Been going regularly for about 2 years now. By regularly I mean at least 3 times a month. For starters, the service is spectacular, kind, attentive waiters. Ricardo is probably the best server ive had anywhere. Always open to special requests and suggestions. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Service is quick, you can sit down and have a hot plate in front of you before you even dig into the chips. Worth the trip for the service alone imo. Now, trying a few different things on the menu, I find some of them to be rather bland. The ground beef is not good imo, the steak by itself is bland, the chicken is okay. The chorizo is really good, and I dont particularly like chorizo. The Burrito Diabla is by far the best thing on the menu, hands down, if you can handle the heat. Can be ordered less spicy. Idk what they do to it, idk if its the steak and chorizo melding together or whatever seasoning is in the spicy salsa they use, but its magnificent and one of the best burritos in the area without a doubt. I've brought about 10 different people here to try it and they all agree, they now come too and only order that. Im not saying dont order anything else, just that in my opinion the level of flavor in that burrito is miles above anything else I've tried, and I find it hard to order anything else. All in all, fantastic spot, worth the trip, and should be supported. Go in, eat good, and tip well.
La Penca Mexican Restaurant Verona
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Been going regularly for about 2 years now. By regularly I mean at least 3 times a month. For starters, the service is spectacular, kind, attentive waiters. Ricardo is probably the best server ive had anywhere. Always open to special requests and suggestions. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Service is quick, you can sit down and have a hot plate in front of you before you even dig into the chips. Worth the trip for the service alone imo. Now, trying a few different things on the menu, I find some of them to be rather bland. The ground beef is not good imo, the steak by itself is bland, the chicken is okay. The chorizo is really good, and I dont particularly like chorizo. The Burrito Diabla is by far the best thing on the menu, hands down, if you can handle the heat. Can be ordered less spicy. Idk what they do to it, idk if its the steak and chorizo melding together or whatever seasoning is in the spicy salsa they use, but its magnificent and one of the best burritos in the area without a doubt. I've brought about 10 different people here to try it and they all agree, they now come too and only order that. Im not saying dont order anything else, just that in my opinion the level of flavor in that burrito is miles above anything else I've tried, and I find it hard to order anything else. All in all, fantastic spot, worth the trip, and should be supported. Go in, eat good, and tip well.
Service was prompt. The food I ordered came out in less than 15 minutes. I ordered the carne asada plate, it was a bigger serving than I initially thought. It was tasty. Come here to enjoy good Mexican food. I’m from California and this was good.
Service was prompt. The food I ordered came out in less than 15 minutes. I ordered the carne asada plate, it was a bigger serving than I initially thought. It was tasty. Come here to enjoy good Mexican food. I’m from California and this was good.
We LOVE this place! We probably get dinner here once a week. All the staff are very friendly. Everything I've had has been great. My usual order is the shrimp tacos. Their rice, beans, and salsa are all amazing, and the prices are equally amazing.