lard in their beans. Guess the lard is more authentic Mexican but not what I had hoped for... read more

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Stopped for a carryout after work. I ordered the #22 combo, consisting of a burrito, Chile relleno and a taco. My protein of choice was carne asada (which the waitress needed clarification that I wanted steak). Not promising. I guess part of this is my fault for ordering carryout Mexican food. Unless you're under the influence at a taco bell, with no better sense of judgement, it's just not a good idea. That said, I couldn't help myself because I REALLY wanted Mexican food for dinner and I didn't want to deal with San Marcos (see my prior review) and I didn't feel like driving to Waterville (Cocina de Carlos because I live in West Toledo and work downtown). El Nuevo Vallarta is really close to home and it was a really long day. Anyway, I digress... I go to the place and it's starting to get busy. Not a problem. I place my order and grab a seat at the bar. Food is in my hands in under 10 minutes! Homeward bound to and adult beverage and Mexican food!!! Oy... I finish my cocktail, feed the cat and grab my carryout. I sit down and open the container. Again, OY... It looked like they put the 3 items in the aluminum pan and liberally doused everything with salsa rojo. Maybe I should have used the word excessively? I had to look at the carryout menu I grabbed to remember what I ordered because one couldn't tell by appearance. The chili relleno tasted good, but it wasn't like any I'd had in the past. The ones I've had are stuffed with cheese then dredge in fluffy, beaten egg, then fried. I'm thinking this was maybe fried (or baked?) And was then covered with cheese and red salsa and some kind of cut up beef was placed on top. If it was steak, it was round steak. Really tough and no flavor. They did the burrito the same way. The taco was a repeat of the first 2 items. So, I ate all of the chili relleno (except for the really stringy stem end they didn't cut off) , half of the taco and a quarter of the burrito. The dinner came with chips that they made, but they didn't seem very fresh. The salsa was really good! So, I owe it to the place to go back and right another review. When that happens, I'll be sure to eat it there and get ground beef or chicken. It might be a while though... read more

We have a deck of Foodie Cards as presented by 101.5 The River, and El Nuevo Vallarta was the choice tonight. Our first time at this establishment. This restaurant is on the smaller side, but there is also an outside sitting area. They also have a small bar area as well. Very eclectic and colorful decor, booths, chairs, etc. making for a festive environment. Our server was very knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions we had regarding the massive menu. El Nuevo Vallarta has very good salsas (red & green) and mixed with the Pico de Gallo, made it quite tasty! The food was out to our table a very short time after our order was taken. We had the Taco Salad Fajitas and Mexican Pizza - decent sized portions. We also ordered a large margarita for $10, and it was enough for 2 ample drinks. Good value for what you got. read more

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I know some people that frequent this restaurant and recommended it to me, so I decided to come. Firstly, I walked in and was hit with the decor. I liked it. It was nice, and the restaurant felt homey and welcoming. I was served almost immediately, and was brought a complimentary serving of chips and salsa. My waitress was very friendly and accommodating. I ordered some shrimp tacos and requested a side of rice and beans with a portion of spicy salsa as well. The food came out in no time. I tried the salsa--goddamn it was hot but it was delicious--and it paired nicely with my tacos. The special sauce that came with my tacos was tasty as well. Overall, I really liked this restaurant, and I will be returning soon. Hats off to the staff at El Nuevo Vallarta! :-) read more

Best Mexican food in Toledo. Always great service and food! Not to mention great margaritas.

apologies to the owner and staff Somewhere in the ordering there was a pretty big mix up. I Tried Ordering Taquitos Mexicanos. What I got was Pepitas Mexicanos. Taquitos. Taquitos. Taquitos. Big difference. If you like the french fries on chicken and peppers w cheese sauce, yes, this dish is for you. read more

We're on the search for a new favorite Mexican place and gave this place a shot! We were very happy with the food and service. I had chicken chimichangas and really enjoyed them. The chips and salsa are homemade and very good as well! We were happy and would definitely come back! read more

El Nuevo Vallarta - Chicken chimichangas - Mexican Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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Had a party of 16 people. The service was perfect and the food was incredible!! I live in San Diego now so I know authentic Mexican. This place is amazing. From the salsa to the carnitas, rice, beans and Queso. Even their chips are great. Definitely recommend you won't go wrong. read more

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This restaurant is quickly becoming a family favorite. The service is great and fast! The fajitas are the best! A great neighborhood restaurant. read more

El Nuevo Vallarta - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

We stopped here after being at the hospital all day with family. Actually stopped on a whim as we were going to go somewhere else. I'm so glad we did. Food was amazing. The salsa has vastly improved and couldn't get enough of it. I unknowingly ordered the same dish and glad I did. The flavors popped in your mouth. Margaritas also hit the spot after a long day. read more

El Nuevo Vallarta - Pollo el concur - Mexican Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Quick, tasty, great service, what's not to love? Will be returning again and again. Did takeout recently too not quite the same experience. read more

