Best Mexican food in Jacksonville, I love this restaurant group. They also have one in my hometown of Kinston and both are great experiences. Food is a little more expensive than other places but it's great. I get the carne asada or the chimichangas and both are delicious. The sides, salsa and cheese dip are always on point. Great chips. Music is a little loud at dinner time. read more

The biggest fiesta in J-ville! If you're looking for a spot to have chips, burritos, and drinks with your friends, this is the place! But be warned, dinner time and later the music gets LOUD! If that's your vibe, grab a marg and you'll love it here:) good food, good service, they keep the chips and salsa and drinks flowing. What more could you want from a Mexican restaurant? read more

There really isn't anything to not love about Plaza del Mariachi. There is something so beautiful about the interior of this place and the portions are generous. We came for dinner one night with a large group, so service was slower but our server was really sweet and accommodating. The music is loud and lively, so this is something to consider if you're wanting to hold conversation. The salsa and chips are great - we couldn't stop eating them! I am a sucker for tacos and the Al Pastor tacos did not disappoint! Rice and beans were amazing too. The monster blackberry margarita is so good - get it! My husband got a huge beer for $10 as well. I still talk about this place daily and we can't wait to come back. read more

Plaza del Mariachi - Al Pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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AMAZING!!!!!! The ambience was fantastic with festive decor, vibrant music, a plethora of choices on both the food and drink menus, and fantastic staff! We absolutely loved our experience. Our server and one of the other employees were teaching us Spanish lingo. We were just passing through town and absolutely loved it!!!! read more

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Had the biggest burrito I have ever had. Food was great prices are fair. Server was great. Definitely will be returning. read more

Plaza del Mariachi - Big boy! - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Very Good Food! We've had excellent service every time!! Good vibes all around, great different food options on the menu and chips and salsa. Definitely recommend read more

The enchiladas de steak were amazing and so was the house made hot sauce. Customer service was also great. read more

Plaza del Mariachi - Enchiladas de Steak - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Would you like to have the inability to hear anything during your meal or for the 30 minutes afterwards? It's so loud here that I can't hear the severe or myself yelling my order to them. The food good, the drinks okay, the music repetitive. read more

Food is always outstanding Music is loud - but food is great Service is great and food comes out quick read more

All the food is $$$$ like a 18.00 burrito 3 tacos for 14.99 Will go back when they lower prices. read more

Food portions were huge and my steak nachos tasted great! The entire family enjoyed our meals (tacos, burrito and fajitas)! Attentive and friendly server. Music was a bit loud, but tolerable. Will come again next time we are visiting family. read more

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This is our favorite restaurant in Jacksonville! Great atmosphere, delicious food, & large, yummy drinks! The service is always quick!Absolutely love coming every Friday for chips, queso, & beer! read more

First time here, walked into "La Plaza Del Mariachi" to LOUD and THUMPING music, NOT AT ALL the atmosphere expected. I mentioned the loud music but that did not help. We couldn't even hear the young lady welcoming us. We were seated promptly even though they were busy. A different lady came by slamming menus and salsa down before walking away without speaking. Our waitress was AMAZING! She was professional and so attentive. We mentioned the loud music and she quickly took care to get it turned down. Our drinks and food were so delicious. read more

Plaza del Mariachi - Abria Texano. Delicious. - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

I got the steak bowl and it was the cheapest cut of meat I have ever had. Absolutely disgusting. Was like then pieces of jerky. Tough and absolutely no flavor. Got my grandson the kids chicken tenders. They looked old and were hard a bricks and dried out. Salsa was like chunky spaghetti sauce. Only good thing was the chips and cheese dip. Staff were nice. Super loud music can't even hear the people talk that are sitting with you. read more

always a good experience. service, atmosphere and chips & salsa is always great. the first time i came i got an enchilada trio that wasn't very good but every other time i have tried something new and its pretty good read more

