I have started getting lunch here once or so a week for the past two months. The staff are always nice; my drink never gets empty, very clean environment. The food...... I've only had the buffet, but it is on point! Unlike a Chinese buffet, you will not be hungry again in an hour. read more

Just my personal opinion but the food is not the best when ordering from the menu. Service is sporadic. Buffet is terrible. I don't be completely negative but it is just not my favorite restaurant. read more

Americanized Mexican food. Cheap and not spicy. Large menu, cheap drinks. The staff is very friendly and fast. They have a large buffet with almost everything on it for $14.99. read more

El Mariachi Mexican Grill - Chicken and spinach enchiladas - Buffets Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

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The vibe here was great - very comfy and welcoming. The food tasted amazing with really good seasoning, and for the price it was definitely worth it. The staff walking around and cutting the meat were very respectful, and our server Michael was outstanding. He was friendly, attentive, and honestly deserves a raise. I'd definitely recommend this place and will be coming back! read more

This place did not allow any modification on the the app when I called to tell them, they proceeded to tell me that my door dasher had left even though I called the dasher and he said he didn't pick it up yet. So instead of just remaking them they lied, and did not offer to make any new ones. Also very rude I definitely recommend going some where else the food was also sub par. read more

Christian took great care of us! Our door dash order was going to take over 40 minutes because they were super backed up so he helped us reorder and cancel the door dash order and got us our food within 5 minutes. Great customer service! Give that man a raise! read more

Good food and great service. The ambiance is present as well. Bar vibe is real chill.

We come here several times a week. We love it here! Food, staff, drinks! Christian and Maria are the best!!

We came on a Sunday after a late ole miss game, and it was delicious. They have a buffet for 12.99 that was excellent and the other dishes everyone ordered we well liked. The service was good, and restaurant was clean. read more

El Mariachi is such an odd place in the best way. After my last year as a student there I looked through my bank statement and found that I went here at least once a week to get something to eat from here. Although the food wasn't for me, when I finally did eat here I saw why it was such a favorite. The food isn't overly bad or crazy good, it's just okay. But it's okay enough to where after eating here one time I came back at least three or four times before COVID happened. The drinks are amazing and will get you into a nice and fun spot after just two of them (one if you're a light drinker). I've never tried their buffet and don't think I would have it given the chance but maybe someone like it. read more

Buffet was pretty bad. Order off the menu if you want hot food. I saw a woman in the booth eating cheese dip with a spoon, as a soup. Grotesque read more

Best Mexican take out we've ever had!!! Fresh Guacamole ! It would have been even better if the tortillas were homemade. Very good!

Love this place! Staff is great and personable! Some of the best Mexican food in Oxford! Strong margs and great appetizers!

Had the burrito loco and it was the best burrito I've had in a very long time. Ordered a shrimp quesadilla and came with beef (didn't order it that way) but overall great place and would order again just check your order before you leave. read more

I ate at El Mariachi last night for the second time. I do not believe I will be dining there a third time. I went to El Mariachi last night for Cinco de Mayo. Being a Mexican restaurant on Cinco de Mayo, I expected it to be busy. It was. At approximately 7:30 PM I checked in with the hostess and gave her my name. She told me that the wait would be about 45 minutes. I expected a wait and told the hostess that would be fine. I would be at the bar, within eyesight, located about 25 feet from the hostess stand. I expect the restaurant would prefer me to wait at the bar and spend money on drinks rather than hovered around the hostess stand not spending money. I also understand that when a hostess tells you it will be a 40 minute wait, that is just a guestimation. At approximately 8:50 PM, it had been well over 40 minutes and I decided to check on my table. I asked the hostess where I was on the list and she told me I was crossed off. I reminded her that I told her I would be waiting at the bar. She looked at me blankly and shrugged. I told her no one came to the bar or called the name I left. No "I'm so sorry, sir. Let's get you a table." She just stared blankly at me, shrugged her shoulders and said, "Oh well." Oh well? I asked to see her manager. She walked into the kitchen and returned and told me the manager wasn't available. Not that he'll be with me in 5 minutes, but that he was not available to talk to me. I asked again about being seated and she told me "I could clean off (or bus) a table myself." I asked for a manager again. Again, she just shrugged at me. At that point I lost my cool a little bit and told her not to shrug at me like an idiot and to get her manager. She did. I explained the situation to the manager. He was more professional that the hostess, but excused her behavior telling me she was "flustered". Even on the busiest night, the front of the house in a restaurant should never appear flustered and that is not an excuse for rudeness to customers. He offered to find me a table, I told him I would eat at the bar...and I did. The manager did not offer a drink or appetizer or any sort of tangible gesture for waiting over an hour at the bar and then shrugged off by the hostess. I do not think I will be returning. read more

Went there last night around 8:00 they were not busy at all. Sat down and the waiter took our drink order and then asked us if we were ready to order right away. After a few minutes he brought the drinks and again asked if we were ready to order. I said some chips and salsa would be awesome. Dont think I have ever been to a Mexican Restaurant where they didnt bring them out before the drink order and we had to order them. So we placed our order I ordered the Tacos El Carbon with rice and beans. In the meantime I also ordered a small cheese dip for the chips. So the meal comes out I get three tortillas with steak, melted cheese, and onions. A side plate comes out with a small bowl of refried beans and our cheese dip for the chips. No rice or garnish for the tacos. Am i missing something here? So we finish our meal and wait for the waiter to bring us the check but I think he's disappeared we have to go to the counter to check out. Here is the best part.... When getting up from the table i step on what looks like a french fry ( I didnt order fries) I look under the table at a food debris field looks like they went all day without sweeping under the table! And this place got an A for inspection? Really? Come on you can do better!!! read more

Drinks are good. Me and all 3 roommates woke up with food poisoning next morning after eating.

Great restaurant in Mississippi! Cane here to visit and their Mexican food was really good and their customer service was on point! Will visit again! read more

Went in 30 mins. before closing and they were very gracious. Food was very good and the top-shelf margaritas were even better. I would definitely go back when I have more time to enjoy the menu. read more

El Mariachi's environment is quite chill, friendly staff and good service. I believe they're the only authentic Mexican restaurant in town that offers a buffet, and if the lunch buffet is anything like how the dinner used to be, then consider any cravings for comida mexicana sated at the end of said venture. Also, all you can eat Taco Tuesday is probably the best thing to happen to the west side of town in a while. read more

Visiting from Texas, so I'm accustomed to great Mexican food. Got to say, El Mariachi had some great food and not over priced. read more

This spot was sooooo good. Definitely an underrated restaurant in Oxford. We were seated quickly, and our waiter was phenomenal. The menu offers authentic Mexican dishes, and other great options. Everything from the ambiance to the food is good. Every time I'm in town, I would come here for some great authentic street tacos! Thank you so much for the great service. read more

Great food and service!!! Went with my mom as my lunch date and enjoyed margaritas and the buffet. Definitely would recommend!