Visited on a Thursday night right at dinner time, the small restaurant was full. Found a seat…read moreplaced in order. While waiting for the order was able to enjoy some chips and salsa. Food came out quick and fresh, three steak enchiladas. It was a great meal And the small staff at the restaurant definitely works together. The one server was very busy, so one of the two cooks brought my meal to my table. Put this on your list of must visits.

Food is very good but have not been able to eat there recently. Has been closed the last 3 times I…read morewent even though it showed open online. Did call this last time (Saturday night) and the answering machine said they were closed due to short staffing. Highly recommend you call before you go. If you can catch them open I recommend the tacos!

No offense to Wauseon, but I can't think of many reasons I would travel to a desolate town In…read moremidwestern Ohio that questionably doesn't even exist on a map, unless secretly offered the promise of political asylum. But I think I just found one. Los Mariachis Restaurant located in Wauseon gives restaurant-goers all that a Mexican restaurant can offer with only the exception of hot, south-of-the-border weather. I'm not certain how someone decided it was a good idea to open an authentic Mexican restaurant in the middle of an almost entirely white, rural community of farmers, but I'm not sure it matters. Los Mariachis is the place where northwestern Ohioans seek refuge from the deluge of the boring, tepid flavor of life found in rural America. Los Mariachis delivers a gorgeous smorgasbord of ethnic dishes which, as is found in most of middle America, are either so culturally-confusing or simply too challenging to pronounce, that the menu items have to be lined with corresponding numbers to allow locals to utter "I'll take the Number 27" or simply point on the menu hoping for some degree of inter-cultural understanding. But I say none of this in jest. Much like their counterparts in bigger cities like Toledo or Detroit, Los Mariachis employ an incredibly professional waitstaff who champion qualities often found in employees who actually immigrate from Mexico: eagerly respectful, wantingly helpful, ridiculously quick, and all without any of the brash entitlement found in the waitstaff typified in their snobby suburban high school counterparts. How else can I tell you how much I love this restaurant? This was my second 45-minute trip to Wauseon and BOTH trips were solely to visit Los Mariachis (the first was on a recommendation of a client of mine). I found a delightful place that delivered BOTH Mayan wall art AND bottomless warm tortilla chips & bottles of salsa, it was like the perfect attempt to satiate both the "first date" couple looking for a restaurant with an honest ethnic feel but also promises the silly but expected amenities found in American chains like Applebee's. My wife ordered the Molcajete, a dish of Shrimp, steak, and chicken with tomatoes, onions, green peppers, avocado, and melted cheese, all piping hot and served in a hand-carved Incan style bowl that sat a half-foot off of the table. I ordered La Piña, a similar dish that was presented in a half-sliced pineapple bowl. I cannot write enough to exclaim how much both dishes were outstanding. My children's choices were much more typical fare that you would find in any Mexican style restaurant with varying arrangements of enchiladas, flautas, or deep fried chimis. And of all thrills that my eleven year old could boast of, he finally found his holy grail of eating establishments- one which would promise endless refills on chocolate milk. And found in Wauseon, Ohio, no less! The entire experience made me do something I usually never do: order dessert. (That's how my children can tell I'm in a good mood.). A sopapilla, a couple slices of xango (deep fried cheesecake) and some fried ice cream later, all four of us seriously couldn't move from our wooden bench seat canopy booth, but the the extremely nice wait staff appeared willing to roll us to our cars. Okay, they didn't offer, but I bet you they would have done it, if I had asked. You might not have another reason to go to Wauseon, but I assure you this place is reason enough alone.

This was my second visit here as it was time for my yearly trip to the Toledo area. The store was…read morestill a cool environment and was clean. The service was kind of meh but not terrible. Let's delve into the food... Chimichanga What Is It: This was a classic take on the chimi. It was a flour tortilla stuffed with spicy chicken (you had the option of that or beef) and topped with cheese sauce, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, and lettuce which I left off. The plate also includes refried beans and rice. Presentation: The plate looked picturesque enough but they overlapped a lot of the ingredients like putting the rice on top of the refried beans which is a bit unfortunate. Split the difference and go with... 5 out of 10 Taste/Final Analysis: This was a very nice take on the Chimichanga. The spicy chicken was very well seasoned and the cheese sauce was very good. The guacamole was slightly above average and the pico de gallo was fine. The rice and beans were average (well I take my wife's word for it on the beans as refried beans are not my thing at all.) All in all a darn good lunch dish for not a ton of money as this dish was only $7.25. I'm not sure how their dinner dishes are but the two times I've gotten lunch here I've enjoyed it. 7.5 out of 10

Tried something new tonight, the California Burrito, wow! Very yummy, the French fries included in…read morethe burrito was a nice change of pace. Would definitely order this again.

This is the BEST Mexican restaurant in Wauseon!!! We go here after church almost every Sunday!…read more Food is great! Service is wonderful! Price is comparable to the value received!!!

Amazing hole in the wall spot! I recommend the Pazole if they have it. Also get the Churros with…read morethe chocolate sauce. The asada and chorizo tacos are perfect. Service is always excellent also.

