We get the same thing every time - it’s always delicious. The bacon wrapped shrimp are yummy! We were the first customers dining in today. My daiquiri took a few minutes to be made so I asked the server who set our food down if it was coming to which she replied “well a table of 10 just sat down and since we’re the only two people here running a bar and serving”…. I didn’t think that was an appropriate response. Everything is usually fine here service wise but today was just odd.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Christina Stoddard
First...was seated other people seated afterwards. Approximately total of six tables. Mine and other tables were served our drinks. Friends was not.30 minutes later her drink still hasn't arrived. 2. Food for all 6 tables were being prepared as one order. Needless to say, some orders were getting cold while others were being prepared. Friend left. I went to pay for my drink 3.... order was $7.45, gave her $10 bill.waitress, Sharon? I think, asked if I had anything smaller. Wouldd not give me my change? She did not apologize nor gave me my change @ 4. Negative 5 rating !
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Edith Hernandez
First time here and I was well welcomed by Avery…..I was always acknowledged from the time I walked until I left.food was okay… but I will be back… MUSIC was awesome… my kind of atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice & Black Beans
Patti Benson
The food is great!I ordered the enchiladas...so yummy!The waitress was so friendly and I liked the atmosphere!Definitely will be back!❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bandera Mexicana
Emma Teague
I wish I could leave no stars it was that bad. Normally when I go my server is Avery and service is very good. Tonight I took my family out for my nieces birthday. It took forever to be seated and once seated we were forgotten about. Not only that, when we went to find someone to get service after a 30 minute wait at the table, the server acted like we were inconveniencing him. When we asked for additional salsa, the eye rolls from the server was incredible. We asked to speak to a manager… and unfortunately even that was quite an experience. This is too bad because I liked the location and I used to like this place. If you go, make sure you ask for Avery to be your server if you want to have any level of service at all. Exercise caution and manage your expectations before entering this establishment. You will be dissatisfied.
Jonathan Alexander
Best food,must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos
Emily Eakes
TL;DR Long wait, had to beg to be acknowledged, food was wrongWe waited a ridiculously long time without any acknowledgement while staff were all around us clearly avoiding eye contact. I get it, I've waited tables, but a simple, "Hi, we're really busy right now. Someone will be with you as soon as they can," goes a long way over me having to flag someone down who is then displeased in response to me being displeased that no one will help us. Finally got our food, got home and discovered one of the dishes was wrong. Went back to exchange. After reheating the rest, the food was good, but definitely not worth the experience.
Food: 4
Service: 1
Lacy W.
The best Mexican restaurant in Lawrence. Tex Mex vibes. Super tasty. Quick and excellent service. I'm sitting here having just finished my meal and I can't wait to come back!
Paula Molina-Kellerman
My husband and I just ate there for lunch. An unexpected delicious surprise. I ordered the chicken flautas with charro beans and rice. The chicken is seasoned well, very flavorful, paired with the guacamole and sour cream dolloped on top. The beans and rice were definitely well seasoned. My husband ordered the Bandera Mexicana, which is 3 enchiladas of your choice with rice and beans. The enchilada sauce rivals my Mexican grandmas. It was all worth the price! We will be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tanya E.
We have tried this restaurant a few times, the first time we waited at the front door for 20 minutes and no hostess came up so we left, the next couple times the service was slow but the food wasn't too bad so we gave it another try, this last time will be the last time we ever go back. My child ordered a burger, after all our food came out the waitress said oh the. Burger will be right out.. then she comes back and says oh we're all out of burgers so my child orders a hot dog, we wait and wait finally she brings the kid chicken strips and says sorry I just wanted them to have something, they had clearly died in the window. Thank god my kid was a good sport because I promised McDonald's on the way home, then she gave our credit card to the wrong table, and ultimately couldn't even figure out if she billed us the right amount. It was such a clown show, and I say that having worked in restaurant for quite some time.
It seems that every Mexican food place has its own little quirks. The food here absolutely is delicious! It is a bit strange that the salsa and beans are a bit thin in consistency. Not bad, they're still delicious, just different. The rest of the food is also outstanding. The person who waited on us was very helpful, attentive and kind. I really like the way the place is decorated. I forgot I was in a small shopping area. Very definitely worth the trip!
Food was good, service was poor, one of the worst, was worth it but wasn’t at the same time, We were one of the first groups here and the very last to leave!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Joe K.
The service was a bit slow But WOW!!! The food was delicious, the chips were fresh and ask for the green salsa if you like spicey. I had the street tacos and my wife had chimichanga and they were both really Good!!
Subarna Bhattachan
This is a family owned local Mexican restaurant. The hot salsa made with pureed jalapenos was the bomb. Al pastor tacos had great flavor. Taco Tuesdays for $2/taco. You can't beat that. ???
