Amazing food and service. Chips are so good don't taste greasy, the bean dip is really good. Fajitas were delicious. read more

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We originally came over here for Los Molcajetes but they've moved. We decided to give Maria Del Mar a try, I'm so glad we did. They have seating on the enclosed patio and indoor seating. The music wasn't too loud to carry a conversation and decor was tasteful. Our food was spectacular! I ordered the beef fajita quesadillas which came with guac and sour cream, homemade refries beans and rice. However, the table chips and salsa were fantastic! My husband who doesn't eat salsa that has any kind of spice even dipped into the salsa, it was fresh and flavorful. I poured some onto my quesadillas as well. Our server, Alejandro was friendly and very attentive! Great job and Thank you for our enjoyable family lunch today!! read more

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We went on a Friday night at about 5pm. The restaurant was not very busy at all, it was clean and well kept. Customer Service: The people there were very nice, but not super attentive. It took a while to get the server over to take our order. We were not give a drink menu when we first sat down. When we finally did, our drinks came out halfway through our meal. Food: I ordered the birria tacos and my wife ordered the tlayuda. We also got the queso dip. The chips for the queso and salsa were warm and tasted fresh, but we ran out of salsa, and were never asked to bring more out. The queso was ok, nothing really special about it, wasnt spicy or seasoned very well. The birria tacos were way to expensive for what you get. It was $15 for 3 tacos and they were very small and even felt smaller compared to the plate they were on. The tacos were tender, but not very crispy. The consome was very oily and lacked seasoning. the tlayuda was VERY hard to cut through, which may be just how it is, but it was not something you could easily pick up and eat either. Overall, the place was nice. read more

I'll break this up into 2 paragraphs since both the Maria Del Mar and the Oven Story Pizza restaurants are there. 1. For as long as I've been going to the Maria Del Mar, it has always been really damn solid, as from maybe 1 or 2 bad experiences, the restaurant itself is still one of my personal favorites. The atmosphere is solid, as well as customer service (wait staff, etc), and of course the food as well. The only thing that in my opinion is a bit of an issue is price, usually going up 15-30 dollars depending what you get such as their ribeye or some of their specials. Other than that, it is a pretty solid place. 2. The newly opened Oven Story Pizza is one of my favorite pizza restaurants I have stumbled across. The wait time usually isn't that long, around 15-30 minutes, and the food is also great. My personal favorite is the butter chicken pizza, and their tikka paneer pizza. However, like the Maria Del Mar, I feel like the price is a bit uppened for what you're getting ( S, M, X or XL ). However, I would still go to either one despite that. ( ps, I don't have any pics of the food at the Maria Del Mar, but like there's already plenty online ) read more

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We were hunting a seafood restaurant The sign out front implies that this is their specialty But it is one of the many Mexican restaurants My wife had the fajita lunch special she said it was good My mother in law had ceviche I ordered the seafood soup It was pretty good obviously fresh enough for 2 meals which is what I did Parking in a non issue as it is located in a large strip mall Our server was very attentive to our needs Not noisy even though they seated a large party next to us when the other side of the room was empty Worth a return visit read more

I'm an extremely picky person when it comes to Mexican. There's good Mexican and then there's bad Mexican. Maria Del Mar, I would consider, is Great Mexican. I would call their menu a fusion between Authentic & Tex Mex. So many great flavors on the menu. We eat here a lot and we love it. I would consider this hands down, the best Mexican restaurant in the Keller, Alliance, Roanoke, TC area. In my opinion it's not even close and I like quite a few places in the area. Name me a place, I've been there and Maria Del Mar tops them all. I don't understand why it doesn't ever have a wait, because it's delicious food. Can't complain because we always sit down immediately and the food comes out hot & fresh, quickly. If you're looking for truly tasty Mexican with authentic flavors, this is a place you need to try. I want this place to stay in business. You should too if you visit! read more

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I'm not sure what all of the hoopla is about because I really did not enjoy this place. I got the beef enchiladas and I thought the meat was a little mealy? Anyway, I didn't enjoy the green sauce either. The cheese sauce was pretty good. It was spicy and I enjoyed that. I don't think I'll come back and I don't recommend it. I live in Arizona so I'm accustomed to good Mexican food and this was not it! read more

