Edgewater Mexican Cafe

The best casual Mexican restaurant on the northside! For me, an early dinner on the patio is the perfect capstone to a day at the beach (just down the street).The chips and salsa (complimentary) have a nice peppery bite to them. I ordered the enchiladas (delicious). The red sauce was SO GOOD. The rice and beans were also flavorful and this is coming from a guy who skips these at most other places.The skinny margarita was very good as well!The staff are friendly, casual, and polite.If you're looking for a lowkey casual meal in Edgewater this is a great option!

I went here for a graduation dinner and I enjoyed everything I had. Presentation left a bit to be desired on my plate, but it tasted delicious and that's all that matters lol. I had the combination number #7, which came with Al pastor tostada, Chicken Chimichanga, and Chorizo taco.I also had the Edgewater margarita for a drink, and it was well-made and tasted great!Nice little Mexican neighborhood spot that I would recommend checking out if you're in the area.

Edgewater Mexican Cafe is top notch. I love that Edgewater Mexican Cafe invests in its holiday decor and take pride in making sure the restaurant always looks nice. The inside is very spacious with a collection of booths and tables that can accommodate various party sizes. Edgewater Mexican Cafe has an outdoor sitting area that is not big but can accommodate a few tables of four.I won't lie, Edgewater Mexican Cafe is on the higher price point for some dishes but the food is unbelievable. I typically visit Edgewater Mexican Cafe whenever I want something more complex than a taco or burrito.During my most recent visit I had the Pollo a la diabla entree. The chicken was so tender that it was falling off the bone. This was my first time having the dish and it quickly became one of my favorite dishes. The the dish was very flavorful and the ingredients tasted fresh. I was easily able to get two solid meals from the dish.The drinks at Edgewater Mexican Cafe are also strong. They offer random drink deals throughout the year. During the Summertime I find myself stopping by on a Friday night to enjoy a margarita. I highly recommend Edgewater Mexican Cafe because it is a cute place for date night, outing with friends, or family dinners.

Went for dinner and ordered an appetizer and two entrees for food. The virgin margarita I ordered was really flavorful, and I would buy that again. The food was bland, and the chips were hard and stale. The service was a bit slow for a Wednesday early evening. I'm glad I have tried it, but I am not sure I would order food again.

Great place , the picaditas de tings are delicious. Attentive service and live music on Saturday's . I tried the picosita margarita . Overall great service . Strongly recommend!

Our first visit here was so favorable, we are already planning to return. The only thing that makes delays that return is the location in a very dense residential neighborhood. Finding parking on Bryn Mawr or in the near neighborhood is not for the faint of heart. That is no way reflects on the quality of the restaurant, it's just something potential customers should know about.On a recent Sunday evening, it was a little too cool to enjoy al fresco dining, so Jen and I chose to sit indoors. We were quickly greeted with water, silverware, salsa, and a basket of chips. The salsa is delicious and spicy. In some Mexican restaurants, the salsa is very mild; not here. This has a little kick to it, which we appreciated. Right away, this indicates that the food here has a high flavor profile.On to the margaritas. I had La Cucaracha. It is spicy, too, and oh so good. Just the right amount of alcohol to provide a comfortable, mild buzz, but not enough to distract from the yummy taste. Me gusta mucho.,Jen had the standard house margarita, which she enjoyed very much. Neither of us was super-hungry. We saw the portion sizes of the food being delivered to another table and knew we had to decide -- just enough food to satisfy us then and there, or an entree which would provide leftovers for the next day. We went with the smaller portions.I had a vegetable tamale off the side orders section and onion rings. Yes, onion rings are my guilty pleasure. They were really good, and I did end up taking a few home. They were still good reheated in the toaster oven the next day.The vegetable tamale was beautiful to look at and delicious to eat, and very filling. The sauce was half green sauce and half mole -- an excellent presentation. Oh so good!Jen had a side order of guacamole on her vegetable enchilada. And more chips -- she loved the chips and salsa even more than me. She ate it all and was full and happy.Service throughout was attentive but not overbearing. We felt that the prices were reasonable.All in all, a very favorable experience. I would happily go back and explore more of the menu. And maybe get another one of those La Cucaracha margaritas.

I had been in the mood for a burrito and found myself next door so I decided to pop in for lunch. It was not very busy so our server was really on top of taking care of us (almost too much...). I got the portobello burrito, which was ready quickly. They had chopped the portobello nicely so the pieces didn't get too oily or chewy, but not too small that you don't even know you're eating them. The burrito itself was a bit wet on the bottom (I suspect because of said mushrooms); I ate one half by hand and it dripped down my sleeve. I ate the second half with a fork and knife. I thought the burrito itself was very flavorful and wasn't too spicy. I wish it had black beans in it, but I enjoyed the refried beans and Mexican rice on the side. Went well with the tortilla chips. I'd definitely like to go back to try their other offerings.

Probably 4.5 stars. In a par of town that has many taco counters, this is a gem with a nice bar, great people and delicious food. A definite go to for a nice Mexican dinner out.

Big, bright ambience with a full bar and plenty of seating that doesn't feel cramped. Service was absolutely lovely (shout out, Roberto, we'll bring you back some sunshine from Florida!), prompt, and offered some great food and beverage recommendations.We had one entree and a few ala cart items (at 10am which makes my heart sing) and everything was fabulous. Steak burrito was, shall we say, plentiful. I was hungry, in the way that only the 40+ and slightly hungover person on a weekend vacation can be, and still didn't even manage to eat half. It was fabulous and perfectly seasoned... just a lot. My dining companion created her own ala carte egg and enchilada dish and basically licked the dish with the salsa diabla. On to that.For the faint of spice, their regular sauces are pretty mild but for the spicy gals like me... the salsa diabla is AMAZING, but usually only available at dinner (so no grouching if it's not available, we got there before it was busy and the chef was kind enough to hook us up). Let me tell you, this isn't some macho "if you can take the heat" dude bro sauce. This is ancho forward, subtle, slightly sweet and smoky, and definitely will leave your mouth tingling even for the spicy folks.All in all, an incredible experience from beginning to end. Will definitely be back.

Great atmosphere, cheerful, colorful decor with lovely patio seating surrounded by flowers. Staff is sooo friendly!