The second we sat down, chips & salsa were brought out to the table. And the chip refills kept coming throughout the meal. Our waitress was great, for the most part. She remembered everyone's orders (without writing anything down) except my daughter's (ordered a cheese quesadilla & got grilled cheese). I didn't say anything because it was a 50/50 of her eating it anyway. We got the baby chimichangas for an app & they were pretty good! My husband enjoyed his enchilada meal and I loved my crispy chicken salad. The avocado on my salad was fresh & abundant & the fresh bacon was a nice addition, too. The portions were large and I left full. There were 7 of us eating and it seems they brought food out as it was made which meant no one's meal got cold. We would rather be served that way anyway. The only complaint was at the end of the meal, we declined dessert & asked for the check but the waitress disappeared. We didn't get the check for a long time, which would have been fine if the table was only adults. But we had two kids who were turning into pumpkins. Overall, I'd definitely go back and maybe try an alcoholic drink. read more

The interior of this place is amazing, two-stories filled with vibrant color and music. We sat at the bar, our drinks came quick but the food came quicker. I swear I blinked and the food we had just ordered was right in front of us. My quesadilla tasted great, especially with the guacamole. Chimichanga was also delicious, filled with flavor. read more

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My overall experience was 5 stars. If I were to rate the food individually, it would be 4 stars, but because the experience was so great, I don't want to take anything away from the overall experience you can have here! I was greeted and seated immediately. I went with my two-year-old daughter, and the waitresses were very accommodating. They asked if I wanted a highchair, which I did not need because she likes to sit with me. However, they also offered a secondary option of a little booster seat that goes on top of the booth, which she enjoyed. When bringing out the complimentary tortilla chips and salsa, they made sure to bring me a mild option (just red sauce) and a separate salsa with all the fixings (more spicy). I had a strawberry margarita, and although it wasn't the best strawberry margarita I've ever had, it was still tasty and enjoyable. For children under 12, the kids' meals are only $6.50. They all come with rice and beans, which I thought was a great value. My daughter got one of the kids' meals, the chicken fingers she didn't seem to enjoy the chicken, but I tasted them myself, and they tasted more along the lines of chicken nuggets which is okay . I thought they were pretty decent, but not what I expected! I ordered the bacon shrimp tacos, which in my eyes were five star. I really enjoyed the combination of flavors with the garlic shrimp and the side cilantro sauce. They also come with rice and beans on the side. I will always recommend and come back. The atmosphere is definitely a vibe. I love all of the decor, as well as the mirror for you to take a selfie in with the name of the restaurant in neon lights . The bar is very visually appealing read more

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The food is pretty good compared to other Mexican restaurants in the area. The service was great we had Kay she was very accommodating and quick to help. read more

This is a classic Mexican 'cantina' in Worcester with a big bar and lots of tables. We started with guacamole and queso with chorizo. The guac was made fresh at the table and was very good. The queso was just ok: a little plain. We got a mix of tacos, quesadilla, and fajitas. The pulled pork tacos were good, very full of pork and topped with fresh cabbage and fresh avacado. The quesadilla was standard. Everything came with rice and beans. Overall solid, but nothing special. read more

