I got a lunch combo. They were all $14. I got a beef enchilada and Tostada. It was quite good. Quick service. Very clean establishment, even the bathroom. They use ribeye for steak. I was very impressed. read more

El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant - , - Mexican Near Me - Lewiston, Idaho

Not the greatest Mexican food I've had. The portions are really small and the prices are to high for what you get. The drinks suck and are way to expensive. The queso dip we had was really watery. Not impressed at all read more

If this is the best Mexican lewiston has to offer I would go somewhere else. The food was hot, the place was clean but the flavor of ever dish was about as white washed as it could be. All of the dishes we had were devoid of much flavor or spices you would expect from Mexican cuisine. The quseo was band with no kick. The enchiladas were wet with very little flavor from the meat or from the sauce. I'm you love your food mild without flavor this is the spot for you else I would look for another venue read more

El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant - Bar - Mexican Near Me - Lewiston, Idaho

What a fun BRIGHT restaurant! We enjoyed our food for the most part and the service was just ok...it seemed that our server was new, she didn't quite have the hang of things yet. read more

El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant - The bar! - Mexican Near Me - Lewiston, Idaho

Excellent food and service. Beautiful decor. I would definitely eat here again. Nice location.

Delicious food, Authentic flavor, large portions, great Service. A must place to eat and enjoy. read more

El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant - Delicious Margarita, chips salsa and grilled chicken/mushrooms. - Mexican Near Me - Lewiston, Idaho

About a week and a half ago, on our journey eastward, we stopped into Lewiston for gas. It just so happened we spotted this restaurant across the street, and so we decided it was a good time to stop for dinner. We -- two adults, three kids, and a baby -- walked inside, and were immediately greeted with a welcoming smile. We were seated right away, at which point the server in our section (didn't catch her name, but she wore a Pittsburgh Steelers shirt) was there in no time at all to hand us menus and offer us drinks. It took us a bit to get ready to order, but she was more than patient with us, especially given how late we'd arrived. She took our orders, brought them out to us, and looked after us as though we were the only ones in the restaurant. Not too long after that, we were the only customers left there...and while we didn't want to keep them too late, there was no sense of rushing us out from any of the staff whatsoever. The service was stellar, and the food was fantastic! The restaurant is clean, cozy, and colorful! Neither our amazing server nor the hostess ever had less than a genuine smile on their faces, which was really nice. I also offer my compliments to the cook. We very much enjoyed dinner, and the service there is on point! Well done, and a heartfelt thank you for such a pleasant evening! read more

Far too expensive. The very cheapest meal on the menu is $20 without a drink. Food was fine but wow, far too much expense really dampered the meal. read more

We've been coming to this place for literally yeeaaars. Let me preface first, that in the valley there are limited "decent" places to dine out and therefore, we usually only eat out every 6 months or so and are not people who complain when our dining expectations aren't met. However, after this visit tonight we will NOT be going back. We ate here probably 5 months or so ago and my husband "usually" loves their chile relleno combo dish. However, last visit, he saw it was on *special* so he ordered it only to be disappointed that it was not made the normal way he was used to getting it when he ordered it. The waitress, at that time, told us that the *special* was made differently and if he wanted it made the regular way with the full pepper to order it in the main menu. Well, we remembered her advice this visit and ordered it in the menu like we were told. However, when he got his food there was little to ZERO pepper in the "chile relleno" literally we were able to find maybe 2 thumbnail chunks among the massive amount cheese and little egg. Again, my husband never complains but decided to bring this to the waitresses attention who just blankly stared at us as he combed his dish asking if she could see the relleno chile in it. She didn't say anything much and just left our table only to return a short while later with a plate and another "chile relleno". Again, he cut into the chile rellano and we only found maybe two tiny, tiny chunks of pepper in it. He wasn't wanting to fill himself up on a lump of cheese and little bit of egg so didn't eat either "chile rellenos" that were brought out. We asked if we could not be charged for the relleno because it wasn't made properly but were sternly told that he should have ordered the *special* instead because that one is made with the whole pepper. WTH?!?! Complete dissatisfaction with first of all their customer service and secondly their communication as to what is the right menu option to order. Just appalled at this level of business and customer service and quality control for a restaurant. Won't be going back. read more

Day four of our driving a friends car to her new home in Kamiah, Idaho. I really didn't expect much this far north but it wasn't bad. I had the Steak Mexicana with rice and beans and it was very good, the Mrs. had ground beef tacos, rice and beans also good. If you're in thee area, choices are few. Enjoy! read more

Great Mexican Restaurant in Lewiston, Idaho.....good service and food and colorful festive atmosphere.

