Mariscos Vuelve a La Vida

The place is open and don't know why Yelp keep saying it closed. I just called, ordered, and…read morepicked my food. I grew up in the valley and have lived here for 34 years. I have tried tacos all over the AZ, and this is one of my favorite taco places. The food is cooked right in front of you--simple but amazing.

The salsa bar offers great variety.....mild, smoky, acidic, and hot options, with something for…read moreeveryone. I especially loved the pickled red onions. The pollo was my favorite: well seasoned, with a nice crust and char. The asada was okay but needed more seasoning and a char would have been nice. The pastor was a little goopy for my liking; some char would have really elevated it. The Sonoran taco, with asada, green chile, and cheese, was decent, but nothing out of this world. At $3.10 per taco, or $3.35 with grilled onions, the prices are reasonable. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the staff was very friendly.

Fresh pineapple & cilantro, pickled onions, & fresh pico de gallo!

Roasted peppers and onions

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Ample space with plenty of seating

Anaya's Fresh Mexican Restaurant

4.4(512 reviews)

7.0 mi

Love love LOVE this place! Amazing service , perfect authentic atmosphere! Not to mention the meat…read morebeing seasoned and hot to perfection and the sauce!!! the red sauce on the wet burritos so so good! Best chicken tacos and burritos we have ever had! The skinny margarita is the perfect pair to any plate. Thank you to the staff and cook for the Great food and experience we will be back!

We were looking for a hidden gem Mexican restaurant and we stumbled across this amazing restaurant…read more When we arrived the place was empty but by the time we left they had a nice little crowd. To start out the service was great! Our waiter took great care of us and gave us some good advice on what to order. I end up getting muscles as an appetizer and chef special as my main course. The food was phenomenal good. The best I've had in a while. Overall this is one of the best Mexican restaurants I've had in a while!!! I can't wait to go back and try the margaritas!!!

Inside

Really Good Salsa

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Ta'Carbon Mexican Grill

4.5(643 reviews)

0.3 mi

Pros: I've tried a wide swath of the plates here and they've all been great. The Hazz and Alambre…read moreare favorites for sure. The lengua, pastor, cabeza are all great. Service is always really quick. Cons: Seating can sometimes be limited, and space is definitely tight in doors. Salsa is a little hit and miss, sometimes better than others... While the food is great, I think the salsa is a little bit of the weak player here, still good, but not great.

Saw some good reviews so wanted to try it out. The meat was okay, not the best quality in my…read moreopinion. Asada had a decent amount of fat and the lack of topping options wasn't great. Was a very simple taco. The bean burrito had the potential to be great, but the beans had a weird taste to them. Not necessarily bad, but it wasn't a flavor I loved. The tortillas really saved the day and are why it got this rating. Service was great! Really nice workers but wasn't the cleanest taco stand around. Not somewhere I would necessarily go out of my way for but not terrible

Gross beans

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Manuel's Mexican Restaurant

4.2(488 reviews)

5.0 mi

ALWAYS GREAT SERVUCE! The menu selections are great and the food is always good. You get your…read moremoney's worth they haven't reduce the size of the serving, which is rare these days.

Our waitress Carmen was awesome she is the best one here at manuals we will be back because of her…read morethe food is always great

Waiting area

Fried ice cream with Carmel.

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Bar view from our table

Don Juan's Mexican Grill

3.9(165 reviews)

2.0 mi

We ended up here totally by accident. We went to G-57 Bar and Grill and were severely…read moredisappointed! So we came here to Don Juan's. The food was amazing the service was even better. Make sure you go on Tuesday and take advantage of the 2.00 tacos. Carne asada is great! Looking forward to next Tuesday.

We had planned on eating somewhere else for lunch in downtown Glendale, but had to pivot and easily…read moreagreed upon this spot. The staff are super welcoming and friendly, as well as attentive. The food was pretty good. I'll say my burrito was a tad dry for me. I had asked for it enchilada style, but it definitely lacked in the sauce department. The open faced quesadilla was simple but a hit from the table. Portions are large and prices are decent.

Chicken Flautas

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El Rey de la Torta

4.9(23 reviews)

2.4 mi

I went out to Glendale because this place had 5 stars on Yelp. It is a simple, kind of a hole in…read morethe wall. The food was delicious. They had fruit drinks, which can be hard to find. Everybody was terribly nice. Thumbs up.

I got two Ranchera tortas for my dad and me, and they were definitely worth it! They were filling,…read moredelicious, and we both finished feeling completely satisfied. If we ever crave tortas again, we'll definitely be coming back to Rey de la Torta.

Carne Asada burrito Rico style

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Mango delicious

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant

4.0(1.2k reviews)

9.1 mi

Went for lunch. Fresh, hot, great value, delicious . Bacon Wrapped Shrimp also known as Alambre…read moreLunch.

Great value $5 Happy Hour everyday 11-6 and 8- close All…read morethis for $10 with complimentary chips and salsa. Yummy

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Popo's Fiesta Del Sol

3.9(637 reviews)

1.6 mi

Always consistent and tasty food. Yum! Yum! And shout out to Kaylin who always provides…read moreoutstanding service. This location is our favorite Mexican food place!!!!

We had amazing customer service here! We did not have to ask for anything at all We were taken care…read moreof from beginning to end and were met with nothing but a huge smile highly recommend!

Inside

Sizzling platter of steak and carnitas fajitas.

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Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe

4.2(732 reviews)

9.2 mi

Excellent service Bueno I recommend a queso birria didn't have to wait for her to be seated and…read morefood came out pretty quick

Ajo Al's is my GO TO for Mexican food! I love the all day happy hour on Monday, but the prices any…read moreday of the week are worth it. The friendliest staff, tastiest food, and best margaritas -- I could sit at the bar all day (and I probably have). The entire restaurant is so welcoming and chill, and I go there every chance I get. Give me a couple El Flaco margaritas and a dip trio and I am set. I LOVE Ajo Al's!

Dining Room

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The Bar

La Casa DeLa Poblanita

4.6(245 reviews)

2.6 mi

Food 10 Great music to enjoy while eating…read more Plenty of food!! Service is great!! Brought food out when ready! Definitely need to try!!

What a great neighborhood gem…read more Place was super clean and had a walk up counter to order. Menu was extensive for the size of the place. Had two tacos and a sope. The sope was my favorite by far. Yet everything was wonderful. For sure will go again when in the area.

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Gloria S.

12 years ago

First time here. The food was really good and service was fast. Even the kids liked the food and want to go back.

Franky M.

7 years ago

This place was really good. From the service to the amazing food. Definitely recommend this place

Jose P.

13 years ago

Mexicano 100% con la bandona y el norteño la comida no se diga se los recomiendo

Marcelita Z.

10 years ago

just horrible!! everything! omg worst experience ever!!

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