We had a good time here, but the food left me a bit disappointed. We were warmly welcomed, seated right away, service was great. I opted for a couple tacos, chicken and chorizo. I love chorizo. So much. And I was excited about that one the most. But I was surprised when it came...it was certainly sausage-y. But it tasted....sweet? Like breakfast sausage. Or Cincinnati-style/Skyline chili. Not Mexican food, street taco chorizo. With the traditional toppings (and the Wisconsin-style taco toppings) the flavor, which I didn't like anyway, became actively bad. I can only assume this is they type of chorizo they order, but it was so bad on my taste buds. The chicken was ok, but the strangeness of the other taco made it entirely unmemorable. We got some adult beverages which were very tasty, and for an upcharge I got some sour cream that I used to make the rest of my plate in to a bit of a meal-filler because I couldn't finish that taco... So overall, it was fine. But I don't know if I would choose to come back here, but I am sure I could find something else on the menu to get me through. read more

I was here for lunch with my dad during the week and was surprised we were some of the few people there. Maybe because this location is kind of tucked away in a Verona residential neighborhood? It's a nice new space, great decor, and amazing back patio area. It was so nice sitting outside on the patio. The staff were attentive and very nice. I have been to many locations over the past years, even back to their Monroe Street days. This has always been one of my fav restaurants but I haven't gone recently and have never been to this location. Their chips are the best ever. We of course started with chips and salsa. I thought their salsa was just ok but the chips were incredible as always. I had my go-to order, chicken quesadillas. Not as good as they have been in the past. They do always have great rice and bean. I thought my meal was just ok overall. I would love to come back for dinner and maybe try something else on the menu. read more

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First time trying this place. $4.50 for chips and salsa? You have to be kidding. And the chips are nasty with a sprinkling of some burnt chili powder dust on them. I wish I had seen that prior to ordering, I would have left. The food was not great Mexican. Maybe Tex Mex style, frozen dinner quality. Our server was just lifeless. Sorry, but nope. read more

They call that Mexican food? Yikes! The rice was hard and the black beans were congealed. Service: I am vegan so I ordered a veggie enchilada. The waitress gave me the beef enchiladas and my buddy the veggie. Not the end of the world but there were only 4 of us eating so it shouldn't have been too hard to figure out who ordered what. Took me a couple bites to figure it out. I ordered a beer. A young man delivered the can but never asked if I wanted a glass. I felt like I was imposing on him. When we finished eating the waitress didn't clear the table. We paid the check and sat there talking with a table full of dirty dishes. This restaurant lacks leadership. Young inexperienced staff putting out a bad product. Avoid this place. read more

I was a bit torn between 3 and 4 stars, and what really pushed me to the 4 was the atmosphere/ambience. I came here during a nicer October day during COVID, and it was nice enough to sit outside. The sun was shining perfectly on us, and although it was a windy day the patio seemed well-shielded from the wind. The patio is more like a large balcony that overlooks a pond and some nice natural greenery. It was absolutely serene. Our server was also great, I wish I'd remembered her name. We just came here for some quick tacos for lunch in the middle of the day. I ordered a chicken taco and a shrimp taco, both of which were quite delicious. There was a decent amount of actual chicken or shrimp (I've had more at other places, but was satisfied nonetheless) but also a nice blend of other ingredients in the taco so that it didn't feel like you were eating just a tortilla. The tacos came quite filled, I would just have preferred a little bit more of the meat to other fillings. Still, they were good and I would order them again. When we walked inside just to enter/exit the restaurant, the space was very large with high ceilings that seems like a good space for socially distanced dining as the winter descends upon us. read more

Pasqual's Cantina - Shrimp Taco (left) and Chicken Taco (right) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Verona, Wisconsin

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Friendly attentive staff, amazing food, traditional margs at the Verona location! Every time my mom comes into town, we love to take her out to Pasqual's Cantina. The food is always great. We love to get dishes with pork because it's really something special. The pork has excellent flavor, with what seems like a hint of cinnamon? It's tender and flavorful. We are obsessed. My favorite thing is the pork enchiladas with red sauce, black beans and rice (which is also phenomenally seasoned)! We tend to order the traditional lime margaritas, we've tried others on the menu which are all unique and delightful - the Sangamarita is a good one with a mix of red sangria and a traditional lime! Yum. Pasqual's is also doing a great job of limiting guest capacity and socially distancing the tables, everyone is masked for safety. Thanks for a quality meal and great service. read more

