Scarborough
Authentic Mexican food right on US Route 1 — the kind that reminds people of home. Come hungry.
Right in the Heart of Scarborough
Just south of Portland on US-1, minutes from Scarborough Marsh. Locals stop in after work and families make it a weekly routine.
Regulars Say We're the Best
Guests say this location edges out the rest — better food, friendlier staff, and service that never makes you feel rushed.
Happy Hour Worth Showing Up For
Stop in between 2–5pm for taco specials and fresh chips and salsa at prices that make it an easy yes. The margaritas are big, cold, and scratch-made every time.
From the Kitchen
Find Us in Scarborough
Address: 623 US-1, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone: (207) 883-0078
Hours:
Mon - Thu: 11 AM - 8:30 PM
Fri - Sun: 11 AM - 9 PM
Parking lot on site — arrive a little early on busy nights.
All El Rodeo Locations
We're in Scarborough, South Portland, Brunswick, and Lewiston. Find the one closest to you.
Experience El Rodeo, Maine's Best Mexican Food
Scratch-made sauces, chips fried fresh daily, and margaritas big enough to share. Four locations across Maine.
Made from Scratch, Every Day
Chips cut and fried fresh daily. Mole, ranchera, and verde sauces all made in-house. You can taste the difference.
Something for Everyone
From Dishwasher to Founder, Built on Scratch
Juan Sanchez arrived in America from Mexico at fourteen with nothing but a drive to work. Eleven years later, he opened El Rodeo in South Portland — and Maine's never eaten the same since.
The Margaritas Are Famous for a Reason
Jumbo, made-to-order, and available in flavors you won't find anywhere else in Maine. Happy hour runs 2–5pm daily.
Bring El Rodeo to Your Next Event
From office lunches and family celebrations to weddings and community gatherings, El Rodeo Catering makes feeding a crowd easy. Browse our catering menu and submit your request online. Pickup orders require at least 48 hours' notice, and all delivery requests are subject to manual approval. Every catering inquiry is reviewed by our team, and orders are only confirmed after we contact you directly.
What our guests are saying
This is my favourite Mexican restaurant in Maine by far. The chips are always warm and fresh, and the salsa is delicious. Their burritos are top-notch and very large for the price. Would definitely recommend El Rodeo if you’re in the area and want good Mexican
Benjamin B.
Best Mexican around! My one-year-old will even eat the salsa. The ranchero enchiladas are my go-to. The manager is so nice and very funny. The staff is awesome; eating here is an easy choice!
Samantha S.
Had such a great experience! Our waiter was beyond amazing! And the skillets were so satisfying!!! Had plenty of left overs to take home... highly recommend the texas skillet 😋
Rabeka B.
Very good! The food was delicious and my son was very excited about the decor haha. The service was a little slow. They didn't really come back and check up on us but other than that it was a great choice!
Lindsey M.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Jalapeno Poppers, Burgers, Chicken Wings, Wings, Wine, Mole, Queso Fundido, Elote, Fish Chips, Bean Dip, Nachos, Quesadillas, Seafood, Tacos, Ceviche, Margaritas, Soup, Burrito Bowl, Chicken Fajitas, Quesadilla, Taco Salad, Fries, Shrimp Fajitas, Fish and Chips, Guacamole, Burritos, Shrimp, Churros, Bar Food, Grilled Chicken, Fish, Refried Beans, Tres Leches Cake, Carnitas, Enchiladas, Barbacoa, Birria, Carne Asada, Street Tacos, and Chimichanga
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Dunstan, West Scarborough, Scarborough, Milliken Mills, Blue Point, Grand Beach, Old Orchard Beach, Pine Point, Surfside, Saco, Ocean Park, North Scarborough, South Gorham, Sandy Brook, Higgins Beach, South Buxton, South Portland, Broadview Park, Ligonia, and Cape Elizabeth.
