Wow what a great find. Great cocktails menu. A lot of gluten-free options. I had a margarita and my husband had a tequila cocktail. Delicious. The service was great. The restaurant decor was Mexican chic. They have a great bar. Good music, not too loud. I had Tacos with carne asada, rice and red beans. Husband had a delicious chicken enchilada. A lot of food! read more

El Pocho's Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Lewiston, Maine

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Warm welcome as we came in the door and were sat down immediately. The server was helpful made himself available. The restaurant had a great collection of custom art and decor all around that feed into the modern Mexican ambience of the facility. My beautiful date ordered the carne asada tacos on the corn tortillas. The food was well seasoned and dressed in freshly sautéed peppers and onions. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with Tapatio's red sauce that was accompanied with a gracious side of refried beans and Spanish rice. The enchiladas were good, and overtly topped with layers and layers of cheese (too much for my liking... but to each their own). Complimentary chips and salsa were served with the meal. Sadly the chips were very much overcooked. read more

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Excellent food. Delicious tacos and a yummy margarita too! Reasonable prices. Friendly waiter too!

Great menu with constant new specials and features. Tasty food and friendly service. Looking forward to a few more visits...

A nice addition to Lisbon street. Good food, friendly staff. Happy to have this as an option.

So good. So good. So good! Margaritas was closed so we searched for other Mexican in the area. This place did not disappoint. It's a small place but really cute. We both had the chicken fajitas. The chicken was deliciously seasoned, the beans and rice were freshly made - not like the canned looking refried beans you get at other places. Also - get the churros for dessert! OMG, we will be back! read more

El Pocho's Mexican Grill - Chicken fajitas, beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Lewiston, Maine

Service was good Tacos were ok Chips were cold and sauce was chunky I have eaten lots of Mexican restaurant Including Texas , I expected more here in Maine , also Spanish rice , had beans in it . Never have seen that at all !' Well one when she ask the the plate comes with beans and rice I said no beans of any kind , my boss knows I hate beans that sat with me for lunch ! I told the waitress rice only ! Don't worry I won't be going back ! read more

Always yummy! Definitely some of the best Mexican food in Lewiston, if not Maine in general from what I've seen. It feels authentic and welcoming while still being a cool spot to take people to. read more

El Pocho's Mexican Grill - Chicken Enchiladas (red) - Mexican Near Me - Lewiston, Maine

The best Mexican food you can find in L-A hands down. Great portion sizes, friendly service, love it!

I love this place! I'm so happy that they have a full service restaurant now. The food is great, the servers seem really happy to be out of the tiny space next to the gas station, and it's the same great food. I've had taco salads, enchiladas, tacos and chimis and I've liked them all. They use cilantro more than a run of the mill Mexican restaurant and I love them for it! Cilantro haters are still welcome, tho. This is one place that my partner and I look forward all week long. read more

The Mexican food was delicious and the staff could not have been more helpful and friendly. The next time we are in Lewiston we'll be back!

Best Mexican I've had outside California or Washington. By far the best I've had in New England.

I was rather surprised how high this place has been rated. We took out beef nachos and pork belly tacos (special of the day). Both nachos and tacos were greasy and soggy, the pork belly was bone dry, and we suspected the beef on nachos was from a can. The flavoring was overall bland and lacked freshness. Maybe it was their off night, but we won't be returning. read more

The best thing about 2024 is that El Pocho opened a restaurant. When I die, please smother me in the green enchilada sauce.

