Poor food. Poor service. Give it a miss. We had read other reviews, but thought we four would have a go. - shouldn't have! read more

Wish I could stop everyone from coming here, shrimp fajitas were a joke, 6 baby shrimp with 3 pieces of a couple peppers for 4 fajitas, with what they claim on the restaurant 1/4 of "food" but that's with veggies so you get almost no actual meat. I could go to the keg and get a 6oz steak for $6 more with more veggies and a potato included. I know nothing will come of this review because the "owner" was over was no more help then any employee, actually saying that's how's it's suppose to be. If this is worth $21 dollars to you be my guest! I know I could spend my money much better anywhere else in Halifax They did wipe the bill clean and we didn't pay for anything including alcohol but I would still not recommended. Unless you want to complain for free food Still astonished on how this place is managed, I have never seen a manager give such rude remarks to a customer when they complain about about food like this. No way to handle a table that isn't happy being served $21 worth of toppings for ur pathetic baby shrimp. read more

Mexicali Rosa's - a plate of food on a table - Mexican Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

We went to Mexicali Rosa's to try their nachos as I had heard great reviews about them. We went in the evening on Friday so the restaurant was busy and there was a little bit of wait to get seated. We got seated in a nice quiet corner towards the interior of the restaurant so it was worth the wait. The server recommended the Chipotle Chicken and Chicken wings nachos, but since we don't eat bacon or non-halal chicken, we ordered the Super Nachos topped with jalapenos with salsa on the side. The server brought the nachos with sour cream instead of salsa but upon mentioning he apologized and gave gave us both sides as complimentary. I thought the nachos were just okay and the quantity of both nachos and sauce was much smaller than other places I have tried. I guess their Chicken nachos maybe better options for those who are not vegetarian. I wish they would perhaps offer seafood options. The location is good if you are in downtown, but parking is hard to find. The restaurant is much more spacious than what it looks like from outside. The service is friendly and pleasant. An okay place to try out, but nothing special. read more

Mexicali Rosa's - Supreme Nachos with jalapeno - Mexican Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

This new Mexicali location is colorful and fresh, with seats and tables a plenty, completed with a cozy windowed nook at the far back of the space. My sister and I ventured in for a night cap and nibbles last evening, and found ourselves at a sweet candlelit table, perfect for conversation and catching up. Our server was smiley and friendly, providing us with menus, special details, and ample time to come to some decisions. I opted for a tradition slush lime Margarita while my sister chose the Mango variation. We also ordered their supreme nachos, with guacamole and salsa on the side. Our server was very clear that there would only be a single layer of chips, so as to curb expectations of bounty. Our impressive looking cocktails arrived and we sipped away. I was not privy to the abundance of salt included in the traditional and found my drink to be a little too much of a sodium overload. However, the mango was tasty and I stole a few straw fulls! The nachos arrived and we dove right in. They were fine, nothing to write home about, and for the high cost (coming in at close to $15 with the added dips), they definitely were overpriced for both the quantity and quality. Nevertheless, we had a lovely time chitchatting away and enjoying the great service and comfortable space. I wouldn't advocate it as an economical late night noshery, but the space was inviting and the service hospitable. Besides, who needs anything else when you have great company!? read more

