Midtown's Cantina Alley

I found midtown cantina Alley on TikTok. We had about a 30 minute wait. I have to say it's a little bit hard to find. The bouncers in the wait staff are so friendly the atmosphere is on point the margarita flight looked amazing The taco flight looked so good unfortunately it wasn't very good. My sister ordered the empanadas and they were amazing as well as the corn. This restaurant is definitely a vibe and I really wish the food was better. Are waitress was absolutely amazing. So if you're looking for a fun place to have drinks with your friend this is definitely the place to go.

Best Mexican food I have ate in Sacramento. Born and raised in Los Angeles and the food is hard to beat down there. This place definitely does stand its ground.

I honestly wouldn't have known this place existed without social media. I've heard a lot of good things and seen some awesome pictures/videos of the food and drinks they provide. When you're driving by, it's easy to miss. The restaurant is placed in an alleyway, and parking can be difficult to find. There's a photo op out front with the colorful Midtown sign. Restrooms are right at the front, but it's awkward to stand there and wait. There's also a bar if you don't want to sit and order. My friend and I came here for National Margarita Day during happy hour, so it was quite busy. Despite that, the wait was only about 10 minutes. I like that they ask for your phone number to receive a text when your table is ready, so you're not standing there in front of everyone. While we were waiting, we sat on one of the benches located on the outside of the restaurant. Once our table was ready, we were seated at a tiny wooden table for 2. All of the tables were seated a little too close to each other, in my opinion. Everyone was very loud and chatty, but the music was great. It took a really long time to receive our drinks, but the food came out quickly. My friend ordered 2 tacos and absolutely loved them. We also ordered the Margarita Tree, which is a tower of 4 of their most popular margaritas. The drinks were good, but not very strong. I hardly tasted the Patron in any of them. The portion was nice, but the price for the tree was pretty steep. Overall, I think the place is worth visiting, but I hope we can get our money's worth with stronger drinks the next time we visit. I'd love to personally try out some of their food and Veladora Flights.

This place has the vibe of a bar in Mexico! Really enjoyed the patio. Great service and drinks. My wife had the mango margarita and it was amazing!

EDIT: Returned for a caguama ($11). Tried the tostadas al pastor and quesadilla de carne asada. Tostada was nice even though the pastor tasted more chipotle than tomato. Quesadilla was floppy and greasy on a flour tortilla. Meat tasted good though. My beer glass rim had a bitter chemical flavor (I dont think it was rinsed properly--this was very unpleasant) but I got a new glass and then it was fine. I love the atmosphere, so I keep coming back. Feels like a real cantina. Very good drinks!!! I will be back for happy hour! Nice margarita and nice paloma, exactly as expected. I am looking for tacos in Sacramento and some of these are okay but others are not. I would maybe get the taco dorado de papa and chorizo again. The chicharrones were good and crunchy. The fish taco is too much cream and the fish wasn't crispy enough for me, but I also prefer capeado. The pastor was fatty and didn't have the nice flavor I wanted. Music and ambience were definitely nice and so was the staff. I will go back and try different things from the menu next time.

The atmosphere is great, when you order, they are very nice. Love a service with a smile. The servers were very patient and service fast with drinks and food. Love that they have fans on when it’s hot. It’s very spacious for an event. Will come back again

We had some really good drinks and they had plenty of alcohol in them… the food was very tasty, we tried just about everything from the soup, fish tacos, and the sampler of the tacos. The service was excellent…the atmosphere was chill with great music and all kinds of Mexican artwork. I’ll be back.

We drove about an hour and a half to check this place out. Atmosphere is amazing. The outdoor vibe is so different makes it stand out. I feel like it’s more known for their drinks rather than the food, but over all great place. Service was great, a little pricey for their menu options though. Great for a date night.

