got served by Chandler and such a sweetheart. She's so nice and always willing to help and always to my table. One of the best servers I've had and will be coming back. just for her read more

had an outstanding experience at Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe. From the moment I walked in, everything exceeded expectations. Oscar behind the bar was phenomenal--attentive, personable, and clearly takes pride in what he does. The drinks were spot on, and the energy he brings really elevates the whole experience. The food was absolutely amazing--fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you hope for when you come here. The service overall was fantastic, and it's obvious the team works well together. You can tell that Patrick, the owner, takes a lot of pride in his staff--and rightfully so. Having people like Oscar on the team says everything about the kind of place this is. If you're looking for great food, great drinks, and even better service, this is the spot. I'll definitely be back. read more

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This place always has amazing food. The service is always great as well. It's a very casual laidback atmosphere where families and friends are always welcome. Our last visit was for their 40th anniversary and we got $0.40 margaritas and $0.40 bean dip We enjoyed our experience here as always read more

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This was my first time at Ajo's. We went with a big group, and they were able to accommodate us in one of their back rooms, which was nice. Our server did a great job taking care of all of us and was super friendly! The food and drinks were good, but the tacos were a little greasy. I really loved the chips and salsa, especially the spicier of the two! We will have to go back and try some other menu items! read more

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I love coming here and reviewing this location again. Happy hour is really good & doesn't break the bank. Tacos are satisfyingly good. There were 2 servers, I think one in training. These ladies were wonderful & patient, accommodating 7 of us. Here for happy hour. They weren't incredibly busy but enough people were also in the restaurant as well as their outside patio. I am always happy to be able to enjoy their food & great service! read more

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Did a takeout order for cinco de mayo. Order was ready early and everything was delicious. The staff was on my order right away. The Mexican pizza was outstanding. Will be back for sure. read more

Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Guacamole, mushroom enchiladas and margaritas. Absolutely outstanding. Go during happy hour to save.

Ordered the Chicken Salad Carbon via Uber Eats, and it arrived right on time. I've been craving--and enjoying--this salad since the late '90s, and it's always been consistently delicious. Unfortunately, this experience fell short. There was no avocado, the chicken was overcooked--dry and chewy--and the mushrooms and onions were so overdone they were unrecognizable and lacked any real flavor. Overall, a disappointing experience. read more

We have been here a couple times and can get a bit busy. The food is definitely worth the wait. This evening we were able to get seated right away. Zoe was our server and she was amazing. She was on top of our drink refills and making sure everything was great. Mexican pizza and margaritas are amazing. Comfortable seating with tables, booths, and a bar. I would recommend giving this place a try. read more

If anyone hasn't been to one of the locations you don't know what you're missing. Not only is the food always on point, it's never disappointing with taste and portion size, lead by consistency in service. read more

Amazing dinner! Christina is a great manager. We have had her as our server - she is so good running the restaurant to maximum efficiency! Chandler was our server. She was fast to get our drink order in under happy hour. She checked on us often! Chandler and Christina will keep us coming back!! read more

Az staple. Great chips and salsa, huge pitcher or margs, nice servers, honestly no complaints. Sports on tv. Solid ambiance. read more

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While in Phoenix my family and I was looking for some good Mexican food and this was the top rated restaurant in the area. The restaurant was clean and the staff was very friendly. The food was great and the portions were not large but generous. I would eat here again in the future. read more

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We ate here recently and had a great experience. Our visit was during on off time, which turned out to be a great decision. We stopped in between 2-3pm and there were maybe 3 other tables that had people in the whole restaurant, it was very relaxing and enjoyable since we were able to hear each other without a bunch of background noise. The service was great as well, did not have to wait long for our food and he checked on us just the right amount of times. As for the food, I've been here before but I think that this was the best the food has ever been! We started off with a green chilli cheese crisp, which has just the right amount of spice without burning your mouth off. For the main course, I had the quesabirria tacos and they were delicious! Cheesy goodness and was served with a side of rice and beans, it definitely won't take me as long to visit this restaurant again, I recommend them if you're in the mood for good Mexican cuisine! read more

