Mexico Lindo absolutely knocked it out of the park for our anniversary dinner! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was lively, fun, and perfect for a special night out. I ordered the fajita quesadilla and honestly... WOW. It was hands down one of the most delicious things I've had in a long time--perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and seriously satisfying. Every bite was better than the last. That said, I couldn't stop eyeing my girlfriend's meal all night because it looked *just as incredible*. Safe to say you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. If you're looking for a spot that's both fun and delicious for a date night or celebration, Mexico Lindo is a fantastic choice. We'll definitely be back! read more

Mexico Lindo - Mexican Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

Your typical Mexican restaurant ambience was casual and a nice family atmosphere as well plenty of sitting room for large groups. The service was excellent and very friendly the waitress was right there with everything else. The food was excellent and fresh and hot that I almost licked the plate that's how good it was. read more

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Had a fun evening of margaritas and fried ice cream. I can say that's the best evening ever. Started with some complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa is so delicious. I had a skinny margarita and my partner had a strawberry frozen margarita. Both were good and boy could they pack a punch. One was enough for us! We ended our evening with some fried ice cream, I think we ate that down within a minute. It was perfection. Had an awesome evening here! read more

Mexico Lindo - Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

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We were seated right away! Our server was very prompt, water and drinks. Chips and salsa were served and consumed quickly. We added some guacamole. Very creamy with a bit of bite to it. I ordered the spinach enchiladas-- large portions and nicely prepared. He ordered the veggie burrito and both huge and delicious. Really lovely dinner and go on a Monday as this place is always packed. read more

Mexico Lindo - Spinach Enchiladas De Jaiba - Mexican Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

This place is such a vibe in the middle of downtown Melrose! We were looking for something late Tuesday night for a quick meal and ended up staying till late. Their menu has many options ranging from tacos, fajitas, and everything in between. The portion sizes are ginormous and great for sharing. We got the Birria tacos and wings. The Birria tacos were a little dry but they had plenty of consume to compensate for it. The rice which came with the side is possible the best Mexican rice I've had. It was spicy and had a nice kick to it. The drinks are also large. Their sangria is house made. Everything was decently priced. The service is a little slow, but I think the food and prices make up for it. Will definitely be back! read more

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Consistent real Mexican food! Friendly hospitality and courteous wait staff! Get the Mexican feel close to home! read more

The food here is good and so are the margaritas and everyone in Melrose knows it's. This place seem to be busy just about every night of the week and it can be hard to get a table btw 5:30-7:00pm. I decided to get takeout here as we wanted to stay home and watch a Celtics game. It is crazy hard to find a parking spot in this town. I would highly recommend getting here before the main dinner rush or later (7-7:30) to avoid circling around Main St and the various municipal lots. The decor is a colorful, traditional Mexican hacienda theme. This place has a family vibe to it, I don't consider it a date night place. Jeans, casual top, for sure. I rarely order pork at restaurants but the pork carnitas platter is muy delicioso and it's plenty food for two people. FYI- They have dedicated parking enforcement officers in this town and they write tickets pretty quickly so I would not risk parking illegally, even if you are only picking up takeout. read more

The atmosphere, the food, the service all really really good. I wish they would make the outdoor part heated so there is more seating.

Authentic Mexican food. Great steak tacos and the enchiladas are also pretty good. It's always busy on the weekends but it's worth the wait.

This is a family favorite! Good authentic Mexican food, and great service. According to my nine-year-old son, they have the best chili con queso in the world! He hasn't found one that rivals it, and I must agree. read more

I was thrilled when I saw Chile Rellenos stuffed with cheese on their menu! Haven't seen those on a Mexican restaurant since El Torito went out of business! And they didn't disappoint - they were huge, gooey with melted cheese and glorious! I could only finish one. Complimentary warm tortilla chips and salsa to start, along with an excellent margarita (not complimentary :-)) Servers were friendly, accomodating and efficient. We will be back to watch a game and snack on a pile of nachos! read more

Mexico Lindo - Complimentary warm tortilla chips and salsa. Excellent margarita. - Mexican Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

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I will start by saying I've been here a couple of times largely because of how great the food is. We strongly believe the portions, quality and price are excellent value. The ambiance is always lively and popping. Great music and a nice patio area out back when the weather heats up. The service is the only negative of this restaurant, but it is a big one. Although the receptionist and employees who refill your chips/salsa are extremely friendly and nice, the waiters always provide poor service. Our bad experience with waiter Oscar resulted in this review. We were seated quickly and received our first round of chips/dip. Great. While checking out the menu, our waiter (Oscar) asked if we were ready to order. Nope, still need a minutes to decide. Ok, no problem. 20 minutes go by without a word from Oscar. Even then, I understand it's Father's Day and busy, so I can let that go. However, I see Oscar waiting the adjacent tables very attentively and grab his attention so we can order our food. I'm given a curt and rude "give me a second" before he disappears again. Finally he reappears and I'm able to put in my order, however this experience dampened my mood and ruined an otherwise pleasant evening. Although he took forever to wait on us for food, he had no problem being quick to get the bill and take my card. Not sure I'll return but IF I do, I will make sure to get a different waiter. read more