Cantina Alley is just like its name, in an ally. From the outside it's kind of hidden, but once you go inside it's super cute, lively, and welcoming, with a very friendly staff. We came here for a girls' night on a Saturday. Even though it was pretty busy, we were seated right away. We shared a few dishes, and everything we tried was tasty. We ordered the Elote in a Cup, the Guacamole & Chicharrones, and the Tacolgando--a flight of four tacos (Papa, Al Pastor, Carne Asada, and Chorizo). The Al Pastor taco was the standout for me. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. We came here to check out the drinks and ordered the Veladora margarita flight. It included hibiscus, watermelon, cucumber, and pineapple margaritaz. The hibiscus margarita was my favorite--balanced and refreshing. The watermelon margarita was also delicious, while the pineapple was a little too thick and sweet, and the cucumber leaned more on the bitter side. My only disappointment was that after trying all four, I didn't even feel buzzed (and I'm not usually much of a drinker--one margarita is usually plenty for me). It made me wonder how much tequila they are using. For dessert, we had the churros. They came out warm with caramel dipping sauce, but unfortunately they were on the hard side instead of soft and fluffy, which was a letdown. Service was good, attentive, courteous, and prompt. We had multiple refills of water without asking, and our order was taken quickly. Despite the crowd, everything moved smoothly. The atmosphere is lively, high-energy, and perfect if you want to be surrounded by people. Music plays in the background, and seating is outdoors, adding to the fun vibe. There's also a parking lot right across the street with all-day parking for $7, and plenty of other bars and restaurants nearby, including Rick's Dessert Diner just down the street. Overall, Cantina Alley is a fun midtown spot with good food, tasty drinks, and a great atmosphere. Definitely worth visiting at least once for the energy and experience!

Good spot for drinks and that's about it. The Al pastor tacos were more fat gristle than actual meat and they were topped with diced canned pineapple. Canned really? It's too sweet and takes away from any flavor. The asada was burnt to a crisp and had zero flavoring. Straight from the fridge to grill with no seasoning. Pork rinds are good with the guacamole. The tortillas that the tacos come on are fresh. Again I would just stop in for a cold one if I ever am in the area again.

Super friendly and prompt service. Came at a good time for a table. Seated 3 people and 2 dogs immediately. Multiple offers of water for us AND our dogs. Our order was taken promptly as well. Then the waiting began. It took a long time for anything to come. I thought the flight would come quickly. Nope. The flight AND the food came at the same time. Having everything at once proved to be undesirable. Eat the food before it gets cold? Drink the margaritas before the ice melts? All at once instead of spread out over an hour-ish. The Taco del Monte mushroom tacos were very good. Flavorful, spicy, juicy, and vegan. The crispy potato tacos were small, bland and vegan. The salsa verde on top saved them from a total meh. Lastly we tried the elote vegano. We were informed it only came in a cup. It was watery. Under cooked. Had a wobbly odd puddle of sauce on the top that didn't taste too bad, but wasn't great. Had the corn been more cooked or even hot it might have been better. Came FOR the margarita flight. Was so excited to try it. The pineapple/mango margarita was sickly sweet. I sipped it first and blew out my taste buds when I moved on to the cucumber margarita. I had to clean my palate to even taste it. Once the sweetness subsided the cucumber margarita was tasty and well balanced. Moved on to the hibiscus margarita and it might have been my favorite. It also was well balanced. The watermelon margarita again too sweet to really enjoy. I saw another table mixing margaritas and thought what a great idea. We mixed the pineapple/mango with the cucumber and the hibiscus with the watermelon. That made all the margaritas enjoyable. My daughter and I were a little afraid of the repercussions of drinking 4 full sized margaritas. We had a designated driver so no problem there. We decided to walk around and see what was going on with the rest of the block. What we noticed was we were not impaired. Not at all. I didn't even feel buzzed. That made us wonder how much tequila was in those margaritas? I didn't need to be drunk. I'm not a drinker, so a single drink is usually my limit. We're thinking not much tequila was in them. Still had our driver take us home. Where we watched a movie and still waited for the alcohol to hit. Nope. Nothing. It is definitely down an alley where one wonders is there something down here? Walk to the cantina and it's cute and full of people. They've made an effort to make it handicap accessible.

