Jalapenos

Don't come in expecting a "traditional" mexican restaurant menu. It's more Tex-Mex and bar food…read more Not that it's a bad thing. The menu is a little smaller than many or the hugggggge multi- page menus at most local mexican spots- but that means they can focus on quality food. (One would think)The salsa needs some cilantro and a bit more punch. Not sure if it's freshly made, but it gives a jarred salsa vibe. Service was fair/ our waitress was hustling hard, but seems like they were short handed, The burrito was just ground beef inside of the flowers for the dry and instead of plate. No cheese, salt, no vegetables, not even any beans. The chili relleno is breaded and hard fried in the weirdest way. Not at all traditional hard as a rock. Not a bad flavor, but weird texture.

Stopped in as we were traveling for a work trip. Very different look from the outside vs. inside…read more Lots of seating, multiple rooms. Kind of a hole in the wall joint, but with excellent food! I had the fish sandwich and it was good! Crisp breading, flakey fish. Good service.

Full bar... garage doors for summer vibes

This is the "burrito" just a dry flower tortilla stuff with what tastes like Taco Bell ground beef

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Pretty sure this is rice-a-roni menu says "mexican noodles"

Chuy's

3.5(588 reviews)

79.2 mi•Easton

It's been a long time since I've been in a Chuy's for a meal. I've already eaten in several other…read moreChuy's in Kansas City, Cincinnati and Polaris/Columbus but this was my first visit to the Easton location. My wife and I were there for lunch and were seated promptly. Our server was great. She was there right after we were seated with chips and salsa and to take our drink orders. She was very friendly and professional and she provided excellent service. Our food was served quickly and was delicious. Everything was great.

Drink wad fair. Never was offered a menu at the bar…read more Also when I ordered my drink I asked for water.... I'm surprised it was never offered, and by the way, it never came. They did bring me chips and salsa, what they brought on additional dip and didn't even explain to me what the dip was without me asking. A new bartender came in and she asked if the folks next to me were good on drinks..but not me. I won't be back.

GUACAMOLE - Fresh avocados & Salsa Fresca, all mashed up.

PANCHOS - Tostada chips, refried beans, cheese and your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground beef.

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QUESADILLAS - Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, green chiles & onion. Served with guacamole, sour cream & tomatoes.

Dos Eppi's

4.4(12 reviews)

41.8 mi

This place rocks! I've been hearing great things about Dos Eppi's for a while, and my wife and I…read morefinally made it in. Now, we feel like we've been missing out! We loved the Puerto Rican rice and beans; we had Queso Bowls, one with pork and one barbacoa. Plenty of fresh toppings are added to your liking. We also had the tostones, which were a real eye-opener. We liked them so much, we ordered a dozen tostones to go. We will be stopping back for lunch and to grab more tostones whenever we head through downtown Defiance! Special thanks to Maddie behind the counter for recommending to us first-timers what the "regulars" get!

Located in downtown. We go there regularly about once a month. Love their bowls and street tacos…read more The Tostones are amazing and cooked to order - just ask lightly salted unless you really like salt. Portions are large and I often have enough for leftovers. It's similar to Chipotle except Puerto Rican style - you choose your meat and build your own bowl/plate with your desired toppings. Except tastes a lot more fresh and homemade.

Inside entrance

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Laredo Mexican Restaurant & Deli

4.4(21 reviews)

58.1 mi

My absolute favorite! The food is always delicious and they have the BEST salsa in Ft. Wayne!read more

Juanita will make you feel right at home as this place serves up some of the best if not the best…read moreMexican food in Fort Wayne. My husband and I go here every Sunday and have a great breakfast to start the day and the food is cheap and amazing! The Barbacoa tacos are AMAZING this is a hidden gem of Fort Wayne and needs to be experienced

Ground beef chimi with beans and rice.

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We literally tried everything and loved it. The menudo is why I would come back here.

Hot Head Burritos

3.2(11 reviews)

25.1 mi

Drove by here many times on way to Kentucky, finally stopped and got a burrito…read more Place was clean and bright the got my burrito and quesadilla, done fast. Staff were helpful and polite. Be back next trip through!!

