Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant
1111 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85023
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Address :
1111 W Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ, 85023 - Phone (602) 993-8778
- Website https://www.manuelsaz.com/
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
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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Danielle L.
The pollo especial may be the absolute worst Mexican dish that I have tasted, ever. The fajitas are the only thing worth eating at this place, everything else I have tried has been extra salty and bland.
(3)Desiree W.
Absolutely our fave place to go for Mexican food. Out of all the mexican restaurants we have eaten at, their salsa is THE BEST (love the hot and the mild). We have eaten there 30+ times and have only had bad service a few times. Cant go wrong here!
(5)James M.
Good food and I love the fried ice cream
(5)Mike B.
Great atmoshere four lunch. Chips were fresh. 2 salsasto choose from, mild and hot. The hot is about a 6 out of 10, not too bad. Both are really good. I got teh chicken taco and cheese enchilada. Potion were very nice! Refreid beanswere some of the best I've ever had. $12 lunch, service was great.
(5)Ellie D.
Our favorite. Great food and excellent service.
(5)MoCe C.
Really great food. Guac was whipped awsomeness little pricey. Chicken on taco salad was steller. Yet my spinich enchaladas were blah. Service was really good.
(5)Brett R.
We are the 1st customers at the new re-modeled bar and it is amazing! WOW! New tvs, new bar new everything. It's awesome!!!!!!
(5)Kelsey K.
I have been going to manuels for 5 years now. The atmosphere is great. I recommend the green chili chimichanga. Everything that I have tried there has been wonderful.
(5)Susan M.
I hadn't been to Manuel's in years and remembered it as being decent. I went recently and the service was poor, the food was cold and bland. I will not go back.
(2)Tonya S.
Our family was looking for another Mexican restaurant last night and couldn't find it when we stumbled upon Manuels. The place was packed, which is usually a good sign. The hostesses seemed a little confused and disoriented, but after we finally got seated, the service was excellent and the food was fabulous. I grew up in New Mexico and Arizona and I think this restaurant has very authentic southwestern flair mexican food. We will go back.
(4)David C.
awsome food !! would recommend it to anyone!
(5)Joyce F.
luckily we got there in time for happy hour and to make this review 3 stars vs 2. i ordered the street tacos from the happy hour menu and it was $4 for 4 tacos. they tasted ok. beers were $3 and margaritas were $2 off. it was ok.
(3)JR B.
Besat salsa around! Hands down. Always consistant. Try the mexican pizza ornachos......i prefer them both meatless; even better.
(5)Laura R.
So I started getting a cold yesterday and wanted some more soup it was late already 8pm so hunny went off on the search for soup since it was Mothers Day n' all. He ended up at Manuels dont ask me why!! Our white neighbor loves eating here, he had heard from somewhere or someone that they had the best albondiga (meatball) soup?! Well it was wayyy tooo salty other than that it was ok kinda spicey not too hot though. I don't eat meat but the kid liked the meatballs it looked like they had rice in them anh herbs too who'd a thunk. Chips were a tad too greasy and the salsa wasn't too bad good heat, beans were good rice was alright. If it is necessary and in a pinch again I'd go again but prob not.
(3)Than R.
Great service here! A lot cleaner than your usual mexican rest. Big bar area and large dinning area as well. Great location, away from all normal trendy stuff. Get there and enjoy.
(4)Priscilla C.
Absolutely LOVE THIS PLACE!! everytime my boyfriend and i come here the waitresses, bartenders and the owner always greet us and make us feel welcomed. The food, OMG! THE CHEESE CRISP IS AAAAAAAMAZING! The drinks are also very good! Went there with my boyfriends family and service was also very good! I do wish this place had a little more authentic Mexican dishes. Like pozole? All in all, this place is great! Btw, bartender Rick IS AWESOME!!!! AND SEAN TOO!
(5)Bill J.
So this place earned themselves a 1-star update, and it's a complete shame too. Service was always good to adequate, and I looked past that because of the food, but tonight was the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back. First, the gal who seated us puts us right next to the kitchen entrance in the dining area, the noisiest booth in the entire restaurant, even though the place was 1/2 empty at the time. Nothing like having to repeat yourself to your dinner date every-other-sentence because people in back are continually dropping off piles of plates and smashing things together and, generally, making enough racket to wake the dead. Someone finally brings chips and salsa, but we've still got no drinks and no server. I guess I'm supposed to take it down dry, right? Eventually someone shows up and we get our drink order in. No apology for the wait, naturally. After waiting slightly more than usual, our entrees come out. We went to town, all the while consciously saving room for some dessert (sopapillas for the win, right?). To her credit, the server did check on us to ensure the food was ok, albeit not until we had about half way finished the meal. Had there been a problem, it would have been a long wait. I know what you're thinking at this point. You're asking yourself what the big deal was and how this was some service disaster. In fairness, I didn't see it coming either, but stick with me for a bit longer! So with our entrees done, as in pushed away, covered with a napkin, cutlery crossed on the plate, we began our anxious wait for the sopapillas. The first step was ordering them, which when the server finally came to collect the plates (also after too long) we did. And so begins the waiting game without end. At 10 minutes in, still to sopapillas, but I counted up to 6 different staffers, including at least one manager, futzing with the tables next to us. Talking while standing right next to us, as if the plate dropping, chair moving, table dragging was not enough. There's nothing like trying to sit in silence at the table while having some chic's rear end inches from your face while she and some other mental midget try to figure out if they have enough chairs. Between all these people, they still managed to put more plates on the table than they had chairs. While this is going on, a woman walked up to one of them and said she needed a server. She described him physically, with enough detail to pick him up out of a police lineup (age, height, hair color, glasses.. seriously!) and someone went looking for him while she returned grumpily to her table. We're now 15 minutes in. Still no sopapillas. Futzing with the table is continuing, but then suddenly the manager and staffers helping with this decide on a new plan. Each table and all the chairs are slowly, noisily moved to the other side of the dining area. That's right, all the racket and hassle was for naught. Still no sign of our server or our dessert. A chip guy comes by and asks us if we want more chips, mistaking us for someone that just got seated. I explain we would like the dessert we ordered and asked if he could help figure out what happened. He leaves, never to be seen again. At the 20 minute mark, a completely different chip guy wanders up and asks if we'd like more chips. I tell him about the ordeal and previous chip guy and tell him to get a manager so we can get our bill and leave, because we don't want the dessert anymore. He obliges. While we're waiting, we get another red flag. Remember the woman who was trying to track down her server? Yeah so she wanders up to the area behind the fountain, where the kitchen entrance is, just beneath the "Employees Only" sign. This lady literally yells, while waving her arms, "We need a server out here!" Wow. O.o At the 25 minute mark, chip guy #2 came through and a manager arrived at our table. Clearly no clue what the problem was, he opens with the standard, "Is there a problem?" line. I explain our ordeal and he asks me who the server was, and of course I don't recall her name (he's the manager, shouldn't he know who is serving this table?). I told him I don't want the dessert, just bring the bill. A few moments later he returns will the bill, sans sopapillas, and apologizes. Nothing else was comped, naturally. About 5 minutes later, our server shows up with sopapillas and a backhanded apology. See, she goes on about how she asked someone else (a manager no less!) to help out and take care of us. It's your table, you own the service. If you entrust our care to some brain donor who drops the ball, it's still on you. She cashed us out and we walked out, leaving less than 10% for the tip and all the sopapillas behind. We didn't touch them for two reasons. 1) On principle, as we said we no longer wanted them and 2) They looked disgusting, long and skinny, darker than usual color and just.. wrong. I'm sorry but how do you manage to screw it up this bad? What a complete and utter farce.
