Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 332 reviews

What Brian Smith doesn't like about El Melvin Cocina Mexicana:
Walking in, there was quite an odor that smelled of sewage. Service was quite good. As for the food. There is little to be said of it. It was obvious that some of it was old and dried out. While some of the other food was oily and overcooked. I have attempted to try this place on numerous occasions. Hoping it will improve. Unfortunately, it has not and I will not be returning. View all feedback. What Kyle Hanks likes about El Melvin Cocina Mexicana:
This is my favorite Mexican spot near my hotel. We didn?t make a reservation to dine for lunch. The location was perfect. We ate there twice and both times ate outside. This is a dog friendly place. What a unique appetizer it tasted delightful. We orderedthe queso, guacamole, and hot green Verde sauce. Our entrée was unique, not at all what you would expect. My FAVORITE dish isthe chicken open face quesadilla. It was... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.0 ★ from 325 reviews
Therese
30.10.2023 - 22:29

The food and atmosphere are great here. When I was there the service was slow, but I was there with people from work and we were all in the middle of putting or...

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Lisa
30.10.2023 - 22:29

We used to love El Melvin but recently their prices are through the roof. My husband I shared a taco plate which used to come with 3 tacos now comes with 2. Thi...

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Madonna
30.10.2023 - 22:29

My husband and I have been 3 times. Every visit the food has been amazing! Dishes are creative. Crafted cocktails and mock tails. Live music. ? ambience.Madonna...

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Brian
30.10.2023 - 22:29

Walking in, there was quite an odor that smelled of sewage. Service was quite good. As for the food. There is little to be said of it. It was obvious that some...

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Murali
30.10.2023 - 22:29

Enchilada and salsa were outstanding. Fajita had a bit too much oil. Odd thing happened a running ceiling fan in the hallway 5 feet from us fell hard on the flo...

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El Melvin restaurant has been receiving mixed reviews lately. While some were disappointed with the high prices, smaller portions, and lack of communication from the staff, others enjoyed the unique appetizers, delicious cocktails, and a creative menu. Guests praised the dog-friendly atmosphere and impressive dishes like the chicken open-face quesadilla and pork taco. Despite slow service and occasional quality issues, many customers found the food and atmosphere to be great, with standout items like the fish tacos, skillet queso dip, and craft cocktails. Overall, the restaurant seems to have its ups and downs, but still draws in a diverse crowd.

Sirved
4.6 ★ from 5 reviews
Kyle
15.01.2024 - 09:01

This is my favorite Mexican spot near my hotel. We didn?t make a reservation to dine for lunch. The location was perfect. We ate there twice and both times ate...

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Pierre
15.01.2024 - 09:01

I like what they've done with the place. We've been coming here since it was a different Mexican restaurant occupying the same space. So I was glad to see the c...

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Ann
15.01.2024 - 09:01

The fish tacos at this restaurant are delicious! I also loved the crunchy veggies I chose. The chips and salsa were fresh and tasty, and the skillet queso dip w...

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Gina
15.01.2024 - 09:01

I recently visited this restaurant for the first time and was very impressed with the wonderful, fresh, and authentic Mexican food. The chicken burrito I had wa...

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Mabel
15.01.2024 - 09:01

This is a relaxed and cool restaurant to enjoy some tasty happy hour drinks, which I would definitely recommend. The happy hour snacks are a great deal, especia...

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Menu
4.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Miller
31.12.2018 - 18:43

The seasonal tacos are so good! I ordered the flower flower tacos with a salsa verde.

Happycow
4.0 ★ from 1 reviews

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