Can't comment on the food, only the initial greeting. Had just checked into La Posada Hotel across the street and wanted a quick meal after a long drive. Brown Mug closes at 9 pm (that day); we stepped inside at 8:50 pm expecting we'd still get service. Incorrect assumption. No greeting when we walked in; not clear if there was hostess service; had to wander a bit to find an employee. When told him we wanted a table, he said "we're closing". That's it. It was prior to their posted closing time, but "we're closing"; no apology; no further comment. We stayed at La Posada a few days, but pointedly did not return to Brown Mug. read more

This is an old school hole in the wall. Don't come here expecting some sterile chain or even the slightest bit of conceived ambience. There is an old coin operated pay phone on the wall that locals call in on to order take out! The place is about 75 years old and was likely last remodeled about 40 years ago. The booth seats are mainly made of duct tape. We didn't come loking for flair, we wanted old style gringo-mex. That's exactly what they have. Grandma greeted us and I suspect grandpa was doing the cooking. We didn't sit at the Harrison Ford table (There's a relatively recent picture of him eating here) . The refried beans were great, my daughter ( a bean freak) rated them in her all time top three. I got the "special" burrito, but the combo plates looked better. This will be a must-do for us when we pass through Winslow and don't want to pay the big bucks for La Posada. read more

This place has never disappointed me. I starting coming here as a kid with my family, continued to do so growing up and still visit when I come back into town. It is located along Route 66 right across the La Pasada. The place is small but makes ya feel comfortable. Maybe it's the ole style cafe chairs and decorations. For about 10 years now I been ordering the same thing, Green Special Burrito with a Taco on the side. The Special Burritos are just like the name states, Special. They are also a very decent size and filling. I have not ate here in months but it is on my to do list once I return to visit again. read more

If you are ever randomly in this small town as we were stop in for some yummy fajitas. We ended up here because we were looking for a different restaurant which we couldn't find. We were not disappointed. The menu is small and simple, the locals seemed to like the place which makes it good enough for me. read more

The guy who said it was a sh-t hole was probably a damnyankee. This place seats about 40 people so it's small. I got the 2 taco, enchilada special. I'm not a fan of cheese enchiladas or Spanish rice. The rice and enchilada were out of this world good. Their tacos were probably the best tacos I've ever had. Wife got the burrito. Man, it was gooooood. If you don't like their food, you may be from the north or Californication. read more

Mmmm!!! This is a must!!! If you want authentic Mexican food made by real Mexicans!!! This is it! The steak picado!!! Chile fries!!! The tacos!! Enchiladas!!! Delicious!!! A little hole small family owned hole in the wall is amazing!!! read more

I was in winslow for an extended amount of time with my coworkers and made it our personal mission to find the best Mexican restaurant in town. We tried all of them over several days. The Brown Mug was definitely our favorite. It is not as fancy as some of the others around town (as far as atmosphere goes) However the food was the best. Decide for yourself though. read more

I had the fish and oh my gosh was it nasty, I had to come home and throw up plus it was way too noisy in there. They need better quality food and someone throw out that fish, plus any place that makes you sick, avoid it. I don't know why someone people like this place ... Gross. read more

Very small hole in the wall which we like but not impressed with the food at all. I had chicken enchiladas with red sauce with rice and beans. The rice and beans were mush and the enchiladas were just meh. The chips were all broken up with a super hot salsa (no mild) the beer came in a plastic mug that was in the fridge but didn't do much. read more

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Well first thing I always look for is 'do the locals ' eat there. I can tell you that we were the only non-locals. So that's a good start. Got the special. Tacos, enchilada rice and retried beans. Nice salsa and chips. Service was good and friendly. Liked it!!! Don't expect it to be like a chain restaurant. It's a Bar/Diner. Stay away if you're used to upscale. This is local diner fare. Liked it a lot!!! read more

I've ate here my whole life growing up, and even after not living here for a couple years this is still my go to restaurant. Spanish rice is always good, salsa is my favorite, and of course the main thing I always get: red chili cheese fries As a server myself however, I do believe that the service could be better, I usually have to ask for the straw for my drink each time I dine in and same with refills. I think if this could be improved this place could get the better recognition it deserves. read more

I don't know. The placed seemed a little dirty and the food was pretty greasy. One member of our party was pretty happy with his steak and potatoes though. The tacos were just a little too greasy, but I'm used to Tex Mex. No one liked the iced tea. On the other hand, Harrison Ford apparently ate here once... read more

Like David K we stayed at the La Posada (highly recommended) and ate at the Brown Mug. We got our food to go and had Chicken Taco Combo and the 'Red' Navajo Taco. We liked them both a lot, though the food is a bit spicy (good for me, not so much so for my wife). The hot sauce is amongst the best I have ever had. Yes the food is a bit greasy, but what does one expect when they order fried tacos and beans? David K you missed a great opportunity! read more

We stopped in for a bite! Food was amazing. Service was great! Had the small combo special, 2 tacos, red Chile enchilada and my husband had steak and red Chile enchiladas.... both were excellent! We will definitely be back while in town! Thank y'all! read more

Best fish tacos we've had outside of Mexico! Being required to sanitize before dining-in was a pleasant bonus. The staff was super nice, too. read more

I did a short stent in Winslow for work. One of the best Mexican food places in town. I would call in lunch orders. I don't remember what I'd order, but I remember it being good enough to go back. read more

Delicious tacos! Rice and beans as good as I've had anywhere. Was not crazy about the red enchilada sauce, but everything else was delicious and the folks working there friendly. read more

I drive through Arizona so looking forward to eating at the Brown mug. But the last three or four times, they have not been open for some reason during their normal operating hours. I recall one time, waiting outside one half hour or more before they were supposed to open. They didn't! I tapped on the door, the person inside, presumably a cook, ignored me. Very aggravating. read more

Favorite restaurant on the block!! They're food never disappoints and they take the time to make sure you have everything you need throughout your meal there! read more

This restaurant caught my eye when i was booking a room in Winslow and seemed unique. The food was excellent, the service was fast and on the mark. If passing through or staying in Winslow again, I would definitely eat here. Great job! You should sell Tshirts! read more

This place was awesome! We happened to be in the area after seeing the painted desert. The portions are enormous and well worth the money. The employees at this family run restaurant are very nice. We have to pass through Winslow to go back to PA. We plan to make a special stop to eat there again because the food was that good. We highly recommend. read more

This is, hands down, my favorite place to eat in Winslow. The food is consistently delicious - try the tacos and sopapillas! The enchiladas are also very good (I like the red) and, surprisingly, the French fries are good! My wife often gets the Navajo taco and the fry bread is fresh - never soggy. They also have the best taco salad in town! Joann - who seems to be everywhere, every day - is the best in town! read more

Stopped by here on our way to Albuquerque. It was recommended by a tour guide at meteor crater who lives there. After checking the reviews on Yelp and then walking in, however, I was very nervous. Definitely a hole in the wall restaurant. Thankfully, we were pleasantly surprised! My husband got the shredded beef enchiladas with green chilies and they were delicious! I got the tostadas and added ground beef for a dollar. I thought I would need sour cream or guacamole too but they were delicious as they were. My sons got the Chimichanga and the Sour Cream enchiladas. My parents got the taco salad and the Shredded Beef enchiladas with red chiles. Everything was delicious and green or red, neither are spicy. The salsa was very good but too spicy for me. I ate it but ate several chips in between a chip with salsa. My husband loves spicy so he couldn't get enough of it. It's also perfect to add to your rice or anything to spice it up. First time having sopapillas and they were very good. We will definitely go back if we are ever passing through again! read more

If you are looking for haute cuisine, don't stop here. If you are looking for good food at a very reasonable price served by friendly people (probably the owner), this is the place for you. As another reviewer said, this is a hole in the wall. The building is OLD, but the restaurant is clean. When we ate there for dinner last night, the place was packed with locals. That is always a great sign. Our waiter and waitress were both attentive and friendly. I think the lady was the owner, and she stopped by out table more than once to check on us and chat. The food was pretty good. Most of the other places in town are typical chain restaurants. This is 100% better than any meal you will get at Denny's or Taco Bell. The one downside was the speed of the service. It took a while to get our meal. That being said, it was warm and obviously made fresh. I am willing to wait for that. The bottom line: Everyone in our party was happy with what we got, and we were in agreement that we will be coming back when we are in Winslow again next week. read more

The home of the meanest waitress in Winslow. The food was marginal. Chili Colorado was just plain bad. Enchiladas were greasy and tasted bad just like the cheese crisp. Don't eat here. Yes locals were ordering take out, why I don't know. read more

Always my go to spot in Winslow, a favorite with my family always.... Tacos and enchilada special with green for hubby, tacos for me, mom gets Navajo taco. Oh and sopipias(?) awesome yummy yummy and waitress doesn't see me but twice a year and always remembers what we drink. Love this place read more

Came into Windslow to see the "Corner" and went to Laposiada to get a bite to eat. After a day of hiking two of our group of seven had sleevless shirts. After being politely asked to put on a shirt (provided by them) we went across the street to what looked like a dive from the outside. Walked into the Brown Mug and was greeted with a friendly smile and seated in two booths. Got chips and amazing salso as well as water before we were all seated. Everyone's dish was really really good. Tacos were killer, sampler platter was very good and fajitas were the best we tasted outside of Texas. I asked the waiter what the best dish in the house was and he picked a fajita meat dish with onions, peppers and jalapeno's. OMG, this was such a wild dish. Anyhow, service was great, and if I was to ever be in Windslow, I would make the Brown Mug Cafe a stop. read more

We were staying at The La Posada Hotel a few weeks ago and the bartender suggested we go here for dinner. Wrong move. I don't mind hole in the wall type places but the food was not good. Maybe coming from California we're use to better Mexican food but I do not recommend this place . read more

The food at this restaurant is pretty good, but the prices aren't that wonderful. They could definitely be lowered. The bathroom is very tiny and not all that sanitary most of the time. Customer service simply depends on who is working at the time. read more

Awesome Navajo tacos - driving from Colorado to Phoenix we took a chance and it was worth it - everything was delicious! Small place but great food and the service was fast. read more

Brown mug is one great place to take somebody thats never been. the atmosphere is relaxing and the tacos are great. I personally love to have the special burrito wit a small side order of tacos. If Winslow has anything to be recognized for let it be the brown mug cafe. i haven't been back in a couple of years but im sure the place hasnt changed' i like that about brown mug :o) read more

I have been there on multiple occasions and ordered something new each time hoping for a winner, and have been let down. Food is awful....uou can get better food at Taco Bell! read more

This place is awesome. Super reasonably priced food and fresh ingredients? Hell yeah. One of the best spots in Winslow for a nice diner experience. Check em out! read more

i grew up with this food. i love this place and can't say enough good things about this place. the special burrito has a very special place in my tummy and heart. read more

Had lunch here today and it was pretty bad. I've never had bland Mexican food until today. Cant remember The name of DW dish but no amount of salt, salsa, or sour cream made it better. I had the Navajo Taco with red chili, and again it was very bland. Added salt, and salsa trying to get some taste but it just wasn't there. Surprising since the salsa they served the chips was pretty spicy. Service was fast although not overly friendly. And to top it all off, we spent $25 on this mess. Should have gone to Church's Chicken across the parking lot. read more

My husband and I had a burritos, one green and one red. Both were very good especially for the price. I would definitely go back if I was ever in the area again! read more

Not worth a visit. Has a lunch special.tacos were greasy and rubbery.meat was a thin slice of hamburger.the enchilada was thin and tasteless . won't go again read more

We were traveling and asked our cashier at Safeway what her favorite restaurant was. She said Brown Mug. The building and decor are super old. I was quite a skeptic when served salsa out of a maple syrup container!! But the food was EXCELLENT. If the owner made a few tweaks, such as proper food service and an updated look, I'd rate this restaurant higher. And the restaurant was packed by locals. I would eat there again. read more

This restaurant has a very modest exterior,but I enjoyed the fine Mexican food at reasonable prices.I had a very nice Mexican Combination Plate(2 beef tacos,i cheese enchilada,rice,and refried beans)for six dollars and seventy-five cents yesterday.My waiter was friendly and efficient.Many of the customers appeared to be of Native American background in this popular Winslow eatery. read more

Driving by on our way to Albequerque. We are so glad we stopped here. Everything we ordered was delicious. The chips and salsa were to die for. The sopapillas were soft as pillows. Green chili sauce tasted like green chilies instead of tomatillo. If come back this way, we'll eat here again. read more