The shredded beef street taco were amazing and the rice was so good. This is a come back place for sure

Irma's feels like home! The food is delicious & very reasonably priced & Irma herself is a real gem.

Not the best Mexican food ever, but it is home cooking at Irma's house with a reasonable price. I love it, everything I have tried is average or above but either Irma or her daughter make sure I have everything I need on my visits. I give 3 stars for food itself but the family atmosphere and superb service deserves a 5 star rating. Try it, You will like it. read more

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I love this place. Great service and outstanding food. Also, you can not beat the prices. Parking can be a challenge but it is well worth it. I've been here six times and I have yet to be disappointed. This place is phenomenal. Update: 1/27/18: this place deserves a best of nomination. The food and service just can't be beat. read more

Ordered the chilaquiles and breakfast burrito and both were extremely delicious. They had a super homemade quality to them and Irma was right there cooking everything and greeted us when we came in. Everything feels real and authentic here. read more

As many other reviewers have said, Irma's offers friendly servixe and home-made Mexican fare that sticks to your ribs a d makes you feel warm all over like when you think about your Mom and believe for a moment that she is not disappointed about your lack of accomplishments and your disastrous marriage. If you are in town, definitely stop in and get your Mex on. read more

No idea what all the great reviews are about. We went there looking for menudo and supposedly great Mexican food and great service. We got neither. First we were left waiting for a while even though the place was almost empty. When we were able to order, got menudo, caldo de res, barbacoa burrito, chile verde burrito plate and a carne asada taco. Service was not the best, young people walking around without even looking at patrons, had to repeat each item twice to the young woman taking our order, and as we discovered later, she forgot to add the barbacoa burrito and when we asked, she had to order it so we ended up taking it to go. Food took a long time to get to us, again, there were only 4 more customers in the place. They never brought us silverware or napkins, my husband had to get up and take them from the counter. When we finally got the menudo, which was the only thing with a passable flavor, we asked for oregano and the young man brought us red pepper flakes, we asked for lime and he said we had a knife...had to repeat several times everything we asked for before he understood, his responses were monotone and his demeanor like a toy without batteries. They also forgot the bread for the soup. Everything was flavorless; the rice had a nice color and cooked well except had no flavor, not even salt. The caldo de res, there was a huge chunk of beef in the bowl, a lot of tendons and didn't taste like anything, again missing even salt, the broth didn't have any flavor, had to add salt, pepper, oregano, onion, cilantro and finally the salsa they had brought for the tostadas to make it edible. The green Chile burrito was soggy and didn't taste like Chile at all. Needless to say, after spending so much, we took pretty much everything to go to try fix it at home with some spices. I will never be back. read more

I'm usually not a fan of "caldos" or broth-based soups but I make an exception when it comes to Irma's soups. They all are delicious! You must try her beef albondigas. They are the best. Absolutely recommend all their food. I only wish they would stay open for dinner as well. read more

Irma's was the one bright spot to getting woken up before my alarm. I have heard wonderful things about this place and I was finally able to get here before work. I got here just after opening and I was warmly greeted. The food was out quickly and I was constantly checked on to make sure I was doing alright. The food was delicious, the salsa hot and the price more than fair. If I ever am able to drag myself out of bed I'll be sure to stop at Irma's again. read more

First time eating here awe man the best red or white menudo omg ! Just like nana's house for the holidays well recommended everything is homemade from the chips to the salsa and tortillas awesome staff , we will be coming here more often especially Monday's or Tuesday's it's hard to find a authentic Mexican food restaurant that's open on this days ! read more

So, this place looks like a total dump from the outside but you'd be silly to let this dieter you from coming in. If you are looking for a good quick bite at a very very reasonable price this is your spot! The menu is a bit on the smaller side but that's okay, they make up for it in the size of the portions. The young woman who seems to be the owner is VERY sweet and is super friendly! She seems to be the only one ever working but she does a great job at keeping up with the customers and kitchen staff. I've tried the albondigas soup, tortilla salad, burritos, etc... everything has been surprisingly great! My only critique would be that the chicken used in the taco salad is so juicy that it actually makes the taco bowl soggy. Besides that everything including their homemade chips and salsa is great! The inside is a little small so if you go with more than two people be prepared to be seated super close to the next table! All in all I really like this place and will continue to support this small local business read more

