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| - We were craving Mexican food and authentic Mexican at that so after shopping at Chinook we opted to go down the road a bit to Los Mariachis. We had 2 recommendations under our belt from friends that had been here before and we had been wanting to pop in here for months.
We walked in and had to seat ourselves, only one other couple were present in the restaurant. We had no idea that they closed at 10pm on a Sat night but the staff was gracious and welcomed us once seated. The place was cheerful, colourful and very Mexican themed! Supposedly there is a singer on weekends that goes around to the tables but we missed her tonight. I asked, but the place is simply too small for a Mariachi Band.
I asked some questions regarding the menu (which were sticky by the way - ew) and I stressed that I would love an authentic experience. The woman who served us is part owner, the wife of this family business and I thought that was just terrific. I was advised that all the staff were Mexican and that we would love the food, however -many of ingredients that they would use in Mexico for their cooking was absent in Canada so it could not be exactly replicated. Bummer. I noted that the prices were pretty steep but was willing to pay for good food that we could seemingly not just find anywhere.
To start we got a beer and I ordered the Sangria. It was pretty good! At $7 a glass and the drink being gone in 2.3 seconds due to its size and all the ice in it, I opted for a glass of red wine. This was pretty decent as well, Australian "Little Penguin". I had been hoping for a Spanish wine but oh well. I had been craving soft tacos so I ordered this dish with a side of sour cream. 6 soft tacos come on the plate but they are very small. (chorizo, shredded beef and steak) Still satisfying but not at all spicy (I should have asked for spicy). Hubby got the better meal of El Cuatro which consisted of 4 different types of enchilada type baked tacos covered in different sauces. The cilantro, onion and 2 salsas (green and red) on the side were wonderful additions but again, not hot enough for me!. I love fresh cilantro.
The food had come out very quickly, I would say in under 10 minutes it all arrived at our table. All of a sudden while we were eating the music went off and the cooks were leaving out the side door! This was our indication that the place was shutting down. CRAP, I had not even touched my wine yet. So much for a relaxed, enjoyable experience! They could have at least left the tunes on!?? We finished quickly and paid the bill. Our server was so nice but she should make note of coming by mid-meal to see how the guests are liking their food - she did not on this occasion. Nor were any glasses of water offered, we had to ask. Service was lacking a bit in this regard and it was almost too laid back, the service. I did not even get a glance of what this place had in terms of dessert ot after-dinner drinks. Oh, by the way, when I had asked what the signature drink was, I was given the response of "Beer!" So if you are looking for a deelish margarita, you may be better off at the Keg. A shame!
The food was decent, my stomach is not really sure at this moment what I have done to it but I am hoping for the best.
I would return if others suggested it and wanted to come here but for the prices here and just OK fare, I would opt to try somewhere else in the area where restaurants are in abundance.
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