I go to this location every other week for Happy Hour with one of my BFFs. We love it because they know us the moment we walk in and the server puts in our drink and food order the moment she sees us (she knows it by heart!) We also get out of there for under $10 each! It's our go to place for sure. I'm super picky about Mexican food if I want an actual meal but for Happy Hour appetizers and drinks you can't beat the price!
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Anita H.
We went there last night, hoping that the reviews we read were wrong. We are new to the area and looking for a favorite Mexican place, it will definitely not be this place. The service was horrible, our waitress walked past us just sitting there 4-5 different times. The food was most certainly not worth what we paid. Bluntly putting it, horrible food and horrible service. I do not recommend this place.
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Brandi S.
Overpriced wanna be Mexican food. Never again! First and last visit. Tasteless overpriced food. I guess.my famiIy prefers authentic and this is not that. If you enjoy Americanized flavorless food, this place may be for you. They had a guy making ballon animals and he kept making eye contact with my children yet never made his way to our table. For aSaturday evening we were seated rather quickly and the place was crowded. Seating way too tight. Felt we were dining with the group next to us Food bland no seasoning. Chips stale and cold with meh salsa. Margarita was good tho, only good thing about that visit Rather hit up Raul and Theresas
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Lee S.
My wife and I went here for a belated Valentine's dinner. We arrived about 5:30PM and were promptly greeted as we entered. There was no wait and were seated right away. My wife had a chimichanga special and I ordered the "mex and match" with two enchiladas (one chicken and one shredded beef). The chips and salsa "appetizer" was less than good. Half of the chips were crumbled small pieces of chips. Also, some the chips were soft, so they we either stale or under cooked. The salsa was good. Our meals were ok. My wife enjoyed her chimichanga, rice & beans. My enchiladas and rice were ok, nothing special. Our waitress was nice. We ordered water with NO lemon when we sat down and she brought us water WITH lemon. No big deal. My wife wanted to order sopapillas after dinner, but the waitress didn't even ask about dessert, she just bright us the check and walked away. I know we could have asked, but we decided to just go somewhere else. I suppose we might go back someday, but not soon. Plenty of other Mexican restaurants to try.
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Darrell C.
Had dinner here last night with family and after reading all the other reviews, I decided to write mine. I have been coming to this location for a few years. Never have had a bad experience. After seeing the negative reviews it makes me wonder if the people had actually came here or they are just natural whiners who complain about everything. 1st. When we arrived we were promptly seated. Just like all the other times we have been here. Even when we come for a birthday celebration and have 15+ people we never wait more than 10 minutes. After being seated we had chips and salsa brought to our table immediately and our drink orders were taken shortly thereafter. I can't say how long because I don't carry a stopwatch to time how long everything takes. Apparently others do reading other reviews where they say they sat for ten minutes, it took 10 minutes to get drinks, etc. When our drink orders were taken, our server asked if we would like any appetizers to start. We ordered two cheese crisps. The cheese crisps came out in a timely manner. (Again not timed.) They were very good. Definitely recommend the cheese crisp for an appetizer. After bringing drinks the server took our order. She was very knowledgeable of the menu and helped us with our orders. I had the beef chimi with rice and sour cream and guacamole. Here's the only negative thing I have to say about this restaurant. The red sauce on top of the Chimi was a little sweet for me. My cousin ordered the same thing and made the comment that the sauce tasted like ketchup. That's not a bash on the food. I just didn't care for it. Next time I know order without the sauce on top. We also went to the bar area. The bartender, Taylor, was very friendly. I have known Taylor since I started coming to Macayos and have never had an experience that was unpleasant. The guy is always smiling, friendly, and happy. It was an overall good experience and I definitely recommend everyone try the food here.
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Carla H.
UGH... Three weeks ago my husband and I went into the Macayo's restaurant in Goodyear and smelled a TERRIBLE smell. The hostess explained that the sewer had backed up, but if you go to the back of the restaurant you really can't smell it. REALLY?!?!? I don't think so... and I think it must be against a health code someplace to keep the doors open when your sewer is backed up. The bathrooms are located right next the front doors when you walk in. There a lot of people in the restaurant eating even with the stench. I can't believe they continued to serve food, the restaurant should have been closed. I'll never go back there again. Disgusting!
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Deni G.
Won't go back again. It been over a year since I visited Macayo's. I use to go to Macayo's often but stopped when the service and quality of food started to decline. However, today, I thought I would give Macayo's another chance. The quality of food and service is worse then I remembered. Macayo's has competitive pricing for a typical Mexican restaurant in the area, however, the food just isn't good and the service borders on teribble. So, lets start with the service. The service at this Macayo's location has always been ridiculously slow. Today, I anticipated slow service due to large crowds on Valentines Day. What I did not expect was having to wait 20 minutes for a refill on soda, then having a to ask a bus person for a refill, and once I received the refill finding something floating on top, and waiting another 10 minutes for a drink. I waited once again over 10 minutes, for a to go box, and another 20 minutes after our server took my credit card for payment. Let's move onto the food. The entrees themselves are not good. It seems that I have always had an issue with one thing or another on my past few visits. Today, we had a cheese crisp, which was served on a stale tortilla with very little cheese. In fact the cheese peeled off from the tortilla. My nephew had the kids taco plate, which he did not like. He mentioned the meat tasted "funny". I tried one of tacos and agreed the taco meat was greasy and tasteless. I had the tamale bites with Baja Sauce and although the tamale bites were good the Baja sauce tasted old and had a thick "skim" layer on top that I discarded. Once again our server was no where to be found. All in all a horrible dining experience. We were at Macayo's for over an hour forty minutes because we waited for chips, waited for drink, waited for bill, waited for to go containers, waited for server to return my credit card.
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J S.
Don't sit at the bar....you'll be ignored. It took a good 15 minutes to take our order, and chips & salsa were never refilled. It's not like it was busy either...3 other heartbeats in the bar area. A slightly better beer selection than other Mexican joints, but next time I'll go so where with better food and service and order a margarita instead.
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Diane M.
I have been coming to this location for a very long time, and I really enjoy it. It is not traditional Mexican food but its still good. I like to go after a long hard day of work, some times with my co-worker. Its a fun environment, great place to sit and to grab some food and drinks with friends.
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Sam P.
I have been wanting to come ever since I moved here and let me tell you the people were nice then always stop by to check on us every 5 minutes but after a while it got annoying, it was good but it was not great that I won't go back there ever
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Yvonne H.
Wow..there has been a reason why we've not been to Macayo's since we moved here. The food: Bad. Yes, it's a chain and not authentic . We both ordered the cheese enchiladas. Mine with black beans on the side I found the the tortillas were hard and stale. Yuck. I thought it was just mine but my husband made the comment so I knew it wasn't me.. The rice was a salty so I used some sour cream to take the edge off. That by the way is a side item, extra cost. It helped. The waitress asked how it was. I spilled the beans and waited for the manager or a remake. Didn't happen. The drinks: We sat in the bar to wait for our table to be ready. She was overwhelmed and there was a wait..our table was ready before the drinks. Waited and got them to the table. Pricey for a drink in a soda glass not a Margarita glass. No, we didn't have the ones in the mariachi guy's head..lol. So, I caught the manager. Told him about the food and the waitress and how there was no remake , etc. He apologized and took the bill. We got a small discount. Will we be back? The husband has spoken...No. He didn't feel it was worth it even just for drinks. I agree.
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Pas I.
First time here. Met some family for dinner at their suggestion. The food was so, so. Chips were not authentic, homemade. Salsa tastes like it came from a jar. Drinks quality/taste was inconsistent. Server was a little clueless about customer service. Not very accommodating regarding our needs/requests. If I never darken their doorsteps again I won't miss or mourn it. I gave it two stars because we had a good time despite the not so great service. And like I said, the food was so, so. Definitely not great, but not awful.
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Michael P.
I can't understand all the negative reviews for Macayos in Goodyear. YES, for those that don't already know this, Macayos is a chain. It's a family owned chain and as far as I know, they're only here in Arizona, centered around the Phoenix area. They've been in business many years. My family loves Macayos, and we've been to several. I just ate at the one in Goodyear today for lunch - I had a colleague in from out of town and he was up for some Mexican food, and he said he enjoyed it. We both had the Chimi Macayos, with shredded beef, rice and beans (lunch comes with one or the other but you can add the other for a buck or two). Their chips are good, the salsa is good (not great, I admit, but good) and they serve portions large enough to satisfy any hunger. Seriously, if you eat here and leave hungry, you're one in a thousand. They have a nice bar area, and on Friday and Saturday nights it gets pretty busy. The dining room is good sized and they can accommodate large groups. Which is good, because we often go there with a dozen or more family members. They also have a very good line of margaritas, by the way.
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Lionel L.
A solid Mexican food restaurant and honestly, very surprised that finding good Mexican food in Phoenix can be challenging. Location is in a large shopping plaza with lots of parking. Very easy to find so you should have no problem getting there. Food is not bad at all with standard items like burritos, tacos, and chimichangas. More of an Americanized version of Mexican food but what I value here is the consistency. We have been coming to Macayo's quite often now and the food is never bad and our experience is always pleasant. I like getting their combo items of tacos/burritos/enchiladas. Price is very reasonable and you can bring your whole family without breaking the bank.
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Matthew P.
Very disappointed with the service, hostess and managers. We have been dining here for years and have been treated well. Last night service was sub par, manager was too busy and didn't care. Hostess sat us down at a booth that was not allowed a high chair, when we specifically told her 3 and a high chair. The twelve times before that, they never cared about a high chair being at a booth, but after last night's event we will boycott this restaurant. Food was cold and manager was rude and unprofessional. He advised me the rule has always been in place but not all managers follow that rule and he knows that. There are much better establishments that will be getting our business.
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Matthew S.
So I would love to give then 3.5 but there is no half option. Setting: typical mexican restaurant theme. Service: My server was friendly, quick with refills, and helpful with menu questions. 5 out of 5 Also the lady that brought me chips was super cheerful Tea: I known it is weird that I rate ice tea but I like unsweetened tea and I can't stand old and bitter. There's was perfect Food: 3.5 out of 5 nothing was bad but nothing knocked my socks off. It did scratch the itch or tex mex for me. Prices: I think they are very fairly priced at lunch. Overall I would go back and enjoy it I am sure.
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Jon S.
Nice! I have been here two times now and both were fantastic. Sadly i have gotten the same thing both times so i can not say if everything is good but from how good what i did eat was i would say there isn't any real chance of it all not being fantastic.
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EJ F.
I don't know what has happened at the macayo's in Goodyear. When you walk in there is an overwhelming sewer odor. At one visit we just passed it off to possible plumbing problems at the time bit we have been back several more times and this gassy odor continues to be bad. This used to be one of our favorites places to go, however until they fix this we won't be back. We have also left the last few times with unhappy stomachs ... Don't know if the odor and the food are related ... But hard not to think that. I hope the Macayo's management corrects this problem because we really do like the food, service, and atmosphere of this restaurant.
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Dan H.
A little pricey, but very good food and atmosphere.
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Melanee M.
This is my husband & I's favorite Mexican food in town. It's vegetarian friendly. I order the Cheese enchilada w/onions most of the time or Bean and Cheese Burro (burrito) with or without sauce and have never been disappointed. We always choose to eat in the bar, there is never a wait there and service is fantastic.
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Caylin G.
2 words...baja sauce! Also, Mary the bartender is awesome. She always remembers my order. I come here often with m boyfriend and we love it! Great happy hour prices too.
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Tim O.
Macayo's used to be decent but over the years the food has gone downhill. I refuse to eat here and only went because we met friends there. The salsa taste like it comes from a can, the food is far from authentic. If you're in the area, Manuel's is a better alternative. If you're looking for real mexican food, go to Tony's or Zamora's.
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Brandy C.
Our family has been Macayos customers since they were called Woodys! We absolutely love Macayos. Our personal favorites include the Baja Burro and Baja Chimi. Unfortunately, we did not have such a great experience at this particular location. The food was great, but the service was lousy. Our waitress was unfriendly, pushy, could not handle multi-tasking, would not get refills (had to ask for them), and overall she was not what we are use to at Macayos restaurants. We were very disappointed after a nice long day at Luke Air Force for Luke Days.
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Mike K.
Went here on vacation for spring training at the reccomendation of my Mom and Sister. The food was spot on, and friendly service at a great price, good size portions too!
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Amber G.
Never...ever...again. There is too much other good food around town.
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Chris W.
eh, no thanks! It is just american-ized Mexican food and there is something in their cooking (spice/oils) that tends to not agree with me later so we have stopped going.
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Hope V.
I have been going to Macayo's for years. However, the one in Goodyear is terrible. I will never go there again. My husband and I took some friends there who came in from out of town and were sat down pretty much immediately. It was early on a Wednesday night so they weren't busy, but there was only one waitress working. The busser brought us our salsa and chips immediately and told us our server would get us drinks. Well, it took our server TWENTY MINUTES to even acknowledge our existence. I had to walk up to her and literally ask if we should go somewhere else. The service just went on being AWFUL the whole time we were there. She mixed up our food, didn't bring us water until she brought the food out, and at the end of it all when we spoke to the manager about the fact that it had taken us an hour to get served any kind of drink at all--he proceeded to tell us that the waitress was new. REALLY?? Then why was she the only person working?? To make matters worse our food was cold when we finally got it. This girl only had three tables and they were not large parties. I will NEVER go to this location EVER again.
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Risa A.
This is an Arizona standard. They have many locations throughout the valley. Great place for good casual Mexican with your family. Very Catina looking interior decor, somewhat commercialized. Not your hole in the wall place. I eat here with my mom, dad and husband every time I'm back home. Good service, very neighbor friendly...prob. because I always run into someone from high school. Great for groups too (I had my rehearsal dinner at the Ahwatukee location.)
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Michael L.
This location in Goodyear is the only location I will eat from. The people are always friendly and the service is good. It is clean as far as I can see. The food is decent enough that we do go on occasion. I have been to other locations and found them to be awful but Goodyear is spiffy doodle with me.
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Brooke B.
We went there on New Years Eve. My husband got fajitas, and I got quesadillas. My husband said his fajitas were very oniony, had a few spicy peppers, and very little anything else. My quesadillas were permeated with onions and spicy, spicy soggy green peppers (which I don't recall as being warned of those on the menu) so I took one bite and couldn't eat any more of it. It was gross and waaayyy too spicy for me to eat. The only thing I liked was my husband's strawberry margarita, which had booze in it, compared to my non alcoholic version (I'm pregnant). I had a sip of his and it was yummy. My daughter drank most of mine. She ate a lot of chips and wouldn't touch my quesadilla. We won't bother eating there again. What a bummer.
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Stacey H.
I love Macayo's but not this location. Went in the other night and the service was terrible. The food was so so and the whole environment just seemed like we were bothering them by being there. Every staff member we encountered was rude. We sat outside on the patio which is dirty for being a restaurant especially. Happy to go to many of the other locations but won't be returning to this one.
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Jr. B.
Macayo's has gone down hill over the years, quality of food doesnt seam to be the same. Happy Hour is good along with the chips and salsa. Howere this can be a good place to go with a large family.
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Jen M.
I love this place! Every time I go back home I have to stop by. I usually am only a fan of cheap fast Mexican food but this place is definitely special. The fajitas are especially great, try the shrimp. The drinks are awesome and they have some of the best collector cups ever. I have the coconut carved to look like a monkey (a drink cup goes on the inside, even has a hole in the lid for a straw) and my husband/brother/dad all have the ChaCha Margarita cup (they like to call her ChiChi because she is anatomically correct). I think you get a discount if you bring the cups back. The sopapillas are to die for. So soft and covered in honey and powdered sugar. I always end up getting it all over myself but it is OK because then I get to lick it off later. The interior is pretty cool, looks like a feisty Mexican cantina, including wooden birds and mariachi mannequins. There is usually a balloon guy wandering around who will make you a seriously cool balloon animal/hat/whatever you want for a few bucks.
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Tricia F.
We usually go at lunchtime and it is always very good. They have the best chips and salsa, great service and great prices on lunch specials. This is one place I really never get tired of going to again and again.
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Greg P.
I have decided that I hate this place. It was almost a hard decision because their baja sauce is awesome, but there are so many things to hate that I have to be the "Paul Revere of Yelp" and warn all of you good people. They are sneaky little weasels and want to take your money. I ordered a baja burro and the server asked "with guacamole and sour cream"? While she was nodding her head. So I said yes. The bill came and I was being charged an extra $4.00 for sour cream and guacamole that I didn't even use. I know what you are thinking, "that's your fault, she probably asked if you wanted to add it," but that is not the case. Same thing happened at dessert, we ordered the deep fried ice cream and we were asked if we wanted chocolate or regular, so we picked chocolate (the menu doesn't say anything about chocolate costing more money), but sure enough... A teaspoon of Hersheys is another $2.50. Fast forward a week later, the same thing happens to my coworker at the downtown location, they pay an additional $4.00 for sour cream and guac that they didn't even use. I am under the impression that the servers are actually trained to ask you in a way that implies that it is included to jack up your bill. Look, their food is okay, but the prices are absurd. You can find much better Mexican food at half the price all throughout the Valley. Hell, you can go to Outback and have a steak, salad, bread, blah blah blah for less money. The decor is old and tacky, the last server we had hit on my wife while I was in the restroom... Seriously, he said "He left you? if I was your man I would never do that to you, I would treat you like a queen." Yeah, okay Macayos guy with your extra $4.00 that you stole, go on with your bad self.
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Ricky C.
The food is average, the prices are a little high, the salsa is okay, the service, is mediocre, but the balloon guy is great!
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Y M.
My husband and I had date night and chose to come here. We were greated with a very friendly hostess and sat us in a booth like we requested, we sat for a good 5mins before anyone came to our table and it was only to drop our chips and salsa off. We then waited another 5 mins we were already to order we looked around to see if anyone would come before we chocked on our chips, finally our server came took our order. Our server brought us our cheese crip pretty quick and then brought out our dinner all good. After our server dropped off our food we never saw her again till my husband was done with his food and I was almost done, we would've like to have more salsa and some extra sour cream, my husband wanted another margarita but no one came by so we couldn't ask. The chip girl came by right before our server did and she's the one who took my husband's plate asked if we were ok we said yes but of course we had already finished by this time. Our server came dropped off our check said have a good night that was it, thank goodness we had the exact amount, including tip, yes we still gave a decent tip, (we aren't those kind of people to stiff our server we normally are VERY GOOD tippers), but shoot if we were paying with a card or needed change who knows how long we would've waited. Just disappointed with our service, we did speak to a manager on our way out so hopefully he follows up with his server and the problem will be resolved.
