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    El Comedor Cardenas

    4.2 (184 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Chips and salsa, kids and dessert menu
    Martha G.

    I was a little timid about this place at first, but it's a Wednesday night and the parking lot was sparse.. Glad we went in, though lightly attended. The restaurant was clean and the server was hustling serving and seating customers. As I listened and observed the other tables seemed well taken care of and I overheard they were voted best Mexican food in 2025. As we were served chips and salsa and the server took our drink orders, I looked forward to tasting both offerings. The salsa was as good as homemade and the chips were warm and crispy! I ordered the Barbacoa and my husband had Christmas cheese enchiladas . The rice and beans were great! Did I say the salsa was amazing?!?!?! The enchiladas had good flavor, and the lamb Barbacoa was good but not like the beef Barbacoa I am use to. It was a little salty but paired with the beans and handmade corn tortillas pasan (they get a passing grade). The server was over the top gracious and attentive. Her name was Dalia! Thanks for dinner!

    Spicy mango margarita
    Carla G.

    After a long day of adventures in the Grand Canyon, I was craving Mexican food and found El Comedor Cardenas conveniently located near my hotel. The exterior is quite simple, so you might be pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food inside. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and seated at a high-top table. The restaurant offers outdoor patio seating and also has an additional room for large parties. Since it was Memorial Day weekend, I felt the management should have scheduled more staff. The team was clearly hustling and doing their best, but they were overwhelmed--the restaurant was packed, and there was a large party in the extra room. Management should better anticipate holiday crowds, especially given that many of the diners I saw had also been at the Grand Canyon earlier. Despite the staffing challenges, the staff remained friendly, hardworking, and very apologetic. The shrimp and chicken fajitas were phenomenal, and the restaurant was clean. I tried the spicy mango margarita, which was good, though I prefer mine with a bit less sweetness and a bit more spice--so I added a shot of Patrón. They serve complimentary chips and salsa when you sit down, which was a nice touch. The decor is simple and basic, but the food more than makes up for it. I recommend the shrimp fajitas. The shrimp and vegetables where very fresh. FYI they don't serve black beans. There's ample parking, and the restaurant is pet-friendly, which is a bonus for dog owners. Good restaurant but they need to work on staffing.

    Chicken Chimichanga and Margarita

    We got into Williams around 9:15 after having the longest drive from Cali. ABSOLUTELY STARVED and no other restaurants were open even though they were all supposed to be open until 10. This was our last stop before having to grab fast food. The guy who greeted us immediately sat us and was so kind even though there was no one in the restaurant. The food and drinks were 10/10 and the ambiance was perfect, even better than we expected. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND EVERYONE TO COME HERE!!!!!

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    Niki S.

    I discovered a nice restaurant with a parking lot, located far from the historic downtown area, which I avoided since downtown usually only has street parking.and public parking is like blocks down . Surprisingly, when I arrived using GPS, I realized the restaurant was right next to the hotel I had booked. Looking at the menu, I immediately knew what I could eat despite being on a strict diet. When I walked in during the afternoon, the place was empty, and a kind gentleman, who also seemed to be the host, greeted me and took my order. I decided on the carnitas plate. The pork was perfectly stewed, tender, and flavorful, pairing wonderfully with the microwaveable rice I brought along on my trip. The meal was such a good experience that I returned the next day for dinner. This time, I ordered the fajita plate with shrimp and treated myself to an extra appetizer of ceviche. I also asked for flan, but since they were out, I opted for churros instead. Everything was absolutely delicious, especially for being in such a remote area. I can confidently say this spot stands out for its outstanding Mexican food!

    Jose A.

    First time here and the food was great. Chips were crispy and salsa was good. The service was fast and there was no wait time. Place looked really clean and smelled good. What I really enjoyed was the food and my kids loved it. If any one has liked mole before, they know it's hard to make but this place has the best mole. Seriously that was half a chicken they served.

    Lunch special two enchiladas for dinner
    Jeffery B.

    Always good service & food, been here every time we come to Williams, would recommend

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    Angel C.

    Such a great little restaurant. Was craving texmex style food and was staying in Williams so found thing place and it was great. We arrived right before closing but they still sat us and was so nice and willing to serve. The chips and dip were good! Yes the salsa was a little thinner but still tasty. We ordered an enchilada plate to share between two people and even had the options to split the meat into two different kinds. The food was delicious! Would recommend to anyone visiting Williams to stop by!

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    If you're looking for good Mexican food, I highly recommend this place!! The food was delicious and the service was good and friendly!!

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    We stopped in for a bit to eat and enjoyed a wonderful meal. Friendly staff and tasty chips and salsa! Highly recommended!

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    This was a huge disappointment won't be going back. Service was good but food was mediocre at best

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    As a Southern Californian, this is the best Mexican food I've had in Arizona. Highly recommend the nachos, carne asada fries and tacos.

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