Great food and service. Great drink and food specials. Great ambiance for a family. Awesome chips…read moreand salsa. Hint: ask for the spicy salsa if you want something with a kick!

Hands down our favorite Mexican restaurant! Every visit is consistently amazing. The food is always…read morefresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious, the drinks are fantastic! (Highly recommend the jalapeño margarita!) and the service is second to none. The staff is always welcoming, friendly, and makes you feel right at home. We've been here many times and have never had a bad experience. If you're looking for incredible Mexican food, great margaritas, and outstanding customer service, this is the place to go. Highly recommend--we'll definitely keep coming back!

I will definitely return in the future when I'm in the area. The portion sizes were large compared…read moreto other restaurants and the drinks were so good! Overall the service was pretty good and I liked that the place was very relaxed and very colorful

The food is good and reasonably priced. It's nothing extraordinary, but it definitely does the job…read moreand I think it's a solid option for the price. The only thing I find a little strange is the salsa situation for takeout. If you want salsa with your food, you have to purchase an 8 oz container, which feels like way too much for one person or one meal. Since the restaurant is near the airport and surrounded by hotels, I imagine a lot of people ordering takeout are travelers staying nearby for just a few nights. It would make a lot more sense to offer smaller salsa portions for takeout instead of requiring such a large amount.

Another great Mexican restaurant option in the area! While it is surrounded many other options,…read moreMamacita holds its own as a place that serves delicious food and has some individual charm to it. While the food is on the pricey end, the portion sizes make up for it and the quality is there. On my first visit, I tried their Tres Amigos dish. It is basically a mix grill with shrimp, steak and chicken. It came with rice, beans, and veggies. The meats were super flavorful and the rice and beans were actually great! I hate it when a Mexican place just dumps overcooked rice and goopy beans and calls it a day. The veggies were very clearly frozen and came from a bag, wasn't all that excited by that. I think arroz con pollo (ACP) is one of the simplest, yet, most delicious Mexican dishes. It is chicken, cheese and rice, how can you mess that up? Mamacita does their ACP justice. The chicken is tender, there is a nice balance between the cheese and rice, and it is just a great combination altogether. They also do a decent job with their birria tacos (although wasn't the biggest fan of the consume) and their churrasco plate. They even top it with a legit salad, not just the chopped lettuce and tomato. In the end, I am always full and satisfied with the meal. I certainly think this is worth a visit. Oh, I forgot to mention everyone's favorite thing about the place, they have a robot server! Definitely very cute.

Adorable little place in Morrisville. Food was amazing! We got the nachos Supreme and some…read moreenchiladas and both were delicious. The nachos were probably my favorite nachos that I've had anywhere. Everyone was very attentive and food came out quickly and was really hot. Definitely will be back.

Great-tasting authentic Mexican food!…read more I had two tacos and some pinto beans. (under $10) The tortillas tasted homemade and had that slightly grill, char taste to them. The chicken was ground up into small, crispy bites. The topping was like a pico de gallo without tomatoes and the hot sauce that came with them was absolutely perfect, spicy but not too hot. I love spicy but I think for most people the spice level would be just right. At some point soon I'll try the tamales...they have a fairly large menu with meat and seafood dishes. It was very noisy inside because a soccer game was on and it's Father's Day today but there's lots of outside seating and even though it was hot, it was still a very pleasant experience. Highly recommended! These tacos were better than some I've had at beach-side restaurants in San Diego.

From my 12 year old son:…read more I mean come on!!! This place has some of the most beautiful, amazing, and authentic Mexican foood THEY HAVE TAMLES!!!! TMALES!!!!! Oh, and special thanks to He was just soooooo! Friendly and you definitely get the bang for your buck THIS PLACE BELONGS IN HEAVEN!!!!!!

We came on a Tuesday around 7pm and it was pretty busy but we didn't have to wait for a table…read more Their service was fantastic throughout our dining experience. The staff were very attentive and hospitable. On Tuesdays, they have a Mix & Match 3 tacos deal for $11.99. You can mix both flour or corn tortilla tacos, but it doesn't include the Birria tacos. I ended up trying the shrimp tacos on flour tortilla, ribeye taco on corn, and al pastor on corn. I also tried a bite of the carne asada on flour taco from my sister. I would highly recommend the al pastor taco. It's juicy (comes with pineapple sticks) and the flavor is fantastic. The shrimp was also good but it's on the heavier side bc they add cheese. The ribeye was my least favorite and although the flavor is good, it's pretty dry without much sauce. If you want steak, I would go for the carne asada instead (they add guac) Overall, fantastic restaurant and a great deal for tacos on Tuesdays. My favorite part is the complimentary chips and salsa. Life changing.

