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    Mextiza

    3.2 (164 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Very loud
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Single taco lunch Small Combo
    Amanda C.

    I recently went to El Sarape for a family lunch, we were pleasantly surprised by the new renovations and the elegant appearance. Service is always friendly and attentive. We had lovely food, although my husband thought the sauce on his burrito wasn't as spicy as he has hoped.

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    Devin T.

    This is a late review, I forgot to write but we were looking at places to take our son to and came across El Sarape and I immediately remembered it was a hard pass. I wanted to like this place so bad because the restaurant itself was nice inside but the food lacked flavor completely and I don't say that in an exaggerated manner either! We ordered margaritas and empanadas to start, my husband had the Perfecta Margarita and I had the scratch margarita. Mine tasted like a premade margarita, you can tell because the mix is always more noticeable than the tequila in those and they're a little extra citrusy, his was slightly better but almost like mine with an extra shot in it but for $17! No presentation just a cup slightly bigger than a regular not worth that much when the food is what it is. The food. We got empanadas to start. They smelled amazing! First bite and I was pleasantly surprised; took another and then noticed it was partially cold. I thought maybe it was just a spot that didn't heat or got cold but at the third bite it was just like it came out of a refrigerator. All of them were like that too. I brushed it off and told myself the taste was there so I had hopes for the Molcajete, the 3 Amigos. I knew as soon as it hit the table I was about to be disappointed because the Molcajete itself was cold, it wasn't sizzling or even warm it was just cold. When I say no flavor I mean none and for $40 dollars I expect meat, a good amount of it but we literally had a cold rock with veggies in it, three pieces of asada that looked like scraps, two pieces of extremely dry chicken, four shrimp that were okay, nopales that I don't care for regardless because I don't like them anyways and cheese that wouldn't melt because the rock was cold. Almost $100 dollars and we picked up McDonald's on the way home because we basically ate nothing. I didn't even eat the rice and beans and I'm Mexican! I grew up on those and they're normally the first to go. I know not to expect blow my mind Mexican food like I grew up with but this was actually the worst place we've had out here in the Lacey/olympia area. Our servers were okay but once our food came we didn't see them and it was a bit before we got our check and our card back after. We aren't people who like to complain or inconvenience others so we just paid our bill a left but I would not recommend or return unfortunately. I'm sorry.

    (TG) Expresso Burrito
    Andrew J.

    The exterior of the building had us unsure at first, but the interior design is very well done. The salsa is probably the best we've had during our time in the PNW. It was smoked pepper salsa with just the right amount of spice. The horchata was "like drinking a Cinnabon" and delicious! The rest of the food was well seasoned and tasty. The service was excellent and prompt, which we appreciated with 2 little niños. Not the absolute best Mexican food we've had in the area, but definitely in the upper tier.

    Expresso Burrito
    Lexus T.

    Decided to try this place with some friends who were visiting and ended up becoming quite disappointed with our experience. Although the food was decent, the service was terrible. Great hospitality and the overall ability to properly communicate with customers seems to lack with this location, and I feel like my odd phone call experience to the restaurant in advance to make reservations should've been a red flag. The phone call: I called the restaurant the day before my husband and I were planning to get together with our friends for dinner to see if I could make reservations. At first, someone answered rather quietly (I don't even think they mentioned the restaurant name, they just said something simple like "hello?") to which I asked if they take reservations and, if so, if I could make one for the following evening. The man told me to "hang on" which confused me a bit, but then the phone got passed to another person who spoke more clearly and professionally to take note of my reservation request. The night of: We arrived around our reservation time with our friends and their mother. Upon walking into the restaurant, we were greeted by a server who was passing through the foyer to deliver some food to a table. Shortly after, a younger woman came out of the kitchen to greet us, to which I told her we had a reservation for 5 people. She asked us to wait for a few minutes and that she'd be right with us. My husband and I exchanged some puzzled looks with each other considering that the restaurant wasn't that busy (about 1/3 to 1/2 of the restaurant was actually full). We waited for about 2-3 minutes until the waitress led us to the back to be seated in their biggest booth. Water was brought to the table fairly quickly and she didn't leave us waiting for too long before coming back to check on us.  The menu was interesting, and I mean this in the sense that it was limited on options yet it had a strange variety such as pasta and an option for a poke bowl. I guess this type of a menu layout is simple and makes decision making easier for people who have a hard time choosing what they want; I guess I was just hoping to see more to choose from.   Our experience took a turn the moment everyone started ordering. Our friend's mother speaks broken English, but she did her absolute best and, what we believe, was pretty clear when she asked to get a burrito that was meatless but had everything else in it. The waitress seemed to be getting confused and our friend's mother started explaining as an example that she wants beans and other veggies in the burrito still, just no meat. The waitress then offered the vegetarian menu to which our friend's mother declined. Her sons chimed in to say that she just simply wants a burrito with no meat. The rest of us placed our orders and enjoyed the chips and salsa in the meantime - the salsa was really good. About 15 minutes passed until everyone's food started slowly coming out. When our friend's mother's burrito came out, the waitress said it was a bean burrito. Our friend's mother was confused, asking if it came with any veggies and such. The waitress confirmed it was only beans inside the burrito and our friend's mother became a little sad and expressed she wanted a burrito with more than just beans. Instead of apologizing for the confusion, the waitress proceeded to double down and said "oh but you said you wanted a bean burrito" with a bit of attitude. The waitress then went on to say "you didn't tell me which burrito you wanted on the menu," then tried to bring a menu back to have our friend's mother look it over and see if she wanted it remade. Our friend's mother didn't want to make such a big deal out of it, so she respectfully declined and said it's ok. We were all baffled by the interaction; no accountability, no apology, just full blame towards the customer for the mistake.  Aside from this, everyone's food turned out good, that I will say went well here and makes up the 2 star rating. The portions were pretty big, pricing was decent and the temperature was perfect. At one point, our friend's mother asked if she could get some guacamole and sour cream on the side, and when the waitress brought it out she said "this will be free of charge." Clearly, this was her way of trying to make up for the burrito mistake, but we were glad to know that she wouldn't put it on the bill. When it was time to pay the bill, thankfully they only charged the burrito as a "side burrito" rather than at full price. After boxing up our leftovers and as we all made our way to the exit, not one staff member thanked us/said good night/acknowledged us as we left. There were only about 3-4 tables full of people in the restaurant, so we found it odd that not one of them took a moment to say anything.  I had some high hopes for this restaurant since, aesthetically, it looked great and the food was good. However, after the poor interactions from the staff I don't see us returning here.

