I didn't know this amazing gem existed and best part is that it's located down the street from my teaching school site. I wanted caldo de pollo but it is hard to find a place that makes great caldo full of flavor and harder to find is any restaurants that offer tortilla made by hand. I came in today and inside is beautiful and let me tell you when I saw the size of the tortilla, I knew I was in for a great meal. The caldo de pollo is seasoned perfectly, no need to add anything to it. I also ordered their enchiladas Michoacanas and both meals taste close to my mom's. Portion is large with 5 enchiladas and the sauce is great. I AM going to come back as much as I as I can to sample their menu and I am also going to share it with the other teachers and staff. I loved it so much I called to let them know. read more

Marys Restaurant - Caldo De Pollo with hand made tortillas - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Amazing chilaquiles!!! Every time I am visiting that city I have to stop here!!! Service is great, everyone is nice and speedy. Traditional Mexican decorations and seating make the place a cozy little spot to eat! read more

Mary Restaurant is a true gem for anyone craving authentic, flavorful Mexican food. From the moment we arrived, the experience was warm and welcoming, with friendly service that made us feel right at home. We started with coffee and enjoyed an incredible spread that included chilaquiles con carne asada y huevos fritos, the milanesa, mole de olla, and caldo de res--and every single dish was delicious. The food was clearly made fresh, full of rich, comforting flavors, and not greasy at all, which made the meal even more enjoyable. The meats stood out for being especially tender and well-seasoned, and each plate tasted truly homemade and rooted in tradition. Portions were satisfying, and the prices were very reasonable--not overpriced at all for the quality and authenticity you get. If you're looking for hearty, traditional Mexican dishes prepared fresh, with great flavor, tender meats, and kind service, Mary Restaurant is absolutely worth a visit. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Place is Mexican comfort food. Everything was good and can't go wrong with handmade tortillas. A must try if you're craving homemade food. read more

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The food was delicious. Every plate we had was authentic and very flavorful . he set h r was also great. read more

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Amazing food and amazing service. Caldo de Chile Rellenos was so tasty. Chilaquiles and tacos are also a good choice. Tostada de ceviche is bomb. read more

Really good service, the food was the best part i couldn't believe how much i like this place tbh i live really close so they may see me often, try everything is 10/10 read more

Marys Restaurant - Mole Rojo - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Came here on a date and it was cute and relaxed. For chill atmosphere, attentive server, and fresh flowers on every table. Parking can be tricky, because of it being on Main Street. Food is great and they have a great variety of items, with some surprises such as morning dove and Cornish game hens. My date ordered a wet chicken burrito and it was enormous. I ordered the enchiladas enmoladas. No hard alcohol, but a few different beers to choose from. read more

Marys Restaurant - Burrito Mojado Rojo O Verde - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Delicious Hole in the Wall...Downtown Santa Ana. I don't recall how long they have been there but I believe it's been quite sometime. We started off with the frijoles puercos and queso con chorizo...they came with piping hot fresh homemade corn tortillas...I could have just eaten them!! So delicious to have just a homemade tortillas!! But when it's a new place we like to try various dishes...so we ordered on!! I was craving a torta so I ordered a carnitas one...the waitress who was very helpful suggested jack cheese on it..because i asked cheese be on it...it was spot on and huge...i managed to eat half & brought the rest home. Mom loves a good Huevos Rancheros so she ordered that...a bit spicy for her..but at her ripe age of 88 most things are...so she ordered a ice cold modelo to help wash it down.The waitress was also very patient with her...My friend Guerra loves a good Chile Relleno& caldo...I noticed the menu had a caldo de Chile Rellenos...Perfect.She throughly enjoyed it..said it had good flavor and plenty to take leftovers home! I believe we also ordered Jamaica which was good. We had a delicious lunch and can't wait to return! She also had some good specials with Nopales and Hígado(liver). I like to see different things offered & would try both of those! Mary's did not disappoint ! read more

I ordered the chilaquiles verdes with eggs and carne asada. The sauce is good, the beans and rice are good, the eggs and meat are delicious. Everything tastes good but the chips taste burnt. They don't look burnt but they taste burnt which leads me to believe that They're probably using old cooking oil to fry the chips. If the chips didn't taste burnt, these chilaquiles would have easily been 5 stars. read more

Marys Restaurant - Chilaquiles verdes con huevo y carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Mary's restaurant always knock it out of the park! Very comforting and feels just like home. read more

Marys Restaurant - Nopales con costillas/ huevo y frijoles puercos! - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Tasteless food, cold dishes, expensive. I wonder how people still go eating to this place. Tasteless plain chilaquiles served cold. Wtf!? Avoid at all cost, there are better options in the area. Owner must improve quality and kitchen service. read more

