Fresh and Tasty…..but won’t be back. 2 Burritos and 2 Coke…$60.00. Ridiculous…especially without any sides included.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Carla Ephgrave
The BEST Mexican food on Vancouver Island!!! Please open one North Island!!!
Janet Delgatty
We got takeout. The person taking the order, possibly the owner, was very helpful when I asked for suggestions for a gluten free meal to feed three hungry people. The food was delicious.Dietary restrictions: Many gluten free options. Many vegetarian options.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadillas
brody Macdonald
Food was good. I come from a very biased opinion due to the fact that i love all mexican food. This place was no exception to most of the fine places i have ventured to for mexican food. Staff was very responsive and welcomed me personally as i entered the resturant. If you love spicy they know how to make food spicy without loosing all the other great flavors in the dishes.Will definetly visit again.Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible. Though it is quite a walk from the nearest ramp.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tortilla Soup, Enchiladas Refried Beans and Rice, Shrimp Burrito with Green Sauce, Pork Enchiladas, Quesadillas, Stuffed Jalapeños, Chips and Salsa
Colleen Smith
The best authentic Mexican food in Nanaimo, great service and atmosphere. ? ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Refried Beans and Rice, Black Beans and Rice, Churros, Quesadillas, Chips and Salsa
Garry Anderson
Tried this spot for the first time today. I chose it because they advertised having fresh horchata which is hard to find a good horchata outside of Mexico and it did not disappoint it was creamy and not gritty. We started with the obligatory chips and roasted red salsa, the chips were fresh made and still warm. We also ordered a half order of Chicharon with salsa verde and guacamole. The Chicharon was still crackling as it came to the table, the salsa verde was still warm from being cooked and the guac was wonderful. I had 2 street tacos, the Diablo which is spicy crispy shrimp and the ocho brazos taco which is calamari. Both were flavourful hot and perfectly served on corn tortillas that were warm and soft like flour tortillas. My mother had the chicken taco salad and it was huge and flavourful with big juicy piece of chicken and so much veggies corn and beans she couldn’t finish it all. Our server was friendly and attentive and made great recommendations to the people around us that were not as familiar with Mexican food. Can’t wait to go back and try more dishes!Vegetarian options: The menu had 2 full pages of vegan and vegetarian options! Some places only have a couple dishes but Baby Salsa has a full vegetarian and vegan section 2 pages longParking: In a small mini plaza with lots of parking right in front of the restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Red Chip Salsa, Chips and Salsa
Dave Shortt
Wow great food all aroundWorth the drive from
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Paramjeet Kaur
Food was awesome service was great and especially the desert was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Umer Musthafa
A good mexican spot in university village shopping
I won a gift card to this restaurant and had never heard of it before. It was amazing. Best Mexican food on the island and super friendly service and all at very reasonable prices. Have recommended to others and will make this a regular place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan
Tania O
Wouldn't have expected authentic Mexican food in a strip mall, but that's Nanaimo for you ? Huge menu, including a whole page for vegan options. Delicious appetizers and fresh tortilla chips. The horchata was the best I've had. Highly recommend the queso fundido! Great service as well. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Krista Schnell
I love their food especially the plates. Coyote is my favorite!Vegetarian options: Great vegetarian choices
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsa Verde
Michelle Greyeyes
The best Mexican restaurant with vegan options on the island. Their complimentary fresh chips and salsa are 10/10, and dishes are well-made and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Vegan
Danielle Delorey
I rave about this place to everyone. The carnitas are soooo good. And the key lime custard desert is so good for sharing if you ask for extra rolled up tortillas.
Fresh and Tasty…..but won’t be back. 2 Burritos and 2 Coke…$60.00. Ridiculous…especially without any sides included.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
The BEST Mexican food on Vancouver Island!!! Please open one North Island!!!
We got takeout. The person taking the order, possibly the owner, was very helpful when I asked for suggestions for a gluten free meal to feed three hungry people. The food was delicious.Dietary restrictions: Many gluten free options. Many vegetarian options.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadillas
Food was good. I come from a very biased opinion due to the fact that i love all mexican food. This place was no exception to most of the fine places i have ventured to for mexican food. Staff was very responsive and welcomed me personally as i entered the resturant. If you love spicy they know how to make food spicy without loosing all the other great flavors in the dishes.Will definetly visit again.Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible. Though it is quite a walk from the nearest ramp.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tortilla Soup, Enchiladas Refried Beans and Rice, Shrimp Burrito with Green Sauce, Pork Enchiladas, Quesadillas, Stuffed Jalapeños, Chips and Salsa
The best authentic Mexican food in Nanaimo, great service and atmosphere. ? ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Refried Beans and Rice, Black Beans and Rice, Churros, Quesadillas, Chips and Salsa
Tried this spot for the first time today. I chose it because they advertised having fresh horchata which is hard to find a good horchata outside of Mexico and it did not disappoint it was creamy and not gritty. We started with the obligatory chips and roasted red salsa, the chips were fresh made and still warm. We also ordered a half order of Chicharon with salsa verde and guacamole. The Chicharon was still crackling as it came to the table, the salsa verde was still warm from being cooked and the guac was wonderful. I had 2 street tacos, the Diablo which is spicy crispy shrimp and the ocho brazos taco which is calamari. Both were flavourful hot and perfectly served on corn tortillas that were warm and soft like flour tortillas. My mother had the chicken taco salad and it was huge and flavourful with big juicy piece of chicken and so much veggies corn and beans she couldn’t finish it all. Our server was friendly and attentive and made great recommendations to the people around us that were not as familiar with Mexican food. Can’t wait to go back and try more dishes!Vegetarian options: The menu had 2 full pages of vegan and vegetarian options! Some places only have a couple dishes but Baby Salsa has a full vegetarian and vegan section 2 pages longParking: In a small mini plaza with lots of parking right in front of the restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Red Chip Salsa, Chips and Salsa
Wow great food all aroundWorth the drive from
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food was awesome service was great and especially the desert was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A good mexican spot in university village shopping
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great burritos! My favorite!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I won a gift card to this restaurant and had never heard of it before. It was amazing. Best Mexican food on the island and super friendly service and all at very reasonable prices. Have recommended to others and will make this a regular place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan
Wouldn't have expected authentic Mexican food in a strip mall, but that's Nanaimo for you ? Huge menu, including a whole page for vegan options. Delicious appetizers and fresh tortilla chips. The horchata was the best I've had. Highly recommend the queso fundido! Great service as well. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
I love their food especially the plates. Coyote is my favorite!Vegetarian options: Great vegetarian choices
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsa Verde
The best Mexican restaurant with vegan options on the island. Their complimentary fresh chips and salsa are 10/10, and dishes are well-made and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Vegan
I rave about this place to everyone. The carnitas are soooo good. And the key lime custard desert is so good for sharing if you ask for extra rolled up tortillas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Churros