What a gem! We were served complimentary chips and spicy dried red salsa. For appetizers, we shared…read morea bowl of elote. It was made with real corn from the cob (not canned corn). It was good. I ordered pozole (red). The meat was SO tender. The portion was also huge. The tortilla it came with, I'm not sure if it was homemade but it felt like it. All the food comes out super quickly, and the staff was really good at checking in on us. They were also super friendly. I would really love to come back!

I'm conflicted. This place has potential but it fell flat on our visit…read more First staff was outstanding. Great service by Sam B. We started with the frijoles de amor. This was outstanding. I can see why its a favorite for people. The wife got the Baja shrimp. She said it was ok but nothing that stood out. I got the carne asada. This was where it fell short. It was a thin piece of meat and parts were over cooked. It felt like shoe leather. The parts that weren't were good, tender and tasty. But I felt it had a lack of flavor for a carne asada. The rice and refried beans that came with it were great. The ambiance when you walk in was really nice but unfortunately the metal chairs we sat on were not comfortable. Overall it wasn't bad but there wasn't anything that I'd want to go back for.

Food always amazing, large portions, great drinks…read more One of our neighborhood hot spots. Huge 3 tacos plates with beans and rice. Drinks are good and fresh. Hibiscus margarita, surf and turf tacos. The birria tacos are excellent too.

I long ago set aside my question about kimchi being offered and bellied up to our table to enjoy…read morethe really lovely Mexican cuisine plated at this restaurant. She-who-must-be obeyed (SHMBO) started off with a truly delightful watermelon margarita and, so delightful was the first one, she later ordered another. The serving was to my thinking a wee bit small. I was happily surprised when SHMBO ordered pork belly tacos accompanied by refried beans and Mexican white rice. I was allowed a taste and concluded this was an order well made. Unlike most Mexican food outings I ordered a birria burrito instead of carnitas. Wow, this burrito was truly impressive and so plentiful that I took half home in my eat-later bag. So, this being our third seating at Zona Cantina + Cocina we were yet again impressed and will return another day. Get there if you're able.

Gilbert's dining scene just got even better, and this is one you don't want to miss…read more If you're looking for a restaurant that blends modern Mexican flavors with premium steakhouse quality, Origen absolutely delivers. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed by a beautiful, upscale atmosphere featuring an open kitchen, incredible artwork, warm lighting, and a vibe that's perfect for date night, celebrations, or dinner with friends. Now let's talk about the food... Beef Braised Short Rib: The star of the evening. Fall-apart tender, packed with rich flavor, and served over creamy mashed potatoes that soaked up every bit of that incredible sauce. Comfort food elevated to another level. Prime Ribeye: Perfectly cooked with a beautiful crust, topped with sautéed mushrooms, and every bite was juicy, flavorful, and exactly what you'd expect from a top-tier steakhouse. Crispy Lobster : Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and tossed in a sweet-spicy sauce that kept us reaching for one more bite. Espresso Martini: Smooth, balanced, and the perfect cocktail to enjoy with dinner--or to finish the evening. Dessert: The perfect ending to an outstanding meal. Beautifully presented and every bite was worth saving room for. One of the things we really appreciated was how every dish arrived looking as good as it tasted. The presentation, quality of ingredients, and attention to detail were evident from start to finish. The service was attentive, the atmosphere was lively, and the open kitchen added to the overall experience. Food 5/5 Drinks 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Service 5/5 Parking 4/5 Overall Rating: 5/5 Origen isn't just another new restaurant--it's an experience. Whether you're celebrating something special, planning a date night, or simply looking for one of Gilbert's newest dining destinations, this place deserves a spot on your list. We'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

Went here with a group on a Tuesday night. We had a reservation so they knew we were coming…read more Our waitress was nice but it was the slowest service ever! Seated at 6:45pm, we didn't get to order appetizers until nearly 7:30. The whole meal dragged on. Our table was never properly cleared of unused or dirty dishes and glasses. A male manager came by twice and grabbed a few things but otherwise our waitress was having to do it all herself. They also had the temperature incredibly warm there, so warm everyone was sweating and I almost put my hair up in a ponytail. Food was okay but not worth the price b Again, this was a Tuesday night, not a busy weekend. Won't be returning to this place.

Tried Rio Rico for the first time. Love the food. The sauces are amazing. So authentic. Would…read moretruly recommend.

Hubby has been wanting to come back here since we were here last time, so we had dinner here last…read morenight. This time he ordered the special which was pastor street tacos with rice & beans. He also ordered a tamale since he really liked it last time. I had the #13 which is 2 Chicken or Beef Rolled Taquitos topped with sour, lettuce, cheese, and guacamole with rice & beans. Our server was a lady that makes the food. I'm guessing one of the owners. She was not a very good server. She did not check on us much. We waited a long time to get our check. Hubby didn't receive the tamale. When hubby told her about the tamale she said they were out of tamales & she forgot to tell him. That's because she never came back to the table. She said she needed to make more of them. They were much busier than the last time we were here. Hubby loved his food. This is his favorite Mex restaurant. I forgot to take any pictures until we had already eaten half our food. I did get a picture of a robot that goes to tables to deliver food with multiple plates & then goes back to the kitchen.