(1)Julie C.
I was won over by a few previous reviews that praised salsa and flavor. I'm wondering if they ate at one place and reviewed for another. Ever the optimist, I'll start off with the good. Chips and salsa arrived quickly, and the chips were hot, light and crispy. Drink orders were taken quickly after we sat down. Service was friendly. The menu wasn't overwhelming and had good descriptions and pictures of the offerings. Overall, the server was attentive and friendly throughout the evening. Now for the not-so-good... Please don't get me started on the salsa. It's just... no. Let's talk about things canned tomatoes are OK to be in: Spaghetti sauce. Cans. Velveeta queso. Things that canned tomatoes should not be in: Oreos. Iced tea. Salsa. The green corn tamale made me sad inside. The masa was gritty and dry. Maybe that's why it was smothered in some bizarre grey/green gravy. The masa-to-filling ratio was also not great with very thick masa and the tiniest of smears of filling. The flavor of the outside of the tamale - at least the one small part that wasn't smothered in weird grey/green gravy - was actually not bad (delicately sweet), but it definitely was not worth the near $6 ala carte price. I had really high hopes for this place, but it just fell flat.
(2)Hayden B.
After nearly 1 year of driving by this restaurant we decided to try it out. We were presently surprised by the great quality food and affordable bill to top it off! Was also refreshing to have such good service. Had 4 different employees ask us if we needed anything else (besides the waiter). This included chips, drinks, and utensils. I would highly recommend this restaurant to couples or families.
(5)Dee D.
Staff was friendly. The food was good. The salsa was too sweet, had to ask the for chulpa. The menus were not wiped off. Kinda gross. Very busy place on a Friday night.
(3)Chloe D.
The first time we tried this place, we had takeout ordered via Grubhub. It was delicious. I was sick with a nasty cold, and the chicken tortilla soup I ordered saved the day. My husband had the Pollo Especial, which is basically a chimichanga filled with delicious chicken and a bunch of other goodies. Enchanted by the memory of that delightful experience, we decided to head back and dine in. Both our server and the manager in charge, who happened to be standing nearby while we were ordering drinks, seemed to be confused by the prices of the beer when we asked. After consulting with the manager, he informed us that the beers were half off, since it was happy hour. We expressed our delight at this piece of information, until the still-nearby manager stepped in and corrected our server by informing everyone present that happy hour ended 15 minutes ago, and that we would be charged the usual price. Hubby decided to stick with the beer, and I ordered an iced tea. Chips and salsa were average. The first bowl of chips we got were pretty crushed up. My iced tea was weak and tasted like it hasn't been brewed to full strength. Drinks ran pretty low until we flagged our server down to request refills, and when he returned, he only filled up our glasses about halfway. We were seated next to one of the computer stations, and witnessed several servers pushing each other playfully and cursing at each other in front of customers. The last straw was overhearing 2 servers having a very loud and inappropriate personal conversation right next to us, as though we weren't even sitting there. I ordered the #4 combination, which is a taco, red chile enchilada, and refried beans. I thought the price of $10.95 was a bit steep for what I got. The taco was delicious, packed with flavorful shredded beef, and the shell was fried to crisp perfection, but the single, small enchilada was lacking in flavor and heat. Overall, they get three stars from me for our previous takeout order, and for the decent food during our visit. But the service was mediocre, and I wasn't impressed with the lack of professionalism that was displayed during our visit. I probably won't be back to this location.
(3)Toad M.
The service was good. Wanted to rate higher however the abondagas soup was not so good. The tacos are good, the tamale was good but wouldn't have liked more masa. The taco salad looked good but was pretty bad. Just okay
(3)Anne F.
My family and I love this restaurant. People are friendly food is awesome!!! Salsa is very good and chips are served warm and aren't greasy like some other places.
(5)Charlene D.
Manuel's is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant in Phoenix! I am part Hispanic so I know good Mexican food. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the hard-shell shredded beef tacos and refried beans! YUM. We always request Wallace to serve us because he is so nice, thorough and never messes up. He also checks on us to see how we are doing throughout our meal. The chips here are so thin, hit and good! The salsa is great. I wish they'd add tres leches cake to their dessert menu though!
(5)Cody K.
The food was delicious. I ordered the chicken fajitas and the portion was huge and costs $15.50. It came with guacamole salsa and sour creme. I recommend going to Manuel's if you want to have good Mexican food and have a fun time.
(4)Estee A.
