My husband and I really enjoyed our meal here! We've eaten at lots of Mexican restaurants all over the country, and this was the first time we've been given THREE dips along with the gratis tortilla chips. Then...they brought us an extra bowl of spicier (hotter) salsa, on request! Service was fabulous - it's so great to see someone who obviously enjoys what they are doing, and is eager to give you a good experience! My spinach enchilada was delicious, and my husband was very impressed with the flavor of the roasted vegetables with his fajitas. As silly as it may sound...we were pretty entertained with the "robot table busser " read more

Gecko Grill - Spinach Enchiladas; Beef & Chicken Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

We HAVE loved Gecko over the last 10+ years! Unfortunately the restaurant as a whole has gone downhill, I don't see them staying in business much longer. I know our group of 4 families all said we won't be going back. Went in last night after seeing a movie at FatCats. Walked in at 7pm on a Saturday and the restaurant is practically empty. As a party of 12 we weren't unhappy that there was no wait but we all kept asking ourselves why it wasn't busy. Once seated out on their patio we started realizing why it wasn't busy. They've increased their pricing by at least double! A cheese crisp (appetizer) is $14 and it tasted horrible! My all time favorite fiesta taco tasted totally bland and was tiny. Also it cost $10 for ONE taco. My husband's burrito was ok but for the cost and size he could've had something better and cheaper from Boca just up the street. Also even though our server was nice service was super slow. They couldn't keep up on chips and they didn't bring out all the salsas we had to keep asking for the green. Which tasted nothing like it used to. Sad to say in Az there are so many great Mexican restaurants and Gecko is no longer one of them. read more

My family and I went there last night before going to Fatcats to have family fun. I wish we'd have just gone next door for popcorn and mozzarella sticks. We got a vegetarian quesadilla and the veggies were raw and unseasoned. The kids' chicken fingers were dry and generic, which sure. But the salsa tasted like fake smoke. The beans were fine but I paid $4 something for a small side of beans that comes free with the meal. I thought a dip would be bigger or have sauce or something Again, the veggies were so bland. And it was $18! I complained (which I never do) and they gave us &5 off. But $18 for a quesadilla that had raw veggies is actually infuriating. It's not hard to make yummy veggies. 2 stars because the staff was wicked nice. But in a town where there are good Mexican spots every couple miles it's not worth going to. It was so disappointing. read more

My Wife & I ate at Gecko Grill at 4341 E. Baseline in Gilbert, for the 1st Time. The Food was Excellent. We got our Dinner less than 10 minutes after ordering. Lupita was our Server & she was Pleasant, Professional & came by to check on us a number of times. The Atmosphere was Really Nice. Very Welcoming. I Highly recommend them whenever you have a Taste for Authentic Mexican Food. I give them 5 Stars. We'll be Back Soon. Scott & Judi D. read more

4/12/25 We are back for dine in today. Parking 5/5 We arrived for for a Late lunch around 3-3:30 ish ahead of the dinner crowd so scored parking at the door. Plenty of shared parking spaces. Ambiance 5/5 This visit was dine in and we took a closer look around. This Restaurant has great dining room design with a warm Mexican vide that carries through to the restaurant's outdoor Patio and Bar! Very beautiful restaurant. Menu 5/5 Full range of dishes to select from but this time we discovered Menudo on the menu which is served everyday according to the Manager Denise. Pro-Tip Menudo is a favorite with the locals and Sundays they may runout. Service 5/5 Our server before the Rush was the Manager Denise. She answered my Wife's and my questions then ordered. My wife ordered the Small Menudo bowl which was huge. She ordered the Spinach Enchiladas entree and I ordered the off-menu Steak Fondito. My order was good, the steak was flavorful and changed the dish significantly from the Pollo version. My wife loved both her selections but she quickly focused on her Menudo. This gave me grazing rights to her Spinach Enchiladas entree. I discovered their version of Elote and my sampling turned into a disappear act. I tried a few bites of the Enchiladas but realized this would become dinner for me since my wife doesn't like leftovers (happy, happy, happy me). Bottom line From ambiance to food this restaurant has it all. Fall, winter and spring the Patio is the place to hangout!! $66.00 for two but we actually had three entrees because the menudo was huge, one a leftover for another meal. Eat well my Friends SYOY!t read more

