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    Carniceria El Herradero

    4.5 (27 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Grocery, Butcher
    Open • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Carnitas taco with green and red salsa
    Betty C.

    Tiny store with limited Mexican/ Hispanic groceries, extensive baked goods cabinets, a full service meat counter, a cook to order grill for tacos, burritos and to go roasted chicken meals AND if you want to send money abroad there are TWO money order windows near the front door. There are two tables to eat inside if so inclined. Everyone was very friendly and the carne asada tascos had charred beef flavor with the meat grilled outdoors and the pork carnitas were tender and flavorful as were both sauces - red (spicy) and green (tomatillo/jalapeño - milder). If you are in the area it is sure bet for inexpensive and tasty tacos. We did not order a burrito but saw one being built - it was HUGE! An un-assuming and safe bet for a quick, tasty local bite that is small business.

    Caldo de Res
    Terry W.

    This is a small grocery store with a tiny kitchen. Half of the store is a meat counter (hence, "carniceria" which means "meat shop"). There are only about four tables. The menu is above the counter. I ordered a pastor burrito, my wife ordered the caldo de res. Prices were not noticeably cheaper than other similar eateries (e.g. El Rancho Market cafe). The pastor burrito was really good. Very flavorful, and an appropriate amount of meat for the burrito. The caldo de res was very weak but lots of meat. It really tasted like water with beef. No seasoning evident, either of the meat or the broth. We added salsa, but it mostly just made it hotter. The caldo de res, despite the abundance of meat, was boring. It was no competition for the El Rancho Market cafe's caldo de res. I would not order this in the future here. But the burrito was very good, and I would come here again for another burrito. We also were given a sample of their grilled pork (though it wasn't clear where they used it), and it was very good. If we hadn't had the caldo de res I would go four stars. But we did, and it was pathetic, so I have to take a star away.

    Carne Asada (Ranchero)
    Joseph M.

    My experience with this place was very positive, welcoming staff as well as great quality food being served. I'm a big carne asada eater and one of my friends recommended this place for good carne and boy they were right, the most tender beef flap i've ever had yet, best i could find in the area to be honest, if your looking for good authentic mexican goods, this is the place.

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    Anne T.

    The first time I ate here was about six weeks ago. The food is out of this world. Yes, it's a grocery store, but it is definitely also a restaurant to be reckoned with. Most lunch dishes range about $8.99, but they also have some cheap egg dishes and kid-size lunches available. They will make anything you want. They have the best flour tortillas I've ever eaten. All of the people that work here are wonderfully friendly and accommodating. Not only can you eat here, but you can buy some carne asada and they will cook it for you--or not--to take home. You can buy some very good pico de gallo or guacamole fresh-made. They own a couple of other locations within a few miles of this one. I understand they are all quite successful. They should be.

    a variety of mexican food
    A.J. C.

    My favorite Mexican spot! The carne and pollo are so flavorful. I always get it raw and grill it at home.

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    Rocio T.

    I love this little gem of a place!!! The food reminds me of my mom's cooking...it's that good! If you are looking for authentic Mexican food.....this is the place!! My dad is very picky (and old school Mexican) and loved the seafood soup! I especially love the beef soup and the Al pastor meat in anything!! It's all delicious. They also have uncooked meats, carnitas. And some basic food items. This has been my favorite find here in Chandler!! Love it!!

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    Las cárnicas estan buenísimas pero de la q estan en la Ray y también les recomiendo el chicharrón

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    Delicious meat! Well seasoned, we will definitely be coming back even if it is 20 miles away from us.

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    Wow! Finally found a place that has great Mexican food. Not much of a place but the food is great try the carnitas . I love it thanks .

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    I love the meat & service here! Love getting the cooked meat for outings :) thanks as always!

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    This place is a must try. I have had so many tacos in my day. But love this place gonna have to make excuses to go here now!

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    The Mexicano - Frozen Margarita Flight

    The Mexicano

    4.1(386 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    •$$
    Outdoor seating
    Large group friendly

    My wife reserved seating for 7 for my bday celebration on a Saturday evening and we were so happy…read morewe did. The place was full of patrons and so full of energy and great vibes. Such an authentic place and experience. The dancing robot was the topping on the cake, it was unexpected and so cool. The vibe and food were great. Server was awesome and attentive. As a Mexican American it warms my heart to experience a place that I can make me feel proud of my heritage because it's able to serve delicious food and an energy you can feel. It's a vibe with the decor and overall design. My family and I will definitely keep coming back. You should give it a try and don't forget to try the Al pastor tacos.

