If you're in the Columbus, NJ area and craving flavorful, authentic Mexican food, El Mariachi Loco…read moreMexican Grill is a spot you need to check out. It's become a local favorite, and after eating there, it's easy to see why. First off, the service is great--super friendly and fast, even when it gets busy. You never feel like you're waiting around, and the staff makes you feel welcome from the second you walk in. The portion sizes are generous, and you get a lot of high-quality food for what you pay. Whether you're ordering a burrito, tacos, or something off their full entrée menu, you'll leave full and satisfied. The burritos especially are solid--hearty, flavorful, and well put together, and the rest of the menu holds up just as well. Everything is seasoned perfectly and cooked with care. The interior decor is really fun and vibrant, with a lot of attention to detail. It's one of those places that's actually worth sitting down to eat in just to enjoy the atmosphere. It's colorful, cozy, and adds to the whole experience. That said, it's a little pricey for Mexican food, especially compared to quick-service spots--but the quality and setting justify it. You're definitely paying for a sit-down experience with authentic flavors and not just a quick bite. Overall, El Mariachi Loco is one of the best spots around for Mexican food--a great local place with bold flavors, friendly service, and an atmosphere that makes it worth a visit again and again.

Notice how there's only pictures of the decor? That's because I took them before the food came out…read more Once that happened, the phone was forgotten. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and delicious! Despite the steady onslaught of patrons and busy Friday night, the staff was attentive and kind. They checked in on us multiple times and got our food to us quickly. I will definitely be coming here again!

It's took me a long time to finally check this place out. I knew about it, and I even knew where…read moreit was supposed to be located, but I'd driven by it a thousand times without going in...largely due to the very small sign located over the location. I didn't actually realize it was where I wanted to go until I was parking in front of it. As mentioned in other reviews, the dining space inside is small and very basic--which is fine. The portion of the store selling Mexican food staples is in the front as you enter, and the handful of dine-in tables are located at the back of the store between the store's aisles and the kitchen counter. What finally got me there to visit was that it was open for breakfast, and while a lot of places say they're open for breakfast, opening up at 9AM twice a week doesn't qualify. El Sabor Oaxaqueño 2 is open for breakfast most days at 6AM, because they serve people who are working their butts off and who need a good meal. The breakfasts at El Oaxaqueño 2 serve that need. My Chilaquiles Verde were spicy, but not super spicy, and it was served with rice and black beans. My carne asada was an addition as were my fried eggs. You can also get chicken breast (pechuga) or a red sauce if that's more your style. My wife's Huevos con Chorizo were very flavorful and very filling. They were also served with rice and black beans, along freshly made tortillas and a stick of cheese to crumble over your meal. She was only able to finish off half her plate, and we took home the rest. Our next visit was for dinner, and because I couldn't decide on what I wanted, we split three plates between us. First up was my Tacos de Tripa. I asked for the tripa (pork chitterlings, not tripe) to be well cooked so that it was crunchy, and they served them up just as I like them. They were topped with chopped onion and garlic, and once topped with the spicy green fresh salsa, we gobbled them down. The tortillas were freshly made and had a nice texture. The next dish was the chicken enchiladas en mole. Four enchiladas were well stuffed with white chicken meat then bathed in flavorful mole and served with rice and beans. Thankfully, it wasn't topped with a ridiculously huge glob of melted cheese. Last was the Quesadilla--not your Mama's quesadilla either. It was huge, and it wasn't as cheesy as the quesadillas the average person knows. Inside it was stuffed almost like a taco with big pieces of shrimp in one half and carne asada in the other. There was cheese, but cheese was not the star as it is in the average quesadilla we're all used to. It was good, and we both enjoyed it--it was just a surprise. The place is far from fancy, but they serve real food, and it's real good.

Friendly staff tasty food. Small bodega with two guys cooking in the back. Maybe like 4 tables no…read morefuss great people awesome food.

