Andrades Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant & Bakery — Restaurant in Ruston

My wife and I joined our favorite friends married couple for our first time dining at Andrade's, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The place is incredibly clean and beautifully decorated, setting a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff were wonderful—they were always smiling, welcoming, and very attentive throughout the entire meal. ​We started with drinks and their regular guacamole and chips. The salsa and guacamole were both absolutely wonderful—spicy and full of flavor. We couldn't get enough and easily went through a couple of baskets of chips! ​For our main courses, we each chose something different. The Carne Asada was a highlight, perfectly cut, moist, and incredibly tasty. The Andrade's special, a generous plate of chicken and steak with rice and queso, was very good, but the portion was so big that we had to take the rest home! The Enchiladas Supremas were a big hit, with a unique sauce that added a delicious extra layer of flavor. Finally, the California burrito, filled with steak, rice, and beans, and topped with queso and la crema sauce, was absolutely fantastic. ​We had such a great time and are already looking forward to our next visit to try out more dishes....

The food was well prepared, but the portions you get for the price were skimpy at best, especially when I ordered off of the vegetarian menu, I mean I even ordered no cheese, or sour cream, so the only ingredients were veggies which are the cheapest ingredients in any store. The veggie burrito was no larger than an enchilada, which traditionally are quite a bit thicker than an enchilada. They don't have beer taps, and charge $5.00 for a single bottle of beer. They have mashed avocado that they call guacamole, because for some reason they're unaware that cilantro, tomatoes, onions, and a bit of lime juice are essential in guacamole. The burrito was tasty, but for the aforementioned reasons, I won't be frequenting this...

Good, but not great. Louisiana has tons of Mexican restaurants, so you have to go high or stay at home when it comes to opening one. The service is excellent, and the food is good. It's just not enough to make me want to return.

It's also not like most Mexican restaurants, as far as seating goes. Every Mexican restaurant I've been to has mostly booths and a few tables. This is mostly tables and few booths. If you're a booth person like me, this might factor into your...