Such a cute operation, we were shocked it wasn't busier. It was clean, well decorated and welcoming. The staff were quick to greet and offered decent service. The food was good and beautifully plated. The portions were on the smaller side for the price but the food was good. They could use at least 1 or 2 vegetarian options to round them out, but maybe that's not a need or demand in Anchorage. Very nice to get good Mexican while in Alaska. Not somewhere I feel I have to return to right away but I definitely would go back again. read more

Serrano's Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

First off, I love the look of this place and it's Junoesque Adrian the manager is a master at his craft behind the bar. It took me by surprise how well my drink was made. The ceviche was pretty good too. The server Sarah was very friendly and was always attentive making sure everything was to my liking. As a previous SoCal resident, I appreciate having something that brings me home. This establishment is a beautiful representation of the Hispanic cuisine/culture. Thank you Adrian and Sarah read more

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I love this restaurant! I'm always amazed there aren't more people here when I come it should be packed! The food is eclectic Mexican some of it Mexican fusion like one of my favorites their Birra egg rolls! You won't find the cookie American Mexican food here like you do it all the other Mexican restaurants. In the evenings, they have a specialty menu that will blow your mind! Jicama shrimp tacos...yumm! I could go on and on, but you just need to go there! read more

Great food, friendly staff... glad we stopped in!! The asada fries (as my entree) were so yummy (and humongous)... I barely made a dent haha. read more

Visited the Northern Lights Location Fun Decor, clean, and fast friendly service. We must have just missed the lunch rush The food was good. I tried several street tacos: Asada, Carnitas, Barbarcoa, and Lingua All good! Unfortunately the Pork Belly Tacos are not available on the lunch menu. The refried beans were quite flavorful My wife had the Tortilla soup with chicken, it was delicious. All in all had a nice meal with my wife I look forward to going back for the Pork Belly read more

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Had dinner with my bonus child to celebrate her 29th birthday and the only food we wanted were the shining star of Serrano's - pork belly tacos. Paired them with a margarita and ooo la la how delightful the flavors were on the palette. We sat at the bar so the service was bar-ish. It's pretty easy to find a seat on Friday night. Nothing fancy. Wear your jeans and hoody. read more

Serrano's Mexican Grill - This is the dish you need in your life -- pork belly tacos - Mexican Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Wanted to come here as I'd seen that they had Parmesan cilantro fries on the appetizer menu, and this was a new-to-me restaurant, and I love fries that are *extra* so I thought we'd give it a whirl. I would describe the interior as "spartan" and not really cosy. It didn't have that eclectic colourful look common to many Mexican restaurants, and nor were they playing the Mexican kind of music either. Tables and chairs were plain wood. Their large parking lot was full, however when we got inside, only one other table was occupied, so I'm not sure who was using their parking lot, but it wasn't diners. It was brightly lit though, and we got a table near the window so I could look outside. Considering only two tables were occupied, it took an inordinately long time for someone to come and take our order. I ordered the Southwest Tacos (crispy) and asked for ground beef, these were $5, I wasn't really sure how many would be served, and assumed possibly two? I also order the Parmesan cilantro fries to be my side. Husband got the Serrano's Burrito with carnitas, this came with rice and beans. We also ordered chips and salsa which was served immediately. There were lots of chips, 3 salsas and pico de gallo. The food came out very quickly, and our server was very nice. I got 1 taco (had I known I was only getting 1, I'd have paid extra to get 2) Ok, the positive - the fries were plentiful, and nice and crispy, but I was disappointed that the Parmesan was the kind out of a jar, that you shake on. I had built myself up to melted grated Parmesan, and I didn't find much cilantro either, and I love cilantro. Fortunately there was plenty in the salsa, and so I just dipped my fries in that. My taco was disappointing. The ground beef was bland, lacked seasonings, and the taco was just not very filled with things. He loved his Burrito, pronounced it delicious. I tried his rice and beans. The rice was decent, but the beans were too smooth and homogenous for my taste - I like them to have some lumpy bits of bean in. Another plus - they were playing really good music. Totally my taste (but not my husbands) as I like more modern music. Current tunes, stuff I'd have on my playlist in my car, to torture my husband with, so i liked that. Good. Service, after initially waiting a while, and food came out fast after we ordered + decent music. Food could be improved though. read more

Came here on a whim while picking up some camping supplies. They have what seems to be a drive through or maybe just a pickup window but that would be very convenient! The inside is beautifully decorated with separate areas for family dining and a "bar scene" I could absolutely see great family gatherings here along with a night out with the girls! My husband and I ordered the taco salad and the Serranos burrito. The taco salad was IMPECCABLE! So many flavors mixed together with the perfect crisp of the taco bowl UGH! The burrito was fantastic as well! Super cheesy and plenty big enough not to need an appetizer. The staff is incredibly friendly and easy going. We loved the relaxed earthy vibes. We will ABSOLUTELY be coming back to try more things and get some drinks! I couldn't recommend this place more!! read more

