A rare 5 star rating from me. Like my profile says good product will get you 4 great service will get you 5. Isabel's Amor has become one of my favorite spots to grab lunch. The food has come out fresh and well prepared every time, unlike some of the surrounding fast food Mexican joints in the area. The decor is clean, with a slight vintage industrial vibe to it. When the weather is nice, they open up one of the walls to the patio (I'm sitting here enjoying the smell of rain right now). The service is great. Seems that Anthony takes care of me every time. He's friendly, fast, and my drink never reaches empty. The staff also recognizes me when i walk in, a BIG customer service WIN in my book. The lunch special is very reasonable, and the enchilada style chile rojo chicken burrito is def one of my favs. I get it with a side of sour cream and the borracho beans (pinto beans cooked with chorizo and chilies). The enchilada sauce has just enough of a spicy and salty bite to make interesting when paired with the sour cream. The beans have a taste that's very similar a traditional chili. It's definitely enough to fill me up... If you're looking for spot for a casual or even business lunch while in this area, i would highly recommend stopping here. It also wouldn't be a bad choice as a date night spot either. Happy Yelping folks, and I hope you enjoy your meal!
(5)
Cj M.
Went here today for Father's Day. 5 adults and 4 kids. We all had a great time. The food was excellent. I always can tell a good Mexican food restaurant by how they do the sides of refried beans and rice, which were really addicting. Everyone in our party loved the food. I like the upscale casual feeling of this place. It is now out go-to for good Mexican good.
(5)
Matthew G.
Took the family from Tucson, and we are all very picky when it comes to Mexican food. It's hard when you're Mexican and come from a family of Mexican restaurant owners. Red sauce=no bueno Carne asada= bomb Salsa= good Beans= good Rice=ok Tortillas=bomb Carnitas= eh...kinda dry All in all, we will return. Staff was super friendly and on their game!
(4)
Emilio V.
Great great great food and service. I work at the salon a few doors down and all of us make Isabel's our lunch spot a few times a week. They have great happy hour and lunch specials. Great margaritas and their mexi-mule is to die for.
(5)
Shane ..
Wanted to try a new place so we came here. The wait staff was very polite and attentive. Food came quick and was good. Really liked the enchiladas. Salsa was good too. Wish we would've made it for happy hour. Can't beat $2 beers.
(4)
Bob K.
By far the best carnitas I have ever eaten! Did I mention they come with fresh hot flour tortillas? So delicious! We also had the Mahi Mahi and it was so delicious. Just the perfect portion. Their rice and beans are also wonderful! I normally discard the rice and beans at Mexican restaurants but not at Isabel's. Both our meals went perfectly with their house margaritas. So happy to have Isabel's in the neighborhood! A great restaurant!!
(5)
Kristy R.
We visited Isabel's Amor after spending the day traveling just to get to Phoenix. It's a restaurant within a strip mall so while it's not large, you're also not sitting on top of one another. They have plenty of heating lamps for the outdoor seating area (but when do you ever really use those in the Southwest?). Our waitress was very nice and friendly. Their menu isn't extensive but has something for everyone. I decided to treat myself to a Mexican Coke and an order of tamales. My friend also got a Coke and an order of fajitas. My tamales lacked flavor but the rice and beans were great. My friendly only received one tortilla with her fajitas even though they provided plenty of peppers and onions. We skipped dessert due to the huge entree portions but they seemed to have quite the offering. Overall, a decent Mexican spot if you want something quick.
(3)
Brianna N.
I love this place. Lunch portions and specials are great! Staff is always pleasant. Never too crowed! Only dislike has been their chicken tacos. Very plain and too greasy.
(4)
Alyssa H.
I really enjoyed the ambiance of this place. The mason Jar Margs are yummy and the cheese crisp is perfectly cooked. I got the carne asada for my dinner. It was delicious and not greasy at all. The meat was cooked perfectly with great seasoning. I wish it came with a little more sour cream and guac but that's ok. The rice was fluffy and the beans were really good as well. The tortilla that came with the meal was AMAZING. Overall it was a great experience. If I am ever on this side of town again I will be coming here. However, one thing that could have been better is my sister ordered a non alcoholic margarita and they still charged her 9 bucks for it.
(4)
Robin H.
In an area of town with three sports bars on every corner, this slightly upscale Mexican restaurant is a nice alternative. Service is quick and attentive, and the food is good. They have a decent selection of tequilas, and the frozen margarita machine (which I usually avoid like the plague) actually produces a pretty good drink! Four stars for food and service, plus a fifth for not being a sports bar!
(5)
Sara E.
Wow! My new favorite mexican place in gilbert. The shrimp tacos on homemade flour tortillas were fantastic. Everything was so fresh - from the lemonade to the sliced avocado to mango salsa! Oh, and definitely start with the mexican street corn. We will be back soon.
(5)
J R.
Came in by chance when Blue 32 had a wait. Live music on a Thursday evening? Nice addition. Great salad. Good options for a very hungry kid after hockey practice. Nice casual atmosphere. We will be back!
(4)
Jason H.
My family and I have been here twice now and we have to say that this is the best Mexican food that we have tasted so far in the Phoenix area!
(5)
Shawna B.
Excellent food just like their sister restaurant Someburro's. I was expecting table cloths and waiters...there were waiters, but it was definitely casual. The service was great, we were there at Lunch on a Sunday, and were pleasantly surprised to find happy hour and a lunch menu in effect. Margaritas were tasty and on special discount for Margarita Day. All in all very pleasant experience. The only complaint I had was that the chips (complimentary and passable-but Someburro's has better) come in a little basket with a paper liner. The basket was stained with old, caked-on salsa. Everywhere...sides, top, bottom. They looked dirty and I am not sure they could be cleaned. Someburro's is much closer to me and much cheaper for dinner, so I would opt for that normally and especially at dinner.
(4)
Jared G.
A friend recommended this spot for a Monday happy hour and this is one of Gilbert's best kept secrets. Sure, the hot spots, blue 32, Harvey's, etc. are the obvious choices. But next time you're faced with packed parking lots and lack of seating, give Isabel's a try. It's delicious and we had a really good time.
(5)
Matt W.
We literally go there every week or two - the food is that good. Service is always excellent. It still doesn't make sense to charge extra for tortiallas when you only give 1 with the meal.
(4)
Rob J.
I hesitate to even write a glowing review about this place because I am scared that the word will get out. Scared that I will never be able to go back because it will be so packed. At any rate, these folks are tied to the Someburros franchise in some way. I can taste it in the chips and salsa which are delicious! My wife and I went for opening day of restaurant week and got 2 apps, 2 main dishes, 2 margaritas and a dessert for $44. I had the carne asada...it was unstoppable. The serve it with beans and rice and a flour tortilla that is homemade without a doubt. The flavor in the carne asada was amazing. Was like nothing I've ever had before. Real good flavor. The street corn was bomb. Highly recommend! And the jicama and watermelon salad was also really good and refreshing. Arhat it's were very good also. Check this place out!!! It's definitely worth it!
(5)
Hailie N.
I think this place has a lot of potential. The waitresses were really friendly and the patio was nice. I felt like for the amount of money I spent on dinner, I wasn't all that impressed. I ordered the carne asada tacos with rice and beans. The rice and beans were really good, but the tacos were bland. I liked the frijoles de amor. I would definitely get that again. The house margarita was good. They come in mason jars, which automatically makes them better. :) My friend got a strawberry margarita and it was $2 extra. I just felt like everything on the menu was a few dollars more than it should have been. My favorite thing there was the chips and salsa. I will definitely be back, I'll just order something different next time. I really want to like this place because it's so cute.
(2)
Yaniv S.
Great food, very nice atmosphere and the service was top notch. Would recommend and will return! Carnitas and tacos were very tasty!
(5)
Danielle V.
Came here with my family after seeing Yelp reviews. This is less than ten miles from my house but I had never been. My grandma is a second generation Mexican American in need of some good Mexican food. We are always hesitant when in east Mesa when looking for good Mexican food. This place did not disappoint. First off their happy hour is until seven and all Mexican beers are three dollars. I ordered the Chili Rojo de Pollo. It was amazing!! The chicken was shredded beautifully and spicy enough to keep me going but not spicy enough I was overheating. I couldn't eat enough of it. It came with rice beans and a tortilla. Service was great and pleasant. Food came out fast. This is a spot I will definitely come to again.
(5)
Melissa K.
I've been here about five times. Each time it gets progressively worse. Last night we had a reservation for a larger group (9). We arrived on time and were seated outside (the woman who took our reservation misheard our request for an inside table). So, we get seated outside but it was chilly. We asked to be reseated inside, which caused severe confusion amongst the waitstaff despite an empty restaurant. I've never seen more confused looking waiters. Fast forward to dinner. I asked for plain grilled veggies and plain grilled chicken (dietary restrictions). The vegetables (fajita mix) arrived DRIPPING in grease. I sent back and asked for DRY grilled veggies (yeah I know that's not very tasty but whatever, it's what I needed to eat) they came back out STILL dripping in grease. The chicken was beyond over-salted and so much pepper it could choke a horse. Disgusting. The waitress remained bewildered all night, salsa tasted like ketchup, and overall my only plus was the kids ice cream at the end of the meal, which I stole from my daughter to eat. It was delicious. I won't be back, my money is better spent elsewhere, sorry to say.
(2)
Joey W.
Tried this place last night. When the hostess seated us, the two chairs were full of crumbs. My wife began brushing them off while the hostess just watched her. She said nothing and did nothing. The food and drinks were solid. I had fajitas and my wife had the chili relleno. She did not care for the batter on the relleno as it was soggy, not crisp. But other than that everything was good.
(3)
Jason C.
This is some kind of joke. Isabel's Amor is the EXACT SAME FOOD as Some Burro's down the road. The only difference is you're going to pay $4 a plate more and have to leave a tip. What we get at Some Burro's for around $22, we paid just over $30 at this place. There is literally no difference in the food. The restaurant is small and noisy. Our table and chairs were dirty, but the waitress was nice enough to walk away as I cleaned it and waited until I was done to come back and take out drink orders. Sweet girl. The only reason I gave this place two stars is because I like the food (when I'm in the mood for Mexican fast food). Whoever thinks this is anywhere close to authentic Mexican food had to have grown up between a Taco Bell and Taco Cabana. Go to Some Burro's and save yourself a few bucks.
(2)
Lisa R.
Isabel's Amor is a spin-off of the local Some Burros chain. It's a more upscale dining experience, offering sit-down service. The Asado Salad is delicious! The Chili Rojo de Pollo Burrito is very tasty. The chicken is quite juicy. There is lots of natural lighting due to all the windows. Upbeat music. This place is fabulous and I recommend it to my friends.
(5)
Carolyn S.
Excellent food....the Torts was delicious, service was excellent and we love this place! .
(4)
April S.
I've always hated Mexican food until I came to this restaurant today. First off, this decent size restaurant is very well decorated. Staffs are friendly and overall it gives you a very good atmosphere to begin with. We started our meals with cheese pizza. I am not a fan of it since i don't like cheese, but my guests absolutely loved it. My shrimp cocktails are one of a kind. I cleaned that within 5 minutes (and did not share it with anyone neither...haha). I ordered the Carne Asada dish with spanish rice. The beef is very well tendered and juicy and the spanish rice was cooked with just the right amount of water. Thank you, Isabel's Amor, to help me fall in love with Mexican food.
(5)
Zenja D.
WOW! I hesitantly tried Isabel's Amor Mexican Restaurant, located in the same plaza as Blue32 in Gilbert, because I was afraid of being disappointed. What an awesome surprise! For appetizer, we had Baja Shrimp Coctel (Ceviche) and it was delicious. Have not had it better anywhere else. For entree, I had Carnitas, thinking it would ok, but it blew me away! Unbelievable flavor! My husband had the Pescado De La Parrilla (Mahi Mahi) and it was fabulous! Service was wonderful, the manager came to our table to see how everything was and there is a Musician on Thursdays and every other Saturday. I have eaten at many Mexican restaurants in Arizona and this place will now be my Go-To Place! It is a more casual, upscale Mexican Restaurant with reasonable pricing that must be tasted!
(5)
Christine P.
Very very dissapointed. We had fajitas and a chili relleno. Both had no spices or flavor. Very blah. I don't even know what to say about it since it was so boring. Inside was nice and the server was very friendly and fast. The salsa is ok but nothing great either. The patio looks great for this wonderful weather but two items that should have had lots of flavor and are pretty easy to gget right just did not hit the spot.
