The food was great and the service was fantastic! Service was soo good you'll forget about the trains that roll by at the light. Large portions and perfectly seasoned. My first time eating Fajita Quesadilla's, very full filling, make sure to get it with the veggies (bell peppers and onions). The waiters would not leave me alone!
(5)
Josiah H.
Great food for great prices. The chicken nachos were six bucks yet filled me up and a to go box. The salsa was not too hot but not bland either. Chips were fresh and hot. The only down side was the waiter was kind of slow but for the most part was a great experience
(4)
Kendra L.
This is possibly the worst Mexican food I've ever had. Ordered an enchilada and taco combo with rice and beans. The enchilada tasted like a corn tortilla rolled up and microwaved with cheese inside. The sauce on it was definitely from a can. Taco shell wasn't even homemade. The beans were so disgusting I couldn't even stomach them. My husband had the carnitas and they seemed to have been in the warmer for about 3 days! So dry. The flour tortillas were also clearly store bought. Also, there was maybe two or three tables of people in the whole place and they put us upstairs all alone. Pretty sure it's because we have a toddler. What a disappointment! Will NEVER go back there.
(1)
Katrina C.
Food was awful. Came to table barely warm. Not much better than El Porton. Will not be back. Waiter was good.
(1)
Robert V.
Bland rice, bland beans, no flavor at all, ordered 2 steak tacos with the combo Nice surprise to get chips and salsa with my meal that I order to go for free however the salsa came out of a can so that's an automatic fail to me the tacos were hard shell tacos not even Mexican style more like a fancy Taco Bell version and they weren't even that good this is not authentic Mexican only thing Mexican about it is they have Mexicans working there Won't come back here for the food ever
(2)
Courtney V.
The restaurant has a cool, festive vibe. Food was good, not great. Tacos-schmacos!! The queso was a bit thin and watery, but was twerkable. Fajitas were the best I've had in a while. Portions were befitting a man of beefy stature such as my self. I hear the margaritas were stellar or (ahem) muy bueno! Bartender was mad cool too, BTWl!
(4)
Catherine E.
Fair. Went because I had a coupon. Lunch fajitas were awful! Never had fajitas that weren't served from a hot skillet. other lunch special was delicious. And possible language barrier! Ordered avocado slices 3 times (waiter said ok) but never got them. Would return...with a coupon!
(2)
Mike J.
Really good Mezzican restaurant. Went with PD and the Boy and his wife and we enjoyed it. Food was good plates were huge. Selection of beer was small but OK. Pretty extensive menu with quite a bit of seafood. I found the prices a smidge high. Service was quick and friendly.
(4)
Justin S.
Great 'ritas, queso, and place (actual edifice is pretty cool). Not expensive, but also not the fastest service ever. Love it and frequent it anyway, so obviously not bad! One pretty bad incident: bit into a chicken bone in a burrito and broke a tooth in half...
(4)
T M.
My husband and I just left with the sickest of all feelings after lunch. I ordered the combo enchilada's and he ordered the tamales. I noticed a pungent taste while taking a bite of the beef. He also noticed the same thing. We took another bite just to be sure an addressed this with the waitress. She took my plate to the cook and he confirmed that the meat was bad. To be exact she said " HE SAID MEAT NO GOOD!" I asked just to be sure did he taste it and she confirmed. I wanted to vomit right then and there as well as my husband. I live and work in Bartlett and I try to patronize local business in my community. Will not go back. I have a good mind to call the health dept. also. We also were asked to pay for our bill. This is not a problem but you would think after admittedly serving food that could make someone sick they would have compensated the meal especially when only few bites were taken and there was still 2 plates of food left.
(1)
Todd S.
When the wife and I want Mexican for dinner, this is where we go every time. Never had to wait for a table and the food has always come out really quickly. No issues with the service. It's like a fast food sit-down restaurant.
(4)
Stephanie M.
Everything was horrible.. food, decor & service! I have never been to a Mexican restaurant and my fajitas come out cold. There wasn't even a sizzle. Never again.
(1)
Roger G.
Ok? I went back since I was going to Gelsons, mistake again. I wish it made some impact on "the owner" her feedback tells you all you need to know. The lack of acknowledgement regarding the price and quality issues is just amazing. They have all they need to be a great restaurant, fix the problems or the customers will.
(1)
Sandy J.
The good was horrible! Our server was great. I would not go back. The prices are ok. I eat out often and love sweet tea...even that was horrible
(1)
David B.
Food is ok, but nothing to write home about... Meats tasted a little under-seasoned and overcooked. Place is starting to get dingy and needs a good steam clean from stem to stern in my book. The menus are just ridiculous with the tall/thin layout and difficult to read.
