El Maguey - Bridgeton

I ordered the three-taco meal (Carne Asada, Chicken, and Carnitas) with rice and beans, along with a margarita and a quesadilla to go. THE FOOD WAS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! The Carne Asada and Carnitas tacos were especially fantastic! The portions were larger than at any other Mexican restaurant I’ve been to, and they didn’t skimp on the meat! You could actually see the spices on the food, which showed how well-seasoned it was. I also loved that the salsa verde was nicely spiced. The margarita was great too, and I did end up burning my mouth on the beans because I couldn't wait to dig in, haha! I’m surprised this place doesn’t have a better rating, but in my opinion, that reflects more on the customers than the restaurant itself. If you aren’t satisfied with your meal, it’s your responsibility to let your server know so they can address it; otherwise, you’ll likely end up having a mediocre experience. The servers were attentive and consistently checked in to see if everything was satisfactory, so remember to speak up if something doesn’t meet your expectations! I’ll definitely be back with my family!

This place is a must if you are in the area. One of my families favorite spots for many years. Amazing price, excellent taste and friendly staff make El Maguey one of my top 5 in the area.

I have been going to this restaurant for years, but today I had the absolute worst experience. They ask you to be patient due to short staff, but they don't even have the courtesy to offer you water. When you speak to the manager, instead of him addressing your issues he sends over a teenage girl, who just started working there. My food was overcooked but there was no one to tell, because again, no manager presence. When I was able to address the issues with the manager all I got was double charged from drinks that were wrong when they reached our table. I am not one to complain about a restaurant but I felt I needed to warn the public. They only got the one star because I can't post this without it.

The queso dip with chorizo was good. The wings had a good flavor but I asked for them to be crispy and they were not. The Pina colada margarita was also good. The restaurant was understaffed. I know because there were two signs posted that said so. It did take a long time to get our order taken and to receive our food. One of the items ordered was never brought to the table. A couple that came in after us, was served before us. I would return but maybe with a smaller party and on a less busy day.

The service was great. They were on top of it the whole night and I was at a busy table and they still kept up. The drinks are huge and the refills never slowed. The food isn?t the traditional Mexican that I am use to but must people enjoyed their meal. This little flag in the burrito was the cutest and this burrito was amazing. The salsa was not spicy but came in this adorable little jar. The cheese fries were ok and the Avocado appetizer was great.