Based on 474 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
990 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: (207) 333-3226
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Matthew Scipione
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.
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Maleza Pilgrim Lopresti
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
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Fred M
This is some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever had !
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karen mogursch
A few friends raved about this place. I decided to give it a try & by far the best taco salad I’ve had in a long time. Delicious & rice & beans mixed in !! I will be a repeat customer.
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jim vernier
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.
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Hannah Ferguson
Delicious Mexican food! Love the green salsa and many different hot sauces, especially the garlic one. We’ve dined in once, and gotten takeout once. Inside seating is small but cozy. They did a great job with a capsule location sandwiched by a gas station and convenience store, making it feel warm and inviting. Portions are generous and affordable. If I lived close enough I’d come here all the time.
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Hailey Nicole
El Pocho’s is the best Mexican food in the L/A area, hands down (and I’m from the Southwest where we don’t mess around with our Mexican food). The food is phenomenal (ESPECIALLY the daily specials–I dream about the pork empanadas until I can have them again). I always feel like part of the family when I go there. Shout out to Yolanda for being the bomb (though everyone there is fantastic, truly). This is my favorite restaurant in Lewiston. If you haven’t tried it, you’re missing out!!
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Dave Ainaire
This was an excellent stop for a bite to eat. Small seating area at the bar. Buying drinks from the attached convenience store was the only odd piece. We will definitely be going back.
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Scott Meyer
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
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K B
These folks are putting out a phenomenal volume of food considering there are two people and a small kitchen. But they’re efficient and well-organized and everything is clean and fresh. And somehow they managed to make the best Mexican food we have ever had too. Absolutely delicious. We were visiting from outside the US with no roaming plan so didn’t know the protocol, couldn’t call ahead or check specials without wifi and all, but they still kindly accommodated us at the counter with chips and salsa to boot. Fun hot sauce lineup too. If I lived anywhere close by I’d be there all the time.
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