| ambiance |
90.62999725341797% positive |
- “
The food isn't that great (actually--it's pretty bad) but the environment and atmosphere is awesome. ”
- “
great food, awesome atmosphere ”
- “
Good atmosphere, mediocre food ”
- “
Waiters are friendly and attentive, and the seats are a little on the small side, but still comfortable. ”
- “
The mariachi band that walked around during dinner was fun and like I stated before the food is delish! ”
- “
Not fun if you want a quiet romantic dinner ”
- “
Good standard Mexican food, great drinks, very festive atmosphere with musicians although do not try for heavy conversation. ”
- “
love the food, the margaritas, the ambiance, staff, and GUACAMOLE! ”
- “
The atmosphere is friendly and jovial. ”
- “
Loud music from the mariachis and a festive atmosphere make this a great place to go for a pitcher of sangria and some Mexican food. ”
- “
Great celebration atmosphere, with Mariachi band, and great food, including imaginative specials. ”
- “
But it is worth it, great food, great setting, lots of fun. ”
- “
The ambiance and the mariachi was superb. ”
- “
There are semi-divided areas where large groups, couples & families can all feel comfortable. ”
- “
The margaritas are fantastic, mariachi music is fun, and the price is right. ”
- “
The food was very fresh and well prepared, service was excellent, and as far as ambiance goes you really do feel as if youre in Mexico. ”
|
| drinks |
81.82000160217285% positive |
- “
Halfway through our meal they bussed all our full water glasses but left our empty drink glasses on the table. ”
- “
friendly a very loud environment, a great place to have drinks after work, but by no means a good date restaraunt. ”
- “
Unfortunetly, that was not the case the service was terrible, we were rushed to choose our appetizer without even having a menu to choose from, given flat soft drinks, and then not given enough time to choose our entrees. ”
- “
Good standard Mexican food, great drinks, very festive atmosphere with musicians although do not try for heavy conversation. ”
- “
great tableside guacamole, great drinks. ”
- “
The boys also ordered a couple drinks, which they said were amazing. ”
- “
We asked what was actually put into the drink and the server said the fruit was extract, while the manager said it was fresh fruit. ”
- “
Guacamole made at your table, great drinks and good food - reminds me of Texas. ”
- “
The service was good, the drinks were great and you must try the lamb. ”
- “
Make a reservation, go in a big group, drink tequila and have a blast. ”
- “
our waiter made us fresh guacamole at our table which was awesome and the drinks were amazing! ”
|
| food quality |
76.0699987411499% positive |
- “
If you life good, authentic mexican, you have to try this place! ”
- “
The food is really good and you MUST try their frozen margaritas, they're to die for. ”
- “
The staff is friendly, tho a bit hurried, and the menu is large and authentic. ”
- “
The main dishes were tasteless chicken with soggy rice. ”
- “
The food isn't that great (actually--it's pretty bad) but the environment and atmosphere is awesome. ”
- “
My friend and I had guacamole and the fajita special, both of which were tasty enough but really nothing to write home about. ”
- “
our waiter made us fresh guacamole at our table which was awesome and the drinks were amazing! ”
- “
The "spanish rice" is just white rice soaked in tomato sauce, the guacamole is horrible overpriced at 12 bucks and not even that good. ”
- “
The food is fabulous and true to the Mexican cuisine. ”
- “
The food was alright, but the red sangria really was good. ”
- “
The supposed ceviche was a horrible tasting shrimp cocktail. ”
- “
great food, awesome atmosphere ”
- “
Margaritas by the pitcher are delicious, if not a bit expensive. ”
- “
The food is so overpriced and totally mediocre, they charge about 13 bucks for a plate consisting of a flour tortilla with cheese and a few chicken chunks. ”
- “
crab stuffed shrimp, superb paella, steaks, lamb chops, veal, freshest and most creative seafood. ”
- “
The place is absolutely gorgeous and the fresh guacemole made right at our table was delicious! ”
- “
The service was great and the food was delicious (especially the guacamole). ”
- “
