Super consistent, always great, always fast, one of our favorites for carry out on the weekends.

My wife and I are locals and patronize weekly. Honestly, our first trip there, we didn't get the appeal and the service could be better. They don't follow the same cliche look and "combination menu" approach of their competitors nor is it hipster. El Mariachi has their own refreshing spin on affordable Mexican cuisine combined with exceptional food QUALITY! $2 bottle beer prices Monday - Thursday. Their house Salsa is wonderful and I recommend anything with Carne Asada. Flour tortillas are the best around. read more

Ok ,but not recommend. The salsa is the best thing,the food was to bland. But you never know when traveling and try local places. read more

Shady establishment. I ordered a meal for carry out. Didnt realize they gave me the wrong meal until I got home. Called the business to let them know I would be driving back due to their error. Since they didn't offer any form of credit for their error, I had to tell the cashier that what I ordered was lower in cost and to refund the difference. He advised he didnt need my credit card to do that and would take care of. Looking back on my bank statement, he never did. read more

Very disappointing. Must have new owners. Took my family there for dinner. The restaurant wasn't very busy but it took a while to get any service. Asked me if I wanted a menu. What? I thought this was a restaurant. Once we got the menus, the choices were very limited. I've seen more choices at Taco Bell. We ordered the combo platters with the red sauce. Big mistake. It tasted like a burnt, bitter taco sauce. Needless to say, took a couple of bits and that was enough. The highlight of the meal was definitely the chips at beginning. Would NOT recommend this place to anyone. read more

Very good margaritas and the tostados were good. Contrary to the sign on the front door they do NOT accept American Express.

I eat here all the time. It's family owned and operated and it's truly fabulous and authentically Mexican! The salsa rocks! I have used them a few times to cater birthday parties and they've always come through and it's delicious and plentiful! Try the Botanas! If you have dietary restrictions let them know and they will work with you to give you the best experience! read more

The food is always good and the salsa is delicious! The restaurant and bathrooms are clean. They have taken the time to decorate and make it nice inside. We've been going here since they first opened in Walled Lake. I've also heard the milkshakes are delicious but haven't tried one myself. There used to be live music on the weekends but not sure if they still do that. read more

El Mariachi is solid. They've supported us during the worse part of the pandemic and continue to serve us without fail. The atmosphere is very clean and well maintained and they do a wonderful job of maintaining COVID guidelines for indoor dining. The food is fabulous and very fresh. The salsa fresh as can be. Margaritas (of course). Our go to the Burrito Ortega Carnitas Wet (fresh - fresh - fresh - yummy - delicious). What stands out the most about El Mariachi though is the outstanding service. Always friendly, helpful and on top of everything. Shout out to Israel - best server in town and what a wonderful genuine person. You rock Israel! read more

This restaurant is great for when you just want some simple Mexican food, nothing fancy like the hipsters are eating. The salsa they serve here is out of this world. I don't know what they are putting into it to make it so damn delicious but whatever it is, it's working. The food is good and the service is too. I feel like a lot of people don't know that they moved from "Downtown Walled Lake" to this location. They also have a full bar which is awesome and they are open until 10pm! read more

Amazing service. Absolutely stellar. Our waitress, Shannon, went above and beyond making sure my food wasn't contaminated with my allergens AND was fast and nice. Plus the food was really good. I had the enchiladas with retried beans. And the lunch menu is SUPER affordable. Plan to go back soon! read more

They get one star for the tortilla soup... They went down hill since they moved... Used to be good, but even a beef taco is better from Taco Bell.... Over priced for what they give you... Not going to waste anymore breath on them.... read more

Trying to be upscale Mexican place versus the combo meal places. Basically poor execution. Food was OK - but not spectacular or maybe a better word is unique. I know this location has gone thru a number of restaurants -from Chinese to Diner. It must be the location or a lack of a good anchor store. So the service was young and inexperienced, and that hurt their rating. It also doesn't help having the employee kids at a table in the main dining room either. One of the kids was fine, but the older kid was roaming the restaurant. I order the Chimichanga, which comes with a verde sauce - not a fan - told them leave it off, but I still got the verde sauce on the side. And on top of the Chimichanga was muenster cheese slices straight from the package. So they didn't listen and they could have melted the muenster by sticking under the broiler for 30 seconds. The Chimichanga was stuffed with grilled chicken and tasted fine, but the presentation of the plate was lacking. Maybe we just got a bad vibe. read more

Food used to have that awesome authentic Mexican flavor that kept us going back time and time again, but now it's just americanized bland food. If you're looking for authentic taste, keep looking. read more

Okay, so if anyone reads a review of this restaurant that is good or positive, you can bet that it is fake. This is novice Mexican food at best and an outright fraud at worst. Starting with the pre-made margarita mix coming out of a dirty margarita machine. The frozen margarita was bitter and I don't think had any alcohol in it. I sent it back for a bottled beer. I ordered the beef chimichanga and what I was served was a greasy overlooked burrito that had no spice or flavor. After the waiter delivered our food we never saw him again until it was time to pay or I would have sent it back too. The chips and salsa are stale and bland. Definitely NOT homemade. Probably Old El Paso mild salsa. The kids order of corn dogs was nothing more than frozen Costco corn dogs cooked in a microwave. If you are expecting authentic Mexican food, this is NOT your place. read more

