El Mariachi Tapas

Kathleen Schindler

OMG! THE BEST FLAUTAS AND CHILE RELLENOS EVER! (and I am from Texas!) Elvia was the most attentive and welcoming staff member!!! Highly recommend!!!!

LisaMarie Welton

We just walked in from Lark St. deciding on where to eat. We were pleased with the cozy atmosphere and the warm welcome from the owner. I had the chile relleno carne and it was one of the best dishes I have ever had in my entire life., We are food and drink enthusiasts and have a lot of years behind us. The margarita was incredible and he knew exactly what I wanted. Absolute quality at this restaurant. We can not wait to revisit.

Rissa

Dive-y little place on Lark, only open I believe certain days as staff rotate between here and their main location near the Plaza. Have whatEVER the longtime bartender gentleman recommends! Our first time here we walked in and we were the only ones there. It was actually during the St. Patrick’s Day parade. This spot was where we felt the most welcome! Upon arrival you could smell a spicy, garlicky goodness wafting from the kitchen. We received menus and when the bartender/server came to our table he said, “can I order something for you?” I said “absolutely! it smells wonderful, whatever’s is going on in the kitchen.” He brought a sizzling plate of shrimp in a garlic oil sauce with crusty bread to dip in it, and it was heavenly. I’ve never had a bad meal here or at the flagship restaurant El mariachi. Also— Drinks A+.

Ashlee Starzec

This place was great. Arturo, the bartender, was adorable and kind and had wonderful suggestions. The location on Lark is awesome and if you're looking for authentic tapas, this is a perfect choice.

Griffin Lacy

Love this place! When we lived on Lark, we tried go at least twice a month for a cute date night. Can’t beat the delicious soup, beef tacos, pablanos, and amazing fresh guac made-to-order tableside. Our order every time. It’s so good we never stray. Excellent staff. Quiet, intimate setting. The secret’s out now! P.S. love the 1/2 pitchers of premium marg. 💕

Dan Doedema

Great small plates, authentic Mexican cusine. Cozy atmosphere, good attentive service.

Felix Quinones

El Mariachi Tapas is a good place to eat something simple, have a great conversation, and drink some spirits with friends. We have a great time and good conversations.

Knotty Queen

Great food, atmosphere and friendly, quick service/staff. I wish they served dinner!

Great tapas and entrees fresh ingredients and great spice, thoughtful waitstaff. Fun place for family outings or nite out for couples and/or friends🤙

Excellent customer service for starters. All the food was amazing. The tequila queso fundido and the octopus were the favs. The tapas approach is great allowing u to sample more.

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Great tapas and entrees fresh ingredients and great spice, thoughtful waitstaff. Fun place for family outings or nite out for couples and/or friends🤙

Joe L

Excellent customer service for starters. All the food was amazing. The tequila queso fundido and the octopus were the favs. The tapas approach is great allowing u to sample more.

Food was good, portions smalls, prices could have been cheaper

Deanna Brown

Food was good, portions smalls, prices could have been cheaper

The food was decent. The drinks were just okay. I had the Paella and it's far from the authentic Spain Paella but it was edible. I also had margarita for a beverage it wasn't freshly made it used a lot of the margarita mix. Not a fan of the Resturant Week menu maybe their own menu is much better.

Kyle Brooks

The food was decent. The drinks were just okay. I had the Paella and it's far from the authentic Spain Paella but it was edible. I also had margarita for a beverage it wasn't freshly made it used a lot of the margarita mix. Not a fan of the Resturant Week menu maybe their own menu is much better.

Have to admit was less than impressed. The chips and salsa were good, husband said margarita was good. The grilled veggie plate was not the kinds of veg I was expecting and very bland, unfortunately. We should have known when we were the only ones there at around 6:30.

Food and Margarita were fine. But it's a wee bit too exoensive. Tapas should be cheap but filling. For a little more just go to the parent mariachi a few blocks away. The place is not a great value and the bar will not work since it is a sit down joint.

The tapas selection is varied and promising, and the mararitas were amazing. Tried the Paella, the Pimientos Reyenos De Queso Cabra, the Pulpo a la Gallega and one other dish. The paella was good, but had not developed the signature crust. The pimientos had great flavor, but were described as stuffed and were served layered (had to send them back because they had no cheese in the first serving). The octopus well was presented, but overcooked. Unfortunately, I compare it to a recent grilled octopus in NYC that simply flaked... It was first Friday at the end of the run, and the owner was very gracious. I'll go back to try again. The menu is promising.

The food was quite tasty. The "premium" magaritas​, however, were pathetic. They were extraordinarily weak. I actually saw the bartender add water or soda to them. Not worth $5, let alone the $12 charged for it.

The food is tasty and it will bring me back. However, the drinks were horrible. Ordered a margarita it was watered down, poorly made, tasteless and cost $12.

Kara Kahmann

Have to admit was less than impressed. The chips and salsa were good, husband said margarita was good. The grilled veggie plate was not the kinds of veg I was expecting and very bland, unfortunately. We should have known when we were the only ones there at around 6:30.

James Comegys

The tapas selection is varied and promising, and the mararitas were amazing. Tried the Paella, the Pimientos Reyenos De Queso Cabra, the Pulpo a la Gallega and one other dish. The paella was good, but had not developed the signature crust. The pimientos had great flavor, but were described as stuffed and were served layered (had to send them back because they had no cheese in the first serving). The octopus well was presented, but overcooked. Unfortunately, I compare it to a recent grilled octopus in NYC that simply flaked... It was first Friday at the end of the run, and the owner was very gracious. I'll go back to try again. The menu is promising.

Michael Chernoff

Food and Margarita were fine. But it's a wee bit too exoensive. Tapas should be cheap but filling. For a little more just go to the parent mariachi a few blocks away. The place is not a great value and the bar will not work since it is a sit down joint.

Brandon Goodrich

The food was quite tasty. The "premium" magaritas​, however, were pathetic. They were extraordinarily weak. I actually saw the bartender add water or soda to them. Not worth $5, let alone the $12 charged for it.

Terrell Rabb

The food is tasty and it will bring me back. However, the drinks were horrible. Ordered a margarita it was watered down, poorly made, tasteless and cost $12.

I've lived one half of my life in NY and the other half in Cali! I know authentic Mexican food! I ordered my favorite, Menudo! It's a Mexican soup! It was horrible! I ordered large to begin with, I got a medium container! It didn't come with the usual; cilantro, onions and lime and corn tortillas! It was full of garbanzo beans and very little meat! Very disappointed! It tasted authentic though and the customer service was A1! Won't order again!

Rude staff, watered down margaritas, definitely not going back. Left a big tip to be nice, but our sever did not deserve it.

Teddy

Rude staff, watered down margaritas, definitely not going back. Left a big tip to be nice, but our sever did not deserve it.

Janice C. Johnson

I've lived one half of my life in NY and the other half in Cali! I know authentic Mexican food! I ordered my favorite, Menudo! It's a Mexican soup! It was horrible! I ordered large to begin with, I got a medium container! It didn't come with the usual; cilantro, onions and lime and corn tortillas! It was full of garbanzo beans and very little meat! Very disappointed! It tasted authentic though and the customer service was A1! Won't order again!