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Modern Mexican spot shines with authentic dishes and a beautiful patio full of hanging flowers. Guests enjoy fresh salsa with chips and sip on craft cocktails in a lively, upscale setting. Green plants and great lighting add to the fun, laid-back vibe.

Chips come with complimentary salsa that offers a variety of fresh, flavorful sauces. The salsa tastes super delicious and adds fun to the experience.

People are saying

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

"The chips and salsa here are fresh and flavorful."

"The salsa here is super delicious and fresh."

Good to know

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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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Mexican restaurant

Modern Mexican spot offers a relaxed vibe with big screen TVs and fresh tunes. Enjoy fresh salsa served with homemade tortillas and endless chips. Don't miss the carne asada tacos and fresh margaritas for a standout meal.

Salsa here stands out for its freshness and great flavor. It comes with homemade corn tortillas and chips, with refills offered without asking.

People are saying

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

"The margaritas at this bar are outstanding and not too sweet."

"The salsa here is delicious and flavorful."

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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Bright space buzzes with lively energy and high noise. Enjoy fresh salsa bar featuring spicy molcajete and ground salsas with free chips. Authentic Mexican dishes offer generous portions at fair prices, perfect for solo diners or groups.

A fresh salsa bar offers green, red, and hot sauces with free chips. The spiciest molcajete salsa stands out, along with a freshly ground spicy salsa that pairs well with tacos.

People are saying

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

"The salsa bar had fresh, spicy options with free chips."

"The seafood here is so fresh and delicious."

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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Mexican restaurant

Old-style Mexican spot offers a family-friendly vibe with free fresh salsa and crunchy chips. Classic dishes like tortas and menudo shine in a casual, homey setting. Drinks include a notable margarita selection with skinny and smoked options.

Complimentary chips and salsa come with every order. The salsa is served fresh and pairs well with the crunchy chips.

People are saying

"The Mexican food here is amazing, and the staff are super nice."

"The chips and salsa they provided were free and addicting."

"The salsa here is so fresh and addicting."

Good to know

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Chips and salsa are free and refillable.

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There is always free parking available in their lot.

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They charge around $20 for a burrito.

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Salsa bar shines with five fresh salsas including chunky and Pico de Gallo, paired with crisp carrots and radishes. Tacos feature real meat and generous portions, creating a lively atmosphere. Prices vary by payment, with some items on the pricier side.

A salsa bar offers five to seven varieties including medium chunky salsa and fresh Pico de Gallo. It features fresh ingredients like cilantro, carrots, onions, limes, and radishes alongside hot salsas and chiles toreados.

People are saying

"The salsa bar's variety and freshness were great."

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

"The breakfast burritos here are tasty with hearty portions."

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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Mexican restaurant

Small Mexican spot shines with authentic New Mexico burritos and a vibrant salsa bar featuring pickled onions and hot carrots. Clean, modern vibe keeps it lively and busy. Fresh ingredients and bold salsas make every bite pop.

Salsas come with heat and solid flavor, not bland or watery. The salsa bar offers pickled onions, limes, hot carrots, and a variety of salsas that add to the experience.

People are saying

"I thought their burritos were significantly better than others."

"The salsa bar was excellent, offering pickled onions and limes."

"I loved their rolled tacos with all the toppings."

Good to know

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The payment process is quick and easy with tap to pay.

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There isn't much room for seating inside or outside.

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The restaurant offers a large menu of Mexican-style dishes.

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Taco restaurant

Taco spot shines with authentic Mexican food like flautas and fish tacos. A fresh salsa bar offers chunky green salsa and dried red chiles. The space feels family-friendly and lively, drawing a steady Hispanic crowd.

Freshness stands out with salsa and guacamole made daily. A salsa bar offers a variety of options, including a homemade chunky green salsa and dried red chiles for taco add-ons.

People are saying

"I thought the fish tacos were the best."

"The salsa bar is fresh and delicious with jalapeรฑo carrots."

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

Good to know

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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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El Armando's Mexican Food Poway | Taco Shop image 1

Shack-style setup with drive-through service offers quick, casual Mexican meals. Generous portions of high-quality carne asada shine in burritos and fries. Salsas come in variety, with exceptional green salsa and sweet red salsa standing out.

Salsas come in a variety and are served generously. The green salsa stands out as exceptional, while the red salsa offers a sweet, amazing flavor.

People are saying

"The Mexican food here is always fresh, flavorful, and packed with authentic taste."

"The drive thru food is amazing and consistently yummy."

"I thought the salsa here was the best I had tasted."

Good to know

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El Armando's offers a Taco Tuesday menu with special deals.

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The restaurant primarily operates as a drive-thru with no indoor seating.

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They charge a fee for credit card payments.

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Mexican restaurant

Mexican restaurant serves huge burritos with a salsa bar full of fresh and pickled peppers. Seating includes cozy booths and a calm patio. Staff multitask smoothly, keeping the vibe relaxed and quiet.

A salsa bar offers authentic, flavorful choices with properly spicy salsas. Fresh options include pickled and fresh peppers, hand-cut hot carrots, jalapeรฑo, and onions.

People are saying

"I loved their carne asada tacos and the variety of options."

"I ate the largest burrito I have ever had."

"The salsa bar here is amazing, with fresh carrots and jalapeรฑos."

Good to know

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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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