AMAZING food!!! INCREDIBLE service!!! Music is always FIREEEEE! This was our second time here as a really large group, and we were seated super quickly (even though it was busy), our server (Sandy) was super attentive and kind- and the owner (Anabel) made sure to check on every table in the restaurant to ensure everyone had what they needed. 10/10 food, service and vibe, this place is a must visit in Merced! read more

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Absolutely love this hot new place. Super cute ambiance. Annabelle provided such amazing service. She also made a very delicious recommendation off the menu item called the steak Chicharrones with guacamole which were so yummy! I don't eat pork so I was very happy to enjoy chicharrones for the first time since they're beef. If you like spicy the green aguachile has a perfect level of spice. We asked for extra cucumber and it was the perfect portion to share between 2 people . Highly enjoyable music if you like corridos. read more

Casa Frida - Green aguachile - Seafood Near Me - Merced, California

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My favorite was the drinks!! They tasted so good and strong. The camarones zarandeados were very good too. I love the green salsa to dip them in. I wasn't a very huge fan of the sushi but it was still good. I would come back and try other stuff on the menu and drinks read more

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Stopped by earlier to finally give this place a try. We were the only ones there but it's also the day after Christmas. Instead of the tortilla chips and salsa, they give you the pinwheel chips with some Valentina sauce. I like it! It's different. We ordered the Frida y Diego and Steak/Chicken Fajitas. Both plates came with rice, beans, and a small salad. Frida y Diego - 5/5 Crispy chicken and then the shrimp cooked with a limy garlic butter sauce. It was just so so good! Highly recommend. Steak/Chicken Fajitas - 5/5 Came out sizzling and had lots of flavor too. Also can't go wrong with this option. Service was good. The place was decorated well and had nice music. I would definitely come back and will for sure try the drinks when I do! read more

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Our mitchi's weren't that great very watered down... the tacos made up for it though they were so delicious and packed full of meat that by the time I got to the third on I was ready to call it quits! The chipotle's chicken could use some more flavor but over all it was an okay experience service too a while for food and to be seated read more

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Walked in on a Sunday and, despite how busy it was, we were seated in just five minutes!!! Our table ordered the molcajete, the Frida and Diego, fajitas, and a camarones dish - everything was well‑seasoned, flavorful, and came out surprisingly fast!!! Not a single miss!! Co‑owner Anabel was amazing. She stopped by our table multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed and made us feel welcomed. Great music, great vibes, and a kind, attentive staff. We'll definitely be back! read more

Casa Frida - Molcajete VIP, Camarones Suspiró de ajo, Fajitas and Diego and Frida. - Seafood Near Me - Merced, California

Order the Mocajete vip was delicious, one of the best ones we have tried in the area the chili was spicy good . The staff was nice and attentive. The restaurant was modern , with comfortable seats. read more

Casa Frida - Mocajete VIP - Seafood Near Me - Merced, California

This is the first time we visited Casa Frida, I honestly think the food was great and had great homemade flavors, the rice, beans, the molcajete and the drinks were great. Rafael our server was very nice and patient. La verdad si me gusto mucho este restaurante nos atendio muy bien el Senor Rafael nuestro mesero, y toda la comida estaba rica con buen sazon. Si lo recomiendo y si regresaria. read more

Casa Frida - Molcajete - Seafood Near Me - Merced, California

This place is super cute in terms of ambiance and space. You would never know until you step on in. I love the decor and the service is wonderful. They have a special on Thursdays - buy one sushi / get one free. It's actually a great fusion menu item. They have several to choose from and you can mix and match your order for the sushi on Thursdays. The other items on their menu are also very tasty and worth the trip and experience. Be ready to take pictures because they have several adorable backdrops to make fun memories with. read more

We finally decided to try Frida's after seeing months of hype all over TikTok and social media. My wife had been wanting to go for a while, so we went on a Saturday around 6 PM with pretty high expectations. First impression walking in: a very strong Clorox/bleach smell. On the bright side, it definitely gave the impression that the place is clean, but it wasn't exactly appetizing. I would much rather smell food than cleaning chemicals while dining. Our waitress was genuinely very kind and did her best, but it was clear the staff was stretched thin. From what I could tell, there were only two employees covering around 11 tables/groups while also handling seating, drinks, bar service, food running, and general customer service. Because of that, service was understandably slower than expected. For food: I ordered buffalo wings as an appetizer (yes, at a Mexican restaurant--I wanted to try them). The fries that came with them were actually really good, but the wings came out as BBQ instead of buffalo. When I mentioned it, the waitress apologized and explained they were out of buffalo sauce. Not the end of the world, but a little disappointing. I also ordered a cantarito, which tasted good, but honestly felt like it had little to no alcohol in it. My wife ordered the aguachile and actually enjoyed it. She said the flavor was good--more lime-forward than spicy--but wished the shrimp tails had been removed beforehand. I had the chipotle chicken, which tasted good, but the portion of chicken itself felt pretty small. Pricing wasn't unreasonable, and the food wasn't bad. But with how hyped this place has been, expectations were definitely higher. The restaurant industry is tough, and I understand margins can be tight, but I think adding a little more staff support would make a noticeable difference in the overall experience. Overall: 3 stars. Not terrible, not amazing--just kind of mid. I probably wouldn't go back unless family or friends specifically wanted to. read more

Got the Camarones Zarandeados and absolutely no regrets!! Everything was so flavorful and well seasoned. The food was delicious. Definitely a 10/10 highly recommend! The staff was also super attentive and friendly! The playlist sets the vibe always! read more

Casa Frida - Camarones Zarandeados - Seafood Near Me - Merced, California

Food was INCREDIBLE! I got the steak fajitas and they were hands down one of the best I've ever had. You can tell there was quality in both the seasonings and the meat. The owner Annabelle and our server Sandy were so kind and ensured to check in multiple times. Vibes were immaculate!! read more

Casa Frida - Seafood Near Me - Merced, California

The food and ambiance is excellent. The services sucks. The waitress brought out all the food but mine. I was stuck watching everyone eat while I waited for over 30 min. read more

Food always great and service also. No regrets. My guests were impressed too. What more can I add. Definitely a place to visit again.

