Café El Lago (Permanently Closed)

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• Anynomous

  25 December 2023

  I've lived in Saratoga going on 16 years. Ive lived here when this was THE only restaurant available without going anywhere else outside the city. We have been through a couple of new owners but this last round of new owners have changed the taste that we have become accustomed to. While it certainly seems to have become more modernized the emphasis on items such as the food has sadly been neglected. Items such as the rice was overcooked and mushy. the Chimichangas have become soggy, and the fries....yes the fries are not crispy. I mustered up the courage to try it one last time and I hate to say it but I am done! Sadly I will cherish the memories from the party we had there when it first opened and the awesome fact that they named a burger after our city councilman who has since passed away. The menu item has disappeared and so has my business.

• Anynomous

  15 December 2023

  Generic middle of the road Mexican place. It was okay, nothing special but nothing really that terrible either. If you like free chips and salsa with your meal then this place is good. It can be a little busy, I think it's mostly due to a small dining area. If the other stores around this one are busy then parking is limited. In the evenings its not a problem.

• Anynomous

  02 December 2023

  The managers ‘homies’ were hanging out right at the cash register and were talking very loudly. The cashier and I couldn’t hear each other and she got my order wrong, so I had to give it to her twice. It took 15 minutes to order 3 meals.
  
  Every time I go there the cashier doesn’t know what they are doing. Also, one time I found a rubber band in my salsa... got a free dessert, but was nasty..
  
  The food is good, but the service is horrible.

• Anynomous

  01 December 2023

  Pretty good Mexican food. I'm not sure how to put my finger on it but the place could use some livening up. A lot of the workers seem bored out of their minds or sad for some reason. The food is pretty good, not too spicy but not bland.

• Anynomous

  27 November 2023

  When the ownership changed it became terrible. The food is still fine but the service is unbelievably bad. We got seated and didn't get drink orders. They completely neglected our table. Fix it please. I used to love eating here but will not come again unless something changes. Save yourself a terrible experience and go somewhere else.

• Anynomous

  14 November 2023

  This place has gone downhill quite a bit in the last 4 years. My husband asked about one of the menu options and our waiter said "I don't know, read the menu". Slow service. Didn't get drinks until our meal came and the food was cold. Won't be going back which is sad since we've loved this place for so long.

• Anynomous

  20 October 2023

  Awesome Mexican food. Some of the best in utah, which isn't saying much necessarily. But great chips and salsa, great rice, great portions, but the beef is a little bit sweeter is my only critique. But if you like that then go for it. I will definitely go back!

• Anynomous

  19 October 2023

  My husband and I like to try new places and came across this gem while we were in Saratoga Springs. The food was delicious and service was very fast and friendly. My husband ordered the fajitas. The chicken was very moist and flavorful. It also had a nice variety of green, yellow, and red bell peppers. I ordered the taco salad with grilled chicken. Wow!! It was soooo good! They make their own tomatillo ranch dressing and it was delicious!! I asked for some on the side so I could dip my chips. The chips are made fresh each day and were the perfect blend of crispy and salty. Yum! We will definitely be coming back.

• Anynomous

  13 October 2023

  WOW! I went to this place a few weeks ago and it was good, Best Fresh made piping hot tortilla chips and homemade salsa I've ever had, amazing authentic Mexican food, awesome dining ambiance, friendly helpful service. Never open Sunday, which I can respect. I just recently went again to this place and as good as it was last time I went, it was even better this time around! (apparently they have a new owner). They told me they plan to reopen their lunch hours soon, which would be great! And they let you order their food to go! (Best Chip and Salsa party at my house ever!) 5 Stars all the way!

• Anynomous

  12 October 2023

  A very pleasant surprise. We went in hoping for decent food. We were delighted with what we got. It was one of the best chile rellenos I've ever had. The shredded beef in the taco was flavorful and delicious. My wife ordered the sour cream and cream cheese enchiladas. She was thrilled. Our server was new (first day), but she was friendly and eager to serve. Overall a very good experience.

• Anynomous

  04 October 2023

  Not the nicest place, but our waitress was very friendly. The food was pretty good, too. We got burritos and they were flavorful and too big to finish. People were really nice about our jabbering/yelling baby.