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Eastside - Mota's Mexican restaurant
6.2

Mota's Mexican

  • Eastside
  • $
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: A symphony of blandness

Mota's Mexican harbors dishes like Carne Asada Burrito, Pozole and Taco de Tripas that ring with apparent satisfaction, large portions, and heartiness. But the praise for these top dishes is marred by the underwhelming flavors and suspicions of bad quality meat that decidedly take you on a gastronomic anti-climax.

  • Great Value

    Affordable prices for great food, consistently mentioned across reviews.

  • Okay Taste

    Fair prices and good portions, but taste sometimes lacks authenticity.

  • Low Quality

    Tasted like old lard, bad quality meat, negatively impacts experience.

Top 3 dishes at Mota's Mexican

  1. 1

    Pozole 🏆

    Hearty, homemade, with plentiful servings and great taste, available daily.

    Pozole dish
  2. 2

    Carne Asada Burrito

    Hits the spot, large portion, well-seasoned, and immensely satisfying.

    Carne Asada Burrito dish
  3. 3

    Fish Taco

    Fish tacos praised for freshness, flavor, and being better than competitors.

    Fish Taco dish

Vibe: Lacks the flamboyance of its rivals

The ambiance at Mota's Mexican is warm and inviting, extending a blanket of cozy Mexican vibes. However, the place is decidedly quiet, small in size and significantly lacks the buzz that sets other places apart. It's essentially underwhelming if you're expecting the vibrant, pulsating energy of trendier spots.

  • Great Ambiance

    Warm, inviting, tastefully decorated, enhancing cozy Mexican vibes.

  • Bad Buzz

    Quiet and small, lacking the energy and buzz of trendier spots.

Perks: A haven of convenience with an asterisk

One of the key redeeming factors of Mota's Mexican is the service. The staff is prompt, courteous, and provide a personal touch, frequently showcased as exceptional. Add to that the ample street parking and the restaurant becomes strangely convenient. However, it's not what you'd call a buzzworthy, lively spot.

  • Great Service

    Prompt, courteous, personal service often highlighted as exceptional.