Our Neighborhood use to have the best Mexican food spots - use to being the key words here. This lack of excellence is what lead us to Manuel's on bell. Unfortunately this is not a Glory Story for the Masses looking for Excellence as well in the Neighborhood- this is a tale of mediocre over salted food with a cast of Bartenders and servers who should be Replaced. First we are bar sitters :) we like to sit @the bar close to the beer! I find that service is also faster @the bar in most places. Not that we are in a hurry - we love long fun dinners! We also love fun nice bartenders- that does not exist here. I have never been around such stiff rude bartenders in my life! Asking them to get you another drink even when the place is empty seems like a chore to them. When they are not staring daggers at the patrons they are standing in the back left corner of the bar restaurant area talking to servers and anyone but the customers. Now the food is hit and miss. Somethings are great like the cheese crisp with green chilies or the happy hr rolled tacos- for the most part the rest of the menu is over-salted and lacks a fresh taste. This alone is disappointing due to that we are located in the heart of Mexican culture and food being in AZ so the food should reflect that- it shouldn't taste like a Mexican food restaurant in Idaho. Dumping tons of salt on food does not count as "great flavor" btw. To be honest we went over what was worse the service or the food - we decided the service. The bartenders are just so rude. It is like they have been there so long that they just hate everything to do with the place yet stay! The older lady could possibly been the worst. She just came across angry. She also charged us for salsa after we bought chips to go - they usually come with salsa. That was a first. We tried this place numerous times hoping we just caught the bartenders on an off day - everyday there apparently is an off day. Overall don't go. There are so many other undiscovered gems out there - where they love there job and are happy to talk to patrons- grab em a drink - and take your money with a smile :) cheers!
(1)Antonio J.
Tried the chile relleno at two locations; Bell Rd & Cave Creek. They need to come up with a better recipe for chile relleno. It consists of a chile poblano stuffed with monteray jack cheese then the chile is wrapped on an egg omelet and smothered with green chili sauce or ranchero sauce. This my friends is not a chile relleno! This is what Bobby Fley does on his show. Suggest Manuel's try the recipe from Macayos: they use Anaheim chile or New Mexico green chile that is roasted then stuffed with cheese and dipped in egg batter then fried. This is a much better tasting chile relleno when the chile relleno is smothered with Manuel's green chile sauce or ranchero sauce. Try it and we both will Love It!
(3)Keith G.
I am now officially full, and five pounds heavier than when I entered Manuel's! On this visit we received very polite and fast service from two different waiters. More than polite, they were friendly. I tried out the Rolled chicken quesadillas, which were well more than I could & should eat--I saved part for later. I was hoping for tres leches as dessert but unfortunately they do not serve that. Feeling an urge for something sweet I opted for Apple pie with ice cream which surprisingly came out on a boiling platter. The caramelized sugar added a nice flavor to the dish. To my figure's regret, I finished it alone. Couldn't waste a bit!
(5)Yuko H.
I chose this restaurant based on fellow yelp reviewers. My friend missed Mexican food he used to eat in San Diego, so I looked around and trying to find the closest I can find to what he is used to in San Diego. I liked the decoration inside the restaurant and patio looked very inviting. Waiter was friendly and took our order right away. Salsa was very tasty. We ended up eating two bowls of them with chips. We ordered shrimp picante, seafood enchilada, fish tacos. All were good, cannot decided which was my favorite. For desert, we had fried ice cream (free for a birthday boy), flan, and apple pie on hot skillet. Everything was so tasty, price was reasonable, great atmosphere, good service. I will definitely come back again when I want to eat good Mexican food.
(5)Donna M.
I've been here several times, mostly with coworkers on our lunch break. Chips and salsa are really good. Today I had the carnitas lunch special and had them sub corn tortillas for flour, with no problem, and it was really tasty. Another coworker got the fajitas which she really enjoyed. Our server today was John and he was on the ball!
(4)Carmen L.
What can I say about this place? It's always a great spot to come in to the bar, grab a stool, order some food and drink. The food is decent and the price is fair. The atmosphere is always lively. The staff is friendly and quick to service. Check out their specials and come catch a game sometime.
(3)Aley M.
Not good! Don't waste your money here is Not real Mexican food.. I order carnitas tacos and I got beef tacos and the salsa was from tostitos jar.
(1)James C.
Oh sh***#!! --It's Christmas Eve at 7:27pm and my brother and I still haven't decided where we're going out for dinner... We've been debating what kind of food, how fancy etc for 45 minutes. I'm picky and have diet restrictions. He loves meat which I don't so much. The kids are just flat out hungry! He's local and I'm not, so finally I just ask him to pick a good Mexican food restaurant. He calls Manuel's and they tell him they're only seating till 8pm. Let's go! We arrive at 7:50 and the hostess immediately says "we're not seating anymore." I reply that we just called and were told they seat till 8, and that's why we came. After she goes in back, our party of 5 was seated --5 minutes after we arrived. The food was not bad, but it was a bit expensive for what we got. I had vegetable fajitas with shrimp added which put mine around $15. The fajitas were good and came with whole pintos which had great flavor but were a bit crunchy. The regular salsa was sweet, and the hot was all pepper. Wallace gets them three stars: he was professional and patient ("up to a point" as he told me). When we arrived every seat except ours was full. When we finished at 8:45, we were the only ones there. Before Wallace brought the check he even asked if I wanted another beer or if we wanted dessert! That's saying a lot on Christmas Eve. I'd definitely give them another try.
(3)Kelly H.
Love this place. Come from Buffalo,NY and enjoy every year. Love the fajitas the best.
(5)Michael F.
I have eaten here several times when I am down in Phoenix. I usually order a child relleno, cheese enchilada and rice. Also their chicken and beef dishes are great and not too dry. Great chips and salsa. The overall quality of the food is excellent. Very good customer service. One of the best Mexican food restaurants in the area. Give them a try.
(4)Lisa D.
Our fav, love the margaritas. Shantelle is a great waitress, very attentive. They have a great patio, too.
(5)Phoenix C.
Made it to this place today with my family, service was good but the food was really bad won't go there again
(1)Jeremiah S.
First off let me say I have eaten Mexican food in many places Mexico, Arizona, Unfortunately California, New Mexico, TEXAS, Budapest Hungry, Bosnia and throughout the rest of the USA. How difficult is it to use a marinade or even season as you cook? Must be nearly impossible. This is horrible Mexican food period. Velveeta cheese dip with spinach for $9. My Beef fajitas had 3 times the unseasonably veggies than meat. The meat is fatty with no flavor other than bland walmart tasting beef. Both sets of flour tortias were old and fell apart. how can you not make tortillas? HOW My wife had a super soggy chicken enchilada. WAter must be the dominate flavor. The taco is just hideous to eat. Tastes like a boild paste. I'm not sure even my dogs will eat it. My Family will never eat here again. 10 stars all down
(1)Ana G.
