Marix Tex Mex Cafe

This beloved neighborhood bar is back! Serving its classic margarita by the pitcher and comforting Tex-Mex favorites. For a lot of folks, this place holds lots of memories so many are glad that it’s back! The space is small and they don’t take reservations so you will most likely have to wait a bit. Since it’s newly reopened, we got there around 5:45 and didn’t get seated until about 7 for a party of 5. All was good because we were at the bar drinking margaritas in the meantime. I got the Steak Fajitas and they came out on a sizzling hot plate. Also recommend getting the Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream dessert! It also comes out sizzling with delicious caramel all around!!

Went recently visited to try the reopened version. Same look. Food was fair. Margaritas were good. Nice servers but was served the wrong dish initially. The wait time for food was very long (over 25 minutes). The reason for the 2 star review and not 3 stars was the poor attitude of the manager on duty and his disrespect. We waited for a table of 4 and there were 3 of us while we waited for our friend to arrive. One in our party knew the manager but that did not seem to affect his behavior. The manager said to us that it is a policy that he could not sit 3 people at a 4 top, so he squeezed us into a corner table that fit 3 while we waited for our friend to arrive (which when he did, he was squeezed into the table.) OK fine...that's the "policy". We can respect that. However, the guests in front of us were 3 people, and we saw that they were sat at a 4 top. Then, we noticed the guests in line behind us were 3 people and they were sat at another 4 top! At that point, we wondered what was going on. The person in our party who knew the manager politely asked whether we could sit at a 4 top. The manager restated the policy and when he was told that he just sat 2 tables of 3 at two 4 tops, he just smiled with no response. It appeared that the manager's disrespect was intentional. If you are not going to abide by the policy and not treat all guests fairly, then eliminate the policy for all guests. At least show some respect for the guest by acknowledging him, and better yet try to rectify the situation. I have worked in restaurants and understand the importance of respecting guests. Apparently, this manager has much to learn about guest service and respect.

Thank goodness for open air seating and delicious food that really has gotten better than before it closed 😋 Seems like it's much healthier and less greasy than I remember! One thing, I assumed everyone in the waiters world would know what "going Dutch" means. But they don't, so much for assuming. It was a learning experience that I was so grateful to be the instructor! Loll GREAT TIME and nice people, with accurate and fast service!

Short wait time, great atmosphere. The grilled fish quality was amazing for the price! Drew was a great server and paid close attention to my order. Will definitely come back again

Delicious food and drinks, just like old times! Service was friendly and very attentive. They did over-charge us for drinks we never ordered, and didn’t realize it until after we paid. We just let it slide as it’s their first week open and I’m sure they are working out the kinks. But other than that, it was great and we’ll be back!

This place was absolutely amazing! The food was stellar and so was the server! He was so prompt and made our dining experience seamless! Our only major turnoff to the place was the host… he was dismissive and unfriendly and super rude even when we were trying to be super nice to him. Despite this threshold guardian it was an amazing experience apart from that, we almost left because of him but we’re glad we stayed!

It’s so nice to be back in the WeHo I remembered! I had a fun time here. The drinks, food, and the energy in the atmosphere is great! The prices haven’t changed and neither has the food! I will definitely be coming back for another fun outing!

Excited they finally reopened & seems like the whole neighborhood was just as eager to welcome them back since they were packed 20 mins into their opening time. Host with the glasses was super welcoming & remembered my name amongst the many other queens who all showed up and were put on a waitlist. Bartenders were slammed making all them fresh margaritas we all remember and love but did a great job. And our server with the curly hair was super friendly. Only gripe is the older, bitter queen who seems to be the owner of sorts who just stands in the corner, very unwelcoming and see him barking at his employees who all seem to be doing their very best. He's of no help & just stands there like a salty guard overlooking everything. There are two other managers who seem to be hands on with their employees but not that one. You'll definitely see him and his snobby face. Besides that, Marix is back! Keep up the good work boys, we've missed you!

