Meh. Stopped in for a quick lunch. Decent food (really good tortillas, actually), and decent overpriced margaritas. The star rating is more reflective of the painfully slow service. The server seemed a bit lost; maybe she was new? She didn't seem to think that a pen was necessary when bringing back my receipt to sign, and was nowhere to be found after dropping off the check... Thankfully the lady at the next table had one. One and done.
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Trevor G.
The food here is always good but 4 of 5 times we come here at least one order is wrong. If the waiter would write our orders down that might improve. It's frustrating to have limited time for a lunch break and get the wrong order. Today, 3 out of 4 of our orders were wrong and they gave a 30% discount. So, we basically got to eat what they decided to serve us for $2.00 off menu price. I also believe it is obscene to charge $1.00 for a tablespoon of sour cream or 1/4 cup of cheese in a Mexican restaurant.
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Rhonda S.
Lunch special... Chorizo burger topped w cheddar cheese and a fried egg, cilantro mayo on a rustic ciabatta roll and fries.
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marc o.
Great service. Good food. Reasonable prices. Was bummed that they had lunch menu that didn't have many of the things on the dinner menu I would normally want. ..chimi, guac,cheese crisp. Etc. but overall good experience
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David A.
Smaller portions compared to others which was ok for me, but same price. Very watered down well Margaritas. Flavorless. Good tasting food. Reasonable ambience for an old building. Restroom overflow and unusable. Slow service especially getting check. I probably won't return for So-So experience.
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Kay T.
The waitress was extremely helpful! I liked that we could eat on the patio right on main street but it got kind of cold and we moved inside to the couch area way in the back. There were TVs with sports games on and a live mariachi band playing. That was cool. Best part again was the friendly staff. The food was ok. We were served chips and salsa but the menu was a little pricey and limited selections. The drinks we got were about $14 each which is quite a lot. It's probably one of the only Mexican places in downtown Mesa so it's convenient if you are trying to stay in the area.
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Tamara R.
Outstanding, fresh food, service and a great, welcoming atmosphere. We just happened upon it by accident due to attending a seminar at Heritage Academy. The manager, Aaron, made it a point to greet us at our table. Our server was equally attentive. We will be back! Thank you! Tim & Tamara
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Jennifer K.
Refused to serve people and it was only 6pm on a Thursday night. They will never survive without customers.
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Amanda G.
Prices a little high for the quality of food and drinks. Went with an off menu item, shrimp inside a pepper and wrapped in bacon set in soy sauce. Something different, tasted good. Lots of homeless people in the area.
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Todd Z.
Horrible service. We walked in and were told to sit wherever by the greeter. We grabbed our own menus while one server proceeded to rearrange tables and not even acknowledge us. The bartender brought food outside and told us someone would be with us. He then went to the bar and continued serving drinks in a barely full place. After another five minutes watching two employees standing around talking, we got up and left. Service like this will get you no where and I'm afraid this restaurant won't make it unless they train their employees on customer service.
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Don A.
Certainly a good Mexican restaurant. I wouldn't go so far to say that it's a great restaurant. We came around 6pm on a Saturday and it was packed. I'm taking 20 tables and 2 servers. The Mesa arts center is across street and so this place fills up with show goers. If you just want dinner be sure to come at 7 after the audience has left- way more pleasant.
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Jessica H.
I live in the area and have been here over a handful of times. I agree that some of the entrees are slightly over priced, however, the food is quite delicious! The Macho Nachos are superb and can easily feed 3-4 people. Don't forget the chips and salsa...yum! The service has always been great. Very friendly, outgoing and really welcoming.
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Bill B.
Ok. The food is quite good. Better than average even. But their bloody marys actually get that flavor trumps hot.
(5)
Rebecca A.
Meh... The food seemed raw, had the veggie enchiladas, the chips to thick & if you have the margaritas have the owners brother make them! Not as clean as I would like to see... So you are asking why
(3)
Matt R.
