"I can teach anyone to wait on a table, but my real aim is to teach them to do it with a smile," says Alexandra Hermandez of Mariachi’s restaurant. "If I achieve this, I feel I have done my job."
Alexandra has been managing the family restaurant with her 80-something-year-old mom as partner, since 1999. She says one of the biggest challenges they faced when they opened was getting people to understand that a taco is meant to be eaten with hands! Serving food to the traditional high level of spiciness was also tricky. "At first, we couldn't make the food authentic because it didn’t go with local palates," she says with a smile. "Now we can, but in the early days we had to tone it down." However, they still take care of more sensitive mouths. So much so that rather than having to ask if you want your meal milder than usual, you only need to put in a request if you want your food extra spicy. Alexandra will happily oblige.
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Sopa de Lima
Our chicken soup is loaded with lime to give it an extra tang. Garnished with tortilla
chips and cheese, it’s Mexcio’s answer to chicken noodle soup!
Pozole
One of Mexico’s best-kept secrets. Hominy (a.k.a. white corn – but
don’t let that fool you, it’s got a rich taste that corn could never
match) cooked in a seasoned chicken broth with shredded chicken.
We top it off with lettuce, avocado and a touch of radish. A perfect
meal for the light eater.
Ensalada “Chela”
Named after our original, talented chef, this green salad is a
“” beautiful medley of tomatoes, seasonal fruit and, when available,
Chela’s own dressing.
(Add grilled chicken breast for $2.50)
Ensalada “La Bamba
The flavour of tomatoes, avocado and red onions, enhanced by a delicate lime vinaigrette
Guacamole de gallo
As tastes of Latin love go, this is the one! We use nothing but the ripest, silkiest avocados and add lime juice and seasonings. Crowned with pico and served with tortilla chips. Sweet as a stolen kiss
Flautas
Three corn tortillas stuffed with mashed potatoes rolled up, and cooked to a light crispiness. Topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheese
Queso fundido
Melted cheeses with a choice of chorizo, rajas poblanas, or mushrooms, -served with four (4) tortillas
Plato
A platter of Mariachi’s sensual hors d’oeuvres for two. This assortment de tapasof finger foods changes daily. Possibilities include: flautas, veggie quesadilla, guacamole and other delights to tickle your tastebuds
Want to change the way you look at shrimp? Choose from one of our three original recipes:
Camarones
These shrimp, cooked in a spicy chipotle and tequila sauce will a la diablaignite your tastebuds.
CamaronesInspired
by the indigenous people of central Mexico, these shrimp Purepecha are served in green tomatillo sauce with sautéed cactus
Camarones Named
for the famous Mexican wrestler, these shrimp are for those El Santowho prefer a milder touch. Succulent, shrimp simmered in a delectable but-gentle red sauce.
Mariachi’s Combos
Served with rice and salad
Las tradicionales - Tortillas
Served with rice and salad
TaquizaMexico’s most popular snack, with ten taco stands on every street corner. Three corn tortillas stuffed with chicken, beef and chorizo. Served with pico de gallo and jalapeños, rice, salad and guacamole.
EnchiladasTwo corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling (chicken, beef, chorizo or vegetarian), covered in your choice of sauce, topped with cheese and then baked. Choose from mild ranchera sauce, spicy diabla sauce, green tomatillo sauce, creamy poblano chile sauce, or our special mole sauce13.95
Plato deA treat like no other! A combo of 3 assorted corn tortillas filled with Quesadillas cheese and whatever other ingredients inspired our chef today, baked and topped with sour cream. Try them once, you’ll be hooked! $12.95
Our fajitas come on a sizzling platter with onions, green and red peppers and are served with flour tortillas, sour cream, lettuce, and cheese
Mariachi’s Fajitas
The speciality of the house, you can choose from striploin, chicken, or chorizo
Vegetarian Fajitas
Our version of fajitas for veggie lovers
Fajitas del Mar
Our seasoned and grilled shrimp fajitas; served with all the fixings
All our main courses are served with rice and salad.
Pollo Poblano
You won’t find this anywhere else, except Mexico. A tender chicken breast smothered in our chef’s own creamy poblano chile sauce
Mole de Pollo
Pieces of juicy chicken slowly simmered in our very own mole sauce. With a full, rich flavour (and not at all spicy), our mole sauce is made from over forty ingredients, including chocolate. Served with refried beans
Carne Doña Toñita
Steak in salsa negra, a dark, sensual sauce made from chile negro and. green tomatillos. Served with nopales
Carne a la Michoacana
Grilled strips of sirloin finished with a delicate tequila and ranchera sauce.
Carne a la Tampiqueña
A tender, Sirloin steak cooked to your liking and topped with green tomatillo sauce, and sautéed cactus. Served with pico de gallo, grilled onion, refried beans and a mole enchilada
Parillada para dos
Our Mexican Ranch-style platter feeds two with a variety of grilled meats including steak, chorizo and chicken. On the side, we include a variety of sauces, refried beans, guacamole and corn tortillas,. This dish does need a little more preparation time, but once it’s served, you’ll forget that there was ever a wait
Camarones al Infierno
Main course-sized order of shrimp in our spicy chipotle and tequila sauce.
Camarones
Our shrimp in tomatillo sauce with cactus. Lupita
Camarones
Our shrimp in garlic sauce. al Ajillo
FrijolesRefritosRefried beans
FrijolesSaltarinosBeans
with chorizo and chipotle that’ll get your tastebuds jumping
Side NopalitosSutéed cactus
Side Guacamole
Tortillas
Tortilla Chips Includes a side of salsa ranchera
Pico de Gallo Diced tomatoes, onions and herbs
Sour Cream
SalsaChipotle
BreadIndividual-sized loaf, seasoned with rosemary
Postres
Our traditional Mexican Desserts will leave you grinning from ear to ear. $5.50 each
ChurrosLight, crispy pastry fingers served with fresh fruit and cajeta, a subtle Mexican caramel.
CrémeA light, homemade custard topped with thin, light syrup and a touch of whipped Caramel cream.
Fried Ice Cream Don’t ask how we do it: just enjoy! Served with fresh fruit, whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Platanos Sweet, mellow plantains cooked to a lovely golden brown and topped with cream Machos and honey.
Taxes are not included
15% Gratuity will be included for parties of 6 and more.
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super great food. great atmosphere. great service. great guacamole. reasonable prices.
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Cold cerveza served with chips and guac is truly one of life’s pleasures. If a trip to Mexico (or just a plate of sizzling fajitas with a dollop of sour cream) is on your mind, this midtown classic has been serving traditional Mexican fare since the late 90s. Mariachi’s is known for its unique dishes made with bursting-with-flavour ingredients – think spicy chipotle and tequila sauce and green tomatillo sauce with sautéed cactus.
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