Castillo Mexicano
2532 W Erie Ave, Lorain, OH, 44053
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Address :
2532 W Erie Ave
Lorain, OH, 44053 - Phone (440) 240-8707
- Website https://www.castillomexicano.net/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Judit B.
We've been dining in this restaurant for more then 6 years. The place was closed for months. The waiter was the best of the whole restaurant. He was very nice and professional. The food prices went up. I ordered my favorite I used to eat here Fajita Taco Salad. First of all I barely found any meat in it! Raw onion and pepper covered with lettuce. My husband had Pork Carnitas. The meat was tasteless. The servers running around with walkie talkies. They have changed the seats and the tables in their boots. The tables are very low and the boots are too close so the sitting is uncomfortable. I loved this restaurant much better with the other management. The outdoor place is beautiful though. I would go back but only for a drink on the patio.
(1)Amber B.
I would love to review the food...if we had ever received it. After waiting an hour and only receiving two baskets of chips, we were told there was a large party on the patio and they were trying to get their orders in first. We would just need to be patient and they'll get to us when the large party was finished. They had every staff person on that party, leaving the smaller parties waiting and wondering. When our waitress went to find her manager, they were nowhere to be found. I'm very disappointed in the head staff but our waitress was wonderful and apologetic.
(1)Michael G.
Came here for the first time while on vacation. The friends we were here to see had never been either. I think we'll be back! Definitely for the American, not 100% authentic Mexican, was tasty. Our meals consisted of fajitas (salad-sized shrimp?), burrito, and cheese quesadilla. All were nicely prepared. Texas margarita was really good! Negatives - Not enough guacamole. Salt on the margarita when asked for none, no frozen margarita, no water brought when asked. Service for 8 was $96 not including tip - 4x adults, 4x kids. I wish we could give 1/2 stars so I'd give 3 1/2 stars...I guess I'll round up for 4.
(4)Tori E.
This place is called Castillo Mexicano now. It has new management and is really great. Hands down the best Mexican food in the Cleveland metro and the back patio view is spectacular. We got there late and the food was still fresh. I got the fajita taco salad with chicken and my husband got the chicken flautas. The chicken was very moist and seasoned very well. I suggest if you have a choice of meat, get the chicken... I digress. They also served fresh guac with both of our meals that was super yum and it did not cost extra! Overall, the food was great as was the service. Even though we live in brecksville we might drive the hour again for this place : )
(5)Kaitlin D.
There is literally nothing special about this place aside from the building. We dined here 6 years ago, apparently under different management, and decided to return to reminisce (we had just started dating when we first came here with a frouple, so we reenacted Valentine's Day 6 years later). I don't recall anything remarkable about the food--6 years is a long time--but this year, I can say that there definitely isn't anything remarkable about it. The chips were a little floury--they really had very little flavor, but I guess that's what the salsa is for? My flautas were incredibly plain. There was no flavor to the tortilla and the meats were likely not seasoned at all. So, I piled on the guac and salsa and enjoyed my meal. A little more flavor really would have been nice, but we weren't coming here for the amazing food, we were coming here for memories.
(2)Matt S.
The service was really slow the food was ok we ordered the exact same thing but it came complety different. .I hope they can get it together.
(2)Marie O.
This restaurant has been closed for months. Look forward to much needed renovation and hopefully, new cooks. It was OK, but nothing to write about. Just mediocre.
(3)Min A.
I definitely want to go back and eat here again. I had dinner on the patio. Shrimp fajitas and avocado salad were both very good. Our server was attentive and very polite; with a nice smile each time she came to our table. I will be back! I'll wait til I go again to give it a 5th star as this was my first visit.
(4)Sam A.
We noticed the banner saying under new management so we decided to give this place a try. The good: The service from the waitress was excellent. She was on the ball and we did not have to ask for anything. The bad: 1. The place smelled like an old musty house and it was so dark inside we could not read the menus. 2. It took 45 minutes to get our food after placing order with us being the only customers in the establishment. 3. The orders did not come out correct. 4. The fajitas, rice, beans, and tortillas all came out on the same plate. No sizzling skillet. 5. The quality of the food was not worthy of the price. The portions were a lot smaller than a typical Mexican restaurant and tasted like it came out of a can. 6. The restroom smelled like a basement and had no toilet paper; we had to use paper towels.
(1)Rich T.
Management basically turned us away on a Saturday night, saying there was a 30 min wait when there were clearly open tables. Only open until 8 during "winter hours". Sign out front says bar is open, but that wasn't the case either.
(1)Dan H.
Ate here in March, the steak fajitas were very good as well as the margaritas, the view from the bar was even better.
(5)Jen B.
We sat on patio and view was nice. Server was prompt and attentive. Food is fair. Nothing horrible but nothing great either. Margarita was good and if you go during happy hour, the price is right
(3)Shelly C.
Stopped in as a last minute decision while driving on lake road. The building grabbed our attention as it looks like a castle! We were pleasantly greeted as we walked in and seated at a table with a partial lake view, which was beautiful as the ice was melted. The new owner happily chatted away with us, she is very involved in the day to day activities. The margarita I ordered was perfect, the fajitas were generous sized and prepared very quickly. As we finished our meal and talked more about the future plans with the owner she offered to show us the beach level bar and outdoor patio. All I can say is bring on the summer! Looking forward to margaritas by the lake!!! I can not say enough wonderful things about this restaurant. Stop in and see for yourself!!