Had the fish tacos for lunch. Not my favorite but people in in our group love coming here. There's a small patio out front and is comfortable. The salsa that came with chips was pretty good. I would def come back but will try something else next time
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MaryLou D.
Evidently this was a place called Posh Nosh till 2007, then de la Cruz Bistro from 2008 till summer of 2012. Margaritas Grill just opened up about a week ago and I stopped in tonight because I was in the area and ready for a bite. I had researched it for info and only found one review, on Urbanspoon, which said it was great and meals were priced reasonably at under $10. I don't eat a lot of Mexican food in AZ because I can get it so easily in San Diego but I'm always game to try a new place of any kind. The menu is not extensive but has some delicious sounding choices, mostly seafood. The prices were decidedly not under $10. Dinners were mostly $12 and up, even some of the appetizers were $12-13. I got a dinner special that was not on the menu after my server told me about it. It was a tamales plate with rice and beans for $10. I am admittedly on somewhat of a budget since I'm just visiting, though long term, and usually just eat out once a day. I decided to splurge a little and got a House Margarita for $5 too. My waitress was great, very friendly and attentive, checking on me periodically to see if I needed anything. A+ for service. The pork tamales were really good. They had a lime touch to them that gave them a nice tang, the meat was very tender. They were pretty mild, which I liked, but some people might find them too bland for their taste if they like theirs spicier. The beans were so good I was sorry there weren't more, they disappeared too fast. They were the thinner style so what looked like a wide portion was really a bit small since they spread out. They would have made a fantastic bean dip. The rice was also very good, maybe some of the best rice I've had this trip. The amount was appropriate. The tamales were neither huge nor puny, just average. I would say it was a meal worth the $10. The lettuce wasn't awful, just not cold, crisp, fresh, or seasoned in any way. It was chopped large like a salad yet had no dressing. There was no sauce, salsa, sour cream, guac, cilantro etc to add a little variety to the plate. The Margarita was very good, didn't seem real strong, but I wouldn't have wanted it to be since I was driving. It had a nice balance. If I were to make a suggestion it would be to include a dollop of sour cream and maybe even a bit of guacamole and salsa to make it more interesting, and increase the portion of beans. Beans are cheap, you might as well be generous. It was a bit dark for photography but I did get a few pics which I have posted. The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxing, though. I would say if you're in the area and hungry, this would be a solid place to eat. If I get back next trip I think I'll try one if the seafood dishes. I almost got the tilapia fish tacos tonight.
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Mark C.
Not worth a single Star. Extremely poor service! They lost our order, waiter does not come by to refill drinks. Very poorly managed establishment. STAY AWAY from this place. I will never come back to this place. STAY AWAY.
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Heather D.
The food is very fresh and the service is well above average.
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Jasmine C.
I liked sitting on the couch in back to eat. The service was very pleasant and attentive. I loved the chips and salsa. The mango jalapeno margarita on the rocks was amazing. The best margarita I ever had. Unfortunately the carne asada tacos weren't yummy at all. Very bland, no flavor. Same with the re-fried beans. I added a co-workers avocado and sour cream as well as salsa to the tacos and ate them. Wouldn't order them again!!
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Mercedes B.
I visited Margaritas Grill yesterday for a happy hour snack. I ordered a Carne Asada Quesadilla, and I must say some of the most flavorful and delicious carne asada I ever had. The portion was just right and the wait staff was interested in where and why I was there. This is my second time visiting and they remembered me and some things we had talked about previously. The decor and atmosphere is delightful and exciting. Many of the paintings are from local artist and they provide and community feeling. Next time I visit I'm planing happy hour with the girls for some margaritas! I would suggest it to anyone who is looking for some great food and some time to relax.
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Mark W.
Really nice place. I went here with 6 friends and our total was under 140(and that's with the 20% gratuity and three drinks). The food was great, I got the carne asada macho nachos and it was really great for the cost. The staff was also real friendly and our waiter was awesome( even though he gave us a different name every time)
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Christopher L.