Let me begin with I LOVE this restaurant! I went there for years, they closed during Covid, and they recently reopened after a fantastic remodel. To say that I was thrilled when I found out that they were reopening is an understatement! I went last night for the first time since they reopened, all I can say is PURE JOY! From the moment I pulled in to Valet my car I was happy. Everything and I mean everything was as wonderful as it always was. The kick ass margaritas were exactly that.. kick ass. The chips and salsa were delicious, my tostada tejana was perfect, and my sizzling apple pie was to die for. The staff was/is amazing, the restaurant was packed, people were happy to be there, the energy couldn't have been better. To the owners, the chefs, all the people involved in bringing this special place back to life, congratulations and thank you!!!

Love love love!!! Had such a great time, the food was tasty, the drinks amazing and they were so accommodating to our growing group. Bobby is THE BEST most charming and fantastic waiter. We will be back!!!

WEHO IS BACK, BABY -- AND SO IS MARIX! WOOOOOW. We couldn't wait to run--not walk--back to MARIX after the grand reopening, and honey... they did not disappoint! From the moment we walked in, it was giving sunshine, sass, and sizzling fajitas! The vibe? IMMACULATE. The staff? EXEMPLARY. The Margies? ICE-COLD AND EVERYTHING. The crowd? QUEER JOY ON FULL DISPLAY. Huge shoutout to BOBBY -- our server, our angel, our margarita whisperer -- who took amazing care of us with humor, charm, and just the right amount of tequila encouragement. ‍ We laughed, we clinked glasses, we dished, we dipped chips like we were born for it -- and for one blissful moment, it felt like old-school WeHo joy met fresh fab energy. You can taste the love in every bite (and every frozen margarita swirl). MARIX is back and gayer than ever -- and we're HERE FOR IT. Congratulations to the whole team. You've brought the sparkle back to the rainbow See you next Taco Tuesday, babes. #MarixMagic #WeHoEats #MargsAndMoans #GayAndSlayed #BobbyDeservesARaise #MarixIsBackHunty

I went to Marix last week. I had been there previously that week with a friend and ordered tacos but as lettuce wraps for diet reasons. When I went back the second time and placed the same order, the waiter came back to the table to inform me that although they would fullfill my order that night, if I ever came back to ask for the simple substitution of tortilla for lettuce, they would deny my request. I was a bit taken aback for a couple of reasons. First, it is merely a substitution of a tortilla for a piece of lettuce. I am not eating MORE food. Have I missed something and there's a shortage of lettuce on the market? I would be willing to pay a higher price if needed. Second, telling me in advance that I would be denied the next time seemed unnecessary and the tone was almost as though I had done something wrong by asking for a subsitution. I didn't appreciate the message or the tone so I said I would be happy to speak with someone about it. I was then informed that this was coming from the manager. I was also told that I could just order the taco meat on a plate. Imagine that visual of loose meat plopped in front of you. Hardly appetizing. Prior to the pandemic, there was never an issue with ordering the lettuce cup tacos. Never. Marix closed when other restaurants stayed open for take out and delivery during the pandemic. This is a restaurant that has had a very loyal customer base in the community. We've been there for them but they haven't always been there for us. Five years later, they reopen and as a community we have stuck by them and are showing up. If you have a customer who has been coming for years and remained loyal even during your five year hiatus, just make the accomodation. It's such a small issue but can really leave a bad taste in someone's mouth. I am going to take a break from going back there for a few months until they can work out the growing pains and kinks from reopening. My message to the management at Marix: go back to being what Marix used to be. Remove the tables from the bar area, be flexible with patrons if they want a substitution, be nice to the community... and season your meat. Sorry to say but it's bland.

I was sincerely excited to try Marix. It's local, the space has allure, and this is apparently its big comeback. Never did I expect that after my visit I'd be writing about the worst restaurant experience I've ever had. From the moment I kindly noted I'd stick to water, the server made a sarcastic comment about my choice. Something felt off right from the start. My friend enjoyed his meal and finished it. I wasn't too fond of my order--the fish tacos were underwhelming--but not terrible. When our server did a final check-in and asked if I wanted a box, I said no. He asked if I hadn't enjoyed my meal, and I gave an honest but gentle, "I didn't love it," adding that I'd had an upset stomach earlier in the day. I really thought that would be the end of it, as in most restaurants such feedback is met with a simple, "I'm sorry to hear that". In fact, the co-manager, Michael, came over shortly after to check on us. He apologized for any inconvenience, offered me dessert, and I politely declined. I told him the new space was beautiful, and we had a very pleasant exchange. But when the server returned with my check and card, he slammed a pen onto the table and, in a scornful tone, said I had "been a delight." He then threatened loud enough for others to hear that he hoped to see me back and that "the food will hopefully be better, but your service definitely won't be". If you're coming to drink, socialize, and keep dining expectations low, you might enjoy this place--and you're probably less likely to have an interaction like mine. My experience suggests to me that the energy here suits a certain type of guest, and I'm simply not that type. That said, I still root for Marix. I believe it has potential, and I hope its entire team can prioritize giving every guest--regardless of who they are or what they order--the grace and kindness we all deserve.

