El Mexicano

I 2^nd the review about it being authentic Mexican. I love this place. Yes, the building isn’t anything amazing and the décor hasn’t changed in 10+yrs. but so what! It’s good food for a reasonable price. Cheese enchilladas and the fish tacos are very good. along with many other things. I have yet to get something I don’t like.

If you like authentic mexican this is the place for you. The outside view and the inside décor is simple. The food is of great value. Kids meals are less than $ 5 and include rice and beans. Kids can choose from a soft or crunchy taco, enchilada, or burrito. Adult meals are mostly between $ 6 and $ 8. A family of four can eat for less than $ 30. The salsa is good and, for dessert, their fried ice cream is great and is only $ 2.50. The wait staff help each other out are very efficient and attentive. Overall, a great value.

I see I am the second person to review El Mexicano and the first in year. Kate seemed to think El Mexicano deserved 5 stars. I guess compared to prison food…
El Mexicano is located in the back of the plaza with «Bulls Corner» Restaurant. Its hard to see from Airline. Lots of parking.
I have had lunch here several times over the past couple of years with no ill effects and decided to try it for dinner last night.
Pretty basic interior, usual booths and tables, some what dated and drab. it’s bigger than it looks from the outside. There were maybe a dozen diners at 6:00 on Saturday evening.
Immediate and friendly service. Chips and salsa were on the table seconds after sitting down. Glasses, empty bottles were attended to quickly.
Nothing too exciting on the menu, the usual Mexican restaurant offerings. Prices are very reasonable. We had the chicken enchiladas, rice, beans and cheese quesadillas. Servings are large, more than I could finish. Having said all that, the food is, in a word, boring. If you need a second word, bland is also accurate. The enchiladas had a lot of shredded chicken (thankfully, no chicken cubes), but not a lot of taste. Rice was a little dry but fine with the beans. The quesadillas were cheese whiz unremarkable.
I might be back for a quick lunch, but only if I am driving by.
Dinner, drinks and tip for two was $ 30.

Fast, fair, friendly.