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    A La Mexicana

    3.7 (149 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Arroz con pollo
    Christine C.

    We highly enjoyed our Mexican dinners! The portions were massive! Service was great, friendly and fun. We had a lot of food come quickly to the table! Chips and salsa were plentiful. Considering we were in Maine on a short trip, we were excited to have found Mexican food. We hadn't had it in so long that this was a sight for sore eyes. It did not dissapoint. It also seemed like many locals came here. Loved it, and we will be back since we are moving to the area! Thanks for the great dinner! The fried ice cream was also huge and we enjoyed sharing it.

    Combo #3
    Ellen B.

    Strangely, we couldn't find it because it is housed in a diner. While not expected, there was plenty of room with an outdoor seating area as well. I love a Mexican restaurant that doesn't skimp on free chips and salsa - and this one did not disappoint. The waiter brought out a huge bowl of tasty salsa and a massive basket of chips. All of the entrées that we got, were really good portion sized, and the prices weren't bad. The food was tasty. I had the combo #3 with a chile rellano, enchilada, and taco. All of the items were stuffed with filling. The ground beef was tasty and not greasy at all. Veggies were fresh. I sampled the steak burrito, and guacamole/ both were very flavorful. We would be back if in the area.

    Carne Asada
    Carol S.

    Can you say holy margaritas and portion size! Was hesitant to try Mexican in Maine but was not disappointed we have been back many times. Frequenting both locations. Service is consistent and quick. Love the dinner vibe at a la Mexican.

    Huevos rancheros! Yum!
    Myr P.

    Was craving for huevos rancheros at 7 pm and asked the friendly staff if they could still make it for me. Without hesitation, the order went through and I was happily eating my delicious meal a few minutes later! We'll definitely return whenever we visit ME again!

    A La Mexicana Sampler

    Would highly recommend this location if you have not already been. The food is very good, the service was fast and friendly, and the pricing is very reasonable for what you get. Have been here before and have always had a good experience, will be back again for sure hopefully soon!

    Complimentary chips and salsa and the BIG house margarita.
    Steff D.

    A La Mexicana isn't for us (but it's in a great location for so many folks without dietary restrictions enjoying Sebago!). When we arrived on a sunny summer afternoon (like 5pm) there was no one else there; there were also no indicators they were open. We entered an empty restaurant until we said, "hello?!" really loudly and then an employee materialized from the back, hastily handed us menus and silverware, and told us to go sit outside wherever we wanted (a dusty parking lot set to the sounds of the heavily trafficked 302). We ordered: - two house margaritas with salt: these were enormous! Oddly, though, one of our drinks came in a glass fishbowl, and one of our drinks came in a plastic fishbowl. One of them had salt, and one of them didn't. Both were in dirty. Neither tasted "housemade". - guacamole: we tried to order the Special Guacamole, but our server said "No" without further explanation. When I asked why it wasn't available they said, "We don't have it." Now... when we walked into this restaurant we saw the guacamole cart (which I assume is the Special Guacamole since it would be housemade in the moment); it was full of fresh ingredients like avocados, freshly chopped tomatoes, cilantro, onion, etc. If the business a) doesn't offer this option outside or b) didn't have the staff to make it, I wish they had just said that instead of being so rude (and possibly lying). I asked, "So do you not have guacamole at all?" And he said, "We have a guacamole like dip." It was a very tiny bowl of pureed avocado. We left wondering what was actually made in-house. The margaritas seemed like mostly sour mix, the salsa seemed like tomatoes run through a blender, and the "guacamole dip" seemed like it came from those little plastic containers at the grocery store where you peel off the lid. There's also not a lot of vegetarian options: essentially it's all variations of refried beans, rice, and cheese (PSA: always check that your refried beans don't have lard; often they do). On the plus side: the server who took over halfway through our snacks and drinks was absolutely FANTASTIC, and the complimentary chips and salsa were appreciated and unexpected since so few places do that anymore!

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    Good tasty food, large generous portions, take out available, closed Monday. I have to add words to make it 85 characters long.

