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    Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch

    4.3 (935 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars, Tex-Mex
    Closed Closed
    Updated 2 months ago

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    MARIANO’S HACIENDA RANCH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Mykie D.

    The nachos and salsa were phenomenal. Service is a bit unorganized and bathrooms were not clean

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    Sydney T.

    We were greeted swiftly upon arrival with a smile and sat quickly so we could enjoy happy hour. Our server, Anaf, was friendly and tentative. The decor was fun, as of course it was a Tex Mex paradise and the home of the original frozen margarita, which we got. One was enough for me, which is shocking because I typically enjoy 2 drinks, I could only enjoy one! The beef fajitas are worth it and definitely worth the hype. We also enjoyed the Mariano queso and left full because of the generous quantity. The drawback was the size of the tables and how close we were to other patrons.

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    Emily T.

    A great place for Fajitas and margaritas. They say they are the creator of the frozen margaritas. Table side guacamole was big enough to share with the whole table. We order the fajita feast for one but it was enough for two to share. The spicy chicken tortilla soup was nice and lite. Service was friendly and fast. The atmosphere sphere was lively with a bar at one end and a larger dining area on the other side.

    Spicy Chicken Verde
    Fern G.

    I can't believe I slept on Mariano's. This should be my first stop next time I'm in Dallas. I tried the Spicy Chicken Verde and it was one of the best grilled chicken dishes I've ever had. The sauce was beautifully creamy and spicy, and the puff taco was fun and surprisingly delicious. I've never had anything quite like it. The chips and salsa were even top notch. One of the salsas came out smoking hot and had a deep smokey flavor. I'm pretty sure they just sit outside and smoke it all night - you can smell it when you're outside. Yum. I would diet every month if it meant my cheat meal was at Mariano's.

    Tom Y.

    Go to place for Mexican. Poblano pepper is the best. Margaritas are excellent with many options. Waitstaff is always friendly and helpful. Don't try the apple pie I don't want them to run out.

    Signature Margarita
    Venicia Y.

    Great food and service! Restaurant is open, clean, and great ambiance. Restaurant offers great margaritas selections and their recommended margarita is a show stopper!! The food is delicious and offer simple chicken and fries plate for our little ones! I would highly recommend coming here to eat if you are in the Arlington area.

    Brisket Quesadillas
    Christie N.

    We used to be regulars at Marianos for a couple decades. Loved every aspect from service, dinner, happy hour, available veggies & bar. Who couldn't especially appreciate the inventor of the frozen margarita machine! Our family Slowly quit going with the decline. We celebrated so many significant milestones there over several decades. It's honestly sad for us. There seemed to be plenty of staff visible yet service was extremely slow. I initially was thinking maybe just kitchen short that day but we had to prompt our waiter a couple of times after being patient. They need a weekend or even lunch menu. Brunch menu could be amazing. I got the brisket quesadillas. They were very greasy but the brisket had good flavor. Chips, salsa & queso were great. We were celebrating a birthday. Waiter said they can't do anything for birthdays. Was sad as it has been such a significant and great memory for us over the years. I can understand, post covid, no typical sombrero but what does a song cost? There are other very cheap alternatives to celebrate significant times and make your business stand out. They continue to increasingly miss the mark which is very sad to see. Praying ownership could make Mariano's great again. U til then, we are done continuing to try with them.

    Sheila L.

    With so many new Mexican restaurants that spring up- gourmet, Tex mex, taco stands, birria tacos, street taco stands, giant burritos, etc. Don't sleep on the old "tried and true" Mariano's!! They never disappoint! No one else can say that their margarita machine is in the Smithsonian Museum! Often duplicated, never replicated. Always delicious!!

    Breakfast tacos
    Holly T.

    We were this way to get an oil change nearby and it had good reviews. Pretty large place inside. Lots of seating. It was breakfast so i got Coffee and breakfast tacos and they were so good! Our server was very attentive and took good care of us. Only issue i see is it's not closer to home. Worth traveling back to for sure.

    Caleb R.

    This review is for 7/30/25. My friend sent me a video from TT and whew! This place is extremely authentic which I appreciate with a Mexican food spot. We both ordered the spicy chine verde and the flavors in that entree were immaculate. I see why America is fat! The portions are grand, the chicken was seasoned, the rice alone was so good, and my friend and I both were satisfied. I ordered a side of queso to take to go and orders the mango margarita (iced) that was also delicious. They added a nice slice of fresh mango on top. I'll certainly be back ! Entire experience 10 out of 10

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    Came for the legendary frozen margarita and it did not disappoint. Followed up with incredibly soft steak fajitas for a wonderful night

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    The food was amazing! The drinks were wonderful and the service was outstanding! Wish we lived closer so we could go more often.

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    Erika was amazing and very attentive! Food was delicious and arrived extremely fast, Cheese enchiladas with the sundace queso 1000/10

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    Ask the Community - Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch

    Have they opened back up for dine in?

    Yes! I was there last month and dined indoors.:)

    Went to Mariano's for dinner last night and they are closed. Between COVID and the construction, they couldn't survive. Such a shame. Will they reopen when the construction is finished?

    I heard they are opening back up April 28th!!

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    Food and service used to be great !! But they changed things up…read more Must be some smart person that was given a job from a friend or relative that works in the office !!! So sad it has changed ,, they set you down from hostess after going going going long time thru the iPad to find a table when there tables open everywhere!!! So aggravating that it takes 3 hostess to figure out where to sit you after 5 minutes . Then no menus till servers come up the table like it took 8 minutes then longer to get your tea , chips and salsa just not a good experience today from the servers ,, there was a trainer trining server and between the 2 of them couldn't get it right !! The drinks took like 10 minutes we had to ask for it again then no lemons like we asked .. and asked for 3 Salas for 1 for 3 people . Had to ask for refills on drinks , I was paying with cash that took forever getting that and still wasn't the right change !! Just go back the old way of papasitos ,, NOT a good experience at all !! Should not be like that bill was 30.00 and that should be a treat to do that but was really aggravating!! I would think twice before going ,, unless you want to wait and wait and still not get it right !! Maybe try university in Fort Worth .papasitos??

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    MJR is still a great place to eat after many years. Stopped by while back in town for a Friday…read morelunch around 1:00. Very small wait to get a table. Got pretty crowded by the time we left around 2:00 rising to a little bit noisy noise level. We got a guacamole side, taco plate, chicken chimichanga, and blue Cancun drink. Everything was pretty good sized. However, the guac and drink respectively were padded with lettuce and ice. Despite the padding, you still got a good amount--just not as much as it appears. The quality of everting was good, nothing was exceptional, but it was above average. The manager, server, and hostess were all very nice and provided good service. The lot was crowded both when we got there and when we left, but we were able to get a spot. Nice place for a casual sit down or business lunch. Give them a try.

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