Plaza Mariachi

Wilmington has quite a variety of Mexican / Latin restaurants throughout town (throw in a food truck or 2) and Plaza Mariachi is one that seems to hide under the radar. My family and I have dined here on a few occasions but I haven't taken the time to write a review until today. Really not sure why. Regardless...Plaza Mariachi isn't going to be the best Mexican food you'll remember in life, they still deliver tasty dishes and are consistent each and every time. FOOD: Carne Con Hongos & Margarita Pitcher: The house margarita pitcher was ordered and served on the rocks, with 2 salted glasses. For a margarita, it wasn't top shelf nor will you find award-winning tequila inside, but it wasn't bad. It quenched our thirst, complimented our meal and took some edge off...nothing spectacular, nothing terrible. Carne con Hongos was a Plaza Mariachi Menu Special that allows you to choose between chicken or steak. It is basically a smaller steak fajita portion, without peppers and adds mushrooms. The flavors and carmelization of the veggies was a direct reflection of fajitas. The steak was tender, served very hot, seasoned right and there was an abundance of it. Refried beans and rice were served as the sides. Both, were up to par with competing restaurants. Each time we have eaten at PM, the food has always been very good and consistent. Nothing fancy or gourmet...but still very good Mexican food. SCORE: 4 STARS!! SERVICE: Entering the restaurant pre-5 p.m., we were instantly greeted and seated at a booth, near no one else. There were a few patrons dining inside but were distantly spaced from other diners. The entire staff were properly masked and enforced social distancing from customers and each other. Our server (not sure if her name was introduced) was prompt, quick to refill waters and was kind throughout. Although her personality seemed to be more mild and meek during interactions, she was pleasant to have served us. Service wasn't extraordinary but it met expectations. SCORE: 4 STARS!! OVERALL SCORE: If you're looking for good Mexican / Latin food, compared to your go-to place, Plaza Mariachi is a nice alternative to dine quickly, enjoy a good drink and fill your stomach with nicely prepared food. Not to kick a dead horse here but once again, it isn't the most memorable Latin food you'll taste in life, but you'll still enjoy what you order. Plus...their house salsa is pretty good and that scores a little extra. 4.1 STARS!!

The customer service is good. I really enjoy the refried beans here. I definitely recommend 👌 👍🏼.

A great Mexican food experience, more Americanized than other options in town, but a very tasty, cheesy time. Worth a try and give the Michelada a swing, it's spicy tomato-y and delicious.

A very tasty dish I had while dining at this restaurant. The menu offered an outstanding amount dishes to order. More then I could even imagine. The atmosphere is peaceful, and pleasant. The individual booths are a bit secluded, and give you the feeling as your the only guest. The wait staff do as well. Large screen TV's and soft music in the background. Oh, and don't let me forget, those Margaritas, omg, delicious 😆

Have been searching for Tex-Mex restaurant and even though this wasn't, the food was surprisingly flavorful and the portions were outstanding. The service was great and the server made every effort to meet our additional requests. The decor is pleasant and the dining room was immaculate. Will definitely go back even though not Tex-Mex.