I wasn't feeling too great and was really craving a comforting caldo, so we decided to try this spot, and I'm so glad we did! The Caldo de Res was exactly what I needed: light, flavorful, and super comforting without feeling heavy. You can really tell it's made with love The chips and salsa were fresh and addictive (we couldn't stop snacking on them), and the sopes were way bigger than expected! Not only were they generous in size, but the flavor was spot on !! rich, authentic, and super satisfying. The atmosphere was also a pleasant surprise. The decor is colorful, vibrant, which made the whole experience feel warm and inviting. On top of that, our waitress was so attentive she was always checking in with us without being overbearing, which really added to the great service. Overall, this place checked all the boxes: delicious food, a welcoming vibe, and excellent service. It was the perfect spot for a cozy meal when I needed it most. Highly recommend if you're craving authentic read more

I love Mexican food, and this place is unique, cozy, and affordable with their own parking. They also have flan and jello with jerez or rompope. Family environment, music not loud, perfect to talk and have a great time with friends and family, or talk about business. Nice waiters, you will not regret. read more

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Was feeling under the weather and craving some caldo de res (beef stew). Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! The broth was so flavorful and the meet and veggies were cooked very nicely. The handmade tortillas were delish. My spouse enjoyed the carnitas place. It all had a homemade taste, almost as if an abuelita made it. Everything was packaged exceptionally for take out. On top of the delicious food, the owner is such a generous man who looks out and cares for the local community. read more

The best mexican food!!!! Super authentic!!! the tortillas are to die for!!! the service is great!! 10/10 recommend

Great, intimate, and spotless restaurant that feels like you are in Mexico. Tortillas are handmade and the food is authentic. Will definitely be coming back! Excellent service, too. read more

Wow! I am so amazed of how authentic and true to the roots this places. I am currently sick with the flu and ordered their bonds with chicken soup and made me so emotional thinking about how this resembled so much like my grandmother's cooking, with their fresh flour tortillas made daily. Going to come back here again when I am better and fully indulge in more of their dishes. Gracias Familia! read more

Marys Restaurant - Pick up order, everything hot and sealed secure! - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

No se porque nunca hice una recomendación para este restaurante pero este lugar es el restaurante favorito de mi familia! Heidi es muy amigable y linda y siempre hacen la India y tragos rápidos y todo sabe delicioso! Idk why I never made a review for this place but this is my family's favorite restaurant! Authentic and delicious Mexican food. Heidi is our favorite sever.. she's so sweet! Also they have fast service and their food is always delicious! read more

The food took forever to come out. The ambiance was dead, there were ants in my agua fresca. Too expensive for what they serve.

Very good breakfast spot down the street Food is always made with love Good fresh waters daily made Mary makes her food with Love read more

Marys Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I love the costumer services and food coming back every Sunday ... thanks to the lady she has the best costumer service!!! read more

Marys Restaurant - Chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

As soon as you walk in, you feel right at home! It smells amazing, and all the food we tried was delicious! I got the chili relleno in green sauce, and my husband got the Carnitas burrito + we split the guacamole to start. Everything was so fresh and tasty! And the waitress was super sweet! Highly recommend! read more

I've seen this spot every now and then and never stopped til now. I was in the mood for pozole and they have both the traditional pozole and the green pozole. Well I ordered the traditional and they did not disappoint! Add some of the radish cabbage mix they provided with some lime..oh man! BOMB! I'm glad I stopped and will definitely be back!! read more

Marys Restaurant - Traditional pozole comes w/cabbage radish & lime on the side & a bag of tortilla chips. - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

The great reviews on yelp sent me here and most people rave about the enchiladas so that's what I ordered. I am glad I did. It was early afternoon and I was the only customer. As soon as I ordered I could hear the meat hit the griddle and the cook tossing and chopping the meat as it cooked. This means I'm going to get fresh enchiladas that aren't premade casserole style. As expected the plate came out with three perfect Carne Asada enchiladas, rice, beans and salad. The salad is undressed but very fresh. The rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The buttery pinto beans were the best I have had in OC so far. I could just eat a bowl of beans. The star of the show was the enchiladas which were made with a special thin white corn tortilla filled with fresh moist Carne Asada. The red sauce had a ton of flavor without heat. I was very impressed by this plate and will be back soon. Since everything is made from scratch I would feel confident to try everything. read more

Marys Restaurant - Enchiladas Rojas con Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Very good chiliquiles breakfast. Also good menudo with or without pata. My husband likes their carnitas too.

Service was excellent, food was incredibly authentic, very delicious! The fundido y chorizo was super yummy, I couldn't get enough! I will definitely be back, thank you! read more

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This restaurant is a hidden gem! Delicious aquachiles and pozole!!!! Best in the area and great prices! We love ordering for pick up, but we also can't wait to sit inside. It's so cute and cozy! read more

Home made tortillas priced well all good so far . Pleasant staff. Our local go to for breakfast!

