ZERO stars. Does not seem to be a legitimate business. Recently visited around 5:30PM on a Friday. Place was empty. Not a sound as well. 2 of the staff present indicated the restaurant was closed. OPEN signs were lit up on the windows and door as was all external lighting. Posted hours indicated it was open from 11-9. Something's off about the place. read more

Authentic Mexican food Service was good and friendly. Feels like you're in Mexico with the language and music. read more

This place gets 5 stars alone because of how good the nachos were ! There's no reason that chips and beans alone should be this good mind you I don't even like beans and forgot to tell them to take it off. I'm so glad I didn't. I got the chicken nachos and it was the perfect amount of everything no salsa needed. The guac was perfedt even the sour cream is the best I've ever had which I know sounds weird but today I learned not all sour cream is made equally. Everything's as well seasoned. I got 1 of each taco chorizo , carne asada, shrimp and chorizo a everything was great read more

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No one was there when we went in we were told the KItchen was closed but the person was eating something. We used to go there years ago but will not go back. Went to Amigos in Laurel & it was greaat. read more

Not what I expected at all. I just left the bank around the corner and saw this spot sitting alone on the side of the road across from some railroad tracks. It didn't look like much, but I decided to give it a go. When we entered it was empty, and when we left it was empty. We were greeted immediately by our waitress, who took our drink and food order. The decor was typical Mexican décor that you expect to see in any American Mexican restaurant. The restaurant was clean and bright inside. There was a small backroom where the bar was located. It looked like an afterthought built into a hallway. I though it was cool though. The bathroom wasn't anything to special. One bathroom next to the bar that was clean and functional. I was feeling the authenticity. We ordered margaritas that were very good. They didn't have that nasty margarita mix taste. The only negative, they never last long. Why do margaritas seem to have more ice than drink? Just saying. For an appetizer we shared a pork and cheese papusa. It was very good and I loved the grilled flavor. I didn't find any pork in it, but the waitress explained that it is so refined that it's not noticeable. Hummmm? Ok, if you say so. It was good, so I didn't make a fuss about it. After all, what does this gringa know about cooking Mexican food. I only mentioned it because I paid more for pork vs just cheese. I also ordered 2 enchiladas with grounded, black beans and rice. All very good. I cleaned my plate, though I was full long before I finished. I regretted my gluttony for the rest of the day, but I couldn't stop eating. My mother was smarter. She ordered the grilled chicken burrito and cut it in half, taking half home to enjoy the next day for lunch. Great meal from an unassuming restaurant. Goes to show you, never judge a book by it's cover. read more

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I've never been to a restaurant in Mexico but I'm sure they look like gringada. The food was absolutely amazing! Every single food were ordered was delicious. The prices are great too. The staff is very nice too. Showed us the back where they have the karaoke and dance floor. read more

Gringada Mexican Restaurant - Fajita Chicken, papusa, chicken taco - Mexican Near Me - Beltsville, Maryland

I have traveled past this little hole in the wall looking spot many times and when the craving for Mexican food hit me, I thought I need to just give this place a shot atleast once! And I'm glad I did! It has its own parking lot and it wasn't really busy when I went but that's ok. I walked in and was immediately greeted and was told I could sit anywhere I wanted. I was welcomed with complimentary warm tortilla chips and spicy salsa which tasted very good!! Server asked me for my drink choice and handed me a menu and gave me time. A few staple choices with pictures which helps a lot. It's a little bit pricey on some things but still manageable. I got the enchiladas plate which comes with two chicken enchiladas and rice and beans. The chicken was delicious and had lots of flavor on the inside. Same with the rice and beans. Each component held its own separately as well as together. The servers speak Spanish and English but mostly Spanish. They were more than helpful with explaining the items on the menu for me as well! Service was great, my drink stayed filled and I paid and left. I would love to come back here. It's a small restaurant so only room for one really big party or a bunch of small parties. read more

The food is epic, everything you wish for from your moms kitchen! I love the PUPUSAS. They were bursting with cheese and the curtido was excellent. The Bistec Encebollado was a treat as well. Couldn't finish but just as rich and amazing. Not bad on the pockets, definitely a redo. read more

