If I could give a higher rating than 5 stars, I would! This is the real thing - it is genuine Mexican food. I'm always on the look out for foods of my homeland, but the majority fall very short. Their food is very tasty and well served. No shortage of flavors or servings here. The location is tiny. As of now they have suspended all dining inside, as well as on their patio. They have converted to takeout orders only. Order may be placed by phone or on arrival at their counter. They have a variety of casual street foods along with some American sandwiches and pastries (although I wish they would just stick to Mexican specialties). We ordered a Torta Mixta (Pastor and Bistec). It was served on a perfectly soft French bread roll where it was filled with meat, avocado, white cheese and Mexican cream. Every bite was filled with so many savory flavors. We also ordered the Tacos De Canasta. I have never seen this on any menu in the US. The cooking process is completed in a basket with steam. The order had 15 mini-tacos of bean and cheese, Carme desherbada, and papa con chorizo (for $15 it is one of their most value items). Similar to the torta, these tiny tacos were packed with so much flavor. The best part - was the dessert. We ordered Pan De Muerto (Bread of the Dead) which is a seasonal item. It is a sweet bread that has a hard sugary shell with a super soft, almost buttery inside. The bread looks simple but the flavor is far from it. It is one of the most delicious breads I have EVER tasted. Pricing for their regular tacos are a bit high for street food - especially since they are permanently becoming strictly takeout. Their website and location still announces All-You-Can-Eat Taco Tuesdays - which is no longer available. Updating the website along with their new hours will avoid some confusion. In all - this is a place which I intend on frequenting regularly. read more

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I am so glad I stopped by yesterday because I truly found an excellent little restaurant in Stone Oak. This place definitely takes pride and joy in preparing their delicious food and the place is situated for a quick in and out or a cafe lounging type setting. I got to try the street tacos which they have everyday after 6 pm. EXCELLENT! I also had a side of rice and FIDEO and was loving every taste of it. The owner understands her clientele and caters to everyone from sandwiches and muffins to FIDEO and tacos, there is something for everyone at Marioli. It is also a family friendly establishment and there is a nice patio seating outside for those who want to eat outside with a nice night breeze. Stop by sometime, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Had dinner here with my wife and it was delicious! I ordered the unlimited tacos and they first brought out 8 tacos to try and I can order 2 tacos at a time after that. I really liked the tacos De Rajas, cochinita Pibil, and asada. The mole, tinga and chorizo with potatoes were ok. I wasn't a fan of the green salsa tacos which were chicharon and pork. I originally went there to try the pastor but it was WAYYYYYY TOO salty!!! My wife ordered the Baja fish tacos and she said they were alright, nothing special. The horchata and the agua de Jamaica were very good though. The service was great and the restaurant itself was clean and very nice inside and out. We'll go back for more tacos for sure. read more

Marioli - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We have been wanting to experience Marioli since we moved to Stone Oak 2 yrs ago. We finally got the chance, but were disappointed. The hype was not all we had hoped it would be. It was not terrible it was just like going to another Mexican food chain. Nothing special about the food or setting. It was our first time there and had asked what their most popular dish was and he pointed out so much so I asked what he would recommend and he said anyone of those? We might consider going back again since the experience was not horrible. read more

Okay, so I gotta keep it real here. I stopped in here because the ratings were good. The place was completely empty at around 7 pm on a Thursday. I walked in a looked around. The lady behind the counter did not look up from her crossword. A male employee walked by me without a word as well. I seated myself, figuring that was how it was done here. The lady came out from behind the counter and spoke to me only in Spanish. If I didn't have some meager Spanglish ability I would have been at a loss. So, I muddled through, ordering a beer, a small ceviche, chips and salsa, and the chilaquiles with green salsa. I did not realize at the time that the ceviche came with chips and that the chilaquiles was also served over chips. The waitress, to her credit, realized the gringo probably didn't need chips and salsa to go with all my chips and well...salsa, so she never brought me those. When I inquired, she simply gestured around the table, like "how many more chips do you want?" After the slow start, her service was fine. The beer was Corona, so no surprises there. The ceviche was good, with a strong lime flavor, which I like. While it was not the best ceviche I have ever had (I am spoiled by all the Peruvian ceviche in Miami), it was very fresh and flavorful. The chilaquiles (think shredded chicken nachos) were also very good. I loaded them up with a spicy salsa de habanero as well as a salsa rojo. Both kicked it up a notch. I rated them 3 stars based on my impression as I walked in and was ignored, and also because I have had some amazing ceviche and Mexican food in my life, and while good, this was not amazing. Not sure at this point if I would return or not. read more