For someone that comes from Michoacan, this establishment definitely hit the mark! Restaurant Mary's is an amazing, small local restaurant in city's downtown area. The decor is simple but gorgeous. Heavy wooden tables lined with hand carved and painted chairs, each one with a different design. The server was very kind and attentive. We were given some chips with house made salsa to start, the chips were fresh and delicious. The green and red salsa were homemade and the red salsa had a very nice heat to it, made me perspire a bit lol but trust me when I say that I love spicy food and this was a solid 7 of 10 on the heat scale. The appetizer we ordered was their choriqueso, melted cheese topped with sautéed to perfection chorizo. Rich and delicious! The tortillas, the deliciously handmade tortillas!! Wow what a nostalgic trip down memory lane. It definitely brought back memories of my grandmothers handmade tortillas. Thick and hearty deliciousness. For the main course, we ordered the pork chuletas in red sauce and the michoacan enchiladas. Both dishes were superb. The thin cut pork chops were seasoned to perfection and were swimming in a delicious red sauce. Paired with perfectly cooked beans and rice (not from a can or bag by the way). The enchiladas were very simple and delicious, trust me when I say that these "simple" enchiladas are packed with flavor. Served just like mom would serve with a side of lechuga and a hearty piece of steak to boot. Yum!! I also ordered a Tamarindo and horchata, the Tamarindo agua was fantastic. Great flavor. The horchata was a bit of a miss for my liking. Needed a bit more cinnamon and sugar in my personal opinion. I am so glad we happen to find this hidden gem while traveling. Next time I'm visiting from Las Vegas, this is definitely an establishment I'm coming back to! read more

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Beautiful little place , makes me feel like I'm back in Mexico . They have simple wooden tablets with beautiful chairs that makes you feel like your at home . Service is amazing we had a older gentleman serve us his customers services was on point he was friendly welcoming and comforting. The food was amazing we got menudo , Michoacán style enchiladas and frijoles puercos everything was amazing plus they make handmade tortillas . Def recommend this place 100% read more

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Beautiful comfortable decor. Excellent friendly service. My wife had the grilled shrimp. Gave it 5 stars. Same for me with the guacamole, quesadilla, and chile rellenos! We'll be back with friends! read more

Amazing homemade authentic Mexican food!!! They have great tasting plate combos . Today I had a chicken sope , and chicken quesadilla. Both were insanely good. I definitely recommend this restaurant if you want authenticity. The place is kept pretty clean and it's very homey . It almost feels like you're having dinner over at abuelitas kitchen ‍ read more

Marys Restaurant - Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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I'm not sure how I stumbled upon this authentic Mexican restaurant, but I did... and that's all that matters! This is literally a hole-in-the-wall. You know it's legit when you walk in and it's filled with locals! It wasn't even noon yet, and there were only 2 tables left. I took photos of the entire menu so you can get an idea of all the items that they offer. As soon as I sat down at the table, the server brought over fresh chips and 2 different types of salsas. One of the salsas was thick, and it was perhaps one of the best salsas I have ever had. I ordered the carne asada chilaquiles with red sauce. The carne asada was one of the tastiest I've ever had. It's thin, flavorful and works really well with the chilaquiles. The chilaquiles were crunchy and topped with cotija cheese, dollops of sour cream and a tasty red sauce. The plate was ginormous, and believe it or not I ate the entire thing in one sitting. The service was friendly, fast & efficient, except at the end. I had to walk up to the kitchen area to ask for the check. This is a small mom & pop type of restaurant and they only had 2-3 workers there. I'd actually give this place 4.5 stars if I could because the meal was THAT good. I can't wait to go back again! read more

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Delicious food, great service. Love the chilaquiles. You can order them half green / half red. read more

Marys Restaurant - Chilaquiles Con Dos Huevos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I got half green/half red chilaquiles and they were so good! This place doesn't look like much but the people are really nice and the food is always good! I've been back a few times after and got Sopes De Asada, and a Burrito Mojado also half red and half green. Unfortunately I didn't get to take any pictures lol but they were both really good. I'm more of a chicken type gal but the sope de asada was pretty amazing! read more

Marys Restaurant - Chilaquiles Con Dos Huevos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This was neat little restaurant. It was really clean and had pretty cool Mexican style decor. The service was on point and the food was delicious. My group all had great things to say about their food selection. My mole was a real treat. read more

Marys Restaurant - Mole with handmade tortillas - Mexican Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I love coming here. I would always come with my mom when i was a bit younger and it just always brings back memories especially when we sit at our spot. The food is so authentic and delicious. Our favorites are the huevos rancheros, enchiladas, and chilaquiles. The liquados are always so yummy, the hot chocolate is delicious and not regular hot chocolate. The only downside is the service is extremely slow. They take a long time to take orders and to give you the check. definitely come here if you have time to spare and not in a rush. read more

Mary's restaurant it's so authentic the food is really a 10 out of 10 ! Maria the cook does such a great job with the milanesa the costillas actually had bone !! Horchata was out of this world the owner is so friendly and such a great worker he's taking great care of his business! I definitely recommend this spot hands down one of the best Mexican food restaurants I have been to in Santa Ana!! read more

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Fantastic food. Upon sitting down they provide you with hand made chips, salsa and warm refried beans. For my meal I had the red chilaquiles (perfect amount of spice) with two scrambled eggs on top (Extra cost for protein) and it came with a side of rice and refried beans. The server was very attentive and curtious. The ambiance was nice..the establishment was clean and smelled fantastic, being that the kitchen is so close to the dinning area. Everything was delicious and had great portion size. I will definitely be back! read more