50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Tempe

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

“I just wanted to share that on my birthday, the restaurant did not offered a piece a cake.However, Monica offered me a churro, and small gesture made my birthday feel special. I truly appreciated her kindness and wanted to recognize her for making my day a little brighter.“

“Best tacos and tosdadas we have ever had“

“We hit this place on our way to the airport. Never had heard of it and when we visit our kid at asu we usually hit the buffalo exchange next door. We will come back again again!! The owner told us it is named after his little town near Pueblo. Amazing food!! The mole unreal! And the tostadas and tacos - small bits - were so rich and authentic with just the right kick. Super friendly and amazing food. Don’t know what it is like at night…looks like it might be a night club. Fabulous experience. So good!“

“They have breakfast burritos! I had the Birria Breakfast Burrito and it was really good. I have been there a few times and also picked up some Door Dash orders from there and the staff is always nice and the service is prompt. I highly recommend the place. One caveat is I always get my food to go and eat at home. That's not a knock on the restaurant itself, but I live very close and prefer to eat at home.“

“So I’m currently visiting Phoenix area in Arizona. While searching for an authentic Mexican restaurant. I came across this establishment. I saw the pictures and reviews. So decided to try it out. Upon arrival I walked in was immediately greeted. I feel like that’s very welcoming. I let the cashier laura that it was my first time and that I may need a minute or so to decide. Laura was very patient and kind enough to point out some the offerings and highlights of their menu. I was in the mood for something crunchy and cheesy. So went with one quesabirra taco and the taquitos dorados. The quesabirra is SO loaded with meat and flavor. I’ve never seen a quesabirra taco that packed with meat. ( pictures to follow). The taquitos are so good. But I must warn you . The salsa they come with might be a bit too spicy for some of y’all. If you ever find yourself in Tempe and are craving good Mexican food I highly recommend stopping by Tradiciones Grill. It’s a family owned restaurant. And you can tell they take pride in what they serve. The place is so clean too. Next I’m Arizona I’m definitely coming by. Thank you for making my first visit such a great experience.,“

“They have the best mexican food!!“

“El Poolo Supremo has produced high quality low priced mesquite charbroiled steak & chicken for several decades. Centrally located in Tempe this location has been consistent in providing excellent friendly service.
One visit to El Pollo Supremo will guarantee a return visit.
Remember cash only.“

“Great service. Good food.“

“$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.“

“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!!“

“I’ve been eating here regularly since my wife showed me this place, the food is top notch, especially for the price, the service is amazing and the restaurant itself is very clean. Honestly probably one of my favorite restaurants in Tempe, we’re in here 3 or 4 times a week.“

“After going to a Dbacks game and having the nachos, I decided it was worth checking out. I was pleasantly surprised as to how good the food was considering it is a QSR. I had there taco and enchilada combo and it was delicious. I will definitely be going back!“

“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!“

“Forget all the other taco shops around!!! Best fast Mexican food that is so fresh!! Food is cooked w love and is absolutely delicious!!! 10/10“

“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!!!!!$$$$$$$“

“Huge shout out to John for all his effort in making our private corporate dinner a huge success. He helped aid us in the perfect spot for our needs and gave excellent recommendations for the custom dinner menu. They had many options for hosting our group and made it easy on our end for planning. They even made custom branded menus for our event.

So thankful they were able to host us - the private patio was beautiful and we had dedicated service for our group as well. Thank you Cocina Chiwas & team!“

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

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

“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 left my salmon colored water bottle has my name on it. It’s a circle water bottle. It has a unicorn seahorse on it and also bottle sticker and glow-in-the-dark sticker on it as Ziggy‘s coffee cup on it Sally skeleton on it and has a label with my name on it Says Ashly🚿🔥🍌🐶🐒 on it. Through the mail I’ll give you my address. 10432 E palladium Drive.85212 Mesa, Arizona ashly yesterday afternoon for lunch and it was on the first table“

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

“Great service and awesome food“

“food was amazing. friendly staff“

“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've been away from the Southwest/SoCal for years and nothing tastes like I remember it. Except this chorizo and eggs burrito. And their Diablo sauce is amazing.

