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    Rodrigo's Mexican Grill

    3.3 (617 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    RODRIGO'S MEXICAN GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Kimberly K.

    Rodrigo's Champagne Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays is an exceptional value! The champagne is complimentary with your entree. The food is consistently delicious, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the service is always outstanding. Marco and Kyler are both excellent servers who go above and beyond to make every visit enjoyable. Their friendly, attentive service makes brunch even more special. If you're looking for a fantastic way to spend a weekend morning, Rodrigo's Champagne Brunch is definitely worth a visit!

    Chips and salsa
    Juli R.

    Been driving by this restaurant for three years and hemming and hawing about going. The reviews weren't terrific and with so many Mexican restaurant choices in this town, we just never made the decision to eat here until tonight. Walking in was a huge surprise-the place was definitely more upscale than expected. Very lovely decor and a nice sized bar. Hostess was lovely and sat us quickly. Unfortunately what followed was just mediocre service and average food. At first our server was prompt and attentive taking our order. We ordered a fajita burrito with carne asada and asada supreme nachos. The hubby didn't love the salsa (tasting like jarred salsa like so many before us have said) and asked for any other options. We settled on the tomatillo sauce from the kitchen. It was an improvement. The food was average at best and honestly it reminded me of the old Wendy's commercial- where's the beef? Neither the son nor my husband could locate more than a couple of diced pieces of steak in their items. The nachos were simply a huge plate of chips, some barely melted cheese , black olives , beans, sour cream and guacamole. Not a lot of taste nor coverage over those chips. Son ate one third of his burrito and didn't care for the taste of the sauce. Once the food had been delivered, our server was off taking care of others never to be seen again- we had to ask another server for our check.. I realize everyone's tastes are different and what one person may love another may hate- but for us and our hard earned money, we will be skipping a return visit

    Chimichanga with shredded beef
    Mark G.

    I was a passenger in a car that came to this restaurant. I was told that this place is really good and has great Mexican food. We had just left Wine country and was hungry. The hostess walking in was very friendly and nice. We were seated right away. Everything on the menu looked so good but my go to no matter which restaurant is always a chimichanga. The server, Derek was very polite and friendly. The chips and salsa were awesome. After demolishing two bowls of chips and salsa the food arrived and let me tell you, it definitely ranks in the top three that I've had in recent months. It was very good . I was full before I finished, but it was so good. I kept eating. Made it hard to get out of the booth. Little over eating humor there. This place was really good and yes, I would return. Thank you guys for a great lunch. You made a fan. Again thank you Derek for being an awesome server.

    C V.

    Not good, not bad. Just okay. Would give 2.5 stars. First time and was bummed, it's close to my house and I love Mexican. The salsa wasn't very good. Mariachi Margarita was terrible and meat didn't have much flavor. It's a very pretty restaurant though. I love the decor and it was mellow no crowd at all. Service was not very good.

    Carnitas
    Shauna G.

    This breaks my heart. What was once our absolute most favorite restaurant is now such a big disappointment, every visit for the past few visits. The blended coconut margaritas is what we come for and it's just not the same, the ones we ordered tasted like watered down tequila and nothing else. The food portions are substantially less while the prices continues to rise. We sat at the bar while Jesus ran around like a crazy person, trying his best to take orders, deliver food, make drinks and tend the bar at the same time. There were two hostesses on shift and one busboy, it was completely ridiculous and while we were only one of three parties at the bar, we did not receive the attentive service we have grown accustomed to. I can understand that on a Thursday night there shouldn't have to be a surplus of workers on a shift, but to expect one person to do it all is crazy. Sadly, I don't know if we can ever come back after so many letdowns recently

    Shrimp Tostada very good choice for Lunch.
    Micah V.

    This restaurant always serves nice portions of food. The quality is great and they truly serve it fresh. Their staff makes you feel important as a customer and even find a few seconds to chat. During our visit the crowd was small with lite chatter.

    coconut margarita rocks

    My husband and I come here almost every weekend! Welcomed with chips and salsa instantly. The whole staff is always very nice and welcoming. The food comes out fast and hot. Nice Spanish music playing and lots of seating available. We will always come back here!!

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    Love the wings here! Best wing sauce and made from scratch! Staff is always fast and friendly! Christina is a great server !

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    Pablo is the best!! The place was delicious we will definitely be returning!! Got the chimichangitas and OMG they were bomb!!

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    Marco does an amazing job, the food is always great at a great price! The champagne brunch is such a good deal and good champagne!

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    Ask the Community - Rodrigo's Mexican Grill

    How busy is this place on a Friday night?