Pasqual's Cantina - Pork Enchiladas with Red Sauce, Fresh Tortilla Chips & Fresh Salsas, Burrito Bowl and two traditional margs! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Verona, Wisconsin

Excellent service, flavor and food portions. Clean restaurant and friendly employees. Prices are good! Try the quesadillas, they are excellent! read more

Pasqual's veteran here, dating back to the Monroe Street and Atwood Avenue days. This was our first trip to the Verona location, and it was just kind of odd. We came for a few after-work 'ritas and dinner. When we arrived at 5:15, the place was mostly empty except for a few outside tables. This seemed strange given the much bigger crowd at the establishment across the street. The service was incredibly prompt. Within mere minutes of ordering, we had our drinks. Our appetizer was delivered almost immediately and very soon after, our entrees. We would've preferred to have this spaced out a little more, but that's ok. Based on the number of servers gathered around the end of the bar with nothing much to do (and probably ditto for the kitchen), it makes sense. The food and drinks were fine, but the house 'ritas (from a tap) didn't seem to have quite the boozy kick they used to. Same for one of the happy-hour- special margaritas. Still, better than average and no objections. Here's where it didn't quite work: 1. The overall atmosphere is boring. There's nothing interesting, personal or attention-grabbing. The uniformity of the corporate-looking chairs doesn't really work. The country music on the sound system, while not loud or objectionable, doesn't really fit a Southwest theme. And staring directly at a group of unbusy servers engrossed in their own conversation doesn't add much. 2. While the service felt a little rushed, we were neither offered nor served water at the table. Our appetizer was served without any plates, and while I suppose we technically didn't need them, it's just a nicety vs hoisting dip on chips directly to our mouths. It seemed like we were bouncing back and forth between being totally ignored and then getting overly attentive service from a variety of people. Any notion of pacing was just lost on this crew. It felt like, "Quick, get this table taken care of even though there's practically nobody here." 3. When we asked for our check, our server just said we could pay her right then and there. As I grabbed my wallet (and as she awkwardly stood there waiting), there was no presentation of the actual check -- just a card tap on a mobile payment device. I had no reason to think anything was amiss with the bill, but there was no opportunity to even look at it. All of the people we interacted with were friendly, but I'm not sure they know what they're doing. Overall, just kind of dull and awkward. read more

The service here in all aspects was just incredibly slow. Granted, we came here as a fairly large group to celebrate a friend's birthday but quite honestly there were multiple times where we were just waiting to get the waiters' attention to attend to us. First, it took some time for the waiters to take our drink orders. Keep in mind that most of the cocktails cost closer to $9 per drink for a small glass size (not exactly the best price per drink value). We ordered plenty of appetizers of chips and fries for the table and finished it quickly, and then began the long wait before our order was taken for our entrees. Keep in mind, the rest of this place isn't even crowded! When our food finally arrived, I was quite disappointed in the portion size of the Breakfast Bowl that I ordered. The quality of food wasn't awful, but I couldn't even finish it since it just wasn't any good. As for the checks, it was another wait game, and before we know it, we were asked to leave since the store was closing in five minutes. Quite honestly, I probably wouldn't take the time out to come back here given the slow service and the poor quality of the meal. read more

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Went here for a work event and the experience was great! Our server was super attentive the whole time for our large group. I got chips and guac as an appetizer and the guac was really flavorful which paired nicely with their spiced chips. For my meal, I got the tostada with hot sauce. While the sauce was underwhelming in spice, it made up for it in flavor. The portions are also very generous and I know I left feeling happy and full! read more

This is a GREAT place for margaritas (on the rocks). Pretty average Mexican food. Not a bad place, but not exceptional either. This is a great place to come for happy hour (half price margaritas), but there's better places to go at other times. However, they did give us free nachos when the kitchen had messed them up twice so that was pretty great of them! read more

Pasqual's Cantina - Strawberry margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Verona, Wisconsin

GreAt mole which is a sign for how good a restaurant is. Just wish it was open longer hours and more days.