Marioli - Chilaquiles con salsa verde - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Marioli's is a wonderful restaurant. Their food is excellent. Their tacos are sublime, their service is spectacular, the ambiance (especially at night) is reminiscent of family and friends gathered in celebration of every special moment in life. What really has been their most illustrious achievement is the empathy and compassion shown by it's owner, Mariana. Now, during these days of instability due to Covid-19 and supply shortages in our supermarkets, Mariana has done something amazing to help both her community and suppliers. She has organized a "pantry" bundle filled with food staples for her community to purchase at a discounted price. Not only does this help the many of us who have found supplies hard to come by, but it ensures that her suppliers remain employed and in business, encouraging economic maintenance and growth. She is doing so in addition to her personal messages of reassurance reminding us all of what we can do to help each other and our local community. I sincerely hope that this catches on (other restaurant owners take note) because it has been helpful and so desperately needed by so many. Thank you, Mariana and family, for all that you have done and all that you continue to do! For more information on this "pantry" bundle visit Marioli's FaceBook page at https://www.facebook.com/Mariolicuisine/ Forever a patron, Juliet Valdez read more

Perfect spot for a quick sandwich and chips. I ordered the Italian and it was excellent. Loads of salami, roasted peppers, provolone, lettuce, tomato and onions. A perfect combination of flavors. The chips were organic and excellent. I chatted with the owner and after 6 they switch over from sandwiches and prepared food to a Mexico city Taqueria with a rotisserie outside. I will be making a trip back to check out the tacos. I confirmed with her that they serve no yellow cheese so it should be authentic. read more

Marioli - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Been to this place twice and I've enjoyed the food each time. I think they are a catering company with this restaurant on the side. Typical daily options are presented in the refrigerated case that can be heated up at home. There is also a printed menu for freshly prepared items such as sandwiches and salads. The staff was very helpful when I asked for descriptions. I ended up ordering the Berry Good salad with chicken, and it was awesome. Who knew a salad could be so good? At night, they have pork on a rotating spit to trim fresh for al pastor tacos, topped with sliced pineapple, cilantro, and onions. Haven't seen it this authentic since I was in Mexico. I also fell in love with their mini apple pies which are a nice treat when you want something sweet for the moment. read more

Marioli - Tacos al pastor - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Their website says they are "much more than a Mexican" eatery and it's true. In addition to ceviche, tacos al pastor and cochinita pibil, you can get club sandwich, caesar salad, and meatloaf. The baked goods are also a mix of cultures. There's the traditional brownie and pecan pie displayed alongside tres leches cupcake and chocoflan. We enjoy their Mexican offerings more. So we tend to go after 6pm. That's when they bring out the al pastor on a spit and grill up street tacos. Can't say it's the best we've ever had. But it does the job when we are in the Stone Oak area. The service is always nice. Smiles from every team member. That alone would make us come back for more. read more

Marioli - Al pastor - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Posted this on fb So many good reviews BUT I called to use my groupon & was told too late to pick up that day. OK I said pick up Friday. after working 9 hrs went there drove home wrong order. Instead of tilapia they gave me THURSDAYS pork dish. Yuk. Old.called. They said so sorry come back for fish. Drove all the way back, got fish, but they said no more sides???? Nothing else, just no more....mind you the meals are PAID FOR! No one cared or offered any help. Now dreading picking up 2nd meal on Monday that is part of groupon deal. NOT IMPRESSED by business ethics here...too bad since we eat out most days. Sent from my iPad read more

One and done. I think that's self explanatory but I'll provide details for those who would like to know. We'd always wanted to try Marioli since we had heard good things about it. Recently, a local video review by Eatmigos surfaced and it convinced us we should finally go. 7pm on a Saturday, one occupied table inside, two outside. Chips and salsa were brought to the table. The salsa was smoky, but not because the tomatoes were roasted or charred- they seemed like diced canned tomatoes with smoky paprika added. Not something we enjoyed. To start, we ordered queso fundido with the addition of chorizo for $9. The cheese is clearly microwaved, and it wasn't even melted all the way through, with some room temperature chorizo sprinkled on top. Not nearly as good as other places that offer similar. We decided to do the All-you-can-eat street tacos for $15 each- not because we were starving, but because we wanted to try different kinds and our waitress said we could only order two kinds, two of each, otherwise. She said we could choose tacos with this option. I asked to skip the potatoes, DH asked to skip the mole. Wrong orders came out twice before we got something close to what we asked for, but still wrong. We decided for the next round, we'd get the ones we liked and the ones they didn't bring us the first time. The outdoor diners were gone by then, but two more tables filled inside. Wow that order took forrrreverrr! We had to flag down our waitress, who was now serving all four tables, for more drinks. She forgot so we asked someone else. We also watched her bring the wrong orders twice to the table beside ours. There were at least 4-5 people working there, but it seemed very disorganized with one person covering four tables. The tacos: pastor was far too salty, the mole had nice flavor but was much too thick (like chocolate frosting), the bisteca tasted like the meat was off so we skipped those be safe, the tinga was nice but full of whole peppercorns that we kept picking out of our mouths, the chicharron tacos were rubbery and oversauced... you get the picture. All for a total of $52 dollars for extremely mediocre tacos and poor service. We were there for over 2 hours. We spent less time at Fleming's last night, but that was time well spent. Marioli got our $52 for the first and last time. read more

