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    Xalos Burrito Express

    4.2 (41 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Justin F.

    Stopped by this burrito spot for a quick bite. The staff was friendly, and the environment was clean and casual, so there's nothing to complain about there. As for the food, it was your standard burrito. Nothing special or particularly memorable, but it gets the job done if you're hungry and in a pinch. It's the kind of place you might not go out of your way for, but it works when you need something fast and filling.

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    Andrew H.

    Xalos sure has expanded since I moved to Anchorage, and I am more than OK with that! This location snuck right up on me. It is where the mediocre pizza place (Chicago something or other? I forget the name?) next to the amazing pizza place (Moose's Tooth) used to be. It's the same style as the other locations, you look up at the menu board. There is a plethora of pre-made burrito options (perfect for those of you too indecisive for Subway-style burrito joints), you pick one, you order at the counter, and they bring it out to you. It's SO SIMPLE. I usually go right at 11am when the open, it's so quick and it's perfectly priced. I always get the birria (sp?) burrito and some extra hot salsa. Give them a try if you're in the area, or maybe even if you aren't!

    Randall B.

    Be aware that they charge an additional fee for credit card use. I like the Hispanic decor and the background music which is also in Spanish. The street tacos, one Carnitas, one Carne Asada. We're both very good.

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    Julie D.

    I was pleasantly surprised when I drove by and noticed a new Xalos close to my stomping grounds! Super clean, very friendly and of course a great menu! All the options and a great selection of Jarritos! I ordered my food to go and the presentation was wonderful. They have a few tables inside as well as cute bistro seating outside.

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    Michelle M.

    I've been to this place a couple times now and it does not disappoint. Aside from the food being flavorful and delicious they're consistent. I've had the spicy burrito, the carnitas tacos, the torta and the pozole. I would highly recommend their carnitas they're juicy, tender and have a lot of flavor. The pozole is huge and comes with delicious sides to add in the soup as well as a generous basket of tortilla chips. The strawberry horchata is also MUST it's fantastic and not overly sweet. All of the employees I've encountered have been really nice. They always ask if you want extra sauces and the food comes out in a reasonable amount of time. It's more of a fast food restaurant you walk up to the counter to order they give you a number and then you pick a table. The restaurant is spacious and has always been really clean when we've dined in. I've seen them clean tables as soon as patrons leave.

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    Wild About Food AK O.

    Mexican Caesar salad with the dressing on the side (my request). It's sooo good. They made it quickly, I was in a hurry to get back to work. I've been here many times and their food is amazing.

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    Onkima L.

    This is my favorite place for a queso birria taco fix, and the fresca horchata is deliciously refreshing. The establishment is clean and welcoming. One time, I even had the best ceviche ever! Sadly, they don't have ceviche on their menu anymore. The service is always pretty decent.

    Birria street taco and super burrito!

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    7 months ago

    Best Mexican food in Alaska! The queso barria tacos are my favorite with strawberry horchata:)

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    Great workers and great food, nothing I can complain about, place is well kept and nice to eat at inside

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    My son ordered Birria Tacos and I ordered Taco Placeros. Both dishes were delicious and the service was excellent.

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    I've had the shrimp tacos and burritos! Fantastic food. It is my go-to first meal when I'm in Anchorage!

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    Ordered the vegan burrito and it's delicious! It's loaded with veggies, beans, and rice. Loved the salsa options too.

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    La Cabana Mexican Restaurant

    3.7(158 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Saturday evening and this restaurant was empty! They do have a parking lot but since it was not…read morebusy plenty of spots. The place is a little outdated, but it's very colorful and it adds to the ambiance of being transported to another place. Staff was attentive and we got to choose where we wanted to sit. They had a paint night type of event that was ending when we got there and as we kept eating more and more people slowly started coming in. Portion sizes are huge....we couldn't finish our food. We took it back to our Airbnb and we repurposed and used the leftover food into new dishes for breakfast the next day. Was this the best Mexican food ever.... well no, but it wasn't horrible. I got the Chile Verde Burrito and it was good. I think that the dishes were basic and there was nothing that took it over the top. Nothing special, no different seasoning. Even though we didn't finish the food, we ordered dessert and shared. The flan.....OMG! Yes, yes, yes! I would go back for the flan. It tasted like it had coconut, but when we asked they said that it didn't. Hmmm, not a bad thing that it tasted like coconut in my world, it just elevated the taste.

    It's been a long while since I've been here. In the past it was always delicious and busy, but I…read morebelieve it's been 5yr+ since my last visit I think that era of peak goodness has passed...5-6pm and it was fairly empty. We had a BOGO Free dinner coupon so we decided to give them a try again. I had the tamale and relleno combo. The tamale, rice and beans were very good. However that relleno was BAD. It tasted like mold. I ordered another tamale ala carte ATI make up for it. My partner had the chicken suizas and I thought they were good. He thought the chicken tasted like it was precooked and reheated like at another local chain (TK) so he was a little disappointed. I thought it was tasty... The margaritas are nice and strong which is a plus, but not enough to make me return. I think we will stick to our main spot in Spenard for Mexican food...

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    Xalos Mexican Grill

    4.0(206 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Updating my original review, I'm not sure what happened to them, but this place is awful. Service…read moreis just okay, restaurants are slightly dirty, and the food looks absolutely disgusting/ bad quality or expired. I will not be coming back

    The fiancé and I finished a long hike and decided to reward ourselves with Mexican food. We came to…read moreXalos based on the excellent Yelp reviews (but really, the pics of birria tacos). I was expecting something more hole-in-the-wall (Mountain View has changed so much), but Xalos is an open space with lots of seating and a big menu. I couldn't decide on what to eat but went with the pork carnitas plate. Fiancé went with the birria tacos and we shared some guac and chips. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. The pork on mine was very tender and juicy and there was something about the flour tortilla that was different but very good. I seasoned it with their spiciest hot sauce (I could handle on its own, but accidentally ate a jalapeño right after...yikes). I honestly could have inhaled the whole plate but saved some for later. Fiancé is somewhat of a birria connoisseur, and while these weren't his favorite he enjoyed them. Xalos was a great find and good value for the price (a little over $50 for the two entrees and appetizer). I'd love to try their tacos on our next visit.

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    4.0(113 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Panchos has decreased in quality and value in the last year or so. The last three visits have been…read moreoverpriced food in my opinion. The service is always good. My shrimp tasted awful. Like they were frozen, thawed and froze again. The sauce they simmered it in wasn't good and I'm convinced helped overcook them to a rubbery consistency. My steak was fine, but was well done vs medium rare like I ordered. I prepared myself that it likely wouldn't be cooked right, but I expected at least a little pink. I know it's not a steak house, but they cook steak for other items so I figured I'd be okay. My partner said his ranchero steak wasn't very good. He only ate it so I wouldn't feel uncomfortable eating while he waited. The meat wasn't very good he said, tasted old. He said the sauce wasn't very good either. For the rise in prices of things quality has gone down. They haven't done much for improvements - my seat had a big gash in it. Unfortunately after being a customer for many years I don't see myself returning here after 3 strikes this year of poor quality food at an inflated price. I think they should consider cutting their menu in half and really focusing on making quality dishes.

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