Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 3832 reviews

What JK S doesn't like about El Mariachi:
Food was decent, margaritas weren't very strong but good. Once the food was served to our large group (20ish) didn't see the waitress again until everyone was pretty much done eating, and that was to ask about boxes. This group goes there once a month so I decided to go with, wasn't all that impressed. Would only return because of my group, not on my own. View all feedback. What JK S likes about El Mariachi:
I am so glad I found this restaurant. It is my favorite mexican restaurant in the Des Moines area. I have tried many and none were as good as here. Food is excellent, service is quick, and always a busy place. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
3.0 ★ from 50 reviews
Zach
24.09.2024 - 11:32

Waited over an hour only for them to tell us they cancelled our order. Had to jump through hoops to get a refund. Descent food, terrible customer service

Cindy
24.09.2024 - 11:32

So Had. Taco salad, lots of bland boiled ? beef, some lettuce and a slice of a tomatoe on top with a dolup of sour cream. was shocked very tasteless. I have bee...

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Crystal
24.09.2024 - 11:32

Clean friendly environment. Quick service good food.

Kunal
24.09.2024 - 11:32

Solid service and they are good at accommodating large groups, lunch specials are a nice deal and I love the free chips and salsa. huge menu so you can probably...

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Lynn
24.09.2024 - 11:32

El Mariachi was our go to place for Mexican. Tonight, however, we were seated promptly, received chips and salsa, and then we were ignored for 15-20 minutes by...

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Sirved
5.0 ★ from 8 reviews
Camryn
21.11.2023 - 04:25

Absolutely amazing!!! Best food in the Des Moines area. Fast, clean friendly! Thank you so much!!!

JK
21.11.2023 - 04:25

I am so glad I found this restaurant. It is my favorite mexican restaurant in the Des Moines area. I have tried many and none were as good as here. Food is exce...

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JK
21.11.2023 - 04:25

I always love it here. Food and service is great. We had walked into a different Mexican restaurant down the street, didnt realize the service was bad until we...

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JK
21.11.2023 - 04:25

The tacos carnal asada is to die for. The chips were warm and the pico was fresh. Salsa was okay but not awesome. I come here every time I come to town.

JK
21.11.2023 - 04:25

I might rate this differently in Santa Fe but for Iowa no complaints. Nice quality food for a decent price and the drinks were strong. The outdoor seating was p...

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Yelp
3.7 ★ from 91 reviews
Richard
21.02.2024 - 17:05

The food was excellent as usual. However, the service was lacking severely. We've been in twice in the last two weeks and service was poor. Getting seats...

Rachel
21.02.2024 - 17:05

Love this place!! It has the best food, service, and atmosphere! I got the chicken fajitas, and they're the best ones I've had anywhere. The portions are...

Jaci
21.02.2024 - 17:05

Amazing! This is the husbands all time favorite and he's been dying to show me it for a while I can understand why now! The service was super kind, making...

Google
4.4 ★ from 1855 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 135 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.3 ★ from 1751 reviews

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