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    My family and I love this place. It's authentic Mexican homemade food. Delicious drinks as well.

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    The staff is the best. The food is the best. Sometimes they don't play music and that's awkward but when then do it's the best.

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    Camarones al Mojo de Ajo were delicious! Service was quick, not the friendliest though. Decorated in theme and not too noisy

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    3.1 mi

    We enjoyed our food and visit. Friendly service…read more Cozy dining area - not too large. Most people were getting take out. Also - A LOT of people were getting take out. We were there on a Tuesday around 11:45 and stayed until around 1:30/2pm - There was a steady stream of people getting take out and the dinning aread was 3/4 full the entire time. It seems to be a very popular place. The menu is pretty easy to read on the wall to your right as you walk in. it's pretty easy - you can choose a option from the wall and you can customize your burrito, quesadilla, nachos etc further when you get to the counter. I have never been to a chipotle, so I can't compare it. I love the fact that it's locally owned. For those that do not like cilantro - it's only in two things..one of the rice options and the pico...other than that you are safe. For those that love cilantro, you can ask for extra. I had the supreme nachos with pork and nacho cheese, jalapenos, black beans and lettuce....SOOOOOO GOOOD!!!! and very very filling. I liked the food so much that I ordered a to-go dish for my husband. He loved his food. he said the seasoning was light, but he enjoyed it. I look forward to coming back if I find myself in this area. it, Fast, Easy, and Delicious.

    Been here numerous times yet just now leaving a review after stopping here for burritos this…read moremorning. Of all the times coming here and eating their food both breakfast and lunch/dinner have had no complaints. Service has always been friendly and quick! They have some space indoors to dine but us like many others order then take it home to eat. They follow a similar model as places like Chipotle and Subway where you order and watch your food be made and can choose the toppings/fill ins. You can enjoy so many great options of burritos, tacos, bowls/salads, fries, quesadillas plus some other things. I have always enjoyed their burritos, maybe I need to expand to other things next time. My wife enjoys their bacon breakfast burrito and I enjoy their chorizo breakfast burrito. Lunch wise my wife enjoys their Burrito Americano while I think their Steak Bomb Burrito is great! They offer a good variety in fillings, spice levels, and flavors. Food always tastes fresh and high quality to us. Give their menu a look and check this spot out! Definitely worth your time!

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    15.9 mi

    My wife and I stopped after a trip to the outlets in Freeport. It had good reviews but not that…read moremany on Yelp but we tried it regardless because the reviews were mostly thoughtful. Here's the good: the food was amazing my fajita was enough for like three people. My wife had a veggie burrito and she loved it. The service was exceptional. We didn't ask for anything it would just appear. The bad: 1. The chips seemed a bit old and salsa was very watery. 2. They only have one location. Open in Saco Biddeford area please!

    I have been impressed every time we have eaten at Fuego (5 eat in and one take out over the last 6…read moremonths). The service is very friendly and fast. The food is amazing and the prices are fantastic. If you are local and have not made Fuego a regular eatery yet, you are missing out on a quality meal!! They do an excellent and very thorough job with take out as well. Drinks are also quite excellent. Great atmosphere, casual and clean. The ceaser side salad was super fresh and I can't say enough about the roasted veggies. They are almost a meal by themselves. We ordered take out this past Sunday and I ordered the taco salad and a side of the veggies. I added them to the salad and it was spectacular!! They are perfectly cooked and garlicky. They went so good right on my salad...which was huge and packaged in a very nice resealable plastic bowl. Crispy and fresh! The food was packaged very well and it was still hot when we got home 20 min away. There are not very many resteraunts available these days that are like this but still completely affordable for local folks.

