Ordered lunch special. Sweet deal given inflation with chips & salsa, entree, rice & beans, and a soda for $12. Food was quick, hot, and fresh. Service was very friendly. Only negative - salsa was a little watery. Ambiance casual, clean, quick service. read more

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Good food. Big portions. What you would expect from a Mexican restaurant. I had the chile relleno burrito and it was delicious. Fast service. Salsa actually had some spice to it. The sauce was more just crushed tomatoes which I thought I wouldn't like, but it added a freshness to the flavor. Would go again. read more

Mama Chus - Chile relleno burrito (closer) and carnitas burrito (farther). - Mexican Near Me - Orem, Utah

Some of the best mexican food in the valley. I get the chicken enchiladas every time and have yet to disappointed. The chips and salsa are great. Only complaint is that some days the salsa is wayyy spicy. Other than that this place is a 10/10 read more

My wife and I love Mama Chus! The Chile Relleno is fantastic! The serviceis fast and friendly and it just feels like family!

This was an excellent Mexican restaurant! We're passing through from California and the chili relleno was the best I've ever have! The atmosphere was so friendly! Hopefully we can come again! read more

Tasty, not too pricey, and warm Mexican food. The portions are fabulous for Utah County, Utah. And the daily specials served with fresh chips & salsa is a wonderful value... read more

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Food was great, service was great... right up until we left. Several employees at the front thought it necessary to make fun of us behind our backs as we were walking out. I've eaten here for years but will not be returning. When a business doesn't respect their customers, they don't need my business. read more

The food was great! The place is bigger than it looks from the road. Everything we had tasted very good and were served well by the staff. We will be back. read more

My favorite Mexican food.. great environment, Mexico coke is the best ever.. gotta try it

We came on Saturday around 3pm, not super busy but the main dining room area is an echo chamber which made it hard to talk to our table. The chips and salsa were good, decent amount of heat which might indicate that it's store bought... because it was literally the best thing here. The dishes were all pretty pathetic. The before and after pictures don't look too far apart, we each picked the few good components out and left the rest... The rice was ok, beans a little runny for my taste. My dish had a fried corn tortilla at the base but it's as if they forgot to fry it, it was soaked in oil but just not crispy. The attention to detail seems low, I had a big piece of onion skin in my dish. If this was the only issue it's forgivable. I can honestly say this is the first time in maybe a decade that I haven't finished my meal. My wife got about 10% in and gave up! No amount of hot sauce/salsa can overcome the lack of flavor here. Let's touch on the lack of cleanliness: My daughter told me that the ladies bathroom has a sign that tells you not to flush toilet paper and throw it away, I'm sure that smells lovely! WTF is up with that! Dead bugs on the window seals and floors, I would bet $ that this joint never gets a deep cleaning. Needless to say, we will never be back. If I could select 0 stars I would. At least we gave it the Ol' college try. read more

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Huge portions. It was good basic Mexican comfort food. My toppings were fresh and it tasted like they put lime on the lettuce which was an amazing touch I really enjoyed. read more

Two Stars out of Five! Why!?!? My nachos were just chips,( OVERLY COOKED!) a spoon of beans ( Maybe like a smear!) , Cheese, Olives, and Stringy beef. The other plate was OK. it was The Pork Tamale ( yellow Cheese over the Tamale?!) & Chile Relleno ( The chile was NON-Traditional) beans & Rice. I was told that the tortillas were Homemade....NOT!! Disappointed.... The Salsa was NICE and hot!! the chips were nice too! I'll swing by and try something else...Maybe next week..... Customer Service was kool beans....so were the PRICES!!!! read more

Fast service, delicious food, expansive yet uncomplicated menu, fair prices. So far, the best Mexican restaurant that I've found in Utah.

