This is an update to my earlier review. We have been coming here weekly now for over a year and I'm consistently blown away by the food. I am going to go out on a limb and declare this the best family Mexican restaurant in all of Phoenix. There, I said it. People may wonder why I would say such a definitive thing for something subjective like food. It's because almost everything here is mind blowing really good. I don't think there are better beans anywhere. Their rice is always tender and flavorful and not the rock hard rice cooker. Crap you get in almost every other Mexican restaurant. Standouts for me here include the Carnitas, which are amazing. The chunky beef enchiladas are the best. I've had anywhere in the United States. The shredded beef tacos are super tasty and greasy and hot and full of meat and just excellent. The fish is particularly good., especially the "mojarra" or whole fried fish. It's tender and flavorful and fresh. There's nothing on the menu that I would say is even mediocre. The chicken enchiladas are excellent, and the burritos are all to die for. The only thing that didn't impress me was the fajitas, but I would still give those a four out of five. The service here is amazing even on a crazy Saturday. I don't recommend coming here if you're starving because there's going to be a wait. Come for lunch and come after 2 o'clock and there won't be any wait. People come here from all over Phoenix and it has been here for almost 60 years. There's a reason why and it's because, as I said, this is the best family Mexican restaurant in all of the Phoenix Valley, and possibly in the state of Arizona. And shout-out to server Pedro for the always excellent service and attention to detail. The prices are reasonable. The food is mind blowing, and the service is top-notch. What more can there be? read more

This is an amazing and authentic Mexican restaurant. Don't let the dated building fool you! On the inside, you'll feel like you're attending a family event and the staff makes you feel like family too! I only had the Green Chile Beef burrito, enchilada style, smothered in green sauce. My wife asked me to bring her home the same thing, a relleno and a taco. Even though I had an hour drive home, she loved it all and said the taco was AMAZING! In fact, she said she could eat endless tacos if that was an option Needless to say, I'll make sure to stop in again next time I'm in the area! read more

Comedor Guadalajara - Green Chile Beef Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Happened to stumble across this place and have to say I am completely blown away. Everything was so good. Love the green sauce enchiladas and that beef and potato taco was so good. Service was really quick and the place kind of reminds me of a ware house but was comfortable. The cocktail de Cameron's was so good and had a kick. read more

Comedor Guadalajara - Coctel De Camaron - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We came to this phoenix staple for some Mexican food and we enjoyed it! It' gives almost like a Macayos or Manuel's vibe but more local. I personally enjoyed my cheese crisp but would pass on the michelada. The combo my bf enjoyed but some part of the taco were a little a cold. read more

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What a great restaurant. First let me confirm what others have said. Yes they charge for another basket of chips. Yes their salsa is HOT. Those really didn't detract from the overall great service and food. We went because of an article about great mole in Phoenix. All of us agreed this may be one of the best mole dishes we have had! The chicken chunks were perfectly cooked and flavorful. The chili relleno was fabulous. The green chili chicken enchiladas were great as were the shredded beef tacos. All in all a great evening out. read more

Comedor Guadalajara is one of those spots you can always count on for great flavor. I had the shredded taco combo plate, and the hard tacos were excellent; crispy, fresh, and packed with taste.The rice and beans made it feel like a comforting, well-rounded meal. I will say service can run a little slow when it comes to drink refills, and portions feel a bit smaller compared to the past. But honestly, the food is so delicious it's still worth the visit. Definitely a reliable spot when you're craving tacos done right. read more

Comedor Guadalajara - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Today I visited this restaurant and was helped by a wonderful woman named Ashley. She's one of the hostess that seats all of the customers. I have never ever had a problem with Ashley. She is polite, kind and always has a smile on her face. She is one of the main reasons I go back because her friendly service. But today, I witnessed Ashley's boss, Terri, who's the owner of the restaurant, be so childish, unprofessional and just straight up disrespectful. As a customer seeing that, made me realize just what kind of person the business owner is. Ashley did not deserve that kind of treatment and I hope her terrible boss, finds it within the deep depths of her terrible character to give Ashley an apology for her childish and condescending comments. This isnt the first time I've seen this happen. But as of now, today was my last time going all because of a terrible owner who try to belittle her employees. read more

Quality food and above average flavors. The salsa was spicy and delicious. The green chile was tender. The red sauce was okay, definitely preferred the green. The rice and beans were both seasoned well. The asada had a nice grill flavor and some char which was a pleasant surprise. The service was great and the atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming. *** average food **** above average food at a reasonable price. ***** Unique and delicious food. The drive is worth the price. read more

