This place is consistent and very good! An institution in Santee, I hope they stay forever! The place is clean and well kept up despite being an older building. Staff is friendly and is happy to engage with Spanish for those who are learning! Yet fluent in English. read more

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Decent Mexican food! Really large menu and fun decor, but service could of definitely used some work. The chips and salsa were good but the salsa was very spicy! We were happy it also came with bean dip but if you want more bean dip they charge. Portions were huge and food was good. The beef tasted a bit off but overall it was a decent meal. Nice stop if you are in the mood for a sit down Mexican restaurant. read more

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We like the Marieta's happy hour. They have decent specials on beer and margaritas. They also have complimentary chips and salsa, sometimes we'll even score a complimentary small quesadilla and nachos plate. We love Marieta's...BUT, the bar needs to be completely leveled and redone. It is a bar from years' (decades) past. The bar top is faux wood Formica with a bulbous tuck and rolled green Naugahyde "armrest" in front. Which makes it diffifult to eat as your plate is a foot away. The bar itself is small and can only accommodate eight bar sitters. The barstools are the same green as the bar and every bit as old. The four booths along the opposite wall need to be destroyed. They are terrible and look to be from a circa 1960's diner. They need to be torn out and replaced with four-tops. Not only would it be more aesthetically pleasing, but would allow for additional seating - and comfort. The bar has one TV. Whoever gets there first gets the remote. Go early! read more

Marieta's - Margarita. - Mexican Near Me - Santee, California

Chips and salsa were good. Caldo de res was not as good as I've had. The meat tasted old and the squash was hard and chewy...either too old or not cooked right. The albondiga soup had miniature meatballs that tasted like Costco bought. Average Mexican food at best. The service was good. Haven't been here for quite some years and first time seeing this place empty for lunch! Not coming back...sorry. read more

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Great services. The beans and salsa they offer as a complementary appetizer is amazing. We enjoyed the beans so much that we asked for another one for $1 more. Salsa does have a nice kick to it! read more

We LOVED Marieta's! Great food! Great service! And the atmosphere was packed with people enjoying some good, traditional Mexican food. Theres lots of Mexican places between our house and the 20 miles we drove to get here but we heard it was awesome and was well worth the drive. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting a good Mexican meal. read more

Marieta's - Mexican Near Me - Santee, California

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I honestly love this restaurant. The service, the cleanliness, and the food have surpassed my expectations. I used to drive by it and wonder about the quality, however now I found my favorite Mexican restaurant. Me and my family will keep coming back! Ps. I really love their chorizo/bean salsa that comes w the table! read more

Santee location has , Great food ! Very nice, Service,and very authentic Taste and presentation! Place feels Very friendly And that feel to it . Went to. Grossmont location. Not so Nice . Waiter. Acted like he did not want to be there.. water and chips server was very nice. The food didn't even LOOK the same as Santee. Grossmont Looked like a mess! No real flavor!! Salsa was watered down. 5 people went . And all said . That was not good at all! (I recommend Santee Mariettas , it's great! ) but Pass on Grossmont Location. ). It's a shame they are owned by the same owners! And are so Different! read more

The food here is good. We love the Chios and the salsa go with it. It's very crunchy and the red salsa is spicy but not too spicy. My husband got the meat balls soup and it's good. It's perfect for the cold weather. Enchiladas is great. I love both chicken and beef. Great customer service. read more

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It's been ions since I first ate at Marietta's in Bonita. I was very happy to find one in Santee and that the food was just as excellent, authentic Mexican cuisine as I remember. The atmosphere, owner and staff are warm and the ambiance inviting and enjoyable to behold. We each had soup that day, my husband menudo and I red pozole for lunch. Both were fantastically flavorful and satisfying. We do business in Santee now and then and will gladly return to savor other menu items and specialties. read more

Not a Cadillac Margarita NOT Grand Marnier (tasted like cough syrup) Bad mix Sent it back!! food- not good either - tequila shrimp wrapped in bacon deep fried ??? Service good Ambiance good Location good Will not return read more

Outstanding! New menu items and wonderful new management and other employees are making this me andvmy families fav‼Never had a bad meal in my 35 years of going here read more

I've been coming here for over 30 years. They have the nicest people my friend Javier said that he plays golf with the owner and he is a real nice guy. All the workers are friendly very kind. One night I went in there and my friend had cashed her check and left several thousand dollars in the bathroom, when we came back, they had the money waiting at the desk for her. We thought it would be gone. The food is amazing and excellent. Great prices. read more

Solid 3 stars . All I would order here is the fajitas. They are pretty good . Large portion and a good price . The other food we tried was below average. The carne asada was pretty dry . The atmosphere was nice and the staff are friendly. read more

