Located in the heart of Eagle River, this locally owned Mexican restaurant has authentic regionally…read moreMexican food. Ambiance - 4.25 Stars the building is modern, open, and airy. It has two floors and an outside patio with a lot of tables, booths, chairs, and benches. It has a full service bar with a decent selections for your vocations and they make Mocktails too. The 1st floor is the main dining area and to the outdoor patio. If it is sunny and warm, I highly encourage you to sit outside to soak up the Alaskan "rays". There are three different areas with fireplaces for additional warmth in the cooler days. The Mexican decorations are tastefully done and some of the art have been made by some of the employees. There is a wooden metal horse made with driftwood and light tin. As you walk upstairs, a beautiful mural is hand painted by a local artist. Also, there is an elevator for people who can't use the stairs; a wonderful addition. Staff: 4 Stars The staff were friendly, professional, respectful and helpful. We were greeted and seated to our tables. Our server assisted our large group of 8. We arrived after 1:30 and were seated in area where it was a tight because one family member is disabled and has an electric wheelchair. The staff were very accommodating and were able to created our table seating environment. Food: 4 Stars As mentioned earlier, this restaurant curates authentic regional Mexican food. You can actually taste the spices, proteins, fresh veggies and the freshly made salsa. There are too many Mexican restaurants that accommodates our "American" preference when it comes to seasoning or "bland" flavors and the food doesn't taste great. Or it covered in queso. The chefs / cooks here, are doing a wonderful job in bringing the real Mexican flavor back. Mucho gracias! Now for the food: 1. Chicken Chipotle Bowl: 4 Stars - $27.00 - a blend of chipotle and spices with grilled chicken, bacon, onions and bell peppers, over our home style rice, beans and three flour tortillas. 2. Lunch Portion - Carne Asada Tacos (2) $18.50 - large corn tortilla filled with carne asada (beef), red onions, pickled onions, and cilantro. Comes rice and beans. The beef was juicy, seasoned well, and flavorful. The corn tortilla is slight cook with oil to make them slightly malleable to hold the amount of beef and items. The frijoles (beans) weren't truly puree so you can taste some of the chunky beans. The rice was good and not overcooked. 3. Lunch Portion - Chicken Flautas. (2) $16.00 with rice and beans. The frijoles (beans) weren't truly purée and you can taste the beans. The two large Flautas were filled with chicken and deep fried tortilla were crispy. The chicken flavorful and tender. You taste the seasoned chicken. 4. Amazing Tacos - 4.5 Stars $24.00 Grilled steak and chorizo on five mini corn tortillas with grilled onions, raw onions, cilantro and fresh lime. Does not come with rice and beans. Additional $6 charge for it. So a $30 dish. Pretty expensive. 5. Steak and Chicken Fajita Combo $28.99. 4 Stars. It is a sizzling skillet with onions, and bell and or sweet peppers. Three flour tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo, lime wedges and sour cream is provided. 6. Carne Asada Burrito - 4.25 Stars $19.99 A flour tortilla filed with grilled steak, rice, and cheese. Covered in green sauce and guacamole. Beans and rice is a $6 extra. This burrito is pretty large. It was plated on the largest plate especially when you add the beans and rice. The burrito with then salsa verde was flavored and seasoned really well. Be ready to unbuckle a notch or two on the pants. You may need to be rolled out. Desserts: We shared the following. 1. Flan - 3.75 Stars - A really good Mexican flan. You can taste the Mexican vanilla bean and custard were cooked well and evenly. Sweeter than the Churros. Served w whipped cream and fruit. 2. Churros - 4 Stars - The freshly made churros were fried and covered in cinnamon, sugar, and served w dollop of fruit and whipped cream. 3. Fried Ice Cream - 3.75 Stars The sweetest of the desserts we tasted. A large helping of vanilla ice cream rolled in crushed cornflakes, then deep fried. It was covered with a raspberry jelly syrup and served in a flour tortilla shell drizzled with honey. All were good and the range in sweetness. Price: 3.25 Stars - it is at a higher end at this restaurant. Be prepare to spend some $$. Also, don't ask for extra chips and salsa, unless you are ready pay an extra $6 after the 1st complimentary bowl of chips and salsa. I highly recommend this place and if you can't make it to Eagle River, which you need to, there is another location on Old Seward in Anchorage. Enjoy!

