Mario's Westside Market

This was my first time to this market. I saw it on IG but after attempting to visit a couple other restaurants I remembered this place and I'm so glad I did. We decided to go there so we could grab food and get back on to theMy family and I ordered catfish, chicken, pork chops, peach cobbler and a variety of sides. This place is reminiscent of the markets I've visited when I visit my family in Louisiana. They even sell all of the boudin, sausage and other Louisiana delicacies that I stock up when I go there to visit. The staff at the service counter and cashier were such kind and helpful people. It was refreshing. And the ambiance just made me feel at home. We intend to stop back through there on our next trip back through Vegas. Nice to know that I can get some of my Louisian favorites a little closer to home.

This review will be a brutally honest, historically accurate, play by play walk-through of my experience at Mario's market. When we pulled up and got out the car to enter the establishment, there was about two homeless people loitering out front, which isn't a complaint just a fact/ simple observation. I was actually planning on spotting them some cash on my way out once I complete my transaction inside. The purpose of my visit was specifically to try their catfish and a few sides. The hot food that they serve is located literally at the back of the store so you have to walk through the grocery store in it's entirety. Due to my field of work it is a occupational habit for me to pay attention to details so my default setting is to be vigilant. And what I noticed was literally every single employee on shift during my visit was African-American. I serendipitously/coincidentally was wearing my Martin Luther King Jr. hoodie with the picture of MLK himself on the front and the I have a dream speech printed on the back. I was in a great mood and had positive vibes all day so I immediately thought to myself and even told the fam "look at our good Black people hard at work, making this money" with 100% pride in my voice while saying it. Once we made it to the back to place our order we were approached by a seemingly unapproachable woman who had one of the worst RBR's (Resting B**** face) that I've ever had the displeasure of seeing, take our order. Her demeanor and attitude was disgustingly unpleasant and unprofessional. The employee to the left of her was a 20 or 30 something year old dude bumping that new kendrick Lamar, which is a certified banger!, but that's a whole nother story. Filling the music... I understand. My issue was with the fact that the dude was dancing and throwing up gang signs while on the clock. How do I know?, you might ask. Well, after being born & raised in L.A. you know what gang signs look like... facts!With this one I'm not even gonna state the obvious. Whoever is reading this review, you be the judge? Is that super professional or super unprofessional.To the right of the unpleasant woman who took our order was a different male employee arguing back-and-forth with a female customer. Again, you be the judge. Is that highly professional or highly unprofessional?Once the food was packaged, we were instructed to head upfront to pay for it at one of the registers. The cashier rung my order up and instead of handing me my change she had the gall to ask me, can she keep my change? Not donate my change, but can she herself keep my change. I originally thought she was joking, but she was deadly serious. She caught me off guard so I really didn't initially know how to respond. I was going to say no, but then quickly thought if she needs the money that bad to the point where she's gotta panhandle while on the clock, then she can have it. So I said "OK, keep it I guess". I was so thrown off and perplexed by her unusual request that I completely forgot to do the good deed that I originally planned to do which was help the homeless person standing in front of the store. Instead, I told the fam "damn, I don't think we're ever coming back here" then got in the car and left. The food actually was pretty good and deserves a 4 star.The customer service however, was completely and utterly garbage and truly deserves a 1-2 star, but I generously gave them a 3 star. It should be painfully obvious at this point, but I stand by my previous statement and feel inclined to reiterate that I will definitely not be returning to this establishment.

I've been to this establishment multiple times, usually to purchase grocery items. This time I brung some of my co workers ( State Employees) over on our lunch break after raving to them about the food.I was immediately disappointed being them, customer service at the drive through was horrible, felt rushed and not heard. I asked what drinks do they have and her response was ... Do you want Lemonade? I was not impressed this time around with anything I had. I will return but not purchase food.

Can't wait to get back to Vegas because I just feel in love with the spot for fast food great food! I was a little hesitant to drive over, about thirty minutes from our hotel, but absolutely no regrets when I got back to my table with the goods. Best Fried Catfish! Sweet Potatoes, Mac and Cheese ,Collard Greens and corn muffins. Perfect I could lick the containers of every side order. The service was ok but the entertainment of listening to the baby mama drama of the young man serving food was the best part of waiting. He even asked what we thought of the situation, I loved it! First stop on my next visit to Vegas.

I haven't been to this place in over 15 years. I was working in the area, and was excited to get some food. I got the catfish plate, mac and cheese and hush puppies. It also came with a soda.Service was good, I got my plate expecting to take it home, and do my magic. The catfish was good, but it was better once I got it home, and added my homemade tarter sauce, hot sauce and a green onion! Ohhhh heck yea! the catfish was on point. I didn't care for the mac and cheese at all and the hush puppies were just ok. If I'm ever in the area again, I would definitely pick up some catfish only! lol

4 stars to Mario and this new location!! The other was so cramped it was nice to have some room! 5 stars for variety, he had so many things you can't find on this side of the country, things I only see visiting family back east and in the south. Nice variety of produce, sauces, literally a one stop shop. There are a limited amount of Organics but I know that's not why people are shopping here. We got fish cooked at the old location, but did more of a tour here. I will say that some things are kind of high, we're label readers now and love pork cracklins, found some that we were ok with, had two bags in hand and a $5 (they weren't marked) but they were $3.89/bag! We just got one lol. UPDATE: Went to try said cracklins and they expired today!! Because of this I had to make it 4 stars. But I consider this a specialty type store and sometimes you pay more in those places. Takes nothing away from the establishment. Our cashier was cute, I complimented her Vans matching her Mario's shirt and she was telling me her fashion philosophy. I love the greens growing in the doorway, and the selection of black/local mags. They had a markdown table as well. If you're in the area, stop by!!

This place comes highly recommended if you love fish fry. This place is located on the southeast corner of MLK and Lake Mead. You know a place is good when there's a long line and they have that line stanchioned off. The line went by quickly. We ordered 2 pounds of fried fish for four people. It was perfectly breaded and full of flavor. No need for hot sauce or tartar sauce, unless you love sauce.. it was perfect the way it is. I had their bread pudding, and it was just okay. I was disappointed that they ran out of banana pudding. Overall, we came for the fish fry, and I'd like to come back to pick some up again and try other things.

I have been wanting to check out Mario's supermarket upgraded market. When you walk in they have a small liquor store. Several cashiers lane. The cooked food is at the back. It's like a neighborhood market quick shop came here to get some fried catfish and fish steaks. I got the combo for $13 plus tax. The catfish used to be a big wide size but now it's so skinny. You got 3 items plus 2 sides which I picked. Yams were alright and mac and cheese which was a little salty and a can of soda.I'm so happy that they sell tahitian treat soda!!! Yes , they have it! I am also surprised to see a full fridge full of blue bell ice cream too!The new store is much better than the old one. It is clean and organized. They have pretty much everything you need for a quick shop. Produce, bakery, and fresh and frozen meat and poultry. The workers are friendly.The parking is good, they have plenty! Check them out and see for yourself

This is a fun spot.I highly recommend you go early in the day so that you can get your choice of items.They sell out quick of the good stuff

Disappointed. Mac n cheese was gross, greenbeens tasteless, potatoes horrible. The only thing that was good was the koolaid. Not worth it. They definitely lost their touch.