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  • 5/5 Vee D. 1 year ago on Google
    Salsa and chips for starters were delish! First time visiting and was referred by my sister. I wanted to know more history of THE MEXICO CAFE as I noticed all the beautiful family photos and many more black and white pictures on the wall which told a story. I will still return and enjoy authentic Mexican food and learn more about this hot spot. By the way, loved the Myan piece on the back wall! Lovely!
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher C. 5 months ago on Google • 403 reviews
    This place is so good. They have been around forever. I love the fish tacos and fajitas here. Honestly I have never had a bad meal or experience here. They are a bit pricey, but the food is worth it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Donald S. 4 months ago on Google • 362 reviews
    Wow, if you like Mexican food. This is the most authentic food and the buffet has so many choices!! The sunday brunch is nothing but fantastic!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tif Vanity (. 2 years ago on Google
    So me and my mom came to grab some good old Mexican food from my fav place..well it was til we got placed with a waitress named "Marisa A." She wasn't nice at all. We felt so rushed to place our order with her. We both ordered margaritas. And they both were VERY sour! I had no tajin and sugar around my rim. And when my mom sent hers back to be made over the rocks it taste just the same. Yeah it may have been busy at around 4:30ish but forgetting to check your tables or ask if we needed anything she did Not. And she forgot to bring out my niece beans and rice. She made sure to check on her other tables but kept by passing us. I really feel like she's a racist. I'm so tired of the discrimination at these places. Like you want our money and a tip but don't treat us as human beings she was the worst I ever had to deal with. I'll never return here. And no we didn't leave her a tip. But here's a tip, "Treat customers with the most respect doesn't matter if we're black"!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mary B. 2 years ago on Google
    Their Doordash ordering is awful. I've contacted the manager on 3 different occasions regarding the packaging of the food. I get the deluxe burrito. It's has sauce on it. The back of house does not completely push down the edges of the aluminum packing so the sauce spilled out in the bag no sauce on the burrito twice this happened. Called the manager both times. So after my complaints I figured I'd give them a 3rd chance. This time there was no sauce in the bag but also no sauce in the container maybe a tablespoon at most and it still was not packaged correctly. But this time there was no need because there was no sauce to spill out. 3 times of bad food, complaints and being told I'm so sorry we'll fix it next time you come in we'll make it right. Well I don't go in I order from Doordash so needless to say I've not been compensated for the worst food. This is the last time I'm ordering from this awful place and I won't be going inside to eat there either.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marc B. 2 months ago on Google • 338 reviews New
    The food was great and plentiful. The service is 6 stars, and so is the atmosphere. We were visiting family, and this is one of their favorite restaurants. I can see why. I definitely recommend that you try this restaurant if it isn't already one of your favorites.

  • 5/5 Dash G. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place with good people working there. I’ve eaten here since it opened that’s a lot of years. I love the fact that over all the years the Quality and flavors of the food has stayed the same!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kathy S. 1 year ago on Google
    Be careful when ordering margaritas from this place. The waiter told me flavored margaritas were half price during happy hour. I ordered a mango margarita (Normally $17) and it didn’t taste like it had alcohol in it. When I received my check I discovered the $8.49 drink was non-alcoholic. No where on the menu does it state those are non-alcoholic. I’ll never go back after that.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark Porter for US Congress 2. 2 years ago on Google
    Probably the first Mexican food I ever ate (long ago). Everything is quality. Treat yourself to a margarita. Hang on the patio for happy hour. Forgot how great the tamales are - tender and with a great sauce!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Amber J. 6 months ago on Google • 130 reviews
    I've been here a few times over the years it's a hit and miss sometimes when I went this time I didn't like my food at all I had the fish tacos there was no flavor , chips tasted stale wasn't feeling it . I took it home to go the waiter was nice , the hosts when I was coming in were very dismissive and not very friendly . However, this is my mom's favorite spot . For me, it was okay . Parking was packed. They have outdoor seating .