    Stefania R.

    A Hidden Gem for Steak Lovers & Mexican Food Fans! I came here and WOW--this place exceeded my expectations. If you're craving authentic Mexican flavor with a steakhouse twist, this spot delivers. I ordered the Ribeye served on a sizzling volcanic stone, and it was honestly one of the best steaks I've had in a long time. Perfectly grilled, juicy, and full of flavor. The roasted veggies on the side made the plate pop with color and taste. The chimichurri was fresh and added the perfect zing. As a side I ordered the Champiñones al Ajillo--garlicky mushrooms in a bubbling cast-iron skillet. They were rich, herby, and impossible to stop eating. And to share we had some queso fundido with chorizo that disappeared in seconds! Drinks? I had a creamy horchata and a chilled Modelo --simple, refreshing, and perfect with the food. The atmosphere was warm and relaxed, the presentation was beautiful, and you can tell the kitchen puts a lot of care into every plate. Plus, everything came out hot and fresh. Pro tip: Come hungry. The portions are generous, and the flavors are BIG. Definitely adding this to my list of favorite spots. Can't wait to come back!

    (TG) Carne Asada Prime
    Julie I.

    Don't not sleep on this place! The atmosphere is absolutely stunning! Service is amazing and the food is next level!! 10/10 crazy this is located in Lacy! HIGHLY recommended! The Carne Asada so unbelievably seasoned and perfect!

    Sarape Nachos (TG)
    Johnny G.

    Nachos nachos nachos!!! I have been here 3 times and although their menu is vast, the nachos stole the show. Entering the amply lit cantina, you feel as though you are in Mexico...and you found that perfect spot. The wait staff greet you promptly with chips and salsa and water. From start to finish, we were impressed. My biggest complaint about nachos around the world is the lack of refried beans. At El Sarape, they LOAD the chips with beans. LOAD. Not joking at all and they were in the top 3 nachos of my life. Oh yeah...and the fried ice cream is life. Eat cautiously.

    Flan
    Jane M.

    My fav mexican restaurant in all of Olympia. I have been to both their Lacey and Olympia locations and the food is amazing always. The minute you walk in the aromas fill you in and make u more hungry. I typically order their Three Amigos, street tacos and love it all. Their three amigos is beyond amazing - full of flavors. This time we also ordered their special for the day - quesa birria and boy I wish it finds a permanent spot on the menu. It was amazing. The consome was bursting with flavors and it was one of the best I have had here in WA. Their chips and house salsa (has a kick) are delicious too. We had their regular flan and it is anything but regular. Great flavors just how I like my flan to be. Quick service at this location, friendly happy staff serving happy customers getting fresh mexican food from the kitchen. I have tried drinks at their other location and its nice. The ambience is better at the Olympia location as compared to Lacey but honestly I care about food and less wait time. All in all I prefer the Lacey location cos its less busy on weekdays but both locations are great and food is consistent too. Ample parking. Highly recommend this spot. I always visit them everytime I am in town.

    We got the Al pastor tacos and this was my favorite meal of the night. The meat was SO flavorful. And the sauces on the side  So good!

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    Updated restaurant, great food, friendly staff, great atmosphere, and speedy service!

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    Best Mexican food I've ever had! Love the chicken Alfredo and chimichangas! :) Try this place it's amazing!

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    Horrible services, I like the other administration. Never again.....one star because the Strach margarita

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