15$ for what would be considered a side salad with some shrimp at any other restaurant? Really? Overpriced mediocre mexican food. The best part of 'meal' was the handful of free lifesavers I grabbed before leaving. Won't be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Chelsea Otis
We went for happy hour. The margarita was excellent. Chips and salsa were good. Waitress didn’t write down our order and it was messed up. We chose to just eat it and not complain. It was mediocre at best, and the birria tacos were bland. First and only experience here. The waitress never asked if everything was ok so we could complain it was wrong even if we wanted to.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Andy Martin
My first time here and I ordered takeout (knowing mexican food is better eaten at the restaurant) Food was tasty and the portions were generous. Prices were reasonable and service was great. The restaurant doesn't feel as mexican as other places because it is in an old diner, but I kinda liked it. I will definitely return, I will eat there, and enjoy some cervezas...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips Salsa, One Taco
Mike D.
Good food and service. Best Mexican food that I have had in Maine. Chips and salsa are very good.
Michael Burrows
Good food, great people, unique and fun vibe. Cold beer, good drinks, fresh food. Go and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laurie Goupee
We live close-by & tried this restaurant for the first time Friday evening (Scarborough location). We sat at the bar & ordered drinks & dinner. The atmosphere is that of a cute Mexican Diner, welcoming & warm (love the warm lighting). A nice place for singles or families & not too loud. The food was very good, not the very best Mexican I’ve ever had but very good. The menu had a great selection & the prices were reasonable. We ordered a dish made for 1 & shared it. It was plenty for the 2 of us & we still brought a leftover serving home. The Margarita was delicious but so big I couldn’t finish it (a good problem to have) & the service was excellent. I can’t count how many times we were checked on to see if we needed anything (very unobtrusively). A huge portion of complimentary chips & salsa arrived immediately when we sat down. I like my salsa with a little more sweetness to it & I prefer white corn but that’s just my preference. It was still very good. The only complaint we have that will influence whether we make this an option in the future is the guy who was sitting at the end of the bar that night. He was so loud & vulgar, bragging about himself with expletives, including many f-bombs. This while a family with a young little girl sat within earshot. He was extremely obnoxious. We noticed the couple who sat next to us didn’t stay long. We even noticed one of the employees glancing his way throughout our dinner. If this guy’s a regular at El Rodeo, we won’t be. Other than that, it was a great experience & we’d love to go back. Plenty of free parking & a nice outside seating area for warm weather.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak and Shrimp
Mike Jeansddgvhjj
Tacos del Birria ,so good you'll miss your abuela.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles Murnane
Great samplerGreat street CornBest Salsa and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nachos, Chips Salsa, El Rodeo, Quesadilla
Jeff Johnson
Tasted awful. Chips were stale and hard taco was soggy.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Gaudy Mendez
The food here is very delicious and flavorable! ? Everything is fresh it's Amazing, also the service here is incredible. The atmosphere is very pretty and relaxing. 10/10 ?
The Scarborough location is all around great restaurant. Our waitress tonight was so awesome! Great food, fast and friendly service. Thank you we will be back! Happy New Year!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Nachos, Fried Ice Cream, Guacamole Dip, Burrito, El Rodeo, Quesadilla, Taco Salad, Steak and Shrimp, Chimichanga
Lucy G.
Stopped in on our way up North to ski. Fun and different atmosphere - gave the vibes of a diner and Mexican restaurant. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful, and the food was great!
MentatTodd
I have been here a few times now and also tried them on Doordash. The reality is, they are so-so. Not bad, but average enough that I would not go again. But, they are convenient for me with location and hours, so I will continue to go there.The bar drinks are perhaps their highlight. As for food, tonight I had carnitas that came with salad, beans, and rice. The salad was just lettuce and a spoonful of pico and a spoonful of sour cream. The carnitas were dried out. The beans and rice were tasty. For a starter they bring over chips and salsa, which is standard fare at Mexican restaurants. The salsa had too much cilantro and the cup it came in was too small. I had 10 chips and ran out of salsa.The service was my biggest issue. Both times I visited, I had my food long before I had silverware. Most of the staff seemed like they didn't care if there were customers or not. Not rude, Just indifferent.Also, the posted hours and actual hours never seem to match up. Twice I went to visit during their posted hours, and they were closed. Tonight I was going to get a second drink, but they were closing an hour early.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kevin Matluk
I ordered Tacos De Birria (Recommended by Bartender) Guacamole with Chips/Salsa and a Dos Equis...Received the wrong drink and never received the Guacamole....Salsa tasted like Tomato Sauce with no spices...Chips were bland and unsalted. Birria Tacos and Consume with 2 sides of sauces were all Bland. Even the side of Radishes that came with the tacos tasted like they've been soaked in water for a day and had no taste. (Yes, my taste buds work fine and the guest with me agreed everything was bland as well) All-together, this was very basic, bland food and bad service, would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Emily Cox
We came in this afternoon last minute with a very large party-turned out to be 17 of us. They were more than happy to accommodate us! The staff was extremely kind & patient. The drinks & food came out quickly and the staff continued to be accommodating throughout our meal! We really appreciated it and loved our lunch/experience today!
