Nando's stole my heart for AZ authentic Mexican food! This was my first time here and it was for a meeting. I took recommendations before I ordered and I wasn't disappointed! I ordered the enchilada Del Mar which had shrimp and crab inside with a side of rice and beans, it was absolutely Delicious I cleaned my plate! We were a group of about 8 people, and were seated on the patio area on a nice sunny day. Our waitress was friendly and on top of what we needed at any moment. I will definitely be back to Nando's but I will have to try a different location because this location isn't convenient to me, nonetheless Nando's is AZ Authentic Mexican food!!! read more

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1/3/25 After class lunch and first visit to this location. Parking 3/5 Entire strip mall was slammed. All business were busy as we arrived about 12:30. Found a parking spot and grabbed our hiking boots to begin our journey towards the restaurant. Atmosphere 5/5 Like the other location (Gilbert?) it is a nice and popular location. Atmosphere is modern Latin good vibes and based on the libations area my guess this place gets pretty slammed on weekends., Service 10/5 We had the pleasure having Lesi as our server. She was prompt, attentive and very polite. Lesi took time to answer questions including some off menu options. We ordered the Hefe fajitas steak chimichangas and the Chipotle Albondiga soup and cheese crisp. Food 5/5 First the cheese crisp was the best we've had. Thin crust browned perfectly and the perfect cheese blend. The soups was very nice as well. The Hefe chimichangas was ginormous with great fajitas steak and stir fried vegetables. Delicious leftovers. Both locations impressed. Thank-you Lesi! $51.18 and $20 cash tip for outstanding service we told your Mgr about. Nando's my friends and if you visit this location ask for Lesi-SYOY! read more

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We had a DELICIOUS dinner at this location last night with our family from Montana! We got seated within a few minutes and enjoyed the outdoor dining ambiance! Juan kept us supplied with chips and salsa and Cara was our server, who provided outstanding service the whole time! We had several different entrees, and all were tasty and cooked to perfection!! This has, and will always be one of our favorite restaurants read more

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We were just there on Monday and came back on Wednesday. Same great food and table service. Unfortunately, we were there at noon, the hostess was on phone taking a to go order while we waited and the line grew to 6 groups before someone else came to seat people without any sense of urgency. The other staff were aware but didn't do anything. read more

Nando's Mexican Cafe - Spicy shrimp appetizers and Pasta with Steak. Delicious - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

My favorite thing about Nando's is the drink menu. They have a wide variety of both alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. The food is good but I've had better. Our server was very friendly and everything came out fast despite us being a very large group! read more

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We have been going to Nandos for years. Very impressed with the service. Since some have left we only go Tuesday's and Thursdays as well as Saturday or Sunday breakfast. Aaron is on top of things. Drinks never are empty and great knowledge of the menu. I have tried new items thank to him. Wish here were more Aaron's there. He's the best! read more

Back to Nando's again this week. This time, we both had the lunch special, Taco, Enchilada served with Rice and Beans. The service is always great, the staff does an outstanding job. Sit outside on the patio, in the bar or the dining area. They are all great places to enjoy the food. The Margaritas are always tasty, although we didn't indulge today, they are always good. read more

Nando's Mexican Cafe - Taco, Enchilada (green sauce ) with all Rice - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Always good to come here and enjoy another awesome meal! And it was my birthday month so I got a discount! So awesome! Can't wait to come back! read more

We had a perfect dining experience at this Nando's! After getting a tire fixed at Discount Tire down the street, it was dinner time and Nando's was a mile away. We were seated right away on a Wednesday around 4:30 pm. Our waiter was absolutely fantastic! We was quick with everything and checked on us an appropriate amount of times. We started with the jalapeño bean dip, which honestly wasn't spicy at all! For dinner I got the Fern's fajita bowl with chicken and it was great! The chicken was spicy and flavorful and I loved it! We would definitely come to this Nando's location again! read more

Nando's Mexican Cafe - Jalapeno Bean Dip - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Went to Nandos to celebrate birthday with coworker and ordered the El Jefe Chimichanga and it was amazing! You really have to love grilled onions as there are a lot! The steak is marinated so delicious! The flavors of the green onions, guacamole, sour cream, grilled onions, cheese with the steak was perfect. The steak was not dry and was just so good! I asked for double beans and no rice and it made for a delicious bean dip with my chips. Everything was cooked great and I would definitely order this again! My coworker loved her enchilada and taco meal too! Everything was just delicious! Nandos has happy hour with drinks and food specials from 3-6pm. The menu has some good options, especially a steak quesadilla, which has a similar taste of the chimichanga minus all the onions and toppings! read more

