On Saturday evening, June 27th today, I had dinner at Frida Mexican Restaurant at the Americana at Brand in Glendale. We ordered the Nachos Grande, enchiladas, and shrimp tacos. The nachos were absolutely amazing--one of the best parts of the meal. Before we even ordered, they brought out chips with green and red salsa, and even those chips were delicious. However, the enchiladas were not good at all. Still, the nachos were so good, with guacamole and cheese coming together perfectly, that I would definitely go back whenever I'm craving nachos. Lately, I've been really enjoying watching World Cup soccer games, and it was fun to watch and cheer together while having dinner there. One thing I noticed: the women's restroom was not well maintained at first. There was no toilet seat cover and no toilet paper in one of the restrooms, so I felt it could have been cleaner and better managed. However, when I went back a second time, I saw a staff member actively restocking supplies, handing out toilet seat covers and toilet paper to others, and communicating with housekeeping over a radio about what was needed. That made me feel better about how they manage the facility. Overall, from the hostess who seated us to the servers, all the staff were very friendly, which made the experience even better. And, the nice atmosphere is a plus. read more

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Not the worst Mexican food I've ever had but just about. The worst part was how I felt afterwards. Not violently ill but my stomach was very upset. Judging by the overall cleanliness, including the bathrooms, I kind of understand why. Service was also pretty bad. I had to ask for simple things, like water, multiple times and was greeted with almost outright hostility when asking. My margarita was also watered down and was obviously made with some cheap margarita mix. With the literally dozens of Mexican restaurants in Glendale I don't know why anyone would waste their money here. Hard pass. read more

My first time here and we went for brunch and all I say everything has so good flavor, fresh and so much to pick on huge variety. The server is really attentive and make our experience fantastic service thanks to Jaime Matias read more

My party of seven had reservations for a Friday night and were seated right away. The chips were complimentary, but beware that the guacamole is so tax. It was still good and the presentation was honestly very artistic. As it darkened outside, the overhead lights dimmed inside the restaurant and their colored lights grew stronger! We ordered several frozen margaritas and they were generous sizes for a decent price, but were very melted by the time they were served. They were also a bit bland: not very tart, sweet, or strong. I shared a plate of the flautas (two steak / two chicken) and three chicken enchiladas, which both came with rice and beans. Everything was made well and the flautas were super crunchy, so that was a huge plus! It was enough to have plenty of leftovers if you're not too hungry. We were celebrating a graduation and didn't know there was a cake holding fee of $15, which I personally feel is on the pricier end. The food service was a bit slow, but we all got our food around the same time. Our servers were also very attentive and accommodating. It's genuinely a nice place to have dinner if you're at the Americana at Brand. read more

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This place was so so nice. The food was delicious. The service was great and the atmosphere was really fun, the vibe the folks walking by and all of it-GREAT! I had the Chiles Rellenos and it was just humongous. I could only eat less than half and had to take home, but absolutely delicious. The quesadillas were stuffed with the fillings. It wasn't just cheese, like it really had the fillings that they said would be in them, shrimp had shrimp and steak had steak and you didn't just feel like you were eating a tortilla with cheese inside. Overall I'd go back again in a heartbeat. Great location, great service, great food. read more

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What a beautiful restaurant we came across while passing through town. We were hungry and one thing about me I like trying new restaurants and I was hoping it was similar to the one we tried back in New York. We had great service, the restaurant was pretty empty so that was nice to beat a crowd. We got our food pretty quickly too, and boy was it a lot, I couldn't believe how big the portions were here. The food was tasty and full of flavor, the salsas that they give with chips is for free and we loved them both, they were hot and flavorful. I really liked this restaurant and I'm glad we stopped. read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

It's tough to judge any restaurant on its performance on New Year's Day, with its staff surely tired and not wanting to be working, but Frida is a multi-location operation with all things, no doubt, standardized, so the outcome should have been better. Host was very friendly, but our server seemed miffed to be anywhere other than where they preferred to be. Chips were fresh and salty good, and the two salsas were fresh and tasty. A good start, but that was the end of the excitement. I ordered a Carajillo, which should be a blend of espresso and Licor 43... the drink was not shaken, so the espresso floated atop the liquor, and there was no blending of flavors. Seemed like a very lazy preparation. My meal was a duo of tacos: carne asada and carnitas (with chicharron added). Neither had much flavor, and you'll see in the photo that the steak taco had half as much meat as the pork, which is just transparently cheap. My wife's steak quesadilla ($27!!) was generous of size but equally lacking in flavor. It seems that despite the upscale decor and elevated prices, the kitchen is cooking for the least common denominator diner, serving food that offers nothing in the way of ingenuity or taste. I have no motivation to ever return. read more

