This is a local Tex-Mex grille with the best hamburger I've had in years. Can't wait to go back for another one....oh wait! I did go back for another one that was just as good as the first time! Oh and they cook it to the degree of doneness you request. I asked for medium and it was perfect. Soon time to go again. read more

Effie's Grill - Medium cooked hamburger. Delicious - Mexican Near Me - Enterprise, Alabama

We love Effie's. It's always a neat experience. The food is constantly good and drinks are great! Don't miss out on the comfortable atmosphere and excellent service. read more

Took over thirty minutes to get drinks. Didn't catch the bald headed waiters name but he was extreamly rude and uneffeciant. He also had the audacity to mock my sons speech impediment. Won't waste my money or time here ever again. Alot of places to eat in enterprise without the disrespect. Also it's 80+ degrees outside and the a/c was set on 79. read more

This was going to be our first time trying out Effie's since moving here 2yrs ago. Came in around 730pm, place had a decent number of people but there was no line to wait. Unfortunately we were not not greeted by anybody and the blonde with the nose ring who was at the hostess station immediately went to the register and stood there without any acknowledgement, this was followed by 3 more of the staff that came to the hostess station to put stuff down and walk away, I told my husband we would leave after 3-4 minutes, kept making it obvious that I was checking my watch for the time while the blonde with the nose ring kept quiet at the register. Poor customer service from the get go. Naturally we will not be coming back. read more

This place has the most unbelievable food, service & atmosphere I have ever experienced in this town. I have compared their cheese enchiladas to a number of restaurant acrossed the globe, and have yet to find any that have come even remotely close to the ones served at Effie's! Thank you for giving me something else to look forward to every time I come back home. read more

Effie's Grill - a colorful parrot on a banner - Mexican Near Me - Enterprise, Alabama

I love the atmosphere here. The service is always top-shelf. The food is pretty reliable however their tortilla chips are real greasy. I've dined here many times and will continue to. Thank you Effies! read more

Been going here for years. Very good quality food and service is very exceptional!!! If my wife and I eat Mexican Food in Enterprise it has to be Effie's!!! read more

I've lived in Enterprise for nearly 10 years. I just decided to try Effie's for the first time today. It was just after opening for the lunch crowd and everything was neat and clean it has a nice vibe in there. The prices are reasonable. The service was good. The food on the other hand was not the end all be all everyone says it is. The chips were from a bag and the salsa was from a can. The enchilada sauce tasted canned as well. The taco reminded my wife of school cafeteria taco day. The Mexican burger was well done, I asked for medium, dry and had no seasoning. The best thing was the fried potato wedges. read more

First time at this place I needed to see more of the actual food Yelp didn't have pictures so I ordered a burger and thick cut fries it was delicious but I came there for the Mexican food I'll give it another try read more

1st time here. Not what I expected. A little Mexican American with some cool choices on the menu. I like yellow cheese dip which was good! They have the other to so don't worry about that. Had the fajita steak quesadillas. Very good! The decor is pretty darn cool to! I'd like to come bae for dinner and margaritas one day. By the way the hostess was extremely nice and my server Madison was to. She made good recommendations and was very attentive. I'll be back! read more

I grew up with Effie's and it was my favorite place to go. It ended up closing for a time and reopened at a different place. I don't live in Enterprise anymore but when I go through town I always stop and get the chicken nachos. So so good. It's made of flour chips which makes a huge difference. Everything is nice, the food, atmosphere and service. read more

Love the atmosphere & the staff is nice. Quesadillas are my favorite! Desserts very tasty.

