It was a nice place with good amount of crowd in this Friday night around 8pm. I could down the…read moreblock a couple of other nearby places that seemed even more lively from a distance. Anyway, overall very nice people and staff. The food, I have to say, was fine. I think the complementary chips and salsa were fine. The crispy taco was also ok. I didn't care for the enchiladas as the cheese wasn't very melty and both green and red sauces could've used some depth to them. Portion sizes are pretty decent, and we had leftovers, but we were visiting from out of town, so we couldn't really take it with. Oh yeah, I'm still left with the million $ question - why do they have an Italian named Mexican place.

Have eaten here twice. Burrito and Enchiladas verdes, both excellent!…read moreCute decor, great service.

Great place! We…read morefrequently get takeout from here and the service is quick and professional. The food is always piping hot and DELICIOUS!!

Another great breakfast at Taqueria Guadalajara! Very friendly people, easy to get in and out to…read morebegin a great day! The food is the best authentic Mexican food in the area period! Easy to park, very cute place with lots of cool decor and bright colors.

Coming from San Diego, CA, the one thing I missed the most was carne asada fries... I know that's…read morethe typical thing you think of for Mexican food, but it has been on my list to find places that serve it in the Midwest. After trying different variations from other restaurants in Chicago and Madison, I have to say they have the best carne asada fries (titled Loaded Fries under the shareable section). The fries are wedged with an assortment of quac, sour cream, their own cheese sauce, and pico de gallo. What made it so good was the ratios of the ingredients and the cheese sauce. The portions are enough for two people to share, though you may leave with clogged arteries. Although at times there may be a language barrier with staff, they were attentive to our needs and checked on us regularly. A fun fact is that they are located behind the grocery store aspect of the place. Vibes were great.

Very disappointed all around. Order was a total of 5 tacos, guac, 2 margaritas…read more Should have known better when we walked in and I had to get up to retrieve menus for us to order from. GF got 2 steak and one chicken tacos. She said steak was good but chicken was flavorless. I got lengua and cauliflower. The lengua was not cleaned well or seared so it was just gray meat with veins and other sclera in it. Cauliflower was typical bar food "deep fried buffalo" style, but on a taco. Guac was decent. I think the gal making margaritas mixed up sugar and salt and our drinks were salty. Poor service - total of 3 people attended our table but nobody returned to check on us. Total experience $45.

Madison? Wisconsin? For tacos? Yes, it's true! Located right in the state capitol square I walked…read morein and was greeted and served promptly by Christian at the bar. Bonus points? Happy hour everyday which means half off select tacos and beverages. Like $3 Pacifico's and $5 for two tacos. Vegetarian tacos with potatoes were well prepared on corn tortillas. The flank steak carnitas frescas was outstanding. Little crema, little lime for acid, dash of hot sauce for heat - just delicious. Hard to describe how friendly and inclusive the vice was at Canteen. This is on my regular stop from here on when I pass through town. You don't be disappointed!

Went here for lunch to try out their burger for Madison Burger Week. We were very excited because…read moreit was a green chili cheese smash burger with yucca fries. It looked really good when we saw their post on Facebook right before we went. There were only a few people there when we arrived, so we were seated right away. The waiter came pretty quick to get our order, but unfortunately, when we tried to order the burger week burger, they said they weren't making it. This was really the only reason we stopped here for lunch, so we were slightly taken off guard by this. Since we were already there, we decided to order the lunch special of two tacos, rice, beans, and a drink for $12. It took a little while for the food to come out, but everything tasted fine. The carne fresco tacos were quite tasty and I would definitely order again. Overall, the food was fine, but it was a disappointment that they didn't have the only item we came there for. We ended up ordering ahead from a different restaurant participating in burger week and went to pick it up so we at least got to try one.

Cute casual spot for Mexican. The mole was especially good and authentic. Portions were…read morebig--definitely good value for the price. Staff were so friendly. Will be back!