Beef tamales, Baby! I had a welcome postcard and redeemed it with ease tonight. Complimentary chips and salsa. Try the Ajo Trio Dips: con Queso, Cheesy Bean Dip and Guaxamole. Yummy scrummy. I loved the beef tamale. Meaty, well seasoned shredded beef wrapped in maiz goodness. Emily our server was a sweetheart. Downer: out of lemonade :( read more

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Great Mexican food with great service. The decor was festive for the holiday season. The staff were all very friendly. I visited with friends during happy hour which has some decent deals. The "mini" margarita is actually a decent size for a good price. The free chips and salsa is excellent. It had a good level of spice for me which I enjoyed a lot. For an entree I ordered the carne asada burro. The flavor of the meat and filling was exceptional. The only downside was I thought the tortilla was a little tough at times but was a small issue. I also tried my wife's enchiladas which had a great flavor of the chicken and the enchilada sauce. Overall I would definitely come back again for another meal. read more

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Chicken fajita quesadilla with no veggies and Queso was cold. Who orders hot food and cold queso?!?

Solid okay. Food was fast. Service was pleasant. Kinda pricey, with tip $33 for one lunch meal and one drink.

Stopped in during a power outage in my neighborhood. Food, service and staff all amazing. You need to try this family owned restaurant!

First time eating here. Very convenient location off the 51 with other surrounding restaurants nearby. Dined in for the breakfast special. Ordered the huevos chorizo which was delicious. I like'd they offered a seasonal menu which I plan to try next. The service was great. Our server- Daniel was efficient. The layout and ambiance were perfect. Indoor and outdoor seating had plenty of space. They do offer a specific rewards program within their restaurant which I thought was a bonus. They have a restaurant at SkyHarbor Airport- for the frequent travelers like myself. Overall, I had a positive dining experience and highly recommend. Thank you! read more

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We had not been to Aho Al's in a very long time. We met our daughter and son in law and to granddaughters here for an impromptu get together. We had already eaten , so we didn't order anything. The waitress was very pleasant and helpful. Service was impeccable and always aware of what was needed without smothering you. The plates everyone else ordered like great and they were all very happy. The atmosphere we clean, welcoming and cute decor. We can't wait to come back soon and have a meal. Great night!! read more

Great for lunch! The rice, beans and salsa are all so delicious. I like the enchiladas with shredded beef and half red, half green sauce! Service is friendly and the prices are fair. Give it a try! read more

I got take out of just one of the pizzas for dinner and it is always delicious. Pizza Del Mar is our favorite guilty pleasure. Cheesy and a little spicy. We got the small one this time as last time when we ordered the large it was too much for just two of us. While it tastes great, the price is a little steep - each slice had one shrimp and it costs $24. We ordered online and the timing was accurate. Friendly pick up at the front door. Ambiance is laid back and casual. read more

Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe - Pizza Del Mar - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We made an fine choice for a Father's Day Dinner. My selection, the chili relleno, was excellent. Dining companions also enjoyed what was ordered. Desert, Flan, was also excellent. Atmosphere is very pleasant. Zoe, our server, was most pleasant and efficient. This will be our new go to Mexican food establishment. read more

Food was great, and Camile at Scottsdale store is super! Great bar service! Never had a bad meal, drinks are made well! read more

I visited Ajo Al's on a busy weeknight but with their ample parking and substantial interior seating options you'd never know! A couple immediate observations about the restaurant: it's loud and casual. This place can suit all ages and there were several large groups in attendance. For food we ordered the Mexican pizza and the beef chimichanga with red sauce. The Mexican pizza is huge and can easily be split with 3-4 people. The chimichanga was good but not exceptional, the main reason behind the three stars is that the price is high for average mexican food. The food was a little bland but adding the salsa from the complimentary chips and salsa provided a nice flavor. My group had exceptional service and were impressed with how attentive and kind our waiter was. Overall, it's a solid weeknight Mexican food option if you're a local and like the classics. read more

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This place is so amazing. Staff is great, ambiance is awesome, and food is the cherry on top! Try the dip sampler!!!

