TECALITLAN MEXICAN KITCHEN & MARGARITA BAR

The menu was huge. They offer food and drink specials. It was pretty quiet when we went, so atmosphere got 3/5. The portions are huge. We loved the nachos.

So nice to find a long-lost favorite! The food is still great and the servers are very kind and fun. The new spot has a whole new vibe but with all the old favorites and some delicious new additions.

Contemporary sterile atmosphere. Queso Fundido didn't stay fluid. It turned into a piece of putty. The Tequila Sunrise was mixed and didn't have the signature color separation. We were a large party and could not split the checks. Our drinks were never refilled and the server had us all pass our dirty dishes to him.

Came here before a movie next door because it was convenient. Not impressed with the food, pic is the fish tacos I ordered. I could have made the same at home.

UPDATE..went back for Taco Tuesday. Disappointed The $3 dollars tacos (no steak deal) had very little meat. The chicken had a good flavor. Al Pastor is served chopped, not sliced and under seasoned. The ground beef with potatoes, was just ok, and Chorizo was cooked unto tiny bits. (Srry no pic) Customer service (Alejandra) was great. Nice ambience with latin music. The tortilla chips and salsas were fresh and delicious. Hibiscus margarita was made good and looked pretty. Carne asada burrito was big and seasoned good. My company said the fish tacos seemed frozen. However I’m looking forward to returning for Taco Tuesday and Happy Hour.

Should have read the reviews on this one first, but we were hungry and looking for last minute Mexican food. The server Beto was totally unprofessional, got mad when we asked to verify the flavor of Aguas Frescas they offered. Like “I don’t have time for this” attitude. Never came back to ask how they food was or if we wanted another round of drinks. I did tell the manager and she was super nice and said she was going to talk to him. The tacos Al Pastor are not good. Definitely first and last time here. It was two adults and three kids and Beto still took the automatic service % of charged added to parties of 5 or more, which is not optional otherwise he wouldn’t have deserved it. Save your money and taste buds and go elsewhere.

ummm WOW! Very authentic Mexican and everything was amazing! The outdoor patio is awesomeeee right now especially if you want to social distance responsibly. We felt so comfortable! The staff was so friendly and tentative. Slight delay on the appetizer but she apologized and kept us informed which I appreciate. The tamales were huge, I recommend the chicken! Steak enchiladas with green sauce were some of the best I’ve ever had. Can’t rave about this place enough. Large portions, good prices!

The pico is some of the best ever! The mango aqua fresca was amazing! The al pastor was some of the best we have had in a long time! And our server was attentive but not intrusive and we had a terrific post movie experience! We will most definitely be back soon! Thank you!

There aren't many restaurants near the AMC by the North and Clybourn L station, but I'm glad we stopped here. The food and vibes were exactly what we were looking for. The restaurant had a decent crowd, which we took as a good sign. I love trying different Mexican restaurants, both in Chicago and the suburbs, and trying to pick my favorite. This place is definitely high on my list. We ordered beef and chicken enchiladas with red sauce as well as two steak tacos with rice and beans. Nothing too out of the ordinary, but the rice, beans, tacos, and enchiladas were all well-seasoned. Some places have bland rice and beans, and I always wonder, "What's the point?" But here, everything was flavorful. Our server checked on us regularly to make sure we had everything we needed. If I'm in the area again, I'll definitely stop in again and maybe even try one of their margaritas!

Quesabirria - that's all you need to know. Forget rice and beans - all you need are those 3 delicious little bites of flavor and dip them in the juices for MORE flavor! Omg!! Margs were great! Guacamole was fresh and good! Chips are good too but save room for the quesabirria!! No pics - we ate too fast!

I was in the neighborhood. Fortunately, at least I didn't go out of my way to eat here. Maybe it was an aberration but I had a terrible lunch here today. It was really off putting. I ordered chicken enchiladas with molé. It comes with rice and beans, no surprise there. The rice was ok. It's the usual but I've had worse versions. The beans were cold, hard and had bits of something like gristle? Not sure. Disgusting. The molé was good, tortillas likewise but the chicken was terrible. I hope I don't get sick. Tasted like they precooked the chicken and put them in a hotel pan. Didn't taste fresh and was kind of nasty really. It's a nice place. Nice people and good menu. It's too bad.

