Luna Mexican Restaurant

We recently visited Luna Mexican Restaurant and had a mixed experience. The service was good and the staff were attentive, which we appreciated. Our food came out very quickly, so there was no long wait at all. Unfortunately, the food itself was a bit disappointing. It didn’t come out hot, and the fajitas were quite bland and lacking seasoning. We also ordered chips and guac, aguachiles. The flavors didn’t really deliver an authentic Mexican taste. That said, the drinks were very good and probably the highlight of the visit. We ordered horchata, lime and Jamaica margaritas. Overall, great service and drinks, but the food could use improvement in flavor and temperature.

Had a great experience at Luna Mexican. The food tastes fresh and authentic, with well seasoned meats and delicious toppings. Portions are generous and the menu has lots of options for everyone. The staff are warm, attentive, and provide great service. The restaurant is clean and has a cozy, inviting atmosphere. If you’re craving quality Mexican food in the area, Luna Mexican is definitely worth trying.

Now this is what you call good food. At first, looking from the outside, truthfully I wasn't sure about this place. Staff were very friendly. Food was so delicious that we ended up ordering more. The place is adorable - love the pink. I can see why it gets super busy in there. Highly recommended.

Lots of tasty tacos and a party at Luna. We hadn’t been here since they re-opened and I’m glad to see it back. We came in on a bustling Friday night. A bit of a wait but their wait-line system was excellent. We had the Cordero and the Lengua tacos, but of which were excellent. Both were tender and flavourful. The cactus avocado salsa verde was nice and a bit different. For a main I had the enmoladas, aka enchiladas in mole sauce. It was so-so. The mole was overly sweet and really overpowering with cinnamon. The mexican rice was pretty bland too. The chilaquiles with carna asada were a better choice. Overall, I think if you stick with tacos and cocktails you’ll be satisfied. Oh fair warning: if you book a table for 6+ they will automatically add the tip onto your bill (even if you only seat 5). Be careful paying because the TIP screen will be presented to you so you pay a tip twice.

Got the full order which is 4 tacos and although it’s on me for not fully reading the menu, the way I was corrected about only being able to order 2 different flavours in the 4 tacos order felt unpleasant. The tacos themselves as well as the sauces that came with them did not hit and overall just bland. Paid in cash and the lady came to give me my change and left really fast before I could think to give her tip to her and I had to chase her down to give her tip to her which I now regret. 💔so sad

Brightly colored, festive atmosphere and flavourful Mexican tacos – what else could you ask for! We enjoyed lunch for three and we sampled five different flavors. I really like the beef brisket. Also ordered a side of rice and black beans to cover all the food groups. Fast service; we had only halfway finished our drink and the food arrived.

A mid range Mexican eatery with good food. Our first time at Luna, set up was good, with Mexican vibes and vibrant colors. The restaurant is fairly spacious and well laid out. Overall quite clean and well maintained. Tried diverse dishes and all were tasty, flavourful and serving size was adequate. Prices were reasonable- though in my opinion the drinks and cocktails were bit overpriced. Overall a good experience and will visit again. Service was fair.

Luna Mexican Restaurant is such a fun spot with a vibrant, colorful vibe that instantly puts you in a great mood. Their Tres Leches cake, which is rich, moist, and totally delicious was the best way to end the meal. Whether you’re there for the atmosphere, the drinks, or the sweet finish, Luna’s a perfect choice for a good time and good food!

The food is authentic and the flavors are amazing. I love the menu and the different amazing options. The decor is very unique and I love that it is very original. Gave it a great vibe. The service was amazing and they always checked on us and offered water.

I'm happy that I finally had the opportunity to try this place. The service was great. We were promptly great and seated upon arrival. The food was quite tasty and the prices seemed reasonable. We ordered the chicharron de queso, suadero, and pescado tacos. The tacos were delicious. It was $22 for 4 tacos and you could select 2 different flavours. They didn't skimp on the meat and toppings so it was filling. The chicharron de queso was just a big shell of crispy deep fried cheese. It came with salsa and guacamole. It was good but I wouldn't get it again next time. I'd rather spend $21 on a different item. There's a parking lot out front but it's not very big. I could see parking being a challenge on a very busy night. I liked the colour scheme and decor. It went with their brand and vibe. Looking forward to coming back again!

Great Mexican food, wonderful staff, generous pours for drinks. Luna is rebranded Huma Mexican Comfort food. Mariel is the owner with same staff and location, updated decor and menu. Always welcoming and consistent, great food. Unpretentious and filling w authentic flavours in carnitas tacos, our fav chicken burritos w beans and rice. Try the chocolate cake dessert made w mole. Omg. So hungry - no photos. Will update next week!

