Visited Garcia's for a colleagues bday, there were eight of us. The chili verde was tasty. The staff was nice, but they gave us a used cup with lipstick from someone else on the cup, gross! I've had Garcia's in the past and it is still mediocre, close to taco bell. read more

Food was very bland, service and atmosphere was great. The only thing my wife and I enjoyed was their cheese crisp, but that's very difficult to mess up. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food (we're both from south Tucson) with spicy and flavor try Senior Tacos 20ft west of Garcia's. Sorry to throw them under the bus but it needs some heavy changes to make it worth any while. read more

Garcia's - Chips and Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Don't write reviews, but I feel like I have to for this. The food here is good, and the drinks are even better. 3 stars because a truck's alarm keeps going off in the parking lot every time I'm there. Literally every time! It goes off 3 or 4 times whenever I'm there and you can definitely hear it. Super annoying when you're trying to enjoy a meal. Has to be an employee's truck because it's there every time I am. Please fix! read more

Very nice wait staff and the Chile verde was awesome! The waitress was very friendly and gave my co-workers great margaritas and accompanied my request for seltzers water. read more

If you're in the mood for inexpensive, greasy {but the good kind} Mexican food, come to Garcia's! It is family-owned and has been in the Valley forever. I've been coming since I was a little girl and have visited their various locations throughout the Valley. My favorite thing about Garcia's is their salsa and that they serve warm bean dip to everyone with the chips and salsa! The bean dip is SO tasty!! They have a ton of daily specials, lunch combos for under $10, happy hour, dinners for two, etc. These make it affordable and worth the stop in. We went to this location for lunch today {I literally haven't been in 15+ years!} and had REALLY great service! I ordered the taco salad + tortilla soup lunch combo and it was tasty! I loved that they serve the salad with a salsa ranch rather than just the typical salsa, guac, sour cream. Also - check in on Yelp for a free cheese crisp with the purchase of 2 entrees! SO YUM! It was perfectly crisp and not too greasy at all. We would come back just for this and the margaritas! Since it is in the hood - i'm sure we'll stop in again to take advantage of some of their great daily deals! read more

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A lunch companion and I visited Garcias this afternoon for a quick lunch. As we entered the restaurant we were greeted and seated immediately. The decor in Garcias is warm and inviting with its Spanish architecture, paint, tiles and Mexican music in the background. As we were seated our chips, salsa, and drinks arrived almost immediately. The chips are served hot with chunky red salsa and a refried bean dip. The chips are hot, very thin, crispy and salted perfectly and the bean dip is delicious. The menu at Garcias has a good variety of entrees, all reasonably priced for a full service establishment. The staff at Garcias are friendly without being intrusive. The food is delivered quickly, hot, and plated attractively with generous servings. My lunch companion and I both ordered from the lunch special, Mexican pizza, two beef flatas, rice, and beans, the typical Mexican fare. The flayas, and rice were good as were the chips and salsa. However, the Mexican pizza, wasn't very good. The pizza was over cooked, and not very flavorful. read more

I wish I didn't live so far away because this food is delicious! The food was so good I forgot to even take pictures. We started with the espinaca con queso and cheese crisps-phenomenal! For dinner, I had the original pollo fundido-the jalapeño cream cheese is to die for. The server was also so helpful and funny. She was great with our teenagers! The salsa is also amazing-highly recommend if you are in the area. read more

So, the food at Garcia's is not great (but good!), but if you're hungry and are looking to eat (and drink) inexpensively come during Happy Hour! The already reasonably priced appetizers are half off and they are large portions. I believe 16 oz beers are $2.50 & 24 oz are $3.50. Of course they give your chips and salsa AND bean dip! Me & my dining companion split a cheese crisp & mini chimichangas (beef) and the portions were HUGE and filling. We filled up on chips and salsa and were full & could barely eat half our appetizers. I had a beer and our bill was under $20. There's plenty of seating & the restaurant has a a fun kitschy vibe to it. Service is quick and friendly (at least on my one visit). Garcia's have been in the valley forever, and seem to know what they're doing. I'll be back. read more

I used to rate Garcia's highly, but I just can't do that anymore. I have ordered from the Thomas location over 90 times since the start of the pandemic and my orders used to be perfect. Not anymore... I order the exact same two meals for each order and always have chicken as the protein and no cheese. The last few orders had cheese and my order today was made with ground beef instead of chicken. I'm done Garcias. You will never again receive an order from my family. read more

Ordered to go with Postmates when I looked at my food it was burnt, so I thought oh well I'll just not eat the edges of the burrito nope the whole thing was burnt an just SMOTHERED WITH SAUCE LIKE IF IT WAS GOING TO MASK THE TASTE read more

Garcia's - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Service was friendly. Ambiance was ok. Food was mediocre. If you are looking for authentic Mexican, don't come here. But if you are hungry and tired and just want food, then enjoy. read more

As a chain restaurant, I am pretty impressed. They have a solid menu and this location has a great staff. One recommendation i have is to skip the chips and salsa and actually order the "Cheese Crisp." OMG - this is danagerous --- but worth it. It is like a huge nacho chip with cheese. read more

