Casa Mariachi is a small, cheery Mexican restaurant in the Windsor Park plaza. The food was fantastic! There was a small kitchen error with my meal, but the waitress was awesome and they fixed it in no time. I got a chimichanga and my daughter got tortas. Everything was so good. Also, get the churros. They will blow your mind. I'm still full from dinner and I can't wait to go back. read more

We walked into Casa Mariacha on a Friday night around 5:30, and for a brief moment we were the only ones there -- which lasted all of five minutes. Right after us, people poured in and the place filled up quickly, so clearly it's doing something right. We ordered a shrimp cocktail ($12) to start, one chorizo taco ($4), one shrimp taco ($4), rice and beans ($6), and an order of chilaquiles with beef, chicken, and a fried egg ($14). We also grabbed a Diet Pepsi ($3) and a mandarin Jarritos ($4). Somewhere along the way we ended up with two chorizo tacos and two shrimp tacos (and were charged for them), but we rolled with it and turned them into decent leftovers. The shrimp cocktail was huge -- served in what I can only describe as a glass milkshake cup. The shrimp themselves were good-sized, but it was mostly red sauce, so the dramatic presentation felt a little unnecessary. The shrimp taco was the standout -- really tasty and well-balanced. The chorizo taco was good flavor-wise but on the dry side and could have used some kind of sauce to help it along. Adventure Buddy was very happy with the chilaquiles, which came loaded with beef, chicken, and a fried egg. He demolished most of it, leaving zero leftovers and no regrets. The staff were friendly and kind and did their best to stay attentive as the restaurant got busier. All-in, after tip, we spent around $70 for a Friday night date night. That felt a little high for what we ordered, but the extra tacos did give us leftovers, so that helped soften the blow. Bottom line: this is a solid Mexican restaurant. Would I go out of my way to eat here? No. If I was in the area and craving Mexican food, would I come back? Sure. Nothing to shout from the rooftops about, but also nothing to complain about -- average, fine, and perfectly serviceable. Bonus points for plentiful free parking, since it's located in a strip mall. read more

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We frequently dine here with our young kids. Pricing is reasonable, the staff is very kind, and the food is consistently delicious! It's a little light on your typical "mexican sides"/veggies (like lettuce, pico, and sour cream served with enchiladas or a carnitas platter) in dishes, but you can request to add for an upcharge. Some dishes are also not your typically huge Mexican portions, but we usually start with guac, salsa, and chips anyhow. Definitely a great stop and usually not busy during typical high-volume times. read more

Nice warm welcome when I walk in. Service was great the entire visit. The menu meets the basics needs. Not a ton of too many options. Chips and salsa came with our meal. The salsa was different looking but had a decent flavor. The tortilla chips are fresh and homemade. Today our table ordered Mexican chicken soup and tacos.the soup was hot and had fresh veggies in it. The flavor was good and not spicy. The tacos had decent flavor. Overall I rate this place a little above average. They do have Mexican Coke. I do recommend this place for the direct area. My 4 stars rating comes from the freshness and great service. read more

We have been wanting to come here since the beginning of the year and we are not disappointed! The guys upfront were very nice and helpful (and patient!). The food was delicious - it is very hard to find authentic Mexican food in this part of Central PA. My daughter can be picky sometimes but she absolutely loved her cheese enchiladas, rice, and beans. My son really really liked the carne asada fajitas. I loved the music they were playing, they also had on a very interesting show about pyramids in Mexico! Clean all-around, tidy restrooms. Cannot wait to go back and try the flan! read more

I was anticipated to try this new place but upon getting my food I was dissapointed . Keep in mind they also kept me waiting for it to arrive like it came from a can . read more

Casa Mariachi - Mexican Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

I am a person that eats Mexican food but my wife suggested in going here so I did for her. I ordered chimichanga Carne Asada. I order it to go. When I got home took a shower I heated my meal. I was amazing I fact we both said it's better then the one in Dover by the high school. The people that took my oder was very friendly and patient since I had to text my wife what she wanted from the menu. While waiting for my order to be prepared which took about 20 mins I took notice that the ambiance was in a Mexican theme. I will definitely go back again read more

