Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant

Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant in Hood River is more than just a restaurant for us—it's a necessary stop on every single trip we take through to Portland. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food paired with a welcoming atmosphere, this is the place to be. First off, the staff is absolutely fantastic. Every single person we've encountered, from the host to the servers, is genuinely friendly, attentive, and makes you feel right at home. It truly elevates the dining experience. The food is consistently great. They offer classic dishes made with care, and everything always tastes fresh and delicious. To go along with the meal, the drinks are tasty and well-made—the perfect way to relax and recharge before hitting the road again. I highly recommend stopping at Ixtapa. It’s a highlight of our jo

It was only a 5 minute walk from our Hotel and while they close at 2100 and we showed up at 2015, they still let us order a full dinner. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The food was very good and well prepared, and the portions were generous. All five of us enjoyed everything.

Nice restaurant and the food was decent but not much value for your dollar. I ordered the 3 item combo (which I can usually never finish elsewhere) with the expectation that I would have leftovers for lunch the following day but there were none. If the prices where a bit more reasonable then it wouldn’t be an issue. But definitely not cheap compared to similar restaurants and less food.

Kind staff that do all possible to make you feel welcome and appreciated. The food was wonderful, the “Winter Margarita” was the best I’ve ever had and our kids loved the wide selection of lemonades!

I visited this restaurant as part of a family road trip because it seemed appealing according to Google maps. While the service and experience were excellent, the food itself was expensive, bland, and over-salted. We entered at a busier time, during dinner rush the night before Independence Day. It’s absolutely worth noting that the service was still very professional and attentive throughout the complete experience. The tables were also clean and well laid out—seating our group of 10 was not a challenge. We found our first issue with the value. Whereas Google showed $10-20, this is pretty much impossible with the dinner menu, especially with a suitable tip considered. It’s hard to find anything substantial on the menu listed less than $18 or so. The fact that the meal ended up being sma