A La Mexicana

Hands down one of my favorite Mexican restaurants to eat in the area. The staff has always been friendly the dozen plus times that myself and family have eaten here.
The Fajitas and enchiladas are over the top good. Meat choices with just about any dish is pork chicken or beef. The restaurant also offers a number of vegetarian options. And if you ask they can accommodate people with gluten allergies.
If you’re in the area visiting or a local A La Mexicana will always satisfy your cravings for great food or excellent drink.
The establishment also offers Catering Services as well as has a banquet room for personal or business functions.
Be sure to try the Chili Relleno its spicy cheesy and delicious!

Food quality is on par with chain style restaurants, so if you are looking for upscale or fancy probably look elsewhere. A great bar selection, the sangria is always a top choice of my friends. Chicken soup is AMAZING. This is not your mothers chicken soup, if you like Mexican style good and checked soup you should love this soup! Service has always been great here.

I haven’t found a dish that I haven’t thoroughly enjoyed yet. The staff is friendly and accommodating and the prices aren’t outrageous. It’s quickly become one of my favorite places to eat.

Honestly, some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had. I got the fajitas vegetarian and they were amazing! Peppers, onions, mushrooms, summer squash, tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Cooked perfectly. I also had a raspberry margarita and it was yummy, strong, and gigantic. The only reason I knocked a star off was because the restaurant was really cold inside. I had to keep my down jacket on the whole time. Excellent service and food! Will definitely be going back!

Great service, giant margaritas and delicious Mexican.
Everything is extremely inexpensive, love the option of ordering combos and the service is always great. There’s not many dining options when it comes the area so this is one of the fun ones if we decided to stay local. Complimentary chips and salsa is great, LOVE the salsa and the chicken nachos are yum!

Not the best Mexican food i had but considering that there not that many mexican places round i would say it’s ok.

Pleasant surprise on 302! Lover of nachos and tacos and was not disappointed here. Restaurant is nicely decorated and waitstaff are authentic and very friendly. Free endless chips and salsa. I got the taco fiesta salad and it was huge! My boyfriend got the combo supreme and it was basically two meals, even for him! Everything, including a soda, was $ 24 — great deal! And fast service for a Friday night. I would definitely recommend and we want to go back for karaōke on Saturday nights :)

Always great food and staff. The ingredients and quality are top notch. There are some hit or miss items depending on your tastes. Your standard fare of Tacos, Quesadillas and Burritos are above par. If you are looking for an authentic off the beaten path try the Chicken Soup. I never in my life would have ordered it until it was recommended to me strongly. It is deep in flavor yet so simple. And don’t forget to try a sangria. It is fresh and flavorful and packs a punch. You’ll be happy you went. de nada

I was pleasantly surprised with the food. My margarita was not the greatest, but the food was actually very tasty. I had the chimichangas and everything tasted delicious. The staff was very nice and attentive. I would definitely be back!

The best Mexican food I’ve had in the greater Portland area in years. Quick and very friendly service, Spanish spoken (if you habla el español — which makes it a more authentic experience). The fajita quesadilla was great! A good choice of Mexican beers and drinks as well. I will be returning for sure! Rico!

This is very basic microwaved Mexican food. Not particularly fresh or tasty. Server was very friendly and service was fast. Just wish they would turn the quality up a notch.

Went to A La Mexicana in Raymond for dinner on Cinco de Mayo. I have to say the food was a BIG disappointment at best. It’s claim to have «authentic Mexican Cuisine» is a joke. I have been immersed enough in the latin community to know what good (and authentic) Spanish food tastes like. The food did come out very fast. within 5 or 6 minutes. BUT the runny pinkish refried beans, (gross) and enchiladas on the plate looked like they were just slapped on the plate and microwaved. The meat inside was dry and had probably been frozen. The drinks were higher priced (4.00 for the 2.99 draft special of Dos Equis. 7.00 for a piña colada) Both served in plastic solo cups. The appetizer was a cheese dip which was literally a bunch of square slices of white american cheese melted in the mictowave. We could still see some of the corners that didn’t melt. But what did was so runny you couldn’t dip in it if you wanted to. We left alot of food on our plates. The Carne Asada was so thin and not at all grilled. No char at all. It looked boiled or steamed. We will NEVER go back there. Ever. Why they are even still open is beyond me. I guess most Maine natives don’t know the difference between good and bad Mexican food. This was REALLY terrible!!! Major fail. Don’t go there. :0

So we returned to La Mexicana right after Christmas for another try. This time I ordered the Mole Poblano, which is an authentic southern Mexican dish. Good mole sauce takes about 15 — 20 ingredients and hours to prepare. The mole sauce over a huge portion of grilled chicken was spot-​on and delicious, more proof that a Mexicana is the real deal in Mexican dining. My mother enjoyed the Chicken Enchiladas in salsa verde, my Dad had the spicy Chicken Colorado and my wife once again had the Pollo Fundido. This time the place was packed with families. Authentic food, great service and a great price.

