El Paraiso Mexican Grill - Cedar Rapids

The last two times I went to El Paraiso, my food was amazing, but my service was terrible. Our waitress never checked us once we got our food, never came back to fill our drinks, and we had to ask a woman who was tables for our cheques and boxes. Many of the waiting staff were on their phones or at the bar. We weren't the only table that took care of her waiting staff. My bill alone was almost $50. I had a mango margarita and ceviche that was fantastic. I waited the tables before, and I understand that there is a lack of help, but that was only unacceptable today. There were many people working, no excuse for the bad service. Next time (if there is one) my order will go. I met three of my closest friends there because I love the food and none of them said they were back. If you have the time and patience to eat there, the food is really good.

The first time to eat Mexican food and it was really nice! for the first time got the chicken quesadilla with roasted rice, but the steak quesadilla is muy delicioso! very good queso cheese also

We have only been here twice. The food was excellent both times. The first time, we ordered a large beer, this time we ordered a medium sized margarita. I was shocked when I got the check. Medium Margaritas are 16.99 each. That is totally ridiculous! That was more than we paid for our entrees.

Nachos was great, service was not. We gave up our order and got our nachos, but we used to get our other food forever, so we had to cancel how we had to be somewhere. Our waitress has never checked how things go or if we need something, and has a problem rolling with the eyes

Clean, open space, comfortable. Staff are attentive and friendly without being overbearing. The plates are warm to keep your dinner warm throughout the meal. I commented several times on how good the food was. In my opinion, This is the best Mexican restaurant on the Southwest side.