Plaza del Mariachi - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Food is delicious never had a bad meal at this establishment also amazing drinks .......5 stars all the way

The food is fresh and delicious. Our server, Millie, took the best care of us. A unique Cinco de Mayo celebration. read more

Plaza del Mariachi - Molcajete de Mariscos - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Food is always excellent, service is always great, atmosphere is awesome. We are always greeted with smiles from the time we come in until we leave. The manager knows our granddaughter by name and the staff always makes a fuss over her, they all make us feel so welcome and you couldn't ask for a better group of people to be around when having lunch or dinner. Great job! read more

We always stop in when we are passing through the area, usually for lunch and the food and service is always very good. As a last minute thing we decided to go to dinner, we drove the 50 minutes, when we arrived the parking lot was full, we found a spot and went inside. The place was packed and rocking, we put our name on the list and but decided to leave because the music was just too loud for us. When my husband told the hostess we were leaving the manager Oswaldo, was standing there, he followed us out and asked what our issue was, we told him and he asked if we would like to eat outside, we said the music was still too loud, he said he would take care it and went inside and turned it down. Oswaldo provided the best customer service we've had in a very long time, he understands and appreciates his customers. Our waitress was great and food was as usual excellent. We will be back and highly recommend it. read more

This is a Mexican Restaurant. The atmosphere is alive with the decor and music. We were seated, and a young lady, Ashley with a bright smile, was our server. The food, oh the food! You have to try this dish,"ACP!" With chicken only, or the trio, with chicken, steak and shrimp. It has rice with a cheese mixed in, and onions and peppers. Then it's topped with a white cheese melted to perfection! Here's the thing though, the plate must have been 14 inches, and so full of all of that good food, that I think they purposely fill your plate so that you have to take a ,"people bag" home Reasonable too! The only thing is, it's best to pay with cash, otherwise you will pay almost $3 for use of a card, and we don't want to mess with the servers tips. Oh and before you go, build those muscles up, cause that plate is heavy! There were three of us, and those plates were so heavy that a tall young man had to bring them out, I am not kidding. We were oohing, and ahhing, about the sizable portions of the food. A couple of people who worked there, came to our table to see how we were doing! We could only say,"GREAT!" read more

I've heard for a while that this is the best Mexican restaurant in Jacksonville and I have to agree. The guacamole is made fresh and the portion sizes are huge. Everything on our plates was fresh and delicious. The wait staff were phenomenal. Can't wait to go back for more read more

OMG!! No wonder there are always so many cars. We went for lunch for the first time for all of us. We ordered the lunch portions and were amazed when our plates were delivered. It was enough food for a large family!!! The food was delicious and the service was awesome. The restaurant is beautiful inside, very clean, large booths and plenty of seating inside and out. We will definitely be back!!! read more

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This is hands down the best Mexican restaurant I've had yet the pleasure to try. The ambiance in here is great, very fun party vibe without the annoyance of a club. They play great music and it genuinely feels like you've been transported. The chips and salsa/guacamole is fresh and delicious. The food is AMAZING! This was the first time I've had genuine tacos and I got the carne asada tacos. Food was so good we barely spoke while eating. You get the biggest food coma right after. Service is lovely and quick for how busy it is. If you ever see a line, it's definitely worth the wait! read more

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Saturday night sounds like you have entered a Mexican dance club that serves food. Music was much too loud to enjoy conversation. If they would turn down the bass it would be almost bearable. The only saving grace, the food is the best Mexican in Jacksonville, however, there are only a few restaurants in town. Save money and your ears and go to Haberno's in Richland. read more

The best Mexican food I've ever had- hands down! I had the mahi tacos and they were amazing. The large coconut margarita was "over the moon" delicious- and you'll be over the moon if u drink the whole thing alone. They have a large space dived up into nicely de orated spaces that add lots of character and ambience! read more

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Great food and great service The ambiance was on point with current music to my liking. I already visited this place twice and not disappointed read more

