My wife and I just got back after having dinner. We walked in at 6:10 PM and were immediately seated and served with chips and salsa. The waiter got our drinks and took our order. The food came fast and was very good. We got our check paid and we're driving off at 7:00 PM We ate at our pace and never rushed. Great place! read more

Male staff very rude female staff very nice. The food taste like donkey dick. No good it's all bladed taste. And this restaurant needs new management and better food and better service. And. This place was a strip club once and before that a Boston market. read more

El Mariachi is a place I have been going to for a long time whenever I'm in town. It's been updated and looks great! The food is still very good, and the staff made our dinner experience quite enjoyable! read more

Will not be back, Hostess was anything but friendly and food was just not good. Our server on the other hand was great! Him alone I'll give 5 stars! Very nice and kept making sure we had everything and that all was good. I just didn't have the heart to tell him how much I disliked the food. I ordered three enchiladas, cheese, chicken and beef. It look lovely with all the color of the sauces. Maybe it is just me but I like flavor and the fixes with tomatoes and lettuce. I love Mexican food and was excited to try this place. But the food was so bland and simple. The one with just cheese had a funky taste I did not care for. The only thing that had some flavor was the beans, a okay! Not very many people there when we went. Looked liked to be a very beautiful place and bar. Sadly just don't want to waste my time and money coming back. read more

El Mariachi - Enchiladas Mexicanas - Mexican Near Me - Hamilton, Ohio

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Loved there food but after being there three times,the problem is ,tepid food ,even after asking server to Microwave my plate before bringing out the plate.The first time I told the manager but I also ate the food ,didn't ask for money back or any freeby.I just wanted hot food nbut it was not to be so ,we went somewhere else read more

Voted #1 Best Mexican Restaurant in the Hamilton / Fairfield area. We love the friendly staff, the free chips & salsa, the tasty Margaritas and great Tequila selection along with the consistently really good food. The noise levels are low enough to enjoy a conversation while watching a game on one of several TVs, or you can just relax and enjoy the music. The newly remodeled bathrooms are as nice as you'll find anywhere. read more

Beat Mexican food ever they always hit the spot. Bathroom was beautiful. 你們的世界⋯⋯我們也有很多不知道‍！我們也不知道為什麼我們要去學校⋯⋯在哪呢深入淺出自然實實在在時時刻刻感念吞吞吐吐所以其實是在講自己爽就好嗎、在線等我也可以看到你們了！我們要繼續下去！在校學生 read more

We arrived in town late and hungry. Found this spot using Yelp, chose this spot based on the Google reviews. OMG! It did not disappoint. Food was excellent, drinks were excellent, service excellent. read more

El Mariachi - a plate of mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Hamilton, Ohio

Lord I wish I would have taken a video .The cheese sauce didn't even coat the chip !!!! It was so watered down and tasteless .We told the waitress we would pay for it then left .no way ..when we told her what the problem was she looked confused.We paid and went to Texas road house .Not many decent restaurants on the west side .Our options are getting slimmer every day read more

Great tasting food - really cold beer! The service is always friendly and efficient. Love the outdoor patio

The staff were not overly friendly and the food had no flavor. It's rare for me to find a Mexican restaurant I don't like, but this was terrible. read more

My original view was over eight years ago. This place is so consistently good that I figured I would update my review. It's not fine dining; it's just a Mexican restaurant that knows how to do what they do, and they do it well. There's a lot to be said for that. read more

Good chips - crispy and not too salty. Salsa tasty, spicy. Burrito loco great - flavorful and enough for two, or leftovers. Tacos loco delightful - pineapple makes them shine! Pleasant staff, good service. Nice ambiance - cool and shady feeling, great on a hot day. read more