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Heidi W.
First, the waitress seemed less than pleased to be working at Macayo's. She didn't smile when she greeted us. Then, she didn't know if they could use the silver tequila in their margarita special in place of the reposado tequila that was in the on-table advertisement. (I'm a silver tequila fan, and I don't like gold, reposado, or añejo). She wrote down my question, kind of rolled her eyes, went away, and came back. She said, "all we have is the 'reposado brand'". If you work in a "Mexican" restaurant, supposedly serving Margaritas, shouldn't you know the difference between different types of tequila? Shouldn't you know that reposado is a type of tequila, not a brand, like lager or amber are kinds of beer and Dos Equis and Miller are brands of beer? I don't drink beer, and I know the difference. And certainly, if I served beer for a living, I'd make SURE to know the difference between the types beer offered. Then, as my husband and I continued to look at the menu, the waitress came back 2-3 times asking if we were ready to order. We still had our menus open and our heads down reading them. That should tell waitstaff that we're still deciding. She wasn't nice about it; it felt like she was rushing us. As for the food: It was just not good. I thought Macayo's was supposed to serve "authentic" Mexican food. That's what their ads say. Any time there's a chain serving Mexican food, it becomes mass produced and the quality suffers. The rice was dry, and you could tell it had been sitting in a huge pot for most of the day or longer. My cheese enchilada was boring, rubbery and tasteless. My husband said very similar things about his food. We won't be going back.
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Jessica S.
First of all, I would like to acknowledge that this review has nothing to do with the staff. Our waitress was very pleasant, friendly, and attentive, as was every other staff member with whom we interacted. The positives ended there, though. The salsa is probably the most bland salsa I have ever had at a Mexican restaurant. I asked for spicier salsa, and it wasn't any better-- and definitely was NOT spicy. Onto our meals. Very overpriced, to begin with. $11 to choose 2 items off of an a la carte menu? Seriously? My husband thought his meal was just okay (chicken enchilada and chile relleno), but the enchilada sauce was horribly bland. I ordered the vegetable fajitas. They brought out the standard fajita plate (guac, sour cream, tomatos, lettuce, beans, tortillas), but the vegetable fajita dish was steamed broccoli, squash, and zuccinni with absolutely no seasonings. I've NEVER had a Mexican restaurant serve me plain steamed broccoli for fajitas! I asked about the traditional fajita vegetables (the grilled, seasoned peppers and onions) and was told that I would have to pay extra for a side of them. Wait... I ordered veggie fajitas but actual fajita veggies cost extra?? By the end of the meal, we had paid almost $30 when we could have had a better "Mexican" meal at Taco Bell for $7. I won't be going back to Macayo's... even if someone else is picking up the tab.
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Bill R.
Just another mediocre chain restaurant..
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Janna S.
Disgusting!!! Worst place ever! It was dirty, loud, obnoxious and just plain gross. My tortilla soup was not even real tortilla soup it came with cabbage, celery and beef broth which is so weird. The fajitas came with green chilies instead of green peppers...maybe they ran out or something but that was bizarre. The lettuce was brown, tomatoes were old, my avocado and guacamole were brown too. So so so terrible. I can't believe we paid to eat there and I really don't know why we stayed. As soon as I walked in and saw the cheesy decor and the balloon man pestering patrons for tips, we should have ran for the door! Risa if this is an Arizona standard then I'm never eating Mexican in AZ again :)
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Pk G.
My wife and I go to Macayo's for happy hour. The food is always fresh. We usually sit at the bar and the service is fast and friendly. We will return many times in the future.
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Katie O.
The deal with Macayo's is they took a family owned restaurant that at one point in it's history had really go Mexican food and made it into a slap the food on the plate, put the wait staff in ugly shirts, and charge way to much for nasty Mexican food! If the price was in the area of say Taco Bell I would think it was ok but for the price you pay the food is nasty....take it or leave...I would leave it.
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Anderson S.
My second time at Macayo's, menu seems to be hit-or-miss. I ordered the lunch special chicken taco, chicken enchelada, and beans. Enchelada was fine, but the taco was deep fried with too much cheese. Last visit was better, but can't remember the entree.
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Michele K.
From the outside and the ads I would have thought this place would have been great...service was good...food and beverages were lacking. My glass of sangria was a fail...the smallest glass of sangria I ever had. It was almost like a small glass of red wine with a piece of fruit thrown in as an after thought. My chili rellano was a fail. The pablano pepper wasn't even cooked all the way and the cheese wasn't melted. We will not return again.
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Erin D.
Make sure you try their Baja Sauce! Delicious.
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Debra A.
Macayos has great Lunch time Specials! I had the Chicken Fajitas which comes with sour creme, guacamole and salsa and only 9.99! They were delicious! They also make very good Magaritas with different specials!The atmosphere is very Rocky Point and we love the decorations very festive!
Bleach. The salsa tastes like they opened a can of stewed tomatoes and threw in a pinch of parsley. The food was greasy (not fried) and left my stomach unhappy. My plate looked like they just slopped the food on it. The hostess was friendly and attentive unfortunately the waitress was one of the worst I have encountered. If you want good Americanized Mexican food, go to On The Border.
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Reed N.
I was not a fan. They used an anaheim chili in the relleno... BIG mistake. It is poblano or nothing, people! I also tried a green corn/green chili tamale. Too sweet. Not enough green chili. Just meh. They did have a good habanero based salsa by request... unfortunately, like most Mexican joints these days, the chips you used to dip in the salsa sucked by all measures. Another Mex restaurant disappointment. A pattern has definitely developed.
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Joe S.
Hostess painting instead of seating us, but tables werent clean so had to wait 5 min to be seated. My girlfriend said she could smell the paint, i couldnt believe they were doing this during business hours! We finally got seated, but the table was Horrible filthy! Soda all over the wall, was really bad, could see the dried up soda drips all over the walls! Seats and table were dirty and sticky. After we recieved a couple waters, we each took a sip and relized it was tap water! Really!!? We eneded up taking our food 'ToGo' because the seating and table were so disgusting! Once home(less than 5min) we ate and once again were dissatified! Food was so bland, canned vegtables, no seasoning, salsa tasted like canned stewed tomotoes! what a joke...called to complain and was given a credit for another meal, you can have it! I wont be back to claim it! Never EVER Ever going back.
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Mona D.
I cannot comment on very many items but I can tell you that the Baja Chicken Pizza is delicious, the carne asada nachos are excellent and the spinach queso dip, well, let's just say that I would live on that stuff if I could. It is a combination of Velveeta, spinach enchilada filling and baja cream cheese that is nothing less than perfect. It has just the right amount of spice and is not too hot and not too mild. Just right in my opinion. I am on a budget so I cannot afford to eat there often but I go during happy hour and all 3 of the items I mentioned are 1/2 price during happy hour so I get one for eating there and I usually take home at least 2 of the spinach queso dips and eat them for the next few days. They give you a pretty large portion and a big bag of tortilla chips with each order so each appetizer is enough for me to eat 2 separate meals. It is a great deal for the money and the spinach queso warms up really well too. The servers have always been really nice and taken good care of us. I would definitely recommend going during happy hour and trying the spinach queso.
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Dale P.
Very over priced for generic mexican food. The salsa is like seasoned ketchup. I asked for something spicier and got roasted habenero. It wasn't bad. The margaritas were decent. We had two burrito dinners and a fajita plate. Also 1 beer and 1 margarita. The bill was $66. $ 45 would be more than fair for what we got. (The service was good.)
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J M.
Only reason I come to this place is for my wife. She enjoys their beef fiesta salad. Chips and salsa are pretty good. Otherwise it's your typical food chain. The takeout area is dirty and so are the main doors exiting the restaurant where people place their hands to open. Sounds like a nice job for the hostess when she's standing around doing not much. Food otherwise is average. Won't become a favorite.
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Eric B.
Decent food that you'd expect from a local restaurant that specializes in Mexican food. In short nothing to write home about...
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Susan D.
-An acceptable chain restaurant to take "out-of-town" visitors for (overpriced) sit down Mexican food with tacky decor. -Expensive! Almost $11 bucks for a carne asada burrito???? Really?? For that price, I could had bought like 2 or 3 burritos at any "...
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Matthew S.
So I would love to give then 3.5 but there is no half option. Setting: typical mexican restaurant theme. Service: My server was friendly, quick with refills, and helpful with menu questions. 5 out of 5 Also the lady that brought me chips was super cheerful Tea: I known it is weird that I rate ice tea but I like unsweetened tea and I can't stand old and bitter. There's was perfect Food: 3.5 out of 5 nothing was bad but nothing knocked my socks off. It did scratch the itch or tex mex for me. Prices: I think they are very fairly priced at lunch. Overall I would go back and enjoy it I am sure.
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Darrell C.
Had dinner here last night with family and after reading all the other reviews, I decided to write mine. I have been coming to this location for a few years. Never have had a bad experience. After seeing the negative reviews it makes me wonder if the people had actually came here or they are just natural whiners who complain about everything. 1st. When we arrived we were promptly seated. Just like all the other times we have been here. Even when we come for a birthday celebration and have 15+ people we never wait more than 10 minutes. After being seated we had chips and salsa brought to our table immediately and our drink orders were taken shortly thereafter. I can't say how long because I don't carry a stopwatch to time how long everything takes. Apparently others do reading other reviews where they say they sat for ten minutes, it took 10 minutes to get drinks, etc. When our drink orders were taken, our server asked if we would like any appetizers to start. We ordered two cheese crisps. The cheese crisps came out in a timely manner. (Again not timed.) They were very good. Definitely recommend the cheese crisp for an appetizer. After bringing drinks the server took our order. She was very knowledgeable of the menu and helped us with our orders. I had the beef chimi with rice and sour cream and guacamole. Here's the only negative thing I have to say about this restaurant. The red sauce on top of the Chimi was a little sweet for me. My cousin ordered the same thing and made the comment that the sauce tasted like ketchup. That's not a bash on the food. I just didn't care for it. Next time I know order without the sauce on top. We also went to the bar area. The bartender, Taylor, was very friendly. I have known Taylor since I started coming to Macayos and have never had an experience that was unpleasant. The guy is always smiling, friendly, and happy. It was an overall good experience and I definitely recommend everyone try the food here.
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Carla H.
UGH... Three weeks ago my husband and I went into the Macayo's restaurant in Goodyear and smelled a TERRIBLE smell. The hostess explained that the sewer had backed up, but if you go to the back of the restaurant you really can't smell it. REALLY?!?!? I don't think so... and I think it must be against a health code someplace to keep the doors open when your sewer is backed up. The bathrooms are located right next the front doors when you walk in. There a lot of people in the restaurant eating even with the stench. I can't believe they continued to serve food, the restaurant should have been closed. I'll never go back there again. Disgusting!
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Deni G.
Won't go back again. It been over a year since I visited Macayo's. I use to go to Macayo's often but stopped when the service and quality of food started to decline. However, today, I thought I would give Macayo's another chance. The quality of food and service is worse then I remembered. Macayo's has competitive pricing for a typical Mexican restaurant in the area, however, the food just isn't good and the service borders on teribble. So, lets start with the service. The service at this Macayo's location has always been ridiculously slow. Today, I anticipated slow service due to large crowds on Valentines Day. What I did not expect was having to wait 20 minutes for a refill on soda, then having a to ask a bus person for a refill, and once I received the refill finding something floating on top, and waiting another 10 minutes for a drink. I waited once again over 10 minutes, for a to go box, and another 20 minutes after our server took my credit card for payment. Let's move onto the food. The entrees themselves are not good. It seems that I have always had an issue with one thing or another on my past few visits. Today, we had a cheese crisp, which was served on a stale tortilla with very little cheese. In fact the cheese peeled off from the tortilla. My nephew had the kids taco plate, which he did not like. He mentioned the meat tasted "funny". I tried one of tacos and agreed the taco meat was greasy and tasteless. I had the tamale bites with Baja Sauce and although the tamale bites were good the Baja sauce tasted old and had a thick "skim" layer on top that I discarded. Once again our server was no where to be found. All in all a horrible dining experience. We were at Macayo's for over an hour forty minutes because we waited for chips, waited for drink, waited for bill, waited for to go containers, waited for server to return my credit card.
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J S.
Don't sit at the bar....you'll be ignored. It took a good 15 minutes to take our order, and chips & salsa were never refilled. It's not like it was busy either...3 other heartbeats in the bar area. A slightly better beer selection than other Mexican joints, but next time I'll go so where with better food and service and order a margarita instead.
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Diane M.
I have been coming to this location for a very long time, and I really enjoy it. It is not traditional Mexican food but its still good. I like to go after a long hard day of work, some times with my co-worker. Its a fun environment, great place to sit and to grab some food and drinks with friends.
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Brandi S.
Overpriced wanna be Mexican food. Never again! First and last visit. Tasteless overpriced food. I guess.my famiIy prefers authentic and this is not that. If you enjoy Americanized flavorless food, this place may be for you. They had a guy making ballon animals and he kept making eye contact with my children yet never made his way to our table. For aSaturday evening we were seated rather quickly and the place was crowded. Seating way too tight. Felt we were dining with the group next to us Food bland no seasoning. Chips stale and cold with meh salsa. Margarita was good tho, only good thing about that visit Rather hit up Raul and Theresas
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Yvonne H.
Wow..there has been a reason why we've not been to Macayo's since we moved here. The food: Bad. Yes, it's a chain and not authentic . We both ordered the cheese enchiladas. Mine with black beans on the side I found the the tortillas were hard and stale. Yuck. I thought it was just mine but my husband made the comment so I knew it wasn't me.. The rice was a salty so I used some sour cream to take the edge off. That by the way is a side item, extra cost. It helped. The waitress asked how it was. I spilled the beans and waited for the manager or a remake. Didn't happen. The drinks: We sat in the bar to wait for our table to be ready. She was overwhelmed and there was a wait..our table was ready before the drinks. Waited and got them to the table. Pricey for a drink in a soda glass not a Margarita glass. No, we didn't have the ones in the mariachi guy's head..lol. So, I caught the manager. Told him about the food and the waitress and how there was no remake , etc. He apologized and took the bill. We got a small discount. Will we be back? The husband has spoken...No. He didn't feel it was worth it even just for drinks. I agree.
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Pas I.
First time here. Met some family for dinner at their suggestion. The food was so, so. Chips were not authentic, homemade. Salsa tastes like it came from a jar. Drinks quality/taste was inconsistent. Server was a little clueless about customer service. Not very accommodating regarding our needs/requests. If I never darken their doorsteps again I won't miss or mourn it. I gave it two stars because we had a good time despite the not so great service. And like I said, the food was so, so. Definitely not great, but not awful.
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Katie R.
I go to this location every other week for Happy Hour with one of my BFFs. We love it because they know us the moment we walk in and the server puts in our drink and food order the moment she sees us (she knows it by heart!) We also get out of there for under $10 each! It's our go to place for sure. I'm super picky about Mexican food if I want an actual meal but for Happy Hour appetizers and drinks you can't beat the price!
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Anita H.
We went there last night, hoping that the reviews we read were wrong. We are new to the area and looking for a favorite Mexican place, it will definitely not be this place. The service was horrible, our waitress walked past us just sitting there 4-5 different times. The food was most certainly not worth what we paid. Bluntly putting it, horrible food and horrible service. I do not recommend this place.
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Sam P.
I have been wanting to come ever since I moved here and let me tell you the people were nice then always stop by to check on us every 5 minutes but after a while it got annoying, it was good but it was not great that I won't go back there ever
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Lee S.
My wife and I went here for a belated Valentine's dinner. We arrived about 5:30PM and were promptly greeted as we entered. There was no wait and were seated right away. My wife had a chimichanga special and I ordered the "mex and match" with two enchiladas (one chicken and one shredded beef). The chips and salsa "appetizer" was less than good. Half of the chips were crumbled small pieces of chips. Also, some the chips were soft, so they we either stale or under cooked. The salsa was good. Our meals were ok. My wife enjoyed her chimichanga, rice & beans. My enchiladas and rice were ok, nothing special. Our waitress was nice. We ordered water with NO lemon when we sat down and she brought us water WITH lemon. No big deal. My wife wanted to order sopapillas after dinner, but the waitress didn't even ask about dessert, she just bright us the check and walked away. I know we could have asked, but we decided to just go somewhere else. I suppose we might go back someday, but not soon. Plenty of other Mexican restaurants to try.
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Michael P.
I can't understand all the negative reviews for Macayos in Goodyear. YES, for those that don't already know this, Macayos is a chain. It's a family owned chain and as far as I know, they're only here in Arizona, centered around the Phoenix area. They've been in business many years. My family loves Macayos, and we've been to several. I just ate at the one in Goodyear today for lunch - I had a colleague in from out of town and he was up for some Mexican food, and he said he enjoyed it. We both had the Chimi Macayos, with shredded beef, rice and beans (lunch comes with one or the other but you can add the other for a buck or two). Their chips are good, the salsa is good (not great, I admit, but good) and they serve portions large enough to satisfy any hunger. Seriously, if you eat here and leave hungry, you're one in a thousand. They have a nice bar area, and on Friday and Saturday nights it gets pretty busy. The dining room is good sized and they can accommodate large groups. Which is good, because we often go there with a dozen or more family members. They also have a very good line of margaritas, by the way.
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Lionel L.
A solid Mexican food restaurant and honestly, very surprised that finding good Mexican food in Phoenix can be challenging. Location is in a large shopping plaza with lots of parking. Very easy to find so you should have no problem getting there. Food is not bad at all with standard items like burritos, tacos, and chimichangas. More of an Americanized version of Mexican food but what I value here is the consistency. We have been coming to Macayo's quite often now and the food is never bad and our experience is always pleasant. I like getting their combo items of tacos/burritos/enchiladas. Price is very reasonable and you can bring your whole family without breaking the bank.
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Matthew P.
Very disappointed with the service, hostess and managers. We have been dining here for years and have been treated well. Last night service was sub par, manager was too busy and didn't care. Hostess sat us down at a booth that was not allowed a high chair, when we specifically told her 3 and a high chair. The twelve times before that, they never cared about a high chair being at a booth, but after last night's event we will boycott this restaurant. Food was cold and manager was rude and unprofessional. He advised me the rule has always been in place but not all managers follow that rule and he knows that. There are much better establishments that will be getting our business.
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Lisa G.
