Amazing Mexican food in Kanab!! Highly recommend. Their beef fajitas were top notch. Tip: you can definitely split a plate if you're average hungry! We were visiting for a few days in Kanab and wanted to return for a second dinner here, but we were so sad when we found out they were closed on Tuesday's. Look no further and eat at Escobar's! read more

Very good Mexican food. Really liked it a lot. Their salsa is good and service was good too

We came across this restaurant and it was exactly what you can crave or be in the mood for. The service was great and the waiter was very informative. You will be very very satisfied with the food. read more

The food was fantastic and the Chips and salsa were amazing. Food was served hot, very freshly made and served in big portions. One of the best Mexican foods I have had in some time and I am from the LA area where you can find top Mexican restaurants left and right!! Prices are reasonable and we tried few items on the menu, everyone liked their food. read more

Really good food and decently priced (which is one thing that is unique in this town as everything seems to be expensive!) small place, but don't let that turn you away, there also may be a line to get in, but that tells you that the place has something going for it. We went in on a Sunday, which really cuts down on your options as a lot of places aren't open on Sundays, but we were pleasantly surprised. The food was good, the service was good and we didn't have to rob a bank to pay the bill. Win win! read more

Delicious Mexican American food with all the classics! I love the chicken enchilada plate. The complimentary chips and salsa are insane, we always buy extra salsa. Thanks escobars! read more

Excellent food. Superb service! I highly recommend this restaurant when visiting Kanab!! They got our table of 11 seated within minutes of arrival. read more

Very disappointed in the food The ground beef in my taco was very bland. No seasoning at all. Tostados were mostly lettuce and cheese with the totally bland meat. Best thing served was the beer read more

Excellent service with food to match!!! Best place to eat in Kanab. Packed at 6 so get there early.

I had a Chicken Avocado Tostada tonight and it was delicious! Savory, shredded chicken, sliced avocado (the was an entire half), shredded lettuce, refried beans, shredded cheese and a crunchy corn tortilla make up this filling, tasty dish. I have had everything on the menu. You can't go wrong. If you want to splurge order the Camarones al Mojo de ajo. Shrimp and mushrooms in a delicious garlic sauce. It's served like Fajitas with flour tortillas, sour cream and guac. Soooo good! The salsa and chips are also awesome. The first basket is free. Enjoy your dinner! read more

Food was amazing, chips and salsa fresh and hot sauce perfect. The waitress was great at recommendation and a friendly face at the end of a long day on the motorcycle in the rain. read more

This place was pretty darn good. I noticed another Mexican restaurant along the way but a few locals I spoke to said I should go here instead and locals know what they are talking about. When we walked inside there was only 2 tables available because they were busy. You seat yourself. We were brought water right away and menus. Soon after fresh made chips and salsa were brought to our table. The chips were some of the best I have ever had. The salsa is Escobar's claim to fame. It wasn't chunky it was very thin. It did have a fresh flavor and I ate my fair share however I wouldn't say it was anyway near as good as the sauce on my enchilada or the best I ever had. I saw a woman come in with a mason jar and ask to buy just some salsa. I decided to try a "Shredded Beef Taco & Cheese Enchilada". I can't speak highly enough about the sauce on the enchilada. It was so good and you could just tell by taste that it was made fresh. The taco was full of shredded beef and full of flavor. The taco shell was homemade and excellent. My man had a "Shredded Beef Burrito". He said it was very good and he would never order anything but that again. The prices are reasonable. Inside is clean. I used the restroom and it is spacious and clean. They also have outdoor seating. This place is family owned and run. I will for sure eat here again when passing through Kanab! read more

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Woman running the place charged me $2 for three corn tortillas, without informing me of the fee ahead of time. I finished my meal, and took my check to the register to pay. I left a generous tip (as always) before politely mentioning that charges should be mentioned before items are served. She proceeded to berate me and insist that this was standard procedure everywhere. I was probably taken to be a tourist who could be taken for a couple of extra dollars before leaving town. Big disappointment-- Kanab has few dining options, and I found myself with one less for the time I'd be working there. read more

Best mexican food in town! Period. Don't fall for Nedras, you'll regret it but a trip to Escobars never disappoints! The family is also VERY kind and welcoming! read more

The garlic shrimp dish was tasty but the rice and beans looked good but lacked flavor. The salsa had a subtle smoky flavor. There is a line to place a take out order and you have to get in the same line when it's ready so it's wait wait wait. read more

