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    Norma's Mexican Restaurant

    4.0 (151 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Walter W.

    Discovered this restaurant in south Garland. The family run operation produces an authentic dining experience. The food and service were above average. Recipes and taste were very good. Atmosphere is quaint and enjoyable. Traditional Tex-Mex menu with many dishes to choose from . Lunch today was cheese enchilada with crispy taco , rice , and beans. Chips and salsa were tasty. Ordered corn tortillas and they were served steaming hot and are some of the best I've eaten. If you're looking for somewhere different from a restaurant chain , add this to your list of local favorites.

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    Rough C.

    We went to Norma's and asked can I talk to her. They did not know her.. OK -1 point.. lol.. we had a great meal, I had a Taco Salad and my wife Chicken enchiladas she love it. The service was great, the food 4 and the ambiance is ok..

    Flan with sauce. Great!

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    2 months ago

    Everything! The food was great as always and it's a great friendly upbeat vibe. The drinks were good and the prices are quite reasonable.

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    9 months ago

    This place is so good. We live in the neighborhood and come often! Great service! Same wonderful team of workers!

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    1 year ago

    Everything was hot and delicious. Love the stuffed jalapeños. This place never disappoints. Great service.

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    2 years ago

    It was fine no complaints best wishes to them. Friendly and the good was edible. Interesting crowd though.

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    2 years ago

    The food was good. Our server, not so much. Went during lunch and it was crowded. When we asked for extra salsa, our server said , "No."

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    11 months ago

    customer service is horrible. 30 minutes for food not adequate staffing for the kitchen atmosphere was horrendous less than a one star

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    3 years ago

    Terrific Tex Mex Friendly staff. Moderately priced for the day and time of Bidenomics

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    3 years ago

    It was pretty good Mexican food. Quaint and in the neighborhood. We enjoyed our dinner and would likely go back

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    4 years ago

    Awesome nachos. I recommend the half fajita/half steak ones with jalapeños. Haven't had much else here.

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    Sorry but no. The food was just not good. The staff was fine but not overly nice or caring. We went once and have no plans on coming back

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    3 years ago

    Great for take out when family from Southern California are in town! Delicious and plentiful. YUM!

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    3 years ago

    Great food. Nice atmosphere and good service. Price appropriate for more food than I can eat. Will return.

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    4.6
    (357 reviews)
    7.8 mi
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    The first time we went to La Sombra Cantina we thought we were going back to Pineda's. We were…read moresurprised at the change and hoped it was at least as good as Pineda's. We were very pleasantly surprised. It's even better in my opinion. The people are very warm and friendly. The food is really delicious. I love that they bring not only good salsa with their fresh hot chips, but also a tomatillo sauce and a black bean dip. We've now eaten there several times. The taco meat has a nicely charred flavor. The tamales were very good. (I'm picky about my tamales. I've tried their ranchero sauce, chili con carne, and sour cream sauce. None of them disappoint. Their rice isn't dry like it is at many other Tex-Mex places. And their $5.00 all day frozen margaritas are worth it. We usually go for the lunch specials that run until 4:00. They don't have mole on the menu, yet. I'm looking forward to their future specials. In this day and age where it's hard to keep a restaurant open, I really hope this one survives. It's not fancy, but the food and service make it worth it. And I'm a picky person when it comes to spending money on food I don't make myself.

    First off, not a fan of the decor, it's in a strip center and the tables need to be arranged to be…read moremore cozy. We have been to some nicer hole-in-the-wall restaurants, that we liked better, and felt more at home. The conference room chairs are uncomfortable, along with the flat decor with loud colors. For the food, all we can say is Meh...and the drinks are weak. There are so many better mexican restaurants to dine with, in this City.

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    The smaller and quieter side dining area with some artwork.
    The smaller and quieter side dining area with some artwork.
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    Taqueria Garcia’s

    4.6
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    The trompo tacos are legit and only $1 on Taco Tuesday. Or get 10 for $14.50 anytime. They have…read moreless meat than their other tacos so you'll want to get at least six for a meal. The green cream salsa was delicious and not spicy. My friends spoke highly of the cabeza tacos. However, they thought the birria tacos were less successful and were disappointed they didn't come with any broth for dipping.

    I visited Taqueria Garcia's last week, because I just happened to be in the neighborhood. I ordered…read morefour Tacos de Trompo and Squirt drink. I was actually wanting a grapefruit Jarritos, but they did not have it. The young lady who took my order said the Squirt was Hecho en Mexico, so I took it. I didn't even know Squirt was grapefruit flavor. It did the trick! Anyways... back to the reason I stopped in - Tacos! The Tacos de Trompo were served hot and fresh and they were quite tasty. They were served with fresh cilantro and onions and two small lime wedges. They were also a few grilled onion slivers and a grilled Serrano on my plate. The young lady who took my order was friendly and was kind enough to bring my food out to my table. I really appreciated that! The only negative aspects of the meal were that I would have liked to have had more cilantro and onions, and either one more lime slice or two larger lime slices to begin with. Also, the lime slices I got were a little aged, but I still managed to squeeze out just barely enough. The house made green and red hot sauces were not very hot at all. That was kind of a bummer. All in all, I would visit Taqueria Garcia's again. So, if you're in the neighborhood and have a hankering for Street Tacos, you should give this spot a go. I did not visit the restroom, but because it was obviously not inside the restaurant, I assumed it had to be accessible only from the outside. No biggie with that. Tacos... one cannot go wrong with Tacos! Eat well. Be well. Cheers!

