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    La Tonalteca

    3.4 (148 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sarah J.

    I love eating here when I'm in the area! They have delicious drinks- I got the ice cream frozen margarita and it was creamy and strong. The wait staff are fast and knowable about the menu and really helpful and nice. It's a large restaurant great for groups. The chili rellenos and the quesochorizo are really good- as well as the fajitas!

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    Lesli C.

    Tasty food, attentive service and warm atmosphere! I met some friends for lunch and cocktails. The margaritas were perfect and the Mexican coffee was beautiful and delicious. We started our lunch with tortillas and a queso sauce with a hint of spice. Orders for the table then included an avocado chicken soup, tortilla soup, garden salad and spinach quesadilla. All were devoured with satisfaction! I ordered take out for my husband and he was delighted! A fajita filled with chorizo, chicken, beef and shrimp with a side of rice and beans was the perfect meal ending to a long busy week!

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    Karen C.

    La Tonalteca is a solid choice for a quick lunch or dinner while outlet shopping. They get you in and out quickly, the food is decent and it's got cute decor, if a little close-quartered. My shrimp enchiladas were great, the shrimp had a wonderful spice and a grilled flavor, I'm glad I tried something different. The DBF always likes his chicken chimi, and our friends tore down their chicken nachos. Fried ice cream for dessert is a must!

    Burrito Azteca and Pollo Amigo

    Amazing food, fast and excellent service , big portions and good price! Food is cooked perfectly and is delicious ! Authentic Mexican food ! Must try!

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    Jim R.

    The place itself is brightly decorated, tables spaced nicely and the staff all friendly. The menu size is very large, with many items sounding delicious. For me, however, it was just another typical "Chain-type" restaurant. After last year, being blown away by Agave Mexican Restaurant in Lewes, De, this fell way short. Everything was good but nothing was outstanding. The price for everything here was at least half what we paid at Agave but. . . .

    Sides with Hawaiian Fajitas.
    Kenny G.

    Very reasonably priced with decent portions. Nothing fancy but fun with colorful decor.

    Bianca T.

    The food is so flavorful and portions are worth the price. It's a vibrant restaurant and in a convenient location so I like eating here as soon as I arrive in Reho. Each time I've eaten here the server has been so kind and prompt! Great place.

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    Had a taco salad. It was like slop, liquid stuff in bottom .worse Taco Salad I have ever had. Wouldn't feed it to my dog!

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    They do not have green chilli and all food tastes the same, tasteless and mushy. Bad experiance.

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    Great service ! Alberto was excellent and did all possible to accommodate us! Make sure you try the Margaritas !!!

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    Margarita tastes like gatorade. Guacamole was liquid. Waiter was unfriendly. Not going back

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    Entry area by bar

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    We frequented this place years ago. Boy has it changed and I need to inform you for the worse!…read more Stopped in around lunch time on 9/13/26. 5 of us, wife, daughter in law and two grandkids. There was only one person in the front of the house acting as host, server and bartender. Grumpy gentleman but we continued and ordered. He was short with us as if he other thing to do, but we were the only customers in the restaurant. Started to notice how grossly dirty the place was. The crack in our table had grime built up and I was able to scrape some out - months old food debris. We tried to get out as fast as possible, in hindsight site should have ran like heck. Grumpy server asked us to hand him our plates when we were done eating. I normally do not leave bad reviews, I just chalk it up to bad luck. BUT I just received a notification from CC company that the grumpy server changed my tip from 20% to 35%!!!!!! 20% was extremely generous for the crap they served, his attitude and cleanliness. Gross place and avoid. If not take a copy of your receipt.

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    Stop N Go Taco - Lingua tacos and Chip with spicy refreshing salsa

    Lingua tacos and Chip with spicy refreshing salsa

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