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    La Norteña Mexican Restaurant

    4.0 (25 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Steak burrito
    Scott P.

    We have a new favorite Mexican restaurant to add to our list. Food was great and service was too. It was awesome to see what they have done with the place after spending so much time here in the late 80s...

    Chicken tacos
    Erica B.

    I frequent here often. Great service, cooked fresh, and cleanly! The only downside is that there are only three frozen Margarita flavors, but definitely recommend. And it's right off of highway 270.

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    Austin G.

    La Nortena opened up a couple years back. It replaced a Quiznos right by where I work. I've driven past the place every day, but only just recently went in to try it out. I was thoroughly impressed. From the fun fiesta style décoré to the tasty food. Their salsa is served hot, which was a unique experience for Mexican restaurants I have been to. The salsa and chips were great, but even better was the fajita special that I ordered. It was a peppered steak which offered an added flavor to the veggies, rice, and queso. I went for lunch. It is easy to find $10 lunches that will fill you up. And nothing on the menu is particularly expensive. A fair warning that you pay up at the register after eating. And the staff was not always super attentive, but that may have just had to do with the time. Food: 4 Atmosphere: 3 Service: 3 Price: 5

    Steak nachos

    The service was top notch. Our waiter was quick and easy to work with but more importantly he was funny and engaging with my kids and made sure they had a good time. The food was delicious and I look forward to trying more dishes from the menu. I'd strongly recommend anyone try this place out.

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    Debbie M.

    The food was quick and hot. The service was exceptional and friendly customer service.

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    Awesome food and service, haven't found something I didn't like yet , I will definitely be back!

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    Didn't care for the salsa. It was hot and weird. Never got my check. Had to walk up and ask for it at the register. Wouldn't go back.

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    Coming from Houston, TX... I had very high hopes on flavor and authenticity. This restaurant did not disappoint.

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