I am always pleased with my experience at Pasqual's. The food and service is always good. They have great patio seating that overlooks a pond. It can get a little noisy inside. I would recommend the Nachos or Fajitas with whatever meat you prefer because it's all tasty. They also have a few excellent Happy Hour specials including 1/2 priced nachos and $5 Margarita Lunas. read more

Went to grab a late dinner with the fam and got outside seating. The food was good and view even better. What a great location for fish tacos, chips and guacamole. read more

Pasqual's Cantina - This is our view from the patio! Sometimes Wisconsin really comes through! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Verona, Wisconsin

To start, our service was phenomenal. We are from out of town and he took us through the whole menu, gave recommendations on what to do around town, and always had our drinks filled. The enchilada was very good with shredded chicken and Christmas style sauces. The Spanish rice was decent, not terrible. The smashed pinto beans however were insanely good. I did not like the seasoning on the chips and didn't like that you only got one refill on chips even though we had 7 people in our party. Also didn't like that the salsa wasn't refillable at all-cost per bowl after the initial serving. read more

Pasqual's Cantina - Chicken enchilada Xmas style - Tex-Mex Near Me - Verona, Wisconsin

It was a great day to hang out on the patio with a margarita and a plate of nachos! Overlooking the retention pond is a nice touch. I ordered the 1/2 order of chicken nachos (happy hour special for $4 from 4-6pm M-F) and a traditional lime margarita (1/2 off all day on Mondays and Tuesdays). The margarita comes in a pint glass and is very tasty! The nachos come with your choice of meat or beans. The nachos are layered with all the standard toppings. I suggest getting them with the delicious jalapeno slices and sour cream! You also get the choice of 4 kinds of salsa on the side. This 1/2 order of nachos is a meal for one. The restaurant has a nice sized bar and lots of seating inside. I saw a mix of large and small tables. The restroom was clean and tidy too. read more

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Pasquals is decent Tex mex. I have my favorite things I come for and I'm not disappointed. The margaritas are great because they have a ton of different ones plus you can build your own, that's what I do. Half price house margaritas on Monday and Tuesday My favorite menu items are enchilada one cheese one pork carnitas Christmas sauce, chicken or steak fajitas, shrimp tacos, quesadillas and the barbacoa shredded beef is pretty good. If you come for happy hour the 4$ half order of nachos is a ton of food and cheap. Pretty good nachos too. Tex mex not Mexican. The service is always good to me but I also always sit at the bar. During the warmer months they have an outside patio viewing a little pond and soccer fields. Not a bad place to stop if you're in Verona read more

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Horrible service - we asked for waters right away when we ordered our beverages and then had to ask again once my coke glass was almost empty for a refill and to get the waters we asked for right when we sat down. Myself and one other person got the fajitas and once we ate the three small tortillas they came with and had over half of our plates still left we asked for more. Our server went by us multiple times without bringing any so about ten minutes later we had to ask a manger for them and then got charged extra per tortilla! I also asked for a to-go container when our bill was dropped off and had to ask again after our card was swiped because our server had once again forgotten our request. They were hardly busy enough for the very poor quality of service. We will not be back. read more

Worst food I've ever had there was hair in my tacos and my son got the chicken and cheese quesadilla with rice and beans and the beans came out cold ok service but overall recommend not going there. read more

Really tasty Mexican food. Portion size has gone tiny. I ordered the tamale meal, and I have never seen this small of a tamale. It was delicious, but the only way I can describe it is if you order a burrito and get an enchilada. Also, I came here for my 50th birthday, and no offer of a desert or drink or nothing. Felt like I was begging for more food when I complained. The server was nice, but just made my experience...underwhelming. read more

Nope, the food isn't amazing. It's not bad--but I haven't had anything that thrills me. We still find ourselves here maybe once a month when we want something quick(it's easy to tell from the menu that a lot of it is pre made and just assembled to order), some chips and salsa(yeah, it's kind of a bummer that they charge--but I'm seeing that at a lot of places now), and my guy wants a beer. This is where we dash into for quickie lunch breaks, mid-errand dinners, and casual guacamole dates on the deck. I recommend the chile verde, it's cheap(maybe $7), tasty--and filling. I think they've tweaked the blue cornbread a bit, tonight it was more moist and had just a dash of sweetness that I didn't remember from previous meals. read more

Pasquals looks great after it reopened. The food there I don't think meets the awesome decor. You can go a block up and go to Cuco's and have better food. The interior is great tho. read more

