An eclectic Mexican Restaurant in downtown Newark close to the Court House with a few parking spots…read moreon the street and a small patio with maybe 4 tables. We parked around the corner and walked to Mariposa. We Noticed that the man hole covers had maps of the Earthworks. The walk to Mariposa's restroom was interesting. It winds all the way to the back of the building past exposed brick walls showing the buildings history. There are maybe 10 booths or tables along the left or right walls Down the center is a HUGE community table. I came with a group of close to 30 seated at the community table. Which was perfect for us! We rolled in right at noon on Taco Tuesday. (They were expecting us) One waitress was assigned to our table. She was great! Chips +salsa was served with glasses of cold water for each diner at our community table when we walked in. The salsa was mild but also cooked and served warm. The chips had a hint of lime. Hubs had the smothered chicken burrito and said it was fantastic. One huge burrito stuffed with rice, beans, meat) with queso Blanco poured over the top. There may have been more inside the burrito. I ordered the "any 3 Tacos for $10" Special and enjoyed chicken, carnitas, baria with consume. I'm a big barra fan and never pass up the opportunity to find great baria. The barria was just ok but the consume tasted burned. And since the taco was grilled in the consume the entire taco was unpleasant. Also served on the side was a small verde salsa with a little kick. Loved it! I scraped the protein out of the tacos for a lower carb lunch with the zucchini and really enjoyed my meal. We agreed we would return next time we are in Newark. By the way, we were there to tour the newest UNISCO World Heritage Site- the Great Circle Ceremonial Earthworks. The museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10-4. At 2:00 a Docent hosts a tour of the circle. Best $10 I've spent in a long time! Make a half day of it and visit the Earthworks and Mariposa while in Newark.

Food was good, the restaurant itself is nice. They have weird booths on the wall that are half…read moremoon, not the best for four people but we made it work. My rating would be a 3 on a few things and a 4 on others but the staff is so friendly and nice it bumps it to a 4 easy, Its hard to find genuinely nice people and they are either great actors or my guess is good nice staff!! Fajitas are very good if I would have only got shrimp, it was tender and delicious and all the veggies were perfect but the steak is not so good and would skip that next time. It's tough and not much flavor. The tacos were all good, the Beria taco dipping sauce was weird and not our jam. Overall a nice spot in downtown Newark that we will try again.

Pochos is by far one of the best restaurants, let alone Mexican restaurants, in the area! Their…read morefood is always fresh, quick, and delicious! My favorite thing there is the Baja Salad, which comes with ahi tuna and shrimp-the tuna and shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the salad is nice! I also love their margaritas! Service is friendly!

Very quick service and very large portions! Even apps were very large but everything delicious and…read moreauthentic. Large venue inside and small outdoor seating. Enjoyed various dishes but really loved tuna app- very fresh and light. Overall had an Mexican dish possible- really enjoyed and recommend

We were visiting friends and came into town from Columbus. We had a pretty large order, so we…read morecalled it in ahead of time and went through the drive-thru to pick it up. Employees were friendly and it was ready on time! Ambiance: Not much to speak of or look at, but don't judge a book by its cover! It's a tiny spot that might have been an old ice cream stand? If you're getting food here, I'd look for a cute park to eat at vs sitting in the parking lot. Food: We had a little of everything: steak tacos, burger, Cuban sandwich, Italian sub, loaded fries, regular fries, and Mac & cheese bites. Everyone liked what they ordered! I had the steak tacos and regular fries and I absolutely would recommend both. Let's talk more food details: They have the weirdest, best fries ever. They're unlike any shape I've ever had. Sort of like fat comma-shaped wedges. Soooo crispy and tasty! The steak tacos were really well-filled and the steak was flavorful and tender. Not a bad price (3 tacos for $10.) Not exactly like authentic Mexican tacos, but zero complaints. Sorry, I bricked it and forgot photos.

I've had their street tacos twice and both very good currently you can get three for $10 bucks…read more Also had their smoky burger. Very good also.

There's no reason the food needs to be this good, but Dan Andy Barb and the rest of the crew insist…read moreon having the best of the best. Some great people and great vibes and oh yeah the margs are fire. This is a laid back spot for cool people so if you are expecting pristine hygiene or lighting fast service go back to Karenville and leave the patrons to chill in peace.

I really want to love this place. Been a few times. Love the vibe there. Nachos are great! But…read moreman... 50/50 on whether they are actually open or serving food. Got turned away twice despite many people in there. Felt like a private party I wasn't invited to. Maybe an invite next time?

Great food at very reasonable prices. I had combination plate number 3 and it was really good…read more The staff was friendly and the place was clean. I would visit again in the future.

Food is great and value is amazing! Lunch specials under $10…read moreService is friendly and quick Fun environment

Best sopapillas in the state! We came from Cincinnati and have to stop in for nachos and…read moresopapillas! All fresh ingredients, they make the guac and salsa in house and you can tell!! Service was fantastic and so pleasant helpful from a gorgeous gal with the prettiest eyes! Small place, you might not get a table but eat in the car. Worth it!!

The sopapillas are getting smaller, price getting higher. The green sauce more often than not is…read morewatery. The green sauce, where they used to fill the little cups they fill them half way and still charge the same price. Now, having said that, the sopapilla is delicious.

For those of you who follow my reviews, I enjoy finding new Mexican restaurants and food trailers…read moreto put their Birria tacos to the test! This place was an epic fail. Despite other reviews on this place, the staff were actually all friendly and attentive. When I walked in I could tell that this place is no more than a bar with dine-in seating surrounding it. I didn't really find the Birria tacos on their menu however when I inquired about them the waiter stated that they have them. I didn't have to wait long for my food however from the moment my plate arrived it was sheer disappointment. My plate arrived with 3 "Birria" tacos but there was not much about these that said "Birria". They were prepared on flour tortillas that were completely soft with no sign of the classic melted cheese on the tortilla, no limes, and no dipping broth. Of course I asked for limes and broth. The "broth" that was brought to my table appeared to be watered down taco grease and tasted as such! The tacos had a fair amount of meat, onions, and cilantro in the tortilla but these were a far cry from an authentic Birria taco. When I received my check I would discover a charge of $16.08 for a plate of Americanized tacos. Meat was dry and quite tasteless. If you're looking for a place that does not serve authentic Mexican food with higher than a giraffe's nuts pricing then this is your spot!!! I will not be a repeat customer.

Service is always fast and always attentive but not too much. Everything was delicious when we…read morewent Sunday (Sept. 14), as always. This is one of our favorite places for the cozy family feel and great food, making it a great place to take the family when the kids are in town. The fajitas and flautas are two of our favorite dishes there. The vegetables in the fajitas are fresh , the flautist are crisp and never soggy or reheated, and the food is served hot and always flavorful. Very highly recommend. Good selection of beers and drinks, too.

Ordered on DoorDash and the food is excellent!! Definitely going to get again. I had quesadillas…read moreand husband had burrito. Huge serving for each, only complaint is tiny amount of sour cream but we always use a ton, so not surprising

From the owner: Tacos, burritos quesadillas, taco salads Bowls, build your own everything that’s how you want it…read morenot how we want it