I arrived a skeptic. Red flags: golf not Telemundo on tv. Doobie brothers on the radio in the kitchen. To say the least I was scared. Not excited that I had to pay for chips and salsa, but after tasting the salsa my brothers and sisters it is totally worth it. Best Salsa in Pittsburgh probably the entire east coast. The chips are also fantastic. For me the measure of a good Mexican restaurant comes in their Enchiladas Suizas. They did not disappoint. The chicken was seasoned perfectly. One bite and the flavor explodes in your mouth. I didn't like the sauce as much as straight Tomatillo but it grew on me. We will definitely eat here again! I arrived a skeptic. I left a believer! read more

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We loved it here. My pickcky eaters even loved the burrito and plain cheese quesodilla and I can't remember the special cocktail I had but it was sooo good. I also just really love the vibe here. When you walk in there's greenery on the wall and two swinging chairs. I think its mostly to take pictures for you instagram but my kids loved it. read more

Food was good, but not the best Mexican I've had I. Pittsburgh. Didn't have that "authentic" Mexican flavor I typically look for when I'm out, it tasted more like something I would make from home. Fish was good in the tacos, but sort of overstuffed which made it hard to eat. I asked for a Dos Equis on draft and whatever I got, Was definitely not that. Don't know if the keg was bad or she poured my wrong drink. Setup inside is traditional Mexican flare, we sat in the bad area. read more

Mamacita's - Arroz con pollo - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This is good, suburban American-Mexican fare. I would not say that this is authentic Mexican but that doesn't mean it was bad. We ordered take out & we're satisfied with the taste, portion sizes. We did order the Tres Leches & it was really yummy but we kept finding aluminum foil pieces throughout some bites. See pics. I forgot to call & tell them about that. I would come here to dine in. read more

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Not a fan of Mammcita's. Expensive Mexican. Not a lot of people in the restaurant. And where do they seat us, By the door. They give you water in a bottle that is warm. Ask for ice in a different glass. Ask for extra napkins because if you order a margarita it will drip the brown sugar they put on the glass all over the table. Or better yet tell them to skip the brown sugar. Our meals were just ok. Had beef fajitas, chicken fajitas, enchiladas. Oh and the flour tortillas were only 3 inches. Another mess because you couldn't wrap it. I was so worried about getting something on my dress. There are better Mexican restaurants to go to with a much better experience. So if you want expensive gourmet like Mexican go here. They didn't even ask how I wanted my steak. Oh and you want chips that is extra. They are only there to take your $$, unfortunately too many restaurants are becoming like this. read more

Mamacita's - Strawberry Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This wasn't the worst dining experience I've had, but I also definitely won't be returning. Let me start with a preface: we had a group of 24 people & I understand that it is not easy to cater to this many people at once. I was disappointed that they didn't offer chips & salsa as a free starter option, especially because this seems pretty standard at most Mexican restaurants. They also did not offer sides of guacamole, only the $16 full portion of it (I just wanted to add some to my nachos). The menu is not very allergen friendly, which is why I chose such a simple meal. Luckily they did not add any dairy products per my request! A lot of us had cold food, which again, I absolutely understand it's tricky to keep 24 meals hot, but I really wish they would have just brought the food out to each of us as it was ready. I'm sure everyone would have preferred that over cold food. The nachos were pretty decent otherwise; however, I do feel like there wasn't enough meat on them. The taste of the food was pretty good! So it's definitely not a horrible place to eat, just not something I found to be worth my money. read more

