Service was cool, food was great, but $52 for four tacos, an elote with steak and a lemonade is a bit much. Now I can go to La Cecina on Burnham about a mile away and get the same service and same food, PLUS complimentary chips and salsa for less than half the price. Nice spot but I felt robbed. read more

I had hair in my good and when they brought me another plate the only replaced one taco instead of all three.

Food wasn't very tasty but drinks are Ok! Staff are great but the food needs more flavor and better prepping to make more appealing taste & look wise in my opinion. Great for drinks & to talk girl time hangout! Food just needs better cooks in my opinion. read more

I haven't been here in over 20 years but remembered the food was amazing. Decided to stop here with a co-worker for lunch today. The service was HORRIBLE, so we left. When we walked in the waitress didn't even great is, she looked at us stupidly. So, I asked can we get a table she said yeah, but didn't show us to a seat. I asked about a menu, she said she would bring them. We were sitting there while she was on her phone at the counter with NO customers there other than 2 people at the gaming machines. Usually you get chips and salsa when you sat down in most Mexican restaurants. When she finally came over and asked about drinks, I asked for water and asked about chips and salsa. She rudely and sarcastically said, give me a minute and I'll bring it out with the water. I told her nevermind because she was rude and I didn't appreciate her attitude or how she lacked customer service from the moment we walked in. We left without ordering anything. We ate at Taco's and Burritos Rancho Grande. Their food is amazing and the service is so much better. Please do not waste your time going to this place which is overly priced and has HORRIBLE Customer service. As we were leaving and explaining to her why, she just laughed it off and said "That's fine"! read more

Excellent! Laura is the best! Service is great. Drinks are very good! Always friendly ambience! Great neighborhood place

Well I've been bk the prices keep going up $4.20 For one taco I add cilantro so nearly $5 the same amount of meat nothing extra for your money 3rd time stale chips and missing queso cheese. I'm kinda over it at this point $50 for tacos is kinda the end point go me I'd normally get there special like 11 tacos around the same price but u have to buy like 24 tacos now fir the new special. I'm back on a new adventure for Tacos. Let the Taco Hunt begin. Any suggestions Yelpers??.. Oh I guess bc I go late so my Taco shells have been stale also I get the crispy tacos. No use in calling in it will be a fight against time n u more than likely want win if your missing items or your order is wrong read more

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Great food authentic Mexican foods. I recommend steak taco or burrito don't forget the margaritas serviceis prompt. I've been going here since they opened. read more

The food was really good. I enjoyed the small space. The server Tanya was very helpful. It got a little crowded though and she was the only server during lunch time on a Saturday. I had the complimentary chips and Salsa which I loved. I asked for more and she said I would be charged $2.25 for any additional chips after my 2nd helping. read more

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Ordered steak and chicken fajitas and they were burnt and overpriced for the amount I received. read more

El Mariache - Ordered steak and chicken fajitas and they were burnt and way overpriced for the amount I received. The steak tasted like liver. - Mexican Near Me - Calumet City, Illinois

We went to this place and ordered this to go order and came home to this mess. Why would you wrap this burnt up disgusting mess up and call it a chicken torta? Who are you fooling? Then I opened up this greasy dried up steak gordita and, surprise it's gross too! Did you see my bill? I paid it!! I paid for this nonsense with no questions asked because someone, who I no longer consider a friend told me about this place. Please. Don't waist your time, energy or money. Eww! read more

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Steak tacos a bomb. Was referred here by a co worker for the steak tacos. While waiting I seen one of the guys and he told me he only come to calumet city for these tacos. Certified. read more

The service was great. Prompt and friendly. Looking over the menu I noticed that the prices were on the high side. My first thought was the food must be really good. I ordered the two tostada suezas lunch, it came with rice and beans. When she brought the meal I was disappointed that the tostadas were those generic brand tostadas that are ready made. The meat was thin strips that I think were reheated with lettuce tomatoes, sour cream and white cheese. The beans and the rice were the best part. It was just ok. I had a coke with the meal, a bottle of coke and a glass with ice, that was $3.35! The whole thing was twenty two and some change. I left a 25% tip of $5.00. A very expensive price for a so so meal. read more

I cry if I don't get good tacos this place has the best tacos !!!!!!!!!! Literally well seasoned and juicy and everything taste so fresh kinda pricey but it's worth it !! read more

Shrimp taco with Diabla sauce and guacamole on a flour tortilla was really good! The staff are friendly enough but way too casual with conversation within earshot of customers. There's a lot of variety on the menu...a lot to choose from! read more

