My kids and I took my Mom and Sister out for their birthday and they chose El Potro…read more We've been there before a few times. The food quality is always consistent, the prices are reasonable, and the staff is friendly. This time, I felt for our server, as he was running constantly didn't seem to have much down time. Our Mom sent her steak back, as it was a little overcooked, so she couldn't chew it easily with her dentures. The new steak came out right away and was perfect. When I was paying the bill, our server was chatting with my sister, he seemed genuinely delighted that she spoke Spanish, and thanked her multiple times for being so kind when she sent the steak back (gotta wonder how other people treat him when sending something back). Mom got a steak, and asked for fries instead of rice and beans, which they accommodated no problem, as well as a small margarita, as she really enjoys them there. Sister got a taco salad with chicken. I got a taco salad with ground beef and Dos Equis Amber. My older son got fajitas. My younger son got a cheese quesadilla. Everything was good. And we went in a little early to beat the dinner rush. The place was packed by the time we left.

Lets start with the good. They have strong to go Margheritas, that are not expensive. If I want a…read moredrink to go to enjoy at home this is the spot. The staff was very friendly. Unfortunately that was the good. I often can even tell if this place is open or not, I think it's closed much of the time when I drive by. The food was. Well I am just going to say it. It was very bland. Their solution for bland food is.....cheese sauce. Not vegetable, not spices, just more sauce. I don't want to drag this place, but the food was not good. I'll leave it at that.

My favorite mexican restaurant around! The food is amazing with nice seasoning that isn't…read moreover-powering, nice portions, fast service, and the staff is friendly. Great atmosphere inside and we love the patio on a nice day. Highly recommend!

I've only ever visited a few times because the food was very average. Birria was tough so that was…read morenot my fav. Steak tacos were good. I liked their salsa as well. They have a patio but it's strange and didn't feel like they enjoyed having outdoor tables. The space indoors is a good size with lots of seating. Large parking lot. It does get busy on weekends but wait was only about 10-15 minutes.

Great experience. Good service. Nice place. Loved the meal, including the chips and salsa. Got a…read moremassive burrito that actually had real vegetables in it, which was fantastic. I'll be back.

I always love this place, the chips and salsa are good! I usually get two a la carte items and walk…read moreout plenty full. The service is always quick and the food is hot - actually comes out on a hot plate. I love this type of Mexican cause it's full of sodium. The place has always been busy but lots of seating, and parking. The place doesn't have the typical Mexican restaurant feel. It's a good place, great for Maryville.

Always amazing food my whole family loves, and it is WAY reasonably priced compared to many other…read moreEdwardsville restaurants (Hello Golden Oak, that comment was meant for you). Try the pomegranate margarita.

Food is pretty good, but the Margarita selection is of the charts. So many options. They sang and…read morebrought out a shot for our friend's birthday. Service is friendly and fast. The place has a brightly paint mural and is well decorated. This picture is the coconut Margarita tower.

We love la casa! The food is always awesome, especially the birria tacos and ramen. We also always…read morehave had great service: kind and quick. It's pretty cute inside, too!

When we were first seated, the service was great. Our server was personable and made sure to tell…read moreus about all of the deals he could offer on margaritas. We got our drinks pretty quickly considering how busy it was. Unfortunately, the food took a lot longer to come out. My friend's food order came out wrong, which was a simple mistake. She let our waiter know, but she ate it anyway because she didn't want to wait any longer for food and went on with her night. My beans and rice tasted like they had been sitting under a warming light for hours though. My cheese quesadilla was ok. After we got our food, we noticed our waiter had pretty much disappeared, and when we would see him to try and get our checks, he seemed to "not see us waving to him" and went on serving other tables instead. There was a party of 6+ seated after us (a party of 2), and they got their drinks, food, boxes, and check, and were out the door before we finally got our waiter to come back to our table and give us our tickets. We were really confused about why we were ignored for so long and why it took us an extra almost 30 minutes just to get our checks and a box.

I ordered a Baja Taco and it was GREAT! Fried flour tortilla, ground beef (choice of beef or…read morechicken), cheese, lettuce, tomato, you get the picture... topped with white queso cheese! (Fork required) Served with rice and beans. It wouldn't be enough for a large appetite, but it was perfect for me. I really liked the fact that the beans were an edible temperature and didn't blister the roof of my mouth as with many places. The quacamole could have been better, it was a bit bland, but not bad. The chips and salsa were good, no complaints there. I was REALLY hungry, and completely forgot abut taking a photo when food was placed before me. I need to get better about that. Our server was pleasant, but not very attentive. It wasn't easy to get his attention when we needed something, even though it wasn't busy. (That's the reason I deducted a star.) It's very nicely decorated, lots of seating for larger groups as well as cozier seating for two. All in all, it was a very good lunch experience and I am sure we will eat there again.

We have been going to La Fonda for over 10 years. Service is always friendly. Most times chips are…read morefresh and crisp. Salsa usually tastee. We love the chimichangas the most

This beautiful restaurant came highly recommended. Located in a strip mall and wonderfully…read moredecorated. I am glad I had the opportunity to dine here. Customer service was good. The food was plentiful and good. Large screen tv hung on the wall. I enjoyed eating an order of loaded fries. I chose chicken as my protein. Of course being Located in a strip mall there is free parking.

Bubbakoo's is underrated; we really enjoy coming here. They have their own specials that come with…read morecertain ingredients or you can make your own creation. This trip I got their shrimp nachos which were loaded and delicious! My husband got a shrimp burrito, which he also enjoyed. We also ordered their boardwalk cookies (which are deep-fried Oreos with a caramel sauce and powdered sugar on top) so yummy! The good thing is since you can create your own creation, you can also customize your food to be vegan or dairy-free etc. Service was quick. There are a couple of tvs usually showing people performing extreme sports. There are a few booths and a few small tables inside.

Best food anywhere! They have a fast and friendly staff and the restaurant is always clean and…read morewelcoming. I've been eating there for over 20 years and it's always been great!

Delicious food Great service I order a different dish each…read moretome we go for lunch or dinner and it just keeps getting better

Viva La Fiesta is such a fun, vibrant spot with an expansive menu that makes you want to try a…read morelittle bit of everything. It's clear the restaurant is thriving under the new management that took over in November. They are doing a fantastic job! One of the standout items was the in-house homemade chorizo, which is easily the best I've ever had. The street tacos were absolutely to die for. The cabeza especially took me by surprise in the best way. The meat was rich, tender, and incredibly flavorful. They even brought me an extra spicy salsa upon request, which was delicious and clearly made with care. And of course, the margaritas went down smooth and easy. The perfect pairing with such great food. Between the lively atmosphere, thoughtful service, and standout dishes, Viva La Fiesta is definitely a place I will be coming back to.

The restaurant offers a clean environment with friendly staff. Complimentary chips and salsa are…read moreprovided, and both are excellent--the chips arrive warm, and the salsa is outstanding. As someone not particularly familiar with Mexican cuisine, I was surprised by how cheesy the birria was. If you enjoy cheese, you'll be thrilled, but even as someone who doesn't typically consume much cheese, I still found them quite good.