First contact was a long wait considering they weren't busy. Food came out quick enough and was decent. The guacamole was very good. The margarita was not good. The sever did a good job up until we were waiting (and waiting) for the check. The place is cool and clean. A little better service would have made it 4-5 stars. read more

The servers were friendly. This place came recommended from the airbnb.We were staying at. Food was kind of bland, but we did like the cheese and salsa we got with the chips that was different. Our margaritas were weak and looked weird. The restaurant had a whole Cinco de Mayo. Vibe going on, but it was pretty quiet and empty.Considering it was a holiday weekend. Thought it would have been busy here.. read more

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Service was great. Waitress was always checking on us, but not too much. She was very friendly. The food was great with a good size portions and you can tell it was fresh. And the ambience was free and uplifting. read more

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Food was ok, I had fajitas and a double titos on the rocks. They charged me $15.90 for a double shot of titos vodka ice and a lime. Then laughed and talked shit in Spanish thinking I couldn't understand them. No way i was leaving a tip or would i suggest going back My suggestion fuck this place read more

Fiesta food superb service and cool ambiance On this visit: Tortillas Chips and salsa was served promptly at seating Chicken fajitas (chicken and vegetables) on a sizzling platter with sides of sour cream, guacamole Mexican rice and beans with cheese on top of the beans (refried beans) Extra additional item added: Side of French fries My boys were happy so it meant a lot:) Oh and bonus on the dessert:) read more

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I ordered the taco salad which i get on a pretty regular basic, but today it was horrible !! My whole plate was covered in grease from the hamburger meat which didnt seem to be drained at all . there was maybe 3 strains of letruce and 2 pieces of tomato with some sour cream just slopped on the side on the shell . The shell was soggy and leaking nasty grease out of the bottom . I told the waitress and all she did was bring me a plate of lettuce to add in myself at the booth! wow! we jave been going to el norte for 16 yrs ! Very disappointed, by the time the waitress asked if i wanted it remade ( this is after her bringing me a plate of lettuce) i had pushed the slob soggy mess so I declined considering my kids and husband were almost done eating . No apology , nothing . We had been at the hospital all morning with nothing to eat so I was starving. read more

This is the second Mexican restaurant I have visited in Meridian while on business there - and the second disaster! I ordered a combo plate, enchilada and a chalupa, with rice and beans. The enchilada was the only thing remotely edible on the plate and I suffered for even that the next day. It is amazing to me how folks there can screw up mexican food so badly. They should send all the cooks/chefs to Texas or New Mexico for training. I would not recommend this restaurant unless your taste buds have died or you like to suffer the next day with multiple visits to the bathroom! read more

My dad and I stopped here while driving from Texas to Georgia. We were tired and just wanted some food that was quick and near our hotel for the night. El Norte was close by so we chose it. The restaurant has a friendly appearance and looks like a lot of the down home Tex Mex restaurants back home. It was clean, and the staff were friendly. The prices were very affordable, and they got our food out quick. That said? The food, while plentiful, is some of the blandest Mexican I've ever had. They give you good portions, but it tastes almost pre-made with no spices. The food is also very...wet? Not in a bad way, but the juices from the (admittedly bland) sauces they use can make the food sloppy. For a quick bite while traveling, it hit the spot. But it's not a place I'd say is a must check. read more

Tasty food. The chalupa is very similar to other restaurants tostada's without meat. The lunch chicken taco salad was tasty and the right size. I'm left with curiosity to the spice included in the salsa!!!! Service was great. read more

El Norte 2 - Combination #14! - Mexican Near Me - Meridian, Mississippi

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I stopped by for a bite to eat and I ordered the Taco Salad. It was super small. The ground beef was awful. Very mushy. Like the ground beef at Taco Bell. It had no texture at all to it. The cheese was bland. The entire dish was bland to be honest. I took a few bites and threw it away. The staff was nice. read more

El Norte 2 - Quick stop by to grab a bite to eat and use the restroom. The staff was nice. Food was bland. - Mexican Near Me - Meridian, Mississippi

Good local restaurant with quick service. Food is good and service is good. Visited on a slow night so everything was quick.

