Visitors to Arizona from up North, my half-Mexican daughter was looking for food like Abuela's. We found it at Huauchinango's. This restaurant is perfect if you want actual traditional Mexican food. It has the best Tacos al Pastor! My favourite! If you are looking for Americanized Mexican Food, this is not the restaurant for you. This is the real deal and should be appreciated by connoisseurs of actual, authentic Mexican food.
Mary C.
Was recommended by a local to try Central Mexican cuisine. Holy moly, this place is flavour town! I was sitting happy all evening munching away. We had chicken soup, catus salad, tamales, chicken mole and huaxaches. The chicken soup was ok but the rest were so delicious. The chicken mole had deep complex flavours from smoky to sweet that I've never tasted. One of the highlights and will certainly order it again on my next visit. The tamales were also the best I've have had- smooth and creamy. The catus salad is on the slimy side so for this with texture issues, you may want to hold on but I loved it as it was so freshly. The servers were so wonderful in helping us with the menu and ensuring we were ok with their food. The story of their place: the owner came to the US from Central Mexico and worked hard as a dishwasher and leaned the industry before opening his own restaurant. Bravo! Can't wait to return on my next visit. What a gem!
Jami H.
This was the very best Mexican food I've ever had! The star was the poblano mole. The chicken was perfectly tender, the homemade tortillas were fresh and delicious, and the sauce was the stuff of dreams. Service was excellent. I was particularly touched when a young homeless woman walked in asking to use the restroom and for water. She was treated kindly, and a server asked her if she was okay as she fixed her a large water. These are great people and deserve the support of the community!
Tom K.
The best Al Pastor tacos around! The carne asada was also very good, but I'll be back for the Al Pastor! Homemade sauces. the habanero sauce was fantastic, if you can handle the heat. There was a bit of a language barrier at first, but we got past that. If you're looking for an authentic Mexican cafe atmosphere with great food and service, this is it. I'll be back.
Elaya
Best Mexican food out there! Clean workers good ethic, I would like to recommend this place!
Ronnie P.
Really great, authentic Mexican food! They advertise that their molé is their highlight and it absolutely is. Great service. We've been in multiple times to pick up items we've ordered, and we've dined in as well. Each visit I'm greeted as soon as I walk in the door. The most recent visit I was there to dine in with my wife. She's vegetarian, so she ordered a bean and cheese burrito. The beans were delicious, there was a good ratio of bean to cheese and the tortilla was nice and crispy on the outside. I got the Pollo en Chiltepin con cacahuates. It was super flavorful chicken in a chiltepin sauce with peanuts. It came with rice, beans, handmade tortillas, a side of fideo soup and a salad. I came in hungry and still had enough to bring home! The inside of the restaurant is clean and has plenty of seating. There's music and a tv but they're not overbearing or loud. The authentic food and great service make you feel like you're being served a family meal at someone's house. Would definitely recommend checking it out.
Heather H.
This place is in a non-descript plaza but the food is anything but. Authentic southern Mexican food from Puebla. No Tex-mex American version. We shared the molotes de papa con chorizo to start and they were nothing short of amazing. The broth was to die for. Then I got the chicken mole which was fall off the bone tender and a true authentic mole. The tortillas were fresh, homemade corn tortillas - soft, thick, and out of this world. Then there was the Mexican rice. Wow. I normally don't care for the typical Mexican rice you get at most restaurants, but this rice was perfectly cooked (not mushy or sticky) and had a delicious garlicky flavor without being overpowering. The kid's quesadilla was filled with a gooey white cheese and fried perfectly. The food is. It fast food but cooked with real soul so it takes longer than the pre-made, stick it on a plate Mexican food that you get at other places. I highly recommend this place. It's worth the drive to Mesa!
Kaelan D.
The food here is unreal. Unique menu. The cucumber lemonade is super refreshing. Huauchitlacoyos are out of this world.
Hazel Sierra
They charge me $4.50 for this I don’t usually write review but we did t eat any of the chip we changed our mind about eat their and they still charged us I did taste the salsa it was not very good The fact that we didn’t ask for chip and didn’t eat them and still charged us was just crazy to me
The food is the best Mexican food I have ever had. The owner Alex is super friendly and staff is very friendly too. Excellent service. If you are looking for authentic fresh and full of flavor this is it!!! The special orange/yellow habanero sauce is very flavorful and very hot. Highly recommend.
Jaymo
So good. Like stepping into another world. Food is great. Server spoke English and Spanish. Great soot
Marilyn B.
Greeted at the door with a smile. The food was super tasty. Try the cucumber water, it was amazing. The enchiladas were very good. Hubby really enjoyed his meal, had a nice spicy touch to the pork. Really good food, you should try it
David M.
The mole poblano was solid, maybe just a little sweeter than I hoped but with great flavor. The "cuban" torta was a let down, though. It wasn't in any recognizable way a cuban sandwich. Unlike a typical Cubano, this one had hot dogs, egg, and sliced deli ham. It was a good torta, don't get me wrong. It just wasn't what was expected. Very nice staff and a chill vibe.
Cody Ranger
Amazing food for years!!Amazing tables fresh fresh they stay well in fridge and freezer!The best is there yellow sauce!It is hotter than heck but it's the flavour that is incredible!!!1 drop no more of the yellow hot sauce!!!!❤️?????❤️?????❤️?