Last month I had not too well of an experience here LOL and so the management asked me to come and give them a try again . I did that and this time the experience was phenomenal our server Gabriel had only been there for 3 weeks and he did a fantastic job the food was excellent we had the three Trio dip to Tacos cheese crisp with chilies and a chicken chimichanga . It was fantastic.. and I am so glad that I decided to give them another try . We will definitely be returning for more excellent food, an excellent service . read more

We had Ajo Al's cater our grandson's birthday party on Saturday August 2. The taco cart was a big hit and was small enough to go through our gate and onto our back patio. Andres did his magic on the grill and griddle while Daniel took the lead setting things up for service. Both of these gentlemen were very professional and personable in spite of the 110 degree heat! Our guests raved about the tacos and several enjoyed custom made quesadillas. Highly recommend! read more

Best Mexican food in Phoenix. Food is high quality and service is excellent. They also have my favorite salsa which has to be made there because it's so fresh! read more

My husband and I started going to Ajo Al's close to 20 years ago. We have many, many good meals. We met one of the owner's before he was married. Unfortunately, we were there last Sunday, and both of our meals were awful. I am posting this review in hopes that they look at what might have happened that day that produced awful meals. read more

Our 2nd visit, waitress and waiter Do Not Listen, I ordered the Chimichangas, Red Chili with Fresh Jalapeños both times. Our order came to the table looking very tasty, took one bite, tasted something mushy, sour to the taste, it was pickled jalapeños, when I asked for fresh. I will not eat Beans, due to the texture. Absolutely Gross. After sitting there a Long time not eating, the waitress comes over and says is everything alright. I said I don't like complaining, but whose fault is this, I asked for Fresh Jalapeños, how did you place my order? She said , Add Jalapeños inside, she admitted it was her fault that I got pickled jalapeños, but that's a waste of food. Now it's a waste of money & Food. So we paid our bill and left. The same situation happened 2 weeks ago when we were in. That's Poor Customer Service. No manager around on duty as well.... read more

Started this review sometime ago but never finished. We have gone to Ajo several times over the past years. We like their patio for family events. Plenty of room for the family and for the kids to play without interrupting other guests. Big Big plus. Lately we have met a friend there for lunch as he is close to this location. The servers are always very nice and receptive of our needs. Their food is always good, reasonable priced and served hot. I have not tried any other of their locations. This one is a long way from where we live so we do not go often. I believe anyone would be satisfied with their service and food. read more

Thanks Chris for great service and great food! Try the Queso drip ap and a pitch of margs

Ordered online from their website and the food was ready when I was there to pick it up. Got my Mom and Dad a combo and an extra shredded beef taco. I enjoyed the chips and salsa very much. read more

Stopped into the Ajo Al's in Peoria. Our food was great, hot and good portions. The service was exceptional. We ate in the bar and the girl back there was a hustler. She took good care of us and we watched her while we were waiting for our food. So fast and efficient. Her name was Lauren G. (We asked). We will definitely be coming back for the amazing food and friendly atmosphere. read more

First time here and before we sat down, they brought out a giant platter of chips and salsa. The salsa is fresh. The drinks are a bit pricey Portions are very large and the food is pretty wonderful. Service was second because she never came back to check to see how everything was I ordered a softshell taco and got a hard shell cheese enchilada. I ordered with red sauce and it came with Molay sauce. Very disappointed, we will not return And I might have ordered another $12.08 ounce margarita but she never came back In fact, I have to stand up and walk in order to get her ticket to pay for the meal read more

Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I'm a regular. I must say my service tonight was exceptional! I love the regular servers... Ashely, Angelique.... And the one and only Amy. Not only is she a manager... but she is always on the floor assisting where needed. Tonight our server was a little busy.... Amy was right there to fill in and get our drinks and waters. She is constantly helping everyone to make sure the service is done right. What a great place. My go to restaurant!! Thank you!! read more

Quality Mexican food. I visited with a few friends for Taco Tuesday. They have a bunch of Taco Tuesday specials every week. I ordered the taco salad and it exceeded my expectations. It came with refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, shredded chicken, cheese, pick de gallo, lettuce, and dressing all inside a tortilla shell. Super filling! You are served free chips and salsa when you are seated. Score. read more

Came in for lunch on a Monday afternoon at 11:30am. Was busy when we arrived, but became very packed shortly after. Server quickly got our order and drinks to us. We ordered the Beef Flautas and Bean and Cheese Burro. Food was decent, but service was great! Would recommend this place if needing a quick fix. read more

Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe - K - Flauta's (beef) - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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