Had a girls lunch date, and I had the Ground Beef Fiesta salad and it was absolutely the best I have ever tasted. Two of my friends ordered the Macayo's Burro's Bowls. Needless to say when we left we all said we found our New Mexican restaurant. Everyone was extremely pleased with the food. The service was top notch, the place is clean and very appealing. The dinnerware they served our food was warm and auth Mexican ware. Highly recommend. read more

Good chips and salsa, guacamole and grilled skirt steak fajitas. I wasn't a huge fan of their refried beans though. They didn't have much flavor. First time there and look forward to going back soon. read more

I came to Macayos today to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. It was very crowded but I was able to get a seat at the bar. A little loud for me but tolerable. They have great lunch and senior menu and the prices are very reasonable. The complimentary chips and salsa were very good. I enjoyed my Baja chicken enchilada combo. The service was amazing. My order came out very hot in only a few minutes. The chicken enchilada, rice and beans were delicious. A nice Cinco de Mayo lunch! read more

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10/1/25 Parking 5/5 Early dinner 4:30. Easy parking in semi private parking lot. Atmosphere 5/5 See prior reviews. Service5/5 We were warmly greeted by the host station employee and seated quickly. Sever Felipe V. met us shortly after being seated. He was a very pleasant gentleman who got us started with iced teas and a chili cheese crisp. Filipe returned with our drinks and Crisp and took our meal order. My wife ordered the green chile pork stew and chose the Sampler plate, a departure from my go to Chimmy pick. Food 5/5 No photos visit. Everything was delicious and we would order them again! Thanks Philippe for your great service! $61.02 including tip. Eat well my friends-SYOY! read more

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Bartender Ray was extremely rude. We waited 10 minutes at the bar and I had to go by the kitchen to get him to come out to serve us. We wanted the Frozen Margaritas and his response was "We were slow and what you want me to do". It was 8 and they close at 9. Why did he shut down the Frozen Margarita machine down so early. Smh read more

Clearlyyyyyy someone in the kitchen needs to be *Kissed!!!! The Happy Hour food was so delicious!!!! It was cool and quiet, I celebrated my alone time and really glad I chose Macayos! It did not disappoint! Nena was my very sweet and patient server! Glad I got such a nice smile with such friendly service! Thank you kitchen staff!!! read more

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What a great experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned -- classic Mexican comfort food done right. The chips and salsa were amazing, and every dish came out hot and beautifully plated. The service was excellent too -- friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The atmosphere was vibrant and fun, with that authentic Southwestern charm that makes you want to stay and relax. Macayo's in Mesa is definitely a place we'll come back to again. Great food, great people, great vibe -- loved everything! read more

Stopped by for dinner, ordered the carne asada cheese crisp and the trio enchilada. Everything was good. The only thing I would have liked different, would have been that the crisp was slightly over cooked. Service was nice and wasn't over crowded. We got seated immediately and our server kept that water full. Thank you for a nice visit. read more

Macayo's Mexican Food - Carne Asada Cheese Crisp - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

What was passable, run-of-the-mill Mexican food a couple years ago was sadly inedible on our most recent visit. Truly horrible enchilada sauce and a beef taco that tasted very off made for a poor lunch experience. The relleno and bean tostada were at least edible, but far from good. The facility was spotlessly clean and quite pleasant, but with so many excellent Mexican food options in the valley, there is no reason for us to give Macayo's another try. read more

Stopped in for lunch and sat at the bar. It was pretty quiet so we were able to order quickly. Nice dog friendly outdoor patio that would be great in the cooler months. The food was ok. The taco was good but the enchilada was just ok. The tortilla tasted premade and the sauce had a metallic taste to it. read more

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Got right in and was attended to by Hoe who was very nice and had my Diet Pepsis coming one after another. I had amazing service and the ambiance was well lit and quiet. Service with a smile. Great food. Very clean, organized restaurant and waitstaff. I joined the rewards program as well. read more

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Haven't been here in seven years stopped in today for lunch. No paper towels in the bathroom, dirty dishes left on the table outside the whole time I ate there, it was never cleaned up. I ordered a tortilla soup and asked to have that served ahead of my lunch. It was and it was pretty good. However, it took 10 minutes of waiting once I finished my soup before my food was brought out to me by somebody else. I don't know if that's normal but I don't think I've ever waited that long for my entrée. I ordered a shredded beef burro with Verde sauce and a side of beans. I had to ask for more napkins because all I was given was one napkin. Forget about having even a paper placemat; just ate flat on the table. I ate outside and nobody ever came to check on me. I finished my meal and waited for a while for my ticket and nobody ever came. The service was terrible. So I had to go to an appointment so I went up to the front and the girl came up with the little machine and said," would you like to check out?" and I said yes so I gave no tip and that made her mad you know how I know that?... because I asked for a paper receipt on the machine and she just quickly hit the last button turn around and said thank you goodbye without ever looking at me before I could even ask for the receipt. Forget about asking about a dessert there they don't even know you exist once they put the food on the table. The soup was good as well as the Burro, the beans were good, but if it wasn't for that, that place would be a big flat zero. I have not been there in seven years and I will never go back again. I felt like I was ignored. Not even a smile from anybody. If I had brought business clients to lunch there, I would have been mortified. Never again! read more

I've been visiting several of Macayo's locations over the years. The food is always good and reasonably priced.

