ON THE BORDER:) Restaraunt review!!!

Fiesta en el Boca
Spicy Salsa, cheesy enchiladas, hot rice, and the combination of meat, lettuce and cheese melting ion tortilla shell are a staple to the Mexican food. Fresh, delicious Mexican food is a challenge to find in Michigan. Although we have Mexican Town, many people have to travel a distance to get there. On The Border, Mexican Bar and Cantina is a restaurant not only found in Novi, but has other locations in MI as well. The address is 21091 Haggerty Road, and you can make reservations at (248) 449-6114. The location in Novi, is close to my home, therefore I dined at On The Border and enjoyed it very much. The restaurant is located on top a hill on Haggerty Road. It is a terrific location because it is by many stores, which gives them steady service. Being placed on top of a hill, gives them a dominate appearance, for all to see. The look of the buildings architecture is attention grabbing. The path leading up to the building is lined with benches, flowers, and the Mexican music. The stripped awnings and large purple sign gave the essence of the bright exciting environment that we may be entering. After grabbing the large wooden doors, the colors on the inside are loud, and shocking.

The atmosphere inside is like a fiesta. Music is blaring, people are conversing and I automatically felt as if this would be a fun place. The walls were a bright blue, contrasting with all the Mexican decor on the walls. All the walls were filled with colorful plates, tiles, maracas and Mexican tools and metal works. The restaurant was filled with tables and booths, some lined with tiles others were large wooden tables. The environment was fun and inviting. The decorations may have been over exaggerated in an attempt to catch the Mexican flavor, but that is why my eyes were always interested. Along with the decor the spacing of the tables and placement was perfect. There was only a small smoking section, which I took notice too, and the bar was separate from the main dining area. All of these components made me love the place even more. Along with the splendid atmosphere came the wonderful service. The service has never been an issue at On The Border. They are always friendly, and patient to all the customers. The waiter and waitresses always the perfect spicy attitude. They are easy going and are accommodating to what the customer wants or if they want to substitute items. The food has always been fresh, with no raw or undercooked items. The cooks get the meals cooked at an efficient rate, and there is minimal wait. The menu is full of delicious choices for all types of Mexican cuisine.

Although I am not a fan of Mexican food, I always enjoy the quesadillas at On The Border. My favorite type would be the simple cheese and chicken quesadilla. The chicken I get is always fresh and never dry. There is always the right amount so I can taste it in every bite. The amount of cheese the cook puts on is always to the customers liking, never too much or lacking. You also receive a side plate with guacamole on it and another side dish of your choosing. The meal is like a fiesta, with every flavor and color. The plate I had may have had a not so spicy meal,
but was still colorul, and tasty.

Starting with the appetizers, which include over ten items, not including the soups and salads. The menu then dives into the everyday meals which consist of the tacos, fajitas, and enchiladas. The menus is filled with other options of meats, meals, drinks and lunch options which are smaller portions. Prices of the food varies depending upon your order, however On the Border always has specials. When I went there the special going on, make your own combo meal. This consisted of picking a soup or salad, with an enchilada, taco, or the classics all for only $7. After the meal is the best part, dessert. On the Border has a variety of choices for all tastes. The selection of sides, was tremendous and I could not believe how many choices they had. It ranged from beans, chips, rice, corn, corn bread, and many more. By seeing this I realized that the restaurant wants to have something for everyone. The children’s menu is offered and does not contain just Mexican food, but a variety of American food as well. The desserts are well priced too and come in large portions. Also located on the menu are nutritional and allergen info. I believe the most helpful part of the menu is where they put stars to show the favorites, the menu was filled with stars which showed me exactly what I needed to know. The restaurant offers road side take out, and will walk your order out to your car. I would recommend everyone try out this delicious Mexican dining.

Ratings (1Bad-5 Great)
Price- $ $ $ $ 4
Service- * * * * * 5
Food- ! ! ! ! . 4 1/2


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