Marieta's - Roy Rodgers - Mexican Near Me - Santee, California

First experience, 5 star. Our waiter was funny & had great service. The restaurant feel is like a long term family restaurant. Kind of outdated but that's a part of being around for so long. Our order was delicious & fast service. We ordered a combo order: Tamal w/ enchilada & enchilada w/ taco. Our bill came out to be $32 including tax. Would try again! read more

Marieta's - Combo order Beef enchilada & Beef Tamal - Mexican Near Me - Santee, California

WARNING: CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS OR AVOID GOING HERE!!!! My dad went to this restaurant the other day with his girlfriend. First of all, the tacos he ordered came out with burnt meat and taco shells harder than the chips you get with salsa. Then the bill arrives and he gave the waiter his card. The waiter went off around the corner and came back with the receipt saying, "sign here", pointing to the signature line. My dad noticed that the waiter had taken it upon himself to add a 25% gratuity to the bill and when he questioned the man, the manager came over and tried to lie by saying "that's the suggested tip", when it was already added to the total. First of all, a tip isn't a requirement and it is most definitely NOT the decision of the waiter or anyone else in that restaurant. Adding gratuity is at the discretion of the customer. Frankly, my dad always tips in cash anyway. To take it upon themselves to add the tip is theft and credit card fraud. This business should be ashamed of itself and the people involved should be fired. If I were the owner, I would not want a dishonest person working in my establishment, tarnishing my reputation. The lack of integrity and human decency these days is astounding. read more

Food was so delicious. Service was quick and the ambiance was amazing.. First time here Marieta's in Santee. We will be back

Our group of 20 people had a wonderful dinner! We called the day of, which was only a few days before thanksgiving, and they were very gracious and said no problem. The food and drinks were delicious, the service was fantastic and it's completely accessible for those with mobility issues. It's my aunt's favorite restaurant and I look forward to more great meals read more

Loved the inside decor! Seated within moments of arrival. Waiter was quick to offer drinks (and tequila). Ordered veggie fajita (onion, bell peppers, and carrots). Sides included whole beans, not refried, rice, and guacamole inside a mini taco bowl. There was one leaf of lettuce and one slice of tomato with a sprinkle of shredded lettuce? Odd. Options for flour or corn tortilla, opted for corn - as always. Nachos were piping hot and so ooey gooey. Fries were standard, definitely wouldn't get again. Steak tacos were thick and juicy - came with a side of guacamole and a slice of tomato? Odd. Chicken chimichanga. My heart can't refuse a deep fried burrito smothered in cheese! read more

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Service is fine. Food is not good. The chile rellano breading was soggy, and way too eggy. The salsa was too salty. The chicken enchilada was forgettable. read more

First and foremost the food isn't that good. Definitely not worth the price. It's obviously hit or miss at this establishment judging by the other comments but I have been there enough to know it's more misses than hits. There are too many options out there to settle with this place for Mexican food. As for the service it's average... nothing special. read more

This is a place that I haven't been in years, but it was recommended by friends that I returned. It's a cute location that is decorated in a Mexican theme, which is very appropriate. They have a gentleman that goes around with his guitar and plays Mexican songs. He's very good. We got the two taco combo to split. One was Carne Asada and one was Barbacoa. We also split a chimichanga. The Carne Asada was very good. The Barbacoa had big hunks of me. It was a little bit more dry than I'm used to, but I think was more authentic than I'm used to. The chimichanga was very good. Beans and rice. Also good. Service was, very nice. They were busy, but the servers were attentive. And we got in and out of there pretty quickly. read more

Great staff. Food was good and portions great. The drink list is good. I really the guitar was fun on Saturday night, good voice and knows a lot of songs read more

All of a sudden there is a credit card charge or 1.19!????? Imagine if they had a 100 customers per day And they charge $1.19 per customer to use a credit card. That's 119.00 a day. Over 3000.00- month. How much are these credit card machines or services actually charge the restaurants to use it ?? This is another ploy from them to try to make money Two years ago, I stopped going because they were charging three dollars to share a meal They took that away And now they've added credit card charges Do better Marietta's!!! read more

A Santee institution for generations, Marieta's is a no frills, old school Mexican family restaurant. We visited recently during the peak of our gross "heat dome" and either they were NOT running the AC or it was inoperable. I wondered why the parking lot was so empty LOL. We decided to tough it out regardless. They had a big swamp cooler thing going plus a number of fans. It was tolerable, although their draft beer was not properly chilled. No bueno. I really enjoyed my wet beef burrito. It was evident the shredded beef was thoughtfully prepared and not just from a can. Highlight is definitely their Mariachi! That guy has some legit vocal chops. read more

