Either the menu prices are flat out wrong or I was overcharged here the other night. My fault for not being more vigilant. Coming from a restaurant with really low prices, 1 taco salad, 1 chicken burrito, & 2 frozen margaritas should not equal $60 from here. Too late to re-do but make sure you check your charges on the bill before just slipping in your card. read more

Don't order online, you'll show up after having already paid and they'll say they didn't get it and then tell you to wait while they make it and be really rude about it. This has happened twice to us. If you order on the phone double the expected wait time they give you so you don't show up and have to stand there waiting for your food for 20 minutes. read more

Just had dinner with my wife and two children. Service was excellent - prompt, friendly, and accurate. They also refilled water and sodas several times and brought a second helping of chips and salsa... Chips and salsa were a big hit, as was the side of fresh guacamole. Salsa's were homemade and fresh -- they brought both spicy and mild... The kids meals and entrees we got came out quickly. The mixed fajitas and spicy pollo chipotle dish we got were tasty -- the sauce on the chicken dish was awesome. I loved the refried beans and rice -- reminded me of the sides you get at authentic Mexican restaurants in LA. Refried were made from scratch -- not a can like someone thought. I was excited to see they had dishes made with home-made mole'; will try next time. Prices were very reasonable... I'm shocked by a couple people giving this place one star... I think it's because people don't know what authentic Mexican food is supposed to be... One guy thought the beans came out of the can - wrong. Just the opposite. Also he mentions poor Margarita mix -- they don't have a liquor license -- so it's possible he's confused and not reviewing the right restaurant... The other negative came from someone who thought the Mexican restaurant that used to be in Marblehead was good -- that place was truly lousy and served inauthentic "Gringo" Tex-Mex. Lots of chile powder, as though that's Mexican food. People think Mexican food should be hot, bold and spicy -- but that's not the case with the real deal... So, perhaps, there's some confusion. If your expectations are in order and you like genuine Mexican food, you should be quite pleased with this place. read more

Casa Corona I believe to be the real deal, and I'm happy about it. No more fast food Mex for me, thank you very much. From the North Shore Dish: "Brothers Felix and Jose Bracamontes, previously of Mexico Lindo in Melrose, have just opened the doors of a new Mexican restaurant, Casa Carona". I ate dinner for the first time this evening. Ordered the chicken tacos mole poblano. Just delicious, the sauce a nice balanced blend of sweet and spicy. Refried beans and rice and shredded cabbage accompanying the tacos were fine too. I ordered desert, which I normally don't do at a Mexican restaurant. The flan was so smooth and fresh tasting, I rank it up there with the best I've had. BYOB is now available, with the liquor sales beginning a while after that. If my next few visits match this one, I may have to go 5 stars. read more

We visited Casa Corona for the first time last night. We were glad to see that they were busy but were able to sit us at a booth right away. The hostess was friendly and attentive. We were promptly greeted and placed drink orders (they have a full bar now!) The service was good although a bit on the slow side. I excuse this as getting sea legs for the restaurant. Between us we ordered a spinach quesadilla, a spinach enchilada dinner and an enchilada mole poblano. The mole was sweet, the beans and rice fresh and the spinach meals were good as well. Overall, the experience was very good and we will be back soon. read more

For local authentic Mexican food I cannot imagine it gets better than this. I'm an LA native and grew up eating Mexican food. I figured places like the Howling Wolf were the closest I'd find but was pleasantly surprised to discover a place so close to home. I ordered a lunch chicken burrito with rice and beans and cleaned my plate. Loved the decor for it's kitschy charm and authenticity. I'll be coming back with the whole family next time... read more

No quiero Casa Corono! This review is painful for me because I desperately wanted this place to live up to my expectations. "Meh, I've experienced better" is a great way to describe this spot. I agree with some other Yelpers that Casa Corona offers a more authentic cuisine and the extensive menu was one of the few highlights. My wife and I each ordered a burrito based on the recommendation of a friend. Portions were generous and the prices made it a great value. Unfortunately the word that comes to mind was "bland". Each burrito was buried in sour cream and salsa to the point that it masked any other flavors. The side of guacamole was definitely missing something - even a pinch of salt would've helped! Sadly, a burrito from Chipotle would have been a better choice. Food: 2 stars Service: 2 stars Value: 3 stars Atmosphere: 2.5 stars Overall: 2 stars read more

