Had high hopes due to the ratings but I suspect it's just because this is in sleepy Marblehead. Stopped by for lunch with a group and we had the ceviche and guacamole to start. The chips and guac were solid, but the ceviche was iffy - it was served dry on a piece of lettuce, most pieces were very chewy and we were worried about getting sick, I'd skip it. I had the fried fish tacos for my main and was disappointed - very little fish, too much batter, and thick and not very flavorful tortillas. I could be spoiled after years of west coast Mexican and a lot of time in Baja and Oaxaca, but nothing hit for me other than the guac. Service was good and the space is large and clean, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more

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Food was amazing, I didn't think the suburbs in Massachusetts would have such good Mexican food. Having lived in Mexico City for three years, also California and the western United States, we were pleasantly surprised. I had the chicken fajitas for lunch, my husband had a burrito bowl, we both said it was really, tasty . Service was very friendly, would definitely return if we're ever in the area again. read more

Amores Kitchen Bar - Mexican Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

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Craving some Mexican food, we ordered delivery last night. The calamari to start was seasoned well and delicious. I got the emmolades (enchiladas), which were devoured, lol! Hubs got the agave shrimp and enjoyed it. We ordered the Tres Leches cake, too, but we were too full to try it last night. I am sure it is good as well. Delivery was swift and friendly. We will order again! read more

Run do not walk to come to this amazing restaurant! I don't know what took me so long to try this, but I am completely blown away and would give it 10 stars! The food was outstanding. The service was outstanding. The quality was outstanding. Enrique, our bartender was polite, friendly, and recommended such great dinner entrées and appetizers. I will return again and again... Friendly service, family, friendly, family owned, I highly recommend coming here as soon as you can! Delicious! read more

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What is the saying? No one ever frowns in a Mexican restaurant? Pretty accurate, why should this place be any different? Great homey vibe, very laid back atmosphere. Wasn't too crowded, was seated and served pretty quickly. Decent food - pretty filling and well decorated. The owner and waitstaff made us feel so welcomed, it was a very intimate, warm cozy experience but also fun and upbeat! read more

Amores Kitchen Bar - Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

We love this place - great margaritas and try the tacos al pastor! Yum! The shrimp tacos are my husband's favorites. The plaintains are also really good if you get a platter. read more

Ordered pick up on Uber eats bc there was a deal on the enchiladas. The food was made extremely quick and was absolutely delicious! Best enchiladas I've ever had. Very large portions. Great value with the buy one get one free deal. The chicken was juicy, the ingredients were fresh and well seasoned. Also got the plantains which were very sweet and crispy and yummy. The small side of salsa was also very tasty. Would most certainly buy again! read more

Food is good, plenty of seating away for what can be a noisy bar area with TVs. There seemed to be only one server the night we were there though and getting her attention was hard at times because she was so busy. read more

My wife and I have been going to Amores since shortly after it opened. This is the best Mexican cuisine we have had since we were in Mexico. The staff is friendly and the food is excellent. Everything We've tried has been fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys authentic Mexican food. Note: This is not TexMex. The chef/owner uses authentic recipies from his home state so prepare yourself for a tasty meal. This is also a family friendly restaurant and the prices are quite reasonable. For anyone who is mobility challenged, the restaurant is on the second floor of the Village Plaza but there is a wide ramp to get there. Look for it between the ATM and Village Market on the left side of the plaza. read more

Best mexican restaurant in eastern Massachusetts! Everything is great! Food is amazing, music is perfect, vibe is on point!

Went to Amores Kitchen Bar for the first time last week after having moved to Marblehead from NYC ten years ago. The food was excellent. We have eaten at two of New York's best Mexican restaurants and Amores Kitchen rated right up there with them. The tamales were the best we've ever had and the enchiladas were also excellent. This has now become our favorite Mexican restaurant on the North Shore of Massachusetts. read more

This place is awesome! I love the whole vibe in there. The service is very good and everyone is truly friendly and welcoming when you enter. And the food is truly amazing I love ordering the burritos. The calorie per dollar is truly impressive. I probably get around 90 grams of protein per burritos. If you want something to put on some muscle order that. this place rocks! 10/10 read more

Great Mexican food and margaritas. Love this place - but why isn't Marblehead giving it more love? Fajitas, tacos and burritos are authentic and tasty. The VIDA burrito is massive and delightful - choice of steak of chicken wrapped in a large flour tortilla with rice, whole black beans, lettuce, guacamole, shredded cheese, and Pico de Gallo topped with tomato base sauce, queso and cream fresca. Their queso is like the nectar of the Gods - get it! This place is in the old Turtle Cove location. And location may be why this place isn't busier (2nd floor above a Dunkin Donuts / Dry cleaners). But that's no excuse - this place should be packed way more than it is based on the quality of food, margaritas, and always excellent service with a smile. This place is awesome - you won't be disappointed on the food. read more