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Man, I loved this place when I lived in Anchorage. GREAT food, good service and clean atmosphere. Parking was good for the area and they had an amazing menu. Probably my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. A+ read more

Terrible food, slow service, horrible portions would not recommend to anyone that I know that comes through here

Cool central bar with huge TV, Staff was friendly and super attentive. Excellent taco salad. I asked for the lightest beer they had and it was super crisp. A couple weird things: they put cheese on top of the taco salad. Everyone knows that cheese goes over the rice, beans, n chicken right?! Cray cray. The taco salad bowl was super good n homemade crispy. Beans had kind of a smoke flavor. They were also serving salsa with a bit of smoke. This is overdone at all the hipster places. No bueno. The guacamole n chips were a'ight. The quac was super creamy. I like mine chunky! Where's the chunk?! Great place to come with friends and down a few while eating some tacos. read more

Serrano's Mexican Grill - Taco salad with cheese on top. EVERYTHING BETTER WITH CHEEEEEESE. - Mexican Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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$7-$8 per tiny little baby taco which is basically meat on tortilla. $15 margaritas in little glasses. A total rip off which is too bad because I used to like this place. I will never come back due to ridiculous prices. read more

All in all, this is a great place to try out. I didn't know about this Mexican restaurant until I visited for the first time this past week. The atmosphere was very nice and quiet, and the staff was great. The food, however, was overall decent. The queso was pretty good and had a nice presentation. The menu was surprising for a Mexican restaurant because it wasn't what you would typically expect. I got a Cubana sandwich, but I thought it was pretty boring--overall, just okay. From what I tried, I'd say the food was average, but I would still go back to see if there's something they cook really well. As for the drinks, I was very happy because they have a spicy margarita with Tajín, and it was very good. The glassware was a little on the small side, but the drink itself was great! read more

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I ordered the pastor egg rolls, Chicharron Ribeye, and an Angelic Kiss drink. Our server was very attentive! Egg rolls were delicious, it had juicy pork in it, dip your roll into both sauces, and make sure you have the pickled onion for each bite, yum! The chichrron ribeye OH EMMM, so good! I was scared bc of the "chicharron" part, BUT it is not fried fat, it's meat. Try it, it was very tasty. Then my drink...... little sweet watermelon w the tangy twist on the rim. There was live music on the bar side and it was not loud like you find in some places, we were able to talk normally and hear each other. read more

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We have been going every Tuesday for years now, but today was the worst experience ever. No water offered, silverware tossed on our table, and they refused to cook the quesadillas a bit more for one person in our party claiming that they were too busy because it is Cinco de Mayo. True, they were busy, but we are very patient and had plenty of time. Finally being forced to pay 20% tip for absolute shit service when we have to go to the bathroom to get "napkins" is completely unacceptable. Most of the servers are adorable but Mr. Manager's behavior today was unacceptable. Mr Manager, I'm the kind of customer that picks up paper from the bathroom floor in your restaurant to make it a better place for everyone, but you messed up tonight, big time. read more

Off the mark for a sit down text Max's place. For starters chips and salsa will cost you eight bucks so I upgraded it and it went with the queso and chips for $20. I have no idea what's in the queso. It was like very little cheese and something else it was awful. The meat in my dish did taste good but everything else was just plain. The vibe of the place has no direction at all. There are TVs hanging everywhere like a sports bar but then dance club music plan and hard flat square wooden seating like at a barbecue place. I don't think I'll be going back anytime soon. read more

I'm not sure why this place would not have a 5 rating. The ambience was very authentic and Mexi-vibe for sure with some class. The service was excelante. My regret is that I did not take pictures of the food, mostly because I was so famished. Chimichanga with carne asada was perhaps the best I've ever had. Crispy tacos turned out to be homemade and amazing as well. Avocado salad (my wife said) was good as well. First and probably last time in Anchorage, but this place is legit. Take it from a So Cal dude who now lives in HI and knows what Mexican food should taste like. read more

I keep trying this place out, and keep thinking it's gross. At this point me going back is my own fault. Tonight's service was awful. We brought family member from out of state and her food showed up before ours.... So if you want a family meal, don't eat here. Mentioned it to the server, who then got sketch and basically ignored our table. We were done with our meal, and she was over chatting. Then once the entire table was cleaned, it took 20 mins to get check and leave. Food reminds us of fast food - but no fast food experience considering it took us almost an hour and a half to eat unimpressive food. Place was loud, music didn't help. Recommend somewhere else. read more

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We came here for lunch after the Anchorage Trolley Tour. Place has a very nice vibe and good music playlist. Food was good. I especially like their salsa. Staff was nice and friendly. read more

Wow-what a hidden gem. The food is really really good. The service was excellent and the restaurant was clean. Above all the prices were very reasonable. Will return. read more

Beautiful restaurant!! Great flavors and service! The restaurant was very clean! Paul was the highlight of our trip! He definitely made us feel very welcome!! Highly recommend!!! read more

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Service was great. The food was very good. Very large portions. The inside of the restaurant was great all in all a very nice experience.

