The people I felt…read moreat home the 1st time I entered the establishment. My wife and I have lived in Arizona for 16 years and it took us this long to find a place that reminded us of home. Quality People Quality Food Quality Hospitality Quality Environment and you Have the choice to dine outside. I don't. Only because I don't like Flies.

I wouldn't feed this to an enemy's dog. Really bad food. Don't waste your money. This must be some…read more"New York" interpretation of Sonora. Service might be passable, depending on the person you get. It's hit or miss. At least the decorations are festive... too bad we can't eat the ambiance. Tips, hire a Mexican cook to make your salsa's and sauces. If you already have one, fire them and get one with taste buds.

I was looking for a quick lunch spot on my way out of the valley to golf in Gold Canyon and saw…read morethis place on Yelp with the great reviews. Authentic Mexican food sounded perfect and I knew good things were in store when I arrived at 11:30am on a Friday and all of inside and outside tables were full. The inside is quaint but has quite a few tables. They also have tables out front in the shade (to call it patio seating may be a stretch, just simple tables and chairs on the exterior of the entrance). You order your food at the counter and I didn't study the menu ahead of time but the ladies taking my order were patient with me. I ordered a shredded beef taco and a cheese enchilada with rice and beans. Nothing fancy for my first time as it's hard to golf on a full stomach! I found the only open table and then hit up the salsa bar. They have 4 or 5 different salsas/hot sauces and a few other goodies. I got a small cup of each sauce and all of them were quite good. My food was colorful, flavorful and just the right away to give me some energy without being lethargic. I could go on about a few other nice things but it seems most of East Mesa already knows about this place given the high scores on Yelp from a lot of reviewers. Nothing to prevent me from giving a 5* review at this time. I look forward to trying some more dishes in the future.

My wife and I came - was on our list of places to try. I'd say "we will be back", but we've already…read morebeen twice this week! Loves it! Not a huge place - I can see how it can get busy. Order at the counter, and they'll bring out to you. I saw a lot of things I want to try, but started with the nachos, pictured. Also had the asada fajitas the next day. Their meat is near perfect. Nice cuts, tender and not dry at all. Definitely a fan. Enjoyed both the nachos and the fajitas. Good serving sizes. Also, loved the staff! They were super friendly and welcoming. They offered to take my empty plate as I was about to. They also bud farewell to guests as they left. Felt like a really warm family place. Well lit, fun decor, clean. Very enjoyable - will be back!

Got the carne asada tacos, so good! Can't wait to try the other menu items next time. If you like…read moreamazing street tacos, this is the place!

It is so good even with the sauce is so juicy . You guys definitely need to try this.read more

I ordered the carne Asada fries. They were perfectly well done lots of meat. Lots of sour cream…read moreguacamole no complaints. I ordered it to go. The service is quick. I got in and out no problem. The ambience on the place was nice. Inquired a little music you could hear the chefs in the back cooking and talking and still able to hear your order called not a problem. Love this place always

Food is amazing! Combo plates and side dishes are great portions and service is friendly and very…read morerespectful.

Came to the bar tonight at the Mesa location. Rylee, manny and Oswaldo were the best! Definitely…read moreenjoyed my time with these guys!

Food always amazing, large portions, great drinks…read more One of our neighborhood hot spots. Huge 3 tacos plates with beans and rice. Drinks are good and fresh. Hibiscus margarita, surf and turf tacos. The birria tacos are excellent too.

NOT CLOSED ! Reopened after temp closure so happy to go back! missed this place so much over…read morelastmonths

$2.99 margaritas on Mondays and Thursdays... How can you beat that?…read moreFajitas were sizzling and delicious!! And more than 2 people could eat!!

My partner ordered from them via Uber Eats as he had a promotion and they had a discount. He…read moreordered 3 cabeza tacos, 2 barbacoa, and wings. He said on their menu they just have wings and fries and he put in the order noted asking for no fries but perhaps a few more wings. They honored his request. The food was hot and smelled so good through the bag. Both the barbacoa and cabeza were so tender with the barbacoa melting in my mouth. Their red and green sauces are good and pack a really nice heat. The tortilla were soft and the limes juicy (can't stand a dried out lime). The wings were cooked well. Meaty and they have a good ranch. Will definitely order from here again.

Let me first start off this review by saying I have been eating at el gordo for years now. Over the…read morepast few months the prices have gone up and the portions have gone way down at this location only. I don't mind paying the 14$ for a quesadilla but when it has barely any asada and is just a cheese it feels like a rip off.

Pretty good! We were in the mood for some authentic Mexican food and you can definitely get that…read morehere!

The food is amazing!! Food was not covered and smothered in cheese and sauce- and it tasted…read moreamazing! Everything tasted as if it came from a family recipe. Even the chips and salsa that come out at the beginning of the meal so delicious! Ambiance - family friendly. Music playing in the background, soccer on the tv, and a jukebox in the dining room. It's a small restaurant but very welcoming. Service was on point. We never had to ask for more drinks or napkins. The waiter was right on top it it. Didn't have to wait too long for food. Service was very good. It's definitely off the beaten path in a small strip mall and the sign is a little hard to see but don't judge this place by the cover. Possibly one of the best Mexican food restaurants in the valley.

Overall, really good food with a few things that kept it from being a full 5 stars…read more I had the steak fajitas -- the flavor and tenderness of the meat were honestly amazing. Only downside was they didn't come out sizzling like you'd expect, and the plate itself was just kind of... warm. That seemed to be a theme across the table. Not just mine, my boys' food also came out more lukewarm than hot, almost like there was a delay getting dishes out of the kitchen. Service-wise, our server was super sweet and friendly, but overall service was pretty slow. Food came out at different times instead of together, which added to that "something's off" feeling. That said, the food itself was really good: California chicken burritos (both my boys got them) -- warm, not hot, but they said the flavor was great. Maybe a little heavy on the avocado, but still good. Birria tacos, our friend loved them and the Consomé was solid. Hatch Chile Queso Fundido with corn chips was the standout. Chips were fresh and the dip had the perfect amount of spice. Definitely a must-order. Ceviche had fresh ingredients and really good flavor. So yeah, food quality is there for sure. Just wish it came out hot and a bit more consistently. If they tighten that up, this place is easily a 5-star spot. But I definitely did recommend this place to friends who live locally to try, it was honestly that good.

I orered the carnitas chiliquiles and coffee de olla with concha…read more The coffee was pretty good and the concha was fresh and soft. Now the chiliquiles, The carnitas did not taste like pork carnitas, there was no crispiness to the meat, it tasted bland and had a large amount of fat. Secondly, they are not served with rice and beans, and shockingly, avacado, but, you are charged $2.00 extra for a few slices of avacado. I have never had this dish anywhere that not come with avacado (Traditional Mexican) Another thing that aggrivates the hell out of me, I was finished with my meal, my wife was still eating, empty plates on the table and the server brings the credit card machine for payment, and stood there literally holding the card reader over the table. then after I tap my card, she was quick as hell to flip it around to the tip screen and literally held it 12" from my face. Please let customers, finish their meal and let their food begin to digest, AND, clean the dishes and silverware from the table before you seek payment. I really do not like feeling rushed. There needs to be more respect for customers, we are there to enjoy a meal, not to be treated like we are in line at a fast food joint.