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Y'all already know, this restaurant keeps getting better and better every visit. Tamales were on point lots of meat with the right amount of masa. They were moist with the mole sauce (chefs kiss!) Chicken mole was perfect, taste like how grandma made it.. I do recommend an extra side of rice to soak up the sauce... don't waste that sauce yall!!! Service was great, refills and food came out quick. Can't wait to try menudo. read more

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We love the atmosphere and their food and drinks are superb! They have the best queso around and the staff is amazing and always on top of what ever we need read more

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Visited on a Thursday evening. The restaurant was not busy. I've been here before and it under new management or revamped... the inside is still the same. The staff is courteous, but short staffed and there is definitely a cultural difference in service. When ordering you better be specific what you want and don't want. Bc the wait staff isn't going to ask you. The food tasted good. My margarita was too sweet ... I don't think they have a dedicated bartender. But I would definitely come by again. read more

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We recently tried this place out for the first time, and the food and the service were simply amazing! My wife ordered the birria tacos, and I ordered the birria enchiladas with diabla sauce, and both were excellent! The beef in both entrees was so tender and juicy without all the fat that some places serve. For desert, we ordered the flan, which was some of the best we've ever had. All of the staff were so warm and friendly and frequently checked on us for refills on beverages, chips, salsa, and the black bean dip, which rivaled Glorias! Their menu is huge, and there were so many choices that it was hard to decide, so we will definitely be back to try other things! read more

Just went today for an appetizer and some drinks. Drinks were a bit high for a Tito's soda and Bacardi diet and fajita nachos were no bueno. Hunks on dry chicken and carne asada on chips. Not sure what has happen to this place. read more

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They serve yummy and filling pozole on the weekends. Service was great. The birria tacos were devoured by the hubs. read more

Maria Del Mar - Pozole served on the weekends. - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

This is a hidden gem in Roanoke!! Honestly, most of the time I've passed by it doesn't appear to be packed but I could also be passing by during slow hours. We decided to swing by last minute not knowing they closed at 7 on Sundays and they were so sweet to welcome us in with no hesitation to serve us. The waitress was so inviting along with the rest of the staff. Friendly smiles, amazing authentic food, and very nice environment. We loved the outdoor patio and would love to revisit when they aren't about to close (our fault) so we can see the complete set up! Thank you Maria Del Mar for existing. It's so hard to find authentic Mexican food within a decent driving distance and little did I know it's been here all this time. read more

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The food and prices are fantastic. Great regular dining spot for Roanoke. It's legit Mexican cuisine like Grandy would make. Don't come for TexMex. Come for the real thing. My favorite dish so far is the pollo con mole. read more

Maria Del Mar - Decoration of Frieda - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

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Management has changed here. Food was bland, service was pretty poor. As others have pointed out you have to ask for everything. We went for lunch at 11:05am first customers. No music on, no tvs on. Entryway has been converted to storage. Server messed up our order. First table just 2 of us. Maybe listen and actually write it down ? Place has gone downhill. read more

Seriously enjoyed our dinner tonight at Maria Del Mar in Roanoke. The service was incredible and the food was even better, super fresh and delicious. We had the fish tacos & Marias sampler and both were on point. We also had margaritas and a couple appetizers, not pictured. Can't wait to go back. Check them out! read more

Maria Del Mar - Maria's sampler - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

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Good $5 happy hour margaritas! Tortilla soup was tasty, and I loved that it had big vegetables. I wish the vegetables were cooked a little bit more, but the taste of the soup was really good. Fajitas were tasty with lots of flavor. read more

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Awful. Terrible. Food had a strange taste. The fajita enchiladas were awful. The sauce tasted gross, cheese not melted. The beans and rice cold. Service non existent. I don't know how this place has stayed in business. Do not recommend. read more

This restaurant has become one Mexican favorite for us. When you arrive, the chips, salsa and FRIJOLES REFRITOS Food flavor, yummm AUTHENTIC.Their service, amazing! Simply, don't hesitate, and try to attend their live music events! read more

