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Tacos where the salsa enhances the flavor instead of masking the quality of the ingredients.

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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.

Tacos come in a wide variety with options like Taco Camarรณn Enchilado, shrimp tacos with crispy shells and melted cheese, and carnitas. Rolled tacos feature generous carne asada, and octopus tacos stand out as some of the best.

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 Al pastor and carnitas tacos were bomb."

"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 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.

Carne Asada Tacos stand out as a solid choice, with the Taco Trio offering a good variety. Vegan tacos also deliver on flavor, paired well with margaritas and guacamole.

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."

"I loved the fish and carne asada tacos."

"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 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.

Tacos come with fresh guacamole and a spicy freshly ground salsa. Options include crispy carnitas and beef tacos packed with plenty of meat.

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 tacos are delicious, with plenty of meat inside."

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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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.

Rolled tacos stand out with real meat and an excellent price. Potato tacos and guacamole also impress with authentic, local flavors.

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."

"I found the rolled tacos to be delicious and a great 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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Mexican restaurant

Small Mexican restaurant with a modern, clean design and an excellent salsa bar featuring pickled onions, limes, and hot carrots. Atmosphere is unfussy and lively, often busy with limited seating. Burritos stand out for their authentic New Mexico flavor and fresh ingredients.

Potato tacos come with modified shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and grated cheese. Rolled tacos appear with all toppings including lettuce. Carne asada street tacos and bean tostadas also feature on the menu.

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 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.

Breakfast burritos stand out with exceptional flavor and filling portions. Rolled tacos with ground beef offer a unique taste. A salsa bar provides all the add-ons, including dried red chiles.

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 found the fish tacos to be 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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Shack-style setup with drive-through service creates a casual, convenient spot for quick Mexican meals. Atmosphere stays clean and inviting, suited for takeout or casual dining. Known for generous portions and high-quality carne asada, especially in burritos and fries.

Tacos come loaded with perfectly seasoned meat and fresh, high-quality ingredients. The birria tacos stand out for their authentic, flavorful taste and consistent freshness.

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."

"The tacos here are always fresh and packed with flavor."

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

Old-style Mexican restaurant with a casual, homey atmosphere and a family-friendly vibe. Offers free chips and salsa alongside a notable margarita selection including skinny margaritas and a smoked Manhattan. Known for classic dishes like tortas and menudo, served in a low-key, hole-in-the-wall setting.

Carne Asada Tacos and shrimp tacos appear on the menu with mixed reviews. Other dishes like cheese enchiladas and carnitas also stand out alongside tacos.

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 salsa here is so fresh and addicting."

"The carnitas tacos here are flavorful with generous portions."

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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Mexican restaurant

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.

Street tacos stand out with bold flavors and a wide variety of options. Fish tacos offer a fresh choice not easily found elsewhere, alongside classic Carne Asada tacos and burritos.

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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