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Mexicali Rosa's, we hardly knew ye. At least, if things continue the way they are, that's what we'll be saying in all too short of a time. I'm a die-hard Mexi's fan; when they were located by Your Father's Moustache we would visit at least once every couple of months. For mexican food in Halifax, your options are really limited. That's enough said about that. Seems to me that when they moved premises to their current location upstairs at 5472 Spring Garden Rd, they lost the heart that used to be in their food and service. We entered about 5pm on a Saturday; meal-time but not outrageously so. The new Mexi's is "seat yourself" - so we did. It took 15 minutes for us to be noticed. It took another 15 minutes and some firm-yet-pleasant words with our new waiter to actually get drinks served. (Did I mention that our original waitress had disappeared? Yeah.) Our new waiter was attentive and on the ball; I can't fault him for anything having to do with service. The food, however. Just ... sigh. My boyfriend and not-father-in-law's dishes were to have been served with beans and rice as a side. Boyfriend got both - but the rice was cold and undercooked. Not-father-in-law only got a double portion of rice which was also undercooked. I had the Mexican Flag with fries, all of which was lovely and hot. During the meal, my boyfriend and his father both ordered another drink. Same story - it took ten minutes to bring my boyfriend his beer and almost 20 minutes for his father's drink. They're certainly not going to be turning over tables at that rate! All in all, I really struggled with the rating for this visit. I truly do love Mexicali Rosa's and they've stepped up the decor at this new location - terracotta and turquoise on the walls with clever lizards (fake!) distributed throughout the restaurant make a pleasant change from the dated southwestern atmosphere at the old restaurant. I have to give Mexicali Rosa's a 3-star rating this time, because I believe they can turn this around. I'll be back next month to see! read more

Mexicali Rosa's - Mexicali Rosa's New Location at Dusk - Mexican Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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2.5 stars. This review is solely for the sangria at Mexicali's. I am forever searching for good sangria and after studying in Spain for a semester, I am a bit picky about my sangria. A pitcher of sangria is $17 and includes wine, grape juice, some other juices, triple sec, and brandy. First off, I was excited to hear that they make a "real sangria" with liquor added (most places don't do that in the US/Canada). However, the fact that the bartender mentioned grape juice should have been a red flag.... The sangria did it's job and gave my friend and I a decent buzz but it tasted like GRAPE JUICE. I think sangria should taste like overly alcoholic wine, not grape juice. I like the decor of Mexicali's and would love to see the patio some day, but I don't think I would order the sangria again. On top of tasting like grape juice, the ratio of juice to wine was way too juicy so we had to stop by Shoppers to get some Zantac. That's never a good sign.... read more

Mexicali Rosa's - Sangria pitcher - Mexican Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I used to think it was great, but no more now. I am so frustrated by the quality of food and service. I came in, there was a sign saying "please wait to be seated" so I waited. For 2 minutes. It was just awkward! Then finally, a waiter came and got me seated. Then I was about to order my food. I decided to try something special, I mean, something that can only be found there. So I ordered veggie fajitas with lettuce leaves. I really should have just ordered a burrito, it might have been better. I thought it should be tasty, but I was completely wrong After waiting for an infinite amount of time, the waiter finally came with my food. Everything just looked so plain, and the taste was even worse. I started eating. Then I suddenly realized... OMG, they didn't even wash the lettuce! I still saw dirts on the leaf! That was absolutely not okay! That was disgusting! Now I am feeling sick. I think I have a diarrhea. I will never go there. read more

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I like Tex-Mex, so I go to Mexicali Rosa's a couple of times a year to satisfy that craving, but I have to say, I've probably never left there feeling entirely satisfied with the food. What I try to find on the menu every time I go there is a great big enchilada, stuffed with fresh shredded chicken and cheese, maybe a few nice beans ...but I always leave after having had some measly little tortilla with overly-salted chicken (processed?) and a side of cold black beans. I should really learn. Even the fajitas, which of course make a big show as they go sizzling by, don't really live up to all that flash. The chips and salsa they offer as an appetizer are pretty good, though. read more

Mexicali Rosa's - Mexican Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Mexicali Rosa's specializes in Mexican cuisine and creates a unique experience with lively Mexican music and decor. The spacious restaurant offers warm service and a tantalizing menu that includes enchiladas, quesadillas, nachos and much more - with different specials every night of the week. Personal favorites are Margarita Mondays where you get one of many flavored Margaritas for $5, and Fajita Wednesdays where you save $5 off a single fajita meal, and $10 off a double. Mexi's has also built a reputation on its deep-fried ice cream. The restaurant also offers a cute little patio that overlooks busy Spring Garden Road. So if you haven't been there yet, you'll want to check it out. And when you do, Disfrute su visita (enjoy your visit)! read more

