We came here for takeout on a Friday night at approx 8pm. The bar was full! The owner (we think) took our order and was so kind and personable. As we were waiting, he let us sit at a table, served us water and the most delicious chips and salsa. The chips were warm, perfectly salty and crispy. The salsa was the perfect consistency with tomatoes and a slight heat, very manageable for someone who can't eat spicy! It took approx. 20 minutes for them to make our 8 separate meals, which was so unexpectedly quick. We brought everything back, it was all still warm and fresh We enjoyed everything!!! The steak chimichangas were a big hit. The chicken campasino was delicious and chicken was moist The mole enchiladas were very good, chicken was nicely spiced and mole had great flavor The churro dessert was light and the perfect end to our meal with a side of whip cream, chocolate sauce and ice cream Most of our entrees came with rice and beans, some came with lettuce and guac We really enjoyed our meal and would go back for the great service and good food! read more

El Mariachi - Our spread: Flautas Tamales Steak chimichangas Nachos Mole enchiladas Chicken campasino - Mexican Near Me - Moultonborough, New Hampshire

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Stopped here on the way home from a long trip and was reminded why we never stop here... we have been here three or four other times... $45 for 2 plates of three enchilada "combos" -- I would assume that the combo would have different types of enchiladas ( beef, chicken, cheese) but they were all chicken with different sauces, no beans, no rice... Overall, it's very mediocre for Mexican food ( I grew up in the south and in Colorado eating Mexican food my entire life) but the price for so little, and no variation of filling, come on... Just generally disappointed with the food for the cost, not equitable ... 2 stars. read more

El Mariachi - Enchilada combo, but all chicken ? - Mexican Near Me - Moultonborough, New Hampshire

Food was terrible. I absolutely do not recommend stopping here. I paid $18 for a burrito that had almost no substance. My girlfriend and I both received meals that looked like something I could've thrown together with old leftovers from the fridge.The burrito was poorly made, one side was packed with meat, while the other was just crispy red rice, lettuce, and about half a spoonful of guacamole. There was no sauce, so the whole thing was dry and disappointing. Definitely not worth the price. read more

After putting the kids to bed on our first night in town (summer season - Thursday night), this was one of the only places open for takeout. We got quesadillas & a burrito and they were all good but not worth the price. We had 4 entrees and they threw in a bag of tortilla chips which was unexpected. They were still quite busy 30 minutes before closing. I will say, the chicken quesadillas was seasoned well. But for the price, unless I'm absolutely craving Mexican or have no other options, I'll figure something else out. read more

I stopped by this place at 3:30 on a Sunday after doing a hike in the nearby Ossipee Range. I had noticed this restaurant a bunch of times previously when driving by - it's hard not to notice the yellow and blue exterior. In general it was very underwhelming. I give one star for the chips and salsa and another star for the decor and cleanliness. Half the menu was very overpriced (many dishes in the $25-$30 range) and the food was very bland and without much flavor. It was among the most generic and boring Mexican food I have ever eaten. It was also rather warm and stuffy inside for a hot summer day. I would avoid this place. read more

We ordered street tacos w. Beef. Not on the menu so we asked and were definitely happy we did. Superb quality. Service was outstanding and authentic decor. Prices on rest of menu were surprisingly high. read more

My wife and I eat a lot of Mexican food. This place is absolutely fire. Great spot. Service is phenomenal and food is amazing. Very clean and great drinks as well. read more

This visit to El Mariachi was in search of authentic Mexican food on a rainy Sunday afternoon, and Wow!! The atmosphere was warm & decorated cleverly. Our bartender, Augustine, was friendly & started by serving us margaritas. We had standard margaritas made with fresh lime juice & a spicy raspberry one. We're off to a great start, as the drinks were tasty! Between us, we had a beef burrito, steak fajita, fish tacos & Sopa de Pollo. Everyone enjoyed their food. It was fresh, authentic & absolutely delicious. Even though the chicken soup was simple, it was full of flavor. Oddly enough, the star of the meal may have been the refried beans. Yes, that's what I said. I never knew that refried beans could taste so good. This visit exceeded my expectations and I never expected to find such well prepared, authentic Mexican cuisine in the White mountains of NH. I'll be back for food, drinks & great service! read more

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Food is excellent! Great service and ambiance. The fried ice cream for dessert is a must and they prepare it right at your table.

