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    Cafe Zamora

    4.1 (189 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:45 pm

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    CAFE ZAMORA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Carnitas tacos

    Cute hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant. Decent service, huge drinks, good food. Our food came out within minutes! Very reasonably priced combo plates.

    Two Machaca Tacos Rice and Beans
    Chris W.

    Food was very good prices were good and service was very attentive!! I will be making this a regular spot. Next time I will be bringing the family

    10/10 I have been coming here since i was a young kid. This restaurant has been apart of family favorites for 3 generations! From the amazing salsa to the wonderful service, you cant go wrong with breakfast, lunch or dinner! The BEANS are the best Ive ever had from any Mexican restaurant. Ive had just about everything on the menu and I could never get tired of it. The ambiance feels like grandmas kitchen, very homey, very comfortable. I always leave with food for the next day ! Such a hidden gem. Zamoras was an amazing cater for my parents funeral. My parents and I ate here at least 2-3 times a week. Zamoras staff became family!

    Chicken enchiladas
    Lilian K.

    This was the best enchiladas I've ever had. The chicken was grilled inside the enchilada the sauce was perfect. The flavors were amazing. My server was very nice very good attitude The place and the decor very authentic and very cute

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    Lionel V.

    If you want good food, great service and the absolute nicest, best servers and staff, this is your place. My wife loves menudo but not the meat, not really meat but that's what people call it when they don't want to say stomach. Lol She asks them for no meat and they go above and beyond to remove it for her and I mean all of it, no other restaurant takes the time to do this for her and trust me, when momma's happy, my life is good. My favorite is the #20 Machaca Dinner. It is so flavorful and they load up that plate. It's now our go to Mexican food restaurant for good food but more importantly the service is fabulous.

    Pico
    Leticia A.

    This place was found by a blogger on IG. They were correct, this place was delicious! From the start of walking in, you are greeted and given options of your own where to sit. They greet you promptly with chips and delicious salsa and request for your drinks. We asked for the pico, which the blogger suggested to ask for, and it did not disappoint. It was so tasteful, you could drink the juice. I ordered the steak picado with rice and beans. Oh man! The flavor was so full of love! The beans were the best! Rice was perfect consistency and flavor. My husband got a carnitas burrito, and they didn't shy on the meat. We received green salsa, oh man. So yummy. The place wasn't fancy, wasn't huge. I'll keep coming back, because the food was very delicious and oh the prices....perfectly priced.

    #8 lunch special; enchilada, tostada, taco, rice and beans. It's huge!

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    Food was great, the chorizo was great. Service was spectacular. I will be back . Great experience.

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    Great food and experience we appreciate the customer service and great food plus it's healthy.

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    7 months ago

    Omg soooo good authentic Mexican food worth the drive for me! It feels like your in a cafe in Mexico

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    8 months ago

    one of our favorite spots, hard to find a good & reasonably place.... and great staff. Little hidden place

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    Good food Layed back place good service nice employees would recommend nothing fancy but good

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    I offered from this establishment the other night, food was great and people were even better. Thanks for a great dinner/experience

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    Tacos Chilangos

    4.5(371 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Overall so good! We originally drove over to this area to go to a different place but didn't know…read morethey closed and I'm so happy this was the first suggestion for birria!! I got a birria taco and my hubs got an al pastor quesadilla. We also got a side of rice and horchata. Horchata- creamy and delish (which says a lot because I don't usually care for it) Rice- was good to me but the peas could be left out lol Quesadilla- the meat was flavorful and owned every bite. Tortilla was nice and everything was a perfect ratio Birria- OMG! The flavor was perfect and the cheese. It was so hard not to eat it in one bite lol. I foot to add consume but honestly it didn't need it. I loved the flavor and how tender the meat was I've driven past the Litchfield location and always wanted to try so I am happy we made it into this location! Definitely will have to make my way to that one since it's a little closer to home. Also the seating is ample inside and the girls are nice! Kitchen was quick as well. Even when it was dead to watching alone form, they busted out those orders

    I found this spot tucked away in a Fry's plaza honestly surprising since I've been in the area…read moreplenty of times and never noticed it before. I stopped by on a Saturday night to finally check it out. As soon as I walked in, I noticed the trompo right away, which is always a good sign. I stepped up to the counter and was greeted with a warm smile from the young lady up front. After looking over the menu, I ordered two tacos de tripa and two tacos de suadero. She asked if I wanted the tripas extra crispy I said no. I also asked how they prepare the suadero since I didn't see a choricera, but she wasn't sure. When the food came out, the tripas were a letdown. The texture was off, almost like a stale chip, and they were clearly overcooked. I asked if I could swap them for something safer, so I went with asada instead, but that didn't impress either. It didn't taste very fresh. Now here's the reason you should come to Tacos Chilangos: the suadero. Even though it's not cooked the traditional way, it was absolutely delicious. Perfect meat-to-fat ratio, super flavorful, and easily the standout. The guacamole salsa was top tier. I kept going back to that one over the others. All in all definitely stop by to try the suadero as for as the other two I'd would probably give them a second try.