This place was awful! We have been to the one in Phoenix and that experience was great. On our way back home to California we saw this one and wanted to have a lil treat before we left, plus we had friends with us who have never eating here and wanted them to enjoy it like we did from the one Phoenix. They seated us quickly that was a plus. But it was the food and the service that was really bad. Our food was not tasty at all. The tortillas for the burritos were cold. We were asked if everything was okay but as she asked she kept walking and didn't notice we needed drinks. Our waitress would stand in the corner and twirl her hair. A big no-no in my book. It left a bad first impression on our friends they will never come back and now I am questioning wether we'll be coming back again.
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Renee B.
The service was good in terms of our food coming in a timely manner and the waiter made suggestions. My disappointment with the service is we were there for my dads 82nd birthday and even though we told the hostess and the waiter they did nothing to make it special. We asked about it when we left and the hostess apologized and said they usually sing. A little disappointing. The food was okay, not great but okay.
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Zachary H.
Wow, super bland. Can't really say more than that. Just a weak showing. Sorry, will not be coming back again.
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Marcus O.
This location usually has horrible service and it did not start out well this visit as it took us a minute to get sat because the host was chatting with a customer while sitting at the bar. However, once we were sat our server Rosalie was quite pleasant and provided good service. Our food was about average, but worth going back for. Overall, decent experience.
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Michael C.
They were horribly understaffed when we ate there. One waiter had the entire patio. It took us 20 minutes to get a drink order, 30 minutes to order food and 50 minutes before we ever got food. Their problems clearly fall on management for poor staffing and poor training, as other staff did little to assist. To top things off one of our guests ended up in the ER with FOOD POISONING. We will not come back.
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Alicia T.
I'm visiting family in Goodyear, AZ and have heard so much about Macayo's. I finally had a chance to visit and LOVED it. I had the Baja Chimi. Great choice!! Our server, Ernesto, was amazing!!!
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Shelley M.
We went in a few weeks ago with friends from out of state because we really love the food. It was a super busy Friday evening. We sat in the bar and our server was taking care of a lot of tables so we were ok waiting a little longer than normal to order our first drinks. The issues came in when we had to continue waiting. Then our food got mixed up. Burritos went to one person instead of enchiladas but we were halfway through before we noticed. We just thought the burritos got smaller. We mentioned this to our server and she said let me talk to the manager and see what we can do. The manager then came over to our table and asked what the problem was. We explained and he said "So what do you want me to do about it?" Really? He then told us that he looked at us several times while we were eating and we "looked happy". He argued with us for a bit until I told him to leave the table. I think what upset me the most was his attitude and that he acted like we were just trying to get a free meal or something. He did end up giving everyone a discount but when he brought the check over he said since you are mad at me here is the number to call and complain. ??? What a baby. NO we won't be back. Too bad because the food and service are usually good but I have no desire to deal with him again. Maybe he should go take a course i how to behave like an adult.
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Jade W.
Stopped in to try their tamales. 20 min wait on a Friday night. The ambiance is confusing for a Mexican restaurant. They were playing music from the 50s and they have African safari decor... zebras, elephant, etc. We got seated right around 20 min and I ordered the Mex & Match with the green corn tamale (in husk) with rice & black beans. My friend got the beef tamale so we could try both. The chips & salsa were on point! Didn't take too long to get our food. The green corn tamale had a really good flavor, but I didn't like how big the green chile pieces were and the consistency was more wet than I expected. The beef tamale was very good. Lots of meat inside and the masa wasn't dry at all. Their black beans are seasoned very well. We also got the fried ice cream for dessert. It wasn't a huge portion, which was good. Just a small scoop of ice cream with a yummy fried coating, honey, and tons of whipped cream. There was a lot of whipped cream leftover when we got done with it. Not a bad dinner overall.
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Misha Q.
Worst service ever! The bar tender was soooo rude. It's not my business if you enjoy your job, but the least you can do is fake it! Cold food, rude service... With so many choices in the area I will go else where for sure.
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Econ E.
Consistently good service. Food is always good too. We stop here on our way to and from Tucson several times a year. They serve Sonoran style food, as is typical in Arizona, and they do it right! Their salsa is the BEST!!! I mean it, best I've had in 40 years of eating out in the southwest. I just love the right amount of onion and cilantro, and Macayo's is perfect! Beware though, if you purchase the bottled stuff they have for sale, it is NOT the same and not any better than any other store bought salsa (which none of, in my opinion, are worth buying). It's a great small chain of restaurants.
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Michael S.
Friendly service. The carnitas I ordered were tasty but were dry. The rest of the food was what we had come to expect from Macayo's. Good salsa and friendly staff.
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Beth M.
Wandered in here on a Friday night. Was seated quickly, and the menu was large...seems like a chain vs. family owned establishment. Not worries. We were served by the most timid hipster-faced mumbler I've ever met. Seriously could not understand a word he said. I asked for a kids menu for my 13 year old daughter, and he immediately questioned my motives, asking "just who is this for?" I explained that my youngest was 14 and special needs and couldn't read such a vast menu with so many choices.....he awkwardly left the table to get our drinks. He then asked to take our order and I had to ask him again to bring a kids menu to the table. We ask if the guacamole is fresh in house. He said yes, and that he recommended it highly , because he just came out here for his night off to have dinner with a friend and that is what he ordered. Okay, then bring it to us. I am pretty sure that it was the Wholly Guacamole brand from Costco. I buy it all the time, and I know the taste. I have some recent IBD issues, and have to stay away from beans at all costs, so it was hard for me to find a menu item without beans. I finally settle on a salad that is to have Grilled chicken, calabacitas, parmesan cheese and a blend of mixed greens tossed in Cilantro Lime dressing. I looked up clabacitas and noted it had no beans in it (it was supposed to contain corn, zucchini, sweet and poblano peppers). My salad comes with black beans...At first I was not sure if it was my mistake or theirs, so I ask to see the menu. Sure enough, there is no mention of black beans anywhere on the salad description. When I bring this to the attention of our server, he says "Oh, this is awkward, I hate it when something like this happens. I don't know what to do...." Then he mumbled off....awkward really is the only word for the service we received. Our bill came for the full amount, and we paid it. As much as I tried to eat around the black beans, the meal still managed to get me sick. I might go back just to have mumble mouth serve us again. He was so awkwards he was entertaining. But the food really wasn't good enough to warrant a second try.-
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Brad O.
Good deal on the house marg with the loyalty mugs. Great service every time we are here
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Hilary G.
This place has gone downhill in cleanliness. Last week I was there with my kids and when we sat down, one of my kids noticed rice still stuck in her fork. This happened a few months ago too and we pointed it out then. I spoke to Bennie the manager about it and was assured they would look into it and fix the problem. Tonight we gave it another shot because if they were working on it, it would be fixed, right? Nope. Silverware was crusted with food and Bennie didn't know what to say so he tried to suggest the caked on food was a water spot. Water spots are not 3 dimensional last I checked. Also, the ceramic plates had obvious chips which did not bode well. We left without ordering. Health Department notified. That is all.
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Allison C.
I want it to be known this review is for this location only! I ordered the baja chimi with my husband & when it came out it had a teaspoonfull of baja sauce & a ton of red sauce I told the waitress oh im sorry I wanted only baja sauce to which she said oh ok it comes this way I said ok well at the 59th & bell location theyve always made it only baja sauce, she argues for a minute to which I say can I please just have it remade with ony baja sauce? ok she says & leaves comes back with A lead server who starts to say the same thing to me maybe ive been ordering the burro for the last 10 years, umm noo the chimi is deep fried the burro is not , then she tells me oh they probably just knew knew how you wanted it cause you went there I said maybe it doesnt really matter to me why at this point I point to the plate the lady has brought back that still has the red sauce on it but now with more baja sauce & say like I told my waitress already I just want it remade with ONLY baja sauce at this point its been a good 35 mins we were there & guess what then the waitress comes out with a manager who begins to tell me that the baja chimichanga comes with the red sauce & baja sauce & I tell him the same thing I just wanted it remade with ONLY baja I get how it comes so he starts telling me about the burro I FINALLY raise my voice over his that had been talking over me for a good 5 minutes & say ya know what just fricking cancel the damn order & bring the check! I will NEVER go here again & thats saying alot since it is OUR family go to spot my husband & I met in a macayos we had macayos food for our wedding reception & we celebrate each & every special occasion there before now. The manager did say dont worry about the soda my husband had ordered & we even still gave the waitress a 5 when we left its a job & she did try to have it remade. This location should focus on trying to listen to a customer instead of arguing, I heard them the 10 times plus they said how it was made & everytime said ok I understand that can I just have it remade with no red sauce please.EDIT Oh I forgot to mention by the time that was all done we had to go home & make our own food because the backup places we tried were all closed after the 45 plus minutes not to get our food!
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Bekah L.
My husband and I used to eat at Macayos every week but the service and food has gone down hill so quickly, especially at this location! We stopped eating there for 5-6 months. A few days ago we decided to give it one more try. Ernesto was our server and oh my goodness he was fantastic. He was prompt in service. Carried great conversation and really took care of us. 1 star for Macayos overall satisfaction. 5 stars for Ernesto. We will only be back when he is working from now on. There isn't much of a variety of restaurants on the west side so what we do have, I expect to be high quality. The food is too greasy and don't as authentic as it used to be. Keep up the great service and we might stick around long enough to see a change in the overall restaurant!
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Y M.
My husband and I had date night and chose to come here. We were greated with a very friendly hostess and sat us in a booth like we requested, we sat for a good 5mins before anyone came to our table and it was only to drop our chips and salsa off. We then waited another 5 mins we were already to order we looked around to see if anyone would come before we chocked on our chips, finally our server came took our order. Our server brought us our cheese crip pretty quick and then brought out our dinner all good. After our server dropped off our food we never saw her again till my husband was done with his food and I was almost done, we would've like to have more salsa and some extra sour cream, my husband wanted another margarita but no one came by so we couldn't ask. The chip girl came by right before our server did and she's the one who took my husband's plate asked if we were ok we said yes but of course we had already finished by this time. Our server came dropped off our check said have a good night that was it, thank goodness we had the exact amount, including tip, yes we still gave a decent tip, (we aren't those kind of people to stiff our server we normally are VERY GOOD tippers), but shoot if we were paying with a card or needed change who knows how long we would've waited. Just disappointed with our service, we did speak to a manager on our way out so hopefully he follows up with his server and the problem will be resolved.
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Heidi W.
First, the waitress seemed less than pleased to be working at Macayo's. She didn't smile when she greeted us. Then, she didn't know if they could use the silver tequila in their margarita special in place of the reposado tequila that was in the on-table advertisement. (I'm a silver tequila fan, and I don't like gold, reposado, or añejo). She wrote down my question, kind of rolled her eyes, went away, and came back. She said, "all we have is the 'reposado brand'". If you work in a "Mexican" restaurant, supposedly serving Margaritas, shouldn't you know the difference between different types of tequila? Shouldn't you know that reposado is a type of tequila, not a brand, like lager or amber are kinds of beer and Dos Equis and Miller are brands of beer? I don't drink beer, and I know the difference. And certainly, if I served beer for a living, I'd make SURE to know the difference between the types beer offered. Then, as my husband and I continued to look at the menu, the waitress came back 2-3 times asking if we were ready to order. We still had our menus open and our heads down reading them. That should tell waitstaff that we're still deciding. She wasn't nice about it; it felt like she was rushing us. As for the food: It was just not good. I thought Macayo's was supposed to serve "authentic" Mexican food. That's what their ads say. Any time there's a chain serving Mexican food, it becomes mass produced and the quality suffers. The rice was dry, and you could tell it had been sitting in a huge pot for most of the day or longer. My cheese enchilada was boring, rubbery and tasteless. My husband said very similar things about his food. We won't be going back.
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Michael L.
This location in Goodyear is the only location I will eat from. The people are always friendly and the service is good. It is clean as far as I can see. The food is decent enough that we do go on occasion. I have been to other locations and found them to be awful but Goodyear is spiffy doodle with me.
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Jessica S.
First of all, I would like to acknowledge that this review has nothing to do with the staff. Our waitress was very pleasant, friendly, and attentive, as was every other staff member with whom we interacted. The positives ended there, though. The salsa is probably the most bland salsa I have ever had at a Mexican restaurant. I asked for spicier salsa, and it wasn't any better-- and definitely was NOT spicy. Onto our meals. Very overpriced, to begin with. $11 to choose 2 items off of an a la carte menu? Seriously? My husband thought his meal was just okay (chicken enchilada and chile relleno), but the enchilada sauce was horribly bland. I ordered the vegetable fajitas. They brought out the standard fajita plate (guac, sour cream, tomatos, lettuce, beans, tortillas), but the vegetable fajita dish was steamed broccoli, squash, and zuccinni with absolutely no seasonings. I've NEVER had a Mexican restaurant serve me plain steamed broccoli for fajitas! I asked about the traditional fajita vegetables (the grilled, seasoned peppers and onions) and was told that I would have to pay extra for a side of them. Wait... I ordered veggie fajitas but actual fajita veggies cost extra?? By the end of the meal, we had paid almost $30 when we could have had a better "Mexican" meal at Taco Bell for $7. I won't be going back to Macayo's... even if someone else is picking up the tab.
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Bill R.
Just another mediocre chain restaurant..
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Janna S.
Disgusting!!! Worst place ever! It was dirty, loud, obnoxious and just plain gross. My tortilla soup was not even real tortilla soup it came with cabbage, celery and beef broth which is so weird. The fajitas came with green chilies instead of green peppers...maybe they ran out or something but that was bizarre. The lettuce was brown, tomatoes were old, my avocado and guacamole were brown too. So so so terrible. I can't believe we paid to eat there and I really don't know why we stayed. As soon as I walked in and saw the cheesy decor and the balloon man pestering patrons for tips, we should have ran for the door! Risa if this is an Arizona standard then I'm never eating Mexican in AZ again :)
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Pk G.
My wife and I go to Macayo's for happy hour. The food is always fresh. We usually sit at the bar and the service is fast and friendly. We will return many times in the future.
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Eric B.
Decent food that you'd expect from a local restaurant that specializes in Mexican food. In short nothing to write home about...
Bleach. The salsa tastes like they opened a can of stewed tomatoes and threw in a pinch of parsley. The food was greasy (not fried) and left my stomach unhappy. My plate looked like they just slopped the food on it. The hostess was friendly and attentive unfortunately the waitress was one of the worst I have encountered. If you want good Americanized Mexican food, go to On The Border.
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Reed N.
I was not a fan. They used an anaheim chili in the relleno... BIG mistake. It is poblano or nothing, people! I also tried a green corn/green chili tamale. Too sweet. Not enough green chili. Just meh. They did have a good habanero based salsa by request... unfortunately, like most Mexican joints these days, the chips you used to dip in the salsa sucked by all measures. Another Mex restaurant disappointment. A pattern has definitely developed.
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Jen M.
I love this place! Every time I go back home I have to stop by. I usually am only a fan of cheap fast Mexican food but this place is definitely special. The fajitas are especially great, try the shrimp. The drinks are awesome and they have some of the best collector cups ever. I have the coconut carved to look like a monkey (a drink cup goes on the inside, even has a hole in the lid for a straw) and my husband/brother/dad all have the ChaCha Margarita cup (they like to call her ChiChi because she is anatomically correct). I think you get a discount if you bring the cups back. The sopapillas are to die for. So soft and covered in honey and powdered sugar. I always end up getting it all over myself but it is OK because then I get to lick it off later. The interior is pretty cool, looks like a feisty Mexican cantina, including wooden birds and mariachi mannequins. There is usually a balloon guy wandering around who will make you a seriously cool balloon animal/hat/whatever you want for a few bucks.
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Tricia F.
We usually go at lunchtime and it is always very good. They have the best chips and salsa, great service and great prices on lunch specials. This is one place I really never get tired of going to again and again.
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Greg P.
I have decided that I hate this place. It was almost a hard decision because their baja sauce is awesome, but there are so many things to hate that I have to be the "Paul Revere of Yelp" and warn all of you good people. They are sneaky little weasels and want to take your money. I ordered a baja burro and the server asked "with guacamole and sour cream"? While she was nodding her head. So I said yes. The bill came and I was being charged an extra $4.00 for sour cream and guacamole that I didn't even use. I know what you are thinking, "that's your fault, she probably asked if you wanted to add it," but that is not the case. Same thing happened at dessert, we ordered the deep fried ice cream and we were asked if we wanted chocolate or regular, so we picked chocolate (the menu doesn't say anything about chocolate costing more money), but sure enough... A teaspoon of Hersheys is another $2.50. Fast forward a week later, the same thing happens to my coworker at the downtown location, they pay an additional $4.00 for sour cream and guac that they didn't even use. I am under the impression that the servers are actually trained to ask you in a way that implies that it is included to jack up your bill. Look, their food is okay, but the prices are absurd. You can find much better Mexican food at half the price all throughout the Valley. Hell, you can go to Outback and have a steak, salad, bread, blah blah blah for less money. The decor is old and tacky, the last server we had hit on my wife while I was in the restroom... Seriously, he said "He left you? if I was your man I would never do that to you, I would treat you like a queen." Yeah, okay Macayos guy with your extra $4.00 that you stole, go on with your bad self.
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Lisa G.
This place was awful! We have been to the one in Phoenix and that experience was great. On our way back home to California we saw this one and wanted to have a lil treat before we left, plus we had friends with us who have never eating here and wanted them to enjoy it like we did from the one Phoenix. They seated us quickly that was a plus. But it was the food and the service that was really bad. Our food was not tasty at all. The tortillas for the burritos were cold. We were asked if everything was okay but as she asked she kept walking and didn't notice we needed drinks. Our waitress would stand in the corner and twirl her hair. A big no-no in my book. It left a bad first impression on our friends they will never come back and now I am questioning wether we'll be coming back again.
(1)
Renee B.
The service was good in terms of our food coming in a timely manner and the waiter made suggestions. My disappointment with the service is we were there for my dads 82nd birthday and even though we told the hostess and the waiter they did nothing to make it special. We asked about it when we left and the hostess apologized and said they usually sing. A little disappointing. The food was okay, not great but okay.
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Zachary H.
Wow, super bland. Can't really say more than that. Just a weak showing. Sorry, will not be coming back again.
(1)
Marcus O.
This location usually has horrible service and it did not start out well this visit as it took us a minute to get sat because the host was chatting with a customer while sitting at the bar. However, once we were sat our server Rosalie was quite pleasant and provided good service. Our food was about average, but worth going back for. Overall, decent experience.
(3)
Michael C.
They were horribly understaffed when we ate there. One waiter had the entire patio. It took us 20 minutes to get a drink order, 30 minutes to order food and 50 minutes before we ever got food. Their problems clearly fall on management for poor staffing and poor training, as other staff did little to assist. To top things off one of our guests ended up in the ER with FOOD POISONING. We will not come back.
