Enjoyable dinner and friendly service. Cook did great job on…read moreour meals! We bought a pint of hot sauce to enjoy at home.

I'm hooked. And it only took a single weeknight visit to this small family-run restaurant…read more Don Raffas is unassuming from the outside, with pretty much a bright and plain interior. It's comfy and clean like the living room that my grandmother never allowed kids in, and my guess is everyone there is family. Service here is prompt and friendly with attention to detail. The food though ... delicioso! First, the salsa passes every test in my funky salsa rule book. It's a cilantro-laced medium-thin ruby red bowl of spicy deliciousness that's served cold. (I'm sure they'd warm it if that's your thing.) This place also has some serious queso action, and I'm pretty sure that it was mixed with chiles, onions, and cilantro -- then warmed through and brought to the table. The warm crispy tortilla chips served as the perfect vessels for inhaling both of these wonderful sauces. As is usually the case, I ordered a bean, lettuce, and cheese tostada to go with my meal. Topped with the wonderful salsa, it was very satisfying. Perhaps I'll ask for a few avocado slices during a future visit. If you've read any of my Tex-Mex restaurant reviews, you know that my inaugural visit usually includes tamales or cheese enchiladas, or both. I opted for the tamale dinner this go-around and was pleased. If you're old school and remember El Chico or Monterrey House, this dinner reminded me so much of their versions. Institutional, but in a good way, with firm masa and moist filling (not sure whether it was beef or pork). The rice and refried beans were fairly standard but good. My wife ordered the chicken and beef fajitas with corn tortillas instead of the traditional flour. (The corn tortillas are homemade.) I took a nibble and gave a thumbs up. She, on the other hand, gave two thumbs up and made sure to get a to-go box for leftovers. -- It's worthy of mention that this place offers plenty of authentic Mexican dishes, including homemade menudo. Don Raffas is hardly the neon-busy Tex-Mex joint that you might find in a mall parking lot or along a busy freeway. They don't wear uniforms, and the TV was on a Spanish-language channel the whole time we were there. The service and food are legit ... genuine. And the prices aren't reflective of a restaurant that's paying a band or five years of payments to a palapas company. It's simply a local joint with delicious food, cold beer, and wonderful service. If you like eating local, you'll love Don Raffas. I know we do.

Didn't expect to find some of the best crawfish at a Mexican restaurant, but here we are…read more Perfectly seasoned, spicy with just the right kick, and soaked in flavor down to the last bite. The crawfish were fresh, juicy, and easy to peel (which matters if you know, you know). Whatever blend of spices they're using--keep doing that! And somehow it gets even better paired with a cold margarita and chips & salsa on the side. The mix of bold Cajun flavor with a laid-back Mexican restaurant vibe just works. Service was great, Lucia was our server, we sat on the bar patio and the atmosphere was a vibe Our food came out quick and hot! Definitely one of those hidden gem spots you don't expect but end up craving later. 10/10... would absolutely go back for another round

My wife and I have loved La Brisa for many years. We had our first date there in 2013 and even held…read moreour rehearsal dinner there in 2016. It has always been our go-to spot for great food and excellent service, so naturally, we chose it again to celebrate a special evening with our daughter. Unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to the experiences we've had in the past. From the moment we arrived, our waitress seemed disengaged and not very attentive. When we asked if our daughter's drink could be made a little special--with a cherry and a fun glass--it felt like an inconvenience rather than a simple request. The food was still delicious, which we appreciate, but we've noticed portions have gradually become smaller over the years while prices continue to rise. More disappointing, though, was the service, which fell short of what we've come to expect from a place that has meant so much to us. It's genuinely sad to see what feels like a slow decline in one of our longtime favorite spots.

We come once a week and enjoy every visit. The food is amazing and especially the service, the…read moreatmosphere and one of the biggest things we enjoy is the music. We love the variety of music and hope it never changes!!! Can't wait for our next visit!!!!

I have given the location at least 4 tries and I'm constantly disappointed. Typically sitting at…read morethe bar ensure better service. It appears they are more inclined to socialize with other staff then sell food and beverages. Queso arrived not as ordered and cold. The about of "taco meat" was less than what you would get on a single taco. Disappointing to say the least. I'm do

Went there for the first time today because I was craving Mexican food and omg, I was actually very…read moresurprised. When we came, there were three people in front of us and no one else there. I ordered the Birria tacos and Barbacoa tacos. My husband ordered the quesadilla and the mamalona burger. We wanted to try some foods we were familiar with so we can compare and also try new styles of foods we haven't had before. My husband said the mamalona burger tasted very fresh, hearty bite and that he couldn't put it down. I'm not a big burger person so I didn't have much opinion on it when I took a bite out of his food lol. Their barbacoa tacos were fresh and tasty and not dry. I love their birria tacos. It was the right amount of seasoning and flavor (not too salty). Their quesadilla was okay in my opinion. I was hoping for more cheese lol. The ambience is nice. Their tent kept everything inside warm and when we stepped inside, I was reminded of my time in Mexico. It was a nice "escape" for awhile as we ordered food and ate there. Will come back and update as often as we can!

