Maria's Mexican Kitchen

Excellent burrito stand you've gotta stop for 1 dollar bean and cheese burritos wish we had this in Maryland. No need to come in just get out of car stand at the small podium and they come outside to you.it is quick and easy if you have cash! To the owners thank you for your excellent menudo oh so good!!

Absolute best menudo in town!!

Perfect spot for a chorizo plate or breakfast burrito. Great service! Thank you Denise.

Food was Great. I had the Chorizo and eggs. Was not greasy at all. Great flavor, the salsa is nice and spicy. Very friendly and comfortable place to eat. I will be Happy to go back and try their burritos.

My grandfather took me out to lunch and have to admit it was good.

This place is delicious! Real, authentic Mexican food! We went for breakfast. The kids ordered American breakfast. I got the chilaquiles with scrambled eggs mixed in and beans in the side. They were delicious! A bit of a spice, but delicious nonetheless! Hubby ordered the chorizo and egg burrito. He said it was the best he has ever had. So much so, he went back the next morning and ordered one to go! The view is not great, but the food and the service make up for it!

Marie's is one of my favorite places here in Merced for great Mexican food. My opinion is a tad biased due to the owner being my neighbor, but I felt this way prior to finding out we lived across the street from each other. Lol. Lastly, the $4 breakfast burritos 🌯 are amazing, affordable, and quick with the kiosk out front.

Met for a quick lunch date with my sweetie, obviously a neighborhood favorite and DT Merced staple. Friendly and fast spot for a quick bite. The fish tacos were solid, chilaquiles were delicious but cold when they got to me. Great sauce, good eggs, appropriate cotija. I’m coming back for the mini bean and cheese burrito.

This place is a staple! My favorite is the Chile Verde, eggs, rice and beans! And a bottomless cup of coffee ☕️! It's the best!

Merced sure has a whole lot of Mexican restaurants, I was like a kid in a candy store..couldn't make up my mind which one to go to! So I asked around a bit, and learned a lot about a few of the favorites, but if you want the best burrito in Merced you got to hook up with Marie's Méxican Kitchen, and that's exactly what I did, and Iet me just say this about that huge burrito...it was Amazing! 5 stars all day long ☆☆☆☆☆

Great Mexican food and also great service. It's hard to come across a place that can have both these days. The building it self is old but don't judge a book for it's cover. Should be considered a Merced landmark.

Wonderful spot for quick and reasonably priced Mexican food. Really friendly. Great environment to eat in but food is also quickly available for takeout. Lots of regulars. Private back room and deck. Delicious!

Authentic mexican food. Very good 👌 I had 2 soft chicken tacos and a friend had the sope. The restaurant looks as if you're entering Marie's casa. You blink you miss it

Lovely Mexican joint on our road trip. I went with the old staple of potato egg and cheese burrito and she went for the chilaquiles. Both were lovely. Table salsa was bold and tasty.

Love, love, LOVE their albondigas soup and homemade tortillas. Great, cute location to sit outside and enjoy delicious Mexican food. I also like that they have a few beer selections, and a red beer option. Very reasonable prices as well. This is my go to when I want delicious food but don't want to spend a lot of money.

Food was good! The service was good but they are busy, so be patient. The location is downtown and they have a outdoor seating area in front of the theater.

American Angler

Merced sure has a whole lot of Mexican restaurants, I was like a kid in a candy store..couldn't make up my mind which one to go to! So I asked around a bit, and learned a lot about a few of the favorites, but if you want the best burrito in Merced you got to hook up with Marie's Méxican Kitchen, and that's exactly what I did, and Iet me just say this about that huge burrito...it was Amazing! 5 stars all day long ☆☆☆☆☆

Juanita Calvillo

Great Mexican food and also great service. It's hard to come across a place that can have both these days. The building it self is old but don't judge a book for it's cover. Should be considered a Merced landmark.

Danielle Forsyth

Wonderful spot for quick and reasonably priced Mexican food. Really friendly. Great environment to eat in but food is also quickly available for takeout. Lots of regulars. Private back room and deck. Delicious!

Kelly

Authentic mexican food. Very good 👌 I had 2 soft chicken tacos and a friend had the sope. The restaurant looks as if you're entering Marie's casa. You blink you miss it

Derek Urbaniak

Lovely Mexican joint on our road trip. I went with the old staple of potato egg and cheese burrito and she went for the chilaquiles. Both were lovely. Table salsa was bold and tasty.

Mags Munoz

Love, love, LOVE their albondigas soup and homemade tortillas. Great, cute location to sit outside and enjoy delicious Mexican food. I also like that they have a few beer selections, and a red beer option. Very reasonable prices as well. This is my go to when I want delicious food but don't want to spend a lot of money.

Jose (胡赛)

Food was good! The service was good but they are busy, so be patient. The location is downtown and they have a outdoor seating area in front of the theater.

Need breakfast on the cheap to get the day started? Then this is the go to for $1 bean and cheese burritos. Meat burritos are still a steal at $4 each (as of Oct 2025). They now have a cool little shed you can walk up a get burritos pretty quick. They start at 7am and run i think till noon? Not sure. Ive been there as late as 10am and they still sell them. Definitely at least a try it out once. Odds are it'll be on your go to list too. If you have e the time to sot and enjoy a plate of food, you won't be disappointed with the food otherwise cozy vibe.

We love going there for their daily specials. Love the breakfast menu.

My husband and I often dine in for breakfast. We especially love the costillas and eggs along with fresh homemade flour tortillas. Coffee is always good too. Service is great, staff very attentive. They were especially exceptional today as I had left my purse by accident. I contacted the restaurant and they were quick to respond even though they were closed. I was able to retrieve my purse. Thank you so much! I highly recommend this place.

I can't stop raving about this Mexican gem! The service was top-notch - the staff was incredibly attentive and friendly. The food was a flavor explosion, with authentic spices and fresh ingredients that left my taste buds dancing. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a romantic dinner. Highly recommended!

My favorite place to have breakfast in town! It’s like walking into your grandmothers home and she has made a complete menu of food for you! Even their tortillas are homemade! They also have the best iced tea!

The hosting, waitresses and cooks all do an amazing job. Very family & friends oriented. The food is so authentic just like Mom's cooking. The restaurant is very nice & clean.

michele urquidez ortiz

We love going there for their daily specials. Love the breakfast menu.

gonzo tafoya

Need breakfast on the cheap to get the day started? Then this is the go to for $1 bean and cheese burritos. Meat burritos are still a steal at $4 each (as of Oct 2025). They now have a cool little shed you can walk up a get burritos pretty quick. They start at 7am and run i think till noon? Not sure. Ive been there as late as 10am and they still sell them. Definitely at least a try it out once. Odds are it'll be on your go to list too. If you have e the time to sot and enjoy a plate of food, you won't be disappointed with the food otherwise cozy vibe.

Gina Navarro

The hosting, waitresses and cooks all do an amazing job. Very family & friends oriented. The food is so authentic just like Mom's cooking. The restaurant is very nice & clean.

Jenavie Baxter

My favorite place to have breakfast in town! It’s like walking into your grandmothers home and she has made a complete menu of food for you! Even their tortillas are homemade! They also have the best iced tea!

Robert Duglas

I can't stop raving about this Mexican gem! The service was top-notch - the staff was incredibly attentive and friendly. The food was a flavor explosion, with authentic spices and fresh ingredients that left my taste buds dancing. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a romantic dinner. Highly recommended!

Monis Ortiz

My husband and I often dine in for breakfast. We especially love the costillas and eggs along with fresh homemade flour tortillas. Coffee is always good too. Service is great, staff very attentive. They were especially exceptional today as I had left my purse by accident. I contacted the restaurant and they were quick to respond even though they were closed. I was able to retrieve my purse. Thank you so much! I highly recommend this place.

For starters my uncle took me here. Was very surprised outside looked very gaudy and unasuming. Inside was very eclectic and not typical Mexican decor for a Restaurant. Ok my server was very polite and friendly. Took drink order and gave us time to make choose. Wow my food was hot and tasty. Enchiladas were so yummy reminded me of homemade. Rice and beans were also fresh and also tasty. Am new to this town but I know I will be back soon. To try out the many other items on the Menu. Oh my son loved his tacos and burritos.

I gave the place 4 stars for taking so long. I ate outside on a beautiful June morning and don't know how busy it was inside the restaurant. 6/2/2022 When ordering burritos outside all orders must be paid in cash, credit cards and debit cards are no longer accepted.

Looks like a dive but the food is awesome. My uncle has been eating hear for years. The rice and beans are fresh and made the way mom did. The shrimp cocktail and Enchiladas are packed with chicken. Will be back soon to try other dishes

Ive been eating here since I was a little girl, and have never been disappointed in my choice to dine there. The service ALWAYS friendly, chips and salsa has always been my favorite and the food is very home made to me..I recently went with my husband and noticed new ownership, the service wasnt what I was used to, no offer to refill the drinks or chips and salsa, but everything else was good

Good prices. Sausage in the breakfast burrito was strange tasting. The asada was very good though

Delicious Mexican cuisine. The salsa is great here. I had the chilaqules which I enjoyed. You can tell everything is cooked with flavor and tradition in mind. Bring cash to this spot and enjoy a local staple.

Tacos and tamales seemed very fresh. And good customer service.

Love this restaurant. Me and my wife both ate here and we're extremely pleased with both the service and food.

Joshua Carner

Love this restaurant. Me and my wife both ate here and we're extremely pleased with both the service and food.