Great service. We just came in for a margarita and it didn't disappoint We will be returning for the food next time

Love this place! This is a very lively high energy Mexican restaurant right in midtown near a ton of other bars and restaurants. Cantina Alley is so fun to go to either by yourself, on a date, or with friends. The food is good, some items better than others, the drinks are tasty, and the atmosphere is great if you want to be around other people. I've been here on various days of the week and different times. If you plan to come for dinner especially during happy hours and on weekends be prepared to possibly wait 30-45 minutes. Recently came with a group of three and we were sat right away which was a pleasant surprise! My favorite menu items are the Baja fish taco, michelada puerca with Modelo Negra, and the agua de piña. The tacos de papá are a little bland in my opinion. I haven't tried a ton of the menu yet but definitely will! My friends have tried other items like the Al pastor and chorizo tacos and really liked them. Definitely recommend coming here at least once to try the food and enjoy the energy!

The first time I came here, I was upset that a Mexican restaurant 1) did not have complimentary tortilla chips and 2) chips are not even on the menu! This is my biggest gripe with Cantina Alley. But lack of chips aside (they do have hand-made chicharones with guac that you can purchase as an alternative to chips, which I have yet to try), I keep coming back for the tacos. My go-to order is the Tacolgando, 4 taco flight for $14. You get one of each best seller: Al Pastor, Carne Asada, Chorizo, and my favorite - Papas (potatoes)! Service has always been good. I've come on dates and with larger groups of friends. The music is always bumping, and it's definitely a cantina vacation vibe every day of the week. Dining is an outdoor set up with shade, so it's best to come when the weather is nice. They have fans but it can get a little hot during the summer.

We stopped by around 2 PM on a Sunday and quickly discovered it's the perfect time to come, no wait for a table! We ordered a few tacos, the guacamole with chicharrones, and the street corn. Everything was super flavorful and delicious. Our server was kind and thoughtful, and while it seemed like the team was just coming down from a busy rush (a few of our requests were missed), she kindly brought us complimentary churros, which was such a nice touch. Even though it wasn't too busy, the food took a little longer than expected, but we weren't in any rush and enjoyed the vibe. Next time, I'll definitely be trying one of the fun drinks on the menu!

I went on a Saturday night and it was busy. There were lots of people there to enjoy the bar and even more people enjoying to ambiance and eating the food. My party ordered the pork rinds and guacamole. It was delicious. I never thought to do that pairing. We also ordered elote in a cup. So good without the corn getting stuck in our teeth. We then ordered a margarita flight and multiple taco flights. We finished our meal with churros. We had a great time and enjoyed every bite. I will def be back. Our server was in training and she did a fantastic job catering to our needs. Parking is tough downtown but there was an affordable lot across the way.

Such a good experience here at cantina alley! Entrance is in the back alley( in that name ) and is an outside restaurant. We went on a warm day and it felt nice back there with the fans on. We ordered their Mojitos with guava and the taste was so good! As well as the Torta and Tacoglando. The Carne Asada was soooo delicious with the pineapple and was both of our favorites. We finished with their Tres leches cheese cake. Izzy was our server and was very helpful with our questions. He was funny too which makes for a good time. Food came out at a good pace one we first arrived as it wasn't so busy but once it got busier orders took longer to come out for sure. I'd come back at another slow time(:

Went for dinner on a Saturday with two friends. There was a short wait, but not very long (5 minutes or so) for a table. The restaurant is a little bit loud but the ambiance is welcoming and comfortable. I got three al pastor tacos and an horchata. The horchata was delicious and you could tell by the texture that it was homemade. The tacos were also very good, although I would encourage others to avoid wearing light colors as they load the tacos up a lot here! There is no way to eat them gracefully.

