Still hands down the best fajitas in Arlington. Had the combo tonight and it was fantastic! Original Mariano margarita to top it off. Great service and an atmosphere you only find at Marianos. Still the best read more

Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch - Combo fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Home of the original frozen Margarita machine! From the margarita menu to the colorful lights to the house-made queso, Mariano's is about as classic Tex-Mex as it gets. Big comfy booths, table-side guacamole, custom designed log-fired grills which make for the best fire-roasted salsa, fajitas, and seafood... it's just the best! Mariano's is perfect for any casual meal, but it's also a super festive and fun environment for occasions. Plus it's big if you need to fit a large party. On my last visit my group shared a bunch of stuff and it was all yum. Chips and salsa and queso, bean and cheese nachos, brisket tacos, Spanish style enchiladas, and the Texas "surf & turf" (sizzling steak fajitas + bacon-wrapped shrimp). Everything was served quickly and piping hot. The service here is great, it really feels like everyone knows exactly what they're doing. read more

The spicy chicken verde was recommended by our waitress. It had an okay flavor but wasn't spicy at all. The puffy "taco" situation that was covered in cheese is just a really bad idea. It tastes like a stale tortilla chip with velveeta cheese on it. Our waitress was really inattentive and forgetful, often getting things wrong and it was not a busy night. She seemed to spend more time at a neighboring table, likely because they were more entertaining (e.g. asking her to take pictures of them, asking trending questions, telling stories, etc.). The drinks were pretty weak. I visited here a second time because a friend wanted to try it. Unfortunately my first experience was consistent with the second. read more

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

Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch - Spicy Chicken Verde - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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. read more

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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. read more

Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch - Signature Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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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. read more

Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch - Brisket Quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

The food here is sub par at best. Normally I'm not too critical of restraunts but hearing how overly hyped this restraunt is I had to give another point of view. The service is always slow, and the everytime I've eaten here the food is room temperature. read more

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!! read more

Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Got damn. I ordered the Mariano's Favorite and Texas Torpedoes (jalapeños stuffed with chicken). When I say this was one of the most delicious meals I've eaten, I'm not exaggerating. read more

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. read more

Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch - Breakfast tacos - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Can you believe I went two days in a row? That should tell you everything you need to know! The first night, I ordered the Burrito a la Plancha and practically inhaled it. I wouldn't necessarily call it authentic Mexican--but honestly, who cares when it tastes that good? The second night I went for the Tex-Mex Flautas, and those were just as delicious. But the real star of the show? The margaritas. Both nights, they were hands-down some of the best I've had. Perfectly balanced, strong enough, and so refreshing. Needless to say, this place has officially earned a spot on my regular rotation. I'll definitely be back! read more

This place is always good! Margaritas were on point. We opted for guac and quesadillas!! Couldn't have been better! Service was spectacular! Check these guys out for lunch or dinner if you are in the area! read more

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 read more

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What awesome little place home alone the world expression margarita machine, and excellent food read more

Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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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

Listen.....OMG!!!! From the service to the food, to the drinks. 10/10 Hands down. Our waiter Timothy was the best. He didn't skip a beat. Outstanding service. The food was everything and we even had the pleasure of meeting the Manager Ricardo who was just so wonderful and making sure we were comfortable and enjoyed our experience. My husband and I will definitely be back to try more dishes. Very Good. Must Try! 10/10 read more

Best sour cream enchiladas!! The micheladas are also very good and spicy! CAN NOT go wrong with the surf and turf my husband loved it!! Service was amazing our server was very pleasant and checked on us often, making sure our drinks were always full. I love the ambiance it's exactly was a Tex Mex restaurant should feel like! read more

I come to Dallas a few times a year to visit family and this is my go-to place for Tex Mex. They are large, so they can more easily accommodate you. I never have to wait. The margaritas are good and strong. The fajitas with steak and shrimp are my favorite go-to. Be sure to ask for some garlic butter. read more

