Real Hacienda

The Real Hacienda may be "The Haute's" best Mexican food, but it falls short for this former Texan, current California resident [perhaps my expectations were just too high]. I visited the Real Hacienda for lunch and was seated immediately with chips and salsa ready for me to eat... everything went downhill from there.

The chips reminded me over warmed tostitos and the salsa wasn't much better than a jar of mild Pace Picante sauce. I picked through a few chips but ultimately passed on them. I would not go hungry though as my lunch plate consisting of a taco and enchilada was ready almost as fast as it took me to review the menu. The crispy taco was fine, the shell was crispy and the meat was lightly seasoned and not just browned ground beef. The enchilada with what was suppose to be chili con carne was the worst tasting enchilada maybe ever. the chili con carne was noting more than some nasty red sauce, but again shame on me.

I have to give my server credit, he was prompt, curt but not rude and fast. There is more than ample parking as the Real Hacienda rents its suite in a large shopping center parking lot.

They have the interior right with the high back wooden benches and bright colors, but the food falls short [for me... maybe it's just me].

I dont know man...you cant expect too much in a town like Terre Haute. Okay, just okay.

Guess I'm a tough sell.  I am giving this place 3 stars because that is my baseline.  Everything was fine.  No complaints.  Food was good.