Good chilaquiles, good huevos rancheros in red sauce, and the fluffy pancakes. I recommend this place to anyone for breakfast. read more

Irma's Kitchen - Really good breakfast here. Down from the fluffy pancakes to the huevos rancheros in red sauce and the chilaquiles. Delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

One of my favorite places to eat in Phoenix. The staff are very kind and the food is delicious. I feel welcome and comfortable whenever I go here. The prices are also very affordable! And: menudo is available every day, which differs from most other Mexican restaurants that only serve menudo on the weekends. Highly recommended! read more

The food here is awesome! The salsa is incredible. I had the chicken chimichanga with green sauce and it was the best chimichanga I've ever had. read more

Irma's Kitchen - Chicken chimichanga with green sauce. Amazing. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Super good, nice staff! Reminded me of eating at my grandmas back in the day! Definitely would recommend and go back if I am ever in Phoenix again! read more

Excellent prices, personal service by Irma and her daughter, locally owned, tasty food. What's not to like? The place IS small, maybe 6-7 tables inside and 3 tables outside. That adds to the charm. read more

Irma's is an AMAZING find in Phoenix! Delicious food, friendly owner and staff, and their PRICES ARE OUTRAGEOUSLY LOW!!!! I was told to try the "Mean Green" aguA naturales, it was BEYOND DELICIOUS! Next time I'm passing through Phoenix I will be back for another meal. $28.00 (including tip) for 5 people to eat! That's amazing!!!! Just a note that it's small and there is no air conditioning.... But so worth it! read more

It's a little warm so I would be considered about coming in the summer. The prices are great. It's very cute if you have out of town guests it's a good place to come. The food is great. The people that work at the restaurant are friendly helpful and really listen to what you want! read more

Irma's Kitchen - Gives you something to read besides your phone it's always interesting to get a peak into what people write - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I've not reviewed Irma's previously probably because I love coming here it is a wonderful family atmosphere like sitting down in a family members dining room. The food is always freshly made and just plain delicious. When asked by visitors where to go for a down home breakfast this is at the top of my list. read more

Hidden little gem. Had the breakfast burrito. Very good. Try it. The staff is extremely friendly

We have now been back to Irma's dozens of times and tried everything on the menu. Why? Because it's that damn good. It's addictive. Have not found the equal of Irma's Mole or red enchilada sauce anywhere in Phoenix including those at double her menu prices. Don't miss this especially Breakfast read more

Great chorizo and eggs! Rice and beans are pretty tasty. The waitress is very friendly as well.

This is a lovely small place with a homey feeling!!! The food was amazing;The food reminded me of my grandmothers back in Mexico! Customer service was fantastic, Ms.Irma herself came out to see how we were all doing. Totally recommend this place!!! read more

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First time visit and extremely satisfied. Had the pleasure of meeting Irma this morning - she was our cook and server and extremely friendly and gracious; Irma is absolutely adorable! Irma provided us excellent service - she adds special touches such as bringing a pitcher of water w/sliced oranges and lemons instead of just bringing a glass of water; she also shared with us her special extra hot salsa which was very tasty - and yes spicy! We ordered the green chilaquiles/egg and the steak picado/egg; both dishes were delicious and portions are large - the flour tortillas were freshly made. The prices are amazing - most dishes range from $4 to $6. I will definitely come back to Irma's Kitchen next time I am in town. Thank you Irma for your amazing Mexican cooking!!!! read more

Excellent huevos rancheros! I had the green sauce (a bit spicy) and hubby had the red; both very good. Chips and salsas are yummy. I will definitely go back! read more

