Wow... what a disappointment. It was my first time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were people in the restaurant. That should have been my first clue.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Two young men behind the counter. They were polite. One clearly was training. I asked for a sample of the tortilla soup. As I looked through their choices of protein, the selections looked stale. I couldn't bring myself to try it. It wasn't appetizing at all. The water choices from the fountain drinks were not marked. You can see a spout but you have to guess which is carbonated or regular. I know for a fact that management can do better than that. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was clean but with an empty restaurant, there is no reason to have stacked dirty dishes in the basin.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It shouldn't be so hard. My granddaughter had their tortilla soup but like me, couldn't make herself add any toppings. They looked like they'd been there all day. Hope they turn it around quick. read more

This was my first visit to Gadzooks in Gilbert, but I had been to the downtown Chandler location twice before it closed. They are known for their oven that melts all of your goodies on your tacos or enchiladas together in a ceramic bowl. You typically have a good choice of meats and vegetarian options as your filling, but on the night I dined here they were out of the bison (my first choice of protein) and the short ribs. I ended up ordering one green Chile pork and one chicken enchilada, topped it with cheeses, salsas, sauces, pickled onion and more. The enchiladas and drink already rang up to just under $20 so I bypassed a side (would have bought the spicy cornbread). For a better value, the lunch special is $15 for your entree, a side and a drink, which would save about $5 vs standard dinner prices. The meal didn't cook quite long enough in the oven because I didn't get any crisping of the tortilla, gooey melting of the cheese or hardening of the juices in the bottom of the bowl (just wetness). This took away some of the expected flavor profile. While the employees were friendly, they kept their iced tea behind the counter so I had to have them fill my cup up twice. I always like a blend of ~2/3 unsweet tea and ~1/3 sweet tea...but when the tea ratios are out of my control I just asked for half and half. The first time it was too sweet so my refill I asked for unsweet only. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is nice, spacious, well-lit and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Despite the parking lot for this complex was full with cars winding up and down every row looking for a spot, there was only one other customer in the store during primetime dinner hours.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Clearly, Gadzooks is not the hot location in the Epicenter. Overall, my first experience at Gadzooks Gilbert was just okay. I was disappointed they were out of my first protein choices and my meal was not in the oven long enough. But it's not a complete dealbreaker as I could see myself eating here again in the future. read more

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We stopped by late. The concept was build your own.. whether it was enchiladas, tacos, rice bowls. 3 types of flavorful meats to choose from. Homemade tortillas. The salsa was so delicious. I choose verde. Mild Fast service Locally owned [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the decor and privacy plants on the patio[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We're new to the area and landed on this place because we wanted something freshly made but fast. This was a hit! I really liked the green sauce with the chicken enchiladas. I also liked that everything can be customized to your liking. I'll definitely be back! read more

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We came here tonight for date night. We both got 2 enchiladas and a side each. I got the bison and he got the chicken and beef. Both of them tasted good but a little less "good" than we remember from our first experience here. I also remembered and craved the cornbread side. I thought the side was dry this time and not as moist and flavorful as I remembered it to be, the price for the small serving was also a lot. The portion should be at least a bit bigger than a few bites in what seemed to be a condiment sized cup. The two crew members tonight were doing the best they could it seems and I give them credit in general for trying. read more

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I love Gadzooks' enchiladas and their spicy (jalapeño) cornbread! I was bummed when they closed down the Chandler location, but glad the Gilbert location is still around. I recently met a friend for dinner here on a Tuesday just before 6pm, and it wasn't too busy. I highly recommend the half & half tortillas - half corn, half flour. I like to get two enchiladas - one chicken and one bison, if it's available. Note: Bison comes with an up-charge ($1.25). The pork is great too. You have a choice between red sauce (smoky), green sauce, or Christmas sauce (red & green). Add some Asadero cheese & Chihuahua cheese, and always add cornbread in the bowl with the enchiladas so that it gets heated up too - trust me! After it's heated up in the oven for a few minutes, there are so many topping options. I love their jalapeño ranch, scratch-made crema, cotija cheese, and honey vinaigrette slaw. I devour the entire thing every time. It is so filling, but I'm still bummed when it's all gone. The cornbread alone is worth coming back for! [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is plenty of seating inside, but another great way to enjoy it is to get takeout and bring it over to Beer Barn nearby for a tasty meal and a cold beer![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup - Two enchiladas with half/half tortillas, cheese & green sauce, spicy cornbread, crema, jalapeño ranch, cotija, slaw - Soup Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Gadzooks is a cool dining experience for made to order enchiladas with excellent food. I love the concept of selecting your own meat and toppings, including bison, and then having it cooked right in front of you. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The locations vary quite a bit, however this one in Epicenter is very well run.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend the enchiladas with bison and red sauce or pulled chicken and green sauce. The food is reasonably priced and load up on toppings since they are included and get creative. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is plenty of indoor seating and the service was very good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Make sure to try the homemade cornbread as it is their specialty! read more

Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup - Bison and Pulled Chicken Enchiladas - Soup Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Gadzooks has become one of our family's favorite spots for comfort food... especially thanks to their double-layered nachos, which are a game-changer! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is always clean and well-kept, though the bathroom feels a bit creepy and could definitely use some redecoration to match the vibe of the rest of the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A special shoutout to Mania, who consistently gives top-notch service every time we visit. She's enthusiastic, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, always offering great recommendations for toppings and creative ingredient combos. What stands out most is how she confirms your order with care, makes sure it's right, and serves up generous portions with a smile. You can really tell when someone puts their heart into their work! And Mania absolutely does. We're always happy when she's the one preparing our order! Gadzooks is a gem, and Mania makes it even better. read more

Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup - Double-layered Nachos with Cornbread, Guajillo Beef, Cheese Mix, Cotija, Crema, Honey-Vinaigrette Slaw, Jalapeño-Cream Sauce. - Soup Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I love Gadzooks! Whenever I have a craving for enchiladas, I always hit up Gadzooks in Gilbert. I appreciate that they stay open until 10 PM from Monday to Saturday, and until 8 PM on Sundays. It's the newest location, though it's been around for a year or so now. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is clean, the ingredients are fresh, and the service is excellent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Gadzooks is a fast-casual restaurant specializing in enchiladas and soup. They also serve tacos, salads, and more. You have the option to customize your enchiladas by selecting your favorite fillings as you move down the line. My favorite is Jared's Enchiladas which comes with 50/50 tortillas, one cornbread enchilada, one jack potato enchilada, green sauce, both cheeses, guacamole, pico, honey vinaigrette slaw, house buttermilk, and cotija cheese. I like to add an egg. It's sooo good and has a nice kick! I will definitely be back, especially when the weather cools down. read more

The pool boy tacos were out of this world. Who knew you could put cornbread in a taco! Gadzooks reminds me of a better tasting slightly more expensive chipotle. The service is similar to what you would expect at a Chipotle. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A great place for grabbing a quick bite if you're on the go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Interesting concept, sort of like Chipotle for burritos. Both my wife and I enjoyed our custom-made meals.

I was the only one here and I'm surprised the food was great and great quality. They did forget a fried egg and the cornbread on the side but so did I until I sat down. I will be back but be alittle more watchful of the things I ask for. The flavors were great and glad I came. read more

Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup - Soup Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I always like the option to choose my own fillings and toppings. The lunch special is a good deal because for $15 I was able to get the enchiladas, one side and a fountain drink. Unfortunately I found the black bean side too spicy for my liking, but I'm aware that I'm a spice wimp. For my enchiladas I chose the half corn/half flour tortillas and found those to be good. I liked the chicken meat but found the beef filling to be nothing special and pawned that enchilada off on my husband. The green sauce was a good choice for me (spice wimp) as it had good flavor but wasn't overly spicy. I did like that you could add items to your dish like cotija cheese or crema. While I'm not sure I'll return to Gadzooks, I did appreciate the very nice, helpful guy who explained the choices and ingredients to us while we ordered. read more

Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup - Enchiladas with green sauce plus black beans - Soup Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

First time Gadzooks customer. Had the tortilla soup w/ chicken and the chicken nachos. Both were deliciouso . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Kitchen was a bit messy but hoping it was just a rush and not the norm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be back at an earlier time to scope out the kitchen's vibe. read more