El Mariache - Mexican Near Me - Calumet City, Illinois

Ordered a chimichanga dinner, chicken enchiladas suizas dinner, and chips and salsa. Nothing impressed. Chimichanga was huge, but have definitely had much better. Chicken enchiladas suizas were just blah, tastes like canned enchilada sauce. Rice and beans accompanying the dinners were fine. Chips and salsa were a let down. We used our store bought chips to finish the salsa, but it also wasn't that good, too tomato pasty. read more

I have been to this establishment numerous of times, and I can say they have the BEST tacos in the south suburban area. Every time I stop by, everybody is friendly, accommodating, and generous. The prices may be high to some, but they are WORTH every dime I spend. This is my ultimate "go-to taco place." read more

I really appreciate authentic homemade Mexican food, el Mariachi apparently does too. Practically living in the South suburbs it's sometimes difficult to find a good restaurant. Fortunately, this restaurant is located in (Torrence ave) a quite busy area. Even thought, it's located in a busy avenue it really lacks of costumers. That's too bad, because the food is absolutely delightful. Something as simple as a Agua de Horchata (with powdered cinnamon on top) and their Burrito Suizo beats its local competitors. Their Burrito Suizo it's almost twice as big as a standard burrito. I've also had a main course plate here (I can't remember the name) but I will never forget how good it tasted, It reminded me of food that my mother makes at home. Despite of their authentic food this place has many down falls, such as, they'll charge for extra chips and salsa, this place has almost no business, and surprisingly the food is overpriced. But I guess, the old' saying "you get what you pay for!" applies here. read more

El Mariache - Mexican Near Me - Calumet City, Illinois

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I've tried this Mexican restaurant 2x times and both nasty...1st time chicken taco dinner...2nd time steak burrito..very salty..wasn't a fan of the seasoning..not giving them an 3rd try read more

Been eating here for years...since they were in the strip mall on the other side of Torrence. Authentic Mexican food. I LOVE the steak tostados. The steak is always seasoned nicely and cooked perfectly. The complimentary chips and salsa are always a nice compliment. The margaritas are good but lacks enough tequila. The food is always fresh and good. The seating area is very casual and intimate but could use some updating. Service is good and food preparation is quick. One of ny favorites. Love this place. read more

The Prices they post online is not what you will pay when you order. There prices are 2 to 3 times higher than what is advertised. They have taken way too much advantage of "Pandemic pricing". The Pandemic is over and they are still overcharging. This food is not that dam good to be this way too over priced for small portions. Be warned read all the reviews and Save your money. Never again read more

Come at least once a week if not once every two weeks. Food has never disappointed me or my family. When tacos are mentioned my kids say El Mariachi!! Been coming here since before they were located on this side of Torrence. I'm not too big on the drinks but I would get the $5 lime margarita. I just left Cabo yesterday and I love El Mariachi tacos better, lol that should tell you something. Let me get to the point: I'm disappointed highly in the owner. There was a drunk man who was sleep and then woke up and didn't want to pay his bill or leave. He was cursing and was acting as if he was going to hit his girlfriend. My kids are with us and they are hearing the vulgar language. We were picking up to leave the restaurant. The manager says oh he's old and your husband will protect you all I say ummm of course but what does that have to do with my kids hearing all his threats to his girlfriend. He goes to the man and says you are cursing in front of the kids. (I respect that) Then the girl friend comes over and apologizes as well. No problem but I felt that once the police showed up and the ambulance took the man away the manager should of apologized to us and offered some type of accommodation for the inconvenience. He tired to say bye to us and that's when I told him how disappointed I was in his services. It's understandable that he can't control a drunk but he could of done better with the customers that had to witness that situation. He then apologized once I told him my mind. SMH I need for my fav restaurant to do better. read more

Five stars reflects my rating for this type of restaurant. It's not fine dining and it's not trendy; it's just a great, neighborhood restaurant with good Mexican food, that I happened into while on a business trip in the area. The tacos were exactly what I'd expect to get at a taqueria in Mexico, and that's exactly what I was looking for, given that I live in an area where only pretentious, faux-Mexican restaurants are generally available. I had tacos de bistec and al pastor, and took a few tamales rojos de puerco to eat later, and was not disappointed. If I'm in the area again looking for a quick, authentic bite to eat, I'll definitely stop in. read more

I went here with coworkers for lunch and was not impressed. The food is not bad, but definitely overpriced for the area. There are 2 other Mexican restaurants in the area (Don Pedros and Coculas)-- both of which have pretty good food and priced a lot cheaper. They give you chips and salsa with your food, but if you ask for more, they charge you extra. I've never heard of a Mexican restaurant charging customers extra for more chips and salsa. I ordered their Steak Torta. For chicken and beef, it's $6.95 and for steak it's $7.95. Their food is overpriced and it's nothing special to make it stand out over others in the area. I will most likely not be going back to this place since I can get the same food within the vicinity for cheaper. read more

Best tacos on Sibley! There's always a little wait but of course it's worth it because you know you're food is fresh! It's made after you order it! read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant beans and rice are top notch. Now they even have alcoholic beverages.

