I really wanted to find a place that doesn't get enough praise and give it the spotlight but...there are just too many other better options. First impression - the space is large and inviting. And the staff- one of the most attentive and friendliest places I've been to in Frederick. Not just our server ... but everyone greeted us and saw us to the door. The food was good. I ordered steak and shrimp fajitas and both were buttery tender ( just needed some more spices?) A little pricey in comparison to a few of the other Mexican places we tried. The big miss of the lunch was Valencia Orange margarita... it tasted like tequila on ice. Again, no flavors. I ordered the mango frozen marg and it was the consistency of baby food and really sweet. Even the house chips and salsa - very plain. read more

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Was in Frederick,MD for the day and decided to try again lunch here. Our last time was not good. This time I had the creamy crab soup and chicken tamales. My partner had carne asada. I absolutely had an amazing experience with the creamy crab soup! It was indeed creamy and full of crab and the flavor was of fresh crab with spiciness and that comforted creaminess. The tamales were also fresh tasting, a great portion and very flavorful. My partner was not too happy about the flavor of the carne asada. I did notice that it used to come with a dollop of crema fresca and guacamole but this time none were on the plate. I think this maybe the reason my partner didn't find it as appealing as other times. I also noticed we weren't asked if we wanted more chips and salsa. The restaurant did smell cleaner from that last review and the service was good. read more

Mariachi - Carne asada our favorite! - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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We went there for early dinner around 6 pm and the place was already half full. We ordered Nachos for appetizer! It was generous amount of meat. Big scoop of guacamole and sour cream. We ordered Chimichanga and the Trio. The food tasted fresh. The meat was well seasoned. The service was great! We sat outside and it was really nice. Kids friendly and plenty of space to park your car. Really enjoyed our time there. read more

Mariachi - Trio - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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We visited the restaurant on Mother's Day. The staff was friendly, professional, and attentive. We ordered the combo fajita, steak, fajita, steak burritos, a margarita, drop beer. It was so beautiful and the weather was perfect that we sat outside. Recommend this restaurant! read more

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I wanted to give them another chance - sorry I did. Second time ordering delivery and my order was not correct. Very dissatisfied. New Mexican place in Urbana is better tasting and they get orders right. read more

Best mexican food in Frederick, Montgomery, Carol, Howard, and Washington Counties. I don't understand that they don't have 5 stars. Do yourself a favor and get the steak fajitas and tamal de elote. The jalapeno poppers special is INSANE and should stay on the menu. They also have a wonderful patio for nice days. They staff are super friendly. Thank you for caring about your customers and the quality of food you serve. read more

If you're a Chips & Salsa person, this is the best Salsa in the area, just a higher quality, and fresh chips. The prices are a bit above average but house Marg (no salt for me) is refreshing, (go during happy hour if you can to save a few $$ because they are on the smaller size, but again really good), or get a pitcher. Steak Fajitas and/or Shrimp are very good, Seafood Enchiladas are some of items I enjoy, service is easy, as the restaurant is open area for the main dining so it's easy to flag your server down. Desert wise? I like the "Cajeta", it's larger, sized to share, ice cream ball. read more

went for lunch on a Saturday around noon. ordered the jalapeno margarita (spicy & smooth), the fajita trios (shrimp, chicken, beef). it was delicious. the beef was well seasoned, the shrimp was fat, and the chicken perfectly charred. our server was friendly and attentive. the restaurant is large. it has tables. the floor near the bathrooms was slippery - be careful. read more

Food was delicious, service was great - kept the drinks filled and that's a big plus for me

When I moved to Frederick I wanted to try one of their many Mexican restaurants. The service here was pretty good as far as the server goes. He was attentive and checked on us regularly. Now the food is a different story. We went on a Sunday around 12pm and were one of about 5-6 customers in the restaurant. The food took about 30 mins (my order plus my kids ordered basic hard shell tacos) but no worries as I wasn't in a hurry. My food was awful as it had zero seasoning (very very bland) and everything I had was cold in the middle (were these perhaps microwaved as the plate was very hot). The crazy part is we spent well over $75 (also had some interesting Queso as an app that was very watery and lacked flavor). I would not recommend this place if want good food, especially for the price. There are far better options locally. Very disappointed. read more

Mariachi - Chicken Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

There are three rules for me with South American and Central American Cuisine. 1. Beans have to be good with a nice flavor 2. the Salsa has to be amazing 3. the guacamole has to have chunks of avocado in it Ok, so check, check, and check! Great food - from the Carne Asada (which I highly recommend, the seared flank steak was amazingly seasoned to perfection)! The flan was pronounced well. There was no speaking while it was being consumed. The enchiladas and chicken fajitas were declared perfect. Over the years, when we moved to a new area, we looked for a good Chinese and Mexican restaurant. Mission accomplished on finding a great Mexican Restaurant! read more

Tried this place for the first time today. I ordered the marisco saltado and it was delicious! My husband had the chicken fajitas and that was also tasty though the portion was a bit small. The frozen strawberry margaritas were great. I would definitely come back. read more

Mariachi - Mariscos Saltados - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

The food, atmosphere and staff is always wonderful! Been here multiple times and have never had a bad experience.

Went out to lunch with my coworkers. The food was very scrumptious. I loved the many vegan options. The service was quick and accommodating. Our waitress was very attentive. The atmosphere was nice, clean, and can accommodate any event. I definitely recommend this place. read more

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Spacious and well-staffed Mariachi had our expectations set pretty high on being seated. Then the stale tortilla chips and watery salsa chopped those expectations down some. And so it went all evening for our party of five. My wife loved her Masitas de Puerco and ate every bite. She thought it simply outstanding. The drinks menu is rock solid if a tad pricey, but the bar staff knows what it's doing. Service was rock solid, which has come to be a treat these days in early 2023. My fajitas combo was pedestrian; I've had better and worse. I was frustrated that its soft tortillas came on the plate with toppings and in direct contact with both the guac and the sour cream - made for a goopy mess to eat. On A Sunday at the dinner hour, the restaurant was not at all crowded. I think they deserve to be busier than they were - maybe better signage could help? The mens room could have been cleaner, but I've sue seen worse of late. Finally, our table happened to be positioned beneath an intermittently flickering LED ceiling light, which was disconcerting unless you worked hard to ignore it. The bottom line is that the misses at Mariachi are easily addressed at minimal effort and cost. They could become more of a desintation, easily. I suggest they do so. read more

Always amazing food and stelar service. Large portions and fun atmosphere. Fajitas are great. PECHUGA A LA PARILLA is awesome. So is the Tres Leches. read more

Best tasting Mexican food I have experienced in a very long time. The steak in the burrito was cooked perfectly, and tasted great. Every ingredient tasted as it should. The salsa was not as I expected, but it was fantastic - very fresh tasting. If I get a chance - I WILL come back. The waitress was nice - Katarina. The service was quick and friendly. read more

Mariachi - View from the patio. - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

We stumbled upon this place on the way home from a road trip. Not the best impression from the outside, until you pull in the parking lot and see the outdoor seating which looks rather cozy. We stepped inside to the smell of fajitas and a smoky grill. A very spacious dining space provided seating options for couples, small groups as well as large groups. Our server was friendly. The food took a little longer than I'd like but, you know, the wait will be worth it, right? The food itself was fine. Nothing fancy, not great, and I think I'm being kind here. Rather than pick apart each issue lll just say, it was ok. Prices are definitely high given the mediocrity of the food. I am curious about some of the other dishes, and there were a handful of regulars in attendance which tell me they keep coming back for something. I don't frequent Frederick often, so it's probably a one and done for me read more

Mariachi - Jalapeño margarita is spiiiiicccy!!! - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

My wife ordered takeout, lomo saltado and a small soup. Total was $33 and the food was a complete disappointment. The meat in the saltado was terrible. Tough, fatty and couldn't even chew it. Seasoning was nice and rice was okay (although a bit too salty. The Lima soup was nice but needed lime and cilantro. We've had good food here before but this was not a good experience at all. read more

used to love eating here. last time we ordered the food was all messed up. burnt chicken soggy nachos undercooked food in places and overcooked in others it was a disaster. when i call the restaurant to tell them about it i get transferred to a man who while I'm trying to explain to them the situation cuts me off and says "come back in" and then the line cuts off. i call back and the same man answers the phone and then proceeds to tell me that he did indeed hang up on me and if i have an issue i can come back in, i asked him if they would refund me for the order to which he said "the company won't allow me to do that" and then hangs up the phone again. will never visit this establishment again as they do not care about their customers or the customer experience. there are many other places in town where i can get similar food for a better price that will value my business. mariachi had a promoter in me but now i will tell everyone i know to stay far away. read more

My sister brought me to this place to have dinner. You walk in and the place has linen on the tables - definitely not a normal quick Mexican restaurant vibe. When you walk in - you are quickly introduced to their dessert case - they looked so very delightful. Some members in the party were observing no desserts during Lent - so we didn't get to try any of them - but many looked to be house-made. We were quickly seated and I was pleasantly surprised that the menu had some authentic Spanish and Mexican dishes. There were the traditional - tacos, fajitas, and enchiladas - but we opted for some of the authentic looking dishes - like Masitas De Puerco and the Poc Chuc Yucateco. All very delicious and flavorful. I did notice that they had daily entree specials and my sister had gotten beef tacos for Taco Tuesday. One thing observed - portions were large - enough where i had leftovers the next day. The establishment is very kid friendly - we had 3 kids in tow and each all had their entree pick and drink. Look forward to returning on another visit. read more

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Jacky, Jacky, Jacky! 6 of us came in for dinner on Saturday night. The place was hopping. Jacky was our server, it was very obvious that she loves her job. She was very attentive but always paused at our table to check on us. She was helpful with suggestions and spice levels. Each time she came to the table she would scan to see if there was anything she could clear away. All of us will be back again soon. 2 of us have been going to the Rockville rest. For over 20 years and once again the folks in the Mariachi family did NOT dissapoint! Thank you Jacky read more

Fresh chips and salsa. Super service. Extensive veggie options, tried veggie burrito which was recommended. Fresh ingredients but not what I expected, more veggie wrap than Mexican style burrito. read more

Mariachi - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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My experience eating at Mariachi was underwhelming and disappointing to say the least. My girlfriend and I visited late on a Saturday night and were seated immediately by a nice wait staff member. We were promptly asked for drink orders, where we ordered a piña colada and a house margarita. The piña colada was fine, pretty average for $8. The house margarita was probably the worst tasting margarita i've had, i'm not sure if it's the mix they use, but it was dreadful to finish. For appetizers, we ordered the chili con queso. It tasted like a block of velveta cheese microwaved. It was $6-ish dollars and was a step below mediocre. Taco Bell nachos and cheese are exponentially better for $2. As for our entrees, we ordered a chicken and a combo fajita. For $20 fajitas, we expected way more. It was edible, but not enjoyable. Again, probably the worst fajita i've ever had at a mexican restaurant. The value for the quality of food was absolutely horrendous: For $80 (bill+tax+tip) we got a nasty cheese bowl, two small fajitas and a couple rail mixed cocktails. Given the quality of the restaurants in Frederick, nearly every place beats this on every facet. The pros: adequate parking in the parking lot, a clean bathroom, and a large establishment that could hold a large party. read more

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Excellent food, but a bit on the pricy side. Never had to wait for a table. Service is usually good.

Simple and affordable food. Looks like a good place for happy hour. They have an outside patio with Mexican decorations. Friendly waitstaff.

It's good. My Mexican barometer, tamales and Chile Rellano, and how many people are speaking Spanish. Enjoyed the chicken tamales, Chile Rellano was par. Great margaritas. Overall, like Arnold said, "I'll be Bach" read more

Never judge a book by its cover. I've passed this place hundreds of times before going in. But when I did, it was worth it and I'll keep coming back. Honestly I've never been to a more authentic, clean, classy, and wonderful Mexican food in Frederick. Staff was really professional, friendly, and prompt. The food was so good. It's hard to put adjectives around it. Stop in and check it out for yourself. read more

Mariachi - Combo fajitas. - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Burrito was delicious but small for price Did not like the queso Ambience was ok Very slow in waitressing and food took forever Good food but very expensive for lunch 6 of us, $150 and no alcohol!!! We did have g try he chocolate mousse which was good read more

I've always drove by here but never visited and I'm glad I did this time. I had the 2 tacos with beans and rice. The flavor of the beef was very good and didn't taste like any other tacos I've had (in a good way). Everything tasted fresh and really enjoyed the meal. read more

Mariachi - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

So far in Frederick, my favorite place, for the last number of years for fajitas has been mariachis. When the weather is nicer, I also like sitting out back. Some of my friends also go there with me and they like it as their favorite place in Frederick. For comparison, my favorite Mexican restaurant for many many years down in Gaithersburg Rockville area is uncle Julio's. But over the years they seem to of lost a little bit of their consistency, that is uncle Julio's, but mariachis is a close second, and, of course no Contest not driving 45 minutes. So far I've not had a bad meal at mariachis and have enjoyed the taste. read more

This place is a far cry for good Mexican food. I am not sure if it is the Spanish fusion, but I found the food flavorless and plain. My husband didn't even eat his burrito because he said it wasn't worth the calories. The chips & salas were good, but the salas was very watery and more like pico. The inside looks more like a fancy restaurant wannabe with its white linen. Not the norm for true Mexican . Service was fine. Needless to say we will not return. read more

Mariachi - The Sacramento - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Went here on a Tuesday night for a date night with my wife. Looking at the exterior of the building and the number of cars in the parking lot I was pretty excited to be getting some decent Mexican. However, this place is the definition of "meh" or "not good enough". There were some good things but the bad vastly outweighed them to the point where we will never return. I'll expand on what we ordered. Drinks: Mojito - I ordered it and then was told that they didn't have mint. No big deal but I was looking forward to it. Pina Colada - $8 Not good but not bad. I didn't really taste any alcohol. Raspberry Daquiri - $9 My wife absolutely hated it. She drank a few sips and then was trying to force herself to drink the rest of it since it was so expensive. Appetizer: Tamales - $5. These were the absolute highlight of the meal. They were hot, moist and absolutely delicious. I've eaten some pretty bad tamales in my life and these resurrected the idea of eating them regularly again. Meals: Chiles Rellenos - $13. Served with rice and beans. The cheese stuffed chili was delicious. The steak stuffed one was not good. The steak was so overly salty that it was difficult eating. The batter was also falling off of them from the minute they were set down. Not good but not bad. Fajitas - $23. Steak, shrimp and chicken. My wife ended up eating less than half of it. The steak was super salty, the shrimp had no salt but a ridiculous amount of pepper and the chicken was dry as a board. Dessert: Sopapillas - $? - The ones they have in the display are puffy mounds of glorious fried dough. The ones we got were flat as a pancake and pretty unimpressive. The total on our bill including tip was $95. For that amount of money we should have been excitedly talking about how great the food was and how excited we were to come back. I would have enjoyed a meal at Taco Bell more and it would have cost $15. Don't waste your money on this place. It's not even close to worth the prices they charge. read more

The smells were enticing when we walked in the door and the food didn't disappoint. We were immediately greeted and seated when we entered. The staff was great, especially John our server. Also, the manager was excellent! He ran the place like a well oiled machine! The chips were perfect and warm, and the salsa was chunky and not too spicy. I had the fajita omelette with fruit and potatoes and it was delicious and was a very generous portion. My friend had the enchiladas with chicken and she said it was very good. It came with Rice and beans. I just couldn't get over how pleasant everyone was! This was a great dining experience, and I recommend you to check them out. read more

The tacos, enchiladas, margaritas and service were good. However, we were thrown off by the $64 margarita pitcher price, when we weren't supplied a drink menu. We thought it was a mistake but the server let us know it was correct because he used fresh lime and patron (we didn't specify tequila preference). We left feeling taken advantage of. read more

Mariachi - Mexican Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Great Mexican food, but also fantastic authentic Spanish cuisine as well! Never had a bad meal there and the service is always good. I even like their thin crispy tortilla chips and tasty salsa! We have had them cater one of my events for about 50 guests and everything turned out perfectly. read more

Best South American food!! I'm not sure what "region" they are focusing on, but they have everything from " ceviche " - AMAZING!! To tacos and burritos and so on. All in all I have sampled a lot of the menu and I haven't eaten anything bad here. While I haven't tried the desert ( I'm not a big desert fan ) it always looks amazing. Great to bring anyone from a business lunch to a date night dinner too. You won't leave disappointed. read more

The restaurant was clean and cute. It reminded me of a place I ate at in Cancun. The service was good. We ordered the chicken fajitas. I didn't feel I got much for 19.00. It was pretty bland. I feel that was a 10.00 meal with three torillas. We did get chips and salsa but it was an odd salsa with alot of onion. We wont be going back. read more

This was a great Mexican joint alternative. Their menu includes many South and Central American dishes. They had some Brazilian influence, Mayan spice combinations and reimaginings of the Mexican dishes on every other menu. The roasted meats really shine. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We'll definitely come back. read more

Old building but inside and patio are nice. Was in Frederick looking for a place to go. Son wanted Mexican food. Really nice staff. Fantastic margueritas! Fresh chips and love the chunky fresh tasting salsa. I had a chicken quesadilla- yummy! My son ordered their special- ground beef quesadilla. He loved it and is still talking about it today. Sorry we didn't try more on the menu but we ate several bowls of chips cause the salsa rocked. We will definitely be back! read more