Excellent food. Family run restaurant that is all about the customer. A unique treasure. When they…read morerun out of food they are done for the day.

The owner of Cafe Carambola sets the bar for yielding intentional exceptional customer service, and…read morecare. As soon as my teammates and I walked in he warmly greeted and welcomed us, he then kindly walked us through the menu and daily specials. The restaurant offers a few tables to dine inside, it's brightly decorated with beautiful pictures and art. Everything was freshly prepared that day, and menu selections could all be prepared per dietary requirements (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, etc). Everything I ordered was delicious, the salad and vegetarian Carambola sandwich was excellent. The tea was tart, and refreshing with fresh fruit; it was perfect. Anytime you're in Coeur d'Alene and you're seeking a remarkable meal do yourself a favor by having lunch at Cafe Carambola you won't be disappointed; I highly recommend!

6.11.26: Always looking to try new places for Mexican food and Las Chavelas was on my list. Today…read morewe finally came in for late lunch, arriving right after 3p. We were greeted and immediately taken to a cute booth with beautiful scenery painted on the table and hand painted flowers on the back of the booths. It was nicely bright and a welcoming atmosphere. Our server, Billie, took our drink order, dropped off warm chips and 2 salsas: hot and mild, and gave us time to look over the menu. Both salsas were tasty and of course, I preferred the spicy one. Also it just hit better with the warm homemade tortilla chips. I went with my fav drink of Horchata and liked how they noted 1 refill. The horchata was ice cold and delicious--it didn't have that waxy taste like some horchatas I've had before. I ordered the #33 Spicy Shrimp with Rice and Beans and my roommate got the daily special of 1 Enchilada and 1 Taco with Rice and Beans and with a cup of chicken tortilla soup. My roommate LOVED the soup and said it was chunks of chicken vs shredded chicken. He really liked the flavor and plans to get it again. Our plates arrived super hot, which I'm a fan of--I'd rather wait for my food to cool down some vs your first bite being luke-warm. The shrimp wasn't as spicy as I thought it would be, and that's partially my fault because I should have asked about the spice level. I like and can handle a lot of heat lol. Nonetheless, the shrimp had great flavor and the guacamole was bright and fresh and so good. The hot corn tortillas with the HOT rice and beans just paired so well together. My roommate tends to get the same plate, just at different restaurants. He said his combo plate was a winner and really liked the season on the rice. Billie did a fabulous job taking care of us today and we'll definitely be back.

We visited this quaint Mexican eatery encouraged by the positive reviews. The ambiance, food and…read moreservice was on point, and did mot disappoint. The quantities were generous and the prices were reasonable. Though it isn't the best Mexican food I have tasted I did feel it was value for money.

I haven't loved everything from here but I can say I consistently order myself the shrimp tacos and…read moreI have yet to be disappointed. I always have them include one green salsa, and one of their red. Hits the spot!

This same meal cost us 18 dollars 5 years ago and today it was 36. They have a new neon menu and…read moremore advertising but the restaurant still has dirty tables, bad furniture and a run down atmosphere. For 18 dollars that was fine but for double the money, I'll take my business elsewhere. At other Mexican restaurants where I pay 36 bucks, I at least get free chips and salsa.

I eat here every 48 hours! The grilled fish tacos are amazing. The owner, Junior, is in the kitchen…read more24/7/365. The staff is good. The lead waitress, Maddie, is a rock star! She has the hospitality gene. The decor is pitch perfect. As a Mexican American 3rd generation, I know my beans and rice. This is the only place for Mexican food in CDA !