  • 5/5 Jamie's Cup of T. 10 months ago on Google
    Thank you Mexico cafe for the best birthday lunch! I appreciated the manager who explained the stories about your beautiful painting ! We enjoyed the drinks and food and the birthday desert was amazing! You made me feel amazing on my special day! Thank you for the yummy food! The kids loved their cheeseburgers and our tacos and mimosas were the best! It was great service even with a reserved bridal party ! Thanks to the hostess that was kind enough to take photos and let the staff know it was my birthday! She deserves a raise
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R. A. Contreras , M. 1 year ago on Google
    I hadn't eaten here in years and today's visit was a refreshing update. I tried a 2-item combo. The Chile relleno was delicious, though, could've used more sauce. The pork tamale was tender with chunks of pork. The rice was fluffy, the refried beans delicious. After a break, later I enjoyed a brownie sundae. I can never find good restaurant carnitas, but I might try them here next time. The service was attentive. *On a side note, I appreciated the cleaning. Tables were cleared right away and wiped down and the floors were swept of debris, a task most restaurants can improve on.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A J. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place...just lately food takes a bit longer to come out due to being under staffed.. just have to be patient. Good food, good people..I recently ordered out my fav chicken and rice soup and it was a bit disappointing. It was more like a whole chicken breast, whole piece not shredded with a little broth. Just shred the chicken. Other than that, usually on point.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Brian H. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is alright.. I had to take my family out to lunch. There's girls sitting next behind me talking damn loud. I barely have a hard time listening to my family, just two of us are hearing impaired and 2 hearing. Getting our service as a little bit behind and I can understand the service is very extremely busy dealing with others customers. I ordered a chicken mole that's very strange taste with peanut butter. I suggested not to use a peanut butter.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Andy O. 3 years ago on Google
    TOO LONG OF A WAIT, NOT VERY GOOD SERVICE. WRONG FOOD WAS BROUGHT.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great abondigas soup with corn tortillas and some salsa and tortilla chips thank you
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 D T. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good food! Really nice being outside. Horrible service. The waitress seemed really annoyed or bothered. Only 2 tables at the time. Wasn’t busy enough to be stressed. Tried saying hi how are you? No personality what so ever! Will not be returning.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kaleigh E. 2 months ago on Google • 93 reviews New
    The restaurant when you walk in is so beautiful. The staff are so nice and friendly. Rosa was our waitress and she was absolutely wonderful. The reason for only 3 stars is because the food was not as good as the rest of this place. It was mediocre food. Carne asada and shrimp fajitas was ok but the chunks of veggies were to big and the carne asada was not tender, tamale was dry, chips were like bagged Tostitos and the salsa tasted like just tomatoes. The cheese enchilada, the chicken enchiladas, the rice and beans were bomb. I would have given this place a 1 star if it wasn’t for the amazing waitress Rosa, she is the only reason I would go back. You don’t find service like that ever and she was worth coming back for. I really thought this place would have the most amazing Mexican food but it was so far from what I thought. Service is a 10 though.

  • 5/5 Roseland H. 2 months ago on Google • 38 reviews New
    Excellent Food & Service! Generous portions. Lots of choices.

  • 3/5 Mivida P. 4 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    They changed the way the chicken and rice soup taste...it's salty. I remember the essence of cumin and finding delicious slices of well cooked garlic when I was younger. In order to achieve that taste, somewhat, I had to dump all of the salsa in my bowl. Then it was finally suitable. Nearly all the tables were I was seated were dirty and there was rice all over the floor. That being said, they still have Great portion sizes for the price!

  • 5/5 Dash D. 3 years ago on Google
    This place the food tastes like an old friend you haven't seen in years comfortable and warm...

  • 5/5 Diane G. 3 years ago on Google
    I had the carnitas tacos!!! Excellent!!! So tender the flavor is superb!!! Highly recommend this place

  • 4/5 Andrea H. 3 years ago on Google
    My first time visiting, food was great.

  • 5/5 Deafman of P. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent service. Very professional servers. Outstanding food and ambiance of our served entrees. Extremely healthy servings. Fishbowl Margaritas are strong and tasty. We will always return for the professional servers and fantastic Chefs. Thank you to all staff members, you made our visit a very memorable day. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!

  • 5/5 Walletta J. 3 years ago on Google
    I go there for their chicken n rice soup.it gives me life👍👍👍

  • 5/5 Frank S. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food along with excellent service, who can go wrong...

  • 5/5 angela c. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place has great food, good vibes, and the margaritas are amazing. One of my fav places to go here in the IE.

  • 2/5 Karmagirl222 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered drinks from the bar, and were seated quickly. We arrived during Happy Hour, I had the mango Margarita which was delicious. I ordered the Spinach enchiladas. They were bland and the Spinach was bitter and slimy. My friend had the Albondigas soup, he said it wasn't very good. Neither of us were able to finish our meal. I would return again for drinks, but not for the food

  • 5/5 Chris l. 1 year ago on Google
    Holy moly! This place is fantastic! I've only gone here for holiday Christmas parties but each time it was amazing. The food is amazing and tastes great, the drinks are crafted deliciously. Although the "fishbowl" is expensive it tastes amazing as it's like 64 ounces plus you can keep the glass. Waitstaff are extremely attentive and the atmosphere is beautiful.

