I spent $ 28.00 The steak tacos so dry. No seasoning. Guacamole was okay! Salsa watery not seasoned enough. I didn't like the chips. I like the guacamole and Salsa at Chilis much much better. The ladies were very nice! read more

My job got catered food from here & it was fire so I decided to hit them up again...& let me tell you they don't miss...this location is geared more to take out but there is a seating area...it has all the food visible as u can see & pick toppings shells meat cheese as they make it right in front of you!! The food is always fresh hot & very flavorful...staff is very friendly & speaks Spanish if needed...this is my new take out taco spot the price is on point & not to expensive & you get plenty for your money!!! read more

Puerto Vallarta Express - Chicken tacos rice & chips & salsa - Mexican Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Outstanding burritos Best Tinga you will ever have. Staff is very friendly, food quality is great and it is very clean If you like a chimichanga...the ones here are next level. read more

Wow!! Flavors are amazing!!! Great value!!! Way better than Qudoba. This is a must try!!!! Very clean and staff is friendly read more

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I ordered delivery from here and my chimichanga was okay, not great but not terrible. I love chips and cheese dip and I was beyond disappointed. It doesn't seem like an easy thing to ruin, but it is when it tastes like chips and queso from the snack aisle at Dollar Tree. The queso has a watery consistency apart from the top which was lumpy and a weird color. The chips tasted like off brand Tostito's. read more

Puerto Vallarta Express - Chips taste store bought - Mexican Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

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before the pandemic, we went here ALL the time! This was our first time back. it's like a more authentic version of Chipotle. We love the food and the variety. The food was still great but unfortunately the staff have changed. There were 4 ladies working the drivethru, counter, and register (plus other people working in the back). Unfortunately, 2 of the ladies were too busy gossiping and laughing on the food to wait on us. It was very frustrating and I was grossed out that the younger lady had no mask and was laughing all over the food. The 2 other ladies doing food were masked and ended up waiting on us and the drive thru customers since the younger lady was too busy laughing to pay attention to us. The other employees seemed aware and annoyed by this employee, too. Disappointing experience. read more

Guys. I went Monday to get a burrito bowl. It was good but since u asked for added lettuce it was way more lettuce. Everything else was good Went back today (Tuesday) and got a burrito Jr with EVERYTHINGand a tamale for $8 The burrito with chicken, rice, beans, lettuce , cheese sauce, pico, jalapeños and sour cream was amazing The tamale was the best I had in SB. Amazing!!' Next time ... I'll take pictures. I'll report back tomorrow (Wednesday) read more

Driving through and my husband really wanted Mexican. He thought his burrito was phenomenal. The flavored rice was incredible. One of the best burritos I've ever had, he said. The pork was lean and tender. I got a bowl with chili pork el pastor. The meat was a bit too grisly for me but I did very much enjoy my bowl outside of that. The ingredient options were many. We thought the mild salsa was delicious. I wish they had margarita's as I almost always have a margarita when I eat Mexican. The restaurant is what we call "a hole in the wall" but those do often tend to be the best, most delicious places. read more

I am giving it 2 stars because the place, including the bathroom, was very clean. The layout is like Chipotle but the food wasn't very good. The salsa did not appeal to me at all, not a good flavor. The queso tasted mpre like flour than anything. My steak tacos were probably the worst I've had. Last kicker? The prices were steep, the staff rushed me through so fast that I tipped without realizing or wanting to. I won't go back. read more

Went today for the first time and it was sooo good!!! I am Not a big fan of Mexican food but this was tasty and will def have my business again again!! The portions was very large and very fresh- LOVE IT! read more

We LOVE this place!! Food is always great and fresh, wonderful service and a place where the whole family can go without being ridiculously expensive! The family who owns and works here are so kind. We come here so often they always ask how we have been or in the rare occasion we don't have the kids with, they ask how they are doing! It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food speaks volumes read more

I go here all the time. The amount of authentic Mexican food for the price is outstanding.

