Casa Real

Went in with higher expectations than I should have. Once I found out it's a chain from the Los Rancheros* brand it allllll made sense.

Service was great actually. Waiter kept our drinks full and checked on us frequently.

Ordered a lobster quesadilla, which was delicious...unlike the rest of dinner. I can't remember what I ordered, but blech. Some kind of fish, scallops, and shrimp over mashed potatoes. Spinach and some weird white pepper gravy. Nothing Mexican about it. Bland bland bland, except for the pepper. No depth. I picked out the seafood and left the rest. No one else was really excited about their dinner either. Sister and girlfriend got fajitas. Pretty standard.

Overall, it's okay but I wouldn't go out of my way to go again. Only if other people really wanted to and wouldn't budge.

A destination by choice, when driving from Chatham. We always try to get off of Veteran's parkway for our weekend restauranting whenever possible.
They do have unique menu items here, I found the lunch menu to feature quite a few plates billed with breakfast ingredients. I went with the Burrito Sunrise - which was well put together, but needed just a bit more spice for my taste (which the salsa accomplished).  If nothing else, you must stop here at least once and order the table side freshly made guacamole.
Service was very good - glasses were kept full and chips and salsa replenished. We did visit off peak in mid afternoon.  I can't say its the best Mexican food in Springfield, but since I haven't tried them all, I can't say that it isn't either.

Don't expect them enjoy serving you if you have a gift card or savings certificate from the newspaper. They are a contrite rude group who acts like you should be honored to eat there. Don't they realize they are serving taco bell with fancy dishes ... Never again