This restaurant has the best chicken tortilla soup hands down. Very authentic Mexican food and a varied menu.
Great homemade salsa too.

Many restaurants have come and gone in this particular location. I’m really hoping this one stays. What amazing, fresh Mexican food. Definitely worth the trip.
Fajitas, burritos, tacos… we tried and loved all of them. And their guacamole was amazing!!!
Please give these guys a chance and help keep this little gem in business!

Been going here for three years. It’s the best and most authentic Mexican fare around. I love the prices. They have great appetizers and drinks. I just recently tried the guacamole and it the best I have ever had!!!

I’ve been here several times now and it’s just so damn good!
The space is perfect for a restaurant of this kind with a nice attached bar area, outdoor patio, and booth tables spotted throughout. The ambience is great with authentic Mexican music and, lo and behold, authentic Mexican staff. Their food is so reasonably priced that you wonder, dubiously, over what’s going to arrive at your table after ordering it. During your wait, enjoy the complimentary homemade tortilla chips and salsa which are far batter than any you’ve ever had in Maine, believe me — this is genuine! Drink choices are limited but what more do you want from a Mexican restaurant — you didn’t come here for a Bloody Mary and Lobster did you? They offer several Margarita options, which can also come in a massive (!) bowl-​shaped glass if you choose to go big. The price seems high at $ 9 until it’s put in front of you! Beer is limited to two Mexican options on draught and then the typical Mexican and domestic American bottled beers.
The servers are extremely attentive and hard working, but not overbearing, and always making sure their guests are happy. When dinner’s served the portion size and taste of the food never fails to amaze me. It’s so reasonable and absolutely crave-​worthy! If you’re looking for a meal on a budget then order the Fajitas-​for-​Two and don’t forget to bring some friends — this dish will feed four!
So the reason I give this 4 stars and not 5 is because I’m very fussy about quality. Even though the food is fresh, and it is, I have no idea where they source their meats from and that’s important to me. The meats don’t melt in your mouth like in some of my favourite restaurants, and the shrimp doesn’t have that distinct seafood flavour bursting from it. Even though I’d only expect this from a high-​end Mexican restaurant I have to stay true to quality, so that’s my rationale for 4 stars. But I know that’s not what Mexican is famous for. It’s the other flavours like the refried beans, homemade sauces with beautifully blended spices, guacamoles and salsas that’ll punch your tastebuds in the face that make this food so famous… and that’s why I crave this place so frequently — they’ve got that part down to a science!
Thank you A La Mexicana for giving the Lakes Region a true and tasty Mexican option — nice job!

Made my second visit to A La Mexicana last night and it did not disappoint! The first time, I had the fish tacos and a margarita. (That’s always my go-​to choice for Mexican food.)This time I tried one of their combination meals and wow — there was a lot of food there for $ 8.95! Along with that I had a tall Pacifico.
The food was hot and fast on both visits and so so good! Plus the prices are low! However, the mixed drinks are a bit on the pricey side, whereas the beer is priced at pretty standard rates.
Being the only local Mexican place from where I live, I could definitely see myself becoming a regular here.

Enchiladas are my favorite! And their’s are fantastic! Be wary of the cheese enchilada because it is a giant chunk of American cheese. The rest are VERY good though!
My husband has gotten a few other things (tacos, burritos). He is not a fan. Says they are pretty bland. They kind of were. But when I make Mexican food at home, there is a lot of seasonings and flavors.
The chips and salsa may be my favorite of all the Mexican restaurants I’ve been to! The restaurant itself is nothing special. A bit dingy, but it’s never been dirty when we’ve gone. When we get food from there, we tend to do it as takeout instead however.

Went there again and was not disappointed. The steak burritos are awesome!