I want to preface this by saying I've always loved Marix, back before it closed down for a few years due to COVID. That being said, here's the nuts to butts honest review. It hurts to write this, given how much I irrationally love the place, but it is what it is. 1) You don't really come here for a full meal if you know what you're doing. You come here for chips and Margs - and maybe to split an entree. If you come with expectations beyond that, you will probably be disappointed. Chips and Margs is 85% of the full experience - so it works great as a place to grab drinks and apps before your dinner elsewhere. 2) The Margs are fantastic. Get the Kickass Margarita - this is why you come here. If I was giving a rating based on Margs and chips, I'd give it 4* easily. 2)The food is OK - ish. Avoid steak add ons to any orders like the Queso Fundido. Also avoid steak in general; across multiple orders and across several visits, the chef drastically overcooks the meat and oversalts it as well. My educated guess is the chef is a bit overworked and leaves the itty bitty pieces of steak on the grill 20 seconds too long. But tiny pieces of meat cook through in seconds, so clearly the chef is pulled in too many directions to put out properly cooked steak to medium rare. 3) On that note, just avoid the Queso Fundido altogether. The cheese doesn't come out as melted as it should and within 4 minutes it will become too hard to spread. Compare that with a place like Cantina Frida in Beverly Hills, where the queso remains spreadable for 10 minutes, and it's no contest. Really not worth the price of $19.50 (including tax). 4) The vibe and atmosphere is very fun. They have open air ceilings which really adds a lot to the experience. But it's not like, a Mexican spot -- it's more like a gay club dressed up in a bandido's outfit. I don't mind it, in fact I enjoy it mostly, but if that's not your cup of tea just know what you're signing up for. It is WeHo after all. You won't find mexican music here, it's club music - very loud club music. You'll have to speak louder than normal for your dinner companion to hear you. 5) Most nights it's excessively booked up and one hour waits are very common. I expect this will change very soon since the hype of the opening is naturally plateauing and once I see that this changes, I'll update the review to reflect it. 6) If you can get a table, service is excellent. I would love to give this spot a 4* or 5*, but I just can't. I go for the atmosphere and the margs that I don't have to make myself. Locals know what's up.

Looking for a casual, affordable, and socially-vibey restaurant in Weho...? Marix is officially back and open. You can tell when you walk in that this is a favorite among the locals. I stepped in early on a Friday night, and the space was buzzing with everyone celebrating happy hour to early dinner bites before a night out. There are no reservations here, but you don't need one... although you may have to wait a bit for a table during peak hours on the weekends. The food is pretty standard Tex Mex, I think the tacos I had were pretty solid and a decent price for restaurant tacos. The Margaritas here are a decent deal, we had a few Watermelon margaritas that night. Finish off with the sizzling Apple Pie for a little fun treat. All in all, an easy spot to come in over again... with my love of breakfast burritos I may try to come back during brunch hours sometime

This beloved neighborhood bar is back! Serving its classic margarita by the pitcher and comforting Tex-Mex favorites. For a lot of folks, this place holds lots of memories so many are glad that it's back! The space is small and they don't take reservations so you will most likely have to wait a bit. Since it's newly reopened, we got there around 5:45 and didn't get seated until about 7 for a party of 5. All was good because we were at the bar drinking margaritas in the meantime. I got the Steak Fajitas and they came out on a sizzling hot plate. Also recommend getting the Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream dessert! It also comes out sizzling with delicious caramel all around!!

