Food was outstanding and not Tex-Mex, authentic Mexican food. What a pleasant surprise while…read moretraveling through.

They may be under management and I had heard they had a hiccup or two but they have recovered…read morenicely. You might notice that the chips and dip didn't arrive as fast as they did before, but it wasn't that noticeable except they were exceptional before, but it's still good. The bean dip that came wasn't as tasty as before but that's nit picking. I had my traditional "ElMarino". Which was fantastic! The wife had chicken chimichanga s that were awesome. See no need to alter their elite status, they are good.

I can't believe I just had some of the best tacos I've ever had, definitely the best in North…read moreCarolina...so close to home!!! And why haven't I known about this place before today!!?? Granted, walking in you almost want to turn around and walk out...(overwhelming amount of stuff) but!! It is a store also, and I'm super adventurous...so I stayed. I am so glad I did. Absolutely fantastic food. Exceeded my expectations and I cannot wait to go back!! Keep making tacos cuz I need them in my belly!!!

Best tamales I've ever had and I'm from San Antonio,Tx. We tried a mix of the rajas, pork and…read morechicken. Will definitely be going back.The tacos were great also but the tamales are over the top.

Should have picked up the clues when there were no cars outside. There was one one customer,a set…read moreof workers. The Mexican waitress messed up my order, as I wanted 3 Tacos & 1 enchilada but I got a plate of enchiladas with green verde sauce. The refried beans were ice cold and the rice was col. Normally I would have sent them back, but all I wanted was one enchilada so I kept my mouth shut. The Tacos were totally without taste, where are the spices? I have to say it was my worst lunch in many years, no exaggeration! I was going to give two stars but I need to tell you to avoid this place like most patrons in the know, Sorry

Not sure how something can change so much in only a few days! Maybe a different cook??? My taco…read morewas tasteless and my wife's Torta Cubana was fatty and greasy. She ate a small portion and left the rest. It was warm in the restaurant and when we asked if they could make it cooler, we were told the Ac could not be adjusted. Really disappointed..

We will not be back to this place.... My bf ordered beef…read morenachos and a order of cheese sauce with chips. I ordered a burrito with shrimp, octopus, a whole poblano, avocado, shredded cheese all inside the burrito. I also asked for a lot of limes on the side. They came out after we took our order to go so he could check on it because he asked me numerous times about the cheese I wanted. I had said I do not want anything on top of my burrito and hate the liquid cheese. The person who made my burrito used the liquid cheese, similar to nacho cheese consistency on top. No shredded cheese inside. So they didn't give my bf his cheese sauce he paid for. My burrito was nasty. They didn't put a whole poblano, the first half of the burrito had a few small pieces of poblano, barely any octopus, no shredded cheese inside, they didn't give me any limes. I HATE this crap cheese sauce that "mexican" food places use in Tennessee. Legit Mexican food places don't use this fake liquid cheese. My bf said his nachos were good. Problem is.. I was on the toilet all night because of this cheese. I say this because it was the same cheese they put on his nachos and... he was sick to his stomach for the rest of the night and then he had his turn on the toilet.

As we wend our way to Florida, we spend the night in Bristol for one main reason. This restaurant!…read more (The Hilton Garden Inn hits all the marks too, but as I have nothing to add I'm not updating that review.) My husband ordered five enchiladas each with a different stuffing. While delicious, unless you haven't eaten since last Thursday, who can consume so many enchiladas?! I shouldn't talk. The house special quesadilla -- always excellent -- is a lot of food. Ever resourceful, I took half back, put the chicken and peppers on a bagel and ate it for breakfast! (Note to self AND my husband: next time let's split one and maybe forego the steak and chicken. Chorizo and shrimp?!) Moving on, the salsa bar is great with smooth, chunky, mild and spicy salsas. That's not counting the warm bean spread brought to the table with their thin and crisp chips. Our margaritas -- $6 each -- are not only good but pretty, topped with berries and a flower. Here it is, Monday night -- not a typical going-out day of the week -- and the place is busy with locals. Pretty good testimony to what's become one of my favorite Mexican restaurants.

The food was authentic and very good. The service was excellent. If you come here for the ambience,…read moreyou're probably the wrong kind of person to come here. It's perfect for a hole-in-the-wall Mexican place.

While waiting between appointments, we used Yelp to find spot for a late lunch. With a rating of 4+…read morestars, we gave it a try. The restaurant is very close to the highway, just enough to park and leave. Building isn't the best looking, needs update and more curb appeal. We were seated immediately in the back half of the establishment. Interior is a Mexican theme if course. Music is playing, almost to loud for conversations. Music sounds like the speakers are very inexpensive. The windows were open for a nice breeze but the window screens are ripped, torn, not attached which allows nature to also enjoy the food. The young girl serving didn't speak English well, when asked a question, she had to get another lady to answer. She did check on us, just once during our meal but did refill our drinks and offered a takeout container. The food was good. We ordered the tortas milanese with chicken and ACP chicken. The sandwich was huge and the ACP was a big plate full. IF we order again, it will be takeout or delivery.

Food was great, and service was great as well. Ambiance was fine, typical for the type of…read morerestaurant...nothing fancy but good

First off, go to Los Arcorisis in Boone. They don't screw up your order, and it's great!…read more So I called in a to-go meal at 2 PM. The woman on the phone spoke broken English (which only makes sense considering the current state of our border to the south). I ordered the lunch fajitas. I was specific about beef, and I specifically said Carne Asada. After I picked up my order, I had a few phone calls come in, so I did not witness my food until about 45 minutes later. The only part of the order that they got right was my small side of guacamole. Other than that, they completely botched the order! WTF?!?Mind you by the way, when I entered the restaurant, it was completely dead, aka EMPTY. There was absolutely zero reason for the kitchen to "F" this up. The only reason I gave two stars is because the food looks OK. I have not even tasted it yet. Oh yeah, they forgot the rice too! Seriously?!?!? I doubt this will occur, but TO THE OWNERS... you guys should have kept the original restaurant you had before this. Foggy Rock it was called?? It was great! The appetizer trout tar tar, or whatever it's called was amazing! Sucks that's gone now. Boone/BR already has enough quality Hispanic restaurants. Cut your losses and let this one go.

Al Pastor taco was a little on the high side in price, but the amount of meat in the taco was huge…read more The most meat of any authentic taco I've ever ate. This one had grilled onions on the side. Four tacos were $10.50, and I got a horchata and it tasted good. If you want a ground beef taco, go to Taco Bell. If you want authentic tacos, come here.

This hole in the wall in the outskirts of Boone is definitely worth a visit…read more I had taquitos with so many yummy toppings that I ended up making a taquito salad. The tacos were very good too. This is real Mexican food and it is delicious. The inside is small but cozy with a few tables and booths.

Grabbed a quick, cheap, filling meal from Taqueria La Monarca! I got the Gordita Al Pastor which…read morewas packed with tender pork, lettuce, & queso fresco and was pretty tasty. The asada taco was a bit lackluster though: the meat was tough and not well seasoned. They have a large salsa bar with many salsas and fresh veggie toppings. Ambiance is fine, spacious & a good number of tables inside. Service was fast & friendly. There are parking spots in front of the restaurant. 7/10 would recommend, at least the gorditas!