Mary Bar & Grill

If you're looking for a warm, welcoming spot to enjoy a solid Mexican meal, Mary's is a must-try. The restaurant is doing its best to keep the lights on, and it shows in the heartfelt service and the consistently fresh, flavorful food. From the moment you walk in, the staff is friendly and attentive, and the owner, Mary, always greets you with a smile, making you feel like part of the family.For my meal, I opted for the shrimp enchiladas, always delicious. The shrimp were large, juicy, and perfectly cooked, complementing the rich, flavorful sauce. My husband had the shrimp quesadilla, and he was equally impressed. The quesadilla had a nice balance of crispy exterior and gooey cheese, with a generous portion of shrimp and veggies inside.The menu is family-friendly, with options for all tastes, and everything is made fresh. They also do takeout well too. Mary's might not have the flash of larger establishments, but it has HEART--and that's something you can't beat. If you're in the area and craving good Mexican food, this little spot is definitely worth supporting.

Mexican and Tex-Mex food in DC continues to be an utter disappointment. We've been trying to find something solid for years. We decided to give Mary's a try because it was only about a mile north of where we were checking out a show and we'd heard good reviews. Well, the search for good Tex-Mex continues, but Mary's was a decent spot along the way. The restaurant had a Tex-Mex feel, although it was more Salvadorian than Mexican (pretty typical for DC). It didn't have some of the Tex-Mex standards: free chips & salsa, homemade flour tortillas, nachos, etc.I had the scrambled egg burrito, which was pretty good. It was a good combination of beans and eggs, which was well-balanced (although adding potatoes would have elevated it). The white rice is surprisingly flavorful and the black beans were a good complement.The queso was decent, but a little overpriced for the size. I asked for salsa a couple of times, but they never brought it (only pico de gallo). The sweet tea was pretty good (it didn't taste like it was from a can, bottle, or fountain, although it also didn't taste freshly brewed). But, the best part of the experience was the service. All-in-all, I'd say Mary's is a good addition to the DC Tex-Mex landscape.3.75 out of 5

My first time in. I got the Lomo Saltado for lunch and it was very delicious! Steak was tender and well seasoned, and the green sauce has some serious spice!Mary served me and was quiet but friendly and welcoming. I will certainly be back!

Highlights here were the drinks and the friendly service. The restaurant is quite small inside, with a few big TVs. It wasn't rowdy or too crowded like most bars on a Friday, making it a nice place to chat and relax.. The food here is not too bad for a quick stop. The pupusas were very cheesy and had a nice crisp, I enjoyed the salsa, but the cheese dip we had was a bit congealed.The margaritas were a great deal for the price! Let me tell you -- they were VERY strong. So strong I thought I might've accidentally ordered a double! It made them a really good deal, and not too sweet to drink. I will definitely come back here for a quick drink, and some of the nice spicy salsa.

We live in the neighborhood and we were glad that Mary's kept some of our favorite menu items (pupusas, rotisserie chicken) from the old restaurant while adding a ton of new items. It has really found its groove although I wish the value was more consistent across different menu items. But, it is always really good - faves are any quesadilla, shrimp enchiladas are excellent, mojitos! We appreciate kids eating free on Mondays. We go out to eat at a lot of different places but Mary's is hands down my 7 year old's very favorite restaurant. Here is what she said: mary was nice the food was AWESOME my favorite restaurant Good variety of menu options. Service was good, the food came right on time. for ambiance, it feels like you are in Mexico. there are two giant tvs and outside is really nice.

My friends & I stopped by for food on a Sunday around 5pm. Wasn't too busy. There were a few people at the bar in and out while we were there but still fairly quiet which is unfortunate because the food is AMAZING. This was my first time trying authentic Salvadorian food and I was not disappointed at all. My friend recommended I try the Lomo Saltado and it was cooked to perfection. The steak and fajita veggies were very tender and flavorful. A little bit of a spice to them but not too much that I couldn't enjoy it. The beef enchiladas were also DELICIOUS and perfectly cheesy and creamy. They had sort of a honey bbq flavored sauce to them. Not sure what exactly this was but it added so much to the plate. 10/10 will recommend to anyone.

A late night dinner and noticed this place was still open around 11pm. One person at the bar. The place is small and quaint. Music playing to sway to. The waitress was very nice and helpful. Ordered a margarita and Paloma. They were ok, not too strong. The meals were good. Birria tacos, Al pastor tacos, and combo fajitas. It wasn't the best I have had but it was tasty.

Food is lovely . We came to order a meal but the appetizers were so plentiful that we got stuffed right away. Solid pupusas and chicharon!

I got the birria tacos and they were packed and very flavorful, alongside some delicious rice and consome. the service was great, they were very hands on and quick. the food was a bit pricey but you definitely received food worth your penny. the music was lovely and there wasn't any abnormalities to the restaurant.

Excellent food and service!I highly recommend this restaurant.We had quesadillas, chicken and beef, it was flavorful and and plentiful. They have mushrooms and vegetables wich is fantastic.The kids had the quesadillas too. It comes with rice and grapes. The music is nice and not too loud.We had a very good timeThank you!