(2)
Hector G.
The best happy hour ever! 11-7 everyday! !! $2 Mexican beer you can't go wrong. Food is fantastic and the service to match! Really nice place with great food and happy, friendly staff. Melissa the bartender is awesome!
(5)
Karen W.
Like the Someburros restaurants but looking for something more upscale in food and atmosphere? Then you've come to the right place! The family that owns Someburros opened up Isabel's Amor for those that wanted a more sit-down atmosphere. We ordered a myriad of dishes, and all had good flavor, with great execution. The best out of all our orders was probably the carne asada. It was perfectly marinated, with a citrus kick, and very tender. Unlike the oily/greasy cheese crisps and tacos at Someburros, the tacos and cheese crisps here have more of a toasted flavor and texture rather than fried. Service was great and our waiter was attentive and cheerful. Prices are significantly higher, but you're paying for the quality, service, and ambiance of your sit-down experience. Overall, a good place to dine!
(4)
T W.
This is a tough one. I really wanted to like this place. It's close to my home, it has a nice look to it, live music on Thursday (apparently), and not a big chain. I discovered them because if you support KJZZ (NPR) you get a bonus here. So we just had to check it out. When we were seated the chips and salsa came as fast as we were sitting down. I like that. The salsa is a basic chili salsa. Very ordinary with chili flakes to make it spicy. Reminded me of enchilada sauce. Chips seemed store bought, but they told us that they received "homemade" tortillas from a vendor and cut and fried them themselves. OK. I didn't ask about the salsa, but I think they'd do better with a pico de gallo. Nice bathroom. Music is appropriate (a Latin feel to it instead of top 40 like a lot of places have). The food came astonishingly fast. I can't imagine that it was truly fresh. Most places take up to 20 minutes to bring out the food. This was out in less than 10. How did they do that? The portion was small. Well, the burro (which is what I ordered) was maybe 2/3 the size of a Chipotle burro. The rice and beans portions were reasonable. The rice was good. The "borracha beans" were ordinary. The asada meat my wife ordered was really good. Rojo chicken (my burro) was not great. Again, the rojo sauce seemed like an enchilada sauce, and that's what the chicken was cooked in (the burro itself was dry). Because of the KJZZ support thing we got a free dessert. The cheesecake in a jar was tasty, but they didn't make it!! They order it from a vendor. Makes me wonder what else they didn't make. I think two stars is a bit harsh, but they really don't make it to three stars in my book. I really wish Yelp; would let us choose half stars. This is a solid 2.5 stars. If the asada had been mediocre I'd say 2 stars, but the asada was really good. Tasty and unlike a lot of places it seemed to be good quality meat (no gristle). So two stars just wouldn't be fair. I don't know if we'll be back. We might try them one more time. Maybe.
(3)
Colleen W.
I love this little cafe! The open faced green chili cheese crisp is a great starter. Carne asada plate is to die for and the Frozen Strawberry Margaritas are to die for!
(5)
Julie S.
Lets first start off with , we eat mexican food 4 times a week , and the name of this place has nothing to do with mexican , should have guessed . This place is cute, severs are good, chips are good, hot sauce is good, but not chucky.. All that said the food looked good delivered , we all bite in and wow,no taste, blaned , , the cheese enchiladas was so bad couldnt eat them , cheese was melted , but the homemade wrappers under coked, black bean tasted like they opened a can of black beans and poured on the plate, not drained, no spicy, my husband refired beans the same way . We all three couldnt eat our meals , such a disappointment . I guess thats why happy Hour is from 11am-7pm My feelings are never go in unless your thirsty , not hungery. . So giving it a 1star is pushing it , and thats chips
(1)
Melissa H.
True gourmet food, great atmosphere and great service. The carne Asada is excellent as well as the green corn tamales! You won't regret a trip here!
(5)
David D.
Good food. Few choices. This restaurant seems more like a Tex-mex type of restaurant. No burritos or chimis which is disappointing. Their bean dip is one of the best I've ever had. The enchiladas were delicious. The restaurant is really tiny and only has a few seats. It was more of a one time place for me. Nothing really stood out as being amazing that would make me want to ever come back.
(4)
Troy B.
Good food, great desserts, but the price is just too much for Mexican food. Nearly $60 for 2 adults & 2 small kids, and that's before tip. Head to New Mexican Grill about a mile away - great Mexican food and desserts for half the price.
(3)
Clint M.
My wife and I love the nachos, they are not your typical nacho plate. Great appetizer for 2-3 people.
(4)
Brian M.
The Good: Modern, hip decor. Great patio seating with misters. Friendly, attentive staff kept the drinks, water, chips & salsa coming. Tasty chips & salsa. The Not So Good: Food came to the table cold. Hate to say this, but it was bland. Drinks were small and lacked any kind of kick. Verdict: Won't be going back.
(3)
Sarah W.
This place is quite pricey but they are good ill give them that for sure. I am not necessarily a fan of going to Mexican places in Arizona because no one is ever as good as the "lower quality" restaurants in California. Those restaurants back home are where the real food is because you can order anything off the menu and its good. Enough of California..Isabelas is good it is worth trying..But i can't say its worth a second trip.
(4)
Cynthia B.
Stopped in for lunch and was really impressed! The restaurant itself is very cute and different from many places. I had to use the restroom when I first got there and it was immaculate! My friend and I both ordered the veggie burrito, not because we are vegetarian, but the description looked delicious! When we got our plates we loved the presentation and how fresh everything looked. The tortillas were fantastic, clearly they make them fresh at the restaurant. We loved our meal and the service was great. My friend liked it so much she ordered tacos to go to take home to her son. I will be be back again soon as I am anxious to try the nachos and tamales!!!
(5)
C-dilla K.
Eh. That's really it... The chips were strips of chips and they were too thin so it was kinda like eating crumbs because they kept breaking. The salsa was eh. My husband ordered a carne asada plate and about 1/8th of the plate was meat, the rest was beans and rice. The meat was dry. For paying an extra few bucks to get some meat on my salad, I should have received something that looked like meat? Instead there were crumbs of ground what-can-only-asssumed-to-be-meat interspersed through my bowl of lettuce (because the presence of other salad-like ingredients was sorely lacking.) I guess that's my mistake for ordering a salad at a Mexican joint. The server was pretty awesome though, she was really on top of it. The ambiance of the restaurant is very cozy and quaint, it looks like one of the walls opens up to the patio which might be cool when it's not 120° outside. The prices didn't match the food quality. Maybe it was a bad day or a growing pain? Eh. Maybe we'll come back. Maybe.
(2)
Tiffany T.
Chile Verde was cold $14.00 chips & salsa were alright. Carne Asada was good but not worth $16.00 Dos bottles $5.00 and ***$10.00*** for a Mexicali mule? no bueno. Cute place but overpriced big time... I don't mind paying for awesome food but this was more like Arriba's quality. Well, not that bad, but you get the point. Original visit 1/4/14
(2)
Barbara H.
We were so disappointed when we went to Isabella's last week (3/4/15). We'd heard and read about it and so were looking forward to our visit. Not the case. Food cold and very mediocre!! And not inexpensive either. The young busboy was the only bright spot of the evening. We won't be back. It was NOT good at all.
(2)
Buz D.
As far as Mexican food goes this is the best I've had .... Bar none. The service is great, the staff is awesome, management is very eager to please and you can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they do. The place is slowly but surely starting to get recognized. Try it out .... I think you will be as pleasantly surprised as I and my family.
(5)
Garrett G.
We stopped in on a Thursday after a recommendation from my brother. The first thing we noticed was that this is a very small restaurant. The second thing we noticed was that the musician was very talented, but the music was far too loud. We could not hold a conversation across the table with one another without literally shouting. The servers were very attentive about refilling drinks and chips, but took forever to bring the check even after I had asked. The chips and salsa are exactly like Some Burros which is not much to write home about. My son did not like his enchilada, one daughter did not like her salad and the other didn't like her nachos. My wife and I thought our dishes passed for decent food, but it is over-priced for what you get. This is essentially a hipster, wine tasting version of Some Burros so don't expect too much.
(3)
Michael S.
Mexican? Hardly. That was as unMexican as I could imagine. Put it this way - if you think Panda Express is actually Chinese food, you'll think this place is authentic Mexican. From start to finish a very mediocre meal. Atmosphere was good, service was OK (just barely) ... With so many restaurants to choose from, won't be going back.
(2)
Matt Katie S.
Neat, quaint Mexican spot that serves as a nice alternative to the bigger chains in the area. Cons: the chips were little strips, which made dipping the salsa precarious (especially for my shirt). The main meal also came out a lot quicker than expected, so I felt fuller from all the chips. The most glaring con is the menu prices. The entrees were definitely over the norm. But... Pros: excellent happy hour prices ($4 for beers, $5 for ALL appetizers, and best of all, $6 for the cocktails). One Hoppy Shandy, and you'll have a solid buzz on for the evening. The main courses were scrumptuous. My wife ordered the cheese enchiladas while I had a chicken tortas. Both were hefty portions, so we'll have plenty of leftovers for lunch. I also liked the ambiance inside. The decor is chic and crisp. While it's too hot in August for the patio, it looks like a nice spot once the weather cools. Plus the wait staff were incredibly efficient, friendly, and professional. Nice spot; we definitely recommend!
(4)
Stephanie C.
I am never disappointed when I visit here. LOVE the tamales and also the carnitas plate. Good chips and salsa, drinks, atmosphere.
(4)
Tracie M.
Went with the family for dinner. Had the bean dips and salsas all very good. Salsas were spicy for me but most others liked them. I had the cucumber and avocado torta and is was awesome!! Black beans also awesome! Everyone else had tacos and they liked them along with their beans and rice! Kids loved the cinnamon icecream! Very cute atmosphere!! We will all be back:)
(5)
T W.
This is such a hidden gem! The food is fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine, not greasy fast food. The service, prices and decor are wonderful too! I dined here, yesterday, for the first time and will definitely be back.
(5)
Danny A.
This is a fun little place with solid food at a fair price.Tasteful decor inside,with outdoor seating as well.Service is average/above average.Weekend happy hour is nice also.Good neighborhood spot!
(3)
Lisa T.
This place is nice for an "American" flavored Mexican food. Kinda pricey but the service was great. We ordered a couple of appetizers, the Mexican corn(delicious and $5 at HH) and a cheese crisp. Good sizes. I ordered a tamale and cheese enchilada, man friend ordered fajitas. When they dropped off the food it was the wrong plate, I was fine with it but the server was very apologetic, but like I said, I would've eaten it nbd. She came back and told me that she had mistaken the order and came back with the correct order and even comped the meal, which I totally wasn't looking for. They were very apologetic and attentive and because of our first experience I will definitely be back
(4)
Jessica B.
Isabel's Amor is one of my favorite Gilbert restaurants! A great vegetarian option is the avacado and cucumber torta. Love the horchata and chips & salsa. A modern and fun atmosphere with a nice outdoor patio. Great for lunch or dinner - we are always happy to bring friends and family here.
(5)
David P.
5 stars on iced tea 4 stars on bean dip and beans 4 stars on the salsas both are pretty good 3 stars on chips, they are cold 2 stars on taco , pretty basic and $8 2 stars on tamale , ok taste but only a very small amount of meat and a lot of masa Didn't like the rice but I'm not much of a rice person anyway so idk how to rate it Ambiance is nice , service is okay , prices are high
(3)
Tracey M.
Very quaint new little place with good ambiance. Quiet decor and a nice bar seating area. Our waiter was very friendly and prompt. We started with a unique flavored margarita, Blackberry Sage. It was delicious! Their house frozen margarita was delicious as well, included organic agave. Both were served in mason jars. All our food was nicely prepared and rice had a nice flavor. The only complaint was that the carnitas were pretty dry. We explained that to the manager and she welcomed the feedback. Onto the desserts which were REALLY creative and tasty. I would recommend the Margarita Lime Cheesecake served in a baby mason jar. If you order to go, they send you home with the cute labeled dessert jars. Hopefully they can make a few tweaks to the food and this place has a lot of potential! Love the location ! We will def be back.
(4)
Katheryn M.
Great food and service, very clean and nice ambiance. My husband and I stopped in for lunch today. I had the asado salad with chicken and he had a carne asada torts with borracho beans and rice. The salad was on point, very fresh and not too heavy and my husband said the torta was delicious as well. The borracho beans had some chorizo in them he said they were delicious. They have the longest happy hour I have ever seen (11-7), more like happy day.....so we had a couple of $2 dos Equis to round out the meal. We were happy with everything.
