Been here twice food is good.The cat fish is delish. I would never order this so was glad my partner did. Ceveiche is one of the best. Chips are best I have ever had. Service was lacking on both visits but could def be better.I had steak and shrimp fajatis were good but I have had better. I suggest happy hour. Lunch both time was around $90.if service was better I I would have given 5 stars! Chips needed just a little salt.This is one of our favs! read more

Z'Tejas was once one of a few go-to restaurants that we could depend on for decent take out food. My wife is disabled and it is easier to bring the food home to her. Tonight I heard her place an order for our favorite foods there. She asked for her chicken to be cooked well done as it always had been in the past. She also told them that she wanted everything as stated on the menu which meant in addition to the chicken the following: the bun, lettuce, tomato, avocado, red onion and the mayo and fresca on the side in containers. When she opened the container there was no lettuce, no tomatoes or red onion. The chicken was tough and barely cooked it. It was tasteless according to her. The last few times I brought home bags with missing parts of meals or else we were over charged for our food. We learned that Z'Tejas was bought by another company which explains why service is so bad and the food is so different. I eat where ever my wife does and tonight she said she wished that she had read the Yelp feedback before ordering. This will now be the very last time we order from here. This is no longer the same place as your parents Z'Tejas. read more

Two words: Chambord Margarita I used to not even like margarita's, Z Tejas changed my outlook on tequila. The food is great too. My usual favorites are the shrimp & guac tostada bites to start then move on to the artichoke chicken stack for dinner, and cornbread of course. I've also tried the smoked chicken enchiladas and loved em. Sunday morning brunch I have to have my egg hash...and a margarita :) read more

Z'Tejas - The Chambord Margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Came in tonight for a dinner and it was amazing! We sat at the bar and Dawn was great, very attentive took great care of us. Thank you we will be back read more

Came here for a friend's birthday dinner. There were 12 of us and our waiter took great care of us in spite of the group size. We asked for separate checks and he didn't show any signs of an attitude at all. At the end, when our checks came some of us realized he had forgotten to charge us for our sodas. When we pointed it out to him, he brushed it off and said, "If it's not on the bill, it won't be there at all. Don't worry about it!" Now if only all our waiters can forget about charging us for alcoholic beverages... As for the food, my favorite was the free corn bread. Fresh from the oven, piping hot, sweet, with whole kernels of corn baked in and served in a mini baking pan. I could have eaten an entire pan of it and called it a night. In hindsight, that's what I should have done. The birthday girl suggested I try the Grilled Miso Salmon since she knows I LOVE seafood, adding that it was "pretty decent salmon considering we're in the middle of the desert." I'll also admit I'm not a big fan of Mexican food. Well, let's just say I'm sure there can be better salmon found in the middle of the desert than at Z'Tejas. The salmon was overcooked even though I asked for medium rare. The mashed potato cake on the side was just a lump of dry mashed potato that tasted like it was leftover and sitting in the fridge since last Thanksgiving. I definitely should have gone with a salad or Mexican dish. read more

I went here yesterday for lunch. I had no idea what to expect from this place. We ordered the chips and salsa. I also ordered the smoked duck tacos. The server was nice and attentive to us. When we arrived, it was around 2pm so it was pretty empty. Since this is a mexican restaurant, I was expecting different items on the menu. Well, it is a chain so it seems more of Mexican fusion than real Mexican food. The chips and salsa came with three different types of salsa (one green one that had some avocado and two red ones [one was spicy and one was mild]). The salsa was good but nothing exceptionally. The chips were nicely crispy and they came in two colors. The cornbread is buttery and filling. It is soft and I can taste little bits of corn in it. It comes with a side of butter but I didn't add butter to it because I felt like it had enough flavor. The cornbread comes out hot and fresh. My smoked duck tacos were good. I like the side of slaw with it, it gave a fresh crisp to it. The marinade for the duck tacos were a little overpowering. They definitely did give a lot of duck sauce. The plating was nice, it was on a long rectangular plate. It was a little difficult to eat on such a skinny plate. The tortilla was nicely crisp and not too soft so it made it easier to eat. The sauce seems like a mayo-based sauce on top. It was good. I did wish they gave us more slaw on the side though. I like the duck meat although they had lots of sauce on it. Parking is in the parking lot so parking is easy. +Good cornbread -Not real mexican food, so if you want real mexican food, this is not the place to come too +Plating is nice +Service is attentive read more

