El Vallarta - Newbern

They are rude. Especially when doing a take out order. I waited on the phone for 15 mins while they were checking people out and taking other orders just for them to hang up on me. When i tried calling back they hung up without answering at all. Wont call back their food isnt even worth the hassle. Food: 2 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 3

Very fast and friendly service great food too!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Steak, Cheese Dip, Chimichanga

Good food. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Price per person: $10–20 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Shrimp Fajitas, Cheese Dip

This was my first time here. The waitress (whose name I unfortunately forgot to get) greeted us promptly. Her service throughout the meal was very prompt and helpful, giving great advice to my friend and me. The chips were hot and thin and have a pleasant flavor. The salsa is served in a carafe with individual bowls for dipping. It was also thin with small chunks of onion and cilantro throughout. The flavor was slightly sweet and a little tart. Not much garlic flavor, but still good We ordered the food and it came out very quickly. The food was super hot and fresh. My friend got the Tacos Vallarta, which were like street tacos with toppings on the side. The meats were quite tasty and tender with the pork really standing out as the best. If this had been a BBQ restaurant, they'd still get 5 stars on that front. I got the Chicken Fire Wrap, which was like a chimichanga. It was perfectly pillowy and crisp. The fillings inside worked really well together. I was worried about the spinach because sometimes that can take over the whole flavor of a dish, but the spinach really complemented the other flavors. It went so well with the guacamole, which seemed to be house made and the perfect mix of creamy and chunky. We got a flan to split at the end of the meal. It came with raisins, which had seemingly been soaking in the caramel sauce and had become plump and in turn also flavored the sauce. I was not a fan of that. But the flan itself has a very thick texture which is nice compared to some which feel more like jello, so while I didn't particularly like it, I think it was still well done for what it was. The portions were fantastic, especially for the price. Perhaps useful info: •The women's restroom was very clean and well stocked. Also single occupancy. •There's a 3% service charge for using a card. Overall this is one of, if not the best Mexican restaurants I've been to in the area. I'll have to come back and make sure it still stands to the test, but I would highly recommend trying it if you're looking for a place that has a large variety of foods that could fit any palate. According to the menu, they have a lot of options for people who are picky, health conscious, children, or trying to be budget friendly.