    This is the first restaurant I have ever reviewed twice on Yelp--and for good reason. The Mexicano…read moreis, without exaggeration, the single best Mexican restaurant I have patronized in my entire life. My wife and I first came here about a month ago, and the food was so incredible that we had to return. Our second visit confirmed that the first wasn't a fluke. The restaurant is spotlessly clean, everyone is friendly, the illuminated decorations create a fun atmosphere, and even the music is at the perfect volume. Everything is made in-house, and you can taste it. From the salsa served with the chips to the green, cream, and red enchilada sauces, every sauce is phenomenal--fresh, flavorful, and not overly salty. My wife ordered the taco trio with the crispy beef tacos we loved during our first visit. They are the best crispy beef tacos we've ever had. The meat is folded inside the tortilla before the whole taco is deep-fried, then topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, crema, and queso fresco. I ordered the enchilada divorciada with chicken tinga, Mexican cheese blend, crema fresca, cilantro, pico de gallo, and queso fresco. One enchilada was covered in green sauce and the other in a rich red sauce. Beautiful presentation and incredible flavor. I normally wouldn't single out the rice on a Mexican plate, but this rice deserves it. It was light, fluffy, never clumpy, and full of flavor. Clearly homemade--and homemade extremely well. The food arrived piping hot and so quickly that it actually beat our cocktails to the table--and the drinks didn't take long! I had a double dirty martini and my wife had a Long Island iced tea. Both were noticeably stronger than standard restaurant cocktails. They definitely don't skimp on the alcohol. The waitstaff are impeccably trained--attentive without being intrusive. They check back within a minute or two, and finished dishes disappear almost immediately. Two floor managers also came by to check on us, laughing and joking and making us feel genuinely welcome. At one point I retrieved a menu to check the spelling of a dish. A manager noticed, rushed over, and apologetically asked whether someone had forgotten to give us one. I explained that everything was fine, but his awareness and concern were incredibly refreshing. I also appreciated their sanitation practices. Bussers don't carry open tubs of dirty dishes through the dining room; they take the trays directly to the back. Each table is also cleaned with a fresh disposable wipe instead of the same dirty rag being reused from table to table. Finally, the made-to-order pineapple flan takes about 15 minutes because it isn't frozen or prepackaged. Once you've reached perfection, there is no need to change, so I ordered it again. It comes in caramel sauce with warm pineapple, whipped cream, and a crisp wafer. The texture is unbelievably smooth and creamy, with exactly the right sweetness. It is literally the best flan I have ever eaten. Even my wife, who doesn't like flan, loves this flan. My wife summed it up perfectly: If you want Mexican food with a genuine home-cooked quality, this is probably the best place you could choose. The Mexicano has exceptional food, strong drinks, impeccable service, outstanding cleanliness, and truly attentive management. This isn't merely my favorite Mexican restaurant in Chandler--it is the best Mexican restaurant I've ever patronized anywhere. We will absolutely be back!

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    Tortas Ahogadas Guadalajara - Happy Burrito

    Tortas Ahogadas Guadalajara

    4.4(269 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Sadly, this will be my last visit to Tortas. We have been going here for over 10 years and I've…read moreleft them a 5 star review years ago but over the past year it has gone downhill rapidly. I heard that there are new owners which makes sense. All the old workers are gone along with the welcoming atmosphere and delicious food we had come to know and love. On our last visit, some in our party got birria tacos and they all came with decently sized chopped bones in them! When we told the server about it, there was no apology - he actually said that is how they make it?!?!? Let me get this straight, you put choking hazard sized bones in your tacos and don't tell anyone to watch out for them? I've included pics and video so you can see what I am talking about. Tacos are my favorite food on the planet and I've had birria tacos at many, many places (including Mexico) and have never encountered multiple bones in any kind of taco for that matter. Unfortunately their carnitas tacos are dry and flavorless. The Super Taco is still pretty good (no bones), but this and our recent experiences here are making us cross this place off of our rotation going forward. Tortas, thanks for the memories, it was a helluva run, pero no mas.

    Tortas Alugadas Guadalajara has such a beautiful, authentic Mexican atmosphere--it feels like a…read morelittle piece of Mexico! The food was flavorful, the staff was friendly, and there are cute local shops and fresh aguas frescas nearby to explore. The only downside was the food came out at different times for our party of four, so we couldn't all eat together. Overall, a great family-friendly spot with lots of culture and charm!

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    Torta Cubano in all its glory...

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    Espos Mexican Food - Green Chili Burrito

    Espos Mexican Food

    4.1(913 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    Espo's in Chandler is one of those local gems that keeps us coming back. On our most recent visit,…read morewe ordered the Pueblo Alto Burrito with added guacamole--a carne asada California-style burrito--and it was absolutely fantastic. My wife can be pretty particular when it comes to carne asada, so she was a little hesitant when I suggested we share it. After a few bites, she couldn't get enough! The carne asada was flavorful, tender, and clearly high quality, and the burrito itself was packed with great ingredients and balanced flavors. The added guacamole was the perfect finishing touch. As much as we loved the burrito, Espo's has become a go-to spot for our family because of their Taco Tuesday special. Their 10-taco plate for around $12 is an incredible value, especially for families. We love that you can mix and match between carne asada, carnitas, ground beef, chicken, and shredded beef, making it easy to get something everyone will enjoy. The restaurant also has that fun, authentic hole-in-the-wall feel while still being a well-established local favorite. It's the kind of place that locals know and love for good reason. If you've never tried Espo's, I highly recommend giving it a shot. Great food, great value, and a true Chandler staple.