Best Mexican in the area. Very nice and hard working staff. Authentic Mexican experience. Pretty much everything on the menu is good. You can't go wrong. Drinks are good and cheap. read more

BYOB. Enough said. They don't charge you an uncorking fee, they give you bottle/wine openers, and chilled glasses. Chilled glasses!! I cannot think of the last bar that gave me a chilled glass that wasn't Applebees or Buffalo Wild Wings. We lived down the block and are thrilled to find this little gem. Coming from the deep South, I have been sorely missing solid Mexican food at reasonable prices for a solid 9 years - tears started to form when I realize my options are Anna's (sorry guys - burritos, not Mexican), Qdoba, or Chipotle. Alas, I find what I have been looking for at Casa Corona. Did I mention BYOB? They even make virgin margaritas - bring your own better quality tequila and find yourself a slice of happiness. Queso dip is great. Endless chips and salsa - no $5 charge. Combination platters are very solid. I just wish there was a little more heat to everything, but get that doesn't exactly fly in this part of the country. Refried beans aren't soupy and guacamole is an extra charge, but a reasonable portion. Prices are reasonable considering the portions. Place is very clean. We always sit at the bar and get excellent service, but did notice service was a little slower in the back of the restaurant. All in all solid experience. Great option for us within walking distance and a good change of pace from pizza, seafood, and fried food. read more

This was my go to Mexican fare...our last experience...well lets just say was inedible...the meat was so tuff...it was unchewable...and tasted awful...the tortillas where gummy...just awful..the margaritas tasted like they were made with powder mix...the owner wasn't there...but his staff should be trained better...unless thhey are under new ownership...I also got siick...my husbsnd did as well...so good luck if your going.. Shame...I loved this place.. read more

I honestly don't understand the amount of reviews that gave this place 4+ stars. I have only been once and I can say I've had better, the beers a cheap, and I didn't get sick. It's your average semi-authentic Mexican food. It's def a place where you can take the family but in all honesty the tacos came out soggy and the beef wasn't flavorful. It was the kind of meat you just dump hot sauce all over to give it some type of flavor. However, some cole slaw came on my plate and it was some of the best slaw I've ever had! read more

Very pleasant surprise. Waitress was a sweetheart, margaritas were worth the $12, as good as my own. Food was reasonably priced, properly prepared and presented nicely. I had the carne asana and enjoyed it. It got very busy by about 6:30, so I was happy we came early. Family atmosphere. read more

Good margaritas, nice staff. Loved the ambiance. I had the wings because I wasn't trying to eat an entire meal.

Service: The employees are very nice and extremely attentive. Food: To be honest their "carne asada" is the best I've ever had, other than that I think I'd pass on everything else on the menu. Drinks: One thing is for sure they have the best house margaritas in my opinion! (Reason I keep going back) read more

Definitely a hidden gem. The staff is Mexican from the host down to the cooks... meaning this place Is pretty authentic. I've tried other "Mexican" spots in the Salem/Beverly area but this place is a lot better. The food tastes a lot more authentic and The drinks are strong and done well. They take pride in their service. One time we even stayed until almost 11 pm (they close at 10) and they didn't even kick us out. Staff is super kind. Only reason I don't give this a 5 is due to small inconveniences we've experienced here that I feel are not even worth mentioning but only a perfect spot deserves a 5. Definitely worth trying. You will not regret it. read more

The best little Mexican restaurant I've found to date. Great menu, always piping hot fresh food served. Free chips and salsa topped off with cheaply priced cocktails that taste delicious. All of the staff are friendly and very attentive. I'm a regular and not ashamed to admit it. Love this place. read more

Good, not spectacular Mexican food in a nice dine in environment. Always friendly and satisfying.

