Actually authentic! I arrived in Phoenix 25 years ago and have been searching the valley for fresh fry bread tacos that have excellent chile. Finally found the perfect place. read more

Here's the 411 I was scouting local food and wanted something outside the norm so I found Kris Fresh Frybread by doing a food search on my maps. I figured, why not give them a try. Let me start by saying there are TONS of positives about this place. To start, they have lots of variable options for frybread food both savory and sweet. I uploaded the menu to help you navigate options and pricing. Upon walking in I was greeted by a nice fella named Adrian. I mentioned it was my first time visiting so he asked me a few questions regarding my food cravings and heat characteristics. I told him I was interested in something a little on the spicy side, but delicious so he offered to give me a sampling of both the green and red chile (both available for the frybread taco). ----While the red was good but more for folks who have a low heat tolerance- the green was my cup of tea as my Latina palate is always down for something flavorful and BOMB! The green was a symphony of soft shredded beef and green chilies that had an amazing balance of salt and gave me just the right amount of heat. After sampling, Adrian gave me a quick rundown of the remainder of the menu and I opted for the "Open Face Papago Taco".. My choice of meat (Of course I couldn't turn down the beef & green chile, beans, cheese and topped with freshly shredded lettuce). I also opted to go with a sweet frybread topped with honey and powdered sugar. (Also delicious). HERES AN INTERESTING THING THIS RESTAURANT OFFERS - THAT MANY DO NOT: Adrian mentioned they have a "PAY IT FORWARD".. option also. This entails a patron who may be interested in buying any menu item(s) and then that item is offered to individuals who cannot afford or pay for a meal. Essentially the meal/item is printed on a receipt and placed on a cork board for lets say, a local transient or maybe a single parent out of money and needs a way to feed his/her child and self for a one time meal. Maybe even a homeless teen.. who knows? What I do know is I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! So I opted to buy a few items to add to the cork board for future patrons. There is also a school food discount menu where anyone with a valid school ID can get items for only $5. (Must bring/show ID). Happy eating folks! ABOUT THE SPACE: Another positive is the ample space inside which means no two chairs will be bumping into each other. Plus the ambiance is peaceful and the temp inside is perfect on a hot day. There are 2-tops, 4-tops, 6-tops as well as 8-top tables so the whole family could come and enjoy a meal together. There is one bathroom for customers that is labeled male/female. There is also a baby changing station inside that helps with parents who have littles. High chairs are also available. FOOD VARIETY: Some other food options are Menudo, Pozole, Red Chile Stew, Various Burritos and other Frybread options. I was also told you can get half & half as far as both red and green chile. So that would be good for a couple who wants to go half & half. This restaurant has several drink options which includes sodas & Mexican bottle cola, plus a fresh unsweetened tea is made fresh daily. (Sweetener is available). Prices are fair and the food is hot and VERY filling. Again, I highly suggest anyone try the green chile as it is truly to die for! ONLY CON: My only wish is that the fry-bread is less on the chewy side and more airy and crispy. Again, this is just me being picky about my frybread. OVERALL: Overall, I would absolutely visit again and recommend Kris' Fresh Frybread to anyone and everyone! If you're up to it, go with the green (beans & cheese on the side- if applicable) - you'll be glad you did! Enjoy folks and I hope this helps. read more

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How do I lean into this review? Especially after being a two-year camp manager ar the Yuman Language Summit and attending the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Annual Tortilla Festival several times. I have written about fry bread and beans before. I called them Creative Army Food Rations meals. That is not the case for the people of the Sonoran Desert. White Sonora Wheat is believed to have been introduced into the region that is today's border separating the U.S. and Mexico by Padre Kino in the 15th century, and it is known for its unique flavor and texture. Considered to be a heritage grain, White Sonora Wheat has fared better in terms of a revival than other heritage grains. I heard this Sanish wheat variety was brought to Sonora, did not do well at first. Over a century it was bred into a productive desert wheat variety. When you enjoy a meal by Kris, you particiate in a 500 year regional tradition. Kris honors that tradition, providing diners with generous portions created with knowledge, skill and taste. I am a fan of frybread, beans and cheese. Soft, puffy frybread, excellent beans, and cheese that ine time might have been called "commod cheese" USDA fine mild cheddar. If I'm wrong about the cheese Kris, let me know. The USDA no longer distributes commodity foods, just debit cards. Support Unbridled Capitalism and all that stuff. The fam got two red chile ftybreads and one ground beef. Our table sounded like a beehive - yummmmm. A fantastic location, excellent food, regional and national art on the walls. Soda pop, water and ice tea beverages. read more

