Went here for a team dinner while in MS for work…read more It's a small Mexican/Honduran restaurant with colorful decor, pretty good parking, and decent hours. The service was ok, and the staff were friendly, but it was definitely not amazing and was quite slow. I had to ask 3 different people to bring me the sour cream that I ordered as well as lemons, and the tomatillo sauce that was given (it's in refillable bottles) was empty so I had to ask for another after they walked away. Now to the food. I got the supreme enchiladas order which comes with 1 chicken, 1 beef, 1 cheese, and 1 bean enchilada with lettuce, guacamole, tomatoes, and cheese on top. The enchiladas were small, and the ingredients fresh, but the flavor was extremely bland, which was surprising for a Mexican restaurant. I mean, I could have had a more flavorful meal at Taco Bell. I ordered rice and refried beans on the side, and while the rice was decent, but nothing to write home about, the beans tasted metallic or artificial like it had been just scooped out of a can; it was not edible. TLDR: I'm giving 2 stars because the people were friendly and were trying hard, and the prices were really cheap (like $11 for my meal without the extras) but the food is just bland, even if the ingredients are fresh.

Great food. Great salsa. Have been 2 times now and will definitely come back. Service is friendly…read moreand fast

Overall 2.5 Stars - Explanation below…read more A local and staple establishment that has been around for over 10 years in Philadelphia, MS. It has been years since I've been here and we went there for lunch cuz the other Mexican restaurant was closed on Tuesday. Ambiance 3 Stars - a large dining area when you enter through the double-glass doors. You are greeted by the host to one of the many tables or booths. The area is broken into two sections: a smaller dining space that has at least twenty tables and the much larger main dining area where there more booths and large tables. The art deco is your typical Hispanic decoration and they are nice and cute. Not too gaudy. Service - 3 stars: our server was pleasant and professional. However she was tired and was responsible with many tables. She wrote and verified our orders. The drinks arrived within 5 minutes. The supporting staff were professional and helped when needed. The food arrived 20 minutes afterwards due to the lunch rush. Food: 1 - 2 Stars Out of respect, I didn't take any pictures of other entrees except my own. Salsa 1 star and Chips 2.5 stars The salsa was not appetizing at all. The tomatoes and herbs had a funky taste and I asked the other people's opinion on it too. They all agree with my assessment. It tasted like a can of "stewed tomatoes" blended to a liquid matter to become "salsa". The chips were a lot better and we enjoyed our basket until the entrees arrived. I had the Lunch Beef Chimichanga w beans. 2 Stars. I asked for the queso Blanca as a side. I don't like my chimi to be drowned in queso. The dish came w lettuce, guacamole and sour cream. The chimi's fillings were shredded beef, queso, and beans. Beans - 1 star Before I tried the chimi, I scooped up a healthy load of beans with my chips and I gagged on the salty beans. Fortunately I had my tea to swallow to cleanse my mouth. Now for the chimichanga. 2 stars Presentation wise, the chimichanga looked good and I was ready to dive into it. The tortilla's outside crust was flaky and golden brown. The guacamole was on one side and the lettuce on the other side. However, when I took the first bite, my expectation went from "high to low" upward smiley face to downward smily face. It was salty, salty, salty. The cheese and beef couldn't hide the amount of salt that was in the beans. Even the guacamole and sour cream couldn't help it. I asked the other members of the party and they said their food was salty too. Half of the party ate their food and I ate most of the chimichanga. Saving grace was the sour cream, lettuce and guacamole. I didn't touch the beans. Because of the busy lunch crowd and getting back to work, I forgot to mention to management and our server on the salty beans. That was my fault because I believe we should respectfully and calmly explain our disappointment with the food. As a previous professional in the restaurant industry I believe professional criticism is a sign to improve on an area of weakness. I am my own worst critic when I make my own food. Now would I come back again, I don't know. Can I recommend this place? The ambiance, server and staff were decent and I would if I was getting a drink instead of food. But for now, I don't recommend Old Mexico, however this is my own personal opinion. There are many loyal customers of Old Mexico and they may know something that I don't. Send me a comment if you have experienced Good or Bad food. Also, is there another restaurant I should try in Philly?

Nothing to brag about this place except for the service. The food was not good at all. It had a…read moresmell to it like some sort of cleaning product. Chips and salsa wasn't that good either. Texas Mexican food has spoiled me I guess.

