We have been looking forward to the opening in bridgton for months. Expected authentic mexican food. First the margaritas. They are premixed with rack tequila. If you want top shelf they add it in addition to the tequila that is in there. Not impressed. They were mediocre. The chimichangas were more like chalupa. Overcooked with very little filling. Beans were runny sauce. Nothing special or different on the menu. Bartender did not know how to make any drinks. Staff were friendly and attentive. read more

This is a special find, so good and authentic! Highly recommend, portions are very large and so tasty.

This place is near and dear! The food truck sustained us on lazy evenings while the new diner was being built. Great food though sometimes unreliable when requesting modifications. I'm allergic to onions and they always, ALWAYS screwed that up. I also was missing parts of my order multiple times. No apologies from the staff when I called to let them know. The dine-in option is always safer. The margaritas are fish bowls but nothing out of this world. My favorite menu item is choripollo! American cheese-like sauce and chorizo-topped thin chicken breast. I'm normally a healthy eater but not here! The fish tostada is also amazing! Burritos are the size of an engine block. read more

The best Mexican food in Maine! Fantastic chicken quesadillas! Quick and great service!

As a son of a Mexican mother I found a place that gets the closest to her cooking this has to be the best Mexican food in the state of Maine Bravo read more

The best Mexican food I've had in the greater Portland area in years. Quick and very friendly service, Spanish spoken (if you habla el español - which makes it a more authentic experience). The fajita quesadilla was great! A good choice of Mexican beers and drinks as well. I will be returning for sure! Rico!! read more

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Great service, giant margaritas and delicious Mexican. Everything is extremely inexpensive, love the option of ordering combos and the service is always great. There's not many dining options when it comes the area so this is one of the fun ones if we decided to stay local. Complimentary chips and salsa is great, LOVE the salsa and the chicken nachos are yum! read more

Wow. I've lived here for years and seen many businesses come and go from this location. This is some the best, most authentic Mexican food I've had anywhere. I had the five enchiladas and wifey had the Special Quesadillas. Both were outstanding. The booth next to us got the California Burrito - it was massive and looked really good; they liked it a lot. Portions are large, and prices are very reasonable. Looking forward to coming back. read more

So far we've been here twice, each time we were treated with the upmost kindness and prompt service. Our food was hot and delicious. So many hot sauce choices which I being a spice lover thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks again! read more

Dinner began with chips and salsa as most Mexican restaurants do. I ordered a number 11 on the dinner combination menu, which consisted of a taco, burrito, and an enchilada. I also got a large piña colada Margarita. To start, the burrito was NOT a burrito. It consisted only of only beef wrapped in a tortilla which was exactly what was in the enchilada except a slight bit larger. We asked the waitress if essentially the enchilada and burrito were the same thing and she said yes, as if she'd been asked the same question before. The red sauce covering two of the same exact things tasted like jarred marinara. There were no spices used like cumin or fresh cilantro. Completely bland. The taco had only ground beef, a little bit of lettuce and very small amount of cheese. Again, no spice and quite bland. I had about 3 sips of my margarita which tasted like cheap mixer and zero alcohol. Nothing fresh about it. Sadly the salsa was the best part of the meal as it was the only thing that tasted fresh. The food was awful at best. read more

Stopped in for late lunch and margaritas!! Sat outside, food was unbelievable!! Definitely a must try, without a doubt!! Will be back!

This is a quick review based off of one takeout order from last night. My girlfriend considers herself somewhat a Mexican Food connoisseur having lived a considerable amount of time in Colorado. She took one bite and I thought she was going to suffer a 'food gasm'. I myself who am not overly enthusiastic about Mexican Food found that it was amaze balls! I would eat their Enchiladas every day and gladly carry that food baby around. Great portions and the price was fair for what you get. We must try to dine in next time, and I assure you, there will be a next time. We've been snared by Enchiladas. read more

My husband and I ate here for the first time tonight and we were impressed! Excellent service, great food and a fun atmosphere. We had a gigantic burrito and the beef nachos. The portions were huge and everything was so flavorful. Next time I will be trying the fried ice cream. We will definitely be going back! read more

A La Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Raymond, Maine

Been here a dozen or so times and each time they really nailed the food. I love Mexican food, no, not Taco Bell but real Mexican food. Very tasty and lots of room to dine. Service was always great and a nice little find in Raymond. read more