Pasqual's is not a bad place to go, but it just doesn't live up to the expectations of an upscale Mexican restaurant. The margaritas get high praise, but the selection of beer was too low. Food is good, but the menu selections are redundant/not enough variety. I do like the chipotle rice, it's a nice twist on the typical "Spanish rice". For the higher-than-average pricing, the food doesn't deliver (especially when you have to pay for chips and salsa!). Atmosphere on the deck is nice, but it can tend to be noisy inside--difficult to carry on a conversation--so I would not recommend sitting indoors. Staff was hit or miss. Front of the house experience was a little awkward but table service was fine. Long story short, it's worth a try if you haven't been there and you want to see what else the SW Madison 'burbs have to offer. read more

If you want Mexican food that is more authentic then go to Taco Bell. If you want small portion sizes with enough salt to kill 1000 slugs and pay $2.50 for a soft drink that they will never refill then come to this place! Ordered a double combination fajita and there was probably 10 pieces of meat on it along with about 2 tablespoons of beans and 1/4 cup of rice... and I'm not exaggerating either. The plate was probably a 10in platter plate and 1/4 of the plate was grated cheese piled on... nice filler there. Needless to say it was no where near enough food to feed 2 people and you get to pay $20 for the privilege. We went on a Wednesday night and the restaurant was half full yet our waitress was incredible inattentive. Drinks were never refilled after asking for them (and why would you ever have to ask!?) and they ended up charging us for kids drinks even though the menu said they were included. There was a larger party on the deck and I saw them TWICE come inside and have to ask for things because the same waitress wasn't even attending to them. Overall this was a really bad experience and I will never give them another try. Don't waste your time with this place and spend your money elsewhere. read more

The policies of this establishment are very poor. My colleagues and I agreed to meet here after work, within a 30-minute time frame. There was no one in the restaurant and they still refused to seat us until "everyone in a party was there." We were not even sure how many were going to show...it was quite frustrating... The chips (which you must pay for) are tasty, but I only give the margaritas 2 limes. read more

The food is great - Pasquals easily does the best southwest fare in the Verona area. It got better with the recent addition of lunch portions and the welcome return of their weekend brunch menu. Unfortunately, their parking lot is an absolute combat zone. They'd benefit from some additional parking and an exit to Cross Country Rd. read more

Great salsa. Lousy bland Guac. Bad Margies.... Who serves a margarita in a cocktail glass??? Tastes like bad lemonade. Soda is flat. Slow service. Had to ask other employees (other than our absent waiter) for a refill of chips and water. Waited 45 minutes for my tacos. Cold meat. Steak tacos fair. Shrimp tacos bad. read more

Pasqual's Cantina - This is a 12$ Margie:-( - Tex-Mex Near Me - Verona, Wisconsin

Grade: C Dopey staff. Okay food. Good prices. Even McDonald's updates their menu. read more

This was a nice surprise find in Verona. A large variety of specialty drinks and delicious food. I'll definitely be back!

Pasqual's is definitely one of the places to go for a margarita. They taste great and they make them strong! Their food is excellent as well. I especially recommend the shrimp tacos and the steak burritos. read more

Pasqual's Cantina - Behind the bar - Tex-Mex Near Me - Verona, Wisconsin

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Bummer that they charge for chips and salsa (and while it's in the menu but don't mention the charge when they ask if you want some as you're being seated). Food was delicious. I had steak fajitas and man do they cram a lot on there considering the size of the plate it's served on. Very flavorful but tough to get at beans/rice when the meat and veggies are stacked on top. My boyfriend got a breakfast bowl and echoed that the flavor tasted good. The bad? Service sucked. We asked for a minute more to look at the menu and it was 10. Water wasn't refilled until after we were done eating, despite glasses being empty when we were served. At the end my boyfriend looked up at me and said "I'm still hungry." Not something you should hear after a $40 meal (and I definitely felt the same way). read more

The most awesome part of Pasqual's is their salsa -- mild, medium, hot, love it all. I think at one point in history they even called themselves a "salsaria." The salsa makes me want to salsa dance even though I know I can't dance and I'm not even sure what salsa dancing is. That is how good it is, which is precisely why I'm so disappointed in Pasqual's today. With a large plate of nachos, they serve about a tablespoon of salsa in a tiny little cup. This happened last time, too, so we ordered extra salsa, but we got the same tiny little tablespoon cup. The chicken, the beef, the nachos, the tacos here are 3-star stuff, but I truly believe it's the salsa that makes it so. Gimme more! read more