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    4.7(25 reviews)
    34.1 mi

    Azul Agave is truly a hidden gem worth visiting that delivered top notch service and food. After…read moreleaving a festival down more south looking for a spot to eat this jumped out as a must try! A spot that opened back in May of 2025 in Sanford and honestly I have not been in Sanford all that much. If I were a local this would definitely be my spot to become a regular at! It is that good! The inside is on the smaller side with a bar along with some booths as well as tables for other seating options. Without going over the top they put up just enough decorations including some beautiful artwork to bring that Mexican flare. To start off we got chips and salsa brought to our table. Both salsa and chips were good. Drink wise before showing up I spotted a seasonal cocktail that looked phenomenal called Gimmie S'mores and was my choice. My wife chose to have a Blueberry Margarita. The s'mores drink nailed the flavor and truly delivered the s'mores experience in cocktail form with a perfectly toasted marshmallow on top. The Blueberry Margarita was giant and expertly made! The bartender was our server and was extremely friendly and welcoming. Food wise my wife got their Carnitas Plater while I got the Big Fajita Burrito (w/ Carnitas). Food came out quickly and both dishes were packed with so much flavor. Blew away our expectations and has easily turned into a new favorite Mexican restaurant. They had a lot of typical menu options you'd expect but some unique ones too. Outstanding drinks and food with friendly service and great vibes will bring us back!

    Wow wow wow! A wonderful surprise during a quick trip to Sanford. Azule Agave looks like they won't…read morehave any seating. They are cozy for sure, but larger on the inside. The food was spectacular! The guac was flavorful, and a perfect consistency. Not too smooth, yet not too chunky. The queso dip was a bit salty, but it was tasty with their chips. I ordered the fajita quesadilla and it was huge!! I had to take most of it home, since I filled up on chips and dips. The service was above expectations. Our server, Nicole, was so attentive and she was amazing with my ridiculous 5 year old. There was a snafu with his quesadilla order, but everyone was immediately on it and comped the meal for us. Above and beyond, truly. So, when in Sanford... go to Azul Agave!

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    18.5 mi•Arts District, Old Port
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    Taco Escobar…read more Bartenders and wait staff were excellent. There were constantly people cleaning. Our food came out quick, hot and delicious. We ordered the Mexican corn (comes on the cob with a delicious spicy mayo sauce), two deep fried gauc tacos (super interesting taste but I'm not a fan of hot avocados I have decided) and enchiladas. Oh and a marg! Inside was busy but not overly loud and the decor was fun, Mexican themed and most importantly, clean! I would recommend to anyone wanting a quick bite!

    Ever since I regularly started to visit Portland a few years back, multiple friends who had also…read morevisited the city had recommended Taco Escobarr. I had never taken them up on their recommendation in the past, though, as I don't find Mexican food in the Northeast to be anything special - and I'm not really in the mood for it when in Maine. However, I was looking to try some new (to me) spots this past trip, and was in the mood for Mexican, so I decided to check it out for dinner. Escobarr is located on Congress Street - I had always been told this is a super popular spot however when I arrived on a Wednesday evening it was only half full so I easily snatched a seat at the bar. The interior is fun - the vibes are relaxed and the decor is just enough to let you know you're in a Mexican restaurant without being too over the top. The aesthetic highlights for me was the large string of pepper lights hanging from the ceiling, and the bangin' millennial playlist they were playing. I decided to start with a margarita, because Mexican restaurant. They have a variety of flavors but I went simple with their signature one. It was pretty good, nothing too noteworthy but a solid marg nonetheless. As suggested by the name, the star of the menu is tacos - they have a good variety of fillings, and can be purchased a la carte or in combination with sides. They also have a few non-taco offerings, though less than a standard Mexican restaurant - this is mainly a taco joint. I decided on three tacos - chicken, chorizo, and al pastor, and ordered a side of beans. Food came out super fast, and overall my meal was fine. These weren't the best tacos I've had, but they did hit the spot and the filling was generous. The side of beans was fine as well - they were beans. Note that chips and salsa are not obligatory here, kinda odd but maybe that's just their thing. After another round and some nice conversation with some other patrons and the staff, I made my way. Service was great - the staff were super fun and engaging with each other and the customers. That, along with the fun vibes are the reasons I feel one would come to Taco Escobarr. The food is just fine, but the overall experience was good. Would I return for the vibes alone? Perhaps, but I'm not running back.

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