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If you think this is authentic Mexican food ... you should go to the Olive Garden for some 'real Italian food'. My native LA has some of the best Mexican food on the planet ... so I try not to hold other restaurants in MA to the standard I am used to because its simply not fair. I have looked high and low for a great, authentic Mexican taco shop or restaurant in Massachusetts and have found none worth bragging about. This is one restaurant in a chain of Mexican eateries. It is in the old British Beer Company location, which might explain some of the odd decor for a Mexican restaurant. The central bar is the hub and there are booths and tables around that. Bar seating can be hard to find ... and they really pack you in like sardines here at the bar. If you don't mind sitting elbow to elbow with the folks next to you, the bar will work to eat or drink. The crowd here varies from bachelorette parties to college kids. Pasty middle-aged couples eat nachos and tacos while banging down Margaritas or Bud Light, although they do have quite a mixed drink list and a few craft beer drafts on tap. I'd caution that this is not a family restaurant. Its a bar crowd throughout and the clientele overall is, let's just say, a little on the 'hood' side. You would need 2 hands count the patrons with neck tattoos on a busy night. The food here is okay. Nothing special ... but portions are big and you certainly don't leave hungry. This last time, I skipped the traditional 'sampler platters' of tacos or enchiladas for what I was told was a traditional home-style dish of chicken in a cream sauce. Holy shit was this an accurate description. It came out as chunks of chicken and mushrooms in about a gallon of creamy white gavy-like sauce. Talk about a cardiologists' nightmare! There were precious few chicken chunks compared to mushrooms and gallons of cream sauce. It was salty ... but didn't really taste like much. Honestly, if you served me this meal at the Cracker Barrel, I'd have thought it was Southern Cooking. I never had any Mexican food like this. My girlfriend's tacos were average. Somewhere between the food you'd get at a national chain restaurant and a bowling ally. Nothing at all seemed to have any spice and it was layered together in a very American style. In LA (and Mexico) everything is combined in a really great way vs. layered ... meat, cheese, sour cream, guac, etc. We like the atmosphere in here ... although the music is always so loud, you can barely converse. It's fun to sit at the bar and even the booths are nice. I don't get a 'Mexican' vibe to the decor but it is fun and colorful. Overall, we'll come back but maybe less for the food and more for the drinks and atmosphere. read more

Mexicali Cantina and Grill - Worcester - Chicken & mushrooms in a bucket of cream sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Drinks, good. Food, great. Tableside guacamole, FANTASTIC. BLARING MUSIC, the ceiling is high set within this establishment so the noise is already LOUDLY echoed. I love the Spanish music playing, great vibes...leaving with a pounding headache due to the deafening VOLUME of the music makes me never want to come back. Ugh. So disappointing. That is reflective in the one star, yes...it's that bad. Forgot to add that the waitress kept needing us to repeat ourselves when ordering. The irony. Though, I would be surprised if you told me that none of the staff had legitimate hearing problems working in such a deafening facility. read more

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A cute location with decent food. It is a friendly, fun ambiance if you are looking for place in the greater Worcester area and want some mimosas or pina coladas. The food was fairly tasty, but nothing special. If you're looking for a place for a girl's/gal's night out and feeling like some Mexican, you can give this place a try :-) read more

Mexicali Cantina and Grill - Worcester - Tres Amigos - Mexican Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Me and my mother went to eat here a few days ago. We got seated and no server greeted us in the span of 10-15 minutes. The restaurant wasn't busy either there were about 4 other seats in the place occupied. This would be a different story if it was actually busy, we understand how the restaurant business works and are always patient with our servers. The one and only server we saw tending to the other tables was then seen another 5 minutes later across the restaurant in clear view of me and my moms table shoving food down their throat and still haven't even greeted us nor asked our drink order...and it's been 20 minutes. That was our final straw after seeing that...we ended going a few places down to wonder bar where the service was 10/10 amazing and was definitely a place that was deserving of our money and time. read more

Decent but our last 4 orders were missing either an entire entree or part of an entree (such as fajitas without a tortilla when we picked corn tortillas). We'll go once more but if the next order is botched, we're done. read more

Mexicali's has the kind of service where the manager offered me a coupon to try again after my less than ideal experience the first time I ordered. I couldn't use the coupon but decided to give it another try anyway. We are DESPERATE for some HALFWAY DECENT Mexican food around here. We ordered via seamless and ordered nachos, the southwest quesadilla w/o chicken, queso, the veggie bowl, and ranchero avocado salad. The nachos were MUCH BETTER this time. There were beans, tomatoes, melted cheese with sour cream, guac, and salsa on the side that we poured all over them. They were pretty good. The quesadilla was also very good. There was a ton of stuff in those bad boys: peppers, corn, black beans, cheese with a nice chipotle flavor. The queso, as last time, was very good My salad unfortunately was not as good. I do appreciate them using romaine instead of like bullshit iceberg but there was no cotija cheese, just a few white cheese shreds. Also, AGAIN, there was no dressing! Sigh. read more

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I went here for lunch and had the avocado ranchero salad. It was pretty good with nicely cooked chicken strips and a generous helping of advocating slices. The chips and dip they served were quite bland. Even a helping of salt sprinkled on it didn't really help. This was one of the most disappointing chips and salsa experiences I've had at a Mexican restaurant. Going back to the plus side, the waitress was pleasant and provided pretty good service. read more

