El Jefe is my one stop spot for late night cravings, summertime balcony, or getting back from the…read moreairport. The food slaps and is a perfect craving/munchie food. The location is convenient if you landing from the airport and need a snack. The service is always outstanding and the casual atmosphere makes this a great place for visiting friends or a casual date night. I will be back!

Worst "Mexican" food I've ever had the displeasure of ordering in my entire life. Was searching for…read morea place with black beans, and this was the only Place. Well what do you know, they don't even give me Beans in my burrito. I get an uncooked tortilla filled with unseasoned , undercooked white rice. Genuinely nasty. Won't be ordering ever again.

Came down here for lunch earlier while running errands. Rafelitos is located on W. 91st Ave and…read moreKing St. between Costco and Target at the old Fire Island bakery location behind the Anchorage Brewery. The dining area has high ceilings surrounded by glass windows. This is great during sunny days, but during winter, when daylight is short, it can be blinding from the west side when the sun goes down. The glare was especially strong when ordering at the counter and even the cooks in the kitchen had a difficult time as the grills face the dining area with the sun right in their faces. The employees were friendly and extremely busy as they were helping customers in the dining area as well as a private party next door. Rather than a physical copy of the menu, there are screens above the front counter displaying the menu selections to place your order. I ordered the Weekend Special of Birria Tacos and Consomme (hand-pressed fried corn tortillas with brisket and back rib meat, cilantro, and onions accompanied with a cup of bone marrow consomme for dipping) and a friend of mine who came along ordered the Carnitas Taco Special at $7.50/crispy or soft taco. We found a table close to the front door and fortunately seats facing away from the afternoon glare. All the tables are long bar-style tables with stools which takes up a lot of space when you're navigating to the counter to place an order. Dining tables for a party of 2-4 would be more ideal in a setting like this. The 15 minute wait was reasonable, given how busy the kitchen was with diners and takeout orders being worked on. The food was delicious. The Birria Tacos were juicy and tender with melted cheese and the Consomme added additional flavor akin to au jus for a French Dip sandwich. My friend enjoyed the Carnitas Tacos. What made this order unique was that the Carnitas included what looked like bacon bits and pork belly in the tacos. That looked amazing. I will have to try that out on the next visit. Some of the standout selections include the Street Corn (topped with mayo, Cotija cheese, tortilla strips and salsa Macha), Pork Belly Tacos (roasted garlic, jalapeno aioli, shaved cabbage, cilantro, and salsa), 1lb. Burritos with choice of meat on a 13-inch(!!!) flour tortilla with cilantro, onions, and two sides of salsa...( We all know how big a 10-in pizza from Moose's Tooth looks like, so you can imagine how big this burrito is at 13-in AND you have an option for extra meat!), and the Chocoflan (chocolate cake topped with flan, whipped cream, and a cherry). It should be noted that this establishment originated in Tijuana and got the inspiration for their recipes working with well-known Mexican chefs throughout the country.

Trivia: Ralfy Quepons, according to Rafelitos story on their website, grew up where?…read more Seriously great food. I was not prepared for the shear quality and flavor. I wasn't prepared for the ordering process. It was kind of a mess. Let me explain: I walked in and the first table full of people was REALLY close to the door. Threw me off. I worked my way around them. Then I walked past the kitchen/cooking area toward the thing that made the most sense. The bar area. There was a register, a counter, and a person...looking at me. But no. He told me to order at the other counter. So I walked over and grabbed the paper menu lying on the counter. But it wasn't a menu, it was their produce order from Charlie's produce. So I stood there awkwardly until someone asked to take my order and I asked for the menu, which was above me on a tv screen. And that's the last bad thing. Now I'll know. (And so do you) Amazing food. Cold beer. You'll love it.

Food and service was great. Nice serving size and the guacamole was better than expected. Being…read morefrom Texas I am bit of a TexMex snob but this was really good. I wish the chips were thinner and the salsa was warm when served. Many restaurants served a mild green salsa with chips. That would be a nice addition as well.