Kris Fresh Frybread - 15 Inch flour tortillas. Also called Chumuth in various Mojave dialects. - Desserts Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I stopped here to grab some food before heading to the hospital to deliver my baby and honestly, the green chile was so good it might have sent me into labor! Kris' Frybread is an amazing low-key spot for fresh frybread and great food, but what really makes this place special is how welcoming it feels. The atmosphere is warm and comfortable, like you're visiting family rather than just stopping at a restaurant. I came here often while I was pregnant with my fiancé, and over time we got to know everyone. Lena always greets people with a warm smile and is incredibly friendly. Kris will often come by our table to say hello when she sees us, which always makes us feel so welcome. Lena's mother also comes out to say hi when she's there, and it just adds to that home-like feeling. When we came back recently with our baby boy, they were all so excited to meet him. Moments like that really show how much they care about the people who come through their doors. Great food, amazing service, and a place that truly feels like home. 10/10 -- and apparently the green chile is labor-inducing levels of good! read more

A no frills spot for some good fry bread! We came here after a hike and it was a great, hearty meal post hike. They specialize in the green and red sauce and have primarily beef fry bread. I thought the fry bread was delicious and nice and large. The service was fast and kind. Ambience: there is seating and it is a large space. Definitely very low key read more

Kris Fresh Frybread - Fry bread - Desserts Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Never had fry bread before so decided to check it out. The place itself is in an offset building of a strip mall. Inside it is pretty bare bones - recently printed menu, small counter to order, and a few tables. The menu is fairly small, but has a variety of fry breads with a variety of topping from which to pick. I opted for a combination of red and green chili topped with beans, cheese, and lettuce. Was quite good. The bread by itself has a subtle sweetness, the chili is spicy. A good combo. N*joy! read more

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My husband sought this place out based on a recommendation and we were definitely not disappointed. The restaurant is located in a plaza with ample parking. And the venue itself is pretty spacious and welcoming, with some tables and chairs to dine in, and also had a clean restroom for patrons to use. They advertise fresh fry bread with different toppings--plain, ground beef, different sauces, cheese, taco, popover, etc. My husband opted for the Ground Beef Frybread without toppings and I got the plain option. They were quite delicious, especially when made fresh. The portions were huge, very flavorful for the fry bread, and I still can't get over how fresh and fluffy these tasted. Honestly, the aroma of the made to order fry bread was so mouthwatering. We initially got the items to go, but scarred down our orders immediately at a nearby table since it was too hard to resist the smell and flavors. Each item is made fresh and cooked to order. I think we saw roughly 3 other employees making a bunch of orders. They had only a handful of people in the restaurant, but at least 2 other people awaiting their orders. They're quick to prepare these items and had them nicely packed in to go wrapping along with plastic ware. The decor--Native American Art and artifacts--were pretty awesome to look at. I felt like I had a firsthand glimpse into their culture. Will definitely return when I'm back in town! Still itching to try the Birria Frybread available on Fridays and Saturdays only! read more

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Had green chili fry bread taco and it was delicious. Cool Native American/mexican restaurant. Chef is the owner so has some pride in quality. read more

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First time trying fry bread outside the state fair was really good price seems about right for me had the Bernie's way and cheesy loaded potato fries really good really filling great service and ambience I would come here again read more

Kris' was a great choice for authentic fry bread. Their tacos are huge and super flavorful. I had the green chilie taco and my wife had the cheese and bean taco. The fry bread was pillowy and not overly greasy. I would have loved to try their pasole but they only offered it as a 12 oz serving and I was pretty full from the taco. There was lots of seating indoors. I loved the sentiment behind the pay it forward board - very community-focused. read more

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I would highly suggest that if you order pozale, if it is to go check it. I ordered it and it is very small for the price and hardly any meat. Mainly, hominy! Also, I never received any cabbage or onions or radishes or cilantro for toppings. Very disappointed for the price I paid. Everything else frybread tacos and desert fry bread was amazing. read more

Amazing flavors! When you walk in, it looks like a mom and pop restaurant without the frills of fine dining. Standing to order, paper plates and plastic utensils. When you get your food, you taste the chef inspired flavors and textures. We tried the fry bread tacos and Rez fried. All of them were incredible. read more

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It must be better if you are not a vegetarian. I got a cheese and bean burro. I was expecting it to be in the fry bread but it wasn't. It was a very average burrito. They didn't even give me any salsa! I also got the fry bread with powdered sugar and honey. It was good but didn't blow me away. I should have gotten rez fries but didn't see them until after I had ordered. Service was quick for take out and the restaurant didn't seem to have much ambiance. Not sure I will be back. read more

