I have eaten at El Maguey several times over the years and I always thought it was "okay" or "pretty good". I ate there this Tuesday night and I could not believe how GREAT it was. I had the Mexicana Enchiladas I think it was called, for $9.99. 3 enchiladas, one each of chicken, beef and pork, with 3 different sauces: verde, mole and colorado. OH. MY. GOD. I live in Utah and we have a lot of good mexican food out here, but I have to say this is absolutely the BEST mexican food I have ever eaten in my life! I don't know if they have changed ownership or management or if they have a new cook, but whatever the reason, my meal was terrific! I can't wait to eat there when I visit Salem again. I don't remember the name of my waiter but he said it was his first day on the job. He did just fine, brought more chips and salsa and water promptly.
I live in New Albany. We came to have my car fixed. We went here for lunch and it was the dopest. Riley was awesome. I loved or did coming out on the pig. The blue margarita was sub par but the bloody Mary was awesome. I like that the beer came in a mason jar and soft drinks in large salsa containers. Ur was also awesome that it happened to be kids eat free day! I'd be willing to drive 40 minutes to come back. Oh and I loved seeing Selena on the wall and available on the juke box.
Have wanted to try this restaurant but haven't had the time. Usually a quick trip to H&R Bakery then back to Seymour. BUT this time we made time. We'll make time again. El Maguey is a quaint enjoyable restaurant. Service was great. No complaints on food, plenty of it... and the drinking "glasses" were brilliant... A big thumbs up
We love El Maguey mostly because the best server in Washington Co is there- Ethan. ❤️ He always gives amazing service. He remembers our regular orders and is always extremely polite. We appreciate him. The food is always good and we love when it’s warm out and we can eat on the terrace. If you go- ask for Ethan. He’s the absolute best.
I have been to this place many times beginning in October 2019 and during the summer of 2020. My friends and I visit here on Tuesdays typically and we LOVE the rooftop dining terrace here at El Maguey Mexican Restaurant in Salem Indiana. Sometimes I space out on cloud nine at sunset and dusk because the atmosphere is so enjoyable. The owner is so passionate about creating a relaxing atmosphere and pleasant hospitality experience for her customers.
The decor and design of this restaurant are an ongoing evolution but it keeps getting better because the passion the owner has to communicate to her customers that she cares about their experience as they visit her restaurant.
If you visit this place as often as I do, you'll notice that even the building itself has a soothing personality that it radiates. It gets so cozy there on the rooftop dining terrace and I love it at sunset and especially at dusk.
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