Mexicali Rosa's - Mexican Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

My partner and I LOVE this place!! The food is unbelievably good and the service is great. Portions are extremely generous, I always end up leaving with a take-out box. Do I wish this place wasn't as commercial so I wouldn't be embarrassed to admit that Mexis is my favourite restaurant in Halifax? Yes. Am I sad (but sort of glad) they're no longer located on Spring Garden so I can't Uber Eats them constantly? Also yes. Just go. Get the Mexican Flag Enchiladas (my fav) or the Mexican Flag Burrito (my partner's fav). Honourable mention to the Avocado Salad. I'm not saying this is the most authentic place in Halifax, but I am saying it's potentially the most delicious. read more

Came here for lunch on a drizzly Tuesday in January with two coworkers and were seated right away at a table by the window. The overall layout is the same as it was when La Cucina was here prior, but obviously now with some nice Mexican decor. Large mural on the exterior is a nice touch. I'd say seating capacity for 50 or 60, including a few chairs at the bar. Friendly, attentive service. Free homemade chips & salsa brought to the table to tide you over. For the meal, I tried the Lunch Mexican Flag ("choice of two chicken vera cruz, braised pork, or cheese & onion enchiladas finished with jack cheese, enchilada sauce, jalapeno crema, avocado crema, topped with green onion, served with rice & beans" $14). It was a satisfying portion and not bad. It doesn't have the homemade feel to it, but overall was decent. One coworker had the Lunch Burrito Bowl ("rice, beans, shredded cabbage, sweet pickled onion, jack cheese, charred corn, guacamole fresco, pico de gallo, jalapeno crema, warm seasoned house chips with choice of protein" $15). She got the vegetarian chili as the protein and was happy with the dish and its size. The other coworker got the Chili Con Carne ("ground sirloin, tomatoes, corn, green pepper, kidney beans, onion, jack cheese, topped with sour cream & green onion, served with house chips" $14). When it arrived, it was presented with all the chips in a circle around the plate, mostly covering the chili, so at first glance looked like there was hardly any chili at all. But underneath there was more and it was a good lunch size. He could've eaten twice that, but this would be a healthier portion for sure. Didn't notice any kidney beans, but found the flavor overall to be good and a nice warming meal on a damp winter day. I'd definitely go back and try other things, including some of the frozen cocktails. read more

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Style over substance. While the subtle ambiance and relaxed seating arrangements are a plus, the lack of deliciousness and overbearing prices are killing my buzz. Perhaps its the drab service that I've received in my handful of frequents, but I'm just not into this place. If the price-point came down a notch, then I would probably carry a dash more respect for this chain; however, the masquerading of authentic Mexican food isn't fooling anyone. Its a franchise looking to make a buck off of Mexican cuisine and culture. I'm sorry, but a measly dose of cheesed nachos does not constitute salsa, salsa! Call me the Scrooge of Mexicali, but I can't dig it. There are many wonderful and authentic restaurants around the city that could give me more bang for my buck. Should Mexi's drop their prices and admit to being Mexican "inspired", I may come around. read more

I said I'd never return, but then I got a gift card for Christmas. My partner and I decided to head on over to Mexi's for lunch. Here's how things compared: Improvements: - Decor has been updated and is much more colorful. - Tablets have been mounted at booths and offer games and (slow) internet access. - The avocado bruschetta was a good appetizer choice, though you might want to throw some Tabasco on it. - Desserts (which, admittedly, we hadn't tried before) were worthwhile - my deep-fried cheesecake was quite nice, and Don's deep-fried ice cream was also good. Same Old, Same Old: - We were the first of the lunch crowd to come in, and only 2-3 other groups arrived afterward, yet service was incredibly slow. Not unpleasant, just slow. - Food is only okay - I like spice and unless you add your own, things are bound to be pretty meh. The veggies in my fajita pan were a bit on the burnt side, too. Will we be back without a Groupon or gift card? Probably not, but at least this visit was an improvement over the last. read more