The food and waitstaff were great, Colton took care of all our needs. However, the music was too loud and not at a level of Background music, where people could easily converse. Hopefully on our next visit, the music level will be adjusted better for the clientele.

The restaurant just re opened this week . Great great place to eat & drink delicious Mexican food. The bartenders were extremely nice and mixing delicious margaritas.

A small backstory. My partner has been telling me about this place since we first met 4 years ago. He was anxiously waiting for it to reopen. When it finally did, he was itching to go. Well we went last Saturday. I was disappointed. First he didnt warn me how loud it was. It sounded like the club. Apparently its always been like this this is just my warning for others who may not know. It was a 45 minute wait with nowhere to sit. Chips and Salsa: Salsa needed more salt, chips were good. I wanted puffy tacos, they said they had none. I settled for the Tres Enchiladas. The red sauce is very dark, darker than Ive seen elsewhere and I didnt care for the flavor. Since it was very saucy I cant even say I tasted the meat. One beef, one chicken, one cheese, the sauce overpowered them all. My biggest complaint with this dish was the tiny scoop of beans and rice. My partner showed me previous pics of when it was open before they used to give more. He ordered some type of steak that he said was not cooked well, like it was boiled or something and those onions looked like someone threw them on the grill for all of 2 minutes and they no longer had this chimichurri sauce he loved ( I looked up old menu and discovered this dish was the Cubano something that is no longer offered). This is positive and negative but the food came out way too fast (positive for fast food) for there to be any proper cooking for a steak and onions (negative). The only thing I enjoyed about this place was the margaritas. Overall the food wasn't great and it was too loud for me. I do recognize and acknowledge what this place means/meant to the locals, my partner included, so good for them for opening back up. Maybe they just have to find their footing again.

Food was good, ambiance was nice and service was excellent. For me, the place was too loud. If you do not mind, I can recommend the place. Just make sure you come early. They do not take reservations and the line was long.

Not sure I'll go back...maybe in a few more months. Originally went back for the nostalgia and the place did look like its former self but refreshed. It was crowded and loud...but that's no different than before and to be expected. As a party of three...we never had the chance to try the food as we left after waiting 90 minutes (arrived at 730 left at 9) and went to Bossa Nova a few blocks away. They have a nice app to see where you are in the wait list...but every time the app said we were next...it changed to reflect someone else was ahead of us. When I asked the host he acted like he had no idea about the wait and putting other parties ahead of us (something I've also read in other reviews). At that point we just left....did get a call about 2 minutes after we walked out the door to leave saying our table was ready (how timely??) but at that point we were done and didn't want to wait another hour for food. As I had gone to the Pre-Covid Marix and had plenty a good times....this was a disappointment. The A-lister attitude of the management and general vibe is a bit tiring and not warranted....its not fine dining. Not sure I'll be back....but who knows....cheers...there are a lot of other options to choose from

It's back as if it never went away. Looking forward to another visit once staff is trained a bit more and they work out the kinks!!

Really want this restaurant to succeed and I am rooting for it! I'm glad it is back. Our collective memory has definitely overhyped the return of this restaurant, however. That said, my first trip back since the grand reopening was just okay. Like others have noted, they were out of several menu options, including the puffy tacos. As an alternative we ordered fried fish tacos, which were absolutely inedible and so we sent them back. The fish looked to be frozen fish sticks from the supermarket. We also ordered the combo chicken and steak fajitas, which were just okay. You could tell the steak wasn't great quality and was overcooked. I would recommend just the chicken fajitas instead. The chicken was tasty! Appreciated all the fajita accoutrement as well though I think rice and beans were extra, which is unusual. We sat outside and there were SO many flies. As soon as we sat down we realized we had made a grave error as we were absolutely swarmed by flies to the point where we couldn't do anything but swat flies away. They should put some fly traps in the bushes. The server was friendly and kind despite how busy it was, no knocks there. To be honest, next time I'm really hungry and want to eat, I'll probably go across the street to Zarape. The food there is better. I'll probably maintain Marix as more of a drinks and chips/guac location.