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So the food was good, but the nopales tasted like they came from a jar because there was a high taste of vinegar to them. So they weren't fresh, which is sad because Nopales are always in season, so there's no reason you shouldn't / couldn't make them fresh. read more

Have eaten there couple of times foods always good. I have been there only on Sundays. So quite a wait. But then it sure was a Sunday. I would say wait justified for the food eaten. read more

Not gonna lie, the location is not the best. The entrance is kinda hidden, but my goodness! This legit authentic Mexican food!! You know somewhere is amazing when there's no advertisement, but yet the place is packed all the time? This is it!! I wish I showed up when there's live music. I'm so glad my friend recommended this restaurant for. I got a free soup as soon as I am seated, then later free chips and salsa - I'm spoiled! The server is lovely. However, I wish he would elaborate the special of the day further. All he did was said a Spanish term and didn't tell me exactly what it was. I ended up ordering the shredded beef taco and cheese enchiladas from the lunch menu. I was going to save some leftover, but 5 minutes in, never mind lol~ 100% will return. read more

The Mexican food joint that just about everyone has heard about. A Phoenix staple, Comedor has been around for nearly 5 decades. My dad, who was long time friends with the owner, would often bring us here in years past. I'm extremely picky about my Mexican food and this place has always been on of my top 3. A must try for out of towners. I ordered my usual, Molcajete de Camaron con Nopales. It was as delicious and savory as I could remember, as it's been about 2 years since I stepped foot into the restaurant. I really appreciate the consistency and authenticity. Served in an oven hot molcajete, the dish is served piping hot in a rich red chile sauce & also comes with a side of rice, beans & tortillas. Of course I had to pair a Michelada with my meal, and it too was refreshing & delicious just like the years past! Complimentary chips and salsa are also both incredibly good & spicy! Some may not like the consistency as it has no texture, but packed in flavor. My husband had the tripas y asada fajitas and holy smokes!!! Sooooo good! The tripas were perfectly crunchy just how we like as most place serve them overly chewy. The asada was tender and flavorful as well. Everything about all our meals surpassed our expectations as always. The restaurant is HUGE! There are 3 main dining areas with lots of tables to help cut down on wait times as there is ALWAYS a wait, so be prepared! I wish they accepted reservations. Hours are very odd and they close quite early every day, so be sure to check before you go. This has always been a family favorite for years and we'll continue to dine here time & time again. read more

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It's always the food is great. If we are out and about near this place, we always stop there for lunch or dinner. Everything is always delicious. Got in right away. Service was very expedient and very friendly. Nice atmosphere inside music down low not too noisy nice place to eat. read more

Outdoors: There is plenty of parking, even though we decided to try them out on a Sunday. In observation they have a person watching the parking lot, could have been valet or someone. I didn't ask Hostess: there was a young lady and gentleman who were handling all the people coming in for dine in, the wait was 30-45 minutes at around 11:35 am. We got seated after 24 minutes, so I do appreciate the faster response. Server: he was a young guy who was so kind, professional, knowledgeable and had great suggestions. He offered his advice and opinions which I greatly appreciated. He stayed on top of service, I do want to mention that on the menu they do post: First bowl of chips & salsa are on the house but anything there after there's a charge for it. Drinks: yummy their agua fresca de jamaica is so good. Please order this if you enjoy cold refreshing refreshments. Food: Amazing!!! Full of flavor, my god it's so authentic to the Guadalajara culture that it's like I'm eating at my mom's kitchen. We ordered as follows one chicken enchilada plate with mole, chicken chimichanga accompanied by rice and beans & lastly 2 hard beef tacos those two also accompanied rice and beans. The beans were so good, they use lard and I can tell, the mole was just like my mom's homemade mole. Can't wait until or next visit, he's the photos: read more

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Nice atmosphere and great music. Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing. This is not traditional Mexican cuisine -- it felt more like basic Tex-Mex. The beans tasted like they came straight from a can, and the rice was bland and still undercooked. The enchilada was essentially a cheese quesadilla rolled up and covered in a watered-down sauce. Overall, the ambiance was enjoyable, but the food did not live up to expectations. read more

Taste of food has definitely gone down over the years. Recently visited & definitely won't be returning anymore. The servers were nice & friendly, but food.... NO read more

Great food as always! We arrived during the lunch rush and waited about 20mins. Definitely worth the wait. Casual atmosphere. Fast service. A must visit. read more

Comedor Guadalajara - Tostada De Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Her here early for an amazing breakfast experience! The line starts at least half hours before doors open but once you are on the list you will be well taken care of. We were seated by 10 after and were promptly provided drinks, chips and salsa. The menu offers too many good choices but breakfast will never disappoint. I opted for the shrimp enchiladas and wow! They are flavorful, delicious, and had shrimp in every bite. The restaurant is spacious and the service is on top of it. Great for groups or small families. read more

