El Nopal

Finding the correct entrance can be tricky for newcomers. that’s just a fact, not a complaint. Now for the complaints… I can’t see where they do anything very well at all. I have made 2 visits now and I just can’t see going back. I can’t stress how bland and tasteless the food was. On top of which, it would seem that if you order anything with lettuce, you can’t expect your dish to be swimming in water. But I am most angry today because I ordered their super nachos with beef. How in the world can a Mexican place screw up Nachos? Let’s start with the fact that I am not sure they had cheese on them. The water they were swimming in wasn’t clear exactly so I’m praying to God the water was mixed with Queso … but there isn’t any proof of that. Those who know me know I know Nachos. This was a travesty. And to have the nerve to use the word SUPER in its description? On top of which, the price was $ 10!!! This would be a middle of the road American-​Mexican set down joint at its very best but the fact is, they don’t come close to trying. Why do I say that? THEY MESSED UP NACHOS! Messing up the easiest of dishes is a huge RED FLAG! I’d love to be more detailed and maybe I will someday… once I quit being so outraged.

Best quesadilla I’ve ever had (and I’ve lived in Mexico).
Service is fast and the staff are responsive and friendly.

The drinks are large and tasty. And the food is hot and has a good look about it. The taste is fresh. I enjoy the portion size always some to take home. The place is not noisy and is often visited my nurses and doctors. The staff is cute and friendly. I have been here 2 times and when I want to unwind from work this place hits the spot.

— fast service
— nice and friendly staff
— very clean kitchen and restaurant
I recommend getting the queso! It was some of the best queso I’ve had. The food isn’t too special, but it’s what you expect. I got a chicken burrito, taco, rice and beans. The seasoning on the shredded chicken that had just enough flavor to make it taste great! There are great daily drink specials, too!

Very good true delicious Mexican food. (not pricey at all)

Also the worst Mexican food I have ever had! Stay away from this place! Hospitals serve better food than this place!

The worst mexican food I have ever had. The salsa was literally puréed tomato with no seasoning or spice. My group ordered a Burrito and chicken tacos. Burrito was literally chicken and beens, deep fried and topped with nacho cheese sauce. The chicken tacos were extremely dry and wrapped in foil. The server also had no clue what cilantro was?

FAST. My roommate and I go in here when we are STARVING– and it gets taken care of quickly. Plentiful salsa and chips for NO CHARGE. Try the marg’s. We always get the same thing but they are obliging to switch it up for you if you like. The Quesadilla Verde is my favorite since I get guac. It’s delicious.
My roommie gets a burrito and has had both cheese sauce and red sauce. She prefers the red.
The seniors and senioritas there are really nice to us and rarely judge how fat they can hear us getting as we enjoy their phenomenal food. It is ALWAYS clean, polite, accessible, and perfectly located for the Mellwood (or ‘smellwood’ as I’ve heard my neighborhood called– all I can say is WHATEVER to you and your overpriced rent if you don’t like Mellwood!) crowd. Four stars. Five later if they become mind readers and get my order BEFORE I ask for it.