Def would drive by all the time and wanna check this place out. Well today I did and here's my story jaja..... I'm 1/2 mexican and my abuelita makes the best Mexican so I'm picky. So I can't compare anything to hers as that said it was really good. Ordered carne asada was pretty good, tortillas were fresh and horchata was on point. Had some of my homies tacos pastor yummmm they were better for sure. There's some stuff they can do better like music wasn't playing when I got in....that's a must in a Mexican restaurant and had to wave down waitress for the check but nothing major Side note: I peeked and looks like they are doing an addition... with whole bar and ish so I'm hella excited finally have a pool table and some music near by..def gonna be a regular fo shoooo read more

Gringada Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Beltsville, Maryland

Great service and great food. Unassuming little spot. A hidden gem. The food was seasoned well and tasted authentic. We all enjoyed our food. I ordered Puerco Asada and my Wife ordered the sizzling chicken and steak fajita. We ordered a beef taco for our granddaughter. All were extremely tasty. This is our second time here and we will come back again. read more

Gringada Mexican Restaurant - Home made tortilla chips and mild spicy salsa. My bueno! - Mexican Near Me - Beltsville, Maryland

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Great drinks and food Can't go wrong with these margaritas ladies Will surely be coming back weekly read more

Gringada Mexican Restaurant - Love my margarita and this is where I get the best from Love it!!!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Beltsville, Maryland

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Had come here for decades before the original owners sold it, so I stop in once every few years to see if it's any good. The recent reviews raved about new owners and the delicious and authentic Mexican food, and I was in the area, so I gave it a try. The fact that I was the only one in the dining room at prime dinner time was telling. First, the menu is a mix of Mexican and Salvadoran dishes, so my expectations of authentic Mexican dropped immediately. The salsa was pretty good , but came in a ceramic condiment cup rather than a bowl. The chips (also fine) came in a small bowl. Want more? That'll be $4 please. A restaurant's chili con queso usually gives me an idea of how the rest of the food will be. Gringada's "Chili with Queso and Chips" was ok - it tasted like melted Velveeta with some taco meat in the bottom of the bowl. No extra chips were brought out with this, so I added the last of my salsa and finished it all with my fork after my last chip was gone. I had especially noted the great reviews of the fajitas, so I got the mixed chicken, beef, and shrimp. Trying to cut carbs some, I asked for salad instead of rice, beans, and tortilla. The "salad" was nothing more than iceberg lettuce. The fajitas themselves were so plentiful that I ended up taking most of them home, where I plan to add at least garlic and adobo when I reheat them. These were so bland I had to heavily salt and pepper them to get some flavor. I've never had to do that in a Mexican restaurant before. Atmosphere? Two TVs set to sports commentators in Spanish; heard some faint music - maybe from the kitchen or deck? The light over my head kept turning off then on again eventually. There was a bucket to catch the drips from the ceiling over one table. The table cloths were nice though, with a Mexican design woven into the cloth on the top of the table. It used to be a hole in the wall when I came here regularly, but the food had people lined up out the door. Ah, the good old days. read more

Oh boy the food from this this place is absolutely delicious and it is authentic as well I Absolutely luv it I will Definitely actually be visiting the restaurant Just pick this place off of door -dash and it's a winner Team fatbody strikes again As always if you in the area let's go visit this place lol read more

Gringada Mexican Restaurant - Lunch - Mexican Near Me - Beltsville, Maryland

We had worked out and wanted some good marinated meat and i was after the guac. We have always seen this place. The place is small and run down but we did order out and this is one of those hidden treasures . servers very friendly as well. Ordered over the phone and food was ready in 15 mins. We got chicken and steak fajita dishes. Oh best part is all food was only 26 bucks for 2 people. read more

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I'm always searching for a "real" Mexican Restaurant that's not an El Salvadoran restaurant that happens to serve Mexican food. This is a nice find! I had the Mexican Plate with two cheese enchiladas with retried beans. The chile sauce was red sauce (not the brown sauce) and cheese was excellent! I'd recommend this one. Next time I'll have tacos or another plate of enchiladas! Oh another good sign was they serve Horchata and Jamaica to drink. The other was quesadilla instead of Pupusas. So give this hole in wall a try. Ok so one last thing, the waitress was from El Salvador and so are the owners! My hats off to them!! read more

Gringada Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Beltsville, Maryland