Great spot! Food was tasty , service was solid, and the vibe was fun. They gave us complimentary chicharrones. Just missed that fifth star due to the fountain water tasting weird. Would definitely come back! Tinga empanadas 10/10!! perfect portion for quick linch break! Agua fresca pepino 9/10!!

Food was amazing. Really good tacos. It was worth the wait. This place was vibe. It is down the alley.

This place was a little off to me. They put us on a wait list (expected) but we're allowed to go to the bar. The bar was packed (again expected) but then we got told we can't stand here can't stand there...so why let us in if you don't have room? Then we see about 5 four tops open and no one is being seated... for about 15 mins... then 2 groups get sat down...okay cool...idk if the seating system is just not working but it wasn't it. We finally get sat down and our server took 10-15 mins to even come to our table. He proceeded to ask if we want drinks we ordered drinks, he never asked for our IDs then jokingly asks if we are old enough, then asked if I'm a cop? Umm what? I think he was trying to be funny but it was a very odd encounter lol and then after we ate he told us he was off and invited us to a bar up the street...no thanks sir Food was okay I would go back to try more but maybe not on a Friday. We travelled from out of town and this was recommended and it was just okay. Tables are small we ordered tacos but they came on these weird wood things that take up way too much room on these small tables.

Service was super friendly and quick here from the security to the host to the server. Everyone was awesome. We ordered Perro caliente (a dirty dog) This was pretty tasty and was definitely a level up from the street dogs you get at the carts It had red onion and mango Still tasty just different 3 asada tacos There were lots of white onion which I love but it added to the green salsa and made it pretty spicy towards the end. Would definitely order these again! Maybe with a side of crema lol Watermelon margaritas These were TASTY it seemed like they juiced fresh watermelon and it had pieces of the pulp at the bottom so every sip was fresh. It comes garnished with a pineapple that was dipped in tajin and with a tajin rim on the glass. Will 100% be ordering this drink again!

This was our first visit on a Sunday for lunch with the weather showing it was 102. I include that because this was an outdoor restaurant. Once inside, you would not have known it was that hot. They keep the patio cooled with fans and misters. It was very comfortable. We ordered a Chicken Torta, Chicken Taquitos and Elote on the cob. They also offer in a cup too. Everything was delicious and full of flavor. The meat was marinated to perfection. The service was good we got seated right away and our waiter was attentive. Overall we enjoyed our experience and the food. We will definitely be back.

Everything was great! The food and the ambiance was really good, It was a fun setting. Service was quick

I honestly wouldn't have known this place existed without social media. I've heard a lot of good things and seen awesome pictures and videos of the food and drinks they provide. When you're driving by, it's easy to miss. The restaurant is placed in an alleyway and parking can be difficult to find. There's a photo op out front with the colorful Midtown sign. Restrooms are right at the front, but it's awkward to stand there and wait. There's also a bar if you don't want to sit and order. My friend and I came here for National Margarita Day during happy hour, so it was quite busy. Despite that, the wait was only about 10 minutes. I like that they give you the option to receive a text when your table is ready, so you're not standing there in front of everyone. While we were waiting, we sat on one of the benches located on the outside of the restaurant. Once our table was ready, we were seated at a tiny wooden table for 2. All the tables were seated way too close to each other, in my opinion. Everyone was very loud and chatty, but the music was great. It took a very long time to receive our drinks, but the food came out quickly. My friend ordered 2 tacos and absolutely loved them. We also ordered the Margarita Tree, which is a tower of 4 of their most popular margaritas. The drinks were good, but not very strong. I hardly tasted the Patron in any of them. The portion was nice, but the price for the tree was pretty steep. Overall, I think the place is worth visiting, but I hope we can get our money's worth with stronger drinks next time we visit. I'd love to personally try out some of their food.

The drinks are the top thing here. I recommend the flights we got, very delicious. The service was good, they are an extremely busy spot but I can see why. Good spot to chill with friends especially during summer time! Will be coming back

I really enjoy the outdoor seating on a summer night here. The pina agua Fresca was delicious, and so was the taco flight. Great place to come with friends and share some food!