Nice little locally run Mexican restaurant in Madison. Probably about 9 tables total inside and 3…read moreoutside tables. The booth tables have beautiful carvings under a lacquered finish. Wait staff are always friendly and prompt to bring menus, chips and salsa and to take orders. This was our second trip and I decided to try the mole enchiladas, which they called Enmoladas. I chose chicken for the filling. They were amazing! Some of the best mole I've had in a long time. Absolutely recommend you try this spot.

I've been here several times and would recommend. I have eaten here, done take out and called…read moreahead. The food is delicious. The people are nice. The prices are great.

Absolutely loved El Torito! The food was fresh, flavorful, and seriously hit the spot. The green…read moresauce on the burrito was fantastic, and everything came out looking and tasting great. The atmosphere is fun and laid-back, and the tables are really cool and add a lot of character to the place. Great food, great vibe, and definitely somewhere I'll be coming back to. Easy five stars!

We ordered takeout and ordered a variety of items for a party…read more I am thrilled to see that they have tlacoyos in the menu. They were very good. It's also rare to see these "antojitos" in the menu. I also tried the milanesa and that was my favorite. Thin and lightly breaded. So good! The fajitas and taco salad were delicious, as well. The service was good and the atmosphere very colorful. I'm looking forward to trying it again.

Ordered a dozen tamales from here for Christmas. They were so delicious I knew I had to visit the…read morerestaurant and try some of their other dishes. Came on a Sunday afternoon to a nearly empty restaurant and got seated immediately. Ordered horchata and enchiladas verdes and ny girlfriend ordered the enmoladas. The horchata was nice, though it wasn't fresh or homemade. I was mixed on the enchiladas verdes, since the rice, beans, and chicken tasted great. My only gripe was that the salsa verde was lacking in flavor and acidity I expect from a salsa. I got to taste the enmoladas and the sauce for that seems to be their signature. Delicious and complex. My girlfriend was very happy with her meal. I was also pleased to see that you can pre-order a dozen tamales a day ahead any time (not just seasonally) I will come back again, especially to pick up more tamales rojas and to try some other dishes

Nice cute place with friendly staff. Food is worth the cost, with hefty portions and extremely…read moretasty food. I haven't had a lot of Mexican cuisine so I don't know how it compares, but I thought it was amazing and strongly recommend!

Saw the raving reviews and am so glad I stopped by while in the area. These were some of the best…read moretacos I've ever had. The meat quality and flavor for both the pastor and asada were incredible. They put a lot of meat! Warm and not dry tortillas too. They gave me 4 sauces without even asking for my 3 tacos. Both looked homemade and the verde salsa that I usually use at all taco spots was way more flavorful. Will come back for sure. Another standout was the pastor meat was saucy and seemed like there was a hint of sweetness maybe from pineapple? If so, 10/10 because pineapple is always a perfect pairing with pastor tacos but a lot of places don't use it. If you like tacos come here!!! They also have bakery as well.

This place is hands down the most consistent taco shop in Monona! Every time we come here we order…read morelengua & asada tacos and they're always amazing! The place over all is busting at the seams with flavor and culture. Everything is fresh and delicious! We normally order food grab a booth and then grab something to drink en la tienda. All the staff are friendly, they're extremely busy so if there's not a clean space just ask them and they'll clear one off for you! Love this place! Treat yourself to a great experience there!

Tried recently and I ordered the taco dinner, l indulged in a selection of asada, pastor, and pollo…read moretacos, served with rice and beans. Each bite burst with flavor, precisely made to order. I was particularly impressed by the swift service and the delectably spicy sauces provided. In summary, I found the tacos to be undeniably solid in every aspect.

This food was phenomenal! Quick service and cool environment (a bit small). 100% the best Mexican…read morefood I've ever had.

Best Mexican in Madison. Delicious food, quick service, charming location. My go to is the Carne…read moreasada. The habanero salsa they supply is the best I've ever had.