This was my first trip to Mexi's since it switched locations. There were some great aspects and some not-so-great aspects of this recent visit. Great - love that they bring you some chips and salsa to snack on while you wait - they have a $5 margarita of the month (August was strawberry-banana, and very tasty) - wide variety of menu options at decent prices - friendly servers Not-So-Great - we ordered the appetizer quesadilla and were served (and charged for) the full meal version... honest mistake I'm sure, but a mistake nonetheless - hornets EVERYWHERE on the patio - I spent most of my meal flailing my arms around like a madman in an effort to shoo them away... I'm quite sure the children nearby were traumatized by abrupt, aggressive movements (and the occasional expletive) Overall, pretty good. I'd certainly come back for drinks (but might wear a bee suit). read more

You do not want to order from this place. I ordered a salad today for delivery and the lettuce was rotten. All of the dark green leafy parts of the lettuce was discoloured with black edges and black lines running through it. The ribs part of the lettuce had turned to a reddish brown colour. None of it was edible so, I had to throw all of it in the garbage. What a waste of money. Give this place a pass. Do not waste your money or time ordering from them. read more

I was excited to see that Mexi's had taken the plunge and moved into this new location close to the corner of Spring Garden Road and Queen Street! Much much bigger rooftop patio's to sip flavoured margarita's on. When Mark and I headed in yesterday we were hoping to avail ourselves of the nacho and wing special. (Both reduced down to $7.95) Although this new location has a lot to offer, our experience of the staff was pretty disappointing. First off it was clear that our server was having a bad night. It took him 15 minutes to come and clarify our food order once we had placed it (ie- he waited 15 minutes to ring it through) and then another 25 for it to come out. Apologies were made, 'you're stuck behind a large table' etc but sort of insufficient for a 40 minute wait for dinner... The food was pretty awful by my estimation too. Nachos were skimpy with the toppings and the chicken inside the wings was low grade enough to taste even drenched in suicide sauce. All in all, I hope to work up the courage to head to this place in the summer again. That patio IS one of the top 2-3 in the city. Hope Mexi's can get it right next time... read more

Sigh. I had such hopes to have something close to Mexican food. Alas. Foiled again. Went for lunch. Ordered cheese Mexican Flag Enchiladas with rice and beans. Where to start. The enchiladas were more tortilla than cheese. The onions were raw inside and the enchilada "sauce" tasted like spaghetti sauce with a little kick. Beans? Overcooked and nothing close to made on site. Pretty sure they came out of a can. The rice- bland. The only good thing I had was a Corona and it was imported. Pretty sure no one in that kitchen has ever been to Mexico or they would be ashamed of themselves. read more

Mexicali Rosa's - Dry, overcooked beans that taste like they come out of a can. - Mexican Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Deep in the depts of university residences lies the legend of an amazing mexican restaurant with exquisite nachos and prices your wallet will thank-you for. My friends and I journeyed forth to Spring Garden and quickly realised the legend may be false. The prices weren't *that* cheap. So the food came out, the chips were the typical nacho chips and the salsa was of frozen concoction variety. And then, in a true americanized mexican fashion, my tacos came out... ya. um. "Tacos". You know that meat right? The red stuff that kinda looks like play-doh? Surprise! It's actually taco meat! Alas I shall seek for a good mexican restaurant elsewhere. . . . . . read more

What a sorry excuse for mexican food. I love mushrooms but who puts mushrooms on nacho's i hate this place.................that is all read more

Really wish Chipotle was a thing here in Halifax. Ordered the burrito bowl yikes. Cold bland just yuck and expensive for what your getting. Even the dessert was bland (New york style cheesecake). Save your money and go somewheres else. Waiter was very pleasant and nice though it's a shame because its a nice looking spot but the food is terrible. read more

It's been a few years since I have been at Mexi's and I will not be back. I decided to order the nachos and was disgusted. Didn't even finish my meal. Cons: - Cheese...what cheese? - The mushrooms did not go well with it. Bad taste. - There was no salsa but some sauce that looked like it came out of a can. It tasted like spaghetti sauce and there was WAY too much of it. -Stale chips Pros: We had a gift card and I am glad it wasn't our own money that we wasted. read more

