Boca Chica | Restaurante Mexicano y Cantina

"The photo,I threw the plate together. It was their Sunday buffet.They had so many dishes, I wanted to sample them all.Real good tasting genuine Mexican food.We had to make reservations to get a table.I could see why it was crowded. For me it was worth the drive and 25 dollars a plate.I'll be back for more.Love all the Mexican shops in that area.Cinco de mayo street festival is alot of fun over in that area...."

"Loved my tamales, but the rice was bland. Drinks were good. However, when my husband ordered a second one, it took almost 20 mins. This was just after they opened, so it wasn't too busy. Not sure what the hold up was, but it should never take that long."

"Food was MUCH better than we were expecting. there was also a lot more than we were expecting, but definitely not complaining, considering the amount and quality. We have leftovers!! Service was good, and waiter was very nice. They even reseated us after we asked for a table next to a window. The only drawback is that the restaurant can use a bit of an update, or just replace rugs/carpets. Overall experience was very good, and food was beyond expectations."

"Over the years, we’ve been grateful to have this local Mexican restaurant where we can gather with friends and enjoy a moment of Mexico. The food is good; even more, we like how the owners care about their family’s cultural heritage. The décor is very lively with walls covered by beautiful painted murals. It is also fun to catch live music that accentuates Mexico's culture. They have a wide variety of beverages, including the much-loved margaritas. While we do return often enough, patrons should be aware that the taco shells and cheese used to make their entrees are not authentic Mexican products. You can taste the difference. Yet, it is good value for the price. You can find almost any of the traditional, everyday Mexican dishes on the menu. The Chile Con Queso, Ceviche de Camaron (with shrimp), and fajitas are good choices. We’ve been group guests several times. When booking a group reservation, you can select from the Aztec room, the El Grito room, or the El Cortijo room. Parking can be challenging during prime hours. They also have a lovely back patio, which typically has a long waitlist on warm summer days. Sitting outside with nachos and Guacamole with friends is delightful while sipping on mojitos. They do offer a Sunday brunch; it currently is $20.95 per person. The menu changes frequently. It’s nice they offer a Pick 2 or Pick 3 option. On Cinco de Mayo, you can expect the place to be packed, and staff has a hard time keeping drinks refilled and orders coming quickly. Many of them only speak Spanish, making it fun to hear them speak and sometimes hard to get the order straight. It is definitely worth a try for a slight bit better than the average Mexican fare."

"After minutes of looking at places for a vegan burrito I decided to order takeout from here and IT WAS THE BEST. First of all, the outside/patio area is adorable, loved the plants outside too. Didn’t stay along, but appreciated all the decor they had inside, it looked clean for a time that seemed busy (parking lot was almost full). I ordered the nopalitos (cactus) tacos surprised they had a vegan/vegetarian taco filling and it was delicious! I was upset when I saw the black beans, I assumed they wouldn’t have cheese since I choose I different type of beans but they did. I was going to scrap off the cheese but then got gross out and didn’t eat it at all. I wish they could add they it contains cheese to the menu. Overall the tacos and salsas were amazing! Would be nice if the tacos came with both rice/beans like most Mexican restaurants do instead of choosing one. But will love to bring my parents here so they can try this place out!"