The front door is in the back. Only one bowl of chips for four people? Kind of dark. The food was ok, strong taste of chili pepper. I liked the old location better and was really disappointed the grumpy old lady was not around. read more

Food is amazing and portions are insane. Service is great. Best time to go is mon-thurs for dinner. No wait time.

This place rocks over 50 years of coming here starting when I was just a kid when they were on 19th ave

Meh. The food was okay at best. Ambiance and service were good. But the downside was that each plate of food could have fed 2-3 people. We didn't have a way to take it home as we are leaving in the morning. What an incredible waste. No one needs that amount of food. And for the quality of the food, the prices were astronomical. Won't be back on my next visit to Phoenix. read more

We feel really fortunate to be visiting friends in Phoenix who took us to this delicious variety of upscale Mexican food with delightful ambience and funny, entertaining and efficient wait staff restaurant. If we lived in town, we would eat there at least once a week in order to try all the items listed on the menu on a rotating basis. Plus the drinks were tasty and plenty strong. read more

Once again, La Piñata came through with a fantastic meal! I was very happy to hear that my favorite item, Aunt Carlotta's mini tamales, is coming back to the menu! Thank you so much for making my mom's 82nd birthday awesome. We were there last year on your first day, too! read more

La Pinata - Tia Carlotta's Mini Tamales! - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Came to pick up some take out and it was really good. We ordered a taco combo and enchiladas combo. I like that they included a lot of salsa. They included chips too which was a nice bonus. Will definitely come back. read more

My family and I come to this restaurant at least once a week. This place has excellent service and you can always count on a consistent and authentic Mexican meal. If you are eating here for the first time I recommend the red Chile dinner plate or the red Mary Lou. read more

La Pinata feels like a true, authentic Mexican restaurant in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. Parking is a little tight (as is most parking lots in that area). The restaurant itself feels large, but cozy. Well decorated with an outside area. The Bentley margarita is amazing! The chips came out warm and the salsa had the perfect amount of spice. The server was very sweet and frequently checked on us. We came earlier in the night, but by 5:30 pm it was packed. I saw many large groups. Overall a great experience. I would recommend to anyone in the area! read more

I had not been to this location of LaPinata since they moved from the old location awhile back. I was pleasantly surprised. The new location (the old Mary Coyle shop) did seem like an upgrade to me and everything was great. We were there on Sunday, June 19 arriving about 5:15pm. The restaurant was busy and having a large party we had called ahead and the wait was not long. The food was very tasty and hot. But the best part of the visit was our server. There were 9 in my party for dinner which will challenge even the best server. Jose N. did a superb job with our table. Just the right touch of knowing when to fill water, salsa, etc. Kudos to Jose. We look forward to dining with you again !! read more

Hands down, some of the best Mexican food I've ever had in my life. Jose, the bartender made is feel at home! Olé

I really like this place.when I go to stay the nite at my daughter's house..we have dinner here..

Our new favorite neighborhood Mexican spot! The green corn tamales and flautas were fantastic! The chips and salsa were fresh and excellent. Great job La Piñata! We'll see you again soon. read more

This place has been around forever. It's at a new location but it's still the same food I've loved for years.

A Phoenix Mexican Food Classic. This is one of my favorite Mexican Joints in town, located in the Alhambra Village of Phoenix, AZ. Everything I've tried is delicious. It has a unique flavor style. The Beef Tacos and Green Corn Tamales are insanely good. Salsa is juicy and the corn tortillas chips compliment each other nicely. A good barometer to critique any Mexican Restaurant are the rice and beans, both very good. Highly recommended. read more

We were in the neighborhood and saw it had great reviews. We stopped in and we were blown away with flavor. We had the chicken quesadilla and the taco, tamale, and enchilada combo. A sweet older lady thats been coming here for years recommended the tamale and enchilada to me and I'm a glad I ordered it. Best Mexican food! We will be making the trip from chandler more frequently and the owner was especially sweet as well. read more

Great local Mexican place. Decent parking and friendly staff. Good food. Solid dependable reasonably priced. read more