(1)
Alicia T.
I'm visiting family in Goodyear, AZ and have heard so much about Macayo's. I finally had a chance to visit and LOVED it. I had the Baja Chimi. Great choice!! Our server, Ernesto, was amazing!!!
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Michael S.
Friendly service. The carnitas I ordered were tasty but were dry. The rest of the food was what we had come to expect from Macayo's. Good salsa and friendly staff.
(3)
Shelley M.
We went in a few weeks ago with friends from out of state because we really love the food. It was a super busy Friday evening. We sat in the bar and our server was taking care of a lot of tables so we were ok waiting a little longer than normal to order our first drinks. The issues came in when we had to continue waiting. Then our food got mixed up. Burritos went to one person instead of enchiladas but we were halfway through before we noticed. We just thought the burritos got smaller. We mentioned this to our server and she said let me talk to the manager and see what we can do. The manager then came over to our table and asked what the problem was. We explained and he said "So what do you want me to do about it?" Really? He then told us that he looked at us several times while we were eating and we "looked happy". He argued with us for a bit until I told him to leave the table. I think what upset me the most was his attitude and that he acted like we were just trying to get a free meal or something. He did end up giving everyone a discount but when he brought the check over he said since you are mad at me here is the number to call and complain. ??? What a baby. NO we won't be back. Too bad because the food and service are usually good but I have no desire to deal with him again. Maybe he should go take a course i how to behave like an adult.
(2)
Jade W.
Stopped in to try their tamales. 20 min wait on a Friday night. The ambiance is confusing for a Mexican restaurant. They were playing music from the 50s and they have African safari decor... zebras, elephant, etc. We got seated right around 20 min and I ordered the Mex & Match with the green corn tamale (in husk) with rice & black beans. My friend got the beef tamale so we could try both. The chips & salsa were on point! Didn't take too long to get our food. The green corn tamale had a really good flavor, but I didn't like how big the green chile pieces were and the consistency was more wet than I expected. The beef tamale was very good. Lots of meat inside and the masa wasn't dry at all. Their black beans are seasoned very well. We also got the fried ice cream for dessert. It wasn't a huge portion, which was good. Just a small scoop of ice cream with a yummy fried coating, honey, and tons of whipped cream. There was a lot of whipped cream leftover when we got done with it. Not a bad dinner overall.
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Misha Q.
Worst service ever! The bar tender was soooo rude. It's not my business if you enjoy your job, but the least you can do is fake it! Cold food, rude service... With so many choices in the area I will go else where for sure.
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Econ E.
Consistently good service. Food is always good too. We stop here on our way to and from Tucson several times a year. They serve Sonoran style food, as is typical in Arizona, and they do it right! Their salsa is the BEST!!! I mean it, best I've had in 40 years of eating out in the southwest. I just love the right amount of onion and cilantro, and Macayo's is perfect! Beware though, if you purchase the bottled stuff they have for sale, it is NOT the same and not any better than any other store bought salsa (which none of, in my opinion, are worth buying). It's a great small chain of restaurants.
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Beth M.
Wandered in here on a Friday night. Was seated quickly, and the menu was large...seems like a chain vs. family owned establishment. Not worries. We were served by the most timid hipster-faced mumbler I've ever met. Seriously could not understand a word he said. I asked for a kids menu for my 13 year old daughter, and he immediately questioned my motives, asking "just who is this for?" I explained that my youngest was 14 and special needs and couldn't read such a vast menu with so many choices.....he awkwardly left the table to get our drinks. He then asked to take our order and I had to ask him again to bring a kids menu to the table. We ask if the guacamole is fresh in house. He said yes, and that he recommended it highly , because he just came out here for his night off to have dinner with a friend and that is what he ordered. Okay, then bring it to us. I am pretty sure that it was the Wholly Guacamole brand from Costco. I buy it all the time, and I know the taste. I have some recent IBD issues, and have to stay away from beans at all costs, so it was hard for me to find a menu item without beans. I finally settle on a salad that is to have Grilled chicken, calabacitas, parmesan cheese and a blend of mixed greens tossed in Cilantro Lime dressing. I looked up clabacitas and noted it had no beans in it (it was supposed to contain corn, zucchini, sweet and poblano peppers). My salad comes with black beans...At first I was not sure if it was my mistake or theirs, so I ask to see the menu. Sure enough, there is no mention of black beans anywhere on the salad description. When I bring this to the attention of our server, he says "Oh, this is awkward, I hate it when something like this happens. I don't know what to do...." Then he mumbled off....awkward really is the only word for the service we received. Our bill came for the full amount, and we paid it. As much as I tried to eat around the black beans, the meal still managed to get me sick. I might go back just to have mumble mouth serve us again. He was so awkwards he was entertaining. But the food really wasn't good enough to warrant a second try.-
(2)
Brad O.
Good deal on the house marg with the loyalty mugs. Great service every time we are here
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Hilary G.
This place has gone downhill in cleanliness. Last week I was there with my kids and when we sat down, one of my kids noticed rice still stuck in her fork. This happened a few months ago too and we pointed it out then. I spoke to Bennie the manager about it and was assured they would look into it and fix the problem. Tonight we gave it another shot because if they were working on it, it would be fixed, right? Nope. Silverware was crusted with food and Bennie didn't know what to say so he tried to suggest the caked on food was a water spot. Water spots are not 3 dimensional last I checked. Also, the ceramic plates had obvious chips which did not bode well. We left without ordering. Health Department notified. That is all.
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Allison C.
I want it to be known this review is for this location only! I ordered the baja chimi with my husband & when it came out it had a teaspoonfull of baja sauce & a ton of red sauce I told the waitress oh im sorry I wanted only baja sauce to which she said oh ok it comes this way I said ok well at the 59th & bell location theyve always made it only baja sauce, she argues for a minute to which I say can I please just have it remade with ony baja sauce? ok she says & leaves comes back with A lead server who starts to say the same thing to me maybe ive been ordering the burro for the last 10 years, umm noo the chimi is deep fried the burro is not , then she tells me oh they probably just knew knew how you wanted it cause you went there I said maybe it doesnt really matter to me why at this point I point to the plate the lady has brought back that still has the red sauce on it but now with more baja sauce & say like I told my waitress already I just want it remade with ONLY baja sauce at this point its been a good 35 mins we were there & guess what then the waitress comes out with a manager who begins to tell me that the baja chimichanga comes with the red sauce & baja sauce & I tell him the same thing I just wanted it remade with ONLY baja I get how it comes so he starts telling me about the burro I FINALLY raise my voice over his that had been talking over me for a good 5 minutes & say ya know what just fricking cancel the damn order & bring the check! I will NEVER go here again & thats saying alot since it is OUR family go to spot my husband & I met in a macayos we had macayos food for our wedding reception & we celebrate each & every special occasion there before now. The manager did say dont worry about the soda my husband had ordered & we even still gave the waitress a 5 when we left its a job & she did try to have it remade. This location should focus on trying to listen to a customer instead of arguing, I heard them the 10 times plus they said how it was made & everytime said ok I understand that can I just have it remade with no red sauce please.EDIT Oh I forgot to mention by the time that was all done we had to go home & make our own food because the backup places we tried were all closed after the 45 plus minutes not to get our food!
(1)
Bekah L.
My husband and I used to eat at Macayos every week but the service and food has gone down hill so quickly, especially at this location! We stopped eating there for 5-6 months. A few days ago we decided to give it one more try. Ernesto was our server and oh my goodness he was fantastic. He was prompt in service. Carried great conversation and really took care of us. 1 star for Macayos overall satisfaction. 5 stars for Ernesto. We will only be back when he is working from now on. There isn't much of a variety of restaurants on the west side so what we do have, I expect to be high quality. The food is too greasy and don't as authentic as it used to be. Keep up the great service and we might stick around long enough to see a change in the overall restaurant!
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Joe S.
Hostess painting instead of seating us, but tables werent clean so had to wait 5 min to be seated. My girlfriend said she could smell the paint, i couldnt believe they were doing this during business hours! We finally got seated, but the table was Horrible filthy! Soda all over the wall, was really bad, could see the dried up soda drips all over the walls! Seats and table were dirty and sticky. After we recieved a couple waters, we each took a sip and relized it was tap water! Really!!? We eneded up taking our food 'ToGo' because the seating and table were so disgusting! Once home(less than 5min) we ate and once again were dissatified! Food was so bland, canned vegtables, no seasoning, salsa tasted like canned stewed tomotoes! what a joke...called to complain and was given a credit for another meal, you can have it! I wont be back to claim it! Never EVER Ever going back.
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Mona D.
I cannot comment on very many items but I can tell you that the Baja Chicken Pizza is delicious, the carne asada nachos are excellent and the spinach queso dip, well, let's just say that I would live on that stuff if I could. It is a combination of Velveeta, spinach enchilada filling and baja cream cheese that is nothing less than perfect. It has just the right amount of spice and is not too hot and not too mild. Just right in my opinion. I am on a budget so I cannot afford to eat there often but I go during happy hour and all 3 of the items I mentioned are 1/2 price during happy hour so I get one for eating there and I usually take home at least 2 of the spinach queso dips and eat them for the next few days. They give you a pretty large portion and a big bag of tortilla chips with each order so each appetizer is enough for me to eat 2 separate meals. It is a great deal for the money and the spinach queso warms up really well too. The servers have always been really nice and taken good care of us. I would definitely recommend going during happy hour and trying the spinach queso.
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Dale P.
Very over priced for generic mexican food. The salsa is like seasoned ketchup. I asked for something spicier and got roasted habenero. It wasn't bad. The margaritas were decent. We had two burrito dinners and a fajita plate. Also 1 beer and 1 margarita. The bill was $66. $ 45 would be more than fair for what we got. (The service was good.)
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J M.
Only reason I come to this place is for my wife. She enjoys their beef fiesta salad. Chips and salsa are pretty good. Otherwise it's your typical food chain. The takeout area is dirty and so are the main doors exiting the restaurant where people place their hands to open. Sounds like a nice job for the hostess when she's standing around doing not much. Food otherwise is average. Won't become a favorite.
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Susan D.
-An acceptable chain restaurant to take "out-of-town" visitors for (overpriced) sit down Mexican food with tacky decor. -Expensive! Almost $11 bucks for a carne asada burrito???? Really?? For that price, I could had bought like 2 or 3 burritos at any "...
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EJ F.
I don't know what has happened at the macayo's in Goodyear. When you walk in there is an overwhelming sewer odor. At one visit we just passed it off to possible plumbing problems at the time bit we have been back several more times and this gassy odor continues to be bad. This used to be one of our favorites places to go, however until they fix this we won't be back. We have also left the last few times with unhappy stomachs ... Don't know if the odor and the food are related ... But hard not to think that. I hope the Macayo's management corrects this problem because we really do like the food, service, and atmosphere of this restaurant.
(2)
Dan H.
A little pricey, but very good food and atmosphere.
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Melanee M.
This is my husband & I's favorite Mexican food in town. It's vegetarian friendly. I order the Cheese enchilada w/onions most of the time or Bean and Cheese Burro (burrito) with or without sauce and have never been disappointed. We always choose to eat in the bar, there is never a wait there and service is fantastic.
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Caylin G.
2 words...baja sauce! Also, Mary the bartender is awesome. She always remembers my order. I come here often with m boyfriend and we love it! Great happy hour prices too.
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Tim O.
Macayo's used to be decent but over the years the food has gone downhill. I refuse to eat here and only went because we met friends there. The salsa taste like it comes from a can, the food is far from authentic. If you're in the area, Manuel's is a better alternative. If you're looking for real mexican food, go to Tony's or Zamora's.
(1)
Brandy C.
Our family has been Macayos customers since they were called Woodys! We absolutely love Macayos. Our personal favorites include the Baja Burro and Baja Chimi. Unfortunately, we did not have such a great experience at this particular location. The food was great, but the service was lousy. Our waitress was unfriendly, pushy, could not handle multi-tasking, would not get refills (had to ask for them), and overall she was not what we are use to at Macayos restaurants. We were very disappointed after a nice long day at Luke Air Force for Luke Days.
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Michele K.
From the outside and the ads I would have thought this place would have been great...service was good...food and beverages were lacking. My glass of sangria was a fail...the smallest glass of sangria I ever had. It was almost like a small glass of red wine with a piece of fruit thrown in as an after thought. My chili rellano was a fail. The pablano pepper wasn't even cooked all the way and the cheese wasn't melted. We will not return again.
(1)
Erin D.
Make sure you try their Baja Sauce! Delicious.
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Debra A.
Macayos has great Lunch time Specials! I had the Chicken Fajitas which comes with sour creme, guacamole and salsa and only 9.99! They were delicious! They also make very good Magaritas with different specials!The atmosphere is very Rocky Point and we love the decorations very festive!
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Amber G.
Never...ever...again. There is too much other good food around town.
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Brooke B.
We went there on New Years Eve. My husband got fajitas, and I got quesadillas. My husband said his fajitas were very oniony, had a few spicy peppers, and very little anything else. My quesadillas were permeated with onions and spicy, spicy soggy green peppers (which I don't recall as being warned of those on the menu) so I took one bite and couldn't eat any more of it. It was gross and waaayyy too spicy for me to eat. The only thing I liked was my husband's strawberry margarita, which had booze in it, compared to my non alcoholic version (I'm pregnant). I had a sip of his and it was yummy. My daughter drank most of mine. She ate a lot of chips and wouldn't touch my quesadilla. We won't bother eating there again. What a bummer.
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Stacey H.
I love Macayo's but not this location. Went in the other night and the service was terrible. The food was so so and the whole environment just seemed like we were bothering them by being there. Every staff member we encountered was rude. We sat outside on the patio which is dirty for being a restaurant especially. Happy to go to many of the other locations but won't be returning to this one.
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Jr. B.
Macayo's has gone down hill over the years, quality of food doesnt seam to be the same. Happy Hour is good along with the chips and salsa. Howere this can be a good place to go with a large family.
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Hope V.
I have been going to Macayo's for years. However, the one in Goodyear is terrible. I will never go there again. My husband and I took some friends there who came in from out of town and were sat down pretty much immediately. It was early on a Wednesday night so they weren't busy, but there was only one waitress working. The busser brought us our salsa and chips immediately and told us our server would get us drinks. Well, it took our server TWENTY MINUTES to even acknowledge our existence. I had to walk up to her and literally ask if we should go somewhere else. The service just went on being AWFUL the whole time we were there. She mixed up our food, didn't bring us water until she brought the food out, and at the end of it all when we spoke to the manager about the fact that it had taken us an hour to get served any kind of drink at all--he proceeded to tell us that the waitress was new. REALLY?? Then why was she the only person working?? To make matters worse our food was cold when we finally got it. This girl only had three tables and they were not large parties. I will NEVER go to this location EVER again.
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Risa A.
This is an Arizona standard. They have many locations throughout the valley. Great place for good casual Mexican with your family. Very Catina looking interior decor, somewhat commercialized. Not your hole in the wall place. I eat here with my mom, dad and husband every time I'm back home. Good service, very neighbor friendly...prob. because I always run into someone from high school. Great for groups too (I had my rehearsal dinner at the Ahwatukee location.)
(4)
Mike K.
Went here on vacation for spring training at the reccomendation of my Mom and Sister. The food was spot on, and friendly service at a great price, good size portions too!
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Chris W.
eh, no thanks! It is just american-ized Mexican food and there is something in their cooking (spice/oils) that tends to not agree with me later so we have stopped going.
(2)
Ricky C.
The food is average, the prices are a little high, the salsa is okay, the service, is mediocre, but the balloon guy is great!
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Katie O.
The deal with Macayo's is they took a family owned restaurant that at one point in it's history had really go Mexican food and made it into a slap the food on the plate, put the wait staff in ugly shirts, and charge way to much for nasty Mexican food! If the price was in the area of say Taco Bell I would think it was ok but for the price you pay the food is nasty....take it or leave...I would leave it.
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Anderson S.
My second time at Macayo's, menu seems to be hit-or-miss. I ordered the lunch special chicken taco, chicken enchelada, and beans. Enchelada was fine, but the taco was deep fried with too much cheese. Last visit was better, but can't remember the entree.
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Jon S.
Nice! I have been here two times now and both were fantastic. Sadly i have gotten the same thing both times so i can not say if everything is good but from how good what i did eat was i would say there isn't any real chance of it all not being fantastic.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : 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.
Katie R.
I go to this location every other week for Happy Hour with one of my BFFs. We love it because they know us the moment we walk in and the server puts in our drink and food order the moment she sees us (she knows it by heart!) We also get out of there for under $10 each! It's our go to place for sure. I'm super picky about Mexican food if I want an actual meal but for Happy Hour appetizers and drinks you can't beat the price!
(4)Anita H.
We went there last night, hoping that the reviews we read were wrong. We are new to the area and looking for a favorite Mexican place, it will definitely not be this place. The service was horrible, our waitress walked past us just sitting there 4-5 different times. The food was most certainly not worth what we paid. Bluntly putting it, horrible food and horrible service. I do not recommend this place.
(1)Brandi S.
Overpriced wanna be Mexican food. Never again! First and last visit. Tasteless overpriced food. I guess.my famiIy prefers authentic and this is not that. If you enjoy Americanized flavorless food, this place may be for you. They had a guy making ballon animals and he kept making eye contact with my children yet never made his way to our table. For aSaturday evening we were seated rather quickly and the place was crowded. Seating way too tight. Felt we were dining with the group next to us Food bland no seasoning. Chips stale and cold with meh salsa. Margarita was good tho, only good thing about that visit Rather hit up Raul and Theresas
(2)Lee S.
My wife and I went here for a belated Valentine's dinner. We arrived about 5:30PM and were promptly greeted as we entered. There was no wait and were seated right away. My wife had a chimichanga special and I ordered the "mex and match" with two enchiladas (one chicken and one shredded beef). The chips and salsa "appetizer" was less than good. Half of the chips were crumbled small pieces of chips. Also, some the chips were soft, so they we either stale or under cooked. The salsa was good. Our meals were ok. My wife enjoyed her chimichanga, rice & beans. My enchiladas and rice were ok, nothing special. Our waitress was nice. We ordered water with NO lemon when we sat down and she brought us water WITH lemon. No big deal. My wife wanted to order sopapillas after dinner, but the waitress didn't even ask about dessert, she just bright us the check and walked away. I know we could have asked, but we decided to just go somewhere else. I suppose we might go back someday, but not soon. Plenty of other Mexican restaurants to try.
(2)Darrell C.
Had dinner here last night with family and after reading all the other reviews, I decided to write mine. I have been coming to this location for a few years. Never have had a bad experience. After seeing the negative reviews it makes me wonder if the people had actually came here or they are just natural whiners who complain about everything. 1st. When we arrived we were promptly seated. Just like all the other times we have been here. Even when we come for a birthday celebration and have 15+ people we never wait more than 10 minutes. After being seated we had chips and salsa brought to our table immediately and our drink orders were taken shortly thereafter. I can't say how long because I don't carry a stopwatch to time how long everything takes. Apparently others do reading other reviews where they say they sat for ten minutes, it took 10 minutes to get drinks, etc. When our drink orders were taken, our server asked if we would like any appetizers to start. We ordered two cheese crisps. The cheese crisps came out in a timely manner. (Again not timed.) They were very good. Definitely recommend the cheese crisp for an appetizer. After bringing drinks the server took our order. She was very knowledgeable of the menu and helped us with our orders. I had the beef chimi with rice and sour cream and guacamole. Here's the only negative thing I have to say about this restaurant. The red sauce on top of the Chimi was a little sweet for me. My cousin ordered the same thing and made the comment that the sauce tasted like ketchup. That's not a bash on the food. I just didn't care for it. Next time I know order without the sauce on top. We also went to the bar area. The bartender, Taylor, was very friendly. I have known Taylor since I started coming to Macayos and have never had an experience that was unpleasant. The guy is always smiling, friendly, and happy. It was an overall good experience and I definitely recommend everyone try the food here.
(5)Carla H.
UGH... Three weeks ago my husband and I went into the Macayo's restaurant in Goodyear and smelled a TERRIBLE smell. The hostess explained that the sewer had backed up, but if you go to the back of the restaurant you really can't smell it. REALLY?!?!? I don't think so... and I think it must be against a health code someplace to keep the doors open when your sewer is backed up. The bathrooms are located right next the front doors when you walk in. There a lot of people in the restaurant eating even with the stench. I can't believe they continued to serve food, the restaurant should have been closed. I'll never go back there again. Disgusting!
(1)Deni G.
Won't go back again. It been over a year since I visited Macayo's. I use to go to Macayo's often but stopped when the service and quality of food started to decline. However, today, I thought I would give Macayo's another chance. The quality of food and service is worse then I remembered. Macayo's has competitive pricing for a typical Mexican restaurant in the area, however, the food just isn't good and the service borders on teribble. So, lets start with the service. The service at this Macayo's location has always been ridiculously slow. Today, I anticipated slow service due to large crowds on Valentines Day. What I did not expect was having to wait 20 minutes for a refill on soda, then having a to ask a bus person for a refill, and once I received the refill finding something floating on top, and waiting another 10 minutes for a drink. I waited once again over 10 minutes, for a to go box, and another 20 minutes after our server took my credit card for payment. Let's move onto the food. The entrees themselves are not good. It seems that I have always had an issue with one thing or another on my past few visits. Today, we had a cheese crisp, which was served on a stale tortilla with very little cheese. In fact the cheese peeled off from the tortilla. My nephew had the kids taco plate, which he did not like. He mentioned the meat tasted "funny". I tried one of tacos and agreed the taco meat was greasy and tasteless. I had the tamale bites with Baja Sauce and although the tamale bites were good the Baja sauce tasted old and had a thick "skim" layer on top that I discarded. Once again our server was no where to be found. All in all a horrible dining experience. We were at Macayo's for over an hour forty minutes because we waited for chips, waited for drink, waited for bill, waited for to go containers, waited for server to return my credit card.
(1)J S.
Don't sit at the bar....you'll be ignored. It took a good 15 minutes to take our order, and chips & salsa were never refilled. It's not like it was busy either...3 other heartbeats in the bar area. A slightly better beer selection than other Mexican joints, but next time I'll go so where with better food and service and order a margarita instead.
(2)Diane M.
I have been coming to this location for a very long time, and I really enjoy it. It is not traditional Mexican food but its still good. I like to go after a long hard day of work, some times with my co-worker. Its a fun environment, great place to sit and to grab some food and drinks with friends.
(4)Sam P.
I have been wanting to come ever since I moved here and let me tell you the people were nice then always stop by to check on us every 5 minutes but after a while it got annoying, it was good but it was not great that I won't go back there ever
(3)Yvonne H.
Wow..there has been a reason why we've not been to Macayo's since we moved here. The food: Bad. Yes, it's a chain and not authentic . We both ordered the cheese enchiladas. Mine with black beans on the side I found the the tortillas were hard and stale. Yuck. I thought it was just mine but my husband made the comment so I knew it wasn't me.. The rice was a salty so I used some sour cream to take the edge off. That by the way is a side item, extra cost. It helped. The waitress asked how it was. I spilled the beans and waited for the manager or a remake. Didn't happen. The drinks: We sat in the bar to wait for our table to be ready. She was overwhelmed and there was a wait..our table was ready before the drinks. Waited and got them to the table. Pricey for a drink in a soda glass not a Margarita glass. No, we didn't have the ones in the mariachi guy's head..lol. So, I caught the manager. Told him about the food and the waitress and how there was no remake , etc. He apologized and took the bill. We got a small discount. Will we be back? The husband has spoken...No. He didn't feel it was worth it even just for drinks. I agree.
(1)Pas I.
First time here. Met some family for dinner at their suggestion. The food was so, so. Chips were not authentic, homemade. Salsa tastes like it came from a jar. Drinks quality/taste was inconsistent. Server was a little clueless about customer service. Not very accommodating regarding our needs/requests. If I never darken their doorsteps again I won't miss or mourn it. I gave it two stars because we had a good time despite the not so great service. And like I said, the food was so, so. Definitely not great, but not awful.
(2)Michael P.
I can't understand all the negative reviews for Macayos in Goodyear. YES, for those that don't already know this, Macayos is a chain. It's a family owned chain and as far as I know, they're only here in Arizona, centered around the Phoenix area. They've been in business many years. My family loves Macayos, and we've been to several. I just ate at the one in Goodyear today for lunch - I had a colleague in from out of town and he was up for some Mexican food, and he said he enjoyed it. We both had the Chimi Macayos, with shredded beef, rice and beans (lunch comes with one or the other but you can add the other for a buck or two). Their chips are good, the salsa is good (not great, I admit, but good) and they serve portions large enough to satisfy any hunger. Seriously, if you eat here and leave hungry, you're one in a thousand. They have a nice bar area, and on Friday and Saturday nights it gets pretty busy. The dining room is good sized and they can accommodate large groups. Which is good, because we often go there with a dozen or more family members. They also have a very good line of margaritas, by the way.
(4)Lionel L.
A solid Mexican food restaurant and honestly, very surprised that finding good Mexican food in Phoenix can be challenging. Location is in a large shopping plaza with lots of parking. Very easy to find so you should have no problem getting there. Food is not bad at all with standard items like burritos, tacos, and chimichangas. More of an Americanized version of Mexican food but what I value here is the consistency. We have been coming to Macayo's quite often now and the food is never bad and our experience is always pleasant. I like getting their combo items of tacos/burritos/enchiladas. Price is very reasonable and you can bring your whole family without breaking the bank.
(4)Matthew P.
Very disappointed with the service, hostess and managers. We have been dining here for years and have been treated well. Last night service was sub par, manager was too busy and didn't care. Hostess sat us down at a booth that was not allowed a high chair, when we specifically told her 3 and a high chair. The twelve times before that, they never cared about a high chair being at a booth, but after last night's event we will boycott this restaurant. Food was cold and manager was rude and unprofessional. He advised me the rule has always been in place but not all managers follow that rule and he knows that. There are much better establishments that will be getting our business.
(1)Matthew S.
So I would love to give then 3.5 but there is no half option. Setting: typical mexican restaurant theme. Service: My server was friendly, quick with refills, and helpful with menu questions. 5 out of 5 Also the lady that brought me chips was super cheerful Tea: I known it is weird that I rate ice tea but I like unsweetened tea and I can't stand old and bitter. There's was perfect Food: 3.5 out of 5 nothing was bad but nothing knocked my socks off. It did scratch the itch or tex mex for me. Prices: I think they are very fairly priced at lunch. Overall I would go back and enjoy it I am sure.
(4)Jon S.
Nice! I have been here two times now and both were fantastic. Sadly i have gotten the same thing both times so i can not say if everything is good but from how good what i did eat was i would say there isn't any real chance of it all not being fantastic.
(4)EJ F.
I don't know what has happened at the macayo's in Goodyear. When you walk in there is an overwhelming sewer odor. At one visit we just passed it off to possible plumbing problems at the time bit we have been back several more times and this gassy odor continues to be bad. This used to be one of our favorites places to go, however until they fix this we won't be back. We have also left the last few times with unhappy stomachs ... Don't know if the odor and the food are related ... But hard not to think that. I hope the Macayo's management corrects this problem because we really do like the food, service, and atmosphere of this restaurant.
(2)Dan H.
A little pricey, but very good food and atmosphere.
(4)Melanee M.
This is my husband & I's favorite Mexican food in town. It's vegetarian friendly. I order the Cheese enchilada w/onions most of the time or Bean and Cheese Burro (burrito) with or without sauce and have never been disappointed. We always choose to eat in the bar, there is never a wait there and service is fantastic.
(4)Caylin G.
2 words...baja sauce! Also, Mary the bartender is awesome. She always remembers my order. I come here often with m boyfriend and we love it! Great happy hour prices too.
(4)Tim O.
Macayo's used to be decent but over the years the food has gone downhill. I refuse to eat here and only went because we met friends there. The salsa taste like it comes from a can, the food is far from authentic. If you're in the area, Manuel's is a better alternative. If you're looking for real mexican food, go to Tony's or Zamora's.
(1)Brandy C.
Our family has been Macayos customers since they were called Woodys! We absolutely love Macayos. Our personal favorites include the Baja Burro and Baja Chimi. Unfortunately, we did not have such a great experience at this particular location. The food was great, but the service was lousy. Our waitress was unfriendly, pushy, could not handle multi-tasking, would not get refills (had to ask for them), and overall she was not what we are use to at Macayos restaurants. We were very disappointed after a nice long day at Luke Air Force for Luke Days.
(3)Mike K.
Went here on vacation for spring training at the reccomendation of my Mom and Sister. The food was spot on, and friendly service at a great price, good size portions too!
(4)Amber G.
Never...ever...again. There is too much other good food around town.
(1)Chris W.
eh, no thanks! It is just american-ized Mexican food and there is something in their cooking (spice/oils) that tends to not agree with me later so we have stopped going.
(2)Hope V.
I have been going to Macayo's for years. However, the one in Goodyear is terrible. I will never go there again. My husband and I took some friends there who came in from out of town and were sat down pretty much immediately. It was early on a Wednesday night so they weren't busy, but there was only one waitress working. The busser brought us our salsa and chips immediately and told us our server would get us drinks. Well, it took our server TWENTY MINUTES to even acknowledge our existence. I had to walk up to her and literally ask if we should go somewhere else. The service just went on being AWFUL the whole time we were there. She mixed up our food, didn't bring us water until she brought the food out, and at the end of it all when we spoke to the manager about the fact that it had taken us an hour to get served any kind of drink at all--he proceeded to tell us that the waitress was new. REALLY?? Then why was she the only person working?? To make matters worse our food was cold when we finally got it. This girl only had three tables and they were not large parties. I will NEVER go to this location EVER again.
(1)Risa A.
This is an Arizona standard. They have many locations throughout the valley. Great place for good casual Mexican with your family. Very Catina looking interior decor, somewhat commercialized. Not your hole in the wall place. I eat here with my mom, dad and husband every time I'm back home. Good service, very neighbor friendly...prob. because I always run into someone from high school. Great for groups too (I had my rehearsal dinner at the Ahwatukee location.)
(4)Michael L.
This location in Goodyear is the only location I will eat from. The people are always friendly and the service is good. It is clean as far as I can see. The food is decent enough that we do go on occasion. I have been to other locations and found them to be awful but Goodyear is spiffy doodle with me.
(3)Brooke B.
We went there on New Years Eve. My husband got fajitas, and I got quesadillas. My husband said his fajitas were very oniony, had a few spicy peppers, and very little anything else. My quesadillas were permeated with onions and spicy, spicy soggy green peppers (which I don't recall as being warned of those on the menu) so I took one bite and couldn't eat any more of it. It was gross and waaayyy too spicy for me to eat. The only thing I liked was my husband's strawberry margarita, which had booze in it, compared to my non alcoholic version (I'm pregnant). I had a sip of his and it was yummy. My daughter drank most of mine. She ate a lot of chips and wouldn't touch my quesadilla. We won't bother eating there again. What a bummer.
(2)Stacey H.
I love Macayo's but not this location. Went in the other night and the service was terrible. The food was so so and the whole environment just seemed like we were bothering them by being there. Every staff member we encountered was rude. We sat outside on the patio which is dirty for being a restaurant especially. Happy to go to many of the other locations but won't be returning to this one.
(2)Jr. B.
Macayo's has gone down hill over the years, quality of food doesnt seam to be the same. Happy Hour is good along with the chips and salsa. Howere this can be a good place to go with a large family.
(2)Jen M.
I love this place! Every time I go back home I have to stop by. I usually am only a fan of cheap fast Mexican food but this place is definitely special. The fajitas are especially great, try the shrimp. The drinks are awesome and they have some of the best collector cups ever. I have the coconut carved to look like a monkey (a drink cup goes on the inside, even has a hole in the lid for a straw) and my husband/brother/dad all have the ChaCha Margarita cup (they like to call her ChiChi because she is anatomically correct). I think you get a discount if you bring the cups back. The sopapillas are to die for. So soft and covered in honey and powdered sugar. I always end up getting it all over myself but it is OK because then I get to lick it off later. The interior is pretty cool, looks like a feisty Mexican cantina, including wooden birds and mariachi mannequins. There is usually a balloon guy wandering around who will make you a seriously cool balloon animal/hat/whatever you want for a few bucks.
(5)Tricia F.
We usually go at lunchtime and it is always very good. They have the best chips and salsa, great service and great prices on lunch specials. This is one place I really never get tired of going to again and again.
(5)Greg P.
I have decided that I hate this place. It was almost a hard decision because their baja sauce is awesome, but there are so many things to hate that I have to be the "Paul Revere of Yelp" and warn all of you good people. They are sneaky little weasels and want to take your money. I ordered a baja burro and the server asked "with guacamole and sour cream"? While she was nodding her head. So I said yes. The bill came and I was being charged an extra $4.00 for sour cream and guacamole that I didn't even use. I know what you are thinking, "that's your fault, she probably asked if you wanted to add it," but that is not the case. Same thing happened at dessert, we ordered the deep fried ice cream and we were asked if we wanted chocolate or regular, so we picked chocolate (the menu doesn't say anything about chocolate costing more money), but sure enough... A teaspoon of Hersheys is another $2.50. Fast forward a week later, the same thing happens to my coworker at the downtown location, they pay an additional $4.00 for sour cream and guac that they didn't even use. I am under the impression that the servers are actually trained to ask you in a way that implies that it is included to jack up your bill. Look, their food is okay, but the prices are absurd. You can find much better Mexican food at half the price all throughout the Valley. Hell, you can go to Outback and have a steak, salad, bread, blah blah blah for less money. The decor is old and tacky, the last server we had hit on my wife while I was in the restroom... Seriously, he said "He left you? if I was your man I would never do that to you, I would treat you like a queen." Yeah, okay Macayos guy with your extra $4.00 that you stole, go on with your bad self.
(1)Ricky C.
The food is average, the prices are a little high, the salsa is okay, the service, is mediocre, but the balloon guy is great!
(3)Y M.
My husband and I had date night and chose to come here. We were greated with a very friendly hostess and sat us in a booth like we requested, we sat for a good 5mins before anyone came to our table and it was only to drop our chips and salsa off. We then waited another 5 mins we were already to order we looked around to see if anyone would come before we chocked on our chips, finally our server came took our order. Our server brought us our cheese crip pretty quick and then brought out our dinner all good. After our server dropped off our food we never saw her again till my husband was done with his food and I was almost done, we would've like to have more salsa and some extra sour cream, my husband wanted another margarita but no one came by so we couldn't ask. The chip girl came by right before our server did and she's the one who took my husband's plate asked if we were ok we said yes but of course we had already finished by this time. Our server came dropped off our check said have a good night that was it, thank goodness we had the exact amount, including tip, yes we still gave a decent tip, (we aren't those kind of people to stiff our server we normally are VERY GOOD tippers), but shoot if we were paying with a card or needed change who knows how long we would've waited. Just disappointed with our service, we did speak to a manager on our way out so hopefully he follows up with his server and the problem will be resolved.
(1)Heidi W.
First, the waitress seemed less than pleased to be working at Macayo's. She didn't smile when she greeted us. Then, she didn't know if they could use the silver tequila in their margarita special in place of the reposado tequila that was in the on-table advertisement. (I'm a silver tequila fan, and I don't like gold, reposado, or añejo). She wrote down my question, kind of rolled her eyes, went away, and came back. She said, "all we have is the 'reposado brand'". If you work in a "Mexican" restaurant, supposedly serving Margaritas, shouldn't you know the difference between different types of tequila? Shouldn't you know that reposado is a type of tequila, not a brand, like lager or amber are kinds of beer and Dos Equis and Miller are brands of beer? I don't drink beer, and I know the difference. And certainly, if I served beer for a living, I'd make SURE to know the difference between the types beer offered. Then, as my husband and I continued to look at the menu, the waitress came back 2-3 times asking if we were ready to order. We still had our menus open and our heads down reading them. That should tell waitstaff that we're still deciding. She wasn't nice about it; it felt like she was rushing us. As for the food: It was just not good. I thought Macayo's was supposed to serve "authentic" Mexican food. That's what their ads say. Any time there's a chain serving Mexican food, it becomes mass produced and the quality suffers. The rice was dry, and you could tell it had been sitting in a huge pot for most of the day or longer. My cheese enchilada was boring, rubbery and tasteless. My husband said very similar things about his food. We won't be going back.
(2)Jessica S.