Food is always good but lady in there was very rude to coworkers. He was actively getting chips for…read moreour order and she proceeded to talk to him like and illiterate child.

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La Palma Mexican Restaurant

2.7(23 reviews)

33.0 mi

I haven't eaten here for several years but noticed they had a drive through window so I decided to…read moreorder. I tried for 10 minutes to order online and after it not working called the restaurant. I ordered a chicken fajita Quesadilla, chips and cheese dip. I was a little disappointed with the chips, which I tried on my drive home. I had fasted for 22 hours, I can't believe any food was disappointing. They just didn't taste fresh and they were really oily. I was excited for the quesadilla. It came with beans, rice, lettuce and sour cream. This is the item I order from my favorite Mexican restaurant in Wapakoneta and I figured this would be similar. It was not very good. There was maybe a teaspoon of beans, but it was so liquidy, it was hard to tell. The rice was good and I'm not a big fan of rice. The quesadilla was just a soggy mess. I ate a little out of the inside but not much. I ended up just throwing it away and having some cereal for dinner. And something minor, though I found annoying. When they gave me my receipt to sign, they had circled Tip several times with a black pen. I always tip, even on carry out orders but I found the circling of it annoying. So much so, I almost didn't tip. I doubt I'll be back to this location because the food just wasn't very good which is disappointing.

Ate here today with my grandmother and both of us are ILL after our dining experience here... on…read morethe verge of puking. I love Mexican cuisine but they dropped the ball today. Everything under delivered. I will never be back here. I will go to Los Cabos or Taco Villa... never here again.

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The worst salsa in the world

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Casa Real

4.0(188 reviews)

91.2 mi

The food here was great, I ordered a Piña Valiente, I believe that's what it was called. It was so…read moregood and tasty, it was a pineapple filled with beef, chicken, and shrimp with pinnacle chucks. The flavors came together nicely. The restraint had good vibes that you want from a Mexican restaurant, the waitress was nice and spoke Spanish. I highly recommend eating here and they also had good Queso.

The staff was really attentive. The inside decor was clean and nicely decorated. Our food was…read moreamazing. Would definitely recommend to others. We will be back again!

Dining Room

Chips And Queso Blanco.

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Los Arcos

4.0(28 reviews)

45.8 mi

Food is fantastic!!!!!!! I had the carnitas and they were amazing. Will definitely return…read more Everything was fresh!!!

Unassuming on the outside, Los Arcos is a fairly typical, festively colorful Mexican restaurant…read morewith a good sized menu. They feature all the usual Tex-Mex standards you'd expect. The food is pretty solid with their tacos, burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas all being pretty good. Their prices are reasonable too and a good value for the money since they haven't jacked up their prices "due to COVID". Service is always friendly enough and is moderately but not overly attentive. It's worth a visit if you are in the area. 4 Stars

Negra Modelo. Only $3.75.

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Camerones A La Diabla. Good, But Not Great. Basically Shrimp Swimming In Hot Sauce.

Grand Plaza Authentic Mexican Grill

4.4(37 reviews)

57.1 mi

We had a fantastic time! The food and drinks were amazing, and the staff were incredibly friendly…read moreand helpful. Highly recommend!

Very clean. I ate at the bar alone. I wanted a plain Margarita on the rocks. Somehow I got a lime…read morefrozen Margarita in a tall beer glass...different, but it was good. I had to ask for a glass of water with my meal. I got a combo of a chimichanga and Chile relejenos. Both were delicious. I feel this was authentic and had a language barrier that the manager stepped in twice to explain.

Chicken fajita quesadilla

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Buckeye burrito, yummy yummy!

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Fred E.

10 years ago

This is the best place to eat in Lima Ohio. Your cloths will smell a little but it's worth it.

Britton K.

15 years ago

better than chipotle, tastier, friendlier, and bigger portions.

shanon h.

17 years ago

Better than Chipotle. not even comparable really.

N D.

15 years ago

Amazing food!! I could eat there everyday.

Real D.

14 years ago

What happened to the original owners

James n.

17 years ago

Love love love

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