We came here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon as we were heading to the Edmonton expo. We were…read morewelcomed and seated quickly. It was pretty busy but the space is pretty large. The food was incredible with generous portions and a good price point. The sauce on the heuvos rancheros was so flavourful. The beef in the birria plate was tender and plentiful. I got a side of hot sauce which was just like what you'd get in Mexico. I also tried the cafe de olla and it was very good. It has spices and simple syrup. I asked for less syrup so it was only a little sweet but super yummy with the spices. We're really happy we found this place! We'd love to try more things on the menu and we were particularly interested in the soups. The food is authentic and home cooked.

I was walking along Alberta Avenue on a Saturday evening looking for a place to eat. I had been…read moreattending the Deep Freeze festival and was seeking somewhere aware from the hustle and bustle of the busy festival - plus all the restaurants in the festival area were packed. I stumbled upon this Mexican restaurant which looked highly rated based on reviews online, so I decided to give it a try. It's a fun, colourful place with wonderful service and delicious food at reasonable prices. I went for the beef birria plate which had a large portion of beef that was so tender and flavourful, with large sides of Mexican rice and refried beans, and a serving of salsa. It was delicious and filling. I am already looking forward to a return visit.

Best Mexican food I've ever had!…read more Mariachi Love was so good--fresh, flavorful, and honestly the best Mexican I've tasted. Everything was delicious. The vibe is fun and inviting, and the staff are super friendly. Good portions, fair prices, and the place is really clean. Highly recommend! I'll definitely be back.

Finally got to try Mariachi Love on a weekday around lunchtime. We had popped in previously but…read morethe wait was 45 minutes plus. First off, I LOVE Mexican food! I grew up in Seattle and am accustomed to good authentic tix Mexican food from the coast. The menu here tells you off the hop that it's going to be authentic and EXPLODING with flavour. Prices are great with lots of small shareable plates. My teen and I ordered the beet salad (bursting with flavour and of course authentic cotija cheese), chicken quesadilla (so good with sautéed peppers but I forgot to take a pic), and molletes (traditional open faced Mexican sandwich with beans, cheese, and pico). We also tried to order the Jamaica hibiscus water but it wasn't ready and was still being boiled. Will definitely try it next time! They are still awaiting their liquor license so no review on cocktails or authentic margaritas, just yet ;-) The beet salad (beet tiradito) was OUTSTANDING and I will probably order that every single time I come! Thinly sliced roasted chilled beets, arugula, cotija cheese, grape tomatoes and housemade orange honey dressing! TO DIE FOR! I love that the salad was small enough that I can still order a single taco or appy with it! Next up was the molletes appy - opened faced sandwich with melted cheese, beans, pico and sour cream. Unfortunately the pico didn't sit right with me - all I could taste was onions. I prefer a pico that isn't mostly onions and one where the raw onions have sat a bit in the juices of the tomatoes and citrus. I brought the sandwich home for hubs (who surprisingly said he could t eat it because it tasted like an onion sandwich rather than the pico being a topping). So if you LOVE raw onions, this may be the sandwich for you. Next up was the quesadilla with chicken and lime crema. Oh. Em. Gee. That was seriously the BEST quesadilla I have ever had in Alberta. It puts all the other places I've tried here to SHAME. The sautéed peppers, corn, and beans inside were heavenly and cooked to perfection. There was a hefty amount of pico on top which my teen mostly picked off (also found it too strong on the onion today). The lime crema was OUTSTANDING. I seriously cannot wait to come back even if the pico wasn't my fave. Also the restaurant is super cute - and they've really given it a cantina vibe despise the small strip mall location. I will definitely do an update when we return and I have a sneaky suspicion the rating mag bump to 5 stars ;-)

Food is fantastic. Have been there several times and plan to go again soon. Nice atmosphere and…read moregreat service. Would recommend to anyone.

Such a good place for a family meal we go there all the time and it is so good tasting and…read moresometimes on special occasions they get these dancers and singers to come in while your eating it's so fun and a well looking restaurant! The service was 10/10.

A hidden gem!! A mom and pop place. Home cooking. Start with the chips and mango salsa was amazing…read more Very clean, little music playing on the over head speakers. The feel of this establishment is home in Latin America. Plants and grapes all around. Nice murals on the wall with lots of art. Service was fantastic, Juan (Joe) was our waiter, he is also the owner. He explained the menu, asked what we liked, and had recommendations for us. The menu is very simple. Nothing fancy on the menu I had the pork steak with beans and rice, very delicious. My wife ordered the burrito rice and beans on the side. I also got some homemade salsa on the side that was habanero it was very hot in a good way! While eating it seemed like we were eating in his home. Service was fantastic. I recommend this hidden gem for great food and service. Very clean environment. The chips and mango salsa was amazing.

