Esteban's Mexican Restaurant

Oh my gosh I had a HORRIBLE experience at Esteban's today which shocked me. They have amazing foods BUT they disappointed me. Well when we got our receipt, we were pissed that the waiter assumed that I wanted medium margarita when I did not know there is sizes, he didn't even asked me what size. They also increased the prices on foods and alcohol without mentioning it to us before we ordered AND it wasn't on the menu. I told the waiter that he did not ask me what size and just assumed, he said he is sorry and can't change the receipt. If I knew that they offer in sizes, I would had small one since it is cheaper, they also gave us same size foods. For example, he had ordered bigger plate and I ordered small plate. Well he only had two small burritos which is same size as my large burrito, if we knew that, my husband would had ordered small plate to save $2.  I do not think they should increases prices UNTIL it is on the menu.

We have been here twice. Both times we had good service. Prompt, polite, and timely. The place is pretty clean, and doesnt smell like a honeybucket, so that was a huge plus. I havent had much luck lately in unfamiliar Mexican eateries.

I didnt get that feeling like they took stuff out of a bag and nuked it. Both times I had a combo platter. As previously mentioned , it's just kind of so so. Not bad at all.. just kind of ordinary. Like maybe they are playing it safe to accomodate a gentler pallate... like maybe old people. I have nothing against old folks... just saying that they tend to eat milder foods. I dunno.. it's just a shot in the dark as to why a Mexican restaurant wouldnt have spicy food. Although a good friend of mine (who hails from a Mexican family) once told me it isnt ALWAYS about spicy (BTW this guy makes THE BEST chicken enchiladas with green sauce I have EVER had in my life). I understand this about the sometimes lack of spice, but the food I would expect to be spicy should be... well... spicy. My Enchilada was okay.. the sauce was just, meh.. so so. My taco was pretty much like any other taco anywhere else. My Relleno was alright. Not the best and not the worst. Beans and rice were alright. Nothing to write home about.  I thought the chips and salsa were good. Salsa wasnt anything amazing but it seemed fresh enough,and didnt look/taste like it had been poured back out of a previously unused bowl (dont laugh, I know a place that does this regularly).

They carry an average beer selection, nothing oustanding. They do carry some top shelf liquors. The first visit the wife had a darn good margarita.

So probably wondering what would bring me back and cause me to rate it a 3. It's clean!  Reasonable prices, and the staff was very nice, and we got our food in a timely fashion. Im still not sure why our waitress didnt bring our food (another lady did). Maybe she was new?  At any rate she did a fine job. My son did point out the interesting "art collection" on the walls. I am intrigued as to how they picked those. Not my first guess as to what I might find in a Mexican restaurant.

My favorite Mexican Restaurant to eat at when i come visit the rock.  I live in Las Vegas, so when you compare Mexican food down in the southwest to Mexican food in Washington state of course there is going to be a big difference in the spicy factor.  However this place is yummy!  The portion size is big, the drinks are strong, and the service is great.  Its really that simple.