Los Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

Service was awful. I waited and waited and finally got a bowl of chips and salsa. She didn’t even look at me when she dropped it off. Then waited and waited some more for somebody to take my drink order. They seat a couple down at the table next to me then and gave them chips as they’re sitting down and took their. drink order and then two minutes later they’ve got their drinks. I’m still waiting. So I got up and left. Nobody even noticed me leaving. Except the couple that got their drinks.

Simply the best Mexican food around… everybody in our party loves Vallartas… ignore the 2 star ratings, ridiculous

One of my favorite places to go for Mexican. This location seems to better then their other locations in the area. It is clean and cute and appropriately decorated.
The service is great! The Margaritas are strong. The chips and salsa are very good and always taste fresh. The salsa can vary slightly because they make it homemade. My husband and I usually also order Queso and I like to mix some salsa in my queso. I’m adventurous like that. I don’t like the ground beef but I really like the chicken. I don’t like refried beans but they never mind me making substitutions.
They have great taco specials on Taco Tuesday but I usually order a burrito smothered in a bunch of stuff.
They do get busy but the wait doesn’t ever seem to be very long.
Definitely worth a visit!

I don’t understand anything less than 5 stars.
Food is authentic Mexican, always fresh made and served quickly. The staff is friendly, very accommodating to any size group. Chips and fresh made salsa are served immediately. Margaritas are delicious, strong and a well priced. I’ve tried many menu items, while ‘Burrito Mexicano’ with Chicken is my favorite.

Food was mediocre. The REAL turn off was when a roach was crawling on the table. We immediately left, told the cashier about it, and was treated to an indifferent «oh, sorry» as if they knew about the roaches and just hoped we wouldn’t notice. Not going back there again.

We visit this location pretty frequently and the food has always tasted fresh. Their chips and salsa is one of my favorites by far, and their portion sizes and prices are great.

BEWARE ROACHES!!! After eating our food went to grab my purse and a german cockarouch was crawling on it. Ok now i know why its so dark in there. GROSSED OUT

Breezed into this little hole in the wall with my partner. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The wait staff was kind, friendly and was very attentive to us. The food was beyond excellent. I highly recommend the Carnitas Dinner. Can’t wait to come back and try more food!

Great find off the highway heading home from vacay. Food was very fresh and service fast! Very fast! We tried the Tacos de Carnitas and the burrito & taco combo. Their carnitas are some of the best I’ve ever tried. With just the right amount of crunch around the edges. (carnitas lovers will know what I am talking about) Our server, Carissa was amazing. So sweet, attentive and full of smiles! Bookmarking this one for when we are in the area again.

We absolutely love this restaurant. The food is really good. Not many great Mexican Restaurants in the area but this is better than most of them. The salsa isn’t the best but the food and ambiance makes up for it.
The drinks are fantastic and happy hour deals are great.
I highly recommend this place.

This is a very serviceable Mexican eatery. The food is fresh and comes out fast. Tacos are $ 1 every Tuesday and Wednesday. Did I mention that they have the absolute best margaritas! They come in all sizes, up to and including a fishbowl size.

I went here earlier today (Friday) afternoon in search of a lunch special. When I walked in there was a guy sitting at the cash register doing nothing except looking around. So I don’t know why it took him a couple of seconds to finally acknowledge my presence. The place was completely empty except one guy sitting at a table nearby. I asked Standoffish Cash Register Guy if they have any lunch specials. He says they don’t have lunch specials on Fridays. I ask him for a paper menu, then leave. I look at the paper menu and see where it says lunch specials are available Monday — Saturday. So now after reading other bad reviews about people getting ignored at this place, I decided to give it one star. I’ll consider changing it once I find out for sure whether or not the guy was lying about no lunch specials on Fridays.

Went in for lunch and was promptly seated by the bar. Took a few minutes to get greeted which is fine but when greeted we were stunned at attitude we received. Thinking maybe we misread him we waited for our drinks. We then we’re asked are you ready. We said we needed a minute in which he rolled his eyes and walked away. We asked for a bowl for salsa which again you would think I asked for free margaritas as his attitude only got worse. Every other server was smiling and seemed to be fine. Both me and my girlfriend have worked and work in service industry and it takes a lot to get us past unforgiving. However we decided to leave because he was really treating us like we came in 2 minutes to close and wanted to camp. We ended up drivi ng 20 minutes to a different location which was 1000 times better.

This was our first time here and we had a great experience! The service was fast and friendly, everything came out piping hot, expect large portions, half of dinner will be tomorrow’s lunch:) we will back for more! Did I mention the happy hour every day 3−7pm, margaritas were excellent. There were a lot of people coming in which is always a good sign. We tried the Fried Ice Cream and Churroz and it was to die for, don’t miss out!!!