Wow.... All I can say is Wow. The mole sauce enchiladas are out of this world. It's hit or miss with mole sauce... some are too sweet and some are too bitter... this sauce... takes me home... it is SUPERBLY DELICIOUS and just right on flavor... you can't even leave the extra sauce on the plate. The side of rice was good and only came with peas. The refried beans are really re-fried... you can see it and taste it.... Yum yum yum. My wife ordered the steak and chicken fajitas... sizzling hot and wonderful. The tortillas are authentic and side of guacamole is perfect for topping your soft taco creation. Hint: ask for some red salsa and some green salsa on the side. You won't regret it. Our service: awesome! He was super helpful and funny .. Gave awesome recommendations. This place is great for lunch. It's not crowded and much quieter than probably in the evenings. We loved it all!!!!!!!!

We had a bit of a challenge finding this restaurant because it's actually located in a courtyard of a shopping center-like structure. A big plus of the location is that it provides validated parking in a garage. The restaurant is bright, cheerful, modern, clean and has a great vibe. There is outdoor seating but we opted to eat indoors. The food was very good. My husband had a steak burrito chock full of delicious, tender steak. I opted for the Quesabirria tacos. O M G - these are the bomb. Taco shells filled with cheese and tender, flavorful brisket are then fried until shells are super crispy. So so good. The dish came with meat broth for dipping. These tacos are my new obsession. Guacamole, salsa and the pitcher of frozen margaritas were also delicious. Even though we were stuffed, we split a coconut flan which was big enough for sharing and did not disappoint --it was with every calorie. I highly recommend this eatery which is now my #1 choice for Mexican food in Chicago. Yum!

If you're in the area and craving Mexican food (or a margarita as my husband was), this is a solid, no frills spot to try. Food is solid but nothing that stood out / write home about / I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there. Large open space with some colorful wall murals and good service. I was most excited to try the spiked horchata (server recommended with whiskey instead of tequila) and it didn't disappoint although a little sweet as expected. Tacos were fine - the Al pastor was probably the best, the birria was actually pretty dry and the chorizo wasn't very flavorful. The salsas they brought out weren't spicy at all much to our disappointment. Chips and salsa were fine, salsa there was chunky but not very flavorful. There are better Mexican spots in the city but if you happen to be in the area and craving it, it's a solid option.

I mean! For me it's about the Margs and I have to say. What pulled me in was hibiscus/jamaica HOWEVER!! You need to be drinking the Tamarindo Marg! I like spicy and Jose offered to add jalapeños to the tam marg and that hit The Elote is bomb! Like we used to make at home, except just ask for extra chili! Carne Asada tacos! Tasty! Tortillas are bomb and fresh as well. May be bought but has to be local. Ate at the bar and although Jose is busy he is awesome! And good vibes!

Pretty decent Mexican food! They have quite an extensive menu! Their we code online menu is so hard to view on a phone. Definitely ask for a physical menu. Their pico de gallo is DELISH!! We loved it. I'd recommend the trip appetizer. Comes with guacamole, pico, chips and other sauces. I ordered a carne asada burrito. It was massive. Had also fed me the next day for lunch AND dinner. My husband ordered the cod fish tacos. He didn't love it , but said it was just fine. I ordered a chicken tostada for my daughter. They do have a kids menu but seems a little high priced so I opted for a $7 tostada that I knew my daughter would eat. The service was ok. Our server was nice and admittedly said he wasn't too familiar with their "weekend menu" we did have to flag him down for water a couple times. I liked the indoor decor and because it's November-their massive Xmas tree is up!! We do love that this is in new city and parking is easy. With the restaurant validation, it's $2 for parking. We ordered drinks too. My husband ordered a Cadillac Margaritas and I got a sangria. They were standard.

Came here Wednesday evening . Heads up park on the side street easier to find the place. Ordered 1 taco dinner, and another one 3 tacos with just a side or rice.The tacos were okay, for the price it just isn't worth it. I was kind of surprised how small a side order of rice was. I guess I am just used to being spoiled at other places I don't know. While the sides might have been smaller they did load the tacos with the meat. The flavor on the tacos was kind of bland so I kept adding salsa to give me some flavor. Overall I was just hungry and needed a place for a quick bite to eat after my flight. Service was good though and our waitress was attentive.