(5)
James E.
We love this place. The Mexican mule and the Carnitas plate are my favorite. The chips and salsa is solid. Service is good and the atmosphere is nice as well. We eat here at least 3 times a month on average and love it.
(4)
Tricia K.
In one word: Delicious! In more than word: One of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever been to! My boyfriend and I came in for dinner and were blown away. We really enjoyed the cheese crisp, not greasy or burnt. I ordered the steak and chicken fajitas with home made flour tortillas (omg, the best tortillas ever). The steak was seasoned well and tender (not fatty or chewy at all), and the chicken was juicy and seasoned well. My boyfriend ordered the chicken torta and was very pleased, juicy flavorful well seasoned chicken breast on tasty bread with perfectly cooked steak fries. We took home the flan and Mexican chocolate cheesecake (in a mason jar), both were great!
(5)
Shannon F.
We have been coming here since they opened and have yet to have bad food or service! Great little place to go, upscale food with prices that make sense for the quality of the food you get. Usually get the same server (wish I could remember names ) who is awesome! Highly recommend this place.
(5)
Dan E.
Nice place, good service, food was a bit pricey and mine could have been hotter, especially for Mexican cusine. They have live music on Thursday evenings, a nice touch and a talented entertainer, but he was too loud for normal conversation indoors. I'll likely return for another try. ..
(3)
Cheryl L.
Very good food and great service. We started with the house made guacamole, fresh and simple, good chips. I ordered the Chile Rojas de Pollo, not very much heat but a ton of flavor. The rice and barracho beans were great accompaniments. My husband had the carnitas, the meat was super tender and flavorful. Service was friendly and our waitress knew it was our first time and made great recommendations. $2 draft beers for happy hour. This restaurant had so many cute details, in the decor, the way they presented the check, chicklets at the end of the meal, etc. We will surely be back.
(4)
Stephen L.
This place would have gotten 4 or 5 stars if they didn't bomb out on their chicken enchiladas. It was like straight boiled chicken wrapped in a corn tortilla with sauce on top and cheese. Not too flavorful. I also tried the 3 tacos dish which was really good. And the prickly pear margarita was delicious I had to get another. A bit pricey but I'd go back for happy hour and get some more margarita action.
(3)
J J.
Had a great business lunch the other day at Isabel's brought in a client, and his partner, they both really enjoyed it--especially those carnitas! I ordered two tacos, one beef, one pork carnitas and they were so tender and delicious. They each had a veggie burrito (added chicken) it was smothered and huge. Chips were light and crispy and I loved their salsa, very fresh. I highly recommend this restaurant for some authentic Mexican food.
(5)
Justin B.
This place is a 5 in every way... service, value, food quality, atmosphere, even the music. Their happy hour is on point: every day from 11am - 7pm. How can you beat $2 mexi drafts with some of the best (and warm) free chips and salsa around. The Mexican chocolate cheesecake in a jar will change your life, as will the churros, and chili rojo de pollo! This place has got it all figured out and executed it flawlessly every time I've been there. I'm a big fan!
(5)
J H.
I saw this place a few weeks ago and decided to try it out. When I left I was disappointed 1. The Tacos I ordered didn't have enough of a taste - the taco shell was dry along with the meat a little. - the lettuce tasted like water 2. The guacamole I had with my taco was not fresh and you could clearly tell because it was a darkish greenish color. - and tasteless 3. The flow of the restaurant seemed very low as well as the service. The only thing that I liked was the chips and salsa which was great and the chips were hot and fresh. The rest, Disappointed!
(2)
Robert Anthony H.
This place is awesome !!! You can get great Mexican dishes that are not offered at Someburros! Different atmosphere great location and a wonderful staff !! Just wish the prices were a couple bucks cheaper other than that awesome !!!
(5)
Brian C.
Enjoyed a nice dinner. The food had great flavor and the place has a cool atmosphere. Live music on Thursday from 6-9. Would definitely come back.
(4)
Ayesha S.
Quaint, charming and yummy food! Was there for dinner and our party of 4 stayed till their closing time. The food was yummy and I enjoyed the experience. Again can't recall the names of the dish but the appetizers and entree were both very good! I recall having no room for dessert, so could not try the flan. This is not a huge chain type of restaurant and you can feel the difference here - in a good way! Service was good despite our server having more tables than usual to wait on. And the food tasted fresh - which is awesome when it comes to Mexican food and you can taste the flavors! I will be back!
(5)
Arisai A.
Worst experience... The Manager Anthony is as rude as they come. Don't waste your time. Especially if your trying to catch a game at the bar.
(1)
Eydie R.
Thought I'd give this place another try. They didn't have what I wanted to order since I'm limited to what I can eat after surgery. The place was Empty when we arrived and hesitated before going in. I wasn't impressed and wont return again.
(2)
Stephanie T.
My husband and I didn't have high hopes for the food based on the reviews, but we decided to try this place out anyways because we were hoping for some awesome cocktails close to our house. We would have been much better off driving a little further to Joyride instead. We should have known things would be bad when we arrived to an almost empty dining room 8pm on a Saturday night. It was just us and a guy sitting at the bar. Three staff members sat at a nearby table chatting it up while they were doing some prep work. Our waitress was sweet and earnest, and she definitely kept this from being a one star review. My paloma cocktail was completely unremarkable, but my husband thought his whiskey cocktail was decent. The food was totally disappointing though. The street corn tasted like it came straight from the can or freezer which likely explains all the accumulated fluid at the bottom of the dish. The jicama and watermelon salad was pretty flavorless. At least it came out quickly. My cucumber and avocado torta didn't have any cucumber and just a few pieces of under-ripe avocado. It also had some tomato, onion and mayo but that was it! I can't believe they didn't put any queso fresco or jalapeno on the torta. Needless to say, I've had much better tortas for half the price ($9). My husband got the $16 steak entree which he thought was way too citrusy. The beans and rice on the side weren't even as good as what we make at home. I would be surprised if this place stayed in business much longer. The idea behind the restaurant is good, but the execution is lacking.
(2)
Jeff P.
Very cool place and different. Great service. I had the green corn tamales there were 2 large tamales and we're delicious and very filling. The shrimp tacos are a must with the mango salsa. Try this place price is great.
(5)
Lupe C.
Hidden gem. This place has the best Mexican food and very relaxing atmosphere. I would not have expected it but seriously tastes like my nanas. Very flavorful. I have been here twice. The first time had the carne asada nachos. My friend couldn't quit commenting on how tender the carne asada was. This time I tried the green chile burro lunch special. The green chile wasnt too spicy and the flavor was delicious. This is my new favorite place for mexican food. So glad we found this place.
(5)
Larry H.
My wife and I went to Isabel's Amor last night, just because we were in the area and decided to try someplace new. We were rewarded with one of the best meals we have had out in a long time. The restaurant was very warm and inviting, and the staff friendly and welcoming. The service was attentive and pleasant. We ordered the House Made Pico De Avacado, which was a delicious citrus flavored avocado dip. I had the Chile Verde, and loved every bite. The meat was tender and flavorful. The rice is very good and the refried beans were some of the best I have ever had. My wife had the Poblano Chile Relleno, which was delicious. The price was very good for the quality we received. We will be returning to try other menu items, no question. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)
Vlad M.
My wife and I came in on a Saturday night around 7:45. Got seated immediately. Salsa was great, chips on the other hand, not so much, too thin and oily. My wife had the cheese enchiladas which she said were mediocre. I had the pulled pork plate with the chorizo beans. First off, you can tell the meat had been sitting for a few hours, it was hard and dry. The beans had no trace of chorizo. The only good part of the meal was the actual plain taco. On top of that tr server made us wait 20 minutes after our meal was done to get our bill. Will not return.
(2)
Kat P.
Meh. Cute place. Small and clean. Bathrooms are super nice. The salsa they give with the chips is really yummy. The house margarita served in a mason jar was yummy. The Borracho beans are AMAZEBALLS. I had the steak fajitas. Here's my issue. They give you one tortilla and a plateful of meat. I had to ask for a second tortilla. It should automatically come with AT LEAST 2. Everywhere else I've had fajitas, they give 2 torts. The meat was quite gristly and came out in whole pieces when you bit into it. So maybe invest in a better cut of meat? Hubby had the Pescado De La Parrilla, which is the fish. It was delicious. I wish I had ordered that, instead. It was a quick meal for us on or way home. I may try it again, but the prices are a bit high for what you get. Next time I plan on getting all the appetizers to try. You MUST get the borracho beans. THEY ARE BOMB!
(2)
Samantha R.
Great dinner. Bummed they were out of strawberry cheesecake but everything else was really good. Fish was cooked well which is a hard thing to do right in the valley. Salsa was great and service was good. We will be back. Especially for the shrimp Appetizer. It was very traditional and delicious. A refreshing treat!
(4)
Jen N.
First time here...and will absolutely be back. Had the chili relleno, very tasty. We splurged and split the churros for dessert. Enjoyed them, but think it would be better with whipped cream instead of strawberry... will be back...
(5)
Virginia S.
My husband and I had dinner here the other night and were pleasantly pleased. The food is great! The margaritas were very tasty and they didn't skimp on the kick. The chips were fresh and the salsa had just enough spice. The guacamole was a little bland for my taste but if you don't like heat you will like it. We had the guacamole appetizer and shared the chile verde entree with the borracha beans. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars was that the food was so good partly because it was not even close to low in fat and my old gut just didn't handle the richness of the food as well as it would have a few years back (maybe a little more than a few years). I would still go back because it was so very good, almost sinful.
(4)
Kim P.
This is a great little spot with good food and drinks. The staff seems very happy and the decor is cute.
Best carne asada tortas. Only $9 and you get a huge sandwich with a large portion of fries. Make sure to dip it in their jalapeño ranch.
(5)
Lily L.
This is a cute little place to grab a bite to eat. I didn't think my veggie burrito was anything to write home about but it was alright. I felt things were a little pricey but I might be willing to go back and give it another based on others rave reviews.
(3)
Lisa K.
I was a little underwhelmed by this place. I went on a recommendation from a blogger I normally trust. I had the carne asada and it was tough and not very flavorful. The saving grace was the refried beans and the tortilla was probably the best tortilla I have ever had. I would go back but would likely only order a big bowl of refried beans and some tortillas.
(3)
Brian M.
The restaurant is beautiful and it has a nice patio. The happy hour runs 11-7 daily and includes $2 drafts. I have had the carne asada burro was very good and the green chili beef burrito which is now my favorite. The chili is tender and juicy and the tortilla was nice and soft. I had a lunch with two beers for under $12 in a beautiful location. If the waiter would stop calling me "bud" I would give the place 5 stars.
(4)
Kristin E.
Yum. Lovely decor. Cute patio for a nice day. Great Mexican beer selection. I was just reading that this restaurant is affiliated with Ponchos in central Phoenix. It doesn't get more authentic than that. Much fancier here, tho. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious. Came for lunch. Great tortas -I'd recommend getting beans over fries but both are good. Burritos delicious too. Mexican corn was amazing. No complaints!
(5)
Izzy V.
Best Mexican food I have ever had. I highly recommend going and getting the carnitas torta! You won't regret it!
(5)
Veronica F.
What a find! My daughter and I were out looking for a cafe type place to have dinner. I saw this place remembering that I've been wanting to try it. Lovely atmosphere, wonderful service and delicious food! We like to share meals so we ordered Baja Shrimp Coctel, Tamales, and Churros with coffee. Everything was so good! And to make the food and atmosphere even better they have live music on Thursday nights! What a treat, the musician is funny, talented and interacts with customers. You can even make requests. I look forward to another Thursday night dinner here.
(5)
Laura S.
So happy to have finally found good Mexican food in Gilbert! Everything was delicious, but the key is in the beans. Best refried and black beans I've had in ages! Yum!
First visit with 2 other adult couples. All meals were nicely prepared. Nothing over the top fantastic but for a new place, very pleased. Service was ok and should improve over time. Try the Mexicali Mule. Liked that the served AZ based wines as well. Look forward to coming again.
(4)
Mike V.
Tried for first time today. Excellent food and service. Had the rojo chicken burrito. Homemade tortillas. Good kids menu as well. Very reasonably priced. Under $40 for 4. Will be back.
(5)
Larissa V.