Food is amazing!! I tried their house margaritas and they are the best I've ever had!!

margaritas: 8.9m 9.3b - go down like water chips & salsa: 7.4m 8.4b - should do better authenticity: 7.9m 9.7b - no white workers food: 8.9m 8.3b - heavy weight contender read more

Great service. (New waitress )We were cold and it was loud but the food was good Especially the salsa! Also enjoyed the cheese enchilada and stuffed poblano pepper. I was pleased to see they have numerous staff that works hard to get your meals to you fast and fresh. read more

I am not sure how the reviews are stellar. This is your very average Mexican joint. Not even close to the best in Toledo. Skip the fajitas and I rarely say that. Just a weak showing. read more

Basic Mexican fare but their prices are ridiculous. Since when do combo meals cost $13.99? A burrito, taco, and enchilada... $13.99, No, just no. read more

By far the BEST Mexican Restaurant in Toledo. The Carnitas is to die for. I highly recommend getting some Carnitas Fajitas (there not on the menu but they will make them.) The owners are very nice and friendly, the male owner comes and checks on us everytime we go there. They also have the BEST Margaritas in town hands down. read more

El Nuevo Vallarta - a table full of mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Food is good, service is good and fast, food was delivered in about 15mins or less, last but not least the PRICE is right

The Best! This place has grown leaps and bounds since they used to be on secor and central. Best Mexican food in Toledo hands down! Amazing service very quick every dish we have tried has always been on point! Not too many people know about this place but they need to! read more

Coming from California, I have high standards and high expectations when I eat Mexican food. So on my most recent trip back to Toledo to visit family, they brought me to El Nuevo Vallarta for dinner. The staff were friendly and the service was fast and attentive, especially since we had almost 15 people in our party. We ordered pitchers of margaritas and there were endless chips and salsa for the tables. We also ordered some guacamole and some queso dip. I thought the guacamole had a strange taste to it - as if they used sour cream in the mix or something tangy. It wasn't my favorite guacamole ever but it was alright. For my entree, I chose the fajitas rancheros which came with chicken, shrimp, chorizo, and carne asada as well as sautéed veggies. I opted for corn tortillas on the side. The dish also came with rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo. There was easily enough food there for several meals. The fajitas themselves had great flavor but the rest of the dish fell sort; lacking flavor and seasoning (the rice, the beans, etc). All in all, for Toledo standards, El Nuevo Vallarta is a decent place to grab a bite to eat, but there are definitely other places in Toledo that offer what is more authentic Mexican food and at a much cheaper price. read more

Great portions, faster than average. Queso is awesome. If you're really hungry, order the Jumbo Burrito Fajita. You might be able to get 3 meals out of it. read more

This is a cute little spot that does a great business, but don't be deterred by all the cars in the parking lot. The restaurant accommodates more people than you might expect. The ambiance is casual with bright colors and lots of Mexican inspired decor. It's a little bit loud, as it is crowded with lots of people conversing. It's a comfortable place. The menu has many food selections! I ordered a chicken burrito with vegetarian beans, with a side of guacamole. The guacamole is amazing!! It's not made tableside, but seemed to be very fresh and well seasoned. My burrito was pretty good, with a generous portion of chicken. The salsa was disappointing, as it seemed watery. The beans were honestly not what I expected. Yes, I wanted vegetarian (without lard), but they were on the watery side. The overall meal was enjoyable, but not super authentic. Still, decent Mexican food for Toledo (where I've never had a meal that rivals Mexican Town in Detroit). I definitely recommend it, but keep your expectations reasonable. Guacamole is the star, in my opinion! read more

Amazing food, service, menu, and atmosphere! 10/10 all around. Went there with my husband, 2 year old daughter, infant son, and several other family members and the entire staff was so kind and courteous. Food was hot, authentic, and came out super quick. Our waitress was professional, patient, and accommodating. Would highly recommend and we'll definitely be back! read more

Order the guacamole. Unlike some places in Toledo, they don't prepare at tableside. They just make it really tasty. It's a little spicy and smooth with good chunks of avacado and a reasonable price. Order two of them! I lived in Los Angeles for 8 years. I have had stellar Mexican food. El Neuvo Vallarta would sit comfortably in LA. While there are better places in LA, (https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-cholo-los-angeles), this place is the best in Toledo. The service was just tremendous. Our waiter was so cheerful, he made me smile. I listened to him give Spanish pronunciation lessons to the elderly couple next to us, who just reveled in it. We never lacked for anything. I had the recommended Carne Asada. They had run out of skirt steak and asked if I was okay with fajita steak. I was. The steak delivered a nice subtle flavor and the vegetables on the plate had just the right amount of char. My wife got a tasty burrito topped with shredded pork and a verde sauce. The sauce was a little wetter than she wanted, but still very tasty. Neither the chips nor the salsa are memorable in a good or bad way, which was the only average moment. Mexican food in Toledo has been a little hit or miss for me. El Neuvo Vallarta was a definite hit and probably the best in Toledo. Especially that guacamole. read more

