I'm a big fan of Loco Patron Tempe, and been visiting this location twice a week or more for over a year. It helps that I work upstairs in the building :). The food is always excellent, the server staff is exceptional espicially Alicia and McChrista, the atmosphere is always inviting. The new menu (adopted from the Scottsdale location) is good, the new street tacos are excellent but I miss my Monday lunch special (3 enchiladas). Change is inevitable, so I adjust my priorities and move forward. This review covers the past when I should have posted glowing reviews many times, espicially during the FIFA World Cup. I highly recommend this location to many of my friends and co-workers with much enthusiasm. They are not perfect, hence 4 stars, during busy times the server and kitchen staff can create longer wait times as they race to satisfy everyone's needs. May I suggest a cool iced tea or adult beverage of your choice and RELAX while you wait. The food will be well worth it once it arrives! Thanks for listening. A long time loyal fan
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Dona B.
Food was fantastic! We were there on Taco Tuesday and the tacos and sides were $2.00 each. Our group tried mahi mahi, pork, chicken, & shredded beef tacos. All were excellent! The beef torta was also great. One of the best we've had. The sides were also very yummy! Beans & rice had a lot of flavor. They offer a side called smashed potatoes. They were really good and very filling! Our waitress was very attentive and the ambiance was really fun. Loved how the place was decorated. And the restrooms were very clean.
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Alicia G.
It was ladies night last night and it fell on Taco Tuesday. Loco Patron was a huge hit. The ladies and I filled up a booth with laughter and fun without breaking the bank. From 3pm-Midnight you can score great tasting food and margarita's for an affordable price. $1.00 Tacos, $4.00 Wings in various flavors, $4.00-$5.00 Margarita's and much more. The ladies at my table enjoyed the Strawberry Margarita's at $5.00 a piece. Freshly made and brought to your right away they helped wash down our $1.00 Tacos and upgraded Steak, Fish Taco's for $2.00 bucks. Even though we were given Chips and Salsa to start our food came so quick it was quite the surprise not having to wait long for our food. Service was great. We started at the bar and were served by a friendly bartender then we headed to a table near the DJ booth and was served by a server who was on the ball. I mentioned DJ because they have one from 7pm-Midnight. DJ Matt in the hat took our request and spin the night away. You don't have to be a starving student to enjoy Taco Tuesdays. We were a bunch of business woman who needed a night out and it was worth every penny. Will do it again!
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Brad W.
Well two years since I dined here on Tuesday, but I was back and it was jammed up with college kids on this night of the All-Star Game. The tacos have slightly increased in prices by like 50 cents each. The ground beef taco was still the same, but the corn tortillas were bigger and the ingredients mostly the same. The crunchy fish I heard was good as well, but the $4 frozen or on the rocks margarita was perhaps the best item. Free chips and good salsa of course and a fast efficient staff was handling the college kids (and me) just fine. The amount of TV sets was perfect also as you can the action from almost anywhere. Bravo.
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Nora V.
We walked up & sat at the bar on a busy Saturday evening. The weather was perf so we sat at the outside bar. We were greeted by staff quickly & poured a good tequila concoction. The prices weren't happy hour so they were on par for the area especially on a Sat night. I'm too picky on the Mexican food so I have never ventured past a salsa for fear of disappointment. Again not because of them or their food just me. That is all.
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Jennifer D.
One of my favorite spots on mill. Amazing food, great service, and the owners are super cool. The UFC fights are free and taco Tuesday is the best deal around with seriously the best tacos.
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Juliana L.
Went back with some friends (it was convenient honestly); and was really disappointed. Innitially sat by the bar; moved within seconds cause the bartender had an attitude... Not welcoming at all. Seriously, quit your job if you can't deal with people. Sat in a high table. Waitress had a smile, but was not attentive. Between forgetting the waters, taking forever to come take our orders, never cared to offer more chips, making us feel rushed "WHENEVER" she was by the table; what pissed me off is just having us wait for the bill to be picked up for quite awhile as she and other staff members walked by it. Eventually someone else (not her) picked it up.... I just didn't get it. Being that it was NOT busy. If it was busy, especially being a saturday night, then okay; give you a pass & a decent tip for trying. But nobody there cared. And being my 3rd time with the lack of a caring service; it's not a "bad night" excuse. Oh. The food sucked too. I thought I was the only one, but when the 3 others complained about lack of taste and the meat being hard & rubbery; I knew I wasn't being a diva! Lol! And I don't know who picks the music, they might have the worse DJ on Mills.... From Ol' Dirty Bastard & Tupac to EDM; it was hard to get a rhithym going there!!!! DEF THE LAST TIME! :(
(1)
Sierra E.
Amazing service here all the time! All the bartenders are amazing and the food is phenomenal. I would recommend the nachos with queso! And have Ben whip you up a cactus pear margarita.
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Courtney C.
Breakfast burritos only on Sunday mornings. Hash browns that come with are the deep fried kind from McDonalds. Aren't we at a place with wait service? Very disappointing. Chips and salsa are very unflavorful and the food in the kitchen seems like it's coming out from someone that hates their job. I'll have to try one of the other restaurants on Mill Avenue next time.
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Bonnie H.
Me and 3 coworkers came here for lunch. It takes us less than 5 min to walk there, so we thought it would be perfect for our 1 hour lunch break. The service is awful; people are rude and SLOW. The server brought us a wrong drink and the appetizer took forever -- we order ceso and civiche with chips. Our food took 35min or more, and I had to keep asking the server. We definitely couldn't finish our lunch within an hour there. Again, kitchen is slow and the servers are not helpful nor friendly. DO NOT RECOMMEND..
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David W.
Had the Carna Asada torta...this sandwich was amazing! Also had some smashed potatoes and Cole slaw. I'm usually not a Cole slaw fan but it was tasty even though it maybe could've had a little more dressing. Haven't had anything bad on the menu at all! Good food and fun people!
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Aimee C.
Dooooo NOT go here. They will LITERALLY take your money. I went with a group of friends on taco tuesday/final basketball game, which i understand gets super busy but a good server doesn't make excuses. My server was very nice but never refilled my ONE glass of water and took her THREE times to bring me a lemon wedge (by the time she brought it I was 2 tacos in of my 3). Finally, my total came to $8.20. I was the only one of my 6 friends paying in cash so i put a $10 bill and .80 cents down. She came back and gave everyone else their cards and walked away! She still owed me $2 and she just took them! I honestly wasnt even going to tip her but LUCKILY FOR HER she got to STEAL my $2, way to go Kenadee!
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Alex K.
Just called out the bartender with watered down bottles. They substitute generic brands. We ordered Tuacca which is a darker liquor, instead we got a light version of butterscotch. The bartender knew exactly what Loco Patron practices are because he didn't refute our claims. Unbelievable
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Tiffany T.
Original visit 12/29/13 - Revised 12/31/13 - yeah, you're welcome. Stopped by for football and beer... $3.00 Dos drafts all day, every day. Can't beat that! Just got the bill and apparently they are actually $4.00. I politely pointed out that the poster clearly stated 'all day, every day'. I was totally being friendly and honestly wouldn't have cared if I had to pay a couple extra dollars but the waitress was snotty and rudely explained that it was a busy weekend and "you know, we raise prices when we're busy. Really!? Having managed restaurants myself, I get that, but you're seriously going to TELL customers that? She then explained "it's in the computer that way and you can talk to the Manager if you want". Again, arguing over a couple dollars is not my style but after being talked to like I was an annoying cheapskate, I said yes, please, send the Manager over. The Manager came over and explained that sometimes their vendors put up posters and they weren't aware of it but that he would have them taken down. Whatever... I hate taking this much time to write a review. Especially a bad one. I prefer to be positive. Bottom line, I am now the proud owner of a cool 'most interesting man in the world' poster and I really shouldn't have expected a 20 year old to be able to explain the pricing discrepancy any better. The Manager handled the situation well and I appreciated it. Taylor, our second waitress, was fantastic!
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Laura A.
Love this place. Drinks are reasonably priced and trust me they don't taste watered down. We come here after every ASU game and for get together a. Conveniently located next to the light rail!
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Monica J.
I've been here a few times for work happy hours and the food and atmosphere are just meh. There are a lot better places to go on Mill Ave. They do have a good variety of food specials on their happy hour menu but they are all basically just greasy bar food. It's not exactly authentic Mexican cuisine.
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Jessica G.
Not too impressed. Our server was kind of ignoring us while she paid attention to bigger tables. One server just took my brothers plate and didn't ask if he was finished. Plus, with charging $1 for each basket of chips (1st one free) you'd think it would be a bigger basket with better salsa. Also our server would rush by and we would have to try to waive her down to order more. Only a few times she asked if we wanted another drink or more water. Felt very negleted. I understand it's St paddy's day, but on that kind of a holiday, you would stress customer service and over staff Especially with an all day concert up the road.
(1)
George A.
I've been to this Loco Patron a few times, but never longer than about 15 minutes. Why am I giving a place 4 stars that I rushed out of so quickly? This place is the perfect spot to grab a drink if you have to wait for the Light Rail when heading downtown. I don't live real close to a light rail stop, so when I use it, I get dropped off at the station right next to the place (like, RIGHT next to this place), and inevitably miss the train I wanted to catch and have to kill 15-20 minutes. That's when I stop in here and grab a marg or beer. It's a pretty spacious bar & always looks clean. This last time I stopped in was during Happy Hour, and I honestly never realized how good a HH Loco has. I don't ever hang out on Mill, but I'll continue to stop in here for a drink when using Light rail to head downtown. Also, now that I know what they're HH is like I'll keep Loco in mind when I go out in Scottsdale (I'm assuming both locations have the same specials).
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Kate P.
I ordered the Hangover burrito without Carne Asada to go, and I got tons of Carne Asada. The food was good but I had to pick through the burrito to eat it. Slightly disappointed.
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Pete F.
