Ferdinand’s Mexican American Restaurant
1318 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI, 49829
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Address :
1318 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI, 49829 - Phone (906) 786-2531
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Street
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Michael D.
It was good, I would eat there again. The reason is there are no other Mexican restaurants in the UP. Salsa was good, chips were disappointing. It isn't too difficult to make your own. The girlfriend and I had a combo plate 4 or 5 it was ok. Everything was mediocre. However, the Reallano pepper was excellent--nice to have the outer shell of the pepper crisp and not soggy. The service was "meh," the girlfriend and I were amused with the waitress who referred to us as "kids." King of the Mexican Restaurant Hill in the UP, so as long as there is no challengers.
(4)Mike S.
Surprisingly decent Mexican food, especially the homemade salsas. The weak spot here has always been the service. They turn over wait staff faster than tortillas.
(3)Dave B.
I'm glad Taco Bell was too packed to get in. What a great little place! Off the beaten path, delightful Mexican decor, and an awesome lunch buffet for $6.50! I'll be back!
(5)DZ A.
We pulled in to Escabana and wanted to eat at a sit down restaurant instead of quick service. We saw a billboard for this restaurant on the main road in. The food is not any where near authentic. My chili relleno was covered in salsa (tasted like Ortega) and my husband's food was very bland. I understand that we are in the US an its not like we are going to find "authentic" food, but this food was blah. The waitress was great. So,note that service is NOT an issue:)
(1)Robert C.
Canned cheese, canned salsa, very generic, wouldn't eat here again. With just a little effort to hide the canned flavor, I would give it 4 stars for atmosphere. Obviously they don't care. Just travelling through.
(3)Ben P.
This was a destination stop for dinner while we were vacationing in the area, and I'll say that all of our party of 4 were fairly impressed. The salsa was amazing, so much so that we ate several baskets of chips. All of our food was very good, near authentic Mexican dishes. Prices were reasonable for what was served. I would definitely return again.
(4)Ron M.
Stopped in for lunch. Had the soup and salad bar which is consistent from day to day. The big problem was that the lone waitperson was swamped. I heard that people calling in sick has happened quite a bit, so while our person did her best, we had to leave without a refill on tea we wanted. Not good for working people who are on a schedule.
(3)Jim C.
I ate at this restaurant on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. The food was okay, but opportunity with the service. The servers are very task oriented and fast. The opportunity is they are not sincere and don't take time to talk with the customers. I observed this myself as well as with many other tables around me. They were very efficient and getting my food quickly. The food was mediocre, with nothing unique to want me to go back or take anyone there specifically for the food. When you're done with your meal at your table you take your bill to the bar to pay. The lady behind the bar, who I came to find out later was the owner, was busy talking with one of the servers about personal things. I stood there for almost 2 minutes while she was talking and did not acknowledge my being there until she was done and then took my bill. She never asked anything about my experience or how my meal was. I would not recommend this restaurant.
(2)Theresa H.
The flaming fajitas and the super wet burrito are the best items on the menu & better than I've been able to find anywhere else. Salsa is homemade and delicious! You can buy it by the jar! Decorating is authentic Mexican items brought back by the owners visits there. The strawberry margaritas are made fresh!
(5)John L.
Ferdinand's is one of the best restaurants in the Escanaba area. It pays to be a regular, and to know what they specialize in. I go for either the flaming steak fajitas, or the shredded beef super wet burrito every time. The items outside of that are often much less impressive. If you are looking for a real authentic food experience, it is of the somewhat americanized version, but what do you expect in the U.P. The decor is very authentic and creative. The margaritas are excellent, and so is the salsa (mild only). I now live in the Chicago area, and have yet to find a salsa that compares to the mild salsa here. I could eat it by the pint. I always visit this place on trips back to the U.P.
(4)Dale W.
Have been going here over the years and nothing changes. Food is the same, service is the same. Not bad, just not great. Other than Taco bell, they are the only mexican in town and cater to American tastes. Not very authentic. The place is kind of dark and I have noticed the same dirty areas for a long time. They do have the best salsa I've ever had and I like hot stuff, and their hot salsa is blow your head off hot the way I like it. Can't say I've ever had a bad meal, but never had a WOW meal either. The salsa is WOW though. Slammer!!!
(3)Josh M.
Their mild salsa is really tasty, and the margaritas are good if that's your thing. Everything else is about as bland as it gets. Whenever my girlfriend and I get dragged here by friends, she gets a hamburger if that tells you anything. There's nothing wrong with the food, it's just very "blah" and flavorless.
(2)Michael D.
okay food, okay service, okay experience. Will I continue to eat there as long as I live in the area? Yes, it is only "Mexican" Restaurant within 75-100 miles. The food was okay. Nothing spectacular. However, it is drenched in sauce. Personally speaking, I would prefer a little less sauce and lettuce. Plating was terrible. Everything was crammed onto the plates. This made the food very unappealing. Service was okay, waitstaff didn't seem to care much. The waitress wore far too much perfume. Beware--there is a charge for soda refills. This comes off as cheap. Cut back on the lettuce and sauce, so I can have a free refill. In any event, I will probably be returning....
(3)B N.
Service was sub par. waitress seemed to struggle with managing her tables (there were three) and she seemed incapable of understanding our order. We are regulars here and have been since the 90's and have seen servers come and go; sadly, it looks like all the best serves left. the food is "Mexican" in name only and cannot compare to our experiences with restaurants in California and the south west. however, for the UP, it is tasty enough in its own rite. the food is not exactly spiced with Old El Paso seasoning, but it's not far off. the margaritas tasted like the bartender simply looked at the tequila bottle when she made my drink and I won't waste my money on any more. atmosphere is intimate. the dining area is small with low light. it's comfortable over all, I Ieft well fed, and reasonably satisfied (as I always do) but the wait staff really need to improve as the service was always the thing that helped overcome the mediocre food and kept us coming back.
(2)Traci M.
The waitress reached into a big bag of tortilla chips with her HAND and threw them into the bowl on our table. Need I say more?
(1)Alana C.
I came in after seeing the menu pics. I really wanted a chile rellano. It was... Okay at best. They used a yellow stringy cheese, not the awesome white cheese that is supposed to be in them. The salsa was okay, LOTs of cumin and garlic. Prices weren't too bad. I doubt I'd ever come back. Stop at Taco Bell instead.
(2)Vipsania A.
Good service and good hot salsa. Flaming fajitas were passable, but meat was precooked and then reheated which made the meat, especially the shrimp, tough. Fajita portion size was small. Tasty, but not the flavors of Mexico. Tastes distinctly Asian. My three shredded pork tacos had tepid, tasteless meat and were covered with melted cheese. Please. The cook needs to travel to Mexico and eat a carnitas taco. You don't tamper with perfection. In addition, the decor needs help. Pull out the filthy carpet and give the Toucans and fake plants a good dusting. If it weren't for our waitress who I suspect is the owner, I would give this place zero stars. Won't eat there again unless something changes.
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