We love coming here, but the last time we were here I was walking out of the restroom and I saw one of their male workers walking out of the male bathroom with his purple gloves STILL ON HIS HANDS then go straight back into the kitchen... Disgusting!! The workers should be removing their purple gloves prior to using the restroom, and getting new ones from the kitchen. Not going into the bathroom with their gloves on. read more

The best Mexican restaurant in town friendly staff and good prices and the portions are huge

I had a lunch with my coworkers to celebrate Christmas and was really happy with the food and service. We were seated quickly and the waitress was very attentive. The restaurant is very nice and the atmosphere was what you'd expect. The food was really good. I had the shrimp and chorizo tacos and they were great. read more

Plaza del Mariachi - Shrimp and Chorizo Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Very good food! Got the tacos and they were filled to the brim, and were so yummy. Service was really friendly and quick, they have several beer and margarita options to choose from, and the place is easy to find and park at. read more

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First time here and oh my gosh We don't come out to Jacksonville much but a friend in EI told us we have to come! Monday night was busy but we were seated quickly. I love the vibes of the restaurant, very open but private booths. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. Our food came out super quick & was DELICIOUS. I had the Pollo Fundido & the chicken was perfectly cooked, not too spicy. My husband had the fajita quesadilla and said it was tasty. the portions are HUGE. Definitely will be splitting a meal next time we're here! Can't wait to come back and try some margaritas next time! read more

Plaza del Mariachi - Pollo Fundido - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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Food was good, seasoned well. But, our waitress kept asking if we were needing boxes or dessert while we were all still eating. I took my kids to the women's bathroom twice during our visit. The first time, the hostess with the pink hair was vaping in the bathroom. The second time she was in there for quite a while doing her hair and makeup. Just not a very good look for the restaurant. read more

Outstanding food, service is good! Try the chimichangas, top notch and great portion size! Furniture is looking a tired, it needs some TLC.

Love the interior decor. It's like you're in Disneyland because you're "outside" with "inside" perks. Waitress was super quick with our party of 4, salsa could be more spicy, loved the queso with bacon appetizer, great spot for family meals. Overall I've had better food flavor wise elsewhere. read more

The food was good and there was plenty of it. The cheese tasted a little different than what we're used to back home, but it wasn't bad. All four of us ate for $70, though we just had water to drink. We did have to wait several minutes for tortillas, and the sweet tea tasted terrible, so we were glad we stuck with water. The food was good enough that we'd go back again. There's also plenty of seating, which made it easy to get a table. read more

Plaza del Mariachi - My son enjoyed his dish - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Great food, large portions, great service and good value for the money. Best Mexican restaurant within a 30 minute drive. read more

Plaza del Mariachi - Shrimp bowl - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Food is outstanding, music is to loud to carry on a conversation at the table. With that said it makes it hard to order with the wait staff.

Wow so I came to check out this restaurant due to the glowing reviews. The visit did not disappoint at all. I got the carne asada platter. The entire platter was great. Got handmade corn tortillas, rice and beans and a salad, plantains, jalapeños, chips and salsa that all came with the meal. The portion was gigantic. I had trouble breathing after trying to finish the meal and could not finish it. The service was good for me. I came alone so I was seated quickly. But the place was poppin and seemed like other people were waiting for quite a while so I would be prepared for that. The ambience was nice, felt like a nice Mexican restaurant. However they have Mexican pop music that is quite loud, it would be a little difficult to have a conversation. read more

Plaza del Mariachi - Carne asada platter - Mexican Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

amazing food but it is horrible that you can't even hear the waitress when taking your order and trying to have a nice dinner with my wife was a bad experience because or the loud music. Great music for a nightclub, but horrible a romantic dinner or jl just eating with friends read more

Everything flowed well .from the seating to the waitress, to the food being distributed ! Portions were huge , didn't disappoint .