Being in town for a conference and looking for quick places to eat during our breaks, we chose this place for dinner. We were looking for a quick dinner so we could go somewhere else before returning to the conference. Since it didn't look busy, we decided to eat in instead of carrying out as we originally thought we would. We were greeted and given chips and salsa. My sister and I really enjoyed the salsa. It was different from most salsas we've had and more of a smooth, tomato-y flavor, with no acidity. The chips were ok, a little thicker than I prefer. Since the salsa was served in a very small bowl, we finished it quickly and asked for some more salsa. Contrary to our thoughts, service was slower than we'd have liked since we were trying to finish sooner. Only one young lady was serving the floor. Another young lady stayed behind the counter as support. We both ordered three tacos. They had a special: if you ordered three tacos from the $4 tacos, you could get them for $11.00. I ordered three carne asada tacos. My sister ordered two fish tacos and one birria taco. The tacos come on two corn tortillas, but I asked for them on only one. As we waited for our food, the server brought us more salsa. She also brought a basket of chips that we didn't ask for. We weren't sure if we'd be charged for these chips or if they were gratis. I personally thought that they might be no charge. My tacos came out very nicely. They came wrapped in a wrap that held the taco together and made eating them much easier. The tortilla had a nice crisp to them. They were lightly toasted on the edges, but still soft, too, which I really appreciated. It also came with a good portion of guacamole. I enjoyed the flavor of the added shallots/onions. It had a good amount of meat for the size, too. My sister enjoyed her tacos as well. At the end of our meal, the server brought out an electronic check that she left at our table. We could finish the transaction for the meal ourselves using the handheld machine. At that time, we could see that the server did charge us for the additional salsa and chips. In a previous visit, my sister had been there before and had asked and received extra salsa with no charge. We surmised that the server probably misunderstood and thought we wanted an extra order of chips and salsa and charged us. We were still looking at the time and didn't want to spend additional time there so we just paid and left. By then, there were more tables filled and only the one server. Overall, we thought the food was good. The place had a decent amount of standard looking tables. The interior was decorated vibrantly. The two things that stood out most were the salsa and the bit of crisp in the tortilla that added a nice texture to the tacos. I'd come back if in the area. read more

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Quick service, literally 7 mins! Friendly hostess. Cute atmosphere. The menu has a nice variety. Food was delicious! I will definitely be back read more

Casa Mariachi - Chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

The tacos were really good. Simple, but very tasty. I would definitely go back when I am in town. read more

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The Birra tacos with the consume are phenomenal. Soooo yummy. We order from here weekly

This is such a hidden gem in Mechanicsburg!! I happened into this place for dinner since I was in the area for an event. The inside dining area is small and wasn't crowded at all on a Thursday night around 5:30 pm. They have bottled drinks - plastic bottles, Mexican sodas, and cans. We opted for the classic Mexican Coke. It's so good. The chips and salsa were excellent, although I wish the chips came out piping hot. The only other Mexican restaurant I've eaten at in Pennsylvania charged for chips and had horrid food, so I can't complain very much! I picked carnitas for my entree and my fiancé got the carne asada. The food came out freaky fast. It was all hot and so delicious. My carnitas were very tender and I loved the onions that were cooked with it. I wish the beans were seasoned more or mashed together more because they were bland and the texture was off, but that's the only part of the meal I wasn't obsessed with. The rice was so tasty and a great texture. The tortillas were piping hot and tasted homemade. I'm normally a flour tortilla gal, but these were insanely good. I tasted the carne asada and it was also perfectly seasoned and cooked and was a good portion of meat. We opted to try the flan for dessert. It wasn't as sweet or caramel-y as I'm used too, and seemed to have a lot of cinnamon in it or dusted on it. I'd skip that next time and try a different dessert. Overall, the service was incredible and so were the food and drinks. We are already planning to come back!! read more

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A hidden gem. This Mexican place flies low on the radar but high on flavor. The salsa and slightly different than what your used to and I loved all of them. Full of flavor and incredibly fresh and vibrant. The al Pastor was my favorite and I'd recommend as a taco, torta or enchilada. The salad that came with it was a pleasant surprise. Enchiladas were good but the chicken was a little dry. read more

I was visiting today, and I came here with a friend. It was empty which was actually nice and we got served rather fast. Delicious stacked tacos. I couldn't eat more than one or two. I also got the enchilada which was pretty good. read more

Hands down the most authentic Mexican Restaurant in the area. Clean, fresh, homemade tortillas, friendly staff and affordable. My go to! read more

Casa Mariachi - Mexican Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

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The wife had a craving for Mexican food on Saturday. Rather than going to the usual haunts, I found this small restaurant online with many glowing reviews and I wanted to check it out. We arrived before 2:00 pm and the place was empty. The server was very nice and helpful. She brought over homemade chips and salsa. Very good and the salsa has a slight kick, which was cool. My wife ordered the Shrimp Fajitas and was impressed with the fresh, delicious taste. One of the best she ever had! I ordered Fajitas Mixtas (chicken, steak, shrimp with peppers/onions). Absolutely delicious! Tortillas were awesome and held the food together well without falling apart. Shrimp were a decent size and the meats had good flavor and seasoning. Ignore the early bad reviews about food and service because they clearly don't know what they're talking about or maybe got their restaurants mixed up! Lol. Our food came out quickly and prices were very reasonable. We noticed other diners arrive after us and they clearly enjoyed their food. I can't wait to come back and eat here again! read more