La Victoria is a solid Mexican restaurant to satisfy my Mexican food cravings. The interior is so…read morenicely done and adds to the experience as well. When I went, the mojitos were on special for $6, so I of course had to order it. It was good, just a tad on the sweet side. For the app, we got the queso with chorizo and it was delicious. We also ordered the fajitas for two. It was HUGE and had an array of different meats - chicken, steak, chorizo, shrimp, and carnitas. Sadly most of the meats were overcooked and not as enjoyable to eat. La Victoria is still one of the better Mexican food spots I've had in Raleigh so far (especially as a native Texan growing up around incredible Tex-Mex). Worth a visit!

If you like traditional Hispanic food but love more put into the dishes, this is the one! I haven't…read moregotten anything I haven't liked there before. Take out or eat in- food is always fresh and full of flavor. Typical Hispanic food establishment vibe, good service.

We decided to go to Mi Cancun before seeing a movie at the AMC across the parking lot…read more We were seated right away at a spacious booth. Mi Cancun is huge and can seat a lot of people. They have outdoor seating as well. We ordered drinks & queso. Everything came out so super fast. We both enjoyed our entrees and of course the chips, queso and salsa. We had a great experience at Mi Cancun and highly recommend it.

Breakfast burritos are not an actual burrito and not good anyway. Are these burritos for ants? No…read morepotato, just egg cheese and the meat you order. Dry. But the price of a "burrito". Coming from CA, I'm used to a hefty burrito filled with a classic breakfast in a tortilla wrap. Nope. Asked for both salsas. Got one. And surly woman at the counter. Sorry to inconvenience you withy order. I won't be back.

Taqueria La Esquina is, without exaggeration, the best taco truck in town and honestly, the best…read moretacos I've ever had, anywhere (PERIOD). I've eaten tacos across the country, and I stand by this: these are the best tacos I've ever had. . The meat is incredibly tender, packed with flavor, and served on double-fried corn tortillas that are absolute perfection. Every bite just works. And somehow, they're only $3 per taco. That price-to-quality ratio is unbeatable. There is genuinely no place that touches these at that cost, and I'd argue not many that touch them at any price. Nothing feels rushed or sloppy here. This is the kind of spot you seek out, crave, and tell everyone about. If you're even remotely serious about tacos, Taqueria La Esquina is non-negotiable. I'll happily keep saying it: these are the best tacos out there. ****This is a taco truck, so to-go only.

Esmeralda Grill absolutely rocks, and it was almost a restaurant that I considered avoiding because…read moreI ordered the wrong thing. I was really one mayonnaise filled torta away from missing out on my favorite Mexican restaurant of Cary. The food is some of the freshest and most authentic in the area, and is consistently spot on. Forget heavy burritos or overly sauced enchiladas, this place is the real deal. When you come to Esmeralda Grill, you should really focus on the meat heavy dishes, whether it be via land or sea. There are so many different options to choose from, from both categories. When thinking seafood, expect the full fish. If you find yourself with the fresh grilled tilapia, you will receive a delicious whole fish that tastes as if it was caught that morning. It is such a fantastic option. I also appreciate the camarones a la diabla, or Diablo shrimp. The shrimp are plump and juicy, the spice of the dish is excites your taste buds and is a great dish. My favorite entrees are the land meat dishes though. El Trio Perfecto is my go-to order, it is grilled steak, chicken and pork all on one plate with rice, beans, salad, and tortillas. The Mexican spice rub on the meats is absolutely mouth watering, the flavors are so bold and tasty. The meats are all cooked to perfection and the portions are gigantic. You can make different tacos with the various meats, it is seriously one of my favorite Mexican dishes. I would highly recommend this! Additionally, Esmeralda Grill has so many other wonderful dishes for different flavor profiles. My grandparents are pretty particular about empanadas, but simply cannot get enough of Esmeralda's version. They also make some killer tacos, and some very affordable ones if you were to come on Tuesday! The moral of the story? Don't base your opinion of a restaurant after a single visit. You don't come across a fantastic hole in the wall every day, Esmeralda Grill is one that every Mexican food lover should know!

