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    Mexican Rock

    3.9 (72 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Paul C.

    If you're used to "Mexican food = fast + cheap + pretty good" - think again! Mexican Rock has fast service, yes, but it's also excellent! The vibe is mod chill, and the music was much cooler than your typical. In a word, this place is worthy of Blowing Rock's amazing food scene! My chicken + shrimp ACP was fresh, delish and a hugely generous helping. My wife's chicken + steak fajita quesadilla looked perfect - she loved it. We still took a big box home for a much-anticipated leftover lunch!

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    Jason C.

    This was a great lunch, especially when parking is a challenge in the area. The food is good and the portions are HUGE. My chorizo burrito was the size of a Pop Warner football.

    Pineapple ice cream: after
    Jan K.

    Lunch at Mexican Rock today. The decor inside was cute, and we thought the seating was comfortable. I ordered a strawberry margarita and it was both pretty and tasty. The two salsas we got with complimentary chips were both bland, and there weren't any sauces on the table to jazz things up. My guy went with a lunch special of two burritos with red rice, and I had an entree of fajitas fundida. Both were quite tasty. We asked about dessert as we had seen pineapple ice cream on their Facebook page and even though it was no longer on the menu they agreed to make it for us. It was phenomenal!!! Our bill was under $70 for a boozy drink, two meals and a dessert, and everything was enjoyable so we'll definitely be back (especially if we can keep getting the pineapple ice cream).

    Sabrina B.

    Overall not a bad Mexican restaurant! The aesthetic is cute, upgraded and clean. Didn't have to wait to be seated because they have lots of seating available (inside & outside). Their menu offers lots of options for each category and although it is a bit pricey, the portions are large! I thought it was a bit odd to find whole bay leaves inside my quesadilla but other than that the food was good! I ordered the fresh lime margarita which tasted perfect! Will probably return in the near future.

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    Megan M.

    Overpriced for the quality of food but the quality of decent. If you love Mexican food like my family and I you will be disappointed. The Fajitas Carnitas tasted like it was boiled then grilled. The pollo con crema was dry I guess because they put it on top of a bed of rice. It was a good atmosphere was decent as well.

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    Billie L.

    The food was fresh and delicious. The service was excellent and the setting was warm and inviting.

    Mezcal Margarita
    Teale R.

    Service was fast and friendly! We ordered tacos and shrimp fajitas. All the food was fresh, flavorful, and came out hot! The margarita was a touch sweet for me, but that's often the case and they can likely adjust upon request. Great experience overall!

    Driving through the area and we stopped at this gem for a bite to eat & what a great decision that was! Authentic Mexican food, huge portions -- we got chori queso & 4 tacos to split between two of us thinking that would hold us over until dinner but the tacos were so full we couldn't even finish it all. The bartender Francisco was very friendly & made great margaritas decorated real nice. The atmosphere was really fun Mexican music & lots of cute decorations on the walls.

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    I can not say enough good things about this place. The food is delicious. The service is wonderful. The ambiance is so cool. 10 out of 10 recommend eating here. We come once a year for an extended weekend and eat there at least twice!

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    Excellent service, dinner was very good and big serving ! Highly recommend and will be back when in the area!

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    Great drinks and dinner. Great service. Great atmosphere. Great location. Nice dinner one night and drinks at the bar another.

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    The Embers - The Embers Restaurant opens both to the inner and outer serenity of Blowing Rock

    The Embers Restaurant opens both to the inner and outer serenity of Blowing Rock

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    9.8 mi

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