Chimalma Restaurant

This review is regarding a weekend lunch.| Food |I had the pescado con tempura (fish tacos) for lunch. They are street tacos style (meaning modest in size) but three of these along with the rice was a filling lunch. The white fish tacos had a nice crispy coating, along with chopped veggies and tomatoes, on blue corn tortillas, with a cabbage coleslaw on the side and drizzled cilantro jalapeño ranch dressing on top. The ingredients were all good, but both the fish tacos and the coleslaw (which was fairly dry) lacked flavor. The cilantro jalapeño ranch dressing didn't help much but fortunately the tomatillo sauce helped a lot.| Drink |I had the Chimalma latte, which is described on their menu as a "fusion of pistachio and hazelnut syrup, adorned with pistachio crumbs". But I think they forgot the syrup completely and it did not come with pistachio crumbs. When I mentioned this to my server she kindly replaced it with another one and this time there was a sweetness to the drink, vaguely a pistachio flavor, but still no pistachio crumbs (or if there was it was dissolved in the drink).| Service |Service was good. My server checked in on me and as mentioned, brought me a replacement latte. | Atmosphere |I arrived on a Sunday afternoon and as I approached the music was blaring from inside (as in booming nightclub music); it was so loud I thought about going somewhere else, but then spied a patio table outside. The patio seating was a nice spot to people watch and is enjoyable in good weather.

Was here last night as part of a collab event, and the ladies serving and taking orders were friendly yet completely overwhelmed and disorganized in terms of service. But I understand it was a busy event so maybe it was unexpected. So my lack of stars are not for that.....However, the tacos I ordered which were 3 tacos fell apart almost immediately upon receiving them, due to the sogginess of them into the tortilla, and that was disappointing. So I ended up making it more of a taco salad vs eating them as tacos. Taste wise, the flavors were good though. I also ordered the Nasty Nelson drink which is essentially a mango margarita. It was okay, not worth the $13 price rage barely tasted alcohol, was watered down. Not a fan. I definitely feel that their is room for improvement with the pricing of food comparative to the food itself. The prices on the menu are quite high if you ask me for what you get. It is a Latino owned business and I definitely like supporting small businesses establishments, just think with a few tweaks in the way they do things they would be a great spot in the area.

Stopped by Friday the 11th for a great lunch. The atmosphere is very inviting with outside seating and lots of indoor lighting. My friend and I were greeted when we walked in and seated quickly. The carnitas tacos were very soft and flavorful. The rice wasn't quite as flavorful and a bit more on the bland side. The tastiest item on the plate was the little cabbage side salad. I ended up adding it to each taco for added crunch and an even bigger burst of flavor. The salsa wasn't very hot and left a little to be desired. The blue corn tortillas are awesome. Overall it's very fresh food and and nice and friendly seservice with a cool vibe. Definitely visit Chimalma if you're near.

LocationDowntown Dallas-by JFK MemorialServiceFast and friendlySeatingBar, booth, low tables, outside patioMenuTacos, salads, happy hour specials. It was cold so we had soup and salad. Even though we split it-and they nicely split both soup and salad- the portions were huge! The soup was chock full of lentils. The salad was terrific!SummaryGreat location, outstanding food, excellent service!!

Came here on a Friday night, it was almost empty, the place only had a few people. I was in the front for quite a few minutes before anyone acknowledged us. Actually, a waitress did see us but did or said nothing. A man at the bar told us we could sit anywhere but we were ordering to go therefore a table wasn't needed. That's when a pregnant girl finally came and took our order. I did not get her name but she was actually very nice. But it was waaaayy too slow in there for no one to come help us. So I don't even want to imagine when it gets busy. We were waiting on my boyfriend's margarita, it just sitting at the bar meanwhile pregnant girl was literally sitting next to it. If he hadn't gone up to get it idk how much longer we would have been there waiting! Now, to the food. Small portion, which I don't mind. But my bf did not like his carnitas tacos, said the carnitas tasted too much like "pig" if you are a fan of carnitas you will know what I mean. I had the mole enchiladas which weren't bad, they had a very good taste. Just 2 enchiladas and rice for $15.. hmm.... If you like to eat in big volume, this is not for you. My bf also got a frozen margarita and he did not like it. Only took a sip and that was it. For dessert we got the chocoflan which was very good, and their signature cake which was a little too much chocolate for me. Definitely won't be coming back.

Very tasty and artfully prepared Mexican cuisine.We started with the nachos which were plated with a bit of brisket on an individual round tortilla and topped with pico, queso and a few other garnishes. I then had the chorizo tacos which I ordered with refried beans. The chorizo was nice and crispy and had plenty of flavor. The salsa verde added a nice bit of heat and acidity.Service was very good.

I'm sorry; I hate to write bad reviews But this one I needed to, just because it's not the first time it happens. I liked this place very much when I went for the first time; I recommend to my parents; when they have guest they always want to take them there because the menu has several items from Jalisco. Yesterday; my parents arrived at 3:40pm 20mins before they close time; as soon as they walked in they were approached saying that they were closed; my mom said " but you close at 4pm" One of the ladies responded by saying, that they could help if they order something fast. They started looking at the menu and most of the items were not available (we understand it was almost close time) My parents decided to order to go and the only thing available a was tostadas and they ordered 10 tostadas to go.2 side orders or rice and 2 side orders or beans. The main reason of this post is the BAD customer service; and this is the 2nd time it happens to my parents, where the customer service is an issue on the last hour of the day. I been to places were we get there right at close time and they still help you with a smile (we understand that people are trying to go home, and we don't do this unless that is the situation that day)Service was terribleFood presentation was also not goodThey ended up leaving the restaurant around 4:20pm without checking what they got.. and they were missing items, like only 4oz of beans for the tostadas? Not recommended anymore Sorry! And NOT going back.

Jalapeño lager paired very nicely with their trio sampler and the asada Asada was tender on the inside and lightly crispy on the outside

Nice, friendly and helpful service. This place is CHILL and Vickie puts you at ease. Good food and quick service. Stop by on your way to or from the West End. I'll be back!Conveniently located and an ambiance that puts you at ease. Take a friend and enjoy a coffee with breakfast.

Stopped in for a quick lunch, food was delicious, had the asada tacos The tortillas are and the slaw was actually amazing, i almost never eat the slaw!