Great food and good portions. The Nachos El Patron are my personal favorite. Highly recommended.
(5)
Daniel H.
This was the first restaurant I ate at when I moved to Memphis. I'd visited Memphis before and dined downtown, but this was my first "living here" experience. I had been unpacking all day and just happened upon this place when I went out in search of a margarita. I've been back several times and enjoyed it every time. Food: I've had several people in Memphis tell me this place has the best Mexican food in town. Perhaps it was a small coincidence that they told me that as they were sitting there eating with me. Truth be told, I do think this place stands out as far as the quality of their food. Mexican is one of those food types that's easy to do alright, but it's hard to really do something special. I think the quality of their cooking combined with the wide range of options on their menu really puts this place a few notches above almost every Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. I highly recommend the Pollo Loco Tapatio, but I have yet to be displeased with anything I've had. Drink: I'll be honest here: when I go for Mexican I drink two things: Margaritas and Patron. Doing otherwise just seems incredibly rude and inappropriate. That being said, I really like the house margaritas at this place. They're just really good for the money. Often house margaritas are too sweet or too weak on the liquor content, but they really know how to do them right here. And Patron... It's hard to mess up Patron. Atmosphere: the atmosphere on this one is what brought me to the restaurant. When driving by, the building is right next to the railroad tracks and looks a lot like an old train station. I'm not sure if it ever was an actual train station or not, but they incorporate a lot of the old train station feel into their motif. Unlike most Mexican restaurants, this place doesn't have the walls covered in paintings of cactuses and gigantic sombreros. In fact, they keep true to the "trainy" feel by having a little miniature train that runs around the top of the downstairs dining area and many other railroad touches like a foot rail at the bar made out of old railroad tracks. They also have a nice little outdoor patio for when the weather is nice. Service: I don't know that the service is that memorable, but I've never gone away thinking, "That was bad." Like many Mexican restaurants, there's a lot of Spanish spoken all around you, and a few people are a bit difficult to understand when they speak English, but the servers and bartenders are really quick to get whatever you need and are pretty polite. Bottom line: I think people are right. This is one of the best Mexican restaurants in town. It's not just any one thing. It's the whole experience combined. I suggest you visit and visit often.
(4)
Frank C.
This is a typical Mexican restaurant, with decent food and prices. It's family oriented, and the Margaritas are good.
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
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.
Paulette B.
The food was great and the service was fantastic! Service was soo good you'll forget about the trains that roll by at the light. Large portions and perfectly seasoned. My first time eating Fajita Quesadilla's, very full filling, make sure to get it with the veggies (bell peppers and onions). The waiters would not leave me alone!
(5)Josiah H.
Great food for great prices. The chicken nachos were six bucks yet filled me up and a to go box. The salsa was not too hot but not bland either. Chips were fresh and hot. The only down side was the waiter was kind of slow but for the most part was a great experience
(4)Kendra L.
This is possibly the worst Mexican food I've ever had. Ordered an enchilada and taco combo with rice and beans. The enchilada tasted like a corn tortilla rolled up and microwaved with cheese inside. The sauce on it was definitely from a can. Taco shell wasn't even homemade. The beans were so disgusting I couldn't even stomach them. My husband had the carnitas and they seemed to have been in the warmer for about 3 days! So dry. The flour tortillas were also clearly store bought. Also, there was maybe two or three tables of people in the whole place and they put us upstairs all alone. Pretty sure it's because we have a toddler. What a disappointment! Will NEVER go back there.
(1)Katrina C.
Food was awful. Came to table barely warm. Not much better than El Porton. Will not be back. Waiter was good.
(1)Robert V.
Bland rice, bland beans, no flavor at all, ordered 2 steak tacos with the combo Nice surprise to get chips and salsa with my meal that I order to go for free however the salsa came out of a can so that's an automatic fail to me the tacos were hard shell tacos not even Mexican style more like a fancy Taco Bell version and they weren't even that good this is not authentic Mexican only thing Mexican about it is they have Mexicans working there Won't come back here for the food ever
(2)Courtney V.
The restaurant has a cool, festive vibe. Food was good, not great. Tacos-schmacos!! The queso was a bit thin and watery, but was twerkable. Fajitas were the best I've had in a while. Portions were befitting a man of beefy stature such as my self. I hear the margaritas were stellar or (ahem) muy bueno! Bartender was mad cool too, BTWl!
(4)Catherine E.
Fair. Went because I had a coupon. Lunch fajitas were awful! Never had fajitas that weren't served from a hot skillet. other lunch special was delicious. And possible language barrier! Ordered avocado slices 3 times (waiter said ok) but never got them. Would return...with a coupon!
(2)Mike J.
