Mariela's Tacos - Anderson

The flavors here are quite good, and the tacos are reasonably priced at just $1.00 for average-sized ones and $2.00 for fish and shrimp tacos. My favorite is the chicken taco with added salsa verde, which is filled with chunks of seasoned, marinated, grilled chicken. The carne asada is tender and well-seasoned, while the al pastor is savory, though it lacks the depth of flavor and sweetness I usually prefer. I found the lengua to be a bit bland, but at least it’s cooked to the right tenderness. Both the red and green salsas are tasty and have a bit of heat, so be sure to get something to drink. The verde is quite tangy with lime, and the red has a refreshing taste. The service tends to be a bit slow, but the staff is friendly. The lines are consistent but manageable. Overall, the value is the highlight here; while the flavors aren’t extraordinary, they are solidly good. I would rate it 3.5 stars.

The prices are too high, and the staff makes unkind comments when you request items like lemons. The service is poor, and it takes a long time for them to bring out your order.

This is one of the best taco spots I've been to! My favorite dish is the asada huarache. The meats are always tender, and the tortillas are soft and fresh. I’ve had past experiences with tough tortillas and dry or undercooked meats, but that’s not the case here.

The tacos were quite good. I was hoping for an experience akin to Marielas in Los Angeles, but I found out that the owners are different.

My family often opts for tacos when we want to skip cooking, and they’re generally quite tasty. However, I’ve noticed that the meat can sometimes be a bit dry. I tried the torta de asada, and although the meat was indeed dry, the salsa verde really improved the flavor. One downside was that the bread had a bite taken out of it, which was somewhat off-putting. Overall, it was delicious. The area can be a bit challenging for parking, and the food does take some time to arrive. On the bright side, they serve generous portions of meat and have a condiment bar for customizing your tacos. One thing to note is that they do not wear gloves and handle food with their bare hands, which makes me hope they are adhering to proper hygiene practices.