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For some reason I can't figure out how to add photos or edit to my previous review. But wanted to share these photos. read more

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The seafood empanadas and shrimp soup , all delicious . M o d e l i t o d e l e y . read more

Maria Del Mar - The seafood empanadas and shrimp soup, all delicious. Modelito de ley... - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

So, I'll premise this review by the fact that my hubs and I have been coming here religiously almost every Friday afternoon for a lunch date for the last year. After a few weeks of not coming in due to holiday travel, we returned today and entered to a very different restaurant. The initial difference was the staff; there wasn't the friendly face of the manager who always greeted us and knew our favorite appetizer of chicharrones and queso or the very kind and attentive staff. The second; was the ambiance. Instead of the Mexican conjunto, Tejano, ranchero tunes we were accustomed to, we had to listen to the likes of club music...loud, annoying and let's not forget the commercials. All the TVs were on, like we were at a sports bar with some having sound loud enough to hear. Lastly, the food...we were told the cooks hadn't changed, but I beg to differ. My husband had a combo plate the flavors weren't as before and the food wasn't hot. I had the chile relleno/cheese enchilada combo and was so disappointed. Both items were doused in a slightly spicy tomato based sauce that tasted more like pizza sauce than anything Mexican. The salsa would have made a better sauce. The enchilada was terrible, it was a rolled up corn tortilla with cheese that was cold...to be honest, I rate Mexican restaurants by how good they're cheese enchiladas are and today was an epic fail. The charro beans were cold and the rice was al dente chewy. Upon completion of our meal, it took forever to get our check...I'm so disappointed. Maria Del Mar had become our favorite place to have a lunch date, we will be looking for a new place in 2025. read more

We had a birthday party here and the manager and staff made it seamless. Service was outstanding! They had 2 service dedicated to our party of 36. Food came out fresh and fast. They let us take 2 hours to set up ahead of time. They helped me clean up after. If you need a party venue, I highly recommend it. read more

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Service was great Food was delish Drinks, pricey but good Thank you to the waitress Jan.... read more

Maria Del Mar - Drink - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

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The food was very good and the service was amazing! They serve black bean dip with the salsa and chip which a really nice touch. If you like Mexican style seafood I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Food is not authentic it's more Tex-Mex. The customer service was not it. They were not rude they simply weren't attentive. We constantly had to ask for refills which are not free. I received my queso but with no chips and by the time I got someone's attention my queso was lukewarm. At the end we received our tab and no pen. Overall it was pricey and not worth the food quality or the service. read more

THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE CINCO DE MAYO ! The food is so delicious!!! Homemade and authentic at its finest. The service and attention was also 10/10. We just moved to the area and I am so happy to find something so close and so good. La comida esta super sabrosa y la atención de todos los empleados muy excelente! Vengan el cinco de mayo! read more

Maria Del Mar - Dessert Flan & Carajillo alcoholic drink - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

Best place I've found in a long time! My family and I have been back twice in a week. The food is amazing, and the staff is awesome! 10/10 recommend. Will continue coming back! read more

We really enjoyed our last few visits to Maria del Mar. We don't eat beef or chicken, but we love seafood. Their seafood dishes so far are excellent, though I'm not a fan of steamed veggies, only roasted. The owner came by to check on us, which was nice, and the restaurant is well-lit and clean. The black bean dip and rice are great (it's hard to get the basics right in most places). I heartily recommend this restaurant! read more

Meh Terrible service. Ordered food which never came. Obnoxiously loud music made for a terrible dining experience. There are much better options nearby. read more

OUTSTANDING!! I brought my family here with the two other couples (and 4 kids) to give it a try after reading awesome reviews from our neighbors on our community FB page. WOW. Don't let this hidden gem's strip mall exterior deceive you! Everything our party of 10 tried was excellent and totally exceeded our expectations. There were so many delicious items on the menu we are back for the second time this week. I can see this easily becoming my new favorite spot. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. read more

Maria Del Mar - Chicken Enchiladas with green sauce - AHHHHMAZING! - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

Quaint Mexican restaurant tucked into a shopping plaza next to my gym. Came here for my birthday and ordered a garlic shrimp dish which was delicious!! Service was prompt and wonderful and the owner (or maybe manager?) was welcoming and hospitable. You have to try the churros for dessert! OMG were they so good!! read more

