Visited this place for an Early lunch! The place was clean and smelled like good food. We ordered a chimichanga and enchilada. The food was quick and fresh, no skimping on quality. The enchilada sauce had a deep rich sauce that enveloped the enchilada. The shredded beef inside the chimichanga was flavorful and tender. I recommend this place as it's open and bright! Only downside was the music was very loud and distracting. Other than that go and enjoy the atmosphere and good food! read more

Went in on Tuesday for all you can eat tacos. The tacos are basic, but the ingredients are flavorful and taste fresh. You can choose chicken or ground beef tacos, and I got to try both. For less than $14 after tax, it's a great price for unlimited tacos. They serve you chips and salsa, 2 tacos, plus refried beans and Mexican rice. You can then request more tacos, beans, and rice when you finish what you have. There was also a bowl of Mexican candy you could take from near the door, which I've never tried before. Chili powder and fruit flavors actually go quite well together. I removed a star from my rating because the service was a bit slow. After I finished my plate, there was a long wait before the server came back so I could ask for more food. I also wanted to try their cheesecake chimichangas, but they were out. Despite this, the service was good and so was the food. I will likely be back. read more

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A lot to like here, just fell a little bit short. Loved the salsa/bachata music playing as I walked in. Lots of pride of ownership in the interior decor. Server was very friendly and attentive (you will feel like family here). The food was what fell short. I liked that they give you free chips, salsa, and BEAN DIP. Salsa was fresh made but had very little spice to it. Maybe if you ask they can give you a different salsa. Big menu with lots of options. Ordered the shrimp enchiladas. Came with huge shrimp but had no salsa or spice to it. I used some salsa that came with the chips to spice it up a little. Was craving tres leches cake for dessert but it wasn't on the menu. Only options were churros and fried ice cream. Ordered fried ice cream but it was a scoop of ice cream with corn flakes layered over the ball of ice cream. Should have gotten a warm crispy cinnamon flavored shell that goes with the ice cream, not STALE corn flakes! You guys can do better! Food was 3 stars, service was 5, so they got 4 stars. read more

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Saturday at noon. Attentive service and colorful atmosphere. My husband's mole' was incredibly good. My burrito had dry, hard beef chunks and lacked flavor. That was a bummer for me. read more

Maracas On ruby - Chicken Chicken en Mole - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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My favorite place to get margaritas the XL is the size of a fish bowl, great service seems family owned read more

Maracas On ruby - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Service was on point, even when the Chef/owner brought me out a special house made super hot sauce to go with it. read more

Maracas On ruby - Seafood Chimichanga, Wow, very tasty. Maybe the best I've had in quite awhile - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Food was not good. Rice was horrible, beans ok, beef tostado was really bad and chili relleno was eatable but I've had better. I've eaten here before and it was better...but tonight I'd give it a "D". read more

The people very nice, decor is good but the food was way too Cali-mex. No cumin, no cilantro, no flavor. Enchiladas sauce, Beans Salsa The chili relleno was decent and the margaritas was good. Maybe other dishes are tastier but ours were not. I'm from Texas and Tex Mex is loaded with flavor! I'm still looking for good Mexican food in Spokane and have been for 14 years. read more

This has been one of my favorite places until yesterday. I ordered a combo with a ground beef enchilada & chili relleno, which food was fine, but not outstanding as it has been in the past. HOWEVER, at $17.95 don't think it was fair to get charged an additional $5.95 for the relleno! Especially when it wasn't noted anywhere on the menu. The small ground beef enchilada, rice & beans alone were definitely not worth $17.85: didn't catch it until after I got home. Wish I had gone to Gerardo's as I had originally planned. Will be quite awhile before I come back to Maracas. So disappointed at being cheated... read more

The tacos asada were fantastic. My husband loved his burrito. The service was prompt and friendly. It was like eating in someone's home. When you go, be sure to check out the mural above the service counter. It's beautiful! read more

Over priced and has no flavor, the salsa was easy the worst I've had around Spokane. Waitress was amazing and so kind though!!

