Cocina Mendoza
300 Mt. Lebanon Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15234
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Address :
300 Mt. Lebanon Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA, 15234 - Phone (412) 531-2001
- Website https://www.cocinamendozapgh.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Kate K.
Second time here and the food is fine. I got a pork burrito, my husband got the carnitas, which is the pulled pork. Mine was definitely lacking in flavor, but the carnitas was better and I would probably order it again. The rice in the burritos tasted similar to rice-a-roni, which was a bit disappointing. Refried beans were good. Complimentary tortilla chips are served fresh and warm with salsa, which was soupy & enjoyable. A tiny kick of spice but definitely tolerable and enjoyable for a spice avoider like me. Service is fast, servers are friendly. Wish their hours were later for some weekend margaritas, but what can you do.
(3)Megan Z.
Eaten here several times. The fish tacos were not crisp, rather, soggy, with no sauce. Refried beans ok, guacamole just ok. Not many mexican options nearby.
(3)Justin J.
Great place of you want to have a lot of Mexican food. Portions were generous for the dinners. Some of the components were in the bland side but overall everything tasted like any other Mexican place. Margaritas were disappointing as they were mostly ice. Service was kind of slow too. I would go back if I am craving Mexican food and don't want to drive very far to get it.
(3)Eric T.
I came here as a lone diner. I asked to sit at the bar, and the waiter obliged. The bartender was friendly and I got a Mango Margarita. At first, I wasn't a huge fan of the sugar around the glass rim, but with the Mango, it really worked instead of salt. Well made, tasty. The bartender was attentive and I got a Corona and shot of Malibu coconut rum to pour in once drinking the neck (highly recommend). He had no issue with my customer bartender shenanigan. Warm tortilla chips and three different salsas kept me company while I made up my mind on what to order (plenty of selections here!) and waited for my food to arrive. I got the Mexican Plate #3 for dinner. I opted for Sour Cream instead of Guacamole, as it was a ton of food and I wasn't going to need (read: probably couldn't handle) the increased depth that guac adds to a meal. This meal was huge. A relleno, a steak burrito, a chicken fajita, a beef taco, all with a side of refried beans and Mexican rice. The relleno was done well, with the cheese inside being a great consistency. Adding some of the beans and rice to a forkful, and this thing was fantastic. The steak burrito was sizeable, and filled with a decent amount of steak, rice, and other fixings. Sour cream worked really well with it. The chicken fajita was great, with the chicken being seasoned well and the onions and peppers adding a perfect mix of flavor. The beef taco was the only lackluster-y part of the meal, but how do you really compare a hard-shell taco to the rest of the above? The beef was seasoned well and the cheese on top was good. Beware if you go this route; This is a TON of food. and it's all delicious and you're not going to want to stop. I'll definitely come back here whenever I want a good Mexican experience. I am very happy and full, hours later.
(5)Maria J.
I can see that the this place got mixed reviews and I understand why. My meal was good (I had the vegetarian platter #2). You do get free tortilla chips as you do at most Mexican restaurants but the salsa was runny and just okay in my opinion. Also, our margarita was disappointingly small and was 75% ice. The service was very friendly but it seemed unorganized because we were waited on several people who kept coming up to us asking if we had been helped yet. It was busier when we were there though so that was probably contributory. I would describe the decor as cheesy. Meals possibly overpriced. Overall, I rate this place as average. Fine if you are craving Mexican but wouldn't go out of my way to go here.
(3)Wernier H.
Great authentic Mexican food. Everything tastes fresh and healthy. No like other places where they over salt the food.
(5)Megan H.
We recently tried Cocina Mendoza, mostly because it was close and I had a hankering for fake Mexican. (Hello, Pittsburgh -- these places are NOT authentic... Mexicans don't use flour tortillas for starters nor do they cheese the hell out of everything. I'm guessing the people who would call these sorts of places authentic also think Olive Garden and Benihana are authentic.... But I digress.) Anyhow, I was expecting an el camps level experience. But it wasn't even that good. (Side note: why is the el camp's on McKnight so vastly superior to the other locations?) It was just bland as heck and the service, while pleasant, was really slow. Despite the place being empty. Prices were what you'd expect. On the upside, portions were huge if you're into that type of thing. Of the three of us who went together, the best thing had was a chicken quesadilla... not a good sign. For this type of a joint, I definitely prefer El Paso over in Bridgeville. If you want something resembling real Tex Mex/Mexican, it's worth the drive to Los Chiludos (which wins hands down). Honestly, I'd pick a Moe's over this one.... We won't be back.