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My experience here was GREAT! The food was good and delicious and filled me up very good. The service here was nice and good. Our waiter was very nice and sweet. He helped me out because I didn't know what to order, but my girlfriend knew what she was gonna order. Pozole all the way for her! Omg she loves Pozole! The ambiance here was very spacious and can seat a lot of people at least 100+ or so. Great for an Anniversary Dinner, eating out with friends or a birthday celebration. Would definitely come back here. Thank you FRIDA MEXICAN CUISINE! read more

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Mexican cuisine is varied and rich in flavor. This was not. It seems it's a very toned down for the kind of crowd that would enjoy chipotle. The ambiance was a bit hostile... nothing was expressed, it was just a very uncomfortable vibe. From the waiter to the manager. Strange cause being Mexican at a Mexican restaurant with a name like Frida, this is the last thing I'd expect. But no worries, I won't be going back. read more

The fajita steak was very good. The fajita came with rice, beans and guacamole, which everything was tasty. read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

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Would not eat hear after seeing and hearing reports of this restaurant giving sanctuary to known racist/ Nazis/proud boys, like Jake Lang. Keep that in mind if you plan on eating here read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

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Came here with a group of five and, unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. We ordered several cocktails, including drinks made with top-shelf tequila, but they were very mediocre and lacked the quality we expected for the price. The food was equally underwhelming. For such expensive menu items, the dishes lacked flavor and didn't justify the cost. Service was also quite slow we waited a long time for our drinks even though the restaurant wasn't busy and only had a few tables occupied. Overall, the experience did not meet expectations. Between the mediocre drinks, bland food, and slow service, I don't see myself returning or recommending this restaurant to others. read more

Honestly, I don't understand why this place was empty on a Friday night when every other restaurant around was packed. We had already eaten somewhere else, but my girl wanted to give it a try, so we stopped in for some drinks. Definitely not worth it. They gave us chips and salsa, but the chips weren't fresh and the salsa was super watered down -- that alone was enough for me not to order any appetizers or food. To be fair, I didn't actually try the full menu, so maybe I'm wrong about the food, but that first impression was enough for me. On the positive side, the service was good and the staff were super friendly. read more

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Extremely awful service!!! My family arrived at 3:35pm on Monday, 6/15. We were standing by the front desk, waiting to be seated. The staff were watching the soccer game. No one acknowledged our presence standing for 5 minutes!!! When one guy noticed us, he started approaching us but it was too late!!! We decided to walk out!!! Sorry to disturb your entertainment watching the soccer!!! You have a different priority, it's not Customer Service!!!! Zero Star if possible!!!! read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - The pictures of the establishment on our way out. - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

This place needs to hang up their aprons. They take up such a prime location at Americana and its mediocre Mexican food, early 2000's decor, patio chairs all over, and the food is BLAH. We should have known it was going to be meh when all the other restaurants were busy except this one, literally empty except for a few tables. HOW do they pay their lease and how has Americana allowed them to renew their lease even after adding high end stores to the mall?! The steak meat is so tough and seasoning tastes like a packet you would get at Kroger. Don't even get me started on the beans! They came out dry, crusty, and looked like canned beans that were scooped out. The ambiance is so depressing. They need to either bring in a more high end and nicer Mexican restaurant or change the concept and design to something else. read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - CANNED REFRIED BEANS SCOOPED OUT, DRY and no bueno - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

Friendly staff, no complaints there. Okeeee.... Let's dive in, but don't DINE in... or out really. Ceviche Presentation, lonely it's just a bowl of fish. Taste, like a mouth full of salty sea water. How yum right?! Beans Canned Rosarita. Or the generic one, because Rosarita are actually better than what you find here. Rice From a box Chips In a bag Salsa Pick one Frida! Commit. Don't give me two weak salsas. Just make one amazing one. Margaritas Sunny D?!? Who puts OJ in a margarita?! Maybe Cabo Cantina... Portabello taco Runny and greasy, like Olivia Newton John on a first date. So yeah diarrhea in a tortilla. Verdict If you want to pay LA restaurant prices and get college kid food. Then come here! read more

