Mario's Bar & Grill Restaurant

Came here by accident trying to find Henry's Seafood joint (which is now some raunchy bar) and I'm so damn happy we stumbled upon their giant billboard on Broad Street.

Mario's looks like a small Irish pub from the outside (and in the inside actually) but it's actually a great Spanish restaurant. The place was pretty empty on a Saturday night and we got a booth right away with the most AWESOME waiter. He promptly informed us that we arrived during Happy Hour - YES, happy hour on a Saturday at 8 pm. Bless Latinos for always knowing how to have a good time!

Ok now the food -
We did not order an appetizer, YET our awesome watier brought up out a small sampler plate since we were new customers; wings and things - all regular bar food.

Entrees-
Chicken burrito with salsa verde, rice and salad. Packed with flavor, the salsa verde definitely hit the spot and makes you crave some more.

The better entree- Shrimp in garlic sauce. Please do not be take aback with the small size of the shrimp, they do give you maybe 10 or so. If you are a person with a big appetite you will need an additional order. This sauce is some of the best garlic sauce I've ever had - comparable to Malagas nearby or to Portuguese restaurants in Newark. I threw my white rice in the bowl to swim in the heavenly oceans of garlic.

Our drinks were made quick and at half their price they tasted even better. Our waiter said the night to come is Fri night for Karaoke or Happy Hour during the week.

First time here and we will be back again! this place just opened up and has a great Mexican/Central American menu. Their tacos are fabulous! they have a Tres Leches dessert that is wonderful! they make their own sangria in either red or white and it's very tasty. it's just down the street from the Sun National Bank Arena and there is plenty of parking across the street. it has a full bar and you can dine in or out. they have some great events planned for October ... i can hardly wait!