The first time we went to La Sombra Cantina we thought we were going back to Pineda's. We were…read moresurprised at the change and hoped it was at least as good as Pineda's. We were very pleasantly surprised. It's even better in my opinion. The people are very warm and friendly. The food is really delicious. I love that they bring not only good salsa with their fresh hot chips, but also a tomatillo sauce and a black bean dip. We've now eaten there several times. The taco meat has a nicely charred flavor. The tamales were very good. (I'm picky about my tamales. I've tried their ranchero sauce, chili con carne, and sour cream sauce. None of them disappoint. Their rice isn't dry like it is at many other Tex-Mex places. And their $5.00 all day frozen margaritas are worth it. We usually go for the lunch specials that run until 4:00. They don't have mole on the menu, yet. I'm looking forward to their future specials. In this day and age where it's hard to keep a restaurant open, I really hope this one survives. It's not fancy, but the food and service make it worth it. And I'm a picky person when it comes to spending money on food I don't make myself.

First off, not a fan of the decor, it's in a strip center and the tables need to be arranged to be…read moremore cozy. We have been to some nicer hole-in-the-wall restaurants, that we liked better, and felt more at home. The conference room chairs are uncomfortable, along with the flat decor with loud colors. For the food, all we can say is Meh...and the drinks are weak. There are so many better mexican restaurants to dine with, in this City.

Super excited to say we finally found our go to authentic Mexican "spot" for those nights you don't…read morewant to leave your house but want great food! My husband and I love trompo tacos, tacos, Mexican food in general but every Mexican restaurant that we've tried near our home has been just okay or not good. For dinner we decided to dash our food since we had a long day and everything was still super fresh, hot, and delicious. Perks? It's very close to our home! We're very picky about cleanliness in the flavor and when we say cleanliness we mean the ingredients they use and how fresh everything was when you open your meal and that first bite. The first bite was the trompo taco fully dressed with extra green sauce....soooo good and it hit all of the marks. We highly recommend and we're definitely ordering here again! Sauces - 9/10 (green sauce is my fav) Peppers/onions - 9/10 Beans - 9/10 Rice - 8/10 Trompo tacos - 9/10 Asada tacos - 8/10 Asada burritos - 8.5/10

pretty solid taco place! each taco was PACKED w meat, especially the birria. I felt like the birria…read morewas a bit dry, but the trompo was fantastic - so flavorful and well seasoned. the consome was oilier than i'm used to, but had good flavor. the bean and sausage soup was pretty good!! i liked the sauces and pepper that came with it as well

The food was great and Freddy so friendly. Definitely plan to go back…read more We had Tampiquena and green chicken enchiladas.

December, 29, 2024 This was our first visit to Jhonny's…read moreMexican Restaurant. We chose it based on reviews. The outside looks old and rundown. The inside could use an update as well. Don't be fooled by appearances. The service was great! The food was served hot and was very flavorful and reminiscent of our travels to Mexico. This isn't your typical Tex-mex. It's definitely more authentic Mexican cuisine. I ordered the chicken green tomatillo enchiladas. The tomatillo sauce was the best I've ever had in my 61 years. It's a 5 star in my book and definitely worth putting this on our regular rotation of restaurants.

Food 100%...service was a A-1....clean and comfortable great setting was very nice I would love to…read morego back in the near future and maybe invite friends to come with me on the next trip to Normas Mexican restaurant

We had an excellent dinner last night at Norma's. Always delicious food and friendly service. We…read moreare a little over an hour away so we don't get to have it as much as we'd like to, but last night we were in the area celebrating hubby's mom's birthday. When she said she wanted Norma's or (another place) , I quickly jumped at the opportunity to have Norma's!!! Our meals constlusted of shrimp cocktail, chile relleno plate, and the sampler #2. An incredible amount of good with exceptional pricing! We ate nearly everything which was a whole LOT of food. It was so good, I'm craving breakfast tacos/burritos this morning. Thank you, Norma's for preparing an amazing birthday dinner for us! We've got to get to Garland more often.

The trompo tacos are legit and only $1 on Taco Tuesday. Or get 10 for $14.50 anytime. They have…read moreless meat than their other tacos so you'll want to get at least six for a meal. The green cream salsa was delicious and not spicy. My friends spoke highly of the cabeza tacos. However, they thought the birria tacos were less successful and were disappointed they didn't come with any broth for dipping.

