Food always good and consistent! Great service as well too!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tortilla Chips Home Made, Chips and Salsa, Chicken Burrito
Yash Nathwani
Very bad experience. I have been there for couple of times never happened anything like this! They do have vegetarian options but they give you chicken by telling vegetarian. Not a good place please all the vegetarian avoid.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Laura Watson
Amazing food and very generous portions. Went for a weekday lunch and it was great! Very flavourful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nicole Law
The food here is soooooo good! It’s my go to when I want to treat myself.
Food: 5
Joe Frechette
Went here with a group of friends the other night. Our friends that brought us there have been telling me for years how good it was. Unfortunately something seems to have changed.
The service was bad, but a bit on the cold and indifferent side. Not unforgivable, but also not what you'd want when going out to eat.
The food on the other hand was absolutely terrible.
I got the Torta with Carnitas (pork). The best way I can describe how the meat tasted was that it was steamed ham. It was soggy, unseasoned, flavorless and boring. Not at all what you would hope for from Mexican cuisine. The Torta was topped with lettuce and guacamole, which also didn't taste very good. Because of how wet the pork was the bottom of the bread was nothing but a wet sponge and kind of gross to try and eat. The torta also came with fries, which were fine I guess, if you like them unsalted and dry.
One of my friends got the mole. She and others who tried it described it as being way too salty to the point of being inedible. When they sent it back all the server said was that it tasted fine to him.
Another friend got a dish (not sure the name of it), but it looked like beige vomit slopped onto a plate and apparently didn't taste much better because she didn't eat it. She had said she had eaten that dish from there before and it was completely different and amazing. Not this time I guess.
Two of my group got chimichanga. One got beef, the other chorizo. The beef in the first one was dry, unseasoned shoe leather and the burrito itself had been left in the fryer too long. Similar experience for the one who got Chorizo. The meat was barely seasoned and not at all what you'd hope for from chorizo sausage. The sides they got with their meal were also bad. I was told the rice tasted like they poured it out of a ready mix package but forgot to put the seasoning packet into it.
After tasting everything we told our server of our disappointment, unfortunately all they could suggest was giving us the bill. Fair enough.
From our experience I would not recommend this place. It's a shame too because it was one of my friends favourite restaurants, now they have to find somewhere else.
As a side note and one redeeming quality, the tortilla chips we had at the start of the meal were very good. It's just a shame the rest of it didn't match up.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Steve V
Mexican House has been my favourite restaurant for years, but I guess they've changed owners or something, because the quality of the food has dropped significantly. The mole, which I had just a few months ago and loved, was way too salty. We usually don't send food back, but the meal was inedible, and the server just said "it tastes fine to me". The meat was totally dry and all our meals were completely bland and barely touched. When we voiced our complaints the server just brought out the bill lol, but at least the mole was comped.
We actually brought friends from out of town with us and were raving about the food moments before, sucks to lose your favourite restaurant this way.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jianshu Cui
The Mexican House in Downtown Barrie is an absolute gem! The moment I walked in, I was greeted with vibrant decor and a warm atmosphere. The food is bursting with authentic Mexican flavors, from their fresh guacamole to the perfectly seasoned tacos. Every dish feels homemade with love, and the portions are generous. The staff are super friendly and attentive, making the whole dining experience even better. Whether you're in for a quick bite or a full meal with friends, The Mexican House offers a lively and satisfying experience. Can't wait to come back!
Live band started playing at 6:30pm. The servers were very friendly and quick to serve. She gave great recommendations and checked on us frequently to take away dishes and refill.
Very enjoyable experience, great portions. Drinks were delicious. The space was a little cold but I'll know for next time. Everything tasted great!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelsey Keller
Ordered catering for my fiances 33rd birthday. It was DELICIOUS! Amazing portions (literally had leftovers for 2 days lol), great/friendly service (they arrived right on time!) And for the price of their taco bar catering it was definitely worth the money for what we got. (Not pictured was a giant tray of churros!) I'm not sure which location I ordered from so I'll leave this review on both lol Thank you again for the delicious food!!
Went there for lunch, and the drinks and guac were so good but for the food side we ordered the grilled chicken and shrimp skewers it was horrible as no spices were added not grilled only boiled the chicken was rubbery.
