Great "hole in the wall" spot for authentic Mexican food. Ordered carne asada tacos and horchata…read moreto drink. Tacos were greasy but absolutely delicious! Also love their salsa. We ate on bar stools outside by the counter but they have an indoor area to eat when the weather is not good. Nothing fancy but a nice spot for a quick bite to eat!

My husband and I love this place and have for years. Honestly this is one of my favorite places for…read morenot only great food but excellent service. The people working the counter always help you decide what you'd like to eat, offer upgrades, and make sure you're ordering your food to your liking. They have a full menu and you can see everything they have to offer as well as inside the kitchen. Cute spot check it out! There's a little bit of a wait when you order tamales but it's worth it. This time we tried the salad with extra shrimp and it was very delicious!! Head next door to Mercado Latino for some drinks and or snacks and fruits. They have an excellent selection as well.

I've been coming here for a while, and it's hands-down one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. The…read moreprices are very fair, the portions are generous, and the food is always fresh and incredibly flavorful. I order online for pickup often, and the process is always quick, easy, and accurate. My order is consistently hot, well-prepared, and ready when promised. It's rare to find a place that's this consistent every single time. Once you eat here, you'll be obsessed and keep coming back for more. Highly recommend!

Came out here again with Erica this time because only place open late after we went to the cupcakke…read moreconcert in Seattle. Got the asada fries that were not as filling, but at a reasonable price point. Staff took us in even though they were getting ready to clean up, but they made clear which table booths to sit at while they carried out with that cleaning duty. Love the mariachi music in the background and the bright lights that really woke you up. We needed that as we were about to drive back home almost an hour more. I like that the bathroom is big, too. Very spacious restaurant and would go here again if I need a place that opens late for decompression from a high-energy event

This place is great. It's my second time here and this time I got 3 tacos, my son had a Cali…read moreburrito. Last time I had a chicken torta that was to die for. Ambiance is chill and the lady who serves you is such a sweet lady! Prices are so fair too! I'll definitely be back again.

I would be safe to bet that anything I order here would be comfort food and delicious. Was a quiet…read morelittle spot nice host/waitress decent prices and yummy food and drink. I will return

Stopped in here after reading the reviews. We ordered chilaquiles con huevos, enchilada verde, and…read morea wet asada burrito. Service was great. The food was very tasty. I definitely want to go back. The verde sauce was so good but was spicy!

Clean and plenty of room to sit and enjoy some very good Mexican food. Friendly service when you…read moreorder first and then find a table. Had a Carne Asada Torta which had fresh ingredients in a soft bread. Only disappointment was the soggy fries, but will come back.

One given travel morning u stumbled across this delicious goodness of something I don't get very…read moreoften that screams home for me! Coming here it was all about those Carne Asada Fries as I don't get that very often anymore and it is just something that I've always loved from my past so finding this totally hit the spot on this given morning! The fries were your normal skinny terrible fries that you always find with this dish along with the super flavorful asada and cheese, sour cream and guacamole to hit the spot and if that weren't enough they had those delicious salsa's that just made the vibe when added to an already yummy pile of goodness! Seriously eating this took me back to my teenage days of late nights in SoCali which was totally what was good as these were perfect just what I could have asked for and something they are totally doing right!

So overall the food is pretty good. Good portions and the staff is nice. But no matter how many…read moretimes I say No sour cream while I'm ordering, I always end up with sour cream even if the order isn't supposed to come with it. And recently I purchased the mini tres leches cake that they have a photo of on the window of the building(not on the actual menu), like in a mini loaf pan. Like $5+ and I received a small square like a little bigger than a cupcake. Covered in condensed milk, was pretty good but too heavy and too sweet a little disappointing.

Doing an update after not being in Moctezuma's for a long time…read more Someone gave me the impression that the food wasn't as good as it used to be and one of the last times I was here the wait to get seated was quite long. It's good that they are doing so well however. The parking lot always looks full. My last visit here was after a planned meal stop somewhere else fell through. I still wanted supper and I was in the vicinity and decided if I could get into Moctezuma's. I got in with ease (there was just me) and seated right away. I haven't had a taco salad in I don't know how long so I ordered one of those. I also got a small sized Spicy Cucumber Margarita. The taco salad was good, very satisfying as well as the chips and salsa that came along with it. The Margarita was great, very refreshing with the cucumber and spiciness blending together nicely. Service was prompt and friendly. I still have a good impression with what I had for this place from meals of several years ago and if you do precise timing (like early supper arrival time (4:30-5 p.m.) or lunch you are more than likely to find seating easier.

I placed a to-go order, and Alejandra completely changed what could have been just another quick…read morepickup. She went above and beyond what I would expect from a hostess. She was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure everything was right with my order. She treated me like I mattered, not like I was just another customer grabbing food and leaving. The tip I left was specifically for Alejandra because she earned every bit of it. She did far more than simply hand me a bag her kindness, professionalism, and willingness to help made a lasting impression. Great customer service like hers deserves to be recognized. Thank you, Alejandra, for making my experience such a positive one!