Isabel's Amor is the first restaurant I visited in Phoenix while I was on my recent vacation. Being closer to the border, I was wondering what an improvement on their Mexican food over Utah's would bring. The selections were definitely different, however, I wouldn't label this "authentic" Mexican - more of a Texmex, or what I refer to as "clean" Mexican. This is an alright thing, actually. The food was not greasy at all, the selection of four different kinds of salsa made my tastebuds happy (although still not as delicious as Cantina's in Sandy, UT), and everything was delicious. I had the Mexican street corn and, although not what I thought it was, it was delicious! My friends enjoyed their burritos...I think all of them had lunch burritos. I'm not a bean girl, so I steered cleared of those (and my friends later that day - zing!). Our waiter was great - he picked up on the sarcastic nature of one of our girls early on and matched her pacing, which lead to a lot of laughs from the group. Well played, sir! We sat outside and he turned the heaters on for us when our table became shaded from the sun. he kept our drinks full and area clean. Thanks, Isabel's for a great experience in Phoenix.
(4)
Doug M.
My wife and I decided to try this place one night since it's close by and wanted good mexican food. Love the area and the setting. Nice patio section. Service was great. My wife is a big nachos fan so that's what she ordered. It had great flavor, but she just didn't like the presentation. She likes a pile of messy nachos and these are served with perfectly layered and topped chips. I had a corn tamale and a chicken tamale with black beans and rice. I thought they were outstanding. Good flavor, just not an extraordinary amount of meat, but it was fine with me. Tasted great. The black beans were excellent also. Rice was rice, nothing special. Prices are on the up side for what you get, but I sometimes don't mind paying it if it's good food, as this was. I had one draft beer, which was $6 I believe, since I was not sitting at the bar to get happy hour prices. Definitely don't like that idea. Why do I HAVE to sit at the bar to get happy hour prices? Why have a nice setting in the cafe and nice patio if you're not going to give me happy hour prices while I'm there?
(4)
Mel S.
The Carnitas and Carne Asada were excellent - I would recommend them anytime. Don't order the fajitas, they come with tough meat and if you want more than one tortilla you pay for it. We will definitely return, tho.
(4)
Scott B.
Giving three stars because my girlfriend liked her Torta. I ordered the chicken enchiladas and found the chicken to be very dry (as if any juice was squeezed from the shredded chicken) and the sauce to be very bland. Enjoyable atmosphere, and decent service. Just not sure I'll be back.
(3)
Damian Z.
Great place for couples. We had the carne asada which was great, my wife had the fajitas which were perfect as well. We finished the night with the strawberry cheesecake in a jar. It was wonderful as well. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
(5)
Steve F.
My wife and were excited to come upon this new place when pulling into grab a bite at Blue 32. Always looking for killer upscale Mexican near our house. We have eaten here twice in the past couple of weeks. First the good stuff. The red salsa they serve first off with the chips is outstanding. Also the beans (all of them) are off the charts good. Tortillas are killer as well. The staff is on top of things. Not sure how they would do if it got busy however. I love the space and the decor is ok....I would have done the place more rustic adding more wood, iron, and candles. That seems to be what they are going for with the upscale Mexican menu. They keep it way to bright in the evenings. Now for the not good. The entrees are just not good. We've tried 4 different entrees in our two visits and found none of them all that great. The pork carnitas were some of the driest I've ever had. They have they're entrees priced way too high for the quality of food coming out of the kitchen. Also the drinks are priced too high as well. $7 for a 12oz bottle of beer... $5 for a draft beer...$9 for special drinks. I don't see folks in Gilbert paying these prices. I really hope this place makes it, but it seems to be nearly empty most times when we go there or drive by. We will go back, but only for happy hour. Bring on that salsa. Hopefully the owner reads this review: 1. Bring the entree food quality up to what it should be. 2. Lower the prices on the menu $2 on most near everything starting with the bar. 3. Tweak the decor and lighting for better ambiance.
(3)
Paul G.
My wife has been following them on Facebook months before they even opened, but we hadn't had a chance to go visit until this past Friday night (12/20/13). It was well worth it. It's a smaller restaurant with comfortable indoor seating and outdoor patio seating along with bar seating. The staff was friendly and apologetic about the 20 min wait time for a table due to two large business Christmas parties taking place at that time. However, once seated, we were well-taken care of. Our waiter was efficient, yet unobtrusive. Bus staff was busy, but you never seemed to notice they were there. Chips and salsa came out, delicious. I had the Dia De Los Muertos Pale Ale, my wife had a mojito. The wine list does not feature any wines from France, but it does feature three from Southern AZ - very nice touch! The menu is not overly large - they obviously know what they can make and do it well. I ordered the Poblano Chile Relleno, my wife ordered the Chili Rojo de Pollo. Very much a gluten-free menu - most everything can be made GF or already is. Once the food arrived, it was hot, steamy, and delicious. The Chili Rojo de Pollo was so good, it reminded us of the food we had at our wedding... 17 years ago! The price was excellent for the quality of food and service we received. Isabel's Amor has definitely found its niche as an upscale Mexican restaurant. We have a favorite Mexican restaurant in Tucson; I think this has become our new favorite here in the Valley. We will definitely be returning.
(5)
Mike G.
Great looking place. Neat location. Food was basic fare. Chips and salsa were really good. Margaritas were not strong at all. Tried a variety of foods. Chile verde was bland at a comfort food level. Carnitas were nice and greasy as they should be. Tacos, well, were tacos. Be cool if the flavors popped a bit more. Good stand by place.
(3)
Kendra T.
Came across Isabel's randomly and was pleasantly surprised. I have celiac and this place is very GFREE friendly. Great atmosphere and food. I will be back.
(5)
Lisa M.
We know Poncho's and the chain Someburros and heard the family was opening a new spot so we had to try it. The restaurant is located at Williams Field and Val Vista on the Northwest corner. It is set back a bit from the road. We were greeted promptly by a pleasant hostess upon entering. We asked to sit out side and she seated us at a table with a bench cushion on one side and a regular chair at the other side. After sitting for a minute or two we moved to a different table in the sun. We received our chips and salsa very quickly as well as water. The waiter and bus person both seemed very eager to please. The chips and sauce were good -- not salsa but a red sauce. I had a house margarita which is served in a mason jar. Very good -- 7$ The regular menu has a lot of what I would call non-traditional mexican dishes as well as some items like burros and tacos which are more familiar. The lunch menu has 5 items priced at either 8$ or 10$. My friend had the green burro with beans and rice off the lunch menu 10$ and I had the Carnitas Torta off the regular menu -- 9$ The waiter made a point of telling me "the dishes are all traditional Mexican food -- there is no americanization of the food." I asked if the torta came with beans and he said no, it comes with thick fries. So, immediately contradicting himself -- no traditional Mexican food I have ever eaten comes with French Fries. Anyway, I digress.. The torta was really a sandwich, carnitas (a little dry and too chewy) lettuce, tomato, avocado, onions and some mayo sauce. It wasn't bad, it wasn't amazing, it was just OK. My friend had the green chili burro and we both tried it and it was delicious albeit a bit on the small side for 10$. The beans were excellent. The decor is tasteful with lots of neat touches everywhere. The restaurant is not overly large but has a nice patio which probably seats 34-40 people. They were not busy today -- only 2 other tables while we were there. The staff outnumbered the customers 3 to 1. We both found the service a bit on the suffocating side. Checking back constantly, talking too long at the table, etc. We both prefer simple efficient service, bring a wonderful product and then let us enjoy it. I really hope this place is a great success, it has all the right ingredients -- I think a few kinks have to be worked out and perhaps the menu needs to be a little more mainstream and lower priced. Most of the entries on the regular menu were between 13-16$ which is a lot for Mexican food. Would we come back? Maybe, if we were in the area. Would I drive from NE Mesa to eat at Isabel's? Not likely.
(4)
Eli G.
Such a cute little place! Awesome bar. Great ambiance. Small but has a nice patio. Was recommended the fish but wasn't the biggest fan. My friend ordered the carnitas.. Sooo yummy. Loved their tortillas. Friendly bartender who provided great service. Would definitely recommend.
(4)
Brian B.
I was excited for my first trip to Isabel's Amor. The new restaurant looked sharp. We sat on the patio on a beautiful Arizona day. I was with friends and we all had one of their unique cocktails. The drinks were classics with nice little twists to make them special. We enjoyed them. The food was very good. I had the Carnitas. I was impressed with the quality and preparation. I should mention the chips and salsa are addicting! Perfect spot to meet friends for drinks/apps or take the family for dinner. Go to this restaurant, you will enjoy your experience.
(5)
Mark F.
Not your typical American Mexican Food, a little more gourmet. Good food and drink, friendly service, clean place with a nice patio.
(4)
John K.
First time for dinner last Saturday night. Not crowded with lots of staff. I had one of their combo dinners. Enchilada with beans and rice. It was good, price a little high compared to other Mexican restaurants in the area. Limited draft beer choices. The decor was nice and the staff was friendly. I'll try it again. I was struck by the number of employees vs customers. Good location, nice outdoor seating.
(3)
Amber P.
Nice atmosphere. The servers were all very nice. We both had the carne asada which was excellent. Home made tortillas are amazing. They could use to expand their bar menu a little, but did have my favorite beer in cans. Would go again.
(4)
Joel C.
We were excited to see a new upscale Mexican restaurant open in the neighborhood and especially excited after we read the first reviews. When you step in Isabel's you can see the owners put a lot of effort into the decor. Utilitarian- but beautiful. We were greeted by a warm staff that quickly seated us next to the rolling glass garage door. Once we read the menu, we started to think we may just be lucky enough to have a Barrio Cafe equivalent just a couple blocks away. I ordered the chicken tomatillo tamales and my wife ordered the chile relleno. Unfortunately, Isabel's can't hold a candle to some of the finest Mexican food Phoenix has to offer. One of my tamales was almost entirely corn meal. The other was flavorful, but the chicken was dry. My wife's Relleno was tasty, but the chiles had been charred leaving behind the withered and tasteless tops that could not be seen until you bit into them. Not good. Now, the drinks are another story- WOW! Unbelievably tasty, but you do pay $10 for the best of what Isabel's has to offer in the alcohol department. Overall, the experience was not bad, but it wasn't great either. For the prices, I can say we expected a lot more. Perhaps as they work out the kinks Isabel's will bring a lot more amor to my taste buds.
(3)
B L.
Excellent! We tried this for lunch and it was very good. Food was fresh and the fajitas were delicious. Service was very good as well.
(4)
Jaime K.
I'm always excited for locally-owned restaurants and was really enthusiastic until the food came. I'm really only giving them 2 stars, because the service was fine, the patio was nice, and the salsa was good. However, the food was both bland and barely warm. I read on their website that the owners are part of the Someburros family, so I thought it would be good. I was willing to pay twice the price for good Mexican in a higher end atmosphere. My husband joked that the person who recommended Isabels owed us $40 and an apology. Lol!
(2)
Jay S.
New restaurant that I'm happy to have tried. It has a pretty cool modern setup and is very clean!! The menu is great with lots of items to choose from and the food is VERY fresh! I will definitely be a regular!
(5)
J R.
We had an amazing experience at this quaint restaurant. It was a beautiful day to sit on their patio. We had great margaritas in mason jars and great wine too! The chips and dip were wonderful. The salsa is a bit spicy, but we loved it! Food was well above average for a Mexican joint. Atmosphere is the best part of the place. We would go back in a heartbeat!
(5)
Dre C.
Staff treats you like family, tasty food, fair prices. Fun place to go in Gilbert! Cocktails are solid with good amount of alcohol, some with creative twists on traditional drinks. Happy hour drops drink prices to $6. Pollo soup is delicious. Try the cheese crisps and enchiladas.
(4)
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Address :1490 E Williams Field Rd,Ste 101
Gilbert, AZ, 85295
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
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.
Brian P.
A rare 5 star rating from me. Like my profile says good product will get you 4 great service will get you 5. Isabel's Amor has become one of my favorite spots to grab lunch. The food has come out fresh and well prepared every time, unlike some of the surrounding fast food Mexican joints in the area. The decor is clean, with a slight vintage industrial vibe to it. When the weather is nice, they open up one of the walls to the patio (I'm sitting here enjoying the smell of rain right now). The service is great. Seems that Anthony takes care of me every time. He's friendly, fast, and my drink never reaches empty. The staff also recognizes me when i walk in, a BIG customer service WIN in my book. The lunch special is very reasonable, and the enchilada style chile rojo chicken burrito is def one of my favs. I get it with a side of sour cream and the borracho beans (pinto beans cooked with chorizo and chilies). The enchilada sauce has just enough of a spicy and salty bite to make interesting when paired with the sour cream. The beans have a taste that's very similar a traditional chili. It's definitely enough to fill me up... If you're looking for spot for a casual or even business lunch while in this area, i would highly recommend stopping here. It also wouldn't be a bad choice as a date night spot either. Happy Yelping folks, and I hope you enjoy your meal!