Just stopping in Kanab on our way to Page from hiking in Bryce Canyon. This place definitely hit the spot and was super affordable compared to a lot of the other places we've eaten at. Got a pork chimichanga and rice and beans that's were amazing. Also, the chips were super good too. read more

Escobar's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Kanab, Utah

I found this place in front of the hotel I was staying on my way to Zion national park. The food was so great I went next day and again was not disappointed. Is a family own business from mother to children they seem to work there, the place is clean, friendly and the food wow! From burritos to shrimp with mushrooms. I spoke to the owner and she was a very nice person if ever in this town go for it read more

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Excellent dinner for the husband and myself. We both had Carne Assada burritos and we had the optional "wet" style meaning green enchala sauce over it. And we had them dinner style with rice and beans. They also have it under burritos without rice and beans. This is also one of 2 places really open on Sunday that isn't fast food chain. The other is Rocking V and I ate there last year on a trip and I found the food meh for the high price so I wasn't keen on eating there. Total ticket with one beer and the 2 burrito dinners was 29 bucks. A juicy steak at Rocking V is 34 bucks alone. So, both decent food places, just pick your budget preference. The Mexican place fills up fast so plan for waiting.We got lucky tonight and had an open table so no wait for us and it was 6:50 PM. While waiting for our food and throughput dinner, people were lined up outside. read more

I was in town for work during the winter so my dining choices were limited. I came to Escobar's on the recommendation of the hotel staff and some people with whom I was working. Despite the cold weather outside, I received a very warm welcome from the owners. The chips and salsa were amazing! I'm not a fan of super spicy salsa and theirs is perfect, nice and cool going down and leaving nice spicy reminder that it was there. I think it's a perfect balance of heat and flavor. I ordered the chimichanga (my favorite Mexican dish) and it hit the spot. I had a chimichanga the night before I ate here and the one at Escobar's is better by far. I hears from many locals that they have the best Mexican in town, I truly believe that after eating here. read more

Everything was excellent. We got the Carne Asada plate and the fish tacos. Both were excellent and very filling. Prices were very good too. The best thing about this place, is that it's a family owned and operated business. Whole family is working in the restaurant cooking the food, serving, cleaning up and everything else. There was even a little bit of sibling bickering while we were there, which made the entire experience truly joyful. Always great to support family businesses. We will definitely come back if we are in the area. read more

I was in town for one night on a week long trip through Utah's national parks. I checked out Kanab on Yelp and found Escobar's. It was also right down the street from our hotel so that made it even easier. As soon as you walk in you can tell that this is going to be a good place. The locals inside (and on the patio) all seem to know each other and the proprietor, Rosa, is the server and she was talking to several of the patrons in a very familiar way. It's definitely a family run, comfortable, welcoming restaurant from the moment you walk in. Of course, that's not nearly enough for a 5 star review, the food is what really was excellent. I'm positive that Escobar's has the best guacamole that I've ever tasted, it was slightly chunky but creamy with a strong hint of lime and cilantro to go with the small chunks of tomato. In other words, it was absolutely perfect! In addition, the chips were amazing as well, light and crispy and very fresh. I ordered the carne asada burrito ($9) which came with rice and beans, of course. It was the best burrito I've had in my life and I've had plenty of burritos while living in (and visiting) Houston and south Texas. The meat was flavorful and almost buttery and was surrounded with refried beans, rice and guacamole. The beans were also excellent, with a smooth texture and buttery taste. The rice was very good but nothing out of this world like some of their other dishes. A couple of the people in my group got taco salads which were fantastic as well! The shells were fresh and tasted homemade. The fillings were the beans, rice, and carne asada along with lettuce, guac, sour cream and olives. It was perfectly balanced with just the right amount of each ingredient, something a lot of restaurants struggle to obtain. If I'm ever in the area again, I would absolutely drive 2 hours to eat here, it was that good! I was shocked and amazed that a small, unassuming restaurant in a small Utah town would have such great food. You simply have to try it if you're anywhere close! read more

