This is a REALLY hard one, because I've been eating here for 15 years. The food is great. The service is 5-star all the time, they are so gracious and polite and eager to serve.But if you go look up a lot of these "menu" websites that have uploaded pictures of the El Sombrero menu, it's like stepping into a time machine...but only going back two years. They have literally DOUBLED their prices....which yes......inflation...economy...makes sense at a steakhouse...but they have doubled their SMALL COMBINATION prices...that are literally 60% Rice and beans....and a couple enchiladas, or a couple tacos. Literal. Time. Machine. $7.45 for Two small tacos, beans and rice.....they are now $14.95.I really hate leaving this review...but I just won't go there anymore. It's my not only firm belief, but educated opinion that they are price gouging, and passing it off as economic hardship and higher ingredient prices. A ribeye steak at a steakhouse isn't even up 20%, and El Sombrero has raised the prices of some of the most BULK BUY, easy to come by ingredient dishes by 100%. I'm not buying it. I feel the pain of the times in a McDonalds drive thru looking at the price of a Big Mac....but I feel like I'm being cheated going here now. 15 dollars for two 2.5 ounce tacos, some rice, and refried beans....Was paying 8.95 for that at lunch, not even 3 years ago. Those prices are off the takehome menu in my office desk at work. We frequented sometimes twice a week.Raise the price of the Pollo Chicken Ranchero. Raise the price of the Carne Asada, The BIG BAD BOY PLATE, the Pancha Villa...was $16.95, it's now $25.95 as I'm typing this.This review won't change anything, but it's needed. Folks are keen to the organic price increases over the last few years in the food scene in Lewiston, but El Sombero's price increases are NOT organic, are NOT calculated with whatever rising food costs. It's gouged. From twice a week, to haven't been in 6 months...once I saw that $14.95 price tag on what used to be the best value AND tasting Mexican cuisine in the LC Valley.It's rice and beans guys....calm the F down please....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mike Rios
Very bland food. You woul be better off at taco time. If you want alcoholic beverages then this is the place for you.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Kasondra Burns
I love El Sombrero. I tried something new (#33), and it was delicious. The chips were so hot and fresh, and the salsa kicks! The waiters are attentive and polite. I just cannot say enough good things.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Amethyst Moon
Love love the atmosphere. Came here after sons game in Lewiston. Service was great and my Carne asada was the best I ever had !! Wish we had one here in Coeur d alene
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Plate, Chips and Salsa, Tortillas
Food was very good. Service was good and love the looks and style of the restaurant. I had my favorite Arroz con pollo
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
My son and I went for a mother and son lunch and the food was wonderful. The server was very attentive but not annoying.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Plate, Chips and Salsa, Margherita
Great Mexican restaurant with great service and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food had no taste or flavoring, water in plate. Margarita was watered down so bad it was clear and no taste or symptoms of Alcohol. DO NOT RECCOMEND.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
You are always treated as a special guest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Chimichanga, Taco Salad
Wheelchair accessibility: all good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Fajitas, Carne Asada Plate, Chips and Salsa, Chimichanga, Taco
This is a REALLY hard one, because I've been eating here for 15 years. The food is great. The service is 5-star all the time, they are so gracious and polite and eager to serve.But if you go look up a lot of these "menu" websites that have uploaded pictures of the El Sombrero menu, it's like stepping into a time machine...but only going back two years. They have literally DOUBLED their prices....which yes......inflation...economy...makes sense at a steakhouse...but they have doubled their SMALL COMBINATION prices...that are literally 60% Rice and beans....and a couple enchiladas, or a couple tacos. Literal. Time. Machine. $7.45 for Two small tacos, beans and rice.....they are now $14.95.I really hate leaving this review...but I just won't go there anymore. It's my not only firm belief, but educated opinion that they are price gouging, and passing it off as economic hardship and higher ingredient prices. A ribeye steak at a steakhouse isn't even up 20%, and El Sombrero has raised the prices of some of the most BULK BUY, easy to come by ingredient dishes by 100%. I'm not buying it. I feel the pain of the times in a McDonalds drive thru looking at the price of a Big Mac....but I feel like I'm being cheated going here now. 15 dollars for two 2.5 ounce tacos, some rice, and refried beans....Was paying 8.95 for that at lunch, not even 3 years ago. Those prices are off the takehome menu in my office desk at work. We frequented sometimes twice a week.Raise the price of the Pollo Chicken Ranchero. Raise the price of the Carne Asada, The BIG BAD BOY PLATE, the Pancha Villa...was $16.95, it's now $25.95 as I'm typing this.This review won't change anything, but it's needed. Folks are keen to the organic price increases over the last few years in the food scene in Lewiston, but El Sombero's price increases are NOT organic, are NOT calculated with whatever rising food costs. It's gouged. From twice a week, to haven't been in 6 months...once I saw that $14.95 price tag on what used to be the best value AND tasting Mexican cuisine in the LC Valley.It's rice and beans guys....calm the F down please....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very bland food. You woul be better off at taco time. If you want alcoholic beverages then this is the place for you.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
I love El Sombrero. I tried something new (#33), and it was delicious. The chips were so hot and fresh, and the salsa kicks! The waiters are attentive and polite. I just cannot say enough good things.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Love love the atmosphere. Came here after sons game in Lewiston. Service was great and my Carne asada was the best I ever had !! Wish we had one here in Coeur d alene
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Plate, Chips and Salsa, Tortillas
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food as always. Huge portions, clean, and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Guacamole, Tortillas, Chicken Fajitas
Went with a bigger group of people and service was great and friendly. Food is always great there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Fajitas, Margherita, Taco Y Enchilada, Chimichanga, Tortillas, Taco
Parking: Parking lot is always pretty Full!!:) El sombrero is Awesome and should make their parking lot larger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Margherita, Side of Guacamole, Taco Y Enchilada, Split Order Enchiladas, Cheese Enchilada, Taco
Order two enchilada dinners got them home and they weren't even what I ordered this is the second time this has happened.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Always top
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5