tacos el gordo has been a family favorite for years and frequented the first u.s. location in san…read morediego back in the days...the setup in vegas is nearly identical to san diego...large space with multiple lines to various stations serving up different meats or fries....wish they had a picture menu....know tacos, but not everyone knows sopes, mulas, vampiro or taco azteca...not an expert, but sopes is like taco filling served on a thick corn pizza...mulas is like a taco sandwich...vampiro is like a crispier taco...azteca has the cactus...limit to knowledge...tacos and tostadas start at $4.12 for beef and pork, and other tacos are $4.44 for tongue and brain...standard french fries are available for $4.15...meat topped fries come in large orders for the standard steak or pork priced at $22.18 and $25.34 for tongue topped fries...tongue fries come in half orders for $12.67... mainly here for the tacos...starting with multiple orders of the steak and pork tacos...take it to the cashier to pay...get some drink cups and drinks are all self-serve...find a table and enjoy...love how different meats are topped and assembled differently...steak tacos are great, but the pork tacos were the family favorite...finishing quickly and back to order the next round and paying again....repeat a few times until full...

This place is always a must. If you're staying in Vegas, you should always make it a priority to…read morecome here for lunch or for late night. It's hits the spot every time. No lie, this specific location is probably the biggest cash cow on the strip racking in millions of dollars. I love their highly popular Al pastor meat; its crisp edges and tender texture makes it the best. It has just enough sweetness from the pineapple but not too sweet. The creamy green/white sauce poured on top is EVERYTHING! It tastes perfect. I have to have 6 tacos ($4) each every time. Pair these tacos with a plate of grilled onions and jalapeños too! The business comes in waves but notice the early afternoons are the lightest with a quick wait time. If you come at night/late night, the wait time standing can be about 25 mins even. Tacos El Gordo is THE ONE!!

Everything was good! We were impressed with the service and delighted with the food. We came here…read morefor a late breakfast and changed our minds to lunch after seeing all the good stuff on the menu. The restaurant had traditional Mexican vibes and a positive feeling throughout. If u haven't been here, u need to experience the menudo, the homemade tortillas, the coffee, everything! We will be back pretty often. Thank you!

This place has been around for many years. I'm glad to see it's still doing great because when we…read morevisited they were packed. Service was friendly and on top of it. The space is very beautiful with so much artwork from Mexico that it almost felt like we were back there. The food is solid. The complimentary chips with beans and salsa are a very nice touch. We've been to a few of their other locations but it was our first visit to the original. I'm very glad we made the trip from across town. I hope they stay around for many years to come.

This was our first visit to Hola Cantina and it was fantastic! The food was excellent, from the…read morechips and salsa (beware the yellow salsa - super hot), the street corn, and the entrees. I had the mahi mahi tacos and they were too much for me, in part because they came with three sides, all delicious. My husband had the carne asada quesadilla and enough left over for lunch tomorrow. I tried the lime margarita, also excellent, and we couldn't leave without trying the churros for dessert. The ambience is lovely, with gorgeous decor, comfortable booths, and an excellent Hispanic music playlist. This is our new favorite Mexican restaurant. Big shoutout to our server, Brandy, who knew just when to replace the lemonade, and suggested the excellent street corn. We will be back very soon!

We really enjoyed our recent visit to Hola which was our first time visiting! It's easy to make a…read morereservation online, but they were not too busy when we arrived on a Sunday evening. I really like the interior decor which is like a very contemporary and upscale Mexican. They have a variety of table and booth seating and a large bar. Our server, Hunter, was very friendly and attentive. He always ended every interaction with "have fun!" I tried the "el corazon" sangria which was delicious! It had a wonderful, warm flavor with a light hint of cinnamon yet it was still cold and refreshing! A cool tip - each drink comes with a little card with a symbol on it and the drink ingredients. Save this card! At each table is a game board of sorts that offers various prizes as you match the cards on the game board sort of like bingo. We really enjoyed the complimentary chips and salsa, and we tried the traditional guacamole with vegetables as well. The guacamole was wonderfully cool and creamy and flavorful. For my entree, I tried the chicken fajitas which is served on a steaming platter with various accompaniments. This was also very delicious, and the chicken was quite flavorful and juicy. A small side note - it was served with a cous cous of sort, but I think I would've preferred a simple Spanish rice. The chicken portion size also seemed a bit smaller than when we get fajitas at Chili's. I would recommend you get double meat if you want to share. We decided to try the chocolate flan and the fried ice cream sundae for dessert. I preferred the flavor of the flan and the unique textures of the flan which had the jiggly caramel flan part on top of a more cake like chocolate part below. I honestly think the fried ice cream was not too good. It did not taste freshly fried, and the coating was very dry and brittle and hard to eat. I prefer the places that serve the fried ice cream warm with a very bubbly crust that is both crunchy outside and a bit soft inside. This was not that. Overall, though, we really enjoyed the dining experience here! We will probably return and try their weekday "Fajitas and Ritas" special! I recommend Hola!

My Niece recommended this place to us and I'm so glad she did…read more I love Nachos and these were probably the best we've ever had. I had the Carnita Nachos and they were loaded with tender pork, refried beans, fresh chunks of guacamole, cheese and I added lettuce to them. My son had the Birria Nachos and he loved them and my daughter had the Vegan Nachos and we all ate every last bite on our plates.

