Best Mexican in Ewing/West Trenton. So good, and super authentic! This is a must-try!

MMG is awesome. Their food is always fresh, authentic and tastes amazing. Their staff is also very nice and friendly. You should visit

This place has seriously gone downhill over the past couple of years. It seems that since they moved to the larger location, they can't get their act together. 4-5 years ago, this place would have gotten 5 stars from me. The food was delicious and the service was great. I'm from Southern California and very picky about my Mexican food. I liked it better when it was just a hole in the wall one strip mall over. However, now, they never get my order right, always forget when I order (and pay for) extra sour cream, and they stopped serving the most delicious refried black beans. :( There never seems to be a manager (or anyone who knows what's going on) at the Parkway location. It might be time for me to go on the hunt for another Mexican restaurant. I heard the owner spends his time over at the Hamilton one. Maybe I should start going to that one instead. read more

The lady in the front had a disgusting attitude, she overcharged me & got upset when I asked why is my order $25 when I only ordered a burrito. She then said she couldn't cancel the payment so I would just have to take the stuff she added on to my order. Highly disappointed because I use to love this place. read more

Food is good for Mexican. But since they moved to new location it takes forever to get your order. I came in at 1:15 ordered carne asada tacos and took more than 30 minutes to get order. Come on seriously.... read more

I may be biased coming from San Francisco and Boston in terms of Mexican food. I decided to give the place a shot given the 5 star reviews and the relative new opening of the restaurant. I didn't have high expectations by any means, but I thought it'd be a decent meal. First thing that shocked me was the prices. It's cheaper than other types of food because it is still Mexican food, but it was on the high end for an order here and take to your seat place. The service was great by all means, the employees were hispanic and very friendly. The kitchen looked fine. Nothing was wrong with the decor. I found that the food lacked bang for the buck. For $7 I got two carne asada tacos, a slice of avocado, rice and refried beans. The tacos were on the portion of Taco bell $2 value meal size. The quality much better than Taco Bells, but falls short of other Mexican places as the steak felt extra salty and extra cooked and not juicy enough. My friends got the tamales which was grossly overpriced $9 and my other friend got the Nachos which did not look appealing at all although he said that they were good. My friend who got the tamales said she must have bitten into chicken bouillon cubes that did not finish cooking with the rice. I didn't really have any issues with my food aside from the whole damn, this is it? Couple of other things, there was only 1 fork left at the help yourself utensils area and there were like a basket full of spoons. Chips and salsa looked like they were free, again a help yourself, but was not very clear. I won't come back. I am not sure where the five starrers have been in terms of Mexican, but this place is nice and quaint and all, just not enough to make it a repeat. Again, nothing wrong with the service and the employees, food was mediocre at best and more expensive than I'd imagine for what I/my group got. I would recommend that you come and see for yourself, it just wasn't for me. read more

I absolutely love this place!! In fact, I crave it on a weekly basis. I have had many items on the menu; tacos, burritos, salads, enchiladas, chimichangas- all excellent, fresh and authentic! I love that they make their salsa fresh each day using ingredients from the Trenton Farmers Market. Also, everyone is so friendly and the prices are extremely affordable. You can even BYOB. My husband and I will often bring a few coronas with us when we eat there! So fun! Apparently they are doing so well they opened another restaurant in Hamilton. I've been to that location twice and it is equally as good. You need to eat here. It's great! read more

Tres leche! I'm a huge fan of it and it's hard to find around the area. Great experience with employees and owner. Friendly, authentic and good food! read more

Big burrito, free chips and a spicy salsa that was actually spicy. I just had the Adobo Pork burrito and it was packed solid with tasty pulled pork. The volcano salsa (advertised as very, very spicy) was tasty and had some kick. Loved the free tortilla chips. Definitely headed back read more

Super delicious fish tacos, friendly staff, inexpensive great food, love the flan. Can't wait for them to open by TCNJ.