Mamacita's - Seasoned steak nacho's - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My wife and I revisited Mamacita's after a long absence, and I'm glad we did. Things seem to have improved quite a bit since the last time, and we had a lovely time. We arrived after 6:00 on a Wednesday evening with no reservation. We were hoping to sit on the (small) patio, but it was full. However, the hostess made a point of putting us at a table right next to the patio where they had the glass doors open. It was a nice spot, and we appreciated her doing that. The place was hopping, and they now have the large rear dining area open. The staff was much more numerous as a result, and things appear to be headed in a good direction. Our waiter was very efficent and pleasent, and we didn't have to wait for anything too long. We each had a cocktail to start. My wife loved the coconut cruz mojito, and my spicy rhi is probably the the best spicy margarita in town. We went with a simply dinner of grilled pollo tacos and a shared plate of refried beans. Everything was very good, and the roasted chili salsa was excellent. We also enjoyed tres leches for desert. Overall a very nice spur-of-the-moment dinner in pleasant surroundings. They have reclaimed their stars :-) read more

The place is bright, clean, and has a fresh vibe. Service was decent--just a bit slow, but they were busy on a Thursday evening, so it's understandable. I had the fish tacos, which were good. You get three small ones for $17, which feels a bit steep, I got corn and they were purple but it was happy hour, so at least the drinks were cheaper. Honestly, the biggest downside wasn't the food or service--it was the other patrons. Lots of people letting their kids run wild and others acting a little too stuck-up for my taste. Will try again. read more

Mamacita's - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I had such a great time at Mamacita's that I'm baffled by the low rating. The service was quick, the food and drinks were DELICIOUS! It was a little pricey, but it's not just your basic Mexican food - it's more of an upscale version. We got the mamacita bowl, chimichanga, and the queso fundido. Everything was perfectly hot and so good! My drink was so unique too - the Shrek had mezcal, lime juice, infused agave orange liqueur, AVOCADO, mint and orange juice. I've never had avocado in my cocktail before, I'm here for it! We'll be back again! read more

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A lot of Emiliano's remains. Only half of the restaurant is open - the bar side. Floral accents have covered a lot of the walls. Pretty chandeliers have been added. With only half the seating, I had the choice of bar or wait for a table. When I left, there were a lot of people waiting for tables. Started with a blueberry mojito. There were 4 bartenders working hard making drinks and taking food orders. At the recommendation of my bartender, I had the Chimicurri dip as an appetizer. Toasted bread with marinated feta. Enjoyable but difficult to dip. More spoonable. The Fiery Quesadilla with shrimp was the best that I have had in a long time. The shells were crispy then food add to the shells. The dipping sauces - no idea what they were - were good. Ended the meal with churros. Six to an order with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream. I took 3 churros home. I'll be back and bring friends. read more

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Went with my girlfriend and had a good experience. It's a nice building for one with the modern flower wall aesthetics that the new crowds love for photo op reasons. Our server was nice, sweet and patient. I'm from the south so I always feel Mexican food up north is overpriced but we happened to go on taco Tuesday, so it was more bareable (I ended up ordering 8 of them, not pictured lol) But would def return; my girlfriend says the burrito was good...not stop you in your tracks amazing but did its job. Nice restaurant read more

Mamacita's - Barría Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food was delicious! We loved everything we ordered. The queso and chips, "fried pollo sammich," one veggie bowl with fresh avocado, a burrito... all so good. All three of us ordered the chipotle sauce with our meals and loooved it. The music was great and the decor was fantastic, the whole vibe was a lot of fun. I loved the faux plants and lighting fixtures. It was stayed busy the whole time we were there, despite us arriving at the tail-end of happy hour. Our server was sweet and kept the refills coming. Because it was a busy Friday night, there were some longer stretches of time where no one stopped by our table. Not a big deal but it did take us awhile to get our bill, and then again to get our receipt. We will definitely be back again. There were a lot of Casa Specialties and fun drinks we want to try. read more

Mamacita's - Fried pollo sammich - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I love this place! I enjoy their drink menu and while it can be a tad loud (bring earphones if alone) I brought my laptop and got some work done while I ate. read more

I've been to Mamacita several times since opening and it does not disappoint for modern Mexican food. Portions are appropriately sized. I don't enjoy over eating when I'm out. Quality over quantity for me. Once the renovations are complete, this will be a great place to visit. read more