Been going there since this place opened in the 90's! They were know for their margaritas! Mainly their Chamboards! Just to let you know they have chosen to NOT replace their margarita Taylor machines and went with CHEAP SLUSHY Machines! Very Best of luck ZTejas we won't be back! read more

This southwestern themed restaurant has its appeals. So I expected Mexican food with an American twist. Most places that serve bread when your meal. But Z'Tejas goes above and beyound and delivers cornbread. I would have to say this is the best part of my meal. There are even corn pieces in the piping hot bread in the cute iron pan. It's fluffy and warm and the perfect way to start of the meal. I almost got full just by eating the cornbread before my food came out. I went during lunchtime and ordered the shrimp papaya enchiladas. Shrimp, papaya, celery, onion and spices are wrapped in soft corn tortillas. A black bean sauce covered the enchilada. The meal also came with a corn rice and salad. I barely tasted the papaya, but the shrimp turned out very well. It was soft, but not chewy. The black bean sauce was a bit dry and hardened the enchilada. There were vegetables added on top of the enchildas, but the bell peppers seemed too soggy and bland. I believe the additional vegetables were superfluous and didn't add to the value of the dish. The salad was not special, but adding corn to the rice was a unique way to serve it. It blended well with the cornbread that was served throughout the meal. They do have a variety of food selections on the Happy Hour menu. I think I'll go back and try some of the other dishes. And mainly I would go back just for the cornbread alone. :-) Overall, the food is average, what I typically expect from a chain restaurant. read more

Z'Tejas - shrimp papaya enchiladas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

It was my first time visiting Phoenix and I knew that before I left that I needed to see what the hype was about AZ Mexican food! I came here for lunch with a group of coworkers and it was the perfect place to come for a big group. They have a large menu, which includes a section with healthier items. We started with the corn bread, which was some of the best I've ever had. Great starter and would highly recommend. I had the hardest time picking my main meal, but I heard great reviews about the enchiladas. They were the perfect lunch size, but they were just alright. It's a fun place to come to so I would still probably come back but just for drinks and apps. read more

Z'Tejas - Green Chile Carnitas Enchiladas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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My wife, cousin and I stopped by for happy hour and a bite. My cousin had a burger with sweet potato fries. She liked the fries and said the burger was cooked just right. My wife had the catfish tacos and I had chicken quesadillas. Both tasted great. We each had a margarita that was made just right. Their margarita mix is excellent. Great wait service added to a fun evening. read more

Z'Tejas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Still one of the best happy hours around! Half price (delicious) appetizers. More to choose from than a bunch of fried appetizers! My favorites are the Shrimp & Guacamole Bites and the Street Tacos. Margaritas are always good! Bartenders are super busy but still always friendly, smiling and having a great time. Plus, happy hour is in the entire restaurant, not just the bar area, don't see that much anymore. read more

Called for reservation for 8, it was lost. Took appetizer order, at same time took food order for three. Appetizers and food for three came at same time. Then order for five was taken. Good for five came half hour later when first three were finished. Had to ask for dirty plates to be removed twice and some were still on table when we paid and left. 20% gratuity added which was much more than service deserved. Very, very disappointing. Food was good read more

Street Tacos - Cilantro Shrimp Presentation 5 out of 5 Flavor 3 out of 5 Value 4 out 5 Salsa 2 out 5 3.5 out of 5 / I wouldn't order them again. Baja Fish Taco Presentation 5 out of 5 Flavor 1 out of 5 Value 1 out of 5 Salsa 3 out of 5 2.5 out of 5 / I wouldn't order them again. Final note: Frozen margaritas will get you there, but just overlook their tacos on the menu. Sincerely, Nacho Average Taco Lover read more

Came out for happy hour. Great place for drinks and appies. There should be plenty of seating and and lots of drink and appetizers to choose from. read more

