Best Mexican restaurant

1. La Charreada, Lima

Location: 3355 Harding Highway and 1448 N. Cable Road, Lima Hours:

Hours Harding Highway: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Cable Road: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday.

Phone: Harding Highway: 419-224-3831. Cable Road: 419-221-1678

Highlights: Find authentic Mexican food at La Charreada. Entrees are known for their varied flavors and spices. You may order fajitas, burritos, platters and quesadillas. The wait staff will have your meal to your table in no time. And don't forget the guacamole.

2. Bandido's, Lima

Location: 2613 Elida Road, Lima.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Phone: 419-331-0855

Highlights: Stop by Bandido's to dine-in or order a party pack to take along to your next party. The burrito pack lets you choose 20 of your favorite ground beef, roast beef, shredded chicken, pork or chorizo burritos with sour cream. Feed a crowd for just $49.99.

3. Cabo, Delphos

Location: 1201 E. Fifth St., Delphos

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday

Phone: 419-879-2226

Highlights: The Delphos crowd is making their voices heard and putting Cabo on the map. Newly opened in February of this year, Cabo is making waves. Savor fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas and chimichangas. Sentarse a la tablela. Come to the table!

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