This might get a little bit confusing but Luna used to be called Huma. Huma opened in 2015 and quickly rose to be one of the most favoured Mexican restaurants in the city. Then, quite suddenly and for no apparent reason, Huma closed. However, the closure was brief and the restaurant re-opened as the newly reborn Luna. Same location, practically the same menu, same chef. (Chef Mariel!) I'm not sure what mysterious circumstances lead to all of this but I do know that the restaurant is open once again and thriving! The Edmonton Journal named Luna the Best Mexican Restaurant 2020 and for a city with many different Mexican options this says quite a lot. I visited on a Saturday evening and joined the rest of their customers in the packed house. Located on a busy corner in Hazeldean, one would likely not assume that such a good Mexican restaurant exists in a strip mall with traffic buzzing by. But it does, and you can't possibly miss their bright purple awning and signage. The vibrancy carries to the inside, where you are met with a colourful feast for the eyes. Everywhere that you look is something bright and beautiful to see. My favourite part of the decor might be the massive and gorgeous mural that features many creatures, best of all being Chef Mariel herself riding an axolotl. (It might not be Chef Mariel but I've decided that it is.) Beyond the mural, there's a monochrome hot pink feature wall full of interesting Mexican knickknacks. I also really love the sparkling star-shaped pendent lighting in the center of the room. Really, wherever you look there is something interesting to see. The care and detail that went into creating this space is over the top. It's really special. Seated at our table, our friendly server was extremely attentive even though literally every table in the restaurant became occupied during our visit. You could tell that there were a large number of regulars and that there was a mutual familiarity in the air among the customers. People love Luna and it's their place. To drink, you know that they've got beer like Corona and Sol and that margaritas are number one. (I'm getting a margarita next time for sure!) But they also serve Horchata ($4.50) which is my non-alcoholic favourite and I needed to try Luna's version. Served in a nice big glass, this might have been some of the best horchata that I've ever tasted. Flavoured with rice, cinnamon, vanilla, and almonds, this horchata was creamy and full of flavour. The nuttiness and hint of spice really came though! Certainly not watered down, this is the horchata that you need in your life. Three different types of salsa were also delivered to our table to use with... Anything. All of it! Roja, Verde, and Habanero. Two were green and one was red, each featuring a different level of spice. All delicious. The starter section of the menu is full of things that you want to eat. It's kinda difficult to choose only one. I noted the queso fundido which reminded me of a trip that I took to Mexico with friends where we all became obsessed with ordering the very same dish. However, the most famous item on Luna's menu as got to be the Chicharrón de Queso (A giant cornucopia of crispy cheese. Served with pico de gallo and guacamole - $20.00) which might be one of the most impressive things that you'll ever see. This thing must be seen to be believed. When you notice this dish traveling around the room and being delivered to other tables it's the sort of visual that makes you say "what is that?!" First of all, it's huge. One of my co-diners called it the "cheese arm" because you could literally slide your entire arm into the cheese tube. You know how when you're cooking a grilled cheese sandwich and the best part is when some of the cheese gets all fried and crispy on the pan? That's what this entire thing is. They have harnessed the power of what everyone actually wants in a cheese experience and it is being delivered. I've never seen anything like it before but let me tell you, ripping off chunks of crispy cheese and using it like a chip to scoop up perfectly-made guacamole and pico de gallo was an absolutely satisfying experience. Most of the cheese was very crispy but sometimes I'd hit little areas that still contained some chew. Definitely a dish to share, this thing is every cheese-lovers dream. I really liked that part of the menu is dedicated to Mexican street food and I really wanted to sample something from this section. This is where you'll find the Mexican corn that so many of us love. I decided to try the Taco Arabe (Marinated pork cooked on the traditional Trompo (upright grill), shaved onto a flour tortilla. Served with Salsa de Chipotle and lime - $7.00). My first thought upon seeing this dish was "that's it?" But then I tasted it and the simplicity of it all made sense. A trompo cooks the meat on a vertical spit, similarly to the way that shawarma or donair is cooked. So you can imagine that shaving off succulent, juicy, caramelized

This place is like a 7star hotel that one could kick back and relax resting assured that all is good

Tremendous the food is very delicious, very fresh taste is spot on would absolutely recommend great atmosphere very wonderful service!

I've eaten at Luna Cocina three times now and each time the food was delicious. Although I'm a Pescado Taco person because the fish is so flavourful my guests have tried other menu items which have all been very tasty. Today I tried the chocolate brownie which was light like chocolate cake and delicious. Although it was busy because we arrived during the noon rush our server was very polite, friendly and careful. The restaurant has a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. where one easily could comfortable dining alone. Luna Cocina Mexicana is a delightful place.

Amazing! Had so many items from the menu. Try it all! Cute open bright space. Service was bubbly and efficient.

We stopped by Lunas for a quick bite and ended up staying for the cocktails and more food. The service was great, and seemed very family oriented. The lime margarita was not to sweet and not too tart, and hand poured (no pre mix here). The chalupas were covered in a delicious sauce. We had the pastor tacos and carne asada - tacos were pretty tasty and met all the standards, but I found them to be a bit on the pricey side for what they were. That said, I would definitely go back for more! The salsas had three heat levels, and although I typically like my salsa hot, the mild salsa verde was delicious. If you like Mexican food and want a fun chill spot to meet up with some friends, you should definitely try Lunas!

