This was our third time dining at Origen. The food is consistently good, and the cocktails are excellent -- I especially love the December 2nd. Unfortunately, tonight's experience was severely impacted by the worst service I've ever received. I have 14 years of experience in the restaurant industry, and I've never encountered a server so inattentive and disengaged. I wish I could name him directly, but he was around so infrequently that I couldn't even catch his name -- though I believe it started with a "D." We were seated diagonally from the bull head painting, for reference. We spent nearly $400 as a table and still had to stack our own dishes and move empty cocktail glasses to the end of the table just to make space. Our server passed by multiple times and did not pre-bus, even after our entrées arrived. One of our guests attempted to reorder a beer, and instead of checking the POS system he was holding or recalling the previous order, we had to list off the beers ourselves so he could figure it out. We then waited 15-20 minutes for the check, sitting with empty glasses, dirty plates, and barely any water. I finally had to flag down another server to ask for it. That server was incredibly kind -- he cleared most of our table and went to find our server. I watched and heard him speak to our server twice over the next several minutes -- during which our server visited another table inside the wine cellar room three separate times -- yet he still never came back to us. When he finally did, it was without the check. We handed him our cards, and he returned with the receipts but never finished clearing the table. This level of service was completely unacceptable, especially at this price point and from a restaurant we previously loved. I sincerely hope management sees this and addresses it. The food and drinks deserve better representation from the front-of-house staff. read more

Origen - Steakhouses Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I was really looking forward to eating here. My husband reserved a table two weeks ahead of my birthday and when they asked him the occasion he told them it was my Birthday. We arrived a little early and waited awhile and then they sat us at a table by the restrooms! We got to watch people come and go past our table in the back room of the restaurant. I wanted to order their fish (I can't remember what it was called) but when I looked at the menu it wasn't on there and the waitress said it was no longer being served. Food was just okay. Our waitress was great though. Don't think I'll give it another chance. read more

Positives: atmosphere is excellent, place has a great vibe. Negatives: we had skirt steak and filet mignon. Both were tough, overcooked and just bland. Asked for medium came out well. He did offer to remake them but at that point we were hungry and didn't want to wait another 45 minutes from our initial order as we had an event we needed to get to. The filet came out cut into chunks which I had never seen before. Other negative was the server did not bring out our side orders with the meal. We were half way done with our entrees before they were brought out. Besides the broccolini was still raw. Despite sharing this with the server no accommodation was made our offered. At those prices will not be coming back. read more

Hubs and I had a reservation on Sunday at 6:30pm and were seated right away. Our server, Emily, was great and very attentive. The food and drinks were slightly on the higher end but overall delicious. The ambiance was perfect for date night. It has a rustic yet upscale vibe. We were able to talk and not shout over one another even with the music playing. There are both indoor and outdoor seating areas. Upon seating, we were given 3 different salsas, refried beans dip, and chips to share. I ordered the pork belly tacos (~$24) and there were 4 small tacos that came with the order. In my opinion, this dish was just too rich for me. So I only finished 2 and took the rest to go. My husband ordered their burger and fries. He absolutely loved his burger and said it was delicious. I saw a tomahawk order (~$149) and it looked really good to share. I'll try their steak next time. I would recommend checking this place out if you're in the area. read more

Went to this school spot for my wife's birthday dinner. For a Wednesday night at 7pm it was pretty packed so make sure you make a reservation. But the service was amazing and the drinks were the same. The vibe in the restaurant is pretty nice and dark and you can still have a conversation and still be heard. And the Mary's chicken is a must try packed full of flavor it will not disappoint. read more

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Worst service from start to finish. Came here mid-week to celebrate our 20th anniversary, expecting a great experience...especially since it's the kind of place where they place the napkin on your lap. Unfortunately, that was the highlight. Our server, Becky T., took over 10 minutes to greet us, seemed annoyed by simple menu questions, and disappeared for 20 minutes after we ordered a starter. We had to flag down another server just to find her. When she finally came back, she was rude and dismissive. We felt like a burden the entire night, which is the last thing you want when celebrating something special. Very disappointing. Won't be back. read more

First time. Before 2pm only breakfast is available. After 3pm dinner is available. Very beautiful inside. Definitely a date place. I was served by Brandon and he was great. I went with the steak and eggs. Beautifully presented. Steak was a little more pink than I expected. Best part was probably the French fries. Eggs were perfect. With tip $50. read more

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Had a great first experience at Origen from the arrival to departure. The ambiance is a much needed vibe for this area, the GM - Alex greeted us after we were walked to our table, even showed us around the private rooms you can reserve. We cannot say enough about our server - Angel, was attentive, fun and knowledgeable. Will definitely return! read more

Where do I start?!?! I was walking past the restaurant when an amazing waitress named, Whitney S., gave me such an inviting smile and said hi! At that point I knew that I'd made the right choice to dine here. The hostess, coincidentally sat us in Whitney's section. Whitney welcomed is with that gracious smile, and introduced us to the menu. When I ordered a drink that unbeknownst to me came with regular ice cubes. Whitney sensed my disappointment and went waaaay out of her way to get a large single ice cube for my drink. I couldn't believe that someone could be so accommodating! The food was great and the service was even better! I will definitely eat here again. And big kudos to Whitney S., for being so amazing!! Keep smiling read more

Origen - The huge ice cube that Whitney S. Went out of her way to get for me!!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

This restaurant is uniquely decorated. From the outside it seemed like it would be very dark inside but was nice. My husband and I had the filet which was very tasty. It came with mashed potatoes which were not great. No salad was included. You could not substitute the mash potatoes so we got an order of truffle fries which were okay. This place is trying to be a high end restaurant and it does not deliver. The prices were way too high for what we got. 2 filets plus truffle fries, a queso appetizer and 3 drinks for $276. Just not worth it. The staff was lovely. Very attentive and pleasant. Sorry to say we won't be going back. read more

Came to try Origen for brunch as part of an event. I tried a couple drinks: pomegranate and passionfruit, both with mescal and nice for a brunch drink. Chilaquiles verde with steak and eggs were very tasty but could IMO would have liked a bit more salsa. Eggs were cooked perfectly and steak was juicy and tender. The standout for me was the pancake with compote, the perfect amount of sweet and tart. The cakes were fluffy and a great texture pairing with the compote. Staff were friendly and attentive, although they did mix up a couple details of the orders. They happily corrected, no big deal. I would love to come back to try the dinner menu. The design of the interior is magical. I bet it looks amazing in the evening. read more

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I went to Origen in Gilbert on a Thursday night. It wasn't overly busy, but there were about ten other tables filled, which gave the restaurant a nice, lively energy without feeling crowded. The space itself is beautiful and the ambience was spot on for a date night, relaxed yet upscale. Our server was fantastic, knowledgeable, patient, and helpful as we took our time deciding what to order. On their recommendation, we started with the Tuna Tiradito. While the portion looked small at first, it was actually perfect for sharing and absolutely delicious. For our main dishes, we ordered the Quesabirria and the Skirt Steak Lorenza, both of which were flavorful and cooked perfectly. The portions again seemed modest, but they were generous with the meat, and we even had leftovers. Overall, it was a great experience from start to finish. Amazing food, great service, and a beautiful atmosphere. I'll definitely be back. read more

Food, atmosphere and service was a 10/10!! Maryssa went above and beyond! Incredibly kind and have the best recommendations on food and drinks! Definitely will be back! read more

Origen - Yummy drinks! Dec 2nd and Diamanté negro with strawberry and passionfruit!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

The food is amazing at Origen! I have been here 3 times and I have had something different each time and never disappointed! our servers Yuritza and John provide excellent service and a shout out to Christian for an excellent delivery and cut of our tomahawk steak. It's the best tomahawk we have ever had in the valley. The live music sets a romantic and relaxing atmosphere from piano playing to saxophone to guitar. This is definitely our new spot forever! read more

I really wanted to love this place ... but sadly. It fell short. Came in for my bday dinner on Saturday . Ordered cocktails , a glass of wine and 2 carajillos (these took a solid 15-20 minutes to make) the restaurant wasn't very busy and it was only 5:15 pm.... then we ordered the ceviche , apparently this is not on the menu anymore (i was given an old menu) then we decided on the tuna, this was also no longer available, again... it was only 5:15pm. We settled on guac. It was good, lacked some flavor . Complementary bean dip was good , and the salsa were also tasty. Moving on to dinner, husband got the ribeye , which was cooked perfect, but also fell short on seasoning. I got the Barbacoa and it was just ok.... Very very fatty , I maybe finished 1/3 of it .. orders a second round of drinks . Another 15 -20 min.... Pros - beautiful restaurant and atmosphere , good drinks. And server was lovely. Cons- everything took too long, the few things we wanted weren't available and the few things we got were just meh.... I would def come back for drinks and apps at the bar, but will probably pass on dinner. read more