First of all, I would like to acknowledge that this review has nothing to do with the staff. Our waitress was very pleasant, friendly, and attentive, as was every other staff member with whom we interacted. The positives ended there, though. The salsa is probably the most bland salsa I have ever had at a Mexican restaurant. I asked for spicier salsa, and it wasn't any better-- and definitely was NOT spicy. Onto our meals. Very overpriced, to begin with. $11 to choose 2 items off of an a la carte menu? Seriously? My husband thought his meal was just okay (chicken enchilada and chile relleno), but the enchilada sauce was horribly bland. I ordered the vegetable fajitas. They brought out the standard fajita plate (guac, sour cream, tomatos, lettuce, beans, tortillas), but the vegetable fajita dish was steamed broccoli, squash, and zuccinni with absolutely no seasonings. I've NEVER had a Mexican restaurant serve me plain steamed broccoli for fajitas! I asked about the traditional fajita vegetables (the grilled, seasoned peppers and onions) and was told that I would have to pay extra for a side of them. Wait... I ordered veggie fajitas but actual fajita veggies cost extra?? By the end of the meal, we had paid almost $30 when we could have had a better "Mexican" meal at Taco Bell for $7. I won't be going back to Macayo's... even if someone else is picking up the tab.
(1)Bill R.
Just another mediocre chain restaurant..
(1)Janna S.
Disgusting!!! Worst place ever! It was dirty, loud, obnoxious and just plain gross. My tortilla soup was not even real tortilla soup it came with cabbage, celery and beef broth which is so weird. The fajitas came with green chilies instead of green peppers...maybe they ran out or something but that was bizarre. The lettuce was brown, tomatoes were old, my avocado and guacamole were brown too. So so so terrible. I can't believe we paid to eat there and I really don't know why we stayed. As soon as I walked in and saw the cheesy decor and the balloon man pestering patrons for tips, we should have ran for the door! Risa if this is an Arizona standard then I'm never eating Mexican in AZ again :)
(1)Pk G.
My wife and I go to Macayo's for happy hour. The food is always fresh. We usually sit at the bar and the service is fast and friendly. We will return many times in the future.
(4)Katie O.
The deal with Macayo's is they took a family owned restaurant that at one point in it's history had really go Mexican food and made it into a slap the food on the plate, put the wait staff in ugly shirts, and charge way to much for nasty Mexican food! If the price was in the area of say Taco Bell I would think it was ok but for the price you pay the food is nasty....take it or leave...I would leave it.
(2)Anderson S.
My second time at Macayo's, menu seems to be hit-or-miss. I ordered the lunch special chicken taco, chicken enchelada, and beans. Enchelada was fine, but the taco was deep fried with too much cheese. Last visit was better, but can't remember the entree.
(2)Michele K.
From the outside and the ads I would have thought this place would have been great...service was good...food and beverages were lacking. My glass of sangria was a fail...the smallest glass of sangria I ever had. It was almost like a small glass of red wine with a piece of fruit thrown in as an after thought. My chili rellano was a fail. The pablano pepper wasn't even cooked all the way and the cheese wasn't melted. We will not return again.
(1)Erin D.
Make sure you try their Baja Sauce! Delicious.
(4)Debra A.
Macayos has great Lunch time Specials! I had the Chicken Fajitas which comes with sour creme, guacamole and salsa and only 9.99! They were delicious! They also make very good Magaritas with different specials!The atmosphere is very Rocky Point and we love the decorations very festive!
(4)Michael H.
A friend took me here when I was in Phoenix and my first impression was of a Mexican TGI Fridays. It wasn't a bad thing. and since I'm a truck driver ANYTHING but the truckstop fast food would have been good. We arrive just as they seat a party of eight, and with no hesitation were greeted by a friendly hostess and taken to a table. The table arrangement was a little cramped for me (but then again I'm just under 6' and a couple tortillas shy of 280) and my buddy is in the same range. After a while it felt cozy enough. Our waiter, I want to say his name is Ernesto, was quick to present himself and ask if we wanted drinks. Now, I'm a trickdriver and like to play the part, I made a comment about my Corona with no fruit and take it like a man-straight and he responded with something to the fact that he hasn't quite made it there yet and needed a few more years to season himself to man status. Ok, this guy's got personality I thought. My buddy and I are a bit rambunctious and Ernesto didn't shy away from it. He joined in on our fun. His service was spot-on in my opinion to the point that I mentioned it to my buddy. Ernesto was very attentive to our needs. The beer was half-empty "another beer?" or "more chips?". He even brought all three levels of salsa. Now on to our food. The menu was simple and efficient, only 4 pages if I remember correctly, and I decided on the chimichangas de Macayo (carnitas). I'm such a sucker for carnitas, I freely admit, but these were top notch. I would go so far as to say better than grandmas back in California. The molé was good, not overpowering, and a great sauce for this plate. The beans and rice were simple and complimenting as they should be. Oh, and the actual chimichanga itself was huge, pushing upwards of 20oz maybe more and my fork was sufficient enough to cut through; no knife needed. The food was also hot all the way through and not just the outer layer. The cost was a bit pricey as our bill was $37 and change for two dinners and two beers, but I would say worth the price. The service and food made the 25% tip an easy choice. I'd be happy to goback
(4)Suzanne H.
Bleach. The salsa tastes like they opened a can of stewed tomatoes and threw in a pinch of parsley. The food was greasy (not fried) and left my stomach unhappy. My plate looked like they just slopped the food on it. The hostess was friendly and attentive unfortunately the waitress was one of the worst I have encountered. If you want good Americanized Mexican food, go to On The Border.
(1)Reed N.
I was not a fan. They used an anaheim chili in the relleno... BIG mistake. It is poblano or nothing, people! I also tried a green corn/green chili tamale. Too sweet. Not enough green chili. Just meh. They did have a good habanero based salsa by request... unfortunately, like most Mexican joints these days, the chips you used to dip in the salsa sucked by all measures. Another Mex restaurant disappointment. A pattern has definitely developed.
(2)Joe S.
Hostess painting instead of seating us, but tables werent clean so had to wait 5 min to be seated. My girlfriend said she could smell the paint, i couldnt believe they were doing this during business hours! We finally got seated, but the table was Horrible filthy! Soda all over the wall, was really bad, could see the dried up soda drips all over the walls! Seats and table were dirty and sticky. After we recieved a couple waters, we each took a sip and relized it was tap water! Really!!? We eneded up taking our food 'ToGo' because the seating and table were so disgusting! Once home(less than 5min) we ate and once again were dissatified! Food was so bland, canned vegtables, no seasoning, salsa tasted like canned stewed tomotoes! what a joke...called to complain and was given a credit for another meal, you can have it! I wont be back to claim it! Never EVER Ever going back.
(1)Mona D.
I cannot comment on very many items but I can tell you that the Baja Chicken Pizza is delicious, the carne asada nachos are excellent and the spinach queso dip, well, let's just say that I would live on that stuff if I could. It is a combination of Velveeta, spinach enchilada filling and baja cream cheese that is nothing less than perfect. It has just the right amount of spice and is not too hot and not too mild. Just right in my opinion. I am on a budget so I cannot afford to eat there often but I go during happy hour and all 3 of the items I mentioned are 1/2 price during happy hour so I get one for eating there and I usually take home at least 2 of the spinach queso dips and eat them for the next few days. They give you a pretty large portion and a big bag of tortilla chips with each order so each appetizer is enough for me to eat 2 separate meals. It is a great deal for the money and the spinach queso warms up really well too. The servers have always been really nice and taken good care of us. I would definitely recommend going during happy hour and trying the spinach queso.
(4)Dale P.
Very over priced for generic mexican food. The salsa is like seasoned ketchup. I asked for something spicier and got roasted habenero. It wasn't bad. The margaritas were decent. We had two burrito dinners and a fajita plate. Also 1 beer and 1 margarita. The bill was $66. $ 45 would be more than fair for what we got. (The service was good.)
(2)J M.
Only reason I come to this place is for my wife. She enjoys their beef fiesta salad. Chips and salsa are pretty good. Otherwise it's your typical food chain. The takeout area is dirty and so are the main doors exiting the restaurant where people place their hands to open. Sounds like a nice job for the hostess when she's standing around doing not much. Food otherwise is average. Won't become a favorite.
(2)Eric B.
Decent food that you'd expect from a local restaurant that specializes in Mexican food. In short nothing to write home about...
(3)Susan D.
-An acceptable chain restaurant to take "out-of-town" visitors for (overpriced) sit down Mexican food with tacky decor. -Expensive! Almost $11 bucks for a carne asada burrito???? Really?? For that price, I could had bought like 2 or 3 burritos at any "...
(2)Matthew S.
So I would love to give then 3.5 but there is no half option. Setting: typical mexican restaurant theme. Service: My server was friendly, quick with refills, and helpful with menu questions. 5 out of 5 Also the lady that brought me chips was super cheerful Tea: I known it is weird that I rate ice tea but I like unsweetened tea and I can't stand old and bitter. There's was perfect Food: 3.5 out of 5 nothing was bad but nothing knocked my socks off. It did scratch the itch or tex mex for me. Prices: I think they are very fairly priced at lunch. Overall I would go back and enjoy it I am sure.
(4)Darrell C.
Had dinner here last night with family and after reading all the other reviews, I decided to write mine. I have been coming to this location for a few years. Never have had a bad experience. After seeing the negative reviews it makes me wonder if the people had actually came here or they are just natural whiners who complain about everything. 1st. When we arrived we were promptly seated. Just like all the other times we have been here. Even when we come for a birthday celebration and have 15+ people we never wait more than 10 minutes. After being seated we had chips and salsa brought to our table immediately and our drink orders were taken shortly thereafter. I can't say how long because I don't carry a stopwatch to time how long everything takes. Apparently others do reading other reviews where they say they sat for ten minutes, it took 10 minutes to get drinks, etc. When our drink orders were taken, our server asked if we would like any appetizers to start. We ordered two cheese crisps. The cheese crisps came out in a timely manner. (Again not timed.) They were very good. Definitely recommend the cheese crisp for an appetizer. After bringing drinks the server took our order. She was very knowledgeable of the menu and helped us with our orders. I had the beef chimi with rice and sour cream and guacamole. Here's the only negative thing I have to say about this restaurant. The red sauce on top of the Chimi was a little sweet for me. My cousin ordered the same thing and made the comment that the sauce tasted like ketchup. That's not a bash on the food. I just didn't care for it. Next time I know order without the sauce on top. We also went to the bar area. The bartender, Taylor, was very friendly. I have known Taylor since I started coming to Macayos and have never had an experience that was unpleasant. The guy is always smiling, friendly, and happy. It was an overall good experience and I definitely recommend everyone try the food here.
(5)Carla H.
UGH... Three weeks ago my husband and I went into the Macayo's restaurant in Goodyear and smelled a TERRIBLE smell. The hostess explained that the sewer had backed up, but if you go to the back of the restaurant you really can't smell it. REALLY?!?!? I don't think so... and I think it must be against a health code someplace to keep the doors open when your sewer is backed up. The bathrooms are located right next the front doors when you walk in. There a lot of people in the restaurant eating even with the stench. I can't believe they continued to serve food, the restaurant should have been closed. I'll never go back there again. Disgusting!
(1)Deni G.
Won't go back again. It been over a year since I visited Macayo's. I use to go to Macayo's often but stopped when the service and quality of food started to decline. However, today, I thought I would give Macayo's another chance. The quality of food and service is worse then I remembered. Macayo's has competitive pricing for a typical Mexican restaurant in the area, however, the food just isn't good and the service borders on teribble. So, lets start with the service. The service at this Macayo's location has always been ridiculously slow. Today, I anticipated slow service due to large crowds on Valentines Day. What I did not expect was having to wait 20 minutes for a refill on soda, then having a to ask a bus person for a refill, and once I received the refill finding something floating on top, and waiting another 10 minutes for a drink. I waited once again over 10 minutes, for a to go box, and another 20 minutes after our server took my credit card for payment. Let's move onto the food. The entrees themselves are not good. It seems that I have always had an issue with one thing or another on my past few visits. Today, we had a cheese crisp, which was served on a stale tortilla with very little cheese. In fact the cheese peeled off from the tortilla. My nephew had the kids taco plate, which he did not like. He mentioned the meat tasted "funny". I tried one of tacos and agreed the taco meat was greasy and tasteless. I had the tamale bites with Baja Sauce and although the tamale bites were good the Baja sauce tasted old and had a thick "skim" layer on top that I discarded. Once again our server was no where to be found. All in all a horrible dining experience. We were at Macayo's for over an hour forty minutes because we waited for chips, waited for drink, waited for bill, waited for to go containers, waited for server to return my credit card.
(1)J S.
Don't sit at the bar....you'll be ignored. It took a good 15 minutes to take our order, and chips & salsa were never refilled. It's not like it was busy either...3 other heartbeats in the bar area. A slightly better beer selection than other Mexican joints, but next time I'll go so where with better food and service and order a margarita instead.
(2)Diane M.
I have been coming to this location for a very long time, and I really enjoy it. It is not traditional Mexican food but its still good. I like to go after a long hard day of work, some times with my co-worker. Its a fun environment, great place to sit and to grab some food and drinks with friends.
(4)Brandi S.
Overpriced wanna be Mexican food. Never again! First and last visit. Tasteless overpriced food. I guess.my famiIy prefers authentic and this is not that. If you enjoy Americanized flavorless food, this place may be for you. They had a guy making ballon animals and he kept making eye contact with my children yet never made his way to our table. For aSaturday evening we were seated rather quickly and the place was crowded. Seating way too tight. Felt we were dining with the group next to us Food bland no seasoning. Chips stale and cold with meh salsa. Margarita was good tho, only good thing about that visit Rather hit up Raul and Theresas
(2)Yvonne H.
Wow..there has been a reason why we've not been to Macayo's since we moved here. The food: Bad. Yes, it's a chain and not authentic . We both ordered the cheese enchiladas. Mine with black beans on the side I found the the tortillas were hard and stale. Yuck. I thought it was just mine but my husband made the comment so I knew it wasn't me.. The rice was a salty so I used some sour cream to take the edge off. That by the way is a side item, extra cost. It helped. The waitress asked how it was. I spilled the beans and waited for the manager or a remake. Didn't happen. The drinks: We sat in the bar to wait for our table to be ready. She was overwhelmed and there was a wait..our table was ready before the drinks. Waited and got them to the table. Pricey for a drink in a soda glass not a Margarita glass. No, we didn't have the ones in the mariachi guy's head..lol. So, I caught the manager. Told him about the food and the waitress and how there was no remake , etc. He apologized and took the bill. We got a small discount. Will we be back? The husband has spoken...No. He didn't feel it was worth it even just for drinks. I agree.
(1)Pas I.
First time here. Met some family for dinner at their suggestion. The food was so, so. Chips were not authentic, homemade. Salsa tastes like it came from a jar. Drinks quality/taste was inconsistent. Server was a little clueless about customer service. Not very accommodating regarding our needs/requests. If I never darken their doorsteps again I won't miss or mourn it. I gave it two stars because we had a good time despite the not so great service. And like I said, the food was so, so. Definitely not great, but not awful.
(2)Katie R.
I go to this location every other week for Happy Hour with one of my BFFs. We love it because they know us the moment we walk in and the server puts in our drink and food order the moment she sees us (she knows it by heart!) We also get out of there for under $10 each! It's our go to place for sure. I'm super picky about Mexican food if I want an actual meal but for Happy Hour appetizers and drinks you can't beat the price!
(4)Anita H.
We went there last night, hoping that the reviews we read were wrong. We are new to the area and looking for a favorite Mexican place, it will definitely not be this place. The service was horrible, our waitress walked past us just sitting there 4-5 different times. The food was most certainly not worth what we paid. Bluntly putting it, horrible food and horrible service. I do not recommend this place.
(1)Sam P.
I have been wanting to come ever since I moved here and let me tell you the people were nice then always stop by to check on us every 5 minutes but after a while it got annoying, it was good but it was not great that I won't go back there ever
(3)Lee S.
My wife and I went here for a belated Valentine's dinner. We arrived about 5:30PM and were promptly greeted as we entered. There was no wait and were seated right away. My wife had a chimichanga special and I ordered the "mex and match" with two enchiladas (one chicken and one shredded beef). The chips and salsa "appetizer" was less than good. Half of the chips were crumbled small pieces of chips. Also, some the chips were soft, so they we either stale or under cooked. The salsa was good. Our meals were ok. My wife enjoyed her chimichanga, rice & beans. My enchiladas and rice were ok, nothing special. Our waitress was nice. We ordered water with NO lemon when we sat down and she brought us water WITH lemon. No big deal. My wife wanted to order sopapillas after dinner, but the waitress didn't even ask about dessert, she just bright us the check and walked away. I know we could have asked, but we decided to just go somewhere else. I suppose we might go back someday, but not soon. Plenty of other Mexican restaurants to try.
(2)Michael P.
I can't understand all the negative reviews for Macayos in Goodyear. YES, for those that don't already know this, Macayos is a chain. It's a family owned chain and as far as I know, they're only here in Arizona, centered around the Phoenix area. They've been in business many years. My family loves Macayos, and we've been to several. I just ate at the one in Goodyear today for lunch - I had a colleague in from out of town and he was up for some Mexican food, and he said he enjoyed it. We both had the Chimi Macayos, with shredded beef, rice and beans (lunch comes with one or the other but you can add the other for a buck or two). Their chips are good, the salsa is good (not great, I admit, but good) and they serve portions large enough to satisfy any hunger. Seriously, if you eat here and leave hungry, you're one in a thousand. They have a nice bar area, and on Friday and Saturday nights it gets pretty busy. The dining room is good sized and they can accommodate large groups. Which is good, because we often go there with a dozen or more family members. They also have a very good line of margaritas, by the way.
(4)Lionel L.
A solid Mexican food restaurant and honestly, very surprised that finding good Mexican food in Phoenix can be challenging. Location is in a large shopping plaza with lots of parking. Very easy to find so you should have no problem getting there. Food is not bad at all with standard items like burritos, tacos, and chimichangas. More of an Americanized version of Mexican food but what I value here is the consistency. We have been coming to Macayo's quite often now and the food is never bad and our experience is always pleasant. I like getting their combo items of tacos/burritos/enchiladas. Price is very reasonable and you can bring your whole family without breaking the bank.
(4)Matthew P.
Very disappointed with the service, hostess and managers. We have been dining here for years and have been treated well. Last night service was sub par, manager was too busy and didn't care. Hostess sat us down at a booth that was not allowed a high chair, when we specifically told her 3 and a high chair. The twelve times before that, they never cared about a high chair being at a booth, but after last night's event we will boycott this restaurant. Food was cold and manager was rude and unprofessional. He advised me the rule has always been in place but not all managers follow that rule and he knows that. There are much better establishments that will be getting our business.
(1)Lisa G.