(2)Darren W.
It was Mum's birthday, and she wanted Mexican food, but ever since Chi Chi's went bust, our options were limited, until now. Cocina Mendoza is what I would describe as a Mexican diner. There are tables, chairs, a counter. Mexican music flirts shamelessly with your ears. They even serve breakfast on weekends: Mexican and "traditional." I ordered the Mexican Plate #2 which gets you a taco, a burrito, a fajita, and a cheese quesadilla with Mexican rice, and refried beans. You can choose between chicken or beef (I went with beef), sour cream or guacamole (I went with guac, Jacques.). I am a ground beef junkie, and man, was it as fresh as it was savory with none of the crackermeal filler you find at other Mexican restaurants. The tortilla that comprised the taco was crisp, crunchy, and sinfully deep fried. The burrito was my favorite of all the things that I tried, the beef mixed with the cheese and rice making for a thick and filling feast in itself. The terrific guacamole pleased this avocado fan. I had to try the sopapilla since it's not often I get to have them, and it was as flaky, crunchy, and richly sweet as a turnover or croissant. Mine was served with some Neopolitan ice cream. The Pico de Gallo sauce was NUCLEAR! And that's how my dad likes it. I had a few tastes of it. WOOOHOOO!!! It almost put me through the roof and into orbit! Man alive! We all liked the Ranchero Salsa as well, which was soupy, sweet, and refreshing. The service was fast and friendly to boot. So if you're in the South Hills and hankering for good Mexican food, here you are. I hope they stay around for a spell. Excelente!
(5)Haris K.
Really solid Mexican restaurant. Been here twice and each time it was a good experience. I plan on going back many more times. Staff is really friendly. I would rate their food 4 stars since it's nothing extraordinary, just the basic Mexican food we all love. Since their staff is so friendly I am giving them 5 stars.
(5)Dennis T.
Now, I'm from Arizona so this review may seem a bit unfair. I compare all Mexican food, especially when claiming to be authentic, to the food I grew up with. Cocina Mendoza is not even close to authentic. Extremely bland, corn and carrots in the rice, chicken tasted like it came out of a can, soggy taquitos, the list goes on. I didn't expect to find great Mexican in Pittsburgh, but this place is just awful. I'll be nice and rate it one star higher than it deserves.
(1)Priya R.
Really didn't live up to my expectations - salsa is bland and gross. The food was also bland and gave me terrible heartburn. I am an avid Mexican food lover and rarely get heartburn in general. I had the cheese enchiladas, my husband and friends liked their food but they also said it was somewhat bland. My friend who ordered plate #2 had to ask for jalapeños on the side to add some spice. I don't think I'll be going here again, which is a shame since I live less than a mile away.
(3)Nora D.
Working close by, I get takeout from here a lot. So, while I can't claim to know what their table service is like, their takeout always takes just about 15 minutes. Their tacos are amazing - I love the sauce that comes with the carnitas tacos. Anything else I've ordered has always been tasty, mostly enchiladas and their giant chimichangas. And as an extra plus, it usually lasts me for two days of lunches. I walked down to the store and forgot my wallet once. The owner told me to come back later and pay for my check instead of rushing back and forth. He wanted me to eat my food while it was hot. You definitely don't see that level of trust and friendliness from most restaurants.
(5)Brigitte R.
I've been to several wanna be authentic Mexican restaurants here in Pittsburgh. So my husband and I were kinda hesitant to stop at Cocina Mendoza, but it was a really nice surprise! ! Cocina Mendoza has really good Mexican beer ( micheladas), and real Mexican food !! My husband had the carnitas plate & he was very happy. We really enjoyed the food & the service. Very nice, humble, attentive and CLEAN! we will be back soon!!
(5)J M.