The service was good and the ambiance was as well. We generally liked it and would consider coming back. We got the chips and salsa. I personally think they're overdoing this. Not a lot of salsa with the chips, small and annoying cups to dip in, and the salsa was mid. Not bad but could be better. Just stick to the old school free generic chips and salsa. Would not order this again. We got the asada fries. These were great but something in it was really cold, which messed with the warmth I really liked. All hot or all cold. Either way, would order this again. The chicken tortilla soup was bland as heck. Super brothy. Could have gotten better from an expensive can. Needs a lot more spices and consistency. Would not recommend this if you've had very good tortilla soup. Not sure why we had to pay more for chicken. Just serve chicken tortilla soup. People who don't like the chicken in it ain't worth serving. Got the menudo. Also bland. No dried oregano or chili pepper. Very brothy as well. I personally love good menudo so this was kinda sad. The rest of the soup was great and loved the tripe chunks. Add more spices. read more

Best rice and beans I've had at any Mexican restaurant !! The restaurant is huge & clean. They have a large bar and outdoor comfortable seating with heaters for the summer time. Great service and good tacos. read more

Food and service is very good. Wonderful menu with nice prices. Clean tables and bathrooms.

Excelente! One of the best Mexican restaurant I have tried. This place is amazing, never thought I would find such a good place so far north of the border. If you are in Anchorage and to try some yummy Mexican dishes this place is a must. Traditional Mexican American dish with a fusion of flavor from Alaska and Asia. Drinks are excellent and the variety is quite large. Great place for families and friends out for drinks and dinner. Buon Appetito! read more

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Expensive for what it is. $12 for a house margarita in a small mason jar. The carnitas burrito was bland had to get hot sauce to give it any flavor. Disappointed all around not authentic food and worst of all $8 if you want chips and salsa. read more

What an absolute pleasant evening. Great service. The menu was amazing with so many great options. I had a burrito (sorry I can't remember which one) but was delicious with chicken, peppers and onions. The margarita was delicious also. A definite go to. read more

Good food, good drinks, good service. While visiting family in Anchorage, they took me to all of their favorite food spots. This was our first stop, and I really enjoyed it. I chose a taco salad with grilled chicken. It was fresh with the perfect amount of toppings and meat. The salad was housed in a edible shell. My cousin got the shrimp salad and was very pleased. Plenty of shrimp and fresh veggies. She liked her drink as well. The restaurant is decorated in a rustic feel with wooden benches and tables. There are murals painted on the walls. It's large and offers plenty of seating and a bar. I'll definitely come back on a return visit! read more

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Best Mexican food I've found in Anchorage so far. Midtown location has more authentic options like menudo, birria tacos, lengua-especially on the weekends. Margaritas tasted home made, rice and beans seasoned well. Able to accommodate a large group at lunch and left us alone just enough so we could really take our time and chat. The restaurant is decorated tastefully and modern with bar seating and outdoor seating as well. My only negative feedback is that while food came out super fast (which is great for lunch service) my food was actually a bit cold. I didn't mention it cause it wasn't egregious and I'll definitely be back to dine again. read more

There was a HUGE difference in comparison to the other location on Tudor Road. We visited this location on Cinco De Mayo. We started with a few margaritas: House, scratch, and mango. They were good! The queso dip came out watery, but the flavor was amazing and made for a great dipping sauce for the egg rolls! The Pastor Egg Rolls were so delicious that we ordered it again. The dipping sauce could have been better, but the pickled onions were a good pairing. The ambiance was inviting and fun. The service was fine, there were a couple of messed up things, but it was fixed. Overall, this location is the best place to visit. read more

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Yes yes it's a yes. Serranos delivers periodt. Fun atmosphere. Refried beans to die for. Good service. The Cubano sandwich (although not authentic) is BOMB! Don't miss the flan! I ordered it sans chocolate sauce though (just seems wrong). Their queso is spicy so buyer beware. Them beans though mmmm!! read more

