This place is absolutely awesome!! The food is really good, and if you catch it when it's not busy the service is super fast! Prices are super reasonable, they accept card but you should bring cash. I can't regimen recommend this place enough if you're in Lincoln read more

We were looking for a New Mexican restaurant to try out. We found this Mexican restaurant. It has about eight tables (mostly for 2-3 people seating) inside with a couple of outside tables. They prefer you to pay in cash (if at all possible), so be prepared to bring cash. Reasonable prices and friendly service. Your meal comes with chips & salsa too. We requested "Grilled" chicken, but they only have "Shredded" chicken instead. Our dinner was a super burrito & street tacos. We found the food to be somewhat bland, but adequate. The salsa added additional flavor to your food. read more

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The food and service is always up to par!! You can't beat the little spot with Big Flavor in all the food. Totally recommend this location for Mexican food and drinks. read more

Mexican Deli - Chicken Tostada with beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, California

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A coworker brought in breakfast burritos for a few of us girls in the office and they were delicious. Beans, cheese and egg. They were a decent size and just the right amount of everything! Oh and the hot sauce was amazing! I'm going to have to get food for the whole family next time! read more

Mexican Deli - Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, California

I read good reviews, so I thought we would try this place. Since it is Christmas time, I bought a pork tamal and a bowl of menudo. I started having second thoughts when I saw them microwaving both items. The menudo had no flavor, the broth was a very pale red. The only thing good was that it did have lots of tripe. The tamal was dried out and I couldn't even get it to stick to my fork. I don't think I will be back, there are lots of other places in Lincoln that are way better. read more

Mexican Deli - Tamal - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, California

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Heard so much positive about this place figured I would give it a try. The restaurant has a few tables but seemed like ac wasn't working cause it was warm and muggy in there. Friendly welcoming service but food was just ok. They brought us chips and salsa after we had to ask for them a couple times. Had the carne asada plate and it was ok. Prices were good though. read more

Visiting from out of town had a great lunch and meet up with some great local folks food was great and always love the small town food! Definitely will come back! read more

If you're driving through Lincoln along Lincoln Blvd, make a right on Fifth St., right over the railroad tracks, if you look to your left, you will find the Mexican Deli. don't blink, because you just might miss it. It's a hole in the wall with great food and service. This is the first Mexican restaurant I've eaten at in Lincoln. Just like opinions, everyone has their favorite Mexican restaurant. Mexican Deli delivers authentic Mexican favorites. Hands down, their chimichanga has got to be the Best in town. It is packed with meat and cheese and not fatty meat, which some places add or a lot of rice and beans fill it up. Matter of fact, Mexican Deli is the first place we ate a chimichanga at. So this review is 20 years over due. One of the schools I use to work at would get food catered from here and it is so good! They have the best rice and beans too. Yes I'm picky when it comes to frijoles and rice. No complaints here, it is always perfect. Lincoln has a handful of Mexican eateries and everyone has their favorite and this is mine. read more

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There is a Mexican deli and "the Mexican deli". It gets kind of confusing, but this is the one everybody raves about. It's not a fancy place at all, but the food is incredible. read more

Locals sometimes refer to this place as the Mexican Laundromat, so I was a bit surprised at how wonderful the food is. (my understanding is that this place was indeed a laundromat) My favorite is the Chimichanga. come for 5he adventur, keep returning for the food. read more

Best Mexican food in Lincoln. Chimichanga Chicano is always the bomb only can finish half. Yummy beans and rice. my go to spot for over 40 years read more

What a basic name for a restaurant, Mexican Deli. In reality I've known another restaurant elsewhere by the same name. This place is extremely basic and a bit of a 'hole on the wall'. You can easily miss it tucked way back off the street with a nondescript parking lot out front, and not much advertisement signage. It looks a bit like a uncared for Victorian cottage with a storefront from the street. Yet, the place is seemingly popular and busy, even mid-day, and very inexpensive. We got some small, mid-sized burritos, Chile Colorado, and they were delicious for a quick snack. The meat was tender and tasty, the tortilla very fresh and delicious. It came with a small container of spicy red sauce. I'll be back to try more things, including a super burrito. Albeit it a bit of a put off in initial appearance, I think they excel with the food offerings, at a very good price. read more

Mexican Deli - The mini burrito, Chile Colorado - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, California

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The food always tastes great, however, I found half of a toothpick inside my chimichanga recently, so I'm gonna have to recommend going to Taqueria Gonzalez instead. read more

Mexican Deli - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, California

Awesome authentic Mexican food. I've been stopping by for more than 30 years and keep coming back. No frills, but five stars!