Fantastic lunch specials! Great service, awesome environment, and amazing staff! The food is super fresh, very tasty, nothing gross, greasy, or corner cutty about it. I had the two tacos al carbon with Carne Asada and was quite impressed with the size of the meal, as well as the tastiness! This will absolutely be my new go-to lunch spot, as I live and work in downtown Mesa!
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Rob I.
Great service,great food,and the atmosphere is nice. Noise is a little loud but the place was packed. The employees very friendly. I will be back.
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Erin F.
Really disappointed with both of our experiences here. We live in one of the historic districts by the restaurant and like to give local businesses our support, but we certainly won't be coming back to Margaritas. Yesterday, we encountered the rudest manager (or at least he claimed to be the manager), he clearly did not want our business. And our group of 5 would have been profitable for the restaurant. He told us there was a 5 minute wait, which is no big deal, but he was super frazzled and irritable. He told us that they were understaffed and seemed annoyed that we showed up. PS- I'm sure they knew about the festival downtown, so I don't know why they weren't better staffed. A man at the bar told us that he had been waiting almost an hour for his food, and recommended we go elsewhere. So we left after waiting 10 minutes and went to Nunthaporns for Thai food instead. They were 10x busier than Margaritas but sat us right away with smiles on their faces.
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Gabriel G.
Nice little gem for downtown Mesa! Salsa was great, the tacos I had were delicious, and the atmosphere is quite nice. I ordered the Cadillac margarita which was just ok, and the refried beans were pedestrian but a good experience nonetheless
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Bonnie H.
I stopped in here for dinner before heading over to a coffee shop for some music. It was pretty busy and the staff was a little frantic! I sat at the bar and waited a few minutes to be acknowledged. There were a couple of other people at the bar that were also waiting to be served. The guy behind the bar was very nice and apologized for the delay. The chips were very good; thick & crunchy. I ordered the grilled shrimp tacos. They were pretty good, if a little on the bland side. Adding some salsa helped. Overall, it looks like a nice place. The menu had a lot of variety. I think, if they were a little more organized & prepared for a busy Saturday night, it would have been a much better experience. At least the chaos provided a topic of conversation for the people sitting at the bar!
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April G.
First time here. I ordered the chicken flautas. And my husband ordered the fish tacos. Both were really good. I think they are a bit pricey for Saturday lunch but it was good. The service was exceptional and the staff were really friendly.
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Erica W.
This place is super reasonably priced for what you get and the food is great! It has a great atmosphere and authentic Mexican food. I love that it's right across from the Mesa Arts Center so we can grab a bite before a show.
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Megan L.
Came here for the first time today with a co-worker. Margaritas is so great! For a $7.25 lunch plate, I got 2 shrimp enchiladas, rice, beans and THE DRINK INCLUDED! Thank you for not charging me $2 for something that costs you $0.14!! The food was delicious, and I'm typically not a fan of green sauce. But I loved Margarita's sauce. For such great prices, you'd expect this place to be a little divey or "Mom and Pop"-ish (I.e. like Mango's Mexican restaurant that's just a few doors down). But this place is totally posh and hip. Really cool, modern art on the walls. Clean simple lines in the decor, chic black and white color scheme. I loved it! Can't wait to come in for a date night and hit that bar! :)
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Lee P.
Cadillac margarita is yum! Chicken enchiladas are delicious! Our waitress Sandra was attentive without being obtrusive! We will definitely be back!
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Buahaahaa A.
Do not recommend, and do not plan on returning. I am not sure if the staff who are there are not able to help the waitress. Waited a long time to be seated, when we walked in a lady setting tables saw us, kept setting tables and continued to ignore us. We were finally seated and waited a good while before we received menus, waited another while before the waitress said she would come back. Kept waiting, she offered to take our drinks but not our order. The whole experience was slow. It wasn't very busy when we arrived and other tables seated after us received faster service than us. We ended up having to take our food to go because of the time.
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Betty A.
