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El Mariachi

Ritchie Center, 765 Rockville Pike, Ste. C (Edmonston Dr.), Rockville, MD 20852
301-738-7177
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Ranked #28 of 196 restaurants in Rockville
Price range: $21 - $36
Cuisines: Southwestern, Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly
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Good for: Child-friendly
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Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

This is a local favorite for Hispanic style food. The owners are very friendly and helpful with large parties or special occasions. The food is very reliable and they have a good variety. Good sangria and margaritas as well.

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Rockville, Maryland
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

We've been going here 3-4x a year for at least 15 years. The menu hasn't changed much if at all, but why should it - we like the tasty well-appointed food, good house wines, and friendly service. Portions tend to be large - but there's always tomorrow!

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See 6 more reviews by Roadrunner32 for Rockville
Maryland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

A wonderful place! Shrimp and steak fajitas, seafood with a Peruvian sauce/seasoning perfectly cooked, fabulous fresh beans/rice, and the best guacamola on the planet. Superb service with a smile. Tres Leches cake to die for, best chocolate mousse in town.

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Lynbrook, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

My Wife and I have been dining here for about 12 Years now while we where dating and now with our 3 children. Has always been warm and inviting; the owner Poncho always a gentlemen and my kids are crazy about him. Most importantly the food is fresh and good tasting. We haven't had a bad meal there once &... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

Getting a little more pricey, it is nonetheless the best Mexican food in the area. Service is efficient and friendly.

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See 4 more reviews by Stanton G for Rockville
Gaithersburg, Maryland
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28 restaurant reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012 via mobile

As other reviewers have noted, food is okay but extremely salty; I quickly downed a bottle of water after dining here one evening, after draining a water glass at the table that was never refilled. While there are white tablecloths, I was initially offered a table with folding chairs, then when I asked for something else for myself and a... More

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See 4 more reviews by Traveller14649 for Rockville
Rockville, Maryland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2012

This is a nice neighborhood restaurant that offers a great variety of Mexican seasoned dishes with an emphasis on seafood. The service and the people of the restaurant are 5-star. The food was really good, but not knock-my-socks off spectacular. For a strip mall neighborhood place, it was excellent, and would definitely recommend it.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2012

This place is way over rated!!!! Horrible! I will never go back to this place. If you are an amature diner, then this is the place for you. Only a matures would rate this place 4 to 5 stars. Food is average & way over priced. You are paying for a white table cloth dinner.

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Rockville, Maryland, United States
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012

When I want an 'especially memorable Mexican meal, this is my favorite choice. And, a choice of many others ... getting here on a Friday, Saturday, holiday, or most any other popular dinner time and you may have a wait ... a wait which those in line know its worth it (no reservations). My guess is there's seating for over... More

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Rockville, MD
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

We have been going to El Mariachi for years. It always has great seafood too. The fajitas here are excellent. It's casual so a great place to bring your family. There are dishes from other Hispanic countries too. Great margarita!!!

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