Sad. Ordered lunch which was burrito, enchilada, taco. All the same except the tortilla. One flour, one corn, one hard shell. Only ground meat in each. No cheese, no lettuce or tomato. I got charged $4 for a plate of lettuce. Very sad plate of food.​​ read more

Was the closest place to eat nearby the hotel, other than WaffleH. My mistake. Bland. No spice. Salsa with chips tasted like they opened the can of tomato puree and poured. Ordered a 4 enchiladas plate (forget the name) and twas obviously a slap together and heat. Overpriced guac. Tap beer was cold and bartender was cute. read more

Having lived the last 30+ years of my life in and around Texas, I can say that I've had a lot of border inspired food. There are basically three categories: Texican- Mex/Tex- and Authentic Mexican. I can't say that this spot qualifies as authentic. I can say that it was pretty good. Stingy with the guacamole but Still pretty yummy. Large portions. Excellent price. Decent service. Nothing to write Mexico about, but pretty okay for Mississippi. read more

El Norte 2 - Fajitas and chips and salsa. Yummy!! - Mexican Near Me - Meridian, Mississippi

service was good, salsa was the best thing. chips were thick and hard. chicken taquitos were good except for the preservative aftertaste since they aren't made in house. I had a steak fajita and it was an awful cut of fatty meat covered by onions and peppers. I'm from texas and I've had bad Mexican food in Kansas... this place had the worst beans and rice I've ever had in my life. even Kansas had better rice and beans! not sure how this place is in business. read more

Excellent!!! I was passing thru and found this gem! When i called and described the Arroz Con Pollo i wanted, he knew exactly what i ment and prepared it perfectly! Thanks again! read more

El Norte 2 - Arroz Con Pollo. - Mexican Near Me - Meridian, Mississippi

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Felt like I was eating at a buffet. The food was bland. The refried beans were almost a liquid. The consistency felt like everything was certainly frozen. Atmosphere was good, very typical for a Mexican restaurant. read more

Driving through town on the way home to Dallas stopped on a Tuesday night. Had the Tuesday special, but one combination meal get one free. Good deal. Think El finx food. And a small margarita for less than $4. Not Happy hour pricing since it's Tuesday. Good deal and Good meal! read more

We ordered 5 chicken quesadillas. 4 of them were perfectly made. The last one literally had a raw chicken tender on it. It was Not even a slightly cooked. It was 100% raw from the packet. We asked for a replacement and they said we would have to purchase another one because we ordered it for delivery. No sympathy from 2 people we talked to. They had a hostile/rude attitude. read more

We were just spending 1 night in Meridian. We weren't expecting much from a Mexican restaurant in the South but the food was great. We also happened to dine on a Tuesday and they have 2 for 1 specials. With or without the Tuesday special this was a great meal. read more

The steak burrito lunch special came with about 2 ounces of steak and the girlfriends bean burritos had about two tablespoons of beans each, if even that much... They only get two stars cause the taste was ok. I won't be back. read more

I hate that I'm about to dish this place but here goes. We stopped snd stayed in Meridian on our way east. Dined at El Norte and had a less than a pleasing experience. The waitresses were kind and pleasant that evening, our food was another matter, it arrived luke warm to cool, although the plates were hot to the touch the food was not. We were polite and asked the waitress to return our dishes to the kitchen to be properly heated and still returned barely warm. The food was tasty and the presentation on par with mexican food from back home in DFW, we didnt want to be bothered with our food being returned a second time. The kitchen needs an electronic thermostat to check for proper temp. Fortunately we did not have food poisoning from dining there. read more

So disappointed in this place. I moved close by it and thought i could go there for take out on weekends since i love Mexican food. Not only is it extremely over priced but they always get my order wrong. iv been 3 times and just got home with my order wrong and they over charged me i didnt wana argue at the front. i just wanted to get home but then i get home and my orders completely wrong. the staff is very rude as well not a fun friendly place they were shutdown before i can see why now... read more

I was just passing through from Texas. We stopped. Not Tex-Mex, but it was good. I had chilli con carne which in Texas is called carne guisada. read more

Good authentic Mexican. Margaritas were tasty, beer was cold, service was good read more