Always wanting to support downtown mesa merchants a friend and I stopped for dinner before a Mesa Arts Center performance. I called ahead to check their happy hour offerings. They said $3 margaritas and 50% off certain appetizers. The margarita which turned out to be $3.50 was probably one of the worst I've ever had! It was almost clear and the only taste it had was odd ! There were only two apps to choose from a quesadilla and nachos! We chose the quesadilla and at our servers suggestion ordered a side of guacamole to share. The small serving of guac was piled high with poco de gallo that you had to dig through to find the guacamole and sure to disguise the small amount of guac which was just ok nothing special as was the quesadilla. On a good note their salsa was good. I noticed on my receipt that the regular price for the quesadilla was $7.25 are they kidding ??? Sorry I won't go back
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David L.
Saturday lunch consisted of chicken chimichanga and second diner had shrimp tacos. The food was excellent with good potion size. Margaritas were very good, also. Service was polite but very slow. Would recommend the food, but you'd better not be in a hurry.
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Kaitlyn W.
We sat outside on the patio. The weather was beautiful and we really enjoyed the food. I wish they wouldn't allow smoking out there because having to hold my breath each time the old lady took a puff kinda ruined the pleasant atmosphere. The margaritas are $3 during happy hour. They were ok...hardly any alcohol. The service was great. Everyone was very nice. The food was really delicious. I'd recommend trying it sometime!
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Stephanie M.
Cisco and Sandra don't miss a beat. Friendly efficient service. Delicious food and comfortable atmosphere!
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Jon D.
Stopped in and the owner was very friendly. He showed us some paintings he did, and even sat down to talk with us for a bit. The enchiladas were good and the carne asada tacos were even better. I also had a mango jalapeno margarita. I normally do not like frozen margaritas, but this one was fantastic. We will be back.
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K T.
WE attend the National Geographic Live and so this is our go to place 4 times a year. The food is actually pretty good. The problem we have encountered is the kitchen is a bit slow! The server who has helped us twice this year is pleasant and helpful, but I think the restaurant needs an additional server when there are performances. The salsa is actually delicious, a bit spicy like we like it and we have had the shrimps, chicken enchiladas and we go with a group of eight and we've all been content and continue to return. Last year we tried other restaurants in the area and this has been our regular now that we are all so satisfied with the food(service needs to improve.It's not fancy, not expensive, and it's better than most mexican restaurants, thus the reason for 4 stars.
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Adam C.
This place isn't good for groups even if they say they can. We brought a group in with two months notice and they weren't ready for us at all. Made us look bad and made our group mad and hungry. The employees where rude and untrained and the food had no flavor. All in all, I wouldn't go back here ever!
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Dede B.
Had high hopes that this restaurant would be a great spot for dinner before shows at the Mesa Arts Center. We had been to all the previous incarnations with the same hopes but have always been disappointed by the horrible service. Last night, we took my parents out for their 63rd anniversary. We wanted a nice dinner and to see a Shakespeare play. We were seated at 6:20 or so. When a waitress finally stopped by at 6:30 we asked to order and she said, "Just a minute" and walked away. I told her the next time she stopped the we had a play starting at 7:30 so would need to get our order in. She again said, "Just a minute" and walked away. Finally, she took our order and we had the hopes that was the end of our disappointment. Oh no, at 7:15 we looked at each other and said, "we aren't going to make it". At just that moment, our food arrived. My friend Trish told them to box it up, which they did and my sweetie took it to our car so we could go to the show. To top everything else off, in my haste, I left without my leather blazer. I love that coat, it was a hand me down from my mother that I have taken care of and loved for over a decade. When I realized that I had left it, we went back to the restaurant and it was taken. Really? De Garza family, another loser restaurant.
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Liz V.
Chips and Salsa were delicious! Enchiladas were fantastic. I am so happy to have found this little gem. I work down the street and am definitely looking forward to coming here again. The owner was so nice. We have been there several times now. Each time the service has been wonderful. There are a few TVs for watching sports. I haven't had a chance to try any of their margaritas, but I'm looking forward to my next trip there.
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Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
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Connor E.