Great food. Had the pork enchiladas and they were very good. Good service and bar staff. Prices were competitive for the area.
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Jaren W.
Dope spot...if you're here for breakfast grab the eggs and enchiladas... And the bottomless mimosas... Won't be disappointed.
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Kelsey D.
I'm a huge fan of Loco Patron in Tempe. I started visiting this location 2 years ago and have religiously gone back about every week since. First, the staff is amazing. Ben, Jeremy and Tanner are absolutely wonderful bartenders. They are always friendly and go out of their way to make their customers feel welcome. The atmosphere they bring to Loco is different than any of the other bars/restaurant on mill. Second, the food is absolutely delicious. It has had the same wonderful taste for the past two years. I love their salsa and would highly recommend it. Also, their ground beef tacos and crunchy fish tacos are to die for. Finally, the price is great for the amount and quality of the food, as well, as any alcoholic beverages. Taco Tuesday prices are fantastic and a great way to go out with a group of friends if you're on a budget. Anytime I have company come in from out of town my first stop is Loco (the mill location). They have always been highly impressed too. I would HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend stopping in for a bite to eat or a delicious margarita at this Loco Patron location.
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Rashmi G.
We stopped by Loco Patron for lunch & overall it was just an "ok" experience. It was pretty crowded but we were seated right away & our waitress came to get our drink & food orders promptly. I got the chicken taco with extra rice for my meal. There wasn't much flavor to the tacos nor the rice. My friend had the shrimp tacos & he said they were really good. Perhaps I should've ordered those. I think they have $1 tacos on Tuesdays for happy hour which might make them worth it.
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Emma J.
This is just about the service.. The girl who was helping us (I don't know her name) long pony tail blonde extremely skinny. We came in it was a group of five and we told her we were doing separate orders by two couples and one single guy she messed up our orders after we told her exactly what to charge on what which is fine okay everyone makes a mistake but she came back around we noticed she charged us all wrong and told her to correct it and told her exactly what cards were for what and she said she understood and shed void it and again she ended up charging us for the wrong thing basically she made the same mistake 3times. Also our other friend paid in cash and she didn't even offer to give him his change back she just pocketed the money and he was going to tip either way but it's a common respect thing to give the change back plus someone so dumb does not deserve 25% tip sorry
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Kristina P.
Nice, but I'm Native American (Menominee) and the "Shoot Buffalo" sign bothered me so screw this place. Nothing special about their food anyway.
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Erin D.
Never again!! This place is a joke.. I ordered food, waited over 40 minutes only to receive the wrong meal. I waited another 20 minutes for the waitress to come check on us. At this point I was told my meal would be comped as I was not able to reorder due to time constraints. Just ten I was told my order was ready this whole time and they brought it out just before the check came. I explained that I didn't have any more time to eat and then noticed I was charged in full. So I am about $13.00 deep and I still have not had lunch.. If I could leave less starts I would!!
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D Q.
Lots of TV's, great variety of food and pretty much anything you could ask for in a full bar. Great location, close to lite rail in Tempe. I went twice on this trip and each time every bartender that interacted with us was very pleasant. Chips and salsa were just okay, but the tacos were pretty dang good, and the dessert cookie ice cream thing was ridiculously great. One complaint, they allow people to smoke in the "outdoor" patio area which has a sliding garage door separating from inside, so basically they're smoking inside and you can smell it.
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Julie M.
This was my first time here... Came after it was highly recommended by a coworker. She suggested I try their specialty- the pork tacos. Well let's just say this will likely be my last time here. $12 got me two tiny, greasy, tasteless tacos. They were pretty much shredded, bland pork in a super greasy hard shell with shredded iceberg lettuce and a sprinkle of cheese. I asked for the sour cream/guac on the side, but the tacos were missing the sauce that the menu states is included. They came with a side of cold rice and beans that were also tasteless at best. I would give 0 stars if possible, but the bartender was prompt and friendly!
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Nic S.
I'm not sure which I'm more impressed with, the margarita or the staff! I highly recommend if you're in town, you must try a margarita here. The location is great for people watching and judging. The chips and salsa are some of the best I've had... And I live in LA. That's saying a lot! Check this place out!!
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Josh L.
The food here is excellent and I love the staff! I've eaten here a countless number of times and the food is always great. I highly recommend the coconut shrimp tacos, Mexican street cart tacos, crunchy pork tacos, the carne asada torta and the chicken wings! (I know wings at a Mexican restaurant sounds random but they're really good here I promise!)
(5)
Tim B.
A great place to come if you want a waitress to bitch you out for messing up your order. Shaina, or whatever her name is was one of the most rude servers I've seen. A decent place marred by a terrible waitress. I gave two stars, because the food was pretty good at least. Seriously though, Shana... Find a job where you don't have to deal with the public.
(2)
Ramona A.
I absolutely love their chips and salsa which they offer to you free. The customer service here is excellent and have always had prompt service and the meals have come to you fast. Beers and happy hour is an excellent time to go and just relax. The only thing I thought was annoying was the floor fans that are along the bar.
(4)
Dillon C.
Easily the best happy hour spot on Mill. I've been in Texas all summer and still can't find a better margarita.... Drink up!
(5)
Bao H.
Nothing too crazy here from what I see. I gather it can however, get a tad bit wild during the weekends and especially around ASU. Overall, food was okay at best. The salsa that came with the chips had too much lime. Tasted like lime juice and the chips were store bought. I ordered the crunchy fish tacos. Crunchy indeed it was, but again what's up with the lime. I added a little bit on my tacos and again it was too much. The guacamole sauce atop wasn't bad, but my tacos were overly seasoned already. The crunchiness was there along with the cabbage mellowing it out; that was a nice welcome. The rice and beans were out of a can as expected. In the end, probably come for drinks but that's about it. - Enjoy!
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Nicki E.
Loco Patron has long been a fixture on Scottsdale Road in Old Town Scottsdale, but I've always gone there more for the margaritas and barcrawler atmosphere than for the food. I haven't had any food at the Scottsdale location in several years, but I was highly impressed with the amazing happy hour offerings I sampled from the new Tempe location, which opened this past December on Mill Avenue right by the light rail. Their happy hour runs from 3-7 p.m. daily and features a ton of hearty food options for very little moolah. On my recent visit there, my boyfriend and I shared tostadas ($5) and tacos ($3), which were basically the same thing, save for different cheeses -- go for the tacos with a corn tortilla and cojita cheese instead of their shredded mix, and you should be good. We also got a cheese crisp, a steal at only $2! The food was all great and a really phenomenal value for the portion you got, too. Plus, you get free chips and salsa with any meal, so we were definitely feeling full without spending a ton. Besides the great food offerings, happy hour drinks are worth the visit, too, with $3 beers, wine and wells and jumbo beers starting at only $4.25. The Mill Avenue location also features a cool patio overlooking the busy street, and there's a huge bar and tons of televisions broadcasting sports throughout the venue. The service was fast and friendly, and it's nice that it's conveniently located to the light rail in case you have too many margaritas.
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Dean B.
I love the loco patron in Scottsdale. We were at the one in Tempe and I got a drink but they didn't ask my wife what she wanted. Then when she did finally ask she was done flirting with some guy, she acted pissed that my wife wanted a frozen drink. When we went to leave she gave us a bill for $42 for two drinks. When we said something about it we got bitched for complaining about the bill. So much for the customer is always right. Some people have know idea how a business makes money. We was very embarrassed the couple next to us said they would pay our bill! That was not the issue at all!!
(1)
Christa L.
I have been here twice now and wasn't disappointed either time. The tacos are excellent! Margaritas are pretty good. Service is great! The food here is much better than some Mexican restaurants I've tried and I'll definitely keep coming back when I'm in the area.
(4)
Phillip C.
Some bars treat their food menu as an afterthought. That isn't the case at Loco Patron. Fajitas, quesadillas, salt and pepper wings...all very nice. Perhaps my favorite meal at Loco is brunch, though. I love their divorced eggs with enchilada sauce. It pairs well with their habanero bloody Marys. Drinks are reasonably priced and service is outstanding. I hosted a pretty large group at Loco Patron on a football saturday. The restaurant was very busy, but we still had outstanding service. No one in my party had an empty drink in his/her hand for very long, which is quite impressive given the crowd and the propensity for my friends to consumer alcohol. Long after that event, I'm still having people say what a great time they had at Loco. In short, my favorite place on Mill.
(4)
Phillip P.
Excellent happy hour deals, delicious food, friendly and patient staff, overall a great place to get some Mexican food.
(5)
Whitney B.
Such a fun night at Loco! Laser & all the boys behind the bar were so nice & helpful & made this such a fun night for me and my friends! Can't wait to come back!
(5)
Thomas M.
Amazing food and drinks. I highly recommend this place. The servers are all very nice, plus they laugh at my jokes. I love this place for lunch.. In fact, I think I'll eat there tomorrow :)
(5)
Lindsay R.
Work around the Tempe location... Not bad for a quick lunch or after work drink with friends. The food is okay , not great but not the worst I've had either
(2)
Alexandrea W.
I was refused service by a bartender last night. Myself and a friend walked into the establishment asking for 2 glasses of water. The bartender ignored my two polite requests for water and thereafter stated "I can refuse service to whomever I choose." After changing my order to a sprite and water (to pay for some form of service) he asked to see my identification. I asked to speak to the manager and he claimed to be the manager. I wished him the best of luck in his endeavors and quietly left. I used to frequent this place, as I am a student, however I will not step within 10 feet of this place.
(1)
Sam A.
