Casa Mariachi — Restaurant in Garden City

My party got a starter of guacamole and they brought out chips and salsa for us. The salsa was a bit spicy for me but I have a low tolerance and the guacamole was definitely tasty! One of my party got the ceviche and loved it! I got a combo #1 which was 2 enchiladas, a taco, and rice. I got ground beef for the meat and asked for the white queso for my enchilada. It was all delicious!! I love that they use veggies in their rice because I think it gives it more flavor. I couldn’t finish mine but it was tasty and I wanted to finish it. We were going to ask for the check but we decided to order their churros and boy were we blown away! They were so wonderful!! They’re chocolate churros and they add dollops of whipped cream and put fresh strawberry slices on top! It was heaven!!

The staff was very friendly and helpful! We ate around 1:30pm but there were at least 6 other tables and he was the only waiter. He did a fantastic job though because we always had what we wanted and never had to wait much for anything. The bus girl was working really hard too since she was the only busser. When we went, Garden City had had quite a storm and it was flooded all around. Unfortunately that included this place and so they couldn’t use the downstairs room but it was all being taken care of and we only knew because you see fans when you walk up the steps. We were so impressed with the place, by the waiter, and by the chefs because they got done what needed to be done quite quickly! I highly...

Probably the busiest Mexican Restaurant in Garden City and also unequivocally the worst.

Service is reasonable. Food is BLAND and SOGGY.

The first clue you will get that something is amiss is when they bring the salsa. It is going to be extremely bland. You will then reach for the salt shaker and will notice it is designed to dispense less than one grain of salt per minute of vigorous shaking.

Our queso fundido was brought in a pan that was so hot that the cheese and sausage was absolutely scorched by the time it got to the table. Almost inedible.

I had a combo plate and the Chile relleno had maybe a teaspoon full of cheese in it. Had to open it up to convince myself there was any, at all. So thin it was translucent. Looked like skim milk, and might have been.

Taco ground beef was WET and the taco shell was falling apart by the time it got to the table. Same for the tostada. Also extremely bland.

My wife had the carnitas and they were soggy and bland.

When folks tell you a Mexican restaurant is good, they typically either mean “lots of food” or “cheap beer”.

Have no idea how places like this get good reviews. You have...

The service was quick both times me and my family visited, they were friendly and knowledgeable enough about their products. I ordered the Flamingo dish both times because I loved it. Only had one family member each time not completely content with their food otherwise the overall agreement was that it was good, salsa is okay usually needs salt. The enchilada sauce isn't really a red sauce it's more like mole in consistency and not all that flavorful. Honestly I think their food has improved a lot from what it was back when their business was on Fulton. Prices are, decent, about average to high as all places seem to be nowadays. The average plate I'd say is about $15. Drink prices were actually solid but they did have a week of specials for beer and margaritas. The restaurant is nice and clean when we went, as were the restrooms which is always an absolute +. Keep in mind though both times we went it wasn't super busy, probably less than average. I'd say this restaurant is kid friendly as well. All in all I will continue to visit for the drinks seafood and...