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Went there last night - I loved meeting Robert the COO that comes to visit this location out of Texas. He is really working hard to ensure great customer service. The entrance way is lovely! Right as you walk in the host greets you. The food is good and the drinks were awesome. Guac & chips and the cornbread is delicious. We had burgers (sliders) that were so well seasoned bursting with multiple flavors which I was pleasantly surprised. I had no idea that they did brunch so I am looking forward to trying this out on Saturday. The servers, bartenders, and chefs are all so humble and appreciative. Love this place! read more

Waiter was nice , been here a hour , tables have not been clean , bathrooms dirty , a lot of the staff standing around on phones when tables could be cleaned . read more

Great staff. The first time I visited a Z'Tejas, it was at the location in Phoenix for brunch. I didn't even know there was a location in Chandler. At night this location has a "grown and sexy" like vibe with the dim lighting. We went to celebrate a friend's birthday. Love that they have a whole veggie section on the menu, it made choosing my meal so simple. I had the wild mushroom enchiladas, my friends had the salmon. The Food was good but the portions are a bit small. My friends enjoyed their cocktails and the Ancho Fudge Pie was Yum! Staff is really kind and accommodating. Love the cornbread! read more

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Use to be my go to spot for happy hour but the menu has changed..cornbread is not the same, drinks aren't as good, and there is no more pizza...service was very good...waiters are doing their best....the outside seating makes me feel safe.....but I won't be back for awhile read more

Do not listen to anyone who doesn't rate Z Tejas 5 stars, I've never been more impressed with a chain restaurant. The food was phenomenal. Free cornbread and sweet butter!? What's not to love. Can't eat Mexican without free chips and salsa? Don't worry they have that too! My girl had a skinny marg x2 and I stuck with a Diet Pepsi because I was crushing cornbread. My fish tacos were cooked to perfection, her smothered burrito had incredible flavor and I must say the portions were right on as well. Not too much but left feeling full. The service is what really puts them over the top, our server was Derek, and he was spectacular. Very attentive and was genuinely happy to help and focused on us. The manager even came by and didn't just check on us but offered suggestions, and was happy to refill our drinks as well. Every one there was happy you came in and it came through in every aspect. If you're looking for cheap Mexican and cheap service don't go to Z'Tejas, but if you want an authentic tex mex where the passions comes through in you're whole experience, GO, NOW! read more

I'll begin by stating for years I was a raving fan of Z'Tejas. We frequented their locations in several different states. It's been a year or more since our last visit but a group of four of us dined her last week. The ambiance was ok, but less than desirable (the location has gone downhill in the last year). The service was good and friendly. The food was not very good. All four of us agreed the food quality was lacking. We actually spoke that it appears they must have new owners. It certainly would seem so. In summary, we were disappointed and will NOT be returning. read more

Met a friend here for lunch. It was not as packed as I thought it would be. It was nice, walked in grab a table, and the server immediately stopped by to say hello and ask what I would like to drink. The corn bread was SO SO good!!! I ordered from the specialities section of the menu. Five cheese macaroni & achiote chicken (made with bleu, Jack, cheddar, parmesan and Romano cheeses, finished with toasted bacon gratin). It was pretty good. read more

OK...so it's been 5 years. I don't come here often, obviously! We had a company lunch on this occasion. The place was pretty full, and very loud. Surprising how loud. I ordered the steak burrito. When it arrived it wasn't very hot. Our orders were called in ahead of time, and we arrived punctually. There were probably 15 of us, and they had the orders ready almost instantly. Given the temperature I would say they cooked it well ahead. My burrito must have been sitting around for (I would guess) 30 minutes to get that not-warm. So how did it taste? The flavor was not bad. Pretty good, really. The rice that came with it was seasoned very well, I thought. But the steak in the burrito was a bit fatty and gristle-y. I expect better quality meat at Chipotle or Cafe Rio, and I certainly expect better here! All I can say is I'm glad I didn't pay the $13.50 for that burrito. Yes, that's how much the lunch menu steak burrito cost! If it was $7 I probably would bump to three stars. Flavor was good, and temperature would probably have been fine if it wasn't a pre-order for a large group. So I'll give them those. Well, at least the benefit of the doubt on the temperature. But the fat and gristle, plus the portion size (which was small) do not warrant a $13.50 price tag! At that price the value just isn't there for what you get. Service was good, especially considering the size of our group. If there ever is a next time I will have to try something completely different. For a burrito I could get one at Chipotle for $9 that is twice the size and almost as flavorful. read more

Just started visiting this restaurant a month ago, now it's our regular date night. Food, drinks and service our A+!!!