(5)Cj M.
Went here today for Father's Day. 5 adults and 4 kids. We all had a great time. The food was excellent. I always can tell a good Mexican food restaurant by how they do the sides of refried beans and rice, which were really addicting. Everyone in our party loved the food. I like the upscale casual feeling of this place. It is now out go-to for good Mexican good.
(5)Matthew G.
Took the family from Tucson, and we are all very picky when it comes to Mexican food. It's hard when you're Mexican and come from a family of Mexican restaurant owners. Red sauce=no bueno Carne asada= bomb Salsa= good Beans= good Rice=ok Tortillas=bomb Carnitas= eh...kinda dry All in all, we will return. Staff was super friendly and on their game!
(4)Emilio V.
Great great great food and service. I work at the salon a few doors down and all of us make Isabel's our lunch spot a few times a week. They have great happy hour and lunch specials. Great margaritas and their mexi-mule is to die for.
(5)Shane ..
Wanted to try a new place so we came here. The wait staff was very polite and attentive. Food came quick and was good. Really liked the enchiladas. Salsa was good too. Wish we would've made it for happy hour. Can't beat $2 beers.
(4)Bob K.
By far the best carnitas I have ever eaten! Did I mention they come with fresh hot flour tortillas? So delicious! We also had the Mahi Mahi and it was so delicious. Just the perfect portion. Their rice and beans are also wonderful! I normally discard the rice and beans at Mexican restaurants but not at Isabel's. Both our meals went perfectly with their house margaritas. So happy to have Isabel's in the neighborhood! A great restaurant!!
(5)Kristy R.
We visited Isabel's Amor after spending the day traveling just to get to Phoenix. It's a restaurant within a strip mall so while it's not large, you're also not sitting on top of one another. They have plenty of heating lamps for the outdoor seating area (but when do you ever really use those in the Southwest?). Our waitress was very nice and friendly. Their menu isn't extensive but has something for everyone. I decided to treat myself to a Mexican Coke and an order of tamales. My friend also got a Coke and an order of fajitas. My tamales lacked flavor but the rice and beans were great. My friendly only received one tortilla with her fajitas even though they provided plenty of peppers and onions. We skipped dessert due to the huge entree portions but they seemed to have quite the offering. Overall, a decent Mexican spot if you want something quick.
(3)Brianna N.
I love this place. Lunch portions and specials are great! Staff is always pleasant. Never too crowed! Only dislike has been their chicken tacos. Very plain and too greasy.
(4)Alyssa H.
I really enjoyed the ambiance of this place. The mason Jar Margs are yummy and the cheese crisp is perfectly cooked. I got the carne asada for my dinner. It was delicious and not greasy at all. The meat was cooked perfectly with great seasoning. I wish it came with a little more sour cream and guac but that's ok. The rice was fluffy and the beans were really good as well. The tortilla that came with the meal was AMAZING. Overall it was a great experience. If I am ever on this side of town again I will be coming here. However, one thing that could have been better is my sister ordered a non alcoholic margarita and they still charged her 9 bucks for it.
(4)Robin H.
In an area of town with three sports bars on every corner, this slightly upscale Mexican restaurant is a nice alternative. Service is quick and attentive, and the food is good. They have a decent selection of tequilas, and the frozen margarita machine (which I usually avoid like the plague) actually produces a pretty good drink! Four stars for food and service, plus a fifth for not being a sports bar!
(5)Sara E.
Wow! My new favorite mexican place in gilbert. The shrimp tacos on homemade flour tortillas were fantastic. Everything was so fresh - from the lemonade to the sliced avocado to mango salsa! Oh, and definitely start with the mexican street corn. We will be back soon.
(5)J R.
Came in by chance when Blue 32 had a wait. Live music on a Thursday evening? Nice addition. Great salad. Good options for a very hungry kid after hockey practice. Nice casual atmosphere. We will be back!
(4)Jason H.
My family and I have been here twice now and we have to say that this is the best Mexican food that we have tasted so far in the Phoenix area!
(5)Shawna B.
Excellent food just like their sister restaurant Someburro's. I was expecting table cloths and waiters...there were waiters, but it was definitely casual. The service was great, we were there at Lunch on a Sunday, and were pleasantly surprised to find happy hour and a lunch menu in effect. Margaritas were tasty and on special discount for Margarita Day. All in all very pleasant experience. The only complaint I had was that the chips (complimentary and passable-but Someburro's has better) come in a little basket with a paper liner. The basket was stained with old, caked-on salsa. Everywhere...sides, top, bottom. They looked dirty and I am not sure they could be cleaned. Someburro's is much closer to me and much cheaper for dinner, so I would opt for that normally and especially at dinner.
(4)Jared G.
A friend recommended this spot for a Monday happy hour and this is one of Gilbert's best kept secrets. Sure, the hot spots, blue 32, Harvey's, etc. are the obvious choices. But next time you're faced with packed parking lots and lack of seating, give Isabel's a try. It's delicious and we had a really good time.
(5)Matt W.
We literally go there every week or two - the food is that good. Service is always excellent. It still doesn't make sense to charge extra for tortiallas when you only give 1 with the meal.
(4)Rob J.
I hesitate to even write a glowing review about this place because I am scared that the word will get out. Scared that I will never be able to go back because it will be so packed. At any rate, these folks are tied to the Someburros franchise in some way. I can taste it in the chips and salsa which are delicious! My wife and I went for opening day of restaurant week and got 2 apps, 2 main dishes, 2 margaritas and a dessert for $44. I had the carne asada...it was unstoppable. The serve it with beans and rice and a flour tortilla that is homemade without a doubt. The flavor in the carne asada was amazing. Was like nothing I've ever had before. Real good flavor. The street corn was bomb. Highly recommend! And the jicama and watermelon salad was also really good and refreshing. Arhat it's were very good also. Check this place out!!! It's definitely worth it!
(5)Hailie N.
I think this place has a lot of potential. The waitresses were really friendly and the patio was nice. I felt like for the amount of money I spent on dinner, I wasn't all that impressed. I ordered the carne asada tacos with rice and beans. The rice and beans were really good, but the tacos were bland. I liked the frijoles de amor. I would definitely get that again. The house margarita was good. They come in mason jars, which automatically makes them better. :) My friend got a strawberry margarita and it was $2 extra. I just felt like everything on the menu was a few dollars more than it should have been. My favorite thing there was the chips and salsa. I will definitely be back, I'll just order something different next time. I really want to like this place because it's so cute.
(2)Yaniv S.
Great food, very nice atmosphere and the service was top notch. Would recommend and will return! Carnitas and tacos were very tasty!
(5)Danielle V.
Came here with my family after seeing Yelp reviews. This is less than ten miles from my house but I had never been. My grandma is a second generation Mexican American in need of some good Mexican food. We are always hesitant when in east Mesa when looking for good Mexican food. This place did not disappoint. First off their happy hour is until seven and all Mexican beers are three dollars. I ordered the Chili Rojo de Pollo. It was amazing!! The chicken was shredded beautifully and spicy enough to keep me going but not spicy enough I was overheating. I couldn't eat enough of it. It came with rice beans and a tortilla. Service was great and pleasant. Food came out fast. This is a spot I will definitely come to again.
(5)Melissa K.
I've been here about five times. Each time it gets progressively worse. Last night we had a reservation for a larger group (9). We arrived on time and were seated outside (the woman who took our reservation misheard our request for an inside table). So, we get seated outside but it was chilly. We asked to be reseated inside, which caused severe confusion amongst the waitstaff despite an empty restaurant. I've never seen more confused looking waiters. Fast forward to dinner. I asked for plain grilled veggies and plain grilled chicken (dietary restrictions). The vegetables (fajita mix) arrived DRIPPING in grease. I sent back and asked for DRY grilled veggies (yeah I know that's not very tasty but whatever, it's what I needed to eat) they came back out STILL dripping in grease. The chicken was beyond over-salted and so much pepper it could choke a horse. Disgusting. The waitress remained bewildered all night, salsa tasted like ketchup, and overall my only plus was the kids ice cream at the end of the meal, which I stole from my daughter to eat. It was delicious. I won't be back, my money is better spent elsewhere, sorry to say.
(2)Joey W.
Tried this place last night. When the hostess seated us, the two chairs were full of crumbs. My wife began brushing them off while the hostess just watched her. She said nothing and did nothing. The food and drinks were solid. I had fajitas and my wife had the chili relleno. She did not care for the batter on the relleno as it was soggy, not crisp. But other than that everything was good.
(3)Jason C.
This is some kind of joke. Isabel's Amor is the EXACT SAME FOOD as Some Burro's down the road. The only difference is you're going to pay $4 a plate more and have to leave a tip. What we get at Some Burro's for around $22, we paid just over $30 at this place. There is literally no difference in the food. The restaurant is small and noisy. Our table and chairs were dirty, but the waitress was nice enough to walk away as I cleaned it and waited until I was done to come back and take out drink orders. Sweet girl. The only reason I gave this place two stars is because I like the food (when I'm in the mood for Mexican fast food). Whoever thinks this is anywhere close to authentic Mexican food had to have grown up between a Taco Bell and Taco Cabana. Go to Some Burro's and save yourself a few bucks.
(2)Lisa R.
Isabel's Amor is a spin-off of the local Some Burros chain. It's a more upscale dining experience, offering sit-down service. The Asado Salad is delicious! The Chili Rojo de Pollo Burrito is very tasty. The chicken is quite juicy. There is lots of natural lighting due to all the windows. Upbeat music. This place is fabulous and I recommend it to my friends.
(5)Carolyn S.
Excellent food....the Torts was delicious, service was excellent and we love this place! .
(4)April S.
I've always hated Mexican food until I came to this restaurant today. First off, this decent size restaurant is very well decorated. Staffs are friendly and overall it gives you a very good atmosphere to begin with. We started our meals with cheese pizza. I am not a fan of it since i don't like cheese, but my guests absolutely loved it. My shrimp cocktails are one of a kind. I cleaned that within 5 minutes (and did not share it with anyone neither...haha). I ordered the Carne Asada dish with spanish rice. The beef is very well tendered and juicy and the spanish rice was cooked with just the right amount of water. Thank you, Isabel's Amor, to help me fall in love with Mexican food.
(5)Zenja D.
WOW! I hesitantly tried Isabel's Amor Mexican Restaurant, located in the same plaza as Blue32 in Gilbert, because I was afraid of being disappointed. What an awesome surprise! For appetizer, we had Baja Shrimp Coctel (Ceviche) and it was delicious. Have not had it better anywhere else. For entree, I had Carnitas, thinking it would ok, but it blew me away! Unbelievable flavor! My husband had the Pescado De La Parrilla (Mahi Mahi) and it was fabulous! Service was wonderful, the manager came to our table to see how everything was and there is a Musician on Thursdays and every other Saturday. I have eaten at many Mexican restaurants in Arizona and this place will now be my Go-To Place! It is a more casual, upscale Mexican Restaurant with reasonable pricing that must be tasted!
(5)Christine P.
Very very dissapointed. We had fajitas and a chili relleno. Both had no spices or flavor. Very blah. I don't even know what to say about it since it was so boring. Inside was nice and the server was very friendly and fast. The salsa is ok but nothing great either. The patio looks great for this wonderful weather but two items that should have had lots of flavor and are pretty easy to gget right just did not hit the spot.
(2)Hector G.
The best happy hour ever! 11-7 everyday! !! $2 Mexican beer you can't go wrong. Food is fantastic and the service to match! Really nice place with great food and happy, friendly staff. Melissa the bartender is awesome!
(5)Karen W.
Like the Someburros restaurants but looking for something more upscale in food and atmosphere? Then you've come to the right place! The family that owns Someburros opened up Isabel's Amor for those that wanted a more sit-down atmosphere. We ordered a myriad of dishes, and all had good flavor, with great execution. The best out of all our orders was probably the carne asada. It was perfectly marinated, with a citrus kick, and very tender. Unlike the oily/greasy cheese crisps and tacos at Someburros, the tacos and cheese crisps here have more of a toasted flavor and texture rather than fried. Service was great and our waiter was attentive and cheerful. Prices are significantly higher, but you're paying for the quality, service, and ambiance of your sit-down experience. Overall, a good place to dine!
