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    Mexicali Border Cafe

    3.3 (230 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Jessica A.

    I was looking for a lunch spot near the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation and ended up here. There were a few other patrons, but I was early on a Saturday and expect business would pick up as the day went on. I was seated quickly and served chops And salad. The waiter was attentive and my food was served surprisingly fast after i ordered it. Queso and chicken chimichanga were great! There was so much food on my plate that I couldn't begin to finish the beans and rice, but it was tasty. If I lived locally, I'd be back!

    Ultimate Enchiladas
    Wendy L.

    Dinner at Mexicali Border Cafe in Downtown Tulsa, OK was just okay. We had a large party and we were able to get seated quickly with dinner reservations. Mexicali Border has a large menu. I ended up choosing the Ultimate Enchiladas, which came with one fajita steak enchilada and one chicken fajita enchilada filled with sautéed pico de gallo and portabella mushrooms. One was topped with queso mixed cheese , cilantro, and ranchera sauce. It was served with rice and Borracha beans. The enchiladas had a good taste but the texture was off. The ambiance was casual with dimly lit lighting. The staff was attentive. Overall, this is a great spot for large groups with a variety of dishes to choose from at a decent price. The dish I ordered could have been shared.

    Cheese Enchiladas
    Sunnie T.

    This is a very convenient spot to get some food if you're in the Arts District, especially since they have parking in front of the restaurant. It's usually a little busy if there's an event happening. Service was decent and helpful. The decor is fun and there is quite a bit of seating. I also like the large windows. I enjoyed the salsa since it tasted very fresh. But the Quesabirria I had was not the best variation of a Birria food I've had and honestly a bit disappointing. The bite of cheese enchilada I had was pretty average too.

    Jeff S.

    Took The Kid and The Wife to lunch the other day and she (The Kid) wanted Mexicali, so there we were. Always on point with flavors and service... never disappointing. The wife had her usual queso fundito/casserole dish, while The Kid had the taco salad. I myself broke form and went with the Wet Burrito. No one had any complaints. The wet burrito was much better than I expected. Not being a huge burrito fan, this one rocked. Queso appetizer was on point, and our server was great. Even though it's a far piece out of my normal operation area, Mexicali is always worth the trip downtown.

    Mexicali food!
    Matt U.

    The Birria tacos are delicious! The chimichangas are spot on ! The borracho bean soup is the best I've ever had! Cocktail drinks are strong so be careful! Bathroom is spotless, ambiance is not over top and just cool. Service is friendly, funny and pleasant and so fast with the order, but not to where it feels like premade, just fresh. If you're in Tulsa OK, one last thing, just stop and get the apple pie in a skillet with ice cream and caramel sauce! To die for!

    Two beef enchiladas with unmelted cheese on top, cold and flavorless rice.

    If I could leave zero stars i absolutely would. My order was simple: 2 beef enchiladas, with rice on the side. It was to go and I even asked beforehand what sauce comes on top and the person taking my order answered back in SUCH an annoyed tone. I pay, get home, and the cheese is not even melted on said enchiladas, my rice was borderline cold and almost flavorless. And for $30, I found this absolutely unacceptable. I called the establishment, briefly and politely explained to whoever answered what the problem was, and that I would like to speak to a manager. The first manager did absolutely nothing, not even an apology and almost immediately transferred me over to the GM. I explained the situation politely to him and he did not apologize, and was SWIFT to tell me that he would not issue me a refund and that all of his "line" was up to perfect standard and that "well you have a nice night ma'am with the way you are speaking with/to me". As if he were my parent. And once he realized I was absolutely NOT backing down nor would be talked down to, his exact words were "well if u want a refund so bad then you have an hour to come down here, and we will judge if the food (that of which I barely even touched) is more than a quarter eaten or not and that's the only way we will refund you". The GM is absolutely condescending, cocky, rude and not fit to run ANY food establishment. As it is in the teens outside and i do not want to bring my young child back out, i will not be letting this gross establishment keep my hard earned $30. They clearly need it more than I do.

    Jeff T.

    We were in downtown Tulsa and stopped in here for lunch. I may now have to move here because I absolutely loved this place! The service was excellent as our waitress was very attentive. The food and drinks came out fast and the flavors were amazing. We tried an assortment of things including the tortilla soup, blackened chicken salad, lunch nachos with steak, and chicken with vegetables. The vegetables were grilled and tasted like they were cooked on the grill alongside the steak which gave them incredible flavor. I chose the pineapple mango dressing for the blackened chicken salad and they complimented each other very well. All of our choices were wonderful. My beer came with a lime and salted rim and had a nice frothy head to it. The Paloma Rita had a tahine rim and was tasty as well. This was just a great experience for us and I highly recommend a stop in here for some great eats!

    Chips and 1/2 Pint Salsa and Chipssalsa
    Alexex C.

    My favorite Mexican restaurant in Tulsa fast service good lunch specials outdoor patio is clean and has space to work and relax.

    Maleyah H.

    MEH... food was just okay. The rice was a complete abomination. Service was less than ideal. Drink was completely watered down. The way they bus the tables here is gross. The garbage can is right next to you while you are trying to eat and you can see and hear the food being scraped off the plates. Really makes the whole experience feel gross. Not worth what we paid to come here

    Im glad to find this little gem. This is my first time here. I love the atmosphere. Its not crowded. The bar is kinda in a little cave. The music wasnt loud. Everyone is really helpful. From my server to the margaritas to the oh so delicious fajitas. Perfecto! Thank you Sam for helping me decide on what to get. Thank you for allowing me to sit in peace without having to ask for anything. Its exactly what I needed.

    Tortilla Soup

    Food and service were great. Soup was tasty and portions were large. The waitress did a great job for the size of the party we had.

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    Awesome food and great service! It's no wonder this place is always packed when we visit T town!

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    1 year ago

    Food and service very good. Margaritas very weak. Very crowded on BOK events nights.

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    3 years ago

    The best chips and salsa and cheese enchiladas. I crave this place all of the time but unfortunately I live out of town.

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    Thanks Bryan!

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    Chris, the bartender did a phenomenal job. She was quick efficient and friendly and the drink was wonderful meal was phenomenal.

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    Meh. Clean, efficient. Not the best place to work, pretty sure gm violating some wage and labor laws.

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