El Ixtapa

52 reviews for “El Ixtapa”

1. Great food and great service! The owners are always smiling and we enjoy supporting our local restaurant.

2. Excellent food and service. Never had a bad dish here. The staff is always so welcoming and nice. So lucky to have such a great Mexican restaurant in this small town.

3. Best Mexican food in the Spokane area, hands down. From the salsa and chips to the main course. Would leave six stars if I could.

4. Service was great! Food was ok had taco salad my husband had Mexican pizza. Was not impressed it was ok but could be better.

5. They made me a tasty vegetarian chimichanga and the Rancho beans were very tasty also. I will go again for dinner.

6. Our family loves this spot! Probably shouldn’t be part of our weekly routine, but it definitely is. Friendly staff, delicious food. Lucky to have this restaurant in Medical Lake.

7. Stopped in here after spending time in town for a week from FL. We have some great Mexican places here in the Tampa area, but this place would definitely compete strongly at the places here. They had some GREAT food. I was not expecting it to be as good as it was. Highly recommend stopping in here if you like Mexican.

8. Good food, large portions! Staff are quiet and polite. Eating in is the better option, its hard to these meals in a square container. Still good though.

9. Really yummy food! It was excellent! And the service was great! And the food was brought out within 15 minutes after ordering and it was delicious!

10. The food is delicious, and we buy the salsa to take home. My favorite is the carne asada!!

11. these folks are always super nice and quick and the food never disappoints!

12. Good free salsa, beyond that pretty average.

13. Our dinner was wonderful, took to go order. Hot even when I got home.

14. Great prices, amazing food, quiet / kind / attentive staff. I will definitely be coming back to this local gem and I suggest you do as well!

15. Love this place! Food is always delicious, and the service is always fantastic! 😋 They’re pick 3 option is my favorite, and I always have the chile relleno as one of my options!

16. Went in to have dinner with family from out of town. Their was 5 of us they didn’t greet us we stood their until finally someone acknowledged us. We get seated the person who brought us chips and salsa didn’t say 1 word to us. She brought waters again not speaking a word. The chips were stale. We waited no one said anything to us. We got up and walked across the street to the fishing hole and had amazing service and food..

17. Love this place! Always a good idea for amazing Mexican dishes ♥️

18. First time here food was great and so was staff we will come back

19. This place is really good. The service always stands out. Above average service and food. Amazing lunch menu. The dinners are pricey but the high quality goes along with the price tag.

20. I discovered this place by accident. Now, I drive 30 miles round trip to eat there at least once per week. I have never been disappointed. It is a little pricey but the quality.is superb!

21. I called and placed an order today. The lady was absolutely nice and respectful. Went and got my food and it was amazing. I will be going back!

22. This food was extremely yummy, and the waiters were very welcoming people.I will definitely go here again. 10/10.

23. Visit there every time I come to spokane. Food delicious, owners friendly, and accomodating.

24. Exceptionally great food and staff every time I go there (which is often)! The Chile Rellenos are one of my favorites, yum!

25. Shredded beef, supreme nachos from here were enough for 3 and dang delicious!! Called in order and they had it ready for pickup within 10 mins!! Give em a try!

26. This place is so so so yummy! They have the best food, fast and warm and friendly service and they make our town smell so good! Keeps us coming back for more of that authentic comfort food.

27. Super tasty! Ordered some takeout for my husband and I and it did not disappoint! The food was so hot and fresh. We will be back!

28. Definitely recommend this amazing restaurant. The food is so amazing, as well as the staff. Best gem on a little town of Medical lake.

29. Local restaurant has a strong following. Our waiter was prompt and ready with chips and salsa. The salsa was a perfect heat for me. Somewhere in the medium to mild range. They also gave us a small dish of marinated cabbage with jalapenos. Our meals came quickly and we’re very hot. I ordered the pollo crema and my friend ordered a combo with enchilada and tostada. The serving size was very generous and the food was good. I would like to try another meal before making a final rating.

30. Very good food. I usually order whole beans rather than refried (not many mexi restraunts do that). Their cabbage pico is the best.

31. Delicious and a wonderful asset to our little town. Friendly service.

32. Always good food. Good service. Never anything stale or below standard ! Sorry if anyone had bad service or stale chips.

33. Excellent food, great service and convenient location and great 👍 prices

34. Love coming here to eat. The staff friendly, the food is excellent.

35. They serve some of the best authentic Mexican food around. Well worth making the drive. You won’t be disappointed and it could be your “go to” place like it is mine. The people are friendly with attentive service.

36. Wonderful! Great staff. Food is the best! Salsa is, wow! Bought 32 oz to take home. Thx for being open!!!!

37. The absolute best in Mexican food. If you ever have a chance to go I highly recommend it! I’ve been to very many Mexican restaurants in the Spokane area and by far El Ixatapa is my favorite. It is always delicious and consistent, staff is always wonderful and even though it’s small it’s always my first choice.

38. When looking for a small town diamond in the rough for delicious authentic Mexican food, look no further. I have come here at least once every week for the past couple of months and they have not disappointed. It’s my go-to for this kind of cuisine out of any in the surrounding areas.

39. I first went here on the recommendation of a friend. The vibe that I got from this place was an authentic family owned restaurant that was popular with the locals as it was busy.

    The service is top notch, and they were able to accommodate my dairy allergy without issue. They always keep tabs on you during your meal making sure your glass is full and that everything is alright.

    The food is fantastic, I’ve been here well over 20 times already and they are consistent. The beef, chicken and pork options are all fantastic, their chips come out hot and fresh, and all their deep fried options come out golden brown with a beautiful flake.

    My personal favorite is the taquitos appetizer. They might give you a lot of food, but it’s always worth picking up an app to share before the meal.

    For the price this place is a deal, and I hope I see you come in as I will be a weekly regular here for as long as I am in town.

40. The best Mexican food around! Definitely worth the drive to Medical Lake!

41. I’m sitting here eating my leftovers contemplating getting married to them! Even the next day this food is 🔥🔥 soooo good! I felt at home there also because the staff there treat you like family! Check it out if you’re ever there! Bring a big appetite as they are huge servings!

42. Great service, prices are decent and the food is traditional.

43. Worth the drive, moist and fresh, better than anything in the City without City prices

44. Delicious food, friendly service. The guacamole was amazing! This place is truly a hidden gem.

45. Excellent Mexican cuisine in Medical Lake. Hits the spot after a day of boating.

46. Stopped here last minute during our road trip to Seattle and my goodness I’m glad we did. Amazing food!! If you’re looking for an amazing Mexican food experience this is it. Stop here!

47. Absolutely loved the food. Service was a bit slow, but it absolutely packed with a large group in back taking a far amount of service with 20+ people in the group..

48. Great food made by a family that’s been doing it for a while, and the experience shows.

49. Food was great, best we’ve had in a long time. I had my usual, carne asada, and the meat was perfectly grilled. Rice and beans, guacamole, hot sauce wasn’t too hot, couldn’t have been better. My dining companion had the chile rellano with a chicken burrito, also very good.

50. Really like the atmosphere of this place, food is good, service is good, people are nice

51. I’ve dragged my feet long enough on giving this restaurant its deserved rating. I will admit, candidly, that when you arrive here you’ll not likely be impressed. My wife was – in a word – skeptical. But after the drive, we figured we’d give it a shot anyhow. All I can say is wow. WOW. If you’ve had top-notch Mexican food in any larger cities – you will not be disappointed. The quality of food here is on par with the very best. Add to that very fair pricing; very attentive staff; and easy access in terms of parking – this place is a winner and a 5-star restaurant all day long. Well done!

52. Great little restaurant in Medical Lake. The staff is always friendly, and there is never a huge wait. Service is fast and portions are big. Usually, I have at least another half a meal to take home. Margharitas are a must, strong and refreshing!