Stopped in for dinner with a large group. Our waiter was friendly. Drinks were served pretty quickly. Food took a little while, but there were two other large groups in the restaurant as well. The salsa and chips were good, but I was not impressed with the taquitos. They were overly fried to the point the chicken was almost inedible and the shell was so crunchy it was hard to eat. My boyfriend got the steak and shrimp fajitas, and the steak was very good - well seasoned and tender. Best part were the margaritas: tasty, sweet and easy to drink. And not a bad deal at $6 a glass. I may hesitate to come here for dinner again, but would definitely stop in for drinks! read more

The Carnita fajitas never disappoint! The service always pleasant as well. My favorite Tex Mex in Michigan with my favorite salsa!!! Awesome read more

A true gem and our new "go to" local Mexican place. Friendly wait staff and management. Very clean seating area and kitchen. Super kid friendly. Surprisingly great food. We ordered the steak burrito with green sauce and the tacos de carne asada. Both were yummy and included guacamole and a great side of stewed beans (instead of the ubiquitous refried beans) that were flavorful and spicy. The chips are salty but we like them that way. They even put some season salt on them for extra flavor. The salsa has loads of onion and cilantro. Two must haves for good Mexican salsa. The kids plate is huge! Enough for a second meal, so it's a good value. Overall a great experience. Surprising that this place isn't more popular. I am sure it will catch on. Just save a table for us when we stop in :) read more

Overall we really like El Mariachi. They had a few bumps when they first opened but we gave them another chance and I'm glad we did because they have improved a lot! It's also great that they can now serve liquor. El Mariachi is a nice family restaurant where you would feel comfortable bringing kids. The food is very good and my only complaint is that they are stingy with sides like sour cream and guacamole and if you ask for extra they charge you an arm and a leg. $1.29 for a small scoop of sour cream???? But other than that we really love eating there. We always joke that we are going to start taking our own sour cream when we go. If you are looking for good Mexican food in the area this is it!! read more

I was a regular. The salsa still awesome, Stephanie is a great server. But the food varies. The charro beans aren't the same and some days are better than most. Maybe a new cook I'm not sure but I'm taking a break from them. read more

El Mariachi - Starters guacamole is extra - Mexican Near Me - Novi, Michigan

Got a carry out chicken taco salad I really enjoyed!! There chicken tortilla soup was also great especially for being a carry out. I would definitely take my family there to have dinner. I'm sure it will be even better. read more

Met up here for a double date/ catch up a couple of weeks ago and really liked it. The portions are huge and I easily had enough leftovers for the day after. Didn't get to try the beans but they looked more like soup than the standard received beans in sauce. Easy to order non-alcoholic margaritas here and their chips and salsa game is strong. Will come back. read more

Fine professional service. I had a friend from high school that worked there. Food isn't really my taste. I much prefer El Nibble Nook's Mexican food. read more

I love this place! Absolute favorite salsa I had ever had! Nothing can top this salsa for me, seriously the greatest. The guacamole is very good as well. They serve alcohol! So you can wash down you taco with a frozen margarita!! The restaurant seems a little too large for the business they do, I miss their old location. Regardless of where they are located, the food is awesome. Staff is very friendly, food never takes long. A must try with the family, dinner with a friend, or a casual date night. read more

Average food at moderate prices. Good family place. I go with the family a few times a year

Great food and great customer service. We have had them in the restaurant, curbside pickup and catered and all were outstanding. The chips and salsa are amazing, some of the best I've had. The food is fresh and tastes delicious. The drinks are also great My family is a regular here. read more

Sigh. I thought that Rudy's was.... you know. But after trying this place, It's making Rudy's an authentic one. That's sad.

Great meal! Friendly staff! Immacuately clean! The free chips and salsa were delicious - the chips were hot and the salsa was fresh and tasty. The entrees were plentiful - also piping hot. We were ever impressed and will be back soon. read more

We eat here at least one night a week and the food is always fresh. The staff can sometimes forget to bring extra chips but that is not the worst thing in the world. Take out is great they give you a ton of chips and salsa and the food is made fresh so it is always hot. The food is very authentic. read more

I live less than a block away, and this place makes the best chicken chimichanga I've ever had. Stuffed with juicy chicken, onions, and green peppers that are never soggy- always fresh. It's a must have and you get the most bang for your buck!! read more

Come here often. They kinda messed up their renovations by putting in more tables and getting rid of the big booth and other booths. I want a booth when I go out to this kinda restaurant. So glad they have stopped giving out instruments to guests on Friday nights. Hearing people bang on mariachis and shake tambourines while I eat is annoying. Just let the professional play - he is good. Now to the food. Chips and salsa outstanding. Always fresh and I over indulge every time. Food is good. Most people don't know about the great black bean salad you can get instead of charo or refried. Black bean salad is cold but it is fresh with peas and corn! A great healthy refreshing alternative to the others. The bowls are wonderful and the botanos are huge and great to share. We come here at least 2 to 3 times a month. Glad they are close and so good! read more

