Cafe Zamora

Alexandra is the best !!! Food was good and their tower drinks are the best for good…read moreprice...................

My friend and I come in about every other week for a margarita and some food, and one of the…read morebiggest reasons we keep coming back is the amazing service we get from Jose! He always takes such great care of us and makes us feel genuinely welcomed every time we walk in. He's always smiling, has such a positive attitude, and somehow makes even a quick margarita stop feel like something we look forward to. It's rare to find someone who is consistently friendly, attentive, and genuinely seems happy to take care of their guests. Great service can completely change the experience of going somewhere, and he definitely does that for us. He's become part of the reason this is one of our regular spots. Give this man the recognition he deserves!

Crispy chili and chimichanga

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Tacos Chilangos

4.5(371 reviews)

1.9 mi

I found this spot tucked away in a Fry's plaza honestly surprising since I've been in the area…read moreplenty of times and never noticed it before. I stopped by on a Saturday night to finally check it out. As soon as I walked in, I noticed the trompo right away, which is always a good sign. I stepped up to the counter and was greeted with a warm smile from the young lady up front. After looking over the menu, I ordered two tacos de tripa and two tacos de suadero. She asked if I wanted the tripas extra crispy I said no. I also asked how they prepare the suadero since I didn't see a choricera, but she wasn't sure. When the food came out, the tripas were a letdown. The texture was off, almost like a stale chip, and they were clearly overcooked. I asked if I could swap them for something safer, so I went with asada instead, but that didn't impress either. It didn't taste very fresh. Now here's the reason you should come to Tacos Chilangos: the suadero. Even though it's not cooked the traditional way, it was absolutely delicious. Perfect meat-to-fat ratio, super flavorful, and easily the standout. The guacamole salsa was top tier. I kept going back to that one over the others. All in all definitely stop by to try the suadero as for as the other two I'd would probably give them a second try.

Service wasn't wow, but it was quick and nice people. Building is a little older so don't expect…read morefancy sit down. I would say inside is similar to a Filiberto's, but I don't really care as long as the food is good. I'm a big taco fan and the tacos here are just ok. (Pastor way too salty, asada seemed blah, but suadero was good) I did make a lil drive to come out here but probably wouldn't do it again unless I'm just in the area. If o had to compare, I would say taco boys, ta carbon and tacos calafia are well above this spot. Good visit though and really just stopped to try.

View from bathroom

Street tacos birria, cabeza and carnitas.

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Agua de Pepino Limonada, Coca de botella y Aqua Agua de Jamaica

Don Pancho Mexican Food

4.5(488 reviews)

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The menudo was great and the rolled tacos was incredible. The salsa was also good with fresh made…read moretortilla chips

Lately, I haven't wanted street tacos but the crispy hard-shelled ones of my native San Diego. This…read morefriendly, cozy restaurant more than delivers. No matter how busy, the wait is never long but your food is made to order. They have an abundant salsa bar and, if you sit outside, an employee is cooking up something on a plancha. We don't know what. We have only ever sat inside or carried our tacos home. Next door there's a modern bakery next door with cakes, bars, cookies and traditional Hispanic treats. We're looking forward to checking it out at some point. Stay tuned!

Mojarras

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Huevos rancheros plate

Carnitas Michoacanas

4.9(26 reviews)

0.1 mi

Good food. My family ordered a pound of Surtido a mix of the pork meats; it comes with a stack of…read morehot tortillas and limes. I had a barbacoa burrito, the meat was rich and flavorful. Salsa bar had a good variety of salsas from not spicy to very spicy. The man at the counter was very helpful, explaining the different kind of meats. They had on a soccer game, which we really enjoyed. It's a nice little restaurant, where you can sit down and eat some tacos, or buy the meat to take home.

This is a great place for fresh carnitas!…read more The place is very clean, smells amazing, and is bright and inviting. The staff is very friendly, helpful, and kind. All of the different styles of Carnitas were very good. I loved the combo tacos and the torta. This is a great place for some solid carnitas.