To Priceeeeeeeeee tortia chips ok salsa spicey, rice was good, nachos were small portion for to much money see pic, nice atmosphere. Fajitas chicken no taste bland, $26.00 and added sour cream $2.50 and cheddar cheese $3.50. Over $30 no good. so we were hungry and was ok but prices screwed it up. Caso dip $14.00 no chips, 1st bowl of tortia chips free and 2nd one $5.00 No left overs so that tells you something. If I lived around here and prices were lower I would come more often. Live in Laconia NH will not eat here again to expensive. Travel by here all the time. Very nice people servers Very customer service orientated but nickel and dime prices made it a suck. read more

El Mariachi - Nachos with beef - Mexican Near Me - Moultonborough, New Hampshire

Came here after a long hike, so this review was written on a very happy and filled stomach. Needless to say, the food was honestly pretty good. I'd say Americanized Mexican on the east coast all has a pretty average standard of being very good, and this restaurant fits right into that standard. It's nothing compared to something you may find on the West Coast/Mexico itself, but it is very good. The atmosphere was great and the staff was happy and welcoming. We had a good conversations and shared laughs with some of the staff. The ambience again was welcoming! Overall, great experience for a nice little restaurant after a hike in the new hampshire mountains. read more

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Food is inconsistent, sometimes it's good, sometimes it bad. The nachos are made different every time and this year they changed the platter to a plate, much smaller portions. The house margaritas have very little tequila in it, you can't even taste it. One server, seems to cop an attitude, if you go in for just apps and drinks. "Is that all you want". Then his service gets worse than it already was. I would recommend Vida's in Meredith!! read more

Great place, one Owner makes THE BEST Margaritas, Sad though, I heard that the other owner wants to shut down for the winter. We locals will have to seek out another Mexican restaurant for the winter. Hopefully they won't loose the regulars/locals for when they open back up in the spring. read more

El mariachi more than that my expectations. It was the closest Mexican restaurant to the hotel we were staying at. That is why we initially chose here. Ecstatic that we ended up here. Not a lot of parking, not sure if there was more on the other side of the building. Huge outdoor dining area that would be useful in spring and summer. From the second I walked in, I loved the charm of the restaurant. They were way understaffed, the host who is also the bartender and waiter warned us ahead of time. He told us if we stayed we might have to wait for our food. That never happened. He was right on top of everything . He was visibly stressed, but did a fantastic job. I loved all the decor. Every table top and chair had a different theme. It depicted what life was like in Mexico in the past. More importantly, the food was delicious. They start out by bringing homemade chips and salsa. I ordered the skirt steak tacos. The steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly, very tender. I thought I was in a steak house while I was eating it. My fiancé got a combination of chimichangas, tostada, and chicken enchiladas. She gave me one of the chicken enchiladas and one of the chimichangas. Both were amazing. Both plates also came with rice, refried beans, and guacamole. The rice was good, guacamole was even better. I'm not a fan of refried beans so I didn't taste any. According to my fiancé, they were very good. For dessert, we had fried ice cream. It was made right in front of us. It was pretty much a hibachi show with ice cream and liquor involved. I had a video to attach, but apparently it's too big to upload. Overall a great experience. I highly recommend this to anybody visiting or living in the area. Authentic Mexican cuisine done right. read more

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El Mariachi was the perfect spot for dinner with a group of friends! The atmosphere is welcoming and the food was more than satisfying. I visited recently with five friends for a late dinner. Our waitress was extremely accommodating and patiently explained certain menu items to my group. She was fantastic and professional throughout our visit. Every single one of us was thrilled with our meals. Someone literally said "this is the best Mexican food I've ever had" ever 10 minutes after being served. I enjoyed the Mole Poblano (moist chicken with mole sauce) and it was more than on point. Best mole I've had outside of Mexico. It was a little sweeter and more peanut focused as compared to other Mole I've had - perfection! All six of us grown men were so full we didn't even have an opportunity to consider dessert. I can't recommend El Mariachi enough : ) read more

El Mariachi - Mole Poblano (heaven) - Mexican Near Me - Moultonborough, New Hampshire

We live year round in Moultonborough. This place is a total clown show. Food is average. Service is poor. Common sense is zero. Called to place a take out order, put on hold (on a Monday in April) for 10 minutes. Jackass left the phone off the hook - so when I dropped to call back it's busy for the last half hour. Way to go El Mariachi. read more

Stopped by for some grub after a day at the beach. As with the other reviews I will, agree that the food is expensive but what do you expect at a restaurant is prime real estate at the lake. Shout out to our waitress who was covering all aspects of our service from being a waitress to being a bartender. I ordered the paella and it expensive and delicious in the same bite. The chicken was slightly dry but the seafood was plentiful and at the end of the day it was what I was craving. I'm addition, as my girlfriend said the salsa is delicious in that every ingredient hits the pallet at the same time and you are like this delicious and you are like "yum". Food was delicious, as were the drinks. Don't judge the outside of as to what you will get inside. You will not be disappointed read more

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Service is excellent. Food is fresh, authentic and delicious. I was here maybe 2 years ago and remember that they were short staffed . Not the case now. I'm glad I came and will be back again. read more