Toledo has no shortage of authentic and 'Muricanized Mexican restaurants, but El Nuevo Vallarta is notable in that it bridges this gap with well executed dinners that accommodate a range of preferences. As for myself, I like to order spicy dishes. A recent favorite, the Platillo Autlan, is your choice of chicken, beef, or shrimp tossed in a spicy, citrusy cilantro cream sauce. It is surprisingly light tasting and has the appearance of saagwala. I have asked for it as they normally make it as well as extra spicy; both ways are fantastic. Another authentic though less spicy offering is the wet burrito, a football sized tortilla filled with beef tips, rice, beans, cheese, onions, all topped off with great ranchero sauce, cheese, lettuce and sour cream. Even when I manage to put a pretty big dent in this burrito (with the help of my favorite dining companion, tequila) I still have enough leftovers to pack a to-go container. This bad boy holds up against wet burritos I've had in restaurants with Spanish language menus. More standard fare includes chimichangas, enchiladas, tacos and whatnot in various combinations presented in their phone book of a menu, all of which can scratch that "shut up and give me my Midwestern slop" itch that we all get from time to time. read more

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Another great spot when visiting UT. A very good Mexican dinner with a large menu and friendly service. The salsa tells the story for many Mexican restaurants and El Nuevo has very good salsa. We also enjoyed a cup of Queso. I enjoyed my Tacos Calientos which had nice and spicy chorizo mixed into the chicken. Everyone at our table finished their meals and agreed the food was tasty. The only thing keeping this from that 5th star is nothing had that Wow factor but next time I'm in Toledo I know where to get Mexican. read more

We've ordered meals from ElNuevoVallarta several times in the past few months. The food is always excellent: tasted great; well-packaged and hot; generous portions; and great service! It's always ready when they promise! We all highly recommend this restaurant! We'll be back! read more

First time dining here. Arianna was our server and she was excellent! Very attentive and helpful answering our questions about the menu items. We all enjoyed our meals. The chorizo and queso appetizer was a hit also. We will definitely return! read more

Ok just found this gem hidden deep in Toledo we are driving from Detroit to Dayton. We had the fajita special service was so fast it will make your head spin. Food was fast and hot. All the fixings were fresh. The guacamole was superb and you should try it. Salsa is there own recipe and unique. You won't be disappointed!!! read more

El Nuevo Vallarta - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Amazing food and terrific service. So many dishes that you don't see at any other Mexican places in town. The Platillo Autlan was amazing! Our waiter was wonderful and the chef even brought us samples of a soup he was working on. Everything was delicious, including the margaritas. This is absolutely my new favorite mexican restaurant. Give it a try and you will not be disappointed. read more

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Customer service always sucks.. disappointed in tonight's order. We love this place but doubt we will be back after tonight's order. We found hairs in our queso, the tacos were gross. Worst $22 I've ever spent. read more

Love this place and service is wonderful!! Quesadilla is amazing!! Beans are pretty good too. Definitely recommend and I'm Mexican!! I know good Mexican food! It's read more

Awesome carne asada and chimichanga. Will come visit again very soon. Nice service and decent margaritas. read more

El Nuevo Vallarta - Carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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I've always liked the food that I've ordered. Staff is very attentive and friendly. They've recently changed their tequila which is giving me awful headaches. I should NOT experience that after paying $10 for one drink. Disappointed... read more

A hidden gem amongst the many Toledo Mexican restaurants. We were seated quickly, although it took more time than wanted to get our drink orders in. The food was AMAZING. I was very impressed with how quickly it came out as well. Fajitas are a must & margs are top notch!! read more

Service was fast food was fresh and delicious I had a chicken dish with rice /corn/pineapple/ bacon and sautéed onions topped with queso cheese sauce daughter Kym had chicken enchiladas ate her whole meal I would recommend this restaurant read more

Food was spectacular! Six of us all ordered something different and every dish was fantastic. I had the spicy shrimp. Amazing! We were so hungry, we dove in without taking photos. Lol. Chips were great, not greasy at all. Salsa was flavorful. I like it hotter, so I wish there was a "hot" option. Next time I'll remember the pics! The owner was friendly as was the staff. Highly recommend. Can't wait to go back. read more

Great local place with great food! Friendly staff. They had a large party order ahead and were very honest about the wait time for food. This was my second trip here and it has been wonderful both times. I will be returning! read more

The food was good for the prices and the service was phenomenal, but not the best chimichangas I've had. I like a real crunchy, fried chimichanga and this one was still the color of a regular tortilla shell. The queso was delish and I agree the salsa was not out of a jar- loads of yummy salsa in it. I wasn't a huge fan of the rice either but not bad. read more

Definitely one of the better Mexican places in Toledo Ohio tamales enchiladas all very good margaritas also