El Norte 2 - Mexican Near Me - Meridian, Mississippi

What a joke. ordered Chile Relleno, got a can of fancy feast with what I can only assume was a spoiled banana peel. staff was 3 feet away from me playing on their phones. the waiter, Javier, refused to try the food because I think he knew how bad it was. I literally took scoop of the "beef" turned it upside down and it did not fall... anyone who thinks this is authentic Mexican food must also think that Tom Cruise was really the last samurai, the moon is made of cheese & that Santa Clause is real. I am Mexican, and this food literally made me want to start the second Spanish-American war. read more

El Norte 2 - Gross. - Mexican Near Me - Meridian, Mississippi

My husband and I went there just a few weeks ago. The table beside us got their special mixed drink orders, food orders, and their food cooked and delivered and we still had not even had a drink order done, not even at least water. There was staff standing all around that we even made eye contact with but they still didn't take our order. We talked to the cashier about it and his response was no charge for the chips and salsa. Wow! Can you image sitting that long with salsa and chips without even having water brought to your table. read more

Not friendly staff or attentive. Had to ask for every little thing, waitress mishead our order ehich made our ticket more expensive than we had intended on a lunch stop. Had to get out of our chair and ask for more chips before runny cheesedip went cold. Not a good place but convenient off the highway. read more

Okay I gave them one star, only because I had to give them something. This place was recommended by the hotel staff where I'm staying but I would not suggest you go there ever!! After sitting for 10 minutes at the bar, the bar tender showed up to take my drink order. After serving my drink he departed never to be seen again. By mistake a waitress walked by and noticed that I didn't have my complimentary basket of chips and salsa so she turned around to go get those and brought a menu back with the chips. After another 15 minutes without anyone else coming to the aid of my empty stomach, I paid for the beer at the front cashier stand and departed. After all I'm hungry and wanted some food! Is it to much to ask for service from a restaurant?? read more

Beer was cold is the only reason I give a star at all. Ordered spicy shrimp and got a plate of hot water with shrimp swimming in it. I usually am very forgiving, but this food sucks. IMHO. Service is not very good either. read more

The staff was great and friendly. I had a Fried shrimp salad and it was amazing! Husband had fajitas and it was good also.

First off, don't read the old outdated reviews. Stopped in Meridian on our way back to Texas. Get the pitcher of Margaritas for sure. Tacos El Pastor aren't on the menu but are on a picture. GET THEM. Service was good (ask for Ashley). Not a 5 because the salsa could've been better and because we've had some better Mexican food in Texas. However, for Mexican food outside of Texas this was really good. read more

"Barely a star"... Unattentive staff. Decent margaritas. Don't get the large one - not worth the price. We didn't get food so maybe get it a chance. I typically don't rate a place JUST on the staff, but it really turned me off. read more

Not good at all! The food was bland and was dirty! Maria's is was better!! (Beside Lowe's)

Food was awful, no taste at all. Had steak and chicken fajitas. At first didn't even get all the items that menu stated came with entrees. Waitress tried to say nothing else came with them and we had to get a menu and point it out. Portions we're small and food was bland. Very disappointed and will not return. read more

This is the kind of place every hungry person should go to. I honestly know how they stay in business. It's the kind of stop that pays you! I really profited from this experience. read more

i love love love this place!!!! their food is so good! and the staff and the chef is so friendly and nice! i love the flan too! this is one of the best mexican food i have ever had!! i dont know why theres low ratings, but it says on their sign that they have a new management. i am just stopping by mississippi and i am so glad to choose this restaurant. i can only post one photo because i ate my others too fast that i wasnt able to take photos. read more

El Norte 2 - I LOVE THIS FLAN!!! - Mexican Near Me - Meridian, Mississippi

Good food and margaritas after a long day of driving. Ask for the HOT salsa!!! Friendly atmosphere, lots of servers available. Will stop again when in town. read more

Best beef fajita nachos I've ever eaten and I'm from Texas! I know Mexican food! Would have given 5 stars but the chips and salsa are not that great. read more

We're fortunate to have some good Mexican food in Meridian and El Norte is no exception. Always great service and great food.