Chapala Mexican Restaurant
1792 S Lake Dr, Lexington
(803) 957-0840
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1792 S Lake Dr, Lexington
(803) 957-0840
I met a friend here for lunch. The service was great and the people were friendly. The food was under-seasoned and bland. I know, as a retired chef, I am somewhat of a food snob. Mexican cuisine should be bold in flavor. That said, it is much better than the other Mexican restaurant in White Knoll and most of the other Mexican restaurants I have eaten at in the Columbia area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
UPDATE:: ABOUT 2 HOURS AFTER EATING I GOT SO SICK WITH FOOD POISONING..
Probably the worst torta I've ever had. The bread tasted old/stale the steak was super thin and as tender and tasty as a old rubber tire. One slice of Avocado for the whole sandwich. More onions then anything else. Super dry. They also just cut the top bun and nothing else not the meat nothing lazy at is best. There was nothing positive about this plus it cost 15$ no sides. 3rd time eating here 3 different dishes and each one is more worse the the last.. place is over priced for the mediocre food that is served.. no quality or care goes into their dishes..
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great food and drinks. Staff is always welcoming and quick
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Salad, Chicken Fajitas, Taco
Updated Review from 2024
While we prefer the St. Andrew's location, we do stop in from time to time and uts been great over the past couple of years. Pics are recent from 2024!
Previously from 2018
We've been loyal customers for years until recently. This year they went up tremendously on their prices across the menu. They also have started failing with customer service. We recently had an issue where a cheese dip to go was turned over and spilled everywhere because the lid wasn't the right fit to the container. They refused to replace it even though it wasn't our fault. It was just an odd situation to be in, considering how much things have changed this year even with the same owner. Sad to say goodbye after raising our children there, but I'd rather spend my money where it's appreciated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Dip, Burrito, Chips and Salsa Cheese Dip and Guacamole Dip, Taco
Cold food and rotten tomatoes.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Chapala is located in a strip of shops and restaurants. Popped in for a quick lunch. Sat in the cantina section. Cold cervesa in bottles and on tap. They have a limited tequila selection, but enough from which to choose. Repasado, Silver, and Blanco tequilas are all available. Ordered a combination plate -- chicken enchilada, beef tostada, and beef taco. All items were hot and flavorful. Timely service. Typical Mexican decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Soup, Cheese Dip, Burrito, Nachos, Taco, Chimichangas, Chicken Quesadilla
Best fajitas
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything is great there
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
Salsa tasted like tomato sauce. No cliantro or onion in it. Taco salad was so greasy it was swimming in grease. Gross gross gross! Never again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
The food was close to the best I've had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Honestly just super disappointed. Ordered here before and have had no issues. Ordered take out, was told 5-7 minutes. Picked it up in 9 minutes. The chips and beef tasted burnt. My nachos have little to no queso. The chicken quesadillias were so wet I couldn't even hold them. On top of that, by the menu prices the total should have been around $25 before taxes. Why on Earth when we get home, my husband tells me it was $38.88? The math just isn't mathing and now I've got food that isn't exactly appetizing on top of being way over the expected price. Just sad.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Quesadilla Plate, Nachos
Food was amazing!! Wife had the chicken tacos and I had the enchiladas verdes... she took a bite and did her happy dance and I had a food-gasm...
Highly recommend of you haven't been!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food, great staff, fast service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fajitas for Two
Passing through town gave it a try very good and fast service. Prices good also.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is outstanding! Every time we eat here, our food always comes out super quickly and is delicious. The staff is super sweet and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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