Can't believe the positive reviews! This place was awful. Bland watery chicken, salsa had no flavor, even the mango salsa. It just tasted like pieces of mango. The staff was neither here nor there. They seemed a little tired actually. I found it funny that the menu had descriptions but they ask you what you want as they make it. Don't waste your time here, go to Chipotle, Baja Loco, heck even Rubios. Seriously don't bother unless you like to eat soggy cardboard. read more

I need tacos in my life and Cafe Rumba fills that need and makes me happy. The meats are marinated nicely, the salsas are light and fresh, the barbecue sauce I get on chicken and pork tacos are divine. They have an awesome lunch special too. I highly recommend. read more

A very nice surprise. My parents gave me a coupon from an entertainment book to try this place and was amazed at how good the food was. I probably would have never stop in if it wasnt for the coupon but glad I did. I had a Chicken burrito and it was great. Thanks Rumba we will be back read more

Pretty decent food. Friendliness of staff is hit or miss.

Went here for lunch on the suggestion of someone who raved about this place. It is essentially like a Qdoba (do they have those here?), and in my opinion, Qdoba is MUCH better. This place was, how do I say it? ew. I had a fish taco, and I didn't even finish it. Bland, watery fish. Even the mango salsa was no good. I have no desire to return here. read more

Low quality meat. It taste overcooked and unsalted. I'm craving chipotle now

Everything is fresh and delicious! Try the mango or pineapple salsa it is amazing! The horchata is also good. You can add or take out what you want. Their chicken also is marinated and has such a tasty flavor. read more

I enjoyed the food from this place. As people have mentioned, it is kind of a standard walk through burrito joint.. Food was fresh and tasty. Very filling.. I'd go back. read more

This is the best bang for your buck in the valley. I recommend getting the Rumba burrito with shredded beef, green chilies, black beans, lettuce, cabbage and spicy green salsa. The owners and staff are very friendly. Similar to Chipotle but their meat is much better and so is there salsa. read more

Not really impressed. I spent nearly $10 for two tacos, rice beans and a drink. The tacos were okay, kind of bland actually. For the money I feel like I could do better elsewhere. read more

I came here on a whim after getting a whiff of what can only be described as pure deliciousness. Not only was the food a pleasure to the taste buds, but the portions were more than generous. They have a mango salsa that is to die for and don't get me started on the tamatillo ranch, divine! read more

Cafe Rumba has become our family's go-to quick dinner option. The baja mexican menu features great fresh tacos, enchiladas, burritos and salads, cooked right in front of you and customized with various fresh toppings. My favorite is the pineapple salsa. The menu tops out at $7.99, and you can usually find a coupon, so the whole family can eat for a reasonable price. There's a quesadilla kids meal too! Mix in an inexpensive margarita for dad, and the whole family leaves happy every time. read more

Food was delicious and service even better! And the place is even nicer!!!! Definitely a must go if your Mexican food fan, the A quesadilla is definitely my goto everytime! read more

Did I just pay $10.43 for that?! The soda is good. They barely give you cheese or sour cream on your burro.

I worked at Cafe Rumba back in Mesa and I must say it was awesome. The owners are wonderful and the food is great. I would recommend everything but my absolute favorite thing is their salads. Place is clean and has a nice laid back feeling. Love this place and I'm glad they kept this going. read more

We love Cafe Rumba! The food is fresh and everything we have tried has been delicious. The loaded quesadilla is a favorite. The kids love their cinnamon twists or fries as they call them. The restaurant itself is clean and the staff has always been very friendly. read more

Good Food. I have been meaning to try this place and I can say that I am not disappointed. I ordered the veggie burrito. Very delicious. The chips and salsa where also good. It reminded me of a cross between Bajio and Chipotle. Prices are comparable. Will go again! read more

My favorite dish is chicken nachos. They make them with all of my favorite fresh ingredients. I really like the baja sauce and the mango salsa. Just know this place is not own in Sundays. read more

