Im sorry for being tardy to this taco party. A random reminder that I've never been here popped…read moreacross my head so off we went to try it for lunch. We got a spread of different tacos, the queso,fajitas, and churros. The queso is one of the best and had some guacamole in it which I usually would say no thanks to, but I didn't even notice it til hubs did. The tacos are a little pricey but they are a nice size. If the tacos have a heat indicator, they will indeed have a kick. We will def be back here. FYI it's right in front of the football stadium so great for game day.

The young man behind the counter was very helpful when I told him it was my first time there. He…read moreexplained the menu to me, made suggestions, told me the ones he liked, etc. Amazing customer service and friendly attitude, which you don't see that much in a lot of places. I got the Crossroads Taco which was brisket, avocados, cheese, jalapeños, and probably other things. I specifically did not get cilantro on there, which would've been included. Ended up getting two as suggested by the person helping me. They were delicious. I'll definitely go back. Lively atmosphere inside. Nice lighting. Great music. Nothing to complain about there. Parking, I don't know. I ended up parking at the grocery store parking lot and back of it. For some reason, I was confused about parking over there. Couldn't figure out how to get inside the parking lot where I saw everyone parked. You'll probably be fine though The gentleman working the counter even suggested parking spots for the next time I visit. Either way it seemed like a great place for college kids or anyone in that area.

We came on a Sunday, and I got a delicious brunch!…read more The restaurant wasn't busy for an early lunch, so we got seated right away. Immediately upon walking in, I loved all of the colors and the vibes of this Mexican restaurant. When you sit down, they bring chips and salsa to your table. I wasn't a huge fan of the salsa or the chips. The chips had some seasoning on them and to me, it didn't mix well with the salsa. The salsa was really thin, and I prefer a chunky salsa with a salted thick chip lol. I was feeling adventurous and got the French toast on the brunch menu. It was delicious! The berry compote and the two different syrups paired really well with it. The bacon that it came with was perfection. I ate every last bite. I did have a bite of my friends tacos, and they were good but on smaller side in my opinion. Our waitress was great and there were plenty of tvs to watch while we waited. But, we never waited long for anything!

I've been coming here since they first opened, and while I've noticed the food quality has dipped…read moreslightly from those early days, it remains a solid choice for Tex-Mex in BR. This is definitely Tex-Mex rather than traditional Mexican, but it hits the spot if that's what you're craving. The real standout is the decor and ambiance, especially after renovating and expanding. It's a fantastic space to hang out and chitchat with friends over dinner. The service has always been great and efficient for me. I can't remember the server I often got - maybe Joshua? Their yearly Cinco de Mayo party is also always fun and a vibe! Overall, still a solid spot in Baton Rouge for Tex-Mex and close to LSU campus.

There's a saying that if you want some good food you'll find it attached to a gas station. This was…read moredefinitely all facts! I wasn't looking for anything specific to eat but this place called to me so I whipped into the parking lot and headed in! This is such a homey type of place that puts a lot of pride and joy in their food and showing off Latin culture. Los Alvarez Exxpress Latin Food is a local mom and pop spot on the corner of Gardere and Burbank next to the S&P Food Store/Chevron gas station. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect going in but what I got was a lot of warmth and comfort. This is a place for Latin locals to relax and get a bit of familiarity and good food. I dined in and ordered the Granadas Catrachas. Catrachas are traditionally known as Honduran tostadas. Los Alvarez puts their spin on it by using Granada flour to create a puff pocket and stuff it with meat, rice and cheese and serve it with encurtido (Honduran pickled vegetables). I ordered one with chicken and one with beef. The serving was huge and absolutely delicious! I was only able to eat one. That, on top of the chips and salsa and black bean dip had me full for the rest of the day! Everyone that works there is friendly and for a second you don't feel like you're in Baton Rouge. This is a magical place.

This was a terrible experience. They don't have much on the menu, and they don't speak English. We…read moreordered our food, amd strictly said no beans. We also asked for chips and salsa, and they brought out what looked like beans, which looked disgusting. They brought out our food and served white rice instead of Mexican rice. My wife's food had bones in it. She ordered a Sprite, and there was something floating in the bottle. Since they don't speak English, they didn't do anything. To top it off, they charge gratuity.

Ummm... unless you're from El Salvador, or at least from the region, this place might feel a little…read moretoo authentic. Very nice people working there, and the service was good, but there's a language barrier for sure, and it's hard to know exactly what you're ordering from the pictures. Flavorful, and very inexpensive, but it has sketchy side-of-the-road feel to it. If you're into that "food shack" thing, I'd say go for it. This just wasn't for me.

Was really excited to find this place in Baton Rouge. Food was ok. Double charge me for taxes. Was…read morevery disappointed with food and price.