This place is cozy & casual place to have a good Street Tacos & Water Melon Margarita(it's a must try) But also ask for Peppermint Margarita thats my number #1 but it's only seasonal.
(4)Amy V.
This place is great. We've only gone twice and done two orders for take out. Service is always friendly and quick. HH is the time to go. Margaritas are my go to. Steak tacos were tasty, fishy tacos yummy and my hubby always goes for the polo special, which is basically pollo magnifico if you remember Julios in Scottsdale. Like the chesse crisps as well. Nice large outside patio off the bar area. Plenty of seating with every sports game imaginable in the inside bar portion. If you live in the area highly recommend.
(4)Dena Z.
Every Christmas I order a party tray, as I did thisyear. I went to pick up my order on Christmas eve and had to wait almost 40 minutes to get my order. On top of that, 2 other people had come and gone and received their orders in a timely manner. When I asked Daniela to check on my order she was VERY rude. Also, I did not receive everything I ordered. It is sad, because I love the food, but we will never go back to that location.
(1)Megan R.
Great food, good prices. Took a family member from out of town based on reviews, I had the taco salad and my husband had the enchiladas both were great. Service was good.
(5)Cole B.
Incredible all the way around. I have worked in the industry for years and I have to say, Wallace provided some of the best service I've ever received. Very personable and friendly. He made my wife and I feel right at home. And the food. My goodness. I had the tampiqueno dinner, my wife had the #2 combo (beef and sour cream enchilada and shredded need taco). They were perfection. My steak was a beautiful medium rare, just like I had asked for, and the chips and salsa were ON POINT!! I would highly recommend this restaurant to any lover of Mexican cuisine. 5 stars all the way.
(5)Jud S.
OOPS! Sorry to say, I was disappointed on almost everything food. The salsa was some sweet tomato like paste. The hot salsa was even sweeter. I had a Machaca dinner of course. The Machaca was sweet. What part of Mexico is the cook from? Have you ever seen a movie where the guy is on a raft in the middle of the ocean? He keeps drinking seawater to cure his thirst but he dies? Well that is what my dinner was like. I kept pouring on the salsa but it didn't taste any better. I poured it on the bland beans, I poured it on the bland rice. But to no avail. It just kept getting sweeter. $25.00 for dinner. Great setting though. Nice waitress. Won't go back till the cook goes to Mexico.
(2)Amy P.
I had a great meal at Manuel's! I ordered their three amigos enchiladas. This was a great way to try three different enchiladas. My friends and I went their after and event. We ate, drank and hung out for hours (while drinking). The staff was very welcoming and friendly! Would go back here in a heart beat!
(5)Gary J.
I Love the food at Manuel's I always start off with some Great Appetizers like the Mexican Pizza and I order a side of Guacamole Dip, it's almost a meal by itself but I always save room for the Sour Cream Enchiladas and I always have there Great Margaritas. The bar is a great place to sit because they always have sports on the many large TV's Gary N Glendale AZ
(5)Amber S.
First bad review I've ever had to give Manuel's and it hurts my heart! I ordered 2 portions of albondigas over the phone for a to go order as I just had surgery. Both portions were broth & veggies, NO meatballs at all! My nephew called to let them know & to get some & the woman who answered the phone ARGUED that there were meatballs in it! Really? Can u show me, cuz I know what a meatball looks like & I sure don't see any! The broth & veggies is very tasty, but would be so much better with meatballs & I am just so upset that the woman argued with my nephew, that's terrible TERRIBLE customer service!
(1)Paula S.
The service here is very good. The food arrived quickly and was better than average. We treated our kids and grand kids to dinner out and this was their restaurant of choice. I recommend the Three Amigos speciality dish if you like enchiladas.
(4)Cappo S.
The food is awesome every time we are on the side of town we always have to stop here and eat. very friendly Great customer service . if you don't stop to eat here you are missing out !
(5)Lonna B.
Manuel's is ok, if I can't make it to my other Mexican place.It is hit and miss with them, although I do like there salsa even more than my Favorite place.Overall the food here is just ok. The meat is like most of the bertoes around here; soggy and chewy most of the time.I've yet to find a Mexican restaurant that knows how to cook meat that is tender well- seasoned and delicious.I guess for that I'd have to go somewhere super expensive, a place that uses good cuts of meat.
(3)Colt L.
I love Manuel's. I know that every time I got to Manuel's I'm going to have a good experience. I think they have the best cheese enchiladas. Hands down. Their chimichangas are so good too. I like how they have several locations throughout the Valley and the food is always consistant. I've always had great service at Manuel's. The prices are reasonable too. I've been a customer for years and that won't be changing anytime soon!
(5)Jennifer L.
This place really isn't worth one star but since that's the lowest option I have... I have been here twice and really didn't enjoy the first trip. I enjoyed tonight's visit even less. We only came here to eat because our favorite restaurant was so packed we couldn't even find a parking spot. I ordered a cheese crisp with chicken on it. It took over a half hour to get our food. We sat there and waited and waited. Our waitress at one point said our food should be up soon and then we didn't see her for another 15 minutes. When my food arrived it was cold. Not wanting to wait another half hour for a replacement meal I scraped all the cold chicken (half of which looked disgusting, btw) off the cheese crisp and just ate the cold cheese/tortilla. My mom's cheese enchilada wasn't cooked either. The cheese wasn't even remotely melted. Our waitress took another 15 minutes to bring our bill and asked if we needed boxes. We said no. Another 5 minutes went by and she came back to get the card. By this time I was irritated. She obviously had too many tables and couldn't keep up with her workload. When she finally came back with our card she asked again if we wanted boxes. I finally told her that she should tell the people in the kitchen our food had come out cold. She apologized but after the excessive delays and the cold food, it's just not enough to make me want to eat here again. The only good thing I can say is the chips were good.
(1)April K.
The food is great. Get the shredded pork nachos. The service is always on point. The medium salsa is good, the hot is hotter than the fires of Mordor.
(5)Morris K.
===================== REVISITED 12/12/13 ===================== Came here last night after our weekly Thursday night meeting with two other people and my wife. It's obviously a popular place, it was quite busy. I've eaten in countless Mexican restaurants .
(4)James D.