El Mariachi - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Moultonborough, New Hampshire

SUPER NICE OWNER We've been here a couple of times and let me tell you, the owner and the servers are awesome! First, we came in with a party of 6 and they managed to seat us because a party of 4 was willing to move from the 6-top to a 4-top. So sweet. Secondly, we asked if we could seat outside on a gorgeous day and the owner was more than gracious to say sure (even though the waiter was hesitant). So kind. Thirdly, the taco came with lots of summer and zucchini's squash and no grated cheese!!! So wonderful. read more

El Mariachi - Taco salad. - Mexican Near Me - Moultonborough, New Hampshire

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While my family was originally skeptical of a quality Mexican establishment in the region, El Mariachi pleasantly surprised us. We started with an order of fully loaded beef nachos, which were fresh and flavorful. My daughter and I each got beef burritos, hers ground and mine shredded. My mother got the cheese quesadilla without salsa or jalapeños, and my sister got the chicken taco salad. The food came out promptly and exactly as we ordered, and everyone agreed that it was amazing. To top it all off, our server was very attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back! read more

The first time we came on a slower day the food and service was great. This time, not so much. We waited 10 minutes at the door before being acknowledged. We then waited another 15 before being asked for a drink order--we saw 3 tables that came in after us get served before us. And then I ordered the burrito just as I did the first time--BUT this time it was much smaller and they forgot the salsa, sour cream and guac'!!! I Couldn't get their attention seeing how they avoid eye contact and never introduce themselves. read more

I went to El Mariarchi on Sunday and the service was impeccable. I ordered a couple drinks that came out amazing and were quick to get. I had the the Tinga Poblana which is shred chicken and beans. The food was top notch and when I ask about it I was told that the whole menu is made fresh daily and I believe that. I'm a tough critic but I'm impressed with El Mariarchi. read more

For starters this place is way overpriced. They must think they're the Ruth Chris of Mexican food. Queso fundio was anything but fun- gross! It was like melted Kraft singles in a bowl with red and green specks of I don't know what. House margarita was the bottom of tequilas for $14! Again- are we in downtown Boston?! when we walked I it smelled like a bottle of fabulous had spilled ,the fumes were strong! Lastly, all seats( except for the highchair ) had nails poking out of them for your sitting pleasure. Can't say we'd return. I've been a server and bartender for years and this place is a big NO!!! read more

Not sure why the middling rating. El Mariachi is great! Sure, a few dollars expensive but we'll worth it! I was just passing by on my way back to Concord from a great day of Fly Fishing. Saw the restaurant on my way up and the parking lot was packed. Same at 9:00 pm! I had tge cocinita Pinole tacos. Did not disappoint! As good as I had in Chihuahua, Mexico. Definitely worth the stop. Traditional decoration. Everything fresh. Check it out! read more

We went this past week for dinner and I will say it's a great spot. The service was great and the food was spot on. Not only quality but they don't skip on portion size. My girlfriend had a couple of margaritas and I tasted and they were mixed perfectly. It's a great value and environment. Sadly they'll be closing for the season soon and I'll have to wait to go again next year. read more

Muy bueno! I got to eat here and it was nice. The food was good. I got chimichangas and they where great, they where loaded with goodness and lots of flavors. The staff was very nice. Your probably thinking why 3 stars?? Well I hope you're ready to burn a hole in your wallet!! REALLY 20$ FOR SOME CHIMICHANGAS! But anyways good food and staff. Adios read more

El Mariachi - Chicken Chimichangas - Mexican Near Me - Moultonborough, New Hampshire

Best authentic Mexican food we've had up north! Service was excellent and we've visited several times. We highly recommend this restaurant.

Food was not good enough for a return visit. Margaritas were so very very watered down. read more

