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    Anayas

    4.4 (207 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    ANAYAS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Chicken Enchilada De Mole
    Doug B.

    The place is brightly colored and festive. The menu is quite extensive -- a lot of interesting options to try. We came for lunch on the weekend and had no problems parking or getting a table. The server was the receptionist and she was attentive and friendly without hovering. I had the mole chicken enchiladas and the mole was very good. I'd seen some references to "peanut butter mole" somewhere and was a little worried (though I love peanut butter, I don't think it would be awesome on chicken by itself). Thankfully, while there is a distinct peanut butter flavor in the mole, it is not the primary element. That gives it a richness to complement the traditional spice and slight bitterness. The rice and beans were fine and the portion was more than enough for my lunch.

    Tamale & burrito combo
    Carla N.

    Hubby & I had dinner here last Friday night. It t a minute to be greeted & seated, but not bad. Hubby ordered his favorite beer & I ordered sangria. Hubby's beer was good. My sangria was good as well. However, the amount you get for around $8.50 is a joke. Its a small glass with just a little bit in the glass. The chips & salsa were good. The spicy salsa is the opposite of the one you would think is spicy out of the two, so pay attention. Hubby got a combo with a tamale & ground beef burrito with rice & beans. He said everything was good. He also ordered a side of guacamole. I thought I got a picture of the guacamole & sour cream. It's crazy how much they charged for them. They were the small plast condiments containers, but they charged almost $5 for the guacamole. I don't remember the extra cost for the sour cream, but it too was way too high for the tiny size. I got a chicken chimichanga with grilled chicken instead of the shredded chicken which came with rice & beans. It was all good. Our server was friendly & did a good job. We loved the decor. It reminded us of being in Mexico. The table & chairs are really cool too. I wanted to love this place, but the cost of the sangria, sour cream & guacamole are just too high for me to justify coming back.

    Susan C.

    UPDATE: what an improvement over the last review! "Ordinary" has exploded into "great!" We've returned to Anayas, searching for our go-to Mexican food. Not only have the taste and quality of food improved, the presentations of the main dishes were awesome - plus, the chicken enchiladas mole was the best mole I've tasted! The burro was served on a large black plate and the colors, red, green and white just popped. We found our go-to Mexican restaurant! (But we're not alone. By 8:00 pm the restaurant and the bar were full!) Try it...or try it again. PRO TIP- order chicken enchiladas mole; eat one, take the other home; next morning, reheat it and add an over-easy egg on top. What a breakfast treat!

    Combination Plate (Tostada and Cheese Enchilada)
    Sarah L.

    I'm an Arizona native, and a self proclaimed Mexican Food snob. Añayas is in a strip mall behind a Circle K, so it's easy to overlook, but it's a true gem of the neighborhood! It's quaint, never a wait, and it has become our family go-to. We always have wonderful service and great meals with freshly prepared ingredients. The shrimp dishes are incredible, remnant of Puerto Peñasco with shrimp that "pops" (if you know good shrimp, you know what I mean!) They have Negra Modelo on draught (hard to find that!), and their margaritas are delish. You can't go wrong with chimichangas or combo platters! They have moles on the menu but we typically opt for more traditional Sonoran style. If you are on the search for amazing traditional Mexican food in South Tempe - you found your spot!

    Enchiladas Suizas
    Rebekah H.

    Great first visit to Anaya's! We've driven by this restaurant many times, and tonight we decided to stop in for dinner. We were greeted by a friendly man and seated promptly. Within a minute of sitting down, another employee brought us fresh chips and salsa. We took a few minutes to look over the menu and we ordered chicken enchiladas suizas and chicken mole enchiladas. Our food came out hot and fresh from the kitchen. The shredded chicken in my enchiladas was incredibly juicy and flavorful. My husband enjoyed his mole enchiladas as well. Our entrees came with fluffy Mexican rice and delicious refried beans topped with melted cheese. We were so full we didn't try any dessert this time. Our server came by a few times throughout the meal to refill drinks and make sure we were enjoying everything. Their breakfast menu looks great, so we'll be sure to stop by soon to try that.

    Mario and his team took very good care of us. We were a large party today and we all had fun. The service was great and they did great with all our orders. The food tasted great and was abundant. Thank you, Mario and team for making our family get together at Anaya's, a memorable one. We will definitely be back!! As always.

    The Bar!!
    Adrian R.

    So we have been coming to Anaya's for several years now. The Anaya's family is absolutely wonderful! Joey has been a staple as well as the rest of his family in making everyone feel welcome and part of the family when they come into the restaurant. A few weeks ago, Anaya's changed management and we noticed an immediate change in the service, food, and the ambience. And not for the better. It started to look cluttered, messy, and we did not feel as welcome. Well, happy to report the "Anaya's Way" is back! Mario is running the restaurant now and has a personal touch in making sure that the service, the food, and more importantly, the way you feel when you come in and when you leave are the best it can be! Thank you for bringing the Anaya's touch back to the restaurant. We were so close to leaving, but now we are back, highly recommend.

    Enchiladas!

    Our go to Mexican food spot! The best Cadillac margaritas around. Mom and pop type of spot... can't beat it. Not a corporation. Come try them!

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    I am from Texas and this is the closest to great Tex Mex, and fantastic margaritas, that I have found in Phoenix.

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    Everything is great at Anayas. The combination was just right. A great place to go with friends.

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    3 years ago

    Best cheese crisp in the Valley! And if you like heat...this is the place. Service is always excellent. Check out their daily specials.!

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    Great fast Mexican food. We travel miles to eat at this place and love. Salsa is delicious

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    2 years ago

    Amazing service and the margaritas are the best in Chandler! Great prices and good food! Also the salsa kicks!!

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    Yummy food, great service. It was a perfect quick weekday dinner. Will go back again to try more!

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    If you want good Mexican Food, try Anayas! Everything on the menu is great, from Entrees to their bar!

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    Delicious Mexican food with a cute restaurant ambiance and friendly service. We had tacos and burritos that were yummy.

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    Food is good. Service excellent. Ambiance is ok. Location has plenty of parking. Prices above average.

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    Really enjoyed the service and the food. The waitress was great I will go back every time I am in the area

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    Staff was very friendly and welcoming. The Food was excellent. Will definitely be back again.

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    Not great. Not any different from any other Mexican places around here. Burrito was dry. Just ok

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