  • 1/5 Delilah G. 10 months ago on Google
    There were too many flies/insects in the dine in bar area. You need a door blower. The food is for people who like fake Mexican restaurants. No flavor and not great. My server was trying her best and not that attentive. I went to the bar area to get my own drink. He was awesome(the bartender), and I gave her (the server) a 4 for effort. It's hard to be successful in the environment provided. Womens bathroom falling apart, sink dripping into buckets. This place needs a whole remodel. Two of us got sick after eating. Ps: If the owner reads this, I hope you take a loan and reinvest into your establishment because you know it needs to be done. Rediscover your flavors and drinks. I wish you the best! I wrote this a week later since from when I actually went.

  • 5/5 matt R. 1 year ago on Google
    The Chile Rellenos are Excellent, the beans and rice Great. The Menudo is Delicious.

  • 5/5 Bawlz M. 11 months ago on Google
    Great tasting authentic Mexican cuisine. Our server was delightful. The beer was not stale The margaritas were good. Music would be the only thing to turn this into five stars all around.

  • 4/5 Mariel L. 10 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    The star missing is because while they’re completely have an enough staff you still have to waive your hands for the waiter service. I don’t like to blame all the staff but this happened twice to me. Everything else is good, I mean the good margaritas and the good meats here.

  • 5/5 Nancy L. 5 months ago on Google
    It's been some time since we last visited. It wasn't the same. Food wasn't that great, as l remember. We decided to give it another try. I'm glad we did. The food was delicious service, which was a little slow. Still, the food made up for that. I have always enjoyed coming here since my father-in-law introduced us back in the 80s. He has passed now, but he's always with us in spirit when coming here. Thank you, Mexico Cafe, for the memories ❤️.

  • 4/5 Luke S. 6 months ago on Google
    This place is very good. When we got there, it wasn't very busy but the woman seating us was taking a while to seat us and she kept leaving and going to other rooms. Nonetheless, we sat down and they brought us chips and salsa, which was very good. The waitress was quick to our table to take our order and drinks. She was very generous and kept refilling our chips, salsa, and water. It didn't take long for the waitress to bring out our food and my gosh the food portions were enormous. When I order the carnitas plate (which was very cheap) I did not think that it would be much food, but it was huge. They give you a large plate of carnitas, a bunch of guacamole, a bunch of rice, lettuce, and tomato salsa, only for $19. All the food portions were massive and not very expensive. It was not the best food but it was still good. In conclusion, the prices were very good, the food was good, and the employees were nice.

  • 5/5 Scott R. 6 months ago on Google
    Went for lunch today. Staff was very friendly. Chips and salsa were great. Got the Deluxe Chili Verde Burrito and it was delicious. Been going here for years. Never had bad service and all of the food has been great. Margaritas are bomb. Try the Mia Tia - pretty tasty. Dessert are good. Definitely recommend this place. Top 5 for me.

  • 5/5 Clarissa M. 5 months ago on Google
    Never got our servers name, but she was great. Buffet was really good, service was amazing, had a fun time with her. Menudo and pozole were some of the best I've had! Brunch is a great deal with a good amount of options at the buffet including a taco bar, omlette bar, all the soups, waffles, enchiladas, chilaquiles, esquites, Chile Verde, and more! And mimosas included. 100%bworth it for $31, if I recall. We spent a good amount because we stayed forever and drank a lot more outside of the mimosas.

  • 5/5 Michael B. 4 months ago on Google
    I love their Mexican food. Great Sunday brunch. Their prices are reasonable and the margaritas are the best. Good for family size events. Only thing is it gets packed. Popular and police supported.

  • 5/5 Bryanna T. 5 months ago on Google
    Food was delicious as expected. The atmosphere inside is very inviting and the decorations just add to the experience. I also had a strawberry margarita which was just as satisfying. House chips and salsa were offered as we sat down. Two dinner entrees, three alcoholic beverages came to around 80$

  • 4/5 lovel snow n. 3 years ago on Google
    It was okay

  • 5/5 joel t. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice and cozy place...

  • 5/5 Scarlett S. 3 years ago on Google
    Was referred here. Looking for sit-down Mexican where I could get a beer Place has been there forever. Authentic and tasty food. Excellent salsa and chips. Fast and friendly service. Would go back. Everything is freshly made and tastes delicious. Service is good but it does take a lot time for the food to come.

  • 5/5 ROBERT R. 3 years ago on Google
    The best Nachos I ever ate in my life

  • 5/5 S F. 3 years ago on Google
    Best margaritas

  • 5/5 Jay L. 3 years ago on Google
    Good Mexican food.