Wife and I went in for the first time tonight and we were both thoroughly impressed. I've eaten at quite a few Mexican restaurants and they all basically taste the same. That's not a bad thing. El Mariachi was different in all the right ways. I ordered the Combo 10, wife got the Acapulco Burrito. I got her refried beans because she didn't want them. Easily the best refried beans I've ever had. Amazing. She said her burrito was absolutely delicious, so she gave me a bite. The steak in it was so flavorful and tender, it was delicious. Mine had an enchilada, burrito, and tamale, all with ground beef. They were delicious as well. The tamale was the second best I ever had, second only to a homemade tamale made with an old family recipe. The red sauce was the best I've ever had. Ultimately we'll go back often most likely. Not only were the prices decent, but the portions were pretty big. Only issue I had was the service. Our waitress never came to check on us after we got our food. We didn't really need anything, but when we were done we had to wait 15 minutes before we got our check. That aside, the food was so good that I still gave a 5 star review and gave her a decent tip. read more

Great salsa! HORRIBLE Service every visit. At least they are consistent with the awful service. Only stop here out of convenience. Overpriced for the ridiculously bad service. Way too many other Mexican food restaurants these days to choose from, skip this one. read more

A regular stop dining in or carryout, food is amazing! Highly recommend their authentic Mexican guacamole. read more

El Mariachi - Authentic Mexican guac and strawberry daiquiri, always on point! - Mexican Near Me - Hamilton, Ohio

The best spot in Hamilton for Mexican food. Super authentic. Strong margaritas. Friendly staff. The only place I'll go in Hamilton for Mexican! read more

The food and the service are always great. We highly recommend this restaurant. We had the chimichangas and they were great.

I have lived in the area for about a year and seen this place previously but hadn't stopped in until today. It was lunch so I only ordered 2 tacos and a side of the queso. The staff was very friendly and prepared my food very quickly. For a simple soft taco it was delicious and the menu they offer is quite extensive. Looking forward to come back to pick up supper one night. Great to support our local businesses. Will have to see if they can handle catering for my company. read more

Look, the food here is super legit. Order something yummy, not just a quesadilla or some tacos. The carne de puerco is soooooo yummy. Omg. It's sinful. And the carnitas, yes, just yes. My boyfriend prefers the seafood enchiladas, and I have tried them and agree, they are very good. Try them if you like seafood and need something new and exciting. Complementary chips and salsa, and they aren't shy about refills. I really love the Texas style margaritas on the rocks, talk about delicious. You'll always catch me here drunk and happy with a belly full of tequila. The service here is always excellent. The owner of the place is a true gentleman. I've heard people speak negatively about this place, and I don't get it. I've tried many Mexican restaurants in the area, but I always find myself stacking them up against El Mariachi. In fact, the only better Mexican food I've ever personally had comes from the two Mexican women whom I work with. Really, carnitas or the carne de puerco, and you'll know what I'm talking about. Love this place. read more

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I don't know why they call this El Mariachi #2 because this place is definitely #1! HAHAHahaha but no, seriously. They're pretty good. Don't pay attention to the crazy lady's review who doesn't know how to use periods - I am an educated and handsome man who has graduated high school and I will tell you how to have the REAL El Mariachi experience: First off, are you a pregnant woman or a child? If so, then skip this part, but if not, you need to order a margarita. Because you are probably not a person of authentic mariachi heritage, they will try to bring you a 'normal' sized margarita, for weak Americans. Put a stop to that right away, and tell the guy that you want a big margarita, like for a real desperado. I used to come here a lot, and one time the guy still tried to act like they didn't have a large size, but they do, and if you insist long enough they'll figure it out. After this they will bring you a real margarita - big enough to get pretty wasted on, and they don't skimp on the tequila either, so you're gonna have a good time. Now open the menu. They have a lot of fancy things with lots of pictures to help you out, so go ahead and look at those, but here's a tip: That margarita you're drinking is gonna turn anything you eat into an incredible feast, so just turn the page right to the combos and save yourself like, $5. Heck - that's enough for a desert margarita! The combos are good and cheap and you're gonna be happy with that. Now, for desert: If you followed my instructions, then by now you are too full for desert. If you're still hungry, you probably need to cut down on the food anyway. Either way, I've never had their desert so I can't comment on it. That's about it. The service has always been good here, and the people are friendly enough. They have lots of large booths and that's a good way to experience this place, and makes it easier to stay seated after your giant margarita. They also have a nice deck for when it's warm outside, so give that a shot too. read more

Great place, one of best on Westside. Good food, everyone treats you well and makes you feel welcome.