So this is an odd one for me, and quite frankly I've never had to write a review like this…read more I had been meaning to stop by here for quite some time and even had a few friends say it was good. I finally decided to stop in and grab some lunch on my way back from a business meeting. I just started a new job, so brand new company credit card, never used it before until this moment. Keep that in mind. The food was pretty good. I ordered Birria Fries and let me tell you, it was pretty massive. For the price, this is a great deal. and the flavor was on point. I was extremely happy with the food. The decor is kind of "meh", it's obnoxiously over the top with the yellow and red. I get that it's sort of, maybe, kind of in some way giving a Mexican vibe. Whatever. I grew up in Texas and don't know that I'd call it a Mexican vibe, but it isn't my restaurant. Anyways, back to the card thing. Upon arriving home, imagine my surprise when I was notified that my card had been compromised and used to pay for a porn site. Brand new job, brand new card, never used before. Literally the only charge made on it. And boom, compromised. So my advice is, watch how you pay here and maybe only use cash, otherwise you risk your credit card being used to buy online porn. That was fun to explain to my new boss. So I'll give this one 2 stars, because the food was good. But the compromised card really irritates me. I will never trust this place again.

We're Californians--specifically from San Diego--and we take our Mexican food seriously. This is…read morehonestly the only place we've found that we truly enjoy, and we come here often because the food is consistently great. The restaurant itself really stands out too--it catches your attention right away with its vibrant colors and beautiful Mexican décor, which adds to the overall experience. The only downside is the experience at the drive-thru. The woman taking orders always seems to rush customers, which can make ordering feel stressful. A little more patience and friendliness would really improve the overall experience.

I came here for some birria tacos for my daughter. I bought 1 first to try to make sure my daughter…read morewould like it. Well...after the first bite I knew they would be a hit. The meat is tender and great flavor. We get birria and cheese. The price is worth it. The tacos are packed with meat. The consume has to be ordered on the side. We like to dip our birria tacos!

1/2 I really wanted…read moreto like this place, but unfortunately my experience was pretty disappointing. I ordered the pozole, which was listed on the menu at around $18. When I was rung up, the price was significantly higher than what I expected. With a 15% tip, my total for the one bowl came out to around $30. The price difference between the menu and what I was actually charged was definitely something that stood out to me. Unfortunately, the food itself didn't make up for the price. The pozole was extremely bland and needed salt and seasoning. The broth had very little flavor, and there wasn't much hominy in the bowl either. It was mostly broth with a few pieces of meat. I ended up having to season it myself just to make it enjoyable. The service was also pretty underwhelming. Our server wasn't very attentive, and overall it just didn't feel like the level of service I'd expect. The atmosphere was pretty typical for a Mexican restaurant, but nothing particularly stood out. Overall, I'd give my experience about 2 1/2 stars. The biggest issues for me were the unexpected price difference, bland food, small amount of ingredients, and lack of attentive service. Maybe other menu items are better, but based on my experience with the pozole, I will not be returning.

I had written a review on the original location. I heard they sold the place. We stopped by here…read moreafter many years of being away... and wishing, missing this food badly. This is the best burrito in all of Tacoma/Lakewood!!! I tell everyone to try them. People don't know what they are missing, because they are just getting pupusas. Who would think they would have great burritos. So, these are not like any other burritos, because they are not Mexican. They use their delicious black beans, their white rice with a few little veg, sour cream, onions, cilantro, you can get really good chile sauce if you want it spicy. The sauce is so good. No cheese... can you believe it? Cheese is not even needed. You can get chicken or carne asada, or like we got, no meat and they will add avocado slices. I really wanted no meat, and platano frito added. This is what we used to get, and it's great. They should add a no meat option to the menu, and also the platano option. Everyone that loves unique delicious burritos, come check this place out. The guy that took my order was friendly, and even made our burrito half no cilantro. Thanks! They get busy.

Pupusas tasted great and the staff was nice when they took down my order, but genuinely :/ because…read morevery little napkins given and only a plastic fork in my bag? I ordered to-go, and I am genuinely surprised that they do not have more condiments available, especially with the salsa as I got 4 pupusas. No wet wipe, which may be asking for a lot, but at least make it up with the paper napkins. I love that it is near base, but u might as well order to eat-in the restaurant. That way u get all that u need. Better inspection on my end could have been done, but just :o at the...stinginess. That sounds like a harsh word, I know, but how else do I describe it...?

What can u say about a tasty carne asado taco except i need sour cream next time. We like spicy…read morecarrots too

Good fresh tacos. Their elote is also reallly good. I suggest adding hot cheetos. Parking is mid…read moreand restaurant is a bit small which I like because that means Ill never get over stimulated. Service is great. Will be back