Meh. Stopped in for a quick lunch. Decent food (really good tortillas, actually), and decent overpriced margaritas. The star rating is more reflective of the painfully slow service. The server seemed a bit lost; maybe she was new? She didn't seem to think that a pen was necessary when bringing back my receipt to sign, and was nowhere to be found after dropping off the check... Thankfully the lady at the next table had one. One and done.
(2)Trevor G.
The food here is always good but 4 of 5 times we come here at least one order is wrong. If the waiter would write our orders down that might improve. It's frustrating to have limited time for a lunch break and get the wrong order. Today, 3 out of 4 of our orders were wrong and they gave a 30% discount. So, we basically got to eat what they decided to serve us for $2.00 off menu price. I also believe it is obscene to charge $1.00 for a tablespoon of sour cream or 1/4 cup of cheese in a Mexican restaurant.
(2)Rhonda S.
Lunch special... Chorizo burger topped w cheddar cheese and a fried egg, cilantro mayo on a rustic ciabatta roll and fries.
(5)marc o.
Great service. Good food. Reasonable prices. Was bummed that they had lunch menu that didn't have many of the things on the dinner menu I would normally want. ..chimi, guac,cheese crisp. Etc. but overall good experience
(4)David A.
Smaller portions compared to others which was ok for me, but same price. Very watered down well Margaritas. Flavorless. Good tasting food. Reasonable ambience for an old building. Restroom overflow and unusable. Slow service especially getting check. I probably won't return for So-So experience.
(3)Kay T.
The waitress was extremely helpful! I liked that we could eat on the patio right on main street but it got kind of cold and we moved inside to the couch area way in the back. There were TVs with sports games on and a live mariachi band playing. That was cool. Best part again was the friendly staff. The food was ok. We were served chips and salsa but the menu was a little pricey and limited selections. The drinks we got were about $14 each which is quite a lot. It's probably one of the only Mexican places in downtown Mesa so it's convenient if you are trying to stay in the area.
(3)Tamara R.
Outstanding, fresh food, service and a great, welcoming atmosphere. We just happened upon it by accident due to attending a seminar at Heritage Academy. The manager, Aaron, made it a point to greet us at our table. Our server was equally attentive. We will be back! Thank you! Tim & Tamara
(4)Jennifer K.
Refused to serve people and it was only 6pm on a Thursday night. They will never survive without customers.
(1)Amanda G.
Prices a little high for the quality of food and drinks. Went with an off menu item, shrimp inside a pepper and wrapped in bacon set in soy sauce. Something different, tasted good. Lots of homeless people in the area.
(3)Todd Z.
Horrible service. We walked in and were told to sit wherever by the greeter. We grabbed our own menus while one server proceeded to rearrange tables and not even acknowledge us. The bartender brought food outside and told us someone would be with us. He then went to the bar and continued serving drinks in a barely full place. After another five minutes watching two employees standing around talking, we got up and left. Service like this will get you no where and I'm afraid this restaurant won't make it unless they train their employees on customer service.
(1)Don A.
Certainly a good Mexican restaurant. I wouldn't go so far to say that it's a great restaurant. We came around 6pm on a Saturday and it was packed. I'm taking 20 tables and 2 servers. The Mesa arts center is across street and so this place fills up with show goers. If you just want dinner be sure to come at 7 after the audience has left- way more pleasant.
(3)Jessica H.
I live in the area and have been here over a handful of times. I agree that some of the entrees are slightly over priced, however, the food is quite delicious! The Macho Nachos are superb and can easily feed 3-4 people. Don't forget the chips and salsa...yum! The service has always been great. Very friendly, outgoing and really welcoming.
(4)Bill B.
Ok. The food is quite good. Better than average even. But their bloody marys actually get that flavor trumps hot.
(5)Rebecca A.
Meh... The food seemed raw, had the veggie enchiladas, the chips to thick & if you have the margaritas have the owners brother make them! Not as clean as I would like to see... So you are asking why
(3)Matt R.
Had the fish tacos for lunch. Not my favorite but people in in our group love coming here. There's a small patio out front and is comfortable. The salsa that came with chips was pretty good. I would def come back but will try something else next time
(3)MaryLou D.