Not what I expected when I walked in as the outside is a lot less inviting than the inside. Once…read moreyou get in though it is very well decorated and makes you really feel like you're immersed in the culture. I got the Burrito Super which is number 1 on the menu. First off the fries are very well done and very tasty. The burrito had excellent flavor and tons of cheese which is always super appealing. Also big fan of the side on the dish in little cups as it lets me apply as I want. Overall very satisfying.

La Patrona deserves a standing ovation... and possibly an award for making me forget I was full…read more The margaritas were absolutely dangerous--in the best way possible. That upside-down Corona had me feeling like I was solving a physics problem just to get every last drop. The food? Incredible. We had the halibut fish tacos and it was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The barbacoa, and judging by how quickly it disappeared, I don't think he came up for air between bites. The atmosphere was lively, the staff were friendly, and every single thing we ordered hit the mark. The only downside? We now have to explain to every other Mexican restaurant why they just don't measure up anymore. We'll definitely be back... probably wearing stretchy pants and pretending we're "just stopping in for one margarita."

Located in a strip mall by Rosie's in the Park. Was seated almost immediately as I arrived shortly…read morebefore the dinner rush. Food is delicious! Ordered the Pescado (Haddock Tacos) with a side of rice. Really small portion of rice though. Not sure if that's typical for here or perhaps they were running low...? Also had the Lime Mojito. Refreshing and not too sweet. Just the way I prefer it. Service was great. Place filled up pretty fast shortly after. Just as I had finished my meal. Ambience was pleasant. Mexican music...not too loud. Prices are pretty decent but the drinks are on the spendier side.

Stopped in on a rainy Monday night. Had made a reservation but it was not needed. There were only…read moretwo tables full. Was seated and given menus. Seemed to take a bit of time before my waitress came back to take my order. The appetizer was very good. The tacos were good, but not my favorite.

Came in to celebrate my wife's birthday. Came in during happy hour and got the Vino Tinto, Pil Pil…read more& Chimi. It came in smaller portion but it was worth it, especially that it was half price. The prawns weren't bad in terms of size and loved the taste with the chimichurri. Service was like a normal restaurant. Ambiance felt really great. Nice aesthetics and clean

I thought I had written a review of this place before... It…read moreis, in my opinion the best Mexican food I have ever had in Canada. I have never had a dish here that I did not enjoy. My favourite might be the Pollo Al tequila. I remember a night when I lived nearby in the mid 90s when the owner had gotten a bunch of new tequilas in and he got my girlfriend and I to try a whole bunch of them and we ended up not going to work that night, lol. The service has generally been great. Every time I have gone I don't recall a bad experience, but it's hard to remember for sure. The ambiance feels a bit like being in a small restaurant in parts of Mexico, so that's great. I come here nearly every time I pass through red deer.

Nachos were a huge disappointment! Barely any cheese. The chicken enchiladas were good. But there…read morewas barely any meat in my Hubby's. Servers were great! You could tell they were embarrassed about the issues, and went out of their way to fix them. We weren't the only ones that weren't happy about the nachos. Apparently this is a common issue. May or may not try this restaurant again.

Muy buena, traigo a mis amigas todo el tiempo, me encantan los churros y el caramelo!read more

The food gets a solid 4, but they always appear to have Very minimal staff, and they always seem…read morevery stressed out and hardly able to keep up. I've been a restaurant manager, and I know I'd run this place better. Adequate staffing is KEY.

Not sure what to say but everything about this place is awesome…read more Killer food, incredibly nice staff

So you come here for the food and not the ambiance. It feels fast foodish and not a place to sit…read moreafterwords with a drink. However it is clean and presentable but lacks the vibrancy you would expect in a Mexican restaurant. Extensive menu. So many different options. I went with the Birra tacos, and my husband went with the torta. We also ordered two alcohol drinks. Staff were super friendly. Service was fast and thoughtful. Food was amazing. My birra tacos were full of tender slow cooked meat. It was flavoured lovely. the birra sauce was amazing to dip in. A messy taco but well worth it. My husband's torta was massive. I took a bite and it was full of flavour. I don't think you can go wrong with this menu. Prices are a little high. However, the quality is there. Worth checking out.