Pretty good mole offering. For some reason it's hard to find a really good one here in Phoenix.

We went here for the first time yesterday as we've heard good things about their brunch. We waited 20 minutes to be seated which was fine even though they had plenty of open tables available. Staff were friendly when seated and ordering. We ordered chips and Gaucamole and were given something else instead. When my husband asked about it the server said we were given the wrong thing but we said it was fine and we would just keep it. We ordered food, my husband a breakfast burrito and me the chilaquiles. I had asked the server which sauce he would recommend as they offered three, and he had said the red was spicy so I chose it as I love spicy foods. It took 35 minutes for our food to come out. Once it came, my chilaquiles had green sauce on them, I stated that I had ordered red sauce and the server picked up the plate to take it back and got a little attitude with me and said I'm pretty sure you said green but ok. I then told him I'd keep it if it was an issue but he continued to walk away with the plate. He came back shortly after with red sauce and I thanked him. However, I was disappointed with my meal because I had also ordered my eggs over medium (cooked whites/runny yokes) and they were basically hard boiled with cooked yokes. The red sauce also was not even spicy but lacked any flavor at all honestly. So I was pretty disappointed. As soon as we left after eating and paying my stomach felt off, I got sick when I got home and stayed sick all night. I was fine before coming here and hadn't eaten anything else that day so I know it was from eating here. Needless to say we won't be going back here. If you want good brunch and especially good chilaquiles go to Park Cafe not too far from this place they have the best I've had so far in the area. read more

What a great place. I was in town visiting friends and they said this was their favorite dinner spot. I got house margarita and the mole dinner and I was delicious. Staff was very attentive and the food came quickly. I got the regular mole and my friends husband got the spicy and both were great! Lived the decor, there is a lot to look at. read more

Delicious food and great service. Second visit. They added service charge for using credit card which I did not know until check arrived. A bit pricey. We arrived early on a Friday, unbeknownst to us the live singer arrived and was setting up and testing her amplification. As I am not a fan of any live amplified music. we finished up just before she started at 6pm. So it was insure how loud it would be. So next time I would may stop in but leave if music was more than acoustic. So go early and bring cash. read more

Wow. What a spot!!! Daughter and Son-in-law brought me here for breakfast and I cannot wait to go back. I had Chilequiles- pictured- daughter had Chorizo Poblano Plate- and it was soooo good. Fantastic service. Cafe de Olla- coffee pictured. All fantastico If you're looking for authentic Mexican cuisine in Litchfield... This is the spot. read more

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My boyfriend and I finally decided to check out Alebrijes Cafe & Grill after wanting to try this place for a while now. We went for dinner on a Thursday evening. They weren't super busy so we got seated immediately. Our server David was very polite and attentive. He checked in frequently and helped explain some menu items for us. Shame he wasn't also on the menu because he looks like a snack. We started with the Empanadas with Chorizo, Potato, and Cheese. The appetizer portion comes with 5. These were very good, the dough tasted fresh like they were made to order. For our main entree we shared the Alebrije Parrillada for two. This gave us a good sampling of multiple meats and sides. Everything comes served in a hot molcajete. My favorite meats were the chorizo and the shrimp. My favorite bite overall was the toasted Oaxacan cheese. So good - I could've eaten an entire plate of just that. The rice and beans were decent, however the beans could have benefited from a little more salt. You can choose either flour or corn tortillas. My only qualm would be that there were some temperature inconsistencies among the various components. Some were borderline room temperature, like they had been cooked first; others were piping hot. Overall taste was great though. Will I return? Absolutely yes. If you're craving home-cooked style Mexican food that doesn't leave you feeling super heavy - this is the spot to try. read more

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Every time I visit here, the food and service are phenomenal. The detail to the presentation of every dish is special. So delicious.

We drive by this area quite a bit and didn't know it was here as it's tucked in behind CVS and a pool supply shop. We stopped in around 2PM on a Saturday and were sat quickly. The music was very loud, but we didn't mind it. Our server was very friendly. We ordered the burrito Classico with carne asada and red sauce; and the tres enchiladas with cheese and black mole sauce. The carne asada in the burrito was great- it was cooked well and I think I would rate the overall dish a 7/10. I think it lacked some deep taste, but I would definitely order this again. The enchiladas with the black mole was amazing. Loved the mole sauce!! I would go back just for the mole sauce (can this be bottled and sold?!) We are looking forward to our next visit! read more

Alebrijes Cafe & Grill - Tres Enchiladas (with black mole sauce) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Litchfield Park, Arizona

