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    The New Mexican

    4.6 (46 reviews)
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    Tried this restaurant for the first time and we were not disappointed!  The food was amazing and the staff was very kind and friendly.
    Samantha A.

    Not much from the outside but the food was fantastic. The apps came out well timed prior to our dinners and they even got the kids food out really quickly (two very hungry kiddos were made very happy by this) The staff was kind and friendly and very attentive. We will def be back!

    - Pollo a la parrilla con crema verde (Grilled chicken with a creamy green sauce)  - Chimichanga estilo enchilada (style)
    Solimar D.

    Omg omg!! This place is AMAZING! My boyfriend and I went for dinner. They have a great selections of drinks and food. Literally finger licking good!! Big portions with good prices too and the food is YUMMY. Our server, Claudia was very sweet and fast. Highly recommend this restaurant!!! 1000/1000000 :)

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    Lisa C.

    The food is good but expect a wait. Probably because its freshly made. My enchiladas were good but not amazing. My friends loved their order (blackened fish and spicy shrimp). The drinks were delicious.

    Molcajete

    This restaurant did not disappoint! Everything was great; drinks, food (steak, shrimp, scallios, grouper, chips/salsa) abd price. A RP must try and you will be a returning customer.

    Culichi Shrimp.. Shrimp sauteed W/ garlic green sauce, melted cheese. Rice and salad.   I asked for corn tortilla on the side.   its

    Variety of American/ Seafood and Mexican. And alcohol. I world go back to eat other foods

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    Greg M.

    I beg you, please don't judge The New Mexican by its cover. The decor will underwhelm but the service and food will dazzle!!!! We deliberately ordered twice as much food as we possibly could eat, solely to give this restaurant a fair shake. Appetizer: Chili Cheese Fries. Simplicity with deep flavors and a total comfort feel. If you were just dropping in for happy hour and wanted a little nosh to share, this is a solid pick to pair your Dos XX. Main Entrees: (listed in the order of spectacular deliciousness) 1. The New Mexican Molcajete: superb!!!! Beef strips like fajita, chicken strips, shrimp, scallops all smothered in a green chili with cheese and cream sauce served with a warm, fresh tortilla. I dont know how I have missed this dish before but wow are the flavors deep and so well balanced. This dish could readily be served at any high end restaurant with a little change to the plating. 2. Clam Chowder. I am self-admittedly a clam chowder snob. With that said, this dish is the second best bowl of chowder I have ever enjoyed. It is large enough for the table and I am certain you will want to take ho e a pint to-go. 3. Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas. The key here is the perfect seasoning of the cast iron where it imparts a smoky, yet even heat to the meat. The chicken was tender and never developed the typical overcooked fajita temp. 4. Green Chili Enchiladas. A classic dish given a twist of being smothered in the House special green chili. Sadly, this dish alone is great but dwarfed by the food superstars mentioned above. I could readily see the New Mexican become the Go-To Best Restaurant in Puerto Peñasco Mexico. If the owner altered the decor to match the brilliance of the food, polished the menu a bit and tamed the heat (temperature, not spice) of the food brought to the table, I am willing to be bold enough to state that The New Mexican could gain international attention for its excellence. Thank you for a great food experience and spectacular end to our week. I will certainly be back and recommend to all will hear.

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    Chantal S.

    Happily surprised by the New Mexican! Delicious fajitas and the boys had the carne asada street tacos and cleaned their plates! The guacamole was delicious...excellent margaritas. Can't say a bad word.

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    1 year ago

    Place is out of business plus it kinda served food that sucked anyways. Lots of old folks liked it cuz it way cheap.

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    Fantastic food and drinks. Wonderful service and I love the 80s music videos always playing there. A great place for lunch or dinner

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    Awesome food with great prices. Friendly staff. I would highly recommend the breakfast burritos!

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    The service was outstanding and the food had great flavor! Would absolutely return! Fast paced service and very attentive staff

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    2 years ago

    Food service ambience always great!always so friendly and food is never ever disappointing! We love this place

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    5 years ago

    This is a spot we love to go to everything we are in town. The staff is amazing and so is the food. My son loved the kids mac and cheese.