Manuel's is our standby Mexican food restaurant in the Valley, due to its reasonable prices, friendly service, and consistently good food. Over the course of 8 or so years, we've gone to Manuel's and never gone away wishing we had gone somewhere else. The portion sizes are great for the price. And the chips & salsa they bring when you're seated is quite good. You would think that would be easy, but so many Mexican restaurants bring you watered down salsa for you to dip their greasy chips in. Not here!
(4)Rick W.
I took my Lab for lunch on the patio. I had asked last year shortly after the patio was completed if it was OK and was told no problem. Well when I showed today, I was questioned if my dog was a service dog?? I said well she is today jokingly. I was asked for my papers. I was told that they had not taken the time to fill out the paper work for the pet friendly patio. but it was OK this time since I was the only one on the patio at 3pm in the afternoon. Make up your mind. Either do it or not. finished 1/2 my beer and lunch and left. Not worth the hassle. The food was good as usual.
(1)Pablo O.
I always go for Happy Hour...then again every hour is every hour ...lol seriously though they have one of the best carne asada in the Valley. Juicy, tender, and not fatty at all. And ive had my share of carne asada. I am mexican. You will not be disappointed. Street tacos which are mini tacos. You get 4 for only $4!! at happy hour time...Margaritas are decent..Carnitas are amazing as well. Best place for tacos for me. **Update- I continue to come here. Never disappoints. I noticed prices went down on a few items. Like there carna asada plate. use to be $17! Now its $12 i believe and you get more food with it. Thats a huge plus. Was just there a couple days ago. Margaritas are always tasty. On the rocks please! Love Manuel's!
(5)Josh D.
This place is ok. The food is decent besides the overpriced fajitas that had overcooked meat. The main issue is the terrible service. They argue with you on where you sit and had to ask my waitress to stop grabbing with the hostess to do her job. I am currently trying it again and the waitress is exceptionally impatient and seems to not want to be here at all. The only good experience has been the first time we came here and the manager was fantastic and so was the server. How that has seemed to change. The night crew here is terrible.
(2)Tonya J.
On Sept 16th, we decided to try a new Mexican restaurant. This was our first time here and I gotta say we choose a good one....reasonable prices, friendly service, good food, with large portions. The margaritas were awesome, made by James & Sean. Thanks guys for a fun dining experience. We will be back!
(4)Taylor Momo J.
Very good Mexican food. The chips were way better years ago when they were flour. But they are still not bad today. We went through 4-5 bowls of chips for 4 people. Prices are a little high for Mexican food, thus -1 star. Service is better than average here. I got a make my own combo so I could get a taco and an enchilada. Albondigas soup is superb!
(4)Denise A.
Had the Fiesta Platter. Very good. Definitely recommend coming here and waiter was awesome and just attentive enough.
(4)James S.
A-OK, but on the expensive side. I did get the 8.99 nachos with shredded beef and they were awesome! Huge. Should not have polished off the entire plate, but couldn't help mystelf! Better as an appetizer for 2 or more. Was talking to a fellow customer next to me and he agreed that they are expensive and other Mexican restaurants are just as good and cheaper.
(3)Robert L.
Great Service all the time. Great Food. The staff always had a smile and takes care of the customer.
(5)Jamie C.
I must admit I LOVE Manuel's! The food is always excellent and the service is just as good. I really like the Happy Hour here, I promise, you can't go wrong with the House Margarita or the Sangria and those cheap Taquitos! Yummerz!!! The beef enchiladas are moist and delicious. Last time I was here my sister even ordered the Sopaipillas and I almost went to fat heaven! For those of you who don't know; Sopaipillas are these little soft pillow donuts sprinkled with powdered sugar and can be dipped in or drizzled with a honey syrup. To die for and if you eat enough you most certainly will die of diabetes or some other fat related disease. Don't fill up on the warm chips and salsas because you'll still want to stuff yourself even when the food comes out. I'm here at least once a month to meet up with my cousin and I look forward to a good experience every time!
(4)Alyse H.
Growing up, my family and I would eat at Manuel's all the time after church. I have always been a fan of their salsa, and especially their beans. The beans at a mexican restaurant are the main factor that determines whether or not I will return. I am somewhat of a bean expert. Manuel's beans pass muster. I am also a big fan of their frozen margaritas. Unlike some other mexican restaurants, you can actually tell that they put tequila in the margarita. The lime flavor doesn't taste fake. I worked at Manuel's for a semester in college, and I still enjoy their food and drinks.
(4)Stephanie K.
Our waiter Gino was wonderful. The salsa was the best I've ever had and the patio seething was just lovely. If you can, go here!!!
(5)Kelly R.
This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. They have the best chips and salsa, and usually good service. I love the machaca burrito, espinaca style. Also the chicken fajitas.
(4)Kyle H.
I love this place. My family has been coming here for years and the food is awesome. The owners are extremely nice and the staff is always on top of their tables. Get the Margiritta in fact get two.
(5)Kasey O.
Love to come here for lunch and order the taco salad with Chicken. Came with our son today and his lunch was free. Great atmosphere as well.
(5)Trisha W.
We frequent Manuel's a couple of times a month. I think it warrants 3.5 stars but since we go often I'm going to bump it up rather than down. I prefer sitting at the bar or "Cantina" area of Manuel's. The couple of times we sat in the dining room the service was not really up to par. Each time in the dining room, our server went missing and our food took a very long time. Bad luck maybe... The food is usually pretty good and I am very critical of my mexican food! My BF and I often share the fajitas for two. We get a chicken/steak combo and request our veggies grilled with EVOO for a heart healthier version. It's a ton of food and we each get our own side of beans, guac, sour, etc... I always have leftovers. A few times when I've felt indulgent, I've also enjoyed the Tres Amigos Enchiladas. YUM! It's a enchilada trio (carne asada meat, chicken, spinach or cheese). It's delicious. I'm not really a fan of the Chicken Taco Salad. I've only had it once and that was when I popped in for a quick lunch. First, they serve the taco shell bowl on a very small plate so you can break the shell and mix up your salad. That annoyed me and I had to request a larger plate. On this visit, the chicken was dry and the guac was slightly brown. It just didn't look appetizing at all. I left hungry and $10 poorer. The salsa is also very fresh and flavorful. They serve a "medium" and "hot" version. I like to combine the two for a custom salsa.