This Loco Patron location just opened this week so take this review with a grain of margarita salt. They could very well improve. I'm a sucker for good margaritas and have seen the signs announcing this joint for months, so when I saw it open I had to take a look. My first impression is that they've built a nice little sports bar, but furnished it like a Mexican food joint. TVs all over the wall and bar, saccharine pop/rock playing over the speakers, and a rustic cabinet where they keep straws, napkins, and the servers' purses. It's a medium-sized place, not big enough for a huge crowd, but it'd likely handle about half an hour of a pub crawl stop before the place got uncomfortable and folks moved on. I sidled up to the bar and asked for a house margarita and a menu, both came back quickly along with a free mini-basket of chips and salsa. The salsa was actually really good, mild for the gringos but just a little kick on the backend. The margarita, on the other hand, was pretty awful. It had the right color, but the guy at the bar used way too much sweet and not nearly enough sour. It tasted like a flat sprite. I also couldn't tell if there was actually alcohol in there, which is never a good sign. I ordered fajitas and those were also a little sweet for some odd reason. Maybe not enough salt when they cooked it up, I don't know. In any case, it was edible but not at all remarkable. When the bill came the barman rang me up for the wrong dish, overcharging me, but when I pointed out the mistake he quickly fixed it so no real harm done. Mill Avenue has a bunch of existing Mexican food places, all with their own charms, and I don't understand why a business owner thought Mill Ave. needed another. So far these folks aren't doing anything which sets them apart from the others and I'd be surprised to see them still open this time next year. That said, I'd welcome improvements that prove me wrong. The ball is in your court, Loco Patron.
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Mark H.
Loco is by far one of the best bars to come to TEMPE! The guys and gals are great. But another great point is if you are looking to go to a spring training game or a mid summer d-backs game it's in the perfect location. With the floor to ceiling windows and a patio you can enjoy in the AZ sun you can always feel like you are outside without the heat... Sweet tacos!!!
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De'Anna W.
Came here on a Tuesday for the dollar tacos after reading some pretty good Yelp reviews and I wasn't really impressed. The chips were pretty stale and tasteless and my tacos had a ton of lettuce with very little meat. The atmosphere, crowd and DJ were good tho and my margarita was pretty delicious. Not a big fan of the food but I might come back for drinks one day.
(3)
Mike C.
Good food. The salsa was great. Had the carne asada tacos and they were decent. The tortillas were a little dry. Otherwise good had great flavor. Drinks were good. Service was a little slow but there was only one waitress. Would definitely eat here again.
(4)
Al W.
Taco Tuesday's- Busy, good music. Service- only had 3-4 waitresses on staff working the whole restaurant. Waited a long time to get our checks. Food- the tacos were below satisfying. Barely any meat on them and little to no flavor. Asked for a water to go with my tacos with hot sauce but never got one. The restaurant itself seems to be dirty like they don't mop everyday. Would I go back? Most likely not. Will only go back because friends refuse to go to horrible hefe
(3)
Eric G.
My girlfriend and I always start here when we decide to come to mill. This is our go to. I have to say we haven't eaten here a whole lot, but when we have the food is great! Great quality food for a great price. You can tell the beans don't come from a can and that the salsa is made in house every day. We usually just sit at the bar and drink before we start our night, for happy hour or to catch a game/event downtown. The service is exceptional at Loco bar none. We always are well taken care of at loco and haven't had even the slightest bad experience. For instance, yesterday we stopped in for a few drinks and there was some miscommunication between the guys working the bar. We didn't get a drink as soon as we usually do, but the guy that was helping us was more than apologetic and even bought us a free round! A tasty little treat. Loco plays the best music out of any bar on mill. A good mix between 90's and current EDM but very relaxing overall. Just what I am in the mood for 99% of the time. Clean place, great food, great service! What is not to love!
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Mel G.
I really need to start of list for Mill Ave. Professionals looking for a good happy hour on Mill Ave. I totally love when a new place opens up because I have a fantastic workgroup that I can't wait to try your place out. With that said, we walked ALL the way from University...huff, puff, huffying..to the north side of Mill Ave. to check this new place out. Lucky for us happy hour starts at 3pm. Ok...we worker bees start at 5am-7am, because our counterparts are on the east coast. So, we all get off between 3pm-5pm. Loco Patron had great HH specials. Beers were cheap and the marg's were inexpensive. The marg's were okay. I am not a fan of sour drinks...they were nothing special. Chips and salsa were comp...nice touch. The service was okay...even at 3ish. I really don't recall anything that made this place special, we brought such a large group and it was ok. The place was able to accommodate our seating arrangement. Not sure if I will come back.
(3)
Ryan S.
Excellent food, perfect tasting drinks and fun atmosphere. Looking for a mouth watering restaurant in Tempe? Stop here, you won't be disappointed.
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Ariel P.
Great happy hour specials. Margaritas were decent, chips and salsa free but the food was gross. It was your typical mexican bar food nothing at all special or delicious in any way. I can see it as a place where you might end up eating only if your wasted and starving. The service was slow too even though we were a group of 6 with only 4 other people in the bar.
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Nils N.
Tried for lunch... Friday, half empty and told me food would be 20 minutes after ordered. 20 minutes later... another 20 minutes for a half empty restraunt.
(1)
Preston C.
Came here to check out the margaritas and bar food Bar food usually isnt the best but its always good to eat while youre drinking Anywho I had me a beergarita and I really liked it The service was nice and it was a pretty chill atmosphere I think its a great location and I had a good experience here I think it would be a good place for a group of friends After all it is on Mill Now you can start your crawl on the North End and stumble down South :D
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Danielle M.
I know five stars seems crazy, but my boyfriend will tell you, I'm obsessed with this place. The waitstaff are friendly, caring, prompt, and efficient. I try to come here every Taco Tuesday, and have been like that for the past two years. There's a Loco in Tukee that I used to go to, but they charge more for drinks and the tacos are never as full. I'm always amazed by how well the staff handles the Taco Tuesdays, where I expect they are extra busy but always get my order out quickly and never seem stressed or rude. Whenever I'm having a dinner with friends or family from out of town, I come here. If it's a Tuesday, I can tacos for $1 and feel full, and a $4 margarita. I come on normal days too because i can always expect the food to be consistent, but I'm a bargain eater at heart. Just remember that tacos are normally more expensive, so when you tip, tip off of the normal price, not the Tuesday bargain. Especially if you come back often like me. My only real complaint is the DJs are often too loud. I get trying to make it more of a party place to compete with the other places on Mill.... but if it's too loud I feel rushed and can't talk to my friends! But if you come early enough, there's no DJ anyways, haha.
(5)
Chrystalle B.
Im really glad this new location opened so close to my house! Were big fans of the wings at the original Loco location, and now we dont have to go all the way to Scottsdale for them (like its far, but I digress). This location is about twice the size (inside) of the Scottsdale location. It was clean and theres a variety of different places to sit. We chose the bar tops in the corner. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. We had our Loco staples: the salt and pepper wings (so, so good), and tacos. I actually tried the shredded pork taco this time as opposed to the steak one I usually get and I was not disappointed. Loco has some great daily specials (taco Tues, wing Wed, etc) and their happy hour specials are great. Im sure this will become a Mill Ave staple.
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Kai C.
Convenient location and great food sets this Mill avenue bar apart from the cliche college thumpers. Great wait staff pampers to all your shot needs while cooking up tasty mexican food. Delicious margaritas all at a good price.
(5)
Teresa H.
This place is always a good time... we like coming in for brunch and getting the bottomless mimosas. Justin has been our bartender the past few times, and he is always great-attentive, friendly, and helpful. I wish the mimosas went later than 1 pm but we definitely get our money's worth because the service is good. I am not a brunch food person, so I always stick with the lunch options. I love that they actually have some healthier options (tomato queso salad with avocado is my favorite) and equally love to indulge in the tacos with a side of smashed potatoes or the trio (which is now pineapple salsa, queso and guacamole-all delicious!). If I'm going to be on Mill, this is definitely where I'd go, especially during the day time/happy hour.
(5)
Casey D.
Love this place. Staff could be a little more attentive, but otherwise great place to come. Awesome tacos and happy hour. Taco Tuesday's are always fun and I've never had anything close to a bad experience here.
(4)
Faraaz Z.
I went to this place the week they opened, so I certainly may come back to this review once they have established themselves on Mill Avenue, but for now... 3 stars. The servers and cooks were all still learning, so I won't make a mention of the service quality, but the food left something to be desired. The cheese seemed like it was out of a Kraft shredded cheese ziploc from the grocery store and the tortillas were bland as could be. The meat was pretty good though! I had the pork, chicken, and beef (1 taco each) and I enjoyed it. Chips and salsa was pretty damn good and pretty damn free, so plus points there. We got in a few minutes past happy hour, but they still honored happy hour prices for the first few minutes of our stay--that was pretty cool of them to do; that gesture earned them my return visit. The place is in a very nice, commercial looking building literally on the Mill Ave light rail stop. I feel like this will soon (give it a few years) become the replacement for Barney's on University (RIP) just because of how easy it is to get to. Bathrooms were clean and there is an AMAZING view of "A" Mountain from the inside bar and the patio. I look forward to LP's future on Mill.
(3)
Gary B.
Nice place on the end of Mill. Pretty good food and drinks. Also plays pretty good music. Not atypical for Mill Ave it's certainly meant for the under 30 crowd. Prices are ok, maybe a little on the higher side. But I enjoyed the meal.
(3)
Illyra V.
I'm so in love with the tacos here it's insane, not to mention the margaritas!!! Environment is nice and clean, service is great and coming here is always a party!!
(5)
Carol K.
There wasn't much to like about this place except the location is RIGHT AT the light rail. The music was annoying (live "bad" band), the drinks expensive and sour. I like a margarita served in glass, not plastic. I felt like I should have been poolside or at a sporting event. Didn't try the food and won't be back to see what that's about.
(1)
Collis S.
The bartender refused to serve my friend a water because she wasn't buying anymore drinks.
(1)
Bill B.
I love the enchiladas and crunchy tacos at this place the best I've had in Phoenix metro since I moved here 25 yrs ago keep up the good work PS. The Marg was awesome
(4)
Elle P.