The food is the best Mexican restaurant in the dolton/cal city area IVE FOUND so far but some nights you'll get real steak and other nights it seems to be taco meat steak if that makes sense read more

Love they food! We tried they other location and it was just as good. Drinks was great too! Would've gave 5 stars but they only had 1 waitress read more

I'm a bit confused about how this place got ok reviews..I love El Mariachi..ok maybe I'm a bit biased because I used to work with a girl who's family owned this place, but regardless I was coming here before that little fact... Maybe it's because where I've live there is no decent Mexican food around..but I'm always satisfies here..big ass place of loaded nachos..ok a little americanized type of food but so good :) I love their nachos! They do a good job there and on this side of the city, where else ya gonna get close to real Mexican food? Could be worse it's not like that area needs another Sharks chicken and fish or whatever is called LOL :) read more

This restaurant is a hit or miss with the food. The first time I ever went to eat here the food was delicious. The second time i went it was lousy and I was in such a rush I didn't have the time to take it back or else I would have. It just wasn't good. The steak was tough and lacked seasoning. I also didn't have the toppings on one of my tacos which happened to be very dry smh. The third Time I went I was with someone and the food was good again and then the fourth time it was lousy. So it just depends on who the cooks the food for the day which determines whether or not you're going to have a good meal unfortunately. It's the only reason I can comprehend as to why some days the food is good and other days it's not. read more

Food is good I enjoy it i use go every other day then one day walked in and ordered my usual and it was double the price. the guy said all meat prices went up I can't afford to pay $30 dollars for 6 tacos so I won't be going back for awhile but each there own read more

This is my favorite place to get tacos from. They be fiyah!! The steak meat is so good and it never has any fat in it like other places I have eaten before. read more

Wonderful food and drinks... I love the lime frozen Margaritas... Steak on anything there is wonderful and cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this place.... read more

Excellent tacos. Great food. They always give great service. It's very authentic. Super fast. When they say 10 minutes they mean it!

Went here on 10/26/15 based on a friend's suggestion. Extensive menu, nice sized restaurant. I had a hard time choosing a menu item but the waitress helped me to decide on getting the shrimp tacos. You get to choose if you want corn or flour tacos. 3 filled tacos came my way with nice sized shrimp in them and tasty. But believe it or not, what blew my mind was the mexican rice! Man, I could eat a plate of just that, do you hear me???? I've never felt that way about mexican rice but theirs is DELICIOUS! I definitely will be back and hopefully try one of their drinks. read more

Great food here but tacos are a lil small for the price. Always call order in ahead of tome so you don't have to wait in small lobby or in car. They have nice buy 3 get 1 free taco specials. read more

Really good beef tongue burrito. Lots of flavor and fresh! The salsa was good too. Will be back...

The best Mexican food ever... I eat at this restaurant 4times a week, that's how much I love it. Great food, great service! read more

El Mariache - Steak enchiladas, refried beans with rice - Mexican Near Me - Calumet City, Illinois

Had an awesome meal last Friday. Great family owned spot. Service was very attentive and friendly. I had the carne asada and the steak was cooked perfectly. Had a wonderful time and the owner even brought each of us at the table a free shot of Jose! What more could i ask for. Definitely will return read more

This is the best Mexican restaurant in the area! The food is muy delicioso as well as the drinks! The service was quick and food was delivered to us fresh and hot! Definitely will be here on a regular basis! Check it out! read more

El Mariache - Mexican Near Me - Calumet City, Illinois

I Have ordered food from El Mariache for many years without incident. I have gone there so many times that the counter staff knows my face. Today was very different. I sent my husband to pick up my order. I purchased three meal specials. My mother and I ate the majority of our food, and my cousin started eating hers a few hours later. To her surprise there was a toothpick in one of her shrimp tacos! When I called the manager was super rude and after keeping me on hold for twenty minutes said we don't use toothpicks. This concerned me even more because that means the cook had it in his mouth! I will never eat another thing from this restaurant again! CHECK YOUR FOOD IF YOU DARE EAT THERE!!!!! I would give it less than 1 if I could! read more