Great food and service. I am partial to their shrimp (al mojo de ajo and fajitas). Fajitas come out sizzling. Nice touch with cucumbers in the water. We came for the taco discount on Tuesday initially that was lackluster but as we explored their menu more found a lot of delicious options. Hubby loves their enchiladas and they have a great margarita that is $7. The waitresses are all really sweet and it's great for families. read more

Maracas On ruby - Yummy fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

I drove by many times and didn't realize this restaurant in the strip mall. I'm so glad I finally did. It's a gem. The staff is so warm and welcoming. The open kitchen was fun to see and the murals are beautiful and vibrant. Especially the wall filled with Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The restaurant is very open, clean, and has lots of seating. We were greeted with fresh chips and delicious salsa. Staff was attentive and answered all our questions. We both chose enchiladas and we were very happy with our meals. Our meals were hot and cooked to perfection. The beans were the best I've had in Spokane so far. I asked for a hotter salsa and the one they brought was perfect. So much flavor and the right amount of heat. The house margarita was probably a mix. I just prefer fresh squeezed juice for my cocktails. But there's other options to cleanse your pallet. The food was so freaking delicious that I didn't blink when I paid the bill. It was more expensive than some Mexican restaurants in town but it was worth it. At one point the entire staff came out to sing happy birthday to a table next to us. The friendliness of this place will keep me coming back, and I already crave those enchiladas again. read more

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Feel like family here - great food (taco Tuesday is bomb) and the drinks are tasty! We always leave here happy.

Tasted like any other chain Mexican restaurant I've been to. Staff were friendly and on top of things until the end. I feel like I could've gotten my check sooner. They did not warn me about the super hot plate so be careful. It was pretty empty when I went so felt like a mix between fast food/dine in. Plenty of parking and decent amount of tables. I had a combo taco and enchilada with ground beef, rice, and beans. I did like that they gave me so many toppings on my taco that it made a tiny side salad. read more

Maracas On ruby - Chips, beans, salsa - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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We moved to Washington about a year ago from Texas and have been in search of good Mexican food ever since. Let me tell you, this place is it! Everything we had was fabulous and the service was outstanding. We will definitely be back! read more

Great flavors here. And let me tell ya, they feedbag ya here, too. Big thumbs up to Yelp friends' reviews that led us to visit today. The menu is very similar to most of the Mex joints in the metro, but thankfully they are not playing it safe with recipes that cater to folks that are timid of spices. I tested them with Chile Colorado, and instead of a benign, basic red sauce, I got sabrosa gravy with an impressive depth of chile flavor and gentle smokiness. It made me feel like I was sitting in an abueala's kitchen. Big, big chunks of beef in the order. This was not a wimpy plate. Carnitas Fajitas? What? Wifey went straight for them, and such a simple protein exchange from the expected norm (beef/chicken/shrimp) wound up being something that we hope other places will consider attempting. Nice folks in here, too. This place is a total win, and certainly in our Mex rotation now... read more

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Real, Good Mexican with Quality Service? Got here 5 minutes before closing; we're only customers. They happily seat us and the server is great, chips and salsa, taquitos, tacos all on point. As long as you call to confirm their hours, it should be a good stop. Restaurant is clean as well. read more

Maracas On ruby - Environment - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Easily the best Mexican food I've had in Spokane in the last 10 years. Location is new to them and it's super clean. Open seating in a large dining room but it's not too cavernous. Staff is super friendly with spot on service. Steak fajitas were awesome and pretty large portion. Right balance of meat to veg. Tres Amigos platter was too much food for my wife to finish. Chile relleno was her favorite. This was not inexpensive at $23 for each entree but the value was there for me. Between the quantity and flavor of the food it was worth it!! read more

Maracas On ruby - a woman in a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Open a week, good time to try it. You get refried beans with your chips! Probably not the location for intimate dinners, it's a wide open room - fmr location of Kabob which I was sorry to see go. Since I think Spokane could use a middle eastern restaurant more than another Mexican restaurant it seems a dubious transition and tbh the location isn't great, either. Anyway, mole was very good, the tacos were tacos though I wish they'd had onions... I prefer black beans to refried but that's just the way it goes, I'll remember to ask next time. Thumbs up and will do again! read more

Maracas On ruby - It's a taco! - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

I was a bit skeptical coming here after seeing the rating from the old, closed, downtown location. However, one thing I know now after eating here is to not base your decision on the old location reviews. The carne asada was well done and flavorful The enchiladas were great (especially the red sauce) The tacos were good The salsas were great (not hot enough for me but that's my preference) And the margaritas were perfect!!!! You'll thank me later after coming. Cheers. read more

Maracas On ruby - Red cheese enchilada/spinach enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Very much enjoyed their sampler fajitas, the meat was so good and the vegetables were noteworthy as well. The service was quick and attentive. Overall great for groups or date nights. read more

This was a great little spot for dinner. Service was excellent. The mango lemonade was the best I've ever had! Not a 5 star as the food needed a bit more salt to enhance the wonderful flavors. Will go back again! read more

Maracas On ruby - Tacos Authenticos with chicken. Yummy! - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

This Mango margarita is to die for and easy to share :) our server was so attentive and made sure we had what we needed our entire visit. Taco Tuesday's menu can't be beat in Spokane. Go, and enjoy! read more