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First dinner at the Origen, and wow! It was a great first impression with Angel and the Costillitas, must have specialty! The dining room is great and nice little bar. Ask for Angel, great and friendly. Ribeye served on a wood plank, made it ...a fast eat. A definite returns. read more

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We had a great experience at Origien Gilbert. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the table settings added a nice touch to the overall ambiance. The pork shank was outstanding -- the sauce was rich and flavorful. We also tried the birria, which was excellent. This feels like a perfect spot for a group event or gathering, with plenty of space and a warm atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit! Service and management were very cordial as well! read more

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Would not recommend for brunch. Talk about false advertising. We ordered 4 different things and none of them looked like what they had presented on their own website except for maybe the quesabirria. I've attached a photo of their pancakes presented on their own website vs what I got. Underwhelming. Pancakes tasted like they use a mix and the jam tasted super artificial and had no bacon. The Barbacoa Regia on their website presents with different sauces and tortillas. Was not the case. The Northern Style Tostada "Garnished with golden potato strings" was actually thick cut fries on the side. Everything was very much so over promised underdelivered. Was wayyyy over priced for what it was. I've heard good things about their dinner menu but do not go to brunch. read more

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Everything was absolutely terrific. So excited that they are open again. The food was delicious. Service was impeccable and everything was gorgeous. can't wait to go again. read more

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Wow. First the ambiance, the ten year old nerdy geek in me says if he had a million dollars this would be what the inside of my treehouse would look like. The mature adult in me thought if Mexico had a mountain ski chalet this is what it would look like. We started at the bar with cocktails. The wife had the hibiscus mezcalita and she raved about it. I got the Phoenix and even though I'm not a tequila guy this was a refreshing summer drink. We started with the rustic guacamole and it was fresh, creamy and smooth. A perfect appetizer. The wife got the ribeye and I went with the short rib steak. Both were cooked perfectly. It was very tender and seasoned just right. I'm a sucker for a good chimichurri and there's was outstanding. The steaks also came with three sauces, a salsa Verde, a habanero sauce and a pineapple salsa. All three were outstanding. The habanero sauce had a heat that was just right. Gave me a nice burn but could still taste the other ingredients in the sauce along with the steak. The pineapple salsa was a nice taste of sweet (without being too sweet) and savory and the salsa Verde was just perfect. Can't wait to go back and try some of the other dishes. read more

This is the second time we have been here and I have to say it's one of the best steaks I have had in AZ. The service is amazing especially our server Erin. It's artistic but not too fancy where you feel out of place dressing casual and doesn't feel like a chain or like they are cramming in too many people. The ambiance is great with views of the kitchen fires and charred wood decor. We will definitely be back as we hear the birria queso tacos are amazing for lunch. read more

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Espresso martini was terrible, manager was rude when I brought it to his attention. Food wasn't anything special, but the server was nice and the decor was appealing. Will not be returning. read more

We experienced AMAZING service and food at Origen. From the server Sidney to the manager Alex, we were well taken care of. The tres leches, birria tacos and Cowboy steak was TOP TIER! Don't look any further than the Origen for a wonderful experience. read more

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Tried it for the first time and everything was delicious! It's not your typical chain mexican type of food, but that's what we loved about it. We can't wait to return again and again. We tried the tacos and Mole pork. read more

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Service was great, our server Becky was so sweet and very attentive. The environment was relaxing and ambient with singer and pianists. Unfortunately the food quality was just ehh and ok. It was flavorless and tasted weird. The enchiladas are the worst I've ever had, I would recommend the frozen enchiladas from Costco. The salmon was ok as well but the seasonal vegetables were really bad, they were pickled and tasted very fishy. I would recommend grilled asparagus and carrots. Why eggplant and zucchini that are over cooked and slimey and fishy stinky. Then the guacamole appetizer was the worst, it did not have any flavor, I literally had to add salt and lemon to add some type of spice. The only food items we recommend are the steak fries and the tacos. Then when the bill came, they had the audacity to charge a credit card surcharge??? I used to sell merchant services and I know it's illegal to impose the merchant services processing fee on customers. That is a fee you have to pay as a business to offer and accept credit card payments at your business. I'm surprised no one has complaint to visa and master card about that. If you are going to charge a credit card surcharge it needs to be disclosed at your business entrance, that is the law. Don't secretly add it to the bill, that's not cool. That voids your pci compliance and a breach of many merchant services agreements. For the food being overpriced the premium price does not match the quality. Table 86 check 46 read more

