La Bonita Restaurant & Market — Restaurant in Bloomington

The wife and I were excited to check out the new dining-room this evening. We’ve missed dinning in, and have always been happy with our carry out meals the last year or so.

Bloomington’s best Mexican restaurant continues to shine above all the other spots in town.

The new menu has expanded and includes old favorites and new items, ingredients were fresh (the avocados were perfect). Just like in the old dining space, the service continues to be excellent - new faces but same friendly and welcoming attitude of gratitude greeted us upon arrival and throughout our meal. The new booths are comfortable, we didn’t have to speak above the music like at all the other places in town, fútbol on the two well placed TVs (not in the obnoxious in your face placement like some places do).

We are looking forward to many more meals here. Seriously, don’t waste your time (or money) at the other Mexican spots in town. Catch a meal then hit their...

No question, hands down this is the best Mexican food in town. The style is mostly northern Mexican, since the owner is from Guanajuato. I had the best chilaquiles I have eaten outside of New Mexico, and the atmosphere is informal and friendly. I can't wait to try more of the menu. I should mention that I usually judge the overall quality of a Mexican restaurant by their beans. Only Mexicans really care about the taste and texture of their beans, and this is reflected in the crappy stuff they serve you at chain restaurants. This place definitely passes the been test. They do have some unusual groceries, and sheep spices too, and if you're looking for Clamato to make your michelada, this...

This is a restaurant and market. The first half is a grocery store that houses Mexican food and ingredients, and the second half hosts a restaurant.

The food was very good. Much better than your franchise Mexican that often tastes like canned imitations. We were impressed that our meals were made to order, and very delicious with large portion sizes.

I was also very delighted to find that their market also sells slices of Tres Leches Cake that My wife and I were more than happy to take home.

The staff was friendly, and gave it an easy going at home feel.

All in all, a simple restaurant with good food that reminded me of my Mexican families...