Cute covered outdoor spot. We came around 5:30 on a Saturday and had only a 10 minute wait and we ordered drinks at the bar while waiting. It's very vibey with loud music. We both got the taco flight and I loved each taco. I wish they had chips to go with the guacamole instead of pork rinds

This is a hidden spot that was recently recommended to us. It is in an alley. But it is covered with lots of seating. The decor is very latinx, lots of colors and great music. The drinks were really good. We tried the mezcal margarita and prickly pear margarita. Both very delicious, but the mezcal one was my favorite. We did not try the food. We heard from friends it's not that good. Tequila and beer are their main or only alcohol options, no vodka, etc. I came with my husband on a date night, I would recommend not bringing your kids. We went in the evening at about 6 pm, it was loud, and we were glad we didn't bring our 1 year old. The service was good. We were tended to quickly and the bartender often checked in. They're want a lot of people on a Thursday evening, so it was a good time, overall.

This place is an unfortunate no. Yes, the appearance is a vibe, but the rest remains just that, an appearance. It all falls short. My partner and I went yesterday and were seated immediately. Unfortunately, the hostess sat us at a table front and center that had not been assigned to anyone. We saw server after server pass us right on by, some even glancing over. Fifteen minutes passed, and nothing. We started seeing other people arrive well after us get seated and served, and still no one came to us. Eventually, I asked three different servers what the deal was, and they all said they would go check. Needless to say, only one returned informing us that we were sat at a table without a server. No kidding! There was no apology from anyone, including what appeared to be the manager who had eventually been consulted. The man who eventually helped us was like, well, at least I'm here now. He eventually seemed to feel bad for us and offered some pork skins. So, yeah, no. Customer service sucks! About the drinks and food. No, and no. They messed up my drink, and the two tacos (we didn't even want to order anything after such a disappointing situation) took forever and left far more to be desired. Talk about a terrible experience. It's sad because it's a cute place, but it's a no. We will never return, and I do not recommend them. There are way better places than this. They need to up their game, seriously.

My go-to order: Fried fish taco: 3.5/5 Fried papa taco: 3/5 Al pastor taco: 3/5 Asada taco: 2/5

Came here last Saturday on one of the hottest days of the year so far and had an incredible experience. Me and my friend were seated quickly and greeted by our waitress. She was extremely friendly and helpful when it came to drink and food recommendations. Food and drinks were amazing and would definitely come back again.

Great ambiance for happy hour drinks and great service! We came to get a margarita and come to find out....it was happy hour! Although there's not too many options on the happy hour menu, each thing is quality. We didn't order food from happy hour but was not disappointed with the quality that the food was.

Visiting from San Diego and let me tell you, it's exactly what we were looking for. Great food and good vibes. Definitely will come here again on our next visit.

Ok, I will admit.....places like these are a dime a dozen. Trendy "authentic" Mexican cuisine, drinks, music, and a happy ambiance of people having a good weekend night out. The majority of these are "meh," but I genuinely had a good meal. My "party" thoroughly enjoyed their tacos, as they got the taco "hanging from a piece of wood" type contraption (I didn't follow up on what it is called). My wife and I each got a fish taco.....surprisingly crispy, even with the cabbage and crema covering it. Bravo (not sarcastic). Fish tacos are usually drenched and are just hard to eat. I would recommend the fish taco....so, from me....FISH TACO! (I have an onion allergy, so I can't enjoy the "authentic street tacos" that all of these Mexican restaurants claim to have). I had a Carne Asada quesadilla, which, without the salsa added to it (again, onions!), the cheese was melty, the meat was not dry, and I would order it again. My party enjoyed their alcoholic drinks....I enjoyed my Mexican coke. Our server was very personable, and our drinks were refilled and napkins constantly replenished. This type of restaurant is typically not my "scene" (can't eat onions, hate "Trendy authentic" Mexican cuisine type restaurants, don't drink tequilla, etc), but this is a place that I think most people will genuinely have a good meal

Natalia was very kind and attentive, made us feel welcome and taken care of! Would make an amazing bartender!