Origen - Steakhouses Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Aria was a fantastic waitress. The food was good. Got the Barbacoa and the Tacos Banados. You need to ask for salsa on the side as it doesnt come with the tacos. As an appetizer we got the refried beans with chicharon but wasn't sure where the chicharon was. Music was a little too loud but overall ambience was good. Drinks we got a Paloma with the house tequila. Was decent but would have liked some Tronja soda. read more

Food is 10/10 ambiance is 10/10 then the service is horrible!! You will wait an entire hour before getting any food including appetizers so eat a snack before Lol. We have came multiple times due to the food being good, however - Every server we have had doesn't even introduce themself or ever ask if we need anything they do the extreme bare minimum of bringing the food and taking your order that's it. read more

Went for Valentines Day and had a great experience. The filet was the most tender piece of meat I have ever eaten. I would go back many times over just for that alone. read more

My wife and I have been to this east valley location twice now and we can't get enough! Everything about this place is an immersion of your senses, from esthetics to elevated Mexican gourmet cuisine. The service is absolutely wonderful with detailed attention to your space and dining experience. Do yourself a favor and visit! read more

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We had a mixed experience at Origen. The ambiance is beautiful and our waiter, Christian, was fantastic--attentive, funny, and on top of everything. Unfortunately, the drinks and food didn't match the atmosphere. The Old Fashioned looked more like a Shirley Temple, the Moscow Mule was weak and overpriced, and the baked potato (which they advertise as a specialty) was undercooked, dry, and completely unseasoned. We also found it odd that guacamole and queso were served with steamed corn tortillas instead of chips. Overall, Christian and the ambiance were 10/10, but the food and drinks were closer to a 2/10, so we won't be back. read more

My husband and I met some friends at Origen for drinks, and it was a lovely experience! The restaurant has a super cute and cozy vibe with great ambiance, both indoors and outdoors. We sat outside, and the heaters made it comfortable even on a chilly evening. The staff was friendly and attentive, and my whiskey sour was fantastic. While we didn't stay for dinner due to the limited vegetarian options and higher prices, I'd definitely return for drinks again. A great spot for a relaxed evening! read more

Origen - Steakhouses Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Terrible last night! Just awful. We had been there months before and it was decent. I understand it was a holiday and they had a limited menu but the selections were meh. Three of us got pasta for $48 each. It had three slices of steak, all of which were impossible to chew. Full of gristle. Better meat at walmart. Worse than the food was the service. We sat for 10 minutes before anyone even came by to take our drink order. Then he wanted our food order at the same time. Can I have a drink first, maybe get an app? Service was non existent throughout the meal. He refilled drinks with wrong drink. And then when he packed our left overs we specifically asked for to take the two marrow bones home. He packed one and we didnt get the other. WTH. Terrible. read more

Very good food, but I'm not a fan of grass-fed steaks. Even though they say they are prime-grade, they are just not as tasty as traditional-grain fed steaks. My wife had the ribeye and I had the pork shank. Her steak was a little chewy and my pork shank was tasty but a little dry. I do like the charcoal cooked taste though. The sides were very good (macaroni & cheese, mashed potatoes) but when I pay alot at a steak place, I want an AMAZING steak. It was our anniversary and they treated us with a flan dessert which was just OK. The ambiance is great - very unique. Gilbert needs more restaurants like this so I hope they read this review and up their game on the steaks. read more

I had dinner here with friends recently. We loved the look and ambiance in the restaurant. I made reservations which was a good idea because they were busy. 3 friends split the tomahawk and I had the skirt steak. The tomahawk went over well but my 3 friends that split it said they wouldn't order it again, they'd order something else next time. They did say it was good. The skirt steak had so much flavor and was cooked perfectly! The mashed potatoes were also very good. I ate every bite. Great for a date night or a dinner with friends. read more

The food was amazing and was beyond impressive! The service was outstanding. We had a very friendly waiter that tended to all the details. The ambience was surreal. It was the perfect date night. read more

Origen - Just a snapshot of our view from our table. The low lighting and the ambience was perfect for our date night. - Steakhouses Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

They really put a lot of thought into their patio and interior design, beautifully done. I preferred guacamole and the bone marrow tacos. Both were good except having to cut off fat from the steak only tacos when i would have hoped that was already done before plating. I had a couple of cocktails, one was a margarita and I forgot the other... Service was interesting because our appetizers were on the table maybe 3 minutes before we had to slide everything over to make room for the entree. read more

I'm not even sure where to start. We had 6: 00 reservations. We originally planned to try this out with our friends right after it opened, but our reservations were cancelled due to a fire. We finally had an opportunity to return. We arrived before our friends. My husband loves gin drinks and ordered the one with Empress. Nope, the bartender said they were out of it. Ummm... it's a featured drink and a common gin. Go to Frys next door and get some! We both ordered the December 2 cocktail but neither of us liked it. The bartender was not engaging and didn't offer any info about the menu. We had to stand up and wave her down to pay. She was not friendly nor helpful. Then we went to our table. Ordered a bottle of Flowers Pinot Noir, one of our favorites. Guess what? They were out of it. We got the Dao Cab instead. More on that later. We had a hard time with the menu. We weren't sure what the variations were. The server, Sebastian just said they were all great. He told us portions were large so not to order any sides. That is not true at all. We ordered the queso fondido app. It came with 4 street taco sized tortillas. They were wet with grease and soggy, we asked for more as there were 4 of us and they were so small. We had more cheese despite loading up the 4 tortillas. There was a $2 charge. The queso was thick and tough. We had to use the steak knife to cut it. Not kidding. We (each couple) ordered the salad to split. They would not split plate it. It was very good and fairly good size. It was probably the best thing we had. Our friends ordered the burger and filet - both medium. I wish I had taken a picture. The burger was RAW in the middle. My friend ate 2 bites and was horrified at the raw meat. Her husband's steak was very well done. She had to ask 3x for ketchup for the fries (not exaggerating) . When the server finally returned with ketchup she showed him her burger. Said she couldn't eat that. He took it away but never offered an option like a different meal or a new burger. It was deleted, but she never ate!! My husband and i both had the filet. His was way over done. Mine was ok. Our bottle of wine... we each had a glass...went to pour a 2nd from The bottle.... There was a LIVE FLY floating around in my glass! We showed the server. He got the fly in a napkin. But the remaining $95 bottle of wine we couldn't drink. We didn't have new glasses and I felt like being sick...it was so disgusting. We did order dessert ---the "lava cake" I'm not kidding -- it was MAYBE 4 bites. It was the tiniest thing I've ever seen. Our bill was $275+ per couple. We will not be back. So disappointing . The food and service did not match that price point. This place will not survive unless there is major overhaul . No manager came to see us. Other than removing the burger off the bill, nothing was done about all the other issues. LIKE A LIVE FLY FLAPPING ABOUT IN MY WINE ! I hate leaving bad reviews, but this was too much $$ not to. The only real positive was the live music. But the food and service were too disappointing to return to enjoy that. read more

We decided to go back to the Origin for a second chance because our friends really like it there. There was four of us this time. Unfortunately, the service and steak weren't any better. We waited a while just for water and for someone to come to the table for drink orders. It was strange because there were many open tables, but people were turned away and told they were booked if they didn't have a reservation. When the server finally took our dinner order, we explained how we wanted our steak medium well (slightly pink, but not red or bloody). We waited a while before getting our food. Once again, we got a red bloody steak! It was between medium rare to rare! I can't eat steak like that. I guess if you want it cooked more at this restaurant, you need to say extremely well done or tell them to burn it because they clearly don't understand how to cook a steak. I would have said something to the server, but she never came back to see how our food was. Luckily, I still had the cold mashed potatoes to eat and mac & cheese. She completely disappeared after taking our order until we were ready to box our food. As the server was clearing the table, she spilled some steak juice (or whatever was on our friend's plate) on our friend's back. The server offered soda water, but our friend didn't want to bother with it. My husband and I gave it a second chance as the owner encouraged us to do in his response, but sadly the experience and food weren't any better. The service was super slow and a long wait for water, wine, food, boxes, check, etc. We were all ready to go, since we were there for a long time. Once again, we will cook our leftover steak and have warm mashed potatoes at home even though the restaurant should have done that for us. For the amount of money, you would think the service and food would match the prices. We will not be back! read more

Amazing Place very unique, excellent service, food it's delicious I will recommend a short rib and the queso fundido My wife and I we definitely going back again also great music and ambience Thank you! read more

If you want your steaks unseasoned, unrested and only half of it cooked to the temperature you asked for then this is your place. The whole visit was underwhelming. Visited the afternoon of Monday 03/09 and was surprised by the lack of service etiquette from the only server there as well as the lack of efforts and technique from the kitchen on such a slow day. For the price you pay you'd expect the value of the experience to be of better quality read more