The Nerdy Millennial
I had heard many things about this place and have passed it many times on my way to work so I decided to try it one night for dinner. I went on a week night so I didn’t have any trouble getting a table. The staff was friendly and my server was accommodating. That being said the service felt a little bit transactional and not so personal. I had managed to make it in time for happy hour so I ordered one appetizer from the happy hour menu and one entree. I was given a small serving of chips and salsa to snack on while I waited for my food to arrive. The salsa was a mild spice and a good thicker consistency which I liked since a lot of places I have tried in the past had salsa that was kind of thin and watery. For my appetizer I ordered the Birria Empanada which was pretty good. The flavor was nice and the meat was nice and tender and the consomme complimented it very well. I will say that I was a little bit surprised when it came to the table and it didn’t look like a traditional empanada. It was made in an egg roll wrapper instead of the traditional shell you would expect an empanada to be made in which is what I prefer but it was still good. My entree came shortly after. I ordered shrimp enchiladas (they are originally made with chicken but I had them substitute it for shrimp which was an additional charge) which came with a side of refried black beans. The enchiladas had a red sauce which had a tomato type of flavor that I liked and the shrimp were decently sized and cooked perfectly. The beans were nicely seasoned and not too dry (sometimes refried beans can become a little bit dry and pasty when prepared). For the most part I had a good experience here and I would like to come back to try some of the tacos!
… moreHAYNES MN
We went to theatre in Bethesda and Gringos & Mariachis is a restaurant, that I will gladly visit again.
The friendly staff, spacious seating areas, the speed of the FRESHLY prepared food, make it a must for a Delicious Mexican fusion meal. The complementary fresh chips and well seasoned salsa, are a nice touch as you peruse the interesting menu.
The Duck Nachos were unique and a table favorite.
The carry-out business is steady and the Logoed bag is striking.
Gringos & Mariachis and Frank our waitstaff, deliver a fantastic dining experience, I can Highly recommend!
… morePhace Artistry
If you’re looking for amazing tortilla soup and top-tier margaritas, look no further — Gringos & Mariachis really delivers. The tortilla soup was fresh, flavorful, and comforting, loaded with crispy tortilla strips, creamy toppings, and just the right amount of spice. You can truly taste the freshness in every spoonful.
The margaritas were perfectly balanced — refreshing, smooth, and not overly sweet. Definitely the kind of drink you sip and immediately want another. Bonus points for their cute happy hour, which makes it an even better spot to unwind after a long day.
Between the fresh food, great drinks, and relaxed vibe, Gringos & Mariachis is a solid go-to for good Mexican-inspired comfort food and cocktails. I’d absolutely come back again ✨
… moreDiana Gabriella Hume Rivera
We went for the happy hour and the grapefruit mocktail was really good! The service was AMAZING! I had the daily special: chicken/pork tostada with jalapeños, sour cream, cheese etc and the coffee tres leches for dessert (pricey for $10 & only had a hint of coffee as the aftertaste). The vibes and atmosphere were very lively and chill. Loved it!
… moreBeth Leeanne
Excellent meal, excellent service, fun atmosphere. Came for late lunch and had the salsa sampler (def recommend), poblano queso, veggie nachos, carne asada tacos and tres leches cake. Everything was delicious! Also had a mango marg which was bomb. We will definitely be back . Thank you!
… moreDGR
Such a great spot. Everything is so fresh and tasty. I love that you can get the tacos on a lettuce wrap. It’s so good. I don’t live nearby but come to this restaurant every time I’m in the area.
… moreAmy Fox
Had an incredible dining experience! The food was delicious, but the highlight was our server, Mauricio. He was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and made excellent recommendations. They went above and beyond to make our night special. Highly recommend asking for them!
… moreMike Swann
First time, long time.. I mainly come here at this point because their staff is great. You can get tacos anywhere but what you can’t get anywhere is a Sia or a Hailey. They are both amazing! Always make me feel welcomed and appreciated. I will keep coming here as long as these two gems of humans work there.
… moreSweta Patel
Fun Mexican place in Bethesda with a great vibe for drinks and good food. The steak fajitas and queso fundido was great. The service was sweet and friendly! Mauricio was so nice! We would def return and ask for him again!
… moreGreg Heelan
I really enjoyed this place. It was my first time. Quality foot, good drinks, great service.
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