Authentic? Couldn't say. Damn tasty? Yes mam! Open late, clean (a little stark) little restaurant serving some yummy queso blanco, chips and guac. Also; the ingredients in my veg burrito were fresh and flavorful. The menu is set up pretty smart, they follow the kiss principle of keeping it simple. The same ingredients/toppings/fillings (whatever you wish to call them) are used and you have the options of tacos, burritos, quesadillas and tortas. Assembly line is the name of the game, same as your more familiar chains, but dare I say seemingly fresher and tastier!? Either way, we enjoyed our meals and will be back soon for more. read more

This is definitely the definition of a hidden gem. The location is a former rib joint in the strip mall near Polito's, and the atmosphere is certainly nothing to write home about. The food, however, is fantastic. Think of it as an authentic Chipotle. You basically create your own burrito, taco, torta etc. with about six different types of meat (or veggies), three types of beans, and all kinds of great toppings or fillings. For example, they have both pickled and fresh jalapenos, about four or five different kinds of salsas, along with the traditional guacamole, poco, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, cilantro etc. Having been there a few times now, the spicy chicken and spicy pork really stand out from other Mexican places in town. If you want something fresh, flavorful, and pretty darn inexpensive, you can't go wrong with this place. Muy Bueno! read more

This place is amazing! I've been coming in for a few years now and the quality of the food has stayed consistent. The lines are usually a decent length but the food is definitely worth it. The staff is always very helpful and respectful (even when dealing with extreme ignorance from customers). There is a plethora of options to choose from and the pricing is fair. read more

I LOVE GOOD Mexican food! This place has never been on my radar until I saw Groupon was having a deal here. Turns out it was NOT a GOOD DEAL!!! The restaurant has a very EMPTY feeling to it- like the owners ran out of money and never quite finished the place. I had a $10 Groupon, so I started trying to decipher the menu. The menu board is just a list of food ingredients and dishes with no prices! I am REASONABLY intelligent and I could not figure-out what sides and ingredients came with the Chimichanga I was ordering, and the counter girls weren't much help at all. I asked for a Cheese Quesadilla and the girl made me a Chicken Quesadilla! Then the counter girls appeared to be getting an attitude with me because they could not understand what I wanted and I could not understand what they were saying! I paid for the food so I might as well try it- the Chimi was terrible! About 1/2 an inch thick of layers and layers of greasy tortilla rolled up on the bottom and unidentifiable "mystery meat" that was supposed to have been ground beef. A very odd, unattractive taste made me leave most of the Chimi un-eaten. The Quesadilla was O.K., but nothing I can't live without. The Men's room was dirty, stinky and had large sheets of wallpaper peeling from the walls. I still have another Groupon for this place somewhere in the car, if I end-up not using it I won't be disappointed. read more

Very disappointed in the carryout delivery through eat24 yelp. Usually I get a big cup of quacamole, here they gave me two small ones. No chips. And my quesadilla is dry and tasteless read more

Puerto Vallarta Express - No complimentary chips. Sour cream is runny, and food was dry and lukewarm - Mexican Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

I prefer the "express" location to the normal location. It's just as good but...faster. The burrito is hard to ignore and quite large. Good selection of meats to satisfy most carnivores. read more

Had a steak burrito and loved it! The burrito was bigger and better than Qdoba or Chipotle. Prices were reasonable. The staff was friendly. I will definitely stop here again when in the area. read more

Love this place, it's an authentic, local version of Chipotle, but they don't skimp on the toppings. They have 3 kinds of chicken, marinated pork, beef steak. Included for no extra charge, guacamole, chipotle cheese sauce, veggies, so many different salsas, cilantro. And a finished burrito is HUGE! And they are always so sweet and give us a little extra cup of pinto beans for the baby at no charge. Love this place. Everything is always so good! read more

Great, fresh, authentic Mexican food! Great prices on monthly specials. Walk up ordering, get your order fast. Friendly staff! Try the Jr Burrito and fresh guacamole! read more

Puerto Vallarta Express - Great, fast Mexican food. Walk-up order. No tip required. - Mexican Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

My family LOVES this place! Fresh authentic burritos, plenty of veggies for those of us who nix the meat, and the salsa is AMAZING. I've been caught eating it by the spoonful! People attempt to compare it to Chipotle but I can get three burritos here for the price of one at Chipotle. Do yourself a favor and grab an extra chips and salsa to go, you'll thank me. read more

Puerto Vallarta Express - We just love this place! Kids meals - Mexican Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

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Walked in was a clean place. Got behind someone asked how the food was hey said it's great. Got super excited. Then watched the worker behind the food bar use gloves then she took one off to handle the money. Came back that one glove was still on. Then she proceeded to touch food again. Luckily I noticed and got the rest of the ppl inside to get out grosssssss read more

I ordered Puerto Vallarta off of grub hub. I was excited when they put the order in and I got notified they were on the way. After 10 minutes I got a notification from my driver saying they hadn't even put my order in and she has to re give it to them! They lost it.. ( after when I checked my total went from 19.00-23.00) So I patiently waited another 15 minutes. After receiving my food. Sloppy.. cold.. and wrong.. I ordered a chicken taco combo with cheese lettuce only and a steak taco combo with cilantro and onion and chips and salsa with sour cream on the side .. they gave me no onion hardly any specs of cilantro and gooooped sour cream all over my tacos !! After calling several times and finally getting them to answer he tells me he's sorry it's cause they lost my order so they made it wrong .. uhm? So I ask what he's going to do to fix it and he said he could refund me.. waited 10 minutes on the phone for him to tell me he can't find my order and that they are busy and he would call me back or I could call him back and he would give me a refund.. never received a call back or refund. I called them and again.. no answer.. will NOT be returning !! read more