The food and cocktails are delicious! The ambience is stylish and it's a fun spot to go out

Can't say enough about this place! Awesome food, flavorful dishes, great portions, the ambiance is 10/10, they even have an upstairs and when it's someone's birthday they play loud music and come out and sing, their chips and salsa are fantastic, margaritas are good, cold beers and a a good selection on draft and bottle of imported beers. Service is friendly attentive definitely my go to place in the city for Mexican style food read more

This is not a food rating. We came to celebrate after a competition and the vibe was just amazing. There were 3 sections. We were by the bar. A graduation party was upstairs and people were dining on their other section behind us. When we starting cheering for our friends who just arrived the other sections all joined in. And when the graduation party started cheering. We all joined in. The management and staff were all so supportive. No nasty comments even though we were really causing a ruckus. Great times. Kudos to the staff thanks for letting us have a great time read more

This is their "fajita salad." It's like if a high school cafeteria tried to make fajitas. Shredded American cheese? Never heard of that in a Mexican entree. Partner's meal was also cold with a piping hot plate (thrown in the microwave.) I have tried giving this place a chance many times and it's just not worth it read more

Mexicali Cantina and Grill - Worcester - Fajita Salad - Mexican Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Took 6 of grand nieces and nephews all 13 years old for a get together. They all love the food. I loved my taco plate. Service - was a bit slow, but there were several large parties that day. I thought the kids were going to start an uprising when they noticed the other table was served before them. Our waitress made up for slow service , she gave the kids an extra dessert on the table. They enjoyed it thoroughly. Just the right place to have the kids all together. Love the large tables. read more

Food is great, would definitely recommend the Fiesta Sampler appetizer (probably enough to be considered a meal & at a great price!) The service was great (we had a party of 15+ and they were very kind and patient not to mention everything came out correctly). Overall a great experience and would definitely go back read more

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Frankly I use to love this place. Now you go in there sit at the bar and wait 20 minutes for an over charged beer. Corona for $7.50 Oh but the food stayed the same price. But I went here for food tonight and the portions are not even half of what they were about 6 months ago. The service is terrible and extremely inattentive. Unfortunately the food also tastes very plain and lack luster. Please try another mexican place with better everything. read more

Service here was great! Our server was so attentive and came by a few times to make sure we are all set and happy with the food. They do have some sort of barrier in between the booths but you are placed next to other customers, that being said the seats are so huge there was at least a two feet between me and the other person behind me who was also behind the barrier. Mexicali burrito: This was huge and so tasty! It was filled with rice, carnitas, and beans. It also had some lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and guac on the side! I had enough for two meals and was stuffed after eating half. Enchiladas Blancas: Comes with two enchiladas that are covered in a white cheese sauce. If you love cheese you need to try this! It tastes like they melted straight cheese on top! This item also comes with brown beans, lettuce, tomato, and rice on the side. Fried Ice Cream: Deep fried and so crispy on the outside the bowl is also very crispy. There is a LOT of ice cream in this, I would say bigger than my fist! We definitely finished it all because it was delicious but it was pretty big. The ice cream inside was not melted at all and tasted like flavored ice cream. The ice cream was coated in chocolate and caramel syrup with whip cream. It almost tasted like a frozen churro 100% recommend this!! read more

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We've been going here every Friday night for dinner. The food is great traditional Mexican fare, we love it. But tonight the music was so loud we were shouting at each other. I asked our lovely waitresses several times and she said her manager would not turn it down. Guess we may need to find another place to spend our $130 weekly Mexicali meal. Too bad; we liked the place. read more

A great spot to catch up and enjoy an evening with friends! Their margaritas are flavorful and they have so many varieties. Plus their chips and delicious salsa are complimentary and never ending. After the couple times I've been there, their food has always been consistent and has hit to spot. Their portions are reasonable and their flavors are mild so it is easy to share dishes among friends. They also have numerous vegetarian options! My favorite part about this restaurant is their decor; it is always so bright and fun and I always have a fun time there. Their wait staff is very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. read more

