Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant
1940 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85203
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Address :
1940 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ, 85203 - Phone (480) 844-0023
- Website https://www.garciasmexicanrestaurants.net
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
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 : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Susan H.
We went to Garcia's for a dinner. Our party was large---6 adults, 2 toddlers and a newborn. The restaurant gladly accomodated us. They had high chairs for the toddlers but no sling for the baby carrier. However, that was resolved by putting the baby carrier on a chair. The restaurant is typical of Mexican restaurants in that they bring out the tortilla chips and salsa. What was different, however, is that in addition to the salsa, a bean dip is also brought out. Both were quite spicy---not spicy enough to burn your mouth but still noticeable. The portions for the main courses were huge. I ordered a make your own combo platter with a chile relleno and a shredded beef taco. The taco was good. The chile relleno was unusual in that it was the spiciest one I've ever had! Chile rellenos are--as a rule-- a mild dish. I asked others in our party what they thought about their meals and they, too, found theirs to be spicier than usual. Service was excellent. The waiter was very attentive and patient. We would go again next time we're in town but now know to expect food that's uniformly spicier than usual.
(4)Carlesha O.
So I ordered a burrito from this "establishment" and there was plastic wrap cooked INSIDE my food. Luckily it wasn't melted in my food so I just pulled it out. When I notified the DISTRICT MANAGER who happened to be on duty at that time she was peeved that I told her I wasn't going to let her remake my food because obviously their staff does not follow the proper food handling procedures otherwise this little mishap never would have happened. She then grabbed her other manager ERIC and they proceeded to attack me and ask me not to return to Garcia's. This is completely backwards. Dude, you guys cooked plastic wrap into my food and you're mad at me? Brian the server is horrible and talks to customers unprofessionally. I will not be back to this location. I recommend that you take your business to a cleaner establishment.
(1)Amber V.
Not the best Mexican food, especially for the price. Last night I went with a friend and our tab for 1 entree and 4 house margaritas (2 each) was $45. Occasionally, I go for happy hour because it's the only place closer to home that has a patio. Appetizers are 1/2 off during happy hour but I don't think the drink specials are that great. I just go because I like to sit on the patio when the weather is nice. Service is usually pretty good.
(3)Zachary C.
One of my favorite Mexican food restaurants around. Awesome chips ad salsa, great environment and great nice and friendly service. Food comes out fast and fresh, no complaints at all. Favorite meal is the burrito meal that is covered with cheese and sour cream and awesome tender juicy chicken inside burrito. Highly recommended Garcia's!! Can't go wrong
(5)Chad T.
Went out for dinner tonight at garcia's. I have been here a few times recently and it is looking a little weathered. Tonight we arrived and waiting in the entrance I noticed that no one bothered to greet me. When it time to be seated they took me to my booth which sad a pretty loud section. After being left at the table we waited a few minutes but noone showed up to get our drink order. At some point someone brought us chips. We waited, decided on our order, chatted and ate chips. While we waited saw other people getting served. Eventually after about fifteen minutes and most of the chips, we decided to leave. On the way out someone tried to take our order but we went to Serrano instead.
(2)Christine P.
I used to love Garcia's. Then after 2 really bad experiences (we are talking raw chicken bad), I didn't go for close to 3 years. Decided to go back about 4 months ago because I had a coupon and was hoping they had fixed the problems. Now after 3 visits, I can say they are back!!! I always get the Pollo Fundido. Chicken wrappted in jalapeno cream cheese and deep fried. YUM! I love their chips and salsa and bean dip that they serve. The service has been great each time since we started going back. There are usually $5 off coupons out there which is a great added bonus. They have great fajitas as well but I have a hard time straying from my pollo fundido! I am so happy they are back to really good food and service. Reasonable prices as well!
(4)Rebekah L.
The food was ok. Not very authentic, but tasted ok, and good if you have little kids with simple palates. Service was very poor unfortunately. We waited in the foyer of the restaurant for 5 minutes before anyone even noticed us. Two members of the wait staff were just hanging out at a booth in the bar. The bar tender saw us but did not make eye contact or greet us. I finally had to go interrupt the two servers who where chit chatting at the bar amongst themselves, to see if they could seat us. There was really no excuse for the poor service. There were only two other families eating in the whole restaurant. Sorry, don't think we will be back. When I go out to eat dinner, I expect good service.
(2)Rochelle D.
I had the sampler plate sunday Fathers Day it was so good little chimis beans polla fundidos...so delicious. The help is awesome awesome-we love Bryan and Kylie. Usually sit on the patio but it was hot and windy last sunday. Try it-you will like it.
(5)Virginia B.
I frequent Garcia's when I want good Mexican food. The spinach enchiladas are wonderful. Garcia's also has the best salsa around.
(4)Joan G.
We stopped going to Garcia's for a long time after a few bad experiences. We had raw chicken once, wrong orders once, etc. So after close to a year, my daughter talked me into giving them a try again since they were once a favorite. Well....They are BACK! It was really good again. I love that they bring out bean dip and salsa. I don't like beans but it is a nice touch. The pollo fundido was amazing like it used to be. Great rice, great salsa, great service. They have coupons regularly in the paper as well. The manager was going around asking everyone how their service and food was which I always appreciate. We will be back and soon! Glad they have hopefully fixed the problems they were having!
(4)Charity S.
My husband and I came in here late one night, close to closing time, and we still had amazing service. We were treated like we were valuable customers, even though it was late & the staff probably wanted to go home. I got the mini chimis & my hubby got the chili relleno. I'm a Mexican food junkie & this is pretty dang good!
(5)Nick F.
This is our go-to local Mexican joint, close to the house and kids eat free on Sundays.
(4)Jason M.
If you're looking for good Mexican food, keep looking. This place served me some of the worst Chile Colorado that I've ever had, despite the server telling me it was "really good". The chips are bad (light, cheap, flavorless), the salsa is over salted and generally no better than your average grocery brand. The Chile. . . I don't even have the words - too salty to eat - but even barring that it was beef chunks in a brown gravy (!) with a nice film forming on it. The flavor was shallow, dull, thick and generally poor. I took literally one bite, asked for the check, paid and left. The rest of the experience was fine. Cleanliness, service, etc are certainly within acceptable margins for a chain restaurant. Some people are passionate about food. These people are not. If you are, you'd be much better served at a place like Casa Ramos which is about a block away.
(2)Yahaira V.
The worst "mexican" food i have ever had. The portions were enormous but so bad. The steak in my quesadilla was tough and didn't taste good at all. I will never go back.
(1)G S.
Yummy!!!!!!! I love this place, the food is awesome (especially at happy hour) the service is friendly and inviting and the atmosphere in the bar is excellent. Just for the record I always went on happy hour, a few beers washing down the free tortilla chips and dips followed by one of their delicious appitizers. I WILL BE BACK!!
(4)PJ B.
Eric !!!!!! is amazing! My husband and I asked our server for the name of the guy that was buzzing all over the place, working like a slave - nonstop - constantly smiling, happy, asking if anyone needed anything, bringing refills, greeting people, clearing tables ..... he was absolutely the most wonderful, friendly, helpful personality in the place!! BEST service of any eating establishment we've been to in this area. Five star !!!!!!!!!!
(5)Stu K.
A great patio bar with full service. Gotta love their huge margaritas, they rock. I love the patio after a nice long ride on the Harley. Cooling misters, fantastic service, ice cold beverages, all the food is wonderful, and those that like a smoke can indulged on the patio. Can park your bike right next to the patio and walk in - no need to enter the main restaurant.. I have been going there for a very long time and it is still a top place relax, get a an awesome margarita and some super food. I rate the waitress' 10 of 10.
(4)Jasmine C.
You can't beat the Kids Eat Free on Sundays. I can bring my three kids and they have lunch (more than they can eat) and a drink. My husband and I order off the lunch menu- a combo with rice and beans and with tax the bill comes to $18. The problem is the yucky water- so any drink I try... water obviously or iced tea or soda tastes moldy/bad. The free chips with salsa and bean dip is my favorite part. Spinach Enchilada- good Chile Relleno- okay Charro Beans- okay Spanish Rice- yucky (though really it has to be awesome for me to like it at all) If I didn't have 3 kids eating free I wouldn't eat here.
(3)Michael H.
Ate at Garcias a few times over the years. Up until tonight, it has always been a dependable place to get some good food with some good service. We arrived later in the night and the place was maybe 40% full, but still had to stand up front waiting for anybody to greet us or seat us for a few minutes. I ordered an iced tea that ended up tasting odd to me, but the server was nice about getting me something different. However, the half drank tea cup remained on the table, stacked on two small dirty plates and were still on the table when we left. The salsa and beans (which every table gets) were eaten quickly, but we were never asked if we would like more. Several tables around me were asked several times if they would like more. The food was tasty and the restaurant was clean.
(2)Matt W.
Disgruntled and uninterested is the best description I can give to the services provided by the bartender/waitress at this location of Garcia's. I was sadly disappointed. Maybe you'll be more fortunate if you come at a different time. I showed up for happy hour on a Tuesday at 3pm. The food was decent but not good enough to overshadow the unhappy, unfriendly server.
(1)Kaitlyn W.
Good Mexican food. I like to order their Enchiladas Trio or Pollo Fundido. The beef ench with green sauce is probably the best enchilada on the Trio plate, but I like having variety, and the others are still very good. They give pretty good sized portions and I always have left overs for the next day. There are happy hour drink prices, but you have to order it in the bar.
(4)DeLora J.
Went there for dinner had to wait for about 10 mins to come ask us for a drink order. Whom was the manager then the server she took forever coming back never asked if we waited another drink or anything had to ask another person to give us the check. Gave them a few times but the service as gone down so badly will not be back again
(2)Becky A.
I've had margaritas at hundreds of restaurants, and the house margarita at Garcia's was by far the WORST one I've ever had. So bad, in fact, that I didn't even finish it.....and that's never happened before. It tasted more like a lime popsicle....that supposedly had tequila in it. The spinach queso was good, as well as the chips. Salsa was mild.....bland. It took our waiter well over 5 minutes to take our drink order, but service improved after that. All in all, probably won't be going back.
