41 Best Mexican Restaurants in Tempe

“Really great food: fresh ingredients and flavorful. I highly recommended“

“This place is a gem complete absolute gem amazing workers, amazing food full-blown unbelievable this is not a chain even though there’s three of them, you can come here and you can know that you’re having fresh fresh amazing food!!!!!$$$$$$$“

“First of all, just walking into the place, it’s clean, tables were ready for people to eat on, showing menu of display food orders is a big plus, but most of all, food was delicious, I recommend people to eat here, favorite is the 2 tacos with ramen and birria, the nachos to start is really great too.

Parking: Good“

“Hands down, one of the best grilled chicken in town especially in Tempe location. Chickens are organic and they are raised with no GMO. Taste so much better than those chickens at the grocery store; sometimes you will find their chicken has a lot of steroids in their meat. Because they are grown in the warehouse or slaughter house.“

“I always have my love for food, I don't deny having cravings for my delicious Tortillas, rice, Tortas, enchiladas, Horchata, I recommend this families grilling store above all others that only damage our immune system. As I've told my friends I'd rather eat here than any other fast food places and it's worth my energy, time I dine in there, so much support and love for the family. Te amo“

“Best tacos and tosdadas we have ever had“

“BEST FOOD IVE EVER HAD! TRY ANYTHING“

“New to the area Manuel's was highly recommended!! Amazing service by Maribel and Larry!! Starting with the salsa and chips delicious!! The fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, tortillas and Manuel's chimichanga all absolutely delicious!! Speedy service and excellent food is hard to find these days definitely found both at Manuel's tonight!! The price was great for the quality and amount!! 5 Star!!“

“$4.31 Daily Special Chicken Flautas! IMO the best deal in the valley. 4 rolled chicken tacos with a pile of sour cream, cheese, and lettuce on top. Pour on the delicious and fresh tomatillo salsa, and enjoy the best under $5 meal in the city. Eat this like 2-3 times a week and it's always hit the spot but not the wallet.“

“They have the best mexican food!!“

“Everything there is good but I always get breakfast and menudo“

“Went around 9 pm. Ordered asada fries and a shrimp taco. The girl was very nice. The food was so good! Asada fries had plenty of toppings and the fries themself were perfectly cooked. The shrimp taco was super good too! A lot of shrimp in it. The shrimp isn’t breaded. Really gives a fresh take on shrimp tacos it was well worth it! Definitely my go-to taco shop from now on“

“Great service and awesome food“

“Great place! The ceviche was very Fresh & delicious!!“

“I was shopping at Arizona Mills, got hungry and decided to try Garcia's. I was pleasantly surprised. I had been there many years ago and thought the food was awful. They sure did turn that around. The chips were fresh and plentiful along with a delicious salsa and bean dip. I ordered the seafood fundido. It was fresh hot and delicious and came with rice and beans. A great value. I also had a strawberry daquiri topped with whipped cream. My waiter was friendly and efficient. I could have not wished for a better experience. I will definitely be back.“

“The enchiladas I had here were absolutely incredible! Employees Mickey and Chris were kind, helpful, and gave great recommendations since it was my first time visiting. I got the lunch special with one beef and potato enchilada in red sauce and one chicken and cornbread enchilada in green sauce, with spinach on the side and sweet tea. The whole meal was delicious. I highly recommend giving this place a visit!“

“We’ve been coming here a couple times a month for several years now. Would do takeout during the pandemic and are now enjoying their indoor dining experience. Tables are well spaced and it’s always very clean inside. Servers are very nice (Jessie!) and food is delicious. Always look forward to my chile relleno and enchilada combo!“

“Cinco de Drinko plus good food! Racie was awesome!“

“Cocina Chiwa is an absolute gem and dare I say, I enjoyed more than sister restaurant, Bacanora.

Every bite here is bursting with flavor and creativity. We started with the elote corn, and wow — it was smoky, creamy, and perfectly charred. One of the best I’ve had. The burrata salad was a surprising standout — the combo of velvety burrata with roasted squash and sweet potatoes was both comforting and refreshing.
The carnitas tacos were Juicy, tender pork with bold seasoning, nestled in warm blue corn tortillas...3 of them.. So simple, so perfect. They hit all the right notes.

Vibe? Chill, stylish, and full of good energy. Service? Friendly and fast. Cocina Chiwa has that magic mix of great food, great people, and great atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back.“

“You’ll find a creative menu, delicious food, fast friendly service and very reasonable prices! I’ll be going back in the future… often!“

“I was in area so I drove through. Their chicken fried burrito with sauce and jalapeño cream cheese was very good. I ordered a side of jalapeno cream cheese because that’s the best part! Love how they give rice instead of rice and beans. The young lady at the drive up was very customer service oriented, which means a lot to me.“

“Came in for a Carnitas Burrito and I must say one of the best I have had in years the juices were dripping all over and it was huge the staff was very friendly and even made me fresh tortilla chips when they ran out come in and eat the real deal.“

“We love the elote and strawberry margaritas 😛“

“🚨 Bomb Mexican Food Spot 🚨

Stopped in for a breakfast burrito the other day and added this to my mind map of bomb spots because it was too good.