I have been wanting to try this place for a few years and now that there is one not far from home I decided it was time. The concept is like Chipotle, you build you own meal. In this case its enchiladas, tacos, nachos, salad or soup. My friend and I both had enchiladas. There is an option for their specialty tortillas which are half corn half flour. They also offer an all corn tortilla. We both did the specialty tortilla, one stuffed with beef short rib and the other stuffed with shredded chicken. I elected for half green half red sauce and both cheeses. After that they put them in a hot oven to bake. After taking them out you can add additional toppings. We both had honey vinaigrette slaw. I added jalapeno ranch and cotija on top as well and my friend did crema and cotija. I also got the chips and guacamole (per a suggestion from another review). These came out piping hot as expected. It was a totally new flavor experience. With the honey slaw, and jalapeno ranch added.. it was delicious! My friend enjoyed theirs as well! The really good things to note, the chips and guacamole! Yup these are what tortillas are supposed to be like! The guacamole was similar to chipotles. The service! The guy that helped us was really helpful! He genuinely was happy to answer questions and I had to know what was and wasn't spicy cuz I am a wimp. The food is another thing to note. It was really really delicious! Some additional take aways, the cost is a bit steep for fast casual. Two orders of enchiladas, chips and guac and no drinks was $32. The side of guac was small, real small. The portions are big but if you aren't a big eater then you will need to take them home and enchiladas don't reheat the same. The slaw was soggy and the rest was mush. Still tasted delicious but not the same. They do offer a kids enchilada, which is one and that would be the way to go (if they let you) to not get too much food. I will definitely return but will order a little differently. Since I did a mix of meats and sauces I really didn't get the best idea of what each one tasted like. Obviously I could tell the difference between short rib and chicken but as for flavors go I think its best to order one meat and one sauce to get the best idea of flavor. I will definitely return for chips and guac when I need a snack because its that good. read more

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I come to AZ annually to visit my in-laws, go hiking, and try tacos from as many different places as possible. I wasn't able to try anything here. I walked in, waited literally ten minutes while observing the staff chit-chatting with each other. I know they saw me because one of them filled up a few of the condiment trays along the food assembly line. I used to wait tables and know its a hard job, so I tried to be very patient. But once one of the staff looked right into my eyes and then proceeded yapping in the back with her coworkers, I decided enough was enough and I walked out. I've worked hard and thankless jobs before. It sucks. You pick and choose your spots. But you didn't leave customers hanging. Bad choice. Probably explains this place's poor rating despite a very tasty-sounding menu that I really wanted to experience. I won't bother with that again. If you want tacos and are in this area, walk another 300 yards to Backyard Taco. Yes it's a chain but they're SUPER NICE and very focused on ... actually selling food to their customers. And the tacos are pretty dang good for a chain. read more

Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup - Staff here chats with each other. Not to people waiting. And if you walk out, they laugh at you. - Soup Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

We were really craving enchiladas and decided to give Gadzooks a try. Unfortunately, the experience was a big letdown.We placed a pickup order and not only did they get it wrong, but the food itself was extremely underwhelming.The enchiladas were soupy- like the red sauce was more watery and lacked flavor and The tortillas were so tough on the ends that they were impossible to bite into.To top it off, the "spicy cornbread" side for $3 came in a tiny cup and felt like a complete rip-off--not worth it in the slightest. Unfortunately, we didn't take any photos of the food, but based on this experience, we won't be returning read more

The food was delicious. You walk up and Place your order, tacos, enchiladas etc, there are various meats from beef , chicken and even bison!! Sauces, I had the jalapeño ranch, great heat. Since the taco can't really be picked up, I would recommend the enchiladas. A lot of choice and great flavor! The ambiance is just fast food, nothing special....thats my only negative. read more

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After thinking about it many a time, I finally tried Gadzooks. I've always been intrigued by the idea (who doesn't love enchiladas and soup) as an alternative to my usual fast-casual places. When we first walked in, I was really excited and kicking myself for not coming earlier because they had corn chowder (my favorite soup) and they had the ability to add an egg (my favorite add-on). The folks behind the counter were friendly and explained our options and the process very clearly. Unfortunately, despite the above and the restaurant's popularity, the food fell flat. The chips were greasy, the pico watery, the soup one-dimensional, and everything was just too salty. I did like the slaw though! I can see why people like this place, but just not the place for my palate. read more

Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup - Enchiladas, corn chowder, chips and salsa - Soup Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

THE best enchiladas in Arizona hands down, very quick and easy to understand, Everytime I go there I always feel welcomed. The enchiladas are unique, The cornbread and chicken is such a good combo even though it sounds weird. Overall I recommend. read more

Love Gadzooks! We go there for the enchiladas only and love the way they are fire roasted for us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was not busy at lunch time so make sure you check them out![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is one of the coolest freshest places I've been to in a long time[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the guy there really helped explain and had a lot of suggestions it was full of flavor and very customizable I highly recommend!! read more