Met a friend here for lunch. I think it's pretty new. I got the vegetable lasagna. The woman helping me asked if I wanted a salad with it and I did! The salad was fresh and the dressing was unique and delicious. The lasagna was very good as well and the pasta tasted homemade. They also have a small selection of sandwiches and salad and then a case of homemade goodies. They have a nice variety of desserts as well. I recommend the pound cake with sugar beads all over it! I believe this is a catering company which also serves lunch. They had nice seating both indoors and outdoors. read more

Marioli - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Went to have lunch with my husband .. he raves about the street tacos and wow!! Not Only the street tacos but let's talk about the chicken tortilla soup, the kids tacos with a Fideo option and dessert for the child! Chips and salsa were fantastic and I can't wait to go back and try some enchiladas and more of the fabulous menu! Being from Southern California we search for Mexican the way we have it at home... found it! The service is warm, the ambiance is so pleasing and I'm inviting... shared with a friend who had a local favorite recently close... this will be our go To! read more

We stumbled across this place by accident. It was amazing! Everything tastes freshly made. They have a lot of drink and beer options. We got the costra with cochinita pibil served with corn tortillas. It was amazing! I love the healthy option to get tacos de lechuga (lettuce wraps). The dessert options looked so good we couldn't say no. I wish we lived on this side of town to visit more often. Any place that has all you can eat street tacos is worth a visit! read more

Marioli - Berry tart - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I went here about a year ago due to the recommendation of a friend and it was amazing. I got the bowl of tortilla soup and it was a large size and fairly priced. This place reminds me of street mexican food, not tex mex. This time, got the fideo and alambre tacos with pastor, AMAZING. I would recommend everyone to go here! I ate half of my food and am full, still have half for tomorrow! read more

Marioli - Fideo Seco - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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So happy to have found this little gem in Stone Oak! We arrived at 7:30 on a Saturday evening and the place was almost empty (rarely a good sign), but service was prompt and friendly, prices are reasonable and the food was fantastic. The place is small, only seating 35 or so, and decor is casual and modern. Ladies' restroom was clean. Not all employees speak English, even the ones bringing food/drinks or answering the phone. The menu offers what I suspect is GENUINE Mexican food. I had the street tacos (2 bistek & 2 pastor) and I can't stop thinking about how delicious they were--they also had lots more meat than I was expecting. In addition to controlled-portion offerings, they also have all-you-can-eat tacos daily for $12.50 lunch/$15.00 dinner, with $2 off those prices on Tuesdays. Their flan was not the best I've ever had, but maybe that's because it's genuine Mexican flan and not the Americanized version I have come to love. read more

Mexican cuisine just like mom's kitchen. The street tacos and charro beans had amazing flavor. The restaurant is very clean. The owners are friendly and hospitable. A must stop for you lunch cravings. read more

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The food is delicious and service excellent. The staff is very nice and friendly. I order the Tortilla soup and a chicharrón en salsa taco, so good. If you want to eat authentic Mexican food THIS IS THE PLACE. read more

I'm so torn on this place. The food is delicious. These are some of the best Pastor tacos in town - about as close to Mexico City street tacos as you're going to get. Unfortunately, this spot just doesn't get enough traffic to deliver sizzling pastor fresh off the spit. Maybe we always go at the wrong times, but we've yet to be served that crisp, sizzling meat that makes for a perfect pastor taco. My main complaint though, is that food handling is sub-par. We ordered our tacos and watched through the window as the woman sliced the meat, threw it on the grill, and then proceeded to snack on that meat as she cooked. She kept picking out little pieces to eat, and sucking her fingers with each bite. Unnerving, to say the least. We almost walked out, but then another guy took her place at the grill and was far more professional in his food handling. Thankfully, the first batch of tacos went to someone else, and we got ours sans picky fingers. read more