(4)T W.
This is a tough one. I really wanted to like this place. It's close to my home, it has a nice look to it, live music on Thursday (apparently), and not a big chain. I discovered them because if you support KJZZ (NPR) you get a bonus here. So we just had to check it out. When we were seated the chips and salsa came as fast as we were sitting down. I like that. The salsa is a basic chili salsa. Very ordinary with chili flakes to make it spicy. Reminded me of enchilada sauce. Chips seemed store bought, but they told us that they received "homemade" tortillas from a vendor and cut and fried them themselves. OK. I didn't ask about the salsa, but I think they'd do better with a pico de gallo. Nice bathroom. Music is appropriate (a Latin feel to it instead of top 40 like a lot of places have). The food came astonishingly fast. I can't imagine that it was truly fresh. Most places take up to 20 minutes to bring out the food. This was out in less than 10. How did they do that? The portion was small. Well, the burro (which is what I ordered) was maybe 2/3 the size of a Chipotle burro. The rice and beans portions were reasonable. The rice was good. The "borracha beans" were ordinary. The asada meat my wife ordered was really good. Rojo chicken (my burro) was not great. Again, the rojo sauce seemed like an enchilada sauce, and that's what the chicken was cooked in (the burro itself was dry). Because of the KJZZ support thing we got a free dessert. The cheesecake in a jar was tasty, but they didn't make it!! They order it from a vendor. Makes me wonder what else they didn't make. I think two stars is a bit harsh, but they really don't make it to three stars in my book. I really wish Yelp; would let us choose half stars. This is a solid 2.5 stars. If the asada had been mediocre I'd say 2 stars, but the asada was really good. Tasty and unlike a lot of places it seemed to be good quality meat (no gristle). So two stars just wouldn't be fair. I don't know if we'll be back. We might try them one more time. Maybe.
(3)Colleen W.
I love this little cafe! The open faced green chili cheese crisp is a great starter. Carne asada plate is to die for and the Frozen Strawberry Margaritas are to die for!
(5)Julie S.
Lets first start off with , we eat mexican food 4 times a week , and the name of this place has nothing to do with mexican , should have guessed . This place is cute, severs are good, chips are good, hot sauce is good, but not chucky.. All that said the food looked good delivered , we all bite in and wow,no taste, blaned , , the cheese enchiladas was so bad couldnt eat them , cheese was melted , but the homemade wrappers under coked, black bean tasted like they opened a can of black beans and poured on the plate, not drained, no spicy, my husband refired beans the same way . We all three couldnt eat our meals , such a disappointment . I guess thats why happy Hour is from 11am-7pm My feelings are never go in unless your thirsty , not hungery. . So giving it a 1star is pushing it , and thats chips
(1)Melissa H.
True gourmet food, great atmosphere and great service. The carne Asada is excellent as well as the green corn tamales! You won't regret a trip here!
(5)David D.
Good food. Few choices. This restaurant seems more like a Tex-mex type of restaurant. No burritos or chimis which is disappointing. Their bean dip is one of the best I've ever had. The enchiladas were delicious. The restaurant is really tiny and only has a few seats. It was more of a one time place for me. Nothing really stood out as being amazing that would make me want to ever come back.
(4)Troy B.
Good food, great desserts, but the price is just too much for Mexican food. Nearly $60 for 2 adults & 2 small kids, and that's before tip. Head to New Mexican Grill about a mile away - great Mexican food and desserts for half the price.
(3)Clint M.
My wife and I love the nachos, they are not your typical nacho plate. Great appetizer for 2-3 people.
(4)Brian M.
The Good: Modern, hip decor. Great patio seating with misters. Friendly, attentive staff kept the drinks, water, chips & salsa coming. Tasty chips & salsa. The Not So Good: Food came to the table cold. Hate to say this, but it was bland. Drinks were small and lacked any kind of kick. Verdict: Won't be going back.
(3)Sarah W.
This place is quite pricey but they are good ill give them that for sure. I am not necessarily a fan of going to Mexican places in Arizona because no one is ever as good as the "lower quality" restaurants in California. Those restaurants back home are where the real food is because you can order anything off the menu and its good. Enough of California..Isabelas is good it is worth trying..But i can't say its worth a second trip.
(4)Cynthia B.
Stopped in for lunch and was really impressed! The restaurant itself is very cute and different from many places. I had to use the restroom when I first got there and it was immaculate! My friend and I both ordered the veggie burrito, not because we are vegetarian, but the description looked delicious! When we got our plates we loved the presentation and how fresh everything looked. The tortillas were fantastic, clearly they make them fresh at the restaurant. We loved our meal and the service was great. My friend liked it so much she ordered tacos to go to take home to her son. I will be be back again soon as I am anxious to try the nachos and tamales!!!
(5)C-dilla K.
Eh. That's really it... The chips were strips of chips and they were too thin so it was kinda like eating crumbs because they kept breaking. The salsa was eh. My husband ordered a carne asada plate and about 1/8th of the plate was meat, the rest was beans and rice. The meat was dry. For paying an extra few bucks to get some meat on my salad, I should have received something that looked like meat? Instead there were crumbs of ground what-can-only-asssumed-to-be-meat interspersed through my bowl of lettuce (because the presence of other salad-like ingredients was sorely lacking.) I guess that's my mistake for ordering a salad at a Mexican joint. The server was pretty awesome though, she was really on top of it. The ambiance of the restaurant is very cozy and quaint, it looks like one of the walls opens up to the patio which might be cool when it's not 120° outside. The prices didn't match the food quality. Maybe it was a bad day or a growing pain? Eh. Maybe we'll come back. Maybe.
(2)Tiffany T.
Chile Verde was cold $14.00 chips & salsa were alright. Carne Asada was good but not worth $16.00 Dos bottles $5.00 and ***$10.00*** for a Mexicali mule? no bueno. Cute place but overpriced big time... I don't mind paying for awesome food but this was more like Arriba's quality. Well, not that bad, but you get the point. Original visit 1/4/14
(2)Barbara H.
We were so disappointed when we went to Isabella's last week (3/4/15). We'd heard and read about it and so were looking forward to our visit. Not the case. Food cold and very mediocre!! And not inexpensive either. The young busboy was the only bright spot of the evening. We won't be back. It was NOT good at all.
(2)Buz D.
As far as Mexican food goes this is the best I've had .... Bar none. The service is great, the staff is awesome, management is very eager to please and you can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they do. The place is slowly but surely starting to get recognized. Try it out .... I think you will be as pleasantly surprised as I and my family.
(5)Garrett G.
We stopped in on a Thursday after a recommendation from my brother. The first thing we noticed was that this is a very small restaurant. The second thing we noticed was that the musician was very talented, but the music was far too loud. We could not hold a conversation across the table with one another without literally shouting. The servers were very attentive about refilling drinks and chips, but took forever to bring the check even after I had asked. The chips and salsa are exactly like Some Burros which is not much to write home about. My son did not like his enchilada, one daughter did not like her salad and the other didn't like her nachos. My wife and I thought our dishes passed for decent food, but it is over-priced for what you get. This is essentially a hipster, wine tasting version of Some Burros so don't expect too much.
(3)Michael S.
Mexican? Hardly. That was as unMexican as I could imagine. Put it this way - if you think Panda Express is actually Chinese food, you'll think this place is authentic Mexican. From start to finish a very mediocre meal. Atmosphere was good, service was OK (just barely) ... With so many restaurants to choose from, won't be going back.
(2)Matt Katie S.
Neat, quaint Mexican spot that serves as a nice alternative to the bigger chains in the area. Cons: the chips were little strips, which made dipping the salsa precarious (especially for my shirt). The main meal also came out a lot quicker than expected, so I felt fuller from all the chips. The most glaring con is the menu prices. The entrees were definitely over the norm. But... Pros: excellent happy hour prices ($4 for beers, $5 for ALL appetizers, and best of all, $6 for the cocktails). One Hoppy Shandy, and you'll have a solid buzz on for the evening. The main courses were scrumptuous. My wife ordered the cheese enchiladas while I had a chicken tortas. Both were hefty portions, so we'll have plenty of leftovers for lunch. I also liked the ambiance inside. The decor is chic and crisp. While it's too hot in August for the patio, it looks like a nice spot once the weather cools. Plus the wait staff were incredibly efficient, friendly, and professional. Nice spot; we definitely recommend!
(4)Stephanie C.
I am never disappointed when I visit here. LOVE the tamales and also the carnitas plate. Good chips and salsa, drinks, atmosphere.
(4)Tracie M.
Went with the family for dinner. Had the bean dips and salsas all very good. Salsas were spicy for me but most others liked them. I had the cucumber and avocado torta and is was awesome!! Black beans also awesome! Everyone else had tacos and they liked them along with their beans and rice! Kids loved the cinnamon icecream! Very cute atmosphere!! We will all be back:)
(5)T W.
This is such a hidden gem! The food is fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine, not greasy fast food. The service, prices and decor are wonderful too! I dined here, yesterday, for the first time and will definitely be back.
(5)Danny A.
This is a fun little place with solid food at a fair price.Tasteful decor inside,with outdoor seating as well.Service is average/above average.Weekend happy hour is nice also.Good neighborhood spot!
(3)Lisa T.
This place is nice for an "American" flavored Mexican food. Kinda pricey but the service was great. We ordered a couple of appetizers, the Mexican corn(delicious and $5 at HH) and a cheese crisp. Good sizes. I ordered a tamale and cheese enchilada, man friend ordered fajitas. When they dropped off the food it was the wrong plate, I was fine with it but the server was very apologetic, but like I said, I would've eaten it nbd. She came back and told me that she had mistaken the order and came back with the correct order and even comped the meal, which I totally wasn't looking for. They were very apologetic and attentive and because of our first experience I will definitely be back
(4)Jessica B.
Isabel's Amor is one of my favorite Gilbert restaurants! A great vegetarian option is the avacado and cucumber torta. Love the horchata and chips & salsa. A modern and fun atmosphere with a nice outdoor patio. Great for lunch or dinner - we are always happy to bring friends and family here.
(5)David P.
5 stars on iced tea 4 stars on bean dip and beans 4 stars on the salsas both are pretty good 3 stars on chips, they are cold 2 stars on taco , pretty basic and $8 2 stars on tamale , ok taste but only a very small amount of meat and a lot of masa Didn't like the rice but I'm not much of a rice person anyway so idk how to rate it Ambiance is nice , service is okay , prices are high
(3)Tracey M.
Very quaint new little place with good ambiance. Quiet decor and a nice bar seating area. Our waiter was very friendly and prompt. We started with a unique flavored margarita, Blackberry Sage. It was delicious! Their house frozen margarita was delicious as well, included organic agave. Both were served in mason jars. All our food was nicely prepared and rice had a nice flavor. The only complaint was that the carnitas were pretty dry. We explained that to the manager and she welcomed the feedback. Onto the desserts which were REALLY creative and tasty. I would recommend the Margarita Lime Cheesecake served in a baby mason jar. If you order to go, they send you home with the cute labeled dessert jars. Hopefully they can make a few tweaks to the food and this place has a lot of potential! Love the location ! We will def be back.
(4)Katheryn M.
Great food and service, very clean and nice ambiance. My husband and I stopped in for lunch today. I had the asado salad with chicken and he had a carne asada torts with borracho beans and rice. The salad was on point, very fresh and not too heavy and my husband said the torta was delicious as well. The borracho beans had some chorizo in them he said they were delicious. They have the longest happy hour I have ever seen (11-7), more like happy day.....so we had a couple of $2 dos Equis to round out the meal. We were happy with everything.
(5)James E.
We love this place. The Mexican mule and the Carnitas plate are my favorite. The chips and salsa is solid. Service is good and the atmosphere is nice as well. We eat here at least 3 times a month on average and love it.
(4)Tricia K.
In one word: Delicious! In more than word: One of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever been to! My boyfriend and I came in for dinner and were blown away. We really enjoyed the cheese crisp, not greasy or burnt. I ordered the steak and chicken fajitas with home made flour tortillas (omg, the best tortillas ever). The steak was seasoned well and tender (not fatty or chewy at all), and the chicken was juicy and seasoned well. My boyfriend ordered the chicken torta and was very pleased, juicy flavorful well seasoned chicken breast on tasty bread with perfectly cooked steak fries. We took home the flan and Mexican chocolate cheesecake (in a mason jar), both were great!