This place is wonderful. The food is delicious the staff is friendly and it's absolutely beautiful too. It's the only place that I save room for dessert. Their fried ice cream is not to be missed. read more

Great food, good service. Authentic deliciousness! It's as close to the border as you're going to get in Lewiston, Idaho. Go for it! read more

El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant - colorful tables and chairs - Mexican Near Me - Lewiston, Idaho

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not knowledgeable staff. over priced. didn't like food. Ordered take out, didn't know till I got home. 85 character limit seams crap

Good Americanized Mexican food. Really like their cabbage salsa. They're just too expensive for what they offer. I understand inflation, but their prices for the quality they offer don't match. read more

The food is very good and the service is good and it's a nice place to take somebody to visit because in the tall backed booths, you have privacy to talk. read more

I just ordered an order to go for lunch. I was told 15 minutes, as I live literally 3 minutes away, I got there early. My food was already done and sitting. I asked to purchase a 12oz cup of salsa in addition and was told she would have to take out the free cup out of my bag. I declined and she threw the receipt at me to sign and turned and walked away. My food was cold, not even room temp. Poor service! read more

Although it is known that Idaho isn't taking COVID particularly seriously, I came here to treat my dad to a Father's Day dinner. I was shocked to see that there was no effort in social distancing between tables (ok, whatver, it's Idaho), but what really got me was that our waitress was not wearing a mask, even when her face was directly over our food. She also was handling money and food at the same time (and no gloves, whatever, it's Idaho), the hot sauce on the table didn't seem like it had been washed since the previously customers, there were no discardable paper menus. They were not following a single recommendation besides a handful of a employees wearing a mask. Even keeping in mind that Idaho isn't taking covid seriously, there should be SOME minimal effort by the restaurant. If you are slightly worried about catching COVID, don't bother coming here. read more

Mediocre food for mediocre prices. I got the vegetarian burrito for $10 and it was the most insipid burrito I've ever had. It was edible, but I left wanting real Mexican food. read more

Food was great. Huge selection. Friendly staff.

Portions were large and the food tasted okay, but not great. I didn't like that I asked for 1 steak and 2 chicken tacos with my taco meal, but was told that I couldn't order them like that because THEY WERE ALL PRE-MADE. Seriously? Fail! read more

El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant - Tacos al Carbon - Mexican Near Me - Lewiston, Idaho

I came to El Sombrero to celebrate my birthday. First thing I noticed? The cleanliness of the place! I always appreciate seeing employees walking around cleaning up floors and wiping off tables. It's a good sign. Our waiter was attentive and willing to offer suggestions. I ordered the veggie enchiladas, and I got a TON of food. I was really happy with my portion size! I also appreciated the fresh chips and salsa we had too much on before our meal arrived. Everything was great! I would come back again to have lunch or dinner. read more

Food was way too sweet. Restaurant was clean and vibrant. I had pollo en mole, which tasted like Chinese sweet and sour sauce. Very disappointed. I had an 1800 silver margarita, which was definitely full of sugar. I wouldn't be able to drink a second one if I tried. The positives are the place looks awesome inside, and the service (from the wait staff, not the hosts) was great. The cut of the meat was good, I didn't have any gristle or fat. Ultimately this place could be good if everything didn't taste like it had sugar added to it. read more

El Sombrero is my go to when I'm in Lewiston. Nothing on the menu disappoints and the service has always been great. The lunch specials beat the area fast food places in quality, quantity and are nearly in the same price range. I'm a little biased and didn't give the Orchards store a five because I like the down town store better. The Thain location can be a little loud. read more

Amazing place! Love the staff and variety of food they have! So many options! Definatly will be back!

