Chapala Family Mexican Restaurant

900 La Porte Rd, Waterloo
(319) 287-8005

Recent Reviews

Jeremiah Groovy

Been eating here for over 10 years now. My wife and I just get the fajitas for 2. We have tried other dishes which were OK but we are Fajita fans. We almost always have leftovers to take home to enjoy. The service is hit and miss every time. Sometimes I'm very impressed and other times it's like they forget you exist. But overall we will keep coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Mark Ranard

Great food

Jeni Tieman

I forgot the first name but the second was Mazatlan.. was great! I have to remember to ask for no green peppers.. I love their taste but they don't like me..

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

MJ

This place has gone downhill significantly in the past two yrs. Young hostess, servers and other staff are surly, unfriendly and not at all welcoming. The food can be either excellent or just above horrible. Why they even ask how you want your steak is beyond me as it comes one way. Done. The Chapala Margherita is excellent. The only highlight of the last 4 dining experiences we've had there.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Carne Asada

Steve Fox

That's a good place to

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Dillon Haddeman

Saw a couple mice while eating. Food was ok. Probably never going back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 2

RC L.

Great service , great food ! Highly recommended. The fajitas were excellent and the servers were very polite and professional

John M. Smith

New favorite when in Waterloo

SCOTT CLAUSSEN

My fiance and I stopped to get her daughter food. No complaints

Cesar Chavez Diaz

Is great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Autumn Schuman

The service is excellent and the salsa was good.The margarita was not good, but was very strong which I guess is good considering the price. The entrees had no flavor. At our table of seven I think my daughter was the only one happy with her order--the chicken strips and fries.I liked the rice, but my tacos were such a disappointment AND they're the priciest plate of street tacos in the cedar valley.Tldr; this is the most I've spent on Mexican food locally and by far the worst food I've gotten for my money.Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly--they made my daughter a virgin strawberry margarita so she could "match" with grandma.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salsa, Chips, Chips and Salsa

Tim Lackey

Big fan of chapala I go there regularly. Best margaritas in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chapala Burrito with Shredded Beef

Robert Lazella

Great food and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark C.

Great service Great ambiance Great food. Mano took care of me and helped me with my selection. Carne asada and chile relleno Plus caddy margarita.

Giovanni Gutierrez

Los Frijoles!!! Laawwrddd!Los Tacos de Birria ?Y las smile from the family Restaurant ?Makes everything so worth it ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Chapala Family Mexican Restaurant

900 La Porte Rd, Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 287-8005