(4)Darlene P.
EDIT 2/4/2014 - 4 stars. Great food. Went back for dinner and had a wonderful meal. Hubby got the machaca and said it was heaven on a plate. I took a taste and was almost jealous I hadn't ordered it myself. My plate was a mix-and-match meal with a green corn tamale and beef enchilada (see photo). Loved it! Our kids were happy with their kids menu selections. One of them ordered a burger with a side of rice. Not many places where you can do that. Overall, a great meal and we'll be back for more. --------------- Original review: After many hours spent shopping for and buying a car from one of the nearby dealerships, we were all starving. Manuel's got decent yelp reviews so we decided to stop in. So glad we did. We were seated immediately and quickly got chips and salsa. Hubby said it was the best restaurant salsa he's ever had. I thought it was very fresh tasting and liked how it still had some tomato chunks rather than being pureed. We also tried their hot sauce. Good stuff. It had a nice bite and smoky flavor. Our meals came out quickly, all fresh and piping hot. Hubby got a combo plate. He liked the taco and raved about the enchilada, but was disappointed by the bean tostada which lost its crunch fairly quickly...no one wants a soft tostada. My shrimp picado was okay, but the shrimp were a tad overcooked. I also wished it was spicier, but that's just my palate. The hot sauce fixed that right up. Rice and beans were good. Our sons were happy with their quesadilla and chicken fingers. Drinks never got low. 3.5 stars for that salsa, decent food, and the super quick and friendly service.
(4)Kristi E.
Still love the food and staff. Nothing changes my mind. My favorite is the Mexican pizza. I was full with plenty of leftovers.
(4)Melissa G.
I came here on my lunch hour weary of whether I would be able to get in and out in time to get back to work. I let the server know of my intentions and he promised he could make it happen. Tortilla chips were hot and fresh. I kept it simple with a bean and cheese burrito but it definitely hit the spot. The staff was friendly and quick. As I was leaving, I noticed the patio area was neatly decorated and looked like a nice place to come one weekend night to enjoy a margarita. I would definitely recommend for a casual dinner location!
(5)jouce j.
Not bad. Nice decor friendly service. Tamale was very good. Fried icecream was excellent. So good. Ive has a lot worse mexican and alot better. But all in all not bad. Reasonably priced. I would go back
(4)Sharon T.
I was actually really impressed today. The chips were nice and crispy. The cheese enchilada was AMAZING. I know what you're thinking. How can you mess up a cheese enchilada? Well, having had some pretty mediocre ones lately, this one really stands out. The sauce was nice and tangy and the cheese was ooey gooey melted perfection. Had a pretty decent margarita too. I sat at the bar during lunch and the service was great and fast. Now, why is it whenever they say the plate is really hot, the first thing I do is grab it? Muy caliente! I highly recommend this place.
(4)Ryan C.
Good food, great service. Lunchtime deal is a bargain, and you still get all the yummy, crispy homemade chips and salsa you can eat. GGGGOOOOAAAAALLLLLL
(4)Carlos A.
Not bad for chain-restaurant type Mexican. Portions are big. Service was good. I'd come back
(3)Joe L.
Charlotte was that waitress who you remember, as a kid, was liked by mom, dad, and even your brothers/sisters, too! She had a 6-table station rocking, and didn't miss a beat with my daughter (hand-made chocolate milk), son (half lemonade, half H20, soda topper), & me (monster beer) while keeping the hot chips and flavorful salsa coming. Daughter's Chicken Strips, oddly enough, are by far the best tasting, highest quality, great portioned meal (along with generous helping of steak fries) in any restaurant, MExican or otherwise. Son's taco combo and my own salad both absolutely solid in their selection. This was our second straight great experience at Manuel's on Bell Rd. They also have cheap Dos Equis (everyday!) and frequent F&B specials, they stretch my $ a bit, so I can see returning again soon.
(4)Nancy P.
Great happy hour! The chalupas were huge and delish. Their carnitas street tacos were succulent and flavorful. Service was impeccable as well.
(5)Walt P.
This was our first time here. We have come by several times but it's always been packed, and we went elsewhere. This time we picked a Sunday at 5:00PM, and just beat the rush. We were greeted quickly and seated, and our server was excellent! The chips and salsa were very good, the mild had some bite to it. I had the Pollo Especial, which was one of the best chicken dishes I have ever eaten. My wife had a chimi, which was also excellent. I rated them 4 stars because it was our first visit...we will be back and am anticipating another excellent meal and an upgrade to 5. After eating here many, many more times, I have yet to be disappointed and am working my way through the menu. Everything is outstanding, and I have upped Manuel's to 5 stars!
(5)Rebecca G.
Disgusting!!!! If I wanted reheated food I would have got a TV dinner for cheaper. My beans were burnt around the edges and you couldn't pick up the bowl it was so hot. Also our "waiter" waited on us twice to take our order and get payment. We waited 15min for him just to bring the check.
(1)Suezi T.
We loved it! Great service, great prices, clean and yummy food! Love the chips and salsa!!
(5)Tiffani A.
The food was great; first bowl of chips were stale but the second was fresh so I was wondering. My boyfriend & I shared some chicken fajitas and they were delicious. Our waitress was nice however was a little slow on drink refills... Took us 20 min after we were finished eating that she finally brought the tab. The people at the front weren't very friendly she never greeted us all she said was "give me a few mins to seat you" lol very weird. I only gave 3 stars because the food was pretty good.
(3)Amanda B.
Fast service, good salsa, great food, family owned. Can be a bit pricy, fed 3 people for $43 including tip so not unreasonable.
(5)Micah B.
Great customer service and EXCELLENT real authentic Mexican food! I had the cheese enchilada with rice and beans and my husband loved his pollo especial dish, both were very delicious. Our waitress was sweet and very attentive to our table. The owner even came over and introduced himself to us, realizing this was our first time at his restaurant. He gave us a $10 coupon to come back and use on our next visit. This is something I really value and appreciate because you just don't find good quality customer service these days. My husband and I are new to the area and we will definitely be coming back to this place. Prices we're more than reasonable and they even sent us home with extra chips and salsa at NO charge!
(5)Victoria V.
I have been going to this restaurant with my dad since I was a little girl. This place has a special place in my heart for that reason. Their food is so delicious and service is always great. Will keep coming back forever!