This is one of those places in Sacramento that I feel like every single human being has been to except myself. I went for the first time recently for a friend's birthday. We had a larger group, so we managed to arrive a little earlier, but still had a bit of a wait for a table. While we waited, we enjoyed some of their delicious margaritas from their bar. I thoroughly enjoyed the watermelon margarita that I tried. Once we were finally seated, we dove into ordering some of their food. I decided to try their taco flight, which allowed me to try four of their most popular street tacos. The presentation of the taco flight was super cool and the tacos themselves were quite tasty. My biggest qualm would be the extremely slow service - it took quite a while to get our waitresses' attention and even longer to get refills on water or more beverages from the bar. It was a Saturday night, we were a large party, and the place was crowded so I am willing to overlook that. But all in all, we ended up spending almost 3 hours there for a friend's birthday dinner... All in all, it's a fun spot with a good bar and the food is decent.

Not the best , tiny ass portions got a steak quesadilla & it was literally 2 corn tortillas with meat and cheese . Very dissatisfied & I had them take it back because I was chewing for 7 business days . They brought me another but kinda seems like they didn't even want to .. don't recommend for eating

Mexican comfort / street food and drinks with the ambience and vibes of as if you were in a Mexican cantina... but you're in Sacramento, California! Food: Taquitos (only available with chicken) - 5/5 - a popular favorite because of the toppings and the presentation Carne en su jugo - 5/5 - savory broth with chunks of meat and beans; of Jalisciense origin ... this dish brings me back to the days living in Guadalajara, Jalisco Tacos - 4.5/5 - love the tacos al pastor (with pineapple) & chorizo were phenomenal; enjoyed them decently more than carne asada nor fish tacos Margarita flights - 5/5 - looks pretty and tastes pretty, since it's not heavy on the tequila Prickly pear - 5/5 - red pitaya Mangonaeada slush - 4/5 - melts fast, quite sweet and you need to throw in the tequila shot yourself or take it as a shot Signature cantina margarita - 5/5 - fantastic; my favorite, a must try! Ambience: Very casual cantina semi-indoors/outdoors style Service: Fast, friendly

Very neat ambiance and like the name suggests in the alley with outdoor seating. Came at night and was lively and breezy. Lots of seating. Food came out quick. My friend got a taco sampler. Didn't take the picture, but the tacos were in paper hung on a mini clothes line with clothes pins. I got 2 tacos; al pastor and Carne asada. The al pastor was pretty good. The pineapples probably weren't fresh. They packed a decent amount of protein in both tacos and the quality of those were good. The asada was alright. It wasn't as flavorful as the al pastor. Saw lots of people get the patron slushy flight. Will have to come back and try those.

This is my second time eating at Cantina Alley and the customer service was top notch! We were greeted by a nice gentlemen who walked us over to the table. Then our server was very sweet, friendly and a noticeably hard worker. She started us off with drinks and shortly after she took our order. It wasn't long till she came back with our food and checked on us twice while eating to make sure the food was ok. She welcomed us to continue conversing and spending time at the table after we paid but we had finished eating and left. I had ordered an Empanada de Tinga that was filled with shredded chicken and melted cheese, topped with crumbled cheese, lettuce and sour cream. 10/10, super delicious! I also order Pozole verde to go but I wasn't a huge fan of because it had chile en vinagre. I was expecting Pozole but without the chiles and carrots in them. 4/10, there was more onions, chiles and carrots but not enough shredded chicken or hominy. Lastly but definitely not least, I ordered tacos de costillas which were so delicious! Never thought about eating short ribs in a street style taco so this was very unique and flavorful! 10/10, amazing. The environment was really loud as it was packed and the music playing made it hard to hear and converse. Can be a potential reason for someone to not want to visit but trust, the food is so good you won't be disappointed or regret visiting! Date visited: 09/15/24

My favorite street food cravings and cocktails in one creative spot! The staff is great and love coming for celebrations or a fun day out. The vibe is all about Mexico and will transport you the moment you step in. With so many unique and delicious options, you will have to order one of everything and share. They have many different events through out the year, so follow them on social channels for all the fun you can't miss!