Evidently this was a place called Posh Nosh till 2007, then de la Cruz Bistro from 2008 till summer of 2012. Margaritas Grill just opened up about a week ago and I stopped in tonight because I was in the area and ready for a bite. I had researched it for info and only found one review, on Urbanspoon, which said it was great and meals were priced reasonably at under $10. I don't eat a lot of Mexican food in AZ because I can get it so easily in San Diego but I'm always game to try a new place of any kind. The menu is not extensive but has some delicious sounding choices, mostly seafood. The prices were decidedly not under $10. Dinners were mostly $12 and up, even some of the appetizers were $12-13. I got a dinner special that was not on the menu after my server told me about it. It was a tamales plate with rice and beans for $10. I am admittedly on somewhat of a budget since I'm just visiting, though long term, and usually just eat out once a day. I decided to splurge a little and got a House Margarita for $5 too. My waitress was great, very friendly and attentive, checking on me periodically to see if I needed anything. A+ for service. The pork tamales were really good. They had a lime touch to them that gave them a nice tang, the meat was very tender. They were pretty mild, which I liked, but some people might find them too bland for their taste if they like theirs spicier. The beans were so good I was sorry there weren't more, they disappeared too fast. They were the thinner style so what looked like a wide portion was really a bit small since they spread out. They would have made a fantastic bean dip. The rice was also very good, maybe some of the best rice I've had this trip. The amount was appropriate. The tamales were neither huge nor puny, just average. I would say it was a meal worth the $10. The lettuce wasn't awful, just not cold, crisp, fresh, or seasoned in any way. It was chopped large like a salad yet had no dressing. There was no sauce, salsa, sour cream, guac, cilantro etc to add a little variety to the plate. The Margarita was very good, didn't seem real strong, but I wouldn't have wanted it to be since I was driving. It had a nice balance. If I were to make a suggestion it would be to include a dollop of sour cream and maybe even a bit of guacamole and salsa to make it more interesting, and increase the portion of beans. Beans are cheap, you might as well be generous. It was a bit dark for photography but I did get a few pics which I have posted. The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxing, though. I would say if you're in the area and hungry, this would be a solid place to eat. If I get back next trip I think I'll try one if the seafood dishes. I almost got the tilapia fish tacos tonight.
(4)Mark C.
Not worth a single Star. Extremely poor service! They lost our order, waiter does not come by to refill drinks. Very poorly managed establishment. STAY AWAY from this place. I will never come back to this place. STAY AWAY.
(1)Heather D.
The food is very fresh and the service is well above average.
(5)Jasmine C.
I liked sitting on the couch in back to eat. The service was very pleasant and attentive. I loved the chips and salsa. The mango jalapeno margarita on the rocks was amazing. The best margarita I ever had. Unfortunately the carne asada tacos weren't yummy at all. Very bland, no flavor. Same with the re-fried beans. I added a co-workers avocado and sour cream as well as salsa to the tacos and ate them. Wouldn't order them again!!
(3)Mercedes B.
I visited Margaritas Grill yesterday for a happy hour snack. I ordered a Carne Asada Quesadilla, and I must say some of the most flavorful and delicious carne asada I ever had. The portion was just right and the wait staff was interested in where and why I was there. This is my second time visiting and they remembered me and some things we had talked about previously. The decor and atmosphere is delightful and exciting. Many of the paintings are from local artist and they provide and community feeling. Next time I visit I'm planing happy hour with the girls for some margaritas! I would suggest it to anyone who is looking for some great food and some time to relax.
(5)Mark W.
Really nice place. I went here with 6 friends and our total was under 140(and that's with the 20% gratuity and three drinks). The food was great, I got the carne asada macho nachos and it was really great for the cost. The staff was also real friendly and our waiter was awesome( even though he gave us a different name every time)
(5)Christopher L.