THEE best Mexican restaurant and no other can compare. The complementary salsa is absolutely divine…read moreand I'd say the best restaurant salsa I've ever had. It is a spicy fresh salsa which I LOVE. By looking at the restaurant's interior and environment you just know the food will be fresh, authentic, and hitting. I will say, I wouldn't really recommend getting the chicken flauta because I found it dry but it was still good! The nachos is THEE STAR of the show. Huge portion for only $8.99 and it is made with fresh fried chips and layers of cheese, meat, and toppings on it. So delicious! I had my friend's quesadilla and it was great. Taco was packed with SO much flavor. The server was kind and sweet. I recommend this place to everyone! Loaded nachos and banging food, we love!

My favorite Mexican spot in BR. Being from Texas it's hard to find authentic Mexican food in…read moreLouisiana, but El Tio passes the test. Steak burrito and birria tacos are my favorite. The chips and salsa are great and their queso is great as well - just make sure you get the queso dip and not the skillet queso. Fresh guac as well. Tacos are amazing too. 10/10

We came to visit and we stopped at Cactus Flower. The food was delicious! I had tacos de lengua and…read morethe meat had its special unique flavor, very delicious. My husband had the carne asada, and he was sad that he will never have another carne asada like that one. So many margarita options, even the "ice cream" margarita, I had the mango flavor and it was yum Beautiful and simple location, the decorations are not too much. The waitress was fast, and always with a smile. Definitely coming back when I come visit Baton Rouge again.

Service was terrible. The food I ordered was 1 crunchy taco and 1 soft taco. It was so greasy that…read morethe crunchy taco was like mush and the soft one was so full of grease I literally could not eat it. The rootbeer was the only thing that was good. $10.00 for something I literally couldn't even eat. I told the waiter and she didn't even seem to care. No apologies, no compensation at all. This is the second time I've tried the place. Me and a friend tried when I first opened and it wasn't all that good but we figured they were new so we would try again later. Well this is later and it was way worse the second time. If I could give a 1/2 star I definitely would

I stop at Zippy's every time I'm passing through BR around lunch time. I absolutely love it. I get…read morethe same thing every time. Two crunchy tacos with ground beef, cheese, sour cream and guacamole with a side of chips & queso. I can't understand how anyone wouldn't love this place but each to their own. I love it!

Their online website is garbage. They give you the option to choose sides with your quesadilla so I…read morechose rice, beans, and corn to go on the SIDE of my BUFFALO CHICKEN quesadilla. They then put rice beans and corn inside of a buffalo chicken quesadilla. Literally inedible. Did not give us our drink or the brownie we ordered and the side of rice and beans I selected for our other meal.

I don't normally write reviews. We were in town for the weekend not knowing that LSU was…read moregraduating. Most of restaurants we're already booked for dinners happened to walk in to this restaurant and got a table. Dinner was fabulous. The cocktails were fabulous. Had a nice time. Service was great. Would come back again.

We decided to give this restaurant a try since it was directly across the street from the hotel we…read morestayed at and that was probably the worst mistake of our whole trip. We walk in and while it is not the best kept as far as appearance, we are seated almost immediately. As we were sitting down a nail from a taped up leg of the bench caught the leg of the other person I was dining with ripping a fairly large hole in his jeans. We got the waitresses attention and she sort of laughed as she explained that she had never experienced this and didn't know how to handle it being she was the only person working. We asked to move to another table and after being seated there she brought us a piece of paper to write our information on so the owner could contact us. She was unable to notify him then because he would not be in until Monday and she continued to explain how they rent the building and the landlord does not do repairs or maintenance. She reviews the information we wrote down and added the date and time so the owner could make sure to call us regarding the torn jeans. As she is tearing the paper from the note pad an extreme amount of spit comes out of her mouth and despite her efforts to catch it in her hand, it lands on the table. She then leaves our table without even acknowledging that it happened or attempting to clean it. She takes our drink order, we order a bowl of queso, and when she returns she also brings some smaller bowls for us to use for the queso. I unstack the two bowls, giving one to my friend and keeping one for myself but can't because the bowl I ended up with was dirty and had several pieces of leftover food stuck to the inside of it. I tell her that I was going to need another bowl and she seemed shocked that I had a problem with what she had already given me. She asks me what is wrong with it and rubs her fingers on the inside to imply there was nothing there. As she is walking away to get a new bowl, I stop her to tell her that we are just going to go because this experience is just not working out for us today. She gets very frustrated with us and makes a huffing sound and she throws her hands in the air and walks back to the table where she was also eating with another person. We thank her and apologize about not being able to handle anything else going wrong. I hope that the owner or at least the manager gives us a call so we can express our concerns in person but will not hold my breath.