After a Yelp search I found El Alegre Mexican Restaurant with really good reviews and an…read moreinteresting menu. A bit of a drive from Madison, but well worth it. El Alegre is located in a small modern strip of shops, with a party center they run next door. The restaurant is medium sized with a nice bar in the corner by the kitchen. The room is sleek and modern with black walls and tables, wood chairs and floors, and a colorful neon strip around the ceiling. Service was attentive without being intrusive. The menu is two sided and manages to have a nice variety without being overstuffed. I ended up ordering the Camarones a la Diabla, as someone who loves spicy shrimp it sounded great. A bit of a wait for the food, but the place was busy with the dining room almost full including a couple of larger tables. The chips and salsa was ok, but nothing special but provided a nice prelude while I waited for the meal. The meal came out nicely presented on a square white plate, which set off the colorful meal. The shrimp were nice sized, plump and well cooked; the sauce was excellent, not overly spicey, but instead complex and delicious with an interesting mix of flavors, it seemed to be similar to a mole instead of just a hot sauce. The refried beans and spanish rice were both good and the guacamole, sour cream and small salad was a nice compliment to the meal. The flour tortillas were very good, freshly griddled and fresh. I was very impressed with El Alegre, the decor is a nice change from most Mexican restaurants. I was very impressed with their version of Camarones a la Diabla, usually it is served with a fairly simple hot sauce, here they created a wonderful and complex sauce that perfectly complimented the shrimp and provided a true treat. If you are in the area and looking for some great Mexican food El Alegre is well worth a visit. If the rest of the menu is anything like my meal it is a great flavorful interpretation of Mexican food.

We found ourselves in DeForest, WI last Cinco de Mayo. After we finished our business, we did a…read moreGoogle search for a Mexican restaurant. Of course there was a Taco Bell close to the exit from I-90, but that wasn't going to cut it. So, we found El Alegre about two miles into town. The place was packed Well, we had a very good meal with happy service. A big sign on the wall in the kitchen said "work hard and be nice to people ". Gotta love that. So we were coming South on I-90 and remembered El Alegre. Being vegetarian, I usually find plenty of options in a Mexican restaurant (and also Chinese and Italian). This menu had a vegetarian section with about six or seven choices, but I looked over the rest of the very large menu and found several versions of Chile Relleño. I've never seen anything but the one stuffed with cheese anywhere else. Well, they had a version stuffed with vegetables! I had to try it. I am so glad I did. It was delicious and a very generous portion served with rice and beans that rose above the standard usually experienced. My wife had a shrimp dish that I sampled and loved. She said the margaritas were also excellent. So, if you find yourself on I-90, you won't regret driving a couple miles off the highway to find El Alegre!

The mango jalapeño margarita was the standout--sweet, spicy, and easily the best thing we tried. We…read moreordered drinks while deciding what to eat, and the timing worked out perfectly. 32+ ounces later, I was happy. The burritos were large and tasty, definitely a hearty option. The tacos were flavorful but on the smaller side, so plan to order a few if you're hungry. Overall, it was a decent meal that you can make as fast or as leisurely as you want, depending on your vibe. Lots of hot sauces to choose from as well.

one of the BEST Mexican restaurants I've had in a long time, and baby... it was FIRE…read more Now let me start with the one thing that bothered me. When I first walked in, I wasn't greeted. I was looking around for a menu to place a takeout order and there was a family ahead of me taking up most of the entrance area. Kids were running around, people were sitting everywhere, and it was honestly hard to tell who had already ordered and who hadn't. While I stood there waiting, employees kept coming back to offer that family more things while I was completely overlooked. Eventually I got frustrated and left. Instead, I placed my order through DoorDash and went across the street to McDonald's to grab something for my babies while I waited. By the time I got back, my food was coming out fresh. Now for the good part... I ordered 2 steak tacos and 1 chorizo taco with onion and cilantro. It took me about 15 minutes to get back to where I was staying, and the food was still warm and held up perfectly. The first thing I noticed was how flavorful the meat was on its own. Nice char, great seasoning, and you could tell it was cooked with care. The corn tortillas were clearly fresh and tasted homemade. They pulled everything together perfectly. And this is my ultimate taco test... I saved one for later that night. Hours later, the tortilla still hadn't fallen apart. It wasn't soggy. It wasn't disintegrating. The taco was still intact. Now let's talk about the salsa. They gave me both salsa verde and salsa roja and LAWWWD. The flavor, the spice, the balance... they somehow made the tacos even better, and I didn't think that was possible. I'm so used to the watered-down, Americanized stuff people swear is authentic when it barely has any flavor. This was the real deal. If you're from the Chicago area or honestly anywhere and you're looking for authentic Mexican food with actual flavor, this place is worth it. And if you're visiting the Wisconsin Dells and want something good that's not ridiculously overpriced, put this spot on your list. I'll definitely be back before this trip is over and again the next time I'm in town.

Great tacos , didn't take long as they only have one picnic table and you stand outside because…read moreit's just a food cart . It's what you would expect on library mall but it's a great little stop for a quick delicious taco

Stopped by for lunch and it was really good. They have a table you can sit at with an umbrella…read more Everyone was really nice and the food was made quickly. We got the asada tacos which were great! I also got a pastor taco and I really liked it. The parking lot had a ton of potholes and it was really small with how people were parking that made it difficult to get out.