(5)Shannon F.
We have been coming here since they opened and have yet to have bad food or service! Great little place to go, upscale food with prices that make sense for the quality of the food you get. Usually get the same server (wish I could remember names ) who is awesome! Highly recommend this place.
(5)Dan E.
Nice place, good service, food was a bit pricey and mine could have been hotter, especially for Mexican cusine. They have live music on Thursday evenings, a nice touch and a talented entertainer, but he was too loud for normal conversation indoors. I'll likely return for another try. ..
(3)Cheryl L.
Very good food and great service. We started with the house made guacamole, fresh and simple, good chips. I ordered the Chile Rojas de Pollo, not very much heat but a ton of flavor. The rice and barracho beans were great accompaniments. My husband had the carnitas, the meat was super tender and flavorful. Service was friendly and our waitress knew it was our first time and made great recommendations. $2 draft beers for happy hour. This restaurant had so many cute details, in the decor, the way they presented the check, chicklets at the end of the meal, etc. We will surely be back.
(4)Stephen L.
This place would have gotten 4 or 5 stars if they didn't bomb out on their chicken enchiladas. It was like straight boiled chicken wrapped in a corn tortilla with sauce on top and cheese. Not too flavorful. I also tried the 3 tacos dish which was really good. And the prickly pear margarita was delicious I had to get another. A bit pricey but I'd go back for happy hour and get some more margarita action.
(3)J J.
Had a great business lunch the other day at Isabel's brought in a client, and his partner, they both really enjoyed it--especially those carnitas! I ordered two tacos, one beef, one pork carnitas and they were so tender and delicious. They each had a veggie burrito (added chicken) it was smothered and huge. Chips were light and crispy and I loved their salsa, very fresh. I highly recommend this restaurant for some authentic Mexican food.
(5)Justin B.
This place is a 5 in every way... service, value, food quality, atmosphere, even the music. Their happy hour is on point: every day from 11am - 7pm. How can you beat $2 mexi drafts with some of the best (and warm) free chips and salsa around. The Mexican chocolate cheesecake in a jar will change your life, as will the churros, and chili rojo de pollo! This place has got it all figured out and executed it flawlessly every time I've been there. I'm a big fan!
(5)J H.
I saw this place a few weeks ago and decided to try it out. When I left I was disappointed 1. The Tacos I ordered didn't have enough of a taste - the taco shell was dry along with the meat a little. - the lettuce tasted like water 2. The guacamole I had with my taco was not fresh and you could clearly tell because it was a darkish greenish color. - and tasteless 3. The flow of the restaurant seemed very low as well as the service. The only thing that I liked was the chips and salsa which was great and the chips were hot and fresh. The rest, Disappointed!
(2)Robert Anthony H.
This place is awesome !!! You can get great Mexican dishes that are not offered at Someburros! Different atmosphere great location and a wonderful staff !! Just wish the prices were a couple bucks cheaper other than that awesome !!!
(5)Brian C.
Enjoyed a nice dinner. The food had great flavor and the place has a cool atmosphere. Live music on Thursday from 6-9. Would definitely come back.
(4)Ayesha S.
Quaint, charming and yummy food! Was there for dinner and our party of 4 stayed till their closing time. The food was yummy and I enjoyed the experience. Again can't recall the names of the dish but the appetizers and entree were both very good! I recall having no room for dessert, so could not try the flan. This is not a huge chain type of restaurant and you can feel the difference here - in a good way! Service was good despite our server having more tables than usual to wait on. And the food tasted fresh - which is awesome when it comes to Mexican food and you can taste the flavors! I will be back!
(5)Arisai A.
Worst experience... The Manager Anthony is as rude as they come. Don't waste your time. Especially if your trying to catch a game at the bar.
(1)Eydie R.
Thought I'd give this place another try. They didn't have what I wanted to order since I'm limited to what I can eat after surgery. The place was Empty when we arrived and hesitated before going in. I wasn't impressed and wont return again.
(2)Stephanie T.
My husband and I didn't have high hopes for the food based on the reviews, but we decided to try this place out anyways because we were hoping for some awesome cocktails close to our house. We would have been much better off driving a little further to Joyride instead. We should have known things would be bad when we arrived to an almost empty dining room 8pm on a Saturday night. It was just us and a guy sitting at the bar. Three staff members sat at a nearby table chatting it up while they were doing some prep work. Our waitress was sweet and earnest, and she definitely kept this from being a one star review. My paloma cocktail was completely unremarkable, but my husband thought his whiskey cocktail was decent. The food was totally disappointing though. The street corn tasted like it came straight from the can or freezer which likely explains all the accumulated fluid at the bottom of the dish. The jicama and watermelon salad was pretty flavorless. At least it came out quickly. My cucumber and avocado torta didn't have any cucumber and just a few pieces of under-ripe avocado. It also had some tomato, onion and mayo but that was it! I can't believe they didn't put any queso fresco or jalapeno on the torta. Needless to say, I've had much better tortas for half the price ($9). My husband got the $16 steak entree which he thought was way too citrusy. The beans and rice on the side weren't even as good as what we make at home. I would be surprised if this place stayed in business much longer. The idea behind the restaurant is good, but the execution is lacking.
(2)Jeff P.
Very cool place and different. Great service. I had the green corn tamales there were 2 large tamales and we're delicious and very filling. The shrimp tacos are a must with the mango salsa. Try this place price is great.
(5)Lupe C.
Hidden gem. This place has the best Mexican food and very relaxing atmosphere. I would not have expected it but seriously tastes like my nanas. Very flavorful. I have been here twice. The first time had the carne asada nachos. My friend couldn't quit commenting on how tender the carne asada was. This time I tried the green chile burro lunch special. The green chile wasnt too spicy and the flavor was delicious. This is my new favorite place for mexican food. So glad we found this place.
(5)Larry H.
My wife and I went to Isabel's Amor last night, just because we were in the area and decided to try someplace new. We were rewarded with one of the best meals we have had out in a long time. The restaurant was very warm and inviting, and the staff friendly and welcoming. The service was attentive and pleasant. We ordered the House Made Pico De Avacado, which was a delicious citrus flavored avocado dip. I had the Chile Verde, and loved every bite. The meat was tender and flavorful. The rice is very good and the refried beans were some of the best I have ever had. My wife had the Poblano Chile Relleno, which was delicious. The price was very good for the quality we received. We will be returning to try other menu items, no question. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)Vlad M.
My wife and I came in on a Saturday night around 7:45. Got seated immediately. Salsa was great, chips on the other hand, not so much, too thin and oily. My wife had the cheese enchiladas which she said were mediocre. I had the pulled pork plate with the chorizo beans. First off, you can tell the meat had been sitting for a few hours, it was hard and dry. The beans had no trace of chorizo. The only good part of the meal was the actual plain taco. On top of that tr server made us wait 20 minutes after our meal was done to get our bill. Will not return.
(2)Kat P.
Meh. Cute place. Small and clean. Bathrooms are super nice. The salsa they give with the chips is really yummy. The house margarita served in a mason jar was yummy. The Borracho beans are AMAZEBALLS. I had the steak fajitas. Here's my issue. They give you one tortilla and a plateful of meat. I had to ask for a second tortilla. It should automatically come with AT LEAST 2. Everywhere else I've had fajitas, they give 2 torts. The meat was quite gristly and came out in whole pieces when you bit into it. So maybe invest in a better cut of meat? Hubby had the Pescado De La Parrilla, which is the fish. It was delicious. I wish I had ordered that, instead. It was a quick meal for us on or way home. I may try it again, but the prices are a bit high for what you get. Next time I plan on getting all the appetizers to try. You MUST get the borracho beans. THEY ARE BOMB!
(2)Samantha R.
Great dinner. Bummed they were out of strawberry cheesecake but everything else was really good. Fish was cooked well which is a hard thing to do right in the valley. Salsa was great and service was good. We will be back. Especially for the shrimp Appetizer. It was very traditional and delicious. A refreshing treat!
(4)Jen N.
First time here...and will absolutely be back. Had the chili relleno, very tasty. We splurged and split the churros for dessert. Enjoyed them, but think it would be better with whipped cream instead of strawberry... will be back...
(5)Virginia S.
My husband and I had dinner here the other night and were pleasantly pleased. The food is great! The margaritas were very tasty and they didn't skimp on the kick. The chips were fresh and the salsa had just enough spice. The guacamole was a little bland for my taste but if you don't like heat you will like it. We had the guacamole appetizer and shared the chile verde entree with the borracha beans. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars was that the food was so good partly because it was not even close to low in fat and my old gut just didn't handle the richness of the food as well as it would have a few years back (maybe a little more than a few years). I would still go back because it was so very good, almost sinful.
(4)Kim P.
This is a great little spot with good food and drinks. The staff seems very happy and the decor is cute.
(5)Raquel R.
This placed is great my husband and I went last night for our first time. Love the atmosphere and employees are on top of everything. Food came out pretty quick. We started with the jicama and watermelon appetizer which I loved. The flavors were great only thing is its $6 for a small amount of fruit/appetizer even though most appetizers are small for $6 bucks its over priced but its worth trying. I got a chicken & beef enchiladas- chicken was ok, beef was amazing their tortillas are delicious im not sure if there homemade but they sure taste like it. Out of the 3 choices of beans I was satisfied with my choice I tried my husband and his were grest as well. Rice as not good its like every mexican restaurant its flavor less and on the plate to take up room. My husband got the carne asada - He enjoyed it but we thought for $16 he'd be full or at least get more meat out of it. I buy 1 pound for $6 at the store and thats a deal :) Overall... less rice and beans more entrée Definitely a must try! We'll be going back most definitely! !
(4)Vanessa H.
Best carne asada tortas. Only $9 and you get a huge sandwich with a large portion of fries. Make sure to dip it in their jalapeño ranch.
(5)Lily L.
This is a cute little place to grab a bite to eat. I didn't think my veggie burrito was anything to write home about but it was alright. I felt things were a little pricey but I might be willing to go back and give it another based on others rave reviews.
(3)Lisa K.
I was a little underwhelmed by this place. I went on a recommendation from a blogger I normally trust. I had the carne asada and it was tough and not very flavorful. The saving grace was the refried beans and the tortilla was probably the best tortilla I have ever had. I would go back but would likely only order a big bowl of refried beans and some tortillas.
(3)Brian M.
The restaurant is beautiful and it has a nice patio. The happy hour runs 11-7 daily and includes $2 drafts. I have had the carne asada burro was very good and the green chili beef burrito which is now my favorite. The chili is tender and juicy and the tortilla was nice and soft. I had a lunch with two beers for under $12 in a beautiful location. If the waiter would stop calling me "bud" I would give the place 5 stars.
(4)Kristin E.
Yum. Lovely decor. Cute patio for a nice day. Great Mexican beer selection. I was just reading that this restaurant is affiliated with Ponchos in central Phoenix. It doesn't get more authentic than that. Much fancier here, tho. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious. Came for lunch. Great tortas -I'd recommend getting beans over fries but both are good. Burritos delicious too. Mexican corn was amazing. No complaints!
(5)Izzy V.
Best Mexican food I have ever had. I highly recommend going and getting the carnitas torta! You won't regret it!
(5)Veronica F.
What a find! My daughter and I were out looking for a cafe type place to have dinner. I saw this place remembering that I've been wanting to try it. Lovely atmosphere, wonderful service and delicious food! We like to share meals so we ordered Baja Shrimp Coctel, Tamales, and Churros with coffee. Everything was so good! And to make the food and atmosphere even better they have live music on Thursday nights! What a treat, the musician is funny, talented and interacts with customers. You can even make requests. I look forward to another Thursday night dinner here.
(5)Laura S.
So happy to have finally found good Mexican food in Gilbert! Everything was delicious, but the key is in the beans. Best refried and black beans I've had in ages! Yum!
(5)RillaAnn J.
My fiancé and I stopped in for a quick dinner on a Tuesday night... The place was pretty empty. We sat at the bar, since it was the only place you get happy hour, service was attentive and quick. Since the appetizers were discounted for HH, we got 2. The corn and the "pico de avocado" were both fine, but pretty small portions. The menu is pretty simple and the decor is nice. We were both really disappointed in our food.... First I was sent out the wrong item. I ordered the chile rojo chicken dish, what I got was the relleno. I def snuck a bite, before sending it back. When I got my dish i was disappointed in the presentation, the chicken looked slopped on the plate, like cafeteria food. I thought the over all flavor was really boring and certainly not worth the $14 price tag. I just ate my tortilla and gave up. My fiancé's dish literally looked like dog food. He said it tasted similar. I did not try it. We both thought the rice and borracho beans we not worth eating. The salsa they brought us at the brining was watery... More like taco sauce. On a good note... The tortillas and margaritas were good! Doubtful that we would ever return.
(2)Patrick S.
First visit with 2 other adult couples. All meals were nicely prepared. Nothing over the top fantastic but for a new place, very pleased. Service was ok and should improve over time. Try the Mexicali Mule. Liked that the served AZ based wines as well. Look forward to coming again.
(4)Mike V.
Tried for first time today. Excellent food and service. Had the rojo chicken burrito. Homemade tortillas. Good kids menu as well. Very reasonably priced. Under $40 for 4. Will be back.
(5)Larissa V.
Isabel's Amor is the first restaurant I visited in Phoenix while I was on my recent vacation. Being closer to the border, I was wondering what an improvement on their Mexican food over Utah's would bring. The selections were definitely different, however, I wouldn't label this "authentic" Mexican - more of a Texmex, or what I refer to as "clean" Mexican. This is an alright thing, actually. The food was not greasy at all, the selection of four different kinds of salsa made my tastebuds happy (although still not as delicious as Cantina's in Sandy, UT), and everything was delicious. I had the Mexican street corn and, although not what I thought it was, it was delicious! My friends enjoyed their burritos...I think all of them had lunch burritos. I'm not a bean girl, so I steered cleared of those (and my friends later that day - zing!). Our waiter was great - he picked up on the sarcastic nature of one of our girls early on and matched her pacing, which lead to a lot of laughs from the group. Well played, sir! We sat outside and he turned the heaters on for us when our table became shaded from the sun. he kept our drinks full and area clean. Thanks, Isabel's for a great experience in Phoenix.
(4)Doug M.
My wife and I decided to try this place one night since it's close by and wanted good mexican food. Love the area and the setting. Nice patio section. Service was great. My wife is a big nachos fan so that's what she ordered. It had great flavor, but she just didn't like the presentation. She likes a pile of messy nachos and these are served with perfectly layered and topped chips. I had a corn tamale and a chicken tamale with black beans and rice. I thought they were outstanding. Good flavor, just not an extraordinary amount of meat, but it was fine with me. Tasted great. The black beans were excellent also. Rice was rice, nothing special. Prices are on the up side for what you get, but I sometimes don't mind paying it if it's good food, as this was. I had one draft beer, which was $6 I believe, since I was not sitting at the bar to get happy hour prices. Definitely don't like that idea. Why do I HAVE to sit at the bar to get happy hour prices? Why have a nice setting in the cafe and nice patio if you're not going to give me happy hour prices while I'm there?
(4)Mel S.
The Carnitas and Carne Asada were excellent - I would recommend them anytime. Don't order the fajitas, they come with tough meat and if you want more than one tortilla you pay for it. We will definitely return, tho.
(4)Scott B.
Giving three stars because my girlfriend liked her Torta. I ordered the chicken enchiladas and found the chicken to be very dry (as if any juice was squeezed from the shredded chicken) and the sauce to be very bland. Enjoyable atmosphere, and decent service. Just not sure I'll be back.
(3)Damian Z.
Great place for couples. We had the carne asada which was great, my wife had the fajitas which were perfect as well. We finished the night with the strawberry cheesecake in a jar. It was wonderful as well. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
(5)Steve F.
My wife and were excited to come upon this new place when pulling into grab a bite at Blue 32. Always looking for killer upscale Mexican near our house. We have eaten here twice in the past couple of weeks. First the good stuff. The red salsa they serve first off with the chips is outstanding. Also the beans (all of them) are off the charts good. Tortillas are killer as well. The staff is on top of things. Not sure how they would do if it got busy however. I love the space and the decor is ok....I would have done the place more rustic adding more wood, iron, and candles. That seems to be what they are going for with the upscale Mexican menu. They keep it way to bright in the evenings. Now for the not good. The entrees are just not good. We've tried 4 different entrees in our two visits and found none of them all that great. The pork carnitas were some of the driest I've ever had. They have they're entrees priced way too high for the quality of food coming out of the kitchen. Also the drinks are priced too high as well. $7 for a 12oz bottle of beer... $5 for a draft beer...$9 for special drinks. I don't see folks in Gilbert paying these prices. I really hope this place makes it, but it seems to be nearly empty most times when we go there or drive by. We will go back, but only for happy hour. Bring on that salsa. Hopefully the owner reads this review: 1. Bring the entree food quality up to what it should be. 2. Lower the prices on the menu $2 on most near everything starting with the bar. 3. Tweak the decor and lighting for better ambiance.
(3)Paul G.
My wife has been following them on Facebook months before they even opened, but we hadn't had a chance to go visit until this past Friday night (12/20/13). It was well worth it. It's a smaller restaurant with comfortable indoor seating and outdoor patio seating along with bar seating. The staff was friendly and apologetic about the 20 min wait time for a table due to two large business Christmas parties taking place at that time. However, once seated, we were well-taken care of. Our waiter was efficient, yet unobtrusive. Bus staff was busy, but you never seemed to notice they were there. Chips and salsa came out, delicious. I had the Dia De Los Muertos Pale Ale, my wife had a mojito. The wine list does not feature any wines from France, but it does feature three from Southern AZ - very nice touch! The menu is not overly large - they obviously know what they can make and do it well. I ordered the Poblano Chile Relleno, my wife ordered the Chili Rojo de Pollo. Very much a gluten-free menu - most everything can be made GF or already is. Once the food arrived, it was hot, steamy, and delicious. The Chili Rojo de Pollo was so good, it reminded us of the food we had at our wedding... 17 years ago! The price was excellent for the quality of food and service we received. Isabel's Amor has definitely found its niche as an upscale Mexican restaurant. We have a favorite Mexican restaurant in Tucson; I think this has become our new favorite here in the Valley. We will definitely be returning.
(5)Mike G.
Great looking place. Neat location. Food was basic fare. Chips and salsa were really good. Margaritas were not strong at all. Tried a variety of foods. Chile verde was bland at a comfort food level. Carnitas were nice and greasy as they should be. Tacos, well, were tacos. Be cool if the flavors popped a bit more. Good stand by place.
(3)Kendra T.
Came across Isabel's randomly and was pleasantly surprised. I have celiac and this place is very GFREE friendly. Great atmosphere and food. I will be back.
(5)Lisa M.
We know Poncho's and the chain Someburros and heard the family was opening a new spot so we had to try it. The restaurant is located at Williams Field and Val Vista on the Northwest corner. It is set back a bit from the road. We were greeted promptly by a pleasant hostess upon entering. We asked to sit out side and she seated us at a table with a bench cushion on one side and a regular chair at the other side. After sitting for a minute or two we moved to a different table in the sun. We received our chips and salsa very quickly as well as water. The waiter and bus person both seemed very eager to please. The chips and sauce were good -- not salsa but a red sauce. I had a house margarita which is served in a mason jar. Very good -- 7$ The regular menu has a lot of what I would call non-traditional mexican dishes as well as some items like burros and tacos which are more familiar. The lunch menu has 5 items priced at either 8$ or 10$. My friend had the green burro with beans and rice off the lunch menu 10$ and I had the Carnitas Torta off the regular menu -- 9$ The waiter made a point of telling me "the dishes are all traditional Mexican food -- there is no americanization of the food." I asked if the torta came with beans and he said no, it comes with thick fries. So, immediately contradicting himself -- no traditional Mexican food I have ever eaten comes with French Fries. Anyway, I digress.. The torta was really a sandwich, carnitas (a little dry and too chewy) lettuce, tomato, avocado, onions and some mayo sauce. It wasn't bad, it wasn't amazing, it was just OK. My friend had the green chili burro and we both tried it and it was delicious albeit a bit on the small side for 10$. The beans were excellent. The decor is tasteful with lots of neat touches everywhere. The restaurant is not overly large but has a nice patio which probably seats 34-40 people. They were not busy today -- only 2 other tables while we were there. The staff outnumbered the customers 3 to 1. We both found the service a bit on the suffocating side. Checking back constantly, talking too long at the table, etc. We both prefer simple efficient service, bring a wonderful product and then let us enjoy it. I really hope this place is a great success, it has all the right ingredients -- I think a few kinks have to be worked out and perhaps the menu needs to be a little more mainstream and lower priced. Most of the entries on the regular menu were between 13-16$ which is a lot for Mexican food. Would we come back? Maybe, if we were in the area. Would I drive from NE Mesa to eat at Isabel's? Not likely.
(4)Eli G.
Such a cute little place! Awesome bar. Great ambiance. Small but has a nice patio. Was recommended the fish but wasn't the biggest fan. My friend ordered the carnitas.. Sooo yummy. Loved their tortillas. Friendly bartender who provided great service. Would definitely recommend.
(4)Brian B.
I was excited for my first trip to Isabel's Amor. The new restaurant looked sharp. We sat on the patio on a beautiful Arizona day. I was with friends and we all had one of their unique cocktails. The drinks were classics with nice little twists to make them special. We enjoyed them. The food was very good. I had the Carnitas. I was impressed with the quality and preparation. I should mention the chips and salsa are addicting! Perfect spot to meet friends for drinks/apps or take the family for dinner. Go to this restaurant, you will enjoy your experience.
(5)Mark F.
Not your typical American Mexican Food, a little more gourmet. Good food and drink, friendly service, clean place with a nice patio.
(4)John K.
First time for dinner last Saturday night. Not crowded with lots of staff. I had one of their combo dinners. Enchilada with beans and rice. It was good, price a little high compared to other Mexican restaurants in the area. Limited draft beer choices. The decor was nice and the staff was friendly. I'll try it again. I was struck by the number of employees vs customers. Good location, nice outdoor seating.
(3)Amber P.
Nice atmosphere. The servers were all very nice. We both had the carne asada which was excellent. Home made tortillas are amazing. They could use to expand their bar menu a little, but did have my favorite beer in cans. Would go again.
(4)Joel C.
We were excited to see a new upscale Mexican restaurant open in the neighborhood and especially excited after we read the first reviews. When you step in Isabel's you can see the owners put a lot of effort into the decor. Utilitarian- but beautiful. We were greeted by a warm staff that quickly seated us next to the rolling glass garage door. Once we read the menu, we started to think we may just be lucky enough to have a Barrio Cafe equivalent just a couple blocks away. I ordered the chicken tomatillo tamales and my wife ordered the chile relleno. Unfortunately, Isabel's can't hold a candle to some of the finest Mexican food Phoenix has to offer. One of my tamales was almost entirely corn meal. The other was flavorful, but the chicken was dry. My wife's Relleno was tasty, but the chiles had been charred leaving behind the withered and tasteless tops that could not be seen until you bit into them. Not good. Now, the drinks are another story- WOW! Unbelievably tasty, but you do pay $10 for the best of what Isabel's has to offer in the alcohol department. Overall, the experience was not bad, but it wasn't great either. For the prices, I can say we expected a lot more. Perhaps as they work out the kinks Isabel's will bring a lot more amor to my taste buds.
(3)B L.
Excellent! We tried this for lunch and it was very good. Food was fresh and the fajitas were delicious. Service was very good as well.
(4)Jaime K.
I'm always excited for locally-owned restaurants and was really enthusiastic until the food came. I'm really only giving them 2 stars, because the service was fine, the patio was nice, and the salsa was good. However, the food was both bland and barely warm. I read on their website that the owners are part of the Someburros family, so I thought it would be good. I was willing to pay twice the price for good Mexican in a higher end atmosphere. My husband joked that the person who recommended Isabels owed us $40 and an apology. Lol!
(2)Jay S.
New restaurant that I'm happy to have tried. It has a pretty cool modern setup and is very clean!! The menu is great with lots of items to choose from and the food is VERY fresh! I will definitely be a regular!
(5)J R.
We had an amazing experience at this quaint restaurant. It was a beautiful day to sit on their patio. We had great margaritas in mason jars and great wine too! The chips and dip were wonderful. The salsa is a bit spicy, but we loved it! Food was well above average for a Mexican joint. Atmosphere is the best part of the place. We would go back in a heartbeat!
(5)Dre C.
Staff treats you like family, tasty food, fair prices. Fun place to go in Gilbert! Cocktails are solid with good amount of alcohol, some with creative twists on traditional drinks. Happy hour drops drink prices to $6. Pollo soup is delicious. Try the cheese crisps and enchiladas.
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