Great food and service! food was served hot and delicious. bottomless chips and salsa on table…read more kid meals were good. they have a full service bar area although we didn't go into that area. the waitress very attentive and nice. the decor was typical authentic Spanish style. they had this little area decorated very cute with a chair. took pictures of kids in chair in this little enclave.

The tacos here are extravagant, burritos are out of this world, and tortas are legendary. Salsa is…read morealways up to expectations if not exceeding expectations. One of the most authentic Mexican places in town by far. Their pastor, asada, and chorizo is fantastic! I love this place so much reminds me of being back in Mexico! Come and eat here if you what an authentic Mexico experience. Los tacos aquí son extravagantes, los burritos son de otro mundo y las tortas son legendarias. La salsa siempre está a la altura de las expectativas, si no las supera. Por mucho, uno de los lugares más auténticos mexicanos de la ciudad. Su pastor, asada y chorizo son fantásticos. ¡Me encanta este lugar, me recuerda estar de vuelta en México! Ven y come aquí si quieres una experiencia auténtica de México.

This was probably the coldest place i have ever had tacos before (-17 degrees), but it was well…read moreworth it. Located on a very small strip mall is this tiny shop (we actually drove right past it and had to u-turn). They post a daily special outside of the door. Walking in, you go to the cashier, order/pay and then grab a seat and wait for them to bring you your food. Tip - grab your table before you order because it fills up and that is what we observed everyone else doing otherwise you run the gamut of no seat to eat at. This place is tacos tacos tacos. I tried the chicken (x2) tacos and the nopal (cactus). The chicken was really good. Tender, juicy and flavorful with the salsas. The cactus was decent, but i felt could use more spices/seasoning. Definitely like the hot sauce more than the mild. The hot tasted like mild and i thought the mild salsa was sort of like a bland V8. Staff was super friendly and the restaurant was clean. For me, this will be a must return spot to try all of their other taco options and the daily specials like the soups which we saw multiple bowls come out of the kitchen. Remember, everyday should be taco Tuesday and if you are looking for a good and casual meal, give Tacos El Primo a try!

I love this restaurant! I'm always amazed there aren't more people here when I come it should be…read morepacked! The food is eclectic Mexican some of it Mexican fusion like one of my favorites their Birra egg rolls! You won't find the cookie American Mexican food here like you do it all the other Mexican restaurants. In the evenings, they have a specialty menu that will blow your mind! Jicama shrimp tacos...yumm! I could go on and on, but you just need to go there!

Wanted to come here as I'd seen that they had Parmesan cilantro fries on the appetizer menu, and…read morethis was a new-to-me restaurant, and I love fries that are *extra* so I thought we'd give it a whirl. I would describe the interior as "spartan" and not really cosy. It didn't have that eclectic colourful look common to many Mexican restaurants, and nor were they playing the Mexican kind of music either. Tables and chairs were plain wood. Their large parking lot was full, however when we got inside, only one other table was occupied, so I'm not sure who was using their parking lot, but it wasn't diners. It was brightly lit though, and we got a table near the window so I could look outside. Considering only two tables were occupied, it took an inordinately long time for someone to come and take our order. I ordered the Southwest Tacos (crispy) and asked for ground beef, these were $5, I wasn't really sure how many would be served, and assumed possibly two? I also order the Parmesan cilantro fries to be my side. Husband got the Serrano's Burrito with carnitas, this came with rice and beans. We also ordered chips and salsa which was served immediately. There were lots of chips, 3 salsas and pico de gallo. The food came out very quickly, and our server was very nice. I got 1 taco (had I known I was only getting 1, I'd have paid extra to get 2) Ok, the positive - the fries were plentiful, and nice and crispy, but I was disappointed that the Parmesan was the kind out of a jar, that you shake on. I had built myself up to melted grated Parmesan, and I didn't find much cilantro either, and I love cilantro. Fortunately there was plenty in the salsa, and so I just dipped my fries in that. My taco was disappointing. The ground beef was bland, lacked seasonings, and the taco was just not very filled with things. He loved his Burrito, pronounced it delicious. I tried his rice and beans. The rice was decent, but the beans were too smooth and homogenous for my taste - I like them to have some lumpy bits of bean in. Another plus - they were playing really good music. Totally my taste (but not my husbands) as I like more modern music. Current tunes, stuff I'd have on my playlist in my car, to torture my husband with, so i liked that. Good. Service, after initially waiting a while, and food came out fast after we ordered + decent music. Food could be improved though.

I've been here a few times already, and each time has been a great experience with delicious food…read more This time we got breakfasts plates, but definitely stop by for the other items like the tacos and carnitas. The meats are always tender, beans and rice are seasoned well, and they offer more salsas and condiments near their register.

Was feeling hungry after a great hot yoga sesh and needed sustenance. A quick Yelp search showed…read morethis place was open so we decided to give it a try. The parking lot was packed so we weren't surprised to find a busy dining room. We were told it would be a 15 minutes wait but it was actually closet to 5 minutes. Service was friendly and attentive - I ordered a coffee and it was refilled constantly throughout the entire meal which I appreciate. You'd be surprised how often that little detail gets ignored at other breakfast/brunch places. I ordered the Birria hash and it was a lovely surprise - very flavorful with tender, juicy beef over crispy fried potatoes. I loved the different sauces, salsa, pickled onions, and even sour cream self-service bar from which I helped myself to some of their delicious avocado sauce and molcajete sauce. My companion said her crab Benedict was delicious and very filling. Food portions were generous, I had enough food to take home with me for a second meal. The ambiance of the place was impressive - sort of a modern Mexican feel with some fun details like the grocery items lined up on the wall above the registers. I will definitely be back to try some of the intriguing menu items I didn't get a chance to try. I didn't have any room left to try dessert so I'll have to do that next time!

Crunchy, Delicious, Savory, Juicy and sweet.... Go try for yourself. It will give you a burst of…read moreflavor that will get you craving for more!

Staff are extremely friendly and hard working, and they crank out amazing unique dishes beyond what…read moreyou can find anywhere else in town! The pupusas are my guilty pleasure! Sometimes the wait can be on the longer side, but well-worth it!so just plan accordingly and order your food right when you sit down with your beverage (since they usually park at local breweries)!

This Taco King has great food and friendly service. Clean bathrooms. Would definitely recommend.read more

The last few times we have gone to Taco King, things have gone okay. Overall, it's not as good as…read moreit used to be though. Prices have gone up significantly, and quality and quantity has decreased. For example, I used to get the Gordita for 4 and change, now it's 9 dollars and they cut the amount of quality items they put on it. Service is always hit or miss. They frequently forget to give you stuff as well. It's still much better than Taco Bell, more authentic and i appreciate supporting a locally owned business.

Absolutely love this place--five stars, no hesitation…read more They're cash only, and it's a small walk-in, order-your-food-and-go kind of spot. It honestly feels like a food truck, except there's a little waiting area inside where you can stand while your food is being made. Simple, no frills, and exactly how it should be. They make the best breakfast burritos in town, hands down. This is a super small, family-run business--a dad and his son--and Oscar is back there cooking everything himself. The food is fresh, consistent every single time, and you can tell it's made with real passion. He clearly loves what he does, and it shows in the quality. This is one of those places you root for. I will always, always come back.

This is good food fast! Great flavorful Mexican burritos and tacos. They also have burgers if…read moreyou're not feeling Mexican that day, lol! I have definitely returned to here. The cooks are friendly and they are all Oscar's family.