Stopped in last night for my favorite, Mexiterraneam salad; mixed greens, marinated chicken, feta cheese, grilled red and green peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, black beans and tortilla strips. Served with lemon oregano dressing, which goes with the salad perfectly. This used to be only a summer special but now is on the menu year round and has given me much joy. As always chips and salsa are fresh and tasty, I would also recommend the carne asada fajitas, the meat is quite tasty and is the way I believe it should be in fajitas. I've started eating here more and more as it's not to far from home and I do really enjoy the food. read more

El Mariachi - The Mexiterranean salad, Awesome!! - Mexican Near Me - Novi, Michigan

I'm writing this review in utter pain! I wanted to my sure my cheat meal was worth it so I didn't eat all day to enjoy some fine Mexican cuisine. I'm so disappointed!!! I had the fish tacos that were weirdly spiced. I should've stopped eating but I was so hungry. I'm now up and wide awake with stomach pains as is my boyfriend. Cheat meal ruined!!! read more

I went to this restaurant for the first time as I just moved to the surrounding area and past by it several times. Went in kind of late at around 7:30pm. I decided to eat at the bar. Ordered their chicken and carne asada enchiladas with Charra Beans, rice and a side of guacamole. Coming from San Antonio, Texas, this Food was very, very good and authentic. I couldn't determine whether the corn tortillas were homemade or not but everything tasted great! Even those who know what and how Charra beans should taste like, were very well cooked and had the right kind of seasoning spice. Rice was true Mexican style rice. Overall, great food and service. I will definitely come back again. Thank you for a great first time Mexican Food experi read more

DELICIOUS food! Nice pleasant service. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because the staff weren't wearing uniforms which is just a personal preference. read more

Service was prompt & food was good. First time going to this restaurant. Was recommended by coworker. Glad we stopped to try it out. salsa is perfectly blended with right amount of cilantro, onion, and tomatoes. No flavors that overpower each other. Portions are plentiful. Will definitely be one of our frequent places we eat. Oh yeah and the chocolate banana cake is delicious. read more

Best, most authentic Mexican in town! Our fav place to go for sure. We love that it's not trying to be "americanized". Great margaritas too!

Ate here for the first time yesterday. The food is delicious! I loved the salsa. I had the chimichanga and the hubby had the beef enchiladas. Both were yummy. They also have a black bean corn salad as one of the sides I tried. Loved it! The other choices are retried beans and charros. We definitely will be back to try other things on the menu. read more

My husband and I decided to visit El Mariachi at their new location on Novi Rd and 14 Mile. Sunday evening probably around 6:30 pm. The place was not insanely busy but their were enough customers there to fill most of the booths that line the perimeters of the restaurant. There was no wait and we were seated immediately. Good start. Things went downhill from there....... We both decided what we wanted to order and sat at our booth for a good 15-20 minutes as the wait staff walked by or congregated at the front register chatting. I attempted to flag down the person who seated us, no luck. I waved my arms back and forth and finally got his attention and asked him if we might be able to place an order. He looked at me, said something to the wait staff and came to take our order. He asks me what I would like.....I say, first, I'd like a sprite and I'd like to order the tacos. My husband orders the quesadillas and I suggest to him he orders a drink as well. He would like water with a slice of lemon. 5 minutes later the waiter comes with our drinks. My husbands water has no lemon slice. He asks again for lemon. I ask if we could have some chips and salsa (which normally would have been the first thing put on the table before we ordered our drinks and meal). Salsa and chips arrive, our meal maybe 10 minutes later served by the host. He asks if we need anything else and we ask for more salsa. We sit 5 minutes waiting for our salsa, nothing. I'm hungry so I start eating, my husband is hungry, he starts eating. Half way through the meal the host comes back and asked how things are. We let him know that we are not real pleased with the service at this point, and that we had also asked for more salsa. He looks at us, kind of dumbfounded, apologizes (sort of), leaves and returns with our salsa. The food was ok. Not terrible. Ehh.....just ok. The service was terrible. They had plenty of wait staff, so there is no excuse for the poor, slow service. We will not be returning. read more

This restaurant is ridiculously cheap and petty. Unlike any other Mexican restaurant on the planet, if you order carryout, they don't give you any chips and salsa. If you order tacos and ask for an extra 2 oz. of ranchero sauce, they charge you for it. The only reason I have continued to go to this cheap place is because I live within walking distance. After today, I am officially done. I dined in and ordered a plate of Nachos. When I was done, I asked for a to go box, some extra salsa, and the check. The restaurant charged me $2.25 for the extra salsa. This is asinine. It is the free salsa that they put on the table. The waitress' reasoning for charging me was that I asked for it along with the check. How does that make any sense? Congratulations on losing a customer over 2 dollars. read more