42 Best Mexican Restaurants in Tempe

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

“Small Stripmall dine in.
Great food and prices. Great service. These guys make chips that I would swear were baked! Never had chips that crisp w no greasiness at all since I have been in PHX (I eat at tons of Mexican places too)
Hot sauces are tasty, wish they were thicker though, can't keep'em on a chip, lol.
The paintings they have are movingly remarkable! Someone named Ocampo did some.
STILL DELICIOUS 2025“

“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.“

“Best tacos and tosdadas we have ever had“

“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!!“

“They have the best mexican 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.“

“BEST FOOD IVE EVER HAD! TRY ANYTHING“

“Great service and awesome food“

“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“

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

“Good tacos! I tried the beef rolled tacos the 5 and 3 piece plate I liked everything the service was amazing the people in the kitchen can really cook.

Vegetarian options: Beans

Parking: No parking on the dance floor

Wheelchair accessibility: There’s a ramp“

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

“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 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!“

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

“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!“

“Absolutely blown away by Cocina Chiwas—this place is a must-visit for anyone who loves bold, authentic, beautifully executed Mexican cuisine with Sonoran and Chihuahuan roots. From the moment we walked in, the service was flawless—attentive, warm, and perfectly paced.

Every dish was a standout. The oysters were fresh and briny, the burrata was creamy perfection, and the Caesar salad—wow. I’ve never seen one so massive or so flavorful, with the perfect crunch and just the right kick. The steak was melt-in-your-mouth tender, the carnitas tacos were rich and deeply satisfying, and the chile relleno had that ideal balance of spice, smoke, and softness. And then there was the chicken mole—an absolute knockout. Deep, complex, and unforgettable.

Everything was cooked to perfection and beautifully balanced. We couldn’t stop talking about the food all night. Cocina Chiwas nails it—top-tier flavors, stunning presentation, and heart in every bite. Can’t wait to come back!“

“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.“

“5/5 Perfect place to go for some burros!

Love this restaurant! Was especially excited to see that they had breakfast burritos during lunch/dinner time and enjoyed a delicious chorizo burrito. The rice and beans were very delicious and I had to top the experience off with chips, salsa, and my favorite Jarritos drink.“

“We love the elote and strawberry margaritas 😛“

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

“It's a bit costly for what you buy. Authentic food though. Five dollars for one taco is insane. I will go elsewhere from now on.

Parking: Though there's plenty of parking, it's difficult to exit as you have to back up. It's hard to explain, but try it if you choose.“

“delicious food, attentive staff“

“food was amazing. friendly staff“

“Love this place as one of the few places open early enough for me to grab a breakfast burrito before work. And they are the size of a forearm! Plus the salsa/condiment bar is a huge win. The green and habanero salsas are the move, for sure.“

“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 😋“

“Buenos los tacos de pescado“

“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.“

“Great food and great service“

“I love Garcia’s and I have for many years. In fact I used to be a server with them and it was a good time. The food has taken a dive over the years but the best thing on the menu and the only thing I recommend is the chicken fajita quesadilla it is delicious and the only thing I ever get! They also have really good salsa“

“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!“

“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.“

“Rubio's is a restaurant chain that specializes in fish tacos and seafood dishes. They use sustainable seafood and fresh ingredients to create their dishes. They offer a variety of menu items including tacos, burritos, bowls, and salads.Based on online reviews, Rubio's has a positive reputation for their delicious and flavorful food, friendly and efficient service, and clean and welcoming atmosphere. Customers have also praised the restaurant for its affordable prices and generous portion sizes. If you are a seafood lover and looking for a place to enjoy fresh and tasty dishes, Rubio's may be worth considering.“

“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!“

“This is my go to place for Mexican Food, haven’t been in a while and was craving some fish tacos. Never had an issue here before until now. Used the drive-thru ordered the #14 the two fish tacos plate. The cashier Monica was annoyed that she got my order wrong twice. Very rude. The food here is really amazing, she just made the experience terrible. Everyone else is great. Her customer service needs improvement, I would give her a one star. The place doesn’t deserve a one star.“

“Muy ricos muy mexicanismos“