Machaca — Restaurant in Gloucester

The ambience was a bit boisterous so it made conversation difficult. The decor was nice. Service was relatively attentive.

The food offered a wider selection of flavors than other Mexican places I visit. The entre menu seemed complex, but basically each item was the choice of protein/meat and fig each you could choose taco/burrito/chimichanga/bowl. A nice way to present it once you figure it out. I had the mole taco - good but it seemed a little over salted. Someone else at the table said the same ov their al pastor bowl. My wife though the poblano chimichanga was excellent.

The one service disappointment was the vegan rajas burrito order that was served topped with cheese. The server comp'ed us that meal which was appropriate since the diner couldn't each much of it, but it reflects poorly on...

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...

My friend raved about this place and while the atmosphere is fun and festive the food was really not great. The salmon with chimichurri sauce was dry and overcooked along the edges and raw in the middle at medium, overall flavorless and strangely bland. The sauce was flavorless and the herbs weren’t fresh. I’d pass on this dish and go for something else. The salsa is good and the chips are a little thin but good. My friend loved her shrimp taco and maybe a fajitas or taco is where I should have gone too but I trusted the server and that it’s Gloucester and hoped the salmon would be fresh. I might try again and hope for better but I might not. Overall the food didn’t look at appealing but the crowd seemed happy. Maybe an off night or just...