Jessica Canal

I've come here a few times because I loved it the first time. The food is fresh, and the service is so friendly. The caldo de Pollo was delicious, and I'm hooked on the hot chocolate. I will be going back again soon.

Richie S

Best Mexican food in the neighborhood. Great food and good prices. Also, great shots. Great Tequila and great beers on tap. The staff/owners are super friendly and make you feel like family. One of my favorite places to go, you won’t be disappointed.

Alondra Escobar

The food was amazing!! I had the enchiladas de mole. Felt like I was in mexico again !!!!!!!! And I had the buffalo fries as appetizing it was so good !!

Geneva Subtyl

Came to the restaurant after a night of seeing the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights with some lovely ladies. The location was about 5 mins away from the colorful festive houses. JJ was amazing with service and explained Items that I didn't know. Food was really good, authentic Mexican. I got tacos with different proteins. I'm Soo full and satisfied. I will come back again!!

Ricardo Berrios-Perez

I would die for them! We celebrated my friend Marcela's Birthday at Marcela's and Tomas pulled all the stops - He joked with us, joined the party, and made the party a night to remember. Also, the food was fantastic!! We will be coming back as true fans

Dustin Franco

I came in on a Saturday and had the Tamal montado and it was delicious! Highly recommend + good horchata cold brew

Joselyn Benitez

Absolutely fantastic service by our waiter Tomás. The drinks for happy hour and the food were really good. We tried the quesabirria and the pozole roja, and had margaritas to drink. The atmosphere in this restaurant was really great and we definitely want to revisit with more friends!

Martha Ortiz

This has to be one of the best Mexican restaurants we’ve visited in a long time. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere draws you in, warm and inviting, filled with the kind of charm that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into someone’s home. Every detail in the decor feels personal, from the handpicked accents to the nostalgic touches that instantly transport you to Mexico. The food is just as remarkable. Every dish is layered with flavor, clearly crafted with care and intention. You can taste the depth and tradition in each bite, nothing feels rushed or ordinary. So far, our favorite has been the red Pozole, rich and perfectly seasoned, though we’re already looking forward to coming back to explore more of their menu. It’s rare to find a place that captures both heart and flavor this effortlessly.

Izzy

What a great night!!! Loved this place! The birria was delicious! The vibes were amazing, and our server Thomas was the best! The place was full so waiting for the food took long, but it was worth the wait!!! I will definitely be going back to try other foods & will recommend to friends!

Roze

Everything about this place was perfect – from the warm service to the cozy atmosphere. The food was absolutely incredible – fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The tacos, rice and beans, mole, and appetizers were all bursting with authentic taste, and the drinks were just as amazing (served so creatively too!). We also tried the flan for dessert, and even though I forgot to snap a picture, it was the sweetest ending to such a delicious meal. A special shoutout to JJ, our waiter/bartender, who went above and beyond with his service – super attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this spot if you’re craving truly authentic and mouthwatering Mexican food – can’t wait to come back! 🌮✨🍹

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Stefanie J

My friends and I went to Marcela last night and we had an absolutely amazing time. Tomas provided top-notch hospitality and everything was a 10 out of 10 from our delicious cocktails to our quesabirria tacos. Highly recommend and we will be back!!!!

Nikita Smirnov

Everything was wonderful! The food was very tasty. Service was nice and pretty fast. Very cozy and friendly atmosphere.

Misty Chen

Came to dine with my friends after discovering this place on google maps, hidden gem! The food was amazing and the vibes were very chill. Definitely recommend coming here :)

Brandon Tyler Centeno

This is an AUTHENTIC CLASSIC in the neighborhood! The best Mexican food I've ever had this side of the Mississippi, as a Brooklyn native and a previous resident of Los Angeles, I can honestly say this is the best Mexican food I've ever had!!! Thomas, Jay Jay and Edgar are incredible hosts and throw wonderful dinners that will leave you wanting to come back for a great night out in Bay Ridge!!! The atmosphere, food, music exudes the colorful hospitality of Mexico! They are respected members of the community who only want to leave there consumers, relaxed, rejuvenated and happy! If you want a great date night or a drink at the bar these incredible people will provide it! You will not be disappointed! Thank you Marcela! May you have many more successful years making great memories with the community! God bless! T

J R

Wow is this place a find. My husband and I love Mexican food and were looking for a new place but we are snobs about our Mexican food. Well this place is exceptional. I can’t eat gluten and most of the options are gluten free. The tortillas are homemade blue corn. DELICIOUS! The margaritas are strong and the host,Tomas is very welcoming. He owns the restaurant with his brother and they named it after their mother. It’s clear there is a tremendous amount of love put into it. I can’t say enough. This is not a fast food taco joint. Come in stay for a bit. I left feeling as though I had made a friend. We will definitely be back.

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Katrina Greene

This is a nice spot. The food was delicious. The guacamole was very fresh. JJ was great. He was helpful and communicated with us about any delays. The music was good. The decorations were festive. I'd come back again. We had the chips and guacamole, tacos, tostada, quesedilla, and enchiladas.

Jocelyn Franco

Delicious food, the waiter was supper friendly. Made our experience very enjoyable

Confessions of a Food Freak

This place is so good. Went for Mother’s Day. What my mom ordered the chicken burrito bowl was excellent I had wish I ordered that. The soup I ordered was good but nothing special but for 5 dollars it was what I wanted. The main dish I ordered I was not fully satisfied. Unfortunately I ordered it with regular French fries and got sweet potato fries and at the point I got my food the restaurant was busy I didn’t feel like sending my food back. The burger I had ordered I was okay the actually burger part was so well done that it was kinda like a hockey puck. I would definitely come back to try this place out again I just would try something different and order a cocktail because they look good.

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J W

*This review is only for the Elote and the Pastor Burger* Marcela Cocina Mexicana is a very cute, quaint, and warm restaurant with pretty decors and aesthetics that reflects the vibe of the culture. It has a nice setup for whether you prefer an intimate or a more social dining experiences. The staff was nice and friendly, but perhaps because it was during the afternoon, he was often nowhere to be found (i.e., I had to go to the kitchen area to ask for the check); not a big deal but definitely not ideal. Now onto the food which I am confident they are capable of improving: The elote was perfectly charred, but the dressing on it was severely lacking as evident in the pictures below. Even after trying my best to spread the dressing all around the corn, a big portion of it was still just plain empty. So if you like eating a regular grilled corn, this may be decent, but I found it overly plain and disappointing since it wasn't like your typical elote where it was seasoned all around. The Pastor Burger was also unfortunately underwhelming. The interior of the burger was quite dry and the waiter did not ask how I'd like the burger cooked, so it was served well-done. The beef mixture of the patty had some herbs in it but no onions, which made the interior very dry and tough. The al pastor on top of the beef patty was also tough and chewy, which coupled together with the dry beef patty required more effort into chewing rather than enjoying. The guacamole on top was also a bit lacking and perhaps adding some more on top could've helped with its dryness. The grilled pineapple was perhaps the best part because it was grilled with a nice and not-too-overpowering-char, but it also included bits of the core which provided a tougher texture compared to its soft and sweet outer fleshy part. Overall, this was unfortunately not the greatest experience and I was disappointed that I could not experience the pleasant experience other diners/reviewers were able to have. I cannot comment on the other dishes since I haven't had them yet, and they may very well be more flavorful and enjoyable. I believe Marcela Cocina Mexicana has the potential of being a great Mexican restaurant for locals around the area, and I hope they are receptive to my minor critiques on how they can improve the abovementioned dishes. Thank you so much for reading and best of luck! (:

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