This is one of the best small businesses in Ewing and I am super excited that they have a TCNJ location now! I first found out about them through a Trenton Times article and have been a steady customer ever since. Their prices are unbeatable and the quality of the food is amazing. Seriously. I'm salivating just thinking about their home made chips, salsa, and those Fish Tacos are crazy good. Stop reading this, do yourself a favor, and order everything. read more

This place is very close to my work and it's one of my favorite places to wander to during my lunch break. The service is quick and the staff is very friendly. The food is pretty good and you get a good amount of food for the price. I would recommend the chorizo quesadillas. They are perfect! Also, the unlimited amount of chips with salsa are so addictive. The only downside is that I have to go back to work feeling enormous after stuffing myself with all their delicious food :) read more

Damn and another MUST local spot! The fish tacos are damn good! The vegetarian tacos are also very good, it's a clean cute spot, if not for being in Ewing it reminds you of something in the village (Greenwich). The staff is cool and courteous. Good eats! read more

This place used to be really good before they moved to the adjoining strip mall. Since then not only the equality but even customer service is deteriorated. I have given enough chances to see if they get their act together. In fact today, I ordered chicken quesadilla and was charged 50 cents for jalapenos. After I got back to work and opened my lunch to find out the chicken is absconding and it is cheese quesadilla. I called the restaurant to let them know and the lady said next time I come in I get free jalapenos. I will definitely not be going there. read more

This place used to be great. They have changed locations and along with it have really slacked in the quality of the food. The chick n used to be great but now it's all stringy and horrible (probably cheaper). The taco meat is ok but when I ordered last time it was cold. The customer service is horrible. Especially the skinny older gentlemen who sometimes works the register. He is very unfriendly. This place has gone downhill so far that I will never eat there again and I'd urge you to do the same. Just terrible read more

This place never disappoints!! Nothing fancy but the food! This place is a very small and I would recommend take out rather than eating in. The food is fresh and authentic. The owner once told me that the recipes were her mother's straight from Mexico. You will not find better Mexican food in this area! My boyfriend and I always get the Miriachi Plates because you get a little of everything. For $9.99 you get three servings from this meal. It comes with half a quesadilla, a tostada, 2 flautas, a pork burrito, rice and beans. There platter also has some pickled jalapeños, fresh avocado, tomato slices, sour cream, homemade salsa and lettuce. When we call ahead the food is always ready when we arrive and the staff is always friendly. Be sure to have some of the homemade tortilla chips when you are there! We always take some home! Highly recommend! read more

Love this place. Not expensive, friendly staff, quick service. True Mexican Food. I would give it 5 stars but they can seem to work cashier. Once I showed them a 10% coupon from foursquares and they didn't put it in. The second time - they charged me twice for a burrito. Didn't notice it until I got my statement. read more

Love this place... Actually there are two. Ewing and Hamilton location. Great authentic food at super prices. We like the one in Hamilton for dining in. The pork tacos are awesome and the beans and rice are the best around! The guacamole is good but sometimes a bit salty for my taste. If you like Mexican food you will not be disappointed. read more

The fish tacos were the bomb. My coworkers told me about this spot & it's one few places I would eat at in the Trenton area.

Its the best Mexican I have had in a very very long time. There is usually a line because it's that good. The place is low on decor, and they call you to the counter to pick up your food. But it is some of the best ever! I also did takeout and they got the order spot on. Their fresh trio of salsas are rich in flavor, and the chips are perfection! read more

I love this place! I've been coming here since they opened and I always get a great meal. Burritos are huge and delicious. Then there is my favorite, the Speedy Gonzalez platter. They make it extra spicy with habanero peppers for me. It's HOT and delicious! Chips and salsa are great while you wait. Plus they are the nicest people. Very friendly and they even remember my name! read more

Delicious and cheap. Very good Mexican food. I love the burrito with carnita. I also liked their sauces for chips. They make their chips themselves read more

I had heard good things and decided Cinco De Mayo would be a great time to try it out. I stopped by to order take out for my husband and I and the place was packed. They were still very fast in getting to everyone and my order was ready in 15 minutes. Everything we got was delicious! I will definitely be returning! read more

I tried Mariachi Grill again thinking maybe it has changed since my last review. And...it was disappointing yet again. I can't believe all the reviews that state it's authentic. Not even close. I waited for over 40 minutes for a takeout and when I finally got my lunch it was soggy. The fish tacos are in a funny colored batter. The chips were burnt. I guess the only reason this gets a 4/5 review is because it's the only Mexican restaurant in the area. The lady behind the counter was very rude to her employees. Told a customer that didn't receive her whole order to go back home and check the bags. Poor customer service is an understatement. She kept yelling at the nice guy taking the orders. read more