Puerto Vallarta Express - Steak tacos beans and rice. - Mexican Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

This place is ok. It's not good and it's not great. Everything is really runny, which makes for soggy tacos or salads if you wait too long. I'd rather go to Chipotle or Moe's, but this is quicker and a couple dollars cheaper. read more

This place is better than Chipotle with about 1/10th the line. You won't be disappointed. read more

Puerto Vallarta Express - Good good stuff. - Mexican Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Delicious authentic Mexican food; what more needs to be said? In addition to the food, the atmosphere was nice, with Mexican music playing just loudly enough to hear but not be distracting. Our waiter spoke very little English but even with asking a bunch of questions and making changes, food came out perfectly. Easily one of the best Mexican meals I've ever had. read more

The husband and I visited this restaurant for the first time today and it was great! It is definitely a hidden gem as another described. We both had bowls, one Carne Molida and one with Carne Asada ... I'd try something other than the Molida next time but the Carne Asada was delicious! The ingredients were all fresh, restaurant was clean and the ladies working were very nice and helpful. Next time I will try to take a pic before inhaling the food. read more

This is some of the best tasting food in the area and also easily the best Mexican food I've ever had.

Everything is made daily and fresh. The inside is very clean. Great fresh guacamole and their dip cheese is the best.

First time today, and it was really good. If you like Chipotle, you'll love this place. I might become addicted. read more

Tried this place for the first time yesterday even though I've lived in South Bend for 15 years. The food is terrific! I'm never eating at chipotle again-- and I'm a shareholder! We had the steak, pork, chicken tacos and steak and cheese quesadilla. Really outstanding. read more

First time ordering here. Used dine in services. Husband got steak and I got shredded chicken. Huge burritos. Love they use fresh jalapeños. Will def order again. Filling, tasty, and decently priced. Reminds me of chipotle the way you build your burrito, except better. read more

Puerto Vallarta Express - Mexican Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Love it! Food is good, reasonably priced and they have a better variety than Chipotle! My family goes here often. read more

Driving through from Chicago. Wanted something local and this did not disappoint. I wasn't sure what to expect but people kept streaming in the door. Similar to a Chipotle, but the food is much better. I had a burrito bowl with carne asada. The meat was very tasty. Also tried a chorizo taco. Yum. My only complaint is that the salsa was not flavorful and the chips were bland. I did find a homemade hot sauce on the counter which was exceptionally flavorful. Overall, a very good find even if it was 10 minutes from the toll road. read more

This place had me torn. Its a locally owned Chipotle style place. The prices are average, nearly the same as Chipotle. Except the gauc, extra gauc here is only .40! The steak was seasoned well and came out fresh when i got there. The place was pretty dirty and line workers were unorganized, looked like they were slammed busy and didnt have staff to clean at all. The fried cheese stuffed quesadilla was frozen, terribly bland and served with watered down sour cream. They didnt have the bavarian churro I went for. Everything about my burrito was super good though. I'll be back to give the place another try. read more

This is a terrific place to get great Mexican food!!! Great value, friendly service. Why go to Chipotle when you can go to Puerto Vallarta Express! Every time I visit the food is excellent. Been here more times than I can remember. read more

Forget Chipotle, this place is way better. This taco/burrito bar is fast and good. Chipotle's sauces suck in comparison. I love to get the spicy sauce that they make themselves on all my items. There is just more flavor in everything and they are not stingy at all with the serving amounts of each ingredient you order. I like their salsa a lot to but it could use less onion or maybe they could slice them more thinly. I could have just been that batch. They have those helado bars there too which is also a plus. Make sure you leave a tip in the jar before you leave. This is my go to if I am craving fast Mexican food. read more

This is my husband and I's go-to place in South Bend. We eat here at least once a week and always get the large queso dip and chips and split 3 tacos because of such a great portion size. Love it and recommend to everyone as a Mexican food connoisseur!!! read more

New to the area so I decided to give this place a shot. I have been craving a steak burrito for 2 weeks and luckily I ordered the Jr. burrito. This was more a fast food establishment than authentic Mexican. I guess I'll have to keep looking!! The burrito was not authentic and was not good. read more