El Arena Taco Shop — Restaurant in Toledo

Visited today after numerous attempts have failed due to unexpected closures or finding the restaurant closed when it was supposed to be open. The interior is gorgeous and looks impressive. Ordered water and it tasted like sewage and was not potable. Ordered cheese dip and it was a terribly small portion. The carne asada quesadilla was flavorless and the other dishes ordered by my party were mostly inedible. We threw away more than half of the food we ordered. The server was friendly but admitted she never opens the restaurant and was having difficulties. I felt badly for her but I will not visit again. Owners do an amazing job next door and really should’ve just left well enough alone and not opened this place. Overpriced and really not a good experience. Very very disappointed. :-( and your response is absolutely insulting. I’ve been a long time excellent customer of yours since you first opened at westgate. I’ve supported you through your relocation and through the pandemic. I’ve introduced dozens of new customers. Your response to my review is absolutely unacceptable and I will be sharing your response with many others. Im...

I’m not one for beans, sour cream, or guacamole. I have to admit that I had my doubts when my husband said he wanted to try this place. I’m a picky eater, but so glad we did! I had a shrimp burrito and asked them to replace the sour cream with chipotle sauce! So amazing! The server was great. She said they would make it any way I wanted! The shrimp was huge and very generous. No tiny pieces here! We also split a chicken quesadilla for an appetizer. My husband had tacos and enjoyed them too, but after tasting some of my burrito said that’s on our next visit. Needless to say, we will be back. I also took half of my burrito home. I was stuffed! The atmosphere was really different, but fun. So clean in there too! Bill was around $50 for two of us for food and soda. No complaints from this satisfied couple! Sorry no photo. I was so...

Food is very very good. We had amazing guac, flautas and barbacoa tacos. The service is great. Very quick. Chips and salsa are very good. Fresh cilantro in every bite. Margaritas are potent and delicious. The rice looks very lackluster but it's so flavorful. The only thing that was bland was the beans. I hope they adjust that recipe. Other than that, it was such a wonderful place. Colorful, happy, and friendly. We'll definitely be back. Forget those other nasty Mexican restaurants right down the street. This is our new place. Go there now!! Addendum: We ordered carry out which we've never done before (always ate in the restaurant) and it was just as delicious. Margaritas to go were wonderful and the food was great. It was still hot by the time we got home. So pleased with this place. Great...