We are always on the prowl for great ceviche and Mexican seafood cocktails. Several folks on Fort Worth Foodies at FB recommended this new store, open now for just a couple of weeks. As you can see from the pics it is a rather sparsely decorated and appointed store, though comfortable enough. A cloth napkin and quality flatware is a nice, upscale touch. The menu is expansive offering dishes representing various Mexican geographical food cultures. The menu offers four ceviches including the tuna crudo. We opted for the red snapper for starters today. The portion is quite generous and quite tasty. It was more than either one of us could finish by ourselves even if it were our only dish for the meal. The offering here is prepared with a hint of sweetness which we found different but enjoyable. The other item we were pleased to find on the menu is a mixed seafood cocktail. They actually offer four or five different seafood cocktails. For us, for prolly close to 40 years now the gold standard and benchmark has been the Cocktail Siete Mare at La Calle Doce in Oak Cliff. We have yet to find a restaurant that comes close, until today! This is chock full of shrimp, octopus and red snapper, onions and avocado in a very tasty sweet and spicy cocktail sauce. We would have enjoyed a little more heat from jalapeños or Serranos, but we were quite impressed. They offer at table a red hot sauce (house made I think) but I detected a cumin flavor in the sauce that I did not think would work with the cocktail sauce. After sharing the ceviche between the two of us we were able to eat less than a fifth of the shared mixed seafood cocktail. Such is life at 72 for us. LOL. We have take-home for supper though! I ordered their top shelf margarita. I do not order margaritas when they are made with a marg mix of any kind, only when made with freshly squeezed lime juice which the bartender here said is the case. It was enjoyable enough, but just not great. I'll find out what all it is made with next visit. But, hey, the grande top shelf marg is just $11! I'll do again. My wife had a glass of sauvignon blanc, $6. We will definitely be back, and soon! Y'all give it a try. read more

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I'm going to help any of you looking for great Mexican food. Maria Del Mar is the best Mexican restaurant in Roanoke TX, and there is many to chose from. Friendly people and the food is excellent! Kind of off the beaten path being in the Planet Fitness shopping center. Don't waste a good hungry anywhere else! This place is the best. read more

Maria Del Mar - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

Decided to try something different and this place was a central location for my friend and I to meet. Food was awful. Chips were fried in oil that should have been thrown out a long time ago. Chicken enchiladas were dry and bland. Pretty obvious why we were only one of three tables on a Friday evening. Much better choices available in the Roanoke area. read more

Meh. Really wanted to like this place and was excited to try based on others reviews but all in all was not impressed. Placed an order on the phone for pick up and not only were the things we ordered incorrect, but extra food was charged and put on our order as well. Fyi, street tacos are not available on the weekends apparently...very strange. Also, unlike all other Mexican restaurants in the area, chips and salsa are not included in your order to go. Pretty much all the food needed salsa or something a little extra as it was bland but we didn't have any salsa to put on it. Probably won't be going back as the original restaurant, Los Molcajetes or Baja Cantina on Oak Street are much better options. read more

BEST Mexican food I've had since coming to Texas. The salsa was SO GOOD I took a quart home and ate it throughout the week. I could've eaten the salsa by itself with chips as a meal. Not even gonna lie. Nice ambiance and service was great. But dang that food was delicious. This will be my new go to spot for Mexican food. read more

The food was amazing! Chips and salsa were delicious as was the $5 grande margarita. The service was fantastic as well!! We will definitely be back with friends!! I took off one star be cause some of the items on the menu seem very pricey. For example the carne asada was @ $34. read more

Maria Del Mar - Outside - Mexican Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

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This place has incredible food!!! The Birria quesadillas are out of this world, and the carnitas Chile rellano was easily the best Chile rellano I've had in my life. Sort of understaffed, so service can be a little slow sometimes if it's busy, but just hang out and enjoy yourself. Also definitely recommend the chicharones appetizer. Pro-tip, if you like spicy, they have an off the menu habanero sauce that is a great addition, but you have to ask for it. Definitely will be back many times read more