Trios Cantina — Restaurant in LaGrange

Despite hearing about the lack luster food, my friend and I decided to give this place a chance. Great location, great building, very clean bathroom, and that’s where the good news ends. I am shocked to see so many 4+ reviews, but not that surprised if the people leaving the reviews really like taco bell quality tacos (even that is being very generous). Although, even taco bell offers ground beef (the most basic of taco meats) unlike this place. I see they will now be offering it “by request” but it shouldn’t be something that people have to request. Ground beef isn’t a groundbreaking food concept.

That being said, I ordered a steak taco “spicy style,” which just means it comes with a few slices of jalapeño, a drizzle of their watered down “free salsa,” and pineapple cubes. I guess that’s supposed to be a nod to al pastor tacos with pineapple, but it doesn’t taste like that at all. My friend ordered a chicken taco which was also disappointing. The chicken has a texture suspiciously similar to canned chunk chicken and they topped the taco with black eyed peas and iceberg lettuce.

They advertise free salsa like you’re getting a good deal, but it’s really just the salsa bar (like Moe’s but very watered down). Extremely thin consistency and virtually flavorless. Not a chip dipping salsa by any means. The tortillas had a rubbery consistency, and at some point I gave up trying to chew it and just used my fork instead. The tortilla chips were truly worse than tostitos chips, and overall I could not recommend the food any less.

Can’t speak to the quality of their drinks as I only ordered a...

The people of LaGrange are blessed to have another place to get some great food. We stopped by Trios Cantina on Bull Street this evening (our first visit). The place was packed for the grand opening. The wait to order was about 15 minutes but the food was up quickly and it was worth the wait. We had the tacos and quesadillas and both were superb, better than many I had when I lived in San Antonio. Check it out, you won’t be disappointed.

Update: we drove down to LaGrange yesterday to watch our granddaughter’s soccer game. After the game our DIL suggested we go to Trios Cantina for lunch. We had been there once (see original review) and liked the food so the answer was an easy yes. Second time around the food was even better. While we were waiting for the food (only 5 minutes this time) we was reading some of the other reviews. Can’t understand how some people could be so negative. The salsa was bland? Definitely not. In fact while we’re eating the staff prepared a new batch and we got some still warm. Superb. The queso was excellent and my wife thought the guacamole was fabulous. We had quesadillas has did our grandkids. Not a soggy tortilla in the bunch. Our grandkids are usually picky eaters, not on this outing. All three chowed down with relish. Both the steak and pork quesadillas were worthy of the best I’ve had in San Antonio. Will go back next time we are...

I wish I could give five stars but based on my overall experience it is a 3 and here's why.

The price for this skinny margarita and steak bowl was 27.50 and I later was told I was undercharged because I wanted onions, cilantro, lettuce, tomato and sour cream. That is very average for a bowl and a Mexican style restaurant but didn't fit into any of the "styles" it was a combination of two styles. Therefore what is pictured on my review is almost a 30.00 meal. I would return but I'd be hesitant to eat the food. I'd probably share something with whoever I come with because the price was too high. I see in the replies that the prices have been updated so we shall see. I really did not like the chips at all. The salsa also was bland to me. The rice was delicious and the steak was good too.

The atmosphere is a solid 5 stars. Beautiful dining area, gorgeous bathrooms (although the little button on the lock didn't work and someone walked in on me) but the patio is the show stopper. You can sit and chat for hours and it felt like "ATL" vibes for sure.

My margarita was honestly one of the best tasting margaritas I've ever had. This is the only place in town with a skinny margarita...