I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. The food was outstanding. The service was phenomenal. You will never wait for a refill on chips, salsa, drinks, anything. I got the fajita burrito and it was perfection. The staff are so friendly and kind, and it has become our new favorite Mexican spot around Denton. Highly recommend! I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. The food was outstanding. The service was phenomenal. You will never wait for a refill on chips, salsa, drinks, anything. I got the fajita burrito and it was perfection. The staff are so friendly and kind, and it has become our new favorite Mexican spot around Denton. Highly recommend! read more

Been going since we moved to Denton! So good, fresh, hot, and always such nice staff. Great for families with little kids too.

It's Mexican done right here, and the food is consistently great and environment is the best in town for a fiesta and relaxing time for the moment. This is a very mystical experience for first time diners, but it's a tradition that started over fifty years ago when my professor father, Joseph Lea Fearing III took us children to the Ruddell St. and Texas 380 location. This place makes the best Chicken Mole and Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas in town and during the Christmas holidays, be sure to check out the special made tamales. Cheers, Mark F. read more

What a gem! The chimichangas was good. Salsa was fresh. Great service. This place was a win. We will be back for sure. Clean, I like it.

The service was the only thing good about this place. Lukewarm tasteless food so save your time and money and go somewhere else.

I went to Mazatlan Restaurant and it was honestly really good. The chips, salsa, and queso came out fast and tasted fresh, and the portions were huge for the price. The staff were super nice and kept checking on drinks and chips the whole time. The atmosphere feels casual and comfortable, so it's a good place to go with family or friends. I'd definitely recommend the enchiladas or fajitas. It can get busy sometimes, but overall it's one of the better Tex-Mex spots in Denton. read more

Salsa is obviously your first impression of a place and I was nervous about the food bc the salsa wasn't good. Luckily the food was good! Hubby and I shared the combo fajitas and it was huge for 2 people! Plus each person got their own tortillas and rice/bean plate! I also got a strawberry margarita which wasn't too shabby for the price! Had their cute Christmas decor up too! And our waitress was super awesome! She didn't seem to be bothered by us being annoying lol read more

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I have been eatting at Mazatlans for four decades. It is still a comfy place to eat good food at a reasonable price. Food and service is good. I like to get their tamales by the dozen (fresh or frozen) to take home for Xmas holidays! Wide selection of Tex Mex on the menu for both meat eatters and vegetarians. Margaritas are yummy too. Door dash delivery also available if you don't want to leave home. read more

Food was good, street tacos and fixings were really good! Service was fast and gracious. I will go again.

While on the rode wanted to try some Tex Mex. From Yelp reviews this looked good. Madison was our waitress and took great care of us. Chips and queso are served when you sit down. I had cheese chili relleno with charo beans and rice. Soo good fresh cooked to order. Tiki hubby had tamales and beef enchiladas. Cute clean restaurant with a delicious Tex Mex. read more

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I love this place! The restaurant is clean and comfortable. Service is great. We were quickly seated and our orders taken. They brought out Chips, Salsa and Queso! Yummy! The food is really good. We had: Beef & Chicken Fajita Burrito covered with Queso and served with Beans and Rice! Chili Releno Stuffed with Taco Beef covered in Queso and served with Beans and Rice! Our meals was Hot and Very flavorful ! read more

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My husband and I frequently order delivery from Mazatlan. The food is good, but quality and service is very inconsistent. While we stick to the same meal - combo fajitas for two with large chips and queso, what we receive is rarely the same. Sometimes we get both flour and corn tortillas as we request, sometimes we only get one of the two. Tonight, we only received combo fajitas for one, and as we waited for the restaurant to correct their mistake, part of our order grew cold. They were not willing to do anything for recompense other than a small queso with extra chips. Chips and canned queso does not make up for cold food and waste of consumer time. read more

Oh, how I have such a nostalgic, beautiful feeling for this place. I was recently in Denton for a conference and stopped in. It stuck in my memory from the brief time that I lived there, and I'm so glad I did. Back then I was just out of my folks house, and on a night when I had "a little extra money," I had to go to this spot. A beer and some tacos. A step up from the fast food. Don't let my precious statement fool you. It's not expensive or fancy. However, it is so delicious. If you are familiar with Tex-Mex, it's that classic yellow cheese queso, refried beans and rice. In this instance, however, it's a spectacular mix of sodium and complex flavors. What stole the show for me was the brisket tacos (see my photos). Where post Tex-Mex inserts a BBQ taco or a poor imitation of a Birria Taco, this spot provides you a delicious lean beef almost swimming in au jous without being too wet (somehow). I cannot say enough for the flavor, either. If you are in Denton you may be tempted to hit the chains, or the heavily advertised El Matador, but drive past it for this place. You won't regret it! read more