Comedor

All of it is delicious

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Carnitas en cazo

Ponys Miches

4.6(66 reviews)

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WORTH EVERY PENNY AND SOME. Easily the best mariscos in…read morePhoenix. No one compares whatsoever, not even close. Do not debate me on this. For those complaining about the price, what do you expect?!?! Go to Filiberto's and be a negative Nancy if you want "cheap" food with no love, no intention, and no happiness. The fish tacos are TRUE CALI fish tacos. Fresh fish, FRIED PERFECTLY. The sneaky menu item is the wings. Fried perfectly and huge. Perfect for football season. Do not doubt this place, do not question whether or not you should come here. Quite literally everything is good, and the menu has such a variety that you'll find something that works for you, and yes it will be good. And I'm completely serious when I say this - if someone complains about the food they're wack.

I gave Pony's Miche a solid 4 out of 5 stars. The atmosphere alone made the visit worth it. Mexico…read morewas playing in the World Cup when we arrived, so the whole place was buzzing with energy. The crowd was lively, everyone was cheering, and it created such a fun environment for my friend's birthday dinner. Service ran smoothly the entire night, and the food was genuinely impressive. The shrimp and mahi mahi tacos were fresh and flavorful, and the Fez Burger was the standout. Cooked perfectly to a medium, the combination of the fried onion ring, barbecue sauce, and ciabatta bread made every bite a hit. They even went above and beyond with the birthday cake. It was beautifully decorated and made the celebration feel extra special. Overall, Pony's Miche delivered great vibes, great food, and a great night.

Baja Style Shrimp Burger

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Mariachi's Mexican Food

4.1(161 reviews)

1.8 mi

Such an upgrade compared to Filiberto's. I just can't seem to enjoy anything from there. Walking in…read morehere with my family I was impressed by the real flavor of everything down to the salsas, classic. The chicken was great in their enchiladas. The meat in the burrito had a great flavor. And I was happy to have the flautas/rolled taquitos!! My favorite. Great enough salsas to pair with flautas/tacos or burritos. Was clean and well maintained. Worth giving a try ya'll.

Yeah, Mariachi's does well. They are Mexican fast food with no frills (like alcohol), but the food…read moreis pretty decent. I appreciated that they let me customize my Carne Asada with shrimp. I really liked the way the chef cooked it. There was lots of bell peppers and onions. The meat and shrimp were perfectly seasoned and well cooked. The tortilla was fresh and as large as my tray. My wife had rolled taco's with fresh guac. Everything was really fresh. The service was good and the restaurant was clean. Yeah, I'd eat at Mariachi's again. They seem mostly about convenience and not really a full-service restaurant. But that they do that well and a definite consideration if convenient.

Beef Enchiladas with rice and beans / 2 Beef Tacos

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Ramiro's Mexican Foods

3.7(127 reviews)

1.4 mi

La verdad mi experiencia no fue buena. La comida no estaba buena y por el precio menos, está muy…read morecaro, pagué 20 dólares por un burrito mixto Honestly, my experience wasn't very good. The food wasn't good, and especially not for the price. It's way too expensive; I paid $20 for a mixed burrito.

I ordered super nachos with extra cheese, extra meat and extra sour cream. The Meat was plentiful…read morebut shaved and overcooked :( I spent a decent amount for those nachos and despite the sign proudly proclaiming angus beef served here, I walked away feeling disappointed. I understand the current economic situation cause businesses to cut corners but the meat was crunchy!!! Yuck!!!!! I won't be back :/ Maybe watch the meat while cooking? I mean I was literally the only person there! Cook needs to be more attentive to the shaved meat better suited for a cheesesteak rather than nachos! After eating 1/2 of it it was thrown in the trash which to be honest is where it rightfully belonged. There are better places and I'll patronize them. Ramiro's, you definitely need to do improve if they want to stay open!!! Now I understand why the parking lot was empty when I arrived! Locals know better!!!

Cooking the tortilla on my own!

Carne asada fries

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Carnitas, pollo, and carne asada

Jalapeños Sonora Grill

4.8(211 reviews)

15.9 mi

The place is open and don't know why Yelp keep saying it closed. I just called, ordered, and…read morepicked my food. I grew up in the valley and have lived here for 34 years. I have tried tacos all over the AZ, and this is one of my favorite taco places. The food is cooked right in front of you--simple but amazing.

Great hole in the wall spot! The smell was amazing walking in and the food tasted amazing! Came in…read morefor a quick lunch before heading for my second job and it didn't disappoint! The food came out quick and was gone even quicker (hence why there is no food picture ) definitely would come back!

Fresh pineapple & cilantro, pickled onions, & fresh pico de gallo!