Today while waiting on family members to finish up some shopping I decided to stop and grab a quick bite to eat at an his restaurant. I ordered two appetizers (totaling 30.00) to go because I anticipated having to leave quickly. I decided to eat an app after my daughter called to say she needed 15 more minutes. As I took a bite of my Elote a waiter came to me to state to me that I had purchased Takeout and should therefore "Take it out" The restaurant was EMPTY y'all. There was absolutely no one else even sitting in my section and only a few people in the back. It was absolutely an insult, unnecessary, and yes I'm going to say it...RACIST! I finished my Elote. Then I explained to the staff there what I felt: insulted, targeted, and disrespected. NEVER AGAIN. Shame on you Tecalitian. H.S.V

The food at Tecalitlan is very good, but it is nothing special. You definitely will not be disappointed but it is just missing something to get it over the edge. Fortunately, it comes out incredibly quickly. It was maybe 5 minutes from order to getting my food. Once you get your food, the staff will mostly leave you alone, which is great for enjoying the meal, but you may have to flag someone to pay and leave.

Had coconut flan and it was to die for. I am never a custard person but this was just amazing. Also had a burrito (which was huge) and tacos which was just fine. The ambiance is good and they really have some great cocktails on the menu. Would go back for dessert for sure.

Walked in with my mom and was seated by the open patio door on a 91 degree day. We sat for maybe 10 minutes before we just got up and decided to leave. Our waiter was nowhere to be found.

I love this restaurant! The food is tasty but what blows me away is the service. The owners and wait staff are beyond friendly and upbeat and will do anything in their power to ensure you enjoy your visit. Each time I've gone there have been several tables speaking Spanish to the employees which is always a good indication that the food is up to par. There's never been a wait for a table either as this is a pretty big space.

I had dinner at Tecalitlan in late September 2023. The restaurant has an awesome ambiance and a great location. It's very spacious and clean. They have a really nice patio area as well. Tecalitlan is perfect for large groups of people to dine. The service was terrible. The waiter was inattentive and unhelpful. The food took a long time to be prepared, even though the restaurant was not crowed. I felt that we were rushed to eat and leave around 8:15 PM. They didn't close until 9. The food was just okay. I've had similar quality tacos at smaller, local restaurants for half the price. The tacos were very dry and unflavored. I ordered 4 tacos which came to around 20 dollars plus tax and gratuity. There were no complimentary baskets of chips and some salsa like other restaurants have.

2nd visit. They changed to a more limited menu. Tortilla soup good, served cold, just 30 seconds before my entree. Chicken fajitas: oily, with a vinegar after taste. Served with very large chunks of tomato, peppers and onions. Chips are extra. Rice and beans were stone cold. Guacamole, no flavor, no comprendo. No refill on water, servers were over-assigned to too many tables inside and out. No separate food to deliver the food or fill the water glasses, so it sits and waits for the server. Stone cold, not tasty. Another Mexican restaurant- no esta listo para servecion. Too bad. Que paso'?

Family owned place who have been around for years, just newer to this location, but the food is superb!!! We had the pulpo al diablo - perfectly tender octopus in a spicy sauce, I had the enchiladas de mole which were out of this world! My husband had the cod tacos - best in city (yes at a Mexican restaurant); the cucumber margarita was amazing and don't forget the elote and churros! Place is bright and welcoming, the staff is super friendly and attentive - if you're nearby check the place out now!

The al pastor burrito was large and delicious. Highly recommend as the meat was seasoned nicely and not dry. Came with a side of chips and some salsas. Overall a very filling lunch when I was feeling super hungry. Thanks!

The steak tacos and quesadilla were amazing. I don't normally eat steak due to fatty or tough pieces, their steak was extremely tender. I was amazed. The guac and salsa were great, along with the margaritas. Highly recommend!!

My friend and I came on a Thursday and there was live music on the plaza. It made for a busy evening but we were able to get seats inside without a problem at 7 pm. There was a longer wait for patio seating given the music and nice weather. The restaurant extends further back and we were seated away from the noise. Menus are available via QR codes on the table. The waitress came to take our drink order and gave helpful recommendations for the margaritas. It took a bit longer for the waitress to come by to take our dinner order. I was getting hungry so opted to get the camerones dinner on flour. My friend ordered the chicken burrito dinner. The food arrived. Unfortunately, my friend only got the burrito as the waitress misheard her. No fret, we'll move on. The shrimp tacos were good and I'm glad to have the rice and beans as the tacos alone were not filling for me that evening. The rice and beans needed something and the salsa verde did the trick. Overall, it was a good experience. The food was good. Service was kind, even though the order for my friend was put in incorrectly.