Super yummy!! I loved the spicy salsa and chips. Great prices and amount of food. We got the taco salad, chicken enchiladas and chicken taquitos. It's right before you head towards Sundance, great service and food! I can't wait to go back! read more

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Great food, prices, and service!! Awesome lunch specials M-S!! Locally owned and managed read more

Stopped by here on our way out of the canyon. The parking is very limited but we found a spot on the south side of the building right by the entrance. The chips and salsa were decent and the service was fast and the food was decently priced. I got the #11 which had a beef enchilada, beef taco, and chili relleno combination plate that came with beans and rice. The taco was a good size and crispy like a chalupa, I wish it came with some guacamole. The beef in the enchilada was shredded and had a great flavor. The chili relleno was also perfectly cooked and didn't have too much spice. My husband got the carne asada burrito and the meat was so tender and savory. If you're passing by definitely stop there for a quick bite. read more

Mama Chus - Beef taco Beef enchilada Chile relleno Beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Orem, Utah

Mama Chu's is a great option for inexpensive Mexican food that's pretty tasty. Honestly, it isn't the greatest Mexican food out there. But it is easy to forget that when every plate is big and under $10! We did really enjoy the chips and salsa. We tried the Bistec Mexicano and the Carne Asada burrito. Over all, we enjoyed it as a fun date night and really enjoyed how nice it was on our wallet! The steak was cooked pretty well and they had some nice flavors. The enchilada sauce on top of the burrito was just okay. The leftovers were great the next day though! This is the perfect place to get decent Mexican food at a great price! read more

Mama Chus - Bistec Mexicano, Carne Asada Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Orem, Utah

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As a Texan, I am of course a huge snob when it comes to rating mexican food. Mama Chus is emphatically Americanized Tex-Mex but there is nothing wrong with that so long as you know going in. For Utah, this wasn't bad at all. I got the chile relleno/cheese enchilada combo and was happy with it. Appetizers not as good as the entrees I thought. Wife choked & coughed when a piece of her salad went down the wrong pipe but that wasn't Mana Chu's fault. Wife said she was willing to return and my grandkids & business contacts also liked it. The kids menu was just what they wanted but of course didn't finish. read more

So it's been a while since I reviewed a restaurant, but here goes. My special lady friend and I were caught in the rain on our bikes, coming down the canyon on the Provo River Parkway. We stopped at Mama Chus with every intention of sitting outside to eat because we don't carry bike locks. The kind people that own and staff the place invited us to bring our bikes inside so that we could dry off and get comfortable while we ate. This is what is meant by hospitality. As an added bonus, the food was and is consistently hot and tasty. High recommend. read more

Mama Chus - It was cold and rainy, but our bikes were no obstacle for the good people at Mama Chus. - Mexican Near Me - Orem, Utah

Good authentic mexican Food! Great Service! And the spot is great for bigger groups!!!

Just a good, wholesome, and hearty meal right here. I love Mama Chus for three reasons--grab a drink, get settled, and let me enlighten you: 1. Big, spacious venue. And it's always about half full, which in itself means it's got to be good. It's always the perfect temperature too, I feel like most restaurants are FREEZING (I think they're all in a secret competition to see who can herd patrons in and out in record time). 2. The food is tasty. Honestly you can never go wrong with a solid beef and bean burrito, chicken enchilada, or fajita platter. The food comes out quickly, warm, and always made correctly. Big fan of a good meal that not only fills you up but keeps your wallet full too (about $7-8 a plate). And you can't forget about the chips and salsa. Super delicious and a great way to start expanding the stomach in preparation of the meal you're about to scarf. Occasionally the salsa can be quite spicy but it's never too hot to handle. 3. The waiters/waitresses are very efficient. They give you enough attention to know they're aware of you and your needs, but don't bother you excessively--and I appreciate that. The only thing that could have caused this review to be written in all caps + the phrase "DROP EVERYTHING YOU'RE DOING, GRAB A SOMBRERO, AND ANDALE CHICO!" would've been a mariachi band playing in the background to really add to the ambiance. I'll take what I can get though. Tips and Tricks: * Grab a complimentary sucker on your way out. * Parking can be sparse, but feel free to park along the road or even in the Provo Canyon parking lot 100 yards south of Mama's. * The green sauce on the chicken enchilada's is straight baller. read more

Great value. Reliably good food. Comfortable casual atmosphere. This is a family favorite.