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We are so glad we stumbled upon Kris's Fresh Frybread. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by Kris, who was so kind and helpful. It was our first time, and she recommended the green chili frybread with everything on it, and wow. It is hands down some of the best frybread I have ever had. Perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and incredibly satisfying. We are already excited to go back and try more from the menu. read more

Kris Fresh Frybread - Green chili fry bread. Picture does not do it justice. So bomb - Desserts Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is great. First time to make it out. Inside is clean and functional, good music, and great customer service! The fry bread!!!!! Oh yes it is delicious. Nice a crisp, good flavor, great portions. I wish the menu would have been update with the new prices, but still worth it. 10/10 read more

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Ooooooh my, what a gem this place is. Don't let the plain interior fool you, their still decorating.. Kris (owner and chef) is the real thing, authentic. The made to order fry bread is the best I have had. Soft yet a bit of a crisp We tried both the red and green tacos, unbelievably tasty. And, had to take 1/2 of each home... I couldn't take another bite. This is a must try place. read more

Great people great frybread meats seasoned great but only canned sodas. Birria is SPICY!

Totally forgot to take a pic of my frybread taco but the food here is perfect! Definitely got me addicted to frybread, and the tortilla on the cheese crisp was very different from San Diego/Tijuana tortillas. It was a bit thicker and heavier but very very delicious. The staff were also so sweet and helpful, I'd definitely recommend trying this place! It's native owned and I'm pretty sure I saw the owner in the kitchen, which makes me really happy to see them working alongside their staff. :-) read more

Kris Fresh Frybread - Cheese crisp - Desserts Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I've always have seen this place when I go to one of my favorite bakeries next door and haven't had a chance to try yet. It was previously a Salvadorian type of food place so I wanted to try it today since I was holiday shopping nearby. Imagine my surprise to learn the other place was out of business and this place is taking it's place about 2 months ago from the point of this review writing. It's a relatively new place obviously and I hope it does well. The menu consists of fry bread dessert and meal types and Burros and other types of local Flair. Canned soda only Pepsi products. I got the b i r r i o fry bread. It came with a beef type of broth. It was absolutely delicious I'll definitely be going back for other items to try and the people working there were delightful. Non fancy decor inside. Definitely a place worth visiting as I note another neighborhood favorite. I apologize for no photos but I had left my phone at home. read more

Great food , reasonable prices , support the local resteraunts in the valley. I get the kids bean and cheese fry bread and it's plenty big for an adult read more

This was my third visit to Kris with a friend. The food is fantastic, I with great conviction say this is THE BEST! Please everyone bring someone who has never eaten here, it deserves our support! read more

Ok....i know most reviews say the food is great, but this place personifies that! The fry bread is made to order, so it is amazingly fresh, and the texture is perfect. Now the choice is toppings is next, and good luck! I had the pleasure of trying the red chili, and cannot recommend it enough.....flavorful, just enough spice, and did I mention the flavor?? If the area, and want to try some traditional Tohono O'odam food, you MUST stop and experience for yourself!!!! read more

I'm here now, I had the Bernie. It was awesome. This is the best fry bread place I've ever been. read more

Kris Fresh Frybread - Desserts Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Excellent frybread for our families taco Tuesday meals we had the frybread tacos ground beef amazing green chile with beans delicious and the old faithful bean and cheese delightful. I highly recommend for a stop for some tasty frybread. read more

Kris Fresh Frybread - Green Chile bean taco - Desserts Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

How have I gone 5 months without knowing about Kris Fresh Frybread? I noticed it today and tried a basic honey frybread. Crisp, wonderful flavor, good honey and more than I could eat. Next visit will be lunch not dessert! Friendly people, Kris works the front and the back, making sure everything is as it should be. The basic restaurant set-up has Native American art for sale on walls. Reasonable prices add the extra incentive for me to drive about 20 miles to get there. read more

All I can say is oh my gosh, the flavor is just phenomenal. Absolutely the best ! The vibe is great read more

Kris Fresh Frybread - Phenomenal - Desserts Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The green chili burrito is very good and was full of flavor. The salsa was also very tasty. I can tell the tortilla is homemade and it was big. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. They were playing old school oldies and it was a good vibe. The cook came out to hand deliver the food and was also very nice. The service in this restaurant exceeds most places. I'll definitely be back. I can't wait to try their fry bread. read more

I am visiting my sister from out of town and I requested to come here because she raved about this place. I'm so glad we came! I ordered the O'odham taco with bean, cheese, snd lettuce. I shared a fry bread with honey with my sister and it was all amazingly good! read more