Serrano's Mexican Grill - Flan - Mexican Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Salsa should dominate the show at a Mexican restaurant. Chips come in at a close second. On the salsa front, Serrano's is killing it. They have a variety of salsas to choose from and they are all delicious. Personally, I have greatly enjoyed the Verde, the mild, the hot, and the chipotle. The chips, however, are a slight disappointment. Maybe disappointment is too strong. Let down? They are not the light, flaky chips I have come to love at authentic Mexican locale. They are mix between a corn chip and a tortilla chip. It's hard to explain. And it is not my favorite. The biggest let down of all? There is no complimentary salsa and chips. It seems almost criminal to have so many tasty salsas. If you want that chips and salsa plate pre meal, you have to order the appetizer. On the bright side, it does come with a choice of three salsas. So if you like it hot and your partner likes it Verde, and you both want to try the raspberry habanero, go for it! It appears that they have some sort of deal with Midnight Sun because three of the beers they have on tap are brewed exclusively for Serrano's. Ask the bartender for a sample. The hatch chili IPA complimented my meal very nicely. The entrees have always been delightful. I dig their enchiladas, their tacos (especially the specials, when they have them) and the carnitas on the torta. The queso was very appetizing and a great portion. The staff is friendly and accommodating. They do a great job every time! read more

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This is the cutest place! I loved the spicy cucumber margarita and horchata. The staff were great and the food was fantastic! Would recommend coming here! read more

I'm not sure when they renovated it's been like a couple of years since I been back but I LOVE the ambiance of the new spot. Everything is different now. Before we would order and thn take a seat and they'd bring our food but now it's a sit down and dine. I don't like that there wasn't anyone to greet us when we first came in but our server was amazing and she was so sweet & patient. The food to be honest was mediocre Mexican for me. Very Tex-Mex & that's okay if that's what you prefer. I tried carne asada, ground beef, and chicken street tacos. If I were to go again I'd try the shrimp one and stick with the chicken. Carne Asada was dry. The fried ice cream looked pretty but there was too much batter for my taste and doughy. I did appreciate the taco rack they had. My niece and sister ordered street tacos too but didn't have a rack lol. Let me tell you if you like dressing your own tacos up like me this came in handy. I don't like using both my corn tortilla so I make two out of one :) read more

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Ordered the Menudo Soup. After taking several bites I noticed what looked like an eyelash in the soup. I pulled it out. On closer inspection, I pulled more and more hair out, then whole pieces of infested menudo. It became increasingly clear that the soup was riddled with hair. Absolutely foul. Server was informed there was hair in my soup. She stated she would speak with the manager. Soup was removed from the table before I thought of taking a photo and I was not charged for it. I called after leaving to follow up with a manager. I wanted to confirm that they would not serve the batch of soup I was given to others until a new batch was prepared. It should go without saying but I wanted to confirm. Manager stated they would NOT pull the soup and would continue to serve it. This has already been discussed with the kitchen manager and it was stated that it is perfectly safe and not uncommon to find hair in the soup.....??? No.. This is not normal at all but a complete failure in quality control. Per the manager, that is how they accept the menudo from the vendor, covered in hair, to be used for the soup they prepare in house... Pot full of hair. As they want to pass the blame off to the vendor, ultimately Serrano's still made the choice to move forward in using and serving this to customers while being fully aware this was a reoccurring issue. This goes beyond, I found a hair in my food. Riddled with animal hair, and no intention of correcting the problem at all. Begs the question what the rest of their sanitation and food safety standards are for the rest of the menu items. Bummer. read more

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The food was to die for. I'm from Arizona and I know good Mexican food and this is it! The pork chimis are *chef's kiss* and the pickled onions? I'm drooling remembering! read more

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Food was ok, service slow and hardly anyone there...that should have been a warning...atmosphere cheery, but not that friendly...very disappointing... read more

You have to pay for chips. 4 drinks 70.00 bucks OMG Enchiladas looked liked childs I had to order 2 just to get full. Haven't been here for years service was good manager could care less she sat and did her nails Staff are good polite but know it's expensive a guys wanted eggs for 3 hours they have got to have eggs in the back they have 3-4 menus why? read more

Pleasantly surprised to see a good Mexican restaurant in Anchorage! I really liked the interior- spacious, well lighted and clean, plenty of indoor plants and wall art! Great indoor option for large groups. We were 6 and had lunch there. We got the house margaritas ($10), which were nice but slightly inconsistent- the second round tasted little different. Tacos were good. Priced at $4.75 each (we tried chicken and shrimp), there was plenty of meat. I would have loved some salsa on them though. You can get a side of beans and rice for ~$4. Other people in our group had the chicken enchilada, taco salad with fajita veggies and the chicken rice bowl. I think the rice bowl was the clear winner in the main course and other items were also good overall. I tried the flan for dessert and it was exceptional! It was served with delicious chocolatey caramel sauce and whipped cream. The only real disappointment was the guacamole and chips, guac seemed old and chips were meh. But everything else kind of compensated for it. I think this was a very good find, I will remember this experience! read more

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