When I first moved to the valley nearly ten years ago, I remember that Garcia's Mexican Restaurants were still considered to be among the finest. Their reputation even preceded my move because I was aware of Garcia's when I was still in Tucson. I've heard from friends and strangers alike that this (small) chain was not as good as it once was. I usually take naysayers with a grain of salt. Until I've had a bad experience or meal, I know what I like. While Garcia's may not be the best or most original Mexican restaurant I've dined at, it's never failed to satisfy. The Thomas Road location is close to work so I've enjoyed enough lunches here over the last few years. Today, a co-worker chose Garcia's from a short list of suggestions to go celebrate his birthday. He got no argument from me. I like the look of this location. It's a good example of "subdued" Mexican style. It's classy, comfortable and always clean. We were seated as soon as we stepped in and were greeted by Lauren (our server) right away. She did a wonderful job too. As soon as our drinks were dropped off, she took our orders. And the food was delivered to the table in less than ten minutes! True to form, our meal was relaxing and delicious. Even the lunch specials had generous portions. And I had forgotten how amazing their Mexican rice is. Garcia's wonderful reputation is alive and kicking! read more

Garcia's - Chips, salsa and Garcia's own bean dip. Very addicting! - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Beeen coming here with my family since the 90s. This place always hits and has amazing food! They've blown up since the pandemic and have had the same issue finding consistent employees since then but will always make any mistake right when you bring it to them. All small businesses make mistakes but Garcia's resolves them better than most. And when I say mistake it's a 1/20 or 1/50 chance that it's something small. They're a busy and popular restaurant and is as good as my nanas cooking! read more

If I could give this place a 0 I would. I ordered my meal on Door Dash. In the notes of my order, I specifically said that I am allergic to cilantro and to please not include any on my fajitas. It wasn't even on the menu as having any, but I always make sure to note my allergy just in case. When I received my order over an hour later, it was ice cold - so cold that the cheese sprinkled on my refried beans had melted and then congealed. And to my horror, there was cilantro sprinkled all over my chicken and veggies. So essentially, I spent $26 on an order for cold fajitas that I couldn't eat. DON'T ORDER FROM THESE PEOPLE --- it's very clear they are so careless that they can actually do harm to their customers. read more

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Garcia's - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The service was so horrible. I feel discriminated cause I'm Mexican . The food is pretty good . The server made my dinner horrible .

First of all, thanks so much for being open!! The food was freaking amazing, and the service was stellar! THANKS!!!!

This place is the bomb!! Definitely top 3 Mexican places in town strictly because of the bean dip, margaritas, and of course the Pollo Fundido. Happy Hour is probably the best in town considering you get chips and salsa/bean dip right off the bat and beers are $2-3. Anyone that comes here and likes Mexican needs to try the Pollo Fundido, to date my favorite meal in town. Can't forget to shoutout Katie, she's the best!! read more

Food was delicious service was great cocktails were nice we will come again. When We are in Yown

The staff hustled! They were very welcoming and accommodating. Food was delicious! Looking forward to going back.

Terrible service. Stood at the hostess area for at least 5 minutes before we were greeted. Once we were seated, our waitress was MIA for the most part except to take our order and bring our food. We had to ask our server for Chips and salsa, which are usually the first thing to hit the table. And that didn't come for another 5-10 minutes. The food is your standard Mexican restaurant fare - nothing to write home about though. While we were waiting for our server to come by so we could get to-go boxes and the check, Baby C started fussy. So instead of being "those parents", I took him outside and got him car ready. I do all this thinking that his dad would be heading out in a few minutes. After 10 minutes pass, Im starting to wonder WTH was going on...so I grab the baby and head back inside. J is still sitting there at the table waiting for our server. He gets up and asks someone to go get her. A few minutes later, she comes by....she was apparently tending to silverware. Yeah, lets forget that you have customers at a table lady. We probably wont be back, which is a shame since this is right around the corner from the house. read more

I thought long and hard about this review and here is the bottom line. This is just pitiful. Apparently, no one connected with this place cares...; they are just going through the motions. The place looks and feels blah. The food is uninspired - dull, cold, boring. This may have been the most depressing meal I have had in a while. And I have been eating at Garcia's going back to the mid 80s. Its time for management to re-commit or just retire. Anyone thinking this is ok isn't being honest with themselves. Apathy can no longer be accepted. I work too hard for my money and I am sure you do too. This review makes me sad, and I am sorry to be so blunt. read more

This restaurant is very incompetent. If you get a TO GO order they constantly screw it up. You will never get the right food you order. Don't even bother offering TO GO if you can't do it correctly. read more

I went to eat there last night with my family. We ordered fried chicken strips for my 6 year old. They won't not cooked. For some reason I cut her chicken and it was raw. read more

Stopped here for lunch. Cheese Crisp was delicious. Margarita topped it off. Cute restaurant. read more

