Mario’s Taco Shop

quick cheap food. corn tortillas were soft and fresh. al pastor was juicy and flavorful. chicken didn’t much of a grilled flavor as i would have liked. i would pass on this next time.

Food was okay nothing special. Tacos dorados had ground beef (Mexican tacos dorados have shredded beef). Beans tasted like canned. Would not buy food here again.

Fabulous value for the price! Awesome food and staff!

Small eating area really only two or three tables but there is a few picnic benches outside. Your only allowed a few sides off carrots and salsa which kind of sucks. I always have my husband go in and order because sometimes the person taking your order doesn’t speak English well and I feel like an idiot lol. Now for the good things. This is my favorite place for shrimp burritos. They have hands down the best It’s delicious. My husband gets the tongue burrito he says it’s very good I’ve tried the meat it was very tender and I think if I didn’t know what it was I would love it, but I can’t get past the visual of a cows tongue. He also says they have good chili Verde. The kids have had the nachos they are good. The Carne asada burrito is pretty good. And the basic hamburger and fries are good. Prices are fair for the quality of food. I will continue to go back to Marios.

I’d give it 3 ½ stars if I could. Excellent Chile Verde burrito. Amazing shrimp quesadilla. Tacos are ok. Some of the meats are a little too salty and or greasy for my taste. Lots of flies around the place which is a little concerning. They do have screens up but I’ve noticed a few openings around the building. They are usually speedy with food, but I can see how they can get overwhelmed when there is a big crowd since it’s such a small place with usually one cook.

Not too many Unilocalers in Merced apparently, but definitely worth the stop if you are traveling through. Absolutely one of the finest Mexican restaurants you’ll every find, if taste is your measure. To top it off, an order-​the-​counter establishment makes it an incredible value. Met a ‘Regular” young local while waiting in line who just raved about the place, saying enthusiastically, «everything is fantastic». Upon her recommendation I ordered the Carne Asada Quesadilla. Full of flavor, well seasoned, not greasy, simply fabulous. She also said the nachos were great too; I’ll have to try that next time. My wife had the Chicken Enchilada and contemplated that this may have been the best Enchillada she’s ever had.
Next time I have the opportunity to travel near Merced, I will go out of my way to hit this place again. Not too far off Hwy99, and worth the detour. Can’t wait.

Not a bad «hole in the wall». Had a carne asada burrito. It was just good. My kiddos enchiladas were ok. Nothing spectacular. Place is sketch, needs some updating. Not sure if I would go back.

Tacos are really good, and the service is great. Definitely will stop by when I’m back in Merced.

Great find!
I gotta thank my fiancé for this one.
Had a Dr. appt. im Merced so she looked up a place for dinner, and found Mario’s.
As we drove up she looks at me and was like «do you think it will be safe to eat here?»
Yes i said knot knowing its in the shitty part of town with homeless all over the streets, and looked a bit run-​down.
we ordered and sat down to eat… WOW, great food and a great price.
go ahead give it a try you will not be dissipointed.

This is a family favorite for my family. My sister lives nearby and every visit usually starts with a visit to Mario’s. Not fancy, but very tasty Mexican food.

Amazing grilled chicken burrito. Also the two girls working inside were very friendly!

This place is Awesome! I work in this area a few times a year… And I always look forward to this place! Great food, generous portions, clean, fast, friendly, authentic… A++

At this location I had a good chicken torta. Small place with tables out side to eat at w.shade. At the location (eat in) on 16^th close to G street I had one of the best, Chili Verde burritos I ever had. Never have had anything I didn’t like. Great cheese enchiladas, I get mine with onions in top. Wonderful, Bacon Egg and Cheese breakfast burritos. A great variety of food. Salsa bar for all the toppings.

I got the two al pastor taco plate. The refried beans were meh, but the rice was awsome. Now for the tacos. The al pastor was marinated just right. Didn’t taste like a usual restaurant taco. Had that taco truck taste wich I love. Gonna go back again. The prices are awsome too.

FINALLY we have found REAL south of the border mexican food. Carne Asada burrito with just meat! Awesome. Tacos and cheeseburger we good too.

I love this place! Its so good and cheep. I was shocked! If your looking for a cheep lunch you found it!

The one and only reason I like going to Merced.
Atmosphere: Kinda scary, feels a lot like Mexico
Service: I have not had the pleasure of actually ordering food. My hubby usually does it in espanol. I know the owners always remember him though and they are super friendly!
Food: Have not had anything here that didn’t taste fabulous. The shrimp quesadilla is amazing! It’s huge and the shrimp are massive. The cheese is soooooooo good. Everything is fresh.

By far the beat shrimp quesidilla on the planet! Marios Taco CHOP! have been eating here for awhile and the burritos are massive and so d@nm tasty… The outside of this joint and the part of town its on says EWW diarrhea city but trust me its ALL GOOD! if food was gold this place would be an untapped gold mine! the flavor of the food here is like a them park in my mouth! So please look past the Environment and taste the food and set your taste buds loose!