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    Desperados Mexican Restaurant Dos

    Desperados Mexican Restaurant Dos

    4.2
    (394 reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    Great service and the restaurant is designed really cute and unique! The bar is small but the…read moredrinks are tasty and strong. The FOOOD! I.got the crab enchiladas with beans and rice and they were delicious!! Creamy, crab tasted fresh, just the right amount of heat. My husband got the fajita combo and was equally as pleased with his fresh everything was! Chips were warm and salsa was good and spicy. We loved that they bring a spicy salsa and no so spicy as well. We've gone three times and each time we've gotten the same items. Quality and taste never changed- on one occasion we went pretty close to their closing time and STILL...great quality and service. Definitely a recommend!

    I've been coming to Desperado's for years, so this review isn't coming from someone unfamiliar…read morewith the restaurant. Unfortunately, since the ownership change, the experience just hasn't been the same. The customer service is still decent, and I genuinely enjoy their spicy Mexican martini -- that's honestly the main reason I still stop by. However, the food quality has noticeably declined. Over the past year, I've experienced stomach issues after eating here, which had never happened to me before under the previous ownership. I'm not sure if it's a change in ingredients, preparation methods, or sourcing, but something is clearly different. It's disappointing because this used to be a go-to spot. I truly hope the new management takes a closer look at the food quality and consistency. There's a strong history here, and it would be great to see it restored.

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    Ceviche - 99% tomato, No fish
    Ceviche - 99% tomato, No fish
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    The Mexican

    The Mexican

    4.0
    (623 reviews)
    13.2 mi

    Celebrating our 1-year anniversary at The Mexican was nothing short of extraordinary…read more From the moment we walked in, the energy, attention to detail, and genuine passion for excellence were evident in every aspect of the experience. The food, cocktails, atmosphere, and service came together to create an unforgettable evening. A special shout-out to Ashley, whose hospitality and mastery behind the bar elevated our celebration even more. Her knowledge of her craft, warm personality, and thoughtful recommendations made us feel truly welcomed and valued. It's rare for me to give an establishment a perfect score, but this one has earned it without hesitation. 10/10--an exceptional dining experience and the perfect place to celebrate life's special moments. Thank you to the entire team for making our anniversary so memorable. We can't wait to return!

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    Lovely and comfortable bar area
    Lovely and comfortable bar area
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    Los Compadres Taqueria

    Los Compadres Taqueria

    4.6
    (28 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    Alrighty! As is my custom, I was craving tacos a few days ago, so after a quick map search of the…read morearea I was in, I opted for a quick visit to Los Compadres. Upon my arrival to this very unassuming little joint, located in the parking lot of an El Rancho Super Mercado, I began to wonder if I was even at the right spot. The building look's like somebody just plopped a box down, has few windows, and has plain white entry/exit doors 180 degrees opposite each other. Entering, I was hoping I was in the right place and using the right door. I was and I did. For my tacos, I ordered one each: Chorizo, Chicken, and Beef. To drink, I ordered a Jarritos Lime soft drink. The tacos were served traditional street style - two small corn tortillas for each - stuffed with meat, onions and cilantro, with a couple of lime wedges on the side. The lime wedges were super juicy and the tacos were hot and delicious!! The red and green sauces were not as full-bodied as I prefer (I like the sauces to have a solid color, smooth almost creamy look, with no seeds visible.) and neither was as hot (spicy) as I would have liked. Both sauces had about the same heat level - a solid "Three." Nevertheless, I wholly enjoyed my tacos and would definitely visit Los Compadres again! The person who took my order was friendly. The prices were reasonable and my appetite for tacos was satisfied! If you're in the area and looking for some good tacos, definitely give this little shack a try! You won't regret doing so. Also, you'll probably wish you'd ordered more tacos than you did, so go ahead and order two extra! You'll eat them!! As far as amenities, there is a handwashing station inside the "dining area," but I left not knowing whether there was an actual restroom on the premises or not. So, on that note... "go" before you go! Eat well. Be well. Cheers!

    Pretty average tacos. Kinda small but the prices were pretty good. Just felt like there was nothing…read moretoo crazy about these. Maybe I just caught them at a bad time, I went a little later at night. Also in the middle of this parking lot, it was kinda freaky deaky.

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