The Amado’s breakfast burrito is eggs, potatoes, bacon and cheese and is the perfect breakfast blend. Decent size burrito and the salsas were both super tasty.

They have a drive through but I went inside and was surprised at the size of the interior. The vibe was chill and next time I will make sure to take some dollars to play the little claw machine in there. 😉

I will definitely stop by again for another breakfast burrito and to try some of their other dishes as well.

Thanks!“

“delicious food, attentive staff“

“Alright, alright this place still has probably the best carne asada burritos around , they are huge as well!! Other places after covid seem to have cut their portion sizes but not at Señor Taco they are perfect size and supppper good! Team is awesome, friendly and provides great service. Will definitely keep coming back.“

“I’ve only ever ordered the breakfast burritos here- and they are the best- 100% tasting burritos you can order. NOW if I could rate- I’m gonna cut one star ONLY cause there’s room for improvement on one dang thing. Y’all the red salsa they send with Burros is SO D$&@ good- but they only give you like this tiny little itty bitty cup. The burrito servings are huge! And I get a half shot of the best salsa I’ve ever eaten in my life……. Also they’ve messed up my Uber eats order like a bunch of times- but I think it’s just fate- cause I literally only get 1 out of 10 of my Uber eats orders correct so that just might be my luck…. Sad to think that’s my expectation of of Uber eats but whatever. Good food trumps all and I’ll keep ordering from here 😋“

“As an Austin, Texas native, my standards for Mexican food are incredibly high – and let me tell you, this place on my California road trip *blew me away*. Forget Tex-Mex; this is **authentic Mexican food** at its finest. The portions are absolutely phenomenal, especially their **huge, savory carne asada burritos**. In an era of shrinking portions and rising prices, getting a generous, meaty burrito like theirs is a dream come true – not something to complain about!

If you see a review complaining about too much meat (LOL 😂like really ), trust me, that's a *good thing* when you're looking for satisfying portions!

Beyond the incredible food, you'll discover an **amazing, self-serve salsa bar** stocked with delicious homemade salsas and fresh condiments, all without those annoying extra charges. The restaurant itself is **spotlessly clean**, and the **welcoming, attentive customer service** makes you feel right at home. Don't even get me started on their **freshly made Horchata and Jamaica** – no powdered mixes here, just pure, refreshing flavor.

This isn't just a meal; it's an experience. If you're looking for unbeatable value and genuinely authentic Mexican cuisine, **this place is an absolute must-visit.** It's worth every mile!“

“I absolutely love the food and the waitresses, so kind and accomodating. One of the best margaritas I've ever had.“

“Buenos los tacos de pescado“

“Hear me when I say I had so much fun here. Danni, I believe was the manager at the time’s presence was everything. She is so funny, personable and was so good about making sure we had our food/drinks in a timely manner. Come grab you some good food and laughs y’all.“

“We were very happy with the food and the service was excellent! Staff was very nice. Very good experience!!! Thank you!!!“

“food was amazing. friendly staff“

“Great food and great service“

“We came from australia and our family took us to this place, it was excellent service great food, definately will come back again for some delicious mexican food !!!!“

“Great customer service from Jaycee today, friendly personality and very efficient. 👍 The food is always good. Love the new $5 meal choices and salsa bar!“

“Went there (party of two) last night for a meal of appetizers and drinks. We ordered the shrimp cocktail hoping for a chunky ceviche-type experience. The flavors were good and just the perfect kick. Our preference is a little less tomato juice and a little more of the chunky ingredients (reason for 4 on food). We also ordered the Queso Fundido. Very good flavors. Love the chorizo and the homemade corn tortillas.

Cadillac marg in a small glass...$19 (yikes!). Good but maybe not worth that price.

Service was excellent.

Downsides on this restaurant in general is how loud it is inside (reason for 3 of atmosphere) and how challenging to park(nothing they can do about parking).

Whoever owns this corner has put wayyyy too many busy restaurants in place for the amount of parking. So, if you want to come here arrive early as the restaurant is popular and they do not take reservations.

I definitely think overall the food is worth it and we will come back.“

“The only Mariscos I'll eat in Arizona! Tastes so fresh and reminds me of the ceviche back home in Mexico!“

“Originally we had a party of 10 and we were supposed to eat at another Mexican restaurant across the street, but that restaurant could not accommodate our large party. So I called Cervantes and spoke with Grace and she told us they could accommodate our large party and would take care of us. Grace had our table ready for our large party and we had EXCELLENT service from Grace throughout the night. Mariachis music started at 7pm and dinner was lovely. We were celebrating my father's birthday and Grace made sure it would be special. She had the Mariachis sing Happy bday in Spanish and English and she bought out candles for our cake along with plates and utensils.“

“Well...I did not eat here. But, I did go inside the store and talked to one of the staff to get permission to park my car there for a few hours. They were exceptionally cordial and friendly.

I was going to combine my daily walk with visiting the sporting good store in Chandler; and just didn't want to do the full 10 mile walk in the 110 degrees. So, I drove from my hotel and parked at the El Pollo Loco to shorten it to 6 miles.

On my next work trip to Phoenix, I will definitely stop in to dine!“

“Muy ricos muy mexicanismos“