(2)Ed M.
Came here for dinner and everything was good. The pollo fundido came out hot and fresh, the tortilla soup was better than expected, and the chips and salsa did not disappoint. The only problem was that the chiles rellenos came out soggy and actually overstuffed with cheese(I know, usually a good problem). Overall, it was an enjoyable experience and our waitress was attentive and friendly, so I'll definitely be back.
(3)Nicole H.
I don't get to visit the Mesa location often but it has been worth it each time I go. The food is still just as good along with the service. We came in for lunch on a Tuesday so it wasn't busy at all. The server was very helpful and attentive. Love Garcias one of the best Mexican food places for Fajitas, hands down!
(5)Vanessa L.
Our waiter was very nice and very attentive and there was also a very nice woman who made sure we never ran out of chips, salsa, or bean dip. The food was good, not great but good. My husband had the El Magnifico Sampler, I had the Olivia's Sampler, and our son had the Mini Tacos and Chimis off the Kid's Menu. It was all good and we all had leftovers for the next two days. We also had a couple of margaritas which were very big and good as well. We did have water and luckily I asked for lemon in mine. My husband took one sip and said, "Ugh that is Mesa tap water for sure." I really think they should invest in a water filtration system and their rating would go up by at least one star.
(3)Amanda T.
We called ahead for a reservation for 7 and when we arrived we were able to get seated right away which was great. The staff was friendly our only complaint would be that the food took FOREVER to come out so we went through a few bowls of chips while waiting.
(3)Greg H.
Went with the family and had a good meal. My sister wanted bowls of sour cream for the chips, and they promptly brought them for her. The service in general was excellent. Had the cheese enchiladas platter and it was very good. The bean dip, salsa, and chips went great with the Corona beer.
(4)Silvia C.
1. Good Customer Service 2. Clean Atmosphere 3. Good Margaritas 4. YUMMIE Carna Asada Burrito
(3)Dimi B.
Promised the waiter I'd give him a nice tip if he gave me good service. He brought warm chips and replenished salsa + bean dip. Spinach enchilada dinner with queso spinach sauce was meh. Staff seems nice overall. Tipped him $15 on a $17 bill. Would be nice if service were just as good without having to make gratuity promises.
(3)Katrina B.
Went in because we had some time to kill - happy hour service in the bar was pretty slow - also ordered the "queso" which was basically melted cheese with spinach in it - absolutely terrible - there were only 2 of us and we each took one small bite. The waitress never asked if we liked it or why we didn't touch it ... Pretty poor service to not even acknowledge that. Probably won't return. Salsa was decent.
(1)Jennifer H.
Worst Mexican chain in town. Food is plain and low quality. Service is delayed. The steak quesadilla is good with cream cheese but I wouldn't go back again.
(2)Anne W.
Found this gem when the other mexican restaurant down the street was closed. We got soft drinks and chips with salsa & AMAZING bean dip to start out with. As an app we ordered the Cheese Crisp and got the beef Chimichanga! Our server was hysterical and checked on us frequently. This was a great place and I would love to go back!
(5)Rose Z.
Dinner was bland, no seasoning, which is weird. Even the salsa was boring, The manager was very nice.
(2)Michelle H.
We had appetizers and drinks , service was excellent food was good the ultimate nachos could have used a lot more cheese and a lot less of the enchilada sauce that wasn't all that tasty to me but the chicken cubes delicious. Ill be back.
(4)Si M.
Not a bad Mexican food chain restaurant. Servers are attentive. But there's a much better and cheaper option down the street from this joint.
(2)Carolyn J.
We we're impressed with the freshly made bean dip, salsa & chips! I had the chicken tostada salad & gave the quesadilla's to my husband which he took home. He had a shredded beef burrito with rice & beans & used some of my southwest dressing for his small salad. Lots of good food & great service! I loved the colors, to liked tables & all the decor! The outside covered patio has a fireplace that looked cozy.
(4)Eric R.
Nice place for lunch or dinner. Good service but was kind of slow. Didn't have any issues with the food. I love Mexican food anyway. Will go back.
(4)Stephanie 'n' Vince L.
Ordered food to go via internet. Was told it would be 10-35 minutes. Got there in 35 minutes and was told it wasn't ready. Manager came out and explained the order was just received but that he would have the kitchen get the order done as soon as possible. Took another 10 minutes to get the order. Manager gave us chips, salsa and bean dip and $10 in gift certificates. Even with the delay, we were taken care of.
(5)Holly H.
My friend and I went here for lunch yesterday (on Cinco De Mayo), and we were surprisingly seated right away. The restaurant was very clean, as was the table we were seated at. Our chips, salsa, and bean dip was delivered to our table as soon as we sat down as well. Our server was less than friendly, and he didn't even introduce himself... He seemed more concerned with being efficient than being polite. Don't get me wrong, efficiency is a great trait, but some resemblance of people skills would have been nice too. Throughout our meal, he checked on us maybe once, and that was because my friend and I were both out of drinks (and had been for a while). I got the 2 option lunch plate with a chicken enchilada and a shredded beef taco, and an iced tea. The enchilada was really good and so was the taco, but because of the service, the experience was just mediocre. We waited for ages for our check to come, and even then our server didn't ask if we wanted dessert (which my friend did) or how we wanted our check (separately). So, we ended up having to wait for her dessert to be made and then wait again for our correct check. I don't think I will be returning in the near future... At least not to this location.
(2)Vicki F.
Love this place! Fantastic patio, great staff and on the occasion that the kitchen is a little backed up and taking a little longer the manager is there to make it right! I often come here with my family on a Sunday night and I would recommend it to anyone! The fajitas are to die for and I definitely recommend the coconut margarita! Yummy!!
(5)Kimberly R.
Salsa was good, service was good....Food was not something I'll be writing home to tell mom about, one plus is that the chicken in my enchilada was moist, I was pleased with that, beans cold, rice clumped together & flavorless. Shredded beef tacos were flavorless, maybe we came too late at night not sure but GARCIA'S SALT & PEPPER, ONIONS, GARLIC, ETC. HAM HOCKS IN THOSE BEANS SOMETHING PLEASE!!!! Other than that you seem to have a good customer base or your sign is elusive either way good luck
(2)Roz M.
This was my second time visiting a Garcia's and first time to this location. We had a Living Social deal for a three course meal for two so I wasn't expecting anything over the top, but to my surprise the deal was a great one! We went on a Saturday so I assumed there would be a wait, however we were seated immediately by a hostess. After we sat a waitress came and took our drink order and we informed her then that we had the Living Social deal which helped because they had a special menu for it. I really like that there was a separate menu because many times you have to ask what can you order and waiters and waitresses don't know, which ends up wasting time. The deal came with two margaritas, which were quite large and great by themselves. We ordered the chimichunga appetizer, which again I thought would be a small one we would have to split, however there were seven of them the size of spring rolls. I ordered enchiladas such were good and we finished off the meal with fresh made sopapillas..mmmm yummy! The customer service was also outstanding, we were served my three people including the manager! This will be added to my favorites list!
(4)Teresa B.
Always had a great time here. Service is the best and always with a smile. Great margaritas and the best seafood enchiladas. Love the outdoor seating and fireplace.
(4)Dave F.
So we came to this restaurant about 4 years ago and it was good. We came back here tonight 11/12/2014. Wow I can't figure out what was so special about this place. We get seated in a both, so that was nice with the baby. Then that was it no water on the table to drink, while waiting for the waiter. Then after about 10 minutes a waiter shows up we order our drinks and food and a hour later the waiter tells us, sorry for the wait, their are only 2 cooks. We finally got our food a hour and a half later after ordering. Well I'll never come back here again. I wonder if they will wait a hour and half after we leave for their money. Wow and this dinner was lousy worst so called Mexican food ever. The check for the 3 of us was $40. That's crazy.
(1)Eileen W.
We Love Garcias! Great food awesome service and amazing Margarittas! Please open up in the empty don Pedro's in San tan valley!
(5)Hit'em Long W.
My coworkers and I came here for our lunch break. It took F O R E V E R to order and receive our food. Then it took an eternity for the waiter to bring our check. Took an hour and a half to get in & out on our lunch break. I ordered the steak quesadilla. Not bad if you like mostly peppers & onions. I had 2 slices of the quesadilla. Of the 2 slices I had, one piece of steak in each slice. I opened the rest of the quesadilla up to look at it. Maybe, MAYBE 8 pieces of meat in the whole quesadiila. Only one of us enjoyed our food. That was Lee. She ordered a cheese crisp with taco meat. I have to say it looked good. However, we all agreed we will never come back here for lunch....or dinner.
(2)Enna S.
Love this place the food is always so fresh so tasty! Their service is topnotch!
(4)David A.
Came here with the In-law family for a group dinner on a wedding weekend. Food was quite tasty and servings were just plain obnoxiously large. When I come back through, I'll make sure we make this a stop.
(4)Gary M.
Gross, microwaved food, slow service, cheap salsa, beans are watery mess. Bean dip is awfull. Much better places then this place, go somewhere else for mexican, taco bell would be better.
(1)Kristin W.
I've been here twice and have had a decent experience both times. The menu is large with a lot of different choices and reasonably priced. Kids eat for .99 on Sundays which is always a good thing. We went this past Sunday and were seated promptly. There were a lot of people dining but a good amount of open tables left. Our server came over quickly (do not recall his name) and took our drink order. When he came back to take our food order he came across like he was paying attention but got a few things wrong. Not usually a big deal if it's something that can be corrected, but he had to be reminded. When the manager came by to ask how everything was (toward the end of the meal) we let him know that the kid's meals were incorrect but they had eaten more than half. He offered free dessert but we were stuffed. I ordered the pollo fundidto and it was alright. The cream cheese didn't have much spice like I expected it to. My husband was happy with his fish tacos and his mom loved the carnitas tacos. The chips, salsa, and bean dip prior to the meal was good and of course I made the mistake of eating too much. I love that Garcia's is just down the street so we will definitely be back...but probably just on Sundays.
(4)Melinda B.