Only recommend the drinks and appetizer
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Guac and Chips, Carne Asada
Owl Feather Design
***Excellent food*** Chicken tinga was awesome, but our first visit; the kitchen was sold out of Chicken Tinga. It was the Sunday of the Barrie Air show, so busier than normal. The staff were nice & presentable; the restaurant was clean, with lots of staff. ***2 levels, plus an outdoor dining area. We ate outside the first time there & our table was level due to the chair proped under it ? The second time that we ate at this location, we sat next to the bar located inside. It was a great experience both times! ***The food is authentic Mexican with a liquor, wine & beer***
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janet Mackinnon
We visited this Mexican House location several times in 2023 and consistently enjoyed great food, excellent service, and fantastic Margaritas. However, this summer we missed out on a visit, and last night we decided to return. Unfortunately, something felt off. The restaurant was bustling with servers, none of whom were there during our previous visits. After we were seated, the tortilla chip basket arrived, but instead of the usual fully stocked salsa cups, we received just one cup that was barely filled. We ordered two "Top Drawer" Margaritas, which were supposed to be made with Anejo Tequila, but they clearly fell short of that promise. They were definitely not "Top Drawer" Margaritas. We then opted for the house Margaritas, which had plenty of lime juice but were overly sweet, lacking the Tequila flavor, and tasted watered down.
One of our favorite dishes to share has always been the pork tamales, always delicious. This time, however, they were dry and tasteless. The chicken enchiladas were decent, but the Fajitas arrived without any sides and lacked flavor. Overall, it felt like the dishes were more expensive, offered smaller portions, and lacked the quality we had come to expect.
Has there been a change in ownership? It seems like there’s been a clear effort to cut food and alcohol costs at the expense of customers experience. Our bill came to $124 plus tip, which I wouldn’t mind paying if the experience and food quality remained consistent. It’s disappointing because the food used to be reliably good, and the Margaritas were excellent. Sadly, we won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Aaron Schrijver
Food was delicious, serving size were great, prices were very reasonable. We'll definitely be going back in the future!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
anna mariya
Great food paired with wonderful Service.I came in while waiting for my bus, we ordered Pescado frito and Birriadillas both were junk st amazing.It was my first time trying out Mexican, definitely loved it.
Food always good and consistent! Great service as well too!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tortilla Chips Home Made, Chips and Salsa, Chicken Burrito
Very bad experience. I have been there for couple of times never happened anything like this! They do have vegetarian options but they give you chicken by telling vegetarian. Not a good place please all the vegetarian avoid.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Amazing food and very generous portions. Went for a weekday lunch and it was great! Very flavourful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The food here is soooooo good! It’s my go to when I want to treat myself.
Food: 5
Went here with a group of friends the other night. Our friends that brought us there have been telling me for years how good it was. Unfortunately something seems to have changed.
The service was bad, but a bit on the cold and indifferent side. Not unforgivable, but also not what you'd want when going out to eat.
The food on the other hand was absolutely terrible.
I got the Torta with Carnitas (pork). The best way I can describe how the meat tasted was that it was steamed ham. It was soggy, unseasoned, flavorless and boring. Not at all what you would hope for from Mexican cuisine. The Torta was topped with lettuce and guacamole, which also didn't taste very good. Because of how wet the pork was the bottom of the bread was nothing but a wet sponge and kind of gross to try and eat. The torta also came with fries, which were fine I guess, if you like them unsalted and dry.
One of my friends got the mole. She and others who tried it described it as being way too salty to the point of being inedible. When they sent it back all the server said was that it tasted fine to him.
Another friend got a dish (not sure the name of it), but it looked like beige vomit slopped onto a plate and apparently didn't taste much better because she didn't eat it. She had said she had eaten that dish from there before and it was completely different and amazing. Not this time I guess.
Two of my group got chimichanga. One got beef, the other chorizo. The beef in the first one was dry, unseasoned shoe leather and the burrito itself had been left in the fryer too long. Similar experience for the one who got Chorizo. The meat was barely seasoned and not at all what you'd hope for from chorizo sausage. The sides they got with their meal were also bad. I was told the rice tasted like they poured it out of a ready mix package but forgot to put the seasoning packet into it.
After tasting everything we told our server of our disappointment, unfortunately all they could suggest was giving us the bill. Fair enough.
