We were in town for the 4th of July so we expected it to be busy. We chose to sit at the bar…read moreinstead of being waitlisted (only about 15 min) and it was a great experience! Benita was our serverand she was wonderful! We had a fun time learning how to use a winged corkscrew opener!! Plus the FIFA match between Argentina and Cape Verde was on and in spite of a little language barrier we all celebrated Argentinas win together! Such a relaxing and pleasant evening. Def suggest the chorizo queso dip, add beans, SO GOOD! I'm happy to see this little corner of Newland has thrived post-Helene.

Great service!! Amazing food! Yummy margaritas! Great casual ambiance and def will go back when…read morewe're back in North Carolina!

Oof! This place is top notch yummmyyyy! After a long day on the slopes of Sugar Mountain, Puerto…read moreNuevo was conveniently located right on the corner as you exit. My family and I were hungry and are also TexMex lovers, so we had to stop in. We all agreed this place was great! We ordered fajitas and two quesadillas (chicken and cheese only). The quesadillas were probably the best I've ever had, and the fajitas were delicious. Everything was seasoned on point. Service was great. Very attentive and made sure we always had chips and our beverages filled. Food also came pretty quickly, especially considering they were pretty busy. The restaurant is also decorated very nicely! It had a really cute bar, and I loved the salsa bar!! Prices were reasonable, as well. If you like good Mexican you MUST try this place out. You can thank me later ;)

After tubing at Sugar Mountain, almost every restaurant in the area was closed due to a snow storm…read more We happened upon this place and were seated immediately. They brought over waters and a complimentary bean/cheese dip. My husband ordered a margarita the size of his head; he loved it! The decor was really pretty and had a lot of local artwork. I got steak and shrimp fajitas and they were great! My son enjoyed some ribeye tacos and rice and beans. My husband had the chimichanga and also loved it. Our server was so sweet and helpful. The salsa bar was such a fun addition to the experience. Very cool place!

The food was authentic and very good. The service was excellent. If you come here for the ambience,…read moreyou're probably the wrong kind of person to come here. It's perfect for a hole-in-the-wall Mexican place.

While waiting between appointments, we used Yelp to find spot for a late lunch. With a rating of 4+…read morestars, we gave it a try. The restaurant is very close to the highway, just enough to park and leave. Building isn't the best looking, needs update and more curb appeal. We were seated immediately in the back half of the establishment. Interior is a Mexican theme if course. Music is playing, almost to loud for conversations. Music sounds like the speakers are very inexpensive. The windows were open for a nice breeze but the window screens are ripped, torn, not attached which allows nature to also enjoy the food. The young girl serving didn't speak English well, when asked a question, she had to get another lady to answer. She did check on us, just once during our meal but did refill our drinks and offered a takeout container. The food was good. We ordered the tortas milanese with chicken and ACP chicken. The sandwich was huge and the ACP was a big plate full. IF we order again, it will be takeout or delivery.

Came across this place on a scuba trip, and it didn't disappoint. The food was amazing, and the…read moreservice was outstanding. This is the first place that accommodated my pescatarian wish, I've never been able to get a burrito anywhere, because it's always hamburger, chicken, pork, or steak. They made me the most delicious shrimp burrito mojado ever. I can't wait to eat here next time I visit.

This place is fantastic. Seriously, you don't need to go anywhere else in JC for Mexican. This…read moreplace has you covered. Nestled between the Pit-Stop Dog Wash and Car Wash rests this little gem. It's a bit unassuming from the looks outside but don't let it fool you. You definitely need to stop here or grab something to go. Highly recommend the Cali Burrito, Chicken Quesadilla, or Breakfast Burrito. You won't be disappointed.

Went in February for the end of the snow. It's like a combination of the shining, rancid oil smell…read moreeverywhere, like the air and decor are wet with it, and definitely the "fresh" hot chips. No food poisoning.

This is hands down the dirtiest restaurant I've ever walked in and right out of. I've traveled to…read moreLaos, Thailand and even India and the street food in those countries is Michelin star quality compared to this stain on the town of beech mtn. The health score is 3 points high enough to keep them open. If you have small kids don't eat here. It's a shame that places like this are able to stay open. Beech could use a good authentic Mexican restaurant.

Grabbed a quick, cheap, filling meal from Taqueria La Monarca! I got the Gordita Al Pastor which…read morewas packed with tender pork, lettuce, & queso fresco and was pretty tasty. The asada taco was a bit lackluster though: the meat was tough and not well seasoned. They have a large salsa bar with many salsas and fresh veggie toppings. Ambiance is fine, spacious & a good number of tables inside. Service was fast & friendly. There are parking spots in front of the restaurant. 7/10 would recommend, at least the gorditas!

This hole in the wall in the outskirts of Boone is definitely worth a visit…read more I had taquitos with so many yummy toppings that I ended up making a taquito salad. The tacos were very good too. This is real Mexican food and it is delicious. The inside is small but cozy with a few tables and booths.

Food was great, and service was great as well. Ambiance was fine, typical for the type of…read morerestaurant...nothing fancy but good

First off, go to Los Arcorisis in Boone. They don't screw up your order, and it's great!…read more So I called in a to-go meal at 2 PM. The woman on the phone spoke broken English (which only makes sense considering the current state of our border to the south). I ordered the lunch fajitas. I was specific about beef, and I specifically said Carne Asada. After I picked up my order, I had a few phone calls come in, so I did not witness my food until about 45 minutes later. The only part of the order that they got right was my small side of guacamole. Other than that, they completely botched the order! WTF?!?Mind you by the way, when I entered the restaurant, it was completely dead, aka EMPTY. There was absolutely zero reason for the kitchen to "F" this up. The only reason I gave two stars is because the food looks OK. I have not even tasted it yet. Oh yeah, they forgot the rice too! Seriously?!?!? I doubt this will occur, but TO THE OWNERS... you guys should have kept the original restaurant you had before this. Foggy Rock it was called?? It was great! The appetizer trout tar tar, or whatever it's called was amazing! Sucks that's gone now. Boone/BR already has enough quality Hispanic restaurants. Cut your losses and let this one go.

I found this little hole in the wall restaurant on the downtown strip of Boone. When I walked in…read morethere was a full bar and plenty of seating. Clean location and they even offer a salsa bar!! I ordered the Pollo Ala Plancha which is a grilled chicken breast with grilled onions on a salad bed with rice and beans. It was absolutely delicious and I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the mood for Mexican food.

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Watauga county!! I love their make your own salsa bar. Their…read moredishes are fantastic and their cocktails were on point as well.

A super authentic, hole-in-the-wall spot for Mexican food in West Jefferson!…read more I wanted four tacos- 2 al pastor, 2 campechanos- but something must have gotten lost in translation bc I received all al pastor. Honestly, not a big deal bc it was delicious haha; I especially loved the contrast of the pineapple and fatty pork (also comes with cilantro, onions & lime). If you get a full order (4 tacos), the waiter informed me that you can only get 2 different kinds (not specified on the menu). Also got an horchata, which was perfectly sweet, cinnamon-y, and refreshing. The ambiance is good with booth seating. Service was friendly, but wait time (both for getting seated/orders taken and receiving the food) and attention (getting utensils, water refilled) could be improved, but this could have been due to the lunch rush. Lots of parking in the adjacent lot. 8.5/10 would recommend!

Burrito and Fajitas are huge. Well seasoned meat with lots of add on nummy essentials. Get the…read morefresh guacamole. It's unusual but so fresh and tasty. The clientele gives you confidence the food is authentic. Servers are Hispanic and very sweet. They ask regularly how things are. We left having an increased confidence in the food scene here! Quirky spot parking on the side. Very small but worth the visit!

This is the best Mexican in the area! The prices are very reasonable, the staff is very friendly,…read moreand the food is delicious! They even have a salsa bar! The margaritas are delicious and made fresh. It's a must go every time I'm in the area.

If I was rating this purely based on the food, Valle de Bravo would receive 5 stars! We stopped in…read moreafter a day of skiing at Sugar Mountain. The young lady who sat us was very pleasant but when she brought chips she did not inform us that there was a salsa bar at the front so we were left wondering why there was no salsa. Our server was honestly quite rude and acted as if he did not want us to be there - even though the restaurant was empty. Every time we asked for a refill or any other request he would huff and puff which became quite comical. The food though was amazing! Chalupa, burrito, enchilada and chimichangas - everything came out hot and delicious. So maybe prepare yourself for bad service, but I would still highly recommend this place for the food alone!