El Mexicano Restaurante (Downtown Gulfport)

Tex mex meets your mom’s taco Tuesday complete w crunchy taco shells.
Great service, the food is really not Mexican but Tex mex. Not for fans of authentic Mexican food. Owner was a sweetheart.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

Was the perfect choice to celebrate Dia de la Independencia de Mexico el 16 de septiembre. The food was authentic and delicious! The owner was very attentive, warm and welcoming. I think we just found our new go-to place when we are in the mood for Mexican. Five out of five stars, only because they won't give me any more stars.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place was the worst experience I have ever had with a Spanish restaurant. The chips and dip was spicy and I am no stranger to spice. And then the beers were 5 dollars each. Then the food wasnt that good. I can make better food at my house. I got the combination taco and the chicken enchiladas and neither one was that good. I spent $40 on my one. I thought $8 for the tacos and 5 for the enchiladas as according for the menu but I spent $40 plus tip for that. This place isn't worth your time. Just make it at home.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

It's all you could ask for. Delicious food. Wonderful attentive service. Fun atmosphere and amazing prices. Also watch out for the margarita...it's dangerously good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Atmosphere and food were both top-notch.

Below average Mexican food. The owner seems hyperactive and blunt to his patrons.

El Mexicano Restaurant Downtown Gulfport is the ONLY Truely Mexican restaurant. All food is made in house. Nothing is bought pre-made. Salsa, cheese dip, margarita mix - everything made from scratch. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you only eat at one place in downtown gulfport, let it be here. Of course the food is good but what sets this place apart is that when you are here, you are truly family.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mexican Pizza

Tony has been serving up the best Mexican food on the coast for decades, and is truly a delight to be around-- I always feel like I belong when I come to visit. El Mexicano is my hands down all time favorite for flavorful and delicious Mexican entrees, and a dangerously mean margarita!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips, Taco, Quesadilla, Beef Enchiladas, Mexican Pizza, Cheese Dip, Chicken Taco, Chili Con Carne, Burrito Supreme

Way too expensive for what you get

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Waited 50 minutes without anyone even taking a drink order. Waited for a group table and even after one was cleaned and prepared nobody came to seat us there. Waitresses walked past us multiple times with other tables drink orders. Owner was flippant when asked about the delays. Never returning.

Waited 50 minutes without anyone even taking a drink order. Waited for a group table and even after one was cleaned and prepared nobody came to seat us there. Waitresses walked past us multiple times with other tables drink orders. Owner was flippant when asked about the delays. Never returning.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

The food is incredible and the margaritas are the best!! Go see Tony and enjoy 😉

I had tamales tostada beans and rice chips and salsa and a margarita and was totally delighted

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

IYKYK!! If you are a local, this place needs no introduction. That is your new here you have to visit. You must have the margarita and the queso. Did I mention the margarita… Don’t get mad if you never want another one from anywhere else. Tony is exceptional and friendly. Delicious and very reasonably priced! Worth the drive!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5