Service was excellent! Food was amazing! Steak and chicken fajitas/ so tender and tasty. We could…read morehave split entrees. Servings are huge. Margarine Sangria yummy. The restaurant is bright and inviting. We will return! Thanks

Still great. Dinner was very good and I was glad that they had hibiscus water, which was excellent…read more Our server was nice and attentive. And the atmosphere, always good. One of the best restaurants in Wisconsin.

Best burritos in Sun Prairie! Nice grocery store with authentic Mexican ingredients with a counter…read morein back that makes made to order tacos, burritos and other tasty treats. Try it, you'll like it.

We love Abarrotes El Primo. We love their prime rib tacos, breaded beef torta, and steak burrito…read more You call them and it is always ready in 10 to 15 minutes. We've never had anything bad there. It's great for taking out.

We were glad to find this hole in the wall on our road trip. This restaurant is a true bodega-style…read moretaco stand. My husband liked his chicken tacos and I enjoyed a memela al pastor. I never see memelas in a menu, and I was curious to find out if they were the real deal. And it didn't disappoint. The agua de Jamaica was fantastic. One of the best ones we'd had in the US. The service is friendly and interactive. You order and pay at the counter. I truly felt like I was back at a pueblito in Mexico. And I love it. *** Este lugar es una bodeguita encantadora que nos dio gusto encontrar en nuestro viaje en carretera. Mi esposo pidió los tacos de pollo y yo probé la memela al pastor. El estilo es diferente a las que conozco pero igual la disfruté. Es raro ver memelas en el menú. El agua de jamaica estaba muy buena. De las mejores que he probado en los Estados Unidos. El servicio es muy amable. Se pide y se paga en el mostrador. Muy buena gente. Me sentí de regreso en un pueblito de México, y eso me encantó.

Stopped in for lunch, menu was limited today. I had 3 tacos. 2 chicken and 1 steak, they were all…read moregood. I think I'd take the chicken over the steak. My buddies had pork and chorizo and they looked good as well. Their popsicles were also really good, I had a cream based strawberry. I'll be back to try their full menu soon I hope.

My girlfriend and I had these burritos after a fun night. They are sooooooo good. Best breakfast on…read morethe lake

Best gas station tacos you're ever going to eat!…read more We tried 4 tacos and our favorites were the Al Pastor and skirt steak with onions. The person taking our order was super friendly. Th ambiance is a gas station so we took the food and ate outside. The tacos were so good we're coming back when we're craving tacos!

What a hidden gam ! Margaritas are just right , the food was enough to starvation on anyone, you…read moreget portions ! Fajitas were massive, chimichangas were huge , and a churros for desert ! I'm now in a food coma. To finish this I was impressed and I hope to go there again soon , service excellent , a bar, game room on one side & a sit down restaurant with. Dj booth on the other. I can see so much happening here .

Ordered takeout online. Kept it simple with street tacos, quesadillas, etc and food was great…read more Ready very fast, great print and tacos were well loaded up. Plenty of verde sauce and some hotter salsa/sauce. Rice and beans for side were hot nd good, fluffy rice.saw they have burrito bowls and will try to convince my kids to try.

Outstanding authentic Mexican food served up fast by incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Lots of…read moredelicious options on the menu, but I always end up ordering one of their HUGE burritos, which stand out as one of the best bang-for-your-buck meals in town. Delicious protein options, no up charges for fillings like fajita veggies and guacamole, and a wide variety of courtesy hot sauces available for you to add some extra heat at your table make Vaquero one of Madison's best fast-casual Mexican restaurants. Efficient counter ordering experience for dine in or to go ordering, and a clean, comfortable dining room with plenty of seating. You won't leave Vaquero hungry, but you might leave with a leftover box.

Delicious food - this is what every Chipotle or Qdoba wishes they could be. I hate mentioning those…read morenames because it might give you the wrong idea about this place - they serve up burritos and quesadillas and the like made to order, but everything tastes outstanding. The horchata was particularly delicious. It's on the sweet side which I really like, and the flavors come through perfectly. It's counter service and you can get your food very quickly. Was happy to have found this place!

This spot was oh-so-lovely! From the very sweet owners to the Adobo tofu taco that had me thinking…read more"how can I make this at home back in Indy?". It had me rethinking all the possibilities of tofu. The juicy chicken taco was equally delicious but the tofu blew my mind. The space is very clean and colorful with vibrant decor and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We also ordered their popular and sinfully delicious Birria taco and consomme along with pinto beans and an order of guacamole and chips. Cannot recommend this place enough!

Casual spot in Verona where you order at the counter and then sit. Seating is a little limited…read more Food comes out fast and the service is friendly. Parking is plenty outside. I ordered the Elote and 2 tacos (you pay per taco, there are no combos/plates). Elote - comes on the cob. The corn was crunchy, lots of tajin so was extra tangy. Could probably have a bit more cotija cheese or mayo to balance it out. 2 tacos - got the Al pastor and the lengua. Both were a larger size so filled you up and I thought the meat was tender. I enjoyed all the sauces and the red had a smoky kick to it.