Food was great ! Amazing ambience and atmosphere, but people are very nice or waiter. She was amazing very welcoming. And the service was great 9/10 will definitely go back ! read more

I stopped in for lunch and had the Frida y Diego, with the chicharrones and ribeye chicharrones as starters. The food was very flavorful and the combination of the chicken and shrimp was a great contrast in texture and taste. The drinks looked awesome but I was working. The people were friendly and the servers very attentive. All in all, it's nice to see a wonderful new restaurant like this...definitely going back. read more

Okay food, but very understaffed, did not accommodate to good standards. Did not clean tables and made people wait for long when waiting on tables. Does not respect first come first serve. Disappointed in the service today sadly. Took a long time to come out with the food as well. read more

This place is so good. I want to go back so bad. The food was amazing. The service was outstanding. They really took good care of you. The menu is really good. So many different things to try. They are very nice. Go check them out. read more

Food is really good service was good too. I'm definitely coming back. I also really enjoy the shrimp so yum!

If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. I really hate to leave a negative review for what seems like a family owned business, but my experience was extremely disappointing. We waited over an hour for our sushi plate. When one of the staff members came to check on us and asked if we needed anything, I politely mentioned we were still waiting for one plate. She responded with an attitude and said, "I know, we're behind," even though she was the one who approached us. When the plate finally arrived, it was intolerably spicy far beyond what was described or expected. I tried to send it back, but she refused and told me, "That's how the plate comes," without offering any solution or replacement. At a minimum, a restaurant should offer an alternative dish, especially when something is inedible. Overall, the long wait, poor service, and refusal to replace a plate I could not eat made this a very disappointing experience. I hope they improve their customer service going forward. read more

Everything was excellent! I had the Queso Fundido with chorizo and a side of beans. They offer corn or flour tortillas, made in house. All was delicious. My cousin had the chilaquiles verdes, which she deemed, also delicious. The service could not have been better. Our server, Sandra, was very attentive and what she did not know, she would find out. The restaurant is decorated in the fashion of Frida & Diego. Don't miss the decor in the restroom! I plan on returning soon and I highly recommend. Unfortunately, I did take any pictures on this visit..... but will soon! read more

Good was great, was not disappointed. I would say that the plate called Frida and Diego does have a lot of oil and the chicken is thinly sliced. We got the sushi without cream cheese and it tasted amazing! Will have to come back soon to try other dishes. It looked like they were about to start getting busy so we arrived at the right time. read more

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Please come. The beans are so good and I love that they don't bring you chips and salsa to start off with. Its the pinwheels. THE FOOD IS GREAT QUALITY. The meat and seafood is great. The service was also excellent and the ambiance is beautiful. I'm very picky with Mexican food and this place really impressed me. I can't wait to return read more

Casa Frida - Camarones Frida: butterfly sautéed shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Merced, California

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Our 1st time. Anniversary dinner, thought we would try something new. Casa Frida has a good, welcoming vibe. Started with a holiday drink Mrs. Claus. Wish I would have taken pics. We had fajitas and tacos. I will definitely be having those tacos again. They were absolutely delicious. We were pleased with the exceptional service by the staff. This is a great place for both family's and gathering after work. I will be bringing friends for lunch after the holidays. See you soon! read more

Would you decide to go to this restaurant please understand that it's not your normal Latino Mexican food they don't know how to cook chicken wings, and their tostadas are too dark. Don't expect enchiladas and their chips and salsa. Looks like they bought something off of food vendor on the streets. read more

This was not a traditional Mexican menu. Also kinda wish you could choose between the pinwheels or chips and salsa. Beans and rice were amazing. Mariachis was a nice surprise but beware it's extremely loud!! Seating is very close quarters. Spicy margarita was a fail. Sushi was interesting. My friend got the chicken with mushrooms and loved it. read more

Took my family for a Valentine's lunch! Great atmosphere, servers were amazing and attentive. The food, despite some of the reviews was good! I loved that they gave duritos served instead of chips. read more

Mojarra was very good. Rice made with too much cumin. If you like chipotle beans will be good since I don't could not eat them. Drinks were good. Our waitress forgot about us and had to ask another waiter for tab. Don't think I'll be back. read more

No flavor the flavor is not there but the help is good and friendly it's a nice looking place to

I ordered camarones a la diabla not spicy at all and was cold like it had been sitting there for a while. Menu not a lot of options. We went for a work team luncheon and a co-worker who is very limited on what she can eat wanted to order from kids menu and was told she couldn't. Service was sucks! We were the only ones there (6 of us) and still took long bringing food out. Not once did they come check on us to see if we needed anything. We had to get up ourselves to ask for refills. We asked for napkins and were brought out after we were done eating and getting ready to leave. The place was clean. But I don't think I will be going there again. read more

Food was absolutely amazing, the experience was authentic no place in Merced is like this. I would definitely suggest for a girls night out!

Food was decent but my main reason I gave this a 1 star was the experience, customer service could be way better and more professional, the attitude at this place was insane and quite frankly uncomfortable , like I understand it gets busy and stressful and yeah my plate took OVER AN HOUR!! Just to be disappointed. No go read more

Worst place to eat waited 2 hours to get our food. Food was super salty. Waiters were horrible not attentive at all. Do not recommend. Pricing is really is very high for the type of service they give. read more