Very authentic Mexican cuisine with lots of gluten free options. Several vegetarian options and other modifications available as well. The ingredients were simple and fresh. The hot sauces were very flavourful and delicious - I highly recommend trying one of each! You can't go wrong with any of the taco flavours. We were lucky enough to meet the owner who revamped the restaurant after some changes in her personal life. If you're looking to support a female and Mexican-owned business, look no further! You'll feel good about spending your money here. Don't forget to bring your camera for this instagram-worthy location.

Swung by here Friday after work for a snack on my way home. Nice little eatery. Lively music and friendly servers. Used to be by a similar name Huma I think. Im not sure if they renamed or its an entirely different place then it was. All in all it was great. Decent sized menu that had the right amount if options. I got Brisket tacos, I believe it was Tacos de suadero. Really tasty. Came with hot sauce, lime and chopped Radish. I'm giving this place 5 stars because of how they handled a bonehead mistake I made. I didn't bring my debit/ credit cards as silly as that sounds. And I had forgotten until I went to pay my bill. I said I could etransfer and they allowed it. Thanks a million!

This restaurant has some of the most authentic and delicious Mexican food I've had in Edmonton. Service: Our visit here was on a Saturday just after noon. It was pretty busy as the servers were doing their best to keep up. Our experience started out Ricky because our server was a bit new and confused but he was so nice and ver my polite and the food came quickly so that made up for the little bump in service. Food: We had the 4 tacos (asada and pastor) and the enchiladas. The asada tacos were the best I've ever had. The seasoning is amazing. Will definitely get those again. But the whole meal was great. And a big lunch with a couple of non-alcohol drinks with tax and tip was under $50 so you really can't go wrong with this place. Drinks: We didn't have any drinks with lunch but lots of folks were having the margaritas and they looked goooood! Ambiance: Very comfortable and authentic looking interior. It really felt like an authentic Mexican restaurant.

I gave it a review from when it was called huma and it was pretty bad to be honest service was very slow, food was terrible and just a bad expirence. Then we decided to give it a try when they changed their name and is a whole new ball game, the food was exactly how I remember it being when I first went, service was very very fast and very well taken cared off, the owner came to talk to me and had a little chat about how things gone and I'm really happy the way the restaurant has gone and how it looks. Is a beautiful place and honestly a good place for food and first dates, this place might be able to beat la patrona which was the closest to authentic to Mexican food. I think the dessert needs to be a bit better (tres leches) a bit more soft but other wise the enmoladas were to die for. I'm really happy about this place and I cannot wait to go back

Food was ok tasty wise but very pricey.The staff was very nice and friendly.drop your prices and I'll come back!!

I really love this place. We come like 2-3 times a year. My girls miss the cow tongue burger. Went tonight for my birthday. Took my girls. It was nice. Wasn't super busy/which it normally is! And it should be. It's a great place. The server tonight was great! She was very attentive. And helped to embarrass me by singing happy birthday lol. The fajitas were great. It's just a good time. Ps-saw the younger server checking out my daughter.... Told her to say hi, but she was too embarrassed. All the staff were very kind. And amazing. Thanks for having us!

Good food good service good tequila. Feel like it was in Mexico. The place was packed

Great atmosphere. Delicious food. We went for my sons birthday dinner and he had a great time. Thanks.

Great food. Fantastic staff. Will definitely be back. Hard to recommend anything as it is all delicious.

The best Mexican restaurant in Edmonton! Food, drinks, service and ambience is incredible.

It's a bit niche and over hyped but it is good. I still would recommend it. It's just not for me personally.

SO disappointed. Was quoted 45 minutes for a table (party of 5) went back in after an hour and they were giving our table away to a party of 6 that arrived 15 minutes later than us saying that it was because they were 6 people. Then waited another 15 minutes only to be crowded into a table of 4 with a folding chair at the end. This restaurant clearly only wants to pack in as many people as possible with no regard for customer service. The food was ok at best, there was a piece of plastic in our dessert and our server got our bills wrong. We try to support local but won't be going back here.

A perfect place to eat, I shouldn't need to say more but I will. We love this place and I'd have to list pretty much the entire menu to tell you what's good here. This used to be called a different name and closed for a short time while rebranding but I can tell you the food and service are the same A+. We come here once about every month or so from out of town and have never been let down. The tacos are fantastic, the jalapeño cremicita is hands down the best salsa you will ever have (you can buy it in a container to take home along with chips, just make sure you leave some for me). The pastor is a favourite for myself and the girlfriend, she also really enjoys the brisket tacos. The chips are my benchmark for chips when eating out everywhere, this place hand makes them, keeps them warm and salted to perfection for you. I didn't even know chips could be that good until I went here and now I'm a happy chip snob I guess. Nothing worse than going to a Mexican place and getting Tostitos brand chips that aren't even warm, this is usually the start of your meal and it's nice that this place puts the care into serving you those warm perfect hand made chips. According to the girlfriend nobody makes a better mojito, and according to me nobody makes a better michelada. The servers are always excellent, we always seem to get the same one though and she's fantastic (sorry don't know her name) The place is small so make sure you are prepared for a small wait if you haven't made reservations. They've repainted and it's very nice inside. We were there opening weekend and just this last weekend, seriously just eat here for Mexican food don't waste your time anywhere else.