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first time visitor at Mamacita's I was a little disappointed, most Mexican restaurants will give you complementary chips and salsa. Not so at this restaurant the beer was warm. The tacos were overpriced. The only thing that was a positive there was the service I probably would not go back again. read more

The Arroz con Pollo was amazing. All the flavors were well balanced. Sometimes this dish can be too salty, but everything was very fresh. Hands down one the best versions of this dish I have had. I also had the Dolly - their skinny margarita, which was missing absolutely nothing. The ambiance was a bit loud. We went on a Wednesday evening and figured it was Happy Hour leftovers, but there were also plenty of tables celebrating birthdays as well. Looking forward to going back. read more

Stopped in for a quick dinner after shopping in the area, was pleasantly surprised how good the food was! We had birria tacos, enchiladas, and the trio dip and it was all tasty. The server was friendly and attentive but not annoying. Would recommend this place for anyone looking for authentic mexican food read more

As usual, I forgot to take the photo before tore into it . Atmosphere is great. Service wasnt the best but the grilled romaine salad was spot on! read more

Mamacita's - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We saw this place just opened up not too long ago, so we figured we give it a try. The decor and overall aesthetic is so nice. My man said it gave love island vibes. I really wanted to try something different, so I got the rosemary margarita. It was definitely spicy, and you could taste the freshness of the jalapeños. But the food... WOW. So delicious, we wanted to order more after we finished. I've never had such good birria before. I highly recommend giving this a try if you're looking to try something new. And the service was fabulous, even though they were pretty full on a Tuesday we didn't wait long for anything. And our waitress was so nice and patient with us. We can't wait to go back. read more

Mamacita's - Birria tacos, street corn, French fries, and birria burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Food was delicious. Ordered grilled pollo tacos and grilled chicken salad. Finished all of it. Customer service was great. Skinny margarita was fresh and salt with kick on the rim added the taste. Ambiance was great and would definitely visit again! read more

Mamacita's - Grilled chicken mamacita salad - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This place used to be Emilianos. The food was good at Emilianos, but there were major language issues, which lead to the orders being wrong and the service suffered. You go into Mamacitas and you go to the waiting area/welcome area. There's no fans or AC and with 2 giant glass doors, it becomes an absolute furnace in there. I was soaked with sweat while we waited. They only have half the restaurant open right now due to repairs. The half that is open is small and because of it, it gets extremely loud. It is so loud that you can't even hear the music playing due to the talking. My ears hurt the whole time I was there and I couldn't wait to leave. If they opened a window, this problem would be fixed as the sound could escape. The service wasn't good when we went. The food took over an hour to get and we asked for our check so we could leave without getting our food. The manager said he would bring the food out immediately and then comped us for one of the meals. It's an expensive place. Some places give you free chips and salsa to start, but they do not. Queso and salsa are both $8. Anything with steak on this menu is $18-$22 and most burritos/fajitas/enchiladas/tacos are $16-$18. There's no real offerings for any kind of beef tacos/burritos and the menu is also a lot smaller than Emiliano's menu with many staples missing. The food was fine, but they do not give you very large portions. My mom's food was cold when she got it due to the long wait, which is why we got comped. I only drank water and they only serve water in a tall pitcher. The problem is the pitcher has no ice in it. So the water warms up quick especially on a hot day. I would not go back until the other half of the dining room is open and I don't really ever see this being a regular place for me. This place has a lot of work to do. read more

Mamacita's - Steak fajita, chicken and rice/refried beans - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Fresh fusion style decor and upbeat music appealing to a younger crowd seems to be a hit already as almost every table was filled. The chips and salsa and queso, shrimp tacos, and enchiladas were all excellent. Great service, too. The star of the show was the La Coco margarita. read more

Mamacita's - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This was our first visit to the McCandless Mamacitas-but definitely not our last! I can't remember the last time I enjoyed such an excellent Mexican meal. Everything was super fresh, delicious, & well prepared. The house margarita was superb. It was quite tasty, beautifully presented, & and an all around A+ drink. The atmosphere was pleasant, felt fresh & was a nice part of our experience. Our waitress, Bella, couldn't have been friendlier and more efficient. We had an excellent dining experience and are certainly happy to give our highest recommendation to Mamacitas! read more

The service was slow and the food was tasteless. Big disappointment. First time at the restaurant.

