Randolph
Really enjoyed the food here, had a quesadilla lunch. free chips with salsa! nice atmosphere. Don’t let the exterior dissuade you, and go check out the cool mural near the parking lot before leaving. They have a vegetarian selection too if that’s your bag
… moreAngel Zamudio
Okay this place is amazing. The food 10/10 some of the best if not the best authentic Mexican I’ve had in Madison and I have tried and tried and tried so many and they continuously fail me but not La Penca.
I had their catering for an event and they were so amazing and were so flexible throughout the entire experience. It was my first time trying their food and for it being a large batch order they absolutely crushed it.
Taste 10/10
Price 10/10
Reliability 10/10
This will be my go to spot for Mexican going forward. Compliments to the chef, staff and Jesus.
… morepeter
Water tasted funny maybe next time I’ll get a margarita. Great food. Unassuming place
… moreBikes Boats Boots WI
Excellent food with very authentic and rich flavors. Highly recommend the burritos and chimis especially with chicken and chorizo! The hot salsa is also very good with just enough heat. One of our new favorite places for Mexican food.
… moreBetsy Shelton
Very good soft chicken Tacos! Fresh, flavorful and ample fillings. The second menu item was delivered as a ground beef (instead of shredded beef) quesadilla with a liquid cheese sauce (not melted cheese topping). Although still a totally edible meal, just not what was ordered or expected.
Nice beer selection, all drinks seen being served looked refreshing and delicious.
It was very chilly inside, the outdoor temp was 37°, and inside felt like 50°. The ambiance is definitely “hole in the wall”, but it was clean in appearance. Seating was adequate and in good repair. Tables, booths in the back dining room,, and an 8-10 bar stool counter in front with a few tables & booths in smaller front entrance dining area.
The cook and waitstaff know how to hustle, food was delivered within 12 minutes of ordering. The other large customer table showed the steamy hot bowls of some soups and sides of rice that were added. It looked and smelled wonderful.
Will definitely return! Small parking lot, shared with ajoining business, parking might be difficult at certain meal times.
… moreTheresa Jensen
When ordering tamales, if you’re not a fan of queso, request their salsa as they drown them in it. Otherwise, muy excellentè. IMHO
… moreAlex Becker
My Wife and I Uber/eat from here while in recovery after delivering our first born child… it was delivered so fast the price was right and it tasted absolutely amazing. upon going home and coming back the next day for a doc appointment we decided to go dine in. The atmosphere gave true authentic Mexican dining the owner greeted us with a smile. I ordered the steak and shrimp quesadilla flavor and portion 10/10 My wife got Steak Tacos 10/10 I will recommend everyone I know. And for those of you reading..you will not be disappointed. Thank you again for the great food and great service!
… moreLisa Schweizer
Wonderful, amazing dinner! This place is the epitome of not judging a book by its cover. If you saw outside you might just drive by as it is not fancy at all, and next to a laundromat, but it is an fabulous restaurant. The owner/chef is kind and gives wonderful service. All of his food, including the chips are made from scratch and are so incredibly yummy! I got a side order of mole chicken enchilada with sour cream. Our boys each got a a burrito, and my husband got a chili relleno el pastor. Each of us loved our meals. I would highly recommend Arandas if you are ever in Madison and looking for good Mexican food.
Maravillosa, increíble cena! Este lugar es el epítome de no juzgar un libro por su portada. Si viste afuera, podrías pasar, ya que no es nada lujoso y está al lado de una lavandería, pero es un restaurante fabuloso. El propietario / chef es amable y ofrece un servicio maravilloso. ¡Toda su comida, incluidas las papas fritas, están hechas desde cero y son increíblemente deliciosas! Tengo un pedido de enchilada de pollo con crema agria. Nuestros hijos recibieron un burrito y mi esposo recibió un chile relleno el pastor. A cada uno de nosotros nos encantaron nuestras comidas. Recomiendo encarecidamente Arandas si alguna vez estás en Madison y buscas buena comida mexicana.
… moreBeth Marshall
Best Cinco De Mayo dinner & margarita! They were so busy, but wait staff was so sincere and did their best. Chips and salsa were excellent! Finished off with a shot of tequila, a fist bump and a smile. Will return over and over again!
… moreTamara Cook
This is a fantastic little hidden gem. There were five of us in our party and we were tended to in quick fashion and had lovely meals.
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