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The service and food is awesome!!! We order at least once a week from them!!Everyone is so friendly! Always polite and you will not Wait long for service read more

-Go to a taco shop better. -Food was mediocre and old. -We went on a Friday afternoon (party of 6, 3:45pm), there was only 2 other teenagers the whole time we were there. read more

The service and the food were great. Our server, Adrian and the rest of the staff were very attentive. Chips were served warm and fresh. My mom had cheese enchiladas while I had Chile Verde. Last but certainly not least, their salsa was amazing! Can't wait to go back! read more

Absolutely the best combo fajitas ever! Service is always great in Santee, Ca and you get a real Mexican atmosphere!!

Good food good serves average price. I would recommend this place for a site down restaurant and I think the only one in santee read more

Great food. Wonderful service. Love this place. Had my birthday party here with friends. Guitar player was wonderful. Played happy birthday and other songs. I had the Marieta's omelette. So much food. An excellent. I highly recommend this place. read more

Marieta's - My birthday was awesome. - Mexican Near Me - Santee, California

This place is close to my moms and I've been coming for a few years now. They have some of the best chips & salsa I've ever had. The salsa is nice and spicy and the chips are always on point. I can't speak for to much on the menu considering I've been getting the same thing for years now. But the camarones al mojo de ajo is great! The shrimp is in a nice garlic butter & the rice is nice and fluffy. It's def a bit more pricey than most Mexican spots I've been too, but it is worth it in my opinion! The service is always good & every time I've been there, I've left happy! Will continue to go for years to come. read more

The food was fast but and delicious. It was very tasty and authentic. How fun it was to go and know you are going to be welcomed and and appreciated. The ambiance was great with friendly people and friendly service. Go there and support this amazing restaurant. I had had fun you will too! read more

Marieta's - Sunrise - Mexican Near Me - Santee, California

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Great food and atmosphere on a Friday night! We were looking for Mexican food in the area and happened upon this gem. We were warmly greeted and promptly seated. We had the carnitas plate and chicken tostada. We thoroughly enjoyed both items. The house margaritas were also quite tasty. We will be back! read more

Food was excellent as all always the service ‍ was excellent too as always, ambiance nice as always

Best margaritas and salsa! Love the Costa enchilada. We've been coming to Marietta's for years and will continue to do so! read more

Marieta's - Marietas - Mexican Near Me - Santee, California

Best place in SD for Mexican food. They make their food different and you can tell that it's authentic. The flavors are there and it's seasoned perfectly. By far one of the best places for carne asada and they never get an order from via delivery! We go here constantly! The El Cajon location is no bueno though so don't go there lol. read more

I hadn't been here in a very long time, so it was like being here for the first time. Wife and I ordered the Beef Fajita's to share and it was more than the two of us could eat. Tasted great, tortillas were fresh and the salsa was very good. Only reason I give this 4 stars over 5 is because how crowded it feels in there. Maybe had we gone at a different time it wouldn't have felt so. Definitely a place you need to try at least once. read more

Always delicious! My go-to for a sit-down Mexican food meal. Quick, tasty, and relaxing meal.

My friend and I went there on a rainy weeknight in February. I know I'm late to write this review, but in my entire life, there have only been two times I have walked out of a restaurant, and this was one of them. When we walked in, the restaurant had several patrons, but there were tables open. It was around 7:00 PM. We assumed it was slow due to the weather. When we walked in, it did have that bathroom smell that some restaurants have. No big deal. There were a few people at the bar. The hostess was very polite and greeted us. We only had to wait a few minutes for them to clean a table. The hostess took us to a booth. We sat down and we're very thirsty. A server brought us chips and salsa and said our waiter would be with us shortly. We waited a while and saw a server walking around and talking to all of the customers. He seemed like he would be very pleasant....until he came to our table. We asked him what margaritas he recommended. He picked the menu up off the table, slammed it back down in front of my friend, and pointed at the menu. He said, "it's right there." I started to say what I wanted to drink and he cut me off and said "I'll come back when you're ready to order." We watched as he left the dining room and he could hear him laughing and talking to other customers. Almost 15 minutes goes by and he never came back to our table. We got up and left a few dollars on the table and walked out. Terrible first and last experience. I could care less if the food is good or not. The service he provided was absolutely horrible. And I know that restaurants are understaffed, but this was not the case since he refused to take my order. It was embarrassing to be treated like that in front of other customers. Seems like a lot of people that have been going there for years are writing good reviews. But it also seems like a lot of people have had bad experiences with the customer service. Hopefully, management will speak with their employees about how to treat people with kindness and respect. read more