We had dinner at El Aguila & were suitably impressed with the food, service was a tad slow, but the girls were very attentive. You order from ipads at your table. We ordered an al fresco dip for a starter, followed by chilli con carne & a vegetarian enchilada. All the food was generous in portion sizes & tasty. We ordered habanero hot & it was!
Great food, friendly staff and the chef even came out to see how the food was.
I asked for as hot as possible as I was VERY impressed. I will be back!
This shop is friendly and has lovely staff. The atmosphere is very relaxed and the food you won’t be disappointed by. I had an enchilada which was really delicious and affordable. For good Mexican food at a decent price I would recommend!
Good food, I go back for the Nachos and the Trio of dips. Heaps to feed two people. Also good Sangria. Table service can be a bit hit and miss, the ordering is through ipads on your table though so not too much of an issue.
We were a little apprehensive walking into El Aguila , it looked like a take away joint as only the take away menu was on display however the waitresses were very lovely and informative. We settled in nicely with perfect margarita 's.The food was delicious and well priced. The place only lacks ambience but forgivable given the other positives. We will definitely be back.
Great food, great people and a great atmosphere! You must try the Mojitos, they are fantastic! If you like Mexican, this is the place to be!
Not authentic Mexican but great tasting Tex-Mex. Friendly and efficient service and will definitely be back to enjoy a nice meal at a reasonable price.
For Foodies Brisbane- Rebecca Thompson
+4
I have driven past this restaurant so many times and finally had the opportunity to try it the other night and I must say I had a joyful experience.
Instead of reading off a normal menu they actually have a "smart" menu which is like an iPad that you can scroll through and order from, although it's a good idea I think it would be nice for the staff to check in with you to see how you meal is as there is not much waitress interaction.
The cocktails were cheap and the delicious sangria at $7 for a large glass.
Meals were brought out very quickly and the price point very attractive for the size of the meals.
The crumbed feta with jalapeño jelly was a pleasant entree to start and the main burrito had great fillings with beans, rice, cheese, veges and your choice of meat, along with a side of sour cream, salad & guac.
Will definitely be back. Love the food & the price point. Only suggestion is more waitress interaction. I
Easily the best Mexican food I've had in Queensland. Three adults and 2 children fed, including 2 bottles of sangria for the adults and some desserts for $125!
The service was a mix of innovation, tablets, and great table service. Somehow they make it work very well.
The ribs were the best I've had in an Australian restaurant of any genre. They were nicely coated, marinated, smoked and cooked to fall off the bone perfection. A variety of meals were eaten at the table with everyone happy.
If you're looking for Mexican food in Brisbane don't miss El Aguila.
El Aguila has a become a popular addition to Nundah Village with a modern twist on Mexican dining. For me it's always a toss up between the chicken quesadillas and the tostada bowl. That shell is so good!
Food was good, big meals and nice and tasty. Cool ordering system from a little iPad like device. Great service and very prompt. Loved not having to catch a waiters eye, you can page them from the device
Great food and service, make sure you pre book a table on a Friday or Saturday cos it gets busy
FANTASTIC!!!. I had been to this Resturant 2 weeks ago with my friends and I have to say the food was exceptional!! Everything we ordered were delicious! The service at the Resturant was on point. My friends and I loved it! amazing food that is worth the price. We will surely come back for another feed.
Good cheap feed!. Great feed at good prices, a wider selection of imported beers would be nice but other than that the food and service is great. been a few times since moving to Nundah. See you again soon!
Fajitas!!! yum... The food is lovely. The chicken and beef fajitas are very nice. The menu pretty much covers all mexican, with some key classics. The ultimate nachos and quesadillas are also winners..... Love to visit again!!!!
Fabulous!!!. Great food, great service. Highly recommend.
I came here with a group of friends last fortnight and we all had a great time. Even though our food took a little longer than expected to come out it was worth the wait. I had the chicken burrito it was stellar, one of the best I have had. The waitresses are really friendly and lighten up the atmosphere, we always had a beer in hand. The red head with tattoos is an absolute beauty! We will definitely be back here again
User reviews. Been there twice and will be back again! Good service, good food at reasonable prices.
Impressed with the quality of the food, very reasonably priced & nice selection. Kids menu to keep the little (chilli averse) ones happy. Went for an early dinner, very quiet but good service & nice selection of beers.
We dined here with a group of 8 adults and 4 kids and it was delicious. Everyone had something different and it was all so good. Husband is a big ribs fan and he said they were some of the best he's had. We've also had takeaway it it was awesome. Props to the buffalo wings, Fajitas and the ribs.
Great Mexican!. I love this place! We had the Empanadas for entree and the Quesadillas and Tostada for main. Big servings and lots of yummy condiments to go with the meals. We will definitely return.
Good food, great staff and attentive owner. We have eaten at El Aguila several times and always had good, fresh food and great service. The owner Lawrence is very approachable. I am sure that if customers raise any concerns with him, he will deal with whatever it is straight away.
I cannot understand the comments of the previous reviewer, particular the comment about people having to be drunk to give the restaurant a good review. If you didn't like it, then just say so and don't go again. no need to be rude and offensive. Have you been to Mexico? I have and I have eaten at great restaurants there and at restaurants I wouldn't consider as authentic as El Aguila!
