Five stars all the way. The service and the ambiance was hitting the WOW factor hard. A giant tree with vibrant glass hearts hanging from the branches was the centerpiece of the restaurant surrounded by tables and chairs with colorful bows that created a warm inviting space. The little details definitely did not go unnoticed. Greeted with smiles from the server Santiago and the owner Fred. My cold chamoy lemonade was absolutely delish and the wife got a big margarita rimmed with tajin for happy hour from 11am - 5pm for $10.00. Complimentary roasted chips served with different sauces: Serrano Chili, Morita Chili and Jalapeno Pepper, Guacamole and Salsa. For dessert was a traditional Mexican candy called Tarugo or Cimoy Tajin. This eatery has been here for eight years and I cant believe its my first visit. I will return soon for a home cooked enchilada or burrito. read more

La Reyna - Authentic Mexican Cuisine - CHAMOY LEMONADE - Mexican Near Me - Cooper City, Florida

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Small restaurant that offers authentic Mexican cuisine. Their menu includes dishes from different parts of Mexico that are not easy to find in other Mexican restaurants in the States. I tried their Tortilla Soup and it is the first one I've had in Florida that actually tasted like the one you would get in Mexico City. It was a pleasant surprise. They are in the process of updating their menu and the new one will include more traditional dishes that are not common outside of Mexico. Service was very good and we plan to come back soon. Cheers! read more

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More margaritas please!! Only two other customers having lunch today here so was glad to have the great intimate service. The owner was so nice and recommended a few specialty drinks so went with a giant margarita with a tajin rim. The chips and salsa were complimentary and could not stop eating them. Such a festive decor with a big colorful tree in the middle of the dining room. This was my first visit here and I loved it. read more

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The food is absolutely amazing. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is the best. Will gladly come back for more! We only took a picture of the margaritas. The food came out so fast we ate lol read more

La Reyna - Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Cooper City, Florida

We've been to La Reyna several times and it has been consistently good. Been here with friends, family and date night. I will say it can get expensive for a large group. We came with our family of 5 and it was pricey. Good thing the food is worth it. La Reyna is an authentic Mexican spot hidden in Countryside Shops where the Publix, Mathnasium, Club Pilates and UPS Store is located. It's nestled right next to Melting Pot. Very small and incredibly charming spot. There's a little photo opp area right outside before entering. The staff is friendly and nice. The food is consistent and delicious. The drinks are great as well. On our most recent visit, we went on a Saturday during brunch. Literally caught the tail end of brunch before it ended at 2pm. They now offer brunch on Saturdays and Sundays at 12-2pm. A small window but I'm all about brunch so I would work around this. Lol. We went with another family. Nairet was our server and she was absolutely wonderful. Very friendly, patient and accommodating. For food and drinks, we ordered the following: * Chilaquiles with Green Sauce * Mexican Mixed Ceviche (Mahi Mahi and Shrimp) * Tampiquena Steak * Kids Quesadilla * Tamarind Margarita Everything we ordered was yummy and presentation was on point. Ceviche was literally perfection. Served with large fried tortillas, crackers and hot sauce. Chilaquiles were so good as well. Eggs ordered over easy wand still perfectly runny. Kids enjoyed their food as well. Steak cooked at the perfect temp of medium rare. I will say, even their refried black beans were so dang good, it was smooth and creamy and had great flavor. Ate the black beans with the rice. During previous visits, we've had a few different items listed: * Carne Asada Tacos * Chips & Salsa * Villamelon Tacos * Shrimp & Mahi Mahi Molcajete * Fajitas * Burrito * Micheladas The Chips & Salsa was served with their house red and green sauce which was so good. The Carne Asada was tasty. Unfortunately the Villamelon Tacos weren't as good as we hoped, the steak was overcooked and way too chewy to consume and we had to send it back. The chorizo and pork crackling was a nice touch. Micheladas were bomb. The fajitas were so fresh and on point. My kid loved their burrito. The best and most memorable dish we've had here is definitely the Shrimp & Mahi Mahi Molcajete! It's pricey at $35.99 but the portion is massive and the generous portion of jumbo shrimp and Mahi Mahi make it totally worth it, so much amazing flavor in this dish! Get it!!! Consistent and authentic Mexican food. The vibe is so charming and cute. Service is great. Cannot go wrong here if you're craving Mexican! read more