(5)Azam A.
Great Mexican food, yet to have bad food or service at Manuel's. Will recommend it any body
(5)Tina T.
Good chips and salsa is about all the positive I have to say about Manuel's on this visit. The food quality was lacking - oversalted and grisley steak, greasy quesadilla my daughter rung out before eating and wilted lettuce strewn about the plates. All of the prices are REALLY high for the quality of the food and it seems like there are NO more affordable options. Even the kids menu is high ($5.50 plus extra for juice) and their emphatic NO SUBSTITUTIONS is frustrating. The happy hour menu looks more promising but for a Family, it's a NO THANK YOU. Sadly we won't be back to Manuel's any time soon.
(2)Abigail P.
I grew up eating here so i really like it and the atmosphere is cozy I really like it.
(4)Tiger C.
Enjoyed my lunch here. Friendly staff. Had the steak burrito - it was decent. Very friendly bartender and staff. Place was more of a bar that also had a kitchen than a restaurant with a bar. I would come here for drinks with friends and likely eat somewhere else. Food was definitely not California Mexican - meaning Manuel does not use the quality fresh healthy ingredients you get from California Mexican fusion. This is more Mexican - refried, lots of cheese, and too many fried choices. It all comes out looking gray and cheesy. Three stars because the margarita was very good.
(3)Cheryl C.
I have a love hate relationship with this place! We meet there every 2nd Saturday .. some weeks I have great service and they are sooo accomodating and friendly.. other weeks I feel like I'm imposing by giving them my business... Today's meeting was a love one....
(3)Cheryl C.
I love Manuel's!! My family and I have been coming here for years. I've now turned my boyfriend onto them too! We always go on a Monday or Tuesday when they have the beef taco and cheese enchilada on special for $6.99 and the house margaritas are only $4.00. The food is consistently good and so is the service.
(5)Erin F.
The chips and salsa are really good and the fish tacos are amazing!! I only have it four stars because one night we went and it smelled like something was burning in the kitchen and it was quite unpleasant, but every other time has been great!
(4)Chas C.
Consistently good food and service.. Good food and service.
(4)Glen D.
The rolled chicken quesidlia is epic good, almost too much to eat in one setting.
(4)Pablo O.
I only come here for Happy Hour...Then again every hour is happy hour..lol Seriously thought they have the BEST carne asada around in the valley. And ive had my share of carne asada...I am mexican. Street tacos which are mini tacos...Only $4 during happy hour...Carnitas are amazing as well. Margaritas are decent but even for Happy Hour $5 is kinda high...Service is great. Last time they failed to send a waiter or waitress to me...I complained and the manager apologized and gave me %50 off. Was not expecting that but i'll take it!
(5)Amy H.
My parents come here with their friends every Friday night. They call it "Margarita Friday". I occasionally accompany them. This place is always packed, but my parents have the same table reserved for them every week so we always get right in. However, it looks like it could be quite a wait if you just walk in, especially on a weekend. They have my absolute favorite hot sauce in the world....not the salsa, the hot sauce. Frequently, you have to ask for the hot sauce. It is well worth it. For straight up gringo Mexican food, I have always found it to be tasty and consistent. My parents dig their margaritas. (I'm not a fan of tequila ever since The Mescal Incident of 2000). You can't go wrong here with your standard shredded beef taco. They are plump and juicy and not too greasy. You will need some napkins for these though. I wouldn't order them on a first date. I love the green corn tamales with green chile gravy as I am a bit of a green chile slut. Beans and rice are well executed. They will bring you flour chips instead of corn if you want and keep the chips and salsa comin....Service is always good. The noise level is a bit high, but not as obnoxious as most of the trendier restaurants in town.....It is just always crowded. It is a local family owned establishment which is always a thumbs up in my book. Solid across the board!
(4)Kimberly M.
Consistent service... Very friendly staff. A great place to catch a cerveza, margarita and watch a game... Or a full on meal. The enchiladas are my favorite... Chips & salsa very good... Margaritas I get with patron... That's a plus:-) pretty standard fare... Could use a bit of unique to the menu... But I still love Manuels:-)
(4)Ray C.
The re-done bar looks great! Havin' some bday margs!
(3)Tara M.
I have always loved Manuel's but never reviewed it before. We have always had a great time with excellent margaritas. The food is good I have probably tried most everything on the menu and would recommend ... The Pollo Especial, the spinach enchiladas and the cheese crisps are great with chips and salsa when you just want to drink, chat and munch.
(4)Kaelyn U.
I LOVE MANUELS! The only reason I give 4 out of 5 stars is the salsa. Everything else in this place is super authentic and delicious but the salsa tastes as if it comes from a can. (that definitely does not stop me from finishing the whole bowl though!) Crystal is one of the best waitresses I have ever had the pleasure of being served by. She is so polite and attentive and she remembers my boyfriend and I everytime we go in (yes we are regulars). When she serves us, we dont even need to say a word and she knows exactly what we want! The beef tacos are delicous, super greasy just the way I like them. The rice and beans are great as well. My boyfriend always gets the pollo especial and he can never seem to finish it because of the richness of all the cheese! (Im not complaining though because I love it!) The margaritas are strong and tasty (I love the strawberry marg frozen with sugar). Dos Equis beers are on special every day which is also nice. Super authentic environment, family oriented, and just a great place to relax and sip on margaritas!
(4)Joe B.
We've become semi-regulars at Manuel's lately...usually for happy hour in the bar. Well the bar is currently being renovated so my wife, daughter and I had dinner in the restaurant last night. We were greeted nicely and quickly seated. My appetizer plate was a little dirty and when I borrowed one from another table the bus boy came by and apologized profusely. I told him no big deal...those things happen. Waiter was excellent...very friendly and with a good sense of humor. Chips and salsa were very good. Two kinds of salsa...mild and hotter. My wife and daughter prefer the mild but I like the hot stuff. Chips were warm and fresh. Waiter was attentive and kept the basket filled. Now on to the food...I had the carne asada burro norteño style. Excellent flavor to the meat - sauce could have been a little more spicy though. My wife had a chimi enchilada style..she liked it too. Daughter wasn't too hungry so she just had a couple of beef tacos. The plate was emptied so I assume that she liked it also. All in all, a pretty decent meal.
