The food was surprisingly tasteless. No flavor whatsoever. The only thing that had flavor was the…read morecheese. Unacceptable. However, the staff was kind and they had a window order option to avoid the long drive through line.

Sometimes I find myself in need of a burrito the way that a person with a crippling drug addiction…read moreneeds a fix, but I'd rather not go to some fancy sit-down restaurant where I feel obligated to leave a tip and I'm not provided with as much complimentary chips and salsa as I require. Certainly, I'd rather not go to a Chipotle, where you risk gastrointestinal distress in exchange for less food than they used to give you, for even more money; or Taco Bell, which actually costs more than Chipotle now, despite still being Taco Bell. Enter Abelardo's Mexican Fresh, which somehow (ostensibly) combines the quality of a fancy sit-down restaurant with the convenience of a fast-food restaurant. Not only do you not have to go inside to get your food, you couldn't go inside if you wanted to. There's probably an alarm that would trigger if you tried. There's all kinds of signs and stickers on the building's exterior warning of alarm systems and the restaurant's right to refuse service to anyone for any reason, Title IX notwithstanding. There's a little window where you can get out of your car and order, if you just have to. You don't have to worry, if you're wearing pajamas. It's not the kind of neighborhood where you're going to be judged for that sort of thing. The menu is entirely too extensive. But you get the sense that, as is the case with the aforementioned Taco Bell, it's all 1001 different combinations of the same few ingredients. You probably couldn't go wrong with just throwing a dart at the thing and seeing where it lands, unless you're Stevie Wonder, in which case you might put someone's eye out. I wanted to get a combination that had both a taco and a burrito, so I could try both items, but the only one I saw had ground beef in both. So I went with one that came with two carne asada burritos, refried beans and rice. I suppose I could have just ordered à la carte, but I wasn't feeling up to it emotionally. I noticed the bag, when they handed it to me, was surprisingly heavy, like they accidentally gave me someone else's order. I wasn't about to complain. This is a proper Mexican establishment, so there was no risk of there being anything gluten free or otherwise inappropriate for an adult male. But no, this was my order. It's just a lot of food. The two-burrito combination plate seems like it would be two small burritos instead of one large burrito (which seems stupid), but it's really two fairly large burritos. At $15 and some change, it might be the single most expensive thing on the menu, but it's not expensive in an absolute sense, by 2025 standards. This place packs great value. The carne asada wasn't the most high quality beef in the world, and it's a little bit dry, which I attribute both to how thoroughly it's cooked and how it's served. There's nothing in the burrito but meat, a few peppers and maybe a little pico. Presumably, this is a more authentic version of the dish, like a chili with no beans in it. It benefits from the hot sauce they give you with it, which is legitimately hot and redolent of actual peppers. The tortillas were similarly high quality and, if taste is any indication, not good for you. The refried beans were lacking in salt compared to the kind that come in a can, which are amongst my favorite things in the world, but that's probably more a testament to the utter savagery in which I was raised than anything else. Sitting in the drive thru, I was reminded of the Oreo cookie shakes I would get from the Jack in the Box that used to be here. If they could somehow put that on the menu, this would be the GOAT restaurant. As it is, it's not half bad.

This place serves up some authentic Mexican flavors no doubt! I love that they open so early so you…read morecan grab an early brunch on the weekend. I got the enchiladas de mole and the shrimp a la diabla, which had some pretty unique flavors and complexity. Fair warning the shrimp a la diabla was the spiciest thing I have ever had. It was really good but definitely not the faint of heart. It was sooooo spicy that I was sweating. The enchiladas was very good as well. The mole sauce had an interesting bitterness to it. I liked it very much. I highly recommend you ordering that one. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here and I would come back to try more of their food.

Dirty and overpriced I do not recommend. Customer service was rude and they charge for every little…read morething!

Super delicious, fast and friendly service!! Can't wait to go back and try more things. Had the…read moretorta and it was awesome. Edit: now I've tried their tacos (Al pastor, chorizo, and asada) and I wish I could give them 100 stars. WOW, tacos were out of this world! Can't wait to come back here many more times, I'm lucky to have them so close to my school.

We're regular here. It's a small family owned restaurant. I'm pretty picky when it comes to tacos…read moreand this place never fails me. I usually ordered the lengua with grilled onion and added avocado. Chorizo tacos is also very good here. Besides tacos, I'd recommend their coconut icecream, and torta.

We love Sabroso! We are regulars at this point. I prefer the St. Ann location to the Maplewood…read morelocation as it is quieter and plays better music. I usually order the Chile Rellano, which is cheesy and delicious. The sauce is the best part. We also always order the chips and salsa, you can tell the salsa is made fresh because it's always a little different but always good. The red salsa is nice and smoky while the green is fresh and has a bite to it. The beans and rice are the best of any Mexican restaurant in the area. The St. Ann location has a liquor license now which is great. Service is always good and prices are fair.