The food is great and authentic. However, the environment is rather spartan and downscale - think plastic chairs and formica countertops on the tables. It reminded me a bit like going to a school cafeteria. We came on a Saturday afternoon and found the place to be empty. I thought we were walking up to a construction site office as it is adjacent to some kind of industrial storage yard. We were greeted by the hostess/waitress who was safely masked and ensconced behind a plexiglass shield watching novellas on her iPad. She brought us some rather beat up little menus. Unfortunately, they were out of their chili rellenos, but their green chili burro was a very satisfactory alternative. My wife ordered shrimp tacos (crispy shell... you have the option) which which she enjoyed very much. We will return. read more

As a Latina it can be hard to find authentically Mexican food. There are other "Mexican food" restaurants That's are good but nothing like the home cooking I get at home from my Mexican family. I stumbled upon Irma's Kitchen and I am so happy I did! You can tell this food is home cooked. I've come a couple of times and my expectations are exceeded every time. You get a substantial amount of great food for a great price. I highly recommend to anyone. read more

Hooray for Norm, my best restaurant scout! I've been wanting to go to Irma's for awhile and when I went, I was nothing short of impressed. The husband and I went for brunch. I had the chilaquiles Christmas style with over med eggs. He had the lunch special with a beef tamale and a cheese enchilada. Both were super tasty. They brought out chips and salsa first, which was fresh and surprisingly spicy (in a good way). My chilaquiles were delish... spicy, flavorful, great with the beans and the eggs... even the little unnecessary salad was good and added nice flavor to the dish. The husband's food was equally tasty, the tamale was wonderful with tender meat inside and complimented by their red sauce. The prices were ridic low. We will be back! read more

If you don't eat at Irma's you are a knucklehead...period. It's in the "hood" so don't roll up expecting valet parking and linen tablecloths, but if you're ready to have fresh, delicious Mexican food at a very reasonable price, this IS the spot. read more

Before I delve any further, here's what I'll be conveying in this review. 5 stars for the food. 1 star for the dining experience. Depending on how you weigh those two things, you may come up with a different number of stars than I did. And how you define the "dining experience" can of course be wide open to interpretation. But I'll give you the full rundown on my experience and you can judge for yourself. But just to reiterate, the food itself is awesome and a great value, so much of what I'll be sharing will echo some of the earlier Yelp reviews of Irma's. I came here on a Sunday morning, excited by what the Yelpers were saying about this place (particularly for breakfast). Its a tiny space (room for maybe 20 inside and 4 outside) with a tiny amount of parking (maybe 4-5 spots). When I arrived around 8:30am the place was fairly busy, but I was able to get a small table for myself. The young man working the front (didn't catch his name) was super courteous and took my drink order not long after I arrived (I asked for a horchata) and gave me a complimentary chips and salsa. For whatever reason it took about 5 minutes for him to bring out my drink order. During that time was when things got dicey. The place is small which means if you're dining inside you're right next to the kitchen itself. And from the time I arrived to the time I got my drink the kitchen got super smokey, to the point where the smoke was literally billowing out into the dining area. By the time I got my horchata (which was delicious by the way), I was almost choking on the smoke. Two customers moved to the outside tables to escape the smoke and I was about to follow suit when the head cook finally opened the windows to air out the building. About 5 minutes later, the air was breathable again. Nevertheless, the restaurant remained smokey (though at least tolerably so from then on), which makes me wonder what they'll do in the summer when its too hot to pop open a window or sit outside. Yikes. Bottomline, if you're coming here for the first time, my recommendation would be to play it safe and sit outside (if its cool enough) or get your order to go. At least until they figure out how to solve the borderline dangerous air circulation problem here. Now then, let's get to the good part. The food. Based on the food photos and the prices here I had assumed that I would need to order two dishes just to come away full and happy from this place. After all, there can't possibly be that much food on a plate for just $4, right? I decided to go with an order of chilaquiles (Christmas style) and a breakfast burrito. Total cost for the food, horchata, free chips and salsa, tax and tip came to about $13. For that cheap, I expected a pair of dishes light on portions. Whoops. The breakfast burrito was huge and stuffed with eggs, bacon and potatoes. I added a little hot sauce to boot. This alone would've left me plenty satisfied. But a few seconds later, out came a big plate of chilaquiles (basically fried tortilla strips covered in red or green sauce, or both in my case) with eggs your way (I got scrambled), rice, beans, and lettuce. It wasn't too spicy, but great flavors all around with just a little kick. There was no way I was gonna finish it all and I happily took some home to finish at lunch. And all that for just $13? Ridiculously good deal. So there it is. Great food and drink. Great value. The restaurant itself? That leaves much to be desired. Like I said, the young man who served me was courteous but slow and the air circulation was bad enough that I would not recommend dining inside. If you're coming here for take out or to dine outside while the weather is good, please do. But come summertime, takeout may be the only way to go here. read more