I've been here several times now and it's just so damn good! The space is perfect for a restaurant of this kind with a nice attached bar area, outdoor patio, and booth tables spotted throughout. The ambience is great with authentic Mexican music and, lo and behold, authentic Mexican staff. Their food is so reasonably priced that you wonder, dubiously, over what's going to arrive at your table after ordering it. During your wait, enjoy the complimentary homemade tortilla chips and salsa which are far batter than any you've ever had in Maine, believe me - this is genuine! Drink choices are limited but what more do you want from a Mexican restaurant - you didn't come here for a Bloody Mary and Lobster did you? They offer several Margarita options, which can also come in a massive(!) bowl-shaped glass if you choose to go big. The price seems high at $9 until it's put in front of you! Beer is limited to two Mexican options on draught and then the typical Mexican and domestic American bottled beers. The servers are extremely attentive and hard working, but not overbearing, and always making sure their guests are happy. When dinner's served the portion size and taste of the food never fails to amaze me. It's so reasonable and absolutely crave-worthy! If you're looking for a meal on a budget then order the Fajitas-for-Two and don't forget to bring some friends - this dish will feed four! So the reason I give this 4 stars and not 5 is because I'm very fussy about quality. Even though the food is fresh, and it is, I have no idea where they source their meats from and that's important to me. The meats don't melt in your mouth like in some of my favourite restaurants, and the shrimp doesn't have that distinct seafood flavour bursting from it. Even though I'd only expect this from a high-end Mexican restaurant I have to stay true to quality, so that's my rationale for 4 stars. But I know that's not what Mexican is famous for. It's the other flavours like the refried beans, homemade sauces with beautifully blended spices, guacamoles and salsas that'll punch your tastebuds in the face that make this food so famous... and that's why I crave this place so frequently - they've got that part down to a science! Thank you A La Mexicana for giving the Lakes Region a true and tasty Mexican option - nice job! read more

Was very disappointed, went tonight and was told it would be a 20 minute, not a big deal. But, after a 45 minute wait, we were offered a coffee table shoved in the corner under a television. Not a great first impression, didn't even get a chance to try any food to be able to review. read more

Margarita's are made fresh and excellent. Enchiladas were tasty and fresh. They do a good job! I would recommend. The atmosphere looks like a NY dinner converted to Mexican food. It was cute and clean. read more

Went there again and was not disappointed. The steak burritos are awesome!

I love this place. I was raised in southern California and know real Mexican food. This is the first restaurant in Maine that I have been to that has authentic Mexican food. The wait staff is wonderful and the owners are very gracious. Highly recommend anything on the menu. Also, so great to have a good place to eat in Raymond! read more

not bad when the right cooks are in, couple of issues with one glaring flaw,they change up the ingredients on the menu with no warning. i get acid reflux from their beans. supported them and two other resteraunt's through the recent world issues, here comes the glaring flaw. unacceptable and unnecessary, watch your receipt, they charged me a tip on take out,after i ordered twice weekly for months that was my pay back for being loyal. i don't know how they rate as cheap as two entrée's will cost you over $30, but then without consent ad on a tip ? for what?? supporting the business, so in the end i do not recommend, at all i will be spreading the word,if you get take out make sure to tip or cross out the tip these are uncertain times ,no need to play russian roulette with your bill as well....they didn't charge alot, but anything above the agreed price i find to be tantamount to thievery, do yourself a favor skip this place read more

Chips and salsa were good, but meal was bland and service was horrible. We had 4 separate dishes and all very flavorless. Tacos were gross- no seasoning. read more

Many restaurants have come and gone in this particular location. I'm really hoping this one stays. What amazing, fresh Mexican food. Definitely worth the trip. Fajitas, burritos, tacos...we tried and loved all of them. And their guacamole was amazing!!!! Please give these guys a chance and help keep this little gem in business! read more

I wish I could give this zero stars. I went here for the first time the other day. Upon returning home with our takeout we realized we didn't receive one of our 3 meals we had ordered. Mistakes happen so I oh well I called back to let them know the mistake so we could come back and pick the missing item. Their mistake at first was no big deal as I'm living just a few mins away and can come right back to get it. So I call a la Mexicana to let them know. Instead of apologizing and cooking the meal for us to pick up, the women argued with me for 7 mins over the phone saying "I just know I put it in the bag." I had her go over everything individually on my order slip on the phone with me because she was acting like she didn't understand my problem( THAT MY FOODS MISSING). Finally after repeating myself over and over for 5+ mins she says, "I just know I put it in the bag." Okay...Obviously not...since the food did not make it home with me!! Its like I had to convince them for over five minutes that I didn't have the food...as if I'm going to try to steal a 9$ plate of food from them??? You need to own up and fix your mistake instead of trying to argue with customers. Absolutely insane. Big mistake trying this place. Never going again and I've been telling everyone what happened to me because it's just ridiculous. Our food was cold by the time we sat down to enjoy it because it took so long to hash out THEIR MISTAKE with them. It probably would have sucked just as much warm as it did cold though honestly. Gross. read more