First time here and I absolutely loved it! We only waited about 20 minutes, and it was worth every second. The drinks were amazing--especially the one with the spicy rim (so good!). The enchiladas were soft, flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melty and stringy. My favorite though? The Blackened Chicken Tacos--absolute chef's kiss. On top of that, the dim lighting and music really set the vibe. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!

I'm told this is the grand reopening, after Covid however I never was here before they shut down. What a pleasant fun surprise soo great ti have a great Mexican plan in the gayborhood, and it' is such an amazing gay vibe! Felt right at home and was awesome to feel surrounded by other queens. I highly recommend this spot, plus for now the prices are the same as 2019 as gift to the loyalty of their customers!!!! All around spectacular time! The Margaritas were tasty and the food was superb will be back !!!!

This was honestly depressing. Got there right at 5pm when they opened and was sat pretty quickly. Went to order their Casamigos Margarita that is on the menu and was told they are out of Casamigos. Asked for Tajin on the rim and was told they were out. Went to order their Puffy tacos and was told they were out of the tortillas...I'm sorry, there is a grocery store down right down the street, you can go pick up these things if you are out. You obviously are not planning inventory well. Margaritas were gross and just tasted like some watered down lime juice and tequila. The food was cold and had no flavor. Not coming back. Marix is the Walmart version of Zarape across the street. They need to go and shadow their team to see how things should be made.

THEE Taco Tuesday spot! I came today since I heard they opened recently. I had the 3 Ahi Tacos with green rice & beans. The ahi was cooked rare which was perfect because it melted in your mouth with some of their hot sauce. The deal you are getting and the service was good too, Cody was a VERY helpful server. He suggested the Ahi tacos because it's Sushi grade fish. I'm extremely satisfied with my money.

My experience here was AMAZING. For starters the staff was very welcoming & friendly especially Albee. The food was phenomenal, I had the Tapiqueña which is the Rib Eye steak was the juiciest steak I have had. My Girlfriend had the Combo Chicken & Beef Fajitas, they came out sizzling! Now the drinks! We had a pitcher of the Kickass Margarita and we KILLED it, it was super delicious. We had an overall amazing experience. The pricing? Between the both of us I have absolutely NOTHING to complain about, it was SO cheap ESPECIALLY compared to everything in WeHo. 10/10 will be back here again! Its my new go to spot!

Welcome back Marix! It's been a pandemic. I want you to succeed. A few important notes: 1. Kick ass margarita isn't what it used to be. The balance is off. Too much sweet and sour or a new mix? The tequila is not shining through. Something is off. I know you can do better. 2. Fajitas: onions are not caramelized. Chicken is lacking flavor. Tortillas are tasting very generic -- think high school cafeteria. This is Los Angeles--I know you can get someone to make stellar tortillas! 3. Chips and salsa. Perfect. You've got this. 4. Service: top notch. Waiter was present. Attentive. Thanks Emir! 5. Ambiance and music. Perfect 6. Valet parking: way overpriced. Come on. I'm going out for Mexican. Not parking at the four seasons Beverly Hills. Please work on making things better. Happy to discuss any of the above. Quality and consistency is the key to long term success. Nostalgia will bring people back once.

They nailed the re-open. The service, margaritas and food were just as they were. And the same spirited, open air dining room. Well-done. We'll be back...and often.

I know they just reopened! But........ we waited 1.5 hours for a table that then took over 1.5 hours to even get our food. It's not like they weren't in business before. Reopening should have been smooth. Horrible service. Things were delivered to our table that we didn't even order., I don't have this much time in a day to invest in this. Get your shit together, I work in this industry. Not okay. Will not be back!!

A West Hollywood cultural institution has resurrected, and what a win for the city! Visited yesterday with old friends, and it was as if we'd never said goodbye ;). The atmosphere can't be beat, the margaritas flow freely and the service is top notch. Thank you, Marix, for coming back- here's to a bright future!

I'm reluctant to give a place five stars - I mean it really has to be extraordinary and I have to go back to see that it wasn't a fluke. However, as they just reopened this week, I was very impressed by our experience last night. Everything went off without a hitch. We waited for about half an hour at the bar with a pitcher of margaritas which is kind of what you want at a place like Marix. (IYKYK) The staff was friendly and the food was delicious. In fact, as others have mentioned, it really does feel as if they never said goodbye. The place has been spruced up including some murals but the open roof is still there. I think that the return of Marix is important to the community. I know of so many folks for whom this was their regular Friday night or Sunday afternoon hangout. Here's to wishing them much success!

