El Sombrero

The first few miles of Highway 51 east bound from Tahlequah have some nice curves. Then the road relaxes and straightens a little. Here and there it evolves back into a few long lazy curves to navigate the topography as highway 62. It is a nice drive to the railroad town of Westville, OK and some unexpected delicious Mexican food at El Sombrero.

It is a little building on the west side of 59 just south of Highway 62. They have been in business since 2013. The air-conditioning unit on the north end of the building looks large enough to cool a Walmart. A good indication that El Sombrero will be an oasis when the temperatures break 100 again. It was pleasant in there today!

They have a large OkieMex menu and daily specials. My wife went with a taco salad with steak. Excellent grilled steak, superb guacamole, and perfect creamy tasty beans. It was served in a freshly fried, crispy flour tortilla bowl. She rated it as good as she has had anywhere. I think there was some confusion between me and the young lady taking my order. Maybe, maybe not. I will never know for sure; but here is the situation. One of the specials on the chalk board out front was Enchiladas Verdes. That is what I tried to order. What I got did not look like what I am accustomed to getting for Enchiladas Verdes. AND after eating them, I don’t care! I got two delicious ground beef enchiladas covered in wonderful sour cream sauce, with those perfect beans and rice. Eat this! OMG it was good!

It took quite a while for the food to come to the table after ordering. I know why. There is no doubt that the ground beef and the creamy sauce were not prepared until I ordered. Fresh in taste and equally fresh in appearance. It was worth the wait, worth the drive and worth the money. This is a rare small town find.

The restaurant is small, clean and with very friendly service. The salsas are excellent. Always ask for the good salsa picante. Essential to making a perfect meal exceptional.

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This place is SO good. We were in town for a recital and stopped there after. The food was great. The people working were so kind and helpful. As far as customer service goes, they’re exceptional. If Taylor doesn’t own the place, she needs a raise. We were all really impressed! We plan to be back, even though it’s 30+ minutes away and we pass four other Mexican restaurants to get here.

We love the food and the service. It's our go to most of the time.

Great service really great food real friendly folks 👍😁👏

Great food. Super friendly. Went on Mother's Day and received a free flower and desert. He seems to really love his business and his customers.

This food was amazing. It came well prepared and very tasty! Would comeback again for sure!

This guy that owns this is one of the best cooks we've ever met. The place is small but the food is excellent. They have specials everyday and he has a unique kid's menu with french fries cut special for young children. I always order a plate called "The Banderas." Its the best.

Love this little place. It's always busy which is a very good sign. Owner recognizes us and knows our usual order. Great tasting food!!

We are from Louisiana. We are up here visiting family. This was our first time eating here. The food was great the waiter was amazing. We will come back when we are back in town. Thanks for the great service. We had ordered the steak fajitas and the chicken tenders with fries.

Awesome food! We've been there several times. Always fast, fresh and flavorful. And very friendly service.

It was great food had not eating there my fiance and I and 2 of our adult kid had dinner there. Loved it kinda ready go back. They had been there but I had not a so recommend try it as you pass threw.

Their Naco Supreme filled the plate and definitely worth the price. And their queso was so yummy!

We know when we come here that the food is going to be great and the owner is a wonderful chef who really wants your food to taste the best. He does signature dishes that I have never seen in any other restaurants and the prices are great.

Really enjoyed the food Really nice people and service

Awsome little gem. Rates pretty good and deservedly so. Food was great, service was great, building was smallish but asthetics were nice.

It's a great place to eat. Service and food are amazing.

Great food. A lil high priced but more than worth it.

We love this little hole in the wall Mexican place so much! Salsa and guacamole are awesome! Food is always so delicious. Never disappoints 🥰

The waiter was really nice to us and made me and my friends have fun while being there. The food there is really good as well! Definitely coming back!

I love the atmosphere and how friendly the staff are. The Steven Special and cheese enchiladas are awesome! We will be back again to try more of the amazing food made here.