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    El Mariachi San Lucas

    4.3 (406 reviews)
    Closed • 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Jess L.

    amazing. everything we had was delicious and arrived in tact and very tasty. will definitely be ordering again

    Chili Relleno
    Donata N.

    Wanted lunch was visiting the area from AZ. Wasn't expecting much, it's mexican food in Jersey. Restaurant is in a small strip mall. We opted to sit on the side of the building that they've converted to an really cute outside dining area. We ordered. I wanted something small I I ordered "a" carnitas tostada, well it came as three. Loaded with cheese and flavorful retried black beans with just enough pork carnitas. This dish was good but I do wish the pork was caramelized a bit more and it had a little bit more flavor..but I'd definitely order again if in the area. We ordered guacamole, it was excellent. Chips and salsa, chips a tad to thick for me but very fresh. Red and green salsa was great. The red had just a hint of heat at the end. The green, I loved the abundance of cilantro. The chipotle crema was ok. My husband liked his enchiladas and I tasted the sauce, again full of flavor. My brothers relleno was huge and picture perfect but the cheese was strange. Major cheese pull, he had a hard time eating it. Had to twirl on his fork like spaghetti. But again, he loved the taste. Overall this was a great affordable meal. Service was good, produce and garnishes were fresh, food tasty. I'd love to go back and try the take out boxes.

    Chorizo fundido. Super filling.
    Trent O.

    Friendly accommodating team. Nice and clean dining room and restrooms. Food was exceptional - especially any of the sauces, salsas etc were so incredibly flavorful. Seem to do a good takeout business as well, as we saw DoorDashers coming and going to the little counter all night. They have a little display case with to-go desserts at the hostess desk. (TRES LECHES!!!) Soda's are all bottled, not fountain. No alcohol, but you can BYOB and add it to some mixers they offer - like margarita by the glass or pitcher. Parking lot is tiny for a strip mall that is almost exclusively dining options, but we managed to find a spot in the back by the dumpsters. The overall experience checked every box. Give it a try!

    Combo Birria Tacos
    Tyreek H.

    Amazing place, dope vibe, very festive (had a Halloween decor and colors all over), great food, and excellent service. This place seemed like a hidden hole in the wall but every 2 minutes there was more and more people walking in, so clearly I'm late to this spot. Definitely will be going back!

    Decor
    Kaitlyn C.

    I went here with family on a road trip! Okay first off I ABSOLUTELY LOVEEE THE DECOR!!! The People are very friendly and attentive but I honestly can't say the food is as good.

    Patio area
    Tara L.

    Fresh! Bright, clean, very cute inside and out. The freshness was visible when they set our plates down and then the first bite confirmed it. The chips (with salsas and queso) they brought to the table were probably the best I've had. Enchiladas and asada tacos were both excellent. The street corn was delish!!! Cute floral decor inside and umbrellas hung outside on the patio.

    Enchiladas
    Darsha M.

    A decent Mexican restaurant in South Jersey. My fiancé and I came around 7 pm on a Friday and the restaurant was packed. Luckily we were able to be seated quickly and were served chips and salsa and water. The trio of salsas were great, I loved the different flavors. For apps, we ordered the tortilla soup. I ordered this in the past and loved it but this time they put too many tortilla strips, which I couldn't finish. Overall, the flavor was great and the . For entrees we ordered the enchiladas with tomatillo sauce. I ordered the veggie one. I loved the sauce, it was spicy and tangy and filled with different veggies. Our food did take a while to come out, which is why I took one star off but overall had a good experience.

    Taco Bar

    I never leave reviews. We ordered the "taco bar" box, and let me first say, there is nowhere that compares to this place. Phenomenal. -fantastic value (amount of food/price) -excellent quality ingredients (can taste freshness -great presentation Not only will i be going back for more soon, but this box would be perfect for having friends over for a football game or bbq

    Nothing in the taco but bland, overcooked beef.
    Lulu B.

    (Photos included) It was my first time trying birria tacos, and it was not good. Very bland. The tacos are nothing but meat in a fried tortilla (I skipped the cheese but that wouldn't have made it better). The birria sauce/soup was spicy which is nice, but it was very watery and didn't have that smoky, beefy taste everyone talks about. It was so bland! And it cost $18! Next time I will have to try something else from the menu. Pros: beautiful restaurant.