I don't usually share feedback like this but I am writing to share a very disappointing experience my family had at Frida Mexican Cuisine in Glendale while celebrating my sister's 19th wedding anniversary. Our party consisted of 17 guests, including 5 children, and we spent close to $1,000 during our visit. We were seated in the back area of the restaurant, where the temperature was extremely uncomfortable. There was little to no airflow, and several members of our party, including myself, became overheated. My face felt hot the entire time. We brought this concern to the staff's attention multiple times. Each time, we were told that the heat was due to the doors and that they would open them to improve airflow. Unfortunately, nothing changed, and the situation continued to worsen. As a result of the excessive heat, my 4-year-old niece and 3-year-old nephew became sick and vomited. We understand accidents happen, we ended up cleaning the vomit ourselves because we felt bad. What was very disappointing was that after the second incident, an employee came out and made a profane comment under his breath. Whether it was directed at our family or the situation, it was completely unprofessional and unacceptable. This was supposed to be a special family celebration, but instead it became an uncomfortable and frustrating experience. Given the amount we spent and the reputation of your establishment, we expected much better service, attentiveness, and professionalism from your staff. I hope management takes this feedback seriously, addresses the issues regarding ventilation in that seating area, and reinforces expectations for professional conduct among employees. Unfortunately, our experience did not reflect the level of hospitality we expected from Frida Mexican Cuisine. read more

Frida is one of my favorite restaurants to dine at while at the Americana! I have been coming to Frida for years and it's such a solid spot. Think of like a more expensive, higher quality Acapulco. It's usually chill on week days for lunch but dinner time does get busier. Weekend nights for dinner is even more busy but I've never had to wait longer than five minutes. Service is fine, on busier nights they do tend be a bit slower. But that is as expected. They have complimentary chips and salsa and the chips aren't too deep fried which I love. Their drinks menu is mostly focused on margaritas. Can't go wrong with their strawberry or mango margaritas. I specifically come here for fajitas. They're get healthy but packed with a ton of flavor. The rice and beans don't taste greasy at all. And lately I've been enjoying the chefs special menu. There's a BBQ chipotle short rib on there served with creamy jalapeño mashed potatoes and asparagus and it's delicious. The short rib is so tender and juicy, it falls off the bone. Something along the lines of it is slow roasted for five hours. Please add this to the permanent menu! Other items I've tried are the flautas, tacos and esquites. Again everything is fresh and has a phenomenal presentation. Check this place out! read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

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Terrible terrible terrible. You'll get the full package here. Horrendous service and horrendous food. The manger is absolutely rude. I am almost positive i got food poisoning from here. They do not deserve your hard earned money. Do not come here!! read more

Taco bell is better than this place. No taste, food made my stomach turn. They were rude and service was poor. I would never return.

Gave this place one more shot, didn't go here willingly...my friend decided to have her birthday dinner here. Drinks were WATERED DOWN! Food was BLAND at best. Staff was attentive...never going back!! read more

We brought the family on New Year's Eve, we ordered pozole, fajitas and shrimp cocktail. To drink we had sangria and margaritas. Our server was Miguel Mendoza and he was fast and super friendly and kept up with our loud family . Our food was delicious and our orders came out quick!! Chips guacamole and salsa were delicious, we ended up getting churros and flan for dessert. come on by and give them a try!! Great ambience and delicious food!! read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Shrimp cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

Ok. Don't let those good drinks you got at the bar that one time fool you. I should have "listened" to all those other reviews. The food is not good. There was little to no seasoning. The food came out tepid at best and then left a greasy taste in your mouth. The flautas were weirdly covered by excess shredded lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream (to cover up the ridiculously thick tortillas covering the tasteless meats inside, no doubt). The carnitas were lacking in flavor. The drinks bought to the table lacked the flare (and the flavor) of those we had at the bar. The space itself, is weirdly expansive. The mirrored ceiling makes the empty coldness even worse. Top tip, don't go and wait for a table - any table - anywhere else at the Americana. read more

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The location of this Frida's is great, being at the Americana and feeding off the energy and foot traffic all around. We sat inside and it was nice, the windows/doors were open to the outside so there was a nice general atmosphere. Service was pretty good. They seemed a bit busy, but our server got our orders quickly. I shared the carnitas plate with another person and had more than enough to eat (of course combined with the amazing chips and salsa). The flavor of the carnitas wasn't exactly what I was expecting or hoping for - a bit on the drier side and a tad too sweet for my taste. That said, the appetizers and bites I shared with my group were pretty good and I would come back to try something else on the menu, as there were a bunch of other things that looked tasty. read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Carnitas Plate - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

