Wow! We have lived in Glendale 30 years and didn't know about this place!! A classic Sonoran spot with excellent chicken burros and green sauce. Would love to try the green chile carne next. I judge a place by its rice, and this did not miss the mark. The small house it's in is cozy and cute. Excellent, attentive service. My only criticism would be the margs which tasted like Costco bottled margs. That being said the Michelada was EXCELLENT. Will certainly be back! read more

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Really good Mexican food. Ate here recently. Taco and enchilada plate, rice and beans. Excellent. I first ate here, I think in 1948! At that time I think it was called Lily's. I was in elementary school and we walked to Lilys once in a while. I think his mother was the owner or the cook. read more

Do not sleep on this little "hole in the wall" because it's amazing! This brings that classic homemade, family ran business that makes you want to come back. This is by far some of the best menudo I've had here in Arizona. It's extremely clean and the flavor is on point. The green chile burrito is amazing as well. They are extremely friendly and make you feel welcomed. I asked for an extra spicy salsa aside from the ones they offer and I believe they whipped one up for me which was delicious. That is going above and beyond for a customer and those little things are what make a customer come back. They also have michiladas that absolutely slap!! I had mine with a non-alcoholic Heineken but they serve them regular as well. Highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

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Best red menudo hands down. Wonderful in a restaurant experience as well. Servers are attentive and go above and beyond for a memorable experience. I've been going here 10+ years and will never go anyplace else for menudo. In addition, their huevos ranchero is top notch! I highly recommend for AUTHENTIC Mexican food. read more

The relleno special was amazing. Definitely want to come in to try their breakfast. The server was super helpful. Definitely will be coming back!! read more

Great place to stop if you want some authentic Mexican food. The staff was attentive and very nice. Food was wonderful. I can't wait to stop back again to try more on the menu. read more

Good menudo!!!!! My husband and I have been going there for the menudo. It's always on point and we love it! Good service too.

Found this little gem of a family owned Mexican food restaurant in Glendale. We are always looking for new and exciting place's to eat good food. My wife loves menudo and this place had other great reviews so we took it for a ride around the block, kicked the tires and gave it a good test drive. I ordered the machaca and scrambled eggs and this plate has very good flavor, I enjoyed it very much. My wife had the menudo and while it was not her favorite that she had in our journey to find the best she said is was very good. The refried beans were good as well. I only drink tea and to my surprise they serve Sun Tea and was probably the best tea I have had. My wife said the coffee was very good as well. Overall so far, a very good experience for us and we will revisit in the near future. read more

The restaurant doesn't look like much from outside seems like a house definitely a hole in the wall restaurant heard about this place by word of mouth.. heard the menudo was amazing so I had to try it for my self and sure did not let down they pack the bowl full of grain and meat then the lightly toasted bread with butter choice of tortilla or bread def pick the bread I come here every Sunday now since I've been here can't get it better anywhere else read more

Fajardo's Cafe - Red Menudo Soup - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

I found the Best Menudo in town!! The Service was on point!! The Vibe reminds me of home!! I'll surely be back time I'm back next year for Spring Training!! read more

This is such a cute restaurant in a neighborhood off 59th and Glendale! Family owned and operated as well. Quick service, friendly staff, and great food! I love beans that are just a bit runnier so you can dip your tortilla or spread on your food. This place has them! Everything is homemade and you can taste the homemade tortillas! They have Albondigas on Saturday and Menudo on Sunday! The chorizo, egg, and potatoes was awesome! However I could have had 3 of the guacamole tostadas. read more

Fajardo's Cafe - Menudo, guacamole tostada, chorizo, eggs, and papas. - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Real authentic Mexican food. Won't be disappointed. Everyone is very kind didn't wait long for our food.

Food - Good / not a big variety just basics BUT menudo is GREAT & they make white & red Service - is ok / depends on how many people are being served/ some times a little slow Ambiance - it's a house being used as a restaurant so don't expect a lot / staff is very nice / this place has been around for years serving good meals read more

Worse service ever!! Been here since 9am and ordered and still waiting for food!!! Fan light shining in my face and can't even see anything. Had to ask for silverware... Never again. Can't tell you how good food is because I'm still waiting for it. It's currently 1042am. There's barely anyone in here.. Don't come here if you're hungry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!This app won't let me post 0 stars! read more

This restaurant is located in one of the most unique places I've ever been. You will see when you go there but it is worth the search! Also, here is something even trickier....most nights they end up closing by 6pm! Because of our family's schedules we managed to get there around 5:30 and they were happy to have us sit down. This is a pretty cozy spot but it wasn't very busy when we arrived. Service is great and food is super delicious! We will definitely have to come here again but we just have to find the time to get there before they close. read more