Nothing special. Wandered in on a weekend afternoon and it was all about the game(s)... So our service was fine, but not really friendly or attentive. Tips were obviously going to be made at the men tables, oh well. We read the reviews about the crispy tacos and they were ..... Okay. So that was disappointing. All in all, it was okay, with the other restaurants in this neighborhood, we could have chosen much better!
(2)
Jennifer S.
Great location, decent food, but really noisy restaurant/bar on Mill Avenue! The service was incredibly slow too!
(2)
Mariella N.
I went on $1 Taco Tuesday, and my drink was only $3. I thought this was a bargain! It was not busy when I was there. I was there in the afternoon. Maybe it gets busier in the evening. I preferred to go when it was not busy so I did not have to wait long for service. I sat on the outdoor patio, so the only bad thing about the place that I experienced was a homeless pan handler approach me on the patio and approach one other couple that was eating outdoors. If I had been sitting inside, this man would not of bothered me. However, the staff at Loco Patron asked the homeless man to leave. The bartender was extremely nice and I was satisfied with how the staff handled the situation with the vagrant. But I did go back to Loco Patron 3 days later and I saw the same homeless man hanging around the patio area again.
(4)
Dick Harmon E.
This place has low stars but in all honesty its not bad. 3 dollars dos x all the time sounds good to me. As a avid train rider, it literally drops you off at there door. Tons of monitors to watch NFL and they have golden tee.Service was kinda crappy and there was a despute over the bill but the manager worked it out.
(3)
Chris J.
Spent the evening here for the ASU/UofA game. Couldn't have been happier. Great atmosphere, service and food. I spend a lot of time at the Scottsdale location, and while there is a different vibe, I think it's a perfect fit for the Mill Ave college crowd.
(5)
John H.
New Location! This place is close to work so me and the co-workers stopped in. Good: Location and staff looked really busy/hard working....decently cheap drinks and food. Bad: They were out of about 25% of the menu/unprepared and the food just wasn't that good. I feel sorry for people that come to AZ and have "Mexican Food" at places like this. Even the rice and beans (simple things) are just mediocre and have no character. I'm getting the vibe this is definitely more of a "drink" spot than a "food" spot. After a few drinks...maybe everything will taste better! This place needs a little time to get its act together. I'm hopeful.
(3)
Ana S.
Great location, fun staff, yummy drinks, and awesome food! I had a quesadilla with beans and rice and it was delicious!
(5)
Megan T.
This little hangout is right off the light rail. If it is happy hour, it is a definite place to start out your drinking adventure. The bartenders were really friendly, it was a nice casual atmosphere, and the drink were cheap yet strong. The food didn't look so appetizing so we didn't order any, which is sad, because I love to eat and drink, but overall the place was okay.
(3)
Eric R.
Went in after work around 4:30 pm on a Friday had a cold beer in my hand in less than 2-3 minutes did not eat there but the staff was friendly and not a bad place to grab a brew with you bro's after work.
(3)
Jess W.
So far, so good. They are a brand new location, but they fit my basic requirements: the food is good, and well-priced. Service was speedy and courteous - almost too courteous, since we were asked if we were doing okay maybe seven times or so. Parking close to this place can be a pain (typical of Mill Ave), but it's a nice and casual spot to unwind for a laid-back lunch. Conveniently right next to a light-rail stop. It's a typical sports bar meets casual mexican food place. Lots of television screens showing sports games and CNN, a good-sized bar, what looks to be a decent spot for a live DJ (maybe for special events or weekends?), and fun and tacky airbrush decor on the walls of a mexican oasis. I have no opinion on the drinks (since we didn't try any), but once the food arrived (fairly quickly), everything we tried was good. Service was friendly, and the noise level was great at the time we went (mid-day). We found out that they have a punch card, to get a free lunch after you go through five or so. Sounds good to me. Obviously still a new location that's working out some kinks, but it's off to a good start.
(4)
Erin G.
Favorite place on mill hands down! Food is awesome! My favorite is the grilled chicken tenders. The drink specials are awesome! Frozen mango Margs are my go to. The stuff is really friendly! I love all of them
(5)
Gena W.
Visiting Arizona from San Diego. Stopped here before going to the zoo. Cute little town and excellent breakfast and great service.
(5)
Lauren J.
I love the fact that HH prices are really cheap and the food was decent. I got HH tacos, a margarita and split a cookie dessert with tip and was under $15. Not bad! The ambience reminds me of San Felipe's and Salty Senorita. My friend and I sat outside and was a little loud with all the noise from Mill and the planes coming down. It has a really nice bar though with tv's that can be watched inside and outside. I can see this place popping for night life because when we went for HH, it wasn't very busy. Service was also a bit slow, I remember commenting to my friend about how long it took for us to receive our food. All in all I was glad to have tried it and would probably return.
(3)
Alexandra S.
I love loco patron!! They have the best tacos and the margaritas are delicious. My friends and I come here often, whether it is for an hour or two, or just to stop in and grab a drink. The wait staff is so friendly and attentive which makes the bar area more enjoyable.
(5)
Lannan S.
Friends and I usually go to the Scottsdale location, but I live in Tempe so I'm super happy they opened one here! Love it on Taco Tuesdays! Great specials! $1 tacos and $4 margs! Our Margaritas last night were really good and strong! Music was loud, crowd was fun, staff was cool!
(4)
Ankur S.
discourteous waitresses. food not all that good. if you have to have a drink on a late weekday night - come here.
(1)
Chris B.
Great service, a lot of TVs, good food. Fun place to stop and get a drink. They have some great drinks. Big Servings. Really can't go wrong.
(4)
Joseph K.
As a someone who regularly goes to Loco paton in Scottsdale, I have been to this location a few times and the service really sucks, the guys behind the bar spend all their time talking to whatever girls are on the other side of the bar. It is no wondering that this place is always pretty quite even for happy hour with this kind of thing going on. It's pretty frustrating to have to deal with. I went back as I wanted to make sure it wasn't me but the others in my group also noticed this issue. The food is only so so also.
(2)
Scott P.
Really disappointed. Bad service, subpar food.
(1)
Barbara H.
Totally not really into this place. Had a taste of every taco. Meh. Give me a BEER! They have awesome atmosphere and they have beer thats it.
(2)
Cheryl T.
If I could give this place 0 stars I would. The service here is horrible, horrible, horrible! The BF and I went in on a Saturday evening around 6:00 and we each ordered a drink. The BF finished his and wanted another. The guys behind he bar just kept walking by and ignoring us. Then we get the attention of who we thought was a bartender. When we said excuse me, he screamed (no really, he did) that he was just the bar back. The BF asked how are we supposed to know that, and the bar back continued to harass and yell at us. When the bartender came over, we explained how rude the bar back was and he totally tried to justify the bar back's attitude. So, we asked them to close out the tab and the bartender charged it to my credit card even though I wanted to pay cash which I told them that when I opened my tab . The tab was $12.02 and I left $0 (first time I've ever done this) in tip seeing as how rude these idiots were. Well, guess what? When I got my credit card statement they added $3 for tip! So not only are they rude idiots but thieves as well. Nice. Well, I'll get the $3 back as I've disputed the $3 additional charge with the credit card company but for sure it will cost Loco Patron a lot more than $3 in lost revenue. Not only will we never return but we will warn everyone we know, to stay away. Way to go Loco Patron!!!!
(1)
Joe E.
Had lunch here with a friend. Service was good. Food was good. Not very crowded during lunch but I think this is a new location so it may not be well known yet. The lunch specials are priced fairly and the portion size is plenty. I had the shrimp tacos on corn tortillas.
(5)
Seth W.
Doesn't really fit the mill scene. Decent for happy hour or chips and salsa. Lotta fohawks in this joint.
(3)
brian l.
Service was bad even for a bro bar. Found this place while looking for food shortly after the Super Bowl. Big banner out front said "Super Bowl Party till 2am". The bouncer assured us the kitchen was still open and invited us in. The place still had a few people in it but no problem getting a bartender right away and asking for a menu with our drinks. We then looked over the menu and purposely ordered something that would require a minimal amount of effort to make and clean up in case the cooks had already started to close down the kitchen. That was the last time we ever talked to our bartender or any other staff in the building. After about 20mins I personally went to check on the status of our nachos as the kitchen is open for the public to view. I saw the forgotten nachos burnt under the heat lamp. We were the only people to order food so I can see how it might be easy to forget. I mentioned something to a cook to remind him about the nachos then went back to my empty drink at the bar. Another 10mins or so before the cook took initiative and delivered us a plate of nachos that was not only burnt but now had been sitting so long they were cold. I might add the toppings were pretty light. Its a stretch to label this plate of chips "nachos". By now the crowd had dwindled to mostly employees on or off the clock. It took another 10mins or so before anyone wearing a loco patron shirt came to check on us. I then told the bartender to forget about the nachos and bring the bill for the drinks. No wait on that. If you want to just close down and have an employees only party then drop some hints before i waste precious time thinking I've found food and drinks still open on a Sunday night. Take down your signs that boast you'll be open till 2am. And if you forget someone's nachos and get called out on it, have the decency to at least reheat and sprinkle some fresh tomatoes on those stale ass chips before serving them.
(1)
Sarah P.
The place looked like a great time because of the ASU game. We loved the bartenders.
(4)
Jane K.
Best restaurant near Rio Salado and Mill for US Airway employees. The wait staff is superb. Fridays have patience but no place can handle all of the work staff lunch within 30 minutes on a Friday. The girls learn your orders and never make a mistake. Great food and Service. What more do you need?
(5)
Larry M.
ok place for HH,Stopped in before the fireworks,Cheap prices on beer and HH food,$4 for 6 wings carrots n celery not bad,had habenero mango(not hot at all)Servers were attentive enough,not a bad place for HH.Bill was $13 for 2 big beers n wings
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Music : DJ Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Tue, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
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.