Polite staff, pretty good food, and I should know, as I eat out almost everyday. ”
- “
Honestly, I think it's the best mexican food i've ever had. ”
- “
The food was fantastic though I would not disagree with some that it is somewhat overpriced. ”
- “
But it is worth it, great food, great setting, lots of fun. ”
- “
They make the absolute best fresh guacamole at your table. ”
- “
This is to authentic Mexican what a high-caliber restaurant is to a good diner. ”
- “
Guacamole made at your table, great drinks and good food - reminds me of Texas. ”
- “
We had several waiters who were very attentive, although bizarrely, immediately after we had finished our meal, they removed our plates, took everything off the table, and changed out the only slightly crumby paper table covering. ”
- “
Ok service, overpriced, bland food ”
- “
Amazing, authentic food ”
- “
Fresh salsa and guacamole (they'll make the guac at your table), we had a few things and all were very good. ”
- “
MUST for all who like entertainment with excellent food. ”
- “
The food is great and the guacamole is even better! ”
- “
Refreshing pomegranate margaritas, wonderful fresh salsa and friendly staff. ”
- “
Good standard Mexican food, great drinks, very festive atmosphere with musicians although do not try for heavy conversation. ”
- “
The mariachi band that walked around during dinner was fun and like I stated before the food is delish! ”
- “
Great celebration atmosphere, with Mariachi band, and great food, including imaginative specials. ”
- “
this Mexican food is awesome! ”
- “
Yummy food ”
- “
This place is too pricey, has horrible service, nasty food, therefore I will never go back to this place and will not recommend it to anyone. ”
- “
Good party, ok food ”
- “
Good atmosphere, mediocre food ”
- “
There were few things I loved about it more than chowing down on a delicious authentic taco. ”
- “
this place was recommended to us by a chef downtown, but it was lame and the food was mediochre and way overpriced for how mediochre it was. ”
- “
The food is not so good though and the wait to be seated is a little worse. ”
- “
the best mexican food around. ”
- “
The seafood here is particularly good. ”
- “
The restaurant has become a bad tourist trap - lively and colorful, but with overpriced bland food. ”
- “
Everything from the chips, salsa and quacamole to the beef and chix enchiladas was terrific. ”
- “
Had a late lunch on a Friday - food and service were great. ”
- “
As a Mom of an Active Toddler, this is the only place my husband and I enjoy our meal. ”
- “
Great food, great margaritas ”
- “
The taco dish, was horrible as well the tacos, were soggy and again with dry beans. ”
- “
The service was great and the food was the best Mexican in the city. ”
- “
We asked what was actually put into the drink and the server said the fruit was extract, while the manager said it was fresh fruit. ”
- “
Mariachi band, made at the table guacamole, fresh food and free pours of jose cuervo at birthday celebrations. ”
- “
The guacomole is so tasty and spicy and best of all made fresh on the spot. ”
- “
The food was very fresh and well prepared, service was excellent, and as far as ambiance goes you really do feel as if youre in Mexico. ”
- “
The service was good, the drinks were great and you must try the lamb. ”
- “
The live mariachis, excellent food; service was awesome, and free tequila shots. ”
- “
ordred the tamales, and my husband ordered the tacos, when I recieved my entree, the tamales were like 2 pieces of brick with sprinkled cheese on top, the beans were dry and had no flavor. ”
- “
The food is mediocre and way overpriced. ”
- “
The pomegranate (sp) margs are the best and the food is wonderful too. ”
- “
Good food. ”
- “
You will be welcomed with friendly service, a strolling mariachi band, authentic food and the best fresh guacamole on the planet. ”
- “
love the food, the margaritas, the ambiance, staff, and GUACAMOLE! ”
- “
All in all, it's a good spot to stop in if you need a meal in this 'hood. ”
- “
The meat is amazing and all the veggies taste so fresh! ”
- “
do yourself a favor and don't waste your money at mama mexico, you will be sorry you paid so much for such a lousy meal. ”
- “
The food was disgusting. ”
- “
This place is a truly authentic mexican restaurant, down to the paper-mache and festive lights that hang from the ceiling. ”
