Irma's Original

Irma’s is the place to go for great food, a fun atmosphere and a family run scratch kitchen! The lemonade is a must! Don’t ask for a menu because they don’t have one. It is also a visual delight! Everything is homemade and fresh. I can’t wait to return to try more things!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Best part is that there's NO MENU! They'll serve you what's the freshest (aka...special of the day) plus all the "standard" Mexican fare. The Galvin family will take excellent care you!!!! Update!!!! REDFISH a la Tony!!!!

Irma’s Original is the kind of spot that makes you feel like you walked into someone’s home kitchen; warm, welcoming, and full of flavor. The food is fresh and packed with authentic taste, portions are generous without being over the top, and you can tell there’s love in every bite. Service is quick, friendly, and they make you feel like a regular even if it’s your first time. Prices are fair for the quality, and it’s the kind of place you walk away already planning your next visit. Highly recommend if you want a true local gem instead of a cookie cutter chain.

The lentils were a nice little appetizer! The chile relleno was amazing! Carne guisada was so tender. Chicken enchilada was so good with the homemade corn tortilla. The dessert was good. It was our first time there and afterwards we noticed that everybody had the same drink. I asked a waitress what it was and she said fruit lemonade. She gave me a taste and it was absolutely delicious! I wish they had a menu with prices.

Overall, it was a pleasant experience. I highly recommend going with someone who knows what to order because not only do they not have a menu, but it also seems to change frequently. Most of the options are traditional Mexican dishes. As soon as we sat down, they brought out chips with salsa, queso, and guac—all of which were really good! Then they served us tamales (my first time trying them—they were okay). Since this is a family-owned restaurant, they seem to focus on a cozy, homey vibe, which makes sense because apparently, most Mexican restaurants don’t serve tamales. They also gave us this delicious and refreshing fruit juice with watermelon, pineapple, and other tropical flavors. I loved it! My boyfriend got the same thing, but as a margarita, and the portion was huge. Again, they don’t have a menu—you sit down, and they tell you what’s available. I guess it changes often, but I did feel like the choices were limited. There were only four dishes offered when we went. In the photos below, I got the dish with the darker sauce and chicken, while my boyfriend got the same thing as a half-portion, paired with another dish that had a lighter sauce. That one was actually really good! Mine was okay, but the flavor was a bit too strong for me. The chicken itself was well-cooked, though. After that, they gave us tres leches to-go. Not my favorite, but I know a lot of people love it. Looking back, the price point was on the higher side. I didn’t really notice at the time because I was just focused on lunch, but our total came out to around $100 for two meals and two drinks. It’s not outrageous, considering the portions were generous, but I had no idea how much each item cost. It would make more sense if they were more transparent with pricing.