Best carnitas I've had in awhile but it's the only thing that set it apart for me. The beans are kinda basic but I prefer ranchero (whole) beans anyway. Rice was pretty basic also. The $8 guacamole is a rip off since it's mixed with some non avocado ingredient. Either Mexican summer squash or mayonnaise idk. Very subpar guac versus even chipotle or something read more

Food was not good at all. service was equally poor. They sat there staring when they wanted to close and turned out lights on us to get us to leave. Been sick all night from the food. read more

We stopped here after spending some time in the canyon as my friends said they really enjoyed the food here. Walking in I was a little nervous because this is a real hole in the wall place -- decor is not fancy and the back room looks like a restoration project was started and never finished. That aside, the service here was good and quick and the food was out in less than 10 minutes. I ordered a couple of beef enchiladas and they came in on a place of rice and beans. Plentiful food for a an amazing price of $8.50. My friends enjoyed their meals too. The chips and salsa they brought out at the start were great. Sometimes hole in the wall places really are the best. read more

Ok, my standards for Mexican food are not as high as my standards for asian food. That being said, this place has to be my favorite Mexican restaurant in the Provo/Orem area! The chips and salsa are better than most restaurants and the food is always great! Their daily specials are the best deals of any sit down restaurant near by! Like seriously can't beat a chicken enchilada, chicken taco, beans and rice, chips and salsa and a drink for under $8 before tax/tip!!! read more

Mama Chus - Saturday special One Chicken Taco & One Chicken Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Orem, Utah

AWFUL!! I ordered a $14 chimichanga. $14! The avocado was brown, the sour cream was curdled, the chicken inside was dry and not seasoned. The cheese was thick and gross. Poor quality ingredients. Expired toppings. I'm completely amazed they get away with charging $14 for this. I would leave negative stars if I could. I don't know how they have 4 stars on yelp. Yikes. read more

Mama Chus - Brown avocado - Mexican Near Me - Orem, Utah

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Food was great, service was right on. Great place to eat. This was our first visit but will definitely return.

the staff knows my family by name and they treat us like family service is a 10/10 food is 8/10

Mama Chus has been a staple for us for over 12 years now. Quality, consistency, speed, service is all 5/5!!! We love coming here and the food is seriously so good. Best beef taco out there! read more

I've been here once before about 2 years ago. I remember the service being bad but decided to give it another try. I wished I hadn't, first of all can we talk about the awful sign in the bathroom, to NOT flush your toilet paper?!!! Are you kidding me??? FIX YOUR ISSUES AND LOCK YOUR DOORS UNTILL ITS FIXED! Lets move on to your passive aggressive server, upon ordering I asked for more rice than beans, but still wanted beans. she said it couldn't be done? I tell her bring me beans just a little in a cup, she says it's additional cost, why when I am getting just a little more rice, made no sense?! Whatever just do all rice then! We ask for a soda refill and she brings it, it has no carbonation, I tell her, and she gets another soda that tastes the same. I explain it's off and suggested to maybe tell someone else, she says to me, "What do you want me to do about it?" I tell her to taste it and she should know what I'm talking about, a few minutes later she brings another drink...no change?!? LOL! I finished my lunch but had more guacamole left over, I ask for chips, they never come, so before I leave I ask for a container for guacamole and chips to go. The snarky passive aggressive server comes to the table saying, "do you want me to add chips to go on your tab?" I said no I asked for chips earlier and never got them. She leaves and comes back and says, that the other girl said I never asked but they would give me the chips!? PSHHH OK!? As we sat there visiting, the women employees were not talking but screaming, we had to talk louder and it was ridiculou.s, they were rude and I think on purpose!? Their food is mediocre, service stunk and the bathroom issue was beyond nasty!!! NEVER AGAIN! There are PLENTY of other Mexican restaurants around. We will NEVER CHOOSE MAMA CHUS! read more