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We've been here multiple times for breakfast, but this was the first time for dinner, and we loved it! The carne asada ala tampiquena was delicious - I've never had mole before, and I'd definitely get it again. Also highly recommend the tequila banana flambé. read more

Alebrijes Cafe & Grill - Kids chicken flautas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Litchfield Park, Arizona

Came for my mom's bday. This is a cute small restaurant. We were a party of 10 and it seemed a challenge to seat us. We waited an hour and hoped for patio but it was small and we would take up almost the entire space. Our waitress was great and did amazing with our orders. The food was good and so were the drinks. My biggest eat issue was the cocktail menu was so dirty gross. So much caked on food. It really grossed me out. read more

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I was excited to check out this new restaurant. It took over an hour to get our tacos. Place wasn't busy, but found out after we paid that there was only one server for the entire restaurant on cinco de mayo. read more

The place was nice, upon entering. You can tell they had put thought into the decor. We were seated right away. There were customers, but it wasn't too busy. It got more full after we got our dinner. I ordered the tres enchiladas. I asked for each of the sauce choices on the enchiladas. Black Mole, red and green. Green was my favorite. Red sauce did have a nice little kick. It came with a very small side of rice and black beans. Hubs got the carne asada plate. Neither one of our dishes came out hot. More like warm. Not a fan of that. The drinks were stiff. That was a positive. I got a patron mango margarita and hubs got a Cadillac margarita. He ordered the coffee. So good. And we also tried the churros with nutella and caramel. Also, great. I wouldn't mind coming back. I would like to try the Chile Relleno dish. read more

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The cafe de olla was outstanding and the chilaquiles were so crispy and flavorful!! The service was also great. Come here!

Stopped by on the way home, coming from Sedona Az, to LA. We searched up near by restaurants and stopped here at Alebrites Cafe & Grill. We ordered Chilaquiles red and green, both with egg and steak. Great authentic restaurant with amazing dishes. Service was excellent. Thank you read more

Alebrijes Cafe & Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Litchfield Park, Arizona

This is a beautiful restaurant very authentic decor and full of culture. Went for brunch on a Saturday and it was their busy time but no wait to be seated. Our waiter was a kind older man who was attentive to our needs and gave good food and drink recommendations, which were a hit. The food was plated well and tasty. read more

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This place continues to be absolutely fantastic! I have been here many many times and I am always quite happy with my visits. The food continues to be delicious, in spite of some changes that they have made to the menu. read more

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Burrito was great, tasted home cooked. Service was awesome. Restaurant was clean. I'll be back soon read more

Alebrijes Cafe & Grill - Brunch burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Litchfield Park, Arizona

Came in on a Wednesday morning for brunch, it was kind of empty. We were seated right away. Service was okay, not very talkative or friendly. Sometimes they would drop something off at our table without saying a word. (It was the older gentlemen working there) The food was good, and so were the agua frescas. I really liked the mole chilaquiles. It has been hard to find good chilaquiles in AZ!! Gave them 5 stars because they were kind enough to sing happy birthday to my son. Brough him a churro sundae, put a big mariachi hat on him and everyone sang. It was a very nice gesture. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area again! read more

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Such a comforting brunch spot! Everything tasted homemade, like a meal straight from a family kitchen. LOVE THE FLAVORS! every dish had that authentic home-cooked touch. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the staff were incredibly kind. You can really tell they put love into the food here. Perfect place for a relaxed Mexican brunch that feels warm and comforting. And the cafecito de olla was the best coffee I've had in a while. I'll literally just come back for a zip of that cafecito! read more

Alebrijes Cafe & Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Litchfield Park, Arizona

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This place is too hyped for what you get. The horchata had too much of something, I don't know if it was too much cinnamon or if they add anise to it but it made it taste like fabric softener. The chilaquiles were ok but nothing to rave about and the food was cold by the time it came to our table. The burrito was nothing but beans and rice with a little bit of shredded meat. The huevos rancheros had so much cheese that it harden up that made it hard to eat. The staff was all super friendly and the decor was great/ You do have to wait and for that reason we thought this place was going to be good but unfortunately it wasn't what we thought based on the reviews. If you want to go to a place that has mediocre food but a really good aesthetic vibe then come here. The food is very nicely presented and makes great picture content but the flavor is just ok. read more

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Waitstaff was friendly and attentive. The food was authentic and tasty. We were seated quickly. The restaurant was warm and cozy.

This place would be so much fun with a bit louder music and a live banda over the weekends! There's a full bar and a fun and lightly played playlist. Be prepared for a wait. We waited 30 mins on a Sunday. Ordered as soon as we sat and waited about 45 minutes for the food order to come out. We could tell a lot of people were getting inpatient with their food orders. The MOLE!!!! The flavors were so good!! The sweetness really gathered all the flavors together. Had the burrito with cecile pork? The pork really was a hit. 10/10 flavors. We will come back for happy hour on Fridays read more

Alebrijes Cafe & Grill - December 2024 - Friday Happy Hour + Live music - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Litchfield Park, Arizona

Expensive! $17 chicken burrito that was really dry. Got the bill and the total was $22??? No drinks just water. No bueno. read more

First time here with the fam great experience awesome customer service they made us feel welcome , we will be back again Huevos rancheros and Chilaquiles were fire read more

Alebrijes Cafe & Grill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Litchfield Park, Arizona

You don't have to travel too far in the West Valley, there is a unique restaurant that serves Oaxacan-style cuisine. What was impressive about this place was the mole. My favorite was the homemade chips with mole. That was my first time tasting the appetizer. There are so many varieties of dishes on the menu that could explored as coffee drinks. The service is confusing when you reserve a table. The host would write down your name on a notebook and phone number. There is no explanation of the wait time or how they would communicate with you when the table is ready. When they call you by phone, the table is ready. The restaurant needs a better system that's why some of the Yelp are below three stars because of their awful service from the start. If you don't mind the mediocre service, but here for the food. I would recommend being patient and not expecting a five-star service. It is worth it to wait for the food and give it a try. read more

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Cute little place tucked in by a few other businesses. The place was clean and refreshing. The waitress was very kind but it did take a minute to get our food. The chilaquiles verde was a bit too lemony for our liking. But otherwise good. Prices are to be expected with most dishes around 20$ or more. The chilaquiles Rojo was the best. read more

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Had a delicious breakfast there today. Make sure you get the empanadas for your appetizer, they are fresh and the salsa they come with is very tasty. The cafe de olla is on point and served in the tazas de barro as it should be. Had the enchiladas suizas with chicken and over easy eggs. My boyfriend had the cheesy huevos rancheros. Everything was really good and the service was awesome. read more

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We normally go to Old Pueblo Cafe for out secret lunch spot, but we stopped here as I have heard many good things. Upon entering the place smelled amazing and the layout and decor was very inviting and cozy. We were seated quickly & the service was good & fast. We ordered the empanadas to start. They were small but packed with flavor. I got the tinga tostadas & my husband got the 3 tacos w/ rice & beans. Both plates were absolutely delicious. The only bad part was that we were too full to try anything else. I will definitely stop again & definitely try the brunch. read more

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Best mole chilaquiles! And the atmosphere was comfy and vibrant, we came from California to visit and this place stood out the most.

Amazing food. Friendly service. You will not be disappointed in this place. This is our go to weekend brunch spot. When I'm in the area for work. I'm sure to stop here even for lunch during the week. You will not be disappointed. read more

Alebrijes Cafe & Grill - Skinny caddy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Litchfield Park, Arizona

I'm vegetarian and found it difficult to eat here, BUT, there are a lot of really great dishes on their menu, no doubt about it! My wife really enjoyed their food, but there is chicken broth in the rice and enchilada sauces, which was super disappointing because their salsas look absolutely delectable. Turning down their enchiladas felt sacrilegious. read more

Ok what a gem! Food was not only beautiful but delicious! The atmosphere was amazing and the coffee was smooth. Perfect place for brunch. The restaurant was packed, so service was a little slow. Besides that, great experience and will be back! read more

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I set out to disprove the myth that there is no great Mexican food in the West Valley, and this place is a huge piece of evidence that there is. First, Oaxacan-style Mexican food is not your chips-and-salsa, chimichurri standard. It is far more sophisticated and relies on innovative flavors (like various moles) for its dishes. You won't be served a bunch of nachos here while blaring "ranchera" music plays and moves the red, green, and yellow paper flags in the breeze. This place is more like a big living room where your grandma cooks traditional, homemade, central-Mexican dishes. This is a menu not with enchilada combos, but with carne asada tampiqueña, cochinito pibil (a marinated pork in achiote), ribeye fajitas, arachera steak with mango salsa, empanadas de chorizo, and chilaquiles alibrijes. You get the picture. The food is insanely good. Start with the empanadas. They come stuffed with chorizo, potato, topped with cotija, pico, crema and avocado sauce. The order comes with this red, creamy, slightly spicy sauce that sends the empanadas to a new level of taste. It's fresh and hot and savory, but light and airy and delicious. Don't miss these. The entrees are just as epic. Try the pork in red chiles, which is a slow-roasted pork in a savory and slightly spicy red sauce. It falls apart. Or give the Oaxacan Tlayuda (Quesadilla Rustica) a try to blow your tastebuds into space. It's a big tortilla with black bean paste, avocado, cabbage, tomato, Oaxacan quesito cheese, served with your choice of meats. A meal in itself and a carousel of flavors from all the ingredients. This isn't your taco-joint quesadilla. Oh, and the chiles rellenos are so fresh and hot and good that you can't bypass them if you're a relleno fan. Last, it may sound simple, but their cheese enchiladas with their amazing house-made green sauce (no cans here- everything is house-made) is one of the best things I e tasted in years. Try the 3-enchilada plate. Wowwwww. The sauces... Service was exemplary. Shout out to Melissa who was so gracious and kind and informative and great. People here have smiles on their faces. It's family-owned and it shows. The place is gleaming white with rustic wood beams and a very South-Mexican, traditional feel. It's classy and nice and great for an intimate dinner without being fancy and pretentious. It is good for a family too. Just a nice, neighborhood place. Not a taco joint with greasy tables. Surprisingly, prices are reasonable. The empanadas were $16, and all the apps were $16-$20. Entrees are $20-$30. So it's not a taco stand, but it's not Fleming's either. Come for the food and stay for the food. This is a shining example of classic Oaxacan cooking with recipes that are THAT good, excellent service, and a beautiful presentation. Open your mind and get beyond the local burrito. This place will renew your faith in great Mexican food in the West Valley. read more

What an amazing experience here! Our first time at this establishment, and it felt like home. The food was exploding with flavor, every bite felt like the first. On top of the attentive service, i felt this place did an amazing job of ensuring their guests felt taken care of. We will be back! read more

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This is my second time visiting Alebrijes & it was as delicious as the first time we visited. This time I ordered the chilaquiles rojo w asada & I was not disappointed. We did opt in for an appetizer this time as the waiter had informed us there was a long wait for food. We did wait about 30-40min after receiving our appetizer before getting our main entrees but we didn't mind as the atmosphere & staff are always friendly. read more

Alebrijes Cafe & Grill - Chilaquiles Rojo w Asada Jamaica & sandía mixed agua fresca - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Litchfield Park, Arizona

So we're in for the Auction this weekend and I always Yelp restaurants and it didn't disappoint...the food was awesome..and the Bloody Marys are awesome ..the chilaquiles with saga were awesome and the house salsa was good too they have mole from Oaxaca...I tried it but I'm not a chocolate fan so you can go by me ..Smokey flavor to it ..would highly recommend read more

I've been here a few times now and I feel like the food is always good. There is usually a wait but since we went later in the day, we got sat pretty quickly. The kitchen was a little backed up but the server did let us know beforehand so we at least expected it. The restaurant itself is cute and they have outdoor seating as well. Overall, a good experience every time I've gone in. read more

Alebrijes Cafe & Grill - French Toast with berries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Litchfield Park, Arizona

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Some of the best tasting Mexican food I've had in Arizona !! Coming from a So Cal native w/ fam from Guerrero we know our stuff. I highly recommend this place Sorry didn't get pics of food but there are plenty on here already... read more

Alebrijes Cafe & Grill - Café de olla, regular coffee , agua de Jamaica, and a few waters... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Litchfield Park, Arizona

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It's a very simple fool proof formula that I use when gauging whether or not the food will be good at a Mexican restaurant...ARROZ...yep the Rice! And at this place they nailed it. Specialties include the yummy chili relleno! And it holds true. Ooey Gooey cheese, perfectly battered flavor chilis swimming in a delicious mildly spicy red sauce! Yummy! Wow! Delicious! Chicken Flautas were devoured and they came with all the accoutrements and The chips and salsa disappeared and so did the super tasty and yummy pork tostadas. Portions are big enough to share! The Agua Frescas were refreshing and I recommend the Hibiscus flavor or as we say Jamaica (pronounced Hah-my-kah) Super friendly service too. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served at this Oaxacan restaurant cleverly called Alabrijes which if you're familiar are these cute little colorful folk wooden carved critters that when you shop for one the Alabrije that you pick actually really picks you. And I'm happy I picked Alabrijes for dinner! My new favorite restaurant in Litchfield!! Go now and be ready to wait in line at weekend breakfast. read more

Alebrijes Cafe & Grill - Flautas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Litchfield Park, Arizona

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GASSSS the food was so fire!! Especially the appetizers. I'm definitely going back and reordering the Mango Jicama Shrimp Ceviche and the Chorizo Queso Fundido! They were so good I forgot to even take a picture. read more

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