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    Aunt Chilada's

    3.2 (853 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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

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    Carnitas platter
    Patrick D.

    Food was amazing. Giant portion sizes. Price is a little high, but you can definitely split a plate. The service was great. Ambiance was pretty cool with stained glass windows and a pond out front. If they had a menu with smaller portion sizes with lower prices it wouldn't bother me. The chips and salsa freshly made and tasted amazing. Two types of chips both flour and corn. Place was very clean. Definitely would recommend for a special occasion!

    I get yelp says your closed but when looking for restaurants online such as Apple or Google Maps maybe it should mention your special hours not only on yelp. We drove 30 minutes to this location to be turned away in the parking lot because the entire restaurant was closed for a party. Would be nice if you updated your maps hours to reflect your actual hours.

    The patio. Very cozy.
    Madonna B.

    The service, food, and ambience were amazing! We had the street tacos queso with ground beef, and it was the perfect portion. Highly recommend, and it's walking distance from the resort, which was very convenient.

    Shay N.

    We stopped by here on a Saturday night with a reservation of 15 people. I was quite impressed, the table was already set with chips and salsa and waters. Our waiter Josh was super attentive and handled our big group with ease, I would request him if I ever were to come back!! We sat outside and it was pretty cold but they had plenty of heaters set up around the patio to accommodate guests, and the sunset from the patio was quite literally to die for. I may come here for the sunsets alone!! The food was very good, as well as the margaritas. I got the chimichangas and it was enough to feed two people so be ready to bring home leftovers!!! We also got the carnitas platter, and that was very good too - a little spice to the chicken! Would recommend :)

    Chimichanga
    Steve J.

    Great Mexican food! So fresh and flavorful! The fajitas are amazing! The chimichangas are huge! Great drinks and superb service. Indoor and outdoor seating, or sit at the bar. Leave room for the frozen ice cream!

    Tres enchiladas
    Liz P.

    This place is awesome! The food and the service were great! The front of the place has a cute pond and little bridge. We loved the food!

    Fish, Mahi, and shrimp tacos
    Anthony R.

    This place is very-very busy. We waiting almost an hour to be seated. Was it worth it? Not really. The food and drinks were amazing. The view and scenery beautiful. The service was too slow. It was like 10-12min waiting to order drinks, ordering food, getting more chips and salsa, and gettting more drinks, and then longer to cash out. We just kept waiting for everything. On top of that, they added a 20% gratuity fee. Smh. No wonder they did not care about the service. They knew they were getting the 20% gratuity.

    Chips and salsa
    Jessi D.

    Came here for the last dinner of a birthday weekend. We came Monday night. No wait (also used the yelp wait-list, but it was still no wait when we got there). We asked for patio seating and it was beautiful! Perfect weather and the lights and plants outside were attractive. The chips and salsa was delicious (there were 2 types of chips)! The food when it came was full of flavor and didn't lack anything. Waitstaff was plentiful and kind.

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    6 months ago

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    1 month ago

    Very disappointing. Have been here before gone downhill. Terrible service food not worth it

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    1 month ago

    We brought a large group of 16. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. We would definitely recommend this place to others.

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    8 months ago

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    Thank you for the kind review, Jessi! We hope to see you again soon :)

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    7 months ago

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    2 months ago

    Absolutely horrible service because gratuity is included. And the enchiladas were too dry.

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    4 months ago

    Great food and service the ambiance is festive! Drinks were delicious too! Servers were attentive!

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    3 months ago

    Food is hit or miss. The severs are all friendly. Sit on the patio for the best ambiance!

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    3 months ago

    Great ambiance. Great service. I only ate salad so I won't give a comment on food. Stay tuned for my next visit.

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    10 months ago

    Great food. Service was ok a bit slow. Beautiful area and nice Patio. A lot of varieties

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    Looking to continue the tradition Travis. Glad to see you back!

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    4 months ago

    Great food and Margs, especially the Skinny Marg. Service was good but they got busy. Recommend going early so arrive before 6

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    How to make a reservation.?

    Hi Louise - Please use the following link to make a reservation. Thank you!… Read more

    Do they have Sangria?

    Hi Carla - We do not currently offer Sangria on our menu. We have an extensive list of house and specialty margaritas and a few additional specialty cocktails. You can view our menu here: https://www.auntchiladastempe.com/#ac-menu

    Please reopen!! I really miss your fideo?

    It's open now. If you don't already know.

    Can you please be open for lunch and dinner we wanted to eat here during this trip?

    I miss this place very much too but I wouldn't count on them being open any time soon. Nostalgic customers have been asking for updates on the reopen plan from here on Yelp to Facebook with no response.… Read more

    Did you close for good?