Always great food. I had a chimichanga, hard shell taco, and a side of their amazing beans. Most authentic Mexican food around. My Opinion... read more

Me and my grandma always come here. The workers are awesome sauce. However, the wait time is kinda long. But we don't care too much because we love their food too much. frog They have the best menudo, best enchiladas, best beans, best cheese, best hot sauce, best salsa, best everything. This place is the goat. I recommend 100000000% read more

Love this little spot. My favorite is the chimichanga. Massive and delicious. The people are always nice. Service is a little slow but overall really good! Recommended. read more

This restaurant serves my favorite shredded beef crispy tacos in Lincoln! They also have excellent rice, beans, burritos, chile rellenos, chips and salsas. They have two restaurant style salsas-both of which are fantastic in my opinion. Service was friendly and efficient and the bathrooms were clean. read more

I got a carne Asada, Super burrito and it was fantastic! The ladies were courteous and the service was fairly quick. Excellent food and excellent service. read more

Amazing food and friendly service! The ladies working here are great. Authentic food and delicious. Go to place in Lincoln for casual lunch.

I was waiting for My food after ordering. Realized they cooked My enchiladas in the microwave in a styrofoam container. Styrofoam has been proven to be a carcinogen. It will leach into your food. I could not believe what I was seeing. All these years I've been eating these not realizing how they were being cooked. Styrene has been proven to cause cancer. Do not eat here until they change their ways. read more

This place has the best Chile verde I've had anywhere, but their upkeep need serious attention. The dirty condition of their restrooms makes me question how clean the kitchen is. I know it's a "hole in the wall" but it doesn't cost that much to keep a place clean. It takes a little bit of work and a lot of pride in your establishment. read more

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Great food made fresh to order. Friendly people. Affordable prices. Fresh menudo on the weekend.

I've been going to this place for over 40 years and it was always my "go to place" for Mexican food in Lincoln. It's changed. They hassle you if you try to use a credit or debit card, wanting cash instead. No more free chips. No salsa with the meal. The man at the register (first time I saw him there) was rude and abrupt when I tried to order my food. I've been ordering the same dish there for years and he seemed confused when I tried to place the order (taco, burrito, beans and rice). Started talking fast. Got my order wrong (forgot the drink). I don't know if the place has changed ownership or not. The food was good as usual but it wasn't a pleasant experience. read more

I finally tried the Mexican Deli in Lincoln, CA. It was lunchtime, I was hungry and decided to order takeout. Overall, this was a positive experience. While it did not matter to me ... this visit, I did notice very limited indoor and "potentially" some outdoor seating. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was packed well for takeout and arrived home 15 minutes later, hot and tasty. I order a combination plate which included the standard rice, beans and lettuce. My cheese enchilada and beef taco were very good ... full of fresh flavors. The tostada I selected was pork based. Again, not bad at all. Generous portions of meat. Prices were competitive ........ it may likely be worthwhile for you to give this place a try. I will return. read more

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The time I went to try them was just after their lunch rush. They took my order fast and they were pleasant. The lady who took my order left, and didn't turn my order in after I paid. I waited for 40 minutes no one said anything. So after explaining what must have happened and I already paid. They brought my order to me. Pork Machaca, poorly spiced, didn't impress. Because of the misunderstanding I'll give them another chance. read more

Ever since the old owners left it's gone downhill with the new owners cooking. Everything tastes horrible. The only thing that is still good, but different is the crispy tacos. Customer service is missing. They are rude. read more

I knew the minute I walked in the front door the food was going to be good. It's a little dated inside, but very clean. You are able to see directly into the kitchen and the way the ladies dressed reminded me of when I was young. Meaning the "old school" pullover shirt aprons. Friendly young lady greeted us at the counter. Food was priced very well and large portions. The ingredients were fresh and the overall meal was delicious. Both my husband and I enjoyed it. After our first visit a couple of months ago, we have been back no less than 5 times. Met the owner who was a very nice man. My daughter always wants a Flaunta. The price is comparable to going to a fast food restaurant but homemade. Love this place. read more

Super authentic food, price is very reasonable and it's delicious! Here's my chili verde plate with flour tortillas yummmmmmm! :) read more

Mexican Deli - a plate of food with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Lincoln, California

This was such a find - thanks to the good Yelp reviews. A small simple place tucked away behind Lincoln's pretty main drag past the RR tracks, I missed it the first on the first go around. Ordered the regular and bean and cheese burrito to takeaway. They were prepared right away and came with little tubs of red hot sauces - really added to the flavors. Alright, burritos: the regular one was filled w/refried beans, cheese and (I think) pork carnitas. Absolutely delish! What a treat for $2.99. Bean & cheese: quick ooeygooey protein yumminess for the hungry athlete - and it wasn't heavy at all! Would definitely try more of their menu next time. read more

Good tasting food and good size portions for the price. Have to come back to try a lot of other menu items. My chile verde was very good! Will need to try their chile verde burrito next! read more

best mexican food ever!! really greasy like it should be get the carnitas!!!! even the quesadilla is so good!

