There are several choices for Mexican food in Valpo, and we've found most of them to be just...okay. (I often find them disappointing, or stomach-achey.) But I was pleasantly surprised at La Mexicana this week. The food was interesting, differentiated from the norm with good spices and cheeses, and it felt like the plate was made up carefully with a kind of pride in the food coming from the kitchen. (I got the enchiladas and made them vegetarian with some extra avocado. My husband got La Mexicana plate (with shrimp and such) and he was a big fan.) Friendly service, and...
Read moreI ordered steak taco meat, rice, and pico de gallo for my daughter’s open house. Not only did everybody rave about how good it was, the price was also the best around. I went to several places.” Around to compare prices. Customer service was on point. Gave me suggestions and made my transaction seamless. I am now having the kids bday party and will be ordering some more steak taco meat. Check out their tamales. Quick yummy dinner when you are a busy person!!!! Hot...
Read moreThis place, though small, has many traditional food staples for Mexican cuisine and snacks. This is what you would call a "fonda;" 1/2 grocery store, 1/2 restaurant. It is very clean, the employees are bilingual, and the menu has some classic, true, traditional Mexican entrees-- and I am not talking about Menudo. The prices are reasonable and the servings are generous. The location is safe and convenient for me. And it sure beats goin to Chicago or E.C. for some of my...
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