It was OK. The chips and salsa when we first walked in was really good. Other things that are good: Beer menu's decent. Good draft selection. Their meat, pork and grilled chicken, are cooked MAJESTICALLY. My wife got a taco salad and it was mostly iceberg lettuce. For the price, no complaints, but iceberg lettuce? Really? To insult such good pork is criminal. I got a burrito bowl. I appreciate the beans weren't just refried and slopped in there, but black beans, and the chicken was great. The rice wasn't seasoned Mexican style rice at all, but plain white rice, canned corn, and the guac was pretty forgettable. I like the decor, but some of the old British Beer company stuff is really ugly. Big lights by the windows, the musty looking leather in the booths, and the gaudy clock in the middle of the bar. read more

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First time going to the Worcester Mexicali Grill. Will not return! 1 of our meals was taken away immediately by the waitress with the explanation that it was not what was ordered. Then a long black hair was found in the melted cheese of a different dish. Dish reordered, 20 minutes later 2nd dish arrived and a black hair was is the second dish. No need to order a 3rd dish. The waitress offered to take 15% off the Mexicali Stirfry with a side of hair meal for our troubles...we insisted the meal be removed and it actually took 2 conversations with the manager to have the meal removed from our bill. There's a lack of integrity and common sense at this restaurant. read more

The place has a nice vibe with traditional Mexican music. I was quickly attended too and served when sitting. I didn't have to wait long for my food at all and it's was good. The steak wasn't too salty so you can add more if you like or keep it where it at and the sauce adds additional flavor. The Pina colada was a great size and delicious. read more

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I don't claim to know everything about Mexican food but I do know food in general. This place is by FAR THE BEST MEXICAN restaurant I have ever eaten in. The salsa was so fresh and tasty, not too spicy, just right. The chips tasted fresh also. The chicken nachos were great, again fresh and tasty and plentiful! I order the Pork Verde to try something different. It was awesome with some green sauce and the rice taste fresh and cooked perfectly. We had a Chimichanga, Shrimp burrito, Pulled pork sandwich and quesedillas. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted like it was a 5 Star restaurant. WE can't wait to go back. read more

The food was good but I was disappointed when our server Barbarah charged us $2.50 for two little things of side mayos! My kids ordered the chicken tenders and it came with fries. They wanted mayos instead. I asked if we could have some may, Barbarah said sure but didn't let us know it'll be extra charge. Who charges for little mayo? When I asked her why charge for mayo and all restaurants give it for free, she responded "it's not free because it is something the servers have to get from the kitchen"... it's just so weird all around! We will not be going back! read more

Food was good but service not so much. We waited over 30 minutes for our check. The male bartender kept telling us he would be right over but continued to help new guests who sat down at the bar before helping us. As a waitress myself I felt ignored and was disappointed greatly in the service tonight. read more

Never again. Ordered takeout since they advertise a curbside option due to the current health crisis. Upon arriving, I called the restaurant (as instructed) repeatedly but the phone was unattended. Many calls later when someone finally answered, she yelled, "It's ready!" and abruptly hung up. I waited in my car, but no one came. Attempted to call and yet again, no answer. Against my better judgement, I went inside where I proceeded to wait with absolutely no acknowledgement from staff. When someone finally helped, I expressed my frustration at needing to come inside, which completely defeats the purpose of offering curbside. He simply expressed that the kitchen was backed up which was kind of an odd excuse given I was told my order was ready. I became angry that they simply weren't taking precautions seriously. I was more than happy to wait in my car if the order was to be delayed, but due to terrible communication, customers (I was not the only one) were forced to go inside. This isn't just about being disorganized. We want to support small businesses struggling right now, but want to do so safely. Upon returning home, we discovered that 2/3 orders were incorrect and all meals were ice cold. Tried to contact the restaurant via phone and email but still haven't received a response nearly a week later. After years of enjoying Mexicali, I'm sad to say we won't be back. read more

Due to the noise level- If I could give a negative number of stars I would. Totally understand that if there's a Birthday they turn up the (super annoying) music. However, it was the most absurdly loud music for way too long we've ever experienced. So loud we both felt nauseous. We had to cancel our drink order and leave. The music would be loud, then crazy loud, then shit off, then be blaring. My husband and I were both so anxious to get out of there. The staff didn't seem to understand what I was saying to them about it. No thank you! read more