Nando's Mexican Cafe - Cheese enchilada, taco, beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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We had my ride or die's mom's celebration of life yesterday at Nandos. They have a separate banquet room for private parties. The server did a decent job considering there was about 20 of us including kids. The sangria was tasty. I had the taco salad minus cheese since I'm on a weight loss challenge. I hear the cheese crisps are delicious. The happy hour menu looked good too. read more

Nando's Mexican Cafe - Taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Definitely get the Red Mountain margaritas and the Mesquite Steak tacos. But even better was our server Baola. She reminded plus of a Mexican mom that welcomes you to her table and says that there is always room at her house. read more

We have ordered takeout here for years. Always the numero cinco with enchiladas rice and beans. Very little sauce on the enchiladas so we started ordering a side of enchilada sauce to add. Just picked up another order and there was perhaps 1 teaspoon of enchilada sauce on two enchiladas. Drove back and pointed it out to the hostess who then called the manager over. Manager pointed to the tiny amount and said there it is. We have never complained before and we were shocked at the lack of concern. We will not be returning. read more

Food is amazing!!! Service was great, Aaron took excellent care of us. Highly recommend the queso dip, best we've ever had. (Sorry no pic of queso dip we ate it to fast). read more

Nando's Mexican Cafe - Juevos machaca - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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This was a pretty good place for Mexican food! I really liked that they had a few different vegetarian options. We came in around 4:30pm on a Saturday and only had to wait 10 minutes to be seated. Most of the people working were teenagers, but everything ran smoothly and the food tasted great! I ordered the espinaca enchiladas, which were spinach, cheese, onion and tomatoes. It came with refried beans and rice and it tasted like your traditional rice and beans! They serve you chips and salsa (mild and spicy) when you are seated and those were okay. Nothing special. I liked the decorations and the new mural on the wall. Our waiter was good and the food didn't take too long to come out either, especially given how busy it was. Overall, I would come here again because of the good food and service, but it might not be my first choice just because it didn't exceed expectations! read more

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This place was amazing. Had a 20 minute wait to get in 630 on a Saturday night and hostess seated six of us. Service was very quick ample parking very clean restaurant a little noisy ,but well worth the wait. I had the beef and cheese enchilada with beans would highly recommend that would come back for this one. read more

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Talk about delicious! Nando's doesn't disappoint! Fantastic hostess, knowledgeable bartender, and stupendous GM; from top to bottom, this place is amazing. We will be back.... read more

Nando's Mexican Cafe - Cute dogs - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Food is always great however; let me express my disappointment regarding my recent experience at your restaurant that was both frustrating and unnecessarily upsetting. Recently, we placed a takeout order totaling over $60. After picking up the order and returning home, we discovered that the salsa portion of the salsa and chips combo we purchased was missing. While mistakes happen and this normally would not have been a significant issue, we had paid for the item and simply wanted to receive what was included in our order. We returned to the restaurant to pick up the missing salsa. Upon arrival, the blonde hostess at the front immediately asked what was wrong with the order. We calmly explained that the salsa from the combo we purchased was missing. She went to speak with the manager on shift, who appeared to be seated in a booth using a laptop. We were later told his name was either Jake or Blake. Rather than addressing the issue directly, the hostess returned and presented our receipt, which we already had and which clearly showed that the salsa and chips combo had been purchased. We again explained that we only wanted the salsa we paid for. The hostess returned to the manager a second time, and again relayed that he insisted he had personally packed the order and that the salsa had been included. At this point, we politely asked if we could speak with the manager directly to clarify the situation. Instead of coming to the front to speak with us, the manager left the area entirely and went to the back of the restaurant, out of view. He never came to address us himself. Eventually, the hostess returned with the salsa. What made this situation so upsetting was not the missing item itself, but the manner in which the situation was handled. Rather than simply resolving a small issue with courtesy and professionalism, we were effectively questioned over whether the item had been included, required to prove our purchase with a receipt we already possessed, and denied the opportunity to speak with the manager responsible for the decision. It felt as though we were being treated as if we were attempting to get something we had not paid for. We even stated that we did not realize this would become such a difficult situation and offered to pay for the salsa again if necessary, which should never have been required given it was part of the order we had already purchased. Mistakes in orders happen. What should not happen is a situation escalating into a dispute where customers are made to feel unwelcome or dishonest, particularly over a simple missing side item. Additionally, it is deeply unprofessional for a manager to refuse to speak directly with customers who request assistance and instead send a hostess back and forth to handle the matter. Leadership should take responsibility for resolving issues, especially when they involve disputes about orders. Avoiding the conversation entirely reflects poorly on the management and the overall customer service standards of the restaurant. We left with the salsa, but the experience left a very negative impression. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and that steps are taken to ensure future customers are treated with professionalism and respect when legitimate issues arise. read more

Lunch with a friend & my first rime at this location. Matt was our waiter & he was awesome, very engaging, & quite helpful. He took our orders & got our drinks. He even came over to talk to us & we got to know him a little bit. A truly nice guy & really works hard! We both got the beef enchilada lunch special which was just the perfect choice. Just the right amount of food although I took the rest of mine hone since I get full quick. This restaurant is nice and cozy and not far from home. Very clean and the decor fits the theme nicely. We will definitely be back! read more

Nando's Mexican Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Great place for good Mexican food. We had the chile relleno and it was outstanding. Our server Adam was very attentive and knowledgeable on the menu. We will be back. read more

Food is terrific! Service was excellent! Polite employees who go out of their way to make your dining experience wonderful! It was difficult to find a place to park and I can understand why because others, just like us, have an outstanding dining experience when visiting this Nando's location!! read more

Being from So Cal it's been hard to find good Mexican and Nandos is our go too when looking to curb that urge! We visit at least once a month and always have fabulous service and food. It is consistent and flavorful. Great Happy House. read more

Everyone's food was really good. Hot, tasty and generous portions. The only knock on the Mesa location is the men's room stinks like a sewer. Please address it. read more

The food was rotten !!! The green chille and the beans were fermenting ! I ordered door dash, the food arrived fast. I took a bite without to look at signs of spoild food leaving the restaurant! and as a person who was leading different restaurants, and I know what happened. The green chile sauce and the beans were kept at improper temperature and for too long. Do you try to poison or kill people out of the negligence ? You don't how to handle and store warm food ! I will make you faimous. ! and better pray that I will not get food poisoning, especially when shrimp is involved! Shame on you ! Look at that fermentation after 15 min that the food left the restaurant. read more

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Everything! Food and service was great, but we went when it was less busy. It GOT busy shortly after we arrived though. They were still really fast and attentive. read more

You would be hard pressed to find a Mexican restaurant with a worse flour tortilla than Nando's. Dry, leathery, and half raw... Only cooked on one side. We like the chips/salsa, and fajitas can be good... But the crappy tortilla ruins the whole meal. read more

I visited the location in Queen Creek before, but this was my first visit to the Mesa location. I was pleasantly surprised at the upgraded service and quality of food compared to the Queen Creek location. The serving size of our entrées was awesome. We also happened to catch the two for one margarita special, which made it even more delightful, the quality of food and service was very good. I would highly recommend. read more

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so we used to live in Arizona and it just so happens we decided to come back for Thanksgiving this year and visit the old neighborhoods. So of course, on the list of restaurants to frequent while we were back to get our fill, especially if good Mexican food we stopped in at Nandos. See how it went: Ambiance: this is your typical Mexican restaurant. Nice big patio inside is nice although a little bit small and some of the seating for larger groups and a bar right in the middle of serving lots of tasty drinks. . Service: We had a group of eight, and although they couldn't see us inside and asked us to wait about 20 minutes they quickly moved us to the patio that they had closed previously and set us up with heaters and a private table just for us which was super awesome and cozy . Our server was always on time professional friendly, and made sure we were always filled with anything that we needed drinks or food. He also did really well with the kids we brought. Food: honestly, when we used to live in Arizona, I thought that Nandos was just OK on their food but this time I had the fajita bowl and it was really tasty. The meat was good. The chicken was good the shrimp was good and just the combination of the pico, the guac and the black beans without any tortillas or carbs was quite awesome. I'm glad it was a new selection they had on the menu. Everybody else seem to be awesome as well. Everybody enjoyed fully and had too many chips. I would be remiss if I did not mention the huckleberry and coconut margaritas. They are absolutely top-notch super tasty, and for the price honestly a great value considering, most margaritas in Nashville run about 13 bucks. Price: Nandos has always been a decent value and this was no exception to that rule. I think I'll always spend about $130 for eight of us to eat which was not bad considering we all had drinks as well. Summary: This was a fantastic experience, and we remember as we had back home to Nashville and think about coming back to Arizona and having some tasty Mexican food. Once again, you can't go wrong dive in drink up and have a great day. Keep munching read more

Nando's Mexican Cafe - A La Carte Ongos Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

My first visit couldn't have been better. Sat outside and had the best Service from Meya! Started with Margaritas & Chips with hot and mild salsa. The four of us all chose something different and we all raved about our choices. I had the Hatch Green Chili Pork with rice. Delicious! Enchiladas and Burritos and a small combo Plate. Can't wait to return and try another dish. read more

Our family eats here3-4 times a month! Tonight was worst experience! My M36 son's Bday family dinner. We usually order a pitcher of margaritas w/3 glasses. As we attempted, the server said no it's cheaper by the glass. Ok you want to assume ok then!!! Only 1 margareta was ordered! TOO MUCH SOUR MIX! Then we ordered our Mexican pizza with shredded beef! But NOPE ground beef! After pizza was delivered to the table, the server never came back to give bill& wait for us to complete cc. Never again!!! I think a sabbatical from your establishment is what we are going to do! For the waitress to NEVER come back until the bill! Very disappointing!! We had already said we were going to order more food after the Mexican pizza, but why bother. Bad margarita, wrong meet on pizza and poor service!!!! Very disappointed!!! read more

Nando's Mexican Cafe - Margareta had a very low amount of booze! - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Food: it's always good and consistent at Nandos. I love their shredded beef tacos and cheese and onion enchilada. When I feel like splurging I love their queso and guac! Love their fresh chips and all 3 sauces. Mild hot and my favorite their habenero (by request only). When I feel like less carbs their green chili pork is warm, cheesey and tasty! I sometimes get a side to go because it heats up nicely! Service: they are almost always super quick without food. Attentive servers. Ambiance: I would jist love it if they would update our location. It's older and it shows it definitely needs a through deep clean, new carpet and paint. But I think it could get a better crowd if the interior design was updated and lighter. Value: very good! read more

Pretty good happy hour and lively atmosphere. Food was good and service friendly. The hatch chile cheese crisp at happy hour was great and flavorful for a great price!! read more

Never had a bad experience. Food is always good. I don't have any pix but the food & service is great.

First time and last time there. I order the steak and chicken fajitas which the steak was very hard and chewy, the chicken was fine. The rice and beans and everything that came with it like lettuce, pico, sour cream and guacamole was great no complaints. My husband got the Mini Combo Platter and Honestly you can't even tell what it was! Disgusting it looks like mounds and mounds of cheese on top of whatever was underneath it. Once we got underneath the amount of cheese. Everything was soggy gross I mean, just absolutely disgusting!! Oh the corn tortillas that I did get has the most weirdest taste and smell I've ever had and I have Mexican culture in my family and that was a disgrace so honestly, the only thing that was good was the chips and salsa price was overrated, but the quality of the crappy was not worth it. store was dirty. Very very loud waiter took too long to come by and check on us. Take orders so definitely not worth ever going back again ever the only reason why I gave it the one star is because of the chips and salsa other than that doesn't deserve anything!! read more

Nando's Mexican Cafe - Mini Combo Platter Covered in mounds of cheese and soggy underneath!! - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This was my first time at this location and it was a great experience. This location is a bit smaller than the Val vista location, more quiet, and a little bit brighter inside. We sat at the bar and the service was quick with both bartenders. The food was delicious, as usual! I got the enchiladas Del Mar with grilled vegetables and beans and the vegetables were perfect. Sometimes vegetables can get real mushy when they're grilled/sautéed at restaurants, and these were perfectly cooked and crispy! The refills on both chips and drinks was quick, and the staff was very friendly. At the end of our stay, another customer had a concern and the staff handled the man's tantrum with grace and asked him to leave nicely until he started smashing/throwing things, which he was then escorted out of the building. All in all great experience, great food, and great atmosphere (besides the one knuckle head customer)! read more

Great service every time Good food Average prices They had a new menu so it took a little longer to decide The waitress was very patient and helpful read more

I can't brag about our server Coleman enough. We came in close to closing on Tuesday evening and we were greeted with open arms and extreme kindness from our server. He has been kind, giving and attentive. Highly recommend trying this spot and REQUESTING Coleman if he's available! read more

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Love this place! Been coming here since they opened. Everybody is extremely friendly and the food is always very consistent. Definitely worth giving them a try! read more

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Good, fast service and a chill ambiance. I got the Queso appetizer (it was good) and the Hatch Green Chili burrito, green enchilada style with a side of refried beans. The food was ok, there are better options out there. However, the service will make me come back and give it one more shot. read more

Nando's Mexican Cafe - Chile Con Queso Dip - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I visited the location in Queen Creek before, but this was my first visit to the Mesa location. I was pleasantly surprised at the upgraded service and quality of food compared to the Queen Creek location. The serving size of our entrées was awesome. We also happened to catch the two for one margarita special, which made it even more delightful, the quality of food and service was very good. I would highly recommend. read more

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