Mamaveca Mexican and Peruvian Restaurant

We came here for lunch today and had a different kind of experience! We were seated immediately! We had to wait a little while for our waiter to bring us drinks. The waitress was sweeping around our table as we were enjoying the chips, salsa and queso! Why does staff need to sweep with customers enjoying their meal? Our margaritas were very watered down, all we could taste was the strawberry mix! Then our waiter made a smart remark about working for tips! If we had to ask for silverware and noticed you were more attentive to other customers that came in after our party did, that would be an excellent explanation as to why you didn’t receive a tip!

Was seated in a booth and ordered Peruvian Paella with ice tea. Complimentary chips with salsa and queso were delivered to the table. Background music was a mix of Spanish pop and older Spanish traditional classics. My plate was delivered in short time and was piping hot. The mix of seafood in this dish was good and loaded with flavor. The portions were enough for two. Everything I tasted was delicious. I enjoyed my meal and had a good dining experience here.

Mamaveca in Norman delivers exactly what you want from a great neighborhood Mexican restaurant. The food is authentic, portions are huge, and the meal starts strong with complimentary chips, salsa, queso, and warm tortillas brought straight to the table. The green salsa is especially good and worth trying, but it is spicy. I ordered the tacos de la casa with steak and they were excellent. One tip: ask them to go light on the cilantro if that is your preference. They are generous with the amount unless told to hold back. The beer is ice cold and served in a large mug with a lime. The atmosphere feels like a traditional Mexican spot, but with a unique and welcome twist. Mamaveca also features Peruvian dishes and decor, which adds character and variety without feeling out of place. Solid foo

You need to eat here... this is not your typical Mexican restaurant. It doesn't look like much when you drive up, but I believe it's the best Mexican food I've ever had (and I've been to Mexico a few times). I haven't tried the Peruvian food there yet, but I definitely will!! We ate here yesterday, and the service was quick and friendly. Restaurant, tables, booths were clean. The food was out of this world. Next-level taste. I had Paola's special, which was basically fajita filling topped with cheese. The steak was tender, the veggies perfectly cooked and not smothered in oil. But whatever they marinated or cooked it in just kicked it up too my list of incredible meals. It looked simple, but tasted 5-Star. Also a scoop of Fresh guacamole!! My mouth is watering just thinking about all that

I ordered the lunch combination with a beef enchilada sour cream sauce and a taco. Sides were corn and rice. Food tasted good. Was hot when served. Chips and salsa along with cheese was all good. Very mild which is the way I like them. Salsa had excellent flavor. Restaurant was very clean and the service was great.