First time trying this place so I went to reviews and looked at some good pics and the Molcajete…read morestood out for sure! This is located not even 2 sec walk away from the Hilton hotel. I usually wouldn't eat Mexican food in Alaska those two don't really go together in my brain being from California but I wanted to give it a try anyway lol I ordered the Cilantro Shrimp Molcajete and some chips and salsa on the side. First I will say I don't see why certain restaurants charge for chips and salsa it should be free in my opinion. The salsa lacked flavor and was more sweet than anything. (I asked for the spiciest salsa they have) and the order was $8.. I get it for the size I was surprised but that salsa wasn't good. Moving on to the main dish tho we have the Molcajete which was really good in my opinion. It came out SIZZLING! and the size of it wasn't what I was expecting. So if you're hungry I would def get one of those entrees ! The flavor of the fajita mix was good and the amount of shrimp you get was super filling. That dish was about $38 with the shrimp. The bartender was nice and asked me if I was doing okay a few times and also made sure my water was filled which was great he seemed really knowledgeable of all the good food recommendations and was pretty quick with service so employees were cool ! All in all I enjoyed my early dinner in a nice place that played good Latin music and I liked that it's walking distance from my hotel. I would eat here again one day and try some of their tacos next because I hear they are pretty good. I would say they need to just make the chips free because the are NOT worth $8 lol like at all but other then that decent place.

I've been to Tequila 61 twice, and both visits were memorable. The restaurant looks fantastic. It's…read moreclean, stylish, and has a high-end feel that makes you excited to sit down and eat. The decor works really well, but I found the branding a bit confusing. The menu leans heavily on Mexican flavors, but the restaurant doesn't really call itself a Mexican place, so I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. On my first visit, I had the duck confit tacos with an Eddie's Tropical drink. The tacos were amazing, tender and full of flavor, and the drink was perfectly balanced. On my second visit, I got the rockfish tacos. They were tasty but way too spicy for me, which took away from the flavor. We also tried guacamole and queso fundido on both visits. The guac was solid, nothing fancy but good. The queso fundido is super cheesy and greasy, and once it cools down, it's tricky to eat. I've learned my lesson there. Service was mixed. The first visit, our server was okay. The second time, the server was excellent, very friendly and attentive. Both visits we had reservations and were seated right away, even during tourist season, which was a nice surprise. Overall, Tequila 61 is a beautiful spot with some standout dishes. The duck confit tacos are a must-try. Some dishes could use a little work, but the atmosphere, drinks, and high-end feel make it worth a visit. Just watch out for the spice and maybe share the queso fundido with a few friends. *** German translation - Und nun auf deutsch Ich war schon zweimal bei Tequila 61, und beide Besuche waren echt interessant. Das Restaurant sieht richtig toll aus. Alles ist sauber, stylisch und hat ein edles Feeling, das einen direkt Lust auf das Essen macht. Die Deko passt super, aber ich war ein bisschen verwirrt, wie sie sich präsentieren. Die Speisekarte ist stark mexikanisch geprägt, aber sie nennen sich nicht wirklich ein mexikanisches Restaurant, also war ich mir nicht ganz sicher, was mich erwartet. Beim ersten Besuch hatte ich die Duck Confit Tacos und dazu einen Eddie's Tropical Drink. Die Tacos waren super lecker, zart und voller Geschmack, und der Drink war toll. Beim zweiten Mal habe ich die Rockfisch Tacos bestellt. Sie waren okay, aber viel zu scharf für mich, was den Geschmack etwas überdeckt hat. Wir haben bei beiden Besuchen auch Guacamole und Queso Fundido probiert. Die Guac war solide, nichts Besonderes, aber gut. Der Queso Fundido ist mega käsig und fettig, und wenn er abkühlt, ist es schwierig, ihn zu essen. Da habe ich jetzt mal was aus Erfahrung gelernt. Der Service war gemischt. Beim ersten Besuch war der Service okay. Beim zweiten Mal war er richtig gut, super freundlich und aufmerksam. Bei beiden Besuchen hatten wir Reservierungen und wurden sofort platziert, selbst während der Touristensaison, was echt angenehm war. Alles in allem ist Tequila 61 ein schönes Restaurant mit ein paar echt tollen Gerichten. Die Duck Confit Tacos muss man probieren. Manche Sachen könnten etwas besser sein, aber die Atmosphäre, die Drinks und das edle Feeling machen den Besuch auf jeden Fall lohnenswert. Nur auf die Schärfe achten und vielleicht den Queso Fundido mit ein paar Freunden teilen.