Most people would take one look at Mario's Westside Market and keep driving. At first, a friend of mine encouraged me to venture in and try Mario's freshly cooked dishes, especially their fried catfish. Once I agreed, and found myself THOROUGHLY ENJOYING Mario's tasty, breaded catfish, I almost couldn't stop eating them!
What some people find somewhat off-putting by Mario's is its fast-paced, "big city style" atmosphere. You should know EXACTLY what you want BEFORE you place your order, because Mario's staff doesn't wait for you to stand around and peruse their menu. They'll move on to the next customer if you ask too many questions or pause for too long -- because time is money! (lol)
Despite the fast-past, no-frills urban atmosphere (which I find refreshing, having lived in big East Coast cities before), Mario's Westside Market is a "must try" in my book -- especially for anyone who enjoys delicious fried catfish and other "soul food-style" dishes.