The worst tasting Mexican food! This is not authentic Mexican food at all, it does not have any flavor and worst of all it's overpriced. If you want real Mexican food with great taste and quality Cilantro in North Hollywood is the place. read more

I've always thought this place was overhyped, but I got an invite and sure enough the service was terrible. We were seated and we were not acknowledged by the staff or had water brought over for at least 15 minutes. They didn't seem busy, and food didn't taste authentic at all. But the absolute disgusting part is what my friend found in their food. They offered to comp our next meal, which seemed ridiculous, bc why would we ever eat here again? Disgusting. read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Cockroach - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

Who has a 48oz steak in their menu and has no steak sauce whatsoever!!! It's like having salads and no dressings read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - 48oz w out steak sauce - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

Frida is one of my to go to Mexican Restaurants. Food is ok and they are smaller in portions compared to the other Mexican restaurants. There are plenty of seats outside and indoor and they usually ask inside or outside. Service can be slow at times. They bring the chips and salsa sometimes you don't see the waiter/waitress for a while to place order. Ambiance is really nice. If you seat outside, you get to see the people walking. For parking, you can park in the mall or park in Americana parking. read more

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Servers were friendly and this place has great potential! Lower your prices a little bit and improve the food! I think Applebees has better fajitas. Better prices and better food would have this place packed! read more

Such a lovely restaurant with plenty of seating inside and outside. So many menu options to accommodate all diners. I really enjoy the Happy Hour menu and the convenience of shopping since it is located at the Americana. I have mixed reviews about service. I've had excellent service where the food came out in a timely manner and had attentive staff, but also had a time where food was really behind and our server was no where to be found-we never got around to ordering a second round of drinks. Would still come back and give it another try. read more

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We love, love, love Frida's Mexican restaurant restaurant in Glendale, CA Great elegant and fabulous atmosphere, magnificent staff, the managers and servers are like family and the staff always treats you like a beautiful compassionate and caring family! The food and drinks are scrumptious too!! This place is the business. Get down there quick and have a look see. A upbeat trendy and social place to dine! My mother's name is Frieda (R.I.P.) spelled differently too. Kuddos! read more

stay far away from this restaurant they support white supremacy and let January Sixers hide in their restaurant and didn't do anything. Don't eat here. read more

We ordered 2 chicken plates at Frida Mexican Cuisine Glendale, Ca. , and the chief put so much curry on the meat, I kind of got sick, why would Mexican place use such heavy curry spice on chicken, I never seen Mexican Restaurant use curry specially such a heavy way. Stop using curry this I Mexican restaurant and second you are messing up the dish. read more

I highly recommend the chicken enchiladas with green sauce and the taquitos appetizer. It's so fire and you get both potato and chicken taquitos. Both were so good. The rice was okay that came with the enchiladas, it was more firm than I'd like. But I'd absolutely get the chicken enchiladas entree & the taquitos to start again if we're ever back. Delicious. The chicken mole and jalapeño margaritas, I'd consider skipping that. The ambiance is clean. Parking inside the Americana Garage was $7. read more

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Frida is an exceptional Mexican restaurant that consistently delivers a great dining experience. The food quality and service are top-notch and have remained consistent over the years. We enjoyed some cocktails, chips and salsa, salad, and octopus. For anyone looking for a great Mexican cuisine and great service, Frida is the place to go. It's the kind of restaurant you can rely on for a wonderful meal every time. Hasn't changed over the years. read more

Frida Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, California

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3.5 stars for the food (a little better than average), good vibes, and good service. Prices are high, but the large portions of appetizers and entrees serve 2-3 people. The free chips and salsa were good. Both salsas were mild spicy. The dark red one was smoky with a chili pepper flavor while the green one was citrusy, oniony, sweet, and sour. - Classic Margarita on the rocks ($12). The flavor was good and very lime forward. I could taste the alcohol, but it was on the weaker side. - Queso Fundido ($15.95 + $2.95 added chorizo). The melted oaxacan cheese was just alright, a little bland. We added chorizo at our server's recommendation. I appreciated that the chorizo wasn't salty, but