Overall, I had high hopes for this place due to the ratings. I was overall underwhelmed with the flavor and expectations. We ordered a carne asada burrito, beef flautas and menudo and paid over 80 bucks for the most bland food. The menudo didn't even come with the most important items, the toppings! No onion, cilantro etc. I've never had menudo that was so tasteless but there's always time for a first, right? I could've saved the money and went to my local favorite, Chela's. Maybe the high reviews are from the truckers since this is by a truck stop. Terrible read more

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

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Great lovely owners and the food was great, plenty of space and quiet, right across Loves travel center. read more

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant - Chicken quesadilla and two carne asada with cilantro and red salsa and Jurrito de tamarind - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

This place is a total rip off!!! They charge 4 percent for using a card and on top of that, the 20% tip is automatically deducted. The prices are outrages and my menudo was too chewy. read more

The food is amazing here. A little hole in the wall next to a detail shop and away from the hustle and bustle of the freeway exit. It's just a little ways down the road next to Love's gas station. The food is authentic Mexican and they have a variety of items. We've tried the taquitos and enchiladas. Both were very good and their prices are reasonable. The service was great. read more

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant - This is the entrance. - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

Excellent food and amazing service! Don't let the location or the outside appearance fool you -- the food is absolutely delicious and the service is outstanding. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Definitely a spot worth trying -- we'll be back! read more

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant - Shrimp soup and Carnitas plate, love it. - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

It was good, everything I asked for was taken care of wonderfully, the take out was very hot.

Absolutely the best Mexican food I've had in a long time! The food portions were huge, everything was delicious, and the restaurant was very clean. Great service and atmosphere as well. We will definitely be back! read more

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant - Tacos. Enough meat to make 6 tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

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Normally I'm going Del Taco or The Habit. Mexican food is great in LA, so a pretty high bar. This place is solid. I had the taquitos (meat). Green salsa was fine (didn't try the red). Parking is sketchy but that's not their fault (don't block the trucks and you'll be fine). I will return. read more

Very delicious authentic Mexican food. This was a great stop along our road trip route and service was very quick and excellent. Specifically, Laura was very attentive and welcoming to our group. Would definitely come again! If you're looking for a good Mexican food spot, I suggest you try it out. read more

The price was ridiculous for 2 burritos, up charge, card charge, drinks were over priced. She brought us out cheese that we didn't ask for at a sketchy truck stop. I thought these reviews were joking but here's the proof. Do not come here. Not good. RUN read more

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Fast service, friendly staff, and a great family-owned spot offering dine-in or takeout. The food is really good with generous portions, and the homemade chips are a standout. All of their sauces are made fresh on site. Super convenient location between the TA and Love's, making it a short walk from either truck stop, with a truck wash on site. Easy, solid option without moving the truck. read more

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The food was amazing and our server was so friendly. We were lucky to find this hidden gem while passing through. Will definitely visit again when we are in the area. read more

On our way to Las Vegas decided to stop and get some breakfast. We were craving spicy food. After searching decided to look for a Mexican restaurant and came across Maria. It's located in a truck wash area. It's easy to miss the restaurant because it blends in with the truck washstation, I believe they were just opening appeared they were not ready, waited a little long to placed our order. The service was not bad, but they seem busy. There were only two staff, including the cook. We order pancakes, Chilaquiles, the coffee was really good surprisingly because it didn't look good but it was delicious, nothing stood out this place, it was on the way. read more

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Four stars +, so I gave them 5! Coming home from Vegas around 7:30 and need to get dinner. It's everything the other reviews say. Funky spot and not crowded when we got there, but we had a great experience. Our server was just a sweetheart and brought us a variety of salsa to go with their homemade delicious chips. I had the vegetarian burrito with grilled veggies and it was top-notch. Definitely worth the stop! read more

Even if you're just passing through Barstow, this place is well worth the detour. Seriously, Clean Plate Club food; fresh and flavorful.