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    3 years ago

    Prices were great, food was great, service was excellent! It was such a great experience we went twice during our 4 day vacation.

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    THE BEST grouper ever! Love this place!!!! They have other plates that are delish but my fav is the grouper!!!! Highly recommended!!!!!

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    6 years ago

    Eh. Take out was so so. Fish and chips was good and chimi was ok. Portions were kind of small.

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    4 years ago

    Awseome breakfast burritos, green sasla and it's a very CLEAN place! Staff is always great too.

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    6 years ago

    We had the fish & chips and the Jack Daniels shrimp. Both were very good. The service was good and the restaurant was very clean.

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    Mariachis y Tequila - Tortilla soup. Where's the soup, chicken, avo? it was 99% chips. disappointing.

    Mariachis y Tequila

    4.6(257 reviews)
    1.6 km
    $$

    Hubby & I had dinner here tonight. We wanted to try this place when we were here in Oct, but I…read morepicked Wednesday to try it & they are closed on Wednesday. We are so glad we got to try it. We were the only ones in the restaurant when we went. The young girl who took care of us was great! She was friendly & super sweet. Hubby got a Michelada & added a shot of Tito's since there was no alcohol in the tomato juice part of the drink. He said it was really good. My sangria was good. It's made with pineapple juice. We ordered the chips & salsa. We also ordered the guacamole. The chips & salsa were good. I was happy there was no heat in the salsa since I am a huge whimp when it comes to spicy food. The guacamole was really good after we added some salt & lime juice. I normally don't eat guacamole, but I liked it too. We went "out of our box" & tried the whole fried fish. We split it. We asked her to add rice & beans if it didn't come with it. It was huge. The fish was fried perfectly! Hubby loved it. I liked it too. It was moist. The rice was good. The refried beans were excellent! I don't know what they do, but the texture & flavor was the best we have ever had. I loved them. We will definitely make this place are go to when we come down again. Please note tips are cash only in case you don't carry cash!

    My review was 4 years old. Just ate there again last nite and nothing has changed. Great food and…read moretop notch service. Hubby and daughter shared the giant platter which they loved. I have Carlos V shrimp, something new for me. Such generous portions, you'll leave her 10lbs heavier. Allegedly they have dessert but too full to try. This place is really small, so if there's a big party you're SOL. We never leave PP without eating here, we love it so much

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    Mariachis y Tequila - Chile Relleno was low on flavor, beans were cold. Rice also blah.

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    Chile Relleno was low on flavor, beans were cold. Rice also blah.

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    Pollo Lucas

    4.8(330 reviews)
    0.7 km
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    Always our first stop coming into town for the Pollo entero (whole chicken) with all the sides…read more Delicious easy first meal and hopefully a nice cold chicken lunch on the beach! Or a sneaky midnight snack.

    I ended up eating at Pollo Lucas twice during my recent trip to Rocky Point, which should tell you…read morehow much I enjoyed it. It's quickly become one of my favorite spots for authentic grilled chicken. The chicken is the star of the meal--juicy, flavorful, and cooked over a charcoal grill that gives it an amazing smoky flavor. The rice and beans are also very authentic and pair perfectly with the chicken. My only minor critique is that the beans were a little soupier than I personally prefer, but they still tasted great. The macaroni salad was the only item that didn't really stand out. It wasn't bad, but it lacked seasoning and flavor compared to everything else on the plate. A couple of things to know before you go: it's cash only, so be sure to bring pesos or usd. It's also an outdoor-style restaurant with covered seating, and because the chicken is cooked over an open charcoal grill, the dining area can get fairly smoky. It definitely adds to the authentic experience, but it's something to keep in mind if you're sensitive to smoke. Overall, the food is delicious enough that I came back a second time during the same trip. While there are a few small areas for improvement, the flavorful chicken and authentic sides make Pollo Lucas a spot I'll definitely visit again the next time I'm in Rocky Point.

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