Get the Marianos Margarita! Fish Tacos are awesome!! Salsa is great, service was good as well! Best Mexican resturant I've had since being in Dallas. read more

Loved our experience! We just wanted to have drinks and appetizers and this place hit the spot. We ordered the Mariano margarita and it is exactly what we wanted. It is on the pricey side but it's worth it. It's not a weak drink at all and it tastes amazing. Also ordered the table side guac which was great. We ordered the nachos with steak which were a great add to the guac. To us the highlight although some may find small but to us put the cherry on top, the Serrano molcajete salsa. It perfectly spicy and just adds exactly what we needed to the meal. Will definitely be back read more

Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

My brother, dad and I were in town for a weekend (mainly to watch the Dallas Cowboys on sunday as my dad is a diehard fan). We hopped on Google reviews and Yelp and saw that this place was HIGHLY rated with 500+ aggregate reviews on BOTH platforms so we had to check it out. We hadn't made reservations beforehand so we were slightly concerned that it would be a long wait (arrived around 8pm-ish). Luckily, this particular location is pretty big and the wait wasn't too long at all. Maybe like 10-15 min? We were seated in a booth and looking over the menu, the mexican food looked super authentic. We ordered carne asada, flautas, a grilled steak fajita salad and brisket tacos. Literally 2 minutes after ordering, fresh warm nachos arrived at the table w/ 2 salsas (a red and brown one). I love that we were able to snack on these before the food arrived. The carne asada was probably my fave. The proteins at this resto are cooked really well. We were never asked how we wanted our steak cooked but it just arrived medium rare on the plate (which is perfect). Super juicy, tender and seasoned aggressively. The refried beans were so smooth and the portion sizes were nice and big. We also ordered some of their famous frozen margaritas. Quite strong but very tasty! At the end of our meal we asked our server Ashley to pack our leftover nachos and salsas on the table in a to-go bag for us and she instead came back with a to-go bag full of FRESH, WARM NACHOS with some new salsas for us to take home. This was incredible customer service. The to-go bag also had a clip on it to keep the nachos crispy and prevent them from going stale (I was still snacking on them in the hotel room 2 days later)! All of us were eyeing the hot apple pie w/ ice cream that arrived at a neighbouring table but alas, we were way too full to stomach any dessert lol. Authentic food, amazing service and nice, strong drinks. A place that lives up to every bit of the hype! Will definitely be back in the future if I'm back in town! read more

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mariano's has always been a treat! our food was absolutely delicious. my partner and i split the carne asada meal and we ordered tortillas on the side to make it a fajita taco. we had a variety of margaritas which all tasted amazing and got us feeling good! the salsa is the perfect amount of spicy, it's my favorite! our server could have checked on us a little more towards the end of our meal, but service was good and polite. definitely a nice date night or family outing. read more

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I really enjoyed my food here when we visited after church with my husband and son...my son and husband did not feel the same. I had the Adelita which was absolutely delicious including the beans and rice. That may seem silly to talk about the beans and rice, but that's a staple for a Mexican dish that not all restaurants get right. My son and husband both had dishes with the Asada, so maybe that was the problem since they mentioned it was underseasoned. My only suggestion is that every Mexican restaurant should have an option for street tacos or some form of that at a reasonable price...not $18. Other than that, it was a great atmosphere and good service. read more

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

Food is always on point at Mariano's as well as the margaritas. I like the two different types of salsa they give you and their queso is money. read more

I had a great experience here. Service was great & the food was really good. highly recommend. It is a bit pricey though... We stopped in at Mariano's around noon on a Friday. It wasn't super busy, and we got seated and served right away. The food was pretty delicious. The margarita was a bit strong, but the adelita platter was very good. The chicken was nice and juicy even inside the enchilada and the beans were good. My only complaint is the price. It was a bit expensive, especially if you get a margarita... Ambiance was very nice. Charming interior that felt homey. Booths were nice and comfortable, big tables. Overall, I'd go back here again. Food was great and service was very good read more

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The food was AMAZING!! The staff Fabulous!! Fantastic service with a smile. Highly recommend this family restaurant since the 70's. Try a Margarita from the margarita machine. You will not be disappointed. read more

We eat a lot of Tex-Mex, and the restaurants are generalky about the same. Service is often great, as it is here. But this place stands out for 2 reasons; the food is excelkent - from the yellow Queso Mariano, to the Chicken Enchiladas, and the kitchen is FAST. We ate during the Saturday eve rush, and our food came out pronto!! The signature frozen margaritas were good - as befitted the originators, and we loved it all. Well done!! read more

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Arrived an hour before closing and were greeted warmly. The food was delicious and our server was attentive without hovering even though it was close to closing. read more

Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch - Stuffed poblano platter. - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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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

Is very Hispanic touch like Spanish touch , I loved it My friends and me enjoyed a fun time read more

A friend and I had dinner here after an event. I was a bit nervous because the restaurant was fairly empty. We were immediately seated and drink orders were taken. I ordered a mango strawberry margarita and combination fajita nachos. Our server checked in with us frequently and the drink and nachos were both tasty. read more

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Unfortunately I arrived FAMISHED which means I didn't take any pictures (so disappointed in myself). Now for the good part! This place was DELISH! It exceeded my expectations. My family and I were in town for the Paul/Tyson fight and decided on Mexican for lunch. Recommendation: get the queso! My picky son usually doesn't eat queso. Even he enjoyed it! I had the Carlos and Charlie's. The jumbo shrimp were fresh and the bacon was fried to perfection. The ranchero bean soup was chefs kiss!! Don't worry about the jalapeño. It wasn't spice. My husband had fish tacos. My son had a chicken and shrimp quesadilla.10 out of 10! Our waitress was attentive. The service was great. Even the water was good (if you know you know)! Highly recommend! read more

Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch - Chicken and shrimp quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Texas

This is one of my sisters' favorite tex mex spots! They were very busy. It was my first time trying Mexican food in Texas. I usually do food trucks for street tacos and burrito, but since it was my birthday, I want to try a Tex-Mex food style. The hostess was very nice and asked if we had been here before to make sure we knew what they were serving on the menu or the specials before we get sat down. Inside was nicely decorated with the Mexican culture arts decor. The music was very nice!! Our server was a sweet guy!! He was helpful in explaining the food and substituting some items for us. My sister ordered a lot of variety entrees, and we all share with 5 people. Their chips and salsas were nice. I like the spicer salsa dip. It tingles your tongue, and then the after taste is like wow. I try the surf and turf dish. The bacon wrap shrimp was super good, and the steak was tender but a bit salty. The Birria brisket tacos were delicious. I also like the chicken torpedo appetizer. It was very crunchy and perfect seasoning. Overall, the food is amazing. If you are in Arlington, should come and give them a try. read more

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We wanted to go after we saw this restaurant featured on the Day Tripper. Apparently, the owner was the original inventor of the Frozen Margarita. They have expanded but this is the original location. We started with The Frozen Margarita. It was delicious. For starters, we had the Queso Mariano. The ground beef, guacamole, and soar cream were a great addition. We had The Fajitas and the portions were generous. We took the left overs home. The atmosphere is very quaint and historic. The old stained glass is beautiful. The service by Elvis was spot on. The food was delicious. It is tucked away in old part of Arlington that seems to be dying down. But, this place is a little touristy but definitely worth it. We will go back again. read more

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The place where the frozen margarita was invented, so they claim! Their rocks marg was just okay, but their frozen margarita was very good!! Our server was so very nice, and kept our drinks full. Their salsas are so good (one traditional and one warm). Their queso was pretty big (we got the one that was just melted yellow cheese). We also had the enchiladas which were very tasty! We went after a cowboys game and somehow they weren't super busy until we were about done with our meal. A great stop after a game! read more

Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch - Frozen margarita - Mexican Near Me - Arlington, Texas