For what it's worth, I wish I could give them 3 1/2 stars. JT and I have tried it twice now - once as take out and once dining in. I hate reviewing a place based on take out as you don't always get the foot got and fresh from the kitchen so I reserved my judgments and accolades for an in-person visit. I started with the red sangria. It was fruity and fresh. No complaints there. We sat at the bar so while waiting for the bartender I gazed around a bit. The place is remarkably clean and organized. Very impressed in that regard. We started with the "cheese dip" from the appetizer list. White cheddar and jalapeños. It was spicy with a kick, but thinner than most queso dips. I ate it anyway, so I can hardly judge. For my meal, I got the Corona Burrito with shredded chicken. When it came out, it looked epic. Huge portion size, healthy dollops of guacamole and sour cream. It wasn't bad at all...but it was fairly bland. The chicken alone had no discernible flavor whatsoever so it dragged down the other more developed flavors. I would get the burrito again but I would definitely go with the pork or beef instead to amp up the flavors. All in all, solid experience. I am full, have a nice little buzz and would be happy to go back and try more from their extensive menu! read more

I would give this place 3.5 stars overall. Most of the food was average Mexican - similar menu to any other large Mexican restaurant. I ordered chicken enchiladas. The portion size was huge! But what I found more odd was that it was more like a giant burrito with the rice and beans inside. I had never had enchiladas prepared this way before. It all tasted fine, but wasn't really what I was expecting. It looked just like the burrito that my husband ordered. The highlights of this place are that it's BYOB, has delicious salsa and guacamole, and that the service is friendly and attentive. Not a great location as there isn't a ton of parking... you will most likely have to park across the street. I would try it out again... but maybe I would order differently next time... read more

We randomly visited nearby Casa Corona on a weeknight just to try a new place. It's a quiet unassuming place from the outside, in a neighborhood that we recognized from our bike trail rides. But when you walk inside, it's like happy Fiesta Land! Bright Mexican colors, music, and a nice bar. Not too big and not too small. All the usual cervezas y margaritas are here, thankfully. Service is very nice and attentive. But the star of the show is, by far, the food! I took one bite of my Camarones Mexicanos and immediately died and went to heaven. It's just shrimp and mushrooms and green peppers in a luscious tomato sauce over rice with cheese with a few avocado slices, but holy frijoles, it was amazing!!! Big reward for branching outside of my burrito box. Go here. You can tell me gracias later. read more

This was my first visit to this restaurant and I called in food ahead for pickup. I ordered the arroz con pollo and specifically said no mushrooms about 4 times including confirming when I picked it up. Yet, when i got home, lots of mushrooms. I'm not allergic, I just don't like them but for someone who is allergic, beware. The serving size is good enough for two. There were lots of onions and peppers in it as well and all of it was well cooked, but I've had better. I was disappointed to find out they don't have sweet plantains being they're a Spanish restaurant but I can't hold it against them for the purposes of this review. The reason I'm scoring this a 2-star is because they failed to get me the food the way I wanted after specifically confirming it with them and also that it was just good but not great. I may go back to try something different but when I do, I'm dining in so that if its wrong again, I can send it back. read more

In regards to the food, this place is definitely one of the better-quality Mexican restaurants I've been to on the North Shore. This food isn't Cajun-Mexican like a few places on Rt. 1 - it's 100% authentic Mexican food. Loved it. Had the chicken fajitas, came out steaming hot and the chicken was cooked in with the veggies for a delicious dish. Four stars because of the service. It was very poor, to say the least. It took a while for a server to come to our table, she didn't come back too many more times, and we had to ask multiple times for our waters to be refilled while we were having spicy queso (we asked, nothing happened - we had to ask another lady who wasn't our server). If you're hankering for a quality Mexican meal but don't need the highest standard of restaurant service, this is the place for you! read more

This has become part of our standard rotation. The food is good. Authentic. People who work there are nice. Drinks good. Reasonable prices. Great for families and big groups. We've eaten all over the menu, and for the most part, have been pleased. Carne asada is my current fave. Also like the fish tacos. Be sure to ask for some extra spice. Some of the most attentive wait staff I've seen in a long time. read more