I ate there last night the place was packed after the tree lighting downtown. The staff was moving…read moreand we had our food without a long wait. We didn't have just one server. We had several all the staff we needed. I had my usual shrimp burrito and it was great with black beans and mashed potatoes. I'll be back.

a sever hid my phone and caused me to have a panic attack for whatever reason that wasnt coolread more

For being a small converted Wendy's. The atmosphere, food and service was wonderful. I would…read moredefinitely go back again.

Service is super fast and prompt and a large robust menu of food item combos, but a little on the…read morepricey side.

Food was great good flavor !!! Service was exceptional…read morecould not be better and the atmosphere was great !!!

Food quality has gone down. My wife and I both have MSG headaches after our meal…read more 18 months ago, this was an authentic Mexican food experience, but now the only thing authentic was the habanero hot sauce. Beans and rice were too salty. We used to highly recommend Don Cheques, but no more. Now, we're back looking for real Mexican food (minus MSG).

Last time here the server did not know the difference between a poblano and a chili relano order…read morechili relano but got a poblano and was told the cook does his different so that is why it look different but I do the difference it was not a green pepper bell

Maria's Mexican Restaurant is a decent enough choice for Mexican food if you are in the Meridian,…read moreMississippi area. The service here is friendly enough and the ambiance and vibe is pleasant enough. I went with a burrito and it was an overall decent enough culinary experience. Again, if you are in the Meridian, Mississippi area and craving Mexican food, Maria's Mexican Restaurant is a good overall choice.

New menu for me. My usual was not on the new one so I had to try the shrimp burrito. Very good and…read morecame with my choice of refried beans but you can get rice if you want. Chips and salsa are just right. A little spice in the salsa but not enough to make a difference. Service was great even though we were there right before closing time. I'll be back.

This restaurant is very nice ,but the service was slow and the ,and I had goten a burrito and rice…read morean had to wait 2 hours. My burrito was good but the rice was dry. But overall it's a great restaurant.

Favorite restaurant in town! Food is always delicious and served fresh and fast. The servers make…read moresure to keep your drinks full and fresh baskets of chips at all times. Everyone is super friendly and you can never go wrong choosing to eat here.

This place has always been amazing. The staff is fantastic and checks on you 24/7 for refills etc…read more The food is always ready fairly quickly unless it's packed. By far my favorite mexican restaurant. The food is also great

Closed down they are no longer open . They were extremely high price and no inside section to eat ,…read morepicnic tables outside or get food to go.

TL;DR: this is some of the best Mex/Tex-Mex you're going to get in Central Mississippi. Try it out…read more At the time of this writing, El Patron literally just opened their doors. My experience might vary incredibly compared to yours as I was one of the first customers at lunch time when they started taking orders. I waited a little over two hours for my food but I have to say it was worth it on my part. The kitchen and business is operated out of a small covered trailer and a fenced in area where food is refrigerated and/or prepared to be taken into the kitchen. The parking is spacious in a gravel lot that covers the expanse of the property. Picnic tables are present around the business and are covered by awnings to provide shade. There is a fire pit and lawn chairs surrounding it as well. For the children, there is a new, wooden play set with slides and swings, a very large "Connect-Four" game, and wooden blocks for "Jenga". As for the food, it was some of the best Mexican/Tex-Mex food to ever come out of a road-side eatery in poor Mississippi. The Birria was so flavorful and tender, it took me back to South-Central Texas. Abuela would be proud of the ladies cooking over the stoves in this tiny trailer. Besides the Birria, street tacos, and legitimately fresh Guacamole, what caught and held my attention was the salsa served by the chips. This is real, handmade salsa. This is fresh tomato, onion, and cilantro. I will choose this establishment over any other in the area. Let's talk about opening day and the service. This is a brand new establishment, in every sense of the phrase. They were backed up with orders that piled in from people that were hungry to try out something new and different in a part of the USA that hardly, if ever, changes. I managed to get my families' order in before they started turning people away temporarily until they could put a dent in the orders. Yes, I waited over two hours. Not many people would, I can verify that statement. But it was so worth it. To their credit, the owner and his team gave us free chips, salsa, queso, and drinks to make it up to us. I would have continued happily sitting in the breezy, shade sans free goodies for this meal. I recommend trying this spot out. Perhaps by the time you go, they'll have come into their own and have a more stream-lined way of getting food out the window. Be patient, and kind with them. Go support a local business worth your time.