This place was awful! We have been to the one in Phoenix and that experience was great. On our way back home to California we saw this one and wanted to have a lil treat before we left, plus we had friends with us who have never eating here and wanted them to enjoy it like we did from the one Phoenix. They seated us quickly that was a plus. But it was the food and the service that was really bad. Our food was not tasty at all. The tortillas for the burritos were cold. We were asked if everything was okay but as she asked she kept walking and didn't notice we needed drinks. Our waitress would stand in the corner and twirl her hair. A big no-no in my book. It left a bad first impression on our friends they will never come back and now I am questioning wether we'll be coming back again.
(1)Renee B.
The service was good in terms of our food coming in a timely manner and the waiter made suggestions. My disappointment with the service is we were there for my dads 82nd birthday and even though we told the hostess and the waiter they did nothing to make it special. We asked about it when we left and the hostess apologized and said they usually sing. A little disappointing. The food was okay, not great but okay.
(2)Zachary H.
Wow, super bland. Can't really say more than that. Just a weak showing. Sorry, will not be coming back again.
(1)Marcus O.
This location usually has horrible service and it did not start out well this visit as it took us a minute to get sat because the host was chatting with a customer while sitting at the bar. However, once we were sat our server Rosalie was quite pleasant and provided good service. Our food was about average, but worth going back for. Overall, decent experience.
(3)Michael C.
They were horribly understaffed when we ate there. One waiter had the entire patio. It took us 20 minutes to get a drink order, 30 minutes to order food and 50 minutes before we ever got food. Their problems clearly fall on management for poor staffing and poor training, as other staff did little to assist. To top things off one of our guests ended up in the ER with FOOD POISONING. We will not come back.
(1)Alicia T.
I'm visiting family in Goodyear, AZ and have heard so much about Macayo's. I finally had a chance to visit and LOVED it. I had the Baja Chimi. Great choice!! Our server, Ernesto, was amazing!!!
(5)Shelley M.
We went in a few weeks ago with friends from out of state because we really love the food. It was a super busy Friday evening. We sat in the bar and our server was taking care of a lot of tables so we were ok waiting a little longer than normal to order our first drinks. The issues came in when we had to continue waiting. Then our food got mixed up. Burritos went to one person instead of enchiladas but we were halfway through before we noticed. We just thought the burritos got smaller. We mentioned this to our server and she said let me talk to the manager and see what we can do. The manager then came over to our table and asked what the problem was. We explained and he said "So what do you want me to do about it?" Really? He then told us that he looked at us several times while we were eating and we "looked happy". He argued with us for a bit until I told him to leave the table. I think what upset me the most was his attitude and that he acted like we were just trying to get a free meal or something. He did end up giving everyone a discount but when he brought the check over he said since you are mad at me here is the number to call and complain. ??? What a baby. NO we won't be back. Too bad because the food and service are usually good but I have no desire to deal with him again. Maybe he should go take a course i how to behave like an adult.
(2)Jade W.
Stopped in to try their tamales. 20 min wait on a Friday night. The ambiance is confusing for a Mexican restaurant. They were playing music from the 50s and they have African safari decor... zebras, elephant, etc. We got seated right around 20 min and I ordered the Mex & Match with the green corn tamale (in husk) with rice & black beans. My friend got the beef tamale so we could try both. The chips & salsa were on point! Didn't take too long to get our food. The green corn tamale had a really good flavor, but I didn't like how big the green chile pieces were and the consistency was more wet than I expected. The beef tamale was very good. Lots of meat inside and the masa wasn't dry at all. Their black beans are seasoned very well. We also got the fried ice cream for dessert. It wasn't a huge portion, which was good. Just a small scoop of ice cream with a yummy fried coating, honey, and tons of whipped cream. There was a lot of whipped cream leftover when we got done with it. Not a bad dinner overall.
(3)Misha Q.
Worst service ever! The bar tender was soooo rude. It's not my business if you enjoy your job, but the least you can do is fake it! Cold food, rude service... With so many choices in the area I will go else where for sure.
(1)Econ E.
Consistently good service. Food is always good too. We stop here on our way to and from Tucson several times a year. They serve Sonoran style food, as is typical in Arizona, and they do it right! Their salsa is the BEST!!! I mean it, best I've had in 40 years of eating out in the southwest. I just love the right amount of onion and cilantro, and Macayo's is perfect! Beware though, if you purchase the bottled stuff they have for sale, it is NOT the same and not any better than any other store bought salsa (which none of, in my opinion, are worth buying). It's a great small chain of restaurants.
(4)Michael S.
Friendly service. The carnitas I ordered were tasty but were dry. The rest of the food was what we had come to expect from Macayo's. Good salsa and friendly staff.
(3)Beth M.
Wandered in here on a Friday night. Was seated quickly, and the menu was large...seems like a chain vs. family owned establishment. Not worries. We were served by the most timid hipster-faced mumbler I've ever met. Seriously could not understand a word he said. I asked for a kids menu for my 13 year old daughter, and he immediately questioned my motives, asking "just who is this for?" I explained that my youngest was 14 and special needs and couldn't read such a vast menu with so many choices.....he awkwardly left the table to get our drinks. He then asked to take our order and I had to ask him again to bring a kids menu to the table. We ask if the guacamole is fresh in house. He said yes, and that he recommended it highly , because he just came out here for his night off to have dinner with a friend and that is what he ordered. Okay, then bring it to us. I am pretty sure that it was the Wholly Guacamole brand from Costco. I buy it all the time, and I know the taste. I have some recent IBD issues, and have to stay away from beans at all costs, so it was hard for me to find a menu item without beans. I finally settle on a salad that is to have Grilled chicken, calabacitas, parmesan cheese and a blend of mixed greens tossed in Cilantro Lime dressing. I looked up clabacitas and noted it had no beans in it (it was supposed to contain corn, zucchini, sweet and poblano peppers). My salad comes with black beans...At first I was not sure if it was my mistake or theirs, so I ask to see the menu. Sure enough, there is no mention of black beans anywhere on the salad description. When I bring this to the attention of our server, he says "Oh, this is awkward, I hate it when something like this happens. I don't know what to do...." Then he mumbled off....awkward really is the only word for the service we received. Our bill came for the full amount, and we paid it. As much as I tried to eat around the black beans, the meal still managed to get me sick. I might go back just to have mumble mouth serve us again. He was so awkwards he was entertaining. But the food really wasn't good enough to warrant a second try.-
(2)Brad O.
Good deal on the house marg with the loyalty mugs. Great service every time we are here
(5)Hilary G.
This place has gone downhill in cleanliness. Last week I was there with my kids and when we sat down, one of my kids noticed rice still stuck in her fork. This happened a few months ago too and we pointed it out then. I spoke to Bennie the manager about it and was assured they would look into it and fix the problem. Tonight we gave it another shot because if they were working on it, it would be fixed, right? Nope. Silverware was crusted with food and Bennie didn't know what to say so he tried to suggest the caked on food was a water spot. Water spots are not 3 dimensional last I checked. Also, the ceramic plates had obvious chips which did not bode well. We left without ordering. Health Department notified. That is all.
(1)Allison C.
I want it to be known this review is for this location only! I ordered the baja chimi with my husband & when it came out it had a teaspoonfull of baja sauce & a ton of red sauce I told the waitress oh im sorry I wanted only baja sauce to which she said oh ok it comes this way I said ok well at the 59th & bell location theyve always made it only baja sauce, she argues for a minute to which I say can I please just have it remade with ony baja sauce? ok she says & leaves comes back with A lead server who starts to say the same thing to me maybe ive been ordering the burro for the last 10 years, umm noo the chimi is deep fried the burro is not , then she tells me oh they probably just knew knew how you wanted it cause you went there I said maybe it doesnt really matter to me why at this point I point to the plate the lady has brought back that still has the red sauce on it but now with more baja sauce & say like I told my waitress already I just want it remade with ONLY baja sauce at this point its been a good 35 mins we were there & guess what then the waitress comes out with a manager who begins to tell me that the baja chimichanga comes with the red sauce & baja sauce & I tell him the same thing I just wanted it remade with ONLY baja I get how it comes so he starts telling me about the burro I FINALLY raise my voice over his that had been talking over me for a good 5 minutes & say ya know what just fricking cancel the damn order & bring the check! I will NEVER go here again & thats saying alot since it is OUR family go to spot my husband & I met in a macayos we had macayos food for our wedding reception & we celebrate each & every special occasion there before now. The manager did say dont worry about the soda my husband had ordered & we even still gave the waitress a 5 when we left its a job & she did try to have it remade. This location should focus on trying to listen to a customer instead of arguing, I heard them the 10 times plus they said how it was made & everytime said ok I understand that can I just have it remade with no red sauce please.EDIT Oh I forgot to mention by the time that was all done we had to go home & make our own food because the backup places we tried were all closed after the 45 plus minutes not to get our food!
(1)Bekah L.
My husband and I used to eat at Macayos every week but the service and food has gone down hill so quickly, especially at this location! We stopped eating there for 5-6 months. A few days ago we decided to give it one more try. Ernesto was our server and oh my goodness he was fantastic. He was prompt in service. Carried great conversation and really took care of us. 1 star for Macayos overall satisfaction. 5 stars for Ernesto. We will only be back when he is working from now on. There isn't much of a variety of restaurants on the west side so what we do have, I expect to be high quality. The food is too greasy and don't as authentic as it used to be. Keep up the great service and we might stick around long enough to see a change in the overall restaurant!
(3)Y M.
My husband and I had date night and chose to come here. We were greated with a very friendly hostess and sat us in a booth like we requested, we sat for a good 5mins before anyone came to our table and it was only to drop our chips and salsa off. We then waited another 5 mins we were already to order we looked around to see if anyone would come before we chocked on our chips, finally our server came took our order. Our server brought us our cheese crip pretty quick and then brought out our dinner all good. After our server dropped off our food we never saw her again till my husband was done with his food and I was almost done, we would've like to have more salsa and some extra sour cream, my husband wanted another margarita but no one came by so we couldn't ask. The chip girl came by right before our server did and she's the one who took my husband's plate asked if we were ok we said yes but of course we had already finished by this time. Our server came dropped off our check said have a good night that was it, thank goodness we had the exact amount, including tip, yes we still gave a decent tip, (we aren't those kind of people to stiff our server we normally are VERY GOOD tippers), but shoot if we were paying with a card or needed change who knows how long we would've waited. Just disappointed with our service, we did speak to a manager on our way out so hopefully he follows up with his server and the problem will be resolved.
(1)Heidi W.
First, the waitress seemed less than pleased to be working at Macayo's. She didn't smile when she greeted us. Then, she didn't know if they could use the silver tequila in their margarita special in place of the reposado tequila that was in the on-table advertisement. (I'm a silver tequila fan, and I don't like gold, reposado, or añejo). She wrote down my question, kind of rolled her eyes, went away, and came back. She said, "all we have is the 'reposado brand'". If you work in a "Mexican" restaurant, supposedly serving Margaritas, shouldn't you know the difference between different types of tequila? Shouldn't you know that reposado is a type of tequila, not a brand, like lager or amber are kinds of beer and Dos Equis and Miller are brands of beer? I don't drink beer, and I know the difference. And certainly, if I served beer for a living, I'd make SURE to know the difference between the types beer offered. Then, as my husband and I continued to look at the menu, the waitress came back 2-3 times asking if we were ready to order. We still had our menus open and our heads down reading them. That should tell waitstaff that we're still deciding. She wasn't nice about it; it felt like she was rushing us. As for the food: It was just not good. I thought Macayo's was supposed to serve "authentic" Mexican food. That's what their ads say. Any time there's a chain serving Mexican food, it becomes mass produced and the quality suffers. The rice was dry, and you could tell it had been sitting in a huge pot for most of the day or longer. My cheese enchilada was boring, rubbery and tasteless. My husband said very similar things about his food. We won't be going back.
(2)Michael L.
This location in Goodyear is the only location I will eat from. The people are always friendly and the service is good. It is clean as far as I can see. The food is decent enough that we do go on occasion. I have been to other locations and found them to be awful but Goodyear is spiffy doodle with me.
(3)Jessica S.
First of all, I would like to acknowledge that this review has nothing to do with the staff. Our waitress was very pleasant, friendly, and attentive, as was every other staff member with whom we interacted. The positives ended there, though. The salsa is probably the most bland salsa I have ever had at a Mexican restaurant. I asked for spicier salsa, and it wasn't any better-- and definitely was NOT spicy. Onto our meals. Very overpriced, to begin with. $11 to choose 2 items off of an a la carte menu? Seriously? My husband thought his meal was just okay (chicken enchilada and chile relleno), but the enchilada sauce was horribly bland. I ordered the vegetable fajitas. They brought out the standard fajita plate (guac, sour cream, tomatos, lettuce, beans, tortillas), but the vegetable fajita dish was steamed broccoli, squash, and zuccinni with absolutely no seasonings. I've NEVER had a Mexican restaurant serve me plain steamed broccoli for fajitas! I asked about the traditional fajita vegetables (the grilled, seasoned peppers and onions) and was told that I would have to pay extra for a side of them. Wait... I ordered veggie fajitas but actual fajita veggies cost extra?? By the end of the meal, we had paid almost $30 when we could have had a better "Mexican" meal at Taco Bell for $7. I won't be going back to Macayo's... even if someone else is picking up the tab.
(1)Bill R.
Just another mediocre chain restaurant..
(1)Janna S.
Disgusting!!! Worst place ever! It was dirty, loud, obnoxious and just plain gross. My tortilla soup was not even real tortilla soup it came with cabbage, celery and beef broth which is so weird. The fajitas came with green chilies instead of green peppers...maybe they ran out or something but that was bizarre. The lettuce was brown, tomatoes were old, my avocado and guacamole were brown too. So so so terrible. I can't believe we paid to eat there and I really don't know why we stayed. As soon as I walked in and saw the cheesy decor and the balloon man pestering patrons for tips, we should have ran for the door! Risa if this is an Arizona standard then I'm never eating Mexican in AZ again :)
(1)Pk G.
My wife and I go to Macayo's for happy hour. The food is always fresh. We usually sit at the bar and the service is fast and friendly. We will return many times in the future.
(4)Eric B.
Decent food that you'd expect from a local restaurant that specializes in Mexican food. In short nothing to write home about...
(3)Michael H.
A friend took me here when I was in Phoenix and my first impression was of a Mexican TGI Fridays. It wasn't a bad thing. and since I'm a truck driver ANYTHING but the truckstop fast food would have been good. We arrive just as they seat a party of eight, and with no hesitation were greeted by a friendly hostess and taken to a table. The table arrangement was a little cramped for me (but then again I'm just under 6' and a couple tortillas shy of 280) and my buddy is in the same range. After a while it felt cozy enough. Our waiter, I want to say his name is Ernesto, was quick to present himself and ask if we wanted drinks. Now, I'm a trickdriver and like to play the part, I made a comment about my Corona with no fruit and take it like a man-straight and he responded with something to the fact that he hasn't quite made it there yet and needed a few more years to season himself to man status. Ok, this guy's got personality I thought. My buddy and I are a bit rambunctious and Ernesto didn't shy away from it. He joined in on our fun. His service was spot-on in my opinion to the point that I mentioned it to my buddy. Ernesto was very attentive to our needs. The beer was half-empty "another beer?" or "more chips?". He even brought all three levels of salsa. Now on to our food. The menu was simple and efficient, only 4 pages if I remember correctly, and I decided on the chimichangas de Macayo (carnitas). I'm such a sucker for carnitas, I freely admit, but these were top notch. I would go so far as to say better than grandmas back in California. The molé was good, not overpowering, and a great sauce for this plate. The beans and rice were simple and complimenting as they should be. Oh, and the actual chimichanga itself was huge, pushing upwards of 20oz maybe more and my fork was sufficient enough to cut through; no knife needed. The food was also hot all the way through and not just the outer layer. The cost was a bit pricey as our bill was $37 and change for two dinners and two beers, but I would say worth the price. The service and food made the 25% tip an easy choice. I'd be happy to goback
(4)Suzanne H.
Bleach. The salsa tastes like they opened a can of stewed tomatoes and threw in a pinch of parsley. The food was greasy (not fried) and left my stomach unhappy. My plate looked like they just slopped the food on it. The hostess was friendly and attentive unfortunately the waitress was one of the worst I have encountered. If you want good Americanized Mexican food, go to On The Border.
(1)Reed N.
I was not a fan. They used an anaheim chili in the relleno... BIG mistake. It is poblano or nothing, people! I also tried a green corn/green chili tamale. Too sweet. Not enough green chili. Just meh. They did have a good habanero based salsa by request... unfortunately, like most Mexican joints these days, the chips you used to dip in the salsa sucked by all measures. Another Mex restaurant disappointment. A pattern has definitely developed.
(2)Jen M.
I love this place! Every time I go back home I have to stop by. I usually am only a fan of cheap fast Mexican food but this place is definitely special. The fajitas are especially great, try the shrimp. The drinks are awesome and they have some of the best collector cups ever. I have the coconut carved to look like a monkey (a drink cup goes on the inside, even has a hole in the lid for a straw) and my husband/brother/dad all have the ChaCha Margarita cup (they like to call her ChiChi because she is anatomically correct). I think you get a discount if you bring the cups back. The sopapillas are to die for. So soft and covered in honey and powdered sugar. I always end up getting it all over myself but it is OK because then I get to lick it off later. The interior is pretty cool, looks like a feisty Mexican cantina, including wooden birds and mariachi mannequins. There is usually a balloon guy wandering around who will make you a seriously cool balloon animal/hat/whatever you want for a few bucks.
(5)Tricia F.
We usually go at lunchtime and it is always very good. They have the best chips and salsa, great service and great prices on lunch specials. This is one place I really never get tired of going to again and again.
(5)Greg P.
I have decided that I hate this place. It was almost a hard decision because their baja sauce is awesome, but there are so many things to hate that I have to be the "Paul Revere of Yelp" and warn all of you good people. They are sneaky little weasels and want to take your money. I ordered a baja burro and the server asked "with guacamole and sour cream"? While she was nodding her head. So I said yes. The bill came and I was being charged an extra $4.00 for sour cream and guacamole that I didn't even use. I know what you are thinking, "that's your fault, she probably asked if you wanted to add it," but that is not the case. Same thing happened at dessert, we ordered the deep fried ice cream and we were asked if we wanted chocolate or regular, so we picked chocolate (the menu doesn't say anything about chocolate costing more money), but sure enough... A teaspoon of Hersheys is another $2.50. Fast forward a week later, the same thing happens to my coworker at the downtown location, they pay an additional $4.00 for sour cream and guac that they didn't even use. I am under the impression that the servers are actually trained to ask you in a way that implies that it is included to jack up your bill. Look, their food is okay, but the prices are absurd. You can find much better Mexican food at half the price all throughout the Valley. Hell, you can go to Outback and have a steak, salad, bread, blah blah blah for less money. The decor is old and tacky, the last server we had hit on my wife while I was in the restroom... Seriously, he said "He left you? if I was your man I would never do that to you, I would treat you like a queen." Yeah, okay Macayos guy with your extra $4.00 that you stole, go on with your bad self.