Man I would give this place 20 stars if I could. My parents are moving to Maine and tasked me to find a Mexican restaurant. I yelped and found El Pocho's and saw the amount of positive reviews and they deserve every star!! The father & daughter were running the place when we arrived. It's a small diner, next to a gas station, and we were immediately greeted warmly by the owner's daughter. Sat us down, took our order, and had a pleasant conversation as we waited for our food. Speaking of food, wow! I ordered the tacos and they were priced well and super generous portions. My mom asked for a to go menu and they ran out, but the daughter just gave my mom a regular menu to take. Super kind! I will look forward to eating here again when I visit my parents!! read more

El Pocho's Mexican Grill - Tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Lewiston, Maine

This is some of the best Mexican food I've ever had ! I've moved around plenty and spent a few years in California, where there is an abundance of Mexican food. This is easily up there as far as Mexican food goes. This restaurant can be tricky to find if you don't know what you're looking for. It is attached to the mini-mart for the Coast to Coast gas station on the corner. Inside it's relatively small, it can probably house 10 people max. It's equipped with stools on the counter, bar style. It can get busy during peak lunch hours. The food itself is fantastic. They provide a lot with each order too, especially the nachos. Pro tip: check their Facebook page for the daily specials, it's always something different and it will not disappoint. read more

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They say you can't find good Mexican food in the northeast, much less New England, Northern New England, and Maine! While this isn't exactly LA Mexican food, it's apparently the next best thing: L/A Mexican food! It's the best I've had in the state of Maine. It definitely satisfies my cravings for Mexican. I don't live close, but I'll be back whenever I'm in the area! It's worth the drive. read more

I have had many good meals at the former gas station El Pocho's, but although the new location is nice, I felt the food quality has slipped a bit. They used to have great homemade salsa and now it's just pico de gallo with no heat. We ordered the $18 margaritas which were very watered down. There was only one waiter for the whole dining area and he was stretched thin, so needless to say our food came out luke warm. I probably would go back for takeout as the burritos were good but not for a sit down meal. read more

SO happy to finally find a restaurant that serves good Mexican food in this area! My husband and I are from Texas and we really miss it. The beans and rice are very good. Their street tacos are so good, too. I'm not crazy about the chips, they might be better if they were warmed, but the salsa is good. An outside area to eat on nice days is a plus too! The staff was friendly, and margaritas are tasty as well. Everyone we've gone there with love the place too! Definitely recommend it! read more

Disappointed. And I'm no food snob. I went for lunch and ordered the mini chimichangas with rice and beans. The waitress brought chips and salsa. The chips seemed overcooked and tasted that way. The salsa was fresh and chunky but flavorless. The chimichangas were fine but they season the rice with some sweet seasoning...not cinnamon, not cloves, but something...that did not taste at all authentic and for me was unpleasant. There were a lot of diners for lunch on a Tuesday so clearly people really like this place. For me it's a no. read more

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The worker had an attitude and overall the restaurant has an unwelcoming atmosphere. Wouldn't even recommend to my worst enemies. The food was decent at best but absolutely doesn't correspond with the prices set for them. There are many other places in Maine with far more enjoyable food and service than this. read more

OMG!!! this place is amazing. True, authentic Mexican food. The best tacos I've ever had. Don't be fooled by the location. The service is excellent. People are very friendly. We went on a Thursday at 12:30 and it was quite busy. A lot of people phoning orders, but we placed an order at the counter and sat at the countertop and was able to eat there. So many hot sauces to choose from but they're homemade hot sauce is the best. Chips and salsa excellent. Can't wait to return. read more

El Pocho's Mexican Grill - Beef tacos - Mexican Near Me - Lewiston, Maine

Oh. My. Goodness. Authentic Mexican food. I love it ! Portions are gignormous. The nachos comes in half sheet pan ! That's how big it is. Easily can feed 6. Got a flour tacos and it was equally delicious with a combo of rice/ beans. The tacos salad was huge and filled right to the top. This place is tiny but their foods is nothing tiny . Definitely support your local businesses. They get busy so please be patient when calling in your order for take out. You can sit at the bar and enjoy your meal too. This is my to go Mexican place out of all of them in a gas station in Lewiston. Forget about your Portland Mexican joints . Try El Pocho's Mexican Grill. You will be glad you did. read more