Over ten years in PGH, the only real Mexican food outside of Texas, or the southwest I've had are the Las Palmas street tacos. My daughter was in the mood for a meat dish so we agreed on Cocina Mendoza. (This was my first trip to a Mexican restaurant in sw PA). We picked a booth with two very cool, and familiar pictures of Pancho Villa staring at us. The chips, and salsa were good, not pico de gallo salsa, but a nice tomato saucy blend of cilantro, maybe a splash of lime, and very little seasoning. The chips were warm, unsalted, and nicely crunchy. I honestly would've been happy eating chips, and salsa while my daughter ate her beef fajitas. I ordered Combination plate 11, cheese chile relleno, one chicken enchilada, and one beef enchilada with rice, and refried beans. It's been a few years since I've had a good chile relleno, and Mendozas was okay. The charred poblano pepper was about the size of my hand, (5 inches long), and filled with queso fresco, dipped in egg white, and fried. My first time having a chile like this. The shredded chicken enchilada, and the ground beef enchiladas were good enough to stifle my cravings until our summer trip south. The Mexican rice, and refried beans were comfort food on their own level. My daughter picked Mendozas fajitas over Emilianos since she's had both to compare. Some might describe the food being bland, but I would guess a lot of ethnic food establishments are trying to not scare off those with sensitive taste buds. Fortunately, Cocina Mendoza provides salt, pepper, and Tapatio hot sauce at the table, don't hesitate to use them! The decor was inviting, very traditional Mexican restaurant style, and our server was friendly, maybe shy. I'd go back to Cocina Mendoza, it hit the right spot, and was worth braving a gray, cold January day.
(4)Ashley K.
Solid authentic Mexican food. Close knit Mexican family. Servers are a little unfriendly, but who cares when you're digging into endless chips and 4 kinds of salsa. We were seated at the bar, which was uncomfortable because of a large edge. Great food, Coronas a plenty, and Spanish tv.
(4)Chris J.
This place has not only the worst Mexican food that I have ever had, but quite possibly the worst food that I have ever been served in a restaurant!! We could tell immediately that our lunch was going to be terrible. The salsa that accompanied the chips was more like marinara sauce. We had to season it ourselves with salt, pepper and whatever hot sauce was available on the table. The entrees were not any better. I'm not sure if they don't have salt, pepper or any other seasonings in the kitchen, but it didn't seem like any made it's way into our dishes. The refried beans were burned and tasteless as well. Avoid at all costs, unless you've never left Pittsburgh and have no idea what authentic Mexican tastes like.
(1)Amy V.
Authentic mexican food. Between my husband and I we have tried several items on the menu and everything was good. My favorite is the carnitas dinner. Service is slow and a little unfriendly but worth the food. Id rank it higher than most other mexican restaurants in the south hills area.
(3)Ashlee S.
Second time here. We sat at the bar and got the same bar tender, who we liked a lot the first time. everyone is friendly. The margaritas were just as good as we remembered, the perfect combo of sweet and sour. We got a "meal for 2". Everything was great, including the price!
(5)Romina Q.
The older man (not sure if he's the owner or the manager) has the strangest sense of humor. But funny nonetheless. He took our order, a table of 6, and told us that they were out of rice. We all believed him until he brought our orders back with rice as the side. He brought this container with three different salsas, one red, one green and one cheesy yellow that was on FIRE! Don't get me wrong, I love spicy foods but this one had no flavor, or it killed our taste buds, we will never know. The waiter/owner/manager got the birthday girl the wrong meat on her quesadillas but he did surprise her with a tostadas and ice-cream with a candle on top. My fish tacos had only one corn tortilla per taco so I had to eat them with a fork, even though they were very tasty and flavorful. The place was pack on that particular saturday night and all the servers were running around that it took a while to find us a table. We sat at the bar for a few beers until they were able to clean up a table for us. Even thought we were here a few years ago, and weren't too impressed by it (the decor was average -and still is- and so was the food) we may come back to an earlier time if we're in the area. Friendly staff.
(3)Kristen H.