I'm often in the Stone Oak area to study and was craving Mexican, particularly mini tacos. There aren't many options, so I gave this place a shot. I think this might be the only place in the area that has mini tacos. They serve mini tacos with bistek and other types of meat only in the evening time which is what I came for. I ordered the bistek mini tacos. The beef was pretty flavorful and they make it fresh on the grill. I wanted grilled onions, but they wouldn't do it for me. The portion is a little small here for the price and I think adding one more mini taco would make this meal more filling. I wish the tacos also came with avocado, but they don't. Another con is they only use one corn tortilla instead of two like most places, so the taco isn't as sturdy. The ambiance here isn't super inviting. It's kind of cafeteria like inside with cheap tables. The workers are all hispanic and you might feel a little out of place if you aren't Hispanic since the majority of their patrons are hispanic/ Mexican nationals in the area and the workers tend to cater to them/ act friendlier towards them/ speak mostly Spanish. Overall, if your really craving mini tacos in Stone Oak this might be your only bet. I don't think I'll be coming here too often though. read more

This place is awesome for a quick and affordable dinner out! Super friendly service as well!! We went for dinner after running errands all afternoon and there were already a ton of people hanging out on the patio and the rotisserie was up and running for the street tacos. Went with ceviche, which was super fresh, seasoned perfectly, and had great texture. You can choose chips or saltine crackers to come with the ceviche. Also ordered some chips and guacamole, which didn't last long at all. Totally delicious. Then we had the street tacos, two beef (mouth-watering) and two pork (yummy and fresh, served with pineapple and onion relish). For dessert, we had the little pound cake, drenched in apricot syrup and covered in sugar globes, served hot. Yummy, yummy, yummy!! The Mexican food was pretty authentic, fresh, and delicious. The menu had a lot of sandwiches and other meals on it that sounded really tasty too. Oh, and the dessert case was full of mini pies, tarts, cream puffs, and other sweet treats. I'm so glad we found this little spot near our place; I'm sure we'll be around often!! read more

Wonderfully authentic Mexican with generous lunch portions. The guac was divine, the ceviche amazing, and the tacos camarones were super tasty! Their chips are the best I've had. Would go back in a heartbeat. Didn't get a dessert, but they looked phenomenal. read more

Very sweet couple own this establishment and they have some amazing food items! Went for some very authentic tacos de bistec!!!! To die for! read more

Love it! Recommending the chocolate cake and the outside tacos they serve daily after 6 pm read more

Marioli - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

They have trompos of Al pastor. Very traditional style of tacos that you would find in Mexico City MX. read more

Marioli - Trompo-taco al pastor - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Cleanliness is about the only thing this place has going for it. All four of our entrees were served luke warm, and did not come with the sauces we requested. Dessert although ordered was never served, and this service was slow despite us being the ONLY people in the restaurant. I'm really confused why this place is still in business. I went here based on the other yelp reviews which now appear to be pretty suspect. Personally I'll be the first one in line for whatever replaces this place once it shuts down. read more

The food here is actually not that bad. My wife and I had the tacos (carne asada and al-pastor) and we both thought they were pretty good, fresh, and seasoned well. The only issue that my wife and I would complain about is the amount of food you get for the price. They are mini "street" tacos, but I've never seen someone actually give one tortilla instead of two tortillas per mini taco. If they gave a bit more meat then it would've compensated for the missing tortilla, but that's just me being picky. That essentially led my wife and I to buy another order since it wasn't enough food. We somehow ended up spending around $40 for the tacos and 2 beers. read more

Marioli's, is not terrible, but it's not that good either just sort of an, Ehh feeling. The place is clean and looks modern. I went with two guys I used to work with in a kitchen, they both made fun of me for ordering Horchata, calling it a kids drink, but had we been at Denny's I would've order chocolate milk, so I guess they have a point. We all got tacos, they ordered for me since the waitress spoke only spanish to us. To all of our dismay, the tacos came with pickled red onions as a garnish. We asked for chopped onion and cilantro, and I kid you not, our waitress got into an elevator and went somewhere for a very long time, by the time she came back with it we where all on our last taco. We defiantly looked out of place, all three of us in t-shirts and jeans, everyone else in a dress or a tie. We were kind of loud and laughing a lot, everyone else seemed to be reading the Wall St. Journal. Got some dirty looks. But hey, I guess thats just, Stone Oak. I don't think we'll be going back to Marioli's anytime soon. read more