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The good? The portions here are decent for a second meal or sharing between two people and the chips paired with the house salsa and queso dip are fire! The outdoor patio area is very nice and lit up with string lights, a beautiful water fountain, and had a vibe like the movie Coco with the cute colorful flags strung across. The not so good? Prices are rather steep considering this is in Arizona. I was expecting to get a lofty-sized Gecko Burro (which is basically a wet burrito with carne asada) for around $15 max but it was closer to $20. And, their horchata was NOT GOOD. It was watered down and not creamy as I was hoping it would be. The food came out rather fast but that was also expected since it was the day after Thanksgiving and there was maybe two other parties there besides ours. I probably would come back just for the chips and salsa/queso dip but other than that, I'm unfortunately going to pass on here. read more

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Stale chips and taco salad shell. The bean dip and salsa were good- too bad the chips were inedible. Salad toppings were sparse for $17!! They need to up their game. Service was spotty. read more

Geckos has really gone downhill in both food quality and service. Came in with a party of four to watch football, and while every TV on the patio was on, they refused to seat us out there--said the patio was "closed." Why advertise as a football spot if you can't even accommodate fans? We used to come here all the time before it was sold to a corporation, but it's just not the same anymore. This used to feel like a true neighborhood spot, now it feels like they don't care. Sadly, we won't be back. read more

Gecko Grill - They advertise Football and close the patio? - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I've seen this spot pop up a few times and have heard decent things about it. When I checked the menu I saw the Chicken Mango Quesadilla and have been wanting to try it...tonight I had my shot so I took it! This is a sit-down spot. I was greeted quickly and taken to my table. The staff were very friendly. After I placed my order I saw my first robot "dish taker-awayer" thing (I don't know what to call it!). Technology....whaddya gonna do, I'm a right? The Chicken Mango Quesadilla was good. I got a great tip from a friend to ask for green salsa which isn't advertised anywhere, it made a big difference. My favorite combination was dunking the quesadilla in the bean dip for the chips, THEN into the salsa...that's the money shot! On a scale of 1 - 10, I'd go back again and maybe try something else....the prices are a little steep ($20 for a quesadilla) but the overall experience wasn't bad. I left full and satisfied which is the goal :) read more

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Family owned feel! Complimentary appetizers of tortilla chips, green salsa (has a hot honey-like taste), red salsa, and black bean dip. Refills of that cost extra but it's one of the best appetizers I've been offered. I ordered the small menudo soup, it was huge (like 4 servings). The pork stomach was bite sized, chewy, supple. Not too fatty either. Waiting to be seated took a while as they were busy. Once seated, service was great! Very knowledgeable. Want to come back. read more

Would not recommend this establishment. Servers were good , but food considering we ordered 4 different selections ( Gecko Burrito/ Shrimp Releno/Enchiladas/ 3 different Tacos) was far from memorable. They do serve chip with 2 types of dip which we favored over the food. Highly recommend you AVOID the glue called Spinich Cheese Sauce! We tried the red, green , sponich/cheese sauces. The 1st 2 were OK. NOT the last...we were scraping it off the food! read more

First time at this restaurant, and I was very happy to sit down to lunch with my husband this weekend. Chips and salsa were brought out immediately as our server Marta quickly greeted us, asked how we're doing, and what we'd like to drink. I ordered the signature Gecko Margarita on the rocks with salt on the rim, and it was delicious (and brought out so fast, I had barely picked up the menu). The tequila has a nice kick, but doesn't overpower the flavor at all. It went down very smoothly, and I was definitely tempted to get another! The verde salsa was unexpectedly sweet, but in a good way that really enhanced my experience and expectations. The salsa tasted very fresh and paired well with the tortilla chips (which were also made well). The red sauce is okay but it's a bit on the mild side for me. Still good, but I'd have liked a spicy option. My husband ordered the crab rellano and loved it. One of the first things he noticed and mentioned is that it's real crab and not imitation. His favorite sides are always beans and rice, and I have to agree the sides were good here too. It's hard to mess up beans and rice; it maybe isn't the most glamorous item on a menu, but it's a wonderful staple to any Latinx dish. I ordered the seafood chimichanga and couldn't believe it had pineapple in it. I love pineapple but I really should pay more attention. It was a wonderful surprise because it was sweeter than I expected for seafood, but amusing and delicious. They must use cream cheese because the texture is so gooey and rich and guaranteed to send me into a cheesy goodness coma. I also liked the bar's setup outside. I wish I could have taken more photos, but I don't want to photograph people because that's weird, but there's a fountain off to one side and the bar straight ahead as you walk in. The bar is gated off, and shaded tents are set up so patrons can enjoy the beautiful spring weather without the sun directly in their faces. Great experience and service. Definitely recommend! read more

