Tried this restaurant for the first time. I'm surprised I've never been here since I live nearby. Coming from a Mexican family, I know real Mexican food. I'm not sure if the tortillas were homemade, as I didn't try them, but everyone said they were fine. At glance, they didn't look homemade but I could be wrong. My Mom had a margarita and wasn't too excited about it, but that's OK. We're here for the eats, not the alcohol. We did enjoy the country music playing in the background.Chips and salsa. Excellent. I love how they bring you three different salsas to choose from. A good Mexican food restaurant begins and ends with good salsa and chips. This place passes the test. A rule of thumb from our family is, if a Mexican food restaurant has great chips and salsa, the rest of the menu will satisfy.Chicken enchilada soup. Excellent. Flavorful and delicious.Chicken fajitas. Excellent. Sizzling hot and everything was fresh. Chicken had great flavor.Combo plate, carne asada tostada/chicken flauta/shredded beef taco. My Son had zero complaints. Said it was great.Mexican pizza. It was perfect. I love their elote. The flatbread was crispy.Everything had so much flavor.Our Server was a recent hire and she did a fantastic job. I can't wait to eat here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda Steward
Caleb, our waiter, was awesome and made our dining experience one of the best I have ever had. This includes the many high-end, fine dining restaurants I have been to. The food was decent, but when I return, I will ask to be seated at Caleb's station. My friend really enjoyed her fish tacos and the fresh chips and ssalad. My chicken tortilla soup was okay.Parking: There are not many parking spots for this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Micheal Clark
Food was great but our server was MIA most of the time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Enchilada, Queso, Blue Corn, Taco, Burrito, Green Chile, Carne Asada
Jeanna Chebat
It was fun. Our server was awesome. I didn't like an ingredient that was in the sauce of my food, but other than that it was yummy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Steve B
Went for happy hour. Great margaritas and great appetizers. $2 off all appetizers during happy hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and a Trio of Salsa's
Jeremy Sisler
Great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
And Gon
Everything about it place is good and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Silver Foxy Lady
The food was delicious! The service was wonderful. We had a really great time eating and enjoying each other's company. Our family enjoys coming to this place for its quaint atmosphere and a taste of New Mexican culture. This is NEW Mexican food, NOT Mexican. There is a difference.Vegetarian options: Please speak to the server for suggestions.Dietary restrictions: Please speak to the server for suggestions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blue Corn Stacked Enchiladas, Queso, Blue Corn, Taco, Burrito, Green Chile
james guinn
This is New Mexico style, Mexican food. And I love it, and I'm glad to find a place in the East valleys to serve it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calabacitas, Carne Adovada
Tom Morris
My favorite Mexican food! The Best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calabacitas, Mashed Potatoes, Green Chile
Best new Mexican food in the state of Arizona. I haven't tasted anything this good since I lived in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Audrey Jung
Whether you want a weekend place to brunch, a place to meet with friends, or a celebratory dinner, La Rista can accommodate. Private back room available for groups. And the food is delicious. Try the calabacitas with your entree!
Tried this restaurant for the first time. I'm surprised I've never been here since I live nearby. Coming from a Mexican family, I know real Mexican food. I'm not sure if the tortillas were homemade, as I didn't try them, but everyone said they were fine. At glance, they didn't look homemade but I could be wrong. My Mom had a margarita and wasn't too excited about it, but that's OK. We're here for the eats, not the alcohol. We did enjoy the country music playing in the background.Chips and salsa. Excellent. I love how they bring you three different salsas to choose from. A good Mexican food restaurant begins and ends with good salsa and chips. This place passes the test. A rule of thumb from our family is, if a Mexican food restaurant has great chips and salsa, the rest of the menu will satisfy.Chicken enchilada soup. Excellent. Flavorful and delicious.Chicken fajitas. Excellent. Sizzling hot and everything was fresh. Chicken had great flavor.Combo plate, carne asada tostada/chicken flauta/shredded beef taco. My Son had zero complaints. Said it was great.Mexican pizza. It was perfect. I love their elote. The flatbread was crispy.Everything had so much flavor.Our Server was a recent hire and she did a fantastic job. I can't wait to eat here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caleb, our waiter, was awesome and made our dining experience one of the best I have ever had. This includes the many high-end, fine dining restaurants I have been to. The food was decent, but when I return, I will ask to be seated at Caleb's station. My friend really enjoyed her fish tacos and the fresh chips and ssalad. My chicken tortilla soup was okay.Parking: There are not many parking spots for this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food was great but our server was MIA most of the time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Enchilada, Queso, Blue Corn, Taco, Burrito, Green Chile, Carne Asada
It was fun. Our server was awesome. I didn't like an ingredient that was in the sauce of my food, but other than that it was yummy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Went for happy hour. Great margaritas and great appetizers. $2 off all appetizers during happy hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and a Trio of Salsa's
Great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything about it place is good and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious! The service was wonderful. We had a really great time eating and enjoying each other's company. Our family enjoys coming to this place for its quaint atmosphere and a taste of New Mexican culture. This is NEW Mexican food, NOT Mexican. There is a difference.Vegetarian options: Please speak to the server for suggestions.Dietary restrictions: Please speak to the server for suggestions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blue Corn Stacked Enchiladas, Queso, Blue Corn, Taco, Burrito, Green Chile
This is New Mexico style, Mexican food. And I love it, and I'm glad to find a place in the East valleys to serve it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calabacitas, Carne Adovada
My favorite Mexican food! The Best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calabacitas, Mashed Potatoes, Green Chile
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Best new Mexican food in the state of Arizona. I haven't tasted anything this good since I lived in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Whether you want a weekend place to brunch, a place to meet with friends, or a celebratory dinner, La Rista can accommodate. Private back room available for groups. And the food is delicious. Try the calabacitas with your entree!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Huevos Rancheros, Calabacitas, Margarita Flight, Chips & Salsa, Blue Corn Enchiladas
Tacos and tequila...is it Tuesday yet?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Love ❤️ this relaxed atmosphere and the food even more, especially their green chile mac-n-cheese.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Queso, Grilled Chicken
Amazing food great server and service, only down. Fall. Was the lightning and menu,black background with blue letters made it really hard to
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Elote