My favorite Garcia's used to be the one on 35th Ave and Peoria I believe on the West side but we recently moved to East mesa and found that there was one just about a mile from us on the corner of University and Gilbert Rd. We have eaten there on at least six occasions and have found it to be very reasonably priced and really pretty decent Mexican food. The service is quick, the food is good, and the atmosphere is inviting...and I love that they serve bean dip with the chips as well as the salsa. I will visit this restaurant many times! The chimichangas are awesome! I see some of the reviews are not as good as I think they should be. I say this because I have been there many times and have not had a bad meal yet...this restaurant is very consistent and good Mexican food in my opinion!
(4)Rich W.
This place is not good! The waiter was incomprehensible and the food is yucky. You're friends are going to say it's fine but don't give into peer pressure! The end!
(1)Ang B.
Ive been here on multiple occasions and I have never been fully satisfied. The wait staff is poor. On one visit, two other couples had been seated and received their drinks before we even saw our waitress. Another time, we were the only ones in the restaurant and still waited 10 minutes before we saw our waitress to ask for the check. The food: It comes out fast which is kind of scary. It makes me think that they are just popping in the microwave. I watch a lot of kitchen nightmares :-p The chips and dip served when you arrive is more filling than the food to be honest. I liked the margaritas...Good pricing! Finally the best part: The chocolate mini chimis.
(2)lynch m.
Every time I ate at Garcia's, I got sick. The last time I ate there, my appendix burst. No joke. A few years after my near-fatal experience, a friend of mine ate there and the next day her appendix burst! Avoid this restaurant like the plague. Unless you enjoy going septic, that is.
(1)Sylvia M.
The food is yummy, and reasonably priced. My only issue is that the online ordering menu has left out details to some of the items (Olivia's sampler has mini items, not mentioned online!) and that we didn't get all of what's promised with it. But our previous experience was awesome! Just note, make sure you know what the real menu is before ordering, and double check before driving away for all items (that was my fault).
(3)Tyler D.
Canned food & terrible drinks.
(2)Lily L.
Garcia's is alright. Nothing special, just kind of blah food. Not bad though if you are happen to be close by. This would not be on the top of my recommendation list.
(3)Jen W.
Excellent service. Our server knew his atmosphere - witty, quick to refill water, gave us extra salsa for our rice without us asking, brought out spicy salsa, and made a lot of observations. My family and I got seated right away. The margaritas are amazing - about as good as my mom's. The salsa and free bean dip are mild, but you can request spicier salsa. Their green salsa, however, is like watery onions - I overheard it tasting like Chinese soup; no noticeable tomatoes or tomatillos. I ordered the seafood (lobster tasting fish and shrimp) fundido which is basically a fatty chimichanga with jalapeno cream cheese and queso. The queso is just cheese, not queso dip. The rice and beans are average. My dad ordered tamales (a no-meat option was good) and they were larger than expected. These tamales were not normal miniature-sized. My mom had tacos separated from rice with corn husks so that the tacos would not get soggy. Our total order was around $60, so it was not inxpensive. I would say that the $6 margaritas and chips and salsa would be worth it just to come here. The salsa reminds me of Macayo's actually. None of this canned salsa taste but also none of this authentic watery salsa taste - just Americanized Mexican taste for the food which I love.
(4)Donald O.
Good food. Was here for lunch. It was slow but the service was ok and she was nice. There are lunch specials here to until 3pm. Cheese enchiladas were good. Fabulous been and salsa dip!
(4)Amber Z.
The beans aren't that great. The only thing I get here which I think is great is the pollo fundido. I have also had the tortilla soup which was quite tasty as well, and on a surprising note, their fries are awesome, but the burgers only so so.....pollo fundido with fries....hmmmm. I go here about once a year.
(3)Brian G.
This is another location I have visited many times and every time I received great service and ate great food without fail. The food is cheap and the atmosphere is descent. Bonus points go to the excellent Fried Ice Cream!
(5)Jim S.
We were dissapointed. We wanted to eat outside and were told to seat ourselves. We did and found that there was food encrusted on the table tops and several tables had not been cleared. We went back inside and though the service was adequate, the food was bland and uninteresting.
(2)Michelle S.
The service was great! Walked in, saw empty space at the far end of the bar, went over to find that the space was empty because there were no chairs there but within seconds one of the guys/manager(?) was carrying over 2 chairs for us to use! Then within seconds of sitting down we had someone delivering chips, salsa and bean/dip. Then came the friendly bartender service (Adam), who informed us of their happy hour and 1/2 price happy hour app specials, etc. We ordered the chicken/steak combo fajitas and added a cup of the tortilla soup to it. The soup came out first and was hot and had lots of chunks of chicken in it! We were not disappointed. You can't beat that for an extra $2.50! The fajitas came out sizzling (just the way we like them) and were cooked perfectly. There was a lot of meat - more than you usually get on combo fajitas. We really liked the atmosphere and with service and food backing it up - we'll go back and tell our friends!
(4)Nicole H.
My husband and I go to this Garcia's about once a week. The previous reviewer mentioned the food is spicy. I don't know what the food in VA is like, but Garcia's is extremely mild in my opinion. I grew up in Cali and have lived in AZ for the past 8 years so I grew up on Mexican food and love spicy foods. The salsa is extremely mild, much more sweet than spicy. And the bean dip? Very tasty but certainly not spicy. As far as Mexican food goes, Garcia's is right there alongside most Mexican restaurant chains. The reason I love them so much is their fajitas!! The marinade they use for the chicken is the best I have ever tasted. It is really the only thing I ever order there anymore. Another great thing about Garcia's is they have 2 "healthy" dishes available for people who are watching their waistlines. I have had both (Grilled Chicken Flautas and a Chicken and Spinach Quesadilla) and both are pretty good for lower calorie fair. I would certainly recommend this Garcia's. Service is almost always good, it's never too crowded and the food is not bad and very affordable.
(4)Sandy C.
Wow. I am extremely surprised how many bad reviews this place has, considering we've been here a handful of times and we have never gotten food poisoning or bad service... hmmmmmm.. First time we came here, it was a hit for me. I got the chimichanga with refried beans and rice. And a house salad with ranch. Kris likes their enchiladas and burritos, everything was super good and delicious. The service is usually on top of things, except that the 2nd time we went, the waiter completely forgot my salad and margarita, but brought it after I mentioned it- which came after the dinner. Bleh. Plus they got me shredded beef instead of grounded beef in my burrito like I have asked. They offered to redo it, but I was too hungry and said that was not necessary.. I just didn't want to be eating someone else's burrito. And the Pineapple margarita that I ordered looked nothing like the menu picture, was not even pineapple-flavored either. The manager comped the burrito off the bill, but kinda wished he would have comped the drink and salad. Oh well. I guess it's a hit or miss for some people, I'll give Garcia's the benefit of the doubt for that bad night and give'em a 4 star for now.
(4)Rich W.
This place is not good! The waiter was incomprehensible and the food is yucky. You're friends are going to say it's fine but don't give into peer pressure! The end!
(1)Becky A.
I've had margaritas at hundreds of restaurants, and the house margarita at Garcia's was by far the WORST one I've ever had. So bad, in fact, that I didn't even finish it.....and that's never happened before. It tasted more like a lime popsicle....that supposedly had tequila in it. The spinach queso was good, as well as the chips. Salsa was mild.....bland. It took our waiter well over 5 minutes to take our drink order, but service improved after that. All in all, probably won't be going back.
(2)Ed M.
Came here for dinner and everything was good. The pollo fundido came out hot and fresh, the tortilla soup was better than expected, and the chips and salsa did not disappoint. The only problem was that the chiles rellenos came out soggy and actually overstuffed with cheese(I know, usually a good problem). Overall, it was an enjoyable experience and our waitress was attentive and friendly, so I'll definitely be back.
(3)Nicole H.
I don't get to visit the Mesa location often but it has been worth it each time I go. The food is still just as good along with the service. We came in for lunch on a Tuesday so it wasn't busy at all. The server was very helpful and attentive. Love Garcias one of the best Mexican food places for Fajitas, hands down!
(5)Charity S.
My husband and I came in here late one night, close to closing time, and we still had amazing service. We were treated like we were valuable customers, even though it was late & the staff probably wanted to go home. I got the mini chimis & my hubby got the chili relleno. I'm a Mexican food junkie & this is pretty dang good!
(5)Nick F.
This is our go-to local Mexican joint, close to the house and kids eat free on Sundays.
(4)Susan H.
We went to Garcia's for a dinner. Our party was large---6 adults, 2 toddlers and a newborn. The restaurant gladly accomodated us. They had high chairs for the toddlers but no sling for the baby carrier. However, that was resolved by putting the baby carrier on a chair. The restaurant is typical of Mexican restaurants in that they bring out the tortilla chips and salsa. What was different, however, is that in addition to the salsa, a bean dip is also brought out. Both were quite spicy---not spicy enough to burn your mouth but still noticeable. The portions for the main courses were huge. I ordered a make your own combo platter with a chile relleno and a shredded beef taco. The taco was good. The chile relleno was unusual in that it was the spiciest one I've ever had! Chile rellenos are--as a rule-- a mild dish. I asked others in our party what they thought about their meals and they, too, found theirs to be spicier than usual. Service was excellent. The waiter was very attentive and patient. We would go again next time we're in town but now know to expect food that's uniformly spicier than usual.
(4)Sandy C.
Wow. I am extremely surprised how many bad reviews this place has, considering we've been here a handful of times and we have never gotten food poisoning or bad service... hmmmmmm.. First time we came here, it was a hit for me. I got the chimichanga with refried beans and rice. And a house salad with ranch. Kris likes their enchiladas and burritos, everything was super good and delicious. The service is usually on top of things, except that the 2nd time we went, the waiter completely forgot my salad and margarita, but brought it after I mentioned it- which came after the dinner. Bleh. Plus they got me shredded beef instead of grounded beef in my burrito like I have asked. They offered to redo it, but I was too hungry and said that was not necessary.. I just didn't want to be eating someone else's burrito. And the Pineapple margarita that I ordered looked nothing like the menu picture, was not even pineapple-flavored either. The manager comped the burrito off the bill, but kinda wished he would have comped the drink and salad. Oh well. I guess it's a hit or miss for some people, I'll give Garcia's the benefit of the doubt for that bad night and give'em a 4 star for now.