We have eaten at Café Rumba's for months. Although we really enjoy the food, I realized after I got home and looked at our receipt that we were charged $7.96 for 4 salsas. That is like charging for ketchup when you order French fries. We ordered 4 separate entrees and ate our lunch in the restaurant. The little cups couldn't have held more than 2 ounces and were not filled to the top. In addition, they never told us that the salsa would cost us extra and we never have been charged before. If this is their new policy, we will have to change our go to spot for Mexican Food!!! read more

What a special find this was! Fresh Baja food and a great environment! I'm not a fan of cafe Rio though I like the idea of the Baja food but this alternative is so much more flavorful and locally owned! You've got to try this place!! read more

Good for a quick and easy meal. It's a lot like Chipotle. Although it's pretty good, I still think Chipotle is better. The service was great. read more

One of my all time favorites in Phoenix! Not particularly "authentic" as far as Mexican food is concerned but they use high quality ingredients and have lots of options. It's similar in ordering style to Chipotle but the food is more closely related to a place like Rubio's. My favorite is the Chicken Quesadilla with green chiles. Friendly staff, clean place, VERY fair prices. read more

I got the Nachos and the chips were stale, the meat was also very very dry that was on it. Staff acted like they were to busy to acknowledge that you are even there when in reality they were not. Definitely will never go back, if I ever feel like this type of food I'll definitely choose a cheaper tastier option such as chipotle. read more

Very great family owned business. Really good quality good for a good price. Would recommend to everyone! Definitely will be back!!

Get the nachos....they're awesome...good salsa selection too

Great price and very nice for a quick bite! Chips, salsa, quesadillas, and burritos are delicious. Small atmosphere but clean.

Good food made by good people. Try the shrimp mango quesadilla or the bbq chicken pizza they are delicious.

Great tacos! I love that they have black beans..... My fav! The mango salsa is very good too!! The place is clean and the staffs is very nice. I like that you get to watch them make your tacos. Best time I'll try a burrito!! Yum! Yum!! read more

The meat and fish is spiced and flavored well. Employees were polite and smiling. Restaurant and restrooms were clean. But it ended there for us. Rice was just plain, white rice with no spices or flavor of any kind. Plus we kept biting down on hard rice that was either uncooked or really overcooked. When we asked one of the employees what their spicy pork tasted like, he said he couldn't describe it because he hadn't tasted it. We were also disappointed to see the fish kept in a warming pan; we were really curious as to how long that fish had been just sitting in there. Reminds us of yet another "Mexican" chain restaurant that isn't anything special. You can get better Mexican food from the food trucks that are out in parking lots at night. read more

Cafe Rumba is a great environment to be in and to eat in. Food is great and always fresh. Great salsa! Go eat here!

After my great massage @ Vita Bella, I asked where a great place to eat was. I was directed to Cafe Rumba and told to get the nachos! Yum!! I like the hot green sauce with mine. Now every time I get my massage I hop over to Cafe Rumba for my nachos! Life is good! read more

Honestly, I don't get it. Over priced and kind of bland. Also, I ordered the Rumba Salad and some of the lettuce was brown. I really do not understand the high reviews for this place, this is not Mexican food. read more

Got the worst food poisoning of my life from their chicken. The ER doctor that treated me told me he gets several people WEEKLY with food poisoning from their chicken. Disgusting and dirty. Don't give them business. Stick to Chipotle. read more

The food is so, so good!!! This will definitely become a regular place of mine. Can't wait to come back, I highly recommend Cafe Rumba!