Probably the worst Mexican food I've ever eaten. Store bought chips, orange cheese from a can or…read moreGFS. Salsa the consistency of water... why bother? I came for a torta but they were out. I'm guessing those must be the star of the show. Even the ground beef taco was greasy and unseasoned. I've had better nachos at a movie theatre.

Very attentive service and large portions of traditional Mexican food that is well prepared and…read moretastes great. Reasonable prices and fun atmosphere. Close to Ohio turnpike.

We stopped in for lunch while working nearby. The service was very nice and efficient. The food was…read moregood and served quickly. The restaurant was decorated nicely and was clean.

The Pizzabirria is delicious. It is huge and so filling. It's served with several different…read moresauces in addition to the dipping sauce. they also include Cucumbers and Radishes. Queso is great but the Guacamole is to DIE for!

3.5-ish For starters, the name of this restaurant (according…read moreto its own sign) is Taqueria Carnales, not Carnales Taqueria (as listed on Yelp). Anyway, this is a place for people who enjoy highly flavored and spicy food. Seriously, ask them to go easy on the jalapenos if you aren't up for spicy. I ordered everything as is for my first visit for takeout and enjoyed it but it was on the edge of too spicy for me, (chicken grande burrito) without actually crossing the line.Very much crossed the line with the shrimp tacos, imo. I ordered the following: Menudo Soup (made from cow's stomach); Shrimp Tacos and a Chicken Burrito Grande. The estimated prep time was 15 minutes and the food was ready on time. It's a cute, small restaurant that is very clean. While you could choose to dine in, I didn't see anyone eating there and it appears that most of their business is carryout. Upon arriving home, I found that the Menudo Soup had spilled inside the plastic bag. Not too big a deal. The other entrees were packed in styrofoam containers. The burrito was wrapped in paper and foil. My mom had the Menudo Soup and said it was good. She had one of the three shrimp tacos and said it was okay but that she wouldn't crave them. The avocado slices looked very fresh. My mom loves spicy food but she commented that the soup and tacos were very spicy. As for my chicken burrito, it was unexpectedly spicy in a mostly good way. The burrito was stuffed with everything inside - guacamole, rice, chicken, refried beans (very little), cheese and jalapeno peppers. It was a delicious combo but I would have preferred the individual ingredients to be separate. The biggest problem, however, was that the foil wrap made it difficult to cut into the burrito without also cutting into the foil. I think it's more of a "me" issue that might not bother anyone else. Overall, I would order from this restaurant again. The quality is definitely way above Taco Bell, but it's not quite fast food even though it's next to a Subway. Also, I asked if their refried beans were made with lard and I was assured they were vegetarian. If I hadn't seen so many positive reviews on Yelp, I wouldn't have known to check out this spot, but would encourage you to try it too for high quality, authentic Mexican cuisine! EDIT/UPDATE: I tried one of the shrimp tacos that my mom left in the fridge. OMG, it was super spicy to the point of giving me hiccups. Plus, the spiciness seemed to come from a creamy cheese sauce added to the shrimp tacos after they were cooked. I can understand why my mom wouldn't crave them and I would never order them myself. Based on your personal preference for spiciness, let this give you an idea of the level of spiciness that could be added to your food unless you request your dish to be less spicy. Recommend with caveat re spiciness.

This neighborhood market, grocery store, resto and family owners have been around Defiance for a…read morelong time. My first encounter with this local gem was over twenty years ago on my first visit to this Ohio town, and it's still around with improvements, enhancements and is still great overall! A terrific family run business. From its jam-packed with a wide array of dry and can goods on grocery shelves, great meats, extensive local baked goods, and a much renovated and expanded restaurant and really nice Mexican-style bar! If you're in town and are in the mood for an ice-cold Dox Equis and/or Jalisco style Mexican cuisine, this the place for you! Their goodies run the gamut from an incredible Pozole to Grilled Chicken delights, to delectable Burritos to mouthwatering tacos, some terrific, refried beans and incredible chips and salsa! I think they are one of the top five Mexican food joints in the Defiance area. Oh, and do your groceries while you're at it. Buen provecho ya'll.

Stopped in recently and honestly it was just okay. The food was pretty mediocre and the service was…read morereally slow, even though the place wasn't that busy. What really bothered me was the surprise 3.5% surcharge they add if you pay with a card. That includes debit cards too. I didn't see any signs about it and wasn't told until the check came. At that point, I didn't have cash, so I had no choice. For anyone wondering, surcharges on debit cards aren't allowed under Visa and Mastercard rules. I get that places are trying to cover costs, but it should be clear up front and within the rules. I wouldn't have stayed if I knew about the extra fee--or I would've stopped at my bank across the street to grab some cash. Just a heads-up for anyone thinking of stopping by: bring cash.

Authentic. Not sure I have 85 characters to say it but this place is a hidden gem if I've ever seen…read moreone! Small, off the square almost unnoticeable but once you've had their food, you won't forget where they are!

Right off the square in the center of town. Food is authentic. Ambience is what I'd expect. Try the…read moreelote. :)

Chile relleno that I ordered was not battered and fried it was just a pepper stuffed and covered…read morewith cheese. The birra taco consume could use some seasoning it's not bad but it's not what I expected. I'll stick to tacos and enchiladas at this place.

Yes. That is all. No more needs be said. It's top shelf authentic Mexican street food.read more