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    Marcelinos Mexican Restaurant

    3.4 (58 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Desserts

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    Great, home maid Mexican food.  It was so good, I couldn't stop long enough to take a picture.
    Michelle L.

    My new favorite Mexican food restaurant. Used to go here years ago, don't know why we ever stopped. But going to be going there more often. Large portions, great prices. Home maid food, could see the family cooking in the kitchen. Great chips & salsa. Will be back soon!! Lunch prices look great.

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    James O.

    This family owned restaurant is the best Mexican food in the high desert. I can say without any reservation that their food is probably some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. The service is always on point. Drinks never go empty, smiles abound, and prompt service is regular. The food is delicious without the sea of grease. Abundant rice and beans are always hot and fresh. From tacos to enchiladas to chili verde, the taste will always satisfy. The atmosphere is definitely your "hole in the wall" decor, but never feels dirty. The kitchen area is easily seen from the dining area so you know it's clean. Bathrooms are always well stocked and maintained. We make Marcellino's our destination for our Mexican fix. They are always accommodating and hospitable. Can't say enough about how much my family and I love it here.

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    Amanda K.

    We're regulars here and have been since they first opened. We've always had fantastic service. It's my favorite Mexican food place, and that's saying a lot given the fact that I tend to eat at Mexican restaurants before any other while traveling. My husband loves the chaparitas tostadas and usually orders them. I've been all over the menu and haven't found a dish I didn't like. The tacos are fantastic. I haven't found a taco that beats theirs. The tamales are okay but not the best. Burritos are wonderful. I'm especially partial to the fajitas - order them for 1 or 2 people, you can get chicken or steak with as many corn or flour tortillas as you need. They'll deliver them to you on a sizzling skillet with all the fixings, and then you just ignore everyone around you while you focus on the deliciousness.

    My family used to frequent Marcelino's weekly. It was the only Mexican restaurant my parents would take us to for a very long time. I remember the owner...always standing in front welcoming and seating his customers and the food was always so yummy. Later, the owner sold it to his cook and my family still kept going but eventually stopped. I'm not sure why. My husband and I recently drove by this forgotten restaurant and I decided I wanted to try it again. I went with a friend and it was still nice and quiet and clean. The staff was very friendly and the food was so so yummy. I don't know why it has taken me so long to come back! My husband and I have been looking for a good Mexican restaurant since our favorite (Mi Ranchito) closed down last year. I will bring him here and hope he likes it just as much as I do. *****update! I brought the husband and he loved it. The beef fajitas were so good and their chips and salsa are waaaay better than La Casita!

    Valorie H.

    The service is excellent and the food is authentic and fresh! The fried ice cream is amazing. My favorite!

    Smallest $10 burrito in the world.

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    In my personal opinion this place isn't that great...service is good but the food isn't.

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    Real good food, good portions, Reasonable price. Def my go to Mexican food . Must try.

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    This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the high desert! The chili Verde is so good and I love the brunch on Sundays!

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    By Far the Best Mexican Restaurant here in the high desert!!! Awesome food, super friendly staff!!! We Love this place!!

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    Twice visited in one week. Delish!!! Great service, recommendations, atmosphere. Yummmmmmmmm!!!!!!

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    Ate here once. Won't do it again. The food seemed old like it had been under the heat lamp too long. The decor is very old and outdated too

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