I am from CA and love authentic Mexican food, which is hard to find in this region. My family and I…read moreordered takeout tacos and burritos...and everything was fabulous! I love the red hot sauce, which has great heat.

This is my go-to spot for quesabirrias and tacos de lengua and suadero. Their meats are prepared…read morewell and seasoned to enhance the flavor and the salsas produced enhance the flavor of the tacos on soft corn tortillas. My favorite item here is the quesabirria. It is served with a cup of consomme that has the flavor of chiles and warm spices. It adds the moisture and flavor that makes the quesabirria so indulgent. Service is quick and prices are reasonable. I can't think of anywhere better in the area, so I suggest you give them a try soon.

3.5-ish For starters, the name of this restaurant (according…read moreto its own sign) is Taqueria Carnales, not Carnales Taqueria (as listed on Yelp). Anyway, this is a place for people who enjoy highly flavored and spicy food. Seriously, ask them to go easy on the jalapenos if you aren't up for spicy. I ordered everything as is for my first visit for takeout and enjoyed it but it was on the edge of too spicy for me, (chicken grande burrito) without actually crossing the line.Very much crossed the line with the shrimp tacos, imo. I ordered the following: Menudo Soup (made from cow's stomach); Shrimp Tacos and a Chicken Burrito Grande. The estimated prep time was 15 minutes and the food was ready on time. It's a cute, small restaurant that is very clean. While you could choose to dine in, I didn't see anyone eating there and it appears that most of their business is carryout. Upon arriving home, I found that the Menudo Soup had spilled inside the plastic bag. Not too big a deal. The other entrees were packed in styrofoam containers. The burrito was wrapped in paper and foil. My mom had the Menudo Soup and said it was good. She had one of the three shrimp tacos and said it was okay but that she wouldn't crave them. The avocado slices looked very fresh. My mom loves spicy food but she commented that the soup and tacos were very spicy. As for my chicken burrito, it was unexpectedly spicy in a mostly good way. The burrito was stuffed with everything inside - guacamole, rice, chicken, refried beans (very little), cheese and jalapeno peppers. It was a delicious combo but I would have preferred the individual ingredients to be separate. The biggest problem, however, was that the foil wrap made it difficult to cut into the burrito without also cutting into the foil. I think it's more of a "me" issue that might not bother anyone else. Overall, I would order from this restaurant again. The quality is definitely way above Taco Bell, but it's not quite fast food even though it's next to a Subway. Also, I asked if their refried beans were made with lard and I was assured they were vegetarian. If I hadn't seen so many positive reviews on Yelp, I wouldn't have known to check out this spot, but would encourage you to try it too for high quality, authentic Mexican cuisine! EDIT/UPDATE: I tried one of the shrimp tacos that my mom left in the fridge. OMG, it was super spicy to the point of giving me hiccups. Plus, the spiciness seemed to come from a creamy cheese sauce added to the shrimp tacos after they were cooked. I can understand why my mom wouldn't crave them and I would never order them myself. Based on your personal preference for spiciness, let this give you an idea of the level of spiciness that could be added to your food unless you request your dish to be less spicy. Recommend with caveat re spiciness.

The Pizzabirria is delicious. It is huge and so filling. It's served with several different…read moresauces in addition to the dipping sauce. they also include Cucumbers and Radishes. Queso is great but the Guacamole is to DIE for!

Chile relleno that I ordered was not battered and fried it was just a pepper stuffed and covered…read morewith cheese. The birra taco consume could use some seasoning it's not bad but it's not what I expected. I'll stick to tacos and enchiladas at this place.

Probably some of the best tacos in Toledo. I love the birria. I would say get the tacos over the…read morebirria quesadilla because it's so juicy it gets soggy before you can even get back to your car. Get ready to get messy. The horchata is pretty good. Just tried the new item - shrimp and octopus cocktail. Kind of bland and mainly just tomato juice and diced tomatoes the amount of actual seafood isn't worth the $18 dollars.

Excellent food, quick efficient professional service Six of…read moreus visited for lunch and we ordered from lunch menu. Everything taste so fresh and come with some side. Super reasonable price $8 is a steal for that much of food. Clean environment, tidy restaurant, colorful seating and nice bar indeed. If I'm in this area then definitely returning . Only issue I found no soup in the restroom and no towel in the holder.

Food portions are good and taste is ok but service is terrible they have horrible attitudes to the…read morepoint they make me uncomfortable even placing an order

Had their steak burritos at food truck event and they were AMAZING!!! The service was fast and…read morestaff very friendly.

We love Nena's Taco's! It the best authentic tacos in Monroe! We get the 10 for $10 or get the…read moreregular size ones if you want a little more meat. Nena's is hidden in a little strip mall across from Victory Honda. Give it a try, the meat is cooked to perfection!

