The folks here are literally the best, most kind, wonderful humans. Truly a gem of a place. Hot sauce lines the counter and watching these amazing people work is so fun. The food is what I think to be THE BEST Mexican food I’ve ever had. Even the rice and beans are delicious and have so much flavor! Yolanda behind the counter is the friendliest and most personable woman ever. Her brother Jose is an artist behind the counter serving the tastiest Mexican food. Everyone who works here is so nice. Be sure to follow their Facebook where they post daily specials that are delicious. These guys work so hard as a family to turn out the best food. Such a cool little place.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Taco Salad
Just to preface, I grew up in between Corpus Christi, TX and San Antonio, TX. I have been looking for a great mexican place since I have moved up here a year and a half ago.
This is the best Mexican place I’ve found by far.
They are originally from a few hours south of my hometown and they do amazing food. The kitchen is exactly as I expected and their tortilla chips are actually legit compared to every other place I’ve been. I now will be going twice a week lol.
Show this place some love and their food will absolutely do the same.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Beef Burrito
This is some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had !
I’ve moved around plenty and spent a few years in California, where there is an abundance of Mexican food. This is easily up there as far as Mexican food goes.
This restaurant can be tricky to find if you don’t know what you’re looking for. It is attached to the mini-mart for the Coast to Coast gas station on the corner.
Inside it’s relatively small, it can probably house 10 people max. It’s equipped with stools on the counter, bar style. It can get busy during peak lunch hours.
The food itself is fantastic. They provide a lot with each order too, especially the nachos.
Pro tip: check their Facebook page for the daily specials, it’s always something different and it will not disappoint.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Carne Asada Street Tacos
What a great surprise. First, know that this restaurant is attached to the gas station. Second, know that this is not "gas station" food. The burrito and flautas were made with care and they were amazing. I think I have tried almost every Mexican restaurant in Maine, and this one is in the top of that category. The folks running the shop seemed to genuinely care that we had a good experience. The burrito, I had steak, was rich and earthy. The refried beans were especially good. The flautas had layers of flavor. If you like spicy, try the house red sauce. It is hot. Bottom line, if you are in Lewiston and are looking for some great Mexican food, give this a shot. You won't regret it.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Excellent authentic Mexican! Honestly best rice I ever had and I've had alot from all over! Fast ...I just wish place was larger..hard to get on tall stools alcohol would be a plus.. but its definitely crave worthy n once u eat here u won't forget it
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Ordered here for the first time last night - easily the best quesadilla I've had in years, if not ever. Made it a meal with the beans and rice, and also had a side of chips and guac. 11/10 all round. This will definitely be a household staple.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
I absolutely love the food but everytime I go here the lady always has a nasty attitude! I will gladly take my money elsewhere... i will not deal with someone that ignorant. I don't care how good the food is. Learn how to talk to people
Food: 4
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Very small establishment with limited bar style seating to a front-show view of the chefs at their craft. Highly recommended to call ahead of time and order for takeout. Chicken tacos were a little dry; but the beef chimichanga with red sauce was a feast to behold. Definitely some tasty Mexican food in Maine, you get a lot of food for what you pay for. Their chips are delicious too.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Best Mexican food in LA. Family owned. Friendly. Just wish they had a margarita to match the great food. Get the red sauce
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Taco Salad
This is one of those little places one passes by all the time without taking notice. Really just because it's location is part of a gas station, but, as other reviews mentioned, this is far from gas station food. It's a small place with sit-at-the-bar style dining (although I think they did have room for 1 or 2 small tables). Anyways, it was a Tuesday and I wanted tacos. I knew OF this place and decided to give it a try. Zero disappointment. One can watch the food being prepared by the, assumingly together couple that owns the place. They had a lot of conversation between them in Spanish which is a treat in this very French-Canadian part of the country. My very basic order of 3 tacos, beans & rice came with extra chips and salsa, and was under $10!!! Not only does El Pochos deliver on taste, but value as well. It's my go-to in the area now 😉
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