Really like this place! Been going there for years, the burritos they sell in the morning at their stand outside are fast, convenient and yummy!

Paula Lewis

Really like this place! Been going there for years, the burritos they sell in the morning at their stand outside are fast, convenient and yummy!

LeAnn Mc

Delicious Mexican cuisine. The salsa is great here. I had the chilaqules which I enjoyed. You can tell everything is cooked with flavor and tradition in mind. Bring cash to this spot and enjoy a local staple.

Restaurant was pretty empty but waitress never came to check on us once after serving our meal. My friend & I had the lunch menu w/1 soda & our total was $43. Food was ok.

The waitress was amazing. Our food was cold when they reheated it and made my tostada fall apart. The shredded beef was absolutely amazing. The rice wasn't very good. Sort of bland tasted like oregano. The chili Rihanna comes out of a can. Very disappointing.. The lady at the counter was rude 😡 but our waitress was amazing.

Laurie Rice

The waitress was amazing. Our food was cold when they reheated it and made my tostada fall apart. The shredded beef was absolutely amazing. The rice wasn't very good. Sort of bland tasted like oregano. The chili Rihanna comes out of a can. Very disappointing.. The lady at the counter was rude 😡 but our waitress was amazing.

I went to the restaurant and I ordered as I always ordered every restaurant a steak burrito with everything on it and I asked the waitress what goes on a steak burrito she told me steak lettuce beans I I asked her did they serve peppers she say yes cook with onions I said I would like that And also sour cream. I did not ask for chicken on my burrito. I got chicken and very, very small diced up steak then the lady was arguing with me on the phone like I didn’t know what I ordered. It was a young girl that didn’t pay attention to what I said, and she talked real fast that I couldn’t really understand what she was saying she act like she really didn’t wanna wait on me, but the food is very good

Adeline Rozier

I went to the restaurant and I ordered as I always ordered every restaurant a steak burrito with everything on it and I asked the waitress what goes on a steak burrito she told me steak lettuce beans I I asked her did they serve peppers she say yes cook with onions I said I would like that And also sour cream. I did not ask for chicken on my burrito. I got chicken and very, very small diced up steak then the lady was arguing with me on the phone like I didn’t know what I ordered. It was a young girl that didn’t pay attention to what I said, and she talked real fast that I couldn’t really understand what she was saying she act like she really didn’t wanna wait on me, but the food is very good

The young man who took my order had no idea what he was doing. I ordered a veggie burrito with beans, rice, guacamole, and veggies. I got a burrito with a side of beans, rice, guacamole, and sour cream. I was charged for every side. I asked for some chips and salsa and he tried to charge me $8. I explained that I just want a small side for 1 person. So he charged me $3. And then I got about 4 tablespoons of salsa. Everything was bland and had no flavor, more salsa really would’ve helped. Will not visit again.

Ordered 15 bean & cheese burritos from here for work on a Monday morning. Some guy drinking coffee came up & poured salsa in a cup and sent me on my way. By 10 am break I was throwing up & feeling terrible. I had to leave work from how sick I got. Missed 3 days of work thanks to what we've (co workers & I )narrowed down to being the salsa since I was the only one who poured some on my burrito. I'll never go back NOT worth the risk.

I've been going here for over 20 years the service and food as always been good but today the service was awful and very rude. The waitress actually was laughing at me. I ordered the grab and go burttios ahead of time like I do a couple times a week. I went in just like I usually do but was told by thiswatriess I had to wait outside in the cold. Then my order was different than usual and when I asked she game me some lame excuse and when I asked her name and the owner she gave it to but laughed and said she was the daughter in law to the owner and that she didn't care. No customers should ever be laughed at no matter if you the owners daugther-in-law. I will Never go back again

I ate there for the first time today. They were extremely nice. I ordered the special of the day. Costillas due it being recommended. It tasted alright. However.....it made me sick later. I vomited and it really upset my stomach. Had a horrible first experience

Worst burritos I have ever had. Ordered 3 chorizo and egg burritos and they were not what I ordered. It was potato and sausage, no chorizo at all. Will not buy there again.

Can’t say I would recommend this place. It’s kinda just there. Food wasn’t anything special but it was prepared fast. Servers were very forgetful, had to be reminded to bring us items and then served us bean dip when our chips were empty. So had to catch her again and ask for more chips. The highlight of my meal was the ice cold orange juice.

Pat Holtz

Worst burritos I have ever had. Ordered 3 chorizo and egg burritos and they were not what I ordered. It was potato and sausage, no chorizo at all. Will not buy there again.

Young Ma

Can’t say I would recommend this place. It’s kinda just there. Food wasn’t anything special but it was prepared fast. Servers were very forgetful, had to be reminded to bring us items and then served us bean dip when our chips were empty. So had to catch her again and ask for more chips. The highlight of my meal was the ice cold orange juice.