Mexico Viejo - Moneta

This restaurant replaced Chopsticks. It has been open for approximately one week. The location is going to get built in traffic from the marina crowds and people traveling over the bridge. If you like Mexican food, you should include this restaurant in your plans while visiting the lake. The free chips and salsa were great. Since the employees make fresh guacamole at your table, I would assume the salsa is freshly made too. The business is so new that servers aren't used to having special requests made (i.e. substituting refried beans for black beans or using mild salsa if a dish is made with something spicy). However, if you request a substitute, they will accommodate you. Not all of the servers speak fluent English but the managers do. The outside patio overlooks part of the lake. If I wanted to have a quiet conversation, I would go somewhere else. If you don't mind the noise, this is a fun place. The bar area extends outside. The cheese sauce is excellent. There was a decent selection of lunch options. Most dishes run $10 $12. They had white and yellow rice. If you want a specific type, ask for it. It was fun watching guacamole being made for a party of approx 14 people. If you have a birthday celebration or special occasion, you can bring your own dessert. Four out of our party of five was happy with their selection. My family member wasn't expecting her dish to be spicy. I would just clarify while ordering to make sure I liked what what was served. There is reserved restaurant parking but the marina gets crowded on the weekend. Be aware of traffic as you enter/exit. Not everyone is as cautious as they should be.

Love the food and drinks! The view is beautiful and the employees are friendly. It's a good time!

If someone asked me where a good place to eat on the lake is I would not say this restaurant. This place wouldn't even cross my mind. The food is okay. My tacos looked great plated, but when I put them in my mouth they were luke warm. They cost almost $13 This place is in the crazy horse marina so they get a lot of people coming in off the lake to eat here. Today we came to eat here because it was raining we wanted to get out of it. They have outdoor seating that is covered and a good bit of overhang so we asked to sit outside, and they said they weren't seating anyone outside because of the rain...umm, okay(?! We ended up waiting for the rain to stop under their walkway when it finally stopped we were able to sit outside. Which was nice. The view is pretty! But because they're right off the water I also found it odd that they don't allow dogs in their outside area. But maybe I'm just a huge animal lover so it's odd to me ‍

We had high hopes. SLOW service and ok food. We won't go back during the summertime. Hopefully it will be better when less busy.

I'd say as far as Mexican food goes by the lake this is going to be tops. After a long day jet skiing my fiancee, dad and I were starving. We were staying at Bernard's Landing for the weekend so to Yelp I came to find someplace decent in the area to eat. I'm a health nut most days and wanted something with fresh ingredients. Not much around SML for lunch will fit that bill. This place is very nearby to Bernard's and was pretty highly recommended on Yelp so we decided to give it a try. At first when we pulled onto the Crazy Horse road I feared we'd pull up to an old building that was closed down and the restaurant would be gone but when we arrived it was open and we were greeted by a friendly man who led us down to the outdoor seating by the lake. It's a gorgeous view and the weather was very nice. We were promptly served very warm and yummy chips with salsa and white sauce. Our server was attentive, polite and very fast. We rarely waited for anything and when we asked for something it was very quickly provided. He was excellent. I ordered the table side guacamole which they asked if they could make it upstairs and bring down fine by me. But they did ask about all the ingredients I wanted and the spice level just as they would if it were made table side. It arrived quickly and was delicious we tore it up. My dad ordered the mixed grill fajitas with chicken and steak and a ton of grilled peppers and onions. My fiancee ordered the carne astada tacos (he always does) and he absolutely raved about them. He is really picky about tacos and such since his grandmother from California is Mexican and made them when he was little but he was very impressed with their version and commented that the meat was thick and juicy and not tough or chewy as he's had before. He finished all three and didn't even touch his rice or beans (he said he needed to prioritize the space). lol. I ordered the spinach enchiladas which were served with black beans and white rice. The black beans were yummy and while I wish they had put a bit more spinach in the sad enchiladas they were yummy. Our meal was very pleasant. We had fresh, good food, excellent service and a beautiful view.