We get the same thing every time - it’s always delicious. The bacon wrapped shrimp are yummy! We were the first customers dining in today. My daiquiri took a few minutes to be made so I asked the server who set our food down if it was coming to which she replied “well a table of 10 just sat down and since we’re the only two people here running a bar and serving”…. I didn’t think that was an appropriate response. Everything is usually fine here service wise but today was just odd.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
First...was seated other people seated afterwards. Approximately total of six tables. Mine and other tables were served our drinks. Friends was not.30 minutes later her drink still hasn't arrived. 2. Food for all 6 tables were being prepared as one order. Needless to say, some orders were getting cold while others were being prepared. Friend left. I went to pay for my drink 3.... order was $7.45, gave her $10 bill.waitress, Sharon? I think, asked if I had anything smaller. Wouldd not give me my change? She did not apologize nor gave me my change @ 4. Negative 5 rating !
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
First time here and I was well welcomed by Avery…..I was always acknowledged from the time I walked until I left.food was okay… but I will be back… MUSIC was awesome… my kind of atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice & Black Beans
The food is great!I ordered the enchiladas...so yummy!The waitress was so friendly and I liked the atmosphere!Definitely will be back!❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bandera Mexicana
I wish I could leave no stars it was that bad. Normally when I go my server is Avery and service is very good. Tonight I took my family out for my nieces birthday. It took forever to be seated and once seated we were forgotten about. Not only that, when we went to find someone to get service after a 30 minute wait at the table, the server acted like we were inconveniencing him. When we asked for additional salsa, the eye rolls from the server was incredible. We asked to speak to a manager… and unfortunately even that was quite an experience. This is too bad because I liked the location and I used to like this place. If you go, make sure you ask for Avery to be your server if you want to have any level of service at all. Exercise caution and manage your expectations before entering this establishment. You will be dissatisfied.
Best food,must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos
TL;DR Long wait, had to beg to be acknowledged, food was wrongWe waited a ridiculously long time without any acknowledgement while staff were all around us clearly avoiding eye contact. I get it, I've waited tables, but a simple, "Hi, we're really busy right now. Someone will be with you as soon as they can," goes a long way over me having to flag someone down who is then displeased in response to me being displeased that no one will help us. Finally got our food, got home and discovered one of the dishes was wrong. Went back to exchange. After reheating the rest, the food was good, but definitely not worth the experience.
Food: 4
Service: 1
The best Mexican restaurant in Lawrence. Tex Mex vibes. Super tasty. Quick and excellent service. I'm sitting here having just finished my meal and I can't wait to come back!
My husband and I just ate there for lunch. An unexpected delicious surprise. I ordered the chicken flautas with charro beans and rice. The chicken is seasoned well, very flavorful, paired with the guacamole and sour cream dolloped on top. The beans and rice were definitely well seasoned. My husband ordered the Bandera Mexicana, which is 3 enchiladas of your choice with rice and beans. The enchilada sauce rivals my Mexican grandmas. It was all worth the price! We will be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have tried this restaurant a few times, the first time we waited at the front door for 20 minutes and no hostess came up so we left, the next couple times the service was slow but the food wasn't too bad so we gave it another try, this last time will be the last time we ever go back. My child ordered a burger, after all our food came out the waitress said oh the. Burger will be right out.. then she comes back and says oh we're all out of burgers so my child orders a hot dog, we wait and wait finally she brings the kid chicken strips and says sorry I just wanted them to have something, they had clearly died in the window. Thank god my kid was a good sport because I promised McDonald's on the way home, then she gave our credit card to the wrong table, and ultimately couldn't even figure out if she billed us the right amount. It was such a clown show, and I say that having worked in restaurant for quite some time.
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It seems that every Mexican food place has its own little quirks. The food here absolutely is delicious! It is a bit strange that the salsa and beans are a bit thin in consistency. Not bad, they're still delicious, just different. The rest of the food is also outstanding. The person who waited on us was very helpful, attentive and kind. I really like the way the place is decorated. I forgot I was in a small shopping area. Very definitely worth the trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken, Rice & Black Beans, Taco Salad, Guacamole
Food was good, service was poor, one of the worst, was worth it but wasn’t at the same time, We were one of the first groups here and the very last to leave!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
The service was a bit slow But WOW!!! The food was delicious, the chips were fresh and ask for the green salsa if you like spicey. I had the street tacos and my wife had chimichanga and they were both really Good!!
This is a family owned local Mexican restaurant. The hot salsa made with pureed jalapenos was the bomb. Al pastor tacos had great flavor. Taco Tuesdays for $2/taco. You can't beat that. ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Extremely good food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos