Going to do my part to get some ratings up for El Marquez. Totally based on experience. Wifey and I have this journey of finding the best menudo at reasonable prices. We have had some really bad bowls and a really good one in Denver. El Marquez continues to be our solid go to with some of the best. I do miss some of the staff that was here a while back but I also like the upgrades to the dinning area. The place has a local feel to it and continue to deliver quality traditional food. Come on - Support a long time local business and give El Marquez a visit. Your taste buds will thank you. read more

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Les platico que mi hijo mayor me llevó a comer a este lugar! La comida (food) me encanta, me recuerda a mi querido San Luis, tienen un sabor tradicional, yo dejé de comer carbohidratos procesados hace tiempo y siempre me preparan mi comida an mis necesidades y gusto! Y el servicio y el ambiente (ambience) ni se diga! Lizeth fue super amable y amigable, nos ofreció información adicional y deliciosas sugerencias sobre los platillos que pedimos, nos sentimos bienvenidos, consentidos y muy agradecidos por tener y conocer personas con excelente trato al cliente y cerca de casa! Gracias otra vez a Lizeth y al resto del staff! Nos vemos pronto! Les debo las fotos! read more

My friend group of 8 went golfing across the street and got lunch here - it was great! All of our food was delicious, and since coming here was my idea, that made me happy. The best thing was the amazing margaritas that everyone loved. read more

Solid solid Mexican food spot dishing out huge portions of spicy, authentic goodness. The Marquez wet burrito is filled w meat rice and beans, smothered in a green sauce and cheese. The menudo, for those who enjoy this Mexican soup is some of the best I've ever had. The broth is extremely rich and flavorful. The customer experience is top notch and the chips and salsa at the onset is also top notch. A must try spot when you're in Norwalk, just of the 5 freeway. Yeah read more

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The food was great. The service was amazing. The ambience was quiet. There was not nobody there when I went there. I kinda had the place to myself, which was very good for me that day and their Carne Asada is actually Carne Asada not bistec read more

I used to frequent El Marquez years ago and always enjoyed, but I haven't been back until the previous owners returned. They did not disappoint. The fried fish with the garlic sauce on the side is delicious. I had to come back and get it again. The wet burritos always hit their mark. I will continue to visit and look forward to my next return! read more

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El Marquez is an absolute gem! From the moment I walked in, the service was warm, friendly, and attentive--everyone here makes you feel like family. I asked the server for a recommendation, and they suggested the chilaquiles. I'm so glad I listened--because wow, they were the bomb! Perfectly balanced flavors, fresh ingredients, and that authentic homemade taste you can't fake. Easily some of the best I've had anywhere. This is exactly the kind of local spot that deserves love and support. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by El Marquez. Great food, amazing service, and a business that deserves to thrive. Support local and check them out--you won't regret it! read more

Came here for lunch with an couple of coworkers. It's an authentic mexan spot. No thrills or frills. I got the chicken mole with a side of rice, salad, and refried beans. Mile was very flavorful with a slight smoky taste. Chicken was tender and came with a decent sized portion. Rice and beans also well-cooked and delicious. After lunch, I mistakenly left my phone at the restaurant. They held it for me until I could come back and pick it up after work. I really appreciated their honesty and flexibility in that situation. read more

Nothing to say that hasn't been said. This family restaurant is renowned for great dishes. My wife loves the vegetable soup. You can't go wrong. The rest of the authentic Mexican food is spot on. Just go and you'll see. Laid back and great. read more

Bad customer service and the Michelada was gross. Did not have any flavor. I gave it back and asked for a regular beer instead and they wanted to charge me $6 more. read more

El Marquez Restaurant - Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

Hoy almorsamos menudo.riquisimo un sabor exquisito.servicio de primera . Pude saborear también unos tacos de carne en chile verde ..recomendado read more

El Marquez Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

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I used to come here all the time as a kid with my grandma, so I was excited when my company hosted a lunch there the other day. Everyone ordered something different, so I'll just comment on my own experience. The service was great, and liked the remodel of the restaurant. Our server was attentive and quick to fix my order when it came out wrong. The only issue was that my fajitas were served on a plate, while my coworker's came out on a sizzling platter. Not sure why the difference, but they were still good. Overall, it was a nice experience. Not amazing but definitely nostalgic, bringing back fond memories of my grandma. It will be a while before return but I'll be back. read more

It's been years since I've been to Marquez. I worked in the area and used to frequent it often, my kids grew up on stopping in for dinner too. I'm visiting from Texas and had to have a cold beer that I can help myself to and some tacos. I didn't take any pictures because I was hungry and quite frankly didn't think about it at the time. The ladies working were very attentive, a lot of the same family members are still around. It's a great neighborhood place that's been around for a long time. Today I had a couple of fish tacos. The salsa and chips were very good but the tacos were delicious. I love and miss places like this. LA can keep $4+ gas and all this crazy traffic and I'll take back my best memories of living here. My fish tacos from Marquez and those ice cold Modelo's that I can go help myself to. read more

I have been going here since I was a teenager! I'm 65! My grandpa is Mexican and this was one of his all time fav places. We went often with many many family members! It's SUPER GOOD! The Carnitas burrito wet is are family's favorite plate. We often took them to go for party's and picnics etc. It makes me want to cry seeing it... I still go occasionally, but it has been hard since my grandparents died about 5 years ago! I T thinks it time to re-visit and take some new friends too! I promise you won't be sorry. It's a bit different then when I was young, but I still haven't found ANYTHING better for Mexican food! read more

Good food and love the homemade corn tortillas. this place has been there a long time

Had a party of 14 come in for my son's birthday, we made it at 4pm on Sunday which was perfect because it was after the lunch crowd and they were able to put tables together to accommodate us. They even have a private room for parties and patio seating but there was already a large party there. Staff was attentive and food was excellent. Chicken mole was outstanding. Also tried the pozole, one of the best I've had. They give you chips and salsa, so addicting. My late husband's family has been coming here for decades but we haven't been here in over ten years since we moved. Glad to see that the food is just as good now, even though it's more expensive but I guess that's to be expected nowadays. I would come here just for the homemade tortillas and can't beat their guacamole! The menu says "market price" and I forgot to check my receipt but whatever it costs, it's worth it! read more

El Marquez Restaurant - Pozole - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

Great food! Best Mexican food in the area! Friendly owner and good service and staff. We love the Molcajete most!

I like coming to this restaurant to eat and drink while watching sports games. The service is really quick and they often times have food and beer specials not displayed in the menu. read more

El Marquez Restaurant - Molcajete Marquez - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

If the new ownership is within the last month, maybe I'll give it another try. My husband and I were there a couple of months ago and they have really gone downhill the quality of food all the things they took off the menu like taquitos really ? Who ever heard of a Mexican restaurant without taquitos? read more

We read that it is under new ownership but the name has stood for so many years. We had to give it one last chance. Not sorry for the 1- star rating. After going here for 15+ years and picking up my #17 Chile Verde plate, I was really saddened tonight. The pork is so DRY and servings are a kids portion at best. But the prices have gone up not to mention the quality of the food has gone down substantially!!!! I ended up throwing away our dinners and going to our local place called La Capilla Restaurant in La Palma. Nothing lasts forever, sad day. WARNING... DO NOT EAT HERE! read more

El Marquez Restaurant - #17 Chile Verde Plate - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

We ordered beans, rice, cheese enchiladas and chile verde to go. It was Amazing! Have been coming for many years, (Grandma used to buy her masa and meat here when it was Marquez Market). There was a short spell where the food and service changed and we were so sad, but Marquez is BACK and soooo good! Wish they were open later, but we are so very happy they are still here!! read more

Chilaquiles verdes were on point ,carne asada that comes with it not as good.meat tasted old and had too much nerve.

Muy buena la comida y muy bueno el servicio. Lo recomiendo el burrito de chile verde.

This place way it's hey day and it shows in the god awful sweaty Tacos. How can a Mexican restaurant screw up simple tacos? They can. Tacos are expensive and horrible tasting both the chicken and Asada are horrible. read more