(5)Ellen D.
Great find on the shores of Lake Erie. This "castle" is enormous and the Mexican is really good. Fast service, great outdoor seating and yummy fish tacos -what else is there?
(5)rebecca t.
This restaurant is under brand new ownership as of last week. I wish them the very best of luck at transforming this place into the most desirable Mexican eatery around. I can't wait:-)
(5)Susan F.
Great food, prompt and friendly service, interesting menu, reasonable prices for a very large and satisfying portion! Lorain is lucky to have this place! Fabulous view of the lake from the back patio.
(5)Jessica I.
I'll start by saying that there are pathetically few options for dining ON the lake in Greater Cleveland. I know a good bit about the food scene in town, and between here and downtown, you only need one hand to count them all. That is mystifying. My rant brings me to El Arriero, which has an excellent patio overlooking the lake. The food is pretty good overall, the notable exception being the carnitas and chorizo, both of which are sublime. Porky excellence on those. Most everything else is run-of-the-mill NE Ohio Mexican, which isn't great. Much of the menu seems geared toward Americans. You can tell that the kitchen could do better if they were braver. Put some tongue or chicharrones on that menu! I know you have it in you. As it is, it's a burrito, fajitas, taco, etc. menu. Service is good and there's Dos Equis on tap along with some respectable pure agave tequilas (note: I skipped the margaritas because they are made with nasty Cuervo Gold). I'll be back for the carnitas and the view, both of which are very memorable and as good as you can get in Cleveland.
(3)John S.
First time here, no complaints with the food, just your typical Mexican restaurant. The menu is very large and overwelming, would be nice to see a smaller menu
(4)Jim P.
THE UP-SIDE: Upon approaching this place for a good Mexican dinner, you'll probably find yourself wondering, "Why are we going into a castle?" Once you get inside, make sure to be seated on the back patio if the weather allows. In my opinion, taking dinner on the back patio of this restaurant is the main reason to take dinner at this restaurant. The patio is spacious and the view is all lake. Get here just before sunset, and you've got a great show to go with dinner. Dinner? It's good Mexican food. I've never had a bad meal here. I've never had a spectacular meal either. It's just solid Mexican fare. THE DOWN-SIDE: While the back patio is a wonderful place to have dinner, the inside is sorely lacking in terms of decor and layout. One gets the feel it used to be something else and the Mexican thing was sorta smooshed in after it left. In fact, at one point this place was a medieval dining spot. THE SUM-IT-UP: Go for the patio dining experience and go at sunset. 'nuff said.
(4)Holly M.
If you are looking for an inexpensive restaurant in Lorain this is a great place to go. While their food isn't anything spectacular, it definitely isn't bad either. I have yet to have a bad meal at El Arriero. I don't care how busy they are the food always comes out very quickly. Portions sizes are HUGE! They also have great Margaritas. The restaurant is located in a huge old medieval looking castle which is situated just a few feet from the banks of Lake Erie. The best time to eat dinner here is in the late spring through the early fall. Take in a gorgeous sunset while sipping margaritas and eating Mexican on their outdoor patio. El Arriero can get busy on the weekends, but I have never had to wait for a table. Give them a call...they often have Mexican Mariachi bands...especially around dinnertime in the summer. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!!! Give them a shot!!!
(4)Nancy B.
I travel quite a bit for business, so I was excited to find this retaurant right on the lake! What a complete disappointment. Once my co-worker and I arrived, we waited in the lobby until someone figured out that they had a customer. We asked to be seated on the patio, but were informed it was not open yet. We wanted to see the lake, so we were seated in the bar. After walking through the main dining area and almost falling over because the floor is so uneven, we made it to the bar room facing the lake. I'm not sure they were expecting customers or even wanted them, as there were still chairs turned up on tables and the bar, wine jugs and beer cases all over the bar area, and even cardboard boxes on top of the upside down chairs (on the tables). As we looked out at the lake (great view), we noticed the broken glass beer bottle on the patio, patio needing some repairs, etc. Our waiter was fine and attentive, but our food came out in less than 5 minutes,which concerned us, as it was TOO fast. The food and drinks were fine, and typical of Mexican restaurants all over. Not the best I've ever had, for sure, but decent. We made our way back to the enterance, we passed a small courtyard, which is enclosed. It was full of litter, trash, etc. YUCK! Went to pay our bill and the young lady only charged me for half of the bill, a mistake. I caught it and had her charge for me the rest of my bill, as it was the right thing to do. This place seriously needs a restaurant manager with experience. What a wonderful location on the lake, but it is obviously poorly run. It doesn't cost much to spruce the place up, CLEAN UP, and make it a desirable destination. The patio is probably the only reason to go there, as you don't notice how poorly it is inside. Skip it!
(1)Nitehawk J.
Since coming back to Lorain almost a year ago I have been here about 15 times. This is a favorite spot for my brother and his wife. One of mine now too. Some of the best mexican food I've had in my life. Also nice that it resides in the old Castle on the Lake building. I always wanted to go there years ago when it was Castle on the Lake, but it was a 'ritzy', medieval restaurant then and I was a very poor teenager. The patio is extremely beautiful during the summer months with a very nice view of the lake itself. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. And the owner is a great person. Will be going back again the next time I have a chance.
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