Mexican Restaurants near Urbana

“I ordered the mix and match taco; fish, carne asada, Pollo and 2 blue motorcycle drinks. The waitor was quick and we were serviced as soon as we walked in. We arrived around 3pm on a Saturday and there were only about 3 other small groups eating. Our drinks came out quickly and they were both very good. My friend got a pomegranate margarita and hers had the perfect blend of tart and sweet.She ordered tacos and said the cheese was more creamy and mild in spice compared to some of the nachos she had before. She agreed she would order the nachos again if we came back.My favorite taco was the carne asada, then the steak, then the fish. The sauces that it came with was a spicy salsa, a green sauce, and Pico de Gallo. The spice salsa was SUUPPPEEERRRRR spicy. I'm glad I tried it before pouring it on my tacos! I didn't try the green sauce cause I don't like green sauce.The tacos definitely needed sauce cus they were all very dry. I've had moist tacos before, so I know it can be done. All 3 of them were equally as dry as the next. The flavors averaged about a 2/5, so I probably wouldn't order them again. The steak was 4/5, but I still wouldn't order steak tacos again. The rice was also alright. I ate it because I was hungry, but it very meh for me.The drinks were the best part, the food is average, but I wouldn't come here again solely for the food. The staff was quick and the atmosphere is nice.“

“OMG! This food has so much flavor!! You'll never want to go to another Americanized Mexican restaurant again! I ordered online on a Wednesday around 11:45. Easy to order, easy to pay. Was told it would be ready to pickup in 30 minutes. I got there in 25 minutes and it was ready and hot! I ordered the Carne Asada ($16.99) and a Taco Pupusa ($6.99). I don't know what they marinate that steak in, but I want the recipe!! The tortillas were hearty & fluffy, the rice was spiced perfectly and the sauces with the pupusa were spot-on!! The beans needed salt and I would have benefited from a real steak knife, but I will definitely be going back there again!!“

“As a transplant from Texas, we have been searching and trying a lot of Mexican restaurants. This little restaurant tucked away in a shopping center was a pleasant surprise. Wife liked her margarita and beef enchiladas. I enjoyed my carne asada with yucca and plantains. It is probably one of the better Mexican (type) restaurants in Fredrick area if we do not consider Guapo’s and Ixtapalapa.“

“The best Mexican food (and drink) in Frederick. When I look for an ethnic restaurant, I look for people of that ethnicity and go where they go. "FG" is usually full of hispanic people, and that tells me that the food here is authentic. The prices are crazy inexpensive. Try the Casa Chimi!“

“I've tried several Mexican / Latin American restaurants in Frederick and this is definitely the one of if not the best. The food is great but still very affordable. It's a great value. The place is not fancy but when the food is good who needs the fancy decor? One of the best chori pollos I've had.“

“I'm shocked I haven't already left a review for Big Papi's! This is one of my favorite restaurants in town.Their motto, "Real Good Tacos", is the humblest statement I've seen come directly from a restaurant. The tacos are amazing, and rebranding as such would be far more accurate.Located in the former location of Taste Buds (who had the best homefries in Frederick), on industry lane, I stumbled across Big Papi's about a year ago. Drawn in by the Quesabirria, I was so blown away by this massive quessadilla served like a pizza that it took me several visits to start exploring the rest of the menu.Their birria is moist, flavorful, and my personalfavorite. I've had it in the quessabirria, tacos, quessadillas, in a tostada, and on French fries. I have enjoyed it every time.Kid-friendliness: Kids eat free!“

“I loved this place. The service was spectacular. Really great margaritas. We had drinks at the bar then got a table for six. Again the service was amazing. Drinks and food came very quickly and food was great. I had the grilled chicken Enchiladas and loved them. Great place if you haven't tried it, you should.“

“Coming from a fellow Hispanic this is one of the best Mexican food hot spots in the frederick area. Open on friday Saturday and Sunday evenings I would recommend the carne asada or the steak burritos and tacos. You can eat in your car or they will wrap up to go. For those who don't speak Spanish dont worry they speak English!!“

“I should have taken pictures of the food too but alas, all I took a picture of was THE BEST fried ice cream I've ever had. Our waiter, Matias, was fantastic and the food was super good! This place opened less than a week ago so give them a try!“