Never D.
I'm a big fan of Loco Patron Tempe, and been visiting this location twice a week or more for over a year. It helps that I work upstairs in the building :). The food is always excellent, the server staff is exceptional espicially Alicia and McChrista, the atmosphere is always inviting. The new menu (adopted from the Scottsdale location) is good, the new street tacos are excellent but I miss my Monday lunch special (3 enchiladas). Change is inevitable, so I adjust my priorities and move forward. This review covers the past when I should have posted glowing reviews many times, espicially during the FIFA World Cup. I highly recommend this location to many of my friends and co-workers with much enthusiasm. They are not perfect, hence 4 stars, during busy times the server and kitchen staff can create longer wait times as they race to satisfy everyone's needs. May I suggest a cool iced tea or adult beverage of your choice and RELAX while you wait. The food will be well worth it once it arrives! Thanks for listening. A long time loyal fan
(4)Dona B.
Food was fantastic! We were there on Taco Tuesday and the tacos and sides were $2.00 each. Our group tried mahi mahi, pork, chicken, & shredded beef tacos. All were excellent! The beef torta was also great. One of the best we've had. The sides were also very yummy! Beans & rice had a lot of flavor. They offer a side called smashed potatoes. They were really good and very filling! Our waitress was very attentive and the ambiance was really fun. Loved how the place was decorated. And the restrooms were very clean.
(5)Alicia G.
It was ladies night last night and it fell on Taco Tuesday. Loco Patron was a huge hit. The ladies and I filled up a booth with laughter and fun without breaking the bank. From 3pm-Midnight you can score great tasting food and margarita's for an affordable price. $1.00 Tacos, $4.00 Wings in various flavors, $4.00-$5.00 Margarita's and much more. The ladies at my table enjoyed the Strawberry Margarita's at $5.00 a piece. Freshly made and brought to your right away they helped wash down our $1.00 Tacos and upgraded Steak, Fish Taco's for $2.00 bucks. Even though we were given Chips and Salsa to start our food came so quick it was quite the surprise not having to wait long for our food. Service was great. We started at the bar and were served by a friendly bartender then we headed to a table near the DJ booth and was served by a server who was on the ball. I mentioned DJ because they have one from 7pm-Midnight. DJ Matt in the hat took our request and spin the night away. You don't have to be a starving student to enjoy Taco Tuesdays. We were a bunch of business woman who needed a night out and it was worth every penny. Will do it again!
(4)Brad W.
Well two years since I dined here on Tuesday, but I was back and it was jammed up with college kids on this night of the All-Star Game. The tacos have slightly increased in prices by like 50 cents each. The ground beef taco was still the same, but the corn tortillas were bigger and the ingredients mostly the same. The crunchy fish I heard was good as well, but the $4 frozen or on the rocks margarita was perhaps the best item. Free chips and good salsa of course and a fast efficient staff was handling the college kids (and me) just fine. The amount of TV sets was perfect also as you can the action from almost anywhere. Bravo.
(3)Nora V.
We walked up & sat at the bar on a busy Saturday evening. The weather was perf so we sat at the outside bar. We were greeted by staff quickly & poured a good tequila concoction. The prices weren't happy hour so they were on par for the area especially on a Sat night. I'm too picky on the Mexican food so I have never ventured past a salsa for fear of disappointment. Again not because of them or their food just me. That is all.
(4)Jennifer D.
One of my favorite spots on mill. Amazing food, great service, and the owners are super cool. The UFC fights are free and taco Tuesday is the best deal around with seriously the best tacos.
(5)Juliana L.
Went back with some friends (it was convenient honestly); and was really disappointed. Innitially sat by the bar; moved within seconds cause the bartender had an attitude... Not welcoming at all. Seriously, quit your job if you can't deal with people. Sat in a high table. Waitress had a smile, but was not attentive. Between forgetting the waters, taking forever to come take our orders, never cared to offer more chips, making us feel rushed "WHENEVER" she was by the table; what pissed me off is just having us wait for the bill to be picked up for quite awhile as she and other staff members walked by it. Eventually someone else (not her) picked it up.... I just didn't get it. Being that it was NOT busy. If it was busy, especially being a saturday night, then okay; give you a pass & a decent tip for trying. But nobody there cared. And being my 3rd time with the lack of a caring service; it's not a "bad night" excuse. Oh. The food sucked too. I thought I was the only one, but when the 3 others complained about lack of taste and the meat being hard & rubbery; I knew I wasn't being a diva! Lol! And I don't know who picks the music, they might have the worse DJ on Mills.... From Ol' Dirty Bastard & Tupac to EDM; it was hard to get a rhithym going there!!!! DEF THE LAST TIME! :(
(1)Sierra E.
Amazing service here all the time! All the bartenders are amazing and the food is phenomenal. I would recommend the nachos with queso! And have Ben whip you up a cactus pear margarita.
(5)Courtney C.
Breakfast burritos only on Sunday mornings. Hash browns that come with are the deep fried kind from McDonalds. Aren't we at a place with wait service? Very disappointing. Chips and salsa are very unflavorful and the food in the kitchen seems like it's coming out from someone that hates their job. I'll have to try one of the other restaurants on Mill Avenue next time.
(3)Bonnie H.
Me and 3 coworkers came here for lunch. It takes us less than 5 min to walk there, so we thought it would be perfect for our 1 hour lunch break. The service is awful; people are rude and SLOW. The server brought us a wrong drink and the appetizer took forever -- we order ceso and civiche with chips. Our food took 35min or more, and I had to keep asking the server. We definitely couldn't finish our lunch within an hour there. Again, kitchen is slow and the servers are not helpful nor friendly. DO NOT RECOMMEND..
(1)David W.
Had the Carna Asada torta...this sandwich was amazing! Also had some smashed potatoes and Cole slaw. I'm usually not a Cole slaw fan but it was tasty even though it maybe could've had a little more dressing. Haven't had anything bad on the menu at all! Good food and fun people!
(5)Aimee C.
Dooooo NOT go here. They will LITERALLY take your money. I went with a group of friends on taco tuesday/final basketball game, which i understand gets super busy but a good server doesn't make excuses. My server was very nice but never refilled my ONE glass of water and took her THREE times to bring me a lemon wedge (by the time she brought it I was 2 tacos in of my 3). Finally, my total came to $8.20. I was the only one of my 6 friends paying in cash so i put a $10 bill and .80 cents down. She came back and gave everyone else their cards and walked away! She still owed me $2 and she just took them! I honestly wasnt even going to tip her but LUCKILY FOR HER she got to STEAL my $2, way to go Kenadee!
(1)Alex K.
Just called out the bartender with watered down bottles. They substitute generic brands. We ordered Tuacca which is a darker liquor, instead we got a light version of butterscotch. The bartender knew exactly what Loco Patron practices are because he didn't refute our claims. Unbelievable
(1)Tiffany T.
Original visit 12/29/13 - Revised 12/31/13 - yeah, you're welcome. Stopped by for football and beer... $3.00 Dos drafts all day, every day. Can't beat that! Just got the bill and apparently they are actually $4.00. I politely pointed out that the poster clearly stated 'all day, every day'. I was totally being friendly and honestly wouldn't have cared if I had to pay a couple extra dollars but the waitress was snotty and rudely explained that it was a busy weekend and "you know, we raise prices when we're busy. Really!? Having managed restaurants myself, I get that, but you're seriously going to TELL customers that? She then explained "it's in the computer that way and you can talk to the Manager if you want". Again, arguing over a couple dollars is not my style but after being talked to like I was an annoying cheapskate, I said yes, please, send the Manager over. The Manager came over and explained that sometimes their vendors put up posters and they weren't aware of it but that he would have them taken down. Whatever... I hate taking this much time to write a review. Especially a bad one. I prefer to be positive. Bottom line, I am now the proud owner of a cool 'most interesting man in the world' poster and I really shouldn't have expected a 20 year old to be able to explain the pricing discrepancy any better. The Manager handled the situation well and I appreciated it. Taylor, our second waitress, was fantastic!
(2)Laura A.
Love this place. Drinks are reasonably priced and trust me they don't taste watered down. We come here after every ASU game and for get together a. Conveniently located next to the light rail!
(5)Monica J.
I've been here a few times for work happy hours and the food and atmosphere are just meh. There are a lot better places to go on Mill Ave. They do have a good variety of food specials on their happy hour menu but they are all basically just greasy bar food. It's not exactly authentic Mexican cuisine.
(2)Jessica G.
Not too impressed. Our server was kind of ignoring us while she paid attention to bigger tables. One server just took my brothers plate and didn't ask if he was finished. Plus, with charging $1 for each basket of chips (1st one free) you'd think it would be a bigger basket with better salsa. Also our server would rush by and we would have to try to waive her down to order more. Only a few times she asked if we wanted another drink or more water. Felt very negleted. I understand it's St paddy's day, but on that kind of a holiday, you would stress customer service and over staff Especially with an all day concert up the road.
(1)George A.
I've been to this Loco Patron a few times, but never longer than about 15 minutes. Why am I giving a place 4 stars that I rushed out of so quickly? This place is the perfect spot to grab a drink if you have to wait for the Light Rail when heading downtown. I don't live real close to a light rail stop, so when I use it, I get dropped off at the station right next to the place (like, RIGHT next to this place), and inevitably miss the train I wanted to catch and have to kill 15-20 minutes. That's when I stop in here and grab a marg or beer. It's a pretty spacious bar & always looks clean. This last time I stopped in was during Happy Hour, and I honestly never realized how good a HH Loco has. I don't ever hang out on Mill, but I'll continue to stop in here for a drink when using Light rail to head downtown. Also, now that I know what they're HH is like I'll keep Loco in mind when I go out in Scottsdale (I'm assuming both locations have the same specials).
(4)Kate P.
I ordered the Hangover burrito without Carne Asada to go, and I got tons of Carne Asada. The food was good but I had to pick through the burrito to eat it. Slightly disappointed.