Roasted peppers and onions

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Ample space with plenty of seating

Manuel's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina | Goodyear

3.6(303 reviews)

1.9 mi

I have to say this has been our go to spot for a long while. We are here some weeks four to five…read moretimes we would be in. Know the staff and it felt like home. Past while prices have changed like everywhere. Ok no biggie we can deal with that. Now they are charging a fee to use a credit card. This is where I draw a line. I would get it if you were a small business. A mom and pop shop. Manuel's is not that. You are a chain restaurant local to Arizona. There comes a time in when you have to say this is the price for doing business. I guess your loyal customers mean nothing to you or any new ones to come. I can tell you the crew we would meet up with have stopped coming in. We wish you luck with your choices. Too bad you have pushed out the people who support your business.

We stop here every time we come through. The food has always been great. The food and service was…read moregreat again, but we are VERY disappointed in them adding the tip to the taxed portion of the bill as well as a 3% charge. For use of debit card. That Charge I believe is illegal if not noted on the menu or declared by server. I usually do not tip at all in restaurants that add the tip on taxed amount, but this time the server got 15% on the untaxed amount ONLY because he gave great service. I normally give 25% but sorry not at this greedy restaurant. May be time for a class action suit in businesses adding 3% without declaring it.

Manuel's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina | Goodyear - Bar

Bar

Cheese & Onion Enchiladas

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Chili Relleno

Tacos El Yiyo

4.3(92 reviews)

2.8 mi

Today is Sunday which means a today is your last opportunity to get the Tacos Dorados until next…read moreweekend....and I highly recommend you don't wait. These tacos were so crispy and with all of the toppings pure flavor. It's honestly my favorite meal right now . I also ordered three street style tacos which were also delicious. The salsa bar is packed with fresh ingredients so you have to dress em. Had a fresh lemonade on the side to wash em down. Additionally this restaurant smells amazing upon entering as they're grilling in the front and there's outdoor seating g and music, inside is a small home style restaurant with family vibes.

A few people at work recommended this place, so I finally gave it a try during lunch. Great…read moredecision! I had the carne asada tacos and a tripitas mulita, and both were really good. The best part? Their carne asada is ACTUALLY grilled outside over the fire, and that smoky flavor makes a huge difference. They also have a great salsa bar with plenty of toppings, chiles, cucumbers, lime, cilantro... basically everything you need to build your perfect taco and test your salsa tolerance. Small, clean, friendly service, plenty of parking, and really good food. My coworkers were right about this one. I'll definitely be back!

3 Asada and 2 Pollo Tacos and a Coke

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Greg M.

12 years ago

This Restaurant ROCKS! Per Maricopa County public records, this restaurant received NO VIOLATIONS during a routine health code inspection of the restaurant last week. Considering the thoroughness of these inspections, and the fact that most restaurants receive at least one violation, having a perfect inspection says a great deal about this establishment. Because they are apparently doing all the right things to keep their customers safe, my nonprofit, Restaurants that Rock, wanted to write this review to highlight and recognize their efforts. Their inspection report can be viewed at: Maricopa.gov. read more

Fred C.

Elite 21

207

5 years ago

Great spot very local and staff is very nice. Will be coming here again. If you are looking to eat something and are some what close to the area highly recommend you come here. read more

Carmen V.

14 years ago

Cafe zamora is the BEST in town... for you people that dnt like it well dont go i will love to see you guys cook jajajja.. oh well its the best mexican food !!!! read more

Carrie M.

3 years ago

This little hole in the wall I have visited several times now great food, and the people are so very kind. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Alan G.

4 years ago

Good food at a reasonable price. Just puttppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw read more

Lisa A.

12 years ago

The BEST mexican food in Avondale! Usually order the menudo or carne asada tacos, never diasppointed. read more

Adam S.

10 years ago

I love this place, great service, great owners and definitely great food! Will be coming back soon.

Sarah M.

10 years ago

Lived in AZ for 10 years and one of my favorite restaurants. Best mexican food I have had in AZ!

Morris S.

14 years ago

The Ceviche is great! Always very good food, shrimp burro. Always had good meals here.

Jenna O.

102

3 years ago

Food is always tasty. Service has always been attentive not matter the size of my party.

Peter L.

2 years ago

Good food. Good service. Fair prices. Generous portions and a nice find when in Avondale

Jennie G.

10 years ago

Food is the best! Priced just right..

L W.

15 years ago

Delicious!!!! Every single time!!!!

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