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Kind, courteous and helpful are always things that my mother taught me when I was a kid. So when I took my mother here for lunch it was apparent that there was someones good mother present. The staff was so incredibly sweet, helpful and courteous it made up for the average Mexican food the kitchen was sending out. While my Taco Salad ($6.50) was pretty good, it wasn't anything special beyond the fact that it didn't have the usual soggy fried tortilla bowl. Mom had the House Special Nachos ($6.75) which were pretty tasty from what I could tell. Since I'm low carbin' I couldn't fully experience their crispy cheesy goodness. Perhaps in the future I will return when Im having an "off" day to try the delicious looking burrito's and enchilada's. Until then I get to use my own good values that my mother taught me so well. read more

Fajardo's Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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I've seen this place when I've delivered in the area and always want to stop by bye had A-day off. After a long night craving craving some kind of soup I went to this place can't wait to come back on the weekend for menudo. read more

Fajardo's Cafe - Been craving albodiga soup, man like mom made it. It hit the spot. - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Not sure why this place is only 4 star. This place is a real keeper, and I don't have a dog in this hunt! Doesn't look like much on the outside, and not much better inside. From where it's located, the only you would get here is from social media or a personal recommendation. Ours was from the latter. Small place with excellent food and service. I had the chorizo con juevos and it was excellent: chorizo was tasty, but not very greasy as it is some places. Wife had chili relleno which she really liked. Would gladly have given them a five star rating, except for the fact that the prices are a little high. Health department rated them "A". Make an effort to get here. It's worth it! read more

I was so excited to try this place because of the ratings. Don't always listen to the ratings... The place could use some cleaning. They have plenty of employees just standing their on their phones doing nothing. The food was not worth the price. The food is not the best...Save your money! read more

I have heard about this place a few times, the last being a member of the local fire dept. who happened to come in for lunch just before I was finished. It is well out of the way and I am not sure I would like the neighborhood at night. It seats more than you would think from the outside in 3 rooms. The round corn chips I am sure come from a bag. Both salsas were pretty good, although after a sample of the hot one I stuck with the mild. I had the lunch special 2 chicken and spinach enchiladas that came with rice and beans ($8.95) and a horchata ($1.75). The enchiladas were different and good and the beans and rice were well prepared. As Alexander noted the food is good but not special. The service was very good even though it was Friday lunch and the place was over 1/2 full. It is a definite add to my lunch rotation. read more

Fajardo's Cafe - trucks parked in a parking lot - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

The best! Old school style! Old school service! Old school food to eat AZ Mexican food when I was growing up! Great service! Great people! Great owners! The hidden gem in Glendale AZ! They need a star on the the sidewalk on Glendale Ave.... read more

I have been coming here since I was little with my parents. When you pull up its kinda crazy but don't be scared it's a house. The service is always quick and everyone makes sure your drinks are filled. I haven't been here in a coupe years so it was nice when my mother decided to invite me for lunch it was a walk down memory lane sorta speak. It was a Sunday and lunch time so I decided to order the red menudo. They have the option of small or large bowl , I went with the small bowl and it was a perfect lunch combo that came with a choice of corn or flour tortilla. The menudo was nice and hot and had a great amount of perfect flavors. The restaurant is family owned so you know your service will be excellent when they are all striving for the same goal under one roof. read more

Fajardo's Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

I've been meaning to try this place for ever. Today was the day, I ordered from Grubhub. I am very disappointed....the nachos was blah. The chicken is not well seasoned, just tasteless. I also ordered a chicken enchilada. Not fan at all. read more

OMG is all I have to say about this place. The waitress are so friendly and professional. The food is just like your nana made it. The environment just sets the tone that gives you that home style memory's!! If you don'y eat here you have too.... read more

Went for posole but they where out so I settled for menudo ... Well it's was a bad choice... But hey the chip and salsa was great ... read more

Food was a waste of money the cheese was American? On the quesadilla. Rice was bland the sauce on the enchilada was nasty. Beans were the literally the only good thing about this place. Won't be a returning customer read more

Fajardo's Cafe - Enchilada plate and quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Okay a little annoyed with myself that I haven't gotten to this place until today. A little mom and pop operation on a residential street. Formerly Lilly's Cafe, I Was told bought out by the cooks. I had the special for the day soup with a choice of burrito. $8.95. Dang that soup, it had some green chilies but not hot, potatoes, corn, cheese it was soooooo good. Then I chose a bean and cheese burrito to go with, also yummy and couldn't finish. Went with a group all pleased. Chips and salsa great and the service great. Little bit of a place, but I loved it. read more