Go for the drinks , music . Food is ok .music was good . Good spot for summer drinks the watermelon drinks were good , bartenders are nice

Ambiance is energetic and fun, the Baja taco was flavorful with the perfect kick to it! Service was prompt and friendly! Complementary pork chicharones was a cool change-up, but being pescatarian it was a little bit of a bummer since I couldn't eat it. Got the patron margarita tree though.... The picture advertised shows full size patron bottles. But when it got to the table it was mini sized bottles- not worth $55.

Sunday afternoon had about a 20 minute wait for four people which was fine. Got some margaritas at the bar, (watermelon margarita was ) then got seated. Elote to start and then Al pastor and Verne asada tacos. Super well priced and the food was fire.

Just like it states in the name this Cantina is located in an alley. While it doesn't look like much to see from the outside the place is super adorable in the inside and has a very friendly staff. We went as a big group so we tried a few of their dishes and shared them. The only thing that wasn't very easy to share was the hot dog, it's wrapped in bacon and has a pico with mango added to it. The taquitos come with 8 pieces, it's essentially 4 taquitos cut in half with sour cream and cheese. The favorite was the ceviche , it comes with 3 really good, fresh tostadas. It was a mouthful of delightful flavors. Highly recommend to try it. We of course had to try the drinks. We had Micheladas and Paloma's. The Paloma's are hands down must try! You also can't forget about the dessert, we ordered some churros and when they brought them out they were warm and also included a caramel dipping sauce. So delicious! They do have a small selection as a kids menu, our kids had the quesadilla which had a decent amount of cheese. This place tends to get busy, in fact they currently have a 2 hour limit per table. The staff is very attentive and courteous. They do have music playing in the background and all of the seating is outside with heaters so it's very pleasant. I can definitely see us coming back.

The carne asada torta is OK. They butter the bread and toast it. The only thing is there was a lot of chewy ass pieces to the carne asada that I had to spit out. Tasty though. The michelada was hella good. They top it with their house made chicharones. Bomb! Services was so quick, attentive and friendly. The dope part was it is outdoors and during the summer evening, it's breezy and comfortable. They have a pretty altar space so next time I'll bring an offering. The flip side to being outdoors- hella flies. I spent a lot of my time between chewing and fanning the flies away.

Came in for lunch time, it was a very hot day however inside was just fine and you could not feel the heat. The place stays busy luckily we didn't have to wait a long time about 10 minutes to get seated. Once we got seated the server came and took our orders really fast. I ordered a house margarita it was strong and yummy. I also ordered one taco Al pastor, it was very good. One carne asada taco, the meat was very tender and very good. I also order an elote on a stick. My husband ordered one asada taco, one fish taco and one taco de papas. His favorites were the fish taco (which had a delish & spicy white sauce) and the taco de papa which was perfectly crunchy with a well seasoned potato filling. Warning he said is that the fish taco is pretty messy to eat.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon (around 3pm) and waited over 20 minutes for a server to come and greet us once we were sat down. Not even water was served at the very least... left with still no greeting and drove to nearby Mayahuel Mexican Restaurant which ended up being a much more pleasant dining experience.