(4)Ang B.
Ive been here on multiple occasions and I have never been fully satisfied. The wait staff is poor. On one visit, two other couples had been seated and received their drinks before we even saw our waitress. Another time, we were the only ones in the restaurant and still waited 10 minutes before we saw our waitress to ask for the check. The food: It comes out fast which is kind of scary. It makes me think that they are just popping in the microwave. I watch a lot of kitchen nightmares :-p The chips and dip served when you arrive is more filling than the food to be honest. I liked the margaritas...Good pricing! Finally the best part: The chocolate mini chimis.
(2)lynch m.
Every time I ate at Garcia's, I got sick. The last time I ate there, my appendix burst. No joke. A few years after my near-fatal experience, a friend of mine ate there and the next day her appendix burst! Avoid this restaurant like the plague. Unless you enjoy going septic, that is.
(1)Sylvia M.
The food is yummy, and reasonably priced. My only issue is that the online ordering menu has left out details to some of the items (Olivia's sampler has mini items, not mentioned online!) and that we didn't get all of what's promised with it. But our previous experience was awesome! Just note, make sure you know what the real menu is before ordering, and double check before driving away for all items (that was my fault).
(3)Tyler D.
Canned food & terrible drinks.
(2)Lily L.
Garcia's is alright. Nothing special, just kind of blah food. Not bad though if you are happen to be close by. This would not be on the top of my recommendation list.
(3)Zachary C.
One of my favorite Mexican food restaurants around. Awesome chips ad salsa, great environment and great nice and friendly service. Food comes out fast and fresh, no complaints at all. Favorite meal is the burrito meal that is covered with cheese and sour cream and awesome tender juicy chicken inside burrito. Highly recommended Garcia's!! Can't go wrong
(5)David A.
Came here with the In-law family for a group dinner on a wedding weekend. Food was quite tasty and servings were just plain obnoxiously large. When I come back through, I'll make sure we make this a stop.
(4)Gary M.
Gross, microwaved food, slow service, cheap salsa, beans are watery mess. Bean dip is awfull. Much better places then this place, go somewhere else for mexican, taco bell would be better.
(1)Vanessa L.
Our waiter was very nice and very attentive and there was also a very nice woman who made sure we never ran out of chips, salsa, or bean dip. The food was good, not great but good. My husband had the El Magnifico Sampler, I had the Olivia's Sampler, and our son had the Mini Tacos and Chimis off the Kid's Menu. It was all good and we all had leftovers for the next two days. We also had a couple of margaritas which were very big and good as well. We did have water and luckily I asked for lemon in mine. My husband took one sip and said, "Ugh that is Mesa tap water for sure." I really think they should invest in a water filtration system and their rating would go up by at least one star.
(3)Amanda T.
We called ahead for a reservation for 7 and when we arrived we were able to get seated right away which was great. The staff was friendly our only complaint would be that the food took FOREVER to come out so we went through a few bowls of chips while waiting.
(3)Greg H.
Went with the family and had a good meal. My sister wanted bowls of sour cream for the chips, and they promptly brought them for her. The service in general was excellent. Had the cheese enchiladas platter and it was very good. The bean dip, salsa, and chips went great with the Corona beer.
(4)Silvia C.
1. Good Customer Service 2. Clean Atmosphere 3. Good Margaritas 4. YUMMIE Carna Asada Burrito
(3)Jen W.
Excellent service. Our server knew his atmosphere - witty, quick to refill water, gave us extra salsa for our rice without us asking, brought out spicy salsa, and made a lot of observations. My family and I got seated right away. The margaritas are amazing - about as good as my mom's. The salsa and free bean dip are mild, but you can request spicier salsa. Their green salsa, however, is like watery onions - I overheard it tasting like Chinese soup; no noticeable tomatoes or tomatillos. I ordered the seafood (lobster tasting fish and shrimp) fundido which is basically a fatty chimichanga with jalapeno cream cheese and queso. The queso is just cheese, not queso dip. The rice and beans are average. My dad ordered tamales (a no-meat option was good) and they were larger than expected. These tamales were not normal miniature-sized. My mom had tacos separated from rice with corn husks so that the tacos would not get soggy. Our total order was around $60, so it was not inxpensive. I would say that the $6 margaritas and chips and salsa would be worth it just to come here. The salsa reminds me of Macayo's actually. None of this canned salsa taste but also none of this authentic watery salsa taste - just Americanized Mexican taste for the food which I love.
(4)Donald O.
Good food. Was here for lunch. It was slow but the service was ok and she was nice. There are lunch specials here to until 3pm. Cheese enchiladas were good. Fabulous been and salsa dip!
(4)Amber Z.
The beans aren't that great. The only thing I get here which I think is great is the pollo fundido. I have also had the tortilla soup which was quite tasty as well, and on a surprising note, their fries are awesome, but the burgers only so so.....pollo fundido with fries....hmmmm. I go here about once a year.
(3)Brian G.
This is another location I have visited many times and every time I received great service and ate great food without fail. The food is cheap and the atmosphere is descent. Bonus points go to the excellent Fried Ice Cream!
(5)Jim S.
We were dissapointed. We wanted to eat outside and were told to seat ourselves. We did and found that there was food encrusted on the table tops and several tables had not been cleared. We went back inside and though the service was adequate, the food was bland and uninteresting.
(2)Michelle S.
The service was great! Walked in, saw empty space at the far end of the bar, went over to find that the space was empty because there were no chairs there but within seconds one of the guys/manager(?) was carrying over 2 chairs for us to use! Then within seconds of sitting down we had someone delivering chips, salsa and bean/dip. Then came the friendly bartender service (Adam), who informed us of their happy hour and 1/2 price happy hour app specials, etc. We ordered the chicken/steak combo fajitas and added a cup of the tortilla soup to it. The soup came out first and was hot and had lots of chunks of chicken in it! We were not disappointed. You can't beat that for an extra $2.50! The fajitas came out sizzling (just the way we like them) and were cooked perfectly. There was a lot of meat - more than you usually get on combo fajitas. We really liked the atmosphere and with service and food backing it up - we'll go back and tell our friends!
(4)Nicole H.
My husband and I go to this Garcia's about once a week. The previous reviewer mentioned the food is spicy. I don't know what the food in VA is like, but Garcia's is extremely mild in my opinion. I grew up in Cali and have lived in AZ for the past 8 years so I grew up on Mexican food and love spicy foods. The salsa is extremely mild, much more sweet than spicy. And the bean dip? Very tasty but certainly not spicy. As far as Mexican food goes, Garcia's is right there alongside most Mexican restaurant chains. The reason I love them so much is their fajitas!! The marinade they use for the chicken is the best I have ever tasted. It is really the only thing I ever order there anymore. Another great thing about Garcia's is they have 2 "healthy" dishes available for people who are watching their waistlines. I have had both (Grilled Chicken Flautas and a Chicken and Spinach Quesadilla) and both are pretty good for lower calorie fair. I would certainly recommend this Garcia's. Service is almost always good, it's never too crowded and the food is not bad and very affordable.
(4)Dave F.
So we came to this restaurant about 4 years ago and it was good. We came back here tonight 11/12/2014. Wow I can't figure out what was so special about this place. We get seated in a both, so that was nice with the baby. Then that was it no water on the table to drink, while waiting for the waiter. Then after about 10 minutes a waiter shows up we order our drinks and food and a hour later the waiter tells us, sorry for the wait, their are only 2 cooks. We finally got our food a hour and a half later after ordering. Well I'll never come back here again. I wonder if they will wait a hour and half after we leave for their money. Wow and this dinner was lousy worst so called Mexican food ever. The check for the 3 of us was $40. That's crazy.
(1)Eileen W.
We Love Garcias! Great food awesome service and amazing Margarittas! Please open up in the empty don Pedro's in San tan valley!
(5)Hit'em Long W.
My coworkers and I came here for our lunch break. It took F O R E V E R to order and receive our food. Then it took an eternity for the waiter to bring our check. Took an hour and a half to get in & out on our lunch break. I ordered the steak quesadilla. Not bad if you like mostly peppers & onions. I had 2 slices of the quesadilla. Of the 2 slices I had, one piece of steak in each slice. I opened the rest of the quesadilla up to look at it. Maybe, MAYBE 8 pieces of meat in the whole quesadiila. Only one of us enjoyed our food. That was Lee. She ordered a cheese crisp with taco meat. I have to say it looked good. However, we all agreed we will never come back here for lunch....or dinner.
(2)Enna S.
Love this place the food is always so fresh so tasty! Their service is topnotch!
(4)Holly H.
My friend and I went here for lunch yesterday (on Cinco De Mayo), and we were surprisingly seated right away. The restaurant was very clean, as was the table we were seated at. Our chips, salsa, and bean dip was delivered to our table as soon as we sat down as well. Our server was less than friendly, and he didn't even introduce himself... He seemed more concerned with being efficient than being polite. Don't get me wrong, efficiency is a great trait, but some resemblance of people skills would have been nice too. Throughout our meal, he checked on us maybe once, and that was because my friend and I were both out of drinks (and had been for a while). I got the 2 option lunch plate with a chicken enchilada and a shredded beef taco, and an iced tea. The enchilada was really good and so was the taco, but because of the service, the experience was just mediocre. We waited for ages for our check to come, and even then our server didn't ask if we wanted dessert (which my friend did) or how we wanted our check (separately). So, we ended up having to wait for her dessert to be made and then wait again for our correct check. I don't think I will be returning in the near future... At least not to this location.
(2)Vicki F.
Love this place! Fantastic patio, great staff and on the occasion that the kitchen is a little backed up and taking a little longer the manager is there to make it right! I often come here with my family on a Sunday night and I would recommend it to anyone! The fajitas are to die for and I definitely recommend the coconut margarita! Yummy!!
(5)Kimberly R.
Salsa was good, service was good....Food was not something I'll be writing home to tell mom about, one plus is that the chicken in my enchilada was moist, I was pleased with that, beans cold, rice clumped together & flavorless. Shredded beef tacos were flavorless, maybe we came too late at night not sure but GARCIA'S SALT & PEPPER, ONIONS, GARLIC, ETC. HAM HOCKS IN THOSE BEANS SOMETHING PLEASE!!!! Other than that you seem to have a good customer base or your sign is elusive either way good luck
(2)Roz M.
This was my second time visiting a Garcia's and first time to this location. We had a Living Social deal for a three course meal for two so I wasn't expecting anything over the top, but to my surprise the deal was a great one! We went on a Saturday so I assumed there would be a wait, however we were seated immediately by a hostess. After we sat a waitress came and took our drink order and we informed her then that we had the Living Social deal which helped because they had a special menu for it. I really like that there was a separate menu because many times you have to ask what can you order and waiters and waitresses don't know, which ends up wasting time. The deal came with two margaritas, which were quite large and great by themselves. We ordered the chimichunga appetizer, which again I thought would be a small one we would have to split, however there were seven of them the size of spring rolls. I ordered enchiladas such were good and we finished off the meal with fresh made sopapillas..mmmm yummy! The customer service was also outstanding, we were served my three people including the manager! This will be added to my favorites list!
(4)Teresa B.
Always had a great time here. Service is the best and always with a smile. Great margaritas and the best seafood enchiladas. Love the outdoor seating and fireplace.
(4)Si M.
Not a bad Mexican food chain restaurant. Servers are attentive. But there's a much better and cheaper option down the street from this joint.
(2)Carolyn J.
We we're impressed with the freshly made bean dip, salsa & chips! I had the chicken tostada salad & gave the quesadilla's to my husband which he took home. He had a shredded beef burrito with rice & beans & used some of my southwest dressing for his small salad. Lots of good food & great service! I loved the colors, to liked tables & all the decor! The outside covered patio has a fireplace that looked cozy.
(4)Stephanie 'n' Vince L.
Ordered food to go via internet. Was told it would be 10-35 minutes. Got there in 35 minutes and was told it wasn't ready. Manager came out and explained the order was just received but that he would have the kitchen get the order done as soon as possible. Took another 10 minutes to get the order. Manager gave us chips, salsa and bean dip and $10 in gift certificates. Even with the delay, we were taken care of.
(5)Eric R.
Nice place for lunch or dinner. Good service but was kind of slow. Didn't have any issues with the food. I love Mexican food anyway. Will go back.
(4)Rose Z.
Dinner was bland, no seasoning, which is weird. Even the salsa was boring, The manager was very nice.
(2)Dimi B.
Promised the waiter I'd give him a nice tip if he gave me good service. He brought warm chips and replenished salsa + bean dip. Spinach enchilada dinner with queso spinach sauce was meh. Staff seems nice overall. Tipped him $15 on a $17 bill. Would be nice if service were just as good without having to make gratuity promises.
(3)Michelle H.
We had appetizers and drinks , service was excellent food was good the ultimate nachos could have used a lot more cheese and a lot less of the enchilada sauce that wasn't all that tasty to me but the chicken cubes delicious. Ill be back.
(4)Kaitlyn W.
Good Mexican food. I like to order their Enchiladas Trio or Pollo Fundido. The beef ench with green sauce is probably the best enchilada on the Trio plate, but I like having variety, and the others are still very good. They give pretty good sized portions and I always have left overs for the next day. There are happy hour drink prices, but you have to order it in the bar.
(4)Jason M.
If you're looking for good Mexican food, keep looking. This place served me some of the worst Chile Colorado that I've ever had, despite the server telling me it was "really good". The chips are bad (light, cheap, flavorless), the salsa is over salted and generally no better than your average grocery brand. The Chile. . . I don't even have the words - too salty to eat - but even barring that it was beef chunks in a brown gravy (!) with a nice film forming on it. The flavor was shallow, dull, thick and generally poor. I took literally one bite, asked for the check, paid and left. The rest of the experience was fine. Cleanliness, service, etc are certainly within acceptable margins for a chain restaurant. Some people are passionate about food. These people are not. If you are, you'd be much better served at a place like Casa Ramos which is about a block away.
(2)Yahaira V.
The worst "mexican" food i have ever had. The portions were enormous but so bad. The steak in my quesadilla was tough and didn't taste good at all. I will never go back.
(1)G S.
Yummy!!!!!!! I love this place, the food is awesome (especially at happy hour) the service is friendly and inviting and the atmosphere in the bar is excellent. Just for the record I always went on happy hour, a few beers washing down the free tortilla chips and dips followed by one of their delicious appitizers. I WILL BE BACK!!
(4)PJ B.
Eric !!!!!! is amazing! My husband and I asked our server for the name of the guy that was buzzing all over the place, working like a slave - nonstop - constantly smiling, happy, asking if anyone needed anything, bringing refills, greeting people, clearing tables ..... he was absolutely the most wonderful, friendly, helpful personality in the place!! BEST service of any eating establishment we've been to in this area. Five star !!!!!!!!!!
(5)Stu K.
A great patio bar with full service. Gotta love their huge margaritas, they rock. I love the patio after a nice long ride on the Harley. Cooling misters, fantastic service, ice cold beverages, all the food is wonderful, and those that like a smoke can indulged on the patio. Can park your bike right next to the patio and walk in - no need to enter the main restaurant.. I have been going there for a very long time and it is still a top place relax, get a an awesome margarita and some super food. I rate the waitress' 10 of 10.
(4)Jasmine C.
You can't beat the Kids Eat Free on Sundays. I can bring my three kids and they have lunch (more than they can eat) and a drink. My husband and I order off the lunch menu- a combo with rice and beans and with tax the bill comes to $18. The problem is the yucky water- so any drink I try... water obviously or iced tea or soda tastes moldy/bad. The free chips with salsa and bean dip is my favorite part. Spinach Enchilada- good Chile Relleno- okay Charro Beans- okay Spanish Rice- yucky (though really it has to be awesome for me to like it at all) If I didn't have 3 kids eating free I wouldn't eat here.
(3)DeLora J.
Went there for dinner had to wait for about 10 mins to come ask us for a drink order. Whom was the manager then the server she took forever coming back never asked if we waited another drink or anything had to ask another person to give us the check. Gave them a few times but the service as gone down so badly will not be back again
(2)Katrina B.
Went in because we had some time to kill - happy hour service in the bar was pretty slow - also ordered the "queso" which was basically melted cheese with spinach in it - absolutely terrible - there were only 2 of us and we each took one small bite. The waitress never asked if we liked it or why we didn't touch it ... Pretty poor service to not even acknowledge that. Probably won't return. Salsa was decent.
(1)Jennifer H.
Worst Mexican chain in town. Food is plain and low quality. Service is delayed. The steak quesadilla is good with cream cheese but I wouldn't go back again.
(2)Anne W.
Found this gem when the other mexican restaurant down the street was closed. We got soft drinks and chips with salsa & AMAZING bean dip to start out with. As an app we ordered the Cheese Crisp and got the beef Chimichanga! Our server was hysterical and checked on us frequently. This was a great place and I would love to go back!
(5)Carlesha O.
So I ordered a burrito from this "establishment" and there was plastic wrap cooked INSIDE my food. Luckily it wasn't melted in my food so I just pulled it out. When I notified the DISTRICT MANAGER who happened to be on duty at that time she was peeved that I told her I wasn't going to let her remake my food because obviously their staff does not follow the proper food handling procedures otherwise this little mishap never would have happened. She then grabbed her other manager ERIC and they proceeded to attack me and ask me not to return to Garcia's. This is completely backwards. Dude, you guys cooked plastic wrap into my food and you're mad at me? Brian the server is horrible and talks to customers unprofessionally. I will not be back to this location. I recommend that you take your business to a cleaner establishment.
(1)Amber V.
Not the best Mexican food, especially for the price. Last night I went with a friend and our tab for 1 entree and 4 house margaritas (2 each) was $45. Occasionally, I go for happy hour because it's the only place closer to home that has a patio. Appetizers are 1/2 off during happy hour but I don't think the drink specials are that great. I just go because I like to sit on the patio when the weather is nice. Service is usually pretty good.
(3)Melinda B.
My favorite Garcia's used to be the one on 35th Ave and Peoria I believe on the West side but we recently moved to East mesa and found that there was one just about a mile from us on the corner of University and Gilbert Rd. We have eaten there on at least six occasions and have found it to be very reasonably priced and really pretty decent Mexican food. The service is quick, the food is good, and the atmosphere is inviting...and I love that they serve bean dip with the chips as well as the salsa. I will visit this restaurant many times! The chimichangas are awesome! I see some of the reviews are not as good as I think they should be. I say this because I have been there many times and have not had a bad meal yet...this restaurant is very consistent and good Mexican food in my opinion!
(4)Kristin W.
I've been here twice and have had a decent experience both times. The menu is large with a lot of different choices and reasonably priced. Kids eat for .99 on Sundays which is always a good thing. We went this past Sunday and were seated promptly. There were a lot of people dining but a good amount of open tables left. Our server came over quickly (do not recall his name) and took our drink order. When he came back to take our food order he came across like he was paying attention but got a few things wrong. Not usually a big deal if it's something that can be corrected, but he had to be reminded. When the manager came by to ask how everything was (toward the end of the meal) we let him know that the kid's meals were incorrect but they had eaten more than half. He offered free dessert but we were stuffed. I ordered the pollo fundidto and it was alright. The cream cheese didn't have much spice like I expected it to. My husband was happy with his fish tacos and his mom loved the carnitas tacos. The chips, salsa, and bean dip prior to the meal was good and of course I made the mistake of eating too much. I love that Garcia's is just down the street so we will definitely be back...but probably just on Sundays.
(4)Chad T.
Went out for dinner tonight at garcia's. I have been here a few times recently and it is looking a little weathered. Tonight we arrived and waiting in the entrance I noticed that no one bothered to greet me. When it time to be seated they took me to my booth which sad a pretty loud section. After being left at the table we waited a few minutes but noone showed up to get our drink order. At some point someone brought us chips. We waited, decided on our order, chatted and ate chips. While we waited saw other people getting served. Eventually after about fifteen minutes and most of the chips, we decided to leave. On the way out someone tried to take our order but we went to Serrano instead.
(2)Christine P.
I used to love Garcia's. Then after 2 really bad experiences (we are talking raw chicken bad), I didn't go for close to 3 years. Decided to go back about 4 months ago because I had a coupon and was hoping they had fixed the problems. Now after 3 visits, I can say they are back!!! I always get the Pollo Fundido. Chicken wrappted in jalapeno cream cheese and deep fried. YUM! I love their chips and salsa and bean dip that they serve. The service has been great each time since we started going back. There are usually $5 off coupons out there which is a great added bonus. They have great fajitas as well but I have a hard time straying from my pollo fundido! I am so happy they are back to really good food and service. Reasonable prices as well!
(4)Rebekah L.
The food was ok. Not very authentic, but tasted ok, and good if you have little kids with simple palates. Service was very poor unfortunately. We waited in the foyer of the restaurant for 5 minutes before anyone even noticed us. Two members of the wait staff were just hanging out at a booth in the bar. The bar tender saw us but did not make eye contact or greet us. I finally had to go interrupt the two servers who where chit chatting at the bar amongst themselves, to see if they could seat us. There was really no excuse for the poor service. There were only two other families eating in the whole restaurant. Sorry, don't think we will be back. When I go out to eat dinner, I expect good service.
(2)Rochelle D.
I had the sampler plate sunday Fathers Day it was so good little chimis beans polla fundidos...so delicious. The help is awesome awesome-we love Bryan and Kylie. Usually sit on the patio but it was hot and windy last sunday. Try it-you will like it.
(5)Virginia B.
I frequent Garcia's when I want good Mexican food. The spinach enchiladas are wonderful. Garcia's also has the best salsa around.
(4)Joan G.
We stopped going to Garcia's for a long time after a few bad experiences. We had raw chicken once, wrong orders once, etc. So after close to a year, my daughter talked me into giving them a try again since they were once a favorite. Well....They are BACK! It was really good again. I love that they bring out bean dip and salsa. I don't like beans but it is a nice touch. The pollo fundido was amazing like it used to be. Great rice, great salsa, great service. They have coupons regularly in the paper as well. The manager was going around asking everyone how their service and food was which I always appreciate. We will be back and soon! Glad they have hopefully fixed the problems they were having!
(4)Michael H.
Ate at Garcias a few times over the years. Up until tonight, it has always been a dependable place to get some good food with some good service. We arrived later in the night and the place was maybe 40% full, but still had to stand up front waiting for anybody to greet us or seat us for a few minutes. I ordered an iced tea that ended up tasting odd to me, but the server was nice about getting me something different. However, the half drank tea cup remained on the table, stacked on two small dirty plates and were still on the table when we left. The salsa and beans (which every table gets) were eaten quickly, but we were never asked if we would like more. Several tables around me were asked several times if they would like more. The food was tasty and the restaurant was clean.
(2)Matt W.
Disgruntled and uninterested is the best description I can give to the services provided by the bartender/waitress at this location of Garcia's. I was sadly disappointed. Maybe you'll be more fortunate if you come at a different time. I showed up for happy hour on a Tuesday at 3pm. The food was decent but not good enough to overshadow the unhappy, unfriendly server.
(1)Sylvia M.
The food is yummy, and reasonably priced. My only issue is that the online ordering menu has left out details to some of the items (Olivia's sampler has mini items, not mentioned online!) and that we didn't get all of what's promised with it. But our previous experience was awesome! Just note, make sure you know what the real menu is before ordering, and double check before driving away for all items (that was my fault).
(3)Tyler D.
Canned food & terrible drinks.
(2)Lily L.
Garcia's is alright. Nothing special, just kind of blah food. Not bad though if you are happen to be close by. This would not be on the top of my recommendation list.
(3)Susan H.
We went to Garcia's for a dinner. Our party was large---6 adults, 2 toddlers and a newborn. The restaurant gladly accomodated us. They had high chairs for the toddlers but no sling for the baby carrier. However, that was resolved by putting the baby carrier on a chair. The restaurant is typical of Mexican restaurants in that they bring out the tortilla chips and salsa. What was different, however, is that in addition to the salsa, a bean dip is also brought out. Both were quite spicy---not spicy enough to burn your mouth but still noticeable. The portions for the main courses were huge. I ordered a make your own combo platter with a chile relleno and a shredded beef taco. The taco was good. The chile relleno was unusual in that it was the spiciest one I've ever had! Chile rellenos are--as a rule-- a mild dish. I asked others in our party what they thought about their meals and they, too, found theirs to be spicier than usual. Service was excellent. The waiter was very attentive and patient. We would go again next time we're in town but now know to expect food that's uniformly spicier than usual.
(4)Sandy C.
Wow. I am extremely surprised how many bad reviews this place has, considering we've been here a handful of times and we have never gotten food poisoning or bad service... hmmmmmm.. First time we came here, it was a hit for me. I got the chimichanga with refried beans and rice. And a house salad with ranch. Kris likes their enchiladas and burritos, everything was super good and delicious. The service is usually on top of things, except that the 2nd time we went, the waiter completely forgot my salad and margarita, but brought it after I mentioned it- which came after the dinner. Bleh. Plus they got me shredded beef instead of grounded beef in my burrito like I have asked. They offered to redo it, but I was too hungry and said that was not necessary.. I just didn't want to be eating someone else's burrito. And the Pineapple margarita that I ordered looked nothing like the menu picture, was not even pineapple-flavored either. The manager comped the burrito off the bill, but kinda wished he would have comped the drink and salad. Oh well. I guess it's a hit or miss for some people, I'll give Garcia's the benefit of the doubt for that bad night and give'em a 4 star for now.
(4)Holly H.
My friend and I went here for lunch yesterday (on Cinco De Mayo), and we were surprisingly seated right away. The restaurant was very clean, as was the table we were seated at. Our chips, salsa, and bean dip was delivered to our table as soon as we sat down as well. Our server was less than friendly, and he didn't even introduce himself... He seemed more concerned with being efficient than being polite. Don't get me wrong, efficiency is a great trait, but some resemblance of people skills would have been nice too. Throughout our meal, he checked on us maybe once, and that was because my friend and I were both out of drinks (and had been for a while). I got the 2 option lunch plate with a chicken enchilada and a shredded beef taco, and an iced tea. The enchilada was really good and so was the taco, but because of the service, the experience was just mediocre. We waited for ages for our check to come, and even then our server didn't ask if we wanted dessert (which my friend did) or how we wanted our check (separately). So, we ended up having to wait for her dessert to be made and then wait again for our correct check. I don't think I will be returning in the near future... At least not to this location.
(2)Vicki F.
Love this place! Fantastic patio, great staff and on the occasion that the kitchen is a little backed up and taking a little longer the manager is there to make it right! I often come here with my family on a Sunday night and I would recommend it to anyone! The fajitas are to die for and I definitely recommend the coconut margarita! Yummy!!
(5)Kimberly R.
Salsa was good, service was good....Food was not something I'll be writing home to tell mom about, one plus is that the chicken in my enchilada was moist, I was pleased with that, beans cold, rice clumped together & flavorless. Shredded beef tacos were flavorless, maybe we came too late at night not sure but GARCIA'S SALT & PEPPER, ONIONS, GARLIC, ETC. HAM HOCKS IN THOSE BEANS SOMETHING PLEASE!!!! Other than that you seem to have a good customer base or your sign is elusive either way good luck
(2)Roz M.
This was my second time visiting a Garcia's and first time to this location. We had a Living Social deal for a three course meal for two so I wasn't expecting anything over the top, but to my surprise the deal was a great one! We went on a Saturday so I assumed there would be a wait, however we were seated immediately by a hostess. After we sat a waitress came and took our drink order and we informed her then that we had the Living Social deal which helped because they had a special menu for it. I really like that there was a separate menu because many times you have to ask what can you order and waiters and waitresses don't know, which ends up wasting time. The deal came with two margaritas, which were quite large and great by themselves. We ordered the chimichunga appetizer, which again I thought would be a small one we would have to split, however there were seven of them the size of spring rolls. I ordered enchiladas such were good and we finished off the meal with fresh made sopapillas..mmmm yummy! The customer service was also outstanding, we were served my three people including the manager! This will be added to my favorites list!
(4)Teresa B.
Always had a great time here. Service is the best and always with a smile. Great margaritas and the best seafood enchiladas. Love the outdoor seating and fireplace.
(4)Stephanie 'n' Vince L.
Ordered food to go via internet. Was told it would be 10-35 minutes. Got there in 35 minutes and was told it wasn't ready. Manager came out and explained the order was just received but that he would have the kitchen get the order done as soon as possible. Took another 10 minutes to get the order. Manager gave us chips, salsa and bean dip and $10 in gift certificates. Even with the delay, we were taken care of.
(5)Eric R.
Nice place for lunch or dinner. Good service but was kind of slow. Didn't have any issues with the food. I love Mexican food anyway. Will go back.
(4)Dave F.
So we came to this restaurant about 4 years ago and it was good. We came back here tonight 11/12/2014. Wow I can't figure out what was so special about this place. We get seated in a both, so that was nice with the baby. Then that was it no water on the table to drink, while waiting for the waiter. Then after about 10 minutes a waiter shows up we order our drinks and food and a hour later the waiter tells us, sorry for the wait, their are only 2 cooks. We finally got our food a hour and a half later after ordering. Well I'll never come back here again. I wonder if they will wait a hour and half after we leave for their money. Wow and this dinner was lousy worst so called Mexican food ever. The check for the 3 of us was $40. That's crazy.
(1)Eileen W.
We Love Garcias! Great food awesome service and amazing Margarittas! Please open up in the empty don Pedro's in San tan valley!
(5)Hit'em Long W.