I've driven by this sketchy looking building 100s of times and dropped in on a whim. It's in the industrial part of Beltsville between the MVA and Laurel, across Route 1 from the railroad tracks near the defunct Ritz Camera. The interior is much like a real cantina; low ceiling with dark wood beams, huge steer horns over the arch into the bar, smallish dining room and a patio out back. The music is just a bit too loud for the ear of a gringo or gringada but typical of Latino joints. Besides the obligatory border style tacos, tamales, enchiladas, chimichangas, and burritos they offer a number of seafood specialties. Given that and the moderate spiciness of the food, I'm guessing the chef's roots are in Baja. I did not try the Margaritas, but they must please a lot of people given the number I saw going by to other tables. They were out of the mole de pavo [turkey in a complex poblano chili and chocolate sauce - that's unsweetened chocolate, it adds richness and a bitter note], so I went for the fajitas rancheros. Before I talk about the main course, I must tune up my guitar and sing the praises of the chips and salsa. The chips were coarse yellow corn, fresh, crisp, oil free, and thick enough to hold up dipping queso or guacamole. Just a bit of alkali and salt would have made them perfect. The salsa was Mexican style, tomatillo based with a bit of onion and cilantro and just a whiff of heat, with enough finely chopped bits to give it an easily dippable [my spell checker doesn't think that's a word, but you figured it out, right?] and the taste made me keep dipping until it was all gone, just as my platter came out. So that's why it's not in the picture :). Fajitas rancheros are cooked in a savory abobo sauce rather than on a sizzling platter, so the meat is a bit more tender although it loses that bit of tasty browning on the edges. Also for some reason it's $4 less than the sizzling version but still a very filling portion. The onion and green pepper strips were perfectly cooked to the cusp of crisp and tender. The accompanying flour tortillas were warm and soft, with enough irregularity to suggest that they were shaped by hands rather than machines. Rice and pureed re-fried beans merited neither praise nor shame. The pico de gallo was properly tangy, and the little scoop of fresh creamy guacamole made me take a mental note to order a big bowl next time. The horchata was just sweet enough not to cloy and if it had been any thicker it would have clogged the straw. The server was kind enough not to laugh at my attempts with high school Spanish, but the fact that I tried should tell you that the atmosphere was pretty close to places where I have paid for meals with pesos. This place has been here since Baltimore Avenue [US 1] actually was the road you took to get from DC to Baltimore, and has lasted for good reason. Give it a try when you want atmosphere and food that are much like those south of the border. read more

Gringada Mexican Restaurant - Fajita platter, horchata - Mexican Near Me - Beltsville, Maryland

When walking up to this place (suggested by a friend) I was for certain that this was going to be where i ate my last meal.. haha This place looks scary from the outside but i was pleasantly surprised when I stepped in. This place got high marks in every area i expect when it comes to a Mexican restaurant. The wait staff was super friendly, often dancing with customers and making sure everyone was having a good time! The drinks were delicious and just the right amount of strong. And the food was great! the portions were a good size for the price and i have no complaints about how they tasted.. Next time, and there will be a next time, i wont be so hesitant to go in because once you step in you forget that you in what looks like an abandoned shack from the outside. You start to enjoy the mexican food experience! read more

First time here. Initial impression was ok. It's a hole in the wall. Only two tables on a Saturday afternoon. It's a fairly small place to start but they also had a DJ. While I can appreciate a little Mexican music to add to the atmosphere, it was so loud, my husband and I could barely hear each other. Staff was very friendly, but seemed preoccupied. We waited longer than we should have for the amount of customers, but the restaurant was very clean. Always a plus. We started with frozen margaritas. They were very weak. I had a burrito. It was the size of a newborn baby and was very good. My better half had the chicken chimichanga and ate every last bite. All in all, the food was great but the whole experience was just meh. I would recommend giving it a shot if you are in the area and want authentic Mexican cuisine. read more

Gringada Mexican Restaurant - My giant burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Beltsville, Maryland

I ordered the chicken enchiladas and they were good except tons of CHEESE. I'm talking loads and loads of it. And if you get refried beans, guess what,? More cheese on top. Next time I'll order without the cheese on top but I thought it was pretty good. Don't let the outside scare you. It's pretty busy and the food is a good price and pretty yum-o. read more

This is a Best Kept Secret. Nothing fancy. Sits alone on the side of the road and reminds you of a dive bar. But the food is great and the Margaritas are off the chain read more