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We are big Gadzooks fans and have been so excited to have one closer to home! Our first trip (of many) did not disappoint! The service was amazing! The restaurant was so clean! The decor is so minimal, hip & cool! And our food was delicious. I tried the poblano for the first time and it won't be my last. The beef enchiladas were tender and packed with flavor. I love all of their add on options, always so fresh and delicious. I think their upcharge for guacamole is steeeeeeeeeeeeeep. Awesome experience! We will be back! When you go try the Christmas Sauce! So delicious! read more

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Interesting concept. Kind of like a chipotle for soup. You pick a soup base, then add protein and veggies to make it your own. I enjoyed the beef, chicken and cooked Spinach with mine. Only complaint was a big bowl for 2 ladels of soup broth. Good flavor. read more

Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup - Corn chowder with beef, chicken, spinach and pickles onions. - Soup Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Friend texted me last minute to meet up at Gadzooks for lunch so I went in and had enchiladas.The place is nice and casual, clean, trendsy. The food is a very generous portion and tasteful, simply put pretty good for a casual lunch. They were very welcoming to me, and helped me decide on what to order which is always a plus for me since I can't ever decide. I enjoyed the experience. Also, this is my second time coming here as I had been here before for a Yelp event and the nice part is that I can attest to their consistency in quality. Pretty good! read more

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I'd like to give gadzooks 4 stars but that'd be a little too generous. Here's what you need to know: It's everybody's first day working so don't even think about asking questions. If they happen to know the answer they're way too high to be able to formulate words at a volume loud enough to hear. The only thing you will hear is the manager yell from the other side of the restaurant that the guy put too much cheese on your nachos? Too much cheese on nachos? Ok pal. Want a water to drink? Be prepared to get a 3oz cup instead of a regular sized one, why? Who knows! Don't even think about asking for extra napkins either, 4 is plenty for TWO bowls of nachos that you eat with your fingers. The napkin burglar must've hit this place recently because they hold the napkins hostage back there. Overall, the nachos were good and I like the dual layering but kinda insane to charge $17 for nachos and skimp me on cheese? Cost is like $2.30 for the bowl. Pork was dryer than the cotton mouth on the stoner workers but the beef was really good. read more

Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup - Nachos - Soup Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Love the fresh cuisine here. I've been here a couple times and always get something different and it's all been good. Today I did the lunch special which is 2 enchiladas, side dish and a drink. Plenty of food. read more

Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup - Lunch combo!! Entree, side and drink. - Soup Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Love Gadzooks, been going for years to their Phx location and thrilled they opened this one closer to me. Location is in Agritopia near Air Guitar. My favorite is their tacos and nachos but sometimes a good ole enchilada is a must have. Custom made to order, I recommend the 50/50 (corn/flour) tortillas. But you can get straight up corn if that is your jam. Their proteins are fantastic, maybe some Bison, chicken or beef. I love their cornbread in a taco or on my nachos or if doing an enchilada (spinach/mushroom) yum!!!! Go with both sauces and load up on those condiments, like the pickled red onions, the slaw and make it a party. I love to take the enchiladas home as it allows time for that 50/50 to soak up the sauce. It is definitely worth a visit. Go try this Phoenix and suburbs small business! read more

Our first and last time at this restaurant. Arrived for dinner at 5:30pm on a Sunday night and they were out of both beef and pork. Only a few people in the restaurant and no one behind us in line so I made the mistake of asking the worker a question about the food options and she gave me total attitude and directed me to look at the little signs on the glass that say the names of the food. I explained I was hoping she could provide more information about the items than just their name - like what was the flavor like and she again acted very annoyed and barely said anything. "Mild salsa is zesty, hot salsa is spicy". Gee. Thanks. Ok how about some chips & guacamole? "Nope we're all out." Ok. Next I ordered a bowl of Tortilla Soup they seemed to have plenty of that. Once we got to our table I started eating it and it tasted like pure salt & pepper. The worst tortilla soup I have had in my life. No cream, no chicken, no flavor, just corn, salt pepper broth, carrots and celery. I took the bowl back up and asked to worker if the soup was missing some toppings like, you know, tortilla chips or something and she said "we're all out of those." Gee. Thanks. Our group consisted of 6 people and everyone was incredibly disappointed. read more

