Their (both this location and the one in Scottsdale) food is always freshly made and delicious with good ingredients. Our lunch today was no different. Their tacos in particular are great and unique. Try the Mushroom Taco for something different than most anything you'd get anywhere else. Service is always good. We sat at the bar. The bartender at this location seems new and not quite comfortable with himself yet, but if he sticks with it will eventually settle in. It has a clean, well maintained (including restrooms) comfortable casual modern atmosphere. read more

A hidden gem in Peoria! Excellent food, presented well. Booths, chairs, high tops and bar seating available. This was my first time here and I love this place. Had delicious cheese enchiladas wit rice and refried beans. Price was reasonable for the dish I ordered. Would definitely return and try more on their menu. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the West Valley-Peoria Area. We decided to take some family members there after Church for their Sunday Brunch. We had reservations, got right in and had a very nice Server-Ben A little disappointed in some of the things that should come with some of the Breakfast Orders. * We had two orders of pancakes with Strawberries, they arrived looked good but were not exceptional, small containers of syrup for three large pancakes, ???, to make things even crazier, especially for this restaurant is they did not come with butter and when we asked for butter it came frozen in a metal cup??? One Strawberry quartered? Were told they ran out of Strawberries? Could have served with other fruit. The rest of our orders were delicious BTW, just disappointed in the Pancake scenario. We will continue to support read more

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I came here with a friend for a catch-up lunch. When we walked in, I already loved the decorations and the overall vibe. There's a big map and a painting on the back wall, high wooden ceilings, and the whole place just feels really nice and classy. Our server was very nice and checked on us a few times to make sure everything was good. Since it was Tuesday, of course we had to do the Taco Tuesday special. It's $14.95 and you get to pick three different tacos. I got the Carne Asada, Baja Fish, and Short Rib Barbacoa. My friend got the Pork Chicharron, Baja Fish, and Shrimp Diablo. We also ordered the Guacamole with Plantain Chips. It was so addictive!! Everything we ordered was really good. They actually have a lot of other dishes on the menu too, so I definitely need to come back a few more times to try more things. Oh, and they also have happy hour from 2:30 to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. And they have a really good tequila selection too. Thank goodness for my foodie friend so I get to try more good food! read more

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This is the only place I'll go for really fantastic Mexican food. The flavors are unique and complex. I have tried many different items and can't say which was the best. Everything is great ! read more

The place itself gets pretty busy around dinner time. The ambiance is fun. The service depends on when you go. If you go during a less busy time, the service is much better. The price is a little high but the food is good. The burritos are our favorite. You get a large portion and the flavors are tasty. read more

It was okay! The guac and plantains were really good. The tacos were okay. We've been really wanting to try this place, but we weren't super impressed. read more

Mochilero Kitchen - Guacamole and Plantains - Mexican Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

We had a unconfirmed reservation which made it a bit tricky to get a table right away but we were seated within minutes of our arrival. The menu was a newer menu that was missing some items my family had eaten on a previous occasion, such as the birria, but they still came through with the orders and in a timely fashion. Meals were served within 15/20 mins of ordering and the portions aren't overly large or too small to make you feel hunger soon after eating. Everything tasted wonderful, fresh and flavorful. The restaurant was hopping by the time we left around 6 pm. It's loud with a lot of customers just as a heads up. read more

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Sunday morning after church, there was no wait. The service was a little slow and food was just ok. Very minimalist set up. We sat on the patio. They took our drink order and we started with coffee. The cups were decent size but not much creamer and only a few packets of sugar. We didn't see waitress much. The presentation of the food just didn't add any pizzazz. Overall it was quick for a seat and ok food. The high light was the Oaxacan smoked margarita. read more

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It's a cute place that's bright and has high ceiling and comfy chairs. It's a bit loud. Service was great and food was good. I had the short rib enchiladas and ymmo. read more

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Came today for brunch, it was my first time but my bff has been often for dinner. The brunch menu looked amazing, so I was pumped to try it! I went w the churro waffles and my friend went w the spicy omelet. We agreed to split both, and then I started w their summer drink special - agua loca, which was a watermelon tequila drink. The waffles were good but rich, the omelet was delicious, the drink was not great. I had a cucumbrero for my second drink, it was delicious! Service was great, the place is small but really clean. Definitely would go back read more

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Service was good . Our dinner was great. The Shrimp Diablo was extra , extra delicious . Our server said this was his favorite read more

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We went for a girls dinner last night. Bella was our server & she was spot on! So friendly & nice!!! We had the White Rose Sangria & skinny margs. We order the beef Short ribs, enchiladas (I asked for the salsa verde on side & side of their Oaxaca queso to pour over) It was absolutely delicious! Even the refried beans and rice were delicious. My girlfriend ordered the chicken Tinga enchiladas with salsa Verde, and black bean, also very testy!!!!! I live in North Scottsdale,, but will definitely be making the drive, to Peoria to eat at this place again. Highly recommend!!!!! read more

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I wouldn't call this traditional Mexican food but it really is tasty. I love almost everything here but my wife prefers more traditional cuisine. Every time we've come here it has always been busy but clean and inviting. The staff is always friendly and we always feel welcomed. This is such a beautiful location with amazing service and great food. The only reason I'd probably not give it the 5th star is the lack of "above and beyond" I'd expect. read more

Food service and ambiance is great. Drinks are delicious as well. I've been there several times and never disappoints.

Absolutely love this place! Food and service are both amazing! Ben is a gem and so approachable. Can't say enough about the food. It's DELISH!!! read more

Food was delicious and flavorful. I had the plantains with Guacamole. I wish I took a pic before I dug in. Also the De Jalisco Old Fashion was soo good. Sweet and spicy. read more

Mochilero Kitchen - Guacamole and Plantain Chips - Mexican Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

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Best pozole I have ever had. This is a hidden gem for sure. Great service. Loved the huge serving of chilaquiles. read more

Mochilero Kitchen - This is the best pozole I have ever had. This place should be packed soooo freakin good and great service. - Mexican Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

Excellent high grade food! We started with Trio Salsa, Queso dip, Potato and Mushroom Taco's, the best we had. Main course food was delicious! And we are vegetarian. Nice ambience! Great courteous service!! read more

My first time here, my parents have been talking about it for a while they frequently eat here. I really liked the decor, and our waitress was very nice and took good care of us. We ordered esquites, ceviche, and I ordered the Taco Tuesday special. The esquites was good, ceviche taste fresh and delicious. I enjoyed each of my tacos as well as the rice and beans. I would come back. read more

Mochilero Kitchen - Chicken Tinga Taco, Pork Chicharron Taco, Carnitas Taco - Mexican Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

The food has changed. The fish tacos used to be really good but we went tonight and it not as good. The service was ok but not great. The prices are still high and quality has gone down. read more

Food and drinks = good Service = bad We hadn't been here in quite a while, with all the new restaurant options nearby. The food and drinks were just as good as I remember, but we had really poor service today. We ordered several items off the happy hour menu and thought the chips and salsa/queso would be brought out right away to enjoy with our margaritas, but we kept waiting and waiting ... nope. Everything came out at once and it was brought out by two other people. Our waiter checked on us to see how it looked right after we got it, then he never came back ... not to see if we want another drink, more water, or more chips (which we needed since we still had queso). We had a table of empty dishes and glasses at 5:00 and didn't get our check until 5:20, and that was after flagging him down. And the thing is, it's not a big place, so I don't know why we were ignored. Also, we were charged for salsa, so technically we should have been given another bowl of chips since that price was for "chips and salsa." Very disappointing experience, especially when you're spending a lot of money. Although it's good food we don't plan to go back. read more

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Mochilero just seems to get better every time we go! We did happy hour at the bar and enjoyed every bit of it! read more

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Their chicken tinga bowl is great! Fresh, flavorful, not the least bit dry love the corn salsa in it and the delicious chicken.