Gross! One of the worst Mexican food restaurants I have ever eaten at. The service was good but the prices are way to high. The salsa is nasty too. read more

The building is cool, the service was good, and our food was good too. The chips and salsa was not the best I've had, but it's free! Our dishes were really good and the margarita was good. A bit on the expensive side, perhaps, but I imagine we will be back. read more

Great service with smiles! Food was fast and the margarita's were great! Cinco de Mayo visit! Thanks again for another great date night with my husband! read more

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El Sombrero is always good! The restaurant is beautiful, bright & clean. The food is constantly delicious & the portions are generous. Prices are reasonable too! We love "the hat"! read more

Your restaurant is half empty and your parking lot is so full...we had to leave because there is no parking....This is a normal occation. I won't be back. You should have not cheaped on real estate on the parking when you built...too bad, but I and many people I know, are giving up trying ...... read more

Horrible service will not go to again. I watch a group of people arrive after us receive their drinks and food, before we were even helped. We sat in our booth for about 25mins and only received chips and salsa. At which we had several employees walk past and or look at us, but not once did someone help us. Worst service I've ever had in my life!! Ended up walking out. Would not recommend this horrible establishment read more

My First time coming here on a referral from a gal that works at the Casino in town. I ordered the Chicken Enchiladas my wife ordered the Green Chile Pork Burrito my friend who is Mexican ordered the Chile Colorado. All 3 of us said it was the best we ever had. My enchiladas the chicken was piping hot inside and the flavor was so good that I wanted to cry in tears of joy. Now I only wish this Sombrero place would open in Boise so I could eat here everyday. My wife still won't shut up about the Chile Verde in fact we have had Mexican 4 times in a week in Boise searching for anything even close to the quality and the taste as here. Making good authentic Chile Verde and Chile Colorado requires many steps and you can taste the difference when a place substitutes quality for speed. ThankYou El Sombrero please come to Boise! read more

Great Salsa and Chips for free. Decent food and nice setting. A little pricey but I would go back.

When I first entered here I thought it was going to be an actual Mexican restaurant. I was so wrong. All of the food looked uneatable. The food tasted off. I know how Hispanic food looks like and the food at that restaurant looked like frozen microwave food. If you want REAL Mexican food go somewhere else not here. read more

This used to be our favorite restaurant. The food is excellent, but it is not safe to eat there now. The last time we were there: Waiter wore a mask, but the nose was not covered. Customers are not required to wear a mask and walked by our table (unsafe). Until masks are required we will not be back - it's not worth risking our health. Please require masks like Home Depot, Winco, and Big 5. Keep us safe. read more

I have no idea whoever posted this place got anywhere near 4 stars. Awful "Mexican" food! They don't have queso dip. I ordered a taco salad and it was so bland I dumped tapatio hot sauce all over it. Disappointing refried bean dip I think the stuff from winco brand CANed refried beans are better. DO NOT EAT HERE if you want Mexican I should have went to Taco cici's or taco John which I've only heard good things about . What a waste of my money read more

Our main course was good and the serving size was decent. However, service was non existent. Our water was not refilled the entire time we were there. Also, we ordered the fried ice cream and it was so nasty. It tastied strongly of old oil and we were unable to eat it. I was very disappointed with our experience. read more

Not the best service it took a long time for the lady to greet us. I order the taco salad and it had way way to much lettuce. Not coming back! the water was the only good thing plus the good came really fast! read more

New building at the top of Thain Rd. Bright interior, clean, and decent service. TV's playing sports throughout the large bar area, which is surrounded by booths. If there is one main issue it's the food: generic, bland, dry. I had a chimichanga and salad. The salad consisted of what looked like the taco toppings bar shoved onto my plate. Well, OK, it is a bit like a salad. Except that everything was shredded. I used to live in El Paso, TX, so I get good Mexican/TexMex. It's hard to find up here in this region. I accept that. This was pretty much as blah as I've tasted. Will give it a pass. read more

We really like El Sombrero. Is it the most authentic? Nah, they are obviously accommodating a town that prefers food a little more bland than I'm accustomed to. But it's good Mexican food in Lewiston. Their service is great and I love how they give complimentary chips and salsa when you order carry-out. read more