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The food was ok, but it was definitely nothing special. We got their appetizer sampler as well as street tacos. My mom always says, you get what you pay for,and in this occasion, that clique rang true. I'm not sure what kind of steak was in the tacos, but that meat was so dry and flavorless, "fresh beef jerky" is a more suitable way to describe it. I was thinking there would be at least 1 winner in the appetizer trio... wrong again. The rolled tacos and mini chimis taste like they came out of a frozen dinner package from the grocery store. The 2nd star was earned because the decor was at least average, the servers were attentive and their AC was nice and cool. read more

Garcia's - Happy Hour menu - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I order the beef street tacos and the beef just tasted like pepper no seasoning at all. I don't recommend this place the food doesn't have any seasoning at all. Chips were salty and we paid for the food and left. The waiter was clueless. #FirstDay read more

I had to wait for the host when we walked in because she wasn't at her stand then the waiter took at least 10 min to come take our food order. I had to ask the bus boy if he could tell him we were ready to order. The only reason I'm giving this restaurant 2 stars is because the food was not bad. To top it off they had something happen mid lunch with their system so people were waiting to pay. I would not eat here again- service was bad. read more

Food poisoning! I kid you not. Painful, violent food poisoning about 18 to 24 hours after eating there. I ordered bean burritos. They tasted like rancid lard, but I thought it would be ok. Besides, I was with my friends and I didn't want to look stupid complaining. So I drowned it in salsa and ate it anyway. That's the last time I make that mistake! This was the Garcias at east Thomas and 46th st in Phoenix. It was years ago the last time I got food poisoning. Normally I have a cast iron stomach. This really surprised me. Assuming you don't get sick, it wasn't that bad. The place looked nice and all. Good luck. read more

This place is right down the street from me and I popped into on my way home from work (I was too lazy to drive to my usual Mexican place). I just want to grab a marg and takeout that was better then cheap Mexican food for the evening. The hostess was very nice. I took a seat at the open bar and was offered chips and salsa shortly after sitting. I ordered the house margarita on the rocks with salt. It was good, but a little on the sweet side for my liking. My Togo order consisted of a combo meal. I ordered the 3 items so I could have left overs for lunch tomorrow. I got am enchilada, taco, and burrito with rice and bean for 12 bucks. There was also complimentary chips and salsa, which is always a bonus! Once I got home the food was very good! I will be returning again I the future. read more

Garcia's - House marg in the rocks with salt - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Been going to Garcia's for many years, love the green chili burro enchilada style. The only problem I have is that there is hardly any meat in them. It's a crap shoot. read more

Management please note: This restaurant is in SERIOUS need of an air conditioner upgrade. It was uncomfortably warm, especially in the front, or north area, a few days ago. The waitress told me "it's always like this in here". I don't intend to return until management does something to fix or improve the air conditioning in this building. This is not a problem any of the workers at this location can do anything about, only management can fix this. read more

They have really good food, excellent staff and good prices. I've been going there for years and normally I'd give them five stars but after the last two dinners in the last 3 weeks, it's now a place to avoid in the summer because their AC is not working properly. The manager says there's nothing she can do because it's an equipment issue. Owners need to fix this. It was not this hot in the restaurant last summer. read more

Mexican food. Let me say one more time Mexican food. Rice beans and tortillas. It's pretty simple 99% of the time everything is good. I thought the food at this restaurant was a little bland. Maybe it was just my luck of the day. But I'll be back and give another try. The price is right read more

Garcia's - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Want to give a shout out to Garcia's for delivery of great Chicken Tortilla soup. My daughter in KY ordered it for me here in Scottsdale because I was sick. So sweet, Ashlee packaged a super bag with chips and salsa included. Delivery was outstanding. Anxious to try more food from Garcia's after this awesome customer service. read more

To be fair, we are regulars here. Their salsa is some of the best and the bean dip has gotten a lot better. We usually order a cheese crisp which is always cooked to perfection and tastes even better with some salsa on top. For the entrees, my son and I usually order chicken fajitas to share which comes with 3 mini flour tortillas (we request extra tortillas, which has a slight additional charge) My sisters usually share the Olivia Sampler, which comes with two mini tacos, two mini flautas, two mini chimichangas, and two regular sized pollo fundidos (which if you've never had, are absolutely divine) My dad usually gets the steak and potatoes which he says is the best steak he's ever had. And my mom likes the chicken nachos half order, the full order is HUGE so absolutely good to share too! The staff is all friendly and prompt with drink refills and salsa refills. We've done their carry out option a couple of times and they include chips and salsa and bean dip with your order. Whenever we have out of town visitors we always take them to Garcia's, and they always give them rave reviews too! Definitely love them, and definitely recommend them. read more

Came here for lunch for the first time. The service was really good, our sever was very personable. The food was okay, wish the tamales was a little more tasteful. The atmosphere is very Spanish, and spacious. read more

Garcia's - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This restaurant is very good. We've been to this one and the one inside Arizona Mills. All servers are nice and very friendly. Prices, quantity, quality and flavor is on point. If there was anything negative I could say, it would be that the chips aren't freshly fried and the bean dip they give with the salsa is gross...seriously...it's a weird concoction in my opinion. We did, at another time just ordered all desserts and they were ALL so very good. read more

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Really liked Garcia's. Delicious and filling. Most prices are $9-12. I had the Buritto Grande and wife had sampler plate. read more

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