This place is so good. So, so good. It's a great cross between barbecue and Mexican, in the best…read moreway ever. There is a very small amount of indoor seating--one long high top table, and a counter along one window. There is plenty of patio seating in the front porch area, and a large covered are with picnic tables and large mister fans. Its very cozy, surrounded by greenery. The menu is made up of barbecue plates with meat sold by the pound, platters for larger groups, tacos, burritos, and various sides. Energy time I have been here I've ordered the brisket burrito--it's simply too delicious for me not to get. To be fair, everyone seems to think the other items on the menu are just as good, but I just love the brisket burrito so much that I don't want to even try anything else.

Loved it! Not normally in Gilbert, but since I was this place was high on my list of places to try…read more The ambiance is reminiscent of old school Texas joints - small inside with plenty of outdoor seating. The menu has plenty of options - straight bbq, tacos, burritos and sides. It says Mexi-Q so I went tacos. Brisket was excellent as was the chili verde. Good size tacos as well. Loved the beans! Definitely try a Mexican Twinkie. Service was great as well. N*joy!

We decided to go on a joyride today and try these fantabulous tacos …read more The fiance and I tried the crispy fish and the chipotle shrimp tacos. They were both so fantastic, but my rating for the shrimp tacos were 10/10 while the fiance gave them 9/10? The crispy fish tacos were an 8.5/10 for me, really really great but not the best I ever had, for my fiance they were a 10/10 mind you he hasn't had crispy fish tacos before. We tried the quesadillas and we had half of them as carnitas and half of them as chicken. I usually love carnitas but here at this restaurant the chicken was profoundly better. The chicken was soft and delicious and flavorful. We got it with extra cheese which I highly recommend. 8:10 really good. The guacamole was good but nothing to die for. But the salsa, my god the green salsa and the habanero and the house salsa they were all just extraordinarily delicious. We had the prickly pear margarita and prickly pear lemonade, both were great. I felt like the lemonade was a tad too sweet so I didn't finish but the flavor was amazing The waitress was so nice to us, we loved the service and the ambiance.

They have a great variety of tacos to choose from including a vegetarian one with seasoned…read morecauliflower. Facilities and restaurant are clean, nicenice ambience, good service. Flavors overall I would say are moderate to excellent. It's not the best stuff I've had but it's OK.

My dad, my boyfriend, and I went to dinner at Los Sombreros tonight and it was fantastic. Our…read moreserver said they were the only one working tonight and that they'd take care of us, and they sure did. The parking lot outside was parking so we thought we may have to wait, but inside was not busy yet and we were seated immediately. I ordered the smoked chicken enchilada as I saw it was a Yelp favorite and it was delicious. I ended up taking half of it home since we all filled up on chips and salsa before our meal. This restaurant is decorated so cutely. I love how there is a Baja influence with all the surf boards but also southwest appeal. There is plenty of seating and tables for big groups. Even with other people yapping around us, the noise level was perfect to enjoy company. 10/10 would recommend.

This restaurant is MUST visit! We enjoyed some delicious drinks, entrees, and an app! We were…read moreseated immediately upon arriving in their super cute space; there was both indoor and outdoor options on a Sunday evening! There were heaters available if we needed them, as we sat outside. Our amazing and friendly server offered to turn the heaters on for us, but we didn't need them. I enjoyed a Oaxacan Old Fashioned (on the sweeter side, but that's what I like), we had the Elote (BEST I'VE EVER HAD), and I also had the Carne A La Tampiquena. Everything tasted amazing and was served fresh and in a timely manner. We will most certainly be back (and you should visit, too!)!

A friend had mentioned this place and we decided to try it out for Father's Day. I will say this is…read moregoi g to be a regular spot for us. The service was absolutely great. From the lady that seated us to our server. He was running the bar at the same time and was very good at his job. The food was so fresh and a ton of it. They brought out fresh chips and 3 different salsas to have with it. All three were great. Then when it came to our food, the tacos were so stuffed full of meat and well made. The is great inside and outside seating. We were there early but I am sure it fills up quick. We sat at one of the high tops by the bar and there was plenty of room for us.

My girlfriend and I came out to La Ristra (New Mexican cuisine) to celebrate Cinco de Mayo for…read morelunch. It was my first time here, great location within a plaza of medical offices. Ristra refers to the preparation of drying vegetables and chile peppers on a string and I saw many of these decorating the restaurant. It was not busy at all at 12:30 PM and our server took amazing care of us. We sat in the bar area which was quiet enough for us to catch up. A trio of salsas and chips on the house came quickly, delicious flavors! I went with the 2 entree combo, beef taco and a pork stew with calabacitas (melted cheese squash medley) and roasted corn. The pork stew was delicious and packed a nice spicy punch. The beef taco, roasted corn and calabacitas were just average, but I finished everything because I was hungry. Overall, decent spot for New Mexican food!