Good to be back again. They should change their hours on Saturday and Sunday, and open earlier, like 12 noon. Everything else is very nice, but get rid of those tables up by the bar and bring back the highchairs and chips and salsa for those who just want to have a drink by the bar and nosh.

After years being closed, Marix's has come roaring back. I can't recommend this place enough. Food was great! Don't miss the corn-on-the cob side dish. And at least for now, they have kept the prices at the 2019 level. Service was amazing. Wait staff made sure we were taken care of. We had to wait about 45 minutes, but so worth it. The restaurant has maintained its rustic beauty.

My experience going to Tex-Mex Café, excellent service excellent food great prices of Miami atmosphere I know the manager at Marc. He's very nice and I seen Wanda Sykes there when I see Halle Berry Grey's Anatomy cast. Years ago before the pandemic now they open back up. It's a very swanky and nice music.

While I loved this place for many years and appreciate the changes, I can't understand why those tables are now up in what used to be the bar area. In my humble opinion, that area to hang out and catch up was what made Marix special. Back in the day, they even cleared out the back area on weekends to make additional room for people to congregate. Those tables sabotage what made the place special. I hope they go back to the original set up. I've heard this same criticism from everyone I spoke with. On the upside, our waiter was attentive and terrific.

Finally made it back to this once beloved local favorite. Meh. The crowd was great, the atmosphere and scene were just like old times. We waited 45 minutes and they threw 5 menus on a cramped table for 4 (thank goodness there was nothing for me to eat (i'll get to that) as there was not room for 5 dinner plates let alone 5 normal sized adults. My friends said the food was bland (it looked like a plate of Ortega and Old El Paso. As a vegan, there was nothing listed on the menu for me to eat. After asking if there were vegan options, The waiter rolled his eyes and said NO but i can remove items from (only 3) existing dishes to make them consumable. The Spanish rice has chicken stock and the once vegan herb rice is only "vegetarian" - my meal would have consisted of fajita vegetables (onion and peppers) yellow squash and their mushed-up black beans none of which he would commit to being vegan aside from beans. My experience was terribly disappointing and my friends were unimpressed and showed no interest in returning. Sad resurrection of a one time hot spot.

Went to Marix, after the long awaited reopening. I have so many fond memories of many evenings and Sunday afternoons with margaritas and friends. Glad they reopened. We missed you! Food was about the same if not I tich better than before. Service was great. Good looking new staff. Margarita was excellent and in a large glass. Very good margarita!! Very good! Appreciate the new table tops, but you likely now know you ordered the wrong chairs. You don't have room for those chairs. Wait staff can barely get through to serve interior tables without hanging over our table. When mentioned this one small issue to staff, was told 'you can't tell them anything'! That's unfortunate. The wait staff knows as they are face to face with the clientele. Overall was a good experience and will likely be back. Already saw many old friends who use to join us at the old Marix. Love love love the fact that we have our neighborhood Marix back. We missed you. At some point you understand you ordered the wrong chairs and get smaller ones so there is more room for all. Still a great neighborhood restaurant and bar. AND MARIX DOES NOT CHARGE TO MUCH FOR THERE MARGARITAS!! Go to the Abbey for a terrible overpriced margarita! Marix, Don't change the margaritas!!

I was in the area and decided to give it a visit since there is a line out the door and I was not disappointed. The Macho enchilada was a perfect portion for my money and the drinks were so good and so cheap! These prices because everything else is super expensive in the area. Im satisfied with how my time and money here was spent. I will be bringing my family with me next time!

I took a visit to Marix Tex Mex in WeHo yesterday. The margaritas are to kill for they have the best ten dollar margaritas around hands down and the enchiladas are great. The atmosphere here is full of energy and lively. The music they play makes me want to get up & dance. During my visit they opened the patio which was different. I would recommend this to anyone interested

Awful experience. This place takes no reservations, so I found it odd that they sat the party of 3 that came in behind us, first. Maybe it had something to do with the server saying "You're becoming a regular". When they did seat us, they sat the three of us at a 2 person table sticking out in the middle of the entrance way. With trays of food overheard, no room to put our legs under the table, and not being able to eat over the table, we got up and walked out.