Love the food. It's a good family restaurant!! Great chips and salsa! The service is great. I really enjoy to go to eat in here!! read more

Effie's Grill - Taco salad with honey mustard! - Mexican Near Me - Enterprise, Alabama

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Chicken taco basket was good, and that's about it for this trip. Half order of "steak" nachos tasted okay, but as others have said, is literally six nacho chips with some cheese and a few sprinkles of tiny pieces of "meat" for about $7. Hostess is incompetent and seems like she is out of her element doing something as simple as trying to figure out where to seat people. Waitress was non-existent and never once checked on us. I'm not even sure we actually had a waitress. And here is the kicker: do NOT sit in the booths under the air conditioning ducts or you will get wet. There were also puddles of water on the floor from the dripping ducts. I would think that water dripping on you and your food from an AC duct would be a health hazard and the water on the floor a slipping hazard, but the manager did not seem the least bit concerned about either. This place needs a complete overhaul of its management and building. read more

I really hate giving terrible reviews but the food was bad. Like less authentic than Taco Bell. Which was surprising based on the high recommendations. My husband will eat absolutely anything without complaints and after 2 bites of his taco he's refused to eat anymore. The salsa that came with the chips tasted like jarred picante sauce. Friends of ours warned us about ordering Mexican food here but unfortunately we didn't listen ‍. If anyone ever invite us to go here again we will take their recommendation and order the hamburger which I hear is the best thing on the menu. read more

My wife and I went to a Friday night movie and then visited Effie's. My family used to go to Effie's Cantina when I was younger, so I wanted to share the new Effie's with my wife. We arrived right before 9pm. They close at 10, but the whole time we were there, the staff was more worried about closing than anything else. We were not the only table in the restaurant, but we were the last table in the restaurant at 9:30 when we checked out. They cut off the lights before we even left the parking lot. The more significant reason for my one-star rating, though, is that for dinner I ordered a 1/2 order of beef and bean nachos; I did not expect 6 nacho chips. I was even kind of okay with it because I expected a pretty inexpensive check (around 3 or 4 bucks). As I recall, they used to be affordable. I remember seeing the price on the menu, but I couldn't recall once the SIX nachos arrived. When the waitress brought the food, she said, "you're just teasing yourself". I wished she would've told me that literally the order is that of SIX NACHOS, and it would have been even better if she could have warned me when I ordered. At check out, I shared my concern with the hostess. She said that was normal and that I was not the first to complain. I asked how many were on the full order. She explained that the full order was considerably bigger. In my mind, if a half order is six chips, that would mean the full order is twelve. For $6.74, the half order of nachos is completely unacceptable. I honestly was flabbergasted! Wow! read more

Effie's Grill - 1/2 order of beef and bean nachos. There are 6 nachos on this plate. It cost $6.74! - Mexican Near Me - Enterprise, Alabama

We have heard about Effie's Grill for quite some time, and finally decided to try it. We were seated immediately when we arrived. The atmosphere and decor are good. Faith, our server, was exceptional! She had a pleasant, positive disposition, and was very helpful in providing menu recommendations. She was also very prompt and attentive the entire time we were there. I ordered the El Hombre plate (based on Faith's recommendation) & my wife had the enchilada plate, both with rice & refried beans on the side. The food was well prepared and seasoned, although the rice was overly bland. The portion size and flavor of the entrees was good, comparable to other local Mexican restaurants in size and flavor. We thought the prices were high compared to other local restaurants, where we thought the menu options and food quality are slightly better. Although we might come back if friends want to, we will probably mostly stick to our "go-to" Mexican restaurant in Enterprise. read more

Food brought this rating down. Ordered my burger medium rare. It was cooked well done and poorly seasoned. It desperately needed salt when they cooked it. It also must have sat in the back too long as it was barely warm when they served it. The service was good at the bar. Mary Jo was very friendly and made the long wait for my food more bearable. read more

Authentic and tasty TEXMEX food made to perfection with quality fresh ingredients. A true revival of the popular Effie's Cantina of old. The chimichangas are to die for and they must be finished with some delicious flan. read more

