You get a really large portion of food for the price with the tacos and bowls. Delicious and fresh…read more Would definitely order the yam bowl again and my husband loved his tacos. The guacamole and chips was a little meh. The chips were 5 stars, incredible homemade chips. However the guacamole was far from fresh and at $8 for a reasonably small serving of guacamole, I expect it to not look as though it's been sitting unrefrigerated all day, which is what ours looked like. Browned and not tasting fresh and also not fresh like the guacamole on my Yam bowl. So I recommend staying away from the guacamole to go since you can't really quality check it easily.

We stayed at the Essex Resort for the weekend and were looking for a simple dinner nearby when we…read morefound Mad Taco, just minutes away. It's a small spot with a classic mom-and-pop vibe, which we really enjoyed. We ordered the yam tacos and a chicken quesadilla. The service was friendly, though the food did take quite a while to come out. Once it did arrive, everything was very good and definitely hit the spot. Overall, we liked the food and would return. However, make sure to check your bill before leaving. We didn't notice until afterward that our total for tacos, a quesadilla, and two waters came to $44.02. My husband ordered his quesadilla plain and asked if the usual toppings (salsa, guacamole, and sour cream) came with it and could be put on the side. We were told they were included--but we were still charged extra for each topping, adding almost $5 to our bill. While the food and service were good and we'd go back, being charged extra for items that were supposed to come with the meal was disappointing. Just be sure to review your check closely so you don't end up with unnecessary upcharges.

It's very good but packed on Sunday. I avoid it then. I recommend going during the week if…read morepossible. Food is delicious! It is simply decorated and not fancy inside. There are also seats outside so that's nice. I love their breakfast! never tried lunch before

This past Friday, I decided to have breakfast at The Firebird Cafe as I have before. They were…read morebusy. When my pancakes arrived, I had neither butter nor syrup. To help, I decided to get my own syrup. Then I asked the cook for butter; he threw it into my hand, which triggered a reaction in a disabled veteran. I asked him if he meant to throw it, and he told me to go sit down, which I did not do. He said he would call the police, and I told him, "Call them." I asked for a refund since I had not touched the food. I was told no, and I recorded everything, including videos and pictures of the server and the man who threw the butter, who refused to refund my money. I contacted my bank about a fraudulent charge since I never touched the food. They are investigating and have access to the pictures and videos. Never again, and I recommend whoever is reading this not to spend their money, especially if you are brown.

Impressive food and friendly service. Clearly authentic and family owned. A bit of an unassuming…read moreinterior but the food was what we were there for. Server was clearly busy and many tables were left uncleared throughout our time there but it didn't seem to be a big issue, there were still available seating options. Had a lovely chat with her when we left and she was clearly proud and excited to hear we loved it. She suggested some specials to check out when they had them. I was led astray by the comments that it came without sides and ordered sides - won't do that again, the dishes were generous proportioned and came with beans. The side of Spanish rice was delicious so we'd still likely do that but share it. Guacamole was bright, fresh, and tasty with the homemade chips. Absolutely looking forward to a return visit!

The mole here is the real deal! Complex and deep in flavors. I order mole everywhere I travel…read morehoping for the best but expecting mediocre. I was pleasantly impressed. Plus, they give you plenty of the sauce. Bravo to this unassuming strip mall eatery.

Have come three days in a row recently because the summer salad with some tacos is just a perfect…read moremeal! Lots of seating both indoor and outdoor...so can usually find a spot in either place depending on your preference. Always busy and service incredibly fast in terms of how quickly you get your food after you order. Very chill low key vibes so no need to dress up or anything if you don't want to. Food is fresh and affordable and well flavored. Like the carnitas and the crispy boi (messy). And love the summer salad ( cabbage and carrot chopped up with pumpkin seeds and light dressing ) Always have one or two frozen drinks which are homemade like their pina colada or Miami vice.

Welp I've been here on a few occasions and I'm just disappointed by the tacos. I mean for a +$5…read moretaco I expect much more meat. This sad, sad taco should be no more than $3 for what is offered. Same for the $5 chips and salsa. Again, tasty but WAYYYY overpriced Good, if a bit stiff at the cash register, service and a really nice neighborhood vibe BUT geez add a bit more for the price point guys! Chicken taco is good , although a bit too salty, and skimpy on meat and *tiny*

Just found Casa Real Mexican Restaurant is a hidden gem @ 85 S.Park Dr., Colchester…read more Inside very clean and festive. I ordered Burrito Popeye, excellent (large portions), appetizer was Queso Fundido(excellent choice) finally cheese cake(knock out delicious ) Please go to Casa Real for real and delicious exocam Food. Ten stars

We came here for a late weekend lunch and had a great experience. Service was friendly and speedy,…read morefrom us getting seated to having our orders taken to getting our food to getting the check. I got the shrimp fajitas lunch special and it was delicious and the perfectly sized portion for lunch. It was cooked perfectly in a delicious sauce and came with fajita veggies, refried beans, rice, and salad. We were also given free chips and salsa for the table upon sitting down. I would definitely come back here again to try their other menu items!

