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!

Great food and great service in a pretty big place. You enter the front to get in line where you…read moreorder. Then you can find a spot to sit and wait to be called for your food. By far the best Mexican food in the dells. It's fairly loud so definitely not an ideal place for quiet or intimate. They have something for everyone though! The rice and beans are made without lard, butter or any stocks. I.e., vegan! I had carne asada fries and chorizo tacos which I took home because the asada fries were thicc. Wife had Rojas tacos and Rojas fries. We also had margaritas and they were tasty! Overall very happy and this is on our usual stops going forward!!

Ordered a California chicken burrito, some kind of fries, and mango margaritas and loved…read moreEVERYTHING. My husband wasn't a fan of the margaritas because it felt like it was too much tequila, but I thought it was delicious. Will go here again when we come back!

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.

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.

I first heard about Aranda's after my husband came home raving about this Mexican restaurant…read morebringing me home a to go order of their rib eye and shrimp after a friend recommended this place to him. The ribeye was mouthwateringly delicious, perfectly cooked, juicy, well seasoned, and full of flavor! The grilled shrimp had the most incredible seasoning and grilled to perfection! My husband kept on talking about Aranda's nonstop so we went and dined in person at Aranda's in Deforest, WI! When we first walked in, I loved the bright colored festive walls, showcasing beautiful Mexican art/heritage and a mini festive bar with my favorite: a great tequila selection for all the tequila fans!!! The place was super packed for a weeknight/Wednesday evening! We were greeted with delicious complimentary tortilla chips and salsa which started our night off right! Aranda's has a large Tex Mex menu with a variety of authentic traditional Mexican menu items as well as a few more Americanized take on popular Mexican dishes! They offer many delicious menu items everything from nachos, street tacos, fajitas, chimichangas, ribeye steaks, hamburgers, seafood options, a kid's menu, and much more! Plus, they even have churros and fried ice cream if you have a sweet tooth! Aranda's has the best margaritas when you are a craving a delicious drink! They even have a great selection of top shelf superior tequila. Be aware the margaritas are pretty huge and the large size is actually humongous! I really enjoyed my spicy jalepeno maragita! My husband ordered the ribeye steak and shrimp that comes with a side of delicious cheese sauce and fries while I ordered the Aranda's special which is the ribeye with shrimp, topped with an onion blossom, grilled shrimp, and pico de gallo. My husband and I had so much fun dining at Aranda's. Everything we ordered was very delicious! We also received great service! Aranda's is a great place to visit if you are looking for satisfying margaritas, delicious Mexican food, fun/festive vibes, in a casual dining setting that is a fun place to dine with friends, family, and even fun for the kids! Aranda's is definitely worth trying!

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.

I stopped by for a dinner. I went for a chicken memala and a beef sopes. Both were really good. I…read morethink the beef sopes tasted slightly better. There was a choice of a green sauce and a red sauce. Red sauce is spicier. I went with the green sauce. It was mild and creamy. Both the sauces are available in the table in case one want to make it spicier. Horchata was really good here. For dessert I went for a mini churros, which are churros plus banana, strawberry, chocoloate and whipped cream. That was good as well. Finally, I went for ice cream. That was the real reason I was there. I went for 3 scoops - gansito, pistachio and coconut. I liked those in that order. Ice cream was real creamy. They filled a lot of ice cream in a cup.

Great food and service! Food is always served hot and tastes good. They provide sides of salsa…read moreand sour cream, with the nachos. Breakfast burritos are also very good.

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!

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.

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 .

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.

Food is outstanding and very traditional Mexican food. Service is great and very friendly. The…read moreserving sizes are large and cooked very well. Price is not very expensive.

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.