Big news!! Mexicali has Taco Tuesday. Buy a drink (alcohol or beer) and gets tacos for $1.00 each. You can choose from chicken, pork, beef, Barbacoa or chorizo. We just tried it for the first tome and it was delish! Seven tacos, one margarita, chips and salsa for $22.00!! Try it, you won't regret it. UPDATE: the wife and I stopped in on Tuesday and ordered some drinks and tacos. I ordered 2 vodka & cranberries and my wife got a couple margaritas. When I got the bill I was charged an extra $3.50 for Cranberry juice. I asked our server why I was being charged for cranberry juice when I ordered mixed drinks? She said the cranberry juice was extra. Not sure what planet I was on but this really confused the heck out of me. She spoke to the manager and had the charge removed. I'm not trying to make a big deal out of $3.50 but it was just strange. Anyway, the tacos were really tasty. I might have to take a break from this place. I still recommend, just make sure your check is accurate. read more

The food was delicious and the service was phenomenal!!! The music and atmosphere was relaxing and made for a fun night out!!

3 stars, right in the middle, average, not bad, not great, that's about it. Like most 'Mexican' places i have been to the meals are fairly bland and aren't any different than my own homemade concoctions with an Old El Paso starter kit and some hot sauce. It felt like going to an Italian restaurant and getting spaghettios. But I will dole out 3 stars for the free tortilla chips and salsa, portions are big too but a lot of ordinary doesn't make ordinary better. read more

Good food and usually has tables available! You can call ahead to reserve or do pick up too.

This is the only Mexicali that is good. The other branches of Mexicali are not very good. They're all basically decorated the same; great atmosphere, but my family and friends only like like the site in Worcester. We've never had a bad meal here (only at the other Mexicali restaurants). If you've had a bad meal at the other Mexicali's, you should give this one a try. I don't think you'll regret it. : ) read more

I love this place! I've been a few times and waited to review because I saw some other not so favorable reviews. I have to say there's not much that isn't positive that I could say. Their guacamole is amazing and customizable depending on what you may or may not like in it, the margaritas are really good and everyone there is always very nice! You're greeted with smiles and the servers are very attentive. I'd like if they had a few more vegan options but honestly I could just eat guacamole and be happy! Definitely give this place a shot it's totally worth it and the pricing is very reasonable. read more

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I was really excited to try this place, but was sadly disappointed. I had walked in on a weekday when they had just opened at 11. I had ordered their lunch special and a side of queso to share with a friend. First off the queso was a total disappointment, instead of the thick, creamy dip I'm use to getting, we had received a runny version. It's seriously not as appetizing...I ordered the combo lunch special to be able to try two of the typical Spanish foods I was craving which were Barbacoa enchilada and the beef chimichanga which were decent. Honestly, I could have bought frozen ones from the market and it probably would have been comparable. The service was also mediocre. My friend and I were basically the only table and we weren't even checked on once the whole dining experience. read more

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So good! I've been to many Mexicali locations and I find them all to be delicious. The chips and salsa are to die for. I wish they bottled and sold their salsa. This was my first time at this location since it has been BBC before. The food and service was great for a busy Friday night. We went early enough that their wasn't a wait but when we were leaving people were waiting. The el presidente margarita was excellent read more

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I purchased a restaurant.com membership in which I pay a monthly fee on. I went to Mexicali for the purpose of using the $10 off $40. After our waiter Oscar left to process and ask a manager for help twice-he never processed the 10 dollar offer and changed our credit card the full amount. I believe it is illegal to participate in restaurants.com in which they are collecting reoccurring membership fees and not honoring the service patrons are paying for. I obviously will report this to restaurants.com as violating the membership. read more

First time eating at this place and I've tried almost all the Mexican places around and this place has to be best I've experienced!! The staff is very friendly and interior of the place is really nice! Now back to the food, I got the fajita burrito with steak and the meat was so tender and full of flavor! For an appetizer we got fresh guacamole and the texture was like butter! This place tops casa Vallarta I think! If you like Mexican you must try this place out!! read more

Mexicali Cantina and Grill - Worcester - Fresh Guacamole, simply amazing! - Mexican Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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