Taco Tuesday with friends was fabulous! We all agreed price + taste = 5 stars.
Great time with new friends

Vallarta’s is one of my favorite places to stop for happy hour! From 2 – 7 they have 2 for 1 margaritas and 32 ounce beers for $ 5. Their margaritas are amazing!!! Very strong and tasty. Tuesday and Wednesday you can get $ 1 soft or hard tacos. They also have the $ 4 speedy Gonzalez lunch which consists of a taco, enchilada and choice of rice or beans. The rest of the menu is also very affordable with entrees averaging around $ 7. They give you free chips and salsa when you arrive. The staff is friendly and attentive. Parking is a breeze and the location is in a strip mall. There isn’t any outdoor seating but the indoor seating is plentiful. I love bringing my friends here. Ive never been disappointed. The food and drinks are delicious and affordable

This was my first visit thanks to my good friend Amy who lives locally in Wesley Chapel. After the long awaited wait of my first visit, I can honestly say that I’m disappointed in myself for not trying this place sooner.
Vallarta’s has three or four locations in the area but not a chain. I can tell that the owners are prideful in their restaurant. Located in a shopping center, this location has ample parking. The restaurant has a really cute Mexican décor with hand painted chairs and cultural paintings and decorate well as paper star lanterns. It has a really cozy feel to it, very comfortable. It also has great drink specials during the week from 2−7pm, with specials on margaritas.
I went to Vallartas after a shopping excursion around 3pm. The complementary chips came out warm and and salsa appeared to be very fresh. I also had the 2 for 1 margaritas and they were delicious. I ordered two tacos off the special which were $ 1 each and you could get both soft and hard tacos. I had both soft chicken and beef tacos. The tacos came dressed with lettuce and tomato and queso and they accommodated my request for no cheese. The tacos were quite flavorful and were a nice accompaniment to the margaritas. The bartender was very attentive and friendly which was nice.
I definitely will visit Vallartas again as I had an excellent experience. Vallartas is an excellent value!

The 2.5 stars made me a little concerned about coming here. But my wife and I were Mexicans in another lifetime. We were hungry and Cody’s was packed with a half hour wait. We were far from our home base, so I whipped out my trusty Unilocal app. It told me this place was just down the road, but the reviews were not encouraging.
But we came anyway.
We ordered the house guacamole and a side of refried beans, like we usually do in Mexican restaurants to accompany the chips and salsa. The house guac was AWESOME! Check out my picture. It was more an avocado salad than guacamole. The avocado was cut in pieces, not smashed. And I loved every bite.
The refried beans were tasty. We ordered them without cheese, because that’s how we roll.
We were feeling adventurous, and there was an ad for «La Parrillada» on the bottom of the menu. It’s like fajitas on steroids with steak, chicken, shrimp and chorizo. It was OUTSTANDING! All the meats were mixed together and the chorizo gave this plate a very zesty kick. You gotta try it.
Service was good. My diet Coke was always filled, food came out fast and with good presentation. I cannot speak to what the other reviewers experienced, and this is just my experience this one time. All I can say is that I enjoyed the experience, the food was good, and even though this is out of my way, I’m coming back. I cannot pay a restaurant a higher compliment. YMMV.

I can’t believe what I’m seeing. 2.5 stars? Really?
Maybe it’s just because I’m a poor, recent college grad. but I love Los Vallarta! Can you even beat dollar tacos?! They offer shredded beef or chicken, which come with peppers, onions, lettuce, and shredded cheese. Another option is ground beef with lettuce and cheese. If tacos aren’t your thing, I recommend the grilled chicken & bacon quesadilla. Complimentary chips and salsa are provided upon being seated. The salsa is homemade, so sometimes it tends to be spicier than others. The queso is also a fantastic starter.
Happy Hour is offered from 2:00 — 7:00pm on the regular margaritas, domestic drafts, and wines. There is also a ladies night special for $ 3 lime margs (I believe it is offered Monday and Thursday).
As for dessert? Churros! They come with whipped cream and chocolate sauce. Absolutely delicious. I’ve never tried the fried ice cream for Vallartas, but if it’s anything like others I’ve had then it’s next on my list!
The staff is always attentive. My glass never empties and when the chips and salsa run out, they always hurry to refill them. This is the perfect stop for a quick lunch or cheap dinner.

Low expectations
Were met by dollar tacos
Save it for homeless
If there is any word to describe this place it is «underwhelmed». I mean, they have $ 1 tacos, and a decent happy hour. But I can make it better on my own. Other than that, the décor is bright, the service was fast, the table smelled overly clean.
Lame-​O mexican food. I won’t be returning.