El Pocho's Mexican Grill offers great Mexican food in a very humble setting. How humble you ask? Well, how about the kind of humble a restaurant an only obtain from being located as part of a gas station kind of humble. A simple sign only let's people know that Mexican food awaits, but the sign does not give an indication of how good the Mexican food is here. The inside is perhaps even more humble. Though brightly painted, you can't help but notice that this place might have been used for storage for the gas station. Not all of the power source gangboxes are recessed into the wall, the place is small and somewhat cramped (who am I kidding? It is definitely cramped) and overall, this is not the kind of place where the ambiance will wow you. But the food will definitely wow you and leave within your soul a serenade that truly great food can leave you with. I would recommend getting your order Togo. As I said, the place is small. The staff are great and it is obvious they love what they do and are extremely proud of their product. The carne asada burrito was very good and fairly priced at about ten dollars. Honestly, not a bad price point. I would definitely recommend a visit here. Don't be put off by the location. Remember that old adage about the best Mexican food comes from the worse neighborhoods. Great food, especially Mexican, often comes from humble places like here. read more

My mother and I decided to stop by as we love Mexican food and were in the area, and we're not disappointed at all! The service was speedy and friendly and the kitchen looked very clean and well put together. The flavor was amazing and the vibe was fantastic as well. You can tell everyone that comes in loves it, and that's a rarity nowadays! I will definitely come back and hope everyone will give this place a try! read more

El Pocho's Mexican Grill - Chicken Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Lewiston, Maine

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It was my first time at El Pocho's after learning about it a few years ago. It exceeded my expectations. I cannot recommend this gem highly enough. The staff welcomed us and made us feel like family. They were happy to make adjustments for my picky son. All of the food was amazing. The egg roles were unexpected and delicious. I cannot wait to return. read more

This place is absolutely amazing. It shares space with a gas station, so don't freak out if your gps sends you to one. The food is incredible, highly recommend the chicken enchiladas, the beans and rice are spiced to perfection, and the homemade hot sauces are the way to go! You can purchase beverages from the attached convenience store and drink them in the restaurant. Paper coffee cups are available to house your libations... However, if you come in Thursday around 5:15, you'll have to reach waaaaay back in the cooler to find a tall corona can... read more

El Pochos Mexican grill is 5 out of 5 stars on everything. The best hands do chicken chimichanga in Lewiston and Auburn maine. My husband loves the burritos. So good. If u haven't tried it yet you so should. Great atmosphere. Very quick to on getting food out. Cooked to order. The owners are very welcoming. Amazing little place. read more

I can't believe I forgot to finish this post.. so here I go again; trying to remember details of the very first visit to El Pocho's. First of all- I've spent 10 years living in the Southeast.. so when I hear about a restaurant in a gas station, I know it's about to be legit. Some of the best food comes from gas stations, don't ask me why- I just know what I know. Second- it's AUTHENTIC Mexican. (Sorry guys; Margarita's isn't it.) Third- the staff is super friendly Fourth and most importantly: THE FOOOOOOD!!! They have a small menu; which means they nail everything they do. They have homemade salsa and tortilla chips. When you get your first plate at an authentic Mexican joint you're like "erm, what's this?" but again, if you know you know.. (that's the good stuff) We've had the baby chimis, quesadilla, nachos, and both chicken + carne asada burritos.. oh, and of course chips and salsa. Soooo gooooood. Call ahead and it's ready when you get there, what a hidden gem.. why am I so late to this fiesta?! read more

El Pocho's Mexican Grill - This is the entire restaurant. I'm here for it. - Mexican Near Me - Lewiston, Maine

Delicious Mexican food is Lewiston! The restaurant is mostly for takeout but there is a small counter. The restaurant is attached to a gas station so you might drive right past it the first time. Worth the search! read more

We have searched high and low for "authentic Mexican cuisine" in the state of Maine. After a 2 year search, it culminated in a TINY "hole in the wall" location right next to the gas station. The people are cheerful. There is only a bar counter for seating but no alcohol is served. Food orders taken promptly and everything was packed to go per request. Very reasonably priced and phenomenal Mexican food! Will return! read more