Effie's Grill - Great service! - Mexican Near Me - Enterprise, Alabama

With the abundance of chain restaurants around here, I was excited to try Effie's. My husband and I split the pulled pork burrito supreme with the green sauce and with Mexican rice and Cozumel corn for sides and the grilled Portobello sandwich with shoestring fries. The burrito was so smothered in cheese sauce that it was hardly visible. Once I was able to dig it out from underneath, the pulled pork had a decent flavor, but as a whole, it was just unbearably salty. The rice was the only somewhat enjoyable part of this dish, and the corn was not good (I don't know what was in it, but yuck). The mushroom sandwich was, well, a mushroom sandwich. It wasn't good, it wasn't bad, it was just...forgettable. The fries were prepared well but obviously pre-frozen. The only saving grace was the complimentary chips and salsa (only the first serving, additional servings are $1 per each) and the sliced jalapeno appetizer. We didn't pay much attention to the description when we ordered the appetizer, so we thought we were getting something more like jalapeno poppers. These were better: sliced and lightly breaded and served with ranch. I'm not normally a huge fan of jalapenos, but these were tasty and we enjoyed them. It's categorized as Mexican/Tex-Mex, which is somewhat accurate, definitely nowhere near authentically Mexican. The interior is somewhat reminiscent of Chili's. There is no beer on tap, only cans and bottles, and our server was clueless as to knowing anything about any of them (specifically the Cigar City beers). Aside from that, the service was pleasant, but there is really nothing about Effie's that will bring us back. read more

Great food. Just as good as the original location in my opinion. Chips and salsa are great. We love the cheese dip too. I had the beef nachos today. Have had the chicken quesadillas in the past as well as the hamburger. All were very good! read more

Been here many times prior, but this was really bad. We were met at the door and told it would be a short wait. We watched as three tables were seated by customers who arrived after us. We had to remind her we were waiting. She said they were cleaning the booth an then she sat others in the booth. We finally got seated about 30 minutes from our arrival. There are too many Mexican Restaurants in Enterprise to be treated this way. We won't be back! read more

Amazing food and even better service. All of their employees are sweet and very professional. I've never had a situation where an employee was rude or had bad manners. However, they do take quite a while to make the food. They are very popular and probably get tons of orders so I am fine with the wait. Overall an amazing restaurant to hang out with family and friends! read more

The reason I can't give it 5 stars is because they charge $2 for a basket of chips and salsa. Now, it is probably the best chips and salsa around but I have NEVER been to a Mexican restaurant that charged for their chips. The food is phenomenal but I feel like the portions are somewhat on the smaller side. Still pretty filling though. read more

Effie's Grill - We're back! The original Effie's Cantina family that proudly began serving the Wiregrass area in 1986. - Mexican Near Me - Enterprise, Alabama

The food and service have always been good here, but they are not very eager for business. This is the second Saturday night we have tried to eat here and failed. Closed last Sat night so we tried again. There were several cars in the parking lot, but the door was locked! Posted closing is 8pm but doors locked at 7:37. At a time when so many states still have businesses closed down, you would think they would be appreciative of every paying customer. The reason so many small businesses fail is because no one wants to work. Unemployment salaries are so high now that it is easier to sit at home. read more

Best Mexican food around! Best chips and salsa! Food was tasty and served piping hot! Love the decor and the service was top notch!

The food was ok. It was not very ethnic. I ordered a beef burrito and it was very bland. The chips and salsa were good though. The service was fast and excellent! I would recommend this restaurant but most of the menu is Mexican food and last time I checked Mexican food is not supposed to be bland. read more

We love this place! We've never left with a bad experience. Hamburgers are tasty, onion rings, and a libation are always a great choice. Service has always been friendly as well. They get swamped, and it may not always be IMMEDIATE, but I never feel as though our servers are ignoring us. read more

Best Mexican food in Enterprise. Food is delicious, I have had the chimichangas and quesadillas. Customer service is top notch and restaurant atmosphere is relaxing. My wife and I also enjoy the drinks. Absolutely love the salsa and they have good chips as well. Lastly, Effie's was packed last few times we went so that should tell you something. read more

