Espo's in Chandler is one of those local gems that keeps us coming back. On our most recent visit, we 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. read more

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This is a family business that I've been going since the 80! Always authentic and delicious Mexican food. That's when Chandler Blvd was still two lane road and called Williams Field road. We enjoy Espos for Tacos Tuesdays. We arrived a little before 7pm and waited for about 5 minutes to order. They called our number about 5 minutes later. Pretty efficient service as there was constant traffic. They offer 10 street tacos for $12.50 with choice of ground beef, chicken, shredded beef, carnitas or carne asada on Tuesday's. We ordered 10 carne asada tacos to share. They offer a nice self serve topping bar that includes a generous selection, three sauces, pickled red onions, cabbage, lettuce, limes. Freshly made corn tortillas give the tacos a home made flavor. Although the tacos are small, sharing 10 provided a satisfying meal for us. They have table inside and on the patio. We opted for the patio as it was nice weather. Mexican music played in the background was pleasant and set a relaxing mood on the patio. Highly recommended! read more

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We do love Espo's as they are close, it's a small family owned business and overall the food is good...consistency is sometimes a problem, as it was today. So wife just about to bite down on the toothpick that was left in her flauta...huge safety risk! I ordered the carne asada plate that comes either burrito style or as a plate with flour tortilla; which is how I ordered it. Got home and no tortilla...too much to go back so let it go. Guacamole was way spicy today! This is where consistency is an issue because I think it depends on who is making it. Some days it's perfect and other days it's spicy hot like today. Overall everything was good and they were fairly busy but we didn't have to wait too long for our order. read more

Espos Mexican Food - Forgot to remove the toothpick from the flauta - Mexican Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Espos is a great place for a quick bite! Always clean, always fast and the service is great! I have not taken many pics of my meals when at Espos. The anticipation when driving over takes over my brain and I normally just start eating before thinking about taking food pics. read more

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I highly recommend! Really good food at reasonable prices. Go there! You will enjoy it too.

​I really wanted to love this spot because the vibe is fantastic. They have a really cool patio area that's perfect for hanging out, though keep in mind the inside is pretty small with limited seating. If you're coming with a big group, aim for an outdoor table! ​As for the food, I tried a variety of tacos: Carne Asada, Chicken, and Machaca. Here's the breakdown: ​Machaca: Definitely the winner of the three. It had the best flavor profile. ​Chicken: Decent, but nothing to write home about. ​Carne Asada: This was a letdown. The meat texture resembled ground beef more than steak, and it just didn't hit the mark for me. ​Overall, everything felt a bit plain. While it's a neat local landmark with a great atmosphere, the food itself didn't feel particularly special or "must-have." Great for a casual drink and a snack on the patio, but I'm still searching for that "wow" factor. read more

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One of my favorite Mexican restaurants. I think their Green Chili plate with beans, rice and a tortilla is the best Green Chili in Arizona. Their Machaca and Chorizo options are also excellent. They have a salsa bar, but I don't feel like they offer a hot option, nor do they offer free chips. Nevertheless, I continue to recommend this place without hesitation. When the weather is nice, sitting on their patio is a great experience. I've simply never had a bad meal here. I also recommend visitors try Espos because of its authenticity. *Tip 1* They serve beer! **Tip 2** Headed to Harkins at Chandler Mall to watch a movie? Order your food to go, put it in your backpack and make that movie experience better than in would have been! read more

Espos Mexican Food - Green Chili Plate - Mexican Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Wow! I am a fan of good Mexican food and this place did not disappoint me. Lots go great options, the place was clean and cute. Both indoor and outdoor seating available. You order at the counter and they call out your number to get it. My favorite thing was the green chili, I ended up eating things like a deconstructed nachos. read more

Espos Mexican Food - Carne Asada Plate - Mexican Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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I've driven by when this place is packed and always thought it looked fun. I had time to try it today and I think I didn't know what to order or its just not for me.. I got the carne asada and carnitas tacos. These were just ok. The meat on both was just too soft and kinda wet for my taste. We also got an order of corn chips and an order of flour chips out of curiosity. The flour chips are odd! Small little squares of really puffy, almost pastry-like friedness. Neither of us liked these enough to eat any. The salsa is nice on the tacos but not my favorite for chips. I got the little order of guacamole and this was fresh and a nice size. Ambiance is cute on the patio. I think this is a popular local hangout and I will try again after checking reviews for what to order. read more

Espos Mexican Food - Flour chips. Stick with corn! - Mexican Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

