We didn't have a full dinner between the two of us, but I had the seafood enchiladas and my wife just had chips and queso. I thought the enchiladas were solid, though my wife felt like the queso was too thick and that the chips they served with the queso were a little stale. The service was A+, very attentive and hospitable, which counts for a lot in my book. They brought out a huge statue and bass drum for someone's birthday, which we loved and thought was hilarious. Also, the house marg was excellent and I definitely recommend. Overall, a cool vibe in the restaurant and we will definitely come back. We have some friends coming in from out of town and thought that it might be a good spot to introduce them to TexMex. If your go-to is Natalita's or something like that around The Woodlands, I would definitely encourage you to give this place a shot. read more

I wish I wouldn't have been fooled by the high reviews for this place. It was a total waste of money & a highly disappointing meal for date night. To be fair, it is my own fault because I tried El Mariachi a year or two ago and thought it was gross then. However, I know everywhere deserves a second chance so I thought I'd give it another try, especially when I saw it had such a high average rating. Let me first say, service is INCREDIBLE. Truly could not ask for better. The hostess was really sweet and she stayed kind even when I could tell she was overwhelmed by all the people. We had multiple servers come by to check on us at various times and do things for us and they were all great too. Absolutely 0 staff complaints. I ordered a watermelon margarita and couldn't drink it. The syrup was completely separated from the actual drink. I left it completely full and while I didn't want to complain, I was surprised that I wasn't asked if it was okay. Had I been asked, I would've told them. My husband thought his house margarita was good, but he did order it frozen and it was already half liquid by the time he got it. The food was not good. I took one bite of my beef taco and pushed it to the side. It was essentially Taco Bell meat. No shade to Taco Bell, but if I wanted that, I would've just gone to T Bell. It sure would've been a lot cheaper. My cheese enchiladas were also not good. I asked to have sour cream sauce on top & was charged $2 for it. I wasn't told I'd be charged extra and didn't see anywhere on the menu where it said that. Even so, $2 for sauce is crazy, but $2 for sauce when the enchilada ALREADY comes with sauce on top and all you had to do was replace it?? Wild. The queso was okay. Not amazing, not bad. It's the only thing I was able to eat. Not my personal experience, but two tables in our same section had issues with their food too and had to send it back. $85 for that is crazy. I'm glad so many seem to enjoy it, but El Mariachi will never see me again. read more

El Mariachi Mexican Bar & Grill - Queso - Tex-Mex Near Me - Spring, Texas

This place was a great experience. I was invited by a coworker for a late Bday celebration. Upon arrival it a little slow only a few people but it had picked up eventually. The inside is uniquely designed and the ambiance wasnt to much or to less The waiter was very attentive and checked on us periodically. I ordered the carne asada rice and beans platter it was delicious..They came and sang Happy Bday let me spin the wheel(I won a Mexican candy shot) and even brought me a piece of desert with a candle. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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This place has the best food and the service as super nice and helpful and the vibe was chill I liked the music!

This place is tacked in the back of strip mall and might be little hard to find but don't let that stop you from giving it a try. I came here for dinner and getting a seat was not a problem. The dinning room is fairly big and there is also a covered patio. They do have a full liquor bar. The (Casado mix) mixed fajitas I ordered came out quick. The portion for one is not as generous as other places. The chicken and steak were done perfect. What I didn't like was the grilled shrimp came out with the shell and tail on. It was difficult to separate with fork and knife, forcing me to use my fingers. The staff was very pleasant and attentive. read more

El Mariachi Mexican Bar & Grill - Covered patio - Tex-Mex Near Me - Spring, Texas

I'm convinced people are lying about these reviews or writing them after having their drinks Margaritas are GREAT but food and service is subpar. I can get better service down the street at comparable prices. We came on a not so busy day and it was just terrible from missing food to not trying to fix mistakes to treating me and my company like oh well, you can go. I'd rather spend my money somewhere that values it read more

We love the food and atmosphere at El Mariachi. The staff is so friendly and service is on point. The chunky guacamole is amazing! read more

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A great place to stop for some delicious Mexican food and even a margarita! Today I stopped with my son and friends and their two kids to get some food and beverages. I ordered the enchilada verde. It came with refried beans and rice. I throughly enjoyed the enchiladas and the salsa verde was delicious. The chicken was tender. I would have preferred shredded chicken versus cubed, but it tasted good still. The rice was okay. Could be a tad more flavorful, but it was good enough. The skinny margaritas were yummy (first one was nice and potent!) Overall the service was great and the food was ready quickly and service was friendly. The ambiance was causal and fun. I'd come back here again! read more

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Fantastic service atmosphere and food! The margaritas are always on point. This is our go to spot for Mexican in the spring area read more

Best Mexican or tex Mex in town. Highly recommend the specials menu. Fast service, fun atmosphere. We will be back. read more