FIRST!!!!! I understand that restaurants are fighting valiantly in trying to get back to where they we're prior to Covid, and in many instances they are succeeding... Restaurants have to review closely on how they are doing daily and weekly and monthly, trying to find their great days and days where customers aren't coming in, once they have discovered this information as well as what plates are doing great and which are no longer doing well, they have to make the necessary changes not only for the food they prepare but for staffing as well, they have to manage wisely in order to make the money necessary to pay their rent, staff wages, and the food costs, and what ever insurance they need, this can not be an easy task. My wife and I have been coming to Marquez since the 1970's, long before we knew each other... SO HERE I GO!!!!!!! Thursday August 17th at approximately 10:10 am my wife and I went to Marquez to order the delicious food we always order, she orders the Chile Verde and I always order the DELICIOUS #3 Cheese enchiladas!!!! (I had surgery on my stomach several years ago, and as things go, my medical issue was somewhat taken care of, BUT it left me with the fact that I NOW have to be VERY careful of the food I eat, BUMBER...) We placed our order with the additional order of their delicious handmade tortillas... We got our food right away and started to eat, I discovered that my enchiladas, the recipe had been changed!!! It was very spicy, which I cannot have, and I did not have my medication with me to take, my wife started picking through her meal only to discover that the meat was carnitas with what seemed like 3 table spoons of the green sauce (look at my previous yelps and you will see how much of the green salsa that is typically used and how much is on the plate.) It also had quite a bit of fat, which my wife truly hates. I continued to eat believing that I could get home in time to take my medication in the hope that it would calm my stomach down. I have NEVER left anything on my plate, but this time I left almost two thirds of the enchiladas as I could feel my stomach reacting to the now spicy sauce. My wife was not having any better time with her meal, so I went to get a tortilla, discovering these were not their handmade tortillas, but were the store bought ones, we asked about the three differences we were not experiencing with the meals and were told that the hand made tortillas were only going to be made on the weekends, and our waitress apologized for the differences we were now experiencing in each of our meals... My wife had tried to eat her meal, but just couldn't go any further, we took the left over portions home, she fed the left over portions to the cats we feed at the park rather than throw away the food. At the writing of this review I point blank asked my wife if we are going back to see if this is a one time thing, and she could not give me a yes or no!!! Maybe they got new cooks and kinda of let them cook the food their way? We were also told that their menu had been updated because they dropped several items. I can't believe that they removed from the menu... TAQUITOS! ( I am assuming that it was not profitable for them to prepare the quantity they prepared only to have to discard the food at the end of the day because not enough customers ordered it). NOW PLEASE UNDERSTAND I AM NOT ANGRY OR COMPLAINING!!! I am simply giving you an understanding of our last experience... I THINK that we are going to go back one more time, but I really don't know, my wife was very disappointed... I know that the owners will read this, so I do ask he following. Please don't say We are sorry. Please don't say give us another chance, and when you do call So you will be taken care of, this doesn't sound good because it tells me only when I call ahead and tell you my wife and I are on our way to eat, that you will directly supervise the preparing of our food so as to insure we are happy customers, your food has to be prepared as it was in the past, delicious for everyone who comes to your establishment every day no matter what. read more

This is an update to my review from a couple weeks ago where I submitted on 5/12. I'm giving it a solid 3.5 stars for food/price but rounding up to 4 due to Don's response and friendliness from his son, Zack. Almost immediately after my review, Don the owner contacted me and acknowledged my concern and didn't make any excuses about it other than explaining that they're a family owned business and they're working on the communication related to their promotions. He offered to make good on his promotion so I took him up on it. So I ordered a carne asada and shrimp fajita. I've attached pictures of the two dishes (which I took to go) and the menu. The restaurant is actually bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside. There's also an outdoor patio for additional seating. I couldn't tell for certain but there appears to be additional parking on the other side of the patio off of Pontlavoy Ave. They also have a drive-thru window but it has a closed sign. I picked up my order as scheduled. Each fajita order comes with baked beans, rice, and 3 8" flour or corn tortillas. I opted for flour. For $25.99, it seems a bit on the pricey side for fajitas. But understandably everything has gone up in price these days. On the positive side, the flavor for both was very good. The meat was tasty and not tough. The shrimp was a very good size, plump and fresh. Given everything, I would definitely go back to try some of the other dishes. Thanks again Don and Zack. 5/12 Review: 1 Star. To be clear, this review is not a review on the food as I didn't get the chance to try it...I'll tell you why. I signed up for a free meal offer that I found on social media. I'm always one to try a new place and free food doesn't hurt. When I signed up, the ad said "free meal". But when I got the text reminder, it says "We wanted to remind you to claim your free entree! This offer is only valid with the purchase of another entree and cannot be combined with any other offers during visit. Entrees are based on availability. This offer can only be claimed within 10 days of agreeing to these terms and conditions." Okay, no big deal that's it's now a BOGO. So when I called in for an order to go, I was told that it's for dine in only. As you can see, the information does not specify dine-in or take-out. So the 1 star goes to the lack of communication via its bait and switch advertisement. read more

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Food was excellent, but took FOREVER! Also, they don't offer shredded beef in their burritos-I was bummed-Chips were warm and the salsa was very tasty! I ended up getting the chili verde burrito wet-so good! read more

El Marquez Restaurant - Chili Verde burrito wet with cheese - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

My Go to Mexican restaurant for the 30 years I've been going. Excellent food and portion size. Love the chili verde. Not a date night restaurant. read more

I have been going to this restaurant for 25 years, it's hands down amazing. Every time we come in from Arizona we stop here. Definitely try the Chile rellenos...AMAZING. I got a plate that had a sope and Chile relleno I should've gotten two rellenos instead, they went through a new remodel. Not a big fan of the movable booths read more

El Marquez Restaurant - Chile Relleno Lunch & Sopes Handmade a la Carte - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

