• Home
  • About
  • Alphabetical List
  • Archives
  • Comment Policy
  • Contact
  • Favorites

Lafayette Eats

Dining and Restaurant Reviews and Guides for the Greater Lafayette Area

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Poblanos Mexican Grill and Bar

January 19, 2012 By Lafayette Eats

Location: 360 Brown St., West Lafayette (map it)
Phone: (765) 250-3060
Cuisine: Mexican

Recently there was an article in the Journal and Courier about a new Mexican plan over where the River Rock Grille used to be. Then I got a slew of emails from people requesting I go check it out. So being the good blogger I am, I did just that. I went to Poblanos on Monday (sorry I’m late with my review, I’ve been busy with my job that actually pays me.)

Located in West Lafayette, in the same strip as BW3 and the Neon Cactus, Poblanos is a very nice place. The inside has been redone, and it’s very clean and well organized. The decor is tasteful, the eating areas are nice, and the ambiance is also good. I was impressed.

Immediately we were brought two baskets of chips and two bottles of salsa with four salsa dishes. This is nice, because everyone had their own salsa dish and we could double dip as much as we wanted. The salsa was very good, but the chips were a bit lacking. Not warmed, which I prefer. The menu was expansive, with lunch specials as well as a regular full menu with everything you could possibly want.

From the JC article, it seemed to me that the fajitas were something of a specialty. I’m not one to normally order fajitas the first time I go to a restaurant. I like fajitas just fine, but I saw on Anthony Bourdain once that fajitas are what people who don’t like Mexican food eat. And I like Mexican food, all kinds. So my usual test is something a little more traditional, but since the fajitas were a specialty, I felt like I needed to try them.

The fajitas arrived on a sizzling platter with a separate plate of beans, rice, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce and pico. They looked fantastic. Unfortunately, I have to say they were not all that great. The chicken was pretty bland and dry. So I was definitely disappointed in the chicken fajitas. My friend who ordered a lunch special reported that all of her items were great. I am a big fan of refried beans, and the beans were quite tasty.

Perhaps the bland fajitas were a fluke, or else there’s some room for improvement. I’ll definitely go back and try again. The servers were really friendly and the manager or owner made his way around to greet the patrons, which is always a nice touch.

Kid Friendly: Yes.

Price: Very reasonable, lunch specials around $6-9.

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print

Filed Under: Mexican Tagged With: burritos, tacos, wabash landing, west lafayette

Subscribe

Enter your email address to receive an email every time Lafayette Eats publishes a new review. No spam and we never sell your information!

Welcome to Lafayette Eats!

Your comprehensive guide to restaurants, dining, and everything food for the Greater Lafayette Area, including West Lafayette and surrounding towns.

Learn more about us.

Most Commented Reviews

  • Blue Fin Bistro – CLOSED (14)
  • O’Bryans Nine Irish Brothers (13)
  • Black Sparrow Pub (12)
  • Tomates – CLOSED (11)
  • Thai Essence (10)

Highest Rated

  • South Street Smokehouse 6 votes, average: 5.00 out of 56 votes, average: 5.00 out of 56 votes, average: 5.00 out of 56 votes, average: 5.00 out of 56 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 (5.00 out of 5)
  • D & R Market 4 votes, average: 5.00 out of 54 votes, average: 5.00 out of 54 votes, average: 5.00 out of 54 votes, average: 5.00 out of 54 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 (5.00 out of 5)
  • El Chicano 3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 (5.00 out of 5)
  • Thai Essence 3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 53 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 (5.00 out of 5)
  • People’s Brewing Company 2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 (5.00 out of 5)
  • Holmestyle Grill 2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 (5.00 out of 5)
  • Khana Khazana 2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 (5.00 out of 5)
  • Contact 2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 (5.00 out of 5)
  • Fortune House Buffet and Grill 2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 (5.00 out of 5)
  • Akropolis 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5 (5.00 out of 5)

Comment Policy

Before commenting, take a look at our comment policy.

About Us

Your comprehensive guide to restaurants, dining, and everything food for the Greater Lafayette Area, including West Lafayette and surrounding towns. This blog was created as a way to document the places we love to eat, the ones we love a little less, and a few of the ones we never want to dine at … Keep reading

Comments

Comments are welcome at Lafayette Eats. Having various opinions on any restaurant makes the site and reviews more useful. All comments are moderated, and will not be published on this site until reviewed and approved. No spam or advertising comments will be published. Anonymous comments will … Keep reading

Recent Comments

  • La Hacienda – CLOSED – Lafayette Eats on Taco Rico
  • KirkAcrosstheHall on Restauration
  • Susan on Restauration
  • Susan Hawthorne on Adelino’s Old World Kitchen – CLOSED
  • KFreeman on Sushi Don Asian Fusion

Copyright © 2023 · Site by Sumy Designs, LLC