Talavera Cocina Mexicana

Reviews

• AG

  Andy Gomez

  5 days ago
  1.0
  Good drinks and good location, but service was extremely poor and awful. Server who was an old gentleman he just came and bring the appetizers but never came back to check if everything was ok plus never came back to take us dinner order. I won’t came back ever again.
• EE

  Evan

  Feb 22, 2026
  5.0
  Yesterday was my third time visiting Talavera Cocina Mexicana for dinner. Service: The service from our waitress was fantastic. She consistently checked on our table and made sure everything was going well. The only issue was the wait time for the food. It took about an hour to arrive, which is honestly unacceptable. The service itself was excellent, but the kitchen timing definitely needs improvement. Food: The food was absolutely amazing, as usual. I ordered the skirt steak medium rare and it was excellent, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My girlfriend ordered the shrimp ajillo and it was also outstanding. As an appetizer we ordered the chicharrón guacamole, which was incredible. Talavera really doesn’t miss when it comes to food quality. Drinks: This was my first time ordering an alcoholic drink at Talavera. I tried the mango margarita and found it a bit mediocre. The tequila overpowered the mango and the ratio felt off. It wasn’t bad, but it’s not something I would order again. Atmosphere: The atmosphere is nice and the restaurant has a good vibe, although it can get a little loud since the space feels tightly packed when busy. Still, overall a pleasant place to have dinner. Value for the money: Our bill was about $130 for two people, which included two entrées, an appetizer, a mango margarita, and a Coke. Considering everything we ordered and the quality of the food, it felt worth it. The first two times I visited Talavera, this quickly became one of my favorite restaurants I’ve ever been to. Those visits were easily a 10/10 experience. Last night wasn’t quite at that same level mainly because of the long wait time for the food. If every visit were like this one, I probably wouldn’t return. That said, I’m giving them the benefit of the doubt and assuming they were just extremely busy. For now, I’m leaving a 5-star review, but I may adjust it in the future if the wait time ends up being a recurring issue. Overall, 9/10. A great place.
• MM

  Maria Martinez

  Feb 21, 2026
  5.0
  I had a large party celebration and the service was outstanding. Ana is top notch and made the evening unforgettable, she was patient, kind, and provided expert guidance navigating the menu for a big party. I would return again just for her. The food was delicious and the drinks were strong and expertly crafted. I had a large party celebration and the service was outstanding. Ana is top notch and made the evening unforgettable, she was patient, kind, and provided expert guidance navigating the menu for a big party. I would return again just for her. The food was delicious and the drinks were strong and expertly crafted.
• AA

  Ale Alfonzo

  Feb 15, 2026
  5.0
  Talavera was absolutely amazing. The food was incredible every dish perfectly executed. You can really tell they care about quality. And Ana made the whole experience even better. The Horchata and Vuele a la vida amarillo are one of my favorites! We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend.
• LR

  Lisa Remeny

  Feb 11, 2026
  5.0
  Still wonderful after all these years. I’ve been dining at Talavera since they opened over a decade ago and it never disappoints. Last night, one of us was served a less than stellar dish and was going to just suck it up, but actually did tell the server who graciously returned with a different dish and even made an adjustment on our bill. That is what I call good business. Bravo, Lalo!

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