One sentence review - Great food - lousy service... I guess on the plus side you could say that if you had to pick between having really great service and inedible food that made you sick, you would rather tasty food and bad service? This place was recommended by the motor lodge staff where we were staying in Kanab. The restaurant was clean and full of patrons, always a good sign, but right away you could tell the service would be sub par. No greeting from the single server (family owner/manager?) waiting on all 12 tables inside (God forbid the weather was nice and there were folks outside, it was rainy during our visit), and we only got seated once the couple in a 2 person table left. After we were seated it took a good 5-8 minutes before the waitress came back and took our order. The busboy that clears the tables delivered a pitcher of ice water, as well as chips and salsa that were good. My wife and I had already scoped out the menu and we knew what we wanted, she ordered the veggie fajitas, and I got a chili relleno with a beef enchilada, both dishes served with rice and beans. Both meals were excellent, the chef cooked the meals perfectly, and the presentation was good. I would have taken a picture to post if I hadn't *burned my fingers* on the plate pushing it away from me... Both plates were scorching hot, and the waitress had to have been wearing oven mitts to carry them over to us, but didn't warn us. This was AFTER I had asked for a Bud Light when we ordered our food, but the single waitress couldn't manage to bring it to our table prior to our food being served in less than 10 minutes. I canceled the beer after our food arrived, as I was soaking my burned fingers in the ice water. Being on vacation I didn't want to ruin the meal for my wife but it was interesting to sit there waiting for the burn to subside before I could start eating my own meal. So again, the kitchen/chef was doing his job, but the single waitress was overwhelmed. I would have given this restaurant 4 stars had the server warned me about the hot plate and managed to get my beverage before the food arrived. It's too bad they didn't have just one extra person waiting tables, it would have made the world of difference. Best advice - Either visit when it's not busy or call ahead and order take out! read more

I was super excited to see a Mexican restaurant near our motel tonight because there has been nothing but fast food/American restaurants nearby throughout our bus tour through Yellowstone and Arches National Parks. I am giving it 3 stars because as a Californian, I've had amazing, cheap Mexican food most of my life and this place was just okay. I did my research and looked through the pictures ahead of time, so I knew not to order the tacos and burritos. The tacos had crunchy shells (I like soft corn/flour tortilla tacos), and the burritos were all smothered in sauce. No thanks! Our party of 5 had to wait for our table. The servers told us to wait in the next room/hallway, which had no air conditioning. No problem, except it was so narrow that I kept getting bumped into every time someone walked past. Hey, at least it's a good sign that it's so busy right? When we sat down, we got two bowls of chips and salsa right away. The salsa tasted ok, not the best I've ever had. I was actually disappointed they didn't have a salsa bar or the pickled carrots and jalapeños, because all my favorite Mexican places (including those awesome taco trucks in LA) have it, and it makes all the difference! We ordered 4 Modelos, and three plates with extra tortillas. We got the steak salad, Shrimp with garlic sauce plate, and fajita plate with all three meats. I thought the shrimp in the garlic plate was way too salty. Everything else was mediocre, nothing to brag about. This place is definitely more expensive than Mexican places in Cali, but not better tasting at all. They also charged for us to split 3 plates, which was not mentioned in the menu. It was actually the right amount of food for my fam; those plates were ginormous! Overall, we stopped here because it was the best option around our walking area, and it was just ok. read more

Just fantastic Mexican food. Everything about this place was 5 stars and the service was great. It was crowded but no problem, they served you on time. Fantastic!!! read more

Had a great lunch today at Escobar's! Great food and service from Rosa and her family. They had a special today of enchiladas with Verde sauce and sour cream. You got to pick the quantity and filling - cheese, chicken or pork? I can't remember. It was also served with rice and beans. We also had the Chile Verde tostada, with super tender pork in the green sauce. All and all a great meal! read more

Killer delicious. Perfectly crispy chips and mouthwatering salsa. I never get to have relleno and this is the best. Covered in flavorful sauce with the perfect amount of white cheese inside. Also got a bean tostada and chile verde. Flour tortillas super fresh. Probably the most exciting restaurant in Kanab. Super friendly service. Homey place! read more

By far the best Mexican joint in southern Utah. The salsa is absolutely phenomenal. The staff is so nice and hardworking. I definitely recommend this place!! read more

