I was looking for a nice place to have dinner with my family and I found el metate restaurant we decided to go eat there the food was good and the place looks ok not until we order food and we order molcajetes and one of them was missing chorizo so we ask the server why we are missing the chorizo in one of the molcajetes so the server let the cook know and she came to the table with attitude and saying that she did put the chorizo like we are lying so she bring the chorizo missing and keep saying that she did put chorizo on both molcajetes when we ask for the check she even mention in Spanish that we are probably going to ask for discount or not to pay the check I thought that was really rude coming from the cook(owner) when we were only looking for a place to enjoy our meal I will definitely not come back to this place ever again.
Really good food at really good prices. The owners are really friendly and nice. The food is really good though!!
This is a wonderful family-run and truly authentic Mexican restaurant where I eat at least a couple times a month. In my opinion, it's easily the best one locally, and certainly the best for the price and style: the kind of hidden but amazing place Anthony Bourdain, in his day, could've and should've brought to light. Don't miss out on it -- and for all you who are already in-the-know, show your support for this hard-working mom, pop, and sons.
Very delicious, fun for date night - especially at happy hour. Got the pork super burrito both times we’ve been here. Unlimited house made nachos come with your meal if you sit in. Shocked this place isn’t busier - give it a try!
The burritos are good and the price is reasonable. You can easily park on the street. I would recommend El Metate Burrito if u like cheese.
The burritos are good and the price is reasonable. You can easily park on the street. I would recommend El Metate Burrito if u like cheese.
The burritos are good and the price is reasonable. You can easily park on the street. I would recommend El Metate Burrito if u like cheese.
Amazing service, right next to the ice house, super delicous, mom and pop establishment . They made me feel right at home. Such lovely people and the food is to die for.
I was missing real Mexican food rather than the prettied up version you get in many places. This is good, home-style food - good portions served by friendly staff for a reasonable price. I thought it all could be a little spicier, but that's a small point.
Wanted to find some quick (non fast food) Mexican food to grab for the usual weekly lunch with the gf. Food was fresh & tasty here so happy I ended chose this place.ITEM'S ORDERED:Burrito VegeterianoChili Relleno & Cheese Enchilada (w/ rice & beans)TASTE:Burrito Vegeteriano is the usual bean & cheese burrito but with added lettuce & tomato. I enjoyed this very much, it was fresh, nice size, well flavored (not too salty) & worked well with the red sauce. They gave an option of wet or dry burrito, & I chose dry. These are a little more "runny" of a bean than whole so the burrito didn't hold together as much as other ones I've had.Chili Relleno & Cheese Enchilada (w/ rice & beans) was a well made combo plate. This was listed as one of the specials. Chili Relleno was executed well & does not come off hot, but does get gradually hotter (in a nice way) as you continue to eat. The Cheese Enchilada is just as it sounds, & decent as well.They give you complimentary chips & salsa which is always a win. Chips were good (not overl salty) & I'm pretty sure they make them fresh. Salsa had adequate seasoning but was not really hot.SERVICE, LOCATION & PARKING:The cashier who is also the one who brought us the food as very friendly. Much appreciated especially since it was kinda a lunch rush & she was working hard.They are located basically at the corner of Mentor Ave & Colorado. I quickly found parking right in front & there were several other spots around as well. Quite sure they don't have a parking lot. Also, be careful since this is a one way street, going toward Colorado.I'm very much open to coming here again. All the food was good & also, prices were very fair.