We are glad that Merix is back . Great place , great crew and awesome Margaritas. $$$

the old girl is BACK! same great location. same great vibe. margaritas are a core memory. the food was good and the service was excellent. welcome back Marix!!!

I was very excited to eat at the newly reopened Marix West Hollywood. The restaurant is under new ownership. A few friends and I were one of the first three parties in line when the restaurant opened at 5pm. One of my friends has a small service dog. When we asked for a table, the host/owner told us "service dogs are not allowed in the restaurant". Questions about service status (that are not legally allowed) were asked and service papers were provided. We were told the patrons would be "uncomfortable and scared of the dog" and that the "restaurant would be packed for the evening (it was 5 pm) - with the dog representing a "safety issue" (not sure what kind of safety issue resides under a dinner table?). We were informed our only option was to eat on the tiny segregated patio up front - - a very small odd space not attached to the main dining area. This 'patio' had 3 small two seater hi tops - and little else. When three friends showed up after their work hours ended to grow our party to 6 people, we were curtly told there were no more chairs in the restaurant for us to use!! When a friend went to show the owner the FEDERAL ADA laws for service dogs, He was nasty and unmoved. The experience was more than unpleasant and the new owner could clearly care less about FEDERAL ADA requirements. Given the 'hubris' of this guy, one can only assume the City of West Hollywood fully condones and supports violation of the Federal ADA. Food was ok and the segregated space was not enjoyable and difficult for the waiter to maneuver in. Wait staff did their best but it was a bad experience. Our tab was $450.

Was looking forward to the re-opening but it was quite disappointing! Our order was completely wrong. We waited another 30 minutes for them to correct it. We had the taco Tuesday plate. The food was not good, meat was very dry and basic. The rice and beans were dry and not flavorful! Ugh, so disappointing! They need to step up on food quality!

Went to the newly reopened Marix last night. After checking their website,and various other reviews,we were anxious to return to one of our favorite haunts. According to their website and other reviews,Marix has a happy hour from 4 to 7. We decided to go around 5:30 to take advantage of happy hour and then dinner. We ended up having to wait 20 minutes because they have been packed since the reopening. No problem. We were seated, and when I asked the different prices for the Happy Hour Margaritas..I was told,"Oh,we dont have Happy Hour". Hmmm even though your own web site,and reviews mention Happy Hour. The place is beyond noisy...if you like to sip your Non Happy hour drink while screaming at your dinner mates,this is your place. The food...well..again,if you like dry,tasteless tacos and enchiladas this is the place for you. While they may ride the wave of desperation for a good Mexican restaurant in West Hollywood,unless they get their act together it won't last. There is no excuse to allow your website to include false advertising. Either take it down,or put up a new one with correct prices,and remove the lie that you have a great happy hour. I went,was unimpressed,and won't be back. If you just want to go and be seen by the West Hollywood "in crowd" ,drink overpriced margaritas, and dry,bland food,in a deafeningly loud restaurant ,this is your place.

We waited 30 minutes for a table. This was worth it. Had the skinny margarita with chips and also while we waited, I would've been satisfied with just that. We had the chicken enchiladas as an entrée. Portions were generous and enchilada sauce was memorable. The rice and beans were not an afterthought. Wish I had room for the apple pie. Service was attentive despite the rush hour and space was open and airy... perfect for a summer evening. We paid less than $100 for x3 entrees and x2 margaritas. Will be returning soon.

my dinner at marix was an absolute phenomenal experience!!!! the wait was 20 minutes which isn't too bad. we got started with drinks (i got a skinny margarity with salt on the rim.. AMAAAAZING!!). our party ordered some guacamole and it was so good, you could tell it was fresh. my server Earl, was very kind and patient with us since we arent from the area nor familiar with the restaurant. i ordered a Marix Burger with a cesar salad on the side. i was impressed with how quickly it came out. it was a good time here, i can see why it stays busy! another worker, Drew, recommended the skillet nachos for our appetizer which we didn't get this time.. but ill definitely be back to try them!! i'm going to recommend this cafe to others whenever they go to visit

service good, food absolutely terrible, ambiance loud and raucous . ... felt bad for my friend who paid . . ..ugh