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The food here is exceptional. We've been three times and each time it is a 5 out of 5 experience. They have unique drinks, authentic dishes, and the absolute best mahi tacos you will ever have. If you want real food, this is the place. The decor is super cool. The whole place is a vibe. The servers are always communicative and very attentive. I highly recommend!! read more

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The food is overpriced and not that great . If you want chips and salsa you have to pay for it . The carne asada taco meat was chewy and unseasoned. Don't expect to enter the business through the front door they make you go around the side. The decor is beautiful. The only upside . read more

My husband and I came here for lunch. It's a cute and quaint spot in Cooper City. We were seated right away. The service was great and the quality of food was really good. The pricing was a bit high but overall we had a great experience. read more

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I had heard about this place for years and finally went yesterday. It was lunchtime and we were the first customers. It got fairly busy which is a good sign. Now I am one of those who usually prefers American style Mexican food to authentic Mexican food. It is just what I am used to. But I wanted to try this place. Our server brought over chips and 3 salsas to start. We did not even ask. The chips were flavorful and not too salty. Two salsas were a little spicy and one was sort of more subdued. None were that thrilling to me yet I could eat them all. I ordered a chicken burrito. This was pretty tasty. The ingredients tasted very fresh. It was also very filling. My meal came with chips and guacamole and some had melted cheese on them. I did not think the guacamole was too good. It did not have enough flavor for me. The melted cheese was pretty flavorful. Our server was very kind. I really liked the way the restaurant was decorated. It is a nice place that is near where I live so it is convenient. read more

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Service was great, food and pricing not so much. The place is clean and the servers are attentive but the food and pricing didn't really make sense. A plate of two small tacos 15-20 dollars and a side sized guacamole for 14. It tasted okay but not really worth it. read more

We arrived for a very late lunch around 3 pm and were the only couple at the restaurant so service was amazing - I did like that the entrance to the restaurant is on the side... they made such a very cute "special entry" that added color and fun to the experience. This was our first time here. We wanted tacos (taco Tuesday) but having rear the reviews decided to go with other options. So... I got the elote (corn on the cob) and it was delicious! The entire corn is covered in the white cheese sauce and is tangy and a little bit hot- enough to make it flavorful . Very delicious. I had to share . Then we each got an entree: I got a meat burrito that was very filling: could only have half, so I'll have leftovers (yay!) and he got the chicken flautas... these were delicious in flavor but the chicken filling was dry inside, so we ordered some red sauce to fix this however they charged us for a side of sauce. Another thing to note is that you do have to order the chips and 3 sauces as they are a considered an appetizer. They do come with 2 sauces other than the salsa, that were very yummy. I ordered the dessert (churros) to go because I was very full. Good stuff here! Enjoy! read more

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I was greeted immediately and was seated at the smaller table next to their decorated tree. I sipped on their watermelon margarita rimmed with Tajin while enjoying the decorations around me. I ordered shrimp tacos and they smelled heavenly before devouring them. I got full quick!You get 3 tacos per order and I picked the shrimp ones. Camila took care of me. She was very attentive and very quick. read more

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Let's start off with the cutest whimsical tree in the heart of this restaurant, it makes such a cute center piece. Great little hole in the wall Mexican food in broward. Great for the locals away from the ft lauderdale craziness. The food was hit or miss for a few items. We definitely loved the steak tacos and green chili enchiladas but the chicken tacos were very dry. On a high note, the margaritas are massive and delicious!!! Due to being so little and packed service took a little longer than we'd like but it's ok. Support small business always! read more

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If you're looking for amazing Mexican food and a cute, cozy atmosphere -- this place checks all the boxes. The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly portioned. You can tell everything is made with care. Highly recommend if you want something delicious with great vibes! read more