I love this place! It is by far the best authentic Mexican food I've eaten in New England (and I've eaten a ton). The owners and wait staff are friendly and well trained. Nice bar and nice people. It's the only restaurant I've ever made it a mission to visit a few times a month. Go!!! How this place made it to Marblehead is beyond me but I'm not complaining. Fortunately I live in Salem. read more

This is great Mexican fare. A nice atmosphere, blending restaurant with a cantina. Good food is the main attraction, but they've got tequila too. There are tv screens at the bar, with sports and news, and traditional art on the walls. Soft music playing not too loud. It's well lit, and a great place to have a conversation. Take out is available. I recommend you try the loco burrito, fantastic. read more

My wife and I have dinner here all the time. We love it! Its really hard to find good Mexican food locally. So we are very happy that they have their liquor license and its just a short walk away from home. Chambord Margarita is my favorite, she loves the super nachos. No matter how busy they are, the staff are super attentive and always remember us. The food is great, we usually stick with the fajitas and nachos but everything else always looks great at the other tables. We will probably be back this weekend for a few margaritas :) read more

The staff are great. The owner is always there. The portions s are huge. And the food always tastes unbelievable. I have eaten here more times than I can count. One time the owner was having a family gathering and saw I was having a beer alone and invited me to join him and his families get together. This place is all about family from the way that it is run to the way that they treat you. I am sold if you can't tell. Want Mexican you live on the Northshore. Go to CASA CORONA. read more

Casa Corona - Mexican Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

Came here on a Friday night with a group on four. Had a 15-20 minute wait which isn't bad. We ordered drinks and asked for waters three times throughout the meal before we got them. The app we ordered we asked for the sauce on the side, arrived to the table with no sauce at all. Drinks tasted mostly of margarita mix with very little tequila. A dollar for every extra basket of chips was also just annoying. So finally our food comes out. We all had the same impression it was bland and nothing special. A friend at the table at for no onions and they sent her food with onions she spent the entire meal picking them out as our waitress was nowhere to be found. Overall impression - expensive, horrible waitstaff and tasteless food. We won't be back. read more

I don't know if it was a bad day but this was pretty strange. The chips tasted stale and the chicken was rubbery. Also, there seemed to be a couple "day drinkers" dozing at the bar even though it was a Sunday afternoon, which doesn't make it the most kid-friendly place, in my opinion. There are better options in town for a family. read more

The best of the best on Mexican food, I been here five times and this is a really good sit down restaurant plus the people is great!!! read more

Casa Corona - Want to try really good Mexican food go to Casa Corona also very good drinks - Mexican Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

Looking for a nice Mexican restaurant locally? Casa Corona is the place to go! The staff is exceptional and the food comes out in a timely manner. The decor is out standing and so isnt the food! I recommend the Nachos Idaho for an appetizer! read more

What amazing people and customer service!!! More businesses should be like them! We just had an awful experience with DoorDash, like magazine-worthy level of awful experience (how is that company not sued yet?)- long story short, they left our food in the rain in a different town, then the driver Ghosted out of existence. Contacted DoorDash- they were so incredibly rude, said no refund (not even for the $26 dollars in fees and tip!!!). Called Casa Corona- whose fault this was definitely not!- and the manager was so appalled at the situation, he remade our food, and was so nice to us. We drove out in the rain to get it, and it was worth it!! SO delicious as always. We've been going there for years in person, always loved their food, but after tonight, we will be shouting their praises from the rooftops and telling everyone we know how wonderful they are! Will be our *only* local go-to Mexican place from now on! read more

Really good Mexicaan food! service was good and fast but not really friendly.. Cheese dip appetizer was finger-licking-good, burrito also recomendet! read more

If you want flavors to pop , this is a great place to eat. Mole is amazing!!!!