I came with my husband, We order a quesadilla, agua fresca and 3 tacos of fajitas and 3 tacos of…read morepastor. We came on a tuesday for the $1 pastor tacos. The guy at the front charged us 2 quesadilla and $2 for the pastor tacos. We told him we only ordered 1 quesadilla and he bought us 2 we let him know. All he said was "oh yea i did" And he said you can just take it to go. My husband didn't want to be rude. So we said yes that's fine. We told him about him charging us more for the pastor tacos said that I needed to tell him it was from the special and said he can't do a refund because the tacos special come with 1 tortillas and less meat not 2 torillas. MIND YOU THERE WAS BARELY ANY MEAT ON THE TACOS.

HANDS DOWN BEST PASTOR IN THE AREA. Will be back a million times to try the rest of the menu on a…read moreside note I have never posted a review on anything before but people should know these tacos are amazing

Found this place online it was delicious! Will definitely be back! The service was excellent! We…read morewaited not that long and he ever brought it out to the car and definitely didn't need todo that!

**This is a 3.5 star review, which means I really liked the joint.**…read more I've been seeing this restaurant for more than six years since it sits right across a side street from a pizza place that we frequent. It's divey, and there wasn't much to entice my patronage until a recent conversation on social media. So, my wife and I went there on a Saturday for lunch. Though the restaurant is spic and span, it definitely served as someone's home at some point. Still, there is plenty of dining area with the typical restaurant accoutrements. The restrooms, albeit dated, are clean; the soap and paper towels are plenty. Service here? Outstanding. Our server was a young man who was talking to an older lady behind the bar at the time of our arrival. As we placed our order, she slipped away to the kitchen. This is definitely a mom & pop operation. The salsa here is served cold, and that's a wonderful thing. Ours was a bit on the spicy side ... laden with onion and cilantro. It was wonderful. The complimentary chips weren't hot, but they were thin and crispy (and we emptied our basket very quickly). My wife tends to order a la carte, and the chicken flautas appealed to her most during this visit. They were crispy and tender. Well seasoned. Excellent. As with any Tex-Mex or Mex joint, I tend to start out with the variety platter. I was disappointed that none on the menu offered me options of cheese enchiladas, but I grew up on the beef version, so it wasn't a big deal. First, the beef enchilada here is really good. Al dente corn tortilla and nicely seasoned ground beef. The tamale was run-of-the-mill and something that I probably wouldn't order again here, despite that I'm a tamale junkie. The retried beans were fine ... rice was a little to soft for my tongue, but the flavor is outstanding. Anthony's take credit cards and they offer soft drinks (in bottles), beer and wine. I could tell that they take pride in what they do, and I'm a fan.

Mexican combo plate was good. They said I got chicken chalupa and I got only bean was only issue…read more Food overall was good and service was great.

Off the beaten path, this place is a gem. I almost felt like I was on vacation!…read more Sitting by the water and eating a great chicken sandwich totally floated my boat! The food was great and you couldn't beat the atmosphere. I don't know why we don't come here more often. May have to change that! Our waitress wasn't very friendly, but we didn't let that stop us from enjoying ourselves.

My dad was searching for places to eat when he came across this restaurant advertising 50 cent…read moreoysters. It sounded too good to be true, so we had to try it for ourselves. When we arrived, we chose to sit upstairs to enjoy the pretty ocean view and were served right away. The vibes were great with a lively crowd, a slight breeze, sunny weather, and beach hut inspired décor. All of the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. It is honestly impressive that they serve 50 cent oysters all day, every day, so of course we ordered three dozen. The Gulf oysters were large and fresh, and they did not skimp on the cocktail sauce or horseradish. Even though this spot is pretty far from my house, the oyster deal alone might make it worth the drive. My dad and I also ordered the Fried Mushrooms. They were fried beautifully, crispy on the outside and perfectly bite sized, which made them very addictive. Our waiter recommended the Parmesan Crusted Redfish and said it was the best item on the menu. While it was good, the Parmesan coating leaned a bit salty. That said, it was cooked well and still enjoyable. If I came back, though, I would probably try something different, like the Fish Tacos he also suggested. Overall, between the unbeatable oyster deal, friendly service, and relaxed coastal atmosphere, this restaurant makes for a fun and worthwhile outing. While not every dish was perfect, the value and setting make it a place I would happily return to, especially on a sunny day.

ordered 5 tacos over the phone and specifically said tacos not burritos. went up to the restaurant…read moreto pay and came out to almost $50?! for 5 tacos ! was greeted in a very hostile tone saying that she heard burritos and brushed me off and never let me finish speaking. insisted that's what she heard and that's what she left us with knowing i ordered 5 tacos and payed almost $50 and said no refund. it's the lady w the colored eyes and no common sense or human decency for anyone else but herself cause she didn't want to be left with that much food.

Don't eat here!!! Prices are way too expensive and the portions are small and the lady is always so…read morerude. I saw a roach in my tea too. Yuck don't come here