Checked this place out on Yelp & decided to try it. First of all, the menu on Yelp must be quite outdated because the menu I looked at in the restaurant was about 20% higher priced & didn't have all the offerings that the online menu had. I ordered a combination plate for $9.49. At the top of the menu, it says all combination plates come with cheese but underneath that, it says it's $1.50 extra for lettuce, tomato, sour cream & cheese. Mexican food without cheese is like a hamburger without cheese - it's weird (unless you're lactose intolerant). My food was bland and the salsa served with the tortilla chips was also bland. It actually tasted like tomato sauce. On the bright side, my husband ordered 4 tacos & they were loaded with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & sour cream. They were delicious. I probably won't return as I don't like being nickeled & dimed for $1.50 to get cheese, lettuce & tomato on my food (I get it that sour cream may be extra). read more

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Just ok. Cheese enchilada and cheese Chile Relleno didn't have much flavor. My combo was supposed to come with fajita veggies, but they brought me chunks of steamed broccoli and cauliflower instead. Said they were out of all their other veggies. I wish they had asked me what I'd like as a substitute because steamed cauliflower would not have been my choice. The rice and beans were pretty good. read more

My favorite Mexican place in town, Temo Rocks, Is an awesome server, Been there many times and never had a bad experience

I've never had a bad experience here, I definitely recommend the Arroz con Camarones!

Came for Father's Day late lunch, restaurant wasn't too busy, we were seated right away. Waitress came and took our drink orders amd asked if we wanted queso and I said yes a large but she had already started to walk away before I could answer completely and was talking to her other table next to use. She took our order, never made eye contact but was staring down at the opposite end of the restaurant completely disengaged from us. Had to order queso a second time and she brought it out and but we needed more chips and said she would bring them right out. Five minutes later she stops to ask if my son wanted crunchy or soft tacos and left, still no chips. Food comes out, had to ask for chips. After we received our food, she never checked on us and when she did come it was to ask if we wanted dessert or were ready for out check. Never was asked if we wanted refills on our drinks. Waited and waited for our check to come, fed up we got up to leave to go to the front counter to ask for it and she was there. I asked could we please have our check and she said she was just getting ready to bring it. I paid at the counter and left a tip that reflected the awful service. I generally tip 15-20%, not today. Our food was good, not great but the pathetic service by our waitress ruined our meal. We will not be back. We have been going to La Cazuela lately and that's where we will definitely go in the future. read more

This upscale Mexican restaurant hits all the right spots --- delicious food, good value, attentive service, pleasant ambiance and cleanliness. The Fiesta Camaron was scrumptious with large shrimp, lots of veggies and well seasoned. Fajitas Oaxaquenas with steak, chorizo, grilled peppers, onions and oaxaca cheese was equally tasty. When in Hamilton, this is the best place to go for Mexican food, imho. read more

Place is alway popping when I'm going by! Great food! Family friendly! Better come for a drink and and with a few friends. Hard working employees! read more

I just love El Mariachi. I can't recall a single time I've been disappointed or even slightly dissatisfied. The restaurant is always clean, it doesn't matter what day or time we visit. The service is always good. This visit was no exception. We were quickly greeted and seated, as always. I really couldn't tell you if they serve authentic or americanized mexican food. I really have no idea. What I do know is that I love it. If we can't decide on what to have for dinner, we end up here. If it's been a bad day...no, if it's been a really horrible wipe-it-from-my-memory kind of day, we end up here. Not only do they serve the best chips (the salsa is just kind of meh), but their fried chimichanga is my favorite comfort food. I never order anything else from the menu. Speaking of comfort, they also serve the tastiest strawberry margaritas. It's one of those delicious gigantic margaritas that makes you think ordering a second one is a really good idea. This is a four star review because, as much as I love this restaurant, it's pretty standard fare, but nothing to write home about. It's just a comfortable, local favorite for us and I can't think of one negative thing to say about it. read more

