This was our first trip to this well reviewed strip mall eatery. Location aside, this isn't a bad little mexican joint. Little is a key word. Stuffy is another. Perhaps on a less crowded day (not a Sunday lunch) the environment will be more comfortable.
Heat aside, the service was quite good and the manager was very friendly. We were given good chips & two salsas and our drink orders immediately taken upon being seated. The mild salsa is fresh and light. The spicy has a good kick to it. I no longer enjoy spicy (big shout out to pregnancy heartburn!) but I did taste it and while the heat gets your attn, it isn't obnoxious and doesn't take up residence on your tastebuds. The guacamole was very underwhelming. No tomatoes, red onions or chiles - it was more like avocado/cilantro dip.
I ordered the chicken chimichanga & suspect I should've trusted my gut and ordered the enchiladas verde. The chicken was plentiful & flavorful but that's all there was. No bell peppers or onions. :(
Hubby enjoyed the ala cart tacos and I was impressed w/the variety offered (inc beef tongue). They don't offer black beans so I suspect the vegetarian offerings are simply meatless as refried beans are traditionally made w/lard.
My 3yo son loved his beans and rice. I was pleasantly surprised to see his burrito prepared enchilada style. He ate half of his burrito and my husband promptly Bogarted the rest.
I wasn't over-the moon impressed but the traditional offerings of hotchata, aqua fresca, chilequilles and menudo make me think this place has something real to offer, so we will gladly return for another try.