... so ages ago (early 1980's to be exact)... my dining partner in crime and his then "Flame Dame" used to frequent the Gringada once a week for copious amounts of margaritas and cheap Mexican fare... the emphasis on copious amounts of margaritas. Fast forward to present day... after many many years of hearing about the Gringada exploits of days gone by our curiousity got the better of us and we decided to give his old haunt a try. The Gringada is yet another one of the mucho Salvadorian restaurants in this area masquerading as Tex-Mex. Let that be a clue should you decide to visit... The pupusas are fantastic. Fresh, tasty, huge and just lovely when topped with Curtido (the vinegar slaw). For entrees, I ordered the Enchiladas de Pavo (Turkey) and my dining partner in crime order a combo plate which consisted of two chicken enchiladas and one pork tamal. Both plates come with salad. The meat inside my enchilada was unrecognizable... not bad, mind you, just indistinguishable. Was it turkey, beef, pork, iguana? I'm not sure. The twin mysteries were topped... no, let's say... "blanketed" with enough melted cheddar cheese to stop an ox dead in it's tracks. They came with "ho hum" beans and "ho hum" rice. As for my dining partner in crime's entree... the tamal was decent, but filled with chicken instead of pork and the chicken enchiladas were filled with the same mystery meat as mine. Also slathered in the same heart clogging layer of cheese. To be fair... it's not all bad. 1. It's really cute inside. 2. Service is unbelievably friendly. Our server could not have been sweeter (although.. excruciatingly slow-- it took over an hour for dinner and there was only one other two top in the restaurant.) 3. Can you say cheap? Really cheap. $7.00 and entree cheap. 4. Decent chips and salsa. ... so, will we visit the Gringada again? Alas my dear friends... many things are better left to memory. read more

Gringada is one of those places I've heard others rave about for years but I've never actually tried. Frankly, I'm amazed that they've stayed in business so long despite the pretty shady area that they're located in on Route 1 in Laurel. They must have a solid customer base, because I don't think the masses tend to flock to a restaurant that almost looks like a truck stop from the outside and is situated across from the railroad tracks. The closest landmark you could give to someone trying to find this place is the Ritz Camera store, and even that is down the street. But don't let the outward appearance deter you - the inside is quite inviting and is decorated with a Southwestern feel. The tables all have a sheet of glass atop the tablecloths, which is a nice touch, but to be honest, was a bit of an annoyance since the glass would move anytime one of us put our elbows on the table. (Mama raised us to know better though...) We came on a Thursday night during dinner hours and it was near empty - only two other tables were taken when we walked in. During our time there, one couple and a separate large group also came in. 3 of us were interested in the margaritas, which were $4.25 a pop, so we opted for a small pitcher which was about $11. We got about 4 or 4.5 glasses out of it so it was worth it. Not sure how many a large pitcher would serve. The margaritas were satisfying and presented with a fresh slice of lime. Our waiter brought out free chips and salsa to start. The salsa had a bit of a kick but wasn't too spicy. He brought out a milder sauce for one of us that wasn't a fan of the hot sauce. We went through the first round of salsa and chips quickly and were on to the second round before the food came out. Two of us were craving fajitas so we decided to go for the combo steak and chicken fajita dinner for two. If you're willing to share, this will save you a few bucks off of ordering the same meal twice. The meats and veggies were really flavorful - there was a distinct taste of lime juice in the sauce. It also came out smoking and sizzling like crazy! One of my dining companions had the taco salad which was served in a large tortilla shell and looked really good. The service was great, even though the poor guy was the only waiter on the floor. There was at most 4 or 5 tables he was taking care of but remember, one of them was a large group (10 or more people). Because we were celebrating a birthday, we had the waiter bring out a flan for the birthday boy. I had a taste and I thought it was a bit watery and cold, perhaps even slightly frozen. I really enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere here. I'll definitely come back to try other dishes and when I want an intimate dining experience. read more

We've been looking for authentic food since we moved to this area. We found it here! The salsa is amazing, the fajitas and the pork dishes are great. Service is excellent. Really good food...very reasonably priced! read more

So-so food, indifferent device and sneaky pricing make this a good miss. If you are northbound on US1, go another 4 miles to Tampico Grill for actual Tex-Mex. The margarita was OK but thin, as were the salsa and queso dip. The pork tamale was a mass of custardy bread with a bit of meat inside, served with no sauce of any kind (we were told none was available?!). The kid's meal was served with the wrong side order, and the waitress was adamant that she had it right, until she actually looked at the menu. She fixed it. But it seemed odd that the wait staff doesn't know the menu. The Asada de Puerco was awful. Overcooked, nearly tasteless meat (possibly pork?) in a bland sauce accompanied by canned refried beans and pico de gallo smothered in sliced jalapeños from a can. This feast took forever to arrive, and then it was a challenge to get Halley's waitress to return. She did not clear the table until serving desert forced her to, and it was another 15 minutes to get the check. Check for 2 adults, 1 child was (drum roll, please) almost $65.00! This is not a typo. How is this possible? After all, aren't the entrees only about $10? Yup. But like more and more places, Gringada nails you on the little items. 1 tamale: $2.95. Iced tea: $2.95. And my favorite: Fried ice cream dessert, a torpid plate of vanilla ice cream in a soggy crust with Hershey's Syrup drizzled on top: an astonishing $5.50 each! It all adds up fast. Best not to mention the filthy bathroom or the ear-splitting cacophony of not one, but TWO sound systems on the outside deck playing completely different Latin pop tunes simultaneously to give that "Sears TV Department" ambiance that appeals to - nobody. (We actually watched a couple walk in, hear the music, walk out, get in their car and drive away.) No volveremos. read more