Good Mexican food. Reasonable prices, good service. We're here once a month. Free chips and salsa when you sit down. Great margarita selection. Never had a bad meal. Check it out. read more

We've been to Casa Corona four or five times. As others have said the service is great; very friendly, attentive, and helpful. Chips and salsa as soon as you sit down. We always order the guacamole...fresh authentic MEXICAN guacamole. We've experimented with much of the menu, normally stick to burritos and enchiladas. Ingredients are fresh, and always well prepared. The servings are huge, and we normally take some home. The key , as others have mentioned, is that this is absolutely authentic MEXICAN food. It is absolutely not the Tex-Mex that we tend to see in this country in so many establishments branded as "Mexican." If you want to season your food to have more of a kick, you can. If you want them to prepare it that way...ask. The food is very much what you find at small restaurants run by Mexican families in the Western US. I ate at a Mexican restaurant in Colorado last week, which is a big favorite of the local labor force{largely Mexican}. The food was what some of you would describe as bland....and very authentic....and seasoned by the diners with a variety of salsa, etc. If you miss Rio Grande, then hope for a Tex-Mex restaurant to open in town, but please don't state that you wish we had "a good Mexican restaurant, like Rio Grande." We now have a VERY GOOD one in Casa Corona. And Chipotle....my family are high Chipotle fans, as a quick, fast, meal on the run. Different experience. We can't believe that the selectmen have dragged on the BYOB process, to the point where they are spitting hairs over whether you should be allowed to bring in two versus three beers per patron. I'd love to see them impose that restriction on Maddie's! I look forward to a cold Pacifico with dinner, and we also hope that they can obtain at least a wine and beer license shortly after they get the BYOB permit in place. Sadly, they probably do need it to survive long term. We obviously recommend Casa Corona highly. Great spot. Give it a try.....and if you like it really spicy, just ask for it.......they are very accommodating. Great people, very nice atmosphere. read more

Walking into Casa Corona, you feel like you are being transported to Mexico- from the style of the booths and bar, to the decorations on the wall. The staff that work here are all Mexican, and it is truly as close to an authentic Mexican experience you can find on the North Shore. Each meal starts with bottomless chips and salsa. The chips are always served warm with a tasty and flavorful, and not too spicy salsa. I frequently dine for lunch, and the lunch portions are huge and extremely reasonably priced. My favorites are the Taco Salad ($7.75) served in a crunchy tortilla shell and loaded with lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, shredded white meat chicken, and topped with sour cream and lots of guacamole! I also love the quesadillas ($7.75), which are crispy and loaded with cheese and white meat chicken, with a nice size portion of rice, beans and a cabbage salad on the side. My other favorite is the One Burrito lunch meal ($7.75), which is a gigantic burrito fully loaded with shredded white meat chicken, smothered in red sauce with melted cheese. Also comes with rice, beans and cole slaw. Each lunch meal is huge, and definitely enough for at least two meals! read more

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I got food poisioning from here. I was the only person eating here on a tue at 7pm. Ordered the carne asada. I had food poisoning for a day. Felt awful. Next time I feel like mex going to tacos lupita in lynn. High turnover rate with food and authentic. I hate to write bad reviews but I figured it may save other people from getting sick. read more

I have always liked this place and the owner, but today I noticed the drink menu changed. Including my favorite skinny margarita; I noticed the tequila was different. Something I had never heard of....Pueblo Viejo. It used to be Patron the margarita was still $11.99, so I asked why the change in tequila and the waitress told me it changed but it was exactly like Paton. Huh, I thought. But still ordered my usual maragarita thinking it must be some high end Mexican tequila I have never heard of. I got the margarita and it wasn't as good. I looked up the tequila and sure enough it was $19.95 average for a bottle vs. $46 for a bottle of patron. I was so upset Because I love this place and have been going since they opened. After this, I truly felt taken advantage of. If you want to just say the tequila changed, fine. But don't tell me you kept the price the same because it's the exact same as patron. So not cool. Not okay. read more

This is an update from a review written almost a year ago. I'm not sure if it's the margaritas talking (thanks for getting your liquor license) or that the food really improved but it seems like they upped their game. Cadillac Margarita is one of the best around. Order it and you won't be disappointed. (Fair warning: the Hub had to hand over his car keys & he has a hollow leg!) I ate Dona Maria's chicken mole. It was delicious. Tender meat with perfect sweet/spicy combinations. The rice and beans, however, won't knock your socks off. But heck, the price is right. Forgive me for only giving you 2 stars earlier. I'm now a fan. And a special thanks for being in Marblehead. read more