Really great team service on a super busy lunch rush by Rosa who was helping out Kyle, as he had just taken on a giant table of 16+ people. The food was quick, hot, tasty and presented beautifully as usual. Our booth was comfy, chips and salsa excellent as always, drinks cold and refills-a-plenty. So glad Macayo's brought back their LUNCH SPECIALS menu! My Mom and I each had the shredded beef taco and enchilada combo with rice and beans for only 12.99 - what a deal! I got shredded chicken in mine, she got cheese, both covered in green sauce instead of the usual red. Yum Yum! See pic. Another wonderful visit from one of the many great Macayo's locations around the valley. read more

Macayo's Mexican Food - LUNCH SPECIAL Shredded Beef Taco / Chicken Enchilada with green sauce, rice and beans only $12.99! - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Hostess was friendly, but couldn't seem to find us a booth. Saying a table needed to be cleaned. The bus staff wasn't in yet. We could clearly see there were 4 booths available. Our server was great and made a price saving suggestion. Kudos to that. It seems their enchilada sauce has changed. It's been awhile since we've eaten there. The sauce was more tomato tasting. Not spicy at all. The appearance wasn't as red either. Maybe the lack of spice. I know I won't be ordering it again. The cheese crisp had a different texture. It didn't use to fall apart on the bottom. Chunks and crumbs landed in the plate when taking a bite. read more

Love the pizzas and calzones. Great service. Waitress was super nice. Didn't take many photos. Was busy celebrating cousin's birthday. read more

Macayo's Mexican Food - Pizza - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

We enjoy our weekly family Mexican food night out at Macayos. You get chips and salsa while you wait. They have good happy hour specials including drinks and appetizers. There is a good variety of items you can choose from on their menu. When love their shredded beef chimichangas smothered in Baja sauce served with rice and refried beans. The nachos are a great appetizer to start with and it's large enough for 2-3 people and very filling. We always order ours with shredded beef. Their award winning green Chile pork stew is delicious! read more

I ordered online for pick up. When I asked at the restaurant if all the special requests were correct since they were not on the receipt. I was assured by the hostesses that the requests came through in back and it was correct. Imagine my shock when I got home and the order was not anywhere near correct. The battered shrimp for the two orders of shrimp tacos was grilled. One of the orders also requested no cabbage. Guess what. Cabbage. Lesson learned. Check your order visually before you leave. Because even if they assure you it's right, it may not be. read more

Food and service were really good! Staff were friendly and helpful! Definitely will go back for great time!

The "birthplace" of the chimichanga. It better be good...it was. Too bad that was the only thing. Beans tasted like burnt matter. Rice had little taste. Homemade hot sauce tasted like runny tomato paste. Margaritas have to be great here right? If Koolaid made a margarita flavor this would be it. I decide to order another, but this time top shelf hoping to redeem this place and it was very bitter. Both drinks tasted like it came from Applebees. Service was slow. She used the table next to us to drop stuff off. Did not see how we were doing after we got our food. So yeah; not impressed. read more

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Good value excellent food salsas were terrific very pleased with our meal. We will be back. $36 read more

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Go only if you have no other choice... Food bland and tasteless Service slow, and wasn't even busy read more

My first visit. Came for Lunch about 12:30. Very crowded which is always a good sign. Sat at the bar for 10 minutes. Nobody came. Waited in line at the Hostess Stand. She said I could sit at the bar and she'd tell the Bartender. Bottom line, the Green Chili Pork may be the best I've ever had. It was delicious. The Service was quite slow. Not enough Staff. I will be back because of the excellent food but I'll try to come at an off-peak time. Management is definitely lacking. read more

Literally ordered food and waited for an hour and 15 minutes for it to be to go completely despicable would never suggest this to anyone

Came here tonight with some family to celebrate a birthday!! We had a reservation and arrived right on time, but still wound up waiting about 10-15 minutes. Our server was with us quickly and took our drink order, which came out timely as well. They offer free chips and salsa as an appetizer while you're waiting for your meal! They gave our party of five 4 salsas. My mom and grandma kept mentioning that theirs was a bit spicy, but myself and my cousin disagreed. It wasn't until the very end of our meal that we noticed they supplied 2 different heat levels! The waitress didn't tell us that there was a difference. I ordered mini chimichangas, as I wasn't very hungry from all the chips. My meal was good! Everything seemed pretty fresh. The cheese on top wasn't melted very well, not sure if that's how it's supposed to come or not. The rest of our party got burritos and chicken fajitas. Our server was kind, and kept checking in on us. I love Mexican food and I will never be disappointed to go to a Macayos! The prices are average, the service is quick, workers are friendly, and they have the golden COMPLIMENTARY CHIPS AND SALSA! read more