From our experience I would not recommend this place. It's a shame too because it was one of my friends favourite restaurants, now they have to find somewhere else.
As a side note and one redeeming quality, the tortilla chips we had at the start of the meal were very good. It's just a shame the rest of it didn't match up.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Mexican House has been my favourite restaurant for years, but I guess they've changed owners or something, because the quality of the food has dropped significantly. The mole, which I had just a few months ago and loved, was way too salty. We usually don't send food back, but the meal was inedible, and the server just said "it tastes fine to me". The meat was totally dry and all our meals were completely bland and barely touched. When we voiced our complaints the server just brought out the bill lol, but at least the mole was comped.
We actually brought friends from out of town with us and were raving about the food moments before, sucks to lose your favourite restaurant this way.
Food: 1
Service: 1
The Mexican House in Downtown Barrie is an absolute gem! The moment I walked in, I was greeted with vibrant decor and a warm atmosphere. The food is bursting with authentic Mexican flavors, from their fresh guacamole to the perfectly seasoned tacos. Every dish feels homemade with love, and the portions are generous. The staff are super friendly and attentive, making the whole dining experience even better. Whether you're in for a quick bite or a full meal with friends, The Mexican House offers a lively and satisfying experience. Can't wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos, Chips, Mexican Churro, Salchipulpos
Live band started playing at 6:30pm. The servers were very friendly and quick to serve. She gave great recommendations and checked on us frequently to take away dishes and refill.
Very enjoyable experience, great portions. Drinks were delicious. The space was a little cold but I'll know for next time. Everything tasted great!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered catering for my fiances 33rd birthday. It was DELICIOUS! Amazing portions (literally had leftovers for 2 days lol), great/friendly service (they arrived right on time!) And for the price of their taco bar catering it was definitely worth the money for what we got. (Not pictured was a giant tray of churros!)
I'm not sure which location I ordered from so I'll leave this review on both lol
Thank you again for the delicious food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Horrible restaurant. Don’t recommend.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Went there for lunch, and the drinks and guac were so good but for the food side we ordered the grilled chicken and shrimp skewers it was horrible as no spices were added not grilled only boiled the chicken was rubbery.
Only recommend the drinks and appetizer
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Guac and Chips, Carne Asada
***Excellent food***
Chicken tinga was awesome, but our first visit; the kitchen was sold out of Chicken Tinga. It was the Sunday of the Barrie Air show, so busier than normal.
The staff were nice & presentable; the restaurant was clean, with lots of staff.
***2 levels, plus an outdoor dining area.
We ate outside the first time there & our table was level due to the chair proped under it ?
The second time that we ate at this location, we sat next to the bar located inside.
It was a great experience both times!
***The food is authentic Mexican with a liquor, wine & beer***
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We visited this Mexican House location several times in 2023 and consistently enjoyed great food, excellent service, and fantastic Margaritas. However, this summer we missed out on a visit, and last night we decided to return. Unfortunately, something felt off. The restaurant was bustling with servers, none of whom were there during our previous visits. After we were seated, the tortilla chip basket arrived, but instead of the usual fully stocked salsa cups, we received just one cup that was barely filled. We ordered two "Top Drawer" Margaritas, which were supposed to be made with Anejo Tequila, but they clearly fell short of that promise. They were definitely not "Top Drawer" Margaritas. We then opted for the house Margaritas, which had plenty of lime juice but were overly sweet, lacking the Tequila flavor, and tasted watered down.
One of our favorite dishes to share has always been the pork tamales, always delicious. This time, however, they were dry and tasteless. The chicken enchiladas were decent, but the Fajitas arrived without any sides and lacked flavor. Overall, it felt like the dishes were more expensive, offered smaller portions, and lacked the quality we had come to expect.
Has there been a change in ownership? It seems like there’s been a clear effort to cut food and alcohol costs at the expense of customers experience. Our bill came to $124 plus tip, which I wouldn’t mind paying if the experience and food quality remained consistent. It’s disappointing because the food used to be reliably good, and the Margaritas were excellent. Sadly, we won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Food was delicious, serving size were great, prices were very reasonable. We'll definitely be going back in the future!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food paired with wonderful Service.I came in while waiting for my bus, we ordered Pescado frito and Birriadillas both were junk st amazing.It was my first time trying out Mexican, definitely loved it.
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