(2)Pete F.
Great food. Had the pork enchiladas and they were very good. Good service and bar staff. Prices were competitive for the area.
(3)Jaren W.
Dope spot...if you're here for breakfast grab the eggs and enchiladas... And the bottomless mimosas... Won't be disappointed.
(5)Kelsey D.
I'm a huge fan of Loco Patron in Tempe. I started visiting this location 2 years ago and have religiously gone back about every week since. First, the staff is amazing. Ben, Jeremy and Tanner are absolutely wonderful bartenders. They are always friendly and go out of their way to make their customers feel welcome. The atmosphere they bring to Loco is different than any of the other bars/restaurant on mill. Second, the food is absolutely delicious. It has had the same wonderful taste for the past two years. I love their salsa and would highly recommend it. Also, their ground beef tacos and crunchy fish tacos are to die for. Finally, the price is great for the amount and quality of the food, as well, as any alcoholic beverages. Taco Tuesday prices are fantastic and a great way to go out with a group of friends if you're on a budget. Anytime I have company come in from out of town my first stop is Loco (the mill location). They have always been highly impressed too. I would HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend stopping in for a bite to eat or a delicious margarita at this Loco Patron location.
(5)Rashmi G.
We stopped by Loco Patron for lunch & overall it was just an "ok" experience. It was pretty crowded but we were seated right away & our waitress came to get our drink & food orders promptly. I got the chicken taco with extra rice for my meal. There wasn't much flavor to the tacos nor the rice. My friend had the shrimp tacos & he said they were really good. Perhaps I should've ordered those. I think they have $1 tacos on Tuesdays for happy hour which might make them worth it.
(2)Emma J.
This is just about the service.. The girl who was helping us (I don't know her name) long pony tail blonde extremely skinny. We came in it was a group of five and we told her we were doing separate orders by two couples and one single guy she messed up our orders after we told her exactly what to charge on what which is fine okay everyone makes a mistake but she came back around we noticed she charged us all wrong and told her to correct it and told her exactly what cards were for what and she said she understood and shed void it and again she ended up charging us for the wrong thing basically she made the same mistake 3times. Also our other friend paid in cash and she didn't even offer to give him his change back she just pocketed the money and he was going to tip either way but it's a common respect thing to give the change back plus someone so dumb does not deserve 25% tip sorry
(2)Kristina P.
Nice, but I'm Native American (Menominee) and the "Shoot Buffalo" sign bothered me so screw this place. Nothing special about their food anyway.
(2)Erin D.
Never again!! This place is a joke.. I ordered food, waited over 40 minutes only to receive the wrong meal. I waited another 20 minutes for the waitress to come check on us. At this point I was told my meal would be comped as I was not able to reorder due to time constraints. Just ten I was told my order was ready this whole time and they brought it out just before the check came. I explained that I didn't have any more time to eat and then noticed I was charged in full. So I am about $13.00 deep and I still have not had lunch.. If I could leave less starts I would!!
(1)D Q.
Lots of TV's, great variety of food and pretty much anything you could ask for in a full bar. Great location, close to lite rail in Tempe. I went twice on this trip and each time every bartender that interacted with us was very pleasant. Chips and salsa were just okay, but the tacos were pretty dang good, and the dessert cookie ice cream thing was ridiculously great. One complaint, they allow people to smoke in the "outdoor" patio area which has a sliding garage door separating from inside, so basically they're smoking inside and you can smell it.
(4)Julie M.
This was my first time here... Came after it was highly recommended by a coworker. She suggested I try their specialty- the pork tacos. Well let's just say this will likely be my last time here. $12 got me two tiny, greasy, tasteless tacos. They were pretty much shredded, bland pork in a super greasy hard shell with shredded iceberg lettuce and a sprinkle of cheese. I asked for the sour cream/guac on the side, but the tacos were missing the sauce that the menu states is included. They came with a side of cold rice and beans that were also tasteless at best. I would give 0 stars if possible, but the bartender was prompt and friendly!
(1)Nic S.
I'm not sure which I'm more impressed with, the margarita or the staff! I highly recommend if you're in town, you must try a margarita here. The location is great for people watching and judging. The chips and salsa are some of the best I've had... And I live in LA. That's saying a lot! Check this place out!!
(5)Josh L.
The food here is excellent and I love the staff! I've eaten here a countless number of times and the food is always great. I highly recommend the coconut shrimp tacos, Mexican street cart tacos, crunchy pork tacos, the carne asada torta and the chicken wings! (I know wings at a Mexican restaurant sounds random but they're really good here I promise!)
(5)Tim B.
A great place to come if you want a waitress to bitch you out for messing up your order. Shaina, or whatever her name is was one of the most rude servers I've seen. A decent place marred by a terrible waitress. I gave two stars, because the food was pretty good at least. Seriously though, Shana... Find a job where you don't have to deal with the public.
(2)Ramona A.
I absolutely love their chips and salsa which they offer to you free. The customer service here is excellent and have always had prompt service and the meals have come to you fast. Beers and happy hour is an excellent time to go and just relax. The only thing I thought was annoying was the floor fans that are along the bar.
(4)Dillon C.
Easily the best happy hour spot on Mill. I've been in Texas all summer and still can't find a better margarita.... Drink up!
(5)Bao H.
Nothing too crazy here from what I see. I gather it can however, get a tad bit wild during the weekends and especially around ASU. Overall, food was okay at best. The salsa that came with the chips had too much lime. Tasted like lime juice and the chips were store bought. I ordered the crunchy fish tacos. Crunchy indeed it was, but again what's up with the lime. I added a little bit on my tacos and again it was too much. The guacamole sauce atop wasn't bad, but my tacos were overly seasoned already. The crunchiness was there along with the cabbage mellowing it out; that was a nice welcome. The rice and beans were out of a can as expected. In the end, probably come for drinks but that's about it. - Enjoy!
(2)Nicki E.
Loco Patron has long been a fixture on Scottsdale Road in Old Town Scottsdale, but I've always gone there more for the margaritas and barcrawler atmosphere than for the food. I haven't had any food at the Scottsdale location in several years, but I was highly impressed with the amazing happy hour offerings I sampled from the new Tempe location, which opened this past December on Mill Avenue right by the light rail. Their happy hour runs from 3-7 p.m. daily and features a ton of hearty food options for very little moolah. On my recent visit there, my boyfriend and I shared tostadas ($5) and tacos ($3), which were basically the same thing, save for different cheeses -- go for the tacos with a corn tortilla and cojita cheese instead of their shredded mix, and you should be good. We also got a cheese crisp, a steal at only $2! The food was all great and a really phenomenal value for the portion you got, too. Plus, you get free chips and salsa with any meal, so we were definitely feeling full without spending a ton. Besides the great food offerings, happy hour drinks are worth the visit, too, with $3 beers, wine and wells and jumbo beers starting at only $4.25. The Mill Avenue location also features a cool patio overlooking the busy street, and there's a huge bar and tons of televisions broadcasting sports throughout the venue. The service was fast and friendly, and it's nice that it's conveniently located to the light rail in case you have too many margaritas.
(4)Dean B.
I love the loco patron in Scottsdale. We were at the one in Tempe and I got a drink but they didn't ask my wife what she wanted. Then when she did finally ask she was done flirting with some guy, she acted pissed that my wife wanted a frozen drink. When we went to leave she gave us a bill for $42 for two drinks. When we said something about it we got bitched for complaining about the bill. So much for the customer is always right. Some people have know idea how a business makes money. We was very embarrassed the couple next to us said they would pay our bill! That was not the issue at all!!
(1)Christa L.
I have been here twice now and wasn't disappointed either time. The tacos are excellent! Margaritas are pretty good. Service is great! The food here is much better than some Mexican restaurants I've tried and I'll definitely keep coming back when I'm in the area.
(4)Phillip C.
Some bars treat their food menu as an afterthought. That isn't the case at Loco Patron. Fajitas, quesadillas, salt and pepper wings...all very nice. Perhaps my favorite meal at Loco is brunch, though. I love their divorced eggs with enchilada sauce. It pairs well with their habanero bloody Marys. Drinks are reasonably priced and service is outstanding. I hosted a pretty large group at Loco Patron on a football saturday. The restaurant was very busy, but we still had outstanding service. No one in my party had an empty drink in his/her hand for very long, which is quite impressive given the crowd and the propensity for my friends to consumer alcohol. Long after that event, I'm still having people say what a great time they had at Loco. In short, my favorite place on Mill.
(4)Phillip P.
Excellent happy hour deals, delicious food, friendly and patient staff, overall a great place to get some Mexican food.
(5)Whitney B.
Such a fun night at Loco! Laser & all the boys behind the bar were so nice & helpful & made this such a fun night for me and my friends! Can't wait to come back!
(5)Thomas M.
Amazing food and drinks. I highly recommend this place. The servers are all very nice, plus they laugh at my jokes. I love this place for lunch.. In fact, I think I'll eat there tomorrow :)
(5)Lindsay R.
Work around the Tempe location... Not bad for a quick lunch or after work drink with friends. The food is okay , not great but not the worst I've had either
(2)Alexandrea W.
I was refused service by a bartender last night. Myself and a friend walked into the establishment asking for 2 glasses of water. The bartender ignored my two polite requests for water and thereafter stated "I can refuse service to whomever I choose." After changing my order to a sprite and water (to pay for some form of service) he asked to see my identification. I asked to speak to the manager and he claimed to be the manager. I wished him the best of luck in his endeavors and quietly left. I used to frequent this place, as I am a student, however I will not step within 10 feet of this place.
(1)Sam A.