I had El Pocho's for the first time this week and wow was it good, definitely will be back. Not only is it authentic Mexican but they have some amazing specials. We bought the burrito bowl and it was delicious, so when your in Lewiston give then a try you won't be sorry. read more

El Pocho's Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Lewiston, Maine

I loved this place when it was in the gas station and now I love it even more in the new location! Had the beef enchiladas with the green jalapeño sauce and red sauce....absolutely amazing. The beans and rice were also fantastic. I definitely recommend to anyone looking for some authentic mexican!!! read more

It's not fake Mexican man it's the real deal. Oh my you will not be disappointed. Ya it's hooked up to a gas station but omg don't let that fool you, it's the only place I'll go around here for Mexican. read more

I've driven by El Pocho's many times but the hours they're open just never worked for me. Saturday night, we decided to finally get some take out, as we've heard nothing but amazing things. Maybe I just don't know what "authentic" Mexican is... but we certainly didn't get what we were expecting. We didn't place our order ahead of time which was a mistake because we stood around waiting for quite some time- someone came in and ordered food well after we did and they got theirs within minutes. If we ever go back, at least we already know what we like since we ordered enough food for an army! Hard shell beef tacos- We both really enjoyed these, but I would still describe them as just "the best tasting Taco Bell taco I've ever had" so I'm not sure that's saying too much. I believe the hard shells are made in house and I have to say, they were great. Flour tortilla chicken tacos- So, so disappointing. While the portion was plentiful, the chicken had no flavor and was so dry it was comparable to saw dust. We ended up not even eating these. Chicken enchiladas- Again, tasteless chicken dust with half red sauce, half green. The green sauce didn't really taste like anything, but the red sauce was pretty good. I always thought enchiladas were covered in cheese and sauce, but the sauce was just crusted right onto it. Pork empanadas- The filling was spicy and very tasty, but the dough seemed to get soggy. Maybe they just don't "to-go" well. The sides you get are refried beans and rice (honestly, both very good) and the tacos also come with a tiny bag of tortilla chips and a small side of homemade salsa. The chips had no salt on them, and the salsa was mostly watery corn. I feel like I'm being so harsh, because the people who were making the food were incredibly kind and you could tell they loved what they were doing. I was just expecting to be blown away and unfortunately, wasn't. read more

El Pocho's Mexican Grill - Specials board. - Mexican Near Me - Lewiston, Maine

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This is a true gem!! The food was absolutely amazing! Everything we got was delicious and when I say everything was packed full of meat and vegetables, I mean it! Couldn't believe how much chicken was in the quesadilla and the enchiladas!! You definitely get your money's worth here!! The service was great, staff was very friendly and the place was very clean!! Will definitely return on my next trip to Lewiston!! read more

Tiny little spot with huge flavor! The staff is friendly and the food is fabulous! Haven't had authentic Mexican food like this in the Lewiston area until I ate here. Call ahead for your food and pick it up if you're not willing to take the chance at an open seat as it's definitely a very small spot. read more

We struggled to find authentic Mexican until we discovered El Pocho's. Ask for the tacos to be "street style" so you get that taqueria style without all the gringo stuff like sour cream and lettuce getting in the way of the flavors. Salsa is made fresh (like everything else). La madre de Yolanda's hot sauce really brings the flavors of any dish home. The recent addition of pollo asado to the menu is my favorite. And I love that it's a family business. Be patient. It's a small place (in a gas station). They do swift takeout business in addition to serving the 8? bar seats inside. It's worth the wait...or call ahead and bring it home. Of note: no alcohol read more

Best Mexican in the area by far! These guys know what they're doing, it's delicious, and the ambience beside the gas station is more fun then that sentence might make you think. Pick-up works too! read more

This is probably best Mexican food in the state! Worth the visit if you're in the area.