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  • Charras and Tequila (Bismarck, ND) Review

    Rating: 4 out of 5.

    4.0* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 4*

    We stopped here while visiting my sister and brother-in-law and really enjoyed the food.  The first thing we enjoyed were the chips and salsa – the chips were fresh and crispy and the salsa was thick and tasty.  The only thing I wouldn’t recommend from the evening was the mezcal drink in the new menu (can’t remember the name).  I love mezcal, but this drink was not good.

    For the meal, my wife had the Parrillada and we both enjoyed it.  I ordered the Chicken Street Tacos and thought they were delicious – small (easy to eat) & tasty.

    Definitely one of the better Mexican restaurants I’ve been to – you won’t regret a stop here.  The only knock on the menu…no desserts other than the homemade churros (which were quite expensive).

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  • Campeche Restaurant (Galena, IL) Review

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

    4.5* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 3*

    Service: 4*

    Stopped for dinner while staying in Galena this weekend and really enjoyed the stop.  The chips and fresh salsa were very good.  My wife and I shared a Family Margarita Flight, which was a great value compared to the much smaller version for 2/3rds the cost.  All flavors were delicious (Jalapeno, Pineapple, Watermelon & Mango) – and the Taijin on the rim made them even better!

    For our meal, we shared an order of Fajitas and not only was it very good, but it was plenty of food for both of us.  It was a bit pricey, but if you are selective in your choices it is manageable – and it all tastes great!  If you like Mexican food, you’ll want to stop here during your stay.

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  • Zocalo (Kansas City, MO) Review

    Rating: 3 out of 5.

    4.0* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 3*

    Value: 3*

    Service: 2*

    Stopped for dinner while staying in Galena this weekend and really enjoyed the stop.  The chips and fresh salsa were very good.  My wife and I shared a Family Margarita Flight, which was a great value compared to the much smaller version for 2/3rds the cost.  All flavors were delicious (Jalapeno, Pineapple, Watermelon & Mango) – and the Taijin on the rim made them even better!

    For our meal, we shared an order of Fajitas and not only was it very good, but it was plenty of food for both of us.  It was a bit pricey, but if you are selective in your choices it is manageable – and it all tastes great!  If you like Mexican food, you’ll want to stop here during your stay.

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  • El Huapango Mexican Restaurant (Grimes, IA) Review

    El Huapango Mexican Restaurant (Grimes, IA) Review

    Rating: 4 out of 5.

    3.75* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 3*

    Service: 4*

    08/20/2022 El Huapango Mexican Restaurant

    Although it wasn’t high on my wife’s list based on the exterior appearance, I talked her into trying it since it was relatively close to where we live. We started with a 28oz Margarita and Paloma. Although they didn’t have Mezcal for the Paloma – both drinks were still very good, but a bit on the pricy side.

    For our meal, I ordered the Ceviche Shrimp (see picture) and my wife ordered the Carnitas (see picture). Both were very good and we would order either again. Although it seemed a bit on the pricey side for the area, we wouldn’t hesitate to return and would recommend that you give it a try.

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    Ceviche Shrimp
    Carnitas

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  • Fuzzy’s Taco Shop (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Rating: 5 out of 5.

    4.0* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 4*

    Stopped here for dinner before our first Cubs game and left as Fuzzy’s Fans!  While you order at the counter, they deliver all but the Chips and Queso to your table and are great about checking in to see how everything is going.

    We started with the Coronita Beerita and Chips and Queso – both were delicious and highly recommended.  For our main course, I had Shredded Chicken & Carnitas crispy tacos, while my wife had the Taco Plate.  All of them were delicious!

    This obviously isn’t a high-end 5* restaurant with cloth napkins, but for some great Mexican food at a reasonable price that is walking distance from Principal Park…you won’t go wrong stopping here.

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  • La Dona Cerveceria Brewery (Minneapolis, MN) Review

    Rating: 4 out of 5.

    4.33* (out of 5)

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    Food: n/a

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 5*

    Modern, clean venue that has been open for about 4 years and has a reasonable choice of beers (16).  It was a beehive of activity on a Saturday afternoon with several kids birthday parties, some basketball fans and others enjoying the beer (even some outside when it was only 50 degrees).  Also, the food looks great, but we had just eaten before going there.

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  • Los Tres Amigos (Waukee, IA) Review

    Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

    3.25* (out of 5)

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    Food: 3*

    Atmosphere: 3*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 3*

    Had planned to eat at Shanghai per a friend’s recommendation, but they were short staff and had a wait so we thought we would try Los Tres Amigos instead.

    We were seated quickly even though the restaurant was pretty full and thought their chips and salsa were good (see picture).  I was not impressed with their Paloma.  It was served in a tap beer glass, didn’t have Tajìn on the rim (only very light salt) and didn’t taste that good.  We later asked how it was made and apparently they use lime juice and Squirt…my preference includes grapefruit juice and soda water or Fresca.

    My wife enjoyed her Carnitas Dinner (see picture) and the flavor was good in my Los Tres Amigos (see picture), but I was disappointed with how thin and tough the steak and chicken were.

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  • Agave Grill (Clive, IA) Review

    Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

    3.25* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 2*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 3*

    We stopped here based on the recommendation of a friend and while the food was very good, I really like a tequila drink with my meal and this place doesn’t serve any alcohol.

    Secondly, this will sound odd, but both my wife and I agreed that it was probably the most uncomfortable table that we’ve ever sat at in a restaurant.  The bench seats were way too wide and there was barely any room between the table and the bench or between the two benches – our feet were constantly on top of each other’s.  We both commented about how much our butts hurt from sitting there, although it didn’t help that we waited over 30 minutes for our food.

    We started with the complimentary chips and salsa (see picture) – the salsa was average and the chips were below average…powdery-looking and lacking flavor.  I had individual Mexican style tacos that reminded me of Street tacos…small, moist and delicious corn tortillas that were the highlight of my visit.  My wife had the Shrimp Quesadillas and they were also very tasty.

    My bottom line…the cooked food was good, so if you plan to take it home and make your own paloma / margarita, you will enjoy – I just can’t recommend it for dining in given the items cited above.

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  • Zorbaz (Pelican Rapids, MN) Review

    Rating: 4 out of 5.

    4.0* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 4*

    8/1/2021

    We stopped here for lunch today and as usual, enjoyed the good food and open, lively atmosphere.  We used to live in Fargo, so got to one of the Zorbaz at least once a year (more often when the boys played hockey games and went to camps  in Detroit Lakes), so it was great to get back to one.

    We ordered the Lowden Special (see picture) and really liked the combination of peanut butter and jalapenos included on what otherwise looks like a pepperoni pizza.  Yes, it sounds odd…but believe me, don’t knock it until you try it!

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  • Don Ramon (Mayville, WI) Review

    Rating: 4 out of 5.

    3.75* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 3*

    5/30/2015

    Stopped over for dinner with our sons and daughter-in-law.  The guacamole with our chips before the meal was great, as was the pitcher of strawberry / banana margaritas.  My wife and I shared a single flaming cheese fajita plate that was delicious, but was all we could handle for both of us to finish.  We were disappointed with the speed of the service, but it was Friday night and all the tables were full, with others waiting to be seated soon after we were.

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  • Nacho Mama’s (Marco Island, FL) Review

    Rating: 4 out of 5.

    4.0* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 4*

    6/1/2012

    Seared ahi tuna tacos are Wonderful!  My wife had them and loved them – and I sampled and also enjoyed.  We caught the end of Happy Hour and stayed for dinner.  The made-daily fresh pico de gallo was good, but the oregano seasoning took some getting used to…

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