Mexquisito

Mexquisito is a decent Mexican restaurant on Mass Street with below average guacamole but above average vegetarian offerings.
I went to dinner with a friend on a weekday, and the restaurant wasn’t so busy. I ordered the Chimichanga Vegetariana (apparently you can just fry burritos wholesale and they become 25% more delicious). Like your standard US Mexican restaurant, it came with a side of refried beans and rice. We were assured that the refried beans did not use any lard.
The chimichanga was tasty. The filling was soft and warm, while the wrapping was crispy and savory. I didn’t eat the guac and sour cream, which should probably be served on the side. I think it’s humorous that the chimichanga came on a bed of iceberg lettuce. Looking at it closely, you start to see how the chimichanga resembles a small baby Jesus in a nativity scene. Just stare at it for a while.
The waiter we had was very engaging. He was kind, and prompt. He even asked for our help navigating the mobile Ebay website on his phone so he could purchase some HDMI cables!
I’d return if I were in Lawrence and craving Mexican food.

Mexquisto’s very authentic Mexican food and location on Mass make this a great place to stop for lunch or dinner. I have never had to wait for a table and the service is always very friendly and prompt.
I really like the menu selection and the veggie options that they have. This is not Tex Mex, this is authentic fare with a modern twist that makes it stand out from the other places serving Latin cuisine. I love the tacos!
Their cocktail menu, and $ 2.50 Mexican beers, is also a welcome treat. Cocktails made with real-​sugar coke, tequilas, and other delicious ingredients to add even more authenticity to the visit.
The only down side is that the totopos (chips) are not included in the meal, but the green salsa you get when you order is worth the price.

I don’t typically eat at restaurants that have less than four stars on Unilocal.This restaurant had four stars. Now, I will not eat at restaurants only because they have four stars. Okay, it’s a college town but really? Every dish dumped from a can then sprinkled with canned corn kernels. Every drink made from a mix. Greasy chips. Wish I could say something nice about the food but I would be lying. The interior décor was fabulous. Eat anywhere else in Lawrence, Kansas and thank me later. Got to go, literally.