5 stars it is.
The chips are not my favoritest nor is the salsa as I prefer a different style.
This place has the best:
1) Ceviche (which I never get to have due to shellfish allergy but they offer a shrimp ceviche that works).
2) Guacamole. hands down nothing else to talk about
3) Strip Steak - cooked to the right temp every time. not overly cooked and chewy allowing for full flavor and smokiness to dance on your delicate taste buds.
4) Flank steak on the chilaquiles y tacos tambien. My duna en la Republica Dominicana would be impressed. Dominican food and Mexican cooking are not the same so know this: de Tex Mex, chicanos Y mexicanos es mucho mejor todos los dias. Promesa.
5) Service.
6) Deals offered
7) owner involved and super sweet
8) Drinks per my guests are always worthwhile and hit the 1,2 punch without being overpowerful
9) The kid loves the quesdillas nortenas Y everyone we introduce them too plus the Shrimp Diablo is banging. Pow pow pow
I would try and be cheeky saying, "Don't go. Say away. I don't want this to become the uber hipster spot then it's over taken and I lose my favorite seat in the house." But Im' not that kinda fake funny and this guy deserves to blow up. Awww Hell~ it's just that good.