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    Don Pancho Mexican Food

    4.5(480 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Yes, Yes, Yes! Today, my husband said let's try this place…read more I said ok! As we got closer, I realized I've been in the area several times. I have never ate at any of rhe places though. You order at the counter and the food comes out to the table. You can tell this place is family owned. The owners, whom I assumed were there tonight, were lovely people. While we waited, the woman who took our order brought out a basket of chips with refried beans and fresco queso on top with a side of salsa. Woah! What? Epic. But wait! A few minutes later, a precious girl with the most warm inviting, and beautiful smile came out with 2 warm, homemade corn tortillas, with salsa and cheese for us. These were just complimentary extras we didn't expect at all. Soo good. The restaurant is a humble place. Cute, clean, inviting and roomy. There is an inside seating area and an outdoor section. Someone was grilling meat out front. I think, the owner. I ordered a chili relleno combo. It comes with rice, beans, tortillas, and a drink. Hubs ordered two carne asada tacos, and a carne asada sope. I didn't try anything my husband ordered. ( I was laser focused on my meal lol) But it looked really good. He said, you can tell, they make their food with love. Yes, yes, yes, you can. My dish, was the best chili relleno I have had the entire 5 yrs I have been living in AZ. And the beans were phenomenal. Honestly, I prefer eating at places like this. We came for an impromptu date night. I can say it was one of the best meals and date nights I've had in a while. Thank you. Y'all are gonna see me alot. :)

    If you're looking for authentic Mexican food made with heart, Don Ponchos Mexican Restaurant is…read moretruly a hidden gem that delivers on every level. From the moment you walk in, you can feel that this is a family-run establishment. The atmosphere is welcoming and genuine, and the staff treats you like you've been coming there for years. Everyone is incredibly friendly, attentive, and efficient--service is impressively fast without ever feeling rushed, which is something that's hard to find. The food is where Don Ponchos really shines. Everything tastes fresh, homemade, and deeply rooted in authentic flavors. The tacos al pastor are an absolute standout--perfectly seasoned, juicy, and packed with bold flavor in every bite. You can really taste the balance of spices and the care that goes into preparing them. Another must-try is the tostada de ceviche. It's refreshing, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying, with just the right amount of citrus and freshness that makes it perfect, especially on a warm Arizona day. And don't overlook the chips and beans--they're simple but so well done. The beans are rich, creamy, and full of flavor, making them the perfect complement to the freshly made chips. It's one of those small touches that really elevates the whole experience. Don Ponchos isn't just a place to eat--it's a place that makes you feel at home while serving up truly authentic, delicious Mexican cuisine. If you're in Avondale and craving something genuine and comforting, this spot is absolutely worth visiting again and again.

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    Ponys Miches - Mango my fave!

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    4.6(60 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    WORTH EVERY PENNY AND SOME. Easily the best mariscos in…read morePhoenix. No one compares whatsoever, not even close. Do not debate me on this. For those complaining about the price, what do you expect?!?! Go to Filiberto's and be a negative Nancy if you want "cheap" food with no love, no intention, and no happiness. The fish tacos are TRUE CALI fish tacos. Fresh fish, FRIED PERFECTLY. The sneaky menu item is the wings. Fried perfectly and huge. Perfect for football season. Do not doubt this place, do not question whether or not you should come here. Quite literally everything is good, and the menu has such a variety that you'll find something that works for you, and yes it will be good. And I'm completely serious when I say this - if someone complains about the food they're wack.

    Hmm. My first bite of my $6.99 mahi mahi street taco was a revelation. My taste buds were…read moreoverwhelmed with its deliciousness. The spice, toppings -- the surprisingly tender fish in the middle of the desert. But then, salt. I squeezed lime. I drizzled on salsa. Hmm. Just couldn't get back there. I saw a documentary on crack addiction. A body hits that level of euphoria ... then keeps going back to hit again but it's just not there. Yes, I'm being dramatic, but I'm serious about my tacos. I will try again, junkie that I am. BTW, I also ordered tacos for my husband. He is salt averse yet unbothered so maybe only my tacos got hit with an errant extra shake of salt. I left to make an appointment at the nearby nail salon and came back and they were still back there frying my fish - which, as mentioned, was chef's kiss otherwise. I loved my blue pineapple/coconut milk drink. This place is known for its beverages. Can't complain.

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