My boyfriend and I were invited to a family members 21st birthday party here, and after having a terrible experience at the NB location, we were a bit apprehensive but were open minded. The party room was booked and set up for 30, and we were the first to arrive. The server took our drink orders while we waited for everyone else. I ordered a strawberry daiquiri and at $8.99, I was expecting it to be great. It was pretty good but wished it was bigger for the price. As people started trickling in, it became obvious that a lot of the other party guests were already quite intoxicated which made things very loud and confusing for the server. Despite this, the server kept his cool and explained that people need to stay in one seat so the bills are correct at the end of the night. He handled the mass amounts of drink and food orders throughout the evening, and kept a smile none-the-less. Those of us who were sober, felt like there should have been 2 or even 3 servers to handle the party. I ordered a burger with fries, and my boyfriend ordered the normal nachos in the large size. My burger was good, although nothing special, and the fries were nicely spiced. My boyfriends nachos however were sparse and there was very little cheese on them. He was still quite hungry afterward, and ate some of my fries as well. I ended up getting a second daiquiri, but it was completely different this time. It was in a different glass, with a lime instead of a lemon, no sugar rim, and tasted slightly different. But at this point I think between everyone, there were probably 20 or more daiquiris ordered so the bartender was probably getting sloppy. Overall, this location is much better than the NB location and the food was decent. Although we probably will not be going back on our own, it would be a good place to go if you have a large group. read more

Mexicali Rosa's - Strawberry Daiquiri ...$8.99 - Mexican Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I so want to love Mexican Rosa's because I do love Mexican food but it always manages to disappoint. I have had "real" Mexican food in Florida and it is always so flavourful and giant quantities, mexi's is always just a little bland and just enough. On our most recent visit we did have delicious kiwi margaritas, that were so yummy and basically tasted like Jolly Ranchers so they made up for the just ok food. read more

Let's start with the good: Mexi's makes a GREAT Caesar (cocktail) Food is good, huge quantities, you'll never leave hungry. But not authentic at all. Free chips and Salsa! & the bad. THE GODDAMN SERVICE IS AWFUL AT THIS PLACE! Every time we go to Mexi's is not a rush hour moment. Service is always horrible. I've been there frequently with 1 or 2 other tables occupied and still can't get good service. The staff here really need to be retrained. We now go expecting bad service. read more

I hadn't been to Mexi's since they moved from the top of Spring Garden, but a friend's birthday prompted another stop in this past weekend. Good to see they haven't much changed. Some of my dining partners did not have as good an experience, and were sure to make it known, so maybe the experience is quite different for everyone that comes in. In either case, here's what I thought. Food: 5/5 I'm not from an area that has a lot of Mexican Food for an option for meals, so I don't have a lot to compare it to. In Halifax, I would say this is as good as your going to get if your hankering for Mexican! I get the same meal every time, as it's just tasty as hell. The Mexican Flag enchiladas (spelled right?) is a delicious little concoction with wrapped up chicken, beef, and cheese, with three time of sauce striped over top (ench sauce, green sauce, and sour cream) to make it look similar to a mexican flag. I love it. Their sweet potato planks (fries) are also great, cut thin and crispy. I've also seen others get the big as your head burito, and have tried bites, and I was impressed there as well for both the size and taste. Price: 3/5 Prices aren't bad, but I've definitely seen better. I couldn't make it a weekly place to eat, but it's not bad for a treat-yourself type thing. One meal (without drink) could cost you $15 to $20 depending what you want. Location/Atmosphere: 3/5 Not a bad spot, as Spring Garden is great for foot traffic, but terrible options for parking. Street is your best bet, but good luck finding it close by. It's also a bit hard to find if you're not paying attention, as you could walk right by without noticing. One small sidewalk sign, and one sign facing the road is not very easy for customers walking by to see. Inside is a whole different ball game. Lively mexican music playing, large tables, comfy seats, nice mexican decor everywhere... It's hard to beat that. Service: 4/5 I thought our server was great. Friendly, joking, and wanted to help in any way she could. She stashed our birthday cake in their fridge until we needed it, she tried her best to get all of our orders down (though our group had several substitutions and special arrangements) and came around often to refill drinks and check on our experience. It was a bit slow on getting the food to us, however. We ordered around 7:20, and didn't get the food until about 7:50-8:00. There were six of us, and three of us ordered the same thing, so I understand that can take a bit of time to prepare, but no one is going to be completely impressed after waiting about 40 minutes for their food. I did like that they had chips and salsa ready for snacking for free at the table throughout the wait though, so that was good. All in all, a nice experience. I'd go back, though not often. My only warning is that one should expect a Mexican meal before going in, and not expect a five star dining experience. Everyone will have a thought on it, but if you know why you're there in the first place, then it's fine. Recommended to feed your Mexican hunger, or if you want to grab some cervezas with your amigos. read more