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I would give them five stars for their Steak Picado, and their Chiliquilles, but today I tried the fish tacos and they weren't very impressive. Then we had a piña colada for $12 and you could barely detect any alcohol in it... Don't waste your money on any mixed drinks. This is not the place for it. Service is good, as it always is. Food is hot and fast. I would recommend anything on their list of specials and maybe a beer. read more

First time at Comedor Guadalajara. We arrived at 3 PM on a Thursday. Surprisingly, there were a couple dozen other parties seated at the massive restaurant. We were greeted up front by the very pleasant hostess. She walked us to our table, left our menus and said farewell. The restaurant had great ambiance with the Hispanic decor and music, tile-like floors and overall relaxed vibe. Chips and spicy salsa were brought to our table quickly. The salsa was so good, we ordered another bowl of chips, only because we still had salsa left. Our server, Israel, took our orders. My wife got the Number five (two shredded beef tacos) and a margarita, whilst I got the Number ten (chicken enchilada and a chile relleno) and an iced tea. It came to $50.17 plus tip. Very comparable to the other popular Mexican restaurant in lower South Mountain. Our meals arrived, on screaming hot plates, in about 10 mins. There was plenty of food on both plates. The tacos were pretty large, with good beef flavors going on. My relleno was good but the chicken enchilada was really good. I've usually talked about ordering that combo at other places but never have, so I'm glad I did today. It was well balanced, just the right amount of heat and savory, juicy chicken. We will return and start working our way through the menu. read more

Great tasting food! Service was provided by Israel and he was great very attentive and hospitable. Highly recommend the tilapia was perfectly cooked and great presentation. The steak picado was just as yummy huge portions was the only negative but lunch today was great. Ambiance is very inviting and family friendly so bring the whole crew. read more

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Wow, the best true Mexican food. I feel like I'm back at home in Mexico City. This is the best of the best! The wait may be long, but worth it! read more

Comedor Guadalajara - Carne Asada Tampequena! The best I've ever tasted! - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Hello Friends. If you want solid Mexican food, then Comedor is the spot to try. My family and I have been coming here for years and the quality and taste of food is consistently great. The wait time here can be lengthy, but well worth it. When you come to eat here, you can almost always expect a wait time, and they don't take reservations, but those who frequent the restaurant already know this. And, the wait is well worth it...believe me. The food is beyond tasty, large portions, super authentic like mom's home cooking. Everything is made fresh, and the food reflects it. I can't say enough good things about Comedor, as this is my favorite spot for home-style Mexican tastiness. Try it, you won't regret. Grade: A+ read more

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I feel like this place is so overrated and over hyped. 10-15 years ago this was the spot! But now the food quality has declined. The carnitas was the only decent thing we ordered. My fiancé ordered the chille relleno and hard tacos. They tasted like they were fried in the same oil as the sea food. The hard tacos were extremely hard and the meat was tasteless and hard. The chile relleno was flavorless as well as the chorizo and bean dip. Bring back the traditional flavors. read more

What a bummer to have to write this review after coming here since I was a teen. This is the second time in the last couple months that I've come here and I hesitated to write a review the last time because I figured an off day but after today I see that it is not. Idk if they have a new cook, new cook staff or what but the food has definitely went downhill. I ordered Machaca and chilaquiles and I left my plate. The Machaca idk had like a fish taste or something off... the beans taste canned now..not sure if they are or not. The wait time to be seated, to receive your food is pretty long. As sad as I am about this as it's been my favorite place for so long, after covid it seems like they never recovered or something because it has definitely went down hill. read more

Comedor Guadalajara - Machaca and chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I asked them for a chicken burrito minus the jalapeño but they said it couldn't be taken out, which clearly means everything is prepared ahead of time. I ended up ordering carne asada tacos. There were no vegetables or sauce or cheese--nothing but dry beef cubes on soft tacos. The refried beans and rice were good but that's about it. Disappointing menu and not great service as we had to ask for things multiple times. We won't be back. read more

We were quoted 40 minutes and waited about an hour to be seated. When we finally got seated it seemed to not be at capacity and made me wonder why more people weren't getting seated. I asked for water and a soda but never got water. Thankfully their soda portions are enormous. The food was pretty good and service was alright. Ambience is casual and relatively weathered. I recommend skipping the flour tortilla and going with corn. My flour tortilla was massive but it was extremely dry, burned and had no butter to make it edible. My friend got corn tortillas and ate all three of them. I was starving and ate everything else I'd come back and check out more items on the menu. read more

