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Mexican food that prioritizes traditional preparation over the convenience of a quick-service chain.

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Modern Mexican restaurant offers spacious indoor and outdoor seating with a beautifully designed patio featuring hanging flowers and open windows. Atmosphere blends laid-back, fun vibe with upscale decor highlighted by green plants and excellent lighting. Music and TVs create a lively yet comfortable setting where guests enjoy craft cocktails and authentic dishes.

Food features authentic Mexican flavors with no excess lard. Dishes consistently deliver excellent taste and quality across visits.

Mexican food here features fresh ingredients and a wide variety of tacos. The chips and salsa stand out as flavorful and fresh, complementing dishes like the carnitas plate and burritos packed with flavor.

People are saying

"The Mexican food here, especially the tacos, is great."

"The food here is great."

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Parking is available, but can be a hassle on busy evenings.

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Prices for dishes are on the higher side, with some items costing up to $28.

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The lunch menu offers reasonably priced options.

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Local Mexican restaurant offers authentic, down-home energy with a simple salsa bar and overflowing tacos. Atmosphere includes mixed audio from TV, music, and kids' videos, creating a lively, casual vibe. Portions are generous and served on real plates, emphasizing value and comfort.

Food comes out fresh and clean with consistently high quality. Meals arrive on real plates, adding to the overall experience.

Tacos come overflowing with meat and guacamole, especially the carne asada street tacos and chicken tacos that show clear expertise. Beans, rice, and salsas all taste good and complement the dishes well.

People are saying

"The food here is delicious and feels homemade."

"I thought the Mexican food here was the best."

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The family meals offer great value for money.

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Don Pollo Grilled Chicken serves food on real plates instead of styrofoam.

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The portions at Don Pollo Grilled Chicken are generous.

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Bright and welcoming space with a lively atmosphere and high noise level. Offers a salsa bar with fresh sauces and free chips, carrots, and lime slices. Serves authentic Mexican dishes with generous portions and reasonable prices, accommodating both individual diners and large groups.

Food features fresh, authentic Mexican dishes with generous portions and a home-cooked flavor that feels like a family kitchen.

Tacos come with fresh guacamole and a spicy molcajete salsa served in a traditional stone bowl. The menu features crispy carnitas tacos, hearty burritos like the California Burrito, and a salsa bar with fresh green, red, and hot sauces plus free chips.

People are saying

"The food here is really good and the portions are generous."

"The Mexican food here is so fresh and flavorful."

Good to know

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Half off appetizers and cocktails are currently offered.

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Prices are reasonable, with burritos costing around $12.50 each.

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Free chips are provided with orders, but salsa may not always be available.

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Modern Mexican restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating and a freshened look from recent remodeling. Atmosphere feels relaxed and contemporary, with big screen TVs showing football games and contemporary music playing. Food and drinks include homemade tortillas, fresh margaritas, and standout dishes like chile relleno and carne asada tacos.

Food comes fresh and authentic with large portions and no preservatives. The menu offers delicious Mexican dishes served with generous chips and salsa refills.

Carne asada and enchiladas come with options like beans instead of rice. Vegan tacos offer a tasty choice. Drinks include margaritas made from scratch, including a skinny, spicy version.

People are saying

"The Mexican food here is great, especially the tacos and fajitas."

"I thought the food here was really, really good."

Good to know

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Happy hour runs from 4-7pm on weekdays with half-price appetizers.

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Taco Tuesday offers discounts on tacos and add-ons every Tuesday.

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Tequila specials are available every Thursday night.

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Taco restaurant offers a colorful, clean space filled with a friendly, family vibe and a steady crowd from the Hispanic community. A salsa bar and fresh chiles serranos add variety to meals. Known for authentic Mexican food, it serves standout dishes like flautas, fish tacos, and carne asada fries.

Authentic Mexican dishes stand out with consistently excellent quality and flavors. Super nachos and other items match or exceed sit-down restaurants in taste and preparation.

Authentic Mexican food shines with fresh salsa and a salsa bar to sample varieties. Burritos, quesadillas, and Carnitas made from pork loin stand out for their flavor and quality.

People are saying

"I thought the fish tacos were the best."

"I thought the Mexican food here was the best I've ever had."

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A 3% surcharge is added for credit card payments.

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Expect higher prices compared to other taco shops in the area.

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Parking is easily accessible in the strip mall where the restaurant is located.

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Mexican restaurant offers wide menu variety with huge burritos and authentic salsa bar featuring fresh and pickled peppers. Seating includes booths inside and a patio outside, creating a relaxed atmosphere. Staff multitask as cook and cashier, and the place stays quiet even during meals.

Food comes out fresh to order with consistently great quality and authentic Mexican flavors. Prices stay reasonable while offering favorites like carne asada fries, hot cheeto fries, and fish tacos.

Authentic Mexican cuisine shines with Carne Asada burritos, street tacos, and a salsa bar featuring spicy, flavorful salsas and hand-cut hot carrots. Large portions and friendly staff add to the consistently great experience.

People are saying

"I thought the food here was great."

"I found D'Sotos Mexican Food to have the best Mexican food."

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The prices at D'Sotos Mexican Food are very reasonable.

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The portion sizes are generous, especially the burritos.

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There is plenty of parking available.

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Mexican restaurant offers a cozy indoor dining room with dark, corporate-style lighting and a dog-friendly patio. The atmosphere suits a quiet night out or romantic dinner, with staff engaging by singing along to Spanish music. Outdoor seating lacks umbrellas, making it hot during sunny periods.

Food comes out quickly and fresh with consistently delicious and healthy options. The amazing value stands out, especially with the loyalty program on the app.

Tortilla soup stands out with its rich flavor. Burritos and quesadillas, especially the chipotle avocado versions, offer solid options with fresh salsa fresca topping the chicken bowl.

People are saying

"The food here was fresh and delicious."

"I loved getting the juicy chicken breast at this Mexican food place."

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The patio is dog-friendly, allowing pets to join diners.

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Prices at El Pollo Loco are a bit high, with meals averaging around $8.

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Using a coupon can make meals more affordable.

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Mexican restaurant offers huge, fresh burritos with vegetarian options in a cozy, family-friendly setting. Atmosphere feels welcoming and budget-friendly despite slightly outdated decor.

Hearty and satisfying Mexican food features breakfast burritos that stand out. Service is fast and friendly, and the environment feels family-friendly and clean.

Huge, fresh burritos stand out with options like pollo, carnitas, and California styles. Salsa and horchata complement hearty, satisfying Mexican dishes including a phenomenal chimichanga.

People are saying

"I found the Mexican Food burritos to be huge and delicious."

"I found the food here to be great."

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The burrito normally costs $11.75.

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Expect to pay around $17 for a meal.

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The restaurant is budget-friendly.

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Salsa bar offers five kinds of salsa with fresh accompaniments like carrots and radishes. Atmosphere feels better than average with a mix of real meat tacos and generous portions. Prices vary by payment method and some items lean toward the pricey side.

Food features authentic Mexican flavors with good portions and quality ingredients. The menu highlights a standout item ranked number one that draws repeat visits.

Carne asada burrito stands out for its quality and flavor. The salsa bar offers five kinds of fresh salsa with extras like carrots and radishes. The guacamole is fresh and chunky with cheese, pico de gallo, and lime. Potato tacos and rolled tacos are also notable for their taste and authenticity.

People are saying

"I found the food here to be delicious and great."

"I found the rolled tacos to be great and offered at an excellent price."

Good to know

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Tacos cost around $5 to $6 each.

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The asada fries cost $16.50 for a full portion and $13.50 for half.

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They charged $4.85 for a bottled soda.

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