The margaritas here were phenomenal! All of the food my family and I tried was amazing, as well! Everything came super quickly. The service was 10/10, and the ambiance was very welcoming! Our server was so kind to give us a little history about the restaurant and he was on top of everything! Very sweet man! Can't wait to come back!!! read more

This place was EGGcelent, the owner was incredible, the drinks were on point, the ambiance was incredible, the food was perfect, the service was perfect. Come try this place please. read more

Best margaritas in town. Old school. Delicious food and great service. A hidden gem. Truly a place where you can relax and enjoy OG Mexican food. read more

Tony is awesome, food was great. Will definitely be back. It's a nice little spot that is conveniently reached from anywhere along the coast. I was able to get in and get out quickly. read more

Best Mexican food on MS Coast. Authentic and full of flavor. Service is great and Tony makes you feel like you are family. And ABSOLUTELY the BEST margaritas. Our go to place! read more

Awesome small joint that we just happened upon. Tony welcomed us like we were family. Went in for a quick drink and stayed over two hours tasting chips and salsa with guacamole dip then bean dip then a Mexican pizza!! Perfeccion!! It was fabulous, can't wait to go back and see Tony and try more food! The menu is big and we saw tons of things to try. We lived the place and everyone walking in was return customers. We will be back read more

This was one of the best mexican restaurants I have tried, I had the ranchero burrito on the lunch menu. It was awesome. The server I had recommended it and it was so good, I am definitely going back to try more menu items read more

Looking for authentic Mexican? This is the place to go! Go visit Tony, the owner, and he will treat you like a member of his family. We visited this restaurant for the very first time tonight and were pleasantly surprised! We did have to wait a little while before we got our order taken, but once the food was brought out we forgot about that wait! They are working on slim staff. It's only one cook, the owner (who is waiting tables by the way) and one person behind the bar. The guacamole is AMAZING! Super fresh and delicious. The margaritas, according to my husband, are super strong. My husband got the Burrito Sambrosa, he said it was super spicy. He loves spicy food and he said it was a little too much, but delicious. I got the Enchiladas Suzais, they were good but just too much food (I unfortunately ate it all and felt like I was going to pop!!). Everything was delicious and we will definitely be back! I highly recommend going, just make sure you carve out some time to spend there while waiting on food. It's a great time to catch up on good conversation. read more

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Second time here in a month, great food and service each time. The tamales with onions are outstanding.

No nice way to candy coat it... fucking disgusting and the most authentic Mexican thing you'll receive is the imported soda bottled in "Mexican". Vomited less than 20 minutes after eating. read more

Excellent service and food! Don't forget to have a margarita (top shelf!!) will come back first opportunity I get. Not enough local places that have the owner trying so hard to make people happy. Kudos!! read more

The food was incredibly delicious, the service was phenomenal and professional. Without a doubt the best margaritas I've ever had, made with three top tier tequilas too!! Will definitely be coming back next weekend!! read more

If you are looking for great customer service this is the place. Very good food, cold beer and an owner with personality. I really enjoyed this place. read more

I came in wanting a good meal for cheap, chips and salsa we're good got the mild case so dip with it K so dip was good had a bit of a kick to it I liked it salsa with the chips on the other hand had a weird thing to it it's my first salsa down here in Mississippi so that may be the thing. It was good overall I ordered their cream enchilada made with chicken. Cream sauce was great rice and beans were great chicken in the enchiladas was bland no flavorI'm not sure if they get it out of a can or one. Service was quick post was awesome but chicken just didn't do it for me. read more

Tony is the best host with the best cook. The food is for real Mexican. What more do you need to know. read more

Very poor service. We ordered Chicken dishes not only were they bland but they had a funky smell and taste. When we went to tell the waiter ( also owner) he was more concerned with being defensive then just apologizing. If your looking for Authentic Mexican this is not the place to go! read more

Tony is the best. Get same dish Everytime. Great margaritas. Never a bad meal or service

I've never felt more appreciated as a customer in my life. Beat customer service. Great authentic food. This is my first time and I see why it was voted best on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I WILL be back! read more

This is a hidden gem for a restaurant. I'm in the area often but I never seen this building before. It's a block away from the main road and from where I normally travel. I found it because it has high ratings when I was searching online for food. They immediately gave a very warm family welcome upon entering, service was perfect, and food was delicious because all the food is cooked fresh when you order. Tony was polite and treated me and my guest like close family. This is the best Mexican food I ever had and it feels like you're having dinner with the good side of the family lol. I give this a perfect 10 out of 5 stars. read more

Oh my that food was so good. We are from San Diego Ca. So we were looking for a good true Mexican food. We found it. Good friendly Atmosphere great food. read more

Meh indeed. Sure, it's not as bad as some places I've been, but there's really nothing to recommend. The rice was tasty. And they have Mexican Coke and Jarritos, so that's something. But the food overall just doesn't make it. There's a mix of gringo and fairly authentic food here, but it's just not good. I tried the enchiladas verdes. They were wrapped in corn tortillas rather than flour, and that was a plus, but they consisted of dry chicken wrapped in a dry tortilla covered in a very piquant but otherwise not very flavorful salsa verde. It basically tasted like leftovers. My wife had the enchiladas con crema, a slightly better affair only because drowning them in crema softened the chicken and tortillas a bit. And everything's sprinkled in good ol' Taco Bell style shredded cheddar. I must admit that I'm a bit spoiled for Mexican food. You wouldn't think my former town of Omaha, Nebraska would be a Mecca for authentic Mexican, but the little places in South Omaha stack up with anything I've had in Texas, California, or, for that matter, Mexico. I've been trying to find authentic Mexican down here, but it just doesn't seem to exist. I'm dying for just a plain old simple taqueria with some good carnitas, carne asada, adobada, lengua, and cachete. I'm used to getting great stuff like that off a food truck, for Pete's sake. If anybody knows where I can get that here, drop me a line! read more

Loved Tony, the owner, but was not at all impressed by the food or drink. No grilled options on the menu- just burritos, enchiladas and other baked offerings. Chips were slightly stale and the salsa was completely unpalatable. The chicken enchiladas were mostly filled with cheese and the rice and beans were overcooked and clearly had been sitting all day. I expected much more for a $12 plate. My $9 house margarita was very small for the price and used well tequila. If you go, anticipate good service by a friendly host but be prepared to shell out $25 per person for pretty mediocre food. I will not be back. I'm bummed- really wanted to love this place. read more

It's the oldest Mexican restaurant on the coast.. place is small AND Fantastic... the owner is very engaging and multiple families ,while we were there have been coming for years.. go as fast as you can.. get the nachos and queso spicey.. just to add.. it's a simple restaurant with excellent margaritas .. there not trying to anything other than great read more

Locally owned - authentic good Mexican food - margaritas are like no other!! A MUST HAVE!! Friendly environment-

Best margaritas on the planet. Food is good too. Place is pretty small. Service is by the owner who knows his customers read more

This place is amazing! A great hole in the wall restaurant with authentic Mexican food. The customer service is amazing here and the food is even better! read more

This is the 1st. Mexican Restaurant Ever, that served me 2 Green Enchiladas, with not sour cream or onion""REALLY"" I paid separate for it since the Green Salsa is Pretty "HOT" (I eat mild hot), since it was too hot cant tell the taste...at least it was served with rice and beans. I had a Sangria,it's taste was like 2 start rating. Won't go back to this place. read more

The tamales are wonderful!! My husband loves the huevos rancheros. The salsa is spicy and the corn chips are warm. If you order a Coke, it is in a bottle and imported from Mexico. Tony is a great guy and fun to chat with. This is a must have in Gulfport! Stop in and say hello. read more

Upon entering the parking lot around 5pm Friday afternoon, we were the first to arrive for dinner. Entering, we were warmly greeted. Salsa very tasty. Some of the best I have had. Perfect combination of spice with visible freshly chopped vegetables. Queso creamy and thick, quality cheeses. Real glassware & ceramic dishes, which I appreciate! Seating slightly uncomfortable...felt a little cramped. But it was a nice, authentic look that went well with the place. Owner has been here over 40 years... We are glad to have stumbled on it & will be back :) read more

Great as usual! Still the best margaritas on the coast, and lunch was fantastic. Thank you Tony...

I love Mexican food, and this is the best I've ever had. Chicken Nacho supreme and steak ranchero are 10s out of 10! Chips and salsa are also made in house. Order a side of ranchero if you like spicy. read more

love those chili covered enchiladas so much that i have never ordered anything else in the 28 years i have been going there.

Not against the friendly Owner and his good customer service, but as far the food goes, I would not be able to describe it as "Authentic Mexican Cuisine". Personally for me it seems like they purchase everything pre-made from the local super market place it on a plate and put it on the oven to hear it up..... Very disappointed with the food. read more

Went there for lunch. Food was good, but the prices were a bit high for what it was. I asked for the taco sampler and to make it spicy hot, but they told me they really couldn't? Wha??? So I went with the enchiladas that came spicy. Could have been spicier to my liking. There's prolly better Mexican places in town than El Mexican, especially for the price they charged. read more

By far the best Mexican food on the coast. We have been eating here for over 15 years. We have never been disappointed with any of the food that we have ordered over the years. If you are looking for a good variety of cold Mexican beer and awesome food this is the place to go. If you like spicy food, just ask Tony to kick it up a notch and he will do it. read more

Love this place. Probably the closest to Tex Mex you will get. The owners been around for over 40 years. Love it.

Went there last night and really enjoyed the salsa with chips. His place is small but very clean. The spicy burrito was great. Very tasty. Can't wait to go back. Tony was the owner. He served us and made sure everything was good. read more

Best tamales on the coast. Great salsa. Good people. Wonderful small place for dinner.

Perfect for senior citizens! They close early, and are sometimes there and sometimes not! Food is usually good.