(1)Lisa G.
This place was awful! We have been to the one in Phoenix and that experience was great. On our way back home to California we saw this one and wanted to have a lil treat before we left, plus we had friends with us who have never eating here and wanted them to enjoy it like we did from the one Phoenix. They seated us quickly that was a plus. But it was the food and the service that was really bad. Our food was not tasty at all. The tortillas for the burritos were cold. We were asked if everything was okay but as she asked she kept walking and didn't notice we needed drinks. Our waitress would stand in the corner and twirl her hair. A big no-no in my book. It left a bad first impression on our friends they will never come back and now I am questioning wether we'll be coming back again.
(1)Renee B.
The service was good in terms of our food coming in a timely manner and the waiter made suggestions. My disappointment with the service is we were there for my dads 82nd birthday and even though we told the hostess and the waiter they did nothing to make it special. We asked about it when we left and the hostess apologized and said they usually sing. A little disappointing. The food was okay, not great but okay.
(2)Zachary H.
Wow, super bland. Can't really say more than that. Just a weak showing. Sorry, will not be coming back again.
(1)Marcus O.
This location usually has horrible service and it did not start out well this visit as it took us a minute to get sat because the host was chatting with a customer while sitting at the bar. However, once we were sat our server Rosalie was quite pleasant and provided good service. Our food was about average, but worth going back for. Overall, decent experience.
(3)Michael C.
They were horribly understaffed when we ate there. One waiter had the entire patio. It took us 20 minutes to get a drink order, 30 minutes to order food and 50 minutes before we ever got food. Their problems clearly fall on management for poor staffing and poor training, as other staff did little to assist. To top things off one of our guests ended up in the ER with FOOD POISONING. We will not come back.
(1)Alicia T.
I'm visiting family in Goodyear, AZ and have heard so much about Macayo's. I finally had a chance to visit and LOVED it. I had the Baja Chimi. Great choice!! Our server, Ernesto, was amazing!!!
(5)Michael S.
Friendly service. The carnitas I ordered were tasty but were dry. The rest of the food was what we had come to expect from Macayo's. Good salsa and friendly staff.
(3)Shelley M.
We went in a few weeks ago with friends from out of state because we really love the food. It was a super busy Friday evening. We sat in the bar and our server was taking care of a lot of tables so we were ok waiting a little longer than normal to order our first drinks. The issues came in when we had to continue waiting. Then our food got mixed up. Burritos went to one person instead of enchiladas but we were halfway through before we noticed. We just thought the burritos got smaller. We mentioned this to our server and she said let me talk to the manager and see what we can do. The manager then came over to our table and asked what the problem was. We explained and he said "So what do you want me to do about it?" Really? He then told us that he looked at us several times while we were eating and we "looked happy". He argued with us for a bit until I told him to leave the table. I think what upset me the most was his attitude and that he acted like we were just trying to get a free meal or something. He did end up giving everyone a discount but when he brought the check over he said since you are mad at me here is the number to call and complain. ??? What a baby. NO we won't be back. Too bad because the food and service are usually good but I have no desire to deal with him again. Maybe he should go take a course i how to behave like an adult.
(2)Jade W.
Stopped in to try their tamales. 20 min wait on a Friday night. The ambiance is confusing for a Mexican restaurant. They were playing music from the 50s and they have African safari decor... zebras, elephant, etc. We got seated right around 20 min and I ordered the Mex & Match with the green corn tamale (in husk) with rice & black beans. My friend got the beef tamale so we could try both. The chips & salsa were on point! Didn't take too long to get our food. The green corn tamale had a really good flavor, but I didn't like how big the green chile pieces were and the consistency was more wet than I expected. The beef tamale was very good. Lots of meat inside and the masa wasn't dry at all. Their black beans are seasoned very well. We also got the fried ice cream for dessert. It wasn't a huge portion, which was good. Just a small scoop of ice cream with a yummy fried coating, honey, and tons of whipped cream. There was a lot of whipped cream leftover when we got done with it. Not a bad dinner overall.
(3)Misha Q.
Worst service ever! The bar tender was soooo rude. It's not my business if you enjoy your job, but the least you can do is fake it! Cold food, rude service... With so many choices in the area I will go else where for sure.
(1)Econ E.
Consistently good service. Food is always good too. We stop here on our way to and from Tucson several times a year. They serve Sonoran style food, as is typical in Arizona, and they do it right! Their salsa is the BEST!!! I mean it, best I've had in 40 years of eating out in the southwest. I just love the right amount of onion and cilantro, and Macayo's is perfect! Beware though, if you purchase the bottled stuff they have for sale, it is NOT the same and not any better than any other store bought salsa (which none of, in my opinion, are worth buying). It's a great small chain of restaurants.
(4)Beth M.
Wandered in here on a Friday night. Was seated quickly, and the menu was large...seems like a chain vs. family owned establishment. Not worries. We were served by the most timid hipster-faced mumbler I've ever met. Seriously could not understand a word he said. I asked for a kids menu for my 13 year old daughter, and he immediately questioned my motives, asking "just who is this for?" I explained that my youngest was 14 and special needs and couldn't read such a vast menu with so many choices.....he awkwardly left the table to get our drinks. He then asked to take our order and I had to ask him again to bring a kids menu to the table. We ask if the guacamole is fresh in house. He said yes, and that he recommended it highly , because he just came out here for his night off to have dinner with a friend and that is what he ordered. Okay, then bring it to us. I am pretty sure that it was the Wholly Guacamole brand from Costco. I buy it all the time, and I know the taste. I have some recent IBD issues, and have to stay away from beans at all costs, so it was hard for me to find a menu item without beans. I finally settle on a salad that is to have Grilled chicken, calabacitas, parmesan cheese and a blend of mixed greens tossed in Cilantro Lime dressing. I looked up clabacitas and noted it had no beans in it (it was supposed to contain corn, zucchini, sweet and poblano peppers). My salad comes with black beans...At first I was not sure if it was my mistake or theirs, so I ask to see the menu. Sure enough, there is no mention of black beans anywhere on the salad description. When I bring this to the attention of our server, he says "Oh, this is awkward, I hate it when something like this happens. I don't know what to do...." Then he mumbled off....awkward really is the only word for the service we received. Our bill came for the full amount, and we paid it. As much as I tried to eat around the black beans, the meal still managed to get me sick. I might go back just to have mumble mouth serve us again. He was so awkwards he was entertaining. But the food really wasn't good enough to warrant a second try.-
(2)Brad O.
Good deal on the house marg with the loyalty mugs. Great service every time we are here
(5)Hilary G.
This place has gone downhill in cleanliness. Last week I was there with my kids and when we sat down, one of my kids noticed rice still stuck in her fork. This happened a few months ago too and we pointed it out then. I spoke to Bennie the manager about it and was assured they would look into it and fix the problem. Tonight we gave it another shot because if they were working on it, it would be fixed, right? Nope. Silverware was crusted with food and Bennie didn't know what to say so he tried to suggest the caked on food was a water spot. Water spots are not 3 dimensional last I checked. Also, the ceramic plates had obvious chips which did not bode well. We left without ordering. Health Department notified. That is all.
(1)Allison C.
I want it to be known this review is for this location only! I ordered the baja chimi with my husband & when it came out it had a teaspoonfull of baja sauce & a ton of red sauce I told the waitress oh im sorry I wanted only baja sauce to which she said oh ok it comes this way I said ok well at the 59th & bell location theyve always made it only baja sauce, she argues for a minute to which I say can I please just have it remade with ony baja sauce? ok she says & leaves comes back with A lead server who starts to say the same thing to me maybe ive been ordering the burro for the last 10 years, umm noo the chimi is deep fried the burro is not , then she tells me oh they probably just knew knew how you wanted it cause you went there I said maybe it doesnt really matter to me why at this point I point to the plate the lady has brought back that still has the red sauce on it but now with more baja sauce & say like I told my waitress already I just want it remade with ONLY baja sauce at this point its been a good 35 mins we were there & guess what then the waitress comes out with a manager who begins to tell me that the baja chimichanga comes with the red sauce & baja sauce & I tell him the same thing I just wanted it remade with ONLY baja I get how it comes so he starts telling me about the burro I FINALLY raise my voice over his that had been talking over me for a good 5 minutes & say ya know what just fricking cancel the damn order & bring the check! I will NEVER go here again & thats saying alot since it is OUR family go to spot my husband & I met in a macayos we had macayos food for our wedding reception & we celebrate each & every special occasion there before now. The manager did say dont worry about the soda my husband had ordered & we even still gave the waitress a 5 when we left its a job & she did try to have it remade. This location should focus on trying to listen to a customer instead of arguing, I heard them the 10 times plus they said how it was made & everytime said ok I understand that can I just have it remade with no red sauce please.EDIT Oh I forgot to mention by the time that was all done we had to go home & make our own food because the backup places we tried were all closed after the 45 plus minutes not to get our food!
(1)Bekah L.
My husband and I used to eat at Macayos every week but the service and food has gone down hill so quickly, especially at this location! We stopped eating there for 5-6 months. A few days ago we decided to give it one more try. Ernesto was our server and oh my goodness he was fantastic. He was prompt in service. Carried great conversation and really took care of us. 1 star for Macayos overall satisfaction. 5 stars for Ernesto. We will only be back when he is working from now on. There isn't much of a variety of restaurants on the west side so what we do have, I expect to be high quality. The food is too greasy and don't as authentic as it used to be. Keep up the great service and we might stick around long enough to see a change in the overall restaurant!
(3)Joe S.
Hostess painting instead of seating us, but tables werent clean so had to wait 5 min to be seated. My girlfriend said she could smell the paint, i couldnt believe they were doing this during business hours! We finally got seated, but the table was Horrible filthy! Soda all over the wall, was really bad, could see the dried up soda drips all over the walls! Seats and table were dirty and sticky. After we recieved a couple waters, we each took a sip and relized it was tap water! Really!!? We eneded up taking our food 'ToGo' because the seating and table were so disgusting! Once home(less than 5min) we ate and once again were dissatified! Food was so bland, canned vegtables, no seasoning, salsa tasted like canned stewed tomotoes! what a joke...called to complain and was given a credit for another meal, you can have it! I wont be back to claim it! Never EVER Ever going back.
(1)Mona D.
I cannot comment on very many items but I can tell you that the Baja Chicken Pizza is delicious, the carne asada nachos are excellent and the spinach queso dip, well, let's just say that I would live on that stuff if I could. It is a combination of Velveeta, spinach enchilada filling and baja cream cheese that is nothing less than perfect. It has just the right amount of spice and is not too hot and not too mild. Just right in my opinion. I am on a budget so I cannot afford to eat there often but I go during happy hour and all 3 of the items I mentioned are 1/2 price during happy hour so I get one for eating there and I usually take home at least 2 of the spinach queso dips and eat them for the next few days. They give you a pretty large portion and a big bag of tortilla chips with each order so each appetizer is enough for me to eat 2 separate meals. It is a great deal for the money and the spinach queso warms up really well too. The servers have always been really nice and taken good care of us. I would definitely recommend going during happy hour and trying the spinach queso.
(4)Dale P.
Very over priced for generic mexican food. The salsa is like seasoned ketchup. I asked for something spicier and got roasted habenero. It wasn't bad. The margaritas were decent. We had two burrito dinners and a fajita plate. Also 1 beer and 1 margarita. The bill was $66. $ 45 would be more than fair for what we got. (The service was good.)
(2)J M.
Only reason I come to this place is for my wife. She enjoys their beef fiesta salad. Chips and salsa are pretty good. Otherwise it's your typical food chain. The takeout area is dirty and so are the main doors exiting the restaurant where people place their hands to open. Sounds like a nice job for the hostess when she's standing around doing not much. Food otherwise is average. Won't become a favorite.
(2)Susan D.
-An acceptable chain restaurant to take "out-of-town" visitors for (overpriced) sit down Mexican food with tacky decor. -Expensive! Almost $11 bucks for a carne asada burrito???? Really?? For that price, I could had bought like 2 or 3 burritos at any "...
(2)EJ F.
I don't know what has happened at the macayo's in Goodyear. When you walk in there is an overwhelming sewer odor. At one visit we just passed it off to possible plumbing problems at the time bit we have been back several more times and this gassy odor continues to be bad. This used to be one of our favorites places to go, however until they fix this we won't be back. We have also left the last few times with unhappy stomachs ... Don't know if the odor and the food are related ... But hard not to think that. I hope the Macayo's management corrects this problem because we really do like the food, service, and atmosphere of this restaurant.
(2)Dan H.
A little pricey, but very good food and atmosphere.
(4)Melanee M.
This is my husband & I's favorite Mexican food in town. It's vegetarian friendly. I order the Cheese enchilada w/onions most of the time or Bean and Cheese Burro (burrito) with or without sauce and have never been disappointed. We always choose to eat in the bar, there is never a wait there and service is fantastic.
(4)Caylin G.
2 words...baja sauce! Also, Mary the bartender is awesome. She always remembers my order. I come here often with m boyfriend and we love it! Great happy hour prices too.
(4)Tim O.
Macayo's used to be decent but over the years the food has gone downhill. I refuse to eat here and only went because we met friends there. The salsa taste like it comes from a can, the food is far from authentic. If you're in the area, Manuel's is a better alternative. If you're looking for real mexican food, go to Tony's or Zamora's.
(1)Brandy C.
Our family has been Macayos customers since they were called Woodys! We absolutely love Macayos. Our personal favorites include the Baja Burro and Baja Chimi. Unfortunately, we did not have such a great experience at this particular location. The food was great, but the service was lousy. Our waitress was unfriendly, pushy, could not handle multi-tasking, would not get refills (had to ask for them), and overall she was not what we are use to at Macayos restaurants. We were very disappointed after a nice long day at Luke Air Force for Luke Days.
(3)Michele K.
From the outside and the ads I would have thought this place would have been great...service was good...food and beverages were lacking. My glass of sangria was a fail...the smallest glass of sangria I ever had. It was almost like a small glass of red wine with a piece of fruit thrown in as an after thought. My chili rellano was a fail. The pablano pepper wasn't even cooked all the way and the cheese wasn't melted. We will not return again.
(1)Erin D.
Make sure you try their Baja Sauce! Delicious.
(4)Debra A.
Macayos has great Lunch time Specials! I had the Chicken Fajitas which comes with sour creme, guacamole and salsa and only 9.99! They were delicious! They also make very good Magaritas with different specials!The atmosphere is very Rocky Point and we love the decorations very festive!
(4)Amber G.
Never...ever...again. There is too much other good food around town.
(1)Brooke B.
We went there on New Years Eve. My husband got fajitas, and I got quesadillas. My husband said his fajitas were very oniony, had a few spicy peppers, and very little anything else. My quesadillas were permeated with onions and spicy, spicy soggy green peppers (which I don't recall as being warned of those on the menu) so I took one bite and couldn't eat any more of it. It was gross and waaayyy too spicy for me to eat. The only thing I liked was my husband's strawberry margarita, which had booze in it, compared to my non alcoholic version (I'm pregnant). I had a sip of his and it was yummy. My daughter drank most of mine. She ate a lot of chips and wouldn't touch my quesadilla. We won't bother eating there again. What a bummer.
(2)Stacey H.
I love Macayo's but not this location. Went in the other night and the service was terrible. The food was so so and the whole environment just seemed like we were bothering them by being there. Every staff member we encountered was rude. We sat outside on the patio which is dirty for being a restaurant especially. Happy to go to many of the other locations but won't be returning to this one.
(2)Jr. B.
Macayo's has gone down hill over the years, quality of food doesnt seam to be the same. Happy Hour is good along with the chips and salsa. Howere this can be a good place to go with a large family.
(2)Hope V.
I have been going to Macayo's for years. However, the one in Goodyear is terrible. I will never go there again. My husband and I took some friends there who came in from out of town and were sat down pretty much immediately. It was early on a Wednesday night so they weren't busy, but there was only one waitress working. The busser brought us our salsa and chips immediately and told us our server would get us drinks. Well, it took our server TWENTY MINUTES to even acknowledge our existence. I had to walk up to her and literally ask if we should go somewhere else. The service just went on being AWFUL the whole time we were there. She mixed up our food, didn't bring us water until she brought the food out, and at the end of it all when we spoke to the manager about the fact that it had taken us an hour to get served any kind of drink at all--he proceeded to tell us that the waitress was new. REALLY?? Then why was she the only person working?? To make matters worse our food was cold when we finally got it. This girl only had three tables and they were not large parties. I will NEVER go to this location EVER again.
(1)Risa A.
This is an Arizona standard. They have many locations throughout the valley. Great place for good casual Mexican with your family. Very Catina looking interior decor, somewhat commercialized. Not your hole in the wall place. I eat here with my mom, dad and husband every time I'm back home. Good service, very neighbor friendly...prob. because I always run into someone from high school. Great for groups too (I had my rehearsal dinner at the Ahwatukee location.)
(4)Mike K.
Went here on vacation for spring training at the reccomendation of my Mom and Sister. The food was spot on, and friendly service at a great price, good size portions too!
(4)Chris W.
eh, no thanks! It is just american-ized Mexican food and there is something in their cooking (spice/oils) that tends to not agree with me later so we have stopped going.
(2)Ricky C.
The food is average, the prices are a little high, the salsa is okay, the service, is mediocre, but the balloon guy is great!
(3)Katie O.
The deal with Macayo's is they took a family owned restaurant that at one point in it's history had really go Mexican food and made it into a slap the food on the plate, put the wait staff in ugly shirts, and charge way to much for nasty Mexican food! If the price was in the area of say Taco Bell I would think it was ok but for the price you pay the food is nasty....take it or leave...I would leave it.
(2)Anderson S.
My second time at Macayo's, menu seems to be hit-or-miss. I ordered the lunch special chicken taco, chicken enchelada, and beans. Enchelada was fine, but the taco was deep fried with too much cheese. Last visit was better, but can't remember the entree.
(2)Jon S.
Nice! I have been here two times now and both were fantastic. Sadly i have gotten the same thing both times so i can not say if everything is good but from how good what i did eat was i would say there isn't any real chance of it all not being fantastic.
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