Calakas Tacos & Miches — Restaurant in Idaho Falls

I was very disappointed with this restaurant after reading all the good reviews they have I was very excited to eat there but it wasn't what I expected, we walked into the building and could not fugure where the restaurant was and no one was around to ask, the restaurant is on the second floor once we figure it out we went up to the second floor no one greeted us we saw a sign that said order here and we walked to order stood there for about 5 min with out even been aknowledge, I am very sure that the owner was seeting on the tables behind us it looked like she was just having a chat nothing wrong with that if she had taken a second to acknowledge clients, finally a very nice lady come to take our order, we order the ramen birria, taco de azada and a mulita and a jarrito and a agua de limon to drink we did not get our drinks until after our food, we did not know where to find salsa for the taco so we just wonder around to find what we needed. The food was okay, but very poor customer service. One of the ladies in the kitchen did ended up bringing us the drinks to our table but we were almost...

Wow, I don't typically write a review on my first visit...but this is another restaurant owner I've unintentionally followed around through different adventures over the years.

Let me start by saying this has got to be the most flavorful Mexican food in the area. Calakas isn't serving up the same old Hispanic food we're used to from the likes of los Alberto's. This food has flavor!!! Tried the Calakas burrito with a side of chips & salsa, and the meats stood out with a strong flavor with bold spices. The salsa had an excellent bite of lime and fresh taste. The sides of sauce were unique and abounding with smoky flavors of various roasted peppers (not just hot, hotter, and hottest without flavor like most the other places).

Staff is friendly, and I look forward to trying more of their food and updating this review as I do. If you are tired of the same old bland Mexican cuisine, you need to get over to Calakas and refresh...

We went for an early afternoon lunch and it was awesome! The environment is really appealing and definitely reflects the Hispanic nature of the restaurant. On the very bottom floor they have a stage for what looks like an open mike night or a band. Upstairs is the main eating area. Their menu is nice and simple to read. Once you choose your meal you order at a little window and wait to get your meal! The food was really good and very authentic. I ordered the quesadilla with Carne Asada. We also ordered a side of chips and salsa. The chips are not salted so you will have to salt them in your own but the flavors were amazing. Overall a really fun place with beautiful decorations and themes with great food. You...