- “
Halfway through our meal they bussed all our full water glasses but left our empty drink glasses on the table. ”
- “
Loud music from the mariachis and a festive atmosphere make this a great place to go for a pitcher of sangria and some Mexican food. ”
- “
The food is great! ”
- “
the service is pushy and the food looks good but is completely average (chewy steak, tasteless rice and beans). ”
- “
The food is mediocre at best. ”
- “
Although the manager stopped by to check in twice during our meal and I didn't find the mariachi band deafening, both the food and the prices were unforgivably subpar. ”
- “
We love the food and especially the very friendly staff. ”
- “
This was by means not great Mexican or even great food. ”
- “
Nice place for a quick meal ”
- “
the best mexican food ”
|
| menu variety |
80.0% positive |
- “
The staff is friendly, tho a bit hurried, and the menu is large and authentic. ”
- “
Lengthy menu and courteous staff, but nothing memorable from just a few visits. ”
- “
This type of service is unacceptable especially when you have so many other equally good mexican options in the city. ”
- “
If you are going to charge 11 dollars for guacamole, its probably best to say thats the cost before asking people if they would like guacamole the second they sit down (and before you are given the menu). ”
- “
Unfortunetly, that was not the case the service was terrible, we were rushed to choose our appetizer without even having a menu to choose from, given flat soft drinks, and then not given enough time to choose our entrees. ”
|
| overall |
100.0% positive |
- “
love going to restaurants, and I think this one has the distinction of being my least favorite restaurant in all of Manhattan. ”
- “
If you life good, authentic mexican, you have to try this place! ”
- “
Loud music from the mariachis and a festive atmosphere make this a great place to go for a pitcher of sangria and some Mexican food. ”
- “
Once again I've brought a first timer to Mama Mexico and they tell me the next day that it is their new favorite restaurant in Manhattan. ”
- “
used to be a great place. ”
- “
Its a great place for the family and/or friends. ”
- “
friendly a very loud environment, a great place to have drinks after work, but by no means a good date restaraunt. ”
|
| return potential |
0.0% positive |
- “
This place is too pricey, has horrible service, nasty food, therefore I will never go back to this place and will not recommend it to anyone. ”
|
| service |
78.86000156402588% positive |
- “
Ok service, overpriced, bland food ”
- “
The atmosphere is friendly and jovial. ”
- “
Latin people know good Mexican - and this is it. ”
- “
Refreshing pomegranate margaritas, wonderful fresh salsa and friendly staff. ”
- “
The service was impeccable. ”
- “
Initially the wait staff was very attentive. ”
- “
The service was great and the food was the best Mexican in the city. ”
- “
Polite staff, pretty good food, and I should know, as I eat out almost everyday. ”
- “
The service was good, the drinks were great and you must try the lamb. ”
- “
We asked what was actually put into the drink and the server said the fruit was extract, while the manager said it was fresh fruit. ”
- “
The service is great! ”
- “
Although the manager stopped by to check in twice during our meal and I didn't find the mariachi band deafening, both the food and the prices were unforgivably subpar. ”
- “
Lengthy menu and courteous staff, but nothing memorable from just a few visits. ”
- “
Yes service isn't amazing b/c it's always soooo crowded, but it's solid and perfectly acceptable. ”
- “
The service was great and the food was delicious (especially the guacamole). ”
- “
The food was very fresh and well prepared, service was excellent, and as far as ambiance goes you really do feel as if youre in Mexico. ”
- “
Waiters are friendly and attentive, and the seats are a little on the small side, but still comfortable. ”
- “
My group got charged an outrageuos $63/person for a family-style dinner, including a 23% tip added for the horrible service. ”
- “
When we asked to exchange the margarita, the pitcher was taken away and we were told by the manager that we could no longer order ANY margarita. ”
- “