The BEST con queso!!!! Quick and easy! Comfortable space!…read more Great service! Cold beer! Clean!!

I've been here a few times already, and each time has been a great experience with delicious food…read more This time we got breakfasts plates, but definitely stop by for the other items like the tacos and carnitas. The meats are always tender, beans and rice are seasoned well, and they offer more salsas and condiments near their register.

Ambiance is off the charts BEAUTIFUL. We needed this place desperately. Even on a cold, gray…read morewinter day, this place transports you to sunny, warm Mexico. I also really loved the vibe here- very multi-ethnic LGBTQ2S friendly. Staff are so friendly and the menu is totally unique. They do breakfast AND AUTHENIC Mexican street food- which is such a cool combo. The delivery is wonderful. Bravo!!!

Customer service for the win!…read more Had the most pleasant drive-thru employee today named Sammy. He was very professional, friendly, and super efficient. Thanks for the great customer service Sammy!!

I used to work here. The people in charge were either not caring enough of the good of the…read moreemployees or outright had a god complex. The general manager Mary always felt the need to make herself sound like the perfect being because she'd known what to do and didn't think of training anyone new and felt it was appropriate to belittle new people. Food was okay but I would never recommend working there.

I guess it depends on your sense of humor as to whether you eat here or not. The food is…read moreMickey-D's, no different than a thousand others. The service? Laughable. I enjoy coming here because it's an inexpensive form of entertainment. You can even change up the playbill with each visit. Our first half dozen times we ordered nuggets with sweet-n-sour sauce. The sauce was never included. Ever. We got bored with that and started using the online bogos. About 50% of the time they get the order right. We now play a fun game in the car called "What's in the bag?" It won't be what we asked for. Last week they'd run out of iced tea. Rather than explain that to us, the girl gave me a half-filled cup. Then acted distant and far away with no solutions in mind as to how we rectify the situation. The best one was when they became all discombobulated and handed us two huge bags and drinks...after we'd ordered a large fry. We went inside and explained the mistake to the manager who told us it's our lucky day, he can't take the food back for redistribution. It's a very clean restaurant and not normally very crowded. The kids that try, try very hard and are polite and apologetic, if events call for it. The ones that don't care simply don't and it shows. Honestly, if your particular about getting exactly what you ordered, the way you ordered it, don't even stop here. Slim chance of that happening. 08/22

Worst McDonalds ever!!!! Slowest McDonalds ever!!!! Fries…read morealways cold, every, fricken, time! I've had it with this place. F-

Love their barbecue pork dinner. Really delicious every time. Good cold slaw & potato salad & beans.read more

Great service and best burgers in town. No Eagle River home is complete without a Pete's menu.read more

Drive thru!! The…read moredrive through is only one lane and does require dodging people and cars through a narrow parking lot. The speaker works great - clear and understandable. The voice and person on the other side of the speaker was friendly and helpful. Food was fast and the order was correct. Yeah, tacos!!

Absolutely has become the worst fast food experience in Eagle River. This is our third order in a…read morerow that's wrong, they literally blocked the entrance to the drive through at 10:30pm, and person at the window didn't even bother to speak when I picked up my order.

We swung in with the grandson for a quick bite after a hard playground session, the only saving…read moregrace was how pleasant the employees were. From the moment you pull into the parking lot, you'll know you've made a mistake! Not a lick of landscaping since 1992, and I'm fairly sure the owner decided brooms were too expensive! Then you step inside and realize they made the same decision regarding mops...and rags to wipe tables. The place hasn't seen fresh paint since Obama was president, and the dirty walls were so bare I thought I was back in my 19yo bachelor pad...like not even a single poster of a tasty beef sammy! The employees were super friendly, and wiped tables and the highchair down without complaint and a lot of apologies. The only reason we stayed were them and our time constraints which were rushing towards afternoon nap! I'm not sure who the franchise owner is for Alaska, but all our Arby's are marginal, this one just needs to be bulldozed and redone! Skip at all costs...unless you just have to have a cheddar beef heartburn session!