Really good Mezzican restaurant. Went with PD and the Boy and his wife and we enjoyed it. Food was good plates were huge. Selection of beer was small but OK. Pretty extensive menu with quite a bit of seafood. I found the prices a smidge high. Service was quick and friendly.
(4)Justin S.
Great 'ritas, queso, and place (actual edifice is pretty cool). Not expensive, but also not the fastest service ever. Love it and frequent it anyway, so obviously not bad! One pretty bad incident: bit into a chicken bone in a burrito and broke a tooth in half...
(4)T M.
My husband and I just left with the sickest of all feelings after lunch. I ordered the combo enchilada's and he ordered the tamales. I noticed a pungent taste while taking a bite of the beef. He also noticed the same thing. We took another bite just to be sure an addressed this with the waitress. She took my plate to the cook and he confirmed that the meat was bad. To be exact she said " HE SAID MEAT NO GOOD!" I asked just to be sure did he taste it and she confirmed. I wanted to vomit right then and there as well as my husband. I live and work in Bartlett and I try to patronize local business in my community. Will not go back. I have a good mind to call the health dept. also. We also were asked to pay for our bill. This is not a problem but you would think after admittedly serving food that could make someone sick they would have compensated the meal especially when only few bites were taken and there was still 2 plates of food left.
(1)Todd S.
When the wife and I want Mexican for dinner, this is where we go every time. Never had to wait for a table and the food has always come out really quickly. No issues with the service. It's like a fast food sit-down restaurant.
(4)Stephanie M.
Everything was horrible.. food, decor & service! I have never been to a Mexican restaurant and my fajitas come out cold. There wasn't even a sizzle. Never again.
(1)Roger G.
Ok? I went back since I was going to Gelsons, mistake again. I wish it made some impact on "the owner" her feedback tells you all you need to know. The lack of acknowledgement regarding the price and quality issues is just amazing. They have all they need to be a great restaurant, fix the problems or the customers will.
(1)Sandy J.
The good was horrible! Our server was great. I would not go back. The prices are ok. I eat out often and love sweet tea...even that was horrible
(1)David B.
Food is ok, but nothing to write home about... Meats tasted a little under-seasoned and overcooked. Place is starting to get dingy and needs a good steam clean from stem to stern in my book. The menus are just ridiculous with the tall/thin layout and difficult to read.
(3)Kathleen R.
Quick seating. Slow inattentive service. Fair food. Quacamole just mashed avocado. Ambiance absent.
(3)Daniel R.
Great food and good portions. The Nachos El Patron are my personal favorite. Highly recommended.
(5)Daniel H.
This was the first restaurant I ate at when I moved to Memphis. I'd visited Memphis before and dined downtown, but this was my first "living here" experience. I had been unpacking all day and just happened upon this place when I went out in search of a margarita. I've been back several times and enjoyed it every time. Food: I've had several people in Memphis tell me this place has the best Mexican food in town. Perhaps it was a small coincidence that they told me that as they were sitting there eating with me. Truth be told, I do think this place stands out as far as the quality of their food. Mexican is one of those food types that's easy to do alright, but it's hard to really do something special. I think the quality of their cooking combined with the wide range of options on their menu really puts this place a few notches above almost every Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. I highly recommend the Pollo Loco Tapatio, but I have yet to be displeased with anything I've had. Drink: I'll be honest here: when I go for Mexican I drink two things: Margaritas and Patron. Doing otherwise just seems incredibly rude and inappropriate. That being said, I really like the house margaritas at this place. They're just really good for the money. Often house margaritas are too sweet or too weak on the liquor content, but they really know how to do them right here. And Patron... It's hard to mess up Patron. Atmosphere: the atmosphere on this one is what brought me to the restaurant. When driving by, the building is right next to the railroad tracks and looks a lot like an old train station. I'm not sure if it ever was an actual train station or not, but they incorporate a lot of the old train station feel into their motif. Unlike most Mexican restaurants, this place doesn't have the walls covered in paintings of cactuses and gigantic sombreros. In fact, they keep true to the "trainy" feel by having a little miniature train that runs around the top of the downstairs dining area and many other railroad touches like a foot rail at the bar made out of old railroad tracks. They also have a nice little outdoor patio for when the weather is nice. Service: I don't know that the service is that memorable, but I've never gone away thinking, "That was bad." Like many Mexican restaurants, there's a lot of Spanish spoken all around you, and a few people are a bit difficult to understand when they speak English, but the servers and bartenders are really quick to get whatever you need and are pretty polite. Bottom line: I think people are right. This is one of the best Mexican restaurants in town. It's not just any one thing. It's the whole experience combined. I suggest you visit and visit often.
(4)Frank C.
This is a typical Mexican restaurant, with decent food and prices. It's family oriented, and the Margaritas are good.
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