This is one of our favorite go to spot near home, the food is consistently delicious, and the service is fast and friendly. Definitely recommend for a casual lunch date. read more

We went to Mochilero a few times. The atmosphere is nice, the food is decent. The reason I gave it 2 stars is because our server was constantly trying to upsell us. So we ordered the better tequila in our margaritas which was fine. Then we ordered guacamole and plantains. She asked us if we wanted salsa and we said sure, not realizing they charge $3 for salsa!!! It wasn't even pico de gallo. C'mon $3 for salsa? We didn't ask if there was a charge for salsa, so maybe that's on us. But c'mon who charges for salsa at a Mexican restaurant. read more

As we entered the parking lot for Mochilero Kitchen in Peoria we noticed there were a lot of cars for a Tuesday evening but still a few parking spots to be found. We were welcomed by the hostess when we entered the restaurant and while the inside was quite small they also offered outside dining which was protected from the direct sun with outdoor shades. We opted to sit indoors and once seated we were quickly greeted by our friendly server, Ashlynn. While we didn't partake, as we sat we were presented with an extensive tequila/alcohol menu. Too many tequilas to choose from! We ordered two appetizers plantain chips and guacamole and a full order of brussels sprouts without the peanut sauce variation...just made with light oil. The appetizers arrived within a matter of a few minutes and we were pleased with the serving sizes of each dish. Everything tasted great and the brussels sprouts were crispy...yum! A shout out to our server, Ashlynn, she was very attentive, always refilling our water before the glass was empty. The menu is expansive with many options to choose from. My husband ordered the cochinita pibil and I order the chili negro bowl with short rib. Both dishes were scrumptious and we can't wait to return to try other selections on the menu. read more

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Great ambience, and great food. The appetizers were delicious! Also, I keep daydreaming about the mushroom taco! Like YUM!

The food is always consistently excellent! One of our favorite dishes is the garlic shrimp, which is flavorful and cooked to perfection! They have the best staff. We always like to see Amy behind the bar. She makes fantastic sangria.!! This place is a hidden gem! read more

Amy at the bar is so amazing! She curated a drink for me and it was so tasty! She had the rest of the bar drinking it with me. She made my night! The food is also great. We had the esquites for an appetizer and the taco trio for dinner. The queso is to dye for! If you want good food and a great bartender, come when Amy is working! read more

Not my first visit and certainly not my last. Brought friends here for their first visit. The first words they said were, "this place smells amazing!" This was some of the best food I've had to date at Mochilero. And our server, who we've had before was so gracious and hospitable. I just wish the patio were bigger! read more

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I been here on several different occasions and they never disappoint. The is very good. I love their burritos and bowls. Very clean establishment with a very friendly wait staff. read more

What is a mochilero? It's a backpacker. But why name a Mexican restaurant after a vagabond backpacker? Maybe the menu reflects travel throughout Mexico? Seems like maybe that's the case here. The food was better than expected, definitely of the higher end type. Everything was prepared with care and packed with flavor. We had a shrimp ceviche that was good, but not amazing. Chicken carnitas salad was kind of a letdown, as the chicken was not made to reflect actual carnitas. Basically just shredded chicken with some pretty vegetables and a sweet tangy dressing. Margaritas were solid. Over all not bad, a few hits and misses. I think you may be able to better on Mexican food in the Phoenix area if you dig a little deeper. Not bad though. I'd go back again and give them another try. read more

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Fantastic atmosphere and delicious food. Taco Tuesday specials made it an even more enjoyable evening. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Great little Mexican restaurant. We had lunch at this location. The staff are quite friendly. The food was quite good. We had the taco trios and they were very tasty especially the tortillas. We will definitely be back. read more

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We love Mochilero Kitchen! Highly recommend. The tacos are amazing! Service is always great!

The food is really really good! I tried the fish tacos and my mouth waters just thinking about it! Great service as well - went with a fairly large group (11 of us) and we never went without. read more

The food was fantastic! Reasonably priced and portions were good. The reason for dinging one star is due to the service. We had multiple servers, two out of the three of them seemed disorganized each time they came around to the table. They placed one plate incorrectly and AFTER the food was already touched, they realized it was incorrect and grabbed the plate and placed it in front of another person in our party. I didn't think that was right as the food was already eaten off the plate by someone else. They should've taken it back and brought out a fresh plate. Would come back! read more

I love the margaritas at Mochilero's. My favorite is the Jalapeño. They have a great happy hour with choices of chips and salsa and other snacks. read more

Mochilero Kitchen - Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

Looked forward to some great Mexican food. Boy we're we disappointed. Taco meat and enchiladas (filled with potatoes for filler) were very bland as were the black beans and rice. Ordered refried but got black instead. No free chips and salsa at this tight establishment. No water refills or how was your meal from the server. Poorly trained as are the chefs. Wow. Will never return. read more