I tried Escobar's on the suggestion of a friend and I was not disappointed. This is a small restaurante run by a charming family. I had a combination plate so I could try more than one thing: #18, which included a beef burrito, refried beans, rice and my choice of a chicken or beef tostada. The food came to the table hot and tasty. One thing I noticed is that, unlike most Mexican restaurants in the US, the food was not overly salted or seasoned; the taste of the ingredients came through. One standout is the chips and salsa served when you sit down. Definitely the best chips I have had in a long time; they came to the table nice and hot, right out of the oil. Also, the salsa was very fresh and not too spicy. Escobar's seems to be a local favorite in Kanab, and for good reason. A very good value. (Note, until the folks at Yelp! can get it corrected, Escobar's is located on 300 S, not 300 N. The correct address is in the picture of the menu). read more

Escobar's is your best bet for Mexican food in Kanab. I went Escobar's frequently when I lived in town and always enjoyed the food. The experience is different for locals than it is for visitors. Your are always bound to run into folks you know and Rosa knows everyone. She is awesome and the food is great ("hot plate!"). I could make a meal of the nachos and salsa - so good! Beware they are very addicting. When my husband and I were in town visiting after 3 years of being gone we stopped in to Esocbar's for dinner. Rosa didn't miss a beat - she knew our order without us even having to say anything! The food was exactly as I had remembered. In fact, writing this review is making me crave a veggie burrito and a basket of nachos and salsa! I'll definitely be visiting Escobar's the next time I'm in town. read more

Nope. I don't know where all the rave reviews are coming from. The only redeeming quality is their salsa. Enchiladas were blah. Chips seemed like they were from a bag and then reheated in the fryer. Getting someone to take my order took forever. Plate of food was tossed in front of me with "hot" spat out at me as she ran away. Never checked back in with me, never asked if I wanted another drink, and will never see me in this restaurant again. read more

Escobar's has friendly personal service and really great Mexican food. Their chili verde is far above average and is on par with the very best I've ever had. It is one of their specialties and deserves 5 stars. Others in the party had very positive reviews of their various plates as well. Downsides? The small size of the place with limited seating makes for some long waits on busy nights. I highly recommend this place if you are ever in Kanab. read more

Pretty good food and service. They didn't give enough salsa for the basket of chips they gave you and they never came around to refill the little bowl they gave you. A little light on the portions but I would eat there again. read more

We are from Florida and so far this is the Best restaurant in the area! Great service and Rosa will make you feel just like home...

This place wasn't great. I ordered the chicken tacos and they were very underwhelming. They came with shredded cheese and iceberg lettuce in a hard taco shell, and also a side of rice and beans. Nothing great. The wait staff was very nice, but very, very slow. I think the best part of the whole meal was the homemade chips and salsa. I don't think I will ever be back to this place. There are other tasty restaurants in the area that I would visit first. read more

We live in southern CA so we have had a lot of good Mexican food. That being said, the food at Escobar's was some of the best Mexican we've had. The owner was super friendly too (she was the one who took our order). We would definitely eat there again...but go early: it's a small restaurant & with only a few restaurants open in Kanab, it gets crowded quickly. read more

Awesome service, clean, plenty of food. Salsa was awesome. I was slightly disappointed about how little meat there was in the burrito I ordered, but it was definitely decent. A little mild on flavor/spice. read more

Escobar's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Kanab, Utah

Authentic Mexican food served by Rosa Escobar and her wonderful family. The carne asada is amazing, my mom had the chicken and shrimp fajitas and said they were delish. Try the Jamaica natural juice it's out of this world. Price is right too! read more

Escobar's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Kanab, Utah

We absolutely loved the food here. It is very authentic and felt like I was eating at my grandmas house. If you're picky with beans and rice like I am then this is the best spot for some yummy beans and orange rice. read more

I had a soggy chile relleno which came from the microwave with watery sauce, standard beans and rice. I should learn. I also had a fish taco which came with a generous amount of lightly fried fish, lettuce and three slices of ripe local tomato. The taco was quite good, but would have been better with a dollop of sour cream or something. The chips were bought in bulk, of course, and the salsa was very bland. I live in Biloxi, but I come to Utah enough that I should know that most of what I eat while I am here will be bland. It's a regional thing. The service was friendly if casual. If you say you are doing 'ok', then you have only yourself to blame when you are left alone to eat your meal. I am no gourmet, but I rocognize awesome food when I eat it. This is not it. If I had it to do over again, I guess I would order the chile verde, which is listed as one of the specials on the menu. My guess is it would have been much better than the frozen relleno I ate; read more

Excellent food excellent service, One of the few restaurants in Kanab with a reasonable price as well.