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    El Olmeca

    4.0 (59 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    EL OLMECA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Johnny B.

    I was promptly seated and brought the usual chips and salsa - the latter was not chunky, but my usual addition of hot sauce made it good. If you've read any of my Mexican Restaurant reviews, ya know I am a fan of Chimichanga. The Chimi arrived, and first observation was the re-fried beans. If I could give a "half star" off, I would - it was thin, but with good flavor. The rest of the meal was excellent! The chimi was really good. The atmosphere was excellent, the staff really nice and helpful. A quick visit to the restroom showed it to be spotless.

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    Carroll V.

    A small town on the Tennessee-Alabama border. Not the most promising spot for a Mexican restaurant, right? Actually wrong. El Olmeca is a fun, inexpensive and tasty Mexican restaurant, well worth the mile detour from interstate 65. It's bright, roomy interior is welcoming and the place can get busy. Excellent standards--steak fajitas were cooked perfectly, tender not chewy. Pollo supremo is another lunch favorite. My fav, huevos con chorizo was excellent and a generous portion. The salsa is not just out of a jar either. Food is solid--the service, solid, prompt, courteous, and everything is really served piping hot. Today was my third stop--hopefully many more to come.

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    Mike V.

    Used these guys to cater a meal for one of my doctor's offices in this area. They did a great job and the food was very good. Loved the fact that they put each meal in a separate bag for each person.

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    Stephanie C.

    My son loves going to get tacos along with the cheese dip. The service is great. All the food that we have tried has been really good I would highly recommend.

    Fajitas with added veggies to substitute rice and beans. Super awesome flavor!
    Meghin D.

    This place is a great! They are super accommodating with any request or want! The biggest downside is the location. Due to being in Ardmore, you won't find any margaritas here unless you consider the Bud Light Margarita one. They do have a beer selection tho. The cheese dip is a great way to start the meal, just creamy and thick enough. The chips and salsa are super fresh. My husband loves the Burrito El Omeca, and I love the Fajitas! If you want any substitutions just ask, it might be some extra, but they take great care of you here. The staff are also nice and generous! We will definitely be back!

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    1 year ago

    Always so nice and friendly and the food is always excellent fast service and very attentive

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    Excellent shrimp fajitas and margarita! Our waiter was very attentive. Nice atmosphere and it was trivia night!

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    3 years ago

    Great service, good food and good prices. Haven't tried their margaritas yet but hear they are fabulous.

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    2 years ago

    Great food, love their chips and salsa, great service. Everyone is very nice and helpful

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    5 years ago

    Put it to you like this Taco Bell's better. And the server might come by once if you're lucky.

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    4 years ago

    Love the food there. Service is always great. Never any issues . Drinks are amazing too !

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    5 years ago

    Amazing service & food. Food came out so fast even during the lunch rush. Rey was the best waiter!

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    9 years ago

    Stopped here on our way back home and it was a delight. The staff was very friendly, the salsa was great, and the food was delicious!

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    7 years ago

    We went for dinner we had a great service; cozy atmosphere and the food was delicious!! Definitely recommend!!!

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    Omg, awesome!! I almost had my beer before I even sat down. The portions are huge!! Food was great!!

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    We needed fajitas for 20 people for a party. Got a great price and the food was ready right on…read moretime. The manager and employees helped me get the food in the car and was very polite and friendly. Will definitely order togo from them again.

    We got takeout. My husband got the Burrito del Ray dinner and he said it tastes good. A beef…read moreburrito with cheese and red sauce. Topped with pico, beans and cheese, sour cream, and rice. I got the Pollo la Marina dinner which is chicken and shrimp with mixed (grilled) vegetables and white rice. The rice has small squares of carrots and some green peas mixed in it. It is Flavorless and pasty. The vegetables have the consistency of being boiled instead of grilled. Again, Flavorless. The chicken and shrimp are covered in some kind of odd looking grayish-brown sauce that tastes like gravy you would put on mashed potatoes. It is not visually appealing and the taste is not complimentary to this dish! I expected authentic Mexican flavors but the chicken and shrimp have none! I'm actually kind of shocked at the lack of taste in this dish! The best taste I had, sadly, was from the salsa that came with the chips on the side! I'm disappointed to say that I strongly advise against this Pollo la Marina dish unless you enjoy the weird blandness of hospital food with a side of runny gray liquid that tastes like gravy. Service, on the other hand is good! Very nice folks who provide quick service! The ambiance of the restaurant is very nice with booth seating.

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    Lucia's Cocina Mexicana - Pollo La Marina Dinner: This was not good. At all. None of it. I did not eat more than a couple of bites.

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    Pollo La Marina Dinner: This was not good. At all. None of it. I did not eat more than a couple of bites.

    El Olmeca - mexican - Updated May 2026

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