Stephanie Q
This place pleasantly surprised me, delicious food, friendly and accommodating staff, decent portions and salty, sweet, sour margaritas! I will be back again!
Wow!!!! We visited the restaurant last week and were so blown away, by far the best Mexican in Brisbane!! Food was fresh and filling, salsa home made and amazing!! Great value and Lawrence the owner even came over to see how our meals were. We will definitely be back and so glad we live locally!!! Thank you guys for exception service and a great experience!!!
Great Mexican in Nundah. Big servings and good value. A great takeaway option. Friendly staff.
Best Mexican in town. Soo good. Soo fresh. Large portions will leave you full and satisfied
Reasonable. We ordered burritos and quesadillas and we both enjoyed our meals. We were offered the choice of spiciness, and didn't think it was "bland". The guacamole was especially tasty.
The service could do with some improvement, though. When the chef served us, it was fine. Three new waitstaff arrived for their shift, and we were thoroughly ignored by all three. A finished plate sat in front of us the whole time, and it took us about 10 minutes to finally catch someone's eye to order dessert.
This place is amazing the BBQ ribs are the best I have every had.the hole place is a 10 out of 10.a place you have to try
Kale McKurly Beard Longbottom
+4.5
Best MEXICAN in Brisbane, hard to find good quality meals these days but these guys and gals nailed it. Cheap cold MEXICAN beer with a great MEXICAN meal. Been twice now and will be back for sure!
Great food, great service & great price!
Had seen this open on the strip at Nundah for a couple of months but ventured down for a late lunch today.
Was delighted with the service and the quality if the food was amazing. Fresh, quality ingredients and the right amount of chilli.
Happy to have discovered this gem and will be my number one for Mexican food.
Hooray for Mexican in Nundah!. I've been here a couple of times and absolutely love it! We've tried quite a few dishes and all of them have been great. Firstly, the Mojito cocktail is divine, and only $10 hooray! The Chipotle Cheese dip is so delicious that I could probably drink it, highly recommend it to everyone. The enchiladas are probably my favourite because I'd rather the shredded beef over the grilled pieces. I love that everything comes with sour cream and guacamole, usually I have to order it on the side! The churros are so yum and come with some type of delicious caramelly custard. The staff are oh so friendly and are attentive. The restaurant it quite small, I've sat only outside and prefer it, it is quieter, and they provide heaters that are incredible so even if it's cold I would still sit outside. We'll definitely be back again.
Thank you for a great evening of margaritas and fresh Mexican food.
My new favourite Mexican restaurant in Brisbane.
Very nice fresh and tasty food.
Hidden Gem. We visited on a Wednesday evening and booked a table for 2 for an early 6pm dinner. After a stroll up and down the street we spotted the restaurant set back from the street frontage, tucked in underneath the overhand of the building above. The sign above the door is a bit dim, so look carefully to spot it.
As we walked in it appeared as thought it was a slow night as non of the other table were taken, however by the time we left at about 7pm, there were diner hovering to take our spot, such was the popularity of the place!
We chose a couple of mains and drink, which arrived quickly. The presentation of the meals was really good and different from the other mexican venues that we frequent. With friendly staff and reasonable prices, we'll be back!
Hello!!! Is a pleasure for us to come again and try the original Mexican food. Received our apologize if you had a bland food.
After a false start we tried it again. Best ribs in brisbane. Food and drinks amazing. New favorite restaurant.
Delicioso Mexicano at Nundah. El Águila is a newcomer to the Nundah dining precinct that brings the flavours of Latin America to the many options we already have.
Food is tasty, fresh, nicely cooked. For those who found it bland, probably they are scared of the real picante and ordered mild meals which makes no sense in Mexican food. If you want to enjoy any Mexican dish, you need to order it in the proper way it is prepared, so you can get the truly feast of flavours that makes the Mexican food so famous everywhere. Please don't be scared of jalapeños, chillies or habaneros ultra hot sauce as this is part of the experience.
My Enchiladas had a great kick, beef was moist, wrapped in beautiful corn tortillas with plenty of fresh salsa. We also ordered Chimichangas and a Burrito that were very nice. Service was great and food arrived to the table without delays, well presented and looking yummy. My group enjoyed the food and for sure we will be back.
Great service, fresh tasty food, cheap prices. Definitely will go back!
It is clear from the reviews that this place is polarising diners. We had a good meal at this restaurant. The food was fresh, tasty and generous. For those who say the good is bland, this may be a function of you not asking for your spice level. We asked for ours to be hot and it had sufficient spice. The comments about the staff are probably unfair given this restaurant is new, the staff were also friendly and attentive on the night we went. A good local place that has all the signs of only getting better with time. I would add that there is far far inferior mexican food in the likes of West End and the valley.
We had a great meal at El Aguila tonight. I had the cheese dip with fresh corn chips which was nice, hubby had the potato skins which we're well loaded, good size entree. I had chicken fajitas which we're lovely, moist chicken and lots of jalapeños and spice. Hubby had BBQ pork ribs which we're nice and smokey , the meat fell off the bone. Service was friendly and prompt. It was busy for a Thursday, I would recommend making a booking so your not disappointed .
Love eating local. A lot of people for a Tuesday night which is great to see. Really enjoyed the food,kids meal was a great deal,staff were very friendly. Will definitely be back. Great local place to bring the family or group of friends!
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