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My last review said they were very good with their multiple menus for seniors lunches and happy hours and that is good but beware. We went there for lunch and ordered from the senior menu and the lunch menu. However, we were charged the regular price for the cheese crisp because it was from a different menu. The meal came from the senior menu and they won't give you the lunch price for the cheese crisp if you don't order your meal from the lunch menu. I can understand that, but they need to tell you that when you're ordering, they really need to tell you that when you're ordering read more

Service was very good I thought it was the manager who seated us in the bar -very mannerly nice man I like the food here and the atmosphere read more

Macayo's is somewhere with a lot of nostalgia, but when I've tried most recently I haven't been too impressed with the food. I was excited to see online they have a vegetarian menu, but was shocked to not see it on the physical menu. Hopefully, everyone pulls up the menu before hand to see if they have dietary restrictions or preferences. I'm writing this review the next day and I still taste the garlic, which I'm not a fan of. Thankfully, I'm not a vampire as this would have sent me to the void. Also, the dish is listed with a chili pepper but I didn't taste hardly any spice. Shame as I do love spicy! Overall, the food was okay but nothing I would purposely go out of my way to get again. The Veggie Tacos have been better from a different location, so I would skip the veggie enchilada in the future. Lastly, the service may have been a little slower to start as I went in on a Tuesday but was extremely friendly & quick to offer both a refill and a to go beverage which I appreciated. The decor is over the top Mexican decor, which always has a nostalgia factor for me. The atmosphere and service is what brings me back as the food isn't the greatest Mexican food but still tasty. read more

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Enough folks shared their feelings with staff and on reviews like this so they made the decision to go back to their original, fresh, taco shells!! And they are DELICIOUS!! Thank you Macayo's for listening. read more

Nice menu. Good service and place we go back to every once in awhile! Like fajita burrito

For this to be the birthplace of the chimichanga, we were slightly underwhelmed! I will point out that service was amazing and the restaurant was clean. We just didn't enjoy our food as much as we thought we would. We may try a different location when we're in the area again. read more

Went today after hearing about an Anniversary $0.78 Crispy Taco special. Haven't been to a Macayo's in years. A $0.78 taco special has to be a waiter nightmare.. but my server was very cheerful and friendly. My expectations were pretty low for a $0.78 taco... but these were normal sized and full of meat, lettuce, cheese and diced tomato. Mine weren't very hot... I can imagine that they cook a million at once and have them precooked and ready to plate up. I was there at about 2pm... After the lunch rush. Beef was plentiful (especially given the price).. but a little bland. Watch out for bones.. I got a small one in mine. No big deal. It's real beef! Definitely improved by a spoonful of salsa (which... sadly, was very, very mild). Even so.. it was an incredible value in these inflationary times and service was pleasant. I'll go back (maybe for fajitas) read more

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I've been to this location several times. The service is always fast and friendly and it was no different this time. The food is always delicious and I love heir margaritas! The chips weren't super fresh this time which was a bummer because they have such amazing salsa! I like when they come out warm and they weren't quite stale but you could tell they had been sitting out for a while. Other than that, everything was great! An extra little tip, bring a jacket if you run a little cold like me, it's always freezing in there. read more

Food is amazing service is excellent and even with outrageous increases in food cost I get value and quality for a fair price. I'm on my way for a take out dinner right now read more

The salsa was excellent. We didn't love the margaritas, they seemed very sweet, probably used a mix, but presently nicely and generously sized. They have a great variety of vegetarian choices. Nothing really stands out to me as exceptional, but it was a good meal. read more

Macayo's Mexican Food - Perfect Patron Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I've been a frequent diner of Macayos since the 80s and it has very recently gone downhill. Bring back the Sonoran corn tortillas for tacos! The new preformed flour kind is terrible. And the shredded beef tacos - yuk! My soft ground beef was soooo greasy! Best part of our meal was the chips and salsa. On the positive side -- Our server Beth gave great service. And, the new older hostess woman (short dark hair) is fantastic and it's refreshing to be greeted efficiently and feel welcomed and get excellent service! read more

The food was more of a taco bell style the beans tasted like they were out of can from the store and the tortillas were cold and stiff rice was from school cafeteria read more

After we had our bad experience we went back after 1 year and this time around was a little better. We got seated again same spot the booths by the bar area and same hostess as last time :/ so the service was SLOWWWW It seemed she focused her attention on the guest at the bar NOT the booth. Next time ill ask NOT to be seated in the bar area if we go back since I think its just the issue is the server is to busy at the bar. Glad to see the menu look fresh this time and new and CLEAN! The table seemed WAY cleaner this time around also. read more

Food was terrible and service was the same. Will not be going back. We did enjoy the Margaritas though.

Great margarita Monday with great food at a very reasonable price. Gavin the bartender is fantastic. Very friendly and attentive.