We order carry-out mostly but have eaten here twice. This place is made for our palates. We love…read moreeverything we have ordered. The quality & freshness is the best and we are Mexican food junkies. They have many crave worthy items. Try it all! They do serve alcohol now if you are into it.

The food was delish and the service top notch!!! Loved this family owned restaurant... we felt…read morewelcomed and they had a lovely table and great music for us

Pretty good food in general. Birra Tacos are where it's at. I love that it's very close to work.read more

Good food and customer service . Affordable and kind folk. Kids love the tacos. Good Mexicanread more

Not only is this place a grocery store it serves some if the best street tacos and amount other…read morethings that l I've had on this side of town. With the tacos coming 3 for 12, I ordered the 2 Al pastor and 1 Asada. Also ordered the Asada Torta and a order of QuasaBirria Tacos. Wait wasn't long and all the order come with salsas so that's always a plus. The service was great wait was about 20 mins but thta to be expected when you making everything to order. Inside give a taste of Mexico with the various items and merchandise they have to offer, tho it was small it's was filled with everything you would need.

The food here is exceptional, you can truly taste the quality and freshness of the ingredients. The…read morestaff was friendly and attentive throughout. This is a truly authentic Mexican restaurant and definitely a must-try.

My sister and I had such a great time for Taco Tuesday. We both enjoyed a large Cadillac Margarita…read moreand the Birria Tacos and they were so good. I can't wait to visit again. Our waitress Angelica was delightful. The other guests were really nice and seem to be having a great time as well. The restaurant is a quaint place with a full bar.

If you're the kind of person who judges a restaurant by whether it's full of locals, El Comal is…read moreyour place. From the outside, it's unassuming. Inside, it's simple, comfortable, and exactly what you hope for when you're searching for an authentic hidden gem. No gimmicks. No over-designed decor. Just the hum of conversation, plates coming out of the kitchen, and a dining room filled with people who clearly know they've found a place to break bread. Er-- tortillas. I ordered the Pollo a la Plancha, and it was outstanding. Grilled chicken served with perfectly seasoned vegetables, fluffy and flavorful Mexican rice, and warm corn tortillas. I asked them to hold the melted cheese (because dairy and I are currently in a complicated relationship), and it was still one of the best gluten-free meals I've had in a long time. Fresh, satisfying, and packed with flavor. My husband ordered the Norteño tacos, which arrived piled high with toppings and absolutely loaded with flavor. And yes, they come with fries. I had never seen this combination before, but I can confirm it is life-changing. He enjoyed every bite. Before the main meal even arrived, we were hooked by the complimentary chips, salsa, and a bright green crema that came with a serious kick. Spicy enough to get your attention, but so good you keep going back for more. This is the kind of restaurant you almost don't want to tell people about because it feels like a secret. But places this good deserve to be celebrated. Authentic food, generous portions, warm service, and the unmistakable feeling that you've stumbled onto something special. Five stars without hesitation.

Incredible food and generous portions at a great price. Must have 85 characters, so bla bla bla.read more

The food here is amazing. I went around 9 so the kitchen was closed, but I got the coconut ice…read morecream and mangonada--both were delicious. The people there were very nice and very quick despite my broken attempt at practicing spanish. I also really enjoyed the calm seating arrangement and different options for places to sit and eat. Overall, really good. I'm excited to try their food next time.

Lunch outing today took us to La Vecindad Paleteria, a place we've been waiting to try. It was a…read morelittle busy when we walked in, which we didn't mind. Great sign to us that people love coming here. We ordered the chicken flautas, shrimp tacos, a barbacoa taco, elote in a cup, and a strawberry Agua fresca. The food was wonderful! My favorite was the chicken flautas. They were very crisp but the chicken inside was so moist. The toppings and the salsa was a wonderful addition. They really need to bottle and sell that salsa. It was some of the best we've had. I'm a non beef eater but my husband said the barbacoa was . He said it was hard to determine his favorite between that and the flautas but if he had to choose it's the barbacoa because it was juicy and very flavorful. It also held together well in the corn tortillas. He wished he ordered more than one. The strawberry Agua fresca was very tasty. It reminded me of a strawberry milkshake. The portions are so plentiful and the menu has so many choices. We are looking forward to trying new things. We were so full we didn't get to try desserts, as it is a Paleteria, but we will most definitely be back!

Food was great, service was fast & friendly. We sat on the patio & there were heaters above…read more Margaritas were a bit flat for this margarita snob. I ordered the original Cadillac margarita (my measuring stick for margaritas). Going to try a Paloma next time, or just stick to iced tea.

Great service and the food was phenomenal! Loved the silent sports on the TVs, music, and patio. We…read morewill definitely be back!