Visited on 4th of July long weekend. The town was very busy but they were able to sit 11 of us on…read morethe patio fairly quickly. Food came in very fast and they are child-friendly, provides kids menu selection and has high chair. We ordered mostly lunch specials, food is very good and prices are very reasonable. The pineapple dish was super yum

One of my favorite local restaurants. Though the menu is a typical selection of Mexican dishes that…read moreappeal to a northern Wisconsin audience, they are always well prepared, tasty, and for those who want a bit more heat, each table has a good selection of hot sauces to spice it up. The staff is friendly and efficient. I always feel that they appreciate everyone who chooses to dine with them.

great food, wonderful expeditious staff, large servings with a huge variety of entrees !!!…read moreambiance is muy bueno !!! will return next week with 5 peoplr !!....love el tarasco !

I gave it three out of 5 stars because it was good, but not great. There was no "wow" to the…read moreflavors or menu. Very tourist friendly, I get it (protein choices chicken, beef, steak shrimp). I was looking for more options, like tripa or lengua, lomo en res de arbol to be honest. Elote. Menudo. The menu has all the classic Mexican fare I would call it - tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas, fajitas, quesadillas. Traditional dinners as well like Carbe Asada, Bistec ala Mexicana, Huevos Rancheros, and Chilequelles. The restaurant itself is very nice inside and clean, with a beautiful bar area. When you walk in you can see directly into the kitchen and how clean the floors and equipment is. We stopped on a Friday around 3pm, not an ideal time but we had been traveling for half the day and needed to eat. Big points for having a selection of hot sauces at every table, including Tapatio or my favorite El Yucatec Habanero; roja AND verde. Our server was Uriel (great name), who seemed to be the only server on duty, which I understand considering the time and day but he had several tables aside from the 3 of us and spread throughout the place so he was in and out of the dining room constantly. My wife ordered the chile rellenos enchiladas with salsa roja, and my daughter chicken quesadillas. I ordered the bistec Mexicana, with corn tortillas. The meal came with chips and salsa. The salsa had good flavor, timid on the cilantro though, and the chips were good but didn't taste made in house, in my opinion. Our meal arrived soon after ordering, and it was good! The bistec was made with canned or pickled jalapenos, and not fresh, so they lost major points for that. The meat was good, but the jalapenos brought a salt and brine flavor instead of the Smokey fresh and vibrant pop that fresh jalapeños provide. The rice and beans that accompany the meals are well prepared with good flavor. The beans were well executed and almost velvety, and the rice had flavor and consistency. In all, a good meal at a great price point. Would definitely eat here again.

I've been coming up to Minocqua for 35 years. Was excited to see this Mexican place. Stopped in at…read more5 pm on a Tuesday. We sat at the bar. Bartender was super nice. Got us a jalapeno margarita and a strawberry margarita. Horrible. Get a sangria NOT A MARGARITA! The ambiance is great so this place could have potential. We ordered cheese curds and the jalapeno cornbread for an appetizer. The cheese curds were decent and the corn bread IS AMAZING. Only amazing thing we ate. The complimentary chips and salsa... the salsa tasted like Tostitos salsa from a jar. Not authentic. My two chicken tacos with corn tortillas fell apart. Nothing worse than tacos that fall apart. The burrito my husband had was extremely salty and my husband loves salt, so if he's saying this- take it into consideration. Bill was $75. Will not be back.

Enjoyed a nice lunch here today. Loved the $6 house margaritas. Would come back again for those…read morealone. The tortilla chips were fresh and warm. The food was very good with generous portions. The interior of the place is very cute. We will be back.

There is nothing special, or authentically Mexican about the food here, but it is a decent local…read morebar that serves Mexican-American food and drink. The Watering Hole's fare is far from the best I've eaten -- but sometimes a basic burrito and a glass beer are exactly what one needs to fill their belly. I ordered the "Big Burrito" and my wife ordered the "Bean Burrito." Because they have no beer on tap we ordered bottles of Negra Modelo to drink. Both of our burritos were amply stuffed with meat or beans, cheese, lettuce and tomato, and served with refried beans and Mexican rice. Two ounce cups of salsa and sour cream were served on the side, and additional sauces (hot and mild) were on the table. Our burritos reminded me of the ones I make at home when I'm scrounging around the fridge to use up left over meat, refried beans, cheese and veggies. Even though the ingredients were casually tossed together and rolled up in a tortilla, and though it was not particularly attractive on the plate, the taste was fine, the quantity was ample, and our hunger was sated. I doubt that I'll come back specifically for the food -- but the location is convenient (right on US 51), the bartender/server was friendly, the kitchen was efficient, the price point was acceptable, and the food was satisfactory, so when it fits my needs, I'll come back.

Was pleased with our first dining experience at this restaurant. My hubby & I both ordered burritos…read morethat was served with rice & refried beans on the side. Burritos were full of fresh quality ingredients. My burrito was chicken & hubbys was the Baja Beef. We have enough leftovers for another meal. We also both had margaritas that were large and tasty. Atmosphere was nice & Mexican /Florida style. Bar owner was fun to Chat with & we will be back.

If you want good food and excellent service, this is the spot. Get the Plato Loco it's the best!read more

The food is always good and the wait staff are always friendly. It can get pretty busy in the…read moreevenings so it can get a bit noisy, but the quality of the service has never suffered and the fact that it is always busy is a testament to their popularity.

The wife and I stopped in the other day for dinner, the food was very good. Would we go back?…read moreDefinitely.

I've eat here many times (and reviewed it several times) and for a small town in northern Wisconsin…read morethe food and service is decent. While the cuisine is standard Americanized Mexican food, it fills an important niche in our neck of the woods, and I will continue to patronize them whenever I am in town and hankering for a burrito or something like that.

A real Northwoods gem. Great service, tasty food and stunning property. Nice outdoor spaces to…read morerelax, enjoy a drink and listen to live music when scheduled.

Beautiful venue The food is uneven and the menu never really…read morechanges I'd recommend sitting outside with a cocktail and an appetizer

I love dining at Chico's. And I especially love the people who make it all happen - y'all look out…read morefor one another. Besides the fantastic food & excellent margaritas, the team behind it all impressed me (again)....last night they (and a few customers) expertly handled a medical emergency. Good work. Nos vemos- tqm.

Food was subpar. Not enjoyable at all. My son ordered the shredded beef burrito and said it tasted…read morelike Italian beef.

I hate to do this, from the past 4 experiences we are always either missing something, get tacos…read morewith smashed shells, or in general cold food. This last time they were rushing us through, and trying to get us out, i would understand if it was closing time but it was 3pm.. It sucks because it had potential (for a tbell) just needs better employees. Overall, I would say taco bell is better left as a Rhinelander or Merrill experience

If I could give 0 stars I would. To say the service was horrendous is an understatement. I waited 1…read moreand a half hours before finally getting a response on what what was wrong with the orders. I ordered the simplest items and people who got bigger orders who ordered after me were getting their food first. The wait caused me to miss my important flight and I never even got my food even though the cashier said it would be out soon. I could go on about how the lazy workers here didnt even try to help but I would have to write an full on essay on that itself and other issues I had with this location. Don't come here if you want your entire day to be ruined.