“The food has great flavor, I ordered some beef fajitas, and they were incredible, soft and juicy, I just arrived from Mexico, and the taste of the food in this place is similar but good flavor. The waitress was very friendly and always gave us refills of tortilla chips. It is an environment where you can talk, my only negative point is that they need better mood extractors, when you leave the place your clothes smell like food.“

“The food is amazing but the salsa used to be so much better. I have been a customer since before they moved and the salsa used to have some flavor. It’s not good now…bland. Chips were stale today (5/5/24)…not good. It’s my favorite Mexican place in Derrick so disappointing.“

“This is a wonderful Mexican place that doesn't serve the typical boring Mexican flare. I love their chicken wings (which is always so crispy), Torta's(so massive), and particularly their Huaraches. Staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant is a mix between a cafe and restaurant where one orders their food at the counter and a staff will bring out the food later to their table. I particularly love sitting at small bar and enjoy the festive atmosphere particularly during evening dining. Can't say enough good things about this place.“

“Simply the best enchiladas I've ever had. Their ground beef is the bomb, the pulled chicken is great, and the cheese melts all over the place and makes everything better. The chimichanga is the best around. Love the wait staff, and the atmosphere is nice.“

“Hands-down the best Mexican food in Urbana. Angelica was there making food when we arrived and it’s helped by two family members. She’s set up shop in a humble setting with handmade tables and cheerful flowers making for a fun setting. The menu is limited to just tacos, so it’s like an actual street taco south of the border. Choices include spicy pork, traditional steak or chicken. Corn tortillas, pico de gallo and equally delicious green and red sauce on the side are included. Sliced radishes served on the side in lieu of chips was a nice touch and an appreciated healthy addition to the meal. This was a remarkable surprise for an affordable lunch in Urbana. We will certainly be back again.“

“Fui a Tacos el Pariente el fin de semana pasado y los tacos de birra estaban a otro nivel! El servicio fue excelente y la muchacha que me atendió fue muy atenta. Regresare pronto! I went to Tacos el Pariente last weekend and the tacos de birra were on another level! The service was excellent and the girl who attended me was very attentive. I'll be back soon!“

“Food was good we had ordered the Birria Ramen and the plato típico (Salvadoreño), food was good to perfection very flavorful and filling, the service was great too, they were very attentive and very hospitable, only thing i would say is the spacing for the booths, kind of a tight squeeze but doesn’t take away from the food or the experience“

“Last weekend had a catering order for a large group. The quality and quantity of the food was amazing. Half chicken and beef brisket with veggies. Everyone complimented on the quality of the food. Fresh and plentiful! I had the order delivered and it was on time,hot, and set up was so organized and professional. A plus all around and highly recommended!“

“Lunch for 2, in and out in 20 minutes and just under $20! A simple, inexpensive taco joint to grab a quick bite- expect no bells and whistles, but pretty darn good food. The place is nothing to look at- it is small and inside a shopping plaza. We have been here a few times and service is quick, attentive, and friendly. We ordered a taco salad (chicken was shredded, flavorful, and juicy) and the taco platter (came with 2 tacos, beans and rice). Come on in and spread some love at these smaller local joints.“

“This truck has been around town for a while and i was finally able to catch it in a friday night:RARE! I caught it before they were closing for the night and they were extremely sweet with still attending two others and myself. The sweets were tempting but i stuck with just an order of 3 birria tacos with consume. I've tried a few around town and they all don't come with cheese it's extra (usually .50-$1.00) which is fine but these already had them included HUGE PLUS! Heavy on the meat and that's with us ordering the last of the birria meat, the flavor is there and a great price of $12. I was also browsing on the taco options of other meat and they had a wide selection to choose from. Can't wait to go back for my mangonada treat. They had 3 outdoor tables with umbrellas if you wanted to dine there. Super quick service, they also provided a little buzzer once the food was ready! Definitely visiting them again!“

“Our PTA has used 'Traditional Authentic Mexican Food' truck a few times now and they have great communication, are easy to work with, are professional, reliable, friendly, and we got so many raves about the delicious food!!!! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!“