Really sub par food, it was just bland, small portions, the restaurant looks nice and clean, but something missing about the ambiance....it wasn't busy at all for a Saturday night. Just not a dining out experience you would want. The bill was more on the expensive side than as well. Bummed, I was excited to try this place, we live close. But there are lots of options besides this in the area. read more

Poor service on 2/24/23. From the bartender to the waiter it was terrible. Weak drinks. Very loud, could not hear the rest of my party sitting across the table. read more

Went to Zetjas yesterday and the dinning room had nats flying every where. We were batting nats left and right. The only thing they could tell us is it's hot out they come in during the hot temps, we are sitting by the bar that draws them to that area. So the manager suggest moving us to another table away from the bar. All our meal plates, our appetizers, our drinks, utensils etc. We switch tables in the dinning room and encounter the same problem left and right nats. So bad I can feel them hitting my hand every time I bat them away. All they did was offer their apologies, nice but at that point no one said anything to us about discounting our meal. Or come and try us again when we are not infested with nats! Funny you can't even go on their website for customer service feed back. Either way it's sad to think I even finished my meal and paid, full well knowing that there are other restaurants that do not have that problem and it's the same temp for them as it is for Zejtas. Please know if I could place this feedback on their page I would!!!! Stay clear of Zetjas chandler! read more

A Tex Mex restaurant with no guacamole on the menu? Greasy plates that didn't get cleaned, styrofoam cups, McDonald's style lighting. What happened to you Z Tejas? This place was good at one time. Now it's just an overpriced cafe. If there are new owners in charge they really messed this place up bad. read more

Not sure if I just visited at a bad time but the service we received was nothing like I'd expect from Z'Tejas and the food wasn't as good as it used to be. Visited on a Friday afternoon, they weren't busy AND we had a reservation. Somehow we still waited over 30 minutes for our table to ready. Not sure what would have happened if we hadn't said anything but they eventually sat use once we pointed out how long we'd been waiting, the fact that we had a reservation, and that there were plenty of open tables... Our waiter had a bit of a smart mouth but at least our food came pretty quickly. Just wish it was as good as it was when I used to visit this location. Just updating this because I reached out to the Director of Operations as I was advised to do below. It has been over a week and I still have not received a response. Disappointing. I truly used to enjoy going to Z'Tejas. read more

A decent southwest meal from a chain. Kind of reminded me of a little more upscale Chili's. Not bad, but also not great either. The margaritas just didn't have the right sour mix. A basic margarita should have a good balance but this was just all sour and too bitter. The trio of dips had very good queso, decent guacamole, and fair salsa. The chips were plentiful though. As for the main course, I had the salmon and it was utterly forgettable. Perhaps I should know better than to order fresh fish when you're not near the ocean, but it was just disappointing. Overall, though, a solid choice for friends to get together. read more

Very good atmosphere. Tried couple of appetizers: shrimp-avocado tostado bites and the triple option (queso, ): both pretty good The warm corn bread they served before our order was just awesome. However I was disappointed with their chicken fajitas: not sizzling and the chicken wasn't succulent. My colleagues liked their shrimp pasta. read more

Came to this location on a hungry-stomach-only-had-chips-and-coffee-for-breakfast-whim and tried the chicken enchiladas and bow tie pasta jambalaya special. First, you get warm corn bread with real corn kernels in it on a iron skillet and butter. Yummy! The Santa Fe enchiladas came with rice and black beans for $11. Let's just say that I've had better. The jambalaya farfalle has shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, peas, peppers and onions packed with flavor and spiciness for $16. Note to self: never get the enchiladas. read more

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Love the service! And the food is amazing, everything looks fresh and very well presented! And the plates can be shared! read more

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Great service. Great food. Great ambience. Went for lunch with coworkers and then went to their happy hour. Amazing deal on delicious cocktails. I loved their Skinny Cucumber Mules. Their appetizers were amazing! We got the seared ahi, dumplings, street tacos, spinach quesadillas, and these chips with shrimp on top of them. I am definitely going back to try their main entrees. read more

Well, to start I had to wear a mask as I walked to my table. I could take mask off as I was seated. As you went to the restroom you did not have to wear a mask. As you left, you did not have to wear a mask. Really? Who thought of this and what science is this based off of? So Stupid! Then we order drinks, they brought us our bread with PLASTIC utensils. Cheap plastic utensils that broke as I buttered bread. Not sure of the science behind that. I did want to order steak but I did not have a steak knife in my pocket. So tacos it was. I have been to a lot of restraunts since Phoenix opened back up. This was the first place I had to wear a mask to be seated. I don't understand the logic at all! What is the reason for plastic? I would go to Wendy's if I wanted to eat using plastic. The food was OK but I will not go back. I understand wearing a mask due to Covid19 but to wear it to walk 500 feet to my table was insane! Plastic, No Thank You. I am an adult. I can eat with real silver! I really wanted to leave after the mask but it was getting late and we had not had dinner yet. I will Never go back to this place. Please rethink your CDC guidelines and try to impose some logic or you will continue to turn customers away! read more

Stopped in on Saturday for lunch as it's been a couple of years since last we visited. We had the salsa trio and chips, fried carnitas tamale and shrimp ceviche. Everything was average. Salsas didn't have much flavor, the ceviche was to acidic and the carnitas were dry. Bartender was great. read more

In town visiting family, and met up with good friends too. Greeted promptly at the door, our reserved table waiting for us. Good start! Our waiter, although polite, seemed like she was impatient for drink and food selections, and I found it odd that we had to ask for the complimentary appetizer, better if the Resto asked diners if they want it or not, otherwise seems a bit deceptive. (Cornbread was just ok in the end). I ordered the cilantro pesto ruby trout, was a bit over cooked and not enough mango/avocado to accompany it. Hubby had the mushroom enchilada which he LOVED. Another diner had the fish tacos, which she liked. All in all, a bit of a mixed bag. If the service had seemed less rushed, prob would have earned the extra star. And note, it is noisy so those of us with hearing impairments may have difficulties with following conversation. read more

Had a great breakfast with my family today :)) food was ya yummy except the hash browns they were hard and dried !! read more

Z'Tejas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

I had never been to this place before. My boyfriend recommended the margaritas as some of the best in town. So I said let's give it a go. When we walked in, there was no wait and were seated right away. The service was a bit slow at times but our waitress was very pleasant. We tried two different margaritas each and they were all pretty tasty. As for the food, the chips and salsa were unimpressive for being house made salsas and I wish that they only carried the blue corn tortilla chips (unfortunately there were only 3 in the entire bowl...). The cornbread that they serve was surprisingly delicious. I'm very familiar and very particular with my southern styled food. And this cornbread did not even need the butter that they brought out. As for the main dishes, he ordered the mushroom enchiladas and I the santa fe chicken enchiladas. He said his was good being paired with sauteed vegetables and black beans. I believed him due to the fact that he did not leave much on his plate! :) As for mine, it was okay. The green chile rice they served alongside the enchiladas was not good at all but the vegetables were okay. The chicken itself was flavorful and had an okay spice level. But the 'bbq' they place ontop in the form of a "Z" kind of threw it off. Overall, it was decent for the price point and the margaritas were pretty tasty. So I cannot think why I would not be back. However, I cannot think this would be my first choice for anything besides good margaritas. read more

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First, the front door is broken. Secondly, the bar stools were torn and the interior was tried and reminded me of a restaurant owner waiting for the lease to run out, (don't want to put any additional money into a dying . Thirdly, the servicer "John" at the bar from the beginning was terrible. Fourth, the food was somewhat acceptable, ordered asparagus with my salmon, got semi warm broccoli with cold microscopic red bell peppers. The other three in my party said, their food was acceptable at best but nothing like it use to be. Fifth, Won't be back! read more

I hate to write this because Z Tejas has always been one of my favorite restaurants. We stopped there early February with my brother and wife who were visiting. I was surprised to see the renovations which were very nice. We waited for several minutes to be seated, and even longer to be waited on. The menus were scaled down and didn't have my favorite salad or my husband's favorite Ancho Rubbed Pork Tenderloin. Also, he said the Chambord Margaritas were not as good. Once we got our food, it was good, but I had to apologize to my brother and wife for bringing them there. We will probably not go back. read more