El Mariachi Mexican Bar & Grill - Tex-Mex Near Me - Spring, Texas

I hate to leave such a bad review because the two gentleman that helped us seemed really nice but I have to be honest. This was actually The. Worst. Mexican food I have ever had, and I've been to a lot of Mexican restaurants as that's the only places we'll eat out at. The rice and beans were terrible even my 11 month old wouldn't eat it. The enchilada I ordered was so bad I legitimately didn't even want to take a second bite. The tortilla did not look or taste like either corn or flour but was actually supposed to be flour. As I'm writing this right now I actually just remembered it was supposed to be a burrito with enchilada sauce and cheese on top but it was plated as just an enchilada. The red sauce was straight watered down tomato sauce. That's the main reason I could barely eat it. I'm normally not picky but it was really that bad. My husband paid $17 something for a "pizza " quesadilla that looked delicious and huge on the picture but it was so small he had to order a whole 'nother entree. It was so thin and bland looking. My toddlers quesadilla actually looked much better, more filled and like the quesadilla was cooked with a little butter. The pizzadilla didn't have any cheese or meat anywhere near the edges. Besides the taste of the food, we waited at least fifteen-twenty minutes before we had our order taken, and that's only because a gentleman noticed we were just waiting so he didn't have a booklet to write our order down. We also ordered the new soft serve margaritas (this was actually the whole reason we came was to try these out.) Our food eventually came, not exceptionally fast but not particularly long wait either. They never brought our drinks so the gentleman gave us a free sample "on the house" and still never brought our drinks. This is what was pretty upsetting because I never asked for him not to bring our drinks. That's literally the reason we came so that was confusing why he did that. I get he brought the samples to recoup from forgetting about the drinks but he should've either still brought the drinks or just given us our actual drinks for free instead of the sample. But to just not bring our drinks without even saying anything to us was not cool. Most times we had someone come to our table it was a long time so we had to wait to ask for the bill for a while. Another thing that I have an issue with as I have two little ones and waiting for 10 minutes to pay for our food with kids that are already ready to go is frustrating. One of the other gentlemen that came to the table was really sweet to our toddler though and that was really the only reason we decided to leave a tip after such a poor experience. The soft serve was really good, I'm not sure there's more than a drop of alcohol though lol. The place looked nice though. read more

The hot sauce to start with in brought out to you warm and delicious as well as the chips, then you cannot go wrong with any of the appetizers, but most of all the fajitas are no doubt the most tender and flavorful in the area. This place deserves a try if a a regular visit weekly. Furthermore, for the ladies if you 're watching your weigh the skinny margaritas are killer. We just love it here!!! 10 out of 10!!! Great food, great atmosphere, all you need to do is add your great company and your set for a great outing. Enjoy!!! read more

The food was totally authentic and delicious! We had the chimichanga and dinner enchiladas with beef and chicken. And the margaritas were to die for! The prices were very reasonable and the service was excellent. We'll definitely be back!! They definitely get a 5 star rating!!! read more

El Mariachi Mexican Bar & Grill - House 20 oz Margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Spring, Texas

Everything here is very tasty!! We eat the often. It's also close to home which is even better. Highly recommend!

Have been waiting to try this spot and was glad we chose to visit this week. Interior is very large nicely decorated and seating is comfortable. I had the small house margarita and really enjoyed it it's kind of in an odd glass but still very enjoyable and has a little kick to it; about perfect. We enjoyed their chips but their salsa is just like red water and has really no flavor. Ordered the combination plate that was very good everything came out very fresh also had a half order of the beef fajita nachos and they were very good ,but I wish they came with sour cream as well. Will definitely put this into the rotation of Mexican food in our area to enjoy. Probably be coming by on a weekday for happy hour and more of those good nachos. Nice staff. read more

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Fajitas. Tortillas. Enchiladas. Quesadillas. Those were the little voices in my head that drew me to search for good, nearby Mexican food. When I entered, I saw nice decor and picture of promising margaritas. Since I had my son with me, margaritas were out this time. I ordered the beef fajitas. When then came out, they didn't have "the look" of my favorite fajitas. They looked a little dry and chewy and not as fajita-vibrant as I like. The tortillas felt, looked, and smelled like they came from a package rather than being made fresh. The rice was okay, but the refried beans tasted like they came from a can. I was a little sad with my visit. Service-wise, the staff was very friendly and the food came out quick. The place is probably good if you live in very close proximity. It just didn't check my boxes. read more

First time visit!! Service was great, food selection was awesome, swapping refried beans for charros .75 upgraded... Want shredded chicken in your Verde Enchiladas instead of fajita chicken, .75... In fact any changes or special requests to menu items are a minimum of .75... I know this is minimal but it became annoying after the third request.. ( most all Mexican restaurant atlet gives you the option for refried or charros ). I finally got it and refused to option out corn vs. flour tortillas... Outside of no options plus upgrade charges, this location is still worth a visit if in the area... Just my opinion . read more

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Woweeee Woweeee Woweeee!!!! Nice, friendly people!!!!! Mister Jaime Lozano really really really welcomed me with warmth anddddd kindlyness!!!! Thank you read more

Authentic Mexican food with wonderful service and great decor. My family had a celebratory dinner here and were blown away at the flavor of the dishes. I enjoyed the caldo de res. The chips and salsa was delicious. I enjoyed the temperature and the spice of the salsa. Our waitress, Sarahi was very nice and kind. read more

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what ever changed in the back of house keep it up because wow today the food was amazing!!!!