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Our waiter Jay was AWESOME! Food ALWAYS delicious! Manager was wonderful as well! A super place to have a great meal!!!

Food was good. Server was great. Surprised at the cost of our lunch. Price was higher than most Mexican food restaurants.

My wife and I love the gecko grill. It's quaint authentic and has the best salsa and bean dip. I usually like to get the mini chimmies. My wife loves the tacos. We've been going here for about 10 years. The staff is friendly. The ambience is good in the service. Would definitely recommend. read more

Chicken mango quesadilla was amazing! Jay was our server and did a great job. Keep up the good work Gecko Grill!

I stopped in for lunch and I absolutely enjoyed the place. Great food and the service was excellent. The patio was very nice. read more

Gecko Grill - Stopped in for lunch, and I really enjoyed the place. The patio was pretty nice. Service and food was perfect - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Just want to say my server Martha is amazing hands down for her awesome service. Food is always delicious the Menudo is ..nice and clean will definitely keep coming back .Thanks Martha read more

Amazing service !!! AMAZING AUTHENTIC FOOD !! Angelica was absolutely fantastic !! She even whipped a little spicer red sauce for me !! The Tamales we PERFECT !!! Come and and see !!! read more

We have loved & gone to GG for 21 yrs but sadly our recent experience was our last. So disappointed to say the least. My online birthday order was picked up by my daughter & they forgot half of our family's dinner. As we were sitting down to the birthday dinner table, we had only two orders. We called & they said they had a mixup and we could come back to pick it up... not happy. So we had to drive all the way back to pick it up while the food here, sat & got cold -OR- we could eat what we had, separately from the rest of the family. Sounds like a fun family birthday. Since Mexican food doesn't reheat well, we asked if they could redo the whole order so we could eat together all at once as a family for my birthday. They said absolutely. I was SO happy & appreciative! When my daughter returned back to the restaurant, they told her you're not getting the entire order, but only the part we failed to give you the first time. In fact the MNGR said to my daughter, "we would NEVER do that, so here's the missing part of the order & that's all." She wasn't only rude in how she said it, she could have cared less what happened and what the situation was. I would have thought she'd do anything to keep a customer happy & keep from losing them... but she simply just did not care. So 2 of us ate while she was on her way back home, and the remaining 3 ate after we did. I was pretty shocked they weren't willing to do something and go a little over and above to make up for the mistake they made. Anything at all, as a kind gesture. Oh, they did. Some more free chips. I was so shocked at how a manager would act given the situation. So disappointed. They used to have great customer service but something has clearly changed. read more

The food was just ok. The prices are ridiculous. $56 for two people, had two cokes, two entrées and was even lunch time. I won't be coming back. That's for sure!!!!!!! read more

Good food! Pretty standard Mexican fare, staff is really fast and does a good job. Dining room can be cramped but the ambiance isn't bad, definitely a bit of an "Americanized" Mexican restaurant. I recommend their Horchatas and the Mini Chimis. Overall, a solid spot with good food and service. read more

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Update: Wow..terrible! My wife and I, feeling nostalgic, decided to give this place another try. We thought, "It couldn't get worse, right?" Well, we were wrong. While the service was incredible--our server was an absolute gem--everything else was a disaster. Aside from the hot sauce (which you have to specially request), the food was barely edible. To top it off, I was shocked at how high the prices have become for such poor quality. We should've known something was off when we arrived at 5 p.m. and were the only ones there. By 5:45, only three other tables had been seated. Beer: Barely cold, with a nasty tap taste that overpowered everything. It was supposed to be DosXX, but honestly, it could've been Keystone for all I could tell. Mexican Pizza: This was the real low point. My wife and I are still gagging at the thought of it. The tortilla was soggy, the cheese wasn't melted, and it was smothered in green sauce with chewy bits of "Carne Asada." It looked and tasted like something a college student might throw together using three-week-old leftovers, trying to pass it off as a meal. I feel bad for the server, who was wonderful but stuck working in a place that serves inedible food. The only decent things were the bean dip and the hot sauce--and those are free. Save your money and avoid paying for the rest of the garbage. What a waste of $38 read more

