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    Aunt Chilada's

    3.2 (858 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Chicken nachos and Street corn
    Shelbie P.

    I came here to meet with some friends and we had great service. Our server was very quick and efficient which was perfect because we needed to get in and out. We ordered the nachos with chicken and street corn and it was delicious! They also bring you out chips and salsa to the table that I definitely filled up way too much on because they were so good. I love the look and feel of the restaurant, it's very old-fashioned looking.

    Literally the best chips I've ever had in my LIFE!!!
    Hillary H.

    We were recommended to come here as it was part of the resort property we were staying at. However, it was just mediocre overall. We took a golf cart ride here, but you can also walk from the hotel, as it isn't too far. There is plenty of parking if you choose to drive. The good: the restaurant has a super cute vibe and a huge outdoor patio that has a romantic, quaint atmosphere. We also LOVED the General Manager who greeted us and instantly struck up a rapport with him. We then went to the bar and ordered drinks. The bartender wasn't too friendly and made us two margaritas, both of which were incredibly over-the-top sweet and we didn't even finish them, and left them at the bar when we paid and were sat on the patio outside. (Our tab for the2 margaritas was $43.00 with tip..) Our waiter took quite awhile to greet us outside, although it wasn't too busy. He was pretty friendly once he finally came over. We weren't crazy about the menu and decided to ask the waiter what he recommends and we ordered that. It was fried chicken chimichanga thing slathered in queso. It sounded delicious, and was cut into four pieces, but it was slightly cold and just WAYYYY too rich and heavy. Don't get me wrong- I usually like that, but this was excessive. We opted to not order more drinks and left. One MAJOR highlight of this place is that the chips and salsa are FIRE! These are the best chips I've ever had in my life and I would consider going back just to have these chips again! The salsa was also delicious, and the manager was great. Check it out if you're looking for cute outdoor seating and order the chips!!

    Street Tacos, crispy Baja fish, grilled mahi mahi, and beer-battered shrimp
    Laura M.

    We were in the area because my daughter had an event nearby, and decided to stop into Aunt Chilada's for a quick drink and bite. We sat in the bar area, which had quick service. I ordered a mango skinny margarita that was great, not overly sweet. Their complimentary chips and salsa were good, especially the regular salsa, which had great flavor. For food, we shared the three street tacos plate and tried all of their seafood options: the beer-battered shrimp, the crispy Baja fish, and the grilled mahi mahi. Each one was great, and the portion sizes were much bigger than the typical street tacos you get elsewhere. The bartender was also our server, and he was attentive and friendly throughout. It was a chilly night, otherwise we would have sat outside because the patio looked like a perfect spot. Overall, a great quick stop--good drinks, tasty food, and solid service.

    Carnitas platter
    Patrick D.

    Food was amazing. Giant portion sizes. Price is a little high, but you can definitely split a plate. The service was great. Ambiance was pretty cool with stained glass windows and a pond out front. If they had a menu with smaller portion sizes with lower prices it wouldn't bother me. The chips and salsa freshly made and tasted amazing. Two types of chips both flour and corn. Place was very clean. Definitely would recommend for a special occasion!

    Shay N.

    We stopped by here on a Saturday night with a reservation of 15 people. I was quite impressed, the table was already set with chips and salsa and waters. Our waiter Josh was super attentive and handled our big group with ease, I would request him if I ever were to come back!! We sat outside and it was pretty cold but they had plenty of heaters set up around the patio to accommodate guests, and the sunset from the patio was quite literally to die for. I may come here for the sunsets alone!! The food was very good, as well as the margaritas. I got the chimichangas and it was enough to feed two people so be ready to bring home leftovers!!! We also got the carnitas platter, and that was very good too - a little spice to the chicken! Would recommend :)

    The patio. Very cozy.
    Madonna B.

    The service, food, and ambience were amazing! We had the street tacos queso with ground beef, and it was the perfect portion. Highly recommend, and it's walking distance from the resort, which was very convenient.