Everything is wonderful @ this restaurant! Traditional Mexican food that goes above & beyond with lovely presentations. Nothing is Tex--Mex. The margaritas are real...not filled with sugar. The best service I've ever had. The atmosphere & decorating are perfect! I just read the negative reviews. Seriously, the big complaint was not free chips & salsa? If that's what they want they can go to any Tex-Mex chain. Those who gave this wonderful restaurant a low rating have no class or appreciation of high quality food that is offered at a moderate cost. read more

Having eaten in Mex restaurants coast to coast, this is the first that hasn't offered chips and salsa. It's the charming Mexican gesture of hospitality. Hospitality isn't Mamacito's thing. Neither is good food or portion size. Food was smashed together in small bowels so that you couldn't separate beans, salad or anything else. Wouldn't recommend to my friends or family. read more

Wonderful! Very kind and attentive staff, clean and beautiful restaurant, and delicious food.

Food was average; however, the service and ambiance were tough. High ceilings make it hard to hear, plus the waiter stood at the end of the table to talk to the entire table. FYI, Chips are not complimentary. Not recommending to friends and not sure, I'll be back. read more

Too noisy to have any conversation. $18 for 3 small, greasy tacos with no sides. Not even chips & salsa when you sit down. So many better choices and better Mexican values in the North Hills. Won't be coming back. read more

Service was awful and they were not even busy, rude waitress was too busy chatting with coworkers than checking on us more than once, no refills on drinks were even offered. No paper towels in the bathroom...gross, very small tables and chairs, not comfortable at all. Spend your money elsewhere $55 dollars for 2 people at lunch for mediocre food was a bit ridiculous. read more

Great service and amazing authentic mexican food! The restaurant was very clean and well ran!!

Has a lot of potential. Steak tacos were amazing. Queso was very small, but good. My other issue was that our party was given the wrong food. Our food was given to another table & then transferred to our's instead of them remaking it. They didn't even tell us, we watched them take it off their table & then put it on our's. Very unprofessional. Otherwise, food is great. read more

Decided to check them out after the transition from being Emiliano's. While the restaurant was only have complete, you would never know that based off the food and service once seated. Had the Barilla tacos, which were excellent. Family all enjoyed their meal. While we miss Emiliano's, we will definitely be back to continue dining at Mamacita's! read more

Food was excellent!! Staff wonderful! Manager deserves a promotion! Well done! For a new restaurant to work so well, I see good things in the future. read more

Emma was great!! loved my experience and the food was delicious! highly recommend, esp the guacamole

I went to Mamacitas Mexican for the first time recently, and honestly I had mixed feelings about it. Right away the staff was super friendly, and our waitress was really kind and helpful the whole time. The restaurant itself is decorated beautifully, which I really appreciated, and the food was delicious with big portions. You can tell the quality of the meat and poultry is really good. The downside for me was the prices. A dip trio appetizer was twenty five dollars, which felt outrageous, and they did not bring out complimentary chips and salsa like most Mexican restaurants do. We ended up ordering some because it just feels wrong not to have chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant, but they were six dollars even though they were really good and tasted homemade. The chips were thick, crispy, and definitely high quality, but still, paying for something that is usually free was disappointing. I just do not think people go to their neighborhood Mexican restaurant expecting those kinds of prices. Usually it is more of a casual place to hang out with friends, enjoy some good food, and watch a game. I felt bad suggesting it to my friends because I did not realize how expensive it was going to be. That part is on me for not checking the menu beforehand, but I did not think the prices would be so high and uncompetitive. Overall, the service and food were great, but the prices really make it hard for me to want to go back often. Especially when there are many options in the area. read more