While good, it could most definitely be better, but the one biggest problem was that they didn't pay attention to the "details, details, Details". I can only imagine that they're running on their reputation now, so they don't have to work so hard on the food anymore. I ordered the fajita burrito supreme , taco basket, layered dip and sopapillas. Unfortunately, the cook apparently didn't know what went into their food. The Fajita Burrito Supreme had steak in it, but it was plain and unseasoned. Not even pepper, much less any fajita seasoning. As to the "supreme" part, it had onions, roasted peppers and cheese, but the menu does say it's suppose to have lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes and black olives too (to be honest here, I did order it without the black olives), but where was the rest? I guess they forgot. It's also suppose to come with two sides, so I ordered refried beans and cozumel corn... the beans were good, but they forgot the corn. With so much wrong with the main course menu item, I can only imagine the cook was new and unsupervised, or just didn't care if it was done right. The Tacos were good and fresh, but like the fajita meat, they had so little seasoning in the meat that it was just plain. Nothing special at all. The layered dip was good, but the best part was the sopapillas! Paper thin and delicate (like you'd expect in a french pastry desert, not Mexican), they were absolutely delicious! Even if they did fall apart at the slightest touch. I truly hope they get back into paying attention to details, and getting their food right soon. read more

Service was fast and very friendly every time we've been here. Food was good, wide variety and large portions. Very good!

We went with some friends for the first time and we really liked this place. The staff is really friendly and food is an affordable price. Food was on time and fresh. We definitely will come back to try more plates for sure. Nice family and kid friendly restaurant. read more

The amount and quality of food was nowhere near the cost. Our bill was over $30 for one adult and two kids. I didn't even order a drink... I had water. read more

Went with my co-workers for lunch. The arranged our area and did a great job of getting our orders and serving us so that we could get done in a reasonable time. The chips and salsa was great. My co-workers commented on how great the corn was. I had the Amigo lunch special which was very good. They also make a mango salad dressing which I wish I could buy. read more

Excellent service, food was fresh. We both ordered lunch specials and were pleased with the flavor and portion. The decor is something to revel at. The host attire included a vest and bow tie... read more

I gotta say, I was looking forward to taking my wife out to here on a date night, ended up doing lunch with her and our son. I ordered the garden salad with chicken on top with blue cheese dressing on the side. The blue cheese dressing was Italian dressing with a few small chunks of blue cheese. Yuck . Wifey ordered a taco with beans and rice on the side. Really you pay extra for the rice??? Any other Tex Mex restaurant they give those to you hand in hand. Son got some kids nachos. Cheese tastes like it was right from the can. But I did give them 2 stars, their appetizer tortilla chips were thin fresh and crispy the way my wife likes them and their salsa was good. But seriously, you are going to charge extra for refills on chips and salsa. Shmaa.... Waitress was good and friendly. So I will not knock them on that. But we won't be eating there again. Really was let down.... read more

The best family owned restaurant in town the onion ring were to die For and so are the beef burritos the portions were perfect and so were the enchiladas read more

Good food. Great home made salsa chips.

A friend told me to try out this place. So I decided to go there for dinner tonight. It was not at all what I expected. I had no idea that it was a mostly Mexican inspired dinners with a few American dishes scattered into the menu. I was not particularly in the mood for Mexican and was more in the mood for some traditional American dining. But the burrito I had was not bad. Full of chicken and lots of toppings. My husband said the burger was pretty good. The onion rings were really greasy. Casual atmosphere. Overall not a bad place for this area. read more

we gave this place 3 chances and Effie's bombed every time. The first time we went, we waited almost 10 min before our waitress took our drink orders and another 10 min to get our drinks and for her to take our order. When I ran out of my drink, I had to ask another waitress if I could get a refill and she said she would get our waitress. (at my favorite Mexican restaurant, Torreros, that waitress would have given my refill. Wait staff help each other out). 2nd visit, I asked if I could substitute sour cream for guac. she charged me $1.25 for not even a Tbl. of guac(at Torreros, they substitute it at no charge). 3rd visit, we needed refills on drinks. We were seated to the back near the bar, 4 wait staff were standing around talking, we kept trying to wave to one of them for help(not even 5 feet away) to no avail, so finally one of the guys with us yelled we needed refills. The staff is terrible. Will not ever go back.....3 strikes and you're out read more