Visitors to Arizona from up North, my half-Mexican daughter was looking for food like Abuela's. We found it at Huauchinango's. This restaurant is perfect if you want actual traditional Mexican food. It has the best Tacos al Pastor! My favourite! If you are looking for Americanized Mexican Food, this is not the restaurant for you. This is the real deal and should be appreciated by connoisseurs of actual, authentic Mexican food.
Was recommended by a local to try Central Mexican cuisine. Holy moly, this place is flavour town! I was sitting happy all evening munching away. We had chicken soup, catus salad, tamales, chicken mole and huaxaches. The chicken soup was ok but the rest were so delicious. The chicken mole had deep complex flavours from smoky to sweet that I've never tasted. One of the highlights and will certainly order it again on my next visit. The tamales were also the best I've have had- smooth and creamy. The catus salad is on the slimy side so for this with texture issues, you may want to hold on but I loved it as it was so freshly. The servers were so wonderful in helping us with the menu and ensuring we were ok with their food. The story of their place: the owner came to the US from Central Mexico and worked hard as a dishwasher and leaned the industry before opening his own restaurant. Bravo! Can't wait to return on my next visit. What a gem!
This was the very best Mexican food I've ever had! The star was the poblano mole. The chicken was perfectly tender, the homemade tortillas were fresh and delicious, and the sauce was the stuff of dreams. Service was excellent. I was particularly touched when a young homeless woman walked in asking to use the restroom and for water. She was treated kindly, and a server asked her if she was okay as she fixed her a large water. These are great people and deserve the support of the community!
The best Al Pastor tacos around! The carne asada was also very good, but I'll be back for the Al Pastor! Homemade sauces. the habanero sauce was fantastic, if you can handle the heat. There was a bit of a language barrier at first, but we got past that. If you're looking for an authentic Mexican cafe atmosphere with great food and service, this is it. I'll be back.
Best Mexican food out there! Clean workers good ethic, I would like to recommend this place!
Really great, authentic Mexican food! They advertise that their molé is their highlight and it absolutely is. Great service. We've been in multiple times to pick up items we've ordered, and we've dined in as well. Each visit I'm greeted as soon as I walk in the door. The most recent visit I was there to dine in with my wife. She's vegetarian, so she ordered a bean and cheese burrito. The beans were delicious, there was a good ratio of bean to cheese and the tortilla was nice and crispy on the outside. I got the Pollo en Chiltepin con cacahuates. It was super flavorful chicken in a chiltepin sauce with peanuts. It came with rice, beans, handmade tortillas, a side of fideo soup and a salad. I came in hungry and still had enough to bring home! The inside of the restaurant is clean and has plenty of seating. There's music and a tv but they're not overbearing or loud. The authentic food and great service make you feel like you're being served a family meal at someone's house. Would definitely recommend checking it out.
This place is in a non-descript plaza but the food is anything but. Authentic southern Mexican food from Puebla. No Tex-mex American version. We shared the molotes de papa con chorizo to start and they were nothing short of amazing. The broth was to die for. Then I got the chicken mole which was fall off the bone tender and a true authentic mole. The tortillas were fresh, homemade corn tortillas - soft, thick, and out of this world. Then there was the Mexican rice. Wow. I normally don't care for the typical Mexican rice you get at most restaurants, but this rice was perfectly cooked (not mushy or sticky) and had a delicious garlicky flavor without being overpowering. The kid's quesadilla was filled with a gooey white cheese and fried perfectly. The food is. It fast food but cooked with real soul so it takes longer than the pre-made, stick it on a plate Mexican food that you get at other places. I highly recommend this place. It's worth the drive to Mesa!
The food here is unreal. Unique menu. The cucumber lemonade is super refreshing. Huauchitlacoyos are out of this world.
They charge me $4.50 for this I don’t usually write review but we did t eat any of the chip we changed our mind about eat their and they still charged us I did taste the salsa it was not very good The fact that we didn’t ask for chip and didn’t eat them and still charged us was just crazy to me
Excelente la comida muy rica
Restaurantji Recommends
The food is the best Mexican food I have ever had. The owner Alex is super friendly and staff is very friendly too. Excellent service. If you are looking for authentic fresh and full of flavor this is it!!! The special orange/yellow habanero sauce is very flavorful and very hot. Highly recommend.
So good. Like stepping into another world. Food is great. Server spoke English and Spanish. Great soot
Greeted at the door with a smile. The food was super tasty. Try the cucumber water, it was amazing. The enchiladas were very good. Hubby really enjoyed his meal, had a nice spicy touch to the pork. Really good food, you should try it
The mole poblano was solid, maybe just a little sweeter than I hoped but with great flavor. The "cuban" torta was a let down, though. It wasn't in any recognizable way a cuban sandwich. Unlike a typical Cubano, this one had hot dogs, egg, and sliced deli ham. It was a good torta, don't get me wrong. It just wasn't what was expected. Very nice staff and a chill vibe.
Amazing food for years!!Amazing tables fresh fresh they stay well in fridge and freezer!The best is there yellow sauce!It is hotter than heck but it's the flavour that is incredible!!!1 drop no more of the yellow hot sauce!!!!❤️?????❤️?????❤️?