Food was good, restaurant was clean, salsa was great. Would have given restaurant a 5 if I were just rating the food (maybe a 4 but good enough for a 5). Why a 3? First the waitress convinced me to order tacos for my daughter over the burrito but didn't tell me that was a $8 difference. Then my kid didn't like the lemonade and asked for a coke (mind you the coke was $6!) and she wouldn't take the charge of the lemonade off because they make it fresh. Asked for rice instead of the chips- got the chips and the rice and was charged for both. Overpriced but what made it worse was I left feeling nickeled and dimed. Upset because I thought we could make this a regular routine here as we moved nearby. Ended up reducing tip because I couldn't get over going to a Mexican restaurant with three kids ordering off the kids menu and the bill was $113.. read more

Great local spot with cute decor! Food is great, just a bit pricey for what it is. Margaritas are nice but again on the pricier side for such a casual spot. Overall would come back for the food, specially the queso fundido! Servers were also very helpful read more

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Excellent food, service, and a nice atmosphere. It is very small and intimate, but that's okay because everyone seems to be enjoying their food. read more

Eh, conflicted feelings. Tasty food, albeit expensive. They also don't offer complimentary chips and salsa. Honestly that last bit is admittedly whatever to me, as I'm often complaining that whatever complimentary food they serve you has the sole purpose of filling you up. That said, I showed up at La Reyna with a massive craving for tacos and they delivered. Delicious carne asada tacos (4 for $16 give or take). They also gave me a jalapeño sauce that was divine and made the difference. The meat in my tacos was a tad dry for my liking, but the sauce fixed the issue. I kind of wish I had ordered more food, but I just couldn't justify spending more money. This seems like the type of place that they want you to eat an entire meal to walk out full. Again, no chips and salsa, and while I had my tacos, they weren't as stuffed as other places. If you then look at the menu, almost everything is around $10+. I also wish they offered more individual appetizers. It seems the majority of the appetizers are meant to be shared. I saw queso fundido on there, guacamole too. I didn't see elote or tamales though, which are traditional staples of Mexican cuisine. They did have a pretty full list of margaritas and other cocktails however. If I had felt like a margarita, that's probably the one other thing I'd have ordered. They looked great. I'd recommend this restaurant for a date night or even a reunion with friends. I don't think this is the type of place you go to as a solo diner. I spent $20+ on tacos, tax, and tip, and meh - I just think this is too much for the amount of food given. On the plus side, the service is very attentive, and the restaurant is quite festively decorated, so there's that. read more

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The food was good, but for these prices I was expecting it to change my life--or at least do my taxes or perhaps even fan me with a tortilla. Let's just say: tasty, yes... worth the bill, no. read more

Authentic mexican flavor and amazing service. We have been visiting the restaurant for a long time and every time is amazing

Very Disappointed! We were excited to see a New Mexican restaurant in our local Publix plaza. My husband and I are vegans and we saw that they had some vegan options. Sadly, no vegan cheese, no vegan meat, and no vegan sauces (other than salsa). They did not add rice and beans to the entree of a vegetarian burrito. It came with a handful of chips. There was a $4.99 charge for a basket of chips and salsa. The chips were not home made and they were stale. Not many redeeming points for vegans. Sadly the waitress never returned to fill our water glasses the entire meal. The decor is colorful and upbeat. The regular menu has a lot of options. Not the best choice for vegans. read more

First, we tried to order their fried cheese appetizer and were told they were out. Then, when we tried to order the steak tacos with chicharrón, again we were told they were out of chicharrón. When we tried to sub out that taco for a mahi taco they said they couldn't do that, but they could add extra steak... your would think that after two things being unavailable they would try accommodate for their shortcomings! And lastly, the real kicker, they hand us a bill WITH 18% GRATUITY ALREADY INCLUDED!!! Their reasoning, you ask... FOR A LARGE PARTY OF 1 -6 GUESTS!!!!! I am not kidding. Since when is a party of ONE considered a large party?!?!? OH!! And wait, there's more... if you use the QR code to pay... THEY CHANGE THE 18% TO A SERVICE CHARGE AND ASK YOU FOR MORE GRATUITY!!!!!!! THEY TRY TO PULL A FAST ONE ON THOSE NOT PAYING ATTENTION... DOUBLE TIPPING!!! I wasn't going to write a review, but I haven't stopped thinking about our experience yesterday and so here we are. Just so wrong on all levels. Shame on you La Reyna. read more