My coworkers and I came here for our lunch break. It took F O R E V E R to order and receive our food. Then it took an eternity for the waiter to bring our check. Took an hour and a half to get in & out on our lunch break. I ordered the steak quesadilla. Not bad if you like mostly peppers & onions. I had 2 slices of the quesadilla. Of the 2 slices I had, one piece of steak in each slice. I opened the rest of the quesadilla up to look at it. Maybe, MAYBE 8 pieces of meat in the whole quesadiila. Only one of us enjoyed our food. That was Lee. She ordered a cheese crisp with taco meat. I have to say it looked good. However, we all agreed we will never come back here for lunch....or dinner.
(2)Enna S.
Love this place the food is always so fresh so tasty! Their service is topnotch!
(4)Dimi B.
Promised the waiter I'd give him a nice tip if he gave me good service. He brought warm chips and replenished salsa + bean dip. Spinach enchilada dinner with queso spinach sauce was meh. Staff seems nice overall. Tipped him $15 on a $17 bill. Would be nice if service were just as good without having to make gratuity promises.
(3)Katrina B.
Went in because we had some time to kill - happy hour service in the bar was pretty slow - also ordered the "queso" which was basically melted cheese with spinach in it - absolutely terrible - there were only 2 of us and we each took one small bite. The waitress never asked if we liked it or why we didn't touch it ... Pretty poor service to not even acknowledge that. Probably won't return. Salsa was decent.
(1)Jennifer H.
Worst Mexican chain in town. Food is plain and low quality. Service is delayed. The steak quesadilla is good with cream cheese but I wouldn't go back again.
(2)Anne W.
Found this gem when the other mexican restaurant down the street was closed. We got soft drinks and chips with salsa & AMAZING bean dip to start out with. As an app we ordered the Cheese Crisp and got the beef Chimichanga! Our server was hysterical and checked on us frequently. This was a great place and I would love to go back!
(5)Rose Z.
Dinner was bland, no seasoning, which is weird. Even the salsa was boring, The manager was very nice.
(2)Carlesha O.
So I ordered a burrito from this "establishment" and there was plastic wrap cooked INSIDE my food. Luckily it wasn't melted in my food so I just pulled it out. When I notified the DISTRICT MANAGER who happened to be on duty at that time she was peeved that I told her I wasn't going to let her remake my food because obviously their staff does not follow the proper food handling procedures otherwise this little mishap never would have happened. She then grabbed her other manager ERIC and they proceeded to attack me and ask me not to return to Garcia's. This is completely backwards. Dude, you guys cooked plastic wrap into my food and you're mad at me? Brian the server is horrible and talks to customers unprofessionally. I will not be back to this location. I recommend that you take your business to a cleaner establishment.
(1)Amber V.
Not the best Mexican food, especially for the price. Last night I went with a friend and our tab for 1 entree and 4 house margaritas (2 each) was $45. Occasionally, I go for happy hour because it's the only place closer to home that has a patio. Appetizers are 1/2 off during happy hour but I don't think the drink specials are that great. I just go because I like to sit on the patio when the weather is nice. Service is usually pretty good.
(3)Melinda B.
My favorite Garcia's used to be the one on 35th Ave and Peoria I believe on the West side but we recently moved to East mesa and found that there was one just about a mile from us on the corner of University and Gilbert Rd. We have eaten there on at least six occasions and have found it to be very reasonably priced and really pretty decent Mexican food. The service is quick, the food is good, and the atmosphere is inviting...and I love that they serve bean dip with the chips as well as the salsa. I will visit this restaurant many times! The chimichangas are awesome! I see some of the reviews are not as good as I think they should be. I say this because I have been there many times and have not had a bad meal yet...this restaurant is very consistent and good Mexican food in my opinion!
(4)Kristin W.
I've been here twice and have had a decent experience both times. The menu is large with a lot of different choices and reasonably priced. Kids eat for .99 on Sundays which is always a good thing. We went this past Sunday and were seated promptly. There were a lot of people dining but a good amount of open tables left. Our server came over quickly (do not recall his name) and took our drink order. When he came back to take our food order he came across like he was paying attention but got a few things wrong. Not usually a big deal if it's something that can be corrected, but he had to be reminded. When the manager came by to ask how everything was (toward the end of the meal) we let him know that the kid's meals were incorrect but they had eaten more than half. He offered free dessert but we were stuffed. I ordered the pollo fundidto and it was alright. The cream cheese didn't have much spice like I expected it to. My husband was happy with his fish tacos and his mom loved the carnitas tacos. The chips, salsa, and bean dip prior to the meal was good and of course I made the mistake of eating too much. I love that Garcia's is just down the street so we will definitely be back...but probably just on Sundays.
(4)Rich W.
This place is not good! The waiter was incomprehensible and the food is yucky. You're friends are going to say it's fine but don't give into peer pressure! The end!
(1)Chad T.
Went out for dinner tonight at garcia's. I have been here a few times recently and it is looking a little weathered. Tonight we arrived and waiting in the entrance I noticed that no one bothered to greet me. When it time to be seated they took me to my booth which sad a pretty loud section. After being left at the table we waited a few minutes but noone showed up to get our drink order. At some point someone brought us chips. We waited, decided on our order, chatted and ate chips. While we waited saw other people getting served. Eventually after about fifteen minutes and most of the chips, we decided to leave. On the way out someone tried to take our order but we went to Serrano instead.
(2)Christine P.
I used to love Garcia's. Then after 2 really bad experiences (we are talking raw chicken bad), I didn't go for close to 3 years. Decided to go back about 4 months ago because I had a coupon and was hoping they had fixed the problems. Now after 3 visits, I can say they are back!!! I always get the Pollo Fundido. Chicken wrappted in jalapeno cream cheese and deep fried. YUM! I love their chips and salsa and bean dip that they serve. The service has been great each time since we started going back. There are usually $5 off coupons out there which is a great added bonus. They have great fajitas as well but I have a hard time straying from my pollo fundido! I am so happy they are back to really good food and service. Reasonable prices as well!
(4)Rebekah L.
The food was ok. Not very authentic, but tasted ok, and good if you have little kids with simple palates. Service was very poor unfortunately. We waited in the foyer of the restaurant for 5 minutes before anyone even noticed us. Two members of the wait staff were just hanging out at a booth in the bar. The bar tender saw us but did not make eye contact or greet us. I finally had to go interrupt the two servers who where chit chatting at the bar amongst themselves, to see if they could seat us. There was really no excuse for the poor service. There were only two other families eating in the whole restaurant. Sorry, don't think we will be back. When I go out to eat dinner, I expect good service.
(2)Rochelle D.
I had the sampler plate sunday Fathers Day it was so good little chimis beans polla fundidos...so delicious. The help is awesome awesome-we love Bryan and Kylie. Usually sit on the patio but it was hot and windy last sunday. Try it-you will like it.
(5)Virginia B.
I frequent Garcia's when I want good Mexican food. The spinach enchiladas are wonderful. Garcia's also has the best salsa around.
(4)Joan G.
We stopped going to Garcia's for a long time after a few bad experiences. We had raw chicken once, wrong orders once, etc. So after close to a year, my daughter talked me into giving them a try again since they were once a favorite. Well....They are BACK! It was really good again. I love that they bring out bean dip and salsa. I don't like beans but it is a nice touch. The pollo fundido was amazing like it used to be. Great rice, great salsa, great service. They have coupons regularly in the paper as well. The manager was going around asking everyone how their service and food was which I always appreciate. We will be back and soon! Glad they have hopefully fixed the problems they were having!
(4)Jason M.
If you're looking for good Mexican food, keep looking. This place served me some of the worst Chile Colorado that I've ever had, despite the server telling me it was "really good". The chips are bad (light, cheap, flavorless), the salsa is over salted and generally no better than your average grocery brand. The Chile. . . I don't even have the words - too salty to eat - but even barring that it was beef chunks in a brown gravy (!) with a nice film forming on it. The flavor was shallow, dull, thick and generally poor. I took literally one bite, asked for the check, paid and left. The rest of the experience was fine. Cleanliness, service, etc are certainly within acceptable margins for a chain restaurant. Some people are passionate about food. These people are not. If you are, you'd be much better served at a place like Casa Ramos which is about a block away.
(2)Yahaira V.
The worst "mexican" food i have ever had. The portions were enormous but so bad. The steak in my quesadilla was tough and didn't taste good at all. I will never go back.
(1)G S.
Yummy!!!!!!! I love this place, the food is awesome (especially at happy hour) the service is friendly and inviting and the atmosphere in the bar is excellent. Just for the record I always went on happy hour, a few beers washing down the free tortilla chips and dips followed by one of their delicious appitizers. I WILL BE BACK!!
(4)PJ B.
Eric !!!!!! is amazing! My husband and I asked our server for the name of the guy that was buzzing all over the place, working like a slave - nonstop - constantly smiling, happy, asking if anyone needed anything, bringing refills, greeting people, clearing tables ..... he was absolutely the most wonderful, friendly, helpful personality in the place!! BEST service of any eating establishment we've been to in this area. Five star !!!!!!!!!!
(5)Stu K.
A great patio bar with full service. Gotta love their huge margaritas, they rock. I love the patio after a nice long ride on the Harley. Cooling misters, fantastic service, ice cold beverages, all the food is wonderful, and those that like a smoke can indulged on the patio. Can park your bike right next to the patio and walk in - no need to enter the main restaurant.. I have been going there for a very long time and it is still a top place relax, get a an awesome margarita and some super food. I rate the waitress' 10 of 10.
(4)Jasmine C.
You can't beat the Kids Eat Free on Sundays. I can bring my three kids and they have lunch (more than they can eat) and a drink. My husband and I order off the lunch menu- a combo with rice and beans and with tax the bill comes to $18. The problem is the yucky water- so any drink I try... water obviously or iced tea or soda tastes moldy/bad. The free chips with salsa and bean dip is my favorite part. Spinach Enchilada- good Chile Relleno- okay Charro Beans- okay Spanish Rice- yucky (though really it has to be awesome for me to like it at all) If I didn't have 3 kids eating free I wouldn't eat here.
(3)Michael H.