15$ for what would be considered a side salad with some shrimp at any other restaurant? Really? Overpriced mediocre mexican food. The best part of 'meal' was the handful of free lifesavers I grabbed before leaving. Won't be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
We went for happy hour. The margarita was excellent. Chips and salsa were good. Waitress didn’t write down our order and it was messed up. We chose to just eat it and not complain. It was mediocre at best, and the birria tacos were bland. First and only experience here. The waitress never asked if everything was ok so we could complain it was wrong even if we wanted to.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
My first time here and I ordered takeout (knowing mexican food is better eaten at the restaurant) Food was tasty and the portions were generous. Prices were reasonable and service was great. The restaurant doesn't feel as mexican as other places because it is in an old diner, but I kinda liked it. I will definitely return, I will eat there, and enjoy some cervezas...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips Salsa, One Taco
Good food and service. Best Mexican food that I have had in Maine. Chips and salsa are very good.
Good food, great people, unique and fun vibe. Cold beer, good drinks, fresh food. Go and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We live close-by & tried this restaurant for the first time Friday evening (Scarborough location). We sat at the bar & ordered drinks & dinner. The atmosphere is that of a cute Mexican Diner, welcoming & warm (love the warm lighting). A nice place for singles or families & not too loud. The food was very good, not the very best Mexican I’ve ever had but very good. The menu had a great selection & the prices were reasonable. We ordered a dish made for 1 & shared it. It was plenty for the 2 of us & we still brought a leftover serving home. The Margarita was delicious but so big I couldn’t finish it (a good problem to have) & the service was excellent. I can’t count how many times we were checked on to see if we needed anything (very unobtrusively). A huge portion of complimentary chips & salsa arrived immediately when we sat down. I like my salsa with a little more sweetness to it & I prefer white corn but that’s just my preference. It was still very good. The only complaint we have that will influence whether we make this an option in the future is the guy who was sitting at the end of the bar that night. He was so loud & vulgar, bragging about himself with expletives, including many f-bombs. This while a family with a young little girl sat within earshot. He was extremely obnoxious. We noticed the couple who sat next to us didn’t stay long. We even noticed one of the employees glancing his way throughout our dinner. If this guy’s a regular at El Rodeo, we won’t be. Other than that, it was a great experience & we’d love to go back. Plenty of free parking & a nice outside seating area for warm weather.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak and Shrimp
Tacos del Birria ,so good you'll miss your abuela.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great samplerGreat street CornBest Salsa and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nachos, Chips Salsa, El Rodeo, Quesadilla
Tasted awful. Chips were stale and hard taco was soggy.
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food here is very delicious and flavorable! ? Everything is fresh it's Amazing, also the service here is incredible. The atmosphere is very pretty and relaxing. 10/10 ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The Scarborough location is all around great restaurant. Our waitress tonight was so awesome! Great food, fast and friendly service. Thank you we will be back! Happy New Year!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Nachos, Fried Ice Cream, Guacamole Dip, Burrito, El Rodeo, Quesadilla, Taco Salad, Steak and Shrimp, Chimichanga
Stopped in on our way up North to ski. Fun and different atmosphere - gave the vibes of a diner and Mexican restaurant. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful, and the food was great!
I have been here a few times now and also tried them on Doordash. The reality is, they are so-so. Not bad, but average enough that I would not go again. But, they are convenient for me with location and hours, so I will continue to go there.The bar drinks are perhaps their highlight. As for food, tonight I had carnitas that came with salad, beans, and rice. The salad was just lettuce and a spoonful of pico and a spoonful of sour cream. The carnitas were dried out. The beans and rice were tasty. For a starter they bring over chips and salsa, which is standard fare at Mexican restaurants. The salsa had too much cilantro and the cup it came in was too small. I had 10 chips and ran out of salsa.The service was my biggest issue. Both times I visited, I had my food long before I had silverware. Most of the staff seemed like they didn't care if there were customers or not. Not rude, Just indifferent.Also, the posted hours and actual hours never seem to match up. Twice I went to visit during their posted hours, and they were closed. Tonight I was going to get a second drink, but they were closing an hour early.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
I ordered Tacos De Birria (Recommended by Bartender) Guacamole with Chips/Salsa and a Dos Equis...Received the wrong drink and never received the Guacamole....Salsa tasted like Tomato Sauce with no spices...Chips were bland and unsalted. Birria Tacos and Consume with 2 sides of sauces were all Bland. Even the side of Radishes that came with the tacos tasted like they've been soaked in water for a day and had no taste. (Yes, my taste buds work fine and the guest with me agreed everything was bland as well) All-together, this was very basic, bland food and bad service, would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
We came in this afternoon last minute with a very large party-turned out to be 17 of us. They were more than happy to accommodate us! The staff was extremely kind & patient. The drinks & food came out quickly and the staff continued to be accommodating throughout our meal! We really appreciated it and loved our lunch/experience today!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5