This Loco Patron location just opened this week so take this review with a grain of margarita salt. They could very well improve. I'm a sucker for good margaritas and have seen the signs announcing this joint for months, so when I saw it open I had to take a look. My first impression is that they've built a nice little sports bar, but furnished it like a Mexican food joint. TVs all over the wall and bar, saccharine pop/rock playing over the speakers, and a rustic cabinet where they keep straws, napkins, and the servers' purses. It's a medium-sized place, not big enough for a huge crowd, but it'd likely handle about half an hour of a pub crawl stop before the place got uncomfortable and folks moved on. I sidled up to the bar and asked for a house margarita and a menu, both came back quickly along with a free mini-basket of chips and salsa. The salsa was actually really good, mild for the gringos but just a little kick on the backend. The margarita, on the other hand, was pretty awful. It had the right color, but the guy at the bar used way too much sweet and not nearly enough sour. It tasted like a flat sprite. I also couldn't tell if there was actually alcohol in there, which is never a good sign. I ordered fajitas and those were also a little sweet for some odd reason. Maybe not enough salt when they cooked it up, I don't know. In any case, it was edible but not at all remarkable. When the bill came the barman rang me up for the wrong dish, overcharging me, but when I pointed out the mistake he quickly fixed it so no real harm done. Mill Avenue has a bunch of existing Mexican food places, all with their own charms, and I don't understand why a business owner thought Mill Ave. needed another. So far these folks aren't doing anything which sets them apart from the others and I'd be surprised to see them still open this time next year. That said, I'd welcome improvements that prove me wrong. The ball is in your court, Loco Patron.
(2)Mark H.
Loco is by far one of the best bars to come to TEMPE! The guys and gals are great. But another great point is if you are looking to go to a spring training game or a mid summer d-backs game it's in the perfect location. With the floor to ceiling windows and a patio you can enjoy in the AZ sun you can always feel like you are outside without the heat... Sweet tacos!!!
(5)De'Anna W.
Came here on a Tuesday for the dollar tacos after reading some pretty good Yelp reviews and I wasn't really impressed. The chips were pretty stale and tasteless and my tacos had a ton of lettuce with very little meat. The atmosphere, crowd and DJ were good tho and my margarita was pretty delicious. Not a big fan of the food but I might come back for drinks one day.
(3)Mike C.
Good food. The salsa was great. Had the carne asada tacos and they were decent. The tortillas were a little dry. Otherwise good had great flavor. Drinks were good. Service was a little slow but there was only one waitress. Would definitely eat here again.
(4)Al W.
Taco Tuesday's- Busy, good music. Service- only had 3-4 waitresses on staff working the whole restaurant. Waited a long time to get our checks. Food- the tacos were below satisfying. Barely any meat on them and little to no flavor. Asked for a water to go with my tacos with hot sauce but never got one. The restaurant itself seems to be dirty like they don't mop everyday. Would I go back? Most likely not. Will only go back because friends refuse to go to horrible hefe
(3)Eric G.
My girlfriend and I always start here when we decide to come to mill. This is our go to. I have to say we haven't eaten here a whole lot, but when we have the food is great! Great quality food for a great price. You can tell the beans don't come from a can and that the salsa is made in house every day. We usually just sit at the bar and drink before we start our night, for happy hour or to catch a game/event downtown. The service is exceptional at Loco bar none. We always are well taken care of at loco and haven't had even the slightest bad experience. For instance, yesterday we stopped in for a few drinks and there was some miscommunication between the guys working the bar. We didn't get a drink as soon as we usually do, but the guy that was helping us was more than apologetic and even bought us a free round! A tasty little treat. Loco plays the best music out of any bar on mill. A good mix between 90's and current EDM but very relaxing overall. Just what I am in the mood for 99% of the time. Clean place, great food, great service! What is not to love!
(5)Mel G.
I really need to start of list for Mill Ave. Professionals looking for a good happy hour on Mill Ave. I totally love when a new place opens up because I have a fantastic workgroup that I can't wait to try your place out. With that said, we walked ALL the way from University...huff, puff, huffying..to the north side of Mill Ave. to check this new place out. Lucky for us happy hour starts at 3pm. Ok...we worker bees start at 5am-7am, because our counterparts are on the east coast. So, we all get off between 3pm-5pm. Loco Patron had great HH specials. Beers were cheap and the marg's were inexpensive. The marg's were okay. I am not a fan of sour drinks...they were nothing special. Chips and salsa were comp...nice touch. The service was okay...even at 3ish. I really don't recall anything that made this place special, we brought such a large group and it was ok. The place was able to accommodate our seating arrangement. Not sure if I will come back.
(3)Ryan S.
Excellent food, perfect tasting drinks and fun atmosphere. Looking for a mouth watering restaurant in Tempe? Stop here, you won't be disappointed.
(5)Ariel P.
Great happy hour specials. Margaritas were decent, chips and salsa free but the food was gross. It was your typical mexican bar food nothing at all special or delicious in any way. I can see it as a place where you might end up eating only if your wasted and starving. The service was slow too even though we were a group of 6 with only 4 other people in the bar.
(3)Nils N.
Tried for lunch... Friday, half empty and told me food would be 20 minutes after ordered. 20 minutes later... another 20 minutes for a half empty restraunt.
(1)Preston C.
Came here to check out the margaritas and bar food Bar food usually isnt the best but its always good to eat while youre drinking Anywho I had me a beergarita and I really liked it The service was nice and it was a pretty chill atmosphere I think its a great location and I had a good experience here I think it would be a good place for a group of friends After all it is on Mill Now you can start your crawl on the North End and stumble down South :D
(4)Danielle M.
I know five stars seems crazy, but my boyfriend will tell you, I'm obsessed with this place. The waitstaff are friendly, caring, prompt, and efficient. I try to come here every Taco Tuesday, and have been like that for the past two years. There's a Loco in Tukee that I used to go to, but they charge more for drinks and the tacos are never as full. I'm always amazed by how well the staff handles the Taco Tuesdays, where I expect they are extra busy but always get my order out quickly and never seem stressed or rude. Whenever I'm having a dinner with friends or family from out of town, I come here. If it's a Tuesday, I can tacos for $1 and feel full, and a $4 margarita. I come on normal days too because i can always expect the food to be consistent, but I'm a bargain eater at heart. Just remember that tacos are normally more expensive, so when you tip, tip off of the normal price, not the Tuesday bargain. Especially if you come back often like me. My only real complaint is the DJs are often too loud. I get trying to make it more of a party place to compete with the other places on Mill.... but if it's too loud I feel rushed and can't talk to my friends! But if you come early enough, there's no DJ anyways, haha.
(5)Chrystalle B.
Im really glad this new location opened so close to my house! Were big fans of the wings at the original Loco location, and now we dont have to go all the way to Scottsdale for them (like its far, but I digress). This location is about twice the size (inside) of the Scottsdale location. It was clean and theres a variety of different places to sit. We chose the bar tops in the corner. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. We had our Loco staples: the salt and pepper wings (so, so good), and tacos. I actually tried the shredded pork taco this time as opposed to the steak one I usually get and I was not disappointed. Loco has some great daily specials (taco Tues, wing Wed, etc) and their happy hour specials are great. Im sure this will become a Mill Ave staple.
(4)Kai C.
Convenient location and great food sets this Mill avenue bar apart from the cliche college thumpers. Great wait staff pampers to all your shot needs while cooking up tasty mexican food. Delicious margaritas all at a good price.
(5)Teresa H.
This place is always a good time... we like coming in for brunch and getting the bottomless mimosas. Justin has been our bartender the past few times, and he is always great-attentive, friendly, and helpful. I wish the mimosas went later than 1 pm but we definitely get our money's worth because the service is good. I am not a brunch food person, so I always stick with the lunch options. I love that they actually have some healthier options (tomato queso salad with avocado is my favorite) and equally love to indulge in the tacos with a side of smashed potatoes or the trio (which is now pineapple salsa, queso and guacamole-all delicious!). If I'm going to be on Mill, this is definitely where I'd go, especially during the day time/happy hour.
(5)Casey D.
Love this place. Staff could be a little more attentive, but otherwise great place to come. Awesome tacos and happy hour. Taco Tuesday's are always fun and I've never had anything close to a bad experience here.
(4)Faraaz Z.
I went to this place the week they opened, so I certainly may come back to this review once they have established themselves on Mill Avenue, but for now... 3 stars. The servers and cooks were all still learning, so I won't make a mention of the service quality, but the food left something to be desired. The cheese seemed like it was out of a Kraft shredded cheese ziploc from the grocery store and the tortillas were bland as could be. The meat was pretty good though! I had the pork, chicken, and beef (1 taco each) and I enjoyed it. Chips and salsa was pretty damn good and pretty damn free, so plus points there. We got in a few minutes past happy hour, but they still honored happy hour prices for the first few minutes of our stay--that was pretty cool of them to do; that gesture earned them my return visit. The place is in a very nice, commercial looking building literally on the Mill Ave light rail stop. I feel like this will soon (give it a few years) become the replacement for Barney's on University (RIP) just because of how easy it is to get to. Bathrooms were clean and there is an AMAZING view of "A" Mountain from the inside bar and the patio. I look forward to LP's future on Mill.
(3)Gary B.
Nice place on the end of Mill. Pretty good food and drinks. Also plays pretty good music. Not atypical for Mill Ave it's certainly meant for the under 30 crowd. Prices are ok, maybe a little on the higher side. But I enjoyed the meal.
(3)Illyra V.
I'm so in love with the tacos here it's insane, not to mention the margaritas!!! Environment is nice and clean, service is great and coming here is always a party!!
(5)Carol K.
There wasn't much to like about this place except the location is RIGHT AT the light rail. The music was annoying (live "bad" band), the drinks expensive and sour. I like a margarita served in glass, not plastic. I felt like I should have been poolside or at a sporting event. Didn't try the food and won't be back to see what that's about.
(1)Collis S.
The bartender refused to serve my friend a water because she wasn't buying anymore drinks.
(1)Bill B.