This place is ok. It's not great, but it's solidly ok. I was there with my father, sister, and brother in law. Our dinner came to $110.00. We had ordered 6 margaritas (between four of us) and the drinks were $45.00. Given this was a strip mall mexican place, we were not expecting this so I want to mention this as a word of caution. I dont think it's over priced, but we just weren't expecting it to be over $100. I hate when people complain that local mexican restaurants dont serve authentic food. We live in Pittsburgh, not El Paso. This was pretty good! All the cheesy beefy spicy goodness I crave in Mexican food was present. I ahd dinner #2. It was one fajita, one taco, one burrito, and one quesadllla. Needless to say, I brought most of it home. The quesadilla was just meh, but a quesadilla is just cheese on a tortilla. The taco was good but very salty. If I got back, I'll try the fish tacos. The service was good but disorganized. My father had the sapapillas for dessert and was expecting little pillows of fried dough--chi chi's restaurant style. We got fried tortillas w sugar and ice cream on them. He wasn't very impressed. My brother in law had the flan and said it was great. The margaritas were excellent! Certainly worth $45. Very strong, we were all feeling a little bubbly when we left dinner! I tried the frozen mango margarita, and I loved it. It was like alcoholic candy. Highly recommend. I'd go back, and I'd recommend it if you're hungry in the South Hills. It's not a fancy restaurant; but its a simple Mexican joint with pretty alright food.
(3)Seung P.
What the *bleep* is wrong (and by wrong I mean AWESOMELY RIGHT) with you, Pittsburgh?! It is a well-known fact that Mexican restaurants all across the nation have a tendency to stuff you with food, enticing you to eat a veritable smorgasbord of cheesy, meaty, spicy goodness piled high on plates the size of hubcaps until you surrender to the inevitable food coma and wake up two days later STILL REALLY FULL. I figured that Cocina Mendoza would be similar in this respect. Except that I'd forgotten that THIS! IS! PITTSBURGH! ... which means that their "Meal for Two" specials are completely misleading, unless by "two" you mean "two veteran champions of the International Federation of Competitive Eating". For the rest of us mere mortals, it's more like a meal for 4 ... or 6. And how tasty the food is! Crunchy, meaty, dreamy taquitos. Lovely fajitas with tender chicken and succulent marinated steak. Quesadillas that must have been half an inch thick at the very least, oozing with lovely queso. And refried beans and Spanish rice so tightly packed into their to-go containers that you swear that the wonders of modern compression technology (here's looking at you, Lempel-Ziv-Markov) must have been involved somehow. Glorious! My wife -- who is herself an accomplished Mexican cook -- comments that the food is very "homemade" in nature, prepared with love by people who obviously care a lot about food. She likes one of the salsas in particular so much that she wants to go with me to see if she can get the recipe from the cooks there. That's high praise coming from someone who was taught by a Mexican housewife whose food was the envy of the entire neighborhood. And now, as I sink further and further into my food coma, I repeat: what the *bleep* is wrong (and by wrong I mean AWESOMELY RIGHT) with you, Pittsburgh?!
(5)Paul D.
I had to tell you all about one of the BEST MARGARITA I EVER had , (ok , so I had 3 ) DAMN They were good ! Not the chemical taste of the one that I had at another place . I don't like to mention names (Mad Mex) I ordered the special of the day ( Mexican number 2 Dinner ) Little taste of everything , and everything was delicious. If your Hungry and really enjoy Mexican food , you should order this plate. The staff all spoke broken English , ( True Mexicans ! ) Very Authentic. The salsa was bland , could have used a little more spice , but I fixed that problem with a plentiful application of the hot sauce supplied on the table. over all , a very good diner decision
(4)John M.
I lived in Los Angeles for 22 years and Dallas for 20 years and have traveled extensively in Mexico, so I consider myself a good judge of GOOD Mexican food. Well, Unfortunately I didn't find it at Concina Mendoza. In fact, it serves the worst Mexican food I've ever had. I started out with a beef chile relleno and it was awful. The breading on the chile was soggy and bathed in some sort of soupy sauce. The waitress took it back and I was hesitant to order a replacement but went with the simple ground beef burrito thinking how could they mess up a burrito. Well, they did. I don't know what the meat was inside but it sure didn't taste like beef. I had 2 bites and asked for the check. And by the way, they have a huge sign on the window offering Margaritas for $3.25. When my bill came, they were $5.99. When I questioned why $5.99? the waitress said the $3.25 price was Mon-Thu. Upon leaving I did check the sign and in very small print it does say Mon-Thu but you need a magnifying glass to read it. Taco Bell has far superior food to this place. Don't waste your money here. I spent $22.00 with tip for a margarita, some chips & salsa and 2 bites of a burrito. I'll never eat here again and will make sure my friends & family don't either.
