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If you know what to expect, you’ll never be disappointed at El Mexicano. While one would hope that warmed chips and salsa is a standard at most places, sadly, in this day and age, it is not. Thankfully, El Mexicano knows not only to meet the bar (by dropping said warmed chips and salsa down at the table within seconds of sitting down), but jumping over the bar and annihilating it by throwing down free warmed quesadillas after the orders are in. The kitchen, who i can only imagine is run by a former drill instructor, rings up the orders so fast, I can feel the steam from the fajitas tickling my lips mere minutes after their order escaped from those same lips. In between bites of the amazing mole enchiladas, you’ll finally take in the decor and notice the hand painted, individual custom chairs. You’ll think: “did the restaurant make these? Did they order them? What kind of supplier has 100 different designs ready?” But you’ll quickly return to the refried beans, realizing the answers to the decor origins won’t make the food any less spectacular. Eventually, the meal will end, and you’ll be on the verge of bursting. This is the cue for the waiter to bring over one last surprise: for us, a fried banana apple foster ordeal with homemade whipped cream and cinnamon. You’ll walk out saying you can’t eat Mexican for a week, but the next morning, will want to go back for more. That being said, didn’t like the steak fajitas. A little chewy for me.
Ross HochwertRoss Hochwert
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Apparently, when they say they close at 10pm, they mean GET OUT at 10pm, even if you are only halfway done with your meal. 🤷♂️ I used to love this place, and I still will come back, but tonight was bad. Between the female waitress rolling her eyes when a few tables, including us, walked in 30min before close, followed by boxes for our food arriving just a few minutes after we got our meal, complimented by the music being turned off and the staff standing in the back, sort of staring, with an annoyed look, I really was just unhappy. The check was still full price, but I feel I only received half a meal. Me being me normally would grin and bare it, but this was just overly rude and uncomfortable. I will say that our waiter was still very nice, but ignored the staffs team effort to kick us out, which obviously I wasn't pleased with. 🌶 HOT TIP: IF YOU WANT TO LEAVE AT 10PM, THEN DONT CLOSE AT 10PM. I will leave my old review below for reference, but I must say I was not impressed tonight. The same issue happened last time we went, too, but we wrote it off as a fluke given the many good experiences we have had here. C- Old review: The best Mexican food you can get in the area, and such a great staff; friendly, fun, and just overall a really good time! So authentic, too! The food is so fresh and delicious! (Formerly A+++)
Daniel FarrowDaniel Farrow
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I'm not sure why all the decent reviews but my dinner here was not very good. I have had mexican food at places across the country and this is by far the lowest on my list of mexican food. I ordered the Pollo Mixteco.....it is a couple of slabs of flavorless boiled chicken buried with oily vegetables that are equally as flavorless as the boiled chicken. The beans and rice were below average. The service was nonexistent,,,,did not check to see if everything was ok,,,,and did not ask if everything was OK after seeing the entire meal still on the plate when I was ready to leave. AND they decided to try to bill my credit card an extra $5 for some sort of "surcharge" for using a credit card,,,,that amount did not show up on my CC authorization that I signed at the restaurant, but they added after a few days. Pretty crappy and slippery thing to do.
J CJ C
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Nearby Attractions Of El Mexicano Restaurant
Congress Park
AMC Saratoga Springs 11
Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Store
Hampton Inn & Suites Saratoga Springs Downtown
Northshire Bookstore
Saratoga Strike Zone
Hilton Garden Inn Saratoga Springs
N. Fox Jewelers
Congress Plaza
The Adelphi Hotel

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AMC Saratoga Springs 11
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Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Store
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Hampton Inn & Suites Saratoga Springs Downtown
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Basic Info
Address
208 S Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Phone
(518) 226-0105
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Website
elmexicanorestaurant.com
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Overview
4.4
(962 reviews)
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Description
In a casual space covered in murals, this family-run Mexican cantina offers classic eats & drinks.
attractions: Congress Park, AMC Saratoga Springs 11, Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Store, Hampton Inn & Suites Saratoga Springs Downtown, Northshire Bookstore, Saratoga Strike Zone, Hilton Garden Inn Saratoga Springs, N. Fox Jewelers, Congress Plaza, The Adelphi Hotel, restaurants: Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels, Druthers Brewing Company, Boca Bistro, Mama Mia's, The Local Pub and Teahouse, Wasabi Restaurant & Bar, Harvey's Restaurant and Bar, Compton's Restaurant, Hattie's Restaurants Downtown Saratoga Springs, Max London's