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Not too busy on a weeknight. Staff is very attentive. Food is good. Carne asada is really tender. read more

El Marquez Restaurant - Mix N Match Your Combo Dinner Cheese enchilada and asada taco - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

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The food was delicious highly recommend it!! Went here for my sister's birthday They didn't disappoint! +Garlic shrimp & +Chile relleno read more

El Marquez Restaurant - Food - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

Came here yesterday and had great service. The food was delicious! The carnitas wet burrito had plenty of salsa and wasn't dry at all. The shrimp cocktail tasted fresh. Love the fact that they have the glass bottles of Coca-Cola. The place was clean and they had live sports playing on the televisions. We will be back! read more

El Marquez Restaurant - Carnitas wet burrito (green salsa) - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

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Went there this morning with my family. I have to say it was mediocre at best. The menudo which is $19.99 per plate was tasteless. The only good thing gong for the dish was the hominy which didn't look or taste like canned- like most other restaurants in the area. The place was dirty I even saw some bird or rat poop on the wall right below the TV. I looked up and saw it towards the end of the meal otherwise we would have walked out ASAP. I do NOT recommend this restaurant!! read more

El Marquez Restaurant - This is the "Feces" in the wall - so disgusting - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

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I been going to Marquez for over 8 yrs Me and my family love the food services is the best Cynthia and Melanie are the new waitress and they are so helpful Place is very clean ! Never had a complaint about that read more

Good food but too short in personal. I recommend pollo a las brazos and enchiladas de mole

I grew up coming to El Marquez Restaurant. Recently I stopped through with the family and was sadly dissatisfied. The food was average and definitely not what I remembered. Even the tortilla chips were different. Service was good but cannot say I would go out of my way to visit again. read more

I had their chile relleno with rice, and beans! The relleno was amazing! It had the perfect amount of flavor! The rice was so delicious because it actually had vegetables and the meal included guacamole! The refried beans were so yummy and not heavy at all! The horchata had the perfect taste and flavor! read more

El Marquez Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

Steve M mentioned about this place early this year. I have been driving past this location twice a day for the past 9 years and never once noticed this restaurant. Crazy. So, on the way home I parked on the street, walked inside, ordered and had a nice meal. Interior is deceptively different. Not Norwalk is what comes to mind first. *laughs* A lovely lady helped me with my order. She got me the complimentary chips, hot sauce, my napkins, water, Horchata, food, etc. Checked up on me a few times while I was busy yelping away. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=F2hH41wTULIYk71IcgIcCw&userid=DqNgAUKmZEFnLJcREzd5SA I ordered the following: Pork Tamale $3.29 https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=a1hLXeWN5sUSCFKZ7ENzbQ&userid=DqNgAUKmZEFnLJcREzd5SA https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=PDBV2gfhIkWHK0kDb_0mcg&userid=DqNgAUKmZEFnLJcREzd5SA Horchata $3.00 https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=0yfTX_gtSlgE0vkTsHg5qw&userid=DqNgAUKmZEFnLJcREzd5SA Especial Asada Burrito $12.99. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=JlFpu4m7fnPlTt4Y2dQKpA&userid=DqNgAUKmZEFnLJcREzd5SA https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=5b8rxcYEjggI3glBPzhMHg&userid=DqNgAUKmZEFnLJcREzd5SA Total with taxes came to $21.11 https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Uwd-sFtxKxnWHConCr8wPQ&userid=DqNgAUKmZEFnLJcREzd5SA Happy Hour promos also look enticing. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=fLIJsLUJmKZk5AziE2y9Sw&userid=DqNgAUKmZEFnLJcREzd5SA It was a very good meal. I was missing out on this restaurant all these years. Come check it out for good food and great vibes. read more

We've been coming to Marquez for years and have seen the many changes it has gone through over the last few years with its remodeling and staff. Our last visit was several months ago. The waitress was fairly new and friendly. But not really on top of bringing out drinks and food in a timely manner. Service was extremely slow and it wasn't busy with customers. After being seated and waiting for a while, we had to ask for drinks and if we could have some chips and salsa. The chips were brought out in a really small bowl. After we finished those and our meal came we asked if we could have more chips. Our entrees were a little cold but the food was decent. Now it's time to pay the bill. I went up to the register and was quite surprised to see that we were charged for both orders of chips and salsa when this has always been complimentary. I didn't argue it and my family and I laughed about it. But we certainly have not been back. read more

Returned to El Marquez after a long hiatus. Now with change back in ownership thought to give it a try. So nice to see some of the original staff (40+ years). The food remains true to form but unfortunately the rice and beans were on the cold side. The restaurant is welcoming and staff friendly. Nice memories of past surround you in the restaurant with the hopes of a good future for Marquez. read more