We drove over an hour for the best frybread we had ever tasted. The red chili was so good but not too spicy. The owner was so friendly and the service was the best. Take time to support this small business! read more

I came here with my wife who had already been here once before. She had been raving about the frybread, so we made the drive from Chandler. The frybread is amazing and the green chile was also very good. My wife had the red chile the first time she came and said that it was very good as well. We will definitely be back! This is the best frybread either of us have ever had, and between the both of us we have had a lot of frybread in our lives! read more

It was okay compared to the other places I've tried. I got the red chili taco which made the frybread soggy and doughy. Could have fried it a bit more. I ate the edges with a fork full of the toppings. There was very little cheese and lettuce. Again, it was okay. read more

To a life-long traveler across the Western United States, a Navajo Taco on the highway cafe menu was always likely to be both a good staple as well as an interesting reflection of where that cafe sat. So given the chance, I always had frybread with beans and salad and got back on the road. My favorite at Kris's is to get the combo red/green chile to go, take it home and put it in the fridge immediately for a few hours. Then, cut into quarters, with the bread browned and the cheese hot in a pan, you have 4 hearty lunches, each with enough chile. The location of this store in the Sunnyslope neighborhood helps with the expectation that this is something from out there, out beyond the city limits, made by locals and consumed by locals. read more

This place is a hidden gem! My family and I love going anywhere for Fry Bread around the valley but the drives can be far, but Kris' location is super convenient for us. The portion of fry bread you receive is great, the beans are tasty, and the green chile is spicy, but amazing flavor profile overall. I can't wait to come back and try more. The ambiance is great, and the staff's service 10/10, just real and genuine folks. If you're looking for someplace new to add to your favorites, this is the place! read more

As someone born and raised in Arizona, I'm not joking when I say I grew up eating frybread. It's my ultimate comfort food, and I've tried nearly every frybread house in the valley. One thing I run into way too often is a bad aftertaste. Sometimes I'm left with this greasy film in my mouth that just ruins the whole experience. I don't know if it's the oil they use, if they don't pat it down after frying, or if the oil is old--but it's not good. I recently saw the grand opening for Kris Fresh Frybread on TikTok, and even though it's nowhere near my house, we had to venture out and see if it would pass my frybread test. Let me be honest, the most popular spots in Phoenix haven't been great in my opinion. I couldn't have been happier! The frybread was perfectly fluffy and didn't fall apart. The red chile was savory and amazing--and I'm a total red chile snob! This is by far my new favorite spot for frybread (and pozole). My daughter ordered the red pozole and a bean frybread. Let me tell you about her: she has Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and a ton of food sensitivities. She has to take a digestive enzyme when she eats to avoid a lot of pain, so she's incredibly particular. She was so incredibly happy with both the pozole and the frybread and the beans. She just kept saying, "Why isn't this closer to our house?" And can I tell you...there's an after school discount posted for students and a Pay it Forward board for those who need/want a meal. That's someone who is committed to serving their community. It's 35 minutes away without traffic, and you better believe we'll be regulars....support local! read more

Right when you walk in, you're hit with all the good scents that comes from both the fry bread, and the good meats they got going in the back. Super welcoming and there's enough space to sit down as you please. Thank you for good service and great food! read more

This place needs more business. Green chili is a good spicy for my Mexican self. I love their give back wall. Such kind hearts! People give them love! read more

Believe the hype! :D This place is PHENOMENAL!!! Chef Kris' food is on another level. I had the red pozole and my husband had red and green chile fry bread (Bernie's way). Both were so fresh and delicious. This is the kind of food you'll find yourself craving and driving across town for. A must-try! read more

As a transplant I've never had fry bread and this place definitely set the bar high! Staff was friendly, took time to give me recommendations and was overall great. The red chili taco was a solid 9/10. Meat was so flavorful and juicy. Only down was the fry bread was a little soggy BUT I took it to go so that's on me. I got a side of beans which were also packed with flavor solid 8/10. Lastly the fry bread with honey and sugar (toppings on side) was stellar. Fry bread was spot on texture wise and the simple toppings were the perfect touch 10/10. Wait time was about 8 minutes and I would definitely recommend trying them out. I'll be back for sure! read more

Tried once and genuinely enjoyed the food, went back on a Monday, closed,. Went back on a Wednesday, closed. It'll be quite a while if and when we try again. read more

The customer service was awesome. Super friendly and welcoming for our first time. We drove up from Mesa and so worth the drive. Food was impeccable. The red chile was delicious. The Papago taco was Devine. Let me tell you about the fry bread. So soft, fluffy and golden brown!!! We will be making the drive again!!! Chef Kris you really built an amazing restaurant! Thank you. read more