I hadn't been here in awhile but my wife wanted to go someplace close that had a Martguerita because of a particularly tense day at work. It's a nice enough place with real Spanish speaking people working there and waiting on the tables. The menu is pretty much the same as it's ever been and the food is so-so Mexican. The ambiance is OK as long as you don't end up there on a crowded evening. They do have outdoor dining in the back which is nice but since the restaurant is right on RT 1 - which is a very busy road - the noise might get to you and there is really no scenery. The drink was good, according to my wife and the service was friendly and attentive. Three stars says it's "A-OK" which it is. Nothing special but not terrible and not cheap but not expensive. A nice, casual Mexican place. read more

Went here for Cinco de Mayo and had some pretty decent Mexican food. The place was packed but the staff did a great job of accommodating our larger party. The servers were also really nice. We started out with chips and salsa, which had a lot of kick. If you can't handle spice, I would go easy on the dip. For my entree, I ordered the chicken enchiladas which were delicious. I also enjoyed the frozen margarita. According to my friends who had theirs on the rocks, the drink was pretty strong. That said, if you're looking to get a buzz, pass on the slush. All in all, Gringada was a solid spot. I'm glad to know there's a more authentic alternative to Chevy's in the area to turn to for some South of the Border cuisine. read more

Pros: - We were a party of 10 arriving around 8pm and they seated us immediately - Our servers were super pleasant and great at keeping our drinks replenished - The queso and salsa were both very tasty (the restaurant earns a star for this alone) - The chips were warm and fresh - The portions for most of the meals were huge! 5 of us took leftovers home Cons: - The margarita was okay but not great - The meals didn't come at the same time BUT they did come out as they were ready, so that wasn't so bad Gringada was good. Despite it being somewhat small, they easily accommodated a party of 10. The queso was awesome, and the chips and salsa were very good. Our servers were accommodating with our requests for more chips, salsa, and drinks. The food was good, not excellent, but I would eat here again. I got the steak and shrimp fajita platter, but next time would go for all shrimp. The steak wasn't bad, just not my preference. Other observations: The bar in the back wasn't particularly busy, but looked like it could be a fun place. Despite being a smaller restaurant, the women's restroom had two stalls rather than being a single-use bathroom. read more

Gringadas is a small quaint little restaurant. When I arrived last night in the rain, it was empty except for another couple, so we were seated immediately. Our waitress, I wish I would have gotten her name, was very attentive. She immediately got our drinks and had chips and salsa on the table. As always, we ordered the children's meals first, while we sat back and took our time reviewing the menu. The food was not only good, but it was quite flavorful. My only complaint was that the kids dinners arrived with ours, but thankfully the chips and salsa kept them busy. Although their kids version of a quesadilla should not have taken as long as our meals to prepare. I ordered the enchiladas, and they were really good and quite flavorful. The restaurant itself is small, but cute. Authentic music playing in the background, and because it is close to Halloween, it was decorated as such. All around we had a good experience at this neighborhood favorite. read more

This place is a sleeper! I've passed it so many times, but never thought to go in because the area is a bit sketchy. A friend HIGHLY recommended it, and I'm glad we went. We'll definitely be going back, too. Parking is available in the small lot in front and to the side of the restaurant, which is located in what can only be described as an industrial area. Across the street lies a railroad and the surrounding businesses are auto body shops, tow places, etc. One you get inside, you're in for a treat. It's very welcoming and nicely decorated. There are tons of booths, which I think is more private and always a plus. The waitress was extremely friendly and gave good advice on the menu offerings. I also thought it was cute that she and another waitress danced with some of the customers as the night went on. As far as the fare, I recommend the margaritas. The pitcher was cheaper than the glass and four of us got a heaping glass out of one pitcher. The rice is surprisingly good, too. The chips and salsa that come with the meal were just OK. I felt the salsa was too thin, but it had a decent flavor otherwise. This is important: they have karaoke. I think I enjoyed laughing at the drunk singers more than anything else. read more