“I'd heard about this place from others, so was looking forward to our planned lunch pickup from them. We were driving through the area and wanted to grab some tacos for lunch. We called ahead to order and that requires some patience as the atmosphere in the background is lively and you need to make sure you're clear in your request. The PDF menu online and what is on the online order menu are different - both pricing and options - so we stuck with the filling choices from the PDF menu. I went for a chicken taco and a chorizo taco. They are on two corn tortillas (flour available by request for a slight upcharge) that are amply filled with meat that is clearly well prepared and seasoned. All tacos are served with a side of cilantro, onions, radish and cucumbers with two salsas (red and green). The chorizo was by far my favorite, but both were good. They were filling and just what we needed for lunch that day.“

“Straight to the point, these tacos were STUFFED. I really appreciated how much meat came in each taco, only thing is that the different meats didn't really taste too different from each other. Other than that the staff was great and welcoming. Plus, the restaurant itself was clean and had lots of seating. I actually liked the fact that they leave all the topping at a side bar for you to add yourself.“

“We had a great time and enjoyed our experience throughout. Some dishes, like the Lomo Saltado were exquisite. The ceviche and the mussels were also excellent dishes. The guacamole was well seasoned and refreshing. Unfortunately, the paellas were just about average. The rice was overcooked, borderline mushy. The flavor could have been a little bit more pronounced as well. Drink wise, we really enjoyed the selection the restaurant had to offer. I found the margaritas to be one of the better ones served out there.“

“First time in here! Like I always like to view all points when visiting a restaurant.First is costumer service! Great! I have no complaints they were fast to take my orden and got food ready.Negative is once I got the food! It’s was to salty! Pupusas can do better and the curtido can do a much much better job.Overall the food needs more improvement!“

“Great margaritas and tasty food. My wife was expecting the shrimp in the taco to be warm and the soft taco shells were also not heated. Is it me or does this not sound correct. Maybe the chef does it differently here because everywhere else we've been it's heated . Other then that everything else was good.“

“First time that I've eaten there,ifI didn't live in Ks. it would be my go to Mexican restaurant. Their shrimo chimichanga was delicious,some of the best margaritas that I've found since moving from South Padre Island and their chips and salsa are very high on my list for favorites.“

“Although the food was good and I have no complaints about the food, the place seems to need a little bit of love to make it look like the taco Bell it was because it's starting to look old n dirty in my opinion. It's not so bad that you take a look and think you might get sick or get bad food, but enough to notice that the rain made black lines on the exterior of the building in areas and little things like that. For the most part the employees were nice, with the exception of one young lady I wish I got the name of, and I did get my order fresh, hot, correct and fast. Over all I give this particular Taco Bell location 4 stars, but I do think it'd be nice to have someone take a look at a few minor cosmetic issues there so the atmosphere and look matches the product they put out. ?Parking: There's not much to say other than there's definitely parking ?Kid-friendliness: Although they don't have a play area I did see booster seats and they do have dishes suitable for kids. My 3 tore up some Taco Bell ?Wheelchair accessibility: They do have handicap spaces as well as an area right at the door where the sidewalk does meet the height of the road for wheelchairs to easily get into the sidewalk as well as anyone using anything else in order to walk.“

“We have eaten here dozens of times, never had a bad meal. The prices are very fair especially if you get the daily meal deal. The line can be a bit long at peak times so try to avoid that if possible. You cannot beat taco Tuesday!Dietary restrictions: They can substitute corn tortillas for flour tortillas for those that choose gluten free.“

“Went here for the first time with a bunch of friends. The atmosphere was nice, the waiting staff all super nice and work as a team which is nice to see. The margarita I had was good, not too strong but perfect for a Monday night. I loved my quesadilla. The chips were crispy and not too oily, and the sauce was really good but not spicy hot. A friend ordered the pinapple with seafood. I wish I had taken a picture. It was like nothing I'd ever seen before, and my friend said it was delicious. Next time, I will order that! Everyone was happy with their orders. They were super nice and allowed each of us to pay separately, which not all restaurants like to do. The food also came out fast and sizzling hot! Loved the whole experience. ❤️“

“I had an amazing time celebrating yesterday! All the staff were super nice and the food and drinks were great! Also, these were posted ALL around the restaurant, therefore one should've been aware of the rules for the Cinco de Mayo weekend. (These rules are not regular for Plaza Mexico) @Anaida Medina“