I don't know how this place only has a 4.0 star rating. The food was authentic and just moving in the area 5 years ago, I can say we found a great Mexican place. The pricing is reasonable and the food was just great! We have tried multiple items from Espo's and haven't had a bad experience yet. The ambiance is small but cute and the service is friendly! Our favorites are the chimichangas and taco plate. read more

Espo's Mexican Grill 3863 W Chandler Blvd Chandler, AZ September 17th, 2025 Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Portion size: 5/5 Visit: picked up lunch for my family wanted real Mexican food. Food: we ordered one 32oz Green Chile along with one 8oz order of Red chili , two 8oz Bean and cheese, 3 tortillas. Service: Pickup order, Service was great and food was prepared correctly and under 20 minutes, service was also fast and Dinner for three cost $38 with all of our extras included. read more

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My family's from Tucson and any time they come up we have to go to Espo's. Homemade authentic and delicious food every time. Service is great and quick despite always being busy. Outside has misters so you can even enjoy the patio on a summer day. read more

The place was packed on a weeknight, tables jammed, line of people checking out the menu at the counter. This place has been here forever and still so busy-must be good! There is a nice patio to enjoy plus a few tables inside. I picked up my order which was ready at the designated time. The cheese quesadilla, chips and queso were enjoyed and glad it was vegetarian. We found out we cant have the beans (made in lard), but will be glad to come back for the veggie items! read more

We go here frequently for their green chili burritos! They are so delicious, very saucy and flavorful. It does pack some heat so just a warning. We like them to go and we can reheat them easily. We have had other things like tacos but the burritos are definitely our favorite. They are pretty fast but they do get busy, this has been a Chandler staple for decades. read more

When this place was being ran by whoever was doing it the last couple of years it was a hidden gem. Now i get orders and every taco is broken in the box and i have to use a fork and spoon for my taco Tuesday deal. Service has gotten bad and theres a lot of animosity at the line and goofy stares. read more

I felt like I was sitting in my Mexican aunts kitchen eating good homemade Mexican food. The machaca enchiladas were amazing. The sauce!!! YUM. Beans and rice were fabulous. The salsas were not good. Bland and boring. But the food was excellent. My husband got the machaca plate and loved it as well. If you want chips and salsa, you need to buy them. Very casual taco shop type atmosphere. Good parking. The food! Nice people too. **Let me add, I would usually knock off 1-2 stars because their hot sauce is not good BUT the food was so good I just couldn't. I hope they will up their hot sauce game and even include one little basket of chip with your order. read more

Espos Mexican Food - Machaca plate - Mexican Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Seen this place a million times over the years and finally decided to stop in. Very nice little place with excellent food! I tried the green chili burrito and the beef taquitos. Both were very good!! DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS PLACE IT WAS EXCELLENT! read more

Espos Mexican Food - Beef with Cheese Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Heard about this family owned little restaurant and had to come try. It's super cute and when you walk in it's inviting and the atmosphere was very welcoming. I love family owned businesses because you can feel the love they have put into their food. And honestly for me, I really don't like chain restaurants so here I am trying this place out. The food was good and after placing my order it only took them at the most 10min before I was sitting down and enjoying my meal. I got the combination plate of carne asada and a red chili beef tamale. Yum yum! Let me tell you, the asada meat was so good. They give a nice serving of the guacamole and pico so it all goes well with the meal. My tamale was good, but a little dry on the end. Maybe from cooking it but nonetheless the rest of it was delicious. Now my eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach because it was too much to finish but very delicious. I highly recommend Espo's in Chandler AZ. You'll love everything about it from the moment you step in their door. Their staff, the wait time, the food and the atmosphere whether you eat inside or eat on their lovely patio. read more

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My husband and I came here the other day. The food was good, nothing amazing like "omg we have to go back", but good. The service was nice, you order your food and then pick it up, so nothing like there's a server. The one thing I really didn't like was the bathroom is outside in the back(inside) of the place. It's a cute small place with decent food. And there was a $1.50 tech fee on my receipt and no one told me what for?! read more

Espos Mexican Food - Carne Asada Taco Plate - Mexican Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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4/1/25 Updated review This place has totally gone downhill... so sad When you go through the gate on the patio to get to the entrance you see the patio bar has turned into a catch all ... it looks like a dump and totally kills the ambiance. The patio has nice lighting ... then you see the dump bar. The salsa bar with fresh lime, salsas, onion, cilantro, etc. no longer exists. They only offer prepackaged salsa cups with their red and green salsas. Say adios to the pico de gallo. The inside tables were dirty and had not been wiped. One particular table had a used toothpick on it... disgusting The tacos were good. I ordered flautas, not taquitos. Flautas have flour tortillas, not corn. It was very disappointing. The most disturbing part of my meal was that fresh diced tomatoes were mixed with older diced tomatoes. There is no mistaking the textural difference. Cringe I tried talking to an employee, who was an older man. He seemed very uninterested. I don't think I will be back. read more