Mexico Lindo - Steak fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

We've been 4or 5 times- service is good but we don't go during busy times. The salsa must be made in house cause each times it's been different- good but different then the last. The food is just ok. Unfortunately, the drinks are not good. We've tried several different margaritas- frozen and on the rocks- each times they've been disappointing and not very flavorful. The sangria is just ok. read more

Love love love Mexico Lindo! This is a family staple, we all love their food which is consistently amazing. From the kids' grilled cheese and fries (which are extra crispy and delicious) to all of the more authentic flavors, it's all good. I typically have the fajitas or steak street tacos and am never disappointed. My husband tends to try the different ground beef combos. We sometimes go in to eat, but with three young kids it's tough so we often do take out. Service is always quick and the food is hot even when we do take out. As long as they're in town, we'll be loyal customers! read more

Mexico Lindo - Ground beef enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

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My favorite sit-down Mexican restaurant in the area! I've been here well over 10 times! The employees are always friendly! The food is always fast and so fresh and unbelievably delicious! The menu is large and the entire design is awesome! In the summer they have outdoor seating such is perfect for a summer night!! I love this place so much and highly recommend you check it out! read more

Best Mexican restaurant in the area! Not only does this place offer traditional Mexican dishes but there's a decent selection of dishes you won't find anywhere else! Quality food that will fill you up that is reasonably priced! I especially love coming here in the summer because they have a nice covered patio so you can enjoy the outdoors while not actually being outside. read more

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good good good authentic Mexican food which is hard to come around now and days highly recommend this place for sure!!! read more

Great staff. Great margs. Great authentic Mexican food. Highly recommend. Had a birthday dinner there and it was a 10/10 read more

I absolutely love and adore Mexico lindo I been going here for yearsss and I always get the Mexico lindo burrito with chicken and refried beans and it is so delicious! They also have the BEST chips and salsa I ever had it's the only chips and salsa I eat. The churros is also a MUST HAVE it's the best. And the workers are so nice and welcoming , the wait time for food isn't long at all either you get it pretty quick! The Resturant also has pretty decorations. The pina coloda is also so good aswell. I have no complaints at all read more

Excellent drinks (margaritas) and food (burrito). LIVE band on their enclosed porch was a bonus. Will definitely be back! read more

In a region where it's hard to find quality Mexican food, this is a rare gem. I just went to Mexico recently too and I strongly feel like this compares in quality. Service is fast and attentive. Highly recommend the La Fresa to drink and Enchiladas Tula as your meal. My food portion was huge so definitely brought some home. They also have a porch area which is nice in warmer months for those who prefer outdoor dining in a pandemic. read more

Mexico Lindo - Enchiladas Tula - Mexican Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

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Second time here....I ordered steak and chicken fajitas.....I have never had fajitas anywhere that didn't come with shredded cheese. There was not much meat, mostly onions....The chicken was good but the steak was very fatty and 2 of the 5 pieces were so hard they were inedible. My wife got steak that was very overcooked. The fried Ice cream was excellent, saving one star on the review. The service was good as well. read more

First time here and I'm glad we stopped by. From the moment we walked in we were greeted from two employees at the podium in the center of the restaurant. We were quickly seated on a busy Friday night. Our server was super nice and friendly, also very efficient. We ordered our drinks and our server brought them out to us in less than 10 minutes. In the meantime we were offered free chips and salsa. Their menu is kind of all over the place and not everything they offer is on the menu. The drinks were just OK. I asked for a strawberry margarita and the server did not ask if I wanted it frozen, but yet I ended up with a frozen one. We ordered Pollo a la Chipotle ($14.99) and Pollo a la Crema ($14.99). The portions are pretty generous. The perfect amount of everything, at least for the Pollo a la Chipotle plate. I had leftovers and saved it for lunch for the following day. My boyfriends plate looked like it was pretty generous as well, but instead it was mainly peppers instead of chicken. We can see Mexico Lindo in the near future. I can't wait to go back and try other dishes on their menu! read more

Mexico Lindo - Pollo a la chipotle and pollo a la crema - Mexican Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

