by Nick Coons

Authentic is great, but brush up on your Spanish before going here. Most of the menu has English translations, but not all of it. I had a little trouble communicating with the staff in English as well.

The food was not the ordinary Sonoran Mexican. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but there was something different. No complaints on the food quality. And my thoughts on the atmosphere are mixed. On one hand, you have the fabulously decorated interior with various paintings on the wall and colored lights, and on the other hand you have the restrooms which almost require a gas-mask prior to entry.

The pricing was great. I don't normally order dessert, but I was up to it this time, and I was surprised that the two meals plus dessert were less than $20.

La Casa Del Mariachi is located at 1420 N. 24th St. in Phoenix.

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