Not sure this is the place for you if you want to recreate that trip to Mexico food-wise, but the food, though perhaps a bit gringo-ized at times, is really quite good, and consistently so. Staff are very friendly and efficient, and the service is a couple notches above most other mexican places (e.g. they actually check in regularly to see if you'd like a refill, or anything else! Why is that so hard, other Mexican restaurant guys?). It doe NOT not look like an old Denny's inside--it's comfortable, with attractive booths and tables. The salsa's are quite good and not overly hot. Prices are quite reasonable. POpular but not often crowded, so is a great place when the chains have an hour wait (and the food is way better, too). Family friendly and right off Rt 8 on West Highland. Recommended.