(3)Kelly C.
I've never had bad service or had an item on the menu that I didn't enjoy. One of my favorite restaurants to go to for dinner or lunch!
(4)Deborah S.
I know a lot of people like this but It just seems like regular Mexican food to me. I have tried several things and nothing has been anything but okay.
(3)Jessica L.
Some friends invited us out for dinner and suggested this place. They recommended the house Margarita's. Our party was for 4 and we all wanted one so we decided to get a pitcher... this wasn't a good idea as it turns out. The pitcher didn't save us any money at all which we all found strange - next time we'll just get our own glass I guess. The Margarita's were good though. The food was good but the service was so-so...our friends said the service is usually much better and that the waitress may be new since they had never seen her before (we sat on the bar side). I won't really hold the slow service against them too much right now. So based on my first experience I'll give them 3-Stars; however, we will go again and possibly revise to 4-Star based on the feedback from friends.
(3)Angela R.
Back at my one of my favorite bar/restaurants and with the new renovations it's better than ever!!! The new setup and amazing TVs...WOW! And happy to have my bartender Mida back!! Love her, she makes every experience a great one!
(5)Barbara H.
THE best salsa I've had in a while and great, crispy chips. Our waitress, Laurie, was attentive and food arrived hot and fast. I had the Chicken Pibil Tacos (in honor of the Taco Festival in Scottsdale this weekend) and loved them. A focus of Manuel's seems to be on customer service and it shows. Great place for lunch-will be trying out the dinner menu soon.
(5)Alissa W.
I like it. Chimi & Margaritas. Winner!
(4)Tracy K.
A family-owned restaurant that has managed to expand throughout the Valley over the last 46 years is impressive, but what's more impressive is the fact that what they serve and how the serve it is what has made Manuel's last this long. My family has been eating at Manuel's for many years, and we've never had a bad experience. The staff is always very friendly -- like family, almost -- and the food is dependably good. You can't go wrong with their menu, and the prices are just right. They've also got a great lunch menu, with even better prices, and some great drink deals. So, if you're looking for a family-friendly, good meal at a good price, definitely give Manuel's a try.
(4)karen m.
Very good service, family restaraunt so if you want quiet ask to sit away from the family's like we did. Had pitron margaritas for $9.25. Good but not as good as Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville. Shared the enchilada trio and the street tacos. All very good. Unlimited nacho chips with two types of salsa. Also very good and attentive staff.
(4)Bao H.
For what it is...meh it's okay. Food is edible and will get you full for sure. I'm not all into the decor - tad bit tacky, but I whatever floats your boat. Service was lacking granted I understand lunch rushes, but seriously you don't have to ask if I need a refill 10 times when my glass is still half full - where's my tamales anyways! I guess if you're really craving for some Mexican food it'll do the job just fine.
(2)hilary c.
Not being a big fan of chain restaurants, I wasnt super excited to eat here last night. I was however, starving and craving mexican food and wanting to try somewhere new so we ended up at Manuel's. OMG I loved it! The salsa's (especially the hot!) the chips, the cheese crisp with green chiles and onions, and most of all: the chilaquiles!! I LOVE chilaquiles so much and had mostly seen them only served at breakfast until I opened up Manuel's menu and there they were, just how I like them! SO good I wouldve licked the dish they were served in if I wasnt so full afterwards! JD had a rolled quesadilla that was fantastic too and we both needed to be rolled out of there when we finished eating. It was so good though that I'm craving it again today. We will definitely be back!
(5)Chukki S.
I have been to a couple Manuel's. Pretty standard sit down Mexican place. It's clean, decent service, big building, etc. The food is decent. Overall nothing special but not horrible either. Pretty much everything is average and nothing stands out to me. Eh. Pft.
(3)Francis E.
Love this place. Hard to find really good Mexican food and was so glad to happen upon this place. Will go back for more!!! No complaints at all...
(5)Christina D.
My absolute FAVORITE place for Mexican food!!! We eat here so much I feel like family =) My daughter always orders the Beef Taquitos and usually can't finish them. My favorite is the #6-Chilequiles, a Mexican cassarole made with layers of tortilla chips, pulled chicken, green chiles, onions, green sauce and sour cream......making you drool yet??? It SO DANG GOOD!!! Its inexpensive and filling...my daughter and I share and barely can finish. Chips and salsa are fresh and yummy.
(5)Daren C.
Always a good time eating here. The service is good, the chips and salsa are great and the food is excellently consistent.
(4)Bob J.
Good chips and salsa, excellent service. Friendly folks who greet you well and say good-bye when you leave. MY staff love this place and I gave them gift cards for Xmas from here so they could go to lunch and talk about the boss! Food is good but not great. Not high-end Mexican but decent ingredients put together with care. I highly recommend asking about their specials. They are thinking about what they prepare and have some excellent dishes they have created themselves. The spicy roast pork is very good - as an example. Parking can be tough at peak hours. I had to use the street last night and the place was absolutely packed. Large lot but at peak hours... Very good value. You will leave knowing you have eaten something! Decor is basic Mexican restaurant but comfortable.
(4)Joe P.
Very good food, unlike most of the Mexican food in the area. Tastes like someone took the time to cook. Clean restrooms as well.
(5)Mike K.
Hands down this is our go to Mexican restaurant in North Phoenix. I highly recommend getting the "Fiesta Platter" which is a combo of all sorts of great stuff. Chips and salsa are great, and they usually have some sort of drink special like $2.50 Corona's all summer long. Whether you want to eat in the restaurant, or have some drinks with friends in the Cantina, it's a great atmosphere. Staff is always friendly, and when something isn't right, they do go out of their way to make it right, from lower staff to management. All around fantastic place that will remain in business for many years due to their quality and friendliness.
(5)MaryElizabeth L.
I've always come here during lunch & can't seem to deviate from the al-la-carte beef taco & sharing an extra crispy quesadilla... what can I say? I like it *that* much* My friends have had more the variety, we all greatly like the food. Chips & salsa are pretty yummers!
(4)Mark C.
Went for lunch today. Took forever to get waited on. When the order arrived, it was screwed up. Asked for ground beef taco. it was shredded. Server said the cook is "in love." what does that mean? she got the order right. I ate it anyway, but no offer to take it off the bill. Next time Popos.
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