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 !

This is by far the best place for burritos in the Northwoods. Wet burrito with peppers and onions…read moresmothered in white sauce. Shockingly good!

I've been all over and tried a lot of Mexican food. This place is legit. The food was cooked…read moreperfectly and everything was well packaged. The sauce station they have is amazing!

This has become our go to Mexican Restaurant. Wonderful selection and really enjoy the cheese dip…read morefor your taco chips.

We were very pleasantly surprised with our dinner tonight. Our server was super kind and the…read moreservice was incredibly quick, which we appreciated having an impatient toddler. We had shrimp ceviche, pineapple shrimp, enchiladas, stuffed peppers, and street tacos. Everyone loved their food, and we also liked the chips and salsa. Definitely a great spot to stop for a quick and classic Mexican dinner.

This is a go-to restaurant for us when we vacation in Minocqua, Wisconsin. It's close to our home…read moreand has great service and good quality Mexican cuisine. This year it was just as good as it has been in the past.

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.

The reviews here seem to be very misleading... Service was prompt and friendly. However the food…read moreis a different story. I think it may be that the standards are alittle bit lower in these parts, but everything just tasted bland. I ordered table side guac, which is like $12 and some change, but it wasn't made table-side... it also tasted bland and the avocados tasted like they were in a fridge that was too cold. I make guac very often that I know when an avocado might be alittle too cold... it had that grainy texture and taste. I also ordered the steak fajitas... the steak was not really even steak, but probably more what I would describe as overly done sliced or shredded beef strips. I've had better steak at Chipotle. It was also bland. There was no flavor at all. The only flavors you got were from adding the beans and sour cream to your fajita. It was also really tough. I was pretty disappointed, because for some reason, I pictured a sizzling platter arriving at my table, and guac made at the table as well. I then ordered flan for dessert. It was also pretty disappointing. The flan it self might have been okay, but they drizzled chocolate on top of the flan, which really masked the flavor of the flan and made me wonder what were they trying to achieve by adding the chocolate. The caramel syrup is already sweet... You can also tell whoever makes the flan does not know how to make flan. Flan should be smooth and silky. It can be light or also more rich and velvety. This one had so many air bubbles that it gave me such a feeling of concern with every bite. Either the water from the water bath used in the oven spilled over or the temperature was too high that it caused the flan to boil. And then the final straw was the electronic fee... I'm not from around here but is this normal? It makes me wonder if this is something they should disclose or tack on to their food prices... Yeah I just did not feel it with this restaurant... Probably won't be back... It doesn't mean the food isnt good, but it's just my opinion and I've been to several restaurants...

Happened upon this place when visiting some family…read more We were seated in about ten minutes even during an event for the local high school. Our chips and salsa arrived quickly, and drink order taken as well. My husband ordered the quesabirria, I ordered the carnitas and my uncle ordered the shrimp chimichanga. All our food arrived in a timely fashion! Although my husband's consume was on the colder side of warm, it still had great flavor. My carnitas were amazing. So tender and the plate had so many delicious options to make my tacos. The shrimp chimichanga looked delish, and if I get a chance to visit again I would definitely try it. The whole place was a bit loud, but I do believe that was due to the extra 30 teenagers helping staff for their fundraising event. It was not prohibitive of having a conversation. All in all, stop in! The staff is friendly and the food is good!

How does Merrill get a place this good, and authentic? There's no orange cheese or sour cream in…read moresight. We were here visiting extended family, and this was the first place we came based on it being close to the hotel. I was expecting the Americanized food. It wasn't. We spent a week in Mexico City last month. You could take this place, drop it into areas near Polanco CDMX and it would succeed. The rice was above normal. The refried beans excellent, and the food itself was excellent. The esquites were a standout.

This place gets a big no. My favorite part was when the check came, and even that's a stretch…read morebecause it was incorrect and completely overpriced. The craziest sticker shock was the small cup of guacamole for 6 dollars. SIX DOLLARS?! This restaurant is conveniently located next to a grocery store where you could pick up all the ingredients to make your own underwhelming tacos for less than the 80 dollars we spent for 5 people. I insist you find another establishment to support. You can find much friendlier service and tastier food at a much better price.

Nice setting, festive, very apropos Attentive staff, big menu!…read moreFood portions generous. Food flavor average, no stand-out seasoning which I guess for a Mall environment may be best. Some Nacho Fajita Chicken pcs were burnt / left burnt taste like grill needed cleaning, fyi.

Food is good as always. Service is quick for as busy as it…read morewas. Queso is runny but tastes great! I had the pulled pork taco and shrimp taco. It's more of a fast food order style with buzzer when food is ready.

The best in the area for miles and beyond! Consistency is the word. Always yummy! Won't go…read moreanywhere else!

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.

I have been here three times in the past 6 months. Authentic…read moremexican food and great friendly staff! The interior is small and cozy, a few tables in the front and additional tables in the rear of the building. Nice bar, variety of margs and some craft cocktails. The menu is limited but they always have a daily special. Highly recommend!!!

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.

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.