No offense to Wauseon, but I can't think of many reasons I would travel to a desolate town In…read moremidwestern Ohio that questionably doesn't even exist on a map, unless secretly offered the promise of political asylum. But I think I just found one. Los Mariachis Restaurant located in Wauseon gives restaurant-goers all that a Mexican restaurant can offer with only the exception of hot, south-of-the-border weather. I'm not certain how someone decided it was a good idea to open an authentic Mexican restaurant in the middle of an almost entirely white, rural community of farmers, but I'm not sure it matters. Los Mariachis is the place where northwestern Ohioans seek refuge from the deluge of the boring, tepid flavor of life found in rural America. Los Mariachis delivers a gorgeous smorgasbord of ethnic dishes which, as is found in most of middle America, are either so culturally-confusing or simply too challenging to pronounce, that the menu items have to be lined with corresponding numbers to allow locals to utter "I'll take the Number 27" or simply point on the menu hoping for some degree of inter-cultural understanding. But I say none of this in jest. Much like their counterparts in bigger cities like Toledo or Detroit, Los Mariachis employ an incredibly professional waitstaff who champion qualities often found in employees who actually immigrate from Mexico: eagerly respectful, wantingly helpful, ridiculously quick, and all without any of the brash entitlement found in the waitstaff typified in their snobby suburban high school counterparts. How else can I tell you how much I love this restaurant? This was my second 45-minute trip to Wauseon and BOTH trips were solely to visit Los Mariachis (the first was on a recommendation of a client of mine). I found a delightful place that delivered BOTH Mayan wall art AND bottomless warm tortilla chips & bottles of salsa, it was like the perfect attempt to satiate both the "first date" couple looking for a restaurant with an honest ethnic feel but also promises the silly but expected amenities found in American chains like Applebee's. My wife ordered the Molcajete, a dish of Shrimp, steak, and chicken with tomatoes, onions, green peppers, avocado, and melted cheese, all piping hot and served in a hand-carved Incan style bowl that sat a half-foot off of the table. I ordered La Piña, a similar dish that was presented in a half-sliced pineapple bowl. I cannot write enough to exclaim how much both dishes were outstanding. My children's choices were much more typical fare that you would find in any Mexican style restaurant with varying arrangements of enchiladas, flautas, or deep fried chimis. And of all thrills that my eleven year old could boast of, he finally found his holy grail of eating establishments- one which would promise endless refills on chocolate milk. And found in Wauseon, Ohio, no less! The entire experience made me do something I usually never do: order dessert. (That's how my children can tell I'm in a good mood.). A sopapilla, a couple slices of xango (deep fried cheesecake) and some fried ice cream later, all four of us seriously couldn't move from our wooden bench seat canopy booth, but the the extremely nice wait staff appeared willing to roll us to our cars. Okay, they didn't offer, but I bet you they would have done it, if I had asked. You might not have another reason to go to Wauseon, but I assure you this place is reason enough alone.

This was my second visit here as it was time for my yearly trip to the Toledo area. The store was…read morestill a cool environment and was clean. The service was kind of meh but not terrible. Let's delve into the food... Chimichanga What Is It: This was a classic take on the chimi. It was a flour tortilla stuffed with spicy chicken (you had the option of that or beef) and topped with cheese sauce, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, and lettuce which I left off. The plate also includes refried beans and rice. Presentation: The plate looked picturesque enough but they overlapped a lot of the ingredients like putting the rice on top of the refried beans which is a bit unfortunate. Split the difference and go with... 5 out of 10 Taste/Final Analysis: This was a very nice take on the Chimichanga. The spicy chicken was very well seasoned and the cheese sauce was very good. The guacamole was slightly above average and the pico de gallo was fine. The rice and beans were average (well I take my wife's word for it on the beans as refried beans are not my thing at all.) All in all a darn good lunch dish for not a ton of money as this dish was only $7.25. I'm not sure how their dinner dishes are but the two times I've gotten lunch here I've enjoyed it. 7.5 out of 10

Visited on a Thursday night right at dinner time, the small restaurant was full. Found a seat…read moreplaced in order. While waiting for the order was able to enjoy some chips and salsa. Food came out quick and fresh, three steak enchiladas. It was a great meal And the small staff at the restaurant definitely works together. The one server was very busy, so one of the two cooks brought my meal to my table. Put this on your list of must visits.

Food is very good but have not been able to eat there recently. Has been closed the last 3 times I…read morewent even though it showed open online. Did call this last time (Saturday night) and the answering machine said they were closed due to short staffing. Highly recommend you call before you go. If you can catch them open I recommend the tacos!

Legitimately some of the best tacos I've had since being in Mexico. The staff is super friendly and…read morethe decor is nice and homey. If you're driving by and need lunch or live nearby you should totally hit them up

Our favorite Mexican restaurant. We eat here regularly and the food is always great. Affordable…read moreprices, the best chips and salsa around (we order these to go often!), generous portions. Our favorite dishes include the a la carte grilled chicken chimichangas (huge for the price!), jicama tacos, chicken salad, and various burritos. Owners are very friendly. I see no need to go elsewhere for Mexican food!

The food is always great and the service is better! I love the carnitas (#35) but the food here is…read moregreat across the board.

I was in the area for work and needed somewhere they would provide comfort food for me. This was…read moreit. It is your usual Mexican restaurant. The menu is very similar to other places I've eaten. I was taken back by the complimentary chips and salsa for round one but anything after that would be charged. I've never had that happen before. It was clean and had plenty of staff ready to wait on you. Very speedy service.

Probably the worst Mexican food I've ever eaten. Store bought chips, orange cheese from a can or…read moreGFS. Salsa the consistency of water... why bother? I came for a torta but they were out. I'm guessing those must be the star of the show. Even the ground beef taco was greasy and unseasoned. I've had better nachos at a movie theatre.

Amazing hole in the wall spot! I recommend the Pazole if they have it. Also get the Churros with…read morethe chocolate sauce. The asada and chorizo tacos are perfect. Service is always excellent also.

Love this place so much. It's our go to for dinner in Hudson. Great staff. If you get a chance,…read morecheck out their store downtown too for ice cream!

Had lunch there this week. Fantastic food, service and a great value! Is a regular stop for me .read more

First time at Cocina de Carlos. I was recommended the restaurant by a friend. I loved the vibe of…read morethe place and the menu items. I ordered the pork belly nachos. They were delicious and so fresh! I will for sure be back next time I am back in town.

I'm actually quite upset about this experience. I asked the waitress, "How many tacos come with the…read morestreet tacos meal?" and she replied, "However many you want." I didn't understand what she meant because that is obviously not true, and her answer was very unclear. Based on that, I ordered two steak tacos and two al pastor tacos along with two beers. The total came to $50, which I find hard to believe. The "Street Tacos Meal" is listed as $9.99, yet for some reason, they added a $3.00 upcharge for the steak and then charged $8.50 for two additional street tacos. I thought I was ordering the meal; how did I end up spending $21.49 on four tacos with rice and beans when the advertised price was $9.99? This doesn't add up, and the staff was extremely vague when I was placing my order. While the food was okay, the al pastor was very fatty. Given the price and the lack of clarity, I won't be coming back.