3.5 stars. Not the best I have ever had, but pretty good. A hidden mom and pop joint that is warm and friendly. The service was very good. Major points for our server who brought a mild salsa and a drink in a to go cup for the kid at our table. The menu is expansive and covers kids, to meat eaters, to veggies. And the prices are great! We will be back to try more items. read more

Our second visit was wonderful. The sliders are just right from the bun to the meat and topping options. The honey lime mayo dressing is worth coming back for. The steak quesadilla was delicious, and the fried ice cream was good too. Management is very responsive and friendly. We will be back. read more

My boyfriend and I decided to stop in here when he was whining over how I never feed him when he's hungry. I have always wanted to try this place because it looks like such a hole in the wall and in my experience, those places always have the best food. When we walked in we were pleasantly surprised by the fun Mexican decor. It was very warm inside and the staff was friendly to us. We were sat at a table and given menus and then quickly given chips and a very tasty salsa. We ordered the refried beans and cheese and taco dip appetizers. They were both delicious. I followed that up with the gringada sopa, which was a tasty chicken soup with rice and beans, and my boyfriend had steak and eggs, which he tried to feed me a piece of, but by that time I was stuffed! The tortillas were fresh and everything was spot on. The horchata was homemade and lovely. The wait staff was friendly and sweet. I'm not sure why this place has so many low reviews, I'm pretty hard to please and I was super happy! read more

A good go-to place when we want pretty good Mexican food for not too much. Love the outdoor seating - is the groundhog family still around? I haven't seen them...but they were always a "free entertainment" thing on the deck. I'm a vegetarian, so...finding good veggie food can be a challenge. Black bean soup is yum. Get the taco salad and go home happy. Service is pleasant and reasonably prompt (we don't go there when we're in a hurry, we go when we want to sit and sip and nibble). Oh and the chili con queso...yum!! Yes it has TV, but...usually it's running soccer. The music is loud, but part of the fun. Good little neighborhood joint. read more

This is nice place , food was good and new owners are very friendly. Price is ok. Restaurant have plenty parking read more

Gringada Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Beltsville, Maryland

Nice atmosphere, nice staff, but disappointing food. Enchiladas are nothing more than shredded cheese from a bag stuffed into a corn tortilla and then heated for half the time needed to melt the cheese. Had to send my plate back to spend more time under what was undoubtedly a heat lamp. Otherwise, I liked the joint. But we eat out to enjoying our food, first and foremost, and there was nothing about my meal I'd ever come back for again. read more

Enchiladas were gross. Queso was cold and gross. The steak in my girlfriends tacos looked like brisket and it was gray. Also gross. Salsa was decent I guess. Got charged for tea refills. read more

This is my second time coming here, but first time actually remembering to check in and write a review. Shame on me. The first time I went here it was for the Enchiladas. Very tasty and very filling. In fact it was more than what I should've ate for lunch. An added bonus was the price was considerably less than what I typically spend for lunch (if I don't bring my own). As far as wait, there was very little. It was moderately populated, but the food came out in good time and was so hot. This time was a little different, however. I wanted something a little more simple -- a burrito, no beans. Most mexican places I go to compensate the lack of beans with more lettuce, salsa, etc. This place didn't seem to. The burrito seemed somewhat small due to ordering without beans. Perhaps if they had some kind of side dishes (salad, etc) I'd have considered one. That, or I'll just stick with Enchiladas. It was also very empty this time (only one other group was there), so I'd say there's no real problems with service during the lunch hour. I'll have to consider this place for a happy hour, when it gets warmer of course. read more

Place is fucking tits. Chicken is bomb af but there's a language barrier. Really brings out the gringo in me

I really enjoyed this restaurant. Excellent Mexican food, friendly and attentive service at a good price. I think there is a new owner who has vastly improved the place, including renovations to add a spacious and handsome bar area in the back. If you are in the mood for a Mexican experience, go to Gringada soon!!! read more

I love this Mexican Restaurant and try to plan a trip here every 1-2 months even though there are other Mexican places that are closer to me. -Good food : fajitas, enchiladas, margarita,mexican beer etc -Economical -Humble but nice interiors; the outdoor seating used to be great in summer and spring, but they covered it up the last time i went read more