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| - We went here a couple of days ago to give it a try. Not terrific. First, it was busy (which is fine) so we were sat in the back/lower end. Four of the fluorescent lights were flickering on and off. Very, very annoying and unpleasant. Gave the entire place an incredibly cheap, sleazy feeling. Waitstaff were fine. Salsas brought out with the chips were pretty good; one very spicy the other quite mild, so something for everyone. Our food however was less than stellar. Very bland in fact.
I had the Lalos fajitas. Steak was riddled with gristle and fat. No flavor to it at all. The chicken was also fatty and flavorless. Fajitas are served with corn tortillas. I can't stand corn tortillas, but these were especially bland and bad, not to mention ridiculously small. You can get a couple of strips of meat, an onion or pepper on it, forget getting sour cream or guac on it. Incredibly ridiculous choice. Should be flour, and should be three times the size at least.
My daughter had the beef chimichanga. The beef is just hamburger, also bland and no seasoning. On all dishes the rice and refried beans were flavorless and frankly could not compare to canned varieties found at Woodmans or HyVee.
My wife's order was brought out sans avocado, and it took forever to get it. My mother's dish was bland and room temperature when delivered.
Lalo's has a lot of work to do. I cannot understand how there can be so many good reviews. It is clear that people do not know what authentic, good-tasting Mexican food tastes like. If you want something that will knock your socks off, go to El Pastor on Park St. They set the bar for this town.
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