Tbh the review should be 3.5 overall but I went ahead and rated 4 because of Chuy aka Jesus service. SERVICE: Our Server: Selma was pretty blah and really didn't provide good service like at all. After dropping off our meal she was nowhere to be found. We did want to put more in for our order before HH ended but cest la vie. Chuy stepped in lighting fast to continuously check in on us, refill our water etc. Not sure if she went on break or what but that was pretty ridiculous not to at least ask if we needed anything before or pass of the table and let us know who to ask for. When she finally returned I asked for a to go box and she brings boxes that wouldn't fit. No check just the tiny box .... She comes back a bit later and I ask for another box. Again she brings the tiny box. Atp I'm asking did we have cash cause I'm not tipping her and only Chuy. I AGAIN ask for a box and say do you have a bigger box? Like common sense should say you can see the food won't fit. None the less Chuy again to the rescue as he came over to ask did we need a bag for the three boxes we had. The service from Selma was pretty bad. Her demeanor was monotone like she didn't want to be there and SHE was being bothered... OUR ORDER: -HH Guacamole con chicharrones 8/10 2 heaping scoops and so many fresh chicharrones. It needed a bit more seasoning and would have been a 10/10 -Taquito shooters: 8/10 all the garnishments added to the flavor but the chicken itself wasn't seasoned well -Baja shrimp taco: 9/10 so good. This was seasoned well and the fish was delectable - chicken empanadas con verde: 9/10 not sure if the chicken was the same as the Taquito shooters but the sauce and flavor was a really good combination -Mangoneda with tequila shot 10/10 alcohol forward also tasty The happy hour wasn't the best and there are definitely better restaurants to explore if you're in midtown. Chuy's service was what saved the review.

Fun and lively atmosphere. Food and drinks never disappoint! We ordered their margarita flight- wish I was more of a drinker because they were all delicious! I had a bowl of pazole, surprisingly lean which I appreciate, came with a side of chicharrones...balance! Please bring back your sopes!

Fun, fun, fun place that is both indoors and outdoors. We were seated immediately and told to use our phones to view the menu. I think they should provide a physical copy for compliance for accessibility and for those who just prefer it. The food was great and we both got Al Pastor and Fish Tacos. Really good. My friend thought they were spicy, but we got them with the works, so that included their salsa. Will absolutely come again!

Came in on a Sunday afternoon in the heat. Seems like seating is outdoor only. There is some mist and fans but lots of flies. We ordered: -IPA $8 -taquitos $12 -carne asada quesadilla $10.50 Food was ok. Staff was a bit non existent had to look for server multiple times. Location is tucked away in the back so it is harder to find. Street parking only I believe.

This is authentic Mexican cuisine, not Americanized so don't expect to order chips and salsa (don't shoot the messenger, just sharing the info). They have pork rinds as the chips if you want to dip some in some salsa. Tacos are like you get in MX, flavorful, small, lots of cilantro/onions/cojita etc. Delicious. We love the elotes too, as it's kind of basic but authentic. Crowd and vibe is way rowdy, you'll see lots of people who have been there hours and drank a lot of beer or tequila (so it's fun). Lots of parties here and lots of authentic Mexican patrons. Often I am the only non hispanic patron so that adds to the street cred IMO. Decor is very divey Mexico, it's all outdoors (no AC) and rugged so just be prepared to sit on a wooden bench or hard chair and enjoy a great meal.

Talk about Ambiance! You will feel like you're at a real Fiesta! A lot of good vibes, especially if the live mariachi is performing. If not, plenty of good music and DJ's on select nights. The service is outstanding. The servers are quick on their feet and really know how to manage the crowd. The bartenders are extremely attentive and will constantly fill your chicharrón while you wait for your margarita. The bar has an amazing selection. Please drink responsibly. SAC PD is very active in this area because there's always those people who cannot be adults. The food menu is amazing and they do not disappoint. Highly recommend the tacos of course. You can mix and match but you'll enjoy whatever you order. If there's a line down the alley, you won't regret waiting your turn. Highly recommend this for any type of celebration. Tip your service staff.

This is a cool vibes bar & restaurant tucked away in an alleyway. The employees were friendly and helpful. Food was excellent. I highly recommend the fish taco. My only complaint is the security guard who walked back and forth in front of my table made me feel nervous.

Exceptional customer service, delicious food never disappoints, fun, lively, and energetic place to go.