Lifetime Burritos Consumed (LBC): 12,081 So seriously, this is the absolute freshest burrito place in the West Valley. NOT CHIPOTLE. NOT FILIBERTOS. Extremely flavourful HOT meat choices; home-style tortillas, fresh and unique burro stuffing like cabbage salad; fresh-grilled green chilis, and mango salsa. My favorite item on the menu? Macho Sauce: a fiery, spicey, smooth salsa that always make the hubby throw in the towel early, "It blows the doors off my mouth!" Prices are fine considering the taste and freshness. Absolutely love 'designing' my meal to my specifications! I get it right every time. read more

Long wait for boring Mexican-ish food on styrofoam plates. This is a mix between chipotle (ordering system) filibertos (styrofoam plates & cups- not Eco-friendly) and street cart food. I had the fish tacos- not good. The fish did not have a grilled appearance or taste and was a bit mushy. Super lame pre-shredded cheese at this spot detracts from the quality as well as gross chips & nasty tortillas. The same day I went here I went to happy hour at crescent ballroom and had amazzzzing fish tacos for $2 each that had flaky seasoned real grilled fish not this limp frozen mush. I didn't realized how gross it was until 5 hours later at happy hour. I must have ordered the same thing twice in 1 day because of how forgettable my lunch was. Side of guacamole is super small! This stingy cheap restaurant will not see me return. read more

I really like Cafe Rumba. The lunch special Rumba Burrito, Drink and Rumba Fries is a good value. I love the the Peach-Mango Salsa and the spicy sour cream. They do tend to close early at night so I usually go there for a late lunch. They are too busy at lunch time so I just go later. What happened to the discount coupons in the Super Savings Magazine? I miss using those coupons! I do appreciate having the punch card for customer loyalty where your 10th item is free! read more

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Love this place! Their fish tacos with mango salsa are my favorite. Oh so good! The place is always tidy, the food is quality, fresh and delicious, and always prepared just right. Mmmm. Try it! read more

I really adore this place mostly for their lunch special, and their guac is a particular favorite of mine since it's how my mom always makes it =) Their portions are always large so you really get your money's worth. Sometimes the food can be a little bland, but I feel like that's more a failing on my part for not putting the right salsa on whatever I'm getting. Their sweet green salsa and mango salsa are particular favorites of mine, and I'm happy to keep going back to a local business. read more

Great food we really enjoyed it. Line coukd be more efficient and I prefer larger shrimp so that's why not 5 but definitely good food, fresh, and clean. definitely on my list. read more

Literally my favorite place!! Always come here for lunch as I work in the area & every single time the food tastes great, & everyone who works here is so friendly! read more

Everything here is fresh and tasty! I am here weekly. Try it once and you will be hooked.

Friendly staff, fast service, and tasty food. Cafe Rumba is a great place to get a quick bite to-go but they have spacious seating if you are looking for a sit-down meal. You order at the counter and pay before sitting down. I usually order the Rumba Burrito with carne asada, black beans, rice, cheese, lettuce, guacamole, and mango salsa. And it comes with chips and salsa to provide a very filing lunch. What I recommend: - Rumba Burrito with mango salsa - remember to get your card stamped read more

Absolute best nachos ever. The tortillas they use are also very good, tastes like my aunt's homemade! They also offer mango salsa, everything was delicious. The staff was courteous and the meals were reasonably priced. I'd definitely visit again, this isn't your local Filiberto's! I wish everyone would stop comparing them to Chipotle. This is Baja Mexican, and Chipotle is Americanized Mexican food. Two different things, that's like comparing Kansas City BBQ to Memphis BBQ, both good, but different. read more

These guys are awesome made our night with some great burritos even though we walked in after 9 they went a lot extra for us. The burritos and salads are awesome. I recommend the sweet pork mango salsa with habanero salsa! read more

