Ay Caramba

In Yakima for the first time for an event at the Sun Dome, we stayed very close to Ay Caramba and tried it based on Unilocal reviews and proximity. We chose well. The atmosphere is bright and friendly and we were welcomed well and seated promptly. Our waitress quickly delivered chips and salsa including a Mexican slaw that was very good. Drinks came quickly and our service was very friendly.
Our food was outstanding. I had a shredded beef enchilada with a tamale. It was the best tamale I’ve had in years. It actually had a wonderful corn flavor and the filling to wrap ratio was perfect. My companion had the carne asada taco and shredded pork enchilada. Both were wonderful but the taco was the star of the dinner. The meat flavored perfectly with the onion, cilantro garnish being spot on and the tortilla would have been great by itself.
We are trying to figure out a way to go back before we leave for home. Yakima has a new favorite. So good. Missed the last star for the standard rice and beans you can get anywhere.

Cute small place, attentive staff, good food. Went in wanting an enchilada but end up getting an asada burrito. The meat was a little burnt but seasoned decently. It came with the usual guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, rice and beans. Can’t go wrong with those right? Chips and salsa were good, we even got a refill. This place is as good as Mexican restaurants go, a wide range of options.

On our way home after a long, fun weekend we stopped by here for some yummy mexican food. We are vegetarian and they had many items that we could eat. Staff was friendly and service was fast.

Margaritas are very good! Love their salsa. Always great service. Delicious food at a good price. We love going here!

Wonderful service, pleasant atmosphere VERY clean. The food was hot fast and delicious. Standard Mexican fare for a reasonable price.

Love Ay Caramba. Very friendly staff and family ran. Guacamole is the best and town and everything is fresh!

Support the crew at aye caramba! They have great food, fabulous drinks, and a relaxed environment… Did I mention great food? :)

This has got to be the worst Mexican restaurant in a town full of Mexicans, including myself.
The sauce tastes like a aluminum cans and the service was just as bad. The meat in my dish tasted like it was cooked three days ago.
It used to be good. Now it’s terrible.

Best Mexican restaurant in town. Staff is fun and friendly. Everything I’ve tried is excellent. I cannot believe they had any bad reviews. This is the only Mexican restaurant we go to. Give it another try.

Love this place. Best mexican food in Yakima. Friendly service, best Cadillac Margarita’s ever. Very colorful and artfully decorated.

If I could give this restaurant 0 stars I would. I can’t believe all the great reviews this place gets! This is by far the WORST Mexican food I have ever tasted! My food was one big gloppy mess that I was afraid to sample it. I did and it was DISGUSTING! I couldn’t believe how busy this place was. I don’t think my standards are too high, I just think that people who come to this restaurant know what good Mexican food should taste like. I am Mexican and have enjoyed good authentic Mexican food in Chicago, Tacoma, and California.

Simply fantastic food in an assuming location. It’s a shame this restaurant isn’t in a more prominent location. When you see it sandwiched between O’Riley auto parts and a tanning salon you get the impression it will be like a Mexican restaurant at a food court in the mall. They have some of the best service and food in Yakima. I enjoy watching the staff at work, as every time my family has been there, they work like a well oiled machine. These guys are professionally dressed, work fast, but not sloppily, and treat you like they actually appreciate your business.
Then there is the food. Everything is great, I haven’t had a mediocre meal yet. One of our favorite places.

I have eaten here at least 10+ times and loved the food every time.
First off you are welcomed by friendly personal service. They are quick to get your order in and look to enjoy there job by always smiling and getting the customers smiling.
The chips and salsa are amazing! I love to try new things constantly and every dish I have had is always superb.
They even will substitute corn shells in for dishes that are normally flour which is awesome for certain peoples dietary needs.
The food comes promptly and they are always keeping drinks and salsa topped off. The prices seem fair for the large portions you receive and they have a great lunch menu as we’ll.
My recommendation, fast and friendly service with a wide variety of amazing tasting dishes. This is my new favorite restaurant in town and hopefully yours as well.

Pleasantly surprised! Stopped in for dinner and had the enchiladas and fajitas. Good flavor, reasonable portion and nice people. For a strip mall Mexican food place, this place is above average

I love this place! Yakima has some good Mexican food, but in my opinion this place is one of the best! The servers are nice, and the food is amazing! Also, it’s a cute little place with a nice vibe, nice for dates. It looks like a hole in the wall but you won’t regret trying it!

Chips and salsa, immediate seating, good food, good service. A little loud around dinner because of the size, but overall a good mexican restaurant.

Excellent food! Even better service. The food was fresh, well-​prepared, and not at all greasy. Definitely repeatable!

Super friendly staff, great food and decent prices. Get the combo platter it will feed a family of three or four. Highly recommended.

This place was great, super attentive service, they went out of their way to just be sure everything was good. The food was excellent. I had the vegetarian fajitas; they were outstanding, I was pleased! I mean great, I am sure the meat fajitas are just as good or better. They also brought me grilled jalapenos at my request, excellent. My wife had the shrimp (camerones) with mushrooms plate, she raved about them, and ate every bite. We also ordered a chile relleno to take home, it was also amazing. The place was modest, but clean and organized. The restrooms were clean, and complete with the catering menu on the wall. This little place is a gem, we are so pleased we found and tried it. Parking is ample and easy since it is near Fred Meyer, which has a huge parking lot.

Excellent mexican food