I have been a loyal Arby's customer for many years and normally have no problem. I tried to order…read morefrom the online APP and every time it wouldn't work. The error message was that this location does not accept online orders. I am a rewards club member and like to see the deals and rewards offered. Not being able to use the APP I went through the drive-thru. In the drive-thru, I asked if I could order the specials on the APP. I was told no as you had to use the APP to get rewards or specials listed in the APP. I ordered the newly offered Angus cheesesteak sandwich and a small standard order of fries. When I approached the window to pay and pick up my order I asked the employee how long they had not accepted APP orders and she said they had always accepted APP orders and she had worked there 10 years. I explained my experience and asked if I could order the online specials. She said they could only be ordered and served if ordered online. She was very polite and said she did not know why the APP was not working correctly. She explained that it may be down for repair or maintenance but they never tell the individual stores when it is down. Recommendation to corporate management. If your APP is down and not working notify your locations that it is not working for them and recommend they still serve the online specials or rewards item as listed in your APP or find a better wording for the APP when customers sign in. Don't make it look like your location is not participating in your APP or frustrating loyal members when they try to use it and fail. I don't hold this location in any way responsible. That said the new Angus Cheesesteak sandwich is excellent with lots of tender steak with ample melted cheese and small bits of onion and peppers. The roll is fresh and soft and wrapped in very thin foil. If you use any of their sauces be careful to wrap the foil so you do not wear the sauce and cheese. I carefully wrapped mine and folded it for maximum coverage but by the last two bits it was breaking apart and I had to be very careful. It would also be helpful to have wipes to clean your fingers if you're not eating in where you can go to the restroom to wash. The French fries were hot and crisp and tasty with a little catsup. Overall this sandwich and fries were excellent and the sandwich is a great addition to the menu. Please don't hold the above comments against the Arby's locations, this one in particular, or their quality food at good prices.

Our go to place in Eagle River for breakfast, smoothies or a quick lunch. Tinker and the ladies are…read morewonderful!

There was a great small town feeling walking into Tinkers. The variety of sandwiches and breakfast…read morepicks were impressive. Service was wonderful and I'd recommend the Deli for breakfast and lunch.

My one star continues to hold strong and that's as low as we can go, unfortunately. We had a very…read morebusy day and wanted to grab a quick sandwich on our drive home... the ER shop was the only option without going out of our way, so we decided to give app ordering a try again, after about a year. We've tried to allow for excuses... Covid, lack of staffing, lunch rush, new employees or whatever other excuse you want to give them and we're finally done and washing our hands of the ER Subway. A pathetic excuse for a sandwich that should have had extra lettuce, tomato & green pepper and pickles, lacked the extra or even a decent normal amount and there were yet again, zero pickles to be found. Really looking forward to Jersey Subs opening up in the near future!

Cleanest bathroom I've seen a long time. It is the best. They have really good sandwiches. The…read moreservice was fast. I had just mind blown on how nice these people are.

I'm from San Antonio m, Texas so I have to say I'm kind of snobby about Mexican food. My friend…read morewanted tacos badly so we decided to give the restaurant a try. Really welcoming and I liked how the bar area is central to the dining area. I ordered the halibut tacos with rice and beans. It was really good except the fish needed salt and the veggies on the bottom make the tacos soggy and they fell apart easily. I recommend the veggies on the top so the corn tortillas can handle it. And toast the tortillas. The rice was good and I liked the toasted flavor. It was a solid place to go. The staff was so friendly.

First off I will say that the service was prompt and excellent!…read more It was our first time to Garcia's restaurant. I have had the mini chimis from the food truck and really liked them so I thought it would be a perfect lunch place. Unfortunately the food wasn't very tasty. Everything tasted a bit off - the steak fajitas, the quesadilla, tiny tacos the meat was flavorless and my beloved chimis had an off flavor. To me the steak fajitas almost tasted a bit of teriyaki to them, which I wasn't a fan. We were really bummed and my partner mentioned we could've made it at home and it would've been tastier. I have to agree with him. The prices were pretty good too despite the rising costs of everything