I love the enchiladas and crunchy tacos at this place the best I've had in Phoenix metro since I moved here 25 yrs ago keep up the good work PS. The Marg was awesome
(4)Elle P.
Nothing special. Wandered in on a weekend afternoon and it was all about the game(s)... So our service was fine, but not really friendly or attentive. Tips were obviously going to be made at the men tables, oh well. We read the reviews about the crispy tacos and they were ..... Okay. So that was disappointing. All in all, it was okay, with the other restaurants in this neighborhood, we could have chosen much better!
(2)Jennifer S.
Great location, decent food, but really noisy restaurant/bar on Mill Avenue! The service was incredibly slow too!
(2)Mariella N.
I went on $1 Taco Tuesday, and my drink was only $3. I thought this was a bargain! It was not busy when I was there. I was there in the afternoon. Maybe it gets busier in the evening. I preferred to go when it was not busy so I did not have to wait long for service. I sat on the outdoor patio, so the only bad thing about the place that I experienced was a homeless pan handler approach me on the patio and approach one other couple that was eating outdoors. If I had been sitting inside, this man would not of bothered me. However, the staff at Loco Patron asked the homeless man to leave. The bartender was extremely nice and I was satisfied with how the staff handled the situation with the vagrant. But I did go back to Loco Patron 3 days later and I saw the same homeless man hanging around the patio area again.
(4)Dick Harmon E.
This place has low stars but in all honesty its not bad. 3 dollars dos x all the time sounds good to me. As a avid train rider, it literally drops you off at there door. Tons of monitors to watch NFL and they have golden tee.Service was kinda crappy and there was a despute over the bill but the manager worked it out.
(3)Chris J.
Spent the evening here for the ASU/UofA game. Couldn't have been happier. Great atmosphere, service and food. I spend a lot of time at the Scottsdale location, and while there is a different vibe, I think it's a perfect fit for the Mill Ave college crowd.
(5)John H.
New Location! This place is close to work so me and the co-workers stopped in. Good: Location and staff looked really busy/hard working....decently cheap drinks and food. Bad: They were out of about 25% of the menu/unprepared and the food just wasn't that good. I feel sorry for people that come to AZ and have "Mexican Food" at places like this. Even the rice and beans (simple things) are just mediocre and have no character. I'm getting the vibe this is definitely more of a "drink" spot than a "food" spot. After a few drinks...maybe everything will taste better! This place needs a little time to get its act together. I'm hopeful.
(3)Ana S.
Great location, fun staff, yummy drinks, and awesome food! I had a quesadilla with beans and rice and it was delicious!
(5)Megan T.
This little hangout is right off the light rail. If it is happy hour, it is a definite place to start out your drinking adventure. The bartenders were really friendly, it was a nice casual atmosphere, and the drink were cheap yet strong. The food didn't look so appetizing so we didn't order any, which is sad, because I love to eat and drink, but overall the place was okay.
(3)Eric R.
Went in after work around 4:30 pm on a Friday had a cold beer in my hand in less than 2-3 minutes did not eat there but the staff was friendly and not a bad place to grab a brew with you bro's after work.
(3)Jess W.
So far, so good. They are a brand new location, but they fit my basic requirements: the food is good, and well-priced. Service was speedy and courteous - almost too courteous, since we were asked if we were doing okay maybe seven times or so. Parking close to this place can be a pain (typical of Mill Ave), but it's a nice and casual spot to unwind for a laid-back lunch. Conveniently right next to a light-rail stop. It's a typical sports bar meets casual mexican food place. Lots of television screens showing sports games and CNN, a good-sized bar, what looks to be a decent spot for a live DJ (maybe for special events or weekends?), and fun and tacky airbrush decor on the walls of a mexican oasis. I have no opinion on the drinks (since we didn't try any), but once the food arrived (fairly quickly), everything we tried was good. Service was friendly, and the noise level was great at the time we went (mid-day). We found out that they have a punch card, to get a free lunch after you go through five or so. Sounds good to me. Obviously still a new location that's working out some kinks, but it's off to a good start.
(4)Erin G.
Favorite place on mill hands down! Food is awesome! My favorite is the grilled chicken tenders. The drink specials are awesome! Frozen mango Margs are my go to. The stuff is really friendly! I love all of them
(5)Gena W.
Visiting Arizona from San Diego. Stopped here before going to the zoo. Cute little town and excellent breakfast and great service.
(5)Lauren J.
I love the fact that HH prices are really cheap and the food was decent. I got HH tacos, a margarita and split a cookie dessert with tip and was under $15. Not bad! The ambience reminds me of San Felipe's and Salty Senorita. My friend and I sat outside and was a little loud with all the noise from Mill and the planes coming down. It has a really nice bar though with tv's that can be watched inside and outside. I can see this place popping for night life because when we went for HH, it wasn't very busy. Service was also a bit slow, I remember commenting to my friend about how long it took for us to receive our food. All in all I was glad to have tried it and would probably return.
(3)Alexandra S.
I love loco patron!! They have the best tacos and the margaritas are delicious. My friends and I come here often, whether it is for an hour or two, or just to stop in and grab a drink. The wait staff is so friendly and attentive which makes the bar area more enjoyable.
(5)Lannan S.
Friends and I usually go to the Scottsdale location, but I live in Tempe so I'm super happy they opened one here! Love it on Taco Tuesdays! Great specials! $1 tacos and $4 margs! Our Margaritas last night were really good and strong! Music was loud, crowd was fun, staff was cool!
(4)Ankur S.
discourteous waitresses. food not all that good. if you have to have a drink on a late weekday night - come here.
(1)Chris B.
Great service, a lot of TVs, good food. Fun place to stop and get a drink. They have some great drinks. Big Servings. Really can't go wrong.
(4)Joseph K.
As a someone who regularly goes to Loco paton in Scottsdale, I have been to this location a few times and the service really sucks, the guys behind the bar spend all their time talking to whatever girls are on the other side of the bar. It is no wondering that this place is always pretty quite even for happy hour with this kind of thing going on. It's pretty frustrating to have to deal with. I went back as I wanted to make sure it wasn't me but the others in my group also noticed this issue. The food is only so so also.
(2)Scott P.
Really disappointed. Bad service, subpar food.
(1)Barbara H.
Totally not really into this place. Had a taste of every taco. Meh. Give me a BEER! They have awesome atmosphere and they have beer thats it.
(2)Cheryl T.
If I could give this place 0 stars I would. The service here is horrible, horrible, horrible! The BF and I went in on a Saturday evening around 6:00 and we each ordered a drink. The BF finished his and wanted another. The guys behind he bar just kept walking by and ignoring us. Then we get the attention of who we thought was a bartender. When we said excuse me, he screamed (no really, he did) that he was just the bar back. The BF asked how are we supposed to know that, and the bar back continued to harass and yell at us. When the bartender came over, we explained how rude the bar back was and he totally tried to justify the bar back's attitude. So, we asked them to close out the tab and the bartender charged it to my credit card even though I wanted to pay cash which I told them that when I opened my tab . The tab was $12.02 and I left $0 (first time I've ever done this) in tip seeing as how rude these idiots were. Well, guess what? When I got my credit card statement they added $3 for tip! So not only are they rude idiots but thieves as well. Nice. Well, I'll get the $3 back as I've disputed the $3 additional charge with the credit card company but for sure it will cost Loco Patron a lot more than $3 in lost revenue. Not only will we never return but we will warn everyone we know, to stay away. Way to go Loco Patron!!!!
(1)Joe E.
Had lunch here with a friend. Service was good. Food was good. Not very crowded during lunch but I think this is a new location so it may not be well known yet. The lunch specials are priced fairly and the portion size is plenty. I had the shrimp tacos on corn tortillas.
(5)Seth W.
Doesn't really fit the mill scene. Decent for happy hour or chips and salsa. Lotta fohawks in this joint.
(3)brian l.
Service was bad even for a bro bar. Found this place while looking for food shortly after the Super Bowl. Big banner out front said "Super Bowl Party till 2am". The bouncer assured us the kitchen was still open and invited us in. The place still had a few people in it but no problem getting a bartender right away and asking for a menu with our drinks. We then looked over the menu and purposely ordered something that would require a minimal amount of effort to make and clean up in case the cooks had already started to close down the kitchen. That was the last time we ever talked to our bartender or any other staff in the building. After about 20mins I personally went to check on the status of our nachos as the kitchen is open for the public to view. I saw the forgotten nachos burnt under the heat lamp. We were the only people to order food so I can see how it might be easy to forget. I mentioned something to a cook to remind him about the nachos then went back to my empty drink at the bar. Another 10mins or so before the cook took initiative and delivered us a plate of nachos that was not only burnt but now had been sitting so long they were cold. I might add the toppings were pretty light. Its a stretch to label this plate of chips "nachos". By now the crowd had dwindled to mostly employees on or off the clock. It took another 10mins or so before anyone wearing a loco patron shirt came to check on us. I then told the bartender to forget about the nachos and bring the bill for the drinks. No wait on that. If you want to just close down and have an employees only party then drop some hints before i waste precious time thinking I've found food and drinks still open on a Sunday night. Take down your signs that boast you'll be open till 2am. And if you forget someone's nachos and get called out on it, have the decency to at least reheat and sprinkle some fresh tomatoes on those stale ass chips before serving them.
(1)Sarah P.
The place looked like a great time because of the ASU game. We loved the bartenders.
(4)Jane K.
Best restaurant near Rio Salado and Mill for US Airway employees. The wait staff is superb. Fridays have patience but no place can handle all of the work staff lunch within 30 minutes on a Friday. The girls learn your orders and never make a mistake. Great food and Service. What more do you need?
(5)Larry M.
ok place for HH,Stopped in before the fireworks,Cheap prices on beer and HH food,$4 for 6 wings carrots n celery not bad,had habenero mango(not hot at all)Servers were attentive enough,not a bad place for HH.Bill was $13 for 2 big beers n wings
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