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Located in Las Vegas out near Nellis Air Force Base since the late 2000s, a family run place that has recently rebranded from Mama Marias Mexican Rest…
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Mama Maria’s Mexican Restaurant & Bakery
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I've been coming here for 7 years! Whenever someone ask where they can eat some great Mexican food I automatically tell them about mama Maria's! It's …
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Hole-in-the-Wall Gem. My husband and I were looking for a good Mexican place that wasn't too expensive and was relatively close to where we were stayi…
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Mama Maria’s Mexican Restaurant & Bakery
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5 Reviews on “Mama Maria’s Mexican Restaurant & Bakery”
Located in Las Vegas out near Nellis Air Force Base since the late 2000s, a family run place that has recently rebranded from Mama Marias Mexican Restaurant and Panaderia to Maria’s Mexican Restaurant, Bakery and Catering, though signage facing East Lake Mead Boulevard still bears the old name, it was prior to a Graduation Party that our group of three stopped in for what was hoped to be some well-made Southwestern cuisine at a good price, the subsequent hour and forty-five minutes instead spent mostly sitting in wait as two servers meandered around the room somewhat aimlessly.Known best of all for their Giant Burritos and Nachos, neither particularly rare amongst local Mexican eateries but here said to be bigger and better than most, it was just past 5:00 that two adults and one child entered the combined Restaurant/Carry-Out and Bakery tucked into a small Shopping complex, an invitation to seat ourselves suggested from a woman in back as only two other couples were present, one of them soon to settle the bill and thus leaving only five patrons present for the duration of the visit.Eventually electing a rounded booth set against a pony-wall diving restaurant from store, the kitchen window in full view along with a few murals of Mexico as Latin music chimed above, it was with menus in hand that two pages of Food plus one of Drinks was quickly navigated as a plate of sizzling Fajitas was brought to a middle-age Caucasian couple across the way, the server not even making eye contact as she walked, nor as she returned to the register where she proceeded to clean the cash register CPU with a disposable cloth.Eventually offered water by the hostess, a bowl of warm Corn Tortillas and Chunky Salsa without much heat soon to follow, it was with phrasing something along the lines of the waitress will be back to take your order that this woman disappeared to the back, the server continuing to pay no mind to anything but her task at hand and not once acknowledging the dining room until twenty minute later, when she walked by to check on the other table and was alerted by a rather loud clearing of the throat.Having twice now debated getting up to leave, or at least to visit the Bakery for some snacks on the way out, it was again with a delay that diners awaited the young womans return with a pen to jot down an order consisting of two plates and one drink to be shared, the $4 Frozen Margarita with quite a bit of booze admittedly a great deal in a portion that would typically cost guests closer to $15 on The Strip.Not really needing much guidance on such a straightforward menu, the kitchen moving slower than one would guess given the low volume but clearly visible making all but the pre-breaded Tenders from scratch, it was perhaps twenty more minutes before two large plates of food would arrive including the Sample Platter highlighted by tightly rolled Chicken Taquitos plus Nachos, Quesadillas and Chicken Fingers that even the most novice college student could make at home, the Burrito bigger and thicker than a 9-year olds arm a far better choice at just $10.95, the enormous Flour Tortilla stuffed with fragrant Rice, Refried Beans, roast Pork and Pico de Gallo beneath melted shreds of Cheese and a peppery Red Sauce.Impressed by the moist Meat in the Burrito, though others might opt for Carne Asada, Chicken, Roast Peppers or ground Beef, it was with both plates mostly cleared and a sample of thin, spicy Mole tasted that the check was requested not once or twice but three times, the decision at this point made to visit the Bakery next door where a variety of perhaps two-dozen items were offered from an on-site kitchen, the Guava Besos soft and fluffy with sweetness mellowed by Coconut while the Butter Cookies and Turnovers were both fair-to-middling, a far better option available in a Sprinkled Cake wedge that at first looked a little dry but proved to be both soft and not too sugary, the whole to-go Box costing just $3.85.TWO STARS: No doubt an affordable dining option with Food that is middle-of-the-road Mexican save for the Giant Burrito, Marias Mexican Restaurant, Bakery and Catering would be difficult to recommend for anyone save for those who live in the area and have a lot of time to waste, though the pickings are admittedly slim in this part of Las Vegas. endoedibles.com
I’ve been coming here for 7 years! Whenever someone ask where they can eat some great Mexican food I automatically tell them about mama Maria’s! It’s so worth the drive and the prices can’t be beat! Try the camorenes al la diabala(spicy shrimp) best dish I’d say! Awesome service and even better food! Try it guaranteed It’ll turn you into a regular
Hole-in-the-Wall Gem. My husband and I were looking for a good Mexican place that wasn’t too expensive and was relatively close to where we were staying. We researched and saw that this place got good reviews so we decided to try it out. It’s definitely a hole in the wall and definitely not in the best part of town but oh.my.goodness. was it delicious. We both got the enchiladas- his with shredded beef and queso and mine with chicken and green sauce. Lip-smacking delicious. The refried beans were really good too. Generous portions and really good prices. We will definitely be going there again!