Let me say, the portions are enormous! When I saw they wanted four dollars for a taco I was a bit…read moreoutraged, then the taco came to the table and it was not your average street taco. My sister-in-law and I shared a fried burrito with Al Pastor in it. The shit was fire! They make their own hot sauces in house. The waitress brought a creamy habanero sauce to the table that was still warm. Mad respect for that. It was delicious, but hot as hell. This place is a 12 year-old boys dream. It has such a cool nacho Libre vibe. I would've given it five stars except for a few small details. I really wish you could give 4.5. It just wasn't quite at that five star level. For me a five star level means all the food is executed. Well, the service is impeccable, the place is clean, and it's a good overall experience. There was nothing bad about this by any means. But it just wasn't quite five stars. The queso is not good. It has a decent flavor, but it is super watery. I also don't like that none of their giant burritos come automatically with rice and beans. If I am ordering a $14 burrito even if it's huge, it should really come with rice and beans. Also, I wish they had a few more appetizer options like Mexican street corn. While they did have some nachos, a few basic dips and some Ramen, I just feel like they could do a little more on the appetizer front. My sister-in-law and I split a burrito and usually what I would do is get an appetizer for us to share as well and there just wasn't anything. I will argue to the death. That queso is not an appetizer. It is a condiment. A delicious condiment. Like I said... 4.5 stars for this place the waitress was very helpful. I also wish you could mix and match three tacos for $12 or something like that and I also wish they had some happy hour drink specials.

We always go to Los Agaves but sometimes we feel like we should broaden our Mexican food horizons…read more We stopped in here one morning in search of huevos con chorizo and figured any Mexican restaurant open before noon should offer it. Wrong! While El Arena DOES have a breakfast menu, they do not offer huevos con chorizo. We asked if we could order it off and there seemed to be confusion. I ordered the Breakfast Burrito instead. It was delicious and something I would definitely order again. The decor inside was fantastic and I loved looking at all the luchador art work. The restaurant wasn't busy at all. I was a little annoyed because I asked for coffee - it's on the menu - and I was told they didn't have any. My only complaint. Well that and the paper lined trays to serve food. That always irritates me because it never fails to cut into your food and cut paper with it.

Excellent "inexpensive" (AKA cheap (: ) street taco joint. For my first visit here I got two…read moreAsasda (Steak) taco's and one El Pastor at a cost of $2.75 each!! Taco's were well made, with double corn tortillas, packed full of meat , no skimping here, and just cilantro and onions. Definately very authentic Mexican style taco's and not the Americanized versions you find throughout the area. My only qualm, which was minor, was that the meat was lacking the seasoning I like when in Mexico which gives the flavor pop that I personally like. I took care of this with some salt and pepper along with salsa to tune the taco to my personal taste. Relative to the Salsa, there was a walk up Salsa bar with multiple Salsa's to select from which I truly liked and reminded me of one of my favorite Taco Joints in Puerto Vallarta, Taco's Revolution. These salsa bars, are quite convenient and act as a "Fixing bar" that allows you to tailor the taco to your personal taste. I have not seen this before in this area and wished more businesses did it. They also need to add the cucumbers (dont knock it till you try it) and some onions as well to complete the fixing bar. (: Food comes with gratis nicely mildly seasoned chips which I really liked. The seasoning is more than just salt, quite tasty and unique to this business, Very nice! Relative to the facility and staff, the restaurant is a no frills operation and has a relatively small footprint with a limited number of tables which is probably something to keep in mind during peak dining hours. Clearly they let the food do the talking here. Staff is very friendly with prompt service and good follow up throughout. Overall a very good Mexican restaurant as reflected in the good Yelp reviews. The quality of the food and at the price point it is being sold at make this a must try if you are a fan of good Mexican food, in particular Street Taco's.

Best Mexican food in the area hands down. The food is great and the service is fast you won't leave…read morehere hungry that is for sure. Great job you guys keep doing what you do.

I was here again and dined inside this time with a friend and colleague. The ambiance is very…read morecasual and somewhat quirky in a good way. I have to say, however, that their booths need replacing because the springs bulging up under the seat make it less than comfortable. I nevertheless had an extremely enjoyable lunch with my friend. We both ordered the taco chicken bowl along with an order of guacamole and chips. We both enjoyed our meals and raved about the fresh guacamole! I definitely recommend that you check out this restaurant for its delicious food and reasonable prices!

Yet another five star review! Hooray for consistency!!…read more I have been transitioning out of the bedside nursing and into more of a marketing role for the past six months. I have now met four different people here for lunch or picked up breakfast tacos for meetings. Every time the food is stellar. And all four times no one had heard of this place. Why are people not screaming about Lowrider Café from the rooftops? The food, already said hands-down amazing. The service? Always spot on! The owners should be on the shortlist for Toledo philanthropic business owners. When you come in here, you can also purchase a meal for someone who's homeless. They employ people that others wouldn't, and honestly, I'm here for it! I love seeing a local business that gives back to its community. You want specialty coffee? They've got it. Do you want fresh salsa to rival any other salsa in Toledo? They've got that too. You want to buy some great locally handcrafted bags/clothing/unique gift items? They've got you covered. You want a chill spot with a great vibe that just radiates good karma? Come on into low Rider. Bring a couple extra box and buy a taco for someone else too. You'll feel great about the Boy Scout deed. It's a karmic double win- not only are you feeding a local business, but you're also feeding someone who couldn't otherwise afford to feed themselves. This is food that doesn't just feed your belly and feed your soul.

Friends had a great lunch at Agave & Rye last week. The restaurant is known for very large tacos…read moreyou can make a meal out of. Prices are on the high side though. Their drinks are unique and service is friendly and fast. Their decor is really unusual with chandeliers through the restaurant. They also have a large bar.

Two of us at 7:30 on Valentine's Day. Was told there would…read morebe a 40 minute wait, it was only about 25 minutes. Really slow bar to get a draft beer. We both tried their taco flights. The taste was OK, but the food wasn't warm at all. Ordered a second draft beer, and I ate one and a half tacos in the time it took to get to the table. Not a terrible place to have dinner, but there's a lot of other Mexican restaurants in the area so we probably won't return.