Decided to try a New Mexican place today and this is one of the reasons why we drive far to our favorite spot. This place isn't horrible but it's didn't really wow me on the flavor. The salsas they have tasted like a marinera sauce the chips were ok didn't taste stale or anything. The service was good, everyone was very nice and they took care of our table. The menudo was just ok nothing too special about it. The quesadillas was not good according to my niece. She did eat it but she said was not good. The beans were good but the rice was bland and looked mushy. If you are looking for good service but mediocre food then come here. read more

Very delicious Mexican food. I'd give it five stars except I taste two cooks in this kitchen, one makes magic happen and the other is a novice. So it's hit or miss but when you hit, I'm confident it's one of the best Mexican spots in the Valley. read more

Fajardo's Cafe - The best chile relleno I've ever tasted! - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Yosie our waitress was very cool... everything here is authentic..Small place but big in stature....Good for an intimate..lunch or dinner.. breakfast is also served here...Portions are pretty big...Enjoy read more

I was expecting the food to taste much better based on a friend's recommendation of this restaurant. I got a burrito with the green chili sauce and didn't like the consistency or flavor. The service was quick and friendly. read more

Never a disappointment. We come here for the menudo on Sundays, but you have to come early otherwise you might be out of luck. It is a small place so space is limited. This last time we were there they must of had new waitresses cuz they didn't have good customer service, its not always like that. I would still recommend this place. read more

This has been a neighborhood favorite for decades. It was Lily Cafe years ago but offers the same great tastes from my youth. The menudo is a favorite of mine. Have you choice of taco, tamale, enchilada, and many others with rice and beans The red and green chili is recommended. Great atmosphere and friendly service. read more

The food was great. Very tasty and the service was great. Family own. My tacos very crispy and the Chile relleno yummy. The cheese enchilada was yummy also. Highly recommend it. read more

Fajardos is what was once know as Lily's Cafe. I have been going there since the mid 80's and still love this place. When Zip the chef and owner died in 2006 we not only lost a great friend but we lost our favorite restaurant. When the Fajardo family reopened the place it was really like a dream come true. I still really miss Zip but I know he would be happy that the restaurant lives on without him. The food is still the same and wonderful. The Salsa is great and I find myself eating a few bowls of it before i ever even get my food. My suggestions are the green chile soup and the special burrito (once called the Zip burrito. I do admit though i have never had a dish there i didn't like. This place is one that you must check out. read more

I want to give zero stars but the minimum is one. I don't understand how this place has a high rating. The food , the service, and the cleanliness of this cafe is horrible in each case. My daughters food literally had a bug in it and was completely uneaten yet we were still charged full price for the food. You can absolutely tell the food all comes from cans from the sauces including the salsa and the red chile and green chile to the meats. Yup they use canned meat here. We paid close to seventy dollars for quite honestly close to the worst dining of our lives. Do not waste your time or money this place needs to be shut down. read more

Fajardo's Cafe - The front of this true rathole in the wall establishment - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Authentic as it gets north of the border. Little cafe that doesn't try to be anything it is not. The waitress was lovely and nice, even as her daughter was in the table in front of me doing her homework eating soup. I ordered the chicken burro and it was fresh. Flour tortilla was hand made and not store bought... spanish style rice was homemade. salsa was fresh and home made. Refried beans are def. NOT from a can. The only thing that I believe was store bought were the chips... but they were amazing!~ Food was great. 9$ for a plate Tip- This place is not in a well known area . It is somewhat hard to see and find, even with my gps on my phone, I had trouble. There are no other businesses around. Seriously, some of the best Mexican food I have had in a while. I am a pretty tough rater, so 4 stars from me is phenomenal! read more

The menudo is the best!! Can't go wrong. The place is in a neighborhood. I grew up around the corner. I remember this place when it was Lili's Cafe. If you're looking for great Mex food then this is your place. read more

Fajardo's Cafe - the kitchen and dining area - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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I would give them no stars if possible. Horrible service the last 2 times we have came. The servers are rude and walked past our table multiple times after we asked to put in our order. We finally ended up walking out after 30 minutes of no service. Would not recommend. read more

This is probably (in my opinion) the best of traditional Mexican food. It is all fresh, made to order and the quality is second to none. I am not a beer drinker, but the "love of my life" is and says the best Mexican food your can have with a Modelo Negro. read more