Fantastic food and ample portions. Love their russian salad as well. Main dish was a skirt stake…read morewith grilled onions. very smokey with a delicious sauce and fresh guac.

We live in North Raleigh, so it's about a 25-minute drive to Wake Forest. The upside is that once…read moreyou're there, shopping and dining are all close together--making it a convenient outing. After running errands, we drove just six minutes to El Chapin, a Guatemalan restaurant. Forget Tex-Mex--this is a completely different Latin cuisine experience. The two of us spent $76 (including tax and tip), but we intentionally ordered extra to take home leftovers. Parking was easy, right out front, and the restaurant itself is spacious. Since we arrived just a few minutes after opening, we had the place to ourselves at first and were seated immediately. Service was prompt and very helpful--the server even suggested we might have ordered too much food (he was right, but we didn't mind!). Here's what we tried: Plato Chorizo y Longaniza - a sausage platter with salad, rice, refried black beans, and two delicious housemade corn tortillas. Pollo Adobado - marinated chicken with rice, salad, refried black beans and two housemade corn tortillas . Ceviche de Camarón - fresh and tangy, though light on shrimp, which tasted a bit tough Fried Plantains - perfectly done, sweet, and satisfying. Plus, I had an unsweetened iced tea with lemon. The highlights for me were the flavorful rice (with vegetables mixed in, including carrots and squash), the marinated chicken, and the sausages. The plantains were also excellent. The ceviche had great flavor but could've used more shrimp. The only miss for me was the salad--generous in portion but iceberg-based, so a bit bland. Overall, the food was fresh, flavorful, not heavy or greasy, and we left with enough for another one or two meals. We'll definitely be back.

He sat at the bar ordered the ACC it was good just needed A…read morefork Service was great Food was great such a great atmosphere and vibe

We haven't been to Tlaquepaque in a while and the good thing is nothing has changed! Still great…read morefood and a good value. They offer lunch prices/servings 7 days a week, so we got the enchiladas and the trio fajitas lunch portions - perfect amount of food and our bill was $22! Service was fast, great casual atmosphere and really good food. Side note - the salsa is a bit too spicy for me so I skip it. Plenty of parking in the dedicated lot.

Sooooo yummy! Came here for lunch and there was plenty of parking in the lot out front. You order…read moreat the counter and then sit down with your number. I got the steak bowl and it was packed with flavor and so fully! Steak was cooked perfectly and I loved all the toppings it came with. Would recommend!!

There used to be a Tikila Tacos & Mezcal location in Knightdale that I enjoyed grabbing food from…read morequite often. So when I found myself in Wake Forest, I decided to check out that location. I ordered my usual... Al Pastor bowl with everything on it and a Pineapple Jarritos. My food and the customer service were great. However, I noticed they don't provide chips and salsa for the table like the Knightdale location did. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and I'll definitely return when I'm in the area.

The food and drinks were super tasty! The server was friendly and had great recommendations. I…read morehaven't been in a few years but the food is still great so I'm glad that their menu and taste has been consistent.

The food here is good and the ambiance inside is nice! Their cocktails are super flavorful and…read moreaccommodate the food well.

Food was delicious and we treated ourself to dessert too. Yum…read more Our server was overly attentive too. Music was too loud at our table. Kind of annoying but authentic.

People in here are very nice and polite, that said my wife loved her fajitas but I was underwhelmed…read moreby the enchiladas I had. Today I feel if you charge a certain amount you get what you pay for. Not sure I will return even though nice people in there.

Ok ok, not in the most safest or best location but hear me out. They have the most authentic…read moreMexican food in the triangle! Ambiance: it's what you make of it. We went during the day and it was ok. Nothing to "scary". But I can see in the evening feeling a bit different. So not a first date place location but great to get food and sit in their picnic area if you'd like. It was super hot for us, so we ate in our car lol Service: quick! We only had to wait maybe 10mins? They are pretty nice but brownie points if you speak Spanish as they are fluent and can understand you better. Food: I would definitely come back. The meat is tender, has a good char to it but still juicy and and well seasoned! Savory and not spicy at all! However getting their hot sauce will knock your pants off. As it definitely is not a buildable burnt burns instantly lol. But super good! The corn smut is where it's at! Love it as it's a taste between corn and mushroom! Highly recommend to try it!

This is an adorable little spot…read more The pros: The food is very rustic and thoughtful. There was none of that "slap precooked food into a taco/tortilla/etc and throw it under the broiler" nonsense that is often the case with so many below-average Mexican restaurants. The menu has a wonderful variety of options that allows you to sort of pick several different options (ie. tacos, gordito, tostados, etc.) and there's a lot more options than "chicken/beef/steak." You can experiment, you can mix and match, you can try new thngs. Clean restaurant, friendly staff. I have ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA what any comments about the "scary" ambiance would be about. There's a Food Lion and a McDonalds in the same strip mall? There are *gasp* apartments near by? The cons: Things move slow. Seems like they run a skeleton-crew of staff so you might have two people in the front, two in the back, and that can mean you sit for long periods of time between sitting and ordering, refills, et cetera. This could be a pro if you don't like being over-serviced, but it can also be a con. You do your own -- but I'd put this place on the tier above 70% of any place that stars with Las/Los/La/El. Give it a shot, but if you have a large party, a time constraint, or you are impatient and particularly fussy, be aware that this is a slower meal.

Stopped by for a quick bite. Great service and very good chicken and beef tacos. Good price as…read morewell. Will come back for sure.

The restaurant was bright and happy. The customer service was friendly and responsive. The menu was…read morehuge but we received some recommendations. The food came out surprisingly quick (less than 5 minutes). That can be a bit alarming but it tasted pretty good. It seems like a place that locals enjoy.

New Mexican spot in Wake Forest. Still experiencing a few "opening jitters" but I'm sure those get…read moresmoothed out as time goes on. It's a typical Mexican restaurant menu, with all of the standards - tacos, burritos, etc. Warm chips and house-made salsa are served at seating. Drinks from the bar are huge. One of the specialty drinks needed re-made because it just wasn't right, but the margaritas are spot-on. Portions are big, food is fresh and served piping hot. Stuffed jalapeños were pretty good, but not sure they are house made. The shrimp burrito is STUFFED with plump, flavorful shrimp and vivid pico de gallo. Refried beans, rice all very good. Definitely will add to the rotation.

I've been hearing great things about Aye Toro in the local Wake Forest groups online. We decided to…read morecheck them out before trivia next door. Our waitress was awesome, she was friendly and quick with the service. We ordered a couple of drinks and they were delicious. Unfortunately, those were the only two things we enjoyed about Aye Toro. The food was extremely bland, almost flavorless. When my husband and I took our first bites, we both looked up at each other and both knew exactly what the other was thinking. There was no spice, nothing. Mexican food is supposed to be flavorful but this was like...boiled chicken without the spices. For $17 for a plate of bland food, I was super disappointed and felt like I wasted $80 for the night (two meals and two margaritas with a 20% tip). When we come back for trivia, we might stop by for margaritas beforehand but I can't imagine Aye Toro staying in business if they keep serving flavorless meals. I know this review is harsh but spending that kind of money on this lackluster dinner is even harsher.

Living in Texas spoils you on TexMex more than I realized. The food was good and again if I never…read moreate it in Texas I might rate it better. Additionally, I ordered a corona and since it was draft, not sure it it was or something else, but it didn't taste like a corona I have ever tasted. The service was excellent. We were waiting for the rest of our party of 6, but the server worked with us. Once we ordered the food came out quickly and prepared the way we anticipated. Except, I expected soft tortillas and not crispy. San Jose has Karoke night on Thursdays so it added to the fun. I liked the set up of the dining area. Plus there is outdoor seating but last night would have been dangerous with temps in the mid 30s. Still it was nice time with my kids and grandkids! Thank you San Jose!

I haven't been to this location in quite some time. It's much better than before! Awesome service,…read moreand the feel is warmer now (although I still prefer the Poyner Place location). I got the Chicken & Spinach enchiladas and a Tamarind Agua Fresca to drink. Both were very good. I did not care for the beans as they were runny and bland. Their chips and salsa are great! On this day there were a couple of large groups at lunch (maybe end of the year parties) and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. The bar is cool looking and when weather is nice the patio is fun! Again, service was awesome!

Recently moved to the area and wanted to try this place out. Walked in and was welcomed and seated…read moreimmediately. They placed chips and salsa on our table as soon as we sat down and gave us time to look at the menu. Our server, Rudy, was very attentive and friendly. Our drink order came out quickly and they tasted amazing. Definitely recommend the blue margarita. The food was also great. Served hot and a generous portion of food. I was able to take some home for later, which I enjoyed eating at home. The restaurant looked very clean, plenty of seating, large booths that can sit 6 people. The menus were clean! (Not greasy or covered in fingerprints). The tables and the seats were clean. The music was great, and not too loud. Just was very satisfied with this visit. Prices were great for the big amount of food we received. We will definitely be back. Thank you.

This is a decent little spot in Rolesville. We will sometimes go after an event at my daughter's…read moreschool. Loveeee the queso and chips. ACP is a solid choice. We like the fajitas too. My husband loves the chili Rellanos. Service is always good. Waiters are always nice and friendly. They have a lunch menu that I've seen my coworkers order from. Prices aren't bad overall either.