    I get yelp says your closed but when looking for restaurants online such as Apple or Google Maps maybe it should mention your special hours not only on yelp. We drove 30 minutes to this location to be turned away in the parking lot because the entire restaurant was closed for a party. Would be nice if you updated your maps hours to reflect your actual hours.

    Chimichanga
    Steve J.

    Great Mexican food! So fresh and flavorful! The fajitas are amazing! The chimichangas are huge! Great drinks and superb service. Indoor and outdoor seating, or sit at the bar. Leave room for the frozen ice cream!

    Tres enchiladas
    Liz P.

    This place is awesome! The food and the service were great! The front of the place has a cute pond and little bridge. We loved the food!

    Fish, Mahi, and shrimp tacos
    Anthony R.

    This place is very-very busy. We waiting almost an hour to be seated. Was it worth it? Not really. The food and drinks were amazing. The view and scenery beautiful. The service was too slow. It was like 10-12min waiting to order drinks, ordering food, getting more chips and salsa, and gettting more drinks, and then longer to cash out. We just kept waiting for everything. On top of that, they added a 20% gratuity fee. Smh. No wonder they did not care about the service. They knew they were getting the 20% gratuity.

    Chips and salsa
    Jessi D.

    Came here for the last dinner of a birthday weekend. We came Monday night. No wait (also used the yelp wait-list, but it was still no wait when we got there). We asked for patio seating and it was beautiful! Perfect weather and the lights and plants outside were attractive. The chips and salsa was delicious (there were 2 types of chips)! The food when it came was full of flavor and didn't lack anything. Waitstaff was plentiful and kind.

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    Great ambiance. Great service. I only ate salad so I won't give a comment on food. Stay tuned for my next visit.

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    6 months ago

    Great food and Margs, especially the Skinny Marg. Service was good but they got busy. Recommend going early so arrive before 6

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    1 year ago

    Always a great time. Friendly staff and and great food. Chipotle chicken my absolute favorite

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    Thank you for the fantastic review! Please join us again soon :)

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    1 year ago

    The food is not the best, not the worst but not that good, especially for the price. The chips are really good though.

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    Food is just okay. Service is good though. Atmosphere and decor is great though I wish the quality of food were better.

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    1 year ago

    Aunt chilada's oh yeah baby this was a great experience and a place that I would go again so I recommend

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    Fantastic review, Carlos! Thank you and we hope to see you again soon!

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    2 years ago

    Hosted the company Christmas party here. Good food and service was amazing! Everything was set up nicely. Plan to host here again.

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    11 months ago

    Great food & service! We walked over from the AZ Grand Resort. Convenient location. Nice family restaurant.

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    Are there misters on the patio?

    Hi Sarah! No misters but we have 8 coolers placed throughout the patio to cool your area :) Please join us!

    How to make a reservation.?

    Hi Louise - Please use the following link to make a reservation. Thank you!… 

    Do they have Sangria?

    Hi Carla - We do not currently offer Sangria on our menu. We have an extensive list of house and specialty margaritas and a few additional specialty cocktails. You can view our menu here: https://www.auntchiladastempe.com/#ac-menu

    Please reopen!! I really miss your fideo?

    It's open now. If you don't already know.

    Can you please be open for lunch and dinner we wanted to eat here during this trip?

    I miss this place very much too but I wouldn't count on them being open any time soon. Nostalgic customers have been asking for updates on the reopen plan from here on Yelp to Facebook with no response.… 

    Did you close for good?

    Our doors are only closed until business levels can return to a level that allows us to bring back our team of valued employees and best serve our customers. We aim to reopen and welcome you back soon, but we do not have a date set yet for reopening.

    Do they have any kind of kids meals? My 9-year-old daughter doesn't really like Mexican food but I want to try this place.

    You should phone them and ask because they seemed very agreeable and even if something isn't on the menu they might be able to modify a meal to satisfy her.

    Do they have gluten free options?

    yes, gluten free and celiac allergy menu

    Is this owned by or in any way related to the "Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak"?

    Last I knew they were the same company.

    We are whole foods, plant-based vegans - Are their beans made with lard? Is there chicken stock in the rice? The ONE answer I got was to go chew on some tree bark - I'm sure the restaurant appreciates THAT response, from a fat smoker no less..

    You don't want real Mexican food...I suggest you chew on tree bark at a vegan restaurant......

    Do they have TVs to watch the games at the bar?

    The bar is really small. One tv but you have to be in the right spot to see it.

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    Taco Chelo

    Taco Chelo

    4.7
    (187 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    Sometimes the best meals happen because your original plan falls through. That was exactly the case…read morehere, and honestly... I'm not even a little mad about it. I ordered the veggie tacos with roasted sweet potatoes (skin on, which was absolutely the right call), pepitas, feta, and all the right toppings. Whoever prepped those sweet potatoes deserves a raise because they were cut into the perfect sized pieces. Every bite had a little sweetness, a little crunch, a little saltiness... it just worked. My dining partner ordered the barbacoa tacos, and I didn't even have to ask if they were good. The involuntary "Mmm..." after the first bite answered that question. Four tacos disappeared in record time, followed by, "I could've eaten two more." That's about as glowing of a review as you're going to get. Now let's talk about these tortillas. Handmade. Corn. Tortillas. Are you kidding me? They're the kind of tortillas that had me question every tortilla I've ever eaten. Soft, fresh, and somehow they manage to steal the spotlight even with everything else on the plate being so good. The chips and guacamole were excellent, too. The chips have to be made in-house and they disappeared at an alarming rate. The salsa that came with them had this smoky, fire-roasted, chipotle flavor that kept me reaching for another chip... and then another... and then suddenly I realized I'd eaten way more chips than I intended. The bottled table salsas deserve their own paragraph because they completely confused me... in the best way. They bring three to the table... a green, a red, and a darker red. I kept tasting them individually thinking, "Okay, these are alright." Then I started mixing them. Game over. On their own, each one was solid. Mixed together? That was the magic. I don't know if that's what they intended or if I accidentally stumbled onto the perfect combination, but from that point on, every taco got the salsa trio treatment. The only tiny hiccup was when we first walked in. We were greeted, asked if we wanted menus, and sat ourselves. We waited for a bit thinking someone would come take our order, only to realize it's actually counter service. Once we figured that out, everything was smooth sailing. Not a big deal at all... just something first-time visitors might want to know. Follow the sign "order here" I also loved the layout. You can actually watch them making the food, which somehow makes the wait even harder because everything smells incredible. Two tacos ended up being the perfect light meal for me. Could I have eaten ten? Absolutely. Those two statements can both be true. Meanwhile, my dining partner polished off four barbacoa tacos and was talking about ordering two more. We only ended up here because another place happened to be closed, and honestly, I'm glad it worked out that way. This ended up being one of those meals we keep talked about on the drive home. Oh and the bathrooms?. I walked in and immediately thought, "Whoa... this is a cool bathroom" The lighting had this pinkish-purple glow that made me feel like I'd accidentally wandered into a trendy lounge instead of a taco shop. I honestly wasn't even sure there was regular lighting in there and I didn't look... because the vibe seemed so intentional. Finally, the music. .. upbeat, dance-worthy, the kind that had me bouncing in my seat while waiting for my food. Between the atmosphere, the lighting, and the music, the whole place had me want to hang out a little longer. Zero regrets. I'll absolutely be back... and next time I'm ordering more tacos.

    So my husband said these are the best tacos he has had and his favorite of any we have had in…read morePhoenix. I felt different. First of all, eating anywhere in Tempe, starts with a frustrating time.... Trying to find parking and having to pay to park. I don't understand why restaurants don't have parking for customers. Idk maybe I don't know where to look. Second, it's hot AF in here. I feel sorry for the guys cooking. It's 105 today and the restaurant is so small, it's probably impossible to keep cool during the summer. Finally, the food. It all tastes very fresh! NO SEED OILS is amazing. I feel like I have won something when I find a restaurant that uses olive oil and beef tallow to cook in. Best corn tortillas I have had for sure. We basically tried one of each taco. (Although some of the tacos we ordered were wrong, so we just kept adding) not a big deal, because they were delicious and we loved them. I felt like the carne was chewy but my husband loves chewier meat. The taco with the marlin was my favorite. And the one that came out kind of like a cheese crisp. It's loud in here and again the space is very small. They do not serve wine at all. But yummy margaritas! The bartender is working solo and working hard! She busted her butt and did an amazing job. And smiled the entire time. She was awesome

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    Costra Taco - get it!!!
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    Ghost Ranch

    Ghost Ranch

    4.4
    (1.5k reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    Always great experience with a fun, modern ranch vibe! We got there just after happy hour…read more(unfortunately), but our server, Torrance, made the meal memorable. He was incredibly kind and attentive, especially with my friend who is deaf, making sure we always had water, napkins, and plenty of chips. The margarita flight is always a must for me, so I had to order one for my friend since it was her first visit. I told her that even though neither of us are into spicy margaritas, I knew she'd love it and I was right! Every margarita was delicious. I also ordered the lavender lemonade, which was refreshing and just as good. Ghost Ranch never seems to miss when it comes to drinks. Potato tacos! Another must have My friend ordered the Aztec Cake and insisted I'd regret not getting it. She was absolutely right. It was bomb and Torrance offered us a side of chips .TY. I ordered the short rib. It was flavorful, tender, and filling, with lots of garlic and savory flavor. I'm not sure if short rib is just not my thing, but it didn't wow me the way the Aztec Cake did. I warmed it up later and it was delicious a second time so no complaints. Excellent service, delicious drinks, and a fun way to spend the Fourth. We'll definitely be back!

    Parking can be a bit tight in this plaza, but I usually find a spot near the nail salon on the…read moreother size of the building. Been waiting to check this place out for Happy Hour and finally got around to it with friends. Happy Hour is daily with $3 off all appetizers (not just selected as the menu says) in addition to drink specials. We ordered a few apps to share and had: - Chips with Guacamole and Salsa: solid - Queso Fundido: I was excited for this as friends have said they liked it, but the cheese harden within minutes and it wasn't as nice - Street Style Esquites: I was expecting more corn rather than mixed in another cheese dip and likewise, the cheese harden quickly. - Shrimp cocktail: it was pretty heavy on the liquid rather than thicken, but good - 3 potato tacos: okay, wasn't expected it to be fried so it was a bit greasy but loved the slaw it came with - Southwest egg roll: not bad, was a crowd's favorite and I liked the sauce it came with We didn't realize most of the apps came with tortilla chips otherwise we may have ordered differently. I got the frozen margarita and it was a bit sweet, but nice for the summer evening. Our server wasn't super attentive, but was nice whenever they came around. There's a sampler entree platter I'd like to try, but of all the appetizers we tried, the best was probably the chips with guacamole and salsa.

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    Los Sombreros

    Los Sombreros

    4.3
    (394 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    My dad, my boyfriend, and I went to dinner at Los Sombreros tonight and it was fantastic. Our…read moreserver said they were the only one working tonight and that they'd take care of us, and they sure did. The parking lot outside was parking so we thought we may have to wait, but inside was not busy yet and we were seated immediately. I ordered the smoked chicken enchilada as I saw it was a Yelp favorite and it was delicious. I ended up taking half of it home since we all filled up on chips and salsa before our meal. This restaurant is decorated so cutely. I love how there is a Baja influence with all the surf boards but also southwest appeal. There is plenty of seating and tables for big groups. Even with other people yapping around us, the noise level was perfect to enjoy company. 10/10 would recommend.

    This restaurant is MUST visit! We enjoyed some delicious drinks, entrees, and an app! We were…read moreseated immediately upon arriving in their super cute space; there was both indoor and outdoor options on a Sunday evening! There were heaters available if we needed them, as we sat outside. Our amazing and friendly server offered to turn the heaters on for us, but we didn't need them. I enjoyed a Oaxacan Old Fashioned (on the sweeter side, but that's what I like), we had the Elote (BEST I'VE EVER HAD), and I also had the Carne A La Tampiquena. Everything tasted amazing and was served fresh and in a timely manner. We will most certainly be back (and you should visit, too!)!

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