Great Service, took almost 11 minutes to get 5 people's food and the food was amazingly good and great price, I recommend coming here and getting a burrito read more

Granted it was a busy Friday night and we had a party of six. We were told it would be about 10 minutes. No less than 30 parties of 2 to 4 came In and were seated while we waited 45 minutes. When we questioned the hostess we were told it would still be another 10 minutes. 15 minutes later I again questioned the hostess. Another couple of two came in and were immediately seated while I questioned the hostess. The manager came to us and said there was no where to seat a party of six. Can they not put some tables together? Or at least tell us honestly it would be almost an hour? Went across the street to La Rosa's and was seated immediately. read more

Love this place! Order Patron, set back, and get ready to treat yo self. Servers are professional and more than happy to help you blow your diet. It's a little loud when busy but a ton of fun. This place is great for groups, we do framily dinner here monthly read more

When my husband and I are looking for good Mexican food we come here. Service is fast and friendly. I love the chicken chimichangas and the chips and salsa! If you haven't tried this place yet, you should! read more

El Mariachi - Mexican Near Me - Hamilton, Ohio

Sadly I must turn in a bad review based on my last 2 experiences. Prior to today I would give them 5 stars. Food is a little pricey but usually very good. My last take out order was below average and while I paid the same price as normal the portions was smaller and slipped altogether in a tin pan. Then today I signed up to order online and placed an order. The online options don't work as stated so after placing the order I tried to call to make sure I get what I wanted. It took several calls to get the fax to stop picking up, then the lady answered the phone and was polite but the lack of proper English made not difficult to deal with and she hung up on me. I called back and spoke a little clearer in a broken English style that seemed easy for them to process it then was basically told I couldn't get what I ordered as it didn't come that way. I order the same things if I go eat in there and asking for a spicy option with added onions and peppers is never an issue, but to just refuse and respond with a scripted answer of that's not what you offer don't work. I will no longer waste my time or money here. There is cheaper options with less hassles read more

8/16 I took my 2nd chance going there. I will NEVER be back. Had to ask for a beer, asked 3 people for a menu, never got one. A guy sitting at the bar went and got it for me. It took forever just to get chips & salsa. When I was ready to order, I had to try and stop a waiter. 40 mins later waiter went to checking on my food he was gone for a bit, I'm sure they forgot about my order. I ordered a grilled chicken quesadilla. Suppose to have cheese. There was a pinch of cheese in the middle. Basically I got chicken in a wrap. Oh yeah forgot to being my sour cream, guacamole and didn't even get my lettuce. Oh yeah, I had to ask for silverware, 2xs. read more

The staff is wonderful. Their Seafood Chimichanga is amazing!!! Their food is consistently fast and delicious.

Chefs special steak is truly special. Tender and flavorful. The premium margarita is a great compliment to the meal. Family atmosphere and attentive staff. read more

El Mariachi - Wall of booze - Mexican Near Me - Hamilton, Ohio

Nice atmosphere. Prices comparable to this type of restaurant. My husband liked his barcola burrito. My Arroz con Camerones was soso. I don't like onions and peppers, which it was heavily loaded with. This was not mentioned on the menu. However I was able to pick around the onions and peppers. What I did eat had a wonderful flavor. read more

El Mariachi - Arroz con Cameron's and barbacola burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Hamilton, Ohio

Had a terrible experience. Had a coupon for buy one menu item at regular price get one free and the waiter told me I couldn't use it. Paid my bill, then ordered a 2nd beer. When he brought my new bill it had the original menu items plus both beers on it. I told him I had already paid the first bill and he told me "no, you are drunk." When I went to talk to the manager, he said the bill was not paid. When he asked the waiter about it, he found it in his pocket along with my cash. No apologies from either. Last time I got there. read more