Yummy fresh Mexican food. Great service. We got lots of carne asada and it was delicious!

We love Gecko grill but recently they have watered down their bean dip and salsa to the point that it won't stay on the chip. Like dipping into water. Charge a dollar or two more if you need to but don't be cheap on the dip and salsa! That's one of the main reasons we go. read more

4.25 stars. Really solid spot. Not authentic necessarily but multiple really good dishes. Spinach Enchiladas, fish tacos, salmon tacos are some favorites of mine. My wife likes Arroz con Pollo. Can get tacos as a lettuce wrap (pic included of salmon mango lettuce wrap taco). Absolute best thing here is the chips and bean dip (free although refills on bean dip are extra. Sooo good. A lot of the menu though is solid but nothing to write home about. Service is very good. There is another sister chain called Moreno's with the same identical menu but come here to Gecko. The other chain has consistency issues both with service and quality. read more

Gecko Grill - Salmon Mango Lettuce Wrap - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

The food here is still great and the people are so nice. Love the service... but the rate at which they are raising their prices has finally turned us away. Most people can't pay over $20 per person for lunch, but the last two times we visited Geck GRill our bill was $40 and then a tip on top of that... It just doesn't work any more ... and $22 for a Chimichanga...? This is not a gourmet place by any means. Pretty soon all of the restaurants like this will be gone because they simply can't survive in this economy. So very sad. read more

Great patio atmosphere. Very shaded and quiet away from traffic. Food was delicious as well as the service. Tostado salad was huge and very tasty. We'll be back. read more

My wife and I went here to try out another Mexican restaurant and heard they have a cool outdoor bar. And yes the outdoor bar is pretty cool. Our waitress/bartender Samantha provided a lot of positive input on food and drink choices as well as best times to show up and get a seat outside. Apparently they're pretty busy most of the time outside and the day and time we showed up it wasn't very busy at all. I had the Sonoran burrito and my wife had the Dorado burrito, both great choices as mine came with a red and green sauces. Who doesn't like sauces on their food, right! The bar and drinks available vary and can't go wrong with Samantha's recommendations! Will go back again soon rather then later! read more

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Gecko grill is our go to spot for Mexican. We love sitting on the patio. The food is delicious and the staff is friendly.

Ok, to start off, food was DECENT AT TOPS. But that wasn't what made my rating a 1 star. My dad had signed up for a rewards program and had a coupon for a free appetizer. We ordered a cheese crisp that was about $14 (we probably wouldn't have got it if we didnt have a coupon). My dad asks BEFORE we pay if they can check this coupon and all of a sudden, our waiter acts pretty suspicious. She said that it will work but to do it once we are done eating and are paying. After eating our meals, my dad asks again about the coupon but this time, the lady says it can't work while your dining in and you have to pick it up. This was SUPER WEIRD and the coupon on my dads phone literally said available for dine in or pickup. Terrible. Added $14 to our total and the lady didnt even feel sorry or give us anything for the inconvenience. Never coming back and giving them business. read more

The food might just be better in person, over uber eats I was kinda disappointed, the chips are stale with not much salt, and the caseo was super thick (paid for priority and got here under 12 minutes) , rice was average and the menudo, my cat wouldn't eat the pieces of fat in the soup, someone else's tastebuds probably would have loved that flavor but not us, for 50 bucks and not to be wowed by anything was kinda disappointing. Ended up getting the soup refunded because I just couldn't even eat it :/ no salt or flavoring on anything either read more