This type of service is unacceptable especially when you have so many other equally good mexican options in the city. ”
- “
The service was horrible. ”
- “
The service is amazing and the music is very entertaining. ”
- “
The staff is friendly, tho a bit hurried, and the menu is large and authentic. ”
- “
Anyway, the bubonic plague and mousse-harboring, tip-snatching waiters are great here, try it. ”
- “
We had several waiters who were very attentive, although bizarrely, immediately after we had finished our meal, they removed our plates, took everything off the table, and changed out the only slightly crumby paper table covering. ”
- “
The margharitas are great and the service is fast and attentive. ”
- “
love the food, the margaritas, the ambiance, staff, and GUACAMOLE! ”
- “
This place is too pricey, has horrible service, nasty food, therefore I will never go back to this place and will not recommend it to anyone. ”
- “
Service is pleasant & attentive. ”
- “
Mama Mexico is fantastic, and you can tell by the throngs of Latin people who are always there. ”
- “
friendly a very loud environment, a great place to have drinks after work, but by no means a good date restaraunt. ”
- “
the service is pushy and the food looks good but is completely average (chewy steak, tasteless rice and beans). ”
- “
You will be welcomed with friendly service, a strolling mariachi band, authentic food and the best fresh guacamole on the planet. ”
- “
Unfortunetly, that was not the case the service was terrible, we were rushed to choose our appetizer without even having a menu to choose from, given flat soft drinks, and then not given enough time to choose our entrees. ”
- “
Our experience there would've probably been quite amazing, if it hadn't been for the rude patrons sitting next to us. ”
- “
If you are going to charge 11 dollars for guacamole, its probably best to say thats the cost before asking people if they would like guacamole the second they sit down (and before you are given the menu). ”
- “
Had a late lunch on a Friday - food and service were great. ”
- “
We love the food and especially the very friendly staff. ”
- “
The music is obnoxious, the waiters are terrible and unhelpful. ”
- “
The live mariachis, excellent food; service was awesome, and free tequila shots. ”
- “
our waiter made us fresh guacamole at our table which was awesome and the drinks were amazing! ”
|
| value |
40.63000202178955% positive |
- “
But it is worth it, great food, great setting, lots of fun. ”
- “
The food is mediocre and way overpriced. ”
- “
The restaurant has become a bad tourist trap - lively and colorful, but with overpriced bland food. ”
- “
The margaritas and pina coladas, clocking in at $9, also did not strike me as a good value. ”
- “
The food is so overpriced and totally mediocre, they charge about 13 bucks for a plate consisting of a flour tortilla with cheese and a few chicken chunks. ”
- “
Margaritas by the pitcher are delicious, if not a bit expensive. ”
- “
this place was recommended to us by a chef downtown, but it was lame and the food was mediochre and way overpriced for how mediochre it was. ”
- “
Although the manager stopped by to check in twice during our meal and I didn't find the mariachi band deafening, both the food and the prices were unforgivably subpar. ”
- “
The food was fantastic though I would not disagree with some that it is somewhat overpriced. ”
- “
Just a really bad, overpriced place. ”
- “
If you are going to charge 11 dollars for guacamole, its probably best to say thats the cost before asking people if they would like guacamole the second they sit down (and before you are given the menu). ”
- “
The margaritas are fantastic, mariachi music is fun, and the price is right. ”
- “
The "spanish rice" is just white rice soaked in tomato sauce, the guacamole is horrible overpriced at 12 bucks and not even that good. ”
- “
This place is too pricey, has horrible service, nasty food, therefore I will never go back to this place and will not recommend it to anyone. ”
- “
Ok service, overpriced, bland food ”
- “
do yourself a favor and don't waste your money at mama mexico, you will be sorry you paid so much for such a lousy meal. ”
|
| wait time |
100.0% positive |
- “
Nice place for a quick meal ”
|
Deals
share
Facebook |