El Mariachi Restaurant
“(I'm 19 and have yet to order Sangria but my family usually gets the Margarita's and my mom says they truly are unlike anywhere else.)”
“If you are not into that Mariachi's music thing, live music from reggae to disco music on the courtyard every weekend from beginning of summer to the end of the fall.”
“I came here for cinco de mayo and though it was crowded, we didn't have to wait too long for seating.”
El Mariachi Restaurant
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I stopped by after work for a margarita. Got the frozen coconut. It was huge, delicious, and under $10 bucks!
The bartender was really friendly. Even gave me some chips and salsa to nosh on.
I can't comment on the food but I would def come back for a drink!
If you're looking for authentic food, this is not for you. If you're looking for something delicious and cheesy (both literally and figuratively), this is an amazing choice. They had to shoo a mariachi band out of the way to make room for us when we walked in. The food was the just a little bit spicy, a little adventurous style of Mexican food adapted for Americans. Yes, the vegetables are probably from a can, but whatever, it was still tasty. The staff was great. They handled giant tables of antsy children with ease.
It was only on the way out that I realized there's a huge patio in the back with a bar and more music. I'm sure it's full of bros on a weekend night, but when we walked through it wasn't too crowded and made it pretty tempting to stay and get another round.
This restaurant is just ok. Prices are reasonable to high. The food for the most part is ok.
The service is all over the place, most of the time several people attend to one table. This doesn't mean that you are served efficiently, it means that none of the servers know what you need or who they're taking care of.
The table salsa is terrible (very bland and watery with large slices of onion in it), but you'll wind up eating two bowls of it while you wait for your meal.
I think that the enchiladas are ok, so I usually order them. My wife usually gets one of the combo plates, but I think that they just look like plates of mush.
They have live music and a good bar, so this can be a fun place to be at. One problem is that too many families come here! It's like a Friendly's, there are usually kids running around everywhere.
Unfortunately, there aren't any better Mexican restaurants in RVC. The food at Cabo is horrible. I will say that the food at Green Cactus is the best Mexican in RVC, but it's more of a take-out or quick meal spot.
I came here for cinco de mayo and though it was crowded, we didn't have to wait too long for seating. It's small inside with closely placed tables, which is a pet peeve of mine in a restaurant. We actually had a conversation with our neighbors about the margaritas.
The food was awesome I ordered the chimichangas and took most of it home because the portion was so big. It came with rice and beans, which was also very good. I don't remember what my boyfriend ordered but I remember happily eating some of it! They had drink specials for their margaritas and though small, they were tasty and well made. Service was a little slow, but maybe it's because it was a holiday. They came around with colorful sombreros for everyone!
It was a good time, and I still have my sombrero at home.
Bring a sweater it's chilly in here. We ordered the cheese empanadas for an appetizer and they were so good….still thinking about them. My husband ordered the winning entree Al Mariachi witch looked very fresh and tasty. Unfortunately I did not taste it since it was spicy. The bar tender played double duty when we were here and he was very nice and made an amazing margarita. The free salsa and chips were pretty good too.
Definitely order off the Authentic Spanish menu you won't be sorry.
I came here on a date with my boyfriend and it was a really great experience. However, there were some downfalls as well. First off this place is located by the Rockville Centre LIRR which had a big parking lot. When you first walk in you see the patio which looks awesome for summer parties. We walk in and are welcomed with a live Marachi band. We were seated and given complimentary chips and salsa. My boyfriend said that the salsa should of been warmed up and I kind of agree with him. However, the margarita we ordered with salt on the rim was very good! I was very happy with the margarita not too strong not too weak. We both ordered the fajitas with chicken and steak. However, we received fajitas with chicken and shrimp. Thank Goodness they made a mistake because the shrimp was to die for. The shrimp was jumbo and so flavorful. The Marachis sing at every table while you're eating and sit to you. I was very happy with my experience here. However, it can use some improvement.
I have come here twice–they are generous with their portion sizes, and good about giving you extra salsa/chips. My boyfriend's family has been coming to this location for years, so they know the servers, and it was nice to feel so welcomed into the restaurant.
They make a good margarita–straight up, salt on the rim. Well balanced ingredients. I could happily go through multiple in one meal, but stuck to just one.
Their other remarkable beverages include the Mexican coffee (also recommend this drink, especially as a closer to your meal).
The menu is numbered, and most of the special combinations seem to come with the staples–beans, rice, heaps of cheese. I have tried both the number 6 (that time I actually ordered the number 5…), and the number 7. I thought that both combos were good, and very filling. The thing is, I couldn't really tell you the difference between the entrees I did try. Both had lots of spices, an enchilada, and one had a taco with filling that tasted similar to the enchilada. One also includes the chile rilleno, which has become a favorite Mexican dish of mine. I'm not sure about how authentic this place is, but the quality seemed fine, the price was moderate, and the experience was good.
The bathroom is by the entrance, and pretty tiny. The restaurant features live music on weekends, and they decorated their exterior with pretty lights for the holiday season. In the summer, this place is more hoppin', with an outside are that people can probably drink in after hours.
All in all, a good Mexican restaurant.
I am originally from Arizona and as you can imagine love my Mexican food. Unfortunately since moving here I have yet to find any real authentic Mexican food and this place did not even come close to satisfying my cravings. While the service is good and the margaritas have alcohol the food is slightly above fast food quality with very little flavor. The chimichanga chicken was very dry and the guacamole lacked any significant flavor. If you are looking for a good Mexican restaurant this is not your spot.