Amores is awesome! Hands down the best Mexican food on the North Shore. I've moved thru most of their menu already and have found the Burrito Loco is my favorite. The service staff are all welcoming and very hospitable. It is also one of the cleanest and not overly swag's out Mexican spots around. I'm in there at least 3x a month and suggest you check it out! read more

Wonderful dinner. Monica and Brittany were so welcoming. The food was head and shoulders above any other Mexican options in southern Essex County. Fresh, creative and cooked with care -- like you are family. We will comeback again and again. read more

Amores Kitchen Bar - Mexican Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

2/10/24. Update, four days later. Upgrading to five stars. The manager, Maria, emailed me the next day to explain that the restaurant had had to close for an emergency, and offered to give us a meal on the house. We went back a week later, and had an absolutely delicious meal. Maria apologized again for the inconvenience. So, excellent food (as we had expect from all the other reviews), and excellent customer service. Highly recommended! _______ 2/6/24 Made a reservation through their online service, it was confirmed by email two hours before the scheduled time. We arrived to find they were closed for repairs. WTF? read more

Best Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. Starting with the salsa with chips the Salsa was incredible I wanted to drink it. Than our food came and the loco burrito was insane so much love was given to the ingredients the peppers the steak the chicken everything was incredible I'd give this place six stars if yelp allowed me too. Definitely a new favorite when in the area. read more

THE BEST!!! We loved LOVED everything from this restaurant. The food is delicious, the portions are extremely generous. The service was impeccable, we definitely felt extremely special and home. Our favorite part was Desert Time. The menu does no justice to what's actually served, it was incredible. Must try in this area. read more

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First time here and glad you we tried it! Great service from the moment we stepped inside. Warm, inviting and clean restaurant. Excellent presentation of meals. Delicious Mexican food! Keep up the great work! read more

Amores Kitchen Bar - Romero Enchiladas with Grilled Chicken! - Mexican Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

Great food and service, sorry, but good bye Casa Corona. The ubiquitous beans and rice with your meals are better than any ever slopped on your reheated plate as the beans come in a little dark tortilla bowl and the arroz is presented in a tasteful little mound. Queso is thicker than the norm and a little on the spicy side, very good. The chimichangas are the best I've had since the Edgewater in Magnolia closed down! The chicken was great but their pork was quintessential moist roast lightly shredded wonderfulness. Kitchen is cleanest you've ever seen; the staff are all attentive and very pleasant. Maybe this upstairs spot at Village plaza finally has a keeper as every restaurant that has been there for the last 20+ years hasn't latest long. read more

Great experience eating at the bar on a late Sunday afternoon! Very enjoyable.

We went during their soft opening and while it was clear not everything was in it's finished state, the food definitely was. The team was still waiting on formal menus, so we had to use print outs. The decor looked like it might need to be finished. That said, the staff was friendly and attentive. The drink menu was extensive and featured fresh fruit juice in many drinks. My wife got a Paloma. I got a watermelon margarita. Both were excellent. Our son got a non-alcoholic piña colada, which he enjoyed. The queso was tasty and everyone enjoyed the chips and various salsas. I had the chimichangas, which had some of the best pork I've had, while my wife got tacos and our son got a quesadilla. Everyone left happy. read more

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Went to Amores in Marblehead late yesterday afternoon. Hubby had steak frajitas and I had the Burrito Loco. This was the best Mexican food we have had for years. Unfortunately, not a real convenient location from Wakefield if you want a couple of margaritas but we most certainly be back. Hubby had a specialty margarita that was $17.99 but it filled the glass 2x's so not unreasonable. I had a virgin margarita that was excellent. (darn liver and kidneys). Totally recommend. read more

If there is such a thing as gourmet Mexican food, then this is it. In our first-time visit we tried the taquitos and the calamari and both were atonishingly good, with lovely flavors and presentation. My partner also enjoyed the recommended Margarita called "The Best". According to her, it was! We also sampled the Tres Leches cake -- it was excellent. We plan on returning. read more

Amazing food, amazing service and great music (live mariachi music on Thursdays!) Everything from amazing sopes, tamales, cochinita pibil, awesome drinks and just a great atmosphere. We came with a group of twelve and they were so accommodating and kind. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

This is delicious authentic Mexican food. Rico! Save some room for desert! I would come here just for the flan which is heads above any I've had elsewhere - a family recipe. Attentive staff and if you wish to speak Spanish, no matter your level of fluency, you can speak here and not feel embarrassed! They have wonderful large booths by the windows which we enjoy very much. read more

Fantastic food and service will come back over and over! Best burrito ive ever had. Very nice place good music and vibe. Very friendly people here. read more

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Food great, service very friendly and mannerly. Ambience is ok, definitely not NYC. It's clean and the dining room is separate from bar so noise ids not a big deal. read more

Our first visit to Amores was excellent. Authentic Mexican food with great cocktails. I had the "Best" margarita which was fantastic. My wife enjoyed the "Tropical" margarita. read more

Decided to try this restaurant for my birthday. Seven of us sat down and ordered different meals. Everyone was raving about how fresh the food was and the presentation. It was a little different than Mexican food I've eaten... more authentic and less "sloppy"? I will definately be going back. I NEVER write reviews but this place is great. Eating cold leftovers now! You SHOULD try it. read more

Very friendly staff ample seating nice Decour and great food and drinks at a reasonable price I wasn't much of a Mexican food fan until eating here. everything I've had in my last four visits was delicious. I Don't think you can go wrong The manager Daniel and bartender. Jesus as well as all the waitstaff are awesome. Give it a shot Well worth the trip. read more

We loved it. We had a party of six, and two are gluten intolerant. Their needs were met. Everyone loved their meals, and we have some picky people in the mix; we all got something different. To start, they give you the typical chips and salsa, but add in some bean dip. That bean dip was a favorite among the teens (okay the parents loved it too). All ingredients seemed fresh; the guac was delicious; the drinks are great; the presentation is lovely. And the service was friendly and attentive. read more

More interesting than most Mexican places. Small touches like the plantain in the bean cups, carrot and corn in the rice and great flavors in all. They take care with the small details. Great service too. read more

Not much to talk about. Food was just okay nothing special. I ordered 2 Loco Burrito and I was not impressed. Next to no meat in the burrito all onions, beans and rice. Not sure I will be back. read more

I ordered the speedy quesadilla for $13.99 and I only received 2 quesadilla slices. It was mediocre at best and not enough for the price I payed. I was severely disappointed as this is my last meal in Marblehead. This brings up the question if the lord said let there be light. Is the light shining on this place? No sir no it is not. read more

I was craving Mexican food and so I Yelped places in Marblehead and saw that Amores received a good rating. I agree with I read: the staff is friendly and courteous. I ordered the Enmoladas - delicious. Three corn tortillas with shredded chicken topped with a homemade mole sauce that was out of this world. Slightly sweet, so light, it was was delicious. I accompanied my meal with a margarita. Tortilla chips were very light, nothing was heavy. The bean salsa that came with the chips was excellent. I highly recommend Amores! read more

Finally decided to try this place out so me and the wife sat at the bar late night before closing. Food was amazing and authentic and full of flavor. Staff was friendly and IMO best Mexican in Marblehead. We also got take out a couple weeks later for lunch and it was exactly the same abs nice abs hot. Definitely recommend! Ok read more

We are always on the hunt for new places for Mexican Food. Yesterday we discovered Amore's Kitchen In Marblehead .When we first walked in we noticed everything was very clean and orderly. We sat at the Bar and ordered drinks. The Margaritas were Excellent & the Bartender/Waitress was very pleasant and smiled the entire time we were there. She was very attentive and always around when we needed something. We decided to order Appetizers for our first visit. We got the Pork Nachos and the Calamari. Both dishes were very good, but The Nachos stood out. Best we've ever had & we have hade them everywhere. The pork was so tender and the rest of the ingredients were perfect. As a finisher we had the Flan & it did not disappoint. We give this Gem in Marblehead a solid 10+ all around. We will definitely be back soon and will bring friends. Thank you for an EXCELLENT new spot for great Food and Drink. read more

When it comes to Mexican food, I'm a pretty tough customer. That's because after living in Mexico City for 20 years, where I ate Mexican not only at restaurants but also in the homes of my Mexican friends and their families, I became used to authentic Mexican cuisine. Of course, when I moved back to the North Shore, I found that the restaurants around here almost always disappointed. However, finally I've found a restaurant that does not-- Amores Kitchen Bar! I've only had their food twice (once in the restaurant and once for takeout), but both times it was delicious and very similar to the quality I was used to back in Mexico. The enmoladas were especially good (the best mole I've had in the U.S.) The three other people who I was with also loved what they got. Other Mexican restaurants in town and in nearby towns may have better atmosphere, but if you want really satisfying Mexican food, this is the place to come! read more