Everything I've heard about this restaurant is great. Unfortunately I've never had the pleasure of trying the food. The first time we tried to go was on Monday. Much to our disappointment they are closed Monday's. This evening we attempted to go again. It was snowing so we called first to make sure. The girl told us they weren't sure what time they would be be open til, but around 8 or 9. When we arrived 15 minutes later the doors were locked and a number of people were sitting around the bar (employees?). They ignored us and we gave up and left. Guess it just wasn't meant to be. read more

Despite the hidden "diner exterior" this gem is adorable inside and the food is remarkably flavorful and authentic. Finding this restaurant on a rainy day off of Sebago Lake was such a bright spot in our day! Yummy fajitas and Quesadillas. Sides perfect, and drinks festive and large! Service was attentive, music fun and I have two happy 16 year old boys and hubby. read more

I haven't found a dish that I haven't thoroughly enjoyed yet. The staff is friendly and accommodating and the prices aren't outrageous. It's quickly become one of my favorite places to eat. read more

Awesome food, strong drinks, great price!!!! This is exactly the place to go if you want a filling meal that won't break the bank! We had lots of food, it was piping hot and so tasty! The drinks were inexpensive but definitely great! Dinner for 2 with 4 adult drinks was 50$ with the tip!! We will definitely go back! The staff were so nice and they had a mariachi band!!! So much fun!!!!! read more

A La Mexicana - The California burrito! It was delicious! My husband had the Yolanda's - Mexican Near Me - Raymond, Maine

Just got finished being treated badly at A La Mexicana. Their food is often (though inconsistently) good; I just can't bring myself to pay for being treated like that again. We got take out - 2 items, and both were really messed up. For one example, fajitas with no onions came with a ton of onions (I'm allergic) and no tomatoes. OK, people mix things up. It happens. Then, no tortillas, which are an essential part of that meal. My husband's meal was messed up just as much. I called to let them know, in case they might make it right. I explained everything to the woman who answered (she wasn't friendly, but not impolite), and she gave the phone to someone else. *That* was when I was treated really badly. The woman disputed everything I said, said my husband hadn't asked for no onions (he always does - it's habit at this point), and worst of all, she was not even approaching apologetic, or even basically polite. She just said "mhm" when I told her each thing, then ... silence. She said she might take some off the next time I bought from her. I asked if I would need her name or anything, and she said I could leave mine if I wanted to. Super cold shoulder, though. After that, I have serious misgivings about how I would be treated if I went back and said I'd been promised a discount. I'm not rude. I didn't deserve it at all. read more

Friendly staff, reasonable prices, delicious Mexican food. Setting is lovely. We wish they'd open one in Lewiston.

Food quality is on par with chain style restaurants, so if you are looking for upscale or fancy probably look elsewhere. A great bar selection, the sangria is always a top choice of my friends. Chicken soup is AMAZING. This is not your mothers chicken soup, if you like Mexican style good and checked soup you should love this soup! Service has always been great here. read more

Really really good Mexican food and awesome margaritas.

I grew up 2 hrs from the Mexican border, in Texas, so Mexican food holds a dear place in my heart. This restaurant has, BY FAR, the best Mexican food north of the Mason Dixon line. All of the food was amazing...The Chicken Tortilla soup was the best I have ever had!!!! It was Phenomenal...fresh ingredients, just superb!!! Our waitress was friendly and helpful, and although busy was very accommodating to our requests! read more

Definitely going to be a regular here for a long time. Love Mexican food not that gross Taco Bell chain restaurant crap. They know what they are doing and nailing it. The food is great can't find anything I don't like about it. Also the margaritas taste great and they creep up on you fast. Been going in 2-3 times a week lately and it's always on point. Definitely recommend read more

This is very basic microwaved Mexican food. Not particularly fresh or tasty. Server was very friendly and service was fast. Just wish they would turn the quality up a notch. read more

their second location in bridgton is now open! having dinner tonight- will post on results soon.

We were pleasantly surprised on our first visit to LaMexicana. The margaritas were great and fajitas delicious, both beef and chicken. Service despite a full house and waiting line was excellent. The only change I would suggest is to dim the lighting a bit. It was very bright and made the ambience a bit more like a diner than a Mexican restaurant. Overall great experience. Also, some Mexican background music would be a nice touch. read more

Margaritas are much better now. I love the singer who serenades all the tables. Wonderful all around

It's a complete toilet. Hours listed in website and on the door, and what they tell you all differ. No way to run a business. Also, the food is less than average for Mexican. read more

This was our first and possibly only time comming here, unfortunately the service was less than stellar, the wait staff seemed to be in a bad mood, not rude to us mind you but not friendly either, the food was for the most part lacking taste, it could benefit from some liberal application of spices. On the up side the portions were generous. read more

Surprisingly very good. Service was great and food excellent. Had the fajita burrito which was freshly cooked and refried beans were the best. Stop by and enjoy! read more