This is one of the few restaurants in Mansfield that merits visiting. The atmosphere, food, and…read moreservice were all good.

Great place, Great service, just everything is great !! I…read moreloved this place The food is great, the place is beautiful!!

Food was amazing we had 3 chicharon pupusa And steak with…read moreonion black rice and beans Everything was delicious Service 100% Ambiance 100% Food 100%

I have a hard time pronouncing their menu items but the food is delicious. Tacos, burritos,…read morequesadillas are all excellent.

Our first time trying this restaurant, we certainly love our Mexican and Latino foods. Nice and…read moreclean, cozy, comfortable bright colors, beautiful painted table tops very large menu very friendly staff and beautiful plating presentations. For the most part, the food was good. The only thing that we were kind of upset about was that the pork was very dry and burnt. It was very hard to cut and certainly didn't go down easy. Salad was all fresh ingredients. The rice and beans were all fresh. The shrimps were fresh. However, the special dish that I had gotten was not fulfilling and I'm not sure we will be coming back. It kills me to write this because it's hard to find really good food in our area hence why my wife and I travel for great meals and memorable meals. It was just a long tired week of work. Wanted to go try something new unfortunately it was disappointing.

What a cute, family-run restaurant nestled in Washington Crossing, definitely worth a visit. The…read morefood was authentic Mexican and portions are huge. I very much enjoyed their birrias and tacos. The fries were delicious! Beware of the salsa verde... just a little dab was enough as it was so spicy! The staff was friendly. Spacious seating and ample parking.

From the moment I walked in, the restaurant felt lively and welcoming! Bright, colorful decor with…read moreupbeat music playing and Grease on the TVs added a fun, nostalgic vibe. We were seated quickly and our orders were taken promptly. To be fair, we arrived early and were the only customers at the time, so I can't fully speak to how service is on a busy night, but during our visit, everything ran smoothly. The food was absolutely delicious and tasted truly authentic. The Birria tacos- amazinggg! Every dish was flavorful and clearly made with care. As a bonus, it's BYOB, which makes it even better for a relaxed night out. I would definitely recommend this spot and will be coming back!

Chimichanga and nachos were both great! Ordered from wave resort and it was a great decision. Solid…read moretake out option in the area. It's actually really hard to get good delivery nachos.

Good is authentic Mexican food, they give you plenty to eat, you will probably need a dog bag, they…read morealso have a store to buy Mexican products and bakery. Just go try it. Prices medium to high

Food was great. Fast service. Huge portions. All authentic dishes. The bakery and grocery store…read morereminds you of the back alley shops and restaurants in Mexico.

Excellent food Excellent service…read more Appetizers : had chicken nachos Main entrees both regulars and small sized. Wife had combo: beef enchilada, cheese quesadilla, refried beans, rice. I had single shrimp quesadilla

This place for great Mexican food is superior!! The customer service you get is top shelf!…read moreEverything is amazing. Inside the restaurant is so clean and the team that all work there are so friendly and helpful

Just opened recently. The other places I went to were no longer available. A very good experience I…read moream delighted to share. I've had several different dishes so far; shrimp burrito, shrimp quesadilla and mushroom quesadilla. This menu is authentic and fresh. The sauces are also freshly made and do have a spicy kick. It is not a cheap place for dinner but it is worth it when the food is that good. The only atypical thing is that their menus do not have the prices printed on them. You would have to go to their website for that info which is a bit inconvenient if you don't have a computer or smartphone. I hope they reconsider that decision. Otherwise the food is excellent, the servers are pleasant and polite and the place itself is quaintly decorated and tidy. Enjoy!

good not great. I placed an order for shrimp tacos. Although they were tasty, the shrimp were…read morechopped up, that was odd. The flavors were good although didn't seem traditional. and 3 shrimp tacos with a can of soda for $22, seemed a bit steep. The place is nice inside, and the service was as good as it should be. I'll prob give another try as i pass to/ from work daily. I won't order the shrimp tacos again though.