EL Lago Mexican Restaurant

Watch your checks is all I can say.

Incredible Birria tacos! It was a great way to end our kayaking trip on the Caney

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best Mexican we have ever had. And it’s on the water… el Lago is a must and worth the drive.

Can’t wait to come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Been here 4 times. Mostly because it's the only place on the lake that's open on Sunday, which I appreciate. Similarly to other restaurants out here they over charge for drinks. 80 dollar lunch tab, ouch, that's not very neighborly lol. But more so the food was very underwhelming. I ordered the al pastor tacos and received pulled pork BBQ. My gf's meal was obviously microwaved as the plate was way too hot for coming out 5 minutes after being ordered. I get the impression that they believe us gringos can't tell the difference and that we will just eat anything, judging by the reviews they are probably right. But I have to imagine any real foodie is not impressed with this place. I almost always know if the food will be good based on the salsa, here it was runny and cheap, like pace picante. The beef was stinky. I felt over charged and insulted. Much better food at the Mexican place in front of Walmart. Update: I went again today, my family has novice taste buds. Got the bait and switch again when I ordered the carnitias. 3 gigantic pork tenderloin cubes, dry, with no type of sauce or anything. Luckily my dog was hungry. Had to lower from 3 stars to 2. Staff acts like they are doing you a favor, reminds me of traveling to a rude town in Latin America.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

SO AWESOME!! This place is amazing!!!
They understood the assignment. ?

Super friendly service, amazing food, & beautiful views!! Thank you so much for a great experience!! We will be back for sure!! ???

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We stopped by for a drink & to check out the menu. The salsa was so good we ended up ordering an appetizer, & then mixed fajitas to take home with us for dinner. Pleasantly surprised that our tab was very reasonable, and our server was wonderful.

Sweet baby Jesus, you gotta try this place. Every damn thing on the menu is delicious, but the shrimp tacos gubanator, carne asada, mocajete, and house made guacamole are exceptional! Their drinks are thoroughly good and the service is tremendous.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Street Tacos

Best Mexican restaurant in the area!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great Place to eat. Good food and great Texas

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good place to stop for Mexican food. Good service..friendly...try

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chile Relleno, Cheese Dip, Chicken Fajitas, Chicken Tamale Chicken Enchilada Combo

The food was amazing! I love how you can tie up the boat and eat. So convenient on a day at the lake! The ride in the car is beautiful too!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a unique place to have a restaurant. Views are great, food was amazing and prices were very reasonable. 10/10 would recommend and will return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing. So glad there is a good restaurant near Smithville. And not all the way in Sparta or McMinnville.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is canned and pre packaged. Blah. Customer service is horrible. Don’t waste your time.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Food is canned and pre packaged. Blah. Customer service is horrible. Don’t waste your time.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1