Review Mario's Restaurant - Huntington Beach

We checked out Mario's after spending the day out and about. Mario's didn't disappoint. Located in a strip mall type complex, Mario's has plenty of parking. The inside has very festive decorations and Mexican music playing. You are greeted by a friendly hostess and immediately receive chips and salsa when you are seated. The chips were very good and the salsa was even better. Not too mild and not too spicy.....the perfect amount of heat. Our waiter was very good. He was attentive and prompt and helped guide us through the massive menu. We ordered chips with cheese and beans for an appetizer. We had wanted queso but they didn't serve that. This appetizer did not disappoint! It was loaded (and I mean loaded) with cheese! The best way I could describe this was it was basically like eating a thin crust cheese sandwich. I ordered the two taco combo for my entree. The carnitas taco is served with pico on the side. The grilled fish taco is served with chipotle mayo on the side. Both are wrapped in tinfoil to keep them warm. They were very good, especially the fish taco. You get a generous portion of fish grilled perfectly. The refried beans were delicious as well. We also ordered a burrito. It was massive and the flavor of the sauce complimented the carne asada nicely. Our daughter ordered the kids cheese enchilada combo. She really liked it. If we're ever in the area again we wouldn't hesitate to return to Mario's.

Good, solid, West coast Mexican food. $ friendly IMHO. Traditional not trendy. Updated my Stars to 5, because I eat here so often; for like 40 years ( no, seriously, probably over multiple owners). Today slid in for lunch at the bar on a day off. A favorite 2 taco #10 was served up fast. Margarita and service solid from Omar. As a "chunky salsa" guy, Mario's has one of my favorite smooth salsas. I also prefer their rice and beans. I find the staff friendly and responsive. Read a few of the critical reviews. Their experiences have not been mine. Hope the restaurant registers their concerns and ensure similar things don't occur.

A little known secret.. they have the BEST CHILI WINGS you'll ever taste! Delicious sauce, crunchy outside, just amazing. If you love Hot Wings, go give these a try. They take 20 minutes to make, so order ahead of time. We've been going to this restaurant for the CHILI WINGS for many years. Trust me. Go! Springdale St. location only. The wings are different at other locations.

The restaurant seating is a bit tight. Overall I would rate Mario's 4.5 stars, Good service and prices for the amount of food. There's a small bar, TVs were playing sports. Plenty of parking and there was no wait for a Sunday evening dinner.

There is a reason Mario's has been open for decades. Good food, chips, drinks and prices.

Had a delicious combination with 2 cheese enchiladas, beans and rice. Warm fresh chips and salsa were served as well. Everything was great. The service was good. This is a quaint little Mexican restaurant in HB.

Best Mexican Food in town!! Great service, so glad most of the servers have been there for years, they alone make the experience so much better!!

Great food and great prices! Good portions and service. The only thing is it takes a long time to get your food. Other than that, it's great. At least you get free chips and salsa while you wait Wish they had a bean dip like Don Ramon, then it would be complete!

A local favorite. I had enchiladas with Rice & beans. Enchiladas were flavorful and delightful. I am a strict critic when it comes to rice & beans because no one makes them like my mom did. They were delicious too!

Decent prices, food tastes good but nothing special, service was meh (a little slow), patio was nice

Friendly staff, amazing chicken tortilla soup and the BEST fresh chips & salsa!!!

Great food at reasonable prices. Excellent, attentive servers, and comfy ambience. I love this place!

Been going here 20+ years. The people and food, all great! Feels like home. 👍

So I went for the 1st time on my birthday and this place is amazing. I would recommend this place to anybody. Homemade and authentic mexican food is really hard to find especially at restaurants. If anyone complains about the food not being good they are lying, trust me it's the bomb.com! The waiters are really nice and the employees as well. It's just sad Some customers have to be so rude sometimes to the employees.I went with my family and we ordered all kinds of different things on the menu. The best is the salad it comes with pickled red onions and I hate onions, but I will scarf those up. They just do them perfect. Their main dishes are very good you could pick 3 items that come with rice and beans oh my God everything is delicious. I keep going back even if it's to pick up my order. GO, GO, GO You wont regret it!!

Food was good. Chips a little stale. Staff was nice.

Delicious Mexican food and margaritas! Reasonably priced! Great service! Huntington Beach gem!!