Martini Monday? $6 dollar double martini's sounds like a great way to make tomorrow not so fun. The new Mexi's is very bright, large, and offers you and your company plenty of room to have a time, and if you're having some lunch or after work drinks be sure to scope out the patio-- probably the best feature of the place. The food, well, it does satisfy-- if you're not overly critical. Some of the apps do have that pre-made, not home cooked taste. Their spin on the jalapeno poppers is quite delicious. It's a pepper deep fried and stuffed with some cream cheese. Do it up. The avocado bruschetta is terrible! It's regular bruschetta but with a slice of avocado, it seems very 'thrown' together and the avo just seems out of place. Don't do it. The atmosphere is very much relaxed, I haven't encountered many drunken university students here, but mostly see the 25+ crowd. I'm a fan mostly because it's a great place to catch up and have some privacy, they have excellent drink specials, and for nibbling over conversation it works. My only criticism is I wish their Mexican food was more authentic and offered a more home cooked taste, and what Mexican food joint doesn't offer churro's on their menu! Shame on you! read more

I popped by Mexi's last week for late evening grub and drinks. In a nutshell, the thing to know about my visit is that the Fajitas for Two is a must-try. The portion is huge and the contents varied: rice, smashed beans, lettuce, guac, salsa, sour cream, meat (we had chicken), cheese, and grilled veggies. Seriously, this was way more food than our two stomachs could hold. But, it was delicious and the build-your-own way its served it perfect. Although I may have had a poor sleep that night as the spices, onions and beer had a little trouble getting along in my belly, I'd go back for this dish again. I'd probably just eat less, eat earlier, and maybe even hold the beer. read more

Having been to Mexicali Rosa's three times have to say that you never will have the same experience more than once. I grew up in Tennessee nearby a mexican restaurant that I ate at from practically the time I was born until I was 11, so I greatly enjoy Mexican food. After arriving in Halifax I was disappointed in the lack of Mexican restaurants in the area. However, I lived near one of the few, so it was only a matter of time before I ate there... The first time I attended, was for a friend's birthday for margaritas. They were decently priced and well made to my thoughts so I decided to try the restaurant again. The second time I went was with a group of friends for a dinner. I ordered the beef burrito with sour cream. When it arrived I was dismayed to find the sour cream to be overly runny and watery. The burrito was flavourful and large. All in all, I decided that it was good enough to try another time, but this time by adding on the 3$ "big as your head" upgrade. The third time I took, a fellow TA and Professor out for an "End of Class" dinner, and yet again ordered the beef burrito, but "as big as my head." This time the burrito was far too peppery and the larger burrito appeared to have less meat than the regular, and twice as much beans and rice.This option is not worth the 3$ unless you really love bean, which I do not. Perhaps other items are better on the menu, but my advice is to come for the Margarita Monday special, not the burritos. read more