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Excellent from start to finish! Our server, Taylor, was very knowledgeable about the menu and truly helpful. We are visiting from out of town and will make a point of coming back next time we are in town. read more

This place is amazing! The service is the best here. The servers are attentive with how we are, checking in, making sure we are satisfied. The food was the best so far. Not a fan of Tex-Mex, this is not that. Food came out super quick, and was delicious. My kids loved the bean burritos. I had tacos al carbon. And my wife had carne asada. It was very loud inside. I will chalk it up to lots of people having a good time sharing food! Will definitely go back! read more

Service was good. Nice atmosphere and beautiful lighting and paintings. I had chicken chimichanga and it was stuffed full and grilled perfect. The beans were so tasty! Guacamole perfect and fresh. Salsa had just right amount of spice! Loved everything about this visit including price. read more

Great little spot to get some delicious cheese enchiladas! We got there around dinner time and service was super fast. We got cheese enchiladas and the chicken flautas. The beans and rice were really tasty which is how I judge a Mexican food spot. The chicken flautas were a bit bland but I'd just get the enchiladas or the quesadillas because those are really good. read more

Mazatlan Restaurant - Cheese enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Ruddell, Texas

Mazatlan Restaurant is a wonderful hidden jewel nestled in Denton, Texas. The service and atmosphere were outstanding! Our waiter was very attentive and was quick to refill our drinks, chips, and salsa. I ordered lunch beef fajitas and was pleasantly surprised by the tender and delicious meat and flavorful pico and guacamole! This will definitely be on our restaurant rotation when we come to visit! read more

Mazatlan Restaurant - Lunch Beef Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Ruddell, Texas

As my search for real Mexican food continues, I found Mazatlán! It's pretty great! The steak tacos are great read more

It's mid-afternoon on a Monday in July. The lunch crowd is gone, and the waitstaff are downright pleasant. Mazatlan is definitely worth a visit and more. The vibe felt as comfortable as home. We ordered snacks and lunch plates. Basics and beer were needed after a long flight. Queso, salsa, cheese enchiladas, tacos, and all the trimmings were excellent. Anything that got left behind was due to no room in our bellies (a sadness.) Tex-Mex: it's the stuff of Texicans in all parts of Texas. My first thought on arrival was confusion as the site plan of the restaurant took me back in time to Campo Verde in Arlington. But, this was Mazatlan and my first visit. Happily, the experience was as good as my time travel! read more

SUMMARY: Average food, good service, and good bang for the buck. BACKGROUND: Came here w/ my coworker who said it was good Mexican food. Well...it was alright. FOOD I got a gringo taco and a cheese enchilada plate. The meal comes with free salsa, chips, and surprise! a free bowl of queso. The gringo taco was a 1/2 step above Taco Bell (and I kind a like TB when I want something cheap and quick). As for the enchilada, it was equally average. Rice was good as was the beans, though I didn't eat much of both. 2/5 for the meal. SERVICE Spot on. Service was quick and professional. We got a good waiter that day. ATMOSPHERE Looks like this restaurant has been around. Nothing fancy; a neighborhood Mex place. RETURN VISIT? Probably not unless I get dragged here. read more

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It's been forever since I've had a good relleno and I was so happy to come here for theirs. It was fresh made, not frozen and even slightly charred the way you're supposed to when making them at home to give them that nice smoky flavor. The charro beans and rice were delicious as well as the tamale. I will just be sure to ask for it without the chili next time. The steak nachos were generous and delicious and I love that there is table salsa AND queso! The service was fantastic and friendly. read more

The service and food are amazing!!! My favorite place to eat Mexican food!!! Timely service with a smile

Ok food...nothing to make me come back though. We tried tacos (different plates), flautas and enchiladas. Price was decent but taste was nothing to brag about. It was clean and server was friendly. read more

Great food, good prices, and friendly service. Love the free queso and salsa. Highly recommend this place. read more

The worst food I've ever gotten. I'm so disappointed! The chicken tastes old, and is chewy. The cheese looks not even right. Just horrible. read more

Mazatlan Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Ruddell, Texas

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Awful! Extremely poor service. Even though it wasn't very busy at all, the hostess ignored us and the waitress was dismissive. We sure won't go back there! read more

Warning: while I was placing a to-go order (while looking at the website,) mid-July 2021, the hostess informed me when I asked about an item listed in a Family-style item that one non-trivial component was no longer included, and that "since the new owner" they had not "been able" to update the website, which, when she told me my total bill, it surprisingly also included a 20% price increase. The pick-up order itself was complete, well and safely packaged, and hot. The family fajitas were very good, but neither the queso nor the salsa/hot sauce were. It's an easy way to grab a big meal that each person can fix up the way they like, but none of my four meals from Mazatlan are yet to impress me the way I'd heard rom others. read more

Mazatlan Restaurant - "Since new owner" website has not been updated to show raise in price to $36.99, or that pico de gallo is no longer included. - Mexican Near Me - Ruddell, Texas

Wonderful service but the food is honestly pretty bland. I'm not sure why this place has such high ratings. The queso that comes with the chips is bland. The tacos were rather bland as were the rice and the charro beans are really refried beans in a cup. The beans are Not as bland as the other foods, but not great either. The servers are very friendly. I just find the food unseasoned and tasteless. I would prefer to go to Chuys instead in Denton. Just in my opinion. To each their own. My son had the green enchiladas and said he didn't hate them, but they weren't anything special. The prices are reasonable. read more

Peach margarita was only $4 for 10oz & wasn't too sweet. The mini chicken chimichanga were perfect!! Not particular fan of the cheese sauce (tasted like velveeta instead of queso). Great service I'd come again if in area read more

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Great place. Authentic and delicious. Great menu selection of both lunch and dinner menu. Comfortable seating and great service. No pressure. Poppers are homemade style not commercially prepared. I like this place and will definitely return. read more

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Food is always good and service is friendly. We like to have a couple of drinks before we order our food and the staff understands and allows us the time to unwind and relax. We never feel rushed and in exchange we always try to tip well. read more

Good food, mildly seasoned, excellent service, nice people. Shrimp kabob and quesadillas were excellent.

This is honestly one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. I don't just mean Mexican restaurants, I don't just mean restaurants in Denton - I quite literally mean ever. First of all, the food is exceptionally good. I've never been disappointed by dish. Just as important (or even more so to me!), the service is top notch. There's a number of workers constantly rotating around making sure you never go dry on your drinks or salsa, whether they're your server or not. Atmosphere is family friend and pleasant. If you're looking for a lunch or dinner spot, look no further. You will not be disappointed. read more

Pure Tex Mex heaven. They even give you queso with your chips. They should offer a spicier version of that and the salsa for those who prefer some heat. It's still good though. Lunch specials are a bargain and will fill you up. I had tamales and a beef enchilada. Very traditional and good. Felt like it was cooked by someone's mom. Solid go to for Tex Mex. read more

Mazatlan Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Ruddell, Texas

Come here if you want authentic Mexican cuisine! Their street tacos are my favorite. The employees are extremely friendly and attentive!

Went for lunch. Very friendly staff that seated us and served us with chips, salsa with a great chunky cilantro taste and queso...first two small bowls are complimentary. I had enchiladas caliente served with rice and beans, my daughter had a taco salad and frozen margarita which was inexpensive and delicious and my husband had a burrito platter with rice and beans. Just over 30.00 for the whole meal before tip. Would definitely recommend. read more

Mazatlan Restaurant - Enchiladas Caliente - Mexican Near Me - Ruddell, Texas

Good food at a good price and wonderful service. I enjoyed the quaint atmosphere and friendly staff.

Every time I go to Mazatlan, I leave completely satisfied with the food and the service. I go often and have for years, and it is my favorite place to eat in town. The atmosphere is open and roomy. The bathrooms are nice and clean. The food, especially the grilled chicken, is flavorful and savory. All the employees that you see are friendly and helpful. Great place. read more

We moved away from Texas to North Carolina 7 years ago and have not found any Mexican food worth a darn. The staff at Mazatlan was very warm and welcoming. Portions were very large and the food was amazingly good. We dined with our teen and pre-teen grandsons who can picky eaters and they cleaned their plates. This is now our go to place when we return to Denton. WELL DONE y'all. read more