Absolutely incredible. We asked specifically for the Fiesta Tacos with barbacoa & mixed meat carnitas. The meat was perfectly seasoned and cooked and fell apart in our mouths. The little tortillas held the grease and salsa perfectly and didn't fall apart til the last taco at the very end. The service is always exquisite. The ambiance of the restaurant is warm and vibrant. Very well kept and clean throughout the restaurant and restrooms. The food is just so good I couldn't even begin to explain. You just have to try this place out! A secret staple of the area! read more

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Phenomenal experience with service, friendliness, and food quality! definitely visiting when in the area.

Today was the first time we've gone to El Mariachi. Ambience was wonderfully colorful. The menu is extensive with so many choices. I had to try the stuffed avocado dish. It didn't disappoint! It was delightful. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants great TexMex style food. read more

Vi en el facebook la invitación para este 17 de septiembre la celebración del cumpleaños del restaurante. Un año se dice fácil, muchas horas de desvelo, trabajo en equipo y profesionalismo. Que sigan los exitos Tata el mejor mesero gracias hermano Outstanding personal Quality Flavor, tasty Velocity Things to improve aire acondicionado Keep going If you succeed we succeed!!!! read more

El Mariachi Mexican Bar & Grill - Aproveche la ocasión para degustar mi Chile relleno con carne molida y mucho jackchesse por dentro - Tex-Mex Near Me - Spring, Texas

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All I am going to say is that the food here is very good and flavorful. The quail was soooo darn good read more

El Mariachi Mexican Bar & Grill - Tex-Mex Near Me - Spring, Texas

This is hands-down me and my husband's favorite Mexican food restaurant!! We recently moved out to spring and stumbled upon this place and will never go elsewhere lol their queso is so good!!! I usually get the stuffed avocados which are out of this world. Their margs are delicious too read more

Some of the BEST Tex Mex in the area. Good drinks and excellent Staff here, From fajitas to cheese enchilada.

They will WAIT on you. They will refill your salsa and chips without you having to beg. Even your drinks or water......: They treat everyone like they are welcome. Best of all their chips and salsa are great. Non greasy chips and salsa is warm. Margaritas have colorful fruit on them you can share or eat yourself. Prices are affordable. read more

Food is basic I ordered chilaquiles, the sauce was not authentic, the rice and beans were good. Maybe it was the dish I ordered, but I was disappointed. read more

Margaritas are good but the food and salsa is very bland if you are wanting a taste of actual Mexican food. The salsa is like pure tomato sauce....the food is like I'm eating Mexican food in London....ENGLAND. Also, rather high charges...... read more

I've been here a few times and prefer it over many of the other Mexican restaurant options in the area. That being said, I didn't think it was worthy of a review until today for lunch when I ordered the campechanos street tacos. Wow! They're absolutely delicious. The service has always been good as they're attentive and their queso is really decent but these tacos have made me a huge fan and El Mariachi will be my new Taco Tuesday tradition. read more

Went at 5 pm on a Saturday ( before the rush, it was packed when we left at 6:15). Very nice people, fast service for drinks and for the food. Large menu and many options. read more

Perfect service! Had a waiter, helper, and manager make sure our party of 6 was treated like kings. The food and margaritas are great with a great price. Don't sleep on this Mexican Restaurant! read more

The food and service are very very good! My favorite dish cheese enchilada, tamale, rice and beans. Sooooo good! The provide generous portions so come hungry! The atmosphere is very casual and fun! read more

Service was good. Clean place. Salsa pretty good, served warm and has a strong cilantro flavor. Tamale was gross but the gravy was good. Beef taco was pretty good. Cheese enchilada had good flavor but the tortilla is thicker than I'm used to. Rice is good and flavorful. Refried beans not so good. Shrimp tasted fishy. Guac on plate was tasty but not chunky, I suppose that's for the special guac you can o read more

El Mariachi Mexican Bar & Grill - La plazita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Spring, Texas

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Good food but I was really there for the mariachi's and we were not disappointed! They were awesome!

We went there for the first time since the ownership change. We had a really wonderful experience. The staff was extremely friendly, the food was fast and delicious, and the pricing was extremely reasonable. We are excited to have our new favorite place! read more

El Mariachi Mexican Bar & Grill - Tex-Mex Near Me - Spring, Texas

Very good food and service. Since we sat down, the server was very attentive, the salsita for the tostadas was so good we asked for two more refills while we waited for our food. All of us liked our food and closed out with a michelada and margaritas! Really enjoyed our visit here. read more

Hands down the best mexican food in this area!! Not to mention the best margaritas!! My favorite place in literally there every other day

A big thumbs up to the staff and cooks! I ordered lunch for an all-day meeting and everyone was so happy with the meal. Delicious combo fajitas and fresh fixings for the win! Great customer service when ordering and a perfectly on-time delivery. I'll definitely be ordering from here again. read more