  • 5/5 YOGESH C. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice

  • 5/5 Deborah Y. 3 years ago on Google
    It was good, we sat outside. My husband had the Sunday brunch menudo and I had a chicken taco salad. Bit of a wait for our food but its definitely worth it👍

  • 5/5 Lisa S. 3 years ago on Google
    We have always loved The Mexico. We still go back even after a bad experience last year with a server. Good food usually good service.

  • 5/5 Jackie R. 3 years ago on Google
    We always have a great time, service is awesome!

  • 5/5 mibaridea m. 3 years ago on Google
    The best customer service around and the food is even better It's a definite must try I can't believe them and open for over 50 years that says a lot. Great place to go for authentic Mexican food. Service is good, but you will pay higher prices than other Mexican food places. But it's definitely worth it.

  • 5/5 Andrea L. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing customer service. Food was delicious. The place was so comfortable.

  • 5/5 Dee P. 3 years ago on Google
    Chiliquilles was amazing! Great sauce! Always love the food and service here and our server Jerrika did not disappoint! Went out of her way to make sure i had exactly what i wanted. Thank you for your stellar service and always putting the customer first!

  • 5/5 Brian H. 3 years ago on Google
    The best mexican food I've ever had with excellent service. I would definitely recommend to everyone to try it and will most definitely be coming back. Thank you so much♥️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • 5/5 Henry G. 3 years ago on Google
    We hadn't been there since the pandemic so it was really nice to be able to sit in the patio and enjoy dinner and have a good margarita😁. It was also nice to see and be remembered by Sally. She is a sweetheart. Our waitress was really great. A really nice dinner.

  • 5/5 Monique H. 3 years ago on Google
    Their margaritas are the best! The chile rellenos are delicious. The staff is friendly and attentive. I love spending my birthday day at Mexico Cafe.

  • 3/5 Lorenda M. 3 years ago on Google
    We actually ate here twice in one weekend. We had an anniversary meal and 2 days later our daughter wanted to meet us for lunch here. No problem because the food is amazing! Dont forget to try a dessert at the end of the meal!

  • 5/5 sabbygal66 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it food was great drinks where bomb and not overly priced. Definitely will be going back for sure.

  • 5/5 Edwin L. 3 years ago on Google
    The waitresses are all very beautiful and very attentive. The food perfect 10

  • 5/5 Cheyenne G. 3 years ago on Google
    Mexico Cafe has always been a family favorite. I've gone with a party as small as 2, and as large as 26, and still the service is amazing. Very fast serving, friendly and lively staff, delicious food, and plenty of chips and salsa. I would highly recommend their Taco Salads, with rice added inside. They are good without, but this makes them all the more filling. I have been told their Margaritas are pretty on par as well.👌🏻 A good place for a reasonable and enjoyable, sit-down meal, for a party of any size.

  • 5/5 Erika T. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is always good

  • 5/5 Li G. 3 years ago on Google
    Love, love, LOVE!!!!

  • 5/5 Brayan H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great drinks!

  • 5/5 danielle m. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food. Fast service.

  • 4/5 Al G. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was Delicious

  • 5/5 Lucille B. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 4/5 Rafael G. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food good cervice

  • 5/5 gary s. 3 years ago on Google
    Best drinks in the IE

  • 5/5 Lynette I. 3 years ago on Google
    Menudo tasted great. But very cold outside.

  • 5/5 leticia m. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good service

  • 2/5 Susan B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very friendly, but the food could be served faster. Food is good tho 😊

  • 4/5 B K. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty but a little on the expensive side.

  • 4/5 Mark A. 3 years ago on Google
    PD green is the best plate.

  • 5/5 PILAR C. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff was amazing, food was good, and the ambiance was still awesome even in the face of COVID-19. .

  • 5/5 Charisse R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food.

  • 4/5 Nelvia R. 3 years ago on Google
    Every was okay. Worker seem to have it together. Notice there was a few new ones on duty to day. Begin train in the art of: Always take care of the customer first. May each one feel he or she just hit the lottery. Even with sitution been so different and not knowing when things are going back to normal. Long as their people who care and say we are here for you. And we reply us for you. Because we re are all in this mess together. This show true freedom. This is why we all live in, United States of America... I Love America and wouldn't live anywhere else. For all the money in the world. Like to take this time to give shout out to our "Nurse " We know what you're giving up. And your family should be Proud One more thing. Your Doctor's know without you guys. Things would be so-so hard. So isn't always said. But it ment to be. So from me. Keep up with the good work. I appreciate all that you doing and all that you have given up to be there for us nothing but love for you.❤❤❤🤓


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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