On the other side of the 15 freeway at Lenwood road outside of Barstow, Maria's is located inside a semi truck trailer wash facility. This place is legit! They serve some mighty good Mexican crab while you're watching the big semi's get cleaned up. One of the sauces was very hot and delicious. I went for the two item combo with enchilada and taco which was very nice. The lady went for the chile verde I believe. By the way their chips are house made fried in the back. Not out of a bag and delicious. The server was very nice and everybody is very courteous there. If you don't feel like going to the original del taco, make sure you hit this place on your way to Vegas. read more

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A great little find in the middle of nowhere and next to a trailer trucks wash. It's definitely worth giving a try if you're in the area and craving Mexican food. The place from the outside seems a bit off-putting. You might even think you have the wrong place or that they are closed because of the look and location. But just trust it and go through the door. There are entrances on both sides of the building, including a separate entrance in the back for the people washing their trucks, where you'll also find a small shop with truck related items. *** Anyway, the food was unexpectedly great! You can order at the counter, or someone will take your order at the table (just be sure they see you sit down). They brought us chips and salsa to the table. We ordered the Menudo, potato tacos, and cielo mar y tierra mixed fajitas (I think that's what it was called) basically shrimp, steak, and chicken. I asked for a spicy salsa, but what they had was not spicy to me. The menudo was a nice portion and very tasty. The fajitas dish was also a good and large portion. The potato tacos were just ok, a little bland. Inside the hard shell, there were chunky potatoes instead of mashed potato and mozzarella cheese instead of queso fresco... so at least not what I was expecting. Sadly, they don't serve breakfast all day. I was curious about their chilaquiles and breakfast food, so I'll likely be back to try these another day. P.s. the restrooms are all the way in the back, so you'll get to check out the little store/ truck shop. read more

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Grat service and food. You won't regret. Try Tri-Color-Enchiladas.......tortas are good too read more

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant - Sope. And machaca burrito - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

Thank you to the reviewers for this recommendation! Odd location attached to truck cleaning wash shop lol. But who cares when the food is good. Starting with the free chips. These are authentic chips. Made from real tortillas. The chips are freshly fried and flaky. Off to a great start! Ps. ask for for the spicy salsa if you want something hot. The nice lady taking our order was helpful and made clear their refried beans are pork free and made with vegetable oils. She even came to the table to double check that my refried beans didn't come with cheese. read more

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Friendly folks, great chow, clean large restrooms next to Loves. Got our food in 11 minutes. Three different salsas, great beans and rice. read more

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4.5 stars. Thank you fellow Yelpers for turning us onto this place during our Vegas road trip The shrimp enchiladas w/ rice & beans tasted very authentic, and my wife really liked her shrimp burrito (which was huge). --- The restaurant looks out of place as it is adjacent to a tire shop, but don't let that deter you.... we had a great experience. The woman running the counter who also doubled as our server was very friendly, as was the chef who I spoke with briefly. After a long weekend of meat dishes in Vegas, my wife opted for the shrimp burrito (which she ordered "dry" rather than "wet"), while I opted for the shrimp enchiladas. The meal started off with complimentary chips and salsa, which they served us with the mild red, the mild green, and a hot/spicy red salsa. My wife really liked the green salsa, while I liked both the hot and the green. The mild red reminded me of a generic watery salsa from a bottle.....I didn't like it on the chips, but it did mix in well with my rice. My shrimp enchiladas had large tasty shrimp in them, and the meal reminded me of ones that I have had in Mexico. The green sauce that came with it was a bit mild for me, but adding on a few spoonfuls of the hot sauce that came with the chips perked the meal up nicely. My wife was very happy with her shrimp burrito, which also was chock full of large shrimp. Next time we find ourselves doing a roadtrip past Barstow, we will definitely plan on eating a meal here again. read more

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The Chile Verde burrito, it is big and fills the belly, it's not that spicy and the pork was very well cooked, I recommend it. Friendly service and good ambiance. read more