This is one of my favorite healthy mexican restaurants. I love it as much as Chipotle. I try to eat healthy, and Cafe Rumba's tropical salad is one of the healthiest and yet delicious items on the menu. They do get busy during lunch due to folks from the university and Honeywell, and sometimes in the evenings there can be long lines as well. I try to go there to eat once per week, since the food is so healthy and delicious, and of course affordable. read more

Great food! Was visiting from Los Angeles and we picked up food to go. Generous portions and great flavors. Almost as good as Los Angeles. Just kidding! It was as good!! read more

Will be coming back to try the rest of the menu! The food is fresh and flavorful. Try the bbq chicken pizza, itll change your life. The staff is friendly and super fast. read more

Pros: I had a coupon so one burrito was free, they serve coke instead of pepsi, pleasant staff Cons: Very very bland chicken and salsa. Have been a few times hoping for improvement but no, I think we're done going there. Sad because I would much rather support local business over a chain. read more

This place is awesome! Everything is fresh and deliciously good! I usually have the Rumba Salad with chicken. It's always so refreshing. My wife will get the daily special which is a good amount between the items. I want to try other items on the menu but I continually go back to the Rumba Salad! And their churros are screamin'! Whenever we're in the area we make it point to come here. read more

Cafe Rumba is a hidden gem with friendly staff and even better food. I brought my children and the establishment was very clean, and we were not disappointed by the burritos we had. Excellent food, excellent service. Cafe Rumba delivers! read more

Pretty similar to Chipotle/Qdoba in terms of price and selection (maybe a little cheaper). Went there on a lunch break and the place was packed. As far as the food goes, let me say this: Chipotle, you have been pwned. Seriously. The food here is way better. The burritos aren't quite as big, but they taste awesome. Go for the Rumba Burrito and you can't go wrong. Staff always seems super friendly, they tend to remember regulars. read more

I have eaten here when it first opened. Exactly what I remembered. Chicken BBQ pizza? OMG. Also had chicken enchiladas and nachos. Enough to feed a basketball team. Quality ingredients and prepared with love. read more

Delicious food-- my wife and I both really liked it. And it was probably the best customer service we have received since COVID started. Thanks! And keep up the good work! read more

Love this place! Sweet and spicy pork is quite good on a salad or in a burrito. Chips always warm and perfectly thin and crispy. Salsa is boring but not horrible. Restaurant and bathrooms always clean. It's a favorite lunch spot when we are in a hurry. Well done! read more

Best Mexican Food Around.. I am absolutely obsessed! I have to eat here at least 2x a week to fill my cravings. Their enchilada sauce and shredded beef are to die for!! Definitely give it a try, you wont be disappointed! and to top it off the staff is really friendly! They are always welcoming and have smiles on their faces. Love this place read more

This is one of my favoirte mexican food spots in glendale. You literally cant beat their lunch special a huge burrito, a drink and chips/salsa plus the cinnamon crisp chips for 6.99. The place is always clean, and the staff is always nice. TRY IT OUT!! read more

Cafe Rumba has the best Mexican food around. I've been coming here for years and the quality has remained consistent. Their prices are a couple bucks cheaper than Cafe Rio and Chipotle. They also aren't as greasy as Carambas. It's a good spot to feel less guilty about eating Mexican food. read more

First time eating at Cafe Rumba and I definitely recommend it! I got a chicken burrito enchilada style, and it was delicious. It also came with chips and salsa, which are a staple in Mexican food restaurants. The decor was cute and immersive into the Baja-Mexican culture. It was bright and interesting to look at while I waited in line. The staff was really nice and seemed to know what they were doing as they were very quick at making the food. The food was also nicely priced considering the large portions. I will be coming here more often! read more

We have been coming here for years. The food and staff are wonderful! I couldn't recommend the nachos and horchata enough!