This is a special Mexican restaurant. Special not only because they serve authentic interior Mexican but also because it is home style authentic Mexican. Not that it is perfect: the menu is somewhat limited. Prices are above average, especially for sweet bread. And most of the stuff they sell is not made in the moment but refrigerated and heated. But it's like coming home to a 'reclaentado'. My favorites at Marioli are their Tacos al Pastor (served in the evenings), Enchiladas, Sopes de tinga (pulled chicken), Sopa de Fideos (Mexican pasta with tomato sauce) and their sweets - which include sweat bread, chocolate covered cereal (try it!) and other pastries. Probably not the best Mexican in Texas or in San Antonio, but definitely a place you should try. read more

We had the guacamole and queso fundido w/mushrooms. Guacamole was freshly made and good. Salsa was OK; it's in little bottles you pour onto your food. Queso fundido was very unappetizing. Didn't like the flavor or consistency, but the warm tortillas were good. Very few options for vegetarians. read more

Was eager to try it. Went there today with the family, ordered a guacamole and chips for appetizer. Worst guacamole ever, you could tell it had been prepared days ago and stored in the fridge. When it was served, it had no bright green color, yet it was so opaque and very cold. The veggies were mushy (tomatoes,onions) not fresh at all. Wanted to love this place, but the food is just not worth ever going back. read more

I love Marioli's food. The food is EXCELLENT!!! The best Paella, the best ceviche and Garibaldis! The aguas frescas are delicious, specially the HORCHATA. The tacos al pastor and sandwiches are my favorite ones. I have been eating at Marioli for at least 8 years and is always a great experience. read more

Great little joint with authentic Mexican cuisine. Hard to see it from the street but well worth the stop. It's situated just behind Starbucks if you're looking. All you can eat Street tacos are a bonus during lunch and dinner hours. read more

This place is AMAZING! The environment is super casual, you can eat in or take food to go. They also do catering! Marioli catered our backyard wedding reception 6 years ago and our guests RAVED about the food. We went simple with a taco bar but Mariana put it together beautifully. Our guests had a choice of different meats along with toppings and rice and beans. perfect! Since then, we go to eat at Marioli very frequently. We've never been disappointed with the quality of the food. We love the 'street tacos' but other dishes we've tried are just as great. And Desserts!? Seriously the BEST! If you have not been to this place to try the white chocolate berry tart, you're really missing out. read more

Stone Oak street tacos at their finest... Brush up on your español if you want to dine here. They make the tacos right out front and I highly recommend the tacos al pastor. Of course the guacamole is made fresh to order and definitely always dine in. read more

I've been many times at Marioli, but only for their Tacos al Pastor, which were the best in the Stone Oak area before other places like Que Taco, La Doña, opened. Still, the tacos are "good" but this review is based ONLY in today's "Pan De Muerto". To say that it was a disappointment Would be a huge understatement. I am Mexican, 48 years old, we eat this bread on November 1&2, been doing so forever, so it is a big deal. Since we moved to SA 16 years ago, we always struggled to find Pan De Muerto on this day, but we've tried different places over the years, some really good, others just OK, this time we decided to give Marioli a try, big mistake. The only thing close to a real traditional Pan de Muerto is the subtle flavor of orange blossom essence and the shape -kinda- other than that is horrible. The crust is completely burnt, the inside is dry, and almost no flavor at all. It looks like the whole batch they baked, had issues with the proofing of the dough, some were flat as pancakes. I'm posting a pic of the actual bread, and all of you that have had real pan de muerto, will not let me lie on this post. All that is left after eating the bread is a bitter after taste that just lingers on your mouth. I'm giving 2 stars taking in consideration that this place is not a bakery, but I can't understand why jeopardize their excellent reputation by putting out a mediocre product. I will still be back for tacos, but never again for pan de Muerto. read more

Marioli - Absolutely disappointing Pan De Muerto - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Good place to get a street taco. Make sure you try the home made salsa! I would say the biggest downside is atmosphere but the environment is a no bs in an out kind of place. No complaints. read more

Great food! Authentic and clean. Deserts were also tasty! Hotel staff recommended it while I was in town for business and it was well worth the price! read more

Taco Tuesday lunch special.... I had the best tacos ever, as many as I wanted. What more can I say? I had al pastor and salsa verde. The result was a very different yet appealing explosion of flavors that I allowed to go on for 8 or so servings. 13$ with tip. Why are you still sitting here? Start driving and enjoy! read more

We absolutely loved this place. Delicious! Especially the chicken enchiladas with green sauce.