Entire family was thoroughly impressed with gecko grill tonight! The service was fast, much faster than I expected, considering that they were pretty busy. We had a server named Jose that was attentive and quick. Our chips \ waters were never empty, and the food was top notch. We will definitely be back, I have already told multiple people about this awesome spot. The serving size for the fajitas actually match the $20 price tag unlike most Mexican restaurants. $8 kids meals. The best is the beans that come with the chips, could've taken a gallon of that to go!! read more

The service was really, really great. Everyone was enthusiastic and friendly. The restaurant was clean and fun, decor-wise. The food was also good, although cheaper alternatives of comparative quality exist. read more

Their service was awesome. Quick and attentive. The food though, WAS AMAZING! Got the carne asada plate and steak fajitas. Absolutely delicious! Beans, rice, tortillas, salsa and guac were all amazing too. The restaurant was clean and neat, 10 outta 10 would recommend! read more

Very welcoming staff. The AC was in high gear but it wasn't warm out. Because of this we decided to eat on the patio. Went to the bar to get my kid a juice while we waited. The bar is really nice. A staff member that was in the process of giving food to her table asked me if I needed something. Just to let you know I was sitting on a bar stool at said nice bar with my wallet in my hand. Despite this I told her "a bartender". She informed me she was the bartender. She then finished giving her table there food, walked away and never served me. I ended up realizing the servers are bartenders for their tables drinks. Moving on. Chips, salsa and fried beans come out complimentary. Chips were re-fried and mostly broken. The second round of chips were normal and good. Or server was very nice but not that attentive. I don't blame him so much as I could see he was moving fast. We were his only table outside which makes no sense. I am sure him having our table was an inconvenience. I got the chimichangas that came with beans and rice. The beans and rice were good. The beef was very, very salty. The homemade hot sauce tasted like liquid salt. If you love salty, this place is for you. For me the food was a miss. In the end, I am not sure if we will come back. read more

We came on a weekday at 1pm and waited about 15 minutes to be seated. The hostess was very kind! We were asked for our drink orders when we sat down and brought the most amazing chips, bean dip, and salsa. The chips were so warm which we loved! The green salsa had a nice sweet taste to it and the red salsa was really good too. The bean dip was AMAZING. It was super tasty and complimented the salty chips so well! We ordered the mango chicken quesadilla and the choose the sea combo with a salmon and fish taco (cod). The beans and rice that came with the combo were really good. The rice actually had flavor unlike many other Mexican restaurants. The salmon taco was really good! It was a full salmon filet in the taco! It was seasoned really well and all of the other flavors of the salsa and cheese added a nice texture and flavor. The cod taco was good and the cod was seasoned perfectly. It was tender and not dry. I would definitely order these again. They also fill them with a lot of meat! The quesadilla was so yummy! The sweetness of mango was a nice surprise and it was filled with lots of chicken and cheese. The outside was cooked and had a nice crunch. It was a pleasant surprise with how they cooked it. The service was really good and our waitress took excellent care of us. Wish I could remember her name! Looking forward to coming back next time we are in town!! read more

Gecko Grill - tortillas, salsa, and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I'd say this is your nicer sit down style of Mexican restaurant. The food is great, the service is so fast! They have a lot of seafood options like crab relleno. I've never had a restaurant give me refried bean dip with chips at no charge! Their green salsa has sweetness to it, which actually works great. Overall all of the food was very good and the staff was so fast and kind. read more

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Jory was our waiter and was excellent!!! we will return because of him and the food was the best!!!!! read more

**experience during covid-19 ** This place does not require masks. The good place is they have a good amount of room outside in the shade and they have fans with misters. They didn't even have all the misters on. It was very nice even at 90+ degrees outside. Came here during happy hour and decided to take advantage of the temporary menu. To start off we got some nice tostadas. The red salsa was really good even though it was not spicy at all, the green one I didn't like as it was super watery, and the beans were good. The tacos I got adobada, pork, and beef since they allow me to mix it up. All the tacos are pretty decent, I do have a warning for any people who don't like onions. Ask for no onion as they do have a decent amount on them. Another thing to take into account, since it is a happy hour special it is a small plate. It came with some beans in a bowl, honestly not the best. The purple margarita to my surprise was actually pretty good. I got it cuz that was an odd thing to see. Did not regret my choice! If I had to guess maybe it was some sort if berry. Who knows just order it! read more

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