Fantastic lunch specials! Great service, awesome environment, and amazing staff! The food is super fresh, very tasty, nothing gross, greasy, or corner cutty about it. I had the two tacos al carbon with Carne Asada and was quite impressed with the size of the meal, as well as the tastiness! This will absolutely be my new go-to lunch spot, as I live and work in downtown Mesa!
(4)Rob I.
Great service,great food,and the atmosphere is nice. Noise is a little loud but the place was packed. The employees very friendly. I will be back.
(5)Erin F.
Really disappointed with both of our experiences here. We live in one of the historic districts by the restaurant and like to give local businesses our support, but we certainly won't be coming back to Margaritas. Yesterday, we encountered the rudest manager (or at least he claimed to be the manager), he clearly did not want our business. And our group of 5 would have been profitable for the restaurant. He told us there was a 5 minute wait, which is no big deal, but he was super frazzled and irritable. He told us that they were understaffed and seemed annoyed that we showed up. PS- I'm sure they knew about the festival downtown, so I don't know why they weren't better staffed. A man at the bar told us that he had been waiting almost an hour for his food, and recommended we go elsewhere. So we left after waiting 10 minutes and went to Nunthaporns for Thai food instead. They were 10x busier than Margaritas but sat us right away with smiles on their faces.
(2)Gabriel G.
Nice little gem for downtown Mesa! Salsa was great, the tacos I had were delicious, and the atmosphere is quite nice. I ordered the Cadillac margarita which was just ok, and the refried beans were pedestrian but a good experience nonetheless
(4)Bonnie H.
I stopped in here for dinner before heading over to a coffee shop for some music. It was pretty busy and the staff was a little frantic! I sat at the bar and waited a few minutes to be acknowledged. There were a couple of other people at the bar that were also waiting to be served. The guy behind the bar was very nice and apologized for the delay. The chips were very good; thick & crunchy. I ordered the grilled shrimp tacos. They were pretty good, if a little on the bland side. Adding some salsa helped. Overall, it looks like a nice place. The menu had a lot of variety. I think, if they were a little more organized & prepared for a busy Saturday night, it would have been a much better experience. At least the chaos provided a topic of conversation for the people sitting at the bar!
(4)April G.
First time here. I ordered the chicken flautas. And my husband ordered the fish tacos. Both were really good. I think they are a bit pricey for Saturday lunch but it was good. The service was exceptional and the staff were really friendly.
(5)Erica W.
This place is super reasonably priced for what you get and the food is great! It has a great atmosphere and authentic Mexican food. I love that it's right across from the Mesa Arts Center so we can grab a bite before a show.
(5)Megan L.
Came here for the first time today with a co-worker. Margaritas is so great! For a $7.25 lunch plate, I got 2 shrimp enchiladas, rice, beans and THE DRINK INCLUDED! Thank you for not charging me $2 for something that costs you $0.14!! The food was delicious, and I'm typically not a fan of green sauce. But I loved Margarita's sauce. For such great prices, you'd expect this place to be a little divey or "Mom and Pop"-ish (I.e. like Mango's Mexican restaurant that's just a few doors down). But this place is totally posh and hip. Really cool, modern art on the walls. Clean simple lines in the decor, chic black and white color scheme. I loved it! Can't wait to come in for a date night and hit that bar! :)
(5)Lee P.
Cadillac margarita is yum! Chicken enchiladas are delicious! Our waitress Sandra was attentive without being obtrusive! We will definitely be back!
(4)Buahaahaa A.
Do not recommend, and do not plan on returning. I am not sure if the staff who are there are not able to help the waitress. Waited a long time to be seated, when we walked in a lady setting tables saw us, kept setting tables and continued to ignore us. We were finally seated and waited a good while before we received menus, waited another while before the waitress said she would come back. Kept waiting, she offered to take our drinks but not our order. The whole experience was slow. It wasn't very busy when we arrived and other tables seated after us received faster service than us. We ended up having to take our food to go because of the time.
(1)Betty A.
Always wanting to support downtown mesa merchants a friend and I stopped for dinner before a Mesa Arts Center performance. I called ahead to check their happy hour offerings. They said $3 margaritas and 50% off certain appetizers. The margarita which turned out to be $3.50 was probably one of the worst I've ever had! It was almost clear and the only taste it had was odd ! There were only two apps to choose from a quesadilla and nachos! We chose the quesadilla and at our servers suggestion ordered a side of guacamole to share. The small serving of guac was piled high with poco de gallo that you had to dig through to find the guacamole and sure to disguise the small amount of guac which was just ok nothing special as was the quesadilla. On a good note their salsa was good. I noticed on my receipt that the regular price for the quesadilla was $7.25 are they kidding ??? Sorry I won't go back
(1)David L.
Saturday lunch consisted of chicken chimichanga and second diner had shrimp tacos. The food was excellent with good potion size. Margaritas were very good, also. Service was polite but very slow. Would recommend the food, but you'd better not be in a hurry.
(4)Kaitlyn W.
We sat outside on the patio. The weather was beautiful and we really enjoyed the food. I wish they wouldn't allow smoking out there because having to hold my breath each time the old lady took a puff kinda ruined the pleasant atmosphere. The margaritas are $3 during happy hour. They were ok...hardly any alcohol. The service was great. Everyone was very nice. The food was really delicious. I'd recommend trying it sometime!
(4)Stephanie M.
Cisco and Sandra don't miss a beat. Friendly efficient service. Delicious food and comfortable atmosphere!
(5)Jon D.
Stopped in and the owner was very friendly. He showed us some paintings he did, and even sat down to talk with us for a bit. The enchiladas were good and the carne asada tacos were even better. I also had a mango jalapeno margarita. I normally do not like frozen margaritas, but this one was fantastic. We will be back.
(5)K T.
WE attend the National Geographic Live and so this is our go to place 4 times a year. The food is actually pretty good. The problem we have encountered is the kitchen is a bit slow! The server who has helped us twice this year is pleasant and helpful, but I think the restaurant needs an additional server when there are performances. The salsa is actually delicious, a bit spicy like we like it and we have had the shrimps, chicken enchiladas and we go with a group of eight and we've all been content and continue to return. Last year we tried other restaurants in the area and this has been our regular now that we are all so satisfied with the food(service needs to improve.It's not fancy, not expensive, and it's better than most mexican restaurants, thus the reason for 4 stars.
(4)Adam C.
This place isn't good for groups even if they say they can. We brought a group in with two months notice and they weren't ready for us at all. Made us look bad and made our group mad and hungry. The employees where rude and untrained and the food had no flavor. All in all, I wouldn't go back here ever!
(1)Dede B.
Had high hopes that this restaurant would be a great spot for dinner before shows at the Mesa Arts Center. We had been to all the previous incarnations with the same hopes but have always been disappointed by the horrible service. Last night, we took my parents out for their 63rd anniversary. We wanted a nice dinner and to see a Shakespeare play. We were seated at 6:20 or so. When a waitress finally stopped by at 6:30 we asked to order and she said, "Just a minute" and walked away. I told her the next time she stopped the we had a play starting at 7:30 so would need to get our order in. She again said, "Just a minute" and walked away. Finally, she took our order and we had the hopes that was the end of our disappointment. Oh no, at 7:15 we looked at each other and said, "we aren't going to make it". At just that moment, our food arrived. My friend Trish told them to box it up, which they did and my sweetie took it to our car so we could go to the show. To top everything else off, in my haste, I left without my leather blazer. I love that coat, it was a hand me down from my mother that I have taken care of and loved for over a decade. When I realized that I had left it, we went back to the restaurant and it was taken. Really? De Garza family, another loser restaurant.
(1)Liz V.
Chips and Salsa were delicious! Enchiladas were fantastic. I am so happy to have found this little gem. I work down the street and am definitely looking forward to coming here again. The owner was so nice. We have been there several times now. Each time the service has been wonderful. There are a few TVs for watching sports. I haven't had a chance to try any of their margaritas, but I'm looking forward to my next trip there.
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