Los Machetes Authentic Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in Prospect Park

First review, but I’ve actually been here quite a few times over the years now, both dining-in and taking out, and even got a few deliveries to home (back when they used to do that “in-house”)

Food is good. Not spectacular. But it’s authentic as advertised. The meat selection is good. Cooked and seasoned fairly. Sauces are ok, made in house. But…

Prices are slightly too high, especially when you consider that their “platters” are nothing more than your entree item plus a very light scoop of bland rice, an equally small portion of very loose refried beans, or… sans the beans, a pinch of shredded lettuce with diced tomatoes with a squirt of crema.

Trust me, you ain’t getting what’s in the menu pictures. And here’s where it starts….

There’s this “game playing” with the menu when ordering at the counter. I’ve asked for Tamales Polo Mole’ the last three times and keep being told “we don’t do that Tamale” though it’s right there on the menu, which has been updated at least twice in the past year to reflect price hikes. So why not remove the item?

And speaking of prices, be sure to break out your phone calculator when you order at the counter, especially on larger orders, and tally up the items alongside the waitress as she writes up the bill. Today, three of my items were overcharged at a $1 a piece, and was overcharged another 4$ for a “phantom tamale” that I never got.

And bear in mind that this was only discovered after I questioned the 6-7$

These guys also love to mix-up or mis-mash orders. I once got somebody else’s completely different order on take-out. Obviously Didn’t realize it until getting home and unboxing. But We were hungry.

So with that, I think I’ll end the relationship on a high note and “cut” ties with “Los Machetes.” ...

I never write reviews, but these quesabirria tacos were too good not to. The consume is original and balanced, with an accent on the lime and cilantro flavors. I asked for the tacos to be made without onion and there wasn’t any, yet the flavors of the onion still were present. This was ideal, as I don’t like the texture, but love the flavor profile of onions. Both the sauces they gave me as well were very good, I liked the orange one a lot and it had a mysterious smokiness that I loved. I never drink the consume, but I am now. For $15, which can be the on the higher side compared to other local Mexican places, the price point is perfect for what you get. It’s always the small, hidden spots with a family owned feel that make the best food. Thank you from the heart. - Malachi (p.s only have a post food destruction photo cause it was that good,...

This was some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. I ordered the Cemita sandwich with al pastor. Everything on it tasted super fresh and delicious, flavors were balanced perfectly, it was hearty and fulfilling without being too greasy, and the smoky chipotle on it added incredible flavor and dimension to the sandwich. Oh and the bun was perfectly grilled, still soft but with a little crunch on the edges. My partner got the Huaraches, which were also fantastic; the homemade tortilla was perfect. We shared the horchata, which was $6 but it was a whole quart container full and had the perfect level of sweetness. Our server was great too, very nice and efficient. I will definitely travel the half an hour back to this area in the future, specifically to come back here. Very...