    I was really disappointed with my recent visit to Espo's. This place used to be one of my…read morefavorites, but it has gone completely downhill. The taco meat in my meal was raw, so I had to send it back and have my order remade. Even after that, the food was bland, lacked flavor, and unfortunately made me feel sick after eating it. On top of the food quality, the seating is incredibly uncomfortable and could really use an upgrade. It's hard to enjoy a meal when you're uncomfortable the entire time. It's sad because Espo's used to be consistently delicious, but after this experience, I won't be returning.

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    Ghost Ranch

    Ghost Ranch

    4.4(1.5k reviews)
    5.5 mi
    •$$

    Always great experience with a fun, modern ranch vibe! We got there just after happy hour…read more(unfortunately), but our server, Torrance, made the meal memorable. He was incredibly kind and attentive, especially with my friend who is deaf, making sure we always had water, napkins, and plenty of chips. The margarita flight is always a must for me, so I had to order one for my friend since it was her first visit. I told her that even though neither of us are into spicy margaritas, I knew she'd love it and I was right! Every margarita was delicious. I also ordered the lavender lemonade, which was refreshing and just as good. Ghost Ranch never seems to miss when it comes to drinks. Potato tacos! Another must have My friend ordered the Aztec Cake and insisted I'd regret not getting it. She was absolutely right. It was bomb and Torrance offered us a side of chips .TY. I ordered the short rib. It was flavorful, tender, and filling, with lots of garlic and savory flavor. I'm not sure if short rib is just not my thing, but it didn't wow me the way the Aztec Cake did. I warmed it up later and it was delicious a second time so no complaints. Excellent service, delicious drinks, and a fun way to spend the Fourth. We'll definitely be back!

    Parking can be a bit tight in this plaza, but I usually find a spot near the nail salon on the…read moreother size of the building. Been waiting to check this place out for Happy Hour and finally got around to it with friends. Happy Hour is daily with $3 off all appetizers (not just selected as the menu says) in addition to drink specials. We ordered a few apps to share and had: - Chips with Guacamole and Salsa: solid - Queso Fundido: I was excited for this as friends have said they liked it, but the cheese harden within minutes and it wasn't as nice - Street Style Esquites: I was expecting more corn rather than mixed in another cheese dip and likewise, the cheese harden quickly. - Shrimp cocktail: it was pretty heavy on the liquid rather than thicken, but good - 3 potato tacos: okay, wasn't expected it to be fried so it was a bit greasy but loved the slaw it came with - Southwest egg roll: not bad, was a crowd's favorite and I liked the sauce it came with We didn't realize most of the apps came with tortilla chips otherwise we may have ordered differently. I got the frozen margarita and it was a bit sweet, but nice for the summer evening. Our server wasn't super attentive, but was nice whenever they came around. There's a sampler entree platter I'd like to try, but of all the appetizers we tried, the best was probably the chips with guacamole and salsa.

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    Aztec cake Top sirloin taco plate

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    Mexico Magico - Camaron Y Pulpo / Shrimp & Octopus cocktail

    Mexico Magico

    4.5(95 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    We arrived a little before 7pm on a Tuesday and were greeted and seated immediately. The restaurant…read morewas about 30% full. From researching on Yelp I learned this place specializes in Baja Mexican food, seafood and we were looking for a place that served ceviche. Bingo! We ordered the Torro de Mariscos to share, a seafood tower consisting of shrimp ceviche, cooked shrimp, octopus, squid, aguachile, avocado, cucumber, red onion, topped with a tomato sauce. Enjoy on cracker or corn chips. We were hungry and started eating on arrival, so my picture is post tower demolition. Hehe Checkout the menu for a picture of the tower presentation. I had a similar dish last time I was in San Carlos deep sea fishing and this was right there on flavor and freshness! Very comfortable atmosphere with bright color mural paintings and mariachi music playing in the background gave the feeling that I was in Mexico! Afterwards I learned that the owner is from San Carlos! Wow! Small world! We will be back! Highly recommended for Baja Mexican food!

    First time here and glad I popped in. I've passed it before but had never tried and saw most…read morereviews were good as well. Came here for lunch! Good was so good I dint get to snap a photo. I ordered the tuna tostada and a small side of rice. Both were packed with flavor! Cute spot with artwork around Next time I come I want to try the drinks here! My server was Jeny and she was nice. This place looks like it gets busy also loved that they had the World Cup match playing on the TVs. I will return!

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