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I've been here five times. 3 times they have messed up my order. They are open erratically, not always during posted times, so although I live across the street, I cannot count on them being open and therefore rarely dine or do takeout. I have tipped generously, as I believe any restaurant is merited. Today I tried to call in an order 20 min. before they were set to close. They did not answer, so I simply walked over 15min before close to do a pickup. Their doors were already locked. Now, I understand this is close to closing time, and I don't like to order as a rule close to close, but this has been the last straw for this place. The food is great, when they get it right, the times I have been, but this is ridiculous. Can't be bothered with this kind of reliability. Very unprofessional. read more

Small hole-in-the-wall type joint in Phoenix. Free chips and salsa is always a good start to a meal! I got the beef tamale plate with a carne asada taco. The taco was delicious and flavorful and I also loved the beans and cheese. The tamale was a little dry in my opinion but still good. Everything is priced very reasonably! You really can't beat the price for what you're getting. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and looking for some good, cheap Mexican food! read more

Irma's Kitchen - Beef tamale with carne asada taco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The quaintest "hole in the wall" restaurant I've been to in a long time. I love the way they present their chips & salsa plus. You will definitely be served by a family member, it's that kind of authentic, which I love. Irma's granddaughter who looks around 8 or 10 years old was also there quietly sitting at a table watching a movie while here Mom worked. As for the food, it didn't disappoint...it's not texmex ( it is Arizona) lol, but I really liked it. read more

One of my favorite places in town. The service was beyond amazing. The caldo de pollo was great! And tortillas were delicious and homemade read more

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If you are ever in Phoenix and want some of the best authentic Mexican food you will ever have this is the place! Super cheap and good portions of homemade deliciousness. Try the Carne Asada Chile Relleno read more

Another delicious lunch! Had the #2 lunch special...homemade beef tamales enchilada style with rice and beans. Amazing!! Another awesome lunch at Irma's!! Green tamale and beef flauta with those delicious rice and beans!!! read more

Irma's Kitchen - Lunch special!!! Green tamales and beef flauta!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

So excited this place is open! Just a short walk for those of us that live grand. Super sweet ladies, yummy food, super reasonably priced. Food is home cooked, just like my grandma makes. Chili is yum, fruit on each plate is a special touch. We love it! read more

Homemade Mexican food made with love! Cant beat this little place.. Great Value! Irma and her son and staff are so friendly. It is like eating with family. We like to pick up breakfast burritos when we are in a rush. My daughter also loves Irma's hot oatmeal! Give this place a try - you wont be disappointed! read more

Excellent customer service is very good very low prices... All the employees have smiling faces :-) here you will see several read more

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Price is amazing, food is decent, but the place is tiny(6 tables). Staff seemed nice the girl at the register is very nice and attentive, The owner however, did not check on our table even once. She asked everyone other table (6 tables) twice asking if they were okay and how was the food. She looked me dead in the eye and didn't say anything. Maybe it's just the fact I am obviously a lesbian? Who knows? Whatever the case, I will not be returning. read more

Irma's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona