Ixtapa Mexican Grill & Cantina
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Good place to get budget-friendly traditional Mexican food, in a family friendly environment. Food - classic Mexican restaurant food - high in quantity but sometimes lacking in quality. Overall enjoyed the food, but the flavors sometimes blend together. Free chips and salsa. Prices - good prices. ~$10 for most entrees, up to ~$15 for larger combo plates and fajitas Environment - classic Mexican. Casual, family friendly, light decorations, with tvs showing channels you've likely never heard of Parking - ample parking. No worries here Service - Relatively poor service. We had ZERO water refills, and chip refills. We asked for an extra plate and they never brought it. Probably a function of lighter staffing, semi-busy restaurant, and lack of high standards.
Landon LangfordLandon Langford
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I ordered all vegetarian items – Burrito Verde, Veggie Bowl, and Tres Leches – and was pleasantly surprised by the delicious taste of each dish. The food was flavorful, and the portions were generous. The service was attentive, and the staff was friendly. The restaurant was clean, including the restroom, which was well-maintained. The ambiance had an authentic Mexican vibe, making the dining experience enjoyable. Prices were reasonable – not too cheap but not overly expensive either. Plus, the convenience of free parking was a bonus. Overall, a great spot for tasty vegetarian Mexican food!
Darshan KalathiaDarshan Kalathia
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Another Google find. We had the very cheesy nachos with chicken on the side because my wife is a vegetarian. I had chicken and beef fajitas that had a great amount of meat. My wife had the veggie verde burrito that she enjoyed. The salsa was way to runny for our taste but everything else was great. Maybe a little more time between appetizer and main course. They came out the same time, so order separately or mention to them. We can highly recommend Ixtapa if you are in the area.
Walter van DusenWalter van Dusen
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The food was phenomenal ! Chicken street tacos with refried beans, rice and guacamole. Tons of food that was packed with flavor! The ingredients tasted fresh as well as delicious. We ordered 3 meals and 3 alcoholic beverages which came up to 75 dollars (give or take) with taxes included. The server was nice and the wait time for our food was very short. This is a great little place to check out.
Jessica MitchellJessica Mitchell
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Overall, pretty good experience - although the taquitos needed a lot more flavor. Also, the sauce needed to be much thicker for the Chips they give everyone as an appetizer. But the Carne Asada and the Beef Taco were definitely the highlights of the meal! Definitely ask for their hot sauce! Just the right amount of heat :) You'll enjoy it if you like a little bit of heat.
YuriYuri
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Basic Info
Address
177 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
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(781) 863-8653
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Website
ixtapalex.com
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4.2
(265 reviews)
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Description
Family-friendly spot for burritos, enchiladas & other standards, plus margaritas for the grown-ups.
attractions: The Music Emporium, Arlington Reservoir, Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli, Reservoir Beach, Arlington's Great Meadows, Arlington's Great Meadows, Unleashed by Petco, Battle Road Bikes, Lexington Community Farm, Walgreens, restaurants: Wicked Bagel, Taipei Gourmet, Nick's Place, Prep Neighborhood Kitchen, Cookie Time Bakery, Trattoria Nina, Thai Sticky Rice, Arka Indian Cuisine, Jackson's Kitchen, Busa Wine & Spirits