(1)Amanda M.
We have never actually ate in the restaurant but have gotten take out a few times. My latest decision, the meal for two number 1. Wow! That's a lot of food for $26 dollars. There were apps. Cheese quesadillas and chicken taquitos. There was an entree. Huge shrimp, chicken, steak, peppers, onions with cheese melted on top. Flour tortillas on the side. Speaking of sides. Everything you could ask for. A quart of rice! A quart of refried beans! Yikes. I wouldn't want to be around the person who ate those beans. Guacamole, salsa and sour cream. This was quite the Mexican feast! And the flavors were fantastic. My only criticism is that the entree consisted of mostly shrimp and was short on the steak. Overall, CM has great, authentic food for very reasonable prices.
(4)Aileen L.
I really wanted to like this restaurant. I had heard great reviews and there seems to be such a lack of good Mexican food in Pittsburgh. We arrived on a Sunday evening around 7:30; the Pens game was playing at the bar. All was good. Noticing that the restaurant closes at 9, we quickly ordered and out came the salsa, chips and a few beers. The salsa tasted as if they added plain tomato sauce and the chips were cold and had a stale texture. We decided to give the guacamole a try (with a fresh, warm basket of chips). It was delicious and the highlight of our meal! Our Chili Rellenos meals soon arrived and were so disappointing. Too much breading on the CR and hardly any fillings in the enchilada/taco that accompanied. The beans and rice were tasty, but dry. Our waitress was apathetic . We still chalked this up to "well... it IS a Sunday evening" This may sound like an oxymoron, but what really disgusted us was the cleaning. While I am finishing up a meal in a restaurant, the last thing I want to see is a wet, soggy mop (gag) or a staff member standing nearby waiting for me to finish my meal so that she/he can sweep under my table. We saw both right under our noses. At this point it was maybe 8:15. The Pens were still playing, but they shut off the game and started turning chairs upside down (on the tables) As I stated before, the restaurant was open till 9 o'clock. We had leftovers. On our way to the car we tossed them in the garbage can. I'm only giving this place 2 stars because of the guacamole.
(2)Brandon H.
I'm a little stingy on 5's or they would totally get one! Authentic food, great salsa verde (get it on anything), great tamales and everything was solid to say the least. Margaritas were very good with homemade simple syrup and fresh lime juice for only $4.25. Sat at the bar and had great service. My girlfriend and I will be there most Wednesday nights at the bar if you want to drop in(kids eat 1/2 off Wed or we would hit a table sometimes).
(4)Celina G.
I visited this place a while ago and was not impressed, speaking as a Mexican that just didn't feel like cooking for a night. I took my mom (another Mexican, born in Guerrero, Acapulco) We met the owner and we did ask him why the food and salsas were so bland. His response was that he Americanized his dishes for the American palate. The only item that was really authentic were the Tamales, made and prepared by his sister in law. I haven't returned and will never patronize that place, it's a joke!!!!
(1)Rebecca P.
Good specials, friendly staff, fantastic food. Salsa was a little runny for my taste. But we have made this a regular stop on Friday nights, especially with soccer on the tv. See you next week.
(5)Jaydei R.
Have been to Cocina Mendoza many times. Food is always consistent: decent Mexican food close to home - this is not a destination restaurant. Service is the real downfall here. Service has always been slow, as there is usually only one server (sometimes two) for the whole place. On the most recent visit: I was never asked if I needed a refill/needed anything, no one cleared our plates, I waited about 20 mins for the check & had to go to the bar to ask for carry-out containers. The food & atmosphere aren't good enough to make poor service tolerable.
(2)Emily H.
Not fantastic, but not bad. Salsa was good but needed a little more heat - we added a few drops of the hot sauce on the table, which helped. I had 2 cheese chile rellenos, which most restaurants cover with red enchilada sauce. Here, they were covered with diced tomatoes, pineapple, and something else - green olives, maybe. The breading was a little thick and tended to overpower the flavor of the chile. The chiles could have used a bit more cheese. On the side, instead of rice and beans, these come with rice and steamed baby carrots and broccoli. I thought the veggies could have used a little more time in the steamer. Overall, I felt like they were trying to make a healthier twist on chiles rellenos, which is nice, but I kind of like them covered in sauce and oozing cheese. Other minor gripes: they were out of plain Pepsi - only diet and Mountain Dew. They only take Visa, not Mastercard. The atmosphere was a little quiet and subdued. I think this place is ok but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again. Coupons available on their website.
