Mario's Mexican Salvadorian

Although I don't live in Dallas, I've dined here twice, and both times the food has been fantastic. My first visit was in 2023, where I had the chimichanga with shredded chicken, which was delicious. Now, returning in 2024, I tried the Baja shrimp, and it was incredible! The sautéed vegetables were a highlight, and the rice was excellent as well. The shrimp, which were large and wrapped in bacon, were truly impressive. We also ordered an appetizer of yellow queso, and that was delightful. I wasn't particularly impressed with the top-shelf margarita, but I definitely plan on returning—next time, I might just stick with a beer.

To be fair, my review probably didn't influence this, but every time I visited after that initial experience, I kept returning because the food is excellent. I simply didn't order the same dish again, which means no cheese was involved. However, I did go a few more times after that, and the service was fantastic. They definitely deserve a 5-star rating, and we will continue to go there.

It might have just been an off day, but to be honest, I was disappointed. We arrived around 2 PM when it wasn't busy at all. The service was quite slow, and the food was only average at best. Everything tasted rather bland and lacked flavor. Additionally, parking can be somewhat challenging in this area.

My previous 5-star reviews still stand after a visit in December 2023 for Sunday dinner. No more Covid masking required but partitions still exist between many of the booths. Very sedate atmosphere on a Sunday evening. Prices have increased a bit after Covid years. For example: one Salvadoran tamal is $3.50. Service excellent from aspect of greeting by host, attentive waiters, and water kept refilled. Tostadas and black bean dip, green tomatillo, and red salsas still included and replenished at no extra charge. So glad Mario's has kept up high standards for food and service. Highly recommended.

I will say that all their plates here are absolutely delicious! They are always on spot! My husbands loves their Flank Steak for lunch, my brother loves their sopa de marisco and I enjoy everything I try here! Now in regards to the service it's always exceptional! The owner is always there with a huge smile and you can tell that his employees love to work there as well! As for the ambiance it too is on spot! It's always clean and the music is just right.