It is a restaurant and not a truck so you can sit and eat. It's a very cute place with inside and…read moreoutside seating. The bathroom is clean and the bar is cute. It was a little hard to find at the roundabout but the signs pointing helped. Servers and hostess are exceptionally nice and do wonderful. I had a to go order and I was expecting more, but not the most authentic Mexican food. I got a veggie burrito and veggie quesadillas. It lacked a lot of flavor and spices. I wouldn't order anything again. I got a margarita while waiting for my food which came out really super quick after like 10 minutes.

I would give them zero stars if I could without ever having eaten a single bite of their food based…read moreon the following encounter. 6/28/2025 7:30 ish AM. 8 S. Main Street Saint Albans VT. My neighbors & I are woken by blaring contemporary music. I'm not a fan but let's be honest it's probably not considered the most banging music of all time. The car will be on its way soon & I can go back to sleep. Right? Nope! The music continues blaring, so I'm up now. I see a text from my neighbor. He's pretty unhappy and reports the music is coming from a food truck. One of the gentlemen in my building went outside to investigate where the music was coming from & discovered it's the El Gato Cantina food truck bumping his music from a sub. He says a guy working in the truck told him to eff-off. I guess contemporary music can be banging cuz it's certainly rocking my bedroom windows. And the people who vibe out to it aren't calm sweet souls. It's pouring rain, I get my dog suited up & we head outside for a morning wee. Upon walking outside I realize just how loud this sound system is & I decide to kindly ask them to turn down the music. Maybe a female will get a different response. I knock on the open front door. There's a man holding a broom. I ask "Can u plz turn that down, it's not even 9AM sir" This rude entitled jerk waves his hand at me as if I'm a gnat, and responds. " yeah yeah, get the F out of here." I respond with, "sir This is our neighborhood and you woke many of us up can u plz turn it down." I walked away. I have no desire to hang around to see what other profanity he's planning to throw my way. I waited a good 10 minutes or so and when the music kept blaring, I stood in front of his truck and called SAPD. He turned it down before the cruiser got there. But seriously? This is how your business treats our community? You expect us to want anything to do with your business? Honestly, stay in Burlington/Essex with that nonsense. Saint Albans at 7:30 AM on a Saturday morning is not the place for you. This business is not in it to serve our community. I highly recommend giving this food truck a pass.

We were visiting Burlington, VT over the weekend for a graduation. Decided to go to this place for…read moredinner because of the Gluten Free options. It did not disappoint! First of all, if you fancy some drinks, looks like they have some good options. Most of their items are items are gluten free except the burritos. The portion size is good, and the meat was flavorful and tender on tostada. For dessert, we had the Buñuelos which is also gluten free. It was soft and fluffy, went really well with the dulce de leche sauce. Check it out if you are in Burlington.

If you're looking to escape the crowds of Church St. this little place lies east along Bank St…read more It's got a great vibe with a diner or railcar feel. Just look for the shiney silver exterior. We got there late around 8:30 PM and were quickly reminded that they closed at 9. The place was hopping and even though they were in a hurry to get us moving we didn't have our order taken for atleast 10-15 minutes. We started with chips and salsa and my son said "it was the best salsa he's ever had". The chips were fresh, tasty and gluten free. I got a chorizo buritto and it was large, filled with beans and rice and great tasting. My son went with the chicken enchiladas which he devoured quickly. I believe my wife ordered their enchiladas. Overall, the food was great and flavorful, service wasn't the best and we felt rushed to leave. The kicker, and this may be due to the close proximity to Church St, is our bill was around $80 (which included two drinks). It's way to pricey for some chicken, rice and beans, etc.

Second time there. What an amazing restaurant with great food at great prices…read more The portions are huge. Lots of variety and nice atmosphere. Service was super fast and very attentive.

Had a great experience at Casa Grande in Williston, Vermont. Our server was very friendly, checked…read moreon us often, and kept our drinks topped up, which we really appreciated. The vibe is exactly what you'd expect from a classic Mexican-American chain--casual, comfortable, and easygoing. We all ordered the mixed fajitas with chicken and steak, served with rice, beans, and salad. The complimentary chips and salsa were a nice touch to start. Everything was tasty overall. The steak was a little chewy, but honestly for the price point, it was a great value. Left full and satisfied, and I'd definitely come back again.

Service is great!…read more Ambiance is interesting. Pancakes were very good. My friend and I got the burrito with added protein. $5 bucks for barely amy sausage is steep. The burrito had much too generous portions of home fries in it. If thats your thing, go for it. But we felt it overpowered the burrito. We also got the.mango pineapple drink special, whoch was decent. $90 all in for brunch is steep.

Great little spot for breakfast on the patio. Nice menu…read morewith some favorites and small twists on favorites. California toast was delicious. Crab cake Benedict special was also very tasty. Good potatoes. Good coffee. Laid back and enjoyable vibe.

The service, food, drinks, and vibes were all amazing! I definitely recommend coming here if you…read moreare visiting and want some good food/vibes

Wow. I don't take this lightly- one of the BEST restaurants I've been to in Vermont. Full of…read moreflavors and dishes that I've never had and super authentic cuisine. The restaurant is right on the water and has the most beautiful interior and great staff.