A cute little business here. The people are extremely nice, and food was good, except our freshly made guacamole which would have been good if it wasn't too salty. Aside from that no real complaints. We gave this place a try simply being in the area as we passed by. read more

Mama Chus - Cheese Enchilada & Chicken Taco combo plate - - Mexican Near Me - Orem, Utah

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Mama Chus is a classic Mexican joint. Great for if you're in a hurry, or if the location makes sense for where you're at. Here's what they do well: 1) Chips and salsa were way good. They kept them full, which is exceedingly important at a Mexican restaurant. 2) Service was pretty good, and the staff was all very pleasant. It was also a great place for families and children. Here's what they could work on: 1) The food was good, but nothing to write home about. 2) The place could use a little renovation, and the upkeep could be improved to keep it clean. Tips-the steak quesadilla was pretty good, good enough that I would recommend it. read more

Mama Chus - The asada quesadilla. Tastes better than it looks. - Mexican Near Me - Orem, Utah

The food is always consistent and the service is fast and great. It is relatively inexpensive and pretty good food for the price.

I was told by a friend that this place was amazing... I was actually disappointed. Service was great and all but when the food came out it looked unsatisfactory. My beans and burrito was soaked in sauce. I ordered one of the popular dishes, the Carne Asada Burritoand every bite was soaking wet. There wasn't much flavor to the food, including the served corn chips... read more

Mama Chus - The Carne Asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Orem, Utah

Food? Crappy Customer service? Crappy Restaurant? Alright, definitely needs an upgrade Imagine this: you're starving, you come into this restaurant and the waitress is rude. You order your food and you get the wrong order. Then the cook comes and glares at you. You end up just sucking it up and eating the food. It's tasteless. No seasoning. Just bland. I wouldn't come here again. read more

Food: 4/5 I'm a taco guy. Number #14 every time I go. Excellent every time, especially after I throw some salsa on there. Crispy deep fried shells, great shredded beef. The amount of beans served ALWAYS leaves me disappointed as does their thinness. Rice is satisfactory. Chips & Salsa: 2.5/5 Very hit and miss. Salsa is inconsistent in temperature which, admittedly, is difficult to nail every time. Must pay attention to age and amount of peppers used! Chips last time were overly thick, hard, and greasy (homemade). They often taste of slightly rancid oil. Service: 5/5 GREAT staff. Very friendly. Food comes out FAST. Great refills on the inconsistent chips & salsa. Atmosphere: 3/5 No real complaints. Basic. Nothing special. Clean, but older decor. Live plants along east wall. In short, we really like this place. read more

Mama Chus - Mama Chus! - Mexican Near Me - Orem, Utah

Went to Mama Chus a few weeks ago and loved it. I got the enchilada, tamale, taco combo and was really happy with my choice. The shredded beef was delicious and the chicken was pretty good too. They kept the chips and salsa coming and served our large party of about 15 very efficiently. The food was great, huge menu, lots of options, almost too many, I had a hard time deciding. But I really enjoyed it and would definitely go back. The price was very affordable for the large amount of food that you received. read more

First time a ate here was around 25 years ago. My mother-in-law's wanted to treat my husband and I to dinner. From that day on it has been a special treat to come eat here!! Always YUMMY!! ThanK you we love Your food!!! Lori Miller read more

It's fine, just nothing special. The food wasn't bad, just wan't very spicy or flavorful. I prefer some other Mexican restaurants in the area that have more on the menu and serve more authentic dishes. I see why some people like this place though, it's just not for me. read more