My daughter and I decided to meet here and try out the food. It's walk up counter to order. The customer service was great. Plenty of seating, inside and outside. Cute place. The green chili burrito I had enchilada style with green sauce was on point. I recommend you try it. My daughter has three carne asada tacos. She liked them. The beans and rice were really good, too. read more

Espos Mexican Food - Green chili burrito with green enchilada style. - Mexican Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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I ordered my lunch on their website. Drove to the restaurant to pick up my food. Once I arrived they told me that any orders online automatically take 45 minutes to produce. If I were to walk into the restaurant and place an order, it takes 10 minutes to produce. So basically they do not want you to use their website to place orders. Just a heads up. read more

This may be my go to Mexican spot from now on! I had a corn tamale plate with green sauce, the shredded beef taquitos, and the Best carne asada burrito that I've ever had, not kidding. It might be the fresh homemade tortilla that does it for me. (Side note- the corn tamale has no filling, but still super good).Every bite is packed with flavor, the rice is made with green chile which was a little too spicy for my little one but the beans made up for it. We ordered to-go, which is good because it was a little hot inside but they did have AC coolers which was a plus. Service was fast and the lady was super nice that rung my order up. read more

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The chicken taquito chicken was dry and overcooked, rice and beans were bland, carnitas was flavorless. Green salsa was fire! green corn tamales were tasty, and the raspberry margarita tasted like all juice no tequila! Service was pleasant. Unfortunately, the food kept the same energy the day of and next day for a second chance as well. Not worth the $60 shelled out. Disappointed Foodie read more

I got something pretty simple, so it would have been hard to mess up. Regardless, it was still very good. The rice had a little flavor too it and the beans were a good consistency. read more

Espos Mexican Food - Chicken Enchilada Plate - Mexican Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

We have been going here for many years. We were heartbroken when it closed and overjoyed when Espos reopened. I dont understand what has happend to not jist Espos but many Mexican places in the valley. Nonsense threats seem to have any seasoning so tge oy.flabor you get might be from salsa or cheese. I want my meets to coma from a vat of seasoning that has been simmering since tge place opened. I still love this place for a cheesy enchilada. I don't eat the burritos, not because I dont like them but because it is just too much food for me. Never the less, I keep coming back. read more

Salsa and chips are not good start with . How can you mess that up . Chip old and stale . Salsa no flavor just tomato and cumin. ( weak) Diablo flautas ( microwave taquitos) disappointing. And the green and red salsa . Just water not seasoning. Overall a1.0 just for ambience. And the aguas frescas (powder) read more

Lg portions and consistency each time!!! Friendly, clean and will discuss the menu with u read more

This place used to be very consistent with their food. Over the last couple of months something changed. Not sure if there is a new chef or something else. I would still recommend on a pinch but wouldn't expect to be the best Mexican food. My go to here is El Jefe burrito (add beans). Their enchilada plate (when the sauce is made well, and the rice is properly cooked) are also good options! read more

After nearly 30 years, I revisited an old favorite of mine: Espo's Mexican Food. While the exterior has changed, stepping inside was like a time machine to the early 90s, flooding me with wonderful memories. I had the pleasure of catching up with the owner, Leon, who is still as passionate and dedicated to his business as he was back then. His energy and commitment shine through every detail of this place. The counter service was friendly and helpful, with a clearly displayed menu of reasonably priced items that had me excited to order. Here's what I tried: * El Jefe Chimichanga (5/5): A carne asada burrito done enchilada style with red and green (Christmas) sauce. WOW. This was hands-down the best chimichanga I've had in at least five years. Fresh ingredients, high-quality steak, and perfectly balanced sauces. The red sauce was classic and delicious, while the green sauce brought the perfect level of heat. * Crispy Machaca Taco (4.25/5): A classic, well-executed taco with great flavor and texture. Overall, Espo's exceeded my expectations, and I can't wait to return--hopefully much sooner than 30 years this time! Leon and his team continue to deliver amazing food with a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

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The food is amazing. I wish I could be more specific, but everything I've had here is full of flavor and the portions are properly sized as well. The red and green salsas are both out of this world too. Parking can be a bit tricky, but this place is well worth the stop. FYI- they don't have any seafood options. read more

Great food and super good service. Gentleman up front was super gracious on many occasions.