Esmeralda Grill is a very authentic local Mexican spot that does a lot of things right, especially…read morewhen it comes to classic comfort dishes. I usually rotate between the tacos, enchiladas, and molcajetes, and while the tacos themselves are just okay, the overall experience is solid. The fresh chips are easily some of the best I've had at a Mexican restaurant (warm and crisp). Add queso to those chips and it really seals the deal. They more than make up for the tacos being a bit underwhelming and are honestly reason enough to come back. This is a great neighborhood spot if you're looking for authentic flavors, generous portions, and excellent chips and dips (biggest downside is no liquor aka no margaritas). Not every dish is a knockout, but the highlights keep it comfortably in 4-star territory.

The absolute best…read more Dylan and I think her name was Naoimi were the best as well as the entire staff July 4th I hosted a party for 25 guest there and from start to finish it was amazing, it was for my auntie 65th birthday her theme was SHADES OF MARILYNDA MONROE her name is Linda and Marilyn Monroe is her favorite icon we had a blast, Dylan ensued that everything was set up how it should be, the food came out fast and was delicious The bottle & cake shows were both amazing. I can't say enough about this place & I will be returning

I'd give La Buena Vida in Cary 3 stars. The environment was fantastic, definitely a 5. We went for…read moretwo friends birthday, and they did some shots for the table on the house as well as a really delicious cake. The cake was hands-down the best thing I had to eat by far. The staff really get into celebrating the birthdays, and that part was really fun! However, it took close to an hour for the server to ask us for a food order - including appetizers. Service was around a 3.5, friendly but slow. We wanted to start with the dip trio, but after waiting about 55 minutes from when we sat down, we had to flag down our waitress and ask if we could put in the order. She then came back to take the regular food order, not leaving a whole lot of time between the dip coming out and our food coming out. The dip trio was OK, the queso was the best part. I'm not sure if the dip was supposed to be a cold dip or a hot dip, but it was like a lukewarm. I got the chicken and steak fajitas, which I would give a 2.5 out of five. The meat was a bit chewy. Overall I'd give the food a 3. The drinks were a bit too sugary and not well balanced--more filler than alcohol--so I'd give them a 2 (tried a sip of friends, the house marg, mango marg, and drink that comes in a little bathtub). It's a really nice spot for a party/celebration atmosphere, could be very fun for a bday, but you'll need some patience and to keep your expectations at bay for food. They also add a 3% credit card fee when using card, which I personally dislike. In general, I don't tend to patronize businesses that do that.

We recently moved into the area so we are starting to check out places. We decided to come here…read moretonight for dinner. When we arrived, we asked for a table of two and instead of asking where we'd like to sit they immediately offered us a table outside and then the next table they tried to offer us was right in front next to the hostess desk so we had to ask for another table if not, we opted to go to the bar and they finally gave us a table. When we sat down, our server came up to us right away. They delivered chips and salsa, which were delicious. I do appreciate that they gave us our own salsa dish for the two people in our party for dinner. The cocktails are massive. They come in 20 ounce and 40 ounce sizes. I had the pineapple jalapeño margarita which was good although I did not taste a lot of tequila. We started with the three dip appetizer, which was guacamole, queso, and bean dip, all of which were so good. For dinner, I had the grilled steak tacos. My husband had the shrimp and chorizo tacos. Everything tasted delicious. They both came with a side of rice and beans, which were also very good. The flavors were there. I would recommend going here. Dinner was pretty affordable and it's a lot of food. I would definitely just space out the timing of your food cause once we put the order in for our entrées came out within five minutes that would be my only thing that I did not like about it was how quickly the food came out. We ordered dessert to go and both my husband and I were shocked at how big this Chocoflan was. It looks delicious. We can't wait to try it. I am sure we will be back.

We have dined here often and have enjoyed the food But this…read morepast week we were extremely disappointed at the atmosphere: the music is so loud in there. We were shouting our order to our server who could not hear us. A family dinner out with no conversation as we could not hear each other (we were a party of 4). I don't understand why the music has to be so loud. We will not be going back Also I ordered a mojito and it was not consumable. Way too sweet. I poured half into my husband's water cup and filled it up with water to dilute it and it will didn't help Overall a terrible dining experience.