So glad I impulsively stopped here. Edible time travel.

Could only eat half. It's massive. Not full of filler. I want to cry happy tears.“

“Love this place so much but people Who work here please BE aware that some customers could be hard of hearing/deaf my mother went through a drive thru and the lady was kinda rude because my mother could not hear her and the lady catched an attitude at the speaker.“

“***** stars ***** new fav lynch spot“

“Amazing place. I’m from Texas and was looking for a good taco place and this was the spot. The food has a delicious flavor and the sauces were not only great they taste home made. The tacos were the best. We ordered some micheladas from the bar and Javier was amazing. I have tried some around Scottsdale and none were as amazing as his. Would 100% recommend this place.“

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

“delicious food, attentive staff“

“I love this Filiberto it’s my favorite one. The service is amazing the staff are very friendly and kind. I love when Tracy and Jose are working they provide the best customer service and the food is taste so good. Thanks Tracy for the best strawberry mango smoothie ever and Jose your carne asada tacos are to die for see you soon.“

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

“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 !!!!“

“Went on Valentines day, made a prior reservation. The environment was romantic & so pretty. Loved both indoor & outdoor scenery. It was a wait on food, an hour before we were served. But it was a holiday, the service was great, they comped some things & apologized for the wait. Everything was fresh & so healthy but delicious. Food was worth the wait. It was so mouth watering & to perfection! Everything from chips & guac to the dinner & the special valentines dessert! So tasty & also served so pretty. Definitely recommend & will be on our list to return!“

“We love the elote and strawberry margaritas 😛“

“Great food and great service“

“Buenos los tacos de pescado“

“We just wanted a quick meal on a Monday evening. I had the fish tacos, my wife had a two taco combo and Sammy tried the shrimp and bacon burrito. I always order from the app and then immediately leave to do the take out. The food was hot and ready and still hot when I returned home. The staff was exceedingly friendly and reminded me I had a diet coke cup in my bag to fill as I had totally forgotten that. This is a great neighborhood restaurant.“

“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.“

“I had been seeing this spot all over social media and finally made the trip out to try it today. From what I understand, it’s a concept from Pita Jungle with a Chipotle-style setup, but with Mediterranean and BBQ-inspired flavors.

I tried the kimchi brisket bowl and it was so good — flavorful, fresh, and a great portion size. I also added chips on the side, and everything tasted clean and fresh. The staff was friendly, and overall it was a really solid first experience. I’d definitely come back to try more items on the menu!“

“Just had this place for the first time through Door dash and their Pollo Asado Taco was absolutely delicious. Best $5 I've ever spent.Their Carne Asada Burrito is good (and enormous), but far too little meat to rice/beans ratio for my personal taste. Great Guac too. All ingredients are top notch delicious. I loved the side jalapeños!“

“My dad used to take me to Garcia's for special occasions and I love that I am continuing the tradition with my kids. Absolutely the best salsa and bean dip with chips. My husband always does a combination plate because there is just too much good food to choose from! My toddler has a less that sophisticated palate, but loves going to get a grilled cheese and gold fish!“

“El Jefe supported (donated) a very generous breakfast to our Veterans appreciation group this morning. Julio’s team was extremely helpful and fun to work with - and the food was delicious! I can’t wait to have a dine in experience with them the next time I’m in Awhatukee!“

“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!“

“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!“

“My family calls this location “The World Famous Filiberto’s” the food is always hot and fresh, nachos are amazing and it just seems that the employees are putting their heart into preparing the food. For us this location is out of the way but well worth the extra few miles.“

“If you’re looking for no-frills, authentic Mexican soul food, Filiberto’s is the gold standard. Whether it’s a late-night craving or a quick lunch, the quality is always consistent. The meats are perfectly seasoned, the portions are massive, and that red salsa has just the right amount of kick. A true neighborhood gem.“

“Delicious food! Great service!“