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    Anna Mae R.

    I have not one bad thing to say about this restaurant. From the smiles when you walk in, the attentiveness of the staff and the adorable decor. Each dish we ordered was delicious. Also, the way they sang Happy Birthday to me was heartwarming.

    Taco box
    Heather F.

    Take away boxes are the way to go! Wonderful way to have family dinner at home. Every little item you could need is included. Lime wedges. Sour cream. Etc. we had a taco box, for four 4 adults - added rice/ beans. Elote. and churros and had plenty of leftovers. Can not brag enough about how delicious everything was. Take away is a gamble especially on cinco de Mayo weekend and we had everything we ordered and full bellies

    Sy L.

    I called in a order for pickup. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The inside is much larger than anticipated. All the tables were neatly set with colorful napkins. I ordered the lunch express for $13. The food looked really good and I wanted to like it! The food was bland. With some extra seasoning this would have been a 5 star review.

    Chips and Salsas
    Jon H.

    Saturday afternoon and we had a sudden craving for Mexican food, specifically nachos. I suggested Mariachi San Lucas because I recall their nachos (and their food in general) being superb and the drive being on the shorter end. It's been a couple of years since my mom and I have been and it was my girlfriend's first time. We arrived around 3:45 and had were the only guests in the restaurant. It is BYOB so we brought a bottle of wine and they supplied the wine glasses. Our server was really nice and more than accommodating. We had a few questions and a couple requests and everything we asked was of no issue at all. The restaurant also seemed like it was decorated for Spring. Both my mom and girlfriend said it was cute inside. They started us off with homemade chips and some delicious salsas. Soon after we placed our order more guests started arriving. I guess we ended up going at a weird time right between lunch and dinner but by the time we were finished eating the place was full. We decided to split chicken nachos between the 3 of us and to each get our own entree. My girlfriend ordered a chicken burrito enchilada style in green sauce. My mom had chicken enchiladas in green sauce. I finally broke after years of wanting to try a molcajete bowl and loved it. I chose red guajillo sauce which is the least spicy of their two options. It came with beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, and avocado and was bubbling and steaming long after it was placed in front of me. The sauce had great flavor and the meat was tender. I couldn't even finish the entire dish because the portion size was so large. My mom and girlfriend had leftovers as well. Everyone enjoyed their food to say the least. I can't believe it's been so long between visits for me especially with how short of a drive I have. The food was great and so was the service. I will be back again soon. The quality is just how I remember it a few years back.

    Birria Tacos and rice

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    Got take out, split a mini-box with my husband, such a fantastic deal, and was absolutely delicious - will order again! Highly recommend.

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    I visited La Colina last year for an event and I really enjoyed the food. I remembered they had…read moremuch of their menu marked as gluten-free, which was fabulous. I decided to return here for lunch on my fiancés birthday. I was disappointed to see they appeared to have removed majority of their gf tags. I decided to order a veggie fajita, and it was super tasty. They did have tortillas wrapped in foil on the side, so I gave them to my fiancé to eat instead. The food was flavorful and presented in an eye-catching way, so we both appreciated that. I am cursed when it comes to getting any frozen drinks, so naturally, no frozen margaritas for us because the machine wasn't working. We did enjoy our traditional margs and once again, loved how their presentation looked. I do hope they return to offering more gluten-free items like they had before, I would certainly return more often if they did.

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    Birria House Mexican Restaurant - I definitely ate one before remembering to take a photo.

    Birria House Mexican Restaurant

    4.8(4 reviews)
    53.8 mi

    I came here on a Saturday afternoon on a weekend I had class. I have driven past this place several…read moretimes and made a mental note to stop in and try the food. When my lunch plans fell through it was a perfect opportunity to check this place out. If you were going past here too fast you would definitely miss it It is a small restaurant that faces a big hole in the ground in New Brunswick. Parking is New Brunswick parking, if you've parked in New Brunswick you know it to expect. If you've never parked in New Brunswick try circling around a few times and if you don't have any luck with the meters you might have to pay for one of the decks, fortunately there was one right around the corner from this place. When I came in I already knew what I wanted to try, The namesake menu item that has been pretty popular lately. There were a few tables downstairs, and there was a stairwell upstairs that I never ventured up. The few times I visited here I've always found first four seating and never felt the need to see what was up the stairs. The tacos came out a little while after ordering and they looked really good. I think this was my first time consciously trying Iberia tacos and they were very good. I might not be the best person to judge this is I've never had other ones. But I was satisfied with what I had and the broth that it was served with was delicious. I have been back since, and will likely be back again. If you're in the mood for some good tacos you should check this place out.

