Colorful cardboard signs reading “Fiesta!” taped to the walls of Los Cazadores Mexican restaurant serve as greetings to the small but welcoming dining room.

The front desk staff and waiters promptly lead customers to worn vinyl booths in a corridor-style dining room and graciously take drink orders.

These booths are great for conversation, without the awkwardness of others eating right next to you.

The bar is at the rear and up a short flight of stairs. The smoking section is located there as well, providing significant distance for customers who do not wish to be in the vicinity of smoke.

The service was prompt, friendly and professional, and despite the notable sub-90 percent sanitation score, the restaurant seems to run like clockwork.

The waitstaff checks back frequently without hovering — friendly, but not overzealous.

The options on the menu are nothing out of the ordinary for a Mexican restaurant — complimentary chips and salsa, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, etc.

But, the dishes are delicious regardless of a lack of originality.

The red sauce is not too spicy, but still adds considerable flavor. The cheese sauce — a crucial part of the Mexican dining experience — is up to par.

For the student budget, nearly all entrees are reasonably priced within the $5- to $8-range, and the portions are a great value for the price. They are filling but not so huge that they leave the customer wishing for a pair of spandex pants.

After eating at Los Cazadores, the low sanitation score comes as a surprise. The seating area is by no means sparkling, but does not seem unclean or unkempt.

The decor is not spectacular, yet there is something charming about the interior. It feels like your friendly, hometown restaurant with a Mexican flair.