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

This place is SOOO GREAT ! My friend brought me here swearing the albondigas were good since I know of no place anywhere that can make them good and she was right ! Its like being home! I also tried some of their green chili burrito which also was great! It is just a little hole in the wall mexican place.. but its hard to find a good mexican place - it really did not disappoint and I look forward to going here over and over! read more

I guess green chili is not their speciality. I didn't see or taste green chili at all. The sauce was more orange than green (see pic), mostly due to the cheese. read more

Fajardo's Cafe - House special burrito w/green sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

I went with some colleagues this morning for breakfast about 10am and we were greeted promptly and service was fantastic. If you like local and family owned restaurants then this is the place for you. Food is great and the homemade tortillas are amazing. read more

This is traditional mexican food that my family has been eating for years.I have been eating at this place since I was a kid. Fajardo's serves up the same great food as Lily's did. Their green chile is delicious and I love their salsa. However, the location is a bit hidden. The one thing I have never liked is their chips. For having such great salsa, it's a travesty to serve grocery-store chips. We also miss Zip and Zip's service, but the Fajardo's are doing a spectacular job keeping the legacy going. read more

Wow. Havnt had authentic mex since my move from Cali. It made my weekend. You just need some more mex drinks like horchata etc. We had menudo...yum! And huevos rancheros read more

This is the best chimichanga in the Phoenix metro area. Hands down. If you are a chimi fan, you owe it to yourself to go try one here. You'll agree with me. read more

They are starting to charge for everything, menudo is good but before you used to have your choice of tortillas or bread, but because it's more popular to eat with bread they are now charging extra for it! They also charge $2 extra to have your eggs cooked separately when you order chorizo. Sorry but I'll be going to Mixteca for my menudo now. read more

Good hidden gem. In a neighborhood which can scare some people off, but it is clean n good food. Taco thursday is the best deal of the week where tacos r only $2. read more

I have been going to eat here for at least 15 years now. As stated in the other reviews, this was once known as Lily's Cafe. When it reopened as Fajardo's the restaurant had some remodeling and updating, which it greatly needed. The food stands the test of time. My daughter and I love the Green Chili and Eggs breakfast which they serve on the weekends. I have had just about everything and it has always been good. The servers have always been friendly and accommodating to whatever my kids come up with for them to make. This is a great for those who are sick of chain restaurants but still want consistent, quality food. read more

The food and service were great. We ate at 2 other Mexican restaurants on this trip and felt as though this was the first that knew how to make spicy salsa. We had the green chili burro enchilada style and the chicken chimichanga enchilada style, both were awesome. The chips were warm and tasted homemade. The michelada was good. The only complaint I have is that when we pulled up at 6:55 on a Thursday night we were the only ones in the parking lot and it felt like we could possibly be in a shifty neighborhood. That feeling went away as soon as we entered the clearly family owned establishment and were greeted by the most gracious hosts who both spoke perfect English (which is important for those of is who know zero Spanish). read more

My Favorite!!! I have moved away but my mom is bringing me some of their awesome tamales for Christmas! I miss their wonderful food so much! If you are reading this review and considering going here do it! Everything they make is delicious and you will not find better people, better quality, or better price! read more

Best homestyle Mexican food in town. And YES, they do still have the Sunday morning porkchop, just like Zip did, and YES it is just as good. Same recipe, same cooks. The family goes over and above courteous. For your best bet, go for the real food- rellenos, enchiladas, the albondigas on wed is awesome, weekend menudo even better. read more

Decent food but TERRIBLE SERVICE! We waited for them to take our order and the people who came after us were served their food and they still hadn't taken our order. Two waitresses are very RUDE. We will NEVER go there again. read more

I teetered between 3 and 4 stars and gave them the benefit of the doubt. I was just here recently but prior to my last visit I had not been there in YEARS. It was still Lily's last time I had been there (the Lily's sign is still out front below, and slighlty more noticeable, than the Fajardo's sign). We went on a Sunday. The chips were warm (but store bought) and the salsa was fresh and good! I ordered the pork chops and eggs. The pork chop wasn't grilled as I had expected, but instead had been cooked in a crock pot (i think). It just had a different flavor and texture that I wasn't expecting. My dad tried to order the cocido (not available) and then the albondigas (also not available). I don't remember what he wound up ordering, but along with everyone else, we all agreed the food was good but not really mind blowing. We may be back but not before we go to La Perla's just around the corner. The service here is definitely worth mentioning though! I think thats what pushed me to give them four stars read more

This place has the worst service. Used to be the go to place every Sunday but the last several times we have experienced very rude staff. Decided to try them a few more times but it's the same issue. Asking waiters to put in an order and get ignored. I would NOT recommend. read more

This is my go to restaurant when seeking homestyle food. Intimate yet fully functional for the menu items. The relleno special is my favorite dish. Let me start by saying that I am not a fan of most relleno's. This special offers a combination of a relleno, enchilada, rice and beans. Plenty to eat and some to take home. The green chili tamales are a treat during the holidays. Yes, I prefer green chili but don't let that sway you from the red chili. Spicy but not bitter red chili is rare but they did it. The prices are reasonable and you will be glad you made the effort to make the trip. read more

Authentic, great food, great service, affordable, friendly, and clean.