So I ended up going here as a plan B, when the Mustache had a large group and a long wait for a table. Mexicali Rosa's had no wait for a table, and was practically empty! So we ended up here for a Thursday night dinner. The atmosphere here is cute. It's nothing mind blowing, and it's basically what you'd expect from a Canadian Mexican restaurant. But, it's clean, it's nice. It's comfy! Each table has a little tablet to play with, but from our experience they're a little slow and not really worth the bother. The food, that's what we really care about, right? Let's talk about that. Now to be honest, I didn't really have any expectations, this being my first visit. Being a taco lover, and never getting to eat them due to the various dietary issues of my family, that was the obvious choice for me. I got a combination of hard and soft tacos, with fries as a side. The fries were your typical frozen restaurant fries, but with a nice seasoning on them. I definitely preferred the hard tacos; they had a better ratio of meat to toppings than the soft. I might try requesting toppings on the side next time, so I can build my own. I also got dessert. I can never resist dessert! Deep fried ice cream as well as churros (I split both with a friend, okay?). Both were delicious. I definitely prefer the churros, but I would also happily take the ice cream again! Now that all being said. The food is good! It's not bad. It's definitely no authentic mexican cuisine, but it never claimed to be, so don't judge it for that. It is a little pricey though. It's not someplace I think I'll be frequenting too much, but I'll definitely be back to try a few different meals. read more

I'm writing this review for the 'after midnight' part of Yelpspiration, and I'm torn between giving three or four stars. There are a lot of things I love about Mexi's. First of all, you can't beat the location - moving into the old Thirsty Duck space was the best decision they ever made, because that rooftop patio is to die for. Menu wise, I love their sangria, their nachos, deep fried ice cream and some of their classic margaritas. (I recently tried the margarita of the month, which was kiwi, and an alarmingly fake, vivid green.) The rest of the menu? Not my jam. Not my jam at all. The fajitas aren't nearly spicy or flavorful enough for a Mexican restaurant, and non-nachos veggies never seem to be fresh. It strikes me as a bit overpriced, too. Mexi's leaves a lot to be desired, but if you ask me to hit the patio for sangria and nachos on a hot summer day, I will always say yes. read more

For a first time I got invited to a group book club at Mexicali Rosa's. The layout was nice, apart from the walk upstairs to get to the restaurant. Service not to bad, some of the folks at my table did not get exactly what they asked for, even though it was pointed out during when our order was taken- for these certain items to NOT be included on their plates. Apart from this, what I ordered sounded great, but I was sadly disappointed when the item in question arrived. I enjoyed it somewhat, but could not finish it, due to the large app. we got before our meal. Finally to wrap up this not so great experience. I ended up getting sick about 2 hours after leaving the restaurant, and crashed early due to this. I would NOT recommend this place to folks, based on what my group and I general comments were after leaving. We will not be back, and neither will I be back personally! read more

It shouldn't be hard to get nachos WITH jalapenos. On their nacho menu there was only one selection that had them, and to add them was extra? In my mind they should be a staple on nachos. I must admit, I like the decor of the "old" Mexi's a lot better than the new one. It was a little tacky, but hey, that was part of the charm. The roof-top patio is nice, just stay away from the washrooms, they are like an outhouse. The men's even had beer case boxes stacked next to the urinals. Ewww. Our server was nice, but slow even though she only had 2 tables. She was more concerned with the table of drinking jocks than our not-so-drinky table. She did however twist our arm into getting a bucket of Coronas (4 beers). Something about cold beer on ice on a patio that makes me happy. The meals were OK, nothing to brag about. My Nachos were fine, skimpy on the cheese but the chips were fresh. I've had better and worse, so they are just "meh". For the price I expected better. I think they need to step up their game if they want to compete with other authentic Mexican establishments in town. Not wheelchair accessible, no wi-fi. read more

