Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

1145 S McKenzie St, Foley - 36535
198 reviews
Mexican
(251) 971-1399

First time here...first impression... service was slow, took about 5 minutes to get chips and salsa, another 5 to 10 minutes to get drinks, but after the initial 20 to 30 minutes of being there service picked up the pace. The food was pretty good good as promised. The only thing I didn't appreciate was being charged more than 2 beers to make a Michelada, which is basically 1 beer with bloody mary mix. But other than that our server at the end of our visit was the best and we will be returning here soon.

Bumped into this restaurant by accident, parking lot joins another parking lot and we decided to give it a try. Now one of my favorite Tex-Mex places. Food was great and service was fast. There's no sign on 59 and parking is small but available next door. Loos like the seating area outside is in remodel.

Never had a bad experience. Service and staff both on point. Only place in town that is always a perfect 10 for me

First let me say this, we have been a customer of this location for many years. We went here Saturday to celebrate my daughters birthday. Got there at about 5:12 PM and were seated. Received chips and salsa right away. Waited about 30+ minutes without a waiter coming to our table. My wife got angry and went and ask the lady that had seated us where our waiter was, she said she would find out. About 10 minutes later a guy walked over and asked what we wanted to drink, no apology about us having to wait. He took our drink order and returned with them in about 10 minutes. He then asked it we had decided on our order. He took our order without writing any thing down and left. Our order came about 10-15 minutes later. Order was messed up, my granddaughter order was chicken & cheese quesadilla, received it with soggy chicken and no cheese, daughters boyfriend ordered combo dinner, received somebody else dinner, my daughter ordered taco salad, got nothing. Waiter acted as if we received everything that we had ordered and started to leave. We told him of the problems and he was not apologetic at all. Daughter finally got it and meat was cold from sitting in the kitchen serving window. He found out we were there to celebrate my daughters birthday, didn’t offer to sing happy birthday as they usually do. Paid and getting ready to leave and manager strolls by. We explain what happen, didn’t say sorry or anything except he could change our ticket. Charge had all gone thru and we just wanted to get out of there. The owner wasn’t there as we know what looks like and didn’t see him. Won’t be going back there for a long time. I don’t like writing these type of reviews but felt I needed to. Oh, just to say they can’t blame it on not having enough workers, they had plenty.

If I could give this establishment -5 stars I would. The food was bland and the margaritas watery. Granted I'm rather fussy after living in southern California for 38 years and accustomed to authentic Mexican food, but never expected this poor quality. Will never return!

Staff is great an so is the food. Fernando is awesome server. This place is currently doing some minor renovations but best Mexican food around. New setting booths etc. Great food

Great food and great service. Can't wait to go back.

Pretty darn good. A little on the high side price wise. Service was acceptable. Food was very good.

Had a great time... food was delicious and service was impeccable! Didn't appreciate the 18% gratuity added to my bill... all in all had a good time... I will return

Best Mexican food around. The salsa is so good and the fresh guacamole is amazing. The steak fajitas are always nice and tender.