Food was great! They can make vegan/ vegetarian food. We tied enchiladas and salad in tortilla bowl…read morewhich was yummy! Ambience is good ! Service is pretty fast and staff is friendly even at night 12 am !!

The food was incredible! the chocolate skull was a must! It was a cool experience & it tasted…read moredelicious the ambience is really cool Our service was pretty good but she was almost talking us out of getting the skull since we ordered a lot of food; that was weird.

Surprisingly good for getting a last minute reservation on a Fri night. The space is nice and…read morevibey. They had live music and every 15 or so minutes. They give you fun lights to help add to the party vibes. For food we got the half chicken, scallops, arepas and street corn. All the food was pretty good. I was surprised that the arepas weren't the traditional style. Instead they were small discs and they put the meat on top. Two pieces that were two bites each. Since it was my birthday the have a complimentary tres leches which was a nice touch. Service was fast and friendly.

Food 5/5 Pacman…read morefries 5/5 very tasty and flavorful Volcano burritos 4/5 huge burritos to share with 4 people. I like it a lot, just the bbq sauce in the meat is kinda overwhelmed Service 4/5 fast and efficient Ambiance 5/5 they opened more tables and chairs now with bigger room from next door. They also added a bar area for drinks. Cute decorations

Food was delivered by DoorDash so this review will not include service since I did not have any…read more I do want to start with the portions are very large for the money you spend. Starting with the beef tacos. The portion size was decent with five tacos, but the flavors need a little elevation. The tacos were basic beef, cilantro, onion, and accompanying salsa, but the flavor profile was missing. It is OK to season the food!!! The Pac-Man fries are a huge portion. That could be a meal on its own. The fries are covered in meat, cheese salsa, sour cream, guacamole. But again it is missing basic flavor. If we're just talking portion size, the value is there however if you're interested in actually having a good meal, this is not it flavors are missing even basic salt and pepper. This is my first time having this restaurant. I don't need to have it again. There are much better options in Vegas try any of them.

This is our Mexican spot when we are around the Strip. So, I blew it this time. I took a lovely…read morephoto of our drinks with the chips and salsa. I had the carnitas taco plate and he had the chicken quesadilla. OMG! Nom nom nom!!! It smelled so good. My next thought was to take a video of the fajita cart as it passed by, but my hands were full of taco. I have no food picture or video just the drinks. THAT is a testament to how good it is. You forget the phone. The service is good and fast. Everyone checks on you. Good tejano music. Nice volume to allow for conversation between bites. Next time pictures. I promise!

I really wanted to like this place because it's such a nostalgic concept, especially if you grew up…read morewatching El Chavo del Ocho. Unfortunately, the food was a huge disappointment. It was honestly some of the blandest Mexican food I've had, and nothing we ordered really stood out. It also felt a bit like a tourist trap. A simple frozen margarita was around $20, and the menu seemed pretty limited. I've since heard they're mostly known for their giant tortas, so maybe that's what they're best at. The service was fine, but the overall ambiance felt a little off. There was also a noticeable smell throughout the restaurant that made it seem like there might be plumbing issues. Sadly, the nostalgia wasn't enough to make up for the food, and I don't see myself coming back.

We are Vegas locals and Toca Madera is our go-to spot for date nights and special occasions. The…read morefood is exceptional, the drinks (specifically their free spirited menu is one of a kind), and the service is top tier. Mark and Robin always go out of their way to make us feel like family. The live entertainment sets the tone for a perfect Vegas night out. Your next night out, needs to be here!

Wow! Being that I worked in the higher end food service industry, this place really impressed me…read more Our server, BK/Brandon, was amazing! Our busser girl was also very sweet. The ambiance in here is so fun as is the fire show girl. The music is loud so I wouldn't bring kids here. Definitely more of an adult, romantic restaurant for couples, groups, or girls night out. We started with the chips and salsa, guacamole, calamari, hamachi, and caesar salad. All were incredible. Their salsa is more thick and creamy and not too spicy! Guacamole was delicious and flavorful. It came with plantain chips, but we preferred the normal chips. Calamari was perfectly cooked, not chewy, and came with a green salsa sauce. The sauce didn't have much flavor. This dish could be elevated by adding a spicy pepper or spicy aioli as the sauce! Caesar salad portion was huge! Perfectly coated sauce, a little kick, and so delicious! For drinks, I tried their new wellness mocktail, the Alchemist. Though it was tasty, it was a very small glass, which I didn't feel was worth $16. For entrees, we had the ribeye and New York strip. We had the side of whipped potatoes, corn, and truffle fries. Both steaks were delicious, but a little under cooked for both of them. Whipped potatoes were smooth and fabulous. Corn was better than I expected! Like elote style but it's not on the cob. Truffle fries were very tasty, but just like any average curly fry. For dessert, we had the platter with a variety of 3 desserts. All of them were AMAZING! The warm cake was like a butter cake with ice cream, the strawberry tres leches was light and sweet, and the brownie was rich! All of the desserts had fresh berries. We paired our desserts with an americano. We left so full and happy. What an amazing restaurant. I can't wait to come back.