# La Mex > Mexican restaurant offers a dark interior with high noise levels and a spacious outdoor patio featuring authentic Mexican music. The atmosphere suits romantic dinners but can feel cold and challenging for conversation. Drinks like margaritas and piña coladas stand out as highlights. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/LaMex - Address: 3157 W Jefferson St, Joliet, Illinois, United States - Phone: +18157292686 - Website: http://www.lamexjoliet.com/ ## What it is good for - Cool — 10/10 - Carne Asada — 10/10 - Dinner Spots — 8.8/10 - Seafood — 8.1/10 - Queso — 8/10 - Outdoor Space — 7.5/10 - Bar — 7.5/10 - Authentic — 7.5/10 - Outdoor Seating — 7.2/10 - Date Spots — 7/10 - Food — 7/10 - Burrito — 6.7/10 - Fajitas — 6.4/10 - Kid Friendly — 6.1/10 - Mexican Food — 6.1/10 ## What people say - "I found the food here to be good." - "The margaritas here are fabulous and half-price most days." - "The ambiance here is really cool, with dim lighting and vintage decor." ## Good to know - Half-price margaritas are available on Tuesdays and Sundays. - Thursday night features half-price house margaritas and $4 off enchiladas. - Gratuity is automatically added at 18% to all bills. - Handicap parking is available for guests. - Parking can be difficult, so plan accordingly. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.