La Reyna - Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Watch out for their shady double tipping scam.... - Mexican Near Me - Cooper City, Florida

The Queen needs to knock her chef/owner over their head with her crown. I'll explain. I brought my mom to try their Birria Tacos. Birria Tacos have always been in my court. I ordered a Mango Margarita and it arrived with the Tijan Seasoning. I didn't realize that is how they serve it and asked for one with a sugar rim. No worries. Is this how our day is going to start? After many sips of the Margarita, our waitress gave the bad news. They were out of Birria. How? How could this be when it is featured as the week's special? Off with their heads! Just kidding. Our waitress suggested the steak fajitas. They are good, but I'm sure the Birria Tacos are better. They played Christmas music which set the stage for the holiday season. I'll return but will call first to make sure they will be able to accommodate my Birria Taco craving. read more

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My wife and I and our two sons just ate here and unfortunately it was simply not good. Regarding the resturaunt itself, they have a front door that is locked and a sign to use the side door. We almost left because the resturaunt appeared to be closed as we walked by and that door was locked. Then we got into the restaurant and there a very strong smell of nail polish. I could t place the smell at first but it smelt of chemicals. My wife then stated it's nail polish and there's a nail place next door. At this point I already wanted to leave. The young man who seemed to be a nice kid told us we could sit anywhere we'd like on the left side of the restaurant. We went to sit down at a table and there was a crumb on the table, my wife pointed it out so we sat elsewhere. After we sat down we could overhear the young man talking on the phone. He was speaking Spanish but seemed like he thought we did not understand him or he thought his conversation was appropriate while he should've been working. It was disappointing. Nice kid but we were sitting waiting to put our order in while he was talking to his friend. For an 'authentic' Mexican resturaunt there was no chips and salsa or even an offer of any. I've been to many authentic Mexican restaurants in multiple states and countries and this one takes the cake as the worst. After eating one of my tacos I was confident that it was leftovers from lunch time. It had clearly been microwaved at some point. Either that, or the quality was simply that bad. I could not eat much more. My wife asked if anything comes with tacos and the answer was no so she ordered a side of rice. The portion was incredibly small, and tasted like boxed rice. Not authentic by any means. There was no offer of a salsa, or sauce or anything for that matter. The steak was extremely bland and dry. My sons who are pretty young got the kids chicken nuggets. They charged 12.99 for chicken nuggets and fries. I kept wondering why my kids liked the nuggets so much and I genuinely believe they're from the McDonald's next door. Overall the food was bad, not even mediocre. Bland. Simple. Service was forgettable and poor kid, he probably doesn't have anyone to properly train him. Unfortunately I spent $70 on one of the worst meals I've ever had. Popcorn chicken and mashed potatoes from Publix are worth far more than the food we had at this resturaunt. Disgusting awful and worst than my school lunches when I was in grade school 25 years ago. read more

They have molcajetes which are hard to find! Super tasty, along with their tacos. Their tres leches is my favorite dessert. read more

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Absolutely fantastic. The service, ambiance and food. We came here on a whim today to meet my mother in law as it was just half way, and we were all so happy that we chose to come here. Great menu not overwhelming and something for everyone. Great drink selection with AMAZING margaritas. We will be back. read more