We had a short overnight stop in Barstow on our way home to Arizona from California. It sounded a little odd that the restaurant was adjacent to a truck wash, but we found it easily not far from our hotel. We were the only customers when we first arrived, which made me a little nervous, but others soon appeared. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table when it's ready. I ordered the carnitas plate. The carnitas was cooked just right -- still moist and tender but with a little bit of crispiness from a final roasting in the oven. Beans and rice were good, as were the tortillas. My husband enjoyed his enchiladas tricolor, one chicken with green sauce and one beef with red sauce. Everything, including the chips and salsa, tasted fresh and homemade. The two women working the counter were both pleasant and helpful. The older of the two (Maria?) checked on us a couple of times. The portions were plentiful and we packed up the leftovers to bring home with us. If you're traveling through, or staying in, Barstow, I recommend a visit to Maria's, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Don't let the location put you off. It's worth the visit for authentic, hot and tasty Mexican food. read more

This place is a Mexican food Oasis in the middle of the desert. The food is delicious. The staff can be heard, laughing and singing. They know how to live life. Don't be fooled by the truck washing bays surrounding the small building. You order at the counter. There is plenty of seating to dine in. Our two elementary aged kids split a taquitos plate. The chimichanga and chicken salad we also ordered were delicious. They will serve you chips and salsa to your delight! If you're looking for quality food as you drive between California and Nevada, give this place a stop. read more

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant - Big chicken salad! - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

Best Mexican restaurant in Barstow my number one first choice and great customer service all the time

Driving from Lake Havasu to Bakersfield, we needed some lunch in Barstow. I spotted this place in my google search and the reviews and photos hooked me. Everything I read in the reviews was true. We got 5 tacos ala carte; 2 shrimp, 2 asada and 1 al pastor. The server was so sweet and brought chips and salsas to our table. The place is clean and adorably decorated. I highly recommend stopping on here and grabbing some delicious, authentic Mexican food! read more

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant - Tacos ala carte - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

Great food, great service and worth the small wait for genuine Mexican food. Parking was unusual but worth it!

Quick meal in Barstow. Good burritos and a familiar and calm ambiance. Fast service and good food, best Mexican this side of Barstow read more

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant - Deluxe Shrimp burrito. Good sauce, spicy. Healthy mix of rice, beans and shrimp. Best Mexican this side of Barstow - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

