Mexichina Express

So I'm not gonna lie. I was skeptical for exactly what this food was going to be and what it was gonna be like. I was expecting some weird burrito with some General Tso chicken and fried rice in it - that wasn't the case BUT I still would've tried it the menu is just split, half Mexican dishes and half Chinese. We got some of each and all of it was delicious! The portions are HUGE by the way. This is the vegetable Lo Mein and steak quesadillas.

- ReadyBoot1 -

This place is definitely a hidden gym like we had a bit of trouble finding it then we realized it was inside the gas station. I had the mongolian chicken that comes with a side of fried rice and also ordered a chicken burrito and everything was tasty and it was made fresh. I also tried the mango bubble tea and that drink was fire!!

- stacy neroland -

Just the perfect meal after a day on the road, short walk from Baymont Hotel. Very Healthy Serving and great people . I’ll be back. Four Tacos and Chips and Salsa

- James Shearer -

Mexichina Express is AMAZING!!! In a city of many Mexican restaurants and mediocre and fewer Chinese joints, this is a welcomed surprise. It's located in the old White Castle/Church's/Many Other Failed Projects in the Marathon gas station on the corner of Old Fort and Thompson. When I first heard of a combo Mexican and Chinese restaurant I thought to myself, "Why would anyone do that?" And "Why does that sound amazing?" The service was great. Food cooked to order. Prices reasonable for the quality. I've always questioned what kind of meat or quality of meat when it comes to the Chinese restaurants in town. Not naming names but some of it seems sus. Not here. The quality of the beef in the Pepper Steak was great quality. The sauce in the Pepper Steak was spot on for the flavor profile and it was a thicker sauce which many places don't make that way. It was ridiculously good and will be my go to from now on to scratch that Chinese itch. The Sweet and Sour chicken was tossed in the sauce making it a bit soggy but the taste more than made up for that. We figured the thinking is that General Tso's is tossed in sauce, so what's the difference? I'm ok with it. The Lo Mein was on point. I prefer my noodles more al dente but that's a personal preference. The taste was great and it had a nice garlic flavor thrown in. The fried rice was literally the best I've ever had. I come from the Northeast originally and I feel that the Chinese food up there is far superior to the Chinese food in the South. BUT it's all subjective. This rice however, is not subjective. No typical frozen peas carrots onions etc in it. Just plain egg fried rice. (Very little egg) And it's cooked with white pepper which is an amazing spice in Chinese food that most places just don't use or use enough. It's spicy but it's so flavorful and unlike any other fried rice I've had. I couldn't stop eating it. I can't wait to order it with chicken or beef. My wife never had Crab Rangoon and they threw it in for free to try so many thanks for that. I don't like seafood at all so I passed on it. But my wife said it was really good and for those that don't know it's a fried wonton with crab meat and cream cheese in it. There was very little crab in it but that's expected and she said she liked it. Now for the Mexican part of this flavor filled journey. The Crunchy ground beef tacos don't travel well. They fell apart as we ate them which a lot of people may complain about. I'm not going to hold that against them. The quality of the ingredients and the amazing flavor of the ground beef gave it a pass. It was very good. The Birria taco was so good and I'm not usually a fan of it. We picked off the cilantro and onions. My wife hates onions and Cilantro tastes like dish soap to me lol. But the texture of the shredded beef was so good and the flavor was incredible! FYI, we didn't get it but the Pizzabirria is the ingredients of Birria on a pizza. That can't be bad right? I digress as I digest. The rice and beans were stupid good. Especially the refried beans. Not always a fan but when done right, can be so good. Lastly, the cheese dip which is the most simplest of things in Mexican places was just ok for me. My wife liked it, my 5 year old daughter hated it lol. But if that's all I have to complain about given all the things we ordered, so be it. Again, food as in most things in life is subjective based on where you're from, what your individual likes and taste buds enjoy. For me? This was a grand slam and I can't wait to go back to get some of the same things and to try some new things. I REALLY hope this place sticks around so please do me a favor and try it for yourselves and leave a review. I'm interested to hear what other people think of it.

- Rad Rob -

Hidden Gem Alert! This was one of the best meals I have had. Yes, it surprised me how much I enjoyed it. I ordered the Quesabirrias, and they were great. I will 100% be back to explore their menu. Update: I went back to try a Chinese option on the menu. It was Amazing! I really don't understand how you can be so good at both types of food in one restaurant, but they've done it. I had the Mongolian chicken, and absolutely loved it. Bonus, they have a drive through.

- James Dawes -

Chicken taco salad, barria tacos, crab rangoons and egg roll. All very good!

- Shannon Castorino -

We were pleasantly surprised. For Chinese food from a gas station restaurant late on a Tuesday night, our expectations were not high. But, wow! My son (who thinks he’s Gordon Ramsey) said the fried rice was excellent. The crab Rangoon’s were fresh and perfectly cooked. The orange chicken was fantastic with fresh peppers and squash. Service was great. He even mentioned, as it was near closing, they were out of fried rice and made a fresh batch for us. Great food, great service, convenient and quick. We were very happy and grateful! If their Mexican is half as good as the Chinese, I’m sure it’s great!

- Amanda Craig -

I recently visited this fantastic Mexican restaurant that truly exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere was vibrant, with colorful decor and lively music that instantly set the mood for a fun dining experience. The food was authentic and flavorful and I particularly loved their chimichangas, which were what I got and accompanied by queso. The service was excellent—friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. Whether you're craving classic Mexican dishes or something more adventurous, this restaurant is a must-visit.

- Jonathan -