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While visiting Miami, my boyfriend and I were hungry after a day of shopping. I did a Google and Yelp search for restaurants nearby and stumbled across La Reyna! Authentic Mexican Cuisine? Count us in! We made it to the front door and alternated pulling the locked door and reading (and re-reading) the restaurant's open times on the glass. A lady walking past us in the plaza told us we were supposed to enter via the door around the corner! Oops! As we rounded the corner, there was a really special gate with colorful little houses and light strings attached, piñatas and banners hanging from the ceiling, and vibrant flowers. Upon entry, we were greeted by a hostess and seated promptly. The decor inside was just as cool as the outside! There was a tree in the center of the room with glass hearts and dolls attached to it, as well as hearts and strings with pom poms hanging against the hot pink walls. The wooden chairs at each table had assorted color wraps tied to them. It's a fun ambiance but also very comfortable! Aside from us, there were only two gentlemen, each dining solo, so it was a quiet and peaceful lunch. The service was kind and attentive! We started off with chips and salsas as our appetizer. I loved that there were both yellow and blue corn tortilla chips in the basket. All of the salsas were yummy, but we agreed that our favorite was the green salsa (creamy jalapeño salsa) followed closely by the smoky one (morita salsa), and then the roasted tomato salsa. For my meal, I ordered the shrimp tacos (description: "Grilled shrimp, green and red peppers, white onion, avocado and its own house salsa made of avocado. All served on medium sized blue corn tortillas"). Wow! They were presented so beautifully and were equally delicious to match! I loved the blue corn tortillas--so different and special! They were stuffed with the fillings and drizzled with my kind of sauce level (a lot!). I've had a lot of shrimp tacos and these were the best I've ever had. My side of beans and rice were also tasty! My boyfriend got the shrimp burrito (description says "includes: shrimp, slow-cooked black refried beans, bell peppers, onions, lettuce and a creamy chipotle sauce just to add flavor (it's not spicy at all). All wrapped in a warm 12 inch flour tortilla. Our burritos are very large and are served with nachos and guacamole. You gotta be a good eater to finish one of these guys!"). They aren't kidding when they say "you gotta be a good eater to finish one of these guys!" My boyfriend is 6'3 and has a big appetite, and he only ate half! To be fair, he did have one of my tacos, but still! I don't think he would have been able to finish it regardless. It is stuffed full of ingredients! I had a couple of bites--so delicious! The nachos served with it were a unique and yummy touch too! The final verdict? Our lunch was so good, after our meal, with genuine sadness, I said to my boyfriend, "I'm sad we can't come here weekly!" It's pretty expensive, but worth it. Next trip, we will definitely return for more! I'm super interested in trying several dishes that caught my eye, as well as dessert we didn't save room for this time! Thank you so much for serving us. read more

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My mother was visiting from Port St. Lucie and she wanted Mexican food. It's nearly impossible to find a Mexican restaurant down here that is as authentic as what I'm used to from Colorado, but La Reyna is one of the better spots I've found! I ordered La Reyna enchiladas which were as spicy as they promised to be! I LOVE spicy food and the sauce is made with Habanero peppers, but Holy crapoly it was VERY spicy!! The flavor was spicy yet savory and the portions were appropriate. I'd like to try another one of their enchiladas, because this one proved to be too hot for me even. Camila gave excellent service and the food quite good! The only reason why I'm giving this 4 is because I thought it was a little pricey for what we ordered. $58 before tip for 1 house margarita, 1 glass of wine, 1 cheese quesadilla and 1 La Reyna enchilada seems a bit pricey. Overall a good experience though! read more

La Reyna - Authentic Mexican Cuisine - La Reyna Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Cooper City, Florida

Disappointed. Sorry but claim they're authentic Mexican food, but actually lacked flavor.

What a great find! I've never been to Mexico but this is the first authentic Mexican restaurant I've tried that I actually believe them. Everything we ordered was great. - guac was super fresh and tasty - queso fundido was cheese pull IG post - quesobirria tacos outstanding best I've had - la Reyna enchiladas - super spicy be careful but also very good - Villamelon tacos: steak chorizo and chicharron yum yum yum - churros: crunchy and chewy with Mexican caramel Everyone was nice, the decor is very cute. Definitely check them out, I know I want to go back. read more

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Enjoyed a nice dinner fine service and food. Food was delicious as we had fajitas and the guacamole and chips