Mexicali Rosa's - Patio! - Mexican Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Mexicali Rosa's is a longtime tenant of Spring Garden Ave, and has recently just made moves up the road. It is now located a block closer to Barrington St. in the short-lived location of Minstrels. I checked out the new place last week and was really impressed with the decor. It might not be authentic (I'm sure there aren't so many novelty sombreros in an authentic restaurant) but it sure makes you feel like you are eating in a mexican restaurant. The food follows the same Mexican theme very well. My personal favorite is the Mexican Flag Enchiladas, named for the three toned sauces poured over the dish to resemble a Mexican flag. All entrees come with fries, rice, or beans as a side and are pretty fairly priced. There are pricier things on the menu but if you stick to the basics and don't plan to have an appetizer it is affordable. The food has always been great, and the service since the move has been notably better as well. I usually visit right after work lets out at 4:30, a time when it is remarkably easy to find a table and get served, but this is the type of place that can get busy fast, so during dinner time have a back up plan. Hot Hint: Margartia Monday's! read more

I must say I hadn't been to Mexi's is quite some time, they were still in the old lacation when I was there last. I must say I like the new venue, and the decor is kinda nice. The booths must have been by men, that's for sure.. as ladies you will not be able to cross your legs. It was quite uncomfortable for both me and girlfriend. The boys were ok, of course. Food was good, nothing really stood out. Now, when the bill came I was somewhat astonished that it was as high as it was. We really felt ripped off. Service was decent, and the server and I carried on some fun banter, although he started it I think he got tired of me after a little while. I don't think I will be back any time soon, unless dragged... read more

Went here with some friends because we heard the nachos were good. Turns out they were good, but not the best I've had either. We were somewhat disappointed that they didn't have much in the way of happy hour deals, but to each their own. I got an avocado salad which was excellent. The service was pretty good overall. read more

I've been here twice in the past year, and will probably never return. The service was slow even though it wasn't busy. I actually had to look around the room and flag down my waiter multiple times for drink refills. The food is mediocre, at best (I could make a better taco salad at home). All-in-all, not worth it. read more

I was here a couple months ago with my girlfriend and our little one and we all loved it. The food was excellent, they were slightly busy but we hardly waited for our food and the service was awesome! I'm pretty sure everyone working front of house that night came over and talked to my little girl and made her laugh as she made them laugh. Everyone was so friendly and the food was great. What more could you ask? read more

I have to admit I was a little concerned reading some reviews prior to trying this place but my cousin had tried it a different city and with not many other options we gave it a try. Our server was very good, we saw him at all the right times. Our food, once ordered, was a little slower in arriving than expected but not outlandishly so and may have had more to do with what we ordered. There were four of us, two of whom ordered the North of the Border offerings and two more Tex-Mex. I didn't hear any complaints and everytone finished their food. So while nothing really wowed us (ok, I really enjoyed the fried ice cream) nothing really disappointed. Good selection of Mexican beer and tequila so that's a plus if that's what you're looking for. As one friend explained, it's the McDonalds of Mexican food, not that it's fast or cheap food but not to expect too much. Fore-warned is fore-armed so we were not disappointed, I'm A-OK with our experience and would return. read more

Best Sangria I've had outside of Spain! Paired with the vegetarian chilli and warm tortillas, perfect combo. The staff were phenomenal accommodating a large group of 14, and the service was very efficient. Will definitely be back whenever I crave some Mexican food! read more

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Oh Mexi's, you are the second best Mexican joint in this fair city, but your location is number one! Mexi's has recently moved into a new location that is notoriously unlucky. I can only hope that they do well here because as the only full menu Mexican restaurant in the downtown area they are vital to my eating habits! Most of the staff here are great, I've never had anything but great service, but I've had friends complain about some less than topnotch service in the past. I guess I've managed to be pretty lucky with the wait staff and have nothing but decent things to say. I really like the atmosphere here as well. The low lighting and the Mexican flare give it a great ambiance and a feeling of being south of the boarder (until you go outside and remember it's February). The menu has a a lot of great options. I love the Chimichangas at Mexicali Rosa's and would recommend them to anyone, but certainly the rest of the menu is worth your attention as well. Mexi's, I really enjoyed your previous location and I hope your new spot with a much bigger patio is just as successful. I know I will be stopping by to check it out as soon as it opens! read more