    Birria House serves delicious, authentic Mexican food. This hole in the wall restaurant has a very…read morewelcoming mom and pop vibe. I ordered the namesake birria tacos and was very happy; plenty of flavor with a little extra kick from the salsa verde. Buen provecho!

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    4.3(771 reviews)
    46.0 mi
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    holy crap. my family and i have been searching for a good mexican restaurant for awhile now! this…read moreplace was awesome. first of all, the presentation was great--all of our food came out looking pristine, pretty, and very appetizing. the dessert plating was the best. i tried the chimichanga, the enchiladas, their fajitas, the tacos, and their chips. everything was delicious. i had the shrimp burrito for my main and it was so filling; the shrimp were huge. it was stuffed with rice and beans, so it definitely was worth the price. it's been hours and i'm still quite full. we asked for extra hot sauce, and their diablo was the best (ask for it)!!! you can sit inside or outside, and they play music so the atmosphere is great. we sat outside; there's a canopy around the outside seating so it's private (not fully out in the open which was appreciated. there's nice lighting, plants, and seating. the service was very friendly and fast! everyone was kind, had no problem explaining the menu, and were accommodating. my favorite thing was the flan. it was creamy, sweet, and also super filling. the tres leches, however, was SOAKED. oh my god, i recommend it--the desserts were amazing. i have never been so full in my life. this is now our go-to spot! please show this place some love! the menu is very vast, organized, and there's so many interesting choices to choose from. definitely come here!!!!

    I work in the area and was looking for a good place to get lunch. Found this place online and…read moredecided to check it out based on the great reviews and was so glad I did. They have a few tables inside and I was happy to see it was crowded. We sat outside which was really nice. They also offer a lunch menu which I like. I got the chicken quesadilla which was really good. Not a huge portion but it hit the spot. We also got the chimichanga Tulum which was huge and so good. Definitely would come back!!

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    4.5(249 reviews)
    55.2 mi
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    Pancho's Mexican Grill did not disappoint. I kept seeing reviews about their birria, so I had to…read moretry it for myself. I ordered the tacos de birria de res con queso along with a jamaica drink, and the total came out to $26.44, which felt reasonable for five tacos. I placed a pickup order and everything was packed really well. The tacos were full of flavor and the consommé was especially gooood. I would definitely order this again and I am looking forward to coming back to try more items on the menu.

    If you are looking for traditional, authentic, homemade Mexican food, look no further, Pancho's is…read morethe place! Every time I come here, I feel like I'm back at my grandma's house. The restaurant serves delicious, fresh food in a very homey atmosphere. The servers are kind, attentive, and so helpful; from time to time, you might even be served by Pancho himself, who is an absolute gem! We started with the guacamole and chips, followed by the nachos, where you can customize them with your choice of meat. For our entrees, we ordered the Huaraches with steak, which is a large, handmade, slightly fried tortilla topped with beans, onions, lettuce, crema, and cheese. We also got the Tacos, which come five to an order. You can choose up to two meats, but we stuck with the classic Al Pastor. The meat was so tender and flavorful, served with the traditional onion, cilantro, and lime on the side. Finally, and my personal favorite, we had the Picaditas. Like the tacos, you can choose two meats, so we went with Al Pastor and steak. Similar to the Huaraches, these are four smaller, slightly fried homemade tortillas with green and red sauce on the bottom, topped with lettuce, onion, and cheese! To wash everything down, we had the homemade Agua de Jamaica (hibiscus tea), though their Horchata is also delicious. Overall, this is one of my favorite spots; it reminds me of my childhood, and the food is just as good as what you'd find in Mexico. If you're looking for an authentic experience, this is it!

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