We recently visited to try the reopened version. Same look. Food was fair. Margaritas were good. Nice servers but was served the wrong dish. The wait time for food was very long (over 25 minutes). The reason for the 2 star review and not 3 stars was the poor attitude of the manager on duty and his disrespect. We waited for a table of 4 and there were 3 of us while we waited for our friend to arrive. One in our party knew the manager but that did not seem to affect his behavior. The manager said to us that it is a policy that he could not sit 3 people at a 4 top, so he squeazed us into a corner table that fit 3 while we waited for our friend to arrive (which when he did, he was squeezed into the table.) OK fine...that's the "policy". We can respect that. However, the guests in front of us were 3 people and we saw that they were sat at a 4 top. Then, we noticed the guests in line behind us were 3 people and they were sat at another 4 top! At that point, we wondered what was going on. The person in our party who knew the manager politely asked whether we could sit at a 4 top. The manager restated the policy and when he was told that he just sat 2 tables of 3 at two 4 tops, he just smiled with no response. It appeared that the manager's disrespect was intentional. If you are not going to abide by the policy and not treat all guests fairly, then eliminate the policy for all guests. At least show some respect for the guest by acknowledging him, and better yet try to rectify the situation. I have worked in restaurants and understand the importance of respecting guests. Apparently, this manager has much to learn about guest service and respect.

Came here because of nostalgic reasons. Went on a Sunday around 5 PM. We knew there would be a long wait, but the host said an hour, and it was two hours. I would have left the first time the host made a flimsy excuse why he couldn't sit at a three-top, but I was patient for my friends. However, when they lost patience and went up and looked at the host's list, he had purposefully skipped up by five or six seatings because I had previously politely asked where we were on the list. Frankly, this place needs to grow up and go onto OpenTable, as the host was put in a horrible position of having to hunt people down who were standing around for an hour. Spoiler alert. He never once attempted to "find us." As for the food, it was a lot cheaper in portions than before. The margaritas were good, but way too strong. I think the waiter thought he was appeasing us by giving up a free double because of the long wait, but I'm not an alcoholic; I would have just preferred a free round of a standard tasting drink. I suggest going in at 6:30. It was dead after the first seating, which should be a warning to the owners. Get your crap together if you want to stay in business. Once the nostalgia fades, there are dozens of other places to go, more than ever than when Marix's was busy eight years ago.

Stopped by here while in West Hollywood! First of all, my server,Corey was great and he made it memorable. It was a cool laid back spot--- wish i would have come for taco Tuesday! But anyway... i got some street tacos and a margarita (definitely strong :) ) The salsa was great too so make sure you try it out!!!

The only regret I have about this place is that I didn't frequent it sooner since I live three blocks away. I've been living in this neighborhood for 19 years. Service is excellent& the food is extremely tasty and the decor is very funky and chill. Do not believe the reviews... This place is excellent and I will not be a stranger here in the future.

I loved this place. So sad it closed. Food was good. They had the best KICK ASS MARGARITAS . I hope some day they will open again

Tacos were awesome. They had the vegan option and it was very filling and delicious. Love the vibe. The service was spot on. Our server was very helpful and very attentive. Will definitely be back to try the other dishes.

For Marix, coming here on their AYCE Taco Tuesday nights, I'd give the place a 3. Taco are OK, a little better with the crunchy shell instead. But they're rather basic, with the choices of beef, chicken, carnitas or vegetarian (think fajitas without meat). The seating is cramped, and the place is loud (it's packed since AYCE for $10 is a draw). However, what made me give them an extra star was me cancelling my AYCE Veggie Taco order and opted for their vegan tacos, that included a mixture of mushrooms, quinoa, guacamole, cashew crema and soft corn tortillas (AYCE soft tacos were made with flour tortillas, which I despise). It was delicious, though sloppy to eat. Seriously, I should have asked for 2 more corn tortillas as I could have made 4 tacos with the amount of filling they used for 2. Glad they have this option. Our server was polite and on point even though it was a madhouse. Kudos to him and the rest of the staff.