While coming home from Asheville, we got hungry and decided to stop in Marion for dinner. This place was the closest Mexican restaurant we found to the interstate so we decided to try it. On a Saturday evening the line was out the door! It moved fairly quickly, but there was a large party that was taking up most of the tables in the middle of the room so not sure this would happen on a normal weekend night.
The service was hit or miss. Our waiter was kind and efficient, but we’d go for longish periods without seeing him. Again, busy night so we understood.
The food is actually very good. I had a chicken quesadilla with a side of Mexican rice and Charro beans. The Charro beans were fantastic! They were seasoned with little bits of bacon and plenty of spices. I loved them! The chicken quesadilla was also delicious, filled with chicken and cheese and then topped with cheese dip. Cheesy but good! The rice also was topped with cheese dip which totally made that dish!
You do have to go up to the front to pay your ticket, which for some reason I hate. In this instance, the cashier (without a word to me) left to go sing happy birthday with a crew of people. When he came back, there was no apology for just abruptly exiting or an explanation.
While we enjoyed it, I believe I’d try another restaurant the next time I’m in Marion.
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