I have coming here for over 25 years. Food is as good as when Zip had it. It is always good and fresh and you won't find a cleaner place. Soup and burro lunch special is awesome. read more

Fajardo's Cafe - Egg special on the weekends is the best way to start the day. Food is as good as 30 years ago when it was Lilly's. - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Came here last time and the menudo was delicious!! 2nd time here small hole in the wall good seating good music and hospitality.

Second time here. Little hole in the wall place on two side streets. Very good food. Decent prices. Friendly staff and homey atmosphere. Had the relleno special. Was a shock when it came out didn't expect a cheese enchilada on the plate. Was just enough food for lunch. One down side is their hot salsa could be hotter. Worth the trip even if your not in Glendale. read more

Yum, so good as always!! Love this place! The food is always good and they staff is always sweet!

Had a business lunch here. My colleague picked it and raved about the place. Typical Mexican food here. I understand that the recipes are generations-old, but it's not special. Decent service. read more

Best Mexican in town!!!! They also have the most amazing salsa!!! Great place for Mexican food!!!

The food is decent. Service is friendly. Some of the waiters/ waitresses speak to you according to skin tone, however. I speak perfect Spanish, but it's not appropriate when the waiter is helping others around you in perfect English, then when she comes to your table she switches to Spanish without knowing you. It's kind of a statement that I interpret as: "You look like the typical person who doesn't speak English." That, my friends, is called profiling. read more

Food was great...service was AWESOME and the price was perfect....would go back!! Only down fall is that they are closed Monday and Tuesday, but well worth the wait to go another day!!! read more

Good Solid Mexican food. I had Menudo with a Negra Modelo. Menudo was spot on. Wifey had an echilada and taco combo and is was great. Good service and solid food. Plus it has a legit feel being in a small house tucked away off of 59th ave. Felt like I was at my Nana's house. read more

So delicious, total nana home style cooking! Chorizo breakfast super flavorful, cheery service. Setting is not at all fancy, very low-key, but comfy and casual. Strong Chicano vibe, feel-good kind of place. Next best thing to Nana's house! read more

I have been coming to Lily's/Fajardos for the last 35 years. I have brought my kids, my wife, my friends and my colleagues for all of these years and watched as the cafe has changed menus and changed owners. The thing that has not changed is the excellent quality of the food and the excellent quality of the service to us. It takes a long time to cook meals and it's worth it, so when it is crowded, I don't go. Farjardos is not the place for everyone; it cannot meet the expectations for the fast crowd. It is slow-paced, so if you go there with a laid-back attitude you will be in heaven, if not ... they are still slow-paced. read more

Excellent mexican food. We go here almost every Sunday. I love how the food is consistently good, no matter what you order. My husband loves the menu do and gets the biggest bowl they have. This is a family run restaurant and they are super sweet. read more

I have eaten at Fajardo's three times this year (2015), and although the food is great ... the last two visits were VERY disappointing. I took family members visiting from out of state and the LACK of customer service increased from one visit to another. Keep in mind that "your inconvenience should not be reflected in your attitude towards your customers". read more

Akward place , didnt feel welcomed, waitreses were somewat rude like they were doing us a favor they need customer service training. Food tasted awful chile relleno tasted like it had been fried in old oil, beans were covered with cheese sometimes this is good but here it was done to cover up the awful flavor rice no flavor.taco salad NO more like side salad with two chips on side a dab of beef and guacamole Disapointed left a tip only because im a good person read more

This place is awesome.real down home mexican food .i was really surprised by this place good food good service and good prices.my wife and i will be back for more . read more

I finally found a place with REAL MEXICAN FOOD in the West Side. The service is friendly and their food is delicious! The menudo is just like my Father in-law used to make. I highly recommend this place. read more

I guess that I am being extremely critical, but with Zip gone - no Sunday morning pork chops - Lilys' AKA Fajardo's just isn't the same. It is like they don't even try hard. I guess I'll have to go to Taco Bell. FYI-El Capitan in Rocky Point is numero uno!!!! read more

Excellent and authentic Mexican food! Hands down, best menudo in town. Service is attentive, friendly and fast. Fajardo's is off the beaten path but well worth the trip. read more

This has got to be the worst place I have ever ate I am a native and this place used to be good when it was lillys. For 2 adults and 3 kids the bill was almost $75 and the food was awful. The bathrooms were nasty. Think twice before going to this place. Go t pedros or maycayos instead. read more

My family and I visited on Christmas Eve and I was so pleased to see the spirit of Lily's carries on. The food was terrific to include the House Special Burrito. The hot salsa is terrific and as important the two ladies serving us were pleasant, friendly and available even with a full front room. We used to visit Lily's quite often years ago and had lost track of it since Zip's passing. Great job to the new owners/family. 5 Stars. read more

My family has been going to restaurant since before I was born. The staff is amazing and are always there to help. Try the green chile....it is the best! read more

We've been going here for years, back when it was Lily's. Went last night for dinner and it was absolutely awful. The salsa had no flavor, I could make better. I had tacos, rice & beans, which weren't good. The meat had an odd flavor, the beans tasted like they came from a can and the rice was bland. It's been awhile since we've been, and I won't be going back anytime soon. Plus, they raised their prices and are very expensive for a mediocre at best restaurant. It's too bad, as I always enjoyed going on the weekend for the egg special (green chili, eggs & meat). Pedro's or Popo's are much better choices for a small, family-owned Mexican restaurant read more