Great steak burrito. I got it to go -- it's a little pricey but as you can see the burrito portion is LARGE. But to be honest it wasn't filled with a lot of steak -- I was mostly just happy with the size and not the quality. Two burrito dinner, a nachos and diet coke was 60 dollars.. also again this was to go which was quite a shock when paying... over the phone I SWORE I heard 42-45 which is super understandable. I wouldn't mind the price as much if the nacho portion was substantial but as you can see.... when I opened the box as I got home it blew my mind. I was shocked because of how generous the portions were for the burrito. The inside of the restaurant is super trendy and cute and I can definitely see my gfs coming here for a margarita taco night! I'll give this another shot for sure because -- the nachos were AMAZING -- I just wish for the price (they are pricey) they atleast filled the container.

Good size mexican joint located in New City Lincoln Park. This place has an attached garage and plenty of shopping adjacent to the restaurant. Came for a Pre-Cinco de Mayo liquor tasting event. Event was cool, so many drinks to try. Food was good here. We got tacos and smashed them. Queso fundido was also good. No Flautas and that made me sad. Price point was good. We didn't end up trying any margaritas because we were already tipsy. I would come back here. The decor is bright and festive. I could see having a nice night out here.

Excellent drinks, solid menu, but those ingredients are cringe as could be. Jamaica Margarita on the rocks: YES. Yes yes will have this again. You should too. Elote: Might have been fresh corn off the cob. I wish there had been more Tajin in it but it was still good. I'd order it again but hopefully next time the corn were cooked through better. And that it would have been served hot. Enchiladas with mole: Try the enchiladas with their authentic thinned-out Doña Maria extra salty mole. Considering they charge $22 then another $2 for the gringo grocery store mole, you'd expect better. At least doctor it up. Try to hide that you never intended to make it. It's hard work to make it I get it, but maybe give it a whirl and see what happens. YOLO, right? The rice served with it was grossly overcooked and the beans were likely made from dry powder or undercooked. Refried beans are easy. You cook the beans slowly in stock with an onion and a bay leaf for flavor until very tender. Once they are cooked through, set them to the side. Now get your pan smoking hot, add some oil, and fry some jalapeños and onion until nearly black. Turn your heat down to medium low then add some of your cooked beans and some broth. (You don't need much of either because you're only trying to add some depth. The beans are the star here.) Mash them in your pan with an old fashioned potato masher or fork. Smash them thoroughly by pressing down then dragging the masher across the bottom of the pan a couple inches. If you were to draw the motion, you'd be drawing an L shape. *This is important because if you just mash up and down, you'll get a very poor consistency and your ancestors will judge you just as harshly as I'm judging the beans this place served to me.* Keep smashing the beans, adding broth and more beans until you get a smooth consistency. Typically you use Manteca (lard) in place of the oil but I'm allergic to pork so I use vegetable oil and broth (vegetable or chicken). I get a better consistency and it gives you a way to make equally delicious refried beans that your friends who don't eat pork or animal products can enjoy. The beans (if using pinto) should be a grayish color with a smooth creamy texture that's also slightly lumpy. If your beans are too smooth it may remind you of baby food. But whatever you do here, don't just buy some dehydrated beans, add some water throw em all in a microwave and serve it to paying customers. You only want to use dehydrated beans if you're stuck serving people you don't like. It will give it that authentic Tecalitlan flare.

It was extremely busy so we had to wait a little bit for service but other than that our food was delicious and our server was fantastic. I would definitely come again. Super nice area too!

Best burrito I've ever had. Love it. Pico could be less spicy. Way too spicy for me.

Ordered a late delivery through Uber Eats, wasn't sure if the food was even going to arrive since I wasn't sure if they closed at 10 or 11pm. And I hate being that person who's the last to order, assuming I'll just get the scraps from the bottom of the barrel. Omg. We inhaled our Quesabirria tacos, cooked to perfection, not greasy or oily, with the perfect cheese crunch. Accidentally ordered 2 orders of Al Pastor tacos which are currently BOGO so ended up with 4! Enter flavor town. Wow. The salsas are amazing. And don't skip out on their heavenly churros. We are satisfied customers. Well worth the wait. Idk who hurt these other customers, but 5/5 for me. Plus fresh juicy limes for my coronas. Chefs kiss.

Food was okay Nothing to really phone home about. The chicken tacos were kind of dry but the steak was pretty good. There was a nice tres leche dessert that was pretty tasty. The best part about this place was the out door seating. It was calm and clean.

Delicious margaritas and food. Kid friendly and good service. Will visit again!! Pros: happy hour margaritas, Diablo octopus appetizer, fajitas, churros, very fair prices Cons: limited kid menu options, chips were just meh, store bought tortillas

UPDATE..went back for Taco Tuesday. Disappointed The $3 dollars tacos (no steak deal) had very little meat. The chicken had a good flavor. Al Pastor is served chopped, not sliced and under seasoned. The ground beef with potatoes, was just ok, and Chorizo was cooked unto tiny bits. (Srry no pic)

We stopped in after a movie on a recent weekday evening. The space is fairly large, cheerful and very casual, no frills. The place was nearly empty. There's an appealing menu of Mexican favorites. We were up for tacos so had birria and al pastor -- both were tasty. The accompanying rice and beans on the dinner plates were also OK. The staff was cordial, and service was OK, although the server did not check back to see if we wanted more drinks until after we had nearly finished our food. There's a handful of wines by the glass, and aslo a variety of familiar Mexican beers (and a bunch of Mexican craft beers, too -- but the menu doesn't describe them at all beyond the names). And, of course, many margaritas. If I wanted a quick Mexican bite after a movie, I'd come back.

Fun casual ambiance , great food, excellent service. What's not love about Tecalitlan? Whether you are looking for a scrumptious brunch, delicious lunch or dinner, Tecalitlan delivers on a consistent basis. Plus their drink selection is top notch. The food is actually authentic Mexican cuisine. This time I had the Tampiqueña (grilled steak) which was juicy and cooked to perfection. Burritos are large but most importantly tasty. Although all the staff is excellent, my favorite server is Francisco. Dynamic personality and great smile. Try Tecalitlan restaurant. You will be amazed!

Went here on Cinco de Mayo. They brought out a mariachi band who was both talented and friendly, it was such a fun experience!!! Would love to come back. Also, shoutout to Flor our waitress. So sweet and attentive. Loved this restaurant!!

Went there last night and the server conveniently didn't tell us that there was a 20% gratuity added to the bill, and took my payment and watched me sign and add a tip on the device without saying a word. I have no problem with the auto-grat, but customers should know before payment is accepted. Not cool.

I just stopped buy this new location this weekend! I have been meaning to get over there. My family and I are OG customers from their old location on Chicago Ave since 1996. So I am going to give the real deal review! I didn't get pictures of the inside really because my children were harassing me. Sooooo we come in. It's in the New City Plaza on Halsted and Clybourn. Okayyy Tecalitlan! Y'all moved on up!! During a pandemic none the less!! It's not as big as the old location but it's cute. Nicely decorated and clean! Not to say the old location was a dump but it had seen better days chile! They don't have menus cause of COVID. All staff were masked up!!! You have to look at the menu online on your phone. They did have one paper menu for reference. Which was completely fine because I just wanted my usual meal any way. I was bummed that their amazing pico de Gallo doesn't come free with the meal. It's now $3.00. "Clutching my bootleg pearls hunny"!! That's not a lot of money it just surprised me because it has always been free. However, you are given green salsa for free. It's good, it just doesn't hit like their pico. I got my usual Steak enchiladas suizas with mole sauce dinner and a large guacamole! My three kids shared some steak quesadillas and each had orders of rice which they slammed! My sister and I shared a pitcher of lime margaritas which was $40. Don't worry we didn't drive!!! I thought that was a steal. You can get about 5-6 margaritas out of the pitcher. My mom and sister got the same enchilada dinner as I. My sister had no problems with her meal. My mom had some hard pieces of steak in her enchiladas. I thought she was totally bugging until my last enchilada had some hard pieces in there too. I was so mad. The cooks knew that shit was hard when they wrapped the enchilada up! However, the older guy at the front of the restaurant (I thinkwas extremely nice when we told him and showed him. He personally went to the kitchen and got my mom Some new fresh steak. He even fed the first spoonful To her!! Lmfaooo!! Very nice but just tell the cooks to get it right the first time ya know! Other than that the food was delish! I had to take a star off for the hard Chicharrónesque steak. Parking is great. It's a garage connected to The Plaza. It's like $6 with validation. Try them out peeps!!

This was an unexpected gem. The moly sauce, with some of the best I've ever had. The prices were a little expensive, but the overall experience and quality of food was great.

Delicious home made pico de gallo which is more like a chunky salsa. Tortilla soup was very good home made tasting.

Enjoyed the tasty beef fajitas. The pina chipotle margarita is fruity and not too spicy - get the Tajin rim.

If I could've gave it a 3.75, I would've. We came here on National Tequila Day. They advertised $5 margaritas, but it was the regular house/lime margarita. The waiter tried to talk us out of it and get us to get the more expensive ones that wasn't included it the deal. He actually called the house margaritas "gross". We still went with the house drinks, they were fine! They also had $5 shots, we had two each but didn't feel much of a buzz even after the two margs. However, the tostadas were really good! Even better the next day! The steak was a bit greasy but it was still good. The tostadas are large, after the first one I was full. But I'd still recommend two to have one to go. The beans were horrible and the rice was bland so skip the normal sides! The churros were churros. Nothing extra but still warm and good. I'd come back for the tostadas. The food was good, the service just wasn't the best. It's a really nice restaurant, plenty of room for big groups too.

Came for Cinco de Mayo, and stayed for the mariachi band. This was my first time at Tecalitlan, and we ate on the patio. Our server (I'm sorry I don't remember her name) was personable, nice, and attentive on such a busy evening. The food and drinks were a hit. The pina chipotle margarita was my fave. It has a good balance of sweetness and smokiness. As we were winding down and preparing to leave, a mariachi band started performing. We stuck around for a few songs. It added to the festive atmosphere. I'm looking forward to returning in the near future.

You never know what you're going to get when you try a new Tex Mex restaurant... will it be standard Texmex that's overpriced or something worth returning for. Tecalitlan is worth returning for! The pico de gallo and guac were delicious and clearly made with fresh ingredients. My husband and I split a carne asada burrito, which was very reasonably priced and large enough to share. The meat was good quality and had a delicious grilled flavor. TLDR: affordable classic Tex mex made with quality, fresh ingredients with more flavor than your standard tex me

I'm obsessed! Food and service was amazing! Drink were so good and enjoyed happy hour beautiful decor and good easy parking as well in the new city garage!

Really good food and even better margaritas! I love how fresh they taste and the huge variety of flavors.

Stop by during Christmas with family from Florida , food was great , atmosphere was ok , original location was a whole lot better and you really felt like you were at a Mexican restaurant, which is what's missing at the new location

It's closed. They want me to keep writing but it's closed. It used to be on Chicago Ave. and it wasn't that good

WAY overpriced. Food and drinks were OK- nothing exceptional but not bad. Then the bill arrived. Despite having asked ahead of time how much it would be to substitute mezcal for tequila, the $ amount on the bill did not reflect the conversation. Never going back.

We just happened to be in the area and found ourselves absolutely STARVING, so of course an obscene amount of Mexican food sounded ideal. We came in for a super early dinner, probably one of the only customers at the time. But the staff was awesome and we got our food lightning fast. A round of chips with pico de gallo and guacamole, and then we each got a burrito. Super good! Left happy and stuffed.

Delicious w/ Envrmnt Friendly Wrapping. We found "our go-to! Reasonable pricing, delicious food. Because we have not tried it in the past we went basic with our first order. A burrito and a taco salad. The shell of the taco salad was still crisp. Ingredients quite good. Just the right amount of sour cream. The burrito was also quite good and large size. The bonus that will keep us coming back... Arrived in a brown paper bag with handles. Items wrapped in foil. Burrito on the bottom then taco salad. We stopped ordering out in large part because of Styrofoam containers. The foil we gently wash and use a few times. Less guilt.

It was really good and big it is also clean and the service is normal and friendly the food was tasty because I ordered the Torta de carne

Although we wanted to like this place, unfortunately it was meh and we left more than a little disappointed. It's not that it's terrible it's just that the portions are meager and food is mediocre for the kind of prices they're charging. And like someone else mentioned beforehand, the place was empty when they were there, like it was when we were there, which was late afternoon, no one but us. There's definitely a reason for that! The ambiance was okay, although the chairs could've been a little more comfortable, and the servers were attentive along with the owner who couldn't have been more cordial. But the food was below par, the chicken was tough and on the smallish side, along with the beef, which was meager. We ordered the fajitas which came with an overabundance of red and green peppers, onions and a few sides, guacamole, rice, refried beans and sour cream (Daisy?) As far as the guac goes, it had very little flavor, they may have added onions to it, but no lime or cilantro and I thought it was overly pureed, not chunky the way it should've been. It could've easily been a packaged mix from Aldi's for all we know, or even Sysco! The beans, rice and sour cream were pretty standard fare. So nothing was a standout here. I can't see Tecalitlan revamping their menu anytime soon so look for it to close eventually.