Comedor Guadalajara - Nachos A La Mexicana Grande - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I'm not sure if my palette changed due to my world travels, or this place has gone downhill the past decade, but i went with my wife the other day and it was terrible. i went a few years ago during the early pandemic for chilaquiles and i did not like it. I thought it was just me, because they make it a little different. But i went and got the chille relleno and taco and the rice was hard. like old or not cooked enough. i ordered the churros and ice cream again and the churros were super old and stiff. i noticed most of the awards on the wall where i was sitting ended about 2014. super disappointed. read more

Service was good and the restaurant is clean. Food: You get chips & hot sauce, which the hot sauce was just tangy hot, so I wasn't a fan. I got the tripe tacos which were very crispy and good but I wished they had better hot sauce to go with it. They give you guacamole & salsa but those were both very bland IMO. The red chile burrito w enchilada sauce was also good and probably the best thing that we ordered. Combo taco & tostada and both were also very bland and didn't have much flavor. Overall, it was just okay and they do give you pretty big portions but we're disappointed as this place was recommended by a lot of people! read more

This is my favorite restaurant! Ive been coming here for years and it's always amazing! Great service and great food!

Luckily, we were there for early afternoon lunch so the wait was short... The Machaca burrito was very tasty and the Chile Relleno was perfect. The service was pleasant and prompt. read more

If you want to eat you can probably expect a wait! (We arrived at 11:05am on a Thursday and had a 25 minute wait), but it is worth it! Once you get inside the dining rooms are open a spacious. No crowding. We had items off the lunch specials menu and they were delicious. Chicken chimichanga and the flauta with cheese enchilada. Both came with sour cream and very good guacamole! Prices are reasonable. Service good. Recommended. read more

Comedor Guadalajara - Chicken flauta and cheese enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Bianca is our server and is friendly and very knowledgeable. I must say that this is a very authentic, fresh and delicious! Really nice mom and pop restaurant. I would highly recommend and suggest you check it out. read more

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Delicious food. Huge facility that goes and goes. Short wait for lunch on a Saturday Shrimp enchiladas were delicious read more

Me & 4 girlfriends get together a few times a year to celebrate our bdays. 4 of us ordered menudo and one the machaca & egg breakfast! Everything was DELISH!! I ordered the big bowl & had to take some home and enjoyed it again 2 days in a row!! YUM!! Our server Israel was awesome!! This is not your regular Mexican restaurant, it's an experience and a landmark for sure!! Ambiance is great!! Highly recommend!! read more

Comedor Guadalajara - Delish Menudo!! - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Sad lunch, not the same vibe and energy as before. We had relatives and friends from California try this place. The quality and attitude has gone down the hill, it was embarrassing. I felt as if we were the bon bons on I Love Lucy and we were on a factory line. It was a long wait, which we expected. I did explain this to them, we were glad to wait an hour but not for this quality of food. We were all disappointed with the blah and tasteless food. I really don't know why people all flock to what used to be a nice, roomy and Latino owned business. It disheartening, the servers were sweethearts. It was weird that the owner kept looking at the table and counting heads at the end of our hour. I know it's a business but it is really a business owner taking advantage of people's loyalty to their restaurant. Here is a picture of my nopales and shrimp molcajete before I tasted it. It was boiling hot so shrimp were overcooked, the fried onion looked old and the the few nopales that they added were too little for the amount of soupy tasteless salsa. Can you believe salsa not having a great picante flavor but with a shrimp aftertaste. This was just subpar, please do better and go back to how it used to be. read more

They have good prices and very good green chili burrito chips and salsa was good has a nice kick and the red chili is great to i got the chimichanga my order was to go read more

The food here is ok. Depending on what you get it might be authentic. But I doubt it. I've been here several times. The first few times the food was great. But lately it taste like your typical Mexican't American restaurant... Needless to say, I don't really recommend it as there are plenty of much better options and I most likely won't be back. The prices are too high for the taste. Plus with the wait (which blows) my mind is not worth it. read more

The food is authentic Sonoran Mexican and it is delicious!! Their wait time is long for a reason so go prepared to wait. Always check their hours because they have limited staff sometimes. Family environment with authentic Mexican music always playing that sometimes can bring nostalgic feelings. We've been going there for 28 years and the owners and managers know our entire family. read more

I love this place. I've been coming here on and off for years. It's a huge place, that is always packed. To me, that's a good sign. Expect long wait, depending on when you go and they don't take reservations. Honestly, it's worth the wait. My favorite thing here is the Chile Relleno, in fact, I come here specifically for that. I can't speak on the authenticity of it, but it is my favorite in the valley. The relleno sauce is awesome! read more

Comedor Guadalajara - Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona