Wow I really like this place! Strong "good food at the music festival" vibe. Hippies cooking well,…read morethis is absolutely not a back handed compliment. Nicely seasoned, sort of ungreasy taco stand, nothing really earth shattering, just well prepared and tasty. I really liked the pinto beans, whole beans are always a big plus in my book, whole pintos or black beans are absolutely a staple of any self respecting taco purveyor around Austin, Tx. and its always gratifying to have that outside of Texas. One word of caution, their salsas which I think are quite good judging from what I got, would skew towards really quite hot. I noticed while ordering that their *hot* uses Ghost Peppers, so I opted for the medium and even that was, while not challengingly spicy, was most definitely hot enough. Definitely would go back here!

It's still fantastic!!! If you haven't been you need to go now. There isn't a better taco…read moreexperience in St. Louis, so cross the river and head to Taqueria Z!!

Friday night and this small restaurant was packed! We were seated as soon as we walked in and…read morewaited about 15-20 minutes for our food. The service was good and the servers were friendly. The birria that I ordered wasn't necessarily the best, but I'd certainly go back to try something else.

Taqueria Maya is not in my neighborhood and I pass four other Mexican restaurants before I arrive…read moreat their location. So sometimes, I forget about them and I need to change that. Because, when I do come, I enjoy my experience. The other day I stopped in for lunch and in the foyer, they had a board with weekly specials. One of the specials was, Shrimp Chimichanga. That made my decision real easy. Shrimp Tacos and Quesadillas are my favorite Mexican foods, so why not try a Chimichanga. It came with Refried Beans and Rice. It also has small servings of Guacamole and Sour Cream. The shrimp inside my Chimichanga were good sized and if memory serves me right, there were 8 stuffed inside. If not 8, it was 6 and it filled it to the brim. I love it when an entree has Guacamole, that way you can use it with your chips as you enjoy your entree. It also allows me to order good ole White Cheese Dip at the beginning, to enjoy with the complimentary Chips and Salsa. When I was served mine, the chips were still warm. Nothing beats a fresh warm chip dipped in salsa and white cheese. Dining alone makes it acceptable to double dip mixing the two together. A Margarita was my adult beverage of choice. I enjoyed a Jumbo sized and it lasted me through my appetizer and entree. To my delight, it was served to me in a frosted Margarita glass. I was frosted better than some beer mugs I have had. My server was friendly and attentive. In addition to waiting on tables, he was busy wrapping silverware and his multi-tasking did not take away from quality service. I plan to keep Taqueria Maya in my rotation of Mexican restaurants. It's worth the drive and worth passing by some of their competitors, to enjoy their quality of food.

When I am craving Mexican food, Chapala is one of the restaurants that is in my rotation…read more My recent visit had me enjoying the, Chipotle Mango Tacos with Shrimp. I honestly don't know how it happened, but shrimp tacos are now my favorite taco. This one knocked my shoes off, it was that good. It was a simple taco, filled with shrimp, avocado slices, cheese and chipotle mango sauce. As most Mexican meals, it came with a side of Rice and Beans. I enjoyed a Regular Margarita and a Peach Margarita. The Peach one was recommended by another diner sitting at the bar. I always sit at the end of the bar and have two Margaritas. One accompanies my chips and salsa and the other goes with my entree. That's my logic and I am sticking with it. The staff is always friendly and helpful and when it is super busy on a Taco Tuesday, they hustle to make sure everyone is happy.

Well lit, good music, clean atmosphere. Jesus was our server and he was very sweet and continuously…read morecheck on us. The food came out in no time and was delicious. The drinks were even better. Would recommend

My Hidden Gem in E-Ville…read more This spot is hands down the best place for non-traditional tacos I've ever had. Everything is packed with flavor and just pure comfort food. My all-time favorites are the steak tacos and the crispy fish tacos. The steak is perfectly marinated, and the crispy fish is always served hot and crunchy with an amazing coconut curry twist. The flavors are so unique but always hit the spot. Super friendly and welcoming staff!

The tacos were delicious and different! The spring rolls were good. They even offer different…read morebeers, seltzers, and such. A nice touch, I think. The service was great and the atmosphere is casual and inviting. Not cheap, but worth it IMO.

Don't pass on this gem! A little rough on the outside, but…read morenice on the inside. Well decorated for ambiance, booths and tables to make it available for intimate dinners or larger parties. The service was outstanding! I can't say enough about it! The food was piping hot, and delicious. A wide menu with specials, lots of specialty margaritas, something for everyone. It's a nice ride on motorcycles, easy to find, easy in / out. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. We will definitely be back.

Haven't been here for a while, but still the best Mexican around. Food was quick and delicious,…read morebig servings! Had an excellent margarita, and the chips are hot and tasty. Salsa isn't very chunky but has a great flavor. Service was quick and attentive. They have a great local following and a reputation for excellence food with an affordable price. People were enjoying their meals and margs. Great place to enjoy a hot meal!

The food is immaculate. The only negative thing is that…read morethey were 100% talking s#it on how much I tipped. When I'm ready to be verbally assaulted in Spanish I'll be sure to pull up, expeditiously.

Bright colors ansld decor that you would expect. Sidewalks…read moredefinitely could have been shoveled a little better. Was just a narrow path. We were sat towards the front, and we could feel everytime the door opened. You only get one basket of chips that you don't have to pay for. After that one, they charge. Our daughter both got a order of BBQ wings. The were a little on the spicy side for kids, but the size of the wings were on point. I got a Birria Chimichanga, I tried asking to cub out Chorizo, and it was a flat no. The meat tasted like regular pulled pork/roast. My husband ordered 3 street tacos, but could only chose one meat, and came with no side. It was good, we may return, but it would just be out of conscience.

I'm getting more adventurous in exploring the menu here at Arandas MX Cocina. My recent visit, I…read moretried the, Pollo Feliz and I can honestly say, it may be a future go-to or at least in my top 3 choices. Polo Feliz is one of their chicken specialties. It's a grilled chicken breast with shrimp. They serve it on a bed of mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and melted cheese. On a second plate, it is served with rice, beans, salad and tortillas. It was so much food, I could not clean my plate. The chicken breast and shrimp were excellent. They were seasoned and grilled perfectly. Honestly, when I order it the next time, I may tell them to hold the second plate, except for the tortillas. The service is always good and when it's super busy, I don't mind sitting at the bar. Being a single diner, I hate tying up a table or booth when they could sit a larger group. Arandas is on the backside of my subdivision, I can easily walk there. I'm going to check and see if their new patio is dog friendly. If so, my fur-baby and I may become regulars.

Recommended by my class instructor. Very nice restaurant, great staff, very friendly & great…read moredecor. Salsa was fabulous, the chips were kind of stale, but "okay." Had the Molcajete Azteca & it did not disappoint!! It came w/rice & beans & 3 tortillas.

I'm biased because we frequent often, but if you still haven't made it over, do yourself a favor…read moreand go! Hubby and I were gifted tickets to their 11 year celebration. We were greeted by the owner, Lauren. During the event, we were housed in the newly renovated event space. Perfect for intimate events. They served guests a full spread complete and drinks on the house. The food was actually very delicious. There was this sort of cheese dip that we ate - all I know is that it had corn in it and spices, but everyone went back for seconds! It was good! (Put it as a regular menu option *wink wink*). Live music, photo ops, and a tour of the brewery where all the magic happens. Lauren led the tour and when I tell you she is knowledgeable, she is very knowledgeable! To learn about their inception makes me appreciate it even more. Go check them out!

I loved this place. I don't drink, but I got to try their local sodas, which lack all the HFCS…read morestuff and has real sugar. It was called Excel Bottling Company. I was pleasantly surprised. The walk to the restaurant area is very pretty and historic as well! They had board games and it felt pretty homey! The food was good, except for my fried chicken sandwich. It seemed to be over cooked, making it hard to chew from the outside. I enjoyed everything else, though! The service was great, too!