I came here on an early Friday night and there wasn't a wait, so that was nice. The parking lot is a little tight and we did notice a wait/packed lot when we left close to 7 pm. The atmosphere was rather dull and I honestly was underwhelmed from the reviews I read and the 4 star rating. The service was decent and happy hour menu had some good items available. I loved the reg. queso and the fried flour tortilla chips served with it! Made me think I was back home in Texas! The salsa is a typical traditional red salsa that was good, but nothing to rave about. I had the la pina cocktail that was surprisingly not too sweet, but not sure if it's worth $9. I shared beef fajitas with the hubby and we were surprised with the restaurants' version of fajitas. It was literally slow cooked brisket style fajitas with a brown gravy on top? But it did come with a generous amount of refried beans and rice. Our meal came with 3 tortillas and we asked for more to take home with our leftovers. We were charged for $1.50 for 2 tortillas... I've NEVER had to pay extra for tortillas lol. I wasn't even informed it would cost extra especially since they weren't anything special . I think it's kind of silly that a restaurant at this price point feels the need to charge their customers who probably spends a good amount of money to dine at their establishment. As a couple we spent $50 with a tip and have gotten more value and satisfaction at other Mexican restaurants. Was this place terrible? No. was it worth the money? No. Was it a fun and cool atmosphere? No. 2 months ago I ordered Uber eats from a Mexican restaurant at the same price point and similar style and got waaaay more of a value and was super pleased with just a to- go order! I think that says a lot. read more

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Best Mexican food that I've ever had- hands down! My fiancé and I eat here almost every week. Everything on the menu is amazing! Be sure to go for Taco Tuesday. We always ask for Reese as our server. He is so kind and enthusiastic- clearly loves his job. read more

The tamales were excellent. I also had the chicken chimichanga, it was huge and delicious. And for dessert I couldn't get enough of the sopapillas with honey. read more

We love this place. Been going since 2012 when they were at the old location. Still great, slightly more expensive at new location but still crazy delicious! read more

By far the BEST Mexican food I have had here in the valley! Always a wait but always worth it! The staff is amazing! Starting from the little cute host that greats you at the door to the amazing food they place on your table! I live this place! Everyone needs to give it a taste! The red enchiladas are the BOMB! I kinda wish the queso was hot (spicy) read more

mmm good steak fajitas and burritos/enchiladas. I am a huge lover of food but sometimes it takes awhile to find a good restaurant. BUT THE FOOD HERE IS AMAZING my family and I go here probably once a week. When you first walk in the smell of delicious food wafting up your nostrils makes you feel like you just a 100$ bill on the ground. Recommend this to everyone. read more

Nice place for some good Mexican food. They have a nice selection of Margaritas as well. Sometimes there can be a wait and rates minus one start for the service we had a couple times, felt like our waiter forgot we existed and we waited for 30 min to get the check. But generally service is good. read more

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I apologize in advance, I would much prefer a positive review. Sunday, my wife and I were looking for a breakfast restaurant that offered a shrimp omelet or an egg/shrimp dish. We elected to call around and my wife was told from whomever picked up the phone (female) at La Piñata Mexican Food Restaurant, 7th Avenue, Phoenix, that they would be happy to replace any egg/meat dish with shrimp... so we elected to drive over there. We set in the outside covered area and there was no one else there (maybe that should have told us something). We were greeted with a smile from the female server and while inquiring about an egg/shrimp dish, she said they did not offer that. We mentioned we had just called and drove a reasonable distance and had spoken with someone that said they would add shrimp and she said she would send the Manager over. To our dismay the Manager (Tim) walked over literally tucking his shirt deeply in his pants as he approached out table - very unappetizing and extremely unprofessional. Anyway, we gracefully explained what had happened and he said he knew nothing about this and he needed to talk to the owner... wow, a Manager with responsibility and zero authority. He returned several minutes later stating that the owner said they would not honor what we had been told over the phone, no apologizes, no options!? You could tell this Manager was very insecure in his position and obvious not smart enough to recognize that the customer pays his paycheck. Sadly, we elected to leave and apparently the owner (which could have gotten out of his seat to at least help deescalate the situation, never bothered to walk over and say one word). While walking out, this frail, older Manager literally copped and attitude and said that the person we spoke to said she never spoke with me and that was correct - we told them from the beginning that my wife had called. That's' right this idiot was calling his customer a liar. Obviously they are not concerned about repeat business and is too myopic to realize it takes a lot more money to attract a new customer that maintain a current customer. Thankfully, there are lots of Mexican food restaurants that will actually appreciate our business. Go elsewhere, go to a place that genuinely appreciates your hard earned dollar. If I diverted one customer, and moved $1.00 to another establishment, I've taken the appropriate action! Thank you. read more