We love this place. I love the chili Rellanos- we usually do take-out, unless getting Juevos Rancheros. Fast friendly and fresh cooked Mexican food. A Lincoln staple! read more

So good! Hands down the best Mexican food within miles. I've had most plates here and they're all very good. Best place to get authentic Mexican food in Lincoln. read more

I went to this deli for the first time recently. I have been looking for a Mexican food place that meets my old fashion, mom's cooking taste. I have tried other places in the Sacramento area. I ordered the Chilli Verde super burrito like I do at every place I go to. The Chilli Verde Burrito was so Delicious. Best I've had here in the Sacramento area since moving here in 2015. Small place in the Lincoln downtown area near the railroad tracks. I will go back again. I want to try some other meals and the Menudo!!. Good friendly service. Lincoln CA. is a great town. This is a good Mexican food place. I recommend to try it. read more

Outstanding food my friends has menudo and I had the Chile verdi Colorado plate and it was wonderful. I tasted the menudo and it to was great! read more

Service was lousy, and the food cold. Granted it was a take out order but I know better than to go there or order from them again. Spread the word... read more

I've been coming here for at least a 2 years I've always hesitated with the enchiladas today. I wish I would've hesitated a lot longer had a really odd taste, tried to call no answer, rather, if it's me or not. I find it that they have been rude as well I've always overlooked it because the food was exceptional for the price, while having Mexican food in America, I expect authentic, taste, and experience I receive neither, and they Rico special not worthy of my hard earned dollars, when my girlfriends enchiladas were made, as if chemicals were induced in it like a soapy taste, we rather return to the Mexican restaurant that's next to McDonald's that put their enchiladas in the microwave before serving before we render our taste buds to something that was so utterly disgusting, fix you enchilada game either way I won't be back to try it.. read more

Once again, I'm blown away by the low average rating on Yelp. My moved to the area in 1989. Shortly after, we discovered what we've always called "The Tracks" (Mexican Deli). I have many memories of scarfing down chicken chimichangas while freight trains rumbled and rattled by, mere feet outside of the eastern wall. On weekends, I witnessed families entering the front door with large pots. As they left, the weight of pozole or menudo made their journey back to their vehicles a bit more challenging, but it was obvious that the family they'd return to with their prize would be overjoyed. Over the years, I ran into friends and family here and often noticed people in their work clothes, dirty from their day's labor, eating large plates of tacos, burritos, beans, and rice. I used to have "Straighten Up and Fly Right" stuck in my head for days after eating at The Tracks. There used to be a toy dispenser ($.50 got you a little bubble with a toy) that featured Fred Flintstone and Dino and the opening piano trill from that song played on a loop when the machine was plugged in. The machine must have run out of oomph over the years as it can no longer be found inside. From my recollection, I've never had a disappointing meal at Mexican Deli. As I mentioned, I've been eating here for well over 30 years. I took in a meal there last Saturday with my mother and grandmother. Their rellenos looked fresh and crispy. The beans and rice were very tasty. I had my old favorite (Chicken Chimi) and was happy to finish just as satisfied with the meal as I would have been as a kid. Our meal was even accompanied by the old reliable feature of a train horn and a fair amount of vibration as the engines and freight cars passed by the restaurant. If you're new to lincoln or you've just somehow missed out, I highly recommend dropping in for a plate of delicious genuine mexican food at the Mexican Deli. read more

Just a local hole in the wall very small restaurant. Friends told us about it years ago. Have been going back ever since. We have only eaten breakfast there. I love their machcha? Not sure if I spell it right. It is shredded beef, onions, eggs. Husband has Chorizo/eggs. Their beans and rice are exactly like great-grandma made. Could use a little dusting and walls painted, but we just over look it and enjoy our food. Kind of like a restaurant in Mexico. They have a lot of to go orders on weekends when we go there. Huge orders, so people must love it. We do. In fact this morning when they open I am going to call as I need a Mexican breakfast fix. read more