When you're on the road in California, how often do you fine a unique family owned and operated Mexican restaurant that serves authentic Mexican cuisine? Add to the equation... breakfast? You'll find it all at Maria's Mexican Restaurant, located in Barstow, CA. The restaurant is tucked away in a truck stop, off Interstate 15, and if it wasn't for the sign, you'd think the restaurant was simply an extension of the truck stop. Barstow locals, truckers and travelers on Interstate 15 know that Maria's Mexican Restaurant is a great place to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. The dining room is quite large, sparsely decorated and very long. It's quite comfortable and attractively lit, thanks to the many windows which let in the sunlight. Inside, you'd almost forget you are dining at a truck stop Mexican diner. Well... almost... Furniture is spartan, as it's mostly tables, but with booths on one side, and is comfortable, but definitely nothing fancy. No worries, as I came for the food and not the furniture. If you're looking to enjoy beer or wine, you're out of luck as Maria's is "dry," by Texas standards. As you walk in to the restaurant, the first thing you'll see is the order counter, where you'll make your selection from the overhead menu, place your order, and pay for it. In return, you'll receive a receipt and when your order is ready, it will be brought to your table by a friendly member of the staff. From the "Mexican Style Breakfast Plates" section of the menu, I went with #12, "Bistec con Huevos," which is Mexican style steak and eggs. Oh my... such a beautiful presentation! The menu goes on to describe this as, "A broiled steak and eggs done your way with tortillas. Comes with Mexican potatoes and beans." I ordered my eggs to be fried sunnyside up, and corn tortillas as my choice. Oh yes... I asked my carne asada - steak - to be broiled to medium. My breakfast was delivered to me in a record-setting 10 minutes! I was happy to see my breakfast included a cup of in-house made salsa and a slice of orange, which added to the flavor of this delicious breakfast. The main entree, the steak, or known in Mexico as carne asada was lightly seasoned, broiled medium to perfection, and arrived with perfect grill marks. A steak knife was included, but it was simply window dressing, as the steak was fork tender, as I cut it to size simply using my fork. I ordered my eggs fried sunnyside up and they arrived exactly the way I ordered them, thanks to the talent of the chef. The Mexican potatoes were diced, fried on the griddle to a light golden brown, and included diced red and green chili pepper. The potatoes were slightly crunchy on the outside, but tender on the inside, just like the breakfast potatoes I've enjoyed during my countless trips to Mexico. The steak was absolutely delicious, but ... the refried beans! I've enjoyed refried beans in my life, but Maria's Mexican Restaurant absolutely excels when it comes to refried beans. I could taste the lard, which gave the beans a down-to-earth, nutty flavor, and the shredded Mexican cheese boosted the flavor up a notch or two. Great refried beans in the Mojave Desert! Maria's Mexican Restaurant truly serves a delicious breakfast! They are a little hard to find, as they're tucked away in a truck stop, but ask any trucker who travels Interstate 15, and I'm sure they'll recommend Maria's, for outstanding Mexican cuisine. You'll enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine at Maria's Mexican Restaurant while you get your big rig washed, gassed-up or serviced. Or, if you're like me, you'll just drop in and enjoy the amazing food and the friendly service, including breakfast. A Barstow, CA classic, Mexican restaurant... Cheers! read more

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Excellent enchiladas, beef is tasty tender and shredded perfectly, red sauce was excellent. Chicken with the best green sauce I've had in a long time. Refritos perfecto. Super nice people too. Highly recommended. Look for it next to the truck wash! read more

Great customer service and excellent food! Restrooms were clean. Thank you for the hospitality and overall nice experience.

A hidden gem right off the 15 when you are on the way to Vegas. I love how authentic the interior was and how authentic the food was too. The bathrooms are also nice and clean. I got the tricolor enchiladas with chicken, rice and beans and they were delicious. They came with a small salad. The quality was amazing and I would definitely recommend this to anybody looking for an authentic Mexican meal. read more

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California

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Really good food made with love! Don't let the outside fool you. Some of the best Mexican food around! Perfect for when passing through Barstow. read more

This was a roadside stop on my family vacation from California to Vegas. The building looks a bit inconspicuous, it's basically a small outlet connected to a truck stop. We ordered the beef fajitas, tacos, and chile relleno. The food was great, although we thought the prices were a bit high. There was only one person running everything there (cashier, serving), so service was a little slow. Overall a solid spot for Mexican food though read more

Place was crap, she didn't tell me there was an up charge for the food. Service was crap and meat was full of chewy stuff. Definitely not worth coming here. Completely surprised how they have 4 stars. read more

Do yourself a BIG favor and don't waste your time going to a Mexican food chain restaurant. Eat at Maria's and go home completely satisfied with a great meal. Great service and nice staff. The Hungry Hardhat has spoken... So let it be said... So let it be eaten. read more

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Great food. Amazing service. Clean establishment. Best Mexican food and authentic. Great chips and salsa!

Food is absolutely amazing. We always stop by when we're in the area. It's connected to a truck wash so convenient to truckers. The service is always excellent! read more

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Looks sketchy but we'll be coming back to this place by the truck wash every time we pass thru. Sweet lady and amazing chips. Food was excellent. read more

Service is always great. Smiling faces to great you and the food is so good Thr Professional is my husband and my favorite, highly recommended. Oh and their chips and Salsa they service as so fresh, keeps us coming back for more read more

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant - The Profession Drive on Menu this is Carna Asada Tacos omg so good - Mexican Near Me - Barstow, California