My favorite!!!!! I frequent La Piñata mostly every week! Their frozen margarita topped with a Chambord Liqueur floater is my go to starter, afterwards I chose their always fresh Modelo Especial on tap! Peter, one of the owners, is a wonderfully great person! ALWAYS have some of the best conversations with him! Super personable and well liked individual, and also one of the MAIN reasons I continue to visit La Piñata over and over again! Definitely would recommend La Piñata to a friend, and will continue to come here again and again! read more

La Pinata - Courtesy of Chef Peter!!! :) - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

First time and loved it! The service was amazing, food came out super fast and it was delicious. Our New Mexican spot for sure!

It's a little bit of a drive for me since I am in north Peoria but oh my god this place is to die for. Seriously worth the drive just for dinner. I am so thankful I was introduced to this place, it's so hard for me to find a DELICIOUS Mexican food place and this just takes the cake! read more

I had moved out of state and had not been to La Pinata for over 30 years. I now know why I remembered this Restaurant after all these years. I ordered the combo with green chilli burrito, taco and tostado. Everything was excellent. The green burro was filled with tasted seasoned chunks of beef. The shredded beef in the taco also was deliciously seasoned. This is the type of Mexican food that I loved when growing up in Arizona! I can't wait to go back again. read more

Food was excellent! I ordered the steak fajitas which were delicious. Salsa was great, not too spicy. Beans and rice were tasty. Service was great. Check this place out! read more

Still a fan! Their chimichangas are the best! Their margaritas aren't as good as I remember, at least the happy hour regular one. Too much mix? read more

Pros:Food is good, locations is pretty. Cons: not home made beans, bad service, very pricey.

Staff is out of this world. Very sweet and very considerate. They definitely make the experience. True Mexican food that is ALWAYS good. If you don't like what you get, they find something you do. Seriously so awesome. And great chips and salsa! read more

We really enjoyed our dinner at La Piñata last night... it was our first time going there for dinner. The fresh made guacamole and chips were yummy. We had fajitas.... I had chicken, others ordered steak, and someone ordered shrimp fajitas. We all loved our dinners.... the portions are large and cooked perfectly. The entree comes with your choice of tortilla and beans as well as the typical accompaniments. I look forward to going back again! read more

The salsa is amazing. We ear out alot and this salsa is great. Love this place,nice atmosphere as well. Highly recommend

Love this place! Their green corn tamale was delicious and I liked their chicken enchilada as well. The decor is fun and the staff is super friendly. Will definitely be back! read more

Awesome local spot. Family friendly and cosy, with character. Food was pretty good, service was great. read more

I have been going to La Piñata for about 25 years. I was hesitant to go to their new location on 7th Avenue because I was unsure if it had new owners (new menu, etc.), but no (same owners and employees). Their food has stayed consistent and their hospitality is wonderful as always. Thank you for not changing a thing! I love the new modern look. The old place on Osborn and 19th Avenue was okay, but I love the new location for sure! The food has stayed the same, DELICIOUS! Thank you! read more

First experience with la pinata a couple of nights ago. Ordered through GrubHub. The order was not a hundred percent correct however the food was excellent! The appetizer "platter" was very good with a green corn tamale a few taquitos and mini chimis. This was the best part of our order. I had the Tito's chicken dish which was Ok but would not order again - it was described as having a special cheese sauce but it just had regular melted cheese. Hubby ordered a chicken chimichanga and ended up with a beef chimi. He said it was very good and would order again. The salsa was a bit garlicky and not very spicy. The chips or quite greasy and we're not salted. The guac was chunky and again heavy on the garlic but good. We used to frequent Sylvia's which was across the street but it seems la pinata put Sylvia is out of business. At least it's a comprable if not a bit better replacement. They're not bashful with their prices and without the delivery and GrubHub fees it would have been more reasonable. Our next visit will be in person. read more