El Nopal - Mall St. Matthews

I gave five stars for atmosphere because the place is wonderfully decorated, so much color, so much of the culture on exhibit, and it's everywhere. It's unfortunate not all El Nopal's are decorated so nice. Some of them look like the cafeteria at the elementary school,....i.e.: HP, Blnknbaker, ...., anyway, the only thing that would have made this six stars would be a mariachi band. The service received four stars - while everyone was professional and attentive the language barrier sometimes interferes with getting the order correct - for instance, vegetables instead of rice as the side... And then giving the change request to someone who never got that communicated to the right people. Other than that, wonderful people and very nice. The food was of generous portions, well prepared, great flavor, HOWEVER, my chicken breast had been flattened to the point that it was very very tough lacked moisture and was difficult to even chew. A chicken breast should be plump juicy full of flavor and easy to cut through. Everything else at our table was prepared well and delicious to all. When shopping at the Mall St. Matthews, definitely consider this place for a margarita cold beer your choice of cocktails and some good to great Mexican food. Good job you guys thank you, we'll be back.

Excellent service. CESAR was our waiter and he deserves a raise. When you go ask for Cesar. Will definitely be back.

Had dinner here on a Friday and it was amazing. The service was ok, the server wasn’t as attentive as I am used to. The food was amazing, ordered and it was freshly made and to the table in less than seven minutes. The margaritas were delicious as well. The food was sooooo good we came back days later and food was just as great! I would definitely recommend to anyone, especially families. The carnitas chimichanga was delicious and rice and beans were perfect.