    Our doors are only closed until business levels can return to a level that allows us to bring back our team of valued employees and best serve our customers. We aim to reopen and welcome you back soon, but we do not have a date set yet for reopening.

    Do they have any kind of kids meals? My 9-year-old daughter doesn't really like Mexican food but I want to try this place.

    You should phone them and ask because they seemed very agreeable and even if something isn't on the menu they might be able to modify a meal to satisfy her.

    Do they have gluten free options?

    yes, gluten free and celiac allergy menu

    Is this owned by or in any way related to the "Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak"?

    Last I knew they were the same company.

    We are whole foods, plant-based vegans - Are their beans made with lard? Is there chicken stock in the rice? The ONE answer I got was to go chew on some tree bark - I'm sure the restaurant appreciates THAT response, from a fat smoker no less..

    You don't want real Mexican food...I suggest you chew on tree bark at a vegan restaurant......

    Do they have TVs to watch the games at the bar?

    The bar is really small. One tv but you have to be in the right spot to see it.

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    Taco Chelo - Carne asada tacos

    Taco Chelo

    4.7(169 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    Everything !! Start with chips and salsa plus some…read moreguacamole! 2 Sonoran tacos One costra Taco de carnitas Margarita And finished with a tres leches

    I used to live in Phoenix, and I tried this place for the first time literally the same week I was…read moremoving to Denver. Out of all the restaurants I had before leaving Arizona, THIS ended up being one of the places I couldn't stop thinking about after I moved away. Ever since leaving, I've randomly craved these tacos constantly. I've tried other taco spots in Denver hoping something would compare, but honestly nothing really hit the same. So when I came back out to Phoenix recently to visit some friends, this was one of the first places I knew I needed to come back to because I had built it up so much in my head over time. And somehow... it was just as good again. The meat tastes incredibly fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned, and you can literally watch them prepare everything right in front of you, which makes the whole experience even better. There's something so satisfying about seeing the tacos being made fresh instead of food just appearing from the kitchen. You can tell they care about quality and consistency. The servers were also super friendly and welcoming both times I came here, which honestly makes such a difference. Everyone had great energy, the service was quick, and the whole place just feels inviting and authentic. I honestly think the fact that I remembered this place so vividly for so long says everything. Usually when you revisit a restaurant after hyping it up in your head for years, it ends up disappointing you. But this place tasted exactly how I remembered it, fresh, flavorful, comforting, and absolutely worth the obsession. Safe to say this place is officially a mandatory stop for me anytime I'm back in Phoenix now.

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    Taco Chelo - Really cool vibe inside

    Really cool vibe inside

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    Costra Taco - get it!!!

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    Anayas - Beer battered fish on top of a cilantro lime rice

    Anayas

    4.3(198 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it was a total flop. We ordered a kids…read moreburrito, ceviche and another burrito. Their ceviche was good but I don't recommend eating it with the tostadas they serve it with. It was better with their table chips. The price doesn't justify the portion of it. The serving was very small and you should honestly be getting more than that. The burritos were sadly not memorable. How can you mess up a burrito?! It wasn't very busy either to have an inattentive waiter either. I don't know if it was maybe an off day to come in? But I won't be returning.

    I'm an Arizona native, and a self proclaimed Mexican Food snob…read more 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!

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    Los Sombreros

    Los Sombreros

    4.3(394 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    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!)!

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    Los Sombreros
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    El Jefe Tacos

    El Jefe Tacos

    4.1(410 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$
    Kitchen open late
    Vegetarian friendly

    Food was exceptionally flavorful and seasoned well. We ordered the ramen, tacos, and the Phoenix…read moreroll. We went to here as they were one of the late night spots still open. *This along with a hibiscus drink (large) and a cola! Approximately 50$. * Service was simple, kind, order at the register- type of spot. Ambiance wasn't busy for a Sunday night but the vibes were there, and I can imagine they get busy and can handle a lot with the seating options they have.

    I've been ordering from El Jefe in Tempe for the last 4 to 5 years as we live fairly close. We love…read morethe tacos especially with doing the family meal for street tacos! The meats are so good. We also use to love the sushi side. During Covid, we tried the sushi for the first time. We were hesitant as it's a Mexican joint, right? Not a Japanese specialty shop. So to my surprise, I couldn't believe the sushi especially the Las Vegas roll and their Nigiri cuts were pretty dang good. My disappointment seems to be this last year with the sushi just hasn't been the best or fresh tasting. The Las Vegas roll was always nice and warm but with an awesome cold center and fried to perfection and the sauce just right. Lately it's been the opposite. Super over fried were all you can taste is old burnt oil and it dried out and the sauce just bland and not helping at all. The other thing that bothers us is the lack of wasabi they give! If you're not going to give us full flavor, at least give more wasabi to help mask. I will say they give you plenty of soy sauce packets (just barely any wasabi).

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