Thirty-five years of living in Arizona, with virtually every regional cuisine of Mexico…read morerepresented, will spoil you for what much of the country north of the border states calls "Mexican food." My wife's home is here in Coeur d'Alene, and we have often lamented the lack of a truly good Mexican restaurant. There are certainly places serving perfectly acceptable food, but most cater heavily to American tastes. There are also a couple of more authentic taquerias, but finding a restaurant with a broader, genuinely Mexican menu has been difficult. Authenticity and popularity are not mutually exclusive. Most Mexican restaurants in the United States, including authentic ones, adapt to local tastes by offering familiar American favourites alongside traditional regional dishes. Arizona's famous El Charro in Tucson and Macayo's in Phoenix, both with deep Sonoran roots, proudly claim to have invented the chimichanga, while readily acknowledging that it is an American creation rather than an authentic Mexican dish. Nachos occupy much the same category. Their presence on the menu tells you very little about how authentic the rest of the restaurant is. The better question is whether the kitchen also prepares traditional Mexican dishes with the same care and authenticity. Today we found the closest thing to authentic northern Mexican cuisine that we've experienced in the Coeur d'Alene area: Junior's Cocina Mexicana. It would fit comfortably into the greater Phoenix restaurant scene as a solid northern Mexican restaurant, with just a slight nod and wink to American tastes. We visited at lunchtime. The lunch menu was more limited than the dinner menu but still offered a good variety, and a full dinner menu was also available. We were served complimentary corn tortilla chips with a very good house salsa. The chips were the standard thicker commercial variety rather than homemade, but they were fresh and crisp. I've had worse in Nogales and Puerto Peñasco. The salsa was excellent. I'd place it at the upper end of mild, although our server, Monty, mentioned that many customers consider it quite spicy. We also asked for the hot salsa, which uses essentially the same recipe but adds more jalapeño along with habanero peppers. To my palate it was pleasantly warm rather than truly hot, which is exactly where I like it. Too many restaurants serve chunky tomato-and-onion mixtures with the texture of pico de gallo but very little flavor or heat. Junior's salsa had a pleasant smoky flavor, a finely chopped consistency, and just the right thickness for dipping. I'd rate the salsa 4/5. My wife ordered the chile relleno, served with rice and beans. The roasted poblano was stuffed with melted cheese, probably Monterey Jack, as Oaxaca cheese is not commonly available in this area, then properly coated in an egg batter before frying. She rated it "good." Her rating scale runs from inedible, to "not bad" (which still isn't good), to good, very good, and finally the coveted "delicious." After tasting it myself, I agreed. It was enjoyable, but not exceptional. I'd give it 3/5. I chose the green pork Chile Hermanos, although I'm still not sure what the "Hermanos" (brothers) has to do with the dish. It came with rice, refried beans, a small lettuce-and-tomato salad, and tortillas. I chose corn tortillas. They were not homemade, but they had good flavor, pleasant texture, and held together well. The Chile Hermanos itself was delicious. It was milder than I expected but packed with flavor. The pork was tender and properly cooked, although it could have benefited from a little more depth and richness. The menu also offers pork carnitas at dinner, and I'll plan to try those on a future visit. The rice was light, fluffy, and flavorful rather than sticky or heavy, and the refried beans were creamy without becoming the thick, pasty mass that too often accompanies Mexican meals. I'd rate the Chile Hermanos about 3 1/2/5, with both the rice and beans earning 4/5. The restaurant itself is colorful, comfortable, and inviting, with an attractive patio. Everyone we encountered was friendly and accommodating, and Monty was an excellent, knowledgeable server who happily answered our questions and accommodated our requests. Overall, I'd give Junior's 4/5 for atmosphere and service, about 3 1/2 to 4/5 for the food, and 4/5 for value. While the menu still leans somewhat toward the American expectation of Mexican cuisine, the execution is noticeably more authentic than most restaurants in the area. We will certainly be back, and after a few more visits I may adjust some of these ratings.

Clean, bright and totally worth it. The people who work…read morehere are pleasant and helpful. Much love. Smile. Eat here.

Stopped in and found 10 food trucks. All looked amazing. So I rolled up to Las Brasas. Decided to…read moretry their Thursday deal. Pic included minus the 2 tacos I already ate. This taste test cost my wallet roughly $13 after taxes. It came popping hot and smelling epically delicious. It took about 5 minutes and I was happy to see that that made everything to order. The brasas tasted so good and filled my belly with happiness. This is definitely a spot to hit up repeatedly.

This place was amazing. Great service, homey ambience, and the food was on point. I would highly…read morerecommend the biria tacos.

All the tacos are awesome. Karinas bowl also great. Guac and queso are really good…read more Margs are super fresh. Service is super friendly too. Love this place.

Food is amazing! Service was great! Conveniently located next to a pub with a good beer selectionread more

Super yummy! Got the pork belly sandwich and was thinking about how good it was. My daughter Luccii…read moregot the same as I did. She told me she wants to go back again for dinner! Super amazing. The ambiance was wonderful and so was the service!