El Mariachi Mexican Grill & Bar

Decent mexican food. We ordered ahead, drove around for 30 minutes, came back and still had to wait for a bit. Would still go back to try again though

Tacos were excellent!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was amazing if you're looking for some authentic Mexican food, they have everything on their menu.You're looking for bonus about this restaurant.Nothing comes from a box.The rice was cooked to perfection.The menudo was off the chain

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good as always

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

There are a lot of great Mexican restaurants in Michigan but as a San Diegan this place hits the spot. Fresh ingredients. Nice atmosphere. Highly recommend.

We were really looking forward to our visit, but unfortunately, the experience missed the mark. After a long wait (we were told both our orders were made incorrectly the first time), my burrito still came out cold. It was mostly filled with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream—barely any meat, which was really disappointing. My husband had ordered a two-meat burrito but received one with no lettuce or tomato as a filler.

To make matters worse, once we started eating, we couldn’t find our waitress anywhere. We even got up to look around for her. With portion issues, cold food, and poor service, I both left feeling let down and still hungry. Really hope this was just an off night, because the potential is there—but this visit definitely didn’t deliver.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Unless someone else got our order, I don't understand how it's possible to mess up this bad. We ordered takeout. What we ordered v. what we got:

5 pork tacos, no cilantro --> 4 pork tacos with cilantro

2 steak tacos, 2 barbacoa tacos, 1 al pastor taco --> 4 chicken tacos

1 quesadilla --> 3 quesadillas

Disappointed with our meals. I knew when our chips came this wasn't authentic. They looked like they came from a store bought bag. Our burritos were cold and bland. The place is decorated nice and the server was nice and friendly. Probably the worst I ever had. Won't be back

Always love being in this place. Good people, good food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is not all that but it was good enough to eat

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

I hate to say it, but the only thing this place has got going for it is passable Tex Mex style Mexican food, and it’s close to my house. When I’ve dined in, it was insanely hot in the restaurant, and then some musician started playing exceedingly loud music in this tiny restaurant. Tonight, I ordered carryout on their website, but when I went in to pick it up, they told me the order hadn’t gotten back to the kitchen (despite having been sent an order confirmation) and that it would be another 10 minutes. They got it out pretty quick, but at no point did they offer me so much as an apology or something to drink while I waited. Then when it came out, the whole order wasn’t even there. When I asked, I had to sit and watch them pull up the order to make sure I wasn’t lying. And, again, no apology for their oversight. All of this isn’t a HUGE deal or anything, but I’ve eaten here or ordered carryout many times, and I’ve never had anything but a “meh” experience. Oh, and who puts peas in a burrito? I’ll be the first to admit I’m not an expert on Mexican food, but in my opinion, peas do NOT belong on a burrito.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 2

Our visit to El Mariachi was a total disaster! It started out with the kitchen not marking any of the four burritos so when they arrived at our table we had to cut into them to see what was inside. Only one of the four was as ordered. After two of us started eating the wrong burrito, we were asked if we wanted a correct one. Two of the three recipients of the incorrect food said yes. We waited, and waited, and waited and were then asked again what meats we wanted. We could not get the staff to remember what we said. Then we waited, and waited, and waited only to have someone appear to ask what meats we wanted AGAIN!! At this point we asked to write down the order for them on paper. Then we waited and waited and waited. Our food finally arrived with the explanation that they had a catering order come in and they were just now able to complete the order.
My burrito may have had two ounces of meat on it if that and was cold. The cheese inside looked like it just came out of the refrigerator. My husband’s burrito was cold and his pork was tough. We got no compensation for the meals!
We were asked for our names and phone numbers so the manager could make it right. Needless to say that call never came!
We will never come back and will tell everyone who asks about our experience!
We were told by our friends that the restaurant has always been good. I think they are undergoing some new management! BEWARE!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Most authentic Mexican food I've ever had from a restaurant

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a gem to stumble upon great food clean restaurant and so well decorated

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Quesadilla Deluxe with Steak, Chips and Salsa, Enchilada with Guacamole

We love this place! Food is always amazing and our service is always top notch!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Molcajete, Traditional Hot Lava Bowl