I visited Taqueria Garcia's last week, because I just happened to be in the neighborhood. I ordered…read morefour Tacos de Trompo and Squirt drink. I was actually wanting a grapefruit Jarritos, but they did not have it. The young lady who took my order said the Squirt was Hecho en Mexico, so I took it. I didn't even know Squirt was grapefruit flavor. It did the trick! Anyways... back to the reason I stopped in - Tacos! The Tacos de Trompo were served hot and fresh and they were quite tasty. They were served with fresh cilantro and onions and two small lime wedges. They were also a few grilled onion slivers and a grilled Serrano on my plate. The young lady who took my order was friendly and was kind enough to bring my food out to my table. I really appreciated that! The only negative aspects of the meal were that I would have liked to have had more cilantro and onions, and either one more lime slice or two larger lime slices to begin with. Also, the lime slices I got were a little aged, but I still managed to squeeze out just barely enough. The house made green and red hot sauces were not very hot at all. That was kind of a bummer. All in all, I would visit Taqueria Garcia's again. So, if you're in the neighborhood and have a hankering for Street Tacos, you should give this spot a go. I did not visit the restroom, but because it was obviously not inside the restaurant, I assumed it had to be accessible only from the outside. No biggie with that. Tacos... one cannot go wrong with Tacos! Eat well. Be well. Cheers!

Great service and the restaurant is designed really cute and unique! The bar is small but the…read moredrinks are tasty and strong. The FOOOD! I.got the crab enchiladas with beans and rice and they were delicious!! Creamy, crab tasted fresh, just the right amount of heat. My husband got the fajita combo and was equally as pleased with his fresh everything was! Chips were warm and salsa was good and spicy. We loved that they bring a spicy salsa and no so spicy as well. We've gone three times and each time we've gotten the same items. Quality and taste never changed- on one occasion we went pretty close to their closing time and STILL...great quality and service. Definitely a recommend!

I've been coming to Desperado's for years, so this review isn't coming from someone unfamiliar…read morewith the restaurant. Unfortunately, since the ownership change, the experience just hasn't been the same. The customer service is still decent, and I genuinely enjoy their spicy Mexican martini -- that's honestly the main reason I still stop by. However, the food quality has noticeably declined. Over the past year, I've experienced stomach issues after eating here, which had never happened to me before under the previous ownership. I'm not sure if it's a change in ingredients, preparation methods, or sourcing, but something is clearly different. It's disappointing because this used to be a go-to spot. I truly hope the new management takes a closer look at the food quality and consistency. There's a strong history here, and it would be great to see it restored.

Large food portions. Flavor is great. The place was clean but they have music blasting in back and…read morethen music louder in front of Tv. The ambiance is just two loud volumes playing very different music. We ate outside on picnic table to just be able to talk and eat!

Love their Barbacoa tacos! Decent price and feels pretty authentic, the only reason it's not 5…read morestars is that within the past couple months they decreased the amount of onions and lime you get and I love a bunch of onion and lime on them :( shrinkflation is real.. but other than that the food comes out fairly quick and I love their salsa verde!

Celebrating our 1-year anniversary at The Mexican was nothing short of extraordinary…read more From the moment we walked in, the energy, attention to detail, and genuine passion for excellence were evident in every aspect of the experience. The food, cocktails, atmosphere, and service came together to create an unforgettable evening. A special shout-out to Ashley, whose hospitality and mastery behind the bar elevated our celebration even more. Her knowledge of her craft, warm personality, and thoughtful recommendations made us feel truly welcomed and valued. It's rare for me to give an establishment a perfect score, but this one has earned it without hesitation. 10/10--an exceptional dining experience and the perfect place to celebrate life's special moments. Thank you to the entire team for making our anniversary so memorable. We can't wait to return!

If Gloria's and Texas de Brazil had a baby--with proper valet service--this would be it…read more Upscale, classy, and packed with top-tier service, it's the perfect date-night spot. It was my first visit, and it was absolutely worth the wait. I've seen all the Instagram posts, and I finally got my chance to experience it for myself. Since it was Taco Tuesday, I had to order the tacos and the ceviche. I snagged a cozy corner seat so I could take in the entire atmosphere, and everything was spot on. The food was delicious, the ambiance was beautiful, and the bartender was even kind enough to take my picture. From the service to the vibe, this place exceeded my expectations. It will definitely be one of the first places I think of for a date night!