![]() Gold and silver embellished sombreros of many colors, black and white photos of well-known Mexican musicians, Mexican pottery and dolls and a lovely large mural painted by Arelllano's daughter grace the walls. The ceiling is hung with a multitude of the popular red, white and green cut out banners depicting kitchen scenes of Mexico. The many tables are covered with white linen and red and green over cloths. The large space seats about 95 guests with an additional 20 at the bar. They feature a mariachi band on weekends, as well as a performer who serenades the guests with songs from the 1980's.Īs I parked conveniently in the shopping strip, the doors to the restaurant were open and the cheerful sounds of Mexican music filled the late summer air. Rojas said, "Arellano always enjoyed the popular song Mariachi Loco, and thus his restaurant received that name. Raul Rojas, a longtime family friend is its capable manager. Our dream is to open other locations in the future." A few months ago his dream was fulfilled with the opening of Mariachi Loco 11. ![]() When I chatted with him several years ago, he said," I came to New York to have a better life. Arellano arrived here from Puebla, Mexico in the late 1980's. It occupies the grand space that was Casa Maya. This week, I continued following the culinary journey of owner Guillermo Arellano and his family, who recently opened Mariachi Loco 11, on Central Avenue, as well, in Scarsdale. Through the years, the dining room was enlarged and a Mexican grocery was opened by the owners next door. Many years ago, I had the pleasure of enjoying some totally homemade authentic Mexican food at a very informal small spot on Central Avenue in White Plains, Mariachi Loco. Last Updated: Thursday, 05 October 2017 13:06
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