El Mexicano Restaurant & Coffee

Food is ok, nothing out of this world, but they take forever with the food. Every time we are here, it's at least 30 minutes after the girl takes the order.Be careful with the price. I didn't realize until last week, my bill came out too high and check the menu, they over charge everything. Either they have to change the prices on the menu or STOP over charging customers, otherwise you'll lose them. Be careful!

Called and placed my order. When I got to the restaurant I asked why my total was higher than normal. I asked for the receipt and ask why I was being charged double for a small rice and beans. The girl there looked at me and said they have to charge me separately for the rice and then for the beans. Wait what?? On their menu a small rice & beans is $4. So why am I being charged $8?? Her excuse was some people take the rice and some people take just beans...Please tell me how that makes any sense. On your menu it's says $4 for a small rice and beans. Not $4 for rice and $4 for beans. Avoid this place, the food is alright but after today I'll never be returning. I'm not sure why I was told this, I've been eating here for a while and they've tried over charging me before but always said oh sorry like they made a mistake but today, she flat out looked at and was like "this is how much it is now" update your online menu then!!!

My husband and I have been here a couple of times. We find it that the tacos and rice dishes are okay, but the other items are really good. Their chalupa, taquitos, tostada and tortas are our favorites. Particularly the beef chalupa and the lengua torta are our go to's. It's the only decent Mexican restaurant around the subway area. There are seatings and service is good. Worth the try.

Muy buena comida, creo que necesita algunos ajustes en cuanto a su comida, lo más importante es encontrar el sabor que se espera probar en el momento, recomiendo al dueño del establecimiento no poner pico de gallo en los tacos por que pierde la textura y el sabor de la carne que uno espera probar. Pero creo que pueden mejorar.En cuanto al servicio si se quedaron muy abajo, tiene que aver un servicio excelente y atender muy bien al cliente, necesitan entrenar mucho a la muchacha que trabaja ahí, el servicio al cliente es muy importante. Muy ricas aguas.

Omg. The food here is so freaking good and flavorful. I ordered with Grubhub. I was nervous it wouldn't show up. But it did. And didn't disappoint. Do yourself a favor and order

We think we have found our go to Mexican place in the area! Portions were huge and everything was just so delicious and well seasoned. My husband tried the steak quesadilla and I got the chicken burrito Al mexicano, which came packing with plenty of savory chicken, rice, beans, and fried broccoli with mashed garlic cactus. I had to get mine without dairy this time but it was already so good - I can only imagine how extra dreamy it would be with cheese and sour cream. Husband usually isn't a huge fan of Mexican food, but he inhaled his dish and finished mine. Will definitely return to try more of the menu selections.

The food here always hits the spot! This is the only Mexican food nearby avenue u that I really enjoy. They have delicious tacos, but also really good enchiladas and quesadillas. The meats are always seasoned very well and the sauces they provide are spicy and add tons of extra flavor. They are very kind and timely with the orders too. They never messed up my orders or took too long to make food. Definitely support them and check them out

Mexican restaurants and food in the Sheepshead Bay area has always been quite limited and it's unfortunate that there aren't more considering it's one of my favorite cuisines. (And Taco Bell DOES NOT count folks).I've been going to El Mexicano for many years now on the corner of Avenue U and East 15th Street, but not really because they ever served amazingly delicious food, but more because they were just plain convenient. Being one of the few Mexican restaurants in Sheepshead Bay and probably the only one within the surrounding blocks, El Mexicano always served solid food, but depending if you dined in or picked up, the experience could be painful.The restaurant is very small with just a few tables, but believe it or not, they actually expanded within the last few years. There are 2 flat screen TVs in the restaurant, which are typically turned to the Spanish sports stations. They serve your usual Mexican fare in Tacos, Burritos, Cemitas, Enchiladas, Flautas and misc. meat entrees and it's all reasonably priced.In the past, I've tried their different tacos, burritos and enchiladas and all of it has always been decent. As I usually say, none of it will blow your mind, but it's solid and considering there aren't many Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood, it will do. For some of the tacos, shockingly, in the year 2020, they are still priced at only $2.50, while the more desirable options are priced at $3. Meat options include goat, chicken, beef, salted beef, fried pork, tongue, marinated pork, shrimp and lamb. The meats have always been real fresh and there is plenty of it to fill the tacos. However, the lack of other supplemental ingredients (cilantro, onion, tomato) has always been noticeable. Don't get me wrong, there was some, but just not as much as I've seen from other restaurants.As for the burritos, they are MASSIVE. They definitely don't skimp on any of the ingredients, especially the meat and rice. In addition, they include tomatoes, lettuce and a good dollop of sour cream. However, at times the flavor can be lacking, so its hit or miss.The enchiladas are my wife's go to order here and once again they definitely give you your money's worth. The order always includes 4 enchiladas and a ton of rice and beans. It's actually pretty good and tasty, but the serving can be overwhelming.Overall, the food at El Mexicano is really a hit or miss. I've always liked their tacos and the meats inside, but they skimp on supplemental ingredients. And my note about dining in versus picking up. If you do decide to dine in, be prepared to wait a while as service is very slow at times. On our last visit, my wife and I just waited, waited and waited before we were able to flag down the waitress to take down our orders. The restaurant wasn't too busy, but every time the waitress came out or we got her attention to come over, she was busy doing something else. The food is a solid fix for anyone craving Mexican food, but the lack of attention while dining in can be a turnoff if you're in a hurry.

I love this place!! Whenever I have a craving for Mexican food, I order from them. I absolutely love their guac and chips, and would highly recommend their tacos. They're decently priced ($3/taco) and just eating one hits the spot. Two makes me really full, and 3 is just a lot, at least for me. I would post pictures, but I always demolish them whenever I get it. Other than the tacos, I remember that my boyfriend enjoyed the wings. Definitely get some tacos from here! Great place.

Food was home kitchen good. Will definitely be going back again, the tortas dish was absolutely delish and will definitely try something else next time I go. Partner had the homemade flour tacos which they said was really good & tastes very fresh. The waitress was so kind & sweet, had the patience of a saint to deal with me & my annoying questions in the most pleasant caring manner. This place deserves 5 stars just for the food & service. Ambiance, was a clean establishment.