The food was really good once we got it. Our server was very slow. He didn't refill drinks until asked and that is a big pet peeve of mine. I ordered a beer and didn't ask me if I wanted a mug for it. Not sure if he was new or not but they were not busy. I wish I had read the reviews and I would have asked for Stephanie!!!!! The bathroom was ok but the toilet had water or something else not sure all around the base of it so that was gross. I had to wash off my shoes before I took it out side. Hopefully they will fix it soon
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Doug G.
Nothing special, but nothing terrible. Mediocre Tex/Mex at a pretty reasonable price. Again, nothing really to complain about, but nothing to crazily rave about food wise. I will say that I have to agree with the other reviews about service here. The service here was great from the moment I walked in to the moment I left. Everyone on the floor, not just your server, speaks to you to ensure you are having a great time and all is well with your food. If in the area again and looking for a quick, decent and affordable bite, I will swing back through.
(3)
Tori M.
Okay so the service is great. People are you know nice I guess but the food was crap. Like I will never eat that again. That was gross. Lmaoo.
(1)
Jeff H.
Good food, good service. Would recommend. Ask for Stephanie. .... She's very good
(5)
C M.
Pass by... Chips, salsa and cheese sauce was good. The food not so much. Combo meal was awful the chili con sauce was wolf brand chili or something and the enchilada was cold. Daughter had the same didn't eat it all. The rice was okay. Probably because we were so hungry from driving. Wife had steak fajitas and the meat was good and tender. I wouldn't stop here. Prices are fair
(2)
Lisa T.
The bar staff here is amazing. I always sit at the bar because I'm usually all by my lonesome. I love that they customize my drink and my order.
(4)
W P.
To start with just because you give it a Mexican name dose not meat it is worthy to be called a mexican resteraunt. Their salsa tast like tomatoe sauce with a little pepper in it. There were six of us and we all left hungry and very disatisfied. Taco Bell would have been a better choice. It was the first time that we had been there in over twenty years, and it will be the last time. Oh by the way the service was oh wait you couldn't call it service.
(1)
Sky E.
My husband, me, and our 2 year old daughter ate here last night. It was by far the best service we have had in quite some time. JB was our waitress. She was outstanding! Our glasses were never empty, we constantly had cheese dip, chips, and salsa. We never had to request for more of anything. Our food came out so fast. My husband ordered the enchiladas and I ordered the combination fajitas (which came out steaming)... I was so very impressed. And when we were taken care of and her other tables were taken care of, you didn't see her standing around chatting, she got the sweeper out and was sweeping the floors!!! She was very nice and chipper, she loves her job which is always good to have in a waitress. I would recommend anyone to come to this place.
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David M.
In Ardmore, there isn't much choice in food, especially international cuisine. El Chico is a little bit of a step down from a taqueria you would see in Los Angeles or SF. But, for Ardmore, it's 5 stars. Congrats Ardmore!
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Bonnie M.
compare to another restaurants among it, el chico is the best one! this was my first time to go to this location. all i can say is... BLAH! food is about the same with other locations but SERVICE IS BAD! ken is the name of our server... slow and not friendly at all.
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vicki s.
Staff very friendly but lacking in other areas. Cheese dip tasted a little funky and salsa was not very good either. Food was tepid. Had three different types of burritos and the chicken one was pretty good but the bean one was bland anad the beef one had so much pepper in it that it was bitter. I like hot food (pepper hot) but not so much it's bitter. Tried to use salt shaker and it was one big mass of salt. Nothing AT ALL would come out. Wish I had gone to Applebees as originaly planned.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
heather d.
The food was really good once we got it. Our server was very slow. He didn't refill drinks until asked and that is a big pet peeve of mine. I ordered a beer and didn't ask me if I wanted a mug for it. Not sure if he was new or not but they were not busy. I wish I had read the reviews and I would have asked for Stephanie!!!!! The bathroom was ok but the toilet had water or something else not sure all around the base of it so that was gross. I had to wash off my shoes before I took it out side. Hopefully they will fix it soon
(3)Doug G.
Nothing special, but nothing terrible. Mediocre Tex/Mex at a pretty reasonable price. Again, nothing really to complain about, but nothing to crazily rave about food wise. I will say that I have to agree with the other reviews about service here. The service here was great from the moment I walked in to the moment I left. Everyone on the floor, not just your server, speaks to you to ensure you are having a great time and all is well with your food. If in the area again and looking for a quick, decent and affordable bite, I will swing back through.
(3)Tori M.
Okay so the service is great. People are you know nice I guess but the food was crap. Like I will never eat that again. That was gross. Lmaoo.
(1)Jeff H.
Good food, good service. Would recommend. Ask for Stephanie. .... She's very good
(5)C M.
Pass by... Chips, salsa and cheese sauce was good. The food not so much. Combo meal was awful the chili con sauce was wolf brand chili or something and the enchilada was cold. Daughter had the same didn't eat it all. The rice was okay. Probably because we were so hungry from driving. Wife had steak fajitas and the meat was good and tender. I wouldn't stop here. Prices are fair
(2)Lisa T.
The bar staff here is amazing. I always sit at the bar because I'm usually all by my lonesome. I love that they customize my drink and my order.
(4)W P.
To start with just because you give it a Mexican name dose not meat it is worthy to be called a mexican resteraunt. Their salsa tast like tomatoe sauce with a little pepper in it. There were six of us and we all left hungry and very disatisfied. Taco Bell would have been a better choice. It was the first time that we had been there in over twenty years, and it will be the last time. Oh by the way the service was oh wait you couldn't call it service.
(1)Sky E.
My husband, me, and our 2 year old daughter ate here last night. It was by far the best service we have had in quite some time. JB was our waitress. She was outstanding! Our glasses were never empty, we constantly had cheese dip, chips, and salsa. We never had to request for more of anything. Our food came out so fast. My husband ordered the enchiladas and I ordered the combination fajitas (which came out steaming)... I was so very impressed. And when we were taken care of and her other tables were taken care of, you didn't see her standing around chatting, she got the sweeper out and was sweeping the floors!!! She was very nice and chipper, she loves her job which is always good to have in a waitress. I would recommend anyone to come to this place.
(5)David M.
In Ardmore, there isn't much choice in food, especially international cuisine. El Chico is a little bit of a step down from a taqueria you would see in Los Angeles or SF. But, for Ardmore, it's 5 stars. Congrats Ardmore!
(3)Bonnie M.
compare to another restaurants among it, el chico is the best one! this was my first time to go to this location. all i can say is... BLAH! food is about the same with other locations but SERVICE IS BAD! ken is the name of our server... slow and not friendly at all.
(1)vicki s.
Staff very friendly but lacking in other areas. Cheese dip tasted a little funky and salsa was not very good either. Food was tepid. Had three different types of burritos and the chicken one was pretty good but the bean one was bland anad the beef one had so much pepper in it that it was bitter. I like hot food (pepper hot) but not so much it's bitter. Tried to use salt shaker and it was one big mass of salt. Nothing AT ALL would come out. Wish I had gone to Applebees as originaly planned.
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