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    Mariachi Grill

    4.4 (396 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chorizo quesadilla
    Mel T.

    Had a craving for some Mexican food so we decided to make our way over for dinner one Thursday at around 8 PM. There were a few tables dining and some takeout orders at that time. To start, they give you some complimentary chips and salsa, which I really appreciate. We ordered some tacos al pastor as an app, and these were pretty good. For my main, I had the chorizo quesadilla. It's a pretty big portion, which they cut into four pieces and since I had already eaten 2 tacos, I ate one piece of the quesadilla and was already full. The chorizo was good. It wasn't too oily. Hubby had the wet burrito with beef. I don't like soggy burritos, but he seemed to enjoy it. Overall, it's a pretty good Mexican spot if you're looking for a sit down/date night and not just casual tacos to go. Tip - there's no lot but there's plenty of street parking outside

    Chicken Enchiladas
    Josh W.

    Been coming here for years and realized I've never left a review. Except for a Mexican restaurant in Secaucus, you won't find much better Mexican food in the area besides Mariachi Grill. We haven't dined in since pre-C19 when they still had the long bar along the right side of the restaurant. There's definitely more seating now, which is a great thing. Parking is street-only but you can normally find a spot pretty easily. Service has always been attentive, fast, and friendly. But the food is chef's kiss! The complimentary chips and salsa are fantastic. Definitely better when you get them fresh and in person versus driving them home 15-20 minutes away when you do pickup. I normally stick to chicken fajitas or empanadas, but this time, had the shrimp fajitas. Decent amount of shrimp, but it's honestly pretty hard to mess up fajitas. I've never had a complaint about them. My GF usually likes their quesadillas but ever since she had their green sauce, she can't get enough of the enchiladas, which are covered in it. I think if she could buy a 5-gallon container, she would. I highly recommend Mariachi Grill. I used to drive here from Secaucus, and now I drive here from Montclair (because there's no good Mexican food in Montclair, especially at this price point).

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    Pete B.

    For Taco Tuesday, I stopped at Mariachi Grill and got dinner to go. I ordered online, which was a very smooth process and everything was ready when I got there. There is street parking only, so this could potentially be a problem but wasn't for me in this particular case. Everyone was very helpful when I got there and they even called me fairly quickly after I ordered as they had to alter something slightly. We started with the chips and guac, the flautas and the al pastor tacos. Both my wife and myself got the chicken burrito. Guacamole was very good and a very generous portion. The flautas were interesting. Not something I would get again but that's just because it really wasn't my thing. The tacos were very good. The burrito was excellent. Extremely tasty. So why 4 stars opposed to 5? The chips that came with the guac had melted cheese which hardened by the time I got home. It was just very odd. Also, the burrito just came as a burrito in a takeout tin. No rice or beans. Again, I just found that very odd especially being that the price kind of made sense if it came with rice and beans. All in all, a very solid place for Mexican food. I may try it again and eat in the next time. Everything was solid all around. There was just a few weird things that threw me a curveball. Burrito...... VERY TASTY. Just add a little side of rice and beans and it'll be a masterpiece.

    Al Pastor burrito
    Chelsea N.

    Consistently good food at mariachi! The salsa and homemade chips are some of the best. I recently had the Al pastor burrito. The pork was juicy and the pineapple gave the food a slightly sweet flavor - perfect combo! I also enjoy the decor and it's lively colors. FYI: place is byob!

    Jose P.

    Had lunch at Mariachi Grill and had a pleasant experience. We were quickly greeted and seated by a very friendly server. The complimentary chips and homemade salsa were very good. The salsa was so tasty and, I could tell, that it was freshly prepared. We ordered the Chicken Tortilla Soup, Cheese Quesadilla, and their new "Wet Burrito." If you order the Wet Burrito remember, that the red sauce is s-p-i-c-y! Not uncomfortably spicy, but it has a kick. Every item that we ordered was delicious and the soup was large. We also ordered lemonades, which were refreshing and enjoyed. The restaurant is very clean, nicely decorated, and I recommend it.

    Churros - half plain half filled with dulce de leche
    Cassy B.

    Mariachi is a great option for Mexican food in the area. My boyfriend will forever fight over the best spot for some tacos. Mariachi is great but I feel like it has a little more of a Tex mex flair rather than being really authentic. Still good tho! Their nachos are pretty good - they come with all the fixings and their al pastor is delicious. My boyfriend always always always gets the chorizo empanadas and honestly it's worth what you're paying for it because the amount of chorizo in each one is pretty great. Served with some rice and beans. I've tried their chicken burrito and their al pastor tacos. I'll probably stick to their tacos since they were really good. Served with cilantro and onions. They have drink mixes and you can bring your own as well. Don't sleep on their churros they're pretty good too! Street parking can get a little tough on this main road but you're always able to find something. They also have a nice sized outdoor area for the summer, which is really fantastically decorated. The service is always great too! Definitely try their green sauce - not too spicy and adds the right flavors.

    Stephanie M.

    Great spot for authentic food. Cute decor, street parking. Fast friendly service. Food was delicious, big portions fair price. Highly recommend.

    Seriously.
    Danielle M.

    Called with a reservation to sit outside on a beautiful night. Walk in and they have a table set up by the door with all the foot traffic. No phone. Call and the woman who is working takes not 1 bit of accountability for it. I am so over people not taking accountability for mistakes. We all make them but do right by your customers. This will be my last time here. They just lost a good customer who recommends the place to others!

    Chicken flautas
    Neha M.

    There was a day in Feb where the weather was kind of nice to sit outside so I was trying to find an outdoor spot. This place showed up and it's so close to our house so I wanted to give them a try. When I had called to ask about outdoor seating they were so friendly too! When I got there, I realized it was a Covid-protocols outdoor seating but not truly outside - so just bare that in mind. We were basically sitting in an indoor area. Anyways the food was delicious. We share the chicken taquitos which were great especially with their salsa on top. I tried the Al pastor enchiladas with mole sauce and it was definitely worth the extra $2 for mole! Smoky flavors and the Al pastor was tender. I'll definitely be back here.

    Beef burrito
    Gladys S.

    Went here for Cinco as an alternative. We really tried to like it... especially because it was so last minute! Maybe I'll give it another chance on a regular day. You would expect them to put their best dishes forward, considering the menu had been reduced to a prefixed menu. - Salsa was watery and bland (Thank God it was free) - Beef burrito was mainly rice and beans w/ a bit of steamed beef, and they forgot to add the avocado. - My sister had the steak tacos, which was under seasoned steamed beef, a sprinkle of cilantro & onion (red onion at that) Waited and asked multiple servers for our check, you would think they would want to get the next customers in, waiting was excruciating. We were tired of sitting there & our food was whatever. Not much of an ambiance, just guests chatter. Bonus: You can bring your own bottle, etc. We got the Margarita mix aka limeade and got a tequila at the corner liquor store.

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    Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was homemade. The chips and salsa they put out where delicious.

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    The chicken tortilla soup was a revelation. I also enjoyed the flautas. My whole party loved their meal.

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