Recently had a chance to try Gadzooks and loved all the fun options they offer to customize enchiladas, tacos, bowls and more. I tried the pork and beef enchiladas with the red and green sauces and both were great, really enjoyed the sauce. The restaurant has a cool atmosphere and you can tell the owners put a lot of effort into both the experience and food read more

Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup - To-go meal with enchiladas and red/green sauce - Soup Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

The restaurant is bright and modern. I tried the PoolBoy Taco and was pleased with its unique blend of flavors. That said, I thought $12.75 was a bit pricey for two tacos. Chipotle has a similar vibe and is less expensive. read more

Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup - PoolBoy Taco - Soup Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Came in tonight at 7 pm, they had a quarter left of chicken...no other meats or options. Asked if they would make more and they said no. They then had no sides the side that they gave me was burnt corn chowder. I would've appreciated if they told me ahead of time that they had absolutely nothing read more

I generally agree with other reviewers that the portions are not generous, but certainly not what most adults would describe as a "snack". The food tasted great, as good as other locations. I'd probably give 3.5 stars if possible. Mostly due to the fact that the toilets were gross (soon after opening which is inexcusable), and the food being not great value. That said, after eating the enchilada combo with the included side, I'm pretty full. For $15 including he drink, it isn't horrible. I'm also not surprised that prices are slightly higher in what is surely a high-cost location. I'd come back, but probably not with the kids. BTW, food tasted excellent! read more

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If you haven't had gadzooks before, or not in a long time, PLEASE GO. The food is better than any fast food you'll find, and it costs just as little as any McDonald's. Everything on the menu is packed with flavor, I love the enchiladas and the nachos. Their chips are fresh and homemade. The staff is always pleasant and quick. Please please go to gadzooks! read more

We love it here! Food is fast, hot, and delicious! Workers are nice and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the inside is cute with lots of plants.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

This was the upgrade from Chipotle. Friendly staff, clean and styled restaurant with big bright windows and a lot of seating, and quality ingredients. We both ordered enchiladas which were really tacos with salsa and cheese, then heated. However, it was good and filling. We would come back as a fast food option. read more

Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup - Soup Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I can't say enough about how good this place is. The pool boy taco is a staple in my diet. If you have the chance to eat here, do it!

Mediocre tacos. Super greasy and $13 for two tacos is nuts. There's so many better taco joints within a couple miles of this pace. I have two stars instead of one because the combo corn/flour tortilla is pretty good. read more

Tried the Tempe location several years ago and thought it was pretty good but never returned since I'm not in that area much. They just opened the new location across the street from my neighborhood so decided to give it a try again. I wish they would have had the prices listed on their website, I wasn't really looking to spend that much for dinner and like everybody else their prices increased quite a bit. With that said, I got two enchiladas and a poblano pepper. Got 2 stuffed with pork and one with chicken. I had it smothered half with green sauce and half with red so that I could try both again. Both were good but I think I like green better. The green has a slight spice to it but nothing terrible. I think I will ask for cheese inside next time as well as they only put it on top. Would be amazing on with both. Extra sauce would be great as well. Staff was friendly, restaurant clean and new inside. They offer patio seating as well. From what I can see there's no misters, so might not be able to use much longer or during the afternoon even now since it's hot. Will come again. read more

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I wasn't sure about giving this place a shot with the mixed reviews. After eating there, I think I understand. The low reviews were simply expecting this to be another place, and not appreciating it for what it is. First: the service - It's been outstanding. We went a few days in a row, and Alexis (hope I got his name right) appears to love his job and happily take care of all our questions. One of the places I'd go even if the food wasn't top notch because the service was so good. Then: the food. Stuffed poblanos for the win. Got one ribs, one pork. Both delicious. Topped with just about everything. I went early, added the egg, called it breakfast. You really can't go wrong. My wife loves the corn. It's pretty good. The potatoes were good as well, but I'd add a sauce like the chili vinaigrette. They have great options and some really tasty toppings. I liked both the house green and red sauces, as well as the salsas. The slaw and pickled onions were good as well. Nice cheese options (Asadero, cotija and another ) Bonus tip: the lunch special is a bargain. Otherwise, pay the extra $3 for a 3rd (enchilada, burrito, poblano, etc) and save it for dinner or breakfast the next day. Can't go wrong. This is def one of our new favorite spots. Give it a shot. read more

Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup - Stuffed Poblanos - Soup Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona