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    Nadine's Mexican Kitchen

    4.6 (535 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Lori G.

    Great food, lovely servers. So attentive to our dogs. Always busy, worth the wait. We try to come here every time we're on our way to Hayden Lake and when we come home... That's how much we love it.

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    Conni M.

    I think this is absolutely the best Mexican restaurant in the (Spokane/Rathdrum) area! Charming, friendly, and fabulous. We were greeted and seated right away. Water and menus came with a nice basket of chips and a delicious salsa. We ordered the pork belly skewers for an appetizer and I finally understood why it's so popular. Beautifully caramelized pieces of pork belly alternating with cherry tomatoes, it was like a mini BBQ rib. I ordered the pork taquitos and a 1/2 chopped salad based on the size of taquitos you get in most Spokane Mexican restaurants. You know, they make two rolled taquitos, cut them in half and say there are four in an order. At Nadine's there *are* four real taquitos in an order. So good that I didn't touch the salad and brought it home. One of us ordered the pork belly tacos (yum) that were served with a yellow (saffron maybe) flavorful rice and beans. And, lastly, our friend ordered a chicken Chimichanga. It was huge and she loved it. The strawberry Margaritas were delicious and were made with a bit of puréed strawberries. Service was phenomenal. It was such a great experience that I can't wait to go back!

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    Casey P.

    This little neighborhood restaurant is the definition of a mom-and-pop establishment. It is located directly in the middle of a neighborhood on the corner, depending on which way the directions take you it doesn't even look like a restaurant from the side. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of the storefront before I left. ( My bad!) First things first, the dining room is not very big and parking is limited so get here early or there might be a wait. You won't go hungry while they are making your delicious food because each table gets complimentary chips and salsa! Our server was super sweet and made great recommendations as we looked over their BIG menu, thus the photos attached to this review. We started with the Pork belly skewers which were next-level delicious! I don't think I have ever had pork belly melt in my mouth like an M&M. The bed of slaw with the vinegar dressing was a perfect pairing. Shortly after our food arrived and it didn't disappoint! The ribeye was tender, exploding with flavor, and super juicy but not sloppy, the tortilla was homemade and held every bit of meat, and the chimichurri until it was able to be eaten. The refried beans were creamy, full of flavor, and perfectly seasoned. My date had the fish tacos which were also "Amazing!" ( her words) they came on a bed of mango coleslaw and a chipotle aioli that was not needed because the dish was perfect without it. All that to say, go and eat there! The staff are nice, the servers are attentive, the food is great and you will be supporting a small business.

    Brisket Chimichanga. Wow!
    David F.

    I've decided to update reviews if it has been awhile I've been to the restaurant and/or if my original rating has gone up or down Today was excellent as always. Great food, great service and a must come back whenever I can. One of my top 5 Mexican restaurants in the NW!

    Kids chicken taquitos
    Melissa R.

    First, I want to say we love Nadine's. We wanted to get something we could share as neither of us were overly hungry. We landed on the nachos and added brisket. The brisket is AMAZING! The nachos, they're a little meh to be honest. Only the top layer of chips had toppings, most of the bottom chips were plain. If it wasn't for the brisket they would've been a huge disappointment. Based on all the amazing dishes they make, I'd expect a little more. My daughter got the kids taquitos, she loved them. Still would totally recommend Nadine's, maybe just know going into it that the nachos are pretty average.

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    The food is delicious and the portions are quite generous. Make a reservation if you can because this small intimate space fills quickly.

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    This place is amazing! A hidden gem in Rathdrum. Best Mexican American food in 100 miles

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    Went here for a date night. The drinks were great and the food was amazing! We will definitely be coming back!

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    7 years ago

    Good menu, great food, staff is accommodating. Great small restaurant would go again.

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    Excellent food. Get there early or take out. Small place. Some of the best Mexican food out there.

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    Nadines never disappoints. My boyfriend and I have been going to Nadines once a month for about six months. We love it there

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    5 years ago

    Best in the Northwest! Exceptional menu. We eat there often and take friends whenever they are in town!

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    7 years ago

    Best Mexican I've ever had. Love the chicken tacos! Honestly I would come here just for the chips and salsa alone. Highly recommend!

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    8 years ago

    This place is so good and fresh always exciting to go back me and my husband make special trips just for Their chimichangas

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    7 years ago

    Nadine's corn chowder is the best I've ever tasted. The restaurant itself is small and quaint. The wait staff is friendly and attentive.

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    8 years ago

    The food was perfect! Salsa was so good that my 2 year old slurped from the bowl! I ate the stacked enchiladas

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    Ask the Community - Nadine's Mexican Kitchen

    Do they have air conditioning?

    Yes they do. They have a ductless split system installed right above the bar. I know because we ate there two nights ago when it was very hot.

    Should I call and place a reservation?

    I'd call ahead. It's a tiny place so we did make reservations. And there wasn't our normal family of 7. Only hubby and I .

    Do they cook with lard?

    I don't know what they cook with, but it tastes like they cook with heaven. Don't worry about it -- the calories don't count when you're in Idaho.

    Glut?en free options?

    Yes

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