Ate at Garcias a few times over the years. Up until tonight, it has always been a dependable place to get some good food with some good service. We arrived later in the night and the place was maybe 40% full, but still had to stand up front waiting for anybody to greet us or seat us for a few minutes. I ordered an iced tea that ended up tasting odd to me, but the server was nice about getting me something different. However, the half drank tea cup remained on the table, stacked on two small dirty plates and were still on the table when we left. The salsa and beans (which every table gets) were eaten quickly, but we were never asked if we would like more. Several tables around me were asked several times if they would like more. The food was tasty and the restaurant was clean.
(2)Matt W.
Disgruntled and uninterested is the best description I can give to the services provided by the bartender/waitress at this location of Garcia's. I was sadly disappointed. Maybe you'll be more fortunate if you come at a different time. I showed up for happy hour on a Tuesday at 3pm. The food was decent but not good enough to overshadow the unhappy, unfriendly server.
(1)Kaitlyn W.
Good Mexican food. I like to order their Enchiladas Trio or Pollo Fundido. The beef ench with green sauce is probably the best enchilada on the Trio plate, but I like having variety, and the others are still very good. They give pretty good sized portions and I always have left overs for the next day. There are happy hour drink prices, but you have to order it in the bar.
(4)DeLora J.
Went there for dinner had to wait for about 10 mins to come ask us for a drink order. Whom was the manager then the server she took forever coming back never asked if we waited another drink or anything had to ask another person to give us the check. Gave them a few times but the service as gone down so badly will not be back again
(2)Michelle H.
We had appetizers and drinks , service was excellent food was good the ultimate nachos could have used a lot more cheese and a lot less of the enchilada sauce that wasn't all that tasty to me but the chicken cubes delicious. Ill be back.
(4)Si M.
Not a bad Mexican food chain restaurant. Servers are attentive. But there's a much better and cheaper option down the street from this joint.
(2)Carolyn J.
We we're impressed with the freshly made bean dip, salsa & chips! I had the chicken tostada salad & gave the quesadilla's to my husband which he took home. He had a shredded beef burrito with rice & beans & used some of my southwest dressing for his small salad. Lots of good food & great service! I loved the colors, to liked tables & all the decor! The outside covered patio has a fireplace that looked cozy.
(4)Becky A.
I've had margaritas at hundreds of restaurants, and the house margarita at Garcia's was by far the WORST one I've ever had. So bad, in fact, that I didn't even finish it.....and that's never happened before. It tasted more like a lime popsicle....that supposedly had tequila in it. The spinach queso was good, as well as the chips. Salsa was mild.....bland. It took our waiter well over 5 minutes to take our drink order, but service improved after that. All in all, probably won't be going back.
(2)Ed M.
Came here for dinner and everything was good. The pollo fundido came out hot and fresh, the tortilla soup was better than expected, and the chips and salsa did not disappoint. The only problem was that the chiles rellenos came out soggy and actually overstuffed with cheese(I know, usually a good problem). Overall, it was an enjoyable experience and our waitress was attentive and friendly, so I'll definitely be back.
(3)Nicole H.
I don't get to visit the Mesa location often but it has been worth it each time I go. The food is still just as good along with the service. We came in for lunch on a Tuesday so it wasn't busy at all. The server was very helpful and attentive. Love Garcias one of the best Mexican food places for Fajitas, hands down!
(5)Charity S.
My husband and I came in here late one night, close to closing time, and we still had amazing service. We were treated like we were valuable customers, even though it was late & the staff probably wanted to go home. I got the mini chimis & my hubby got the chili relleno. I'm a Mexican food junkie & this is pretty dang good!
(5)Nick F.
This is our go-to local Mexican joint, close to the house and kids eat free on Sundays.
(4)Zachary C.
One of my favorite Mexican food restaurants around. Awesome chips ad salsa, great environment and great nice and friendly service. Food comes out fast and fresh, no complaints at all. Favorite meal is the burrito meal that is covered with cheese and sour cream and awesome tender juicy chicken inside burrito. Highly recommended Garcia's!! Can't go wrong
(5)David A.
Came here with the In-law family for a group dinner on a wedding weekend. Food was quite tasty and servings were just plain obnoxiously large. When I come back through, I'll make sure we make this a stop.
(4)Gary M.
Gross, microwaved food, slow service, cheap salsa, beans are watery mess. Bean dip is awfull. Much better places then this place, go somewhere else for mexican, taco bell would be better.
(1)Vanessa L.
Our waiter was very nice and very attentive and there was also a very nice woman who made sure we never ran out of chips, salsa, or bean dip. The food was good, not great but good. My husband had the El Magnifico Sampler, I had the Olivia's Sampler, and our son had the Mini Tacos and Chimis off the Kid's Menu. It was all good and we all had leftovers for the next two days. We also had a couple of margaritas which were very big and good as well. We did have water and luckily I asked for lemon in mine. My husband took one sip and said, "Ugh that is Mesa tap water for sure." I really think they should invest in a water filtration system and their rating would go up by at least one star.
(3)Amanda T.
We called ahead for a reservation for 7 and when we arrived we were able to get seated right away which was great. The staff was friendly our only complaint would be that the food took FOREVER to come out so we went through a few bowls of chips while waiting.
(3)Greg H.
Went with the family and had a good meal. My sister wanted bowls of sour cream for the chips, and they promptly brought them for her. The service in general was excellent. Had the cheese enchiladas platter and it was very good. The bean dip, salsa, and chips went great with the Corona beer.
(4)Silvia C.
1. Good Customer Service 2. Clean Atmosphere 3. Good Margaritas 4. YUMMIE Carna Asada Burrito
(3)Ang B.
Ive been here on multiple occasions and I have never been fully satisfied. The wait staff is poor. On one visit, two other couples had been seated and received their drinks before we even saw our waitress. Another time, we were the only ones in the restaurant and still waited 10 minutes before we saw our waitress to ask for the check. The food: It comes out fast which is kind of scary. It makes me think that they are just popping in the microwave. I watch a lot of kitchen nightmares :-p The chips and dip served when you arrive is more filling than the food to be honest. I liked the margaritas...Good pricing! Finally the best part: The chocolate mini chimis.
(2)lynch m.
Every time I ate at Garcia's, I got sick. The last time I ate there, my appendix burst. No joke. A few years after my near-fatal experience, a friend of mine ate there and the next day her appendix burst! Avoid this restaurant like the plague. Unless you enjoy going septic, that is.
(1)Jen W.
Excellent service. Our server knew his atmosphere - witty, quick to refill water, gave us extra salsa for our rice without us asking, brought out spicy salsa, and made a lot of observations. My family and I got seated right away. The margaritas are amazing - about as good as my mom's. The salsa and free bean dip are mild, but you can request spicier salsa. Their green salsa, however, is like watery onions - I overheard it tasting like Chinese soup; no noticeable tomatoes or tomatillos. I ordered the seafood (lobster tasting fish and shrimp) fundido which is basically a fatty chimichanga with jalapeno cream cheese and queso. The queso is just cheese, not queso dip. The rice and beans are average. My dad ordered tamales (a no-meat option was good) and they were larger than expected. These tamales were not normal miniature-sized. My mom had tacos separated from rice with corn husks so that the tacos would not get soggy. Our total order was around $60, so it was not inxpensive. I would say that the $6 margaritas and chips and salsa would be worth it just to come here. The salsa reminds me of Macayo's actually. None of this canned salsa taste but also none of this authentic watery salsa taste - just Americanized Mexican taste for the food which I love.
(4)Donald O.
Good food. Was here for lunch. It was slow but the service was ok and she was nice. There are lunch specials here to until 3pm. Cheese enchiladas were good. Fabulous been and salsa dip!
(4)Amber Z.
The beans aren't that great. The only thing I get here which I think is great is the pollo fundido. I have also had the tortilla soup which was quite tasty as well, and on a surprising note, their fries are awesome, but the burgers only so so.....pollo fundido with fries....hmmmm. I go here about once a year.
(3)Brian G.
This is another location I have visited many times and every time I received great service and ate great food without fail. The food is cheap and the atmosphere is descent. Bonus points go to the excellent Fried Ice Cream!
(5)Jim S.
We were dissapointed. We wanted to eat outside and were told to seat ourselves. We did and found that there was food encrusted on the table tops and several tables had not been cleared. We went back inside and though the service was adequate, the food was bland and uninteresting.
(2)Michelle S.
The service was great! Walked in, saw empty space at the far end of the bar, went over to find that the space was empty because there were no chairs there but within seconds one of the guys/manager(?) was carrying over 2 chairs for us to use! Then within seconds of sitting down we had someone delivering chips, salsa and bean/dip. Then came the friendly bartender service (Adam), who informed us of their happy hour and 1/2 price happy hour app specials, etc. We ordered the chicken/steak combo fajitas and added a cup of the tortilla soup to it. The soup came out first and was hot and had lots of chunks of chicken in it! We were not disappointed. You can't beat that for an extra $2.50! The fajitas came out sizzling (just the way we like them) and were cooked perfectly. There was a lot of meat - more than you usually get on combo fajitas. We really liked the atmosphere and with service and food backing it up - we'll go back and tell our friends!
(4)Nicole H.
My husband and I go to this Garcia's about once a week. The previous reviewer mentioned the food is spicy. I don't know what the food in VA is like, but Garcia's is extremely mild in my opinion. I grew up in Cali and have lived in AZ for the past 8 years so I grew up on Mexican food and love spicy foods. The salsa is extremely mild, much more sweet than spicy. And the bean dip? Very tasty but certainly not spicy. As far as Mexican food goes, Garcia's is right there alongside most Mexican restaurant chains. The reason I love them so much is their fajitas!! The marinade they use for the chicken is the best I have ever tasted. It is really the only thing I ever order there anymore. Another great thing about Garcia's is they have 2 "healthy" dishes available for people who are watching their waistlines. I have had both (Grilled Chicken Flautas and a Chicken and Spinach Quesadilla) and both are pretty good for lower calorie fair. I would certainly recommend this Garcia's. Service is almost always good, it's never too crowded and the food is not bad and very affordable.
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