(3)Christi F.
We tried this place twice. The first time, they had only been open a few days. So it was a disaster (super busy night, people waiting even outside, general mayhem). The food was mediocre at best, so we thought maybe we'd wait a bit before returning to let them "get the kinks out". We waited a year and returned. The food was once again bland and the service left a lot to be desired. Also, way overpriced for what you actually get. I wouldn't even care if it was bland and you had the option of different sauces to liven things up, but that is not the case. Additionally, they definitely use jarred salsa. It was not fresh. Disappointing and will not return.
(2)Jon S.
A typical average Mexican restaurant. Chips from a bag tasteless tomato soup like salsa. I had a lunch combination with a chile relleno and a steak fajita. The steak was a little chewy and the chile relleno had no bite to it. Rice was the typical Mexican style instant. Service was fine.
(3)Frank C.
We frequently visit this establishment and enjoy it every time. Stick to the classics - tacos, burritos, etc and you can't go wrong!
(4)DJ J.
Good mexican food. Was talking with the bar tender cuz we had 4 and he suggested "A meal for Two #1 or #2. We took that recommendation and order #1. Really good meal and plenty for 4. A large plate with a combination of shrimp, chicken and charbroiled steak with onions, tomatoes, red and green peppers, cilantro and more. Served with rice and refried beans, guac, sals, tow small cheese quesadillas and four totillas. Yum! The food came out nice and hot, not to spicy but very flavorful, veggies were not overcooked (which seems to happen at many other restaurants), and the shrimp, chicken and steak were good. Nice meal and good recommendation!
(4)Brian F.
Have been eating at Mendoza's for the last 10 years. Initially, we had to drive to Noblestown road, then Bethel Park and finally, they moved to Mt. Lebanon. Mendoza's is delicious, authentic Acapulco type food. I look at some of the posts on this site and realize that most Americans do not recognize authenticity. Fish tacos and a variety of shrimp dishes is a dead giveaway. Pricing is good and alcohol is typical prices. I've taken my family of 5 for dinner, no alcohol and the bill is always under $50-60. Abraham the owner and Fernando the head waiter are great. Very accomodating. Lastly, there used to be a Taco Bell one block away from Mendoza's. After a year, the Taco Bell's business had dropped off so far that they closed. If this is not a testament to the quality and affordability of this restaurant, nothing else will convince you to give them a try.
(4)BL T.
I thought it was fresh, delicious and "authentic" (as far as i understand the word in relation to Mexican food). The Mendoza Dinner Enchildas were three corn tortillas stuffed with spiced shredded chicken and topped with a tangy tomatillo sauce and diced tomatoes and lettuce. I'm a fan! gimme more! next time, will go for dinner so i can thoroughly pig-out. weird location in a suburban strip mall.
(4)Partha B.
I have been there many times. It is a low-key place and very hospitable. At times I have been surprised by the quality of food, but other times food can be below average. They have a nice menu and I like their enchilada. Their beans are good as well as the salsa. You have to ask for spicy salsa otherwise you will get pretty bland. I think they now have a new server and he is trying to pay more attention tot he customers. Not sure whether he is owner or not.
(3)Jonathan K.
When in Pittsburgh I should of had a burger and fries with Heinz ketchup. Salsa was bland and tacos were nondescript.
(2)Kal K.
It was ok.the chips and salsa are always the first impression and they were preety lame.chips not fresh and salsa too tomatoee.portion were good food had reasonable flavor,staff was nice.i would go back if was in the area and wanted mexican.
(2)Ramnath B.
Pretty solid Mexican fare. It was a pleasant surprise to discover this place considering Pittsburgh isn't exactly a hotspot for Mexican food.The restaurant is sort of in the middle of nowhere but it's worth the journey. The tortilla chips to munch on were fresh and good. The enchiladas which I ordered for my entree were excellent.
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