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    The First Tortilla Grill

    3.4 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican

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    If I could give zero stars I would. The picture is of a burrito and not a taco (notice, no melted cheese and not in burrito form (I.e. folded). Not pictured the quesadilla that didn't have melted cheese in it as well as when we asked why this was, the restaurant responded that this is the way we do quesadillas (aka not melted). The veggie taco also featured freezer burned veggies (obviously not warm) as well as the explanation that "this is the way veggie tacos are served here". Don't waste your time on chips and guac either as you can find better from Taco Bell. The lady who answered the phone at the restaurant would not refund our food because we took bites out of it. Pretty ridiculous overall experience. Take hints from the menu that this isn't authentic Mexican at all with the numerous spelling errors like quesacilla on their menu. Sucks as this is a local establishment, but their rudeness and terrible food left me too annoyed to not do this.

    Meri S.

    Food is food. Cooking is cooking, so why did it shock me to see Asian chefs' mastering the Mexican cuisine? The only thing about the actual restaurant (besides the food) that is remotely Tex-Mex, is the mounted bull horn decoration on the wall. As much as I love them, fish tanks with some exotic looking fish decorated the counters. I felt they were really out of place. Like the other reviews, this place looks and feels like a Chinese take-out place, but for me, one bite into that taco screamed Mexican food. I was first introduced to The First Tortilla Grill after a night eating at my friends house. I couldn't get enough! The First Tortilla Grill may have a fast food place flavor, but this place doesn't deserve to be on the same level as a Taco Bell. It was fresh and filling. I ordered a bunch of things because my eyes are bigger than my belly (shocka!.) I got a lot food which actually lasted me three whole lunches, for under $20. I got a hard shell chili (beef) taco and chicken taco. It came piled high with lettuce, cheese and chopped tomato. My favorite was the chicken quesadilla. I hardly could finish the whole thing. It had meaty fajita like strips of grilled chicken, Monterrey jack melted between two tortillas and grilled to a gooey, cheesy perfection. OMG it is so good. I also got a "side" of nachos and cheese which I never expected to be so ginormous! I expected a little side of nachos with a dipping nacho sauce. Well, my goodness, it was a whole tin of nachos drenched in cheese, jalapeno peppers, chopped tomato, and black beans. Next time I am going with out the beans. They kinda looked gross and I was not a fan of the flavor, so I picked it off. If you love Mexican food and live in the area, you must try this place. If you don't want to come here to pick up, they deliver to Lynbrook, Oceanside and other surrounding areas.

    Lynee G.

    OK so after doing some shopping at Home Goods, My boyfriend and I decided to get something fast for lunch. We remembered driving passed Maple and seeing a Mexican place (Tortilla Grill) and Adams Rib. We figured the Tortilla place looked fast and affordable so we decided to go in there. I walked in and to my surprise it was Chinese Take out! I mean they didn't serve Chinese food, but everything else about it was Chinese. I couldn't believe it. I have never been to a Chinese-Mexican place as my friends call it... Its something I never wanted to try. Seems pointless.. But in this case, my boyfriend and I felt guilty walking out... So we ordered. It was cheap. We ordered guacamole to start. It was GROSS. Tasted like watery slime. No taste. I took a pic of it so you can see. Weird. The chips were fried like won-tons. I ordered a Bean Burrito and it was actually NOT bad! My bf ordered a steak taco and a cheese quesadilla. Both were surprisingly amazing.... If you screw up quesadilla's, there's a problem... The steak was like a flank steak cooked perfectly. Seemed like something you would get in a gourmet restaurant. We were surprised..Both were plain though, they just put steak in a tortilla.. I guess you have to ask for stuff on it. I gave it two stars because if you cant make decent guacamole you shouldn't sell Mexican food!!

    tortilla chips, guacamole, pico de gallo
    Ashley L.

    This is definitely cheap Mexican food but it's GOOD. Cheap prices and a nice alternative to Taco Bell. Fast delivery. The pico de gallo is probably my favorite thing on the menu, I could eat 4 cups of it. I could honestly write this entire review on how much I love it. IT IS THAT GOOD. Guacamole is eh, rice with black beans is good, veggie quesadillas are super yummy but the vegetables tend to make it soggy (still good though). The only problem I have is they don't really salt their food, but once you add some it becomes 500 times better. As a vegetarian I haven't tried any of the chicken/steak items but I've heard from other friends that the fajitas are delicious. The tortilla chips have been stale once or twice but I don't really mind considering how many times I've ordered from here.

    Kristen M.

    Good food at a good price. First Tortilla has Classic Mexican food. It's really cheap, tastes good and they actually give you a lot. The beef burrito is huge, and the nachos use real cheese. Salsa is very thin but it actually seems fresh and they give you thicker red hot sauce on the side.

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    The tortilla chips and salsa is HUGE! Also, the steak tacos are very good. The food is good quality and the tacos are full of meat.

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    Food is fresh and so cheap! I got the chicken and guacamole combo plate for about only $6.

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