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    El Metate Mexican Food

    3.7 (86 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Taco con lenguas
    Melissa B.

    Ordered 2 tacos con lenguas and a side of frijoles. The flavor of the lenguas and fresh frijoles was amazing!!! The taco was filled with lenguas. I wished they had plain chopped cilantro cuz I can't do raw onion. If I eat both I'll hurt myself....saving the other for dinner tomorrow.

    (L-R) Shrimp Burrito, Fish Burrito, Chile Relleno Burrito from El Metate Mexican Food in Mesa
    Randy H.

    I first met the owner, Antonio, when he opened El Metate in the back of the chevron gas station at broadway and power rd. in the mid 90's. In the early 2000's he moved to the current location. Ive loved his food from the very beginning - Some of my favorites are chili relleno burrito, shrimp burrito, fish burrito and mixed breakfast burrito with beans. Try their green hot sauce! lIf you are in the area, go try El Metate Mexican Food -Heck, if you're NOT in the area, go try El Metate Mexican Food in Mesa

    Old lettuce on the enchiladas
    Frank R.

    I've eaten at some bad food places but this place by far takes the prize for worst food ever. If you look at my other restaurant reviews you will see that I am not a picky eater. I ordered a carne asada taco and the meat seemed old, gray and flavorless. The enchiladas had very old lettuce, the sauce seemed canned and the cheese was poor quality. The rice and beans seemed greasy. I was starving when I got here but couldn't finish my food because it was so bad. The staff seems nice and I feel bad writing this review because it's a small business but someone needs to tell these owners to step up their game in quality and flavor of the food that they sell. They can raise their prices to cover the cost of goods if they make changes. People will always pay for higher quality food.

    Carne Asada Burro
    Norm W.

    Stopped in for a quick lunch. Place was not busy at 11:30. People working behind the counter but no communication or even ...hey will be with you in a moment. Finally someone asked for our order. I had the carne asada burro. Tortilla was fresh, burro was good. Adequate spice, beef and guacomole. No complaints about the food quality at all...it was authentic. Better than fast food options in the area.

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    3 months ago

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    3 months ago

    Best drive thru Mexican food. All handmade. very tasty, Chicken Taquitos are the best, Love the chicken taco's

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    2 years ago

    Great food, great service. Reasonable prices. I have tried several things off the menu and have never been disappointed.

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    2 years ago

    The best Mexican food. Always fresh, clean and friendly. I recommend the chicken wings.

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    2 years ago

    They have the best service! I have been very pleased every time I visit. Friendly and food is great.

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    Had a burrito which was entirely forgettable. Most likely won't return, can't recommend.

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    2 years ago

    Great food and service. The salsa is also good. Quick drive through service every time I go.

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    3 years ago

    Love, love, love El Matate! Great food! Great staff! Great service! Food is always hot. Never disappointed.

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    7 years ago

    For a little place that doesn't look like much very good food at a reasonable price you will not be disappointed

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    4 years ago

    Been going here since I was 10 years old! Now 24 and it's still just as amazing !! Do yourself a favor and eat here!

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