A really good choice of tequila and the food was good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Machaca Burrito
E. Hub
Try the molcajete.....you won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flan
Aaron Little
Visited for the first time last night and I can't believe we waited so long. This place is delicious! It's a cute place with a large bar and seating at well spaced tables, plenty of elbow room. Service was great. Server (owner or manager maybe?) was very warm and friendly. I got the Machaca (beef brisket) rolled up in a chimichanga while my partner had a variety of tacos. It was all amazing! Even the sauce on the chimi had me cleaning my plate! Another owner(?), cook(?) also stopped by to check on us and explained the family background about some menu items. We were delighted. The margarita was also tasty. We will definitely be back for another taco Tuesday (or Margaritas Monday, etc.). I think this is our new favorite in the area. Can't wait to try more food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Cameron
Food and service were fabulous. Three very different meals all super fresh and tasty. Definitely a repeat!Vegetarian options: They took a special order to accommodate my daughter who is vegetarian. She loved her burrito ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Dawn & Michael
Definately not your typical Mexican restaurant. The salsa was chunky and tasty. If the salsa isn’t good it’s a good indication the food isn’t. It was chunky and delicious. It was difficult to chose from the dinner choices they all sounded deliciously different. I got the dinner special Chili Enogadas - full of flavor - you will not be disappointed!! Drinks were great too!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nico
Got the stuffed chili, which was amazing. The cheese dip is kind of thick, and more like corn chowder, but good none-the-less. The waiter was nice and spooky vibes, very nice place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Ken B.
I've probably eaten at Machaca 20 times and every time I wonder why I don't eat there more often. Last night I had their Salmon Chimichurri for takeout and it's some of the best salmon I've ever had. Perfectly seasoned and cooked, and the rice and beans, as always, were superb. Their apps, especially the queso and fried avocado are off the chain, and their chips and hot sauce make this transplant from Texas very happy indeed. Just go. You won't be disappointed.
Wmass1962
So glad we saw this place and decided to stop in Saturday afternoon. What a great family run place with great drinks, friendly service and the place is really clean. Four of us spent the weekend in Gloucester since we hadn’t been in a while. Joe, is one of the family owners. Super nice guy. They work really hard. We couldn’t believe they have .50 wings every day as well as other apps 1/2 price. I think it’s like 2-4:00 or something. Wings were awesome. 6 jumbos wings for $3 these days? Anyway, we can’t say enough about this cozy family-run place with AUTHENTIC Mexican food and drinks. We’ll definitely be back. Do yourself a favor, when in Gloucester, visit this place!
SusannePedersen
Little Mexican restaurant with authentic food in downtown Gloucester.
Hate to have to give it only 3 stars but Google requires a rating before posting.Be advised: They are closed for renovations. Their website is not updated and there is no message on their their phone (mailbox is full). finally just drove over there only to find they are closed. disappointing.
Christine Peral
I really liked this restaurant. It was busy when we went but we were seated quickly. Really good service, lots of food options, good vibe, and lots of fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna, Chips and Salsa, Guac
Andrew Light
Best food and amazing welcoming owners. Hidden gem for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debra T.
I can't believe it took a trip to Gloucester, MA to find the best Mexican food I have found on the entire east coast!!! Handmade corn tortillas, tender flavor filled carnitas, delicious black beans and rice... salsa?? Shut the front door! Yummmy yum salsa and chips. Delicious ceviche! Great ambiance, perfect sized menu and we had the best server ever. Ask for Joe. Great personality, and knows this food. I know next time we are anywhere near it....we will be back!! Yeeehaw!
Jason Veysey
A really pleasant dining experience. The food, service, and ambiance were all great. The only thing that wasn't excellent was the drinks, which were middle of the road.
A really good choice of tequila and the food was good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Machaca Burrito
Try the molcajete.....you won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flan
Visited for the first time last night and I can't believe we waited so long. This place is delicious! It's a cute place with a large bar and seating at well spaced tables, plenty of elbow room. Service was great. Server (owner or manager maybe?) was very warm and friendly. I got the Machaca (beef brisket) rolled up in a chimichanga while my partner had a variety of tacos. It was all amazing! Even the sauce on the chimi had me cleaning my plate! Another owner(?), cook(?) also stopped by to check on us and explained the family background about some menu items. We were delighted. The margarita was also tasty. We will definitely be back for another taco Tuesday (or Margaritas Monday, etc.). I think this is our new favorite in the area. Can't wait to try more food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service were fabulous. Three very different meals all super fresh and tasty. Definitely a repeat!Vegetarian options: They took a special order to accommodate my daughter who is vegetarian. She loved her burrito ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Definately not your typical Mexican restaurant. The salsa was chunky and tasty. If the salsa isn’t good it’s a good indication the food isn’t. It was chunky and delicious. It was difficult to chose from the dinner choices they all sounded deliciously different. I got the dinner special Chili Enogadas - full of flavor - you will not be disappointed!! Drinks were great too!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got the stuffed chili, which was amazing. The cheese dip is kind of thick, and more like corn chowder, but good none-the-less. The waiter was nice and spooky vibes, very nice place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
I've probably eaten at Machaca 20 times and every time I wonder why I don't eat there more often. Last night I had their Salmon Chimichurri for takeout and it's some of the best salmon I've ever had. Perfectly seasoned and cooked, and the rice and beans, as always, were superb. Their apps, especially the queso and fried avocado are off the chain, and their chips and hot sauce make this transplant from Texas very happy indeed. Just go. You won't be disappointed.
So glad we saw this place and decided to stop in Saturday afternoon. What a great family run place with great drinks, friendly service and the place is really clean. Four of us spent the weekend in Gloucester since we hadn’t been in a while. Joe, is one of the family owners. Super nice guy. They work really hard. We couldn’t believe they have .50 wings every day as well as other apps 1/2 price. I think it’s like 2-4:00 or something. Wings were awesome. 6 jumbos wings for $3 these days? Anyway, we can’t say enough about this cozy family-run place with AUTHENTIC Mexican food and drinks. We’ll definitely be back. Do yourself a favor, when in Gloucester, visit this place!
Little Mexican restaurant with authentic food in downtown Gloucester.
Always 5 Stars love the avocado
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Restaurantji Recommends
Hate to have to give it only 3 stars but Google requires a rating before posting.Be advised: They are closed for renovations. Their website is not updated and there is no message on their their phone (mailbox is full). finally just drove over there only to find they are closed. disappointing.
I really liked this restaurant. It was busy when we went but we were seated quickly. Really good service, lots of food options, good vibe, and lots of fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna, Chips and Salsa, Guac
Best food and amazing welcoming owners. Hidden gem for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can't believe it took a trip to Gloucester, MA to find the best Mexican food I have found on the entire east coast!!! Handmade corn tortillas, tender flavor filled carnitas, delicious black beans and rice... salsa?? Shut the front door! Yummmy yum salsa and chips. Delicious ceviche! Great ambiance, perfect sized menu and we had the best server ever. Ask for Joe. Great personality, and knows this food. I know next time we are anywhere near it....we will be back!! Yeeehaw!
A really pleasant dining experience. The food, service, and ambiance were all great. The only thing that wasn't excellent was the drinks, which were middle of the road.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5