On my drive through the Lakes Region, I decided to stop for dinner at El Mariachi in Moultonborough. I arrived here just before 5PM and was seated promptly. The atmosphere is laid back and relaxed with a log cabin setting. The casual clean dining room and bar are in the same room. The walls are decorated with a Southwestern theme. The tables are covered with white linen tablecloth during dinner. El Mariachi serves up authentic Mexican cuisine including the traditional items (tacos, burritos, chimichangas, enchiladas, quesadillas, nachos) and specialties such as tamales rojos, mole poblano, chile relleno, camarones, paella, and more. The bar offers beer, mixed drinks and margaritas. The prices are moderate, entrees $13-$23, appetizers $7-$15, soups/salads $5.50-$11.25. The complementary chips were warm and crisp and the tomato salsa (medium) had a pasta sauce texture with chopped onions. For dinner, I ordered the Chicken Chimichangas ($14), which was a good portion of food consisting of 3 deep fried rolled flour tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken topped with cheese and served with rice, refried beans, sour cream, lettuce, and guacamole. The chimichangas were deep fried golden brown and rolled open with some charred chicken on the each end, very crispy on the outside. However the shredded chicken stuffed inside was very juicy with a moist texture and very flavorful, mild tomato spicy flavor, excellent! The Mexican rice had a gummy texture and overcooked. The refried beans were standard fare. The homemade guacamole was fresh, chunky, and excellent! Overall, the food was enjoyable and tasty and the service was pretty decent. The food arrived in timely fashion very hot to my table in about 10 minutes. The waitress remarked that how I knew my food was ready as I quickly cleared a spot on the table. I heard the bell go "ding-ding-ding" from the kitchen indicating order up! I was offered more chips and salsa, but my ice water was not topped off during the meal. The waitress left me alone to enjoy my dinner as several groups of customers began arriving for dinner. On request, the waitress packed up some the food to go as I declined the offer for dessert (too full!), maybe next visit. On a quick irrelevant note, my waitress had some cool looking wrist tattoos (I was not able to make out the words), which looked very similar to the wrist tattoos of one of my favorite pop singers (Demi Lovato - "Stay" on one wrist and "Strong" on the other wrist.) read more

Terrible service from the time we walked in the door. Had to keep asking for items we ordered. Asked twice but Never received water. Watched our waiter clean & set tables while we waited for our drinks & nachos which he made once he was done with the tables. Meanwhile all other customers were receiving water drinks & food from other waiters. There were five of us & two of us got our meals 15 min after the other three. And to top it off he added on an unauthorized 20% tip to the charge of which I reported to CC Company. The table beside us came 15 min after us and drank , ate , paid & left before we even got the first of our meals. read more

We used to live this place but it has gone downhill since Covid. Service is poor, food quality has dropped and as always it is overpriced for the quality and portions. The view outside across the lake to the mountains is beautiful and there is nice outdoor dining. But beware the servers have been seen to break health regulations, drop something and put it back on plate, etc. Now I choose to drive 35 minutes to Bristol to Cielitos Mexican. read more

absolutely brilliant! how much more authentic Mexican could you get!? I think this place to be a gem in the lakes region. worth the stop and money. read more

El Mariachi - Mexican Near Me - Moultonborough, New Hampshire

What a find! My fiancé and I couldn't decide what to eat on vacation while in New Hampshire and just stumbled upon El Mariachi. What a fantastic choice! The atmosphere and food were authentic Mexican and the portions were generous. The skirt steak tacos were so delicious! Would absolutely recommend El Mariachi to anyone traveling to the Moultonborough area of New Hampshire. You will not be disappointed. read more

Totally disgusting the worst restaurant we have ever been to in NH. And we have spent years traveling to Mexico. This town needs n An excellent fresh home made Mexican spot to eat but this is not it. read more

Dry tamales with nothing but sour cream and lettuce. Too expensive. We were disappointed. Maybe it was only what we ordered.

Not understanding the poor reviews. El mariachi is NOT expensive...esp relative to other good restaurants around the lake. Service is always friendly, food consistent and good. Margs and guacamole always very fresh. Also, we are not in Mexico so don't know why anyone would expect Tex mex in northern NH would be like food in Mexico. El Mariachi is an important asset up here in moultonborough. So happy they plan on being open all year again! read more

This place is bad, slow, and EXPENSIVE. I've been to hundreds of Mexican restaurants and have not experienced anything quite this terrible. We sat there for 20 minutes before anyone even made eye contact with us. The service was horrible. The waitress was a complete airhead. A side of guacamole made with ONE avocado cost 12 dollars. The tostados tasted like cat food. Margarita had little to no tequila. She forgot to bring the Coke until the last minute. Total bill for a coke, a weak margarita, a side of guacamole, and a crappy cat food tostada was 40 dollars. You're better off getting Taco Bell. I'm not joking. read more

El Mariachi - This bullshit was 12 dollars are you even kidding me - Mexican Near Me - Moultonborough, New Hampshire

everything was delicious. no drink menu, but still full bar. hard to get water but very good service otherwise! read more

El Mariachi - lenguado a la poblana - Mexican Near Me - Moultonborough, New Hampshire

There are several great reviews for this place and I'm not sure why? The only thing that was half-way decent was the chips and salsa. We were a party of two, and both of us thought it was edible, we ate it because we paid for it. The rice tastes like a tomato, instead of some nice Spanish rice. The burritto was stuffed with a bunch of the yucky tomato rice, a little bit of bland chicken and a whole lot of lettuce. As for the cost - I'd say it was expensive for what you get. read more

We had such great meals here. Restaurant practiced good Covid cleaning measures. Waitstaff wore masks. Indoor & outdoor seating. Fresh food. Stiff drinks. Very pleasant people. A great experience! read more

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