Great find. We were heading between Shelby American and Lake Meade and happened upon this great little place. If you happen to be going by, it’s worth a stop. I had the fajita burrito and my wofe had the Pollo Ranchero. We both loved our food. Even her refried beans were great. Didn’t taste like th enormal open a can and plop it down beans. the salsa was also great and they put fried corn otrtillas instead of the normal chips. Great all around.They had one poor little overworked waitress. So be patient.
Comfort Mexican. If you are willing to drive distances to try out a great hole in the wall, then put Mama Maria’s on your list of places to try. Someone told me about this place a few weeks ago and have been wanting to go since. We finally made the trip way out to the Northeast and were rewarded with fantastic food, reasonable prices, and friendly service. After debating between several items, we decided to order the chile verde, enchiladas verdes, and a chile relleno a la carte. The chile verde ($8.50) consisted of tender pieces of slow cooked pork bathed in a tangy tomatillo sauce, and was served with a side of fluffy rice and refried beans that tasted identical to those we had at a little lobster village in Mexico. The pork was fork tender and I loved the large meaty chunks, but I would have preferred it to have a few more hot chiles. The chile relleno ($5.50 a la carte) was also worth the trip and we even thought it was better than that of Vega’s cafe, which previously held our number one spot for this dish. Rather than a white sauce, this was served with a perfectly executed red tomato-based sauce. The batter was thicker and had a good amount of egg, and there wasn’t a superfluous amount of cheese in the center. The combination of these two factors pleased me because it resulted in more protein, less fat, and a more interesting flavor combination. It just felt like a more balanced dish than the other chile rellenos I’ve had. The enchiladas verdes ($8.99) were the least impressive dish, but still better than enchiladas at most other restaurants. I appreciated how the green sauce for these was different than the chile verde sauce used for the pork, because it showed me that each dish is thought of independently. My husband commented on the skill used to prepare the sauces here as they weren’t broken (culinary term meaning the fat and acids haven’t separated from one another), and I agreed. Even though the food here could be equated with awesome home cooking, the skill level necessary to prepare each of these is probably underrated in the eyes of the consumer. I really wanted the tres leches cake since that is on my top five list of favorite desserts (the best I’ve had is at Cuba Cuba in Richmond, VA), but sadly they were out so we settled for the flan ($2.50). This turned out not to be sad at all, because despite the weird presentation with plastic covered toothpicks, the flan itself was creamy and the caramelized sugar syrup was toasty and rich. Plus, it was the perfect size. If you don’t want to try the desserts here, however, you can go to the shop next door to get homemade ice creams and popsicles, which are also inexpensive.Though I’ve only been once, it seems like the food here would be fairly consistent since it’s run by a couple from Guadalajara who manage the restaurant and do all the cooking, just like at Vega’s cafe. Adding to the charm is the old fashioned diner wheel system for reading restaurant tickets, a refreshing sight in a country whose restaurants are filled with P.O.S (point of sale) systems. Plus, it’s always great to support a Mom and Pop kind of place!