If you want an authenticate and freshly cooked Mexican meal, i.e. tacos, burritos, rice, beans, etc., this is your place. It isn't fancy but the food is delicious and very inexpensive. I had the carne asada and carnitas tacos with rice and beans. Definitely heading back to try more of their menu. Give them a try. I saw some nachos going out that looked awfully good. read more

Espos Mexican Food - Mexican Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

As a latino this is one of the Mexican restaurants you can trust that has authentic Mexican food. Some places will for example make good tacos but their burritos aren't good. No, eating here the whole menu is equally delicious. The service is phenomenal because they're busy most of the time but treat everyone with care. Also, I am understanding if I go somewhere busy I am expecting my order to take some time. This place will surprise you that you won't wait too long for your food. While it may come off small, it is still possible to find a table for your party either inside or out during busy times. read more

The best Mexican in the east valley! I must have. Go early because it gets crowded and it's small. Perfect outside seating with misters.

First time here. Drove by it and loved the casual old time vibe. Yelp had good ratings so gave it a try. Food was really good. I had the chili relleno plate and added a chicken taco. Relleno was very tasty. I found beans a little runny, but good flavor. The chicken in the taco was bland. They do, however, offer several varieties of salsas. Fresh cooked tortilla, served on the side, was great. The highlight of my visit was the watermelon agua fresca. So delicious!!! Price point was a little high for the chili relleno plate, since there was only 1 relleno but the low price point to add a taco helped. I definitely recommend and will come back if in the area again. Counter service so no rating on service. Note, plenty of parking, outdoor seating that is weather dependent and very limited inside seating. read more

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Ordered three breakfast burritos to go and for the price and size they are def worth it. The place was packed so I had to wait a bit, but no worries. This was a hangover cure. Will be back. read more

1st time and it was delicious. Had the machaca protein bowl. It was light, fresh and so filling! The lady that took our order was beyond friendly! read more

Street tacos are a spoonful of bland Bland BLAND meat. Carne Asada, chicken and carnitas, all bland. Rice Bland Each if the salsas Bland read more

Espo's Mexican Grill - An Authentic Culinary Revelation in Chandler, AZ After a stretch of eating our way through San Diego and Yuma--where Mexican food was a constant companion--our final stop before heading home landed us in Chandler, Arizona, where I encountered Espo's Mexican Grill, a place where authenticity isn't a gimmick but a way of life. Across from the Staybridge Suites, under a tanned, no-frills sign affixed to a Mexican-styled frontage, I found a burrito that restored my faith in the cosmos. The carne asada burrito wasn't just good--it was narrative-altering. The kind of meal that demands a soundtrack and slow-motion cinematography. A tortilla so fresh it deserved its own passport, cradling meat that wasn't merely grilled but canonized by fire and spice. Every bite bore the unmistakable taste of earthy char, a flavor that no corporate chain has ever dared attempt for fear of absolute culinary transparency. I had intended to eat my way through more Mexican spots during this trip, but the kids, in their infinite wisdom, insisted on the predictable siren song of In-N-Out. A cruel paradox. The universe had laid out a path of tacos, quesadillas, and burritos before me, yet I found myself standing in yet another drive-thru line, questioning my life choices and the irony of a state famous for Mexican food being conquered by the double-double. But Espo's made up for all of it. The tacos were Lethal Weapon good--controlled chaos, reckless but reliable, with salsa that could double as an international currency. The quesadilla? A masterclass in simplicity and indulgence, the cheese woven into the tortilla like some kind of Mayan textile. And the carne asada? A dissertation in balance. The kind of flavor that lingers in your memory, calling you back like an old flame. Even the drink situation came with its own quirky charm. If you're thinking about just getting a cup of water from the soft drink dispenser, let me save you some time--you'll age a full presidential term before the stream fills your cup. Just buy a soft drink. Consider it a small tax for greatness, or a patience test for those unworthy of the carne asada experience. Sitting there, burrito in hand, I experienced a moment of Bill Murray-esque existential clarity--the kind that arrives when you realize the world is absurd, yet somehow, in that moment, it all makes sense. Chandler, Arizona wasn't supposed to be the place where I had the best authentic Mexican bite of my trip. But there I was, and there it was--proof that fate, like a good salsa, works in mysterious ways. If you ever find yourself in Chandler, do yourself a favor. Skip the drive-thru, ignore the familiar, and walk under that unassuming tan sign. Order the carne asada burrito, take a bite, and let the universe shake your hand. Overall Experience 9.4/10 read more

Espos Mexican Food - Mexican Near Me - Chandler, Arizona