Pasqual's Cantina - Whole lotta nachos, wee bit of salsa - Tex-Mex Near Me - Verona, Wisconsin

Probably my favorite place to eat in Verona. Margarita are top notch. Guacamole and chips are top notch. Love the Chicken fajitas

Pasquals is New Mexican! As in the state. New Mexican food is distinct, known for it's chile sauces. I was excited to try it. Those sauces are good at Pasqual's. This place kind of down plays their New Mexican sauces, only offering it on a few menu items. I guess they're not popular? Maybe Madisonians are afraid it will be too spicy? I don't know. I ordered a breakfast burrito with green chile once. I didn't see the chile on there. I thought they got the order wrong. The waitress had to point it out on the burrito. Mercifully, she brought me more without having to ask. They once left the curtain to the kitchen open and I got a peek at their bank of like 6 microwaves. I can't get that out of my head. I understand that you make stuff ahead of time and customers demand piping hot food, but damn, that is a lot of microwaving. What I really recommend this place for is a pancake breakfast on weekends. Yeah, they're blue corn pancakes, but they're light, fluffy, and huge. They are as good as those at the nearby Pancake House. You can either wait for a table at the Pancake House or get your food right away at the totally dead Pasqual's. It's a hidden gem for breakfast. Don't let them be skimpy on that chile sauce! read more

I have been eating at Pasqual's for years, and I am surprised by the low rating they get on Yelp. The food is fresh, the atmosphere is inviting, service has always been friendly and efficient, and the facilities are clean - not your typical hole-in-the-wall cheap joint. I see the theme with the low scores - people want free chips, large portions, and street-vendor prices. If that is the type of place you are looking for, don't go to Pasqual's. The tortilla chips are the best of any restaurant in this category. They are never greasy, and well seasoned with spices and salt. The salsa choices seem to do lack the heat I was expecting. The food all-around is solid and more upscale than most Mexican in Madison. I love the street corn, which comes off the cob, and fiesta dip - both great for sharing. They also have a great selection of unique margaritas as well as an impressive list of tequilas. The margarita float is great for dessert. read more

Needed a Good Hauvos rancheros. Never had tried Pasqual's for breakfast and it was excellent

We stopped in after an event in town, and were very disappointed. The service was incredibly slow - it took the waitress forever to take our orders for dinner and then the dinner took incredibly long. The waitress did come over once to apologize and say our food would arrive "soon". If she really wanted to make up for slow service, she could have brought out chips or something to tide us over until the food came. When we finally did get the food, the rice was cold. When we told the waitress, she talked to the manager and instead of coming back with hot rice, she gave us $2 off, which was probably not even the cost of a side of rice. The positives were that my raspberry margarita was good and the shrimp tacos were good. But we would not recommend it, especially after reading the reviews that were similar to ours with slow service, no amends and mediocre food. read more

My experience was an absolute disaster. My group and I were seated outside, which felt nice and cool at the time. We ordered our food, which were all just simple tacos because we had plans for later in the evening. Well, an hour passed and we still haven't gotten our food. During our third pitcher of beer, it started to rain on us. We wanted to relocate back inside where there were still many tables left, but no one even bothered to check up on everyone outside. All the other tables were rained on too. Finally our food had arrived, all in its microwaved glory. How it took over an hour was beyond me. It wasn't even that busy. read more

Worst service Ever!!! Always! This place really is a joke, I have no idea how it stays in business. We use to come here all the time but the service is just so terrible not sure why we came again. Servers are rude and the young manager is awful!!! It takes 5 minutes for someone to even come to your table.. Plus if you come in the evening they will practically kick you out because they don't want you sitting around and drinking here. If you sit here too long at night they will shut the parking lot lights off on you! Then you can walk out to your car in the pitch dark!! Great customer service. If you live in Verona everyone knows what awful service this place has, it is too bad because the good is good. read more

This was a bit of a disappointment. Think diner or very casual. The carne asada was tough, stringy. The cheese lacked character. The chips average. The rice over done and too much chili powder. Tortillas were average. I prefer fresh made. The salsas were very good, however. My friend had the mild and I had the spicy. She was disappointed in that she ordered Fajitas and got a burrito. I had tacos. She was comparing with experiences in Miami. I was comparing with experiences in San Jose. read more