Maracas On ruby - Mango Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Great food, service was excellent. Plus they remember their regular customers opposed to being just another face in the crowd that come and go. read more

Was hoping for more. The service was great but the food was lacking. The chips tasted like maybe they'd been fried in old oil? I loved my chile relleno, except for the mouthful of stem. Just wasn't prepared for that. Probably won't go back, we always catch the broadway Spokane shows and have dinner after - my daughter is a huge fan of Mexican food and there are a fist full of other options. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't particularly great. The decor though was fantastic! read more

I've been reading the great reviews of this restaurant and tonight we tried it ourselves. They were busy but we were immediately seated and given menus and a carafe of water with cucumber. So refreshing! Fresh chips and salsa with a side dish of bean dip were brought right away. I ordered one of their special drinks, a mango margarita with raspberry swirl, blended and I chose the medium size. It was delicious! My husband ordered a Negra Modelo. The entree I ordered was picadillo taquitos served with refried beans and rice. The taquitos were the best I've had for years. Generous serving of 4 corn tortillas, stuffed with tasty, crispy pork, cut in half (so 8 pieces total) and topped with small scoops of guacamole and sour cream. Superb! The beans and rice were good, just kind of standard. My husband had the Camarones Zarandeados, 8 large butterflied shrimp. They were marinated then grilled and served with a scoop of white rice. Most of the flavor was on the shell as they were grilled on each side - still tasty. Kind of messy to remove the shells, though. We thought the flavor wasn't quite bold enough and the dish would be better served with their standard rice. Still, good just not fab. We haven't had Mexican food lately as it has felt boring. So glad we tried Maracas as it's renewed our interest. I think it's the best Mexican restaurant in Spokane. read more

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What a great new find. Maracas on Ruby really hit it out of the park for this taco Tuesday. It was our first visit and a good one. We were seated quickly and brought water with fresh cucumber slices. What a nice detail. Chips and salsa were also delivered. One salsa dish for each of us and a dish of refried beans with cojita cheese sprinkled on top. Good stuff. We ordered all you can eat taco's (soft chicken) and the first round came out with rice and beans. They were absolutely stuffed with very tender chicken and veggies. Round two can also come with rice and beans but I opted out as I was pretty stuffed. Really an excellent meal and at $8 the all you can eat tacos is superb deal. Drinks were kept refilled and servers were attentive. The only gripe I had was the mens room could use some serious attention on the cleaning side. That was not impactful enough to affect the overall experience though. Will definitely be going back. read more

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I hate it when I order based on a restaurant's reviews, like Maracas, and when I get the ordered delivery it's not a 4 star meal. I gave it 3 stars because the portions were so large. The word bland comes to mind. The mushrooms on my arroz con pollo didn't seem to be cooked, but they were big chunks. My wife's enchilada was "ok". This was my first time ordering Maracas and other's liked it, but I won't order again. read more

I fully expected to be "meh" about this place being from Texas and traveling Arizona and California... but it's really friggin good!! I had the Carne Asada with Shrimp and Mushrooms and I am pretty sure I moaned a little when I ate them. Not kidding. Actually delicious!! Add in the awesome margarita flight and you'll surely need a nap after! read more

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Very authentic, delicious food!! Love the atmosphere and staff is very friendly and attentive. Great family restaurant.

I don't often review restaurants, but this place is amazing! food and service was absolutely some of the best I have ever experienced. I only get to Spokane once a year I will definitely tell everyone I know about this place and be back next year if sooner! read more

if you are mexican looking for actual mexican food come here! drinks are good and service was good! ambiance 10/10. read more

Maracas On ruby - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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Food was great and service was great as well. Highly recommend, and I'm from Southern Arizona.

It's just not the same anymore the food takes a long time, its definitely over priced, My server had an attitude the whole time but I was more disappointed when I ordered $20 tacos and they didn't even come with rice and beans. read more

Picky kid says, "I approve" with full on crazy eyes. Guacamole is great and everyone was super friendly. read more

Maracas On ruby - Picky kid says, "I approve." - Mexican Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Tasty food and great service! Enchiladas and tacos al pastor were delish! Will definitely be back.

Aguas chiles was yummy! Could use some spice to it but otherwise so good! Agua de jamaica was to die for! I have celiac disease, and the aguas chiles was gluten friendly read more

We had a fantastic dinner that was delivered. Both entrees had rich flavors. Will go there next time.

The only thing good here is the horchata and tequila. We ordered a burrito dinner, taco dinner and chicken enchilada dinner, all the food was disappointing. It was obvious the waitress was clueless as to what comes on a burrito. We asked for some hot sauce to go and waitress ignored our request. If you're looking for actual Mexican food this is not the place. Paid $100 for 3 plates of food that we couldn't eat because it was nasty. read more