Pollos Maria - Oceanside

In terms of San Diego years we are new to the area , having lived in SD county for the last 10 years we know what good Mexican food is. During the last year of... read more In terms of San Diego years we are new to the area , having lived in SD county for the last 10 years we know what good Mexican food is. During the last year of living in North Valley, my wife I, have slowly explored the abundance of Mexican foodrestaurants in our radi south of the base. We came into the doors of Pollos Marias because of a recommendation from afriend. My wife I each ordered what can be considered a basic menu item, Cheese Enchiladas Carne Asada Plate with a sideof Adobada Tacos, respectively. The food was disappointing in all accords. To start, the cheese inside the enchiladas wasn 'teven melted. Its fine if you put in a microwave before you hand it to the customer but don 't give the customer with the cheesecold not melted. The sauce on the enchiladas wasn 't warmed up prior tasted sour not spicy or tomatillo flavor like itshould. Make note we came in on a Tuesday as every San Diegan should know, Tuesday is for Tacos .......... enter Carne AsadaPlate. *sigh* Enjoy your Carne Asada Plate how you like, but when you get Tortillas on the side with Adobada Tacos eat Tacos.The meat on both the Adobada Carne Asada both tasted like they has been siting there for days. Not only was the meat dry forboth the Steak Pork dry but the tortillas it was served on had so much oil on them one couldn 't form a taco. The one positive the Lemonade we ordered was the best thing we had in the whole meal. Rice Beans don 't even reach mediocracy Save your time most importantly our money don 't go here if you 're looking for Mexican food that 's actually good.

Happily walked in today and ordered an enchilada plate. The girl at the counter with glasses and tattoos on her chest clearly does not care about working there.... read more Happily walked in today and ordered an enchilada plate. The girl at the counter with glasses and tattoos on her chest clearly does not care about working there. The enchilada plate with red sauce had barely no flavor and very bland. I never leave reviewsbut i felt robbed of my money on top of the bad service.

Second time I?ve used them for catering a small party?.excellent hands on service?lots of fresh food?ordered the taco bar for 12 people and chips snd guac?well... read more Second time I?ve used them for catering a small party?.excellent hands on service?lots of fresh food?ordered the taco bar for 12 people and chips snd guac?well packaged and labeled?highly recommend?helped to make my party a success and much less work forthe hostess?.

Always a great experience going here. The chicken is amazing but the thing that we always come back for is the Menudo. It is the best in town! read more Always a great experience going here. The chicken is amazing but the thing that we always come back for is the Menudo. It is the best in town!

If I want to pamper myself in Mexican food that reminds me of my mother's food, that's my job! I order the chicken soup regularly because it is loaded with zucc... read more If I want to pamper myself in Mexican food that reminds me of my mother's food, that's my job! I order the chicken soup regularly because it is loaded with zucchini, carrots, potatoes and thick pieces of soft, tasteful chickens. The broth of this soup is perfectly seasoned, and the part of the little soup feeds me for two meals. I am immediately warmed by the smile of the staff, and the delightful soup brings me directly to the table of dinner into the house where I grew up. On my last trip I decided to order seasonal deceptions, and yet again this place took me back to Tamale and made me home to my parents. The whole day, we would prepare sponges, and for dinner we would celebrate. The taste of Masa was incredibly moist, and the chicken was marinated in a rich but spicy red sauce that just melted me. I can't wait to order these fools again soon! If you have the opportunity to visit this house away from home, I recommend you and prepare to leave belly full and heart warm! Thank you, Pollos Maria, for an amazing experience always!