Yummy!! Tried this place for the first time today and was pleasantly surprised. I walked in around 12:45pm to pick up food to go for my boyfriend and I. They were not busy and the restaurant was very clean and has a beach-like atmosphere. I was greeted immediately by the guy behind the counter and felt at ease taking my time to scan the menu. I opted for the Tropical Tacos with shredded pork and mango salsa. Party in my mouth, it was sooo good! The pork was tender, not fatty at all and flavored lightly to allow the mango salsa to stand out more. The sour cream provided a cool complimentary taste to the sweeter and textured flavor of the mango salsa and shredded pork. I ordered the Rumba Burrito with chicken, pinto beans, rice, corn, mild salsa and cheese for my boyfriend. Unfortunately, I was way too full to try his food. However, he said it was better than Chipotle as the ingredients were fresher and more flavorful than what he gets from Chipotle. Both of our meals came with chips and salsa and the cost was phenomenal for the amount of goodies received. We were both very happy with our lunch and will definitely order from Cafe Rumba again in the future! read more

Cafe Rumba - Tropical Tacos (2) in corn tortillas, with shredded pork, lettuce, cheese, mango salsa, and sour cream, served with chips and salsa! - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Good food, friendly staff, reasonable prices. Love the baja tacos with shrimp and mango salsa, and the barbecue chicken quesadilla.

Just ate here for the first time with a gift card! Amazing! Burritos were huge; got it enchilada style and it was to die for. Tacos were really good. Got the chicken and spicy pork and loved the spicy pork. Different salsas like mango and pineapple were fun to try! Great little find! read more

Café Rumba is a delicious restaurant that I stumbled upon driving down Union Hills. From the food to the fast service, everything about this independently owned restaurant is amazing. The food is fresh and made from scratch, everything about it. The meat is USDA choice meat delivered on a weekly basis so it stays fresh. The food is like Chipotle, but much healthier. From things like quesadillas, to burritos, to tacos, they have everything you could want. Their specialty, and my favorite, is their barbeque chicken pizza. It is two tortillas with cheese in between grilled till crispy and topped with barbeque sauce, cheese, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and chicken. They have a variety of meats from chicken, to steak, to beef, to pork, all made fresh and from scratch. They also have over 8 salsas, all with different heats and flavors, also made completely from scratch in house. What is even better than the food, is the price. With huge burritos starting at just $6.99 coming with chips and salsa, it is a great steal. They even offer punch cards so with every meal you are getting a stamp and when you get twelve stamps, you get a free meal. Guacamole is only 75 cents extra. They also offer a lunch special from 11-4 on weekdays that includes a small burrito, chips and salsa, a drink, and cinnamon twists for only $7.00 making it a major hit for people on lunch break. The atmosphere of the restaurant is unbeatable. With a costal and laid back vibe, it is a place where groups can go to mingle and catch up, or a place to run to and grab food and go. Café Rumba also has its liquor license, allowing it to sell delicious margaritas and a variety of beers allowing customers to come in and enjoy a cold one and relax. There are no tv's making it a more personable place with low music encouraging people to talk and communicate while enjoying delicious Mexican food. The restaurant itself is amazingly clean and well stocked. From the lobby itself to the appliances in the kitchen, to the bathroom. Everything is very well kept and you can tell the restaurant takes pride in even the little things, making sure they can provide the best experience for its guests. Service at this restaurant is the most amazing part of the eating experience here. When you enter the restaurant, you are immediately greeted with hellos and smiles by the people who work there. Most of them have been there since the beginning and it is easy to tell they are extremely passionate about their job and the way the food is prepared. They also care greatly about how the customer feels making sure they have tried things before they buy it and if they don't love the food, they make sure they make food for the customer that they will love. The set up is much like Chipotle, with a fast food service like way of serving. You look at a menu on a wall, decide what you want, and put exactly what you want in it as you go down the line. Overall, this restaurant is a major hit that I will definitely be going back to. Over and over again. read more

Best fish tacos I have ever had! The Mexican pizza is also yummy. This is my new go to place for Mexican food.

Hands down Cafe Rumba is the place to get some Mexican food! It's worth every penny! I love getting the rumba salad and a classic the bean and cheese burrito. Today I thought I would step out my shell and try something different. When I walked in to cafe rumba there was a long line almost to the door, but I knew it would be worth the wait. Once I got my order down and payed for my meal I took it to go. When I opened my burrito it looked and tasted very good. I ate a few more bites and noticed the chicken was a little watery... I was disappointed... Now I know not to get the chicken burrito and just stick to the rumba salad. read more