Came for a late lunch on Sunday. The restaurant decor is very cute. We were seated right away. We ordered the queso fundido as an appetizer which was good. As our main dishes we had the chicken fajitas, and the steak tacos and burrito. The food was good, nothing that wowed me, but overall a good restaurant with good service and food. read more

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The most authentic Mexican restaurant I have been to in a long while! A great michelada and tlacoyos with cochinita pibil. read more

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First time coming here after wanting to check out this place for a looooong time!! Came on a Wednesday night and although there were not many people there (3 tables total), my husband & I still had to wait while the 1 and only server they had took us to our seats. We're understandable as you should be during these Covid times. The place has lovely decor, inside and out. The waiter was attentive & friendly. The food was delicious and fresh! Their menu is huge and it took us a while to finally choose something. We knew we definitely wanted to start with guacamole- we saw almost every table enjoying some so knew it must be good!! O.M.G it was fresh and came out FAST & presented beautifully. It was also brought out to us with some salsa/chips. The salsa is complimentary so it doesn't come with alot. If you'd like bottomless salsa, it's just $2.50 For dinner I got the quesibirria & my husband got fajitas (chicken & steak). It didn't come with cheese so he needed to ask for some. When we got the bill we saw that he was charged $2.50 just for a small bowl of cheese, FYI. Great experience, authentic food & atmosphere. Can't wait to come back to try out their weekday specials (Taco Tuesday, Mariachi Thursday's) and on Wednesdays it's ladies night 50% off margaritas & children eat free! They are closed Mondays! read more

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The overall ambience and decor of the restaurant is authentic and cute. Very bright and colorful. The overall place is not huge, but has a decent amount of seating. Food, pricing, and service were both good, but nothing particularly stood out. It's a good spot to go for a quick meal. read more

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Loveeeee La Reyna ! They have great food & it's authentic Mexican cuisine! Definitely a must try, doesn't get as busy on the week days and has a good drink menu . Will be trying them soon for Cinco de Mayo ! read more

La Reyna - Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Cooper City, Florida

Beautiful restaurant with great ambiance, and decor. I give this restaurant three stars because of the quality of the food, and the portion size of their dishes doesn't justify the price. We ordered the green enchiladas, the portion although small when compared to other restaurants was still enough. However, the chicken was not season at all, and also very dry. The side dishes of rice and refried beans were mediocre. The rice was dry, unseasoned, and barely warm. The refried beans were pasty and again lacking in temperature. For dessert, we ordered the Crepes de Cajeta. Flavor wise they were delicious, but portion size they were tiny. Crepes are so inexpensive to make, that the restaurant could be more generous with this type of dessert. Service, was good. All the employees are amicable and cordial. read more

La Reyna - Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Green Enchiladas (Filled with only chicken) great look but dry chicken filling in the inside - Mexican Near Me - Cooper City, Florida

I am a big Mexican food eater to a point where I do drive out to Homestead for it. I didn't know if to go here due to the rating but gave it a try anyways. The Margaritas were amazing as well as the food and house sauce. I ordered a mix Molcajete, coconut Margarita and hot sauce. They were all very tasteful and delicious. The beans tasted particularly amazing and the edible cactus was on point. read more

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Have been here a couple times for lunch during the week. Food is consistent and tasty, usually fairly quick service. Staff on the other hand is sometimes hard to read ranging from seeming to be inconvenienced to just the basic civility. All the dishes pictured were very flavorful and filling. The chips come with a variety of different salsas/dips in varying spice levels. Sodas are served from cans vs fountain beverage. read more

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After a few telling how good the food is I decided to finally come. I went on a Tuesday evening and the restaurant was busy but tables were still available so I didn't have to wait. Location is not too big, so I'm sure it will have a wait time on weekends. The decorations was really cute and the service was fantastic. We order the shrimp and fish molcajete and it did not disappoint! It was my first time trying this dish and I'm happy I did. We also tried the asada tacos, which they were a bit dry for my taste, but still flavorful. And for dessert we had the churros which is hard to mess up and they were great. Margaritas were good too. I would highly recommend. read more

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