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Honestly. Fricken love this place. We have gotten take out twice now. We have tried tacos carne asada, carnitas, el pastor, birria, and chorizo. They are all amazing. Their home made hot salsa is HOT! But flavorful and I love it! Every taco is packaged nice as every taco has its own little parchment paper around it to prevent sogginess. Usually we get tacos in Harrisburg but it's so out of the way. I love Casa Mariachi. It's close and worth it. Tacos are $3 a piece. The girls at the counter are nice and follow instructions. I'd like to actually dine in sometime but for some fast Sunday authentic tacos, I highly recommend!!!! Oh, I only gave four stars because their pasole doesn't have meat in it....: like pork pasole is a Mexican tradition and a god given gift to earth. read more

Casa Mariachi - Tacos carne asada, el pastor and birria - Mexican Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Was surprised to see the negative reviews here because my Mole poblano was phenomenal! It's the only thing I tried, but I'm definitely coming back for more. read more

Casa Mariachi - Rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

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First time here. Dining room was very clean, our server was very friendly. We both ordered fajitas and were both satisfied. We should have asked for sour cream but I didn't think to do so until I'd already eaten the last tortilla. A couple was served churros and I wandered over to ask how they were. The couple said outstanding and that they drive in from Carlisle to eat here because they enjoy it so much. We wanted to have the churros, also, but were so stuffed we didn't have room. Next time. read more

Casa Mariachi - Chicken-beef-shrimp fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Our new favorite Mexican restaurant! We came here on Cinco de Mayo and they were busy, as expected, but service was quick! It's located in a strip mall and the dining room is very simple, but the food is delicious. We loved the chips and salsa as well as our entrees. Would recommend and will return! read more

I have been to this place a few times in the past month, So I must like it! I do like it. Food is good, servers are nice and accommodating with special requests and the restaurant is clean. Seems that this strip mall on Simpson Ferry in Mechanicsburg has a few good places to eat. Among this place add it to the Basil Leaf Thai and Resslers bagels. read more

Fantastic little hidden gem. When you want great food, and not from a "chain". I've recently been in the hunt for some good tamales, like I had as a kid growing up along the Mexican boarder, and these guys are in the lead!! The green were my favorite. They had a good spicy kick to them. The red were flavorful, but I prefer the spice. I also had two Birria tacos, and they didn't disappoint. Good prices for what you get. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Been to this place for Mexican food four times since we moved to this area. Service is amazing and food is spectacular. Prices are very reasonable. read more

Good and fresh. Pretty authentic too. I would return for the tacos. The fajitas were okay.

Going to rate this on my take out, not eating in. First, I stopped in to place my order. The interior is very nice, clean and the staff is welcoming. My order was provided to me quickly and the price was reasonable. Wish they had a few tables out side as it was a warmer beautiful day and would've liked to have sat outside to order/eat (they have the room for a few, as the other shop up from then in same strip mall offers). Once I got home however to eat, the beef quesadilla was a little soggy. It wasn't ground beef which I prefer (as I expected like at other restaurants), but was shredded beef. which I guess is better. But it was super salty. I'm one like likes his salt too, but this was crazy salty! Unfortunately the salsas they provided on the side were very spicy hot too. I prefer meld, but wasn't asked which I'd like. It came with a little side of chopped head lettuce/tomatoes which was fine ( land usual at Mexican restaurants). Over all, since it was take out, I think I'll have to give them another try for a sit down meal. However, I'll have to read the menu more and ask more questions about the particulars of the meals to make sure I get what I want/expect. Likewise I'd send a meal back if not up to par (i.e. too salty, cold, etc) Glad they are there, love a verity of restaurants ( especially local owned n operated), just hope the food quality is better going forward. Wishing them the best! read more

Casa Mariachi - Quesadilla on my plate - Mexican Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

After our daughter recommended this place, we decided to check it out. It was delicious. The restaurant staff were very friendly and attentive. The place is small, only about 20 tables. It is clean and staff wear masks. The food was authentic Mexican, homemade tortillas, chips, salsa, and guacamole. We ate flautas, mixta enchiladas, and the carne asada. It was flavorful not too salty. Will definitely be back! read more

