When we arrived at 4:30 (party of 4) there was no one in the parking lot. We were the only guests…read morein the spacious dining room. I don't remember if we took a while to browse the menu (this was our first time) but our food arrived at 5pm. I ordered the : "BIRRIA TACOS MEXICAN #39 ($16) Three yellow corn tacos dipped in birria juice, stuffed with birria beef, cheese, onions, and cilantro then grilled to crisp. Served with mexi- rice and charro beans" they were fantastic. So good!! As usual I was not able to finish and boxed my leftovers. When I received the check- my meal was priced at $13 (maybe priced for lunch?) I don't know. But it didn't hurt my feelings. Anyhow. It was a pleasant visit. Until the next table came in and was sat right directly beside us. Despite the empty room. Oh well. I definitely recommend!!

I've been here twice so far. First time I got the birra tacos (a different experience but…read morepleasant). Second time I got chicken lunch fajitas which was nice though for some reason all these types of restaurants are stingy when you say "no beans, double rice" they just give a single serving of rice. I don't like refried beans. The decor is definitely unique and a nice departure from the more 80s hokey mexican restaurants that seem to get all their furniture from the same supplier (or estate sales of closed competitors). I like the variety of options on the menu and how they're organized by region. A coworker of mine said the Venezuelan offerings are the expensive types of food. I find myself more curious about the other offerings on the menu more than I typically do at other places which makes future visits more exciting. I'm reserving the fifth star for my next visit when I order a taco salad. If anything the taco salad is how I rate and conpare each latino themed restaurant. How the beef is seasoned and what toppings are included are major factors.

What a surprise to find such a romantic, exclusive and fusion Latin Cuisine experience in Tyler,…read moreTexas. Set on a hill, this beautiful property is definitely eye catching from the intersection. I call it fusion Latin cuisine because their shrimp ceviche was definitely not your typical one. Surprised with the sweet and not expected pineapple pieces, I couldn't help myself from enjoying and eating all of it. And the plate presentation of this appetizer is on point! Well done! Love the M letter drawing, the 'tartar' set up and dollop of guacamole to hold the chip deco! I believe the chips are home made. Service was wonderful! Attentive. Was recommended the blue coconut jalapeño mojito and it was also different. I would have personally liked a classic mojito better. Coconut and jalapeño didn't rock my boat, but the presentation was lovely. For the entrees we went off the card and chose from their specials menu. The Osso Buco pork shank was juicy, fall off the bone, and deliciously flavorful! Bold in flavors. The tasty saucy beans balanced the bland cilantro lime rice. It was a large portion, couldn't finish the quantity but it was well-loved. The surf and turf dish was beautifully set up. The filet mignon steak was on top of chimichurri fries, and the overcooked lobster found its way on fajita vegetables. The steak that was cut in was more of a medium and not medium rare but still tasty and finished. This place is apparently popular amongst prom goers. Quite a few prom groups with photographers were taking pictures in and around the building earlier that evening. Aside from the food, service and ambience. Villa Montez could still improve with the welcoming hostess, and by cleaning up the construction materials in the back and by the parking lot.

Literally best place to eat absolutely stunning our server was literally amazing!!!! Absolutely…read morelove the night lighting was stunning great staff food was amazing such great food!

(went on Feb. 25)…read more It's rare to find a restaurant that serves the entire fish, as seen here. But in Chinese restaurants, that's the norm! (There, they also steam the fish rather than fry it; but hey, beggars can't be choosers!) I knew this existed from other people's pics. But on the menu, I couldn't figure out which item it was. I asked the waiter, he pointed it out, but I forgot what he said. Lol. I think it's tilapia. It was $15 before tax, tip. Just what I wanted!

Being from New York City I was spoiled with different cuisines from any country I could imagine…read more Being a transplant to Tyler, TX has kind of humbled me and make me more appreciative of the food back home. (NYC). Introducing Inka's. Peruvian meets Colombian cuisine. I am part Colombian so Colombian cuisine is something I am very familiar with, Peruvian not so much. The number one staple in Colombian food is going to be the dish called "Bandeja Paisa" which contains pork, beef, sausage, sweet plantain, egg, avocado, rice and beans. This is what caught my eye because it is what I am most familiar with. I also ordered a mango milkshake. This was not my first time being here at this establishment. The place stays pretty empty and it is quite unfortunate because the quality of food, the taste and the attentive to detail from the staff is above and beyond. Inside, the place is rather big and it looks like they have live music at times. I just wish them to a lot more busier because this is the closest thing I have to Colombian food. My bandeja paisa elevated me straight to Colombia where the taste from the pork was out of this world it was so crunchy yet so soft, the beans were amazing as well as the beef. Let me not forget the mango milkshake which was delicious. I need everyone to saturate this establishment and support this business because these flavors are international but teleported locally to serve good cuisine.

My husband & I favorite restaurant in Shreveport. We've ventured the 2 hour drive to Shreveport a…read morenumber of times to dine here after discovering this place on a quick Fathers Day weekend road trip. The food is exceptional, the service a 10 & the vibe CHECK passes. We've had the pleasure of meeting the owner one dinner night and he was extremely personable and joined us for dinner while discussing what brought us to the area & after learning we drove in JUST to dine there he was pleased. The seafood is extremely fresh The bread pudding is the perfect closing dish Chefs Kiss

Our waitress was Chloe & she was great. Luckily we got to sit on the patio cuz the temp was…read moreperfect. He ordered The Old Same Place drink (old fashioned spinoff), and I got the Broadmoor Norteño. Both were good; mine was spicier than anticipated--made me drink a lot of water with it, which is good for me lol. I got the calamari special. It was good, not the best I've had but good. I also ordered the halibut special. It was buttery and nutty and amazing and the Brussels sprouts were perfectly salty and the potato puree and carrots made me more excited for Thanksgiving coming up! Hubby ordered the dry aged salmon special, which he also thoroughly enjoyed. He will be back during lunch sometime to try the fish and chips to see if they compare to his experience in the UK. He is dubious yet hopeful. Overall, great date night place!

The food was the star of the show. The pupusas were perfectly crisp on the outside and soft,…read morecheesy, and flavorful on the inside, served with bright, tangy curtido that tied everything together beautifully. From the moment we walked in, this place felt warm, welcoming, and real -- not trendy, not flashy, just genuinely good. The food was the star of the show. The pupusas were perfectly crisp on the outside and soft, cheesy, and flavorful on the inside, served with bright, tangy curtido that tied everything together beautifully. The rice and beans were simple in the best way -- seasoned like someone's grandma was back in the kitchen -- and the plantains were caramelized, buttery, and impossible to stop eating. You could tell everything was made with care, patience, and pride, not rushed or reheated. Portions were generous, prices were fair, and the service was friendly without hovering. If you love bold, comforting, homemade flavors, this is absolutely worth the stop. We'll definitely be back -- and soon.

This downtown cafe is owned and operated by a couple from Honduras. Their food is authentic from…read moretheir country. Don't expect it to be like typical TexMex. The spices are different and not too spicy hot at all. My favorite is their pupusas with choice of meats, veggies and cheese. Also the chicken enchilada is great. I like to mix in their cole slaw with the pupusa. My wife is from Colombia and she had the chicken stew lunch and loved it. Their 4 fruit drink is home made fresh and to die for

OMG! If I lived in Tyler, I would be here all the time! Outstanding customer service and everything…read morerecommended to us was exquisite. I had two empañadas--the shredded chicken and the shredded beef. I don't like onions and she told me there were cooked green onions in the beef empañada, but I didn't taste anything except deliciousness. My husband had the arepas--shredded beef and cheese. He felt it was very good and he would order it again. We had to have dessert. I got the guava cheesecake and he got the guava puff and we shared. Wow! So good. On another note, the place was super clean, kid friendly and cheerful.

We came in today in hopes for a flavorful filling lunch and we were not disappointed! They have…read moreVenezuelan and some puerto rican dishes. We got their empanadas and arepas. They were extremely flavorful, fresh and crispy on the outside. The inside is small and comfortable. We got our food to go. We can't wait to come back!

We wanted to try something different for a day trip and found this place through a SM feed. We were…read morenot disappointed. When we parked and could smell the food we knew it would be good. The decor is spot on and th eplace is very clean and inviting. The lunch menu has excellent prices and big portions. Beef Fajitas was great with homemade tortillas and the meat was very tender Beef Enchildada dinner was a winner too. The rice was so good, not hard but almost like a pilaf. Let's talk about the warm salsa and the guacamole "green" sauce.... it was spot on. The wait staff was kind and attentive. I like decorated walls and there was plenty to look at. If you are passing through take a stop or make it a planned destination, you won't be disappointed. Just FYI, it is not very big so plan accordingly. Plenty of parking and arond the corner form the square.

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant and I'm so lucky it's in my town! Esmeralda and her team are…read moresuper friendly and hard working. The food is very good! And margaritas are even better!

I am surprised that this restaurant does not have reviews more than 1 review…read more We heard about it through a friend, who said the tacos were the best! We went to try tacos for dinner. The restaurant/bar was quiet and not busy. We were seated immediately and the server took our drink and food order quickly. It didn't take but 10 minutes to bring our food to the table. We ordered 10 variety of tacos. Chicken, steak, pork, and tripe. It was definitely one of the best tacos we had, and their complementary chips, salsa and side sauces were also great! Our server was also nice and polite. We will be back again.

La Potranca Mexican Restaurant…read more I got chicken soft tacos, beans, and rice with sweet tea. ($14). Literally 10/10. I absolutely love the food here. Very authentic. I stay in the Hilton down the road every week when I visit for work. I come here every single week.

Great market. They have a Mexican bakery in the back and a taqueria as well. You pay for your food…read moreup front and take to the counter and they make your tacos. Lots of varieties of meat and vegetables. I had beef and cow tongue .

The best mexican food around! Great tasting and fresh!!! They do take cards and pick up orders!…read moreThey open at 11 most days. Great variety of meat and sauces. Highly recommend stopping by hungry since portions are generous and filling!