Absolutely love the Rumba Salad ! I work near Cafe Rumba we usually put in a large order and pick up it is always nicely packed extra salsa is provided when requested . Everything tastes fresh . I will continue to come back again and again thank you ! read more

I used to frequent Cafe Rumba years ago in Mesa. I was in a band in high school, and we played a couple of shows at Cafe Rumba. So there is some sentimental value attached to Cafe Rumba. I hadn't eaten there in over 12 years, and was very excited to learn that there was a location in Glendale. I recently was able to visit, and it was every bit as good as I remembered it being. The restaurant was clean, staff was friendly, and the food was delicious. I ordered a shredded beef burrito with mango added. Adding mango is a must. I will be eating there every time I'm in Glendale. read more

Always a favorite for my wife and I! Big burritos and quesadillas and the salsas are phenomenal! We truly enjoy them and the prices are very reasonable! They put Chipotle to shame! Try them out! read more

I love this place. It is a small mom-and-pop place that is delicious. I get the spicy and sweet pork tacos. Delicious. Their hot sauce is also very good. I judge Mexican places based on their hot sauces, and this is a very good one. They are a bit tight with it though! I would like more chips and salsa but I understand keeping their portions controlled. Highly recommended. read more

Best nachos ever! Great chicken quesadillas and homemade salsa! And for a fair price!

Better than Chipotle! My family and my friends have been frequenting this little walk-in, build, grab and go Mexican restaurant for years. Much like Chipotle, they give you options on the wall when you walk in, such as; "Burrito, Quesadilla, Salad, ect..." You pick your meats, toppings and condiments. If you get the combo you get chips, salsa, a drink, and these delish cinnamon and sugar chips! And at a very low price. Pretty much you get all of that for what you would get for just a burrito at Chipotle. I think the quality of everything from the meats, to the lettuce and salsas, are better then Chipotle as well. Its also not a chain. I love that! So save your money and come here instead!! read more

Definitely my preferred quick Mexican food place! Obsessed! I love this place! The shredded beef burrito is filling and delicious! The fresh salsa is amazing! The only bad thing is they aren't open on Sundays and that's usually when I want it!! :) read more

The best food I have ever eaten. I have never had a bad experience and the staff is always friendly! Highly recommend!!

Sorry folks! Not the best value nor food. We typically split a Chipotle bowl w/xtra meat and walk out stuffed! And never pay more that $10 bucks w/soda and all the tortillas you want! This cost us $15 w/water only and left us very unsatisfied. Blah is best description! read more

I'm looking at the other reviews for Cafe Rhumba and I can't believe we all ate at the same restaurant. We found it to be very bland and boring. There is no way this restaurant compares to Chipotle in any way. There were 4 of us and we all had something different as none of us had ever been there before. All 4 meals were tasteless. The salsa had no taste, the chicken was not seasoned, etc. We will NEVER go back again. I could eat at Chipotle weekly and was happy to have another similar restaurant. What a shock to find it to be so bad. read more

One of my all time favorites. I used to live just down the street from Rumba and would go at least once a week. Then I moved to surprise and still made the drive over pretty often. Now I'm in the east valley and make it a point to stop by rumba anytime I'm in the area. It's that good. The BBQ chicken quesadilla is my go-to choice. The chips are deliciously thin and crispy, and the Baja sauce is delectable. It's a pretty unique place with some great food, uplifting Baja style atmosphere, and great staff. read more

Excellent food at a fair price and far better than the chains of the same vein. A nice family owned business welcomed in a growing neighborhood. Perfect if you're across the street at Honeywell or Midwestern U, but easy to get to since it's a mile south of the north valley 101. Get a Rumba Burrito with pork, your choice of fixings and hot green salsa. You won't regret it. You can even grab a cold beer to wash it down. read more

We stopped in here had the Rumba burrito, food didn't have much flavor chips were not very good. Salsa was bland. You can get much better elsewhere. One server really didn't want to be there was complaining about being told to wash the door, didn't make for a good experience. We wont be back. read more