Nacho Mama’s is a family-owned and operated restaurant serving classic Mexican, Tex-Mex and American food. The restaurant strives to offer a fun and laid back environment where guests can eat inside at one of the many cozy booths or outside on the piazza while gazing into the stars.
Nacho Mama’s is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to midnight. The Tex-Mex portion of the menu includes many classic staples, including Tacos, Enchiladas, Burritos and much more. The American side of the menu consists of classic bar fare food like burgers, steak sandwiches, and fish. All meals come with a free portion of chips & salsa.
What really sets Nacho Mama’s apart from its competitors is a large liquor bar. The restaurant offers 20 different tequilas, six beers on draft, 30 choices of beer bottles, and eight different wines by the glass. Other beverage options include a 32-ounce “Beach Bucket” drink with five different flavored rums. Happy Hour drink specials are offered daily, including $1.50 draft beers.
Nacho Mama’s is owned by Eric Phillips who has been in the restaurant business since 1985. His late business partner Tony Rainone emphasized the importance of staying consistent and Eric continues to operate by this motto to this day. The restaurant is family-friendly and has a small game room attached for kids.
Nacho Mama’s is currently the Sun King’s favorite Mexican joint on the island. There’s only one thing to order when you come – Fajitas. While some people would say fajitas are like pizza in that they’re all good. This is not the case. Choose your fajitas on Marco Island carefully – choose Nacho Mama’s.
If you like Mexican drinks like margaritas and tequila, Dos Equis and Negro Modelo, Nacho Mama’s is your place. The decor is a little shabby (like Crazy Flamingo), but it’s perfect for a Gringo’s taco stand.