It's Americanized Mexican food. Food is great. Pretty big portions. Not too pricey. Quite a bit on the menu. Can be busy depending on when you go. Clean. Nice staff. Parking is easy. Nicely decorated. read more

Hands down best Mexican restaurant in mercer county. This unassuming restaurant humbly nestled in a corner of Ewing will knock your socks off! The service is great, they pay attention to every detail. Besides you will have forgotten that after you get your oversized portion of authentic quesadillas and carne asada. Not to mention anything else Mexican you could want. But don't listen to me go and try it yourself! read more

The place is a great addition to the Ewing food scene. The shredded pork burrito is really good. The monthly specials are generally a good addition to the menu. As pointed out in a earlier review, the tacos seem to be the worst deal, but most other items are inexpensive. If you eat there, the meal includes chips and homemade salsa. The parking lot is too small and it does not appear to have air conditioning. read more

The food was really good - just super fresh and flavorful. Everyone is right about those desserts - the tres leches is AWESOME. And the staff was was really friendly. We'll definitely be back again soon! read more

Excellent local Mexican place. Friendly, great vegetarian options.

Long time customer here... I and my coworkers come here a lot... we are all fans of the place. The steak quesadillas are my favorite; they are not the best healthy option but are great tasting, so I keep coming back to them. Others I work with like other dishes better. Another good thing: Mariachi gives out free chips and salsa (up to 2, which is almost always enough) as well, which is a big help if you have to wait for your order or want to diversify your order. The place is small but if you order takeout, or, come outside of the 11:45-12:30 window, you should be ok without a long wait or should have room to sit at a table. read more

All things are relative. This is not a fine dining restaurant so the decor etc is really not relevant. Its a joint... a Mexican food joint. But the food is really, really, good. So that's why 5 stars. Free chips and good salsa also while you are waiting for your food. Overall, for a quick Mexican joint, there are non better in the area! read more

I went to Mexican Mariachi last week with my friend after our class got out and we hadn't eaten all day so needless to say we were both very hungry. The lady at the cash register was one of the friendliest people I've ever met and I had the Mariachi Plate and loved every bite of it. The chips and salsa you get with the meal are very homemade and unique tasting and if you're not careful will fill you up before you have your actual meal! The chips were thick and the salsa was just spicy enough where it didn't ruin the meal for me. The tostada I had was great also. I will definitely be going back. I'd eat here over Chipotle and conveniently for me Mexican Mariachi is located way closer! read more

Hole in the wall, but boy let me tell you I would crawl into that hole any day. Staff was the best and very accommodating. Everything was spot on. Chicken adobo was excellent, guacamole was chunky and smooth and the salsa with the free chips had the right taste. Will go back again and again and so should you. Great job! read more

Best Mexican I've had since I can remember!!! Don't let the small diner appearance scare you off, this place was awesome! The service was welcoming, educated and appreciative. The food was incredible! Don't pass this place up read more

The food is always fresh and the services is very friendly. The chips and salsa are my favorite part dining in. I highly recommend any mariachi location. read more

I just love the food here. All the food is made fresh prices are good very high quality for a family owned business

Food was fresh and amazing. Great real Mexican restaurant. Chick behind the counter was fly.

We often order from here during work. I was skeptical at first because, as someone else noted, it's in kind of an inconspicuous location. I'm also pretty skeptical about "authentic" Mexican food this far north of the border. However, Mariachi Grill has proven to rock! The portions are very filling - I've yet to be able to eat all of what comes with the chimichanga - and each time everything has tasted great. We also usually order several meals at once for our department, and they've never messed up an order. By far better than the chain Mexican restaurants that you usually have to pick from. read more

Tried this restaurant today for this first time! YUM! I got the shredded pork tacos and they were delicious. They were the perfect portion size and came with excellent refried beans and white rice. We also had a starter of guacamole which was really good. I never had flan before, but the sample I had was fantastic! Don't let the location scare you away... yes, the parking lot is small and the building a little out of the way, but it is definitely worth trying. I will definitely be ordering from here a lot! read more

the food is good - the price is excellent. The people who work there are wonderful.... so sweet! My kids LOVE Mariachi Grill - and the tres leches cake!! read more