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We rediscovered this small family owned Mexican restaurant after trying it out when they first opened. Their fajitas are a go to for me and the shrimp tacos might be top 10 things ever for me. Really enjoy this place and the friendly staff is a plus. read more

Some of the best Mexican food I've had. I've gone two times and have loved it! The service could have been better the second time, but to be fair, they had just had someone call in a big order. read more

Everything thing here is great. I have had all of the tacos and the chimichanga. The only negative is the salsa. It is very sweet and not very spicy. I enjoy a spicier salsa but maybe the salsa is geared toward a central Pennsylvania pallet. I am from Arizona and the food items are very good but I have to take away a star because the salsa is a very important part of the flavoring of the food. Though I like to usually dine in, I will only get takeout and use my own salsa from home. read more

Food was fresh and had a lot of flavor. Husband got tacos, they were absolutely perfect! They weren't greasy and filled perfectly with meat. I got tostadas and quesadillas and they were both phenomenal. The quesadilla was crispy and the cheese oozing out ever so perfectly. We also got queso, but it's not the kind of queso that we are used to back home in Texas. It was weirdly textured and the chorizo in it wasn't like the chorizo we are used to back home, either, but it was still really good. They do not serve alcohol, but it is BYOB. Service was great, and the salsa they provide was SO FREAKING GOOD! Next time we are in in town we will definitely be going back as it was unreasonably affordable, lol. We are used to spending close to $60 plus tip, for the things we ordered and got out of there spending around $47 with 20% tip included. read more

I was not impressed. Had a fajita. Not many toppings. Other area mexican restaurants do a much better job for the same cost.

Hidden gem! At least to me. The food was phenomenal, service was great. I ordered from here for the first time on a Friday night, and had go back on Sunday because it was sooooo good. I highly recommend. read more

Casa Mariachi - Mexican Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

carne asada plate highly recommend this place! Staff are very friendly and the vibes are great.:) They give good portion sizes for the price. read more

Food and service is great, but prices have gone up significantly. Like everything on the menu, flavors are authentic, soup is great. Would like to see more variety and specials read more

GO EAT HERE NOW!!! Amazing. We dined in at 4ish on a Friday. Service was super quick and very attentive. As soon as we ordered we heard action coming from the kitchen, and food arrived in what felt like only 5 minutes. We got the birria chimichanga and quesabirria, with a side of rice and beans. Absolutely delicious. Quesabirria was stuffed full with meat and cheese, came with sour cream and consommé. We raved about it the whole time and asked ourselves why we hadn't tried this place sooner. Couldn't turn down churros for dessert. They came hot drizzled in chocolate and had a filling that was killer, we dipped them in the ice cream they came with. I shed a tear when we took the last bite. Didn't want it to end. I don't have photos because we ate it so quickly. Writing this review from the parking lot because I need to tell all of Mechanicsburg immediately. read more

The food was fantastic according to the birthday girl. It arrived hot and there was plenty. The guacamole was outstanding.

WOW. Went here last weekend and now i have been suggesting it for all my dinner plans to go back. The meal here was amazing. Finally some good food makes it to Mechanicsburg. Previously the best thing i could get to authentic mexican food was Los Tres Cubanos in Harrisburg (which is cuban). The food is flavorful, the atmosphere is authentic and its just a great experience in general. Also pretty affordable. In response to the insanely privileged reviewer below who hasn't had to live their lives with racial discrimination, well the fact that they opted for El Rodeo of all places as the standard for "good mexican food" tells you about everything you need to know about the validity of that review. I am white, went there with a group of white people, and were treated sweetly and attentively. read more

Casa Mariachi- Mechanicsburg Food was quite mediocre but the kicker is that they add 3.95% to each bill that uses a credit card for payment. Want to alienate your small customer base? Do that. How dumb. You are a restaurant, but if you feel you need an upcharge for credit card payments, just bury it in the price of the food or drink. read more

Their food was so good that I downloaded Yelp just to proclaim my love for it! I have visited a few times and have had good service and food each time. It's another one of my close one's favorites so the staff really know us by now. It's family run and is a small business so I like to support when I can. Not sure why all the other reviews are so negative but to each their own I assume. Love their chicken fajitas but I would definitely recommend the Birria items!! If you're up for the date and like hot food I'd also ask for the chef's spicy sauce!!! The staff are friendly and I love their chips and salsa :) (Note: there's a 3.95% up charge if you use card so remember to bring cash!) read more

Food is fantastic, full of flavor and taste fresh staff are friendly. We ordered the chicken Nachos, huaraches, sopes, taco carne asada. The horchata was awesome as well. read more