    Expect 80%+ at peak hours (6:30-9 PM)

    List of your locations? My wife's birthday is 11/25. We eat in your restaurants at least once per…

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    Cocina de Barrio

    Cocina de Barrio

    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    55.0 miHillcrest
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Full bar

    I have not been here in a while. Lo siento! I have missed it so much! Ordered the house…read moremargarita to start off the evening!They have changed the menu a little, but they still have my favorites. The big tortilla with beans and chorizo...sooooo good! I can never pronounce the name of it...LOL! But I also ordered the taquitos, another delicious starter! I then had the green mole with ground pistachios over chicken...oh sooooo good!!!!! I love coming here! The staff is always friendly! The server said it had been a while. The outside patio is always welcoming!!! They are also dog friendly! Cako Approves!

    Was in the area and needed a quick bite before an event. Stopped by at 4pm and was surprised to be…read moreone of 4 people at the restaurant. Two at the bar, one outside, then me. Given the minimal patrons, service was excellent. Was here during happy hour and the food was great! Server said birria or fish tacos are best, so I opted for birria. Tacos didn't come with consumé but they were juicy enough without it. Good flavor but tortillas did start to fall apart. Margaritas for $5 are a good deal and tasted fresh. Ambiance is upscale Mexican and I think it hits, at least for happy hour! Guac and salsa prices were too high for my liking ($13 and $10, respectively) especially as a happy hour item, but to each their own. Overall 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 with a $5 marg as the kicker to round up vs down (for guac and salsa prices).

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    Corazon Taste of Mexico

    Corazon Taste of Mexico

    3.9(101 reviews)
    50.4 mi

    Went out for lunch on St. Patrick's Day and had such a great experience! The place wasn't too busy,…read morewhich made it even more enjoyable. Carlos took amazing care of us from start to finish--super friendly, attentive, and just has a great overall vibe. He greeted us right away, prepared our drinks himself, and kept checking in to make sure everything was perfect without ever being overbearing. The food was delicious, and the drinks really stood out--especially the spicy cucumber margarita, which was absolutely top-tier. Overall, fantastic service and a really enjoyable lunch. I'll definitely be coming back!

    My friends and I had plans to go to ZAMA and found out it was closed so we had to find a new place…read more We ended up here just based off the pictures. Let's start with the margarita I got, I did not taste any alcohol in it (and I cannot have strong drinks! So that can tell you a lot) not worth $18. We basically paid for an expensive agua fresca! Then I ordered the carne asada skewers. The first bite was okay, not very flavorful, but I thought I could just finish it. As I go through the meat, I notice so much fat and very little meat. I grab another piece and bite into it, I start chewing and realize that it tasted like raw meat (with a hint taste of raw meat that spent too much time in the fridge) I immediately got nauseous and spit it out on a napkin. I told our server and he asked me what else I would like. I then ordered the fish tacos, he brought it out in less than 5 minutes (kind of fast if you ask me) I try a small piece of the fish and it wasn't bad, I give a piece to my friend and she only got fat. Why is there fat in my fish tacos! I tried to pick through it so I could atleast get full, but I couldn't do it. The server came to pick up our plates and asked me if I didn't like the tacos, I said no but that's okay don't worry about it. I was so disappointed because I was starving. My friend ordered the rib eye tacos and had to pick through it too because most of it was fat. The only good thing that happened was that our server did not charge me for the two plates that I didn't eat. We thanked him, paid the check and left. Unfortunately, this was not the best food and we were excited to eat and celebrate my birthday.

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    Casero Taqueria - Al Pastor Tacos

    Casero Taqueria

    3.7(861 reviews)
    29.3 mi
    $$

    We are very impressed with our experience at Casero Taqueria! The hostess was super friendly and…read moresat us right away. Next, we received our waters and chips and salsa immediately. The whole staff was very helpful and friendly. Our server was always right at our table when we needed her and our drinks arrived within minutes. Same with our dinner! The chips are so fresh and I swear I could drink the salsa as a soup! So good!! We had the chicken enchiladas with a green sauce, a couple of street tacos and the guacamole. The flavors were simply amazing, and we had to make ourselves slow down and experience the meal! The drinks were absolutely delightful too! The atmosphere is pleasant with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. We will definitely make this restaurant part of our "Go To" restaurant's!

    We love Casero. The food is above average, the staff is always friendly, and the margaritas are…read moresome of the best around. There's just one small problem: apparently you're not allowed to actually get the margaritas. This was our third visit in a row where our drinks showed up well after our food. On the drive over we literally said, "Let's give it one more try. It can't happen again." Oh, it happened again. First the bar was backed up. Then there was a party out back. Everyone was incredibly nice and apologetic, but after three visits, we've run out of excuses to collect. Last time, my wife ordered a second margarita after we finished eating because the first took so long. We sat around for another 20 minutes waiting for it and finally canceled it. The crazy part is--we WANT to spend more money here! In a perfect world we'd each have two drinks. Take our money! But apparently the bar has other plans. Great drinks. Good food. Nice people. Getting an actual drink? That's the adventure.

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