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I love this place! I've been frequenting it for years, but never put in a review so I figured I should finally get around to it. My all time favorite dish is the arroz con pollo, but I'm currently a pescatarian and opted for shrimp instead of the chicken. My friend went with the original. Honestly, I don't know how something can taste so good. I also love that the portions are large enough for me to take home and eat the next day, I really love when I can take a doggie bag home LOL. Each dish ranged from $11-20 depending on how intricate you're trying to go. Mine was $15 because of the shrimp, just the chicken was $12. The chips and salsa they provide each table au gratis are so yummy! That sales is honestly one of the best I have had from any restaurant I've been to, and I'm comparing different states!! Love it and love the fresh chips! The service is amazing and the decor is super authentic! The colors pop and I love the booths. It does get pretty busy during the night, but I've never had to wait for a table. If you're in the area and have yet to stop by, you're doing your stomach a HUGE disservice. ALSO- the flan is bomb.com... wow, my mouth is literally watering right now thinking about it! read more

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Good & friendly service. Food is authentic, tasty, and the portions are generous. It's great to see a local business stay consistent, and even continue to improve the environment and always busy!! read more

Overpriced with mediocre food. $17.99 for chicken enchiladas. $6.50 for chips and salsa. On The Border costs $12.99 for the same meal, and the chips and salsa are complimentary. I would pay half of what I paid, and the food is much better. read more

Really good when you want typical fast casual Mexican food. Staff is great and friendly. They are all hustlers, no one standing around, I watched them wipe down every menu after use. Food is better than average. Birria tacos were awesome. Tamale was not great, but overall the entire experience was great. Prices are also very reasonable. read more

Disappointed, as they overcharged us for every item. I understand restaurant's are hit hard from the pandemic, and if you need to increase your prices, that's one thing, but every dish was $2-$3 more than advertised on their menu. With plenty of other Mexican restaurants in the area, I'll opt to go elsewhere and not deal with these shady practices. read more

In the pics are the shrimp fajitas with all the fixings. They were OUTSTANDING! Every time I go there, no matter what I get, the food is amazing and the service is great! It's my go-to for Mexican food, as I have found no other place that is comparable. read more

Mexico Lindo - a skillet of food being cooked - Mexican Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

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The food here is truly authentic. The mole sause is great and the best in the Boston area. From the variety of dishes to the outstanding margaritas I am never disappointed. Special thanks to Oscar who since the day of opening has always provided excellent customer service! read more

Friendly and inviting staff. Love the ambience. The food is fantastic. Went to celebrate part of our family moving to Melrose. Perfect place to do it! read more

Mexico Lindo - Fiesta platter - Mexican Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

I like this place, love the Frijoles Fritos. Everything taste good. read more

Mexico Lindo - 3 Amigos Plate, the best one ! - Mexican Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

I am a frequent diner at Mexico lindo and always love the food, service, and drinks. Last night while dining on the patio there was a rat running underneath our table. ruined our whole experience. Hope they fix this issue and close up the patio to uninvited guests. read more

Delicious green sauce! The carne asada burrito is big enough to feed two. Only downside is to remember to ask for chips and salsa for takeout read more

Great atmosphere.. friendly staff Excellent apps like nachos Fair prices for draft beers ($6) Neat patio at the back.. easy parking in the back areas of Main Street Back to try Margaritas next time! read more

KID FRIENDLY Went here during Melrose days when they closed down the street for the local party. So this place was hopping like mad. They said it was a 30 minute wait but actually when we came back after 15 minutes they sat us. Bright, cheery decor and atmosphere. Definitely kid friendly. The waitstaff here didn't waste any time in bringing chips and salsa and taking our order. Before we knew it we got our dinner! Quick, quick. It was almost as fast as fast food but without the drive through ~ and better tasting! read more

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We love Mexico Lindo!! We drive 130 miles from northern New Hampshire to eat there. The food is authentic and delicious! Their salsa is the absolute best in the area. The staff is very friendly & helpful, young & sweet. The restaurant has recently been renovated and is well lit and comfortable. We love it! We always get extra servings to bring home for later. read more

Good food and plenty off it for a very reasonable price! If you like spicy, They have THE best salsa around!

Pretty good Mexican food, large menu. I had the fish tacos. Fish was fries & fresh 3 tacos & rice & beans. Enough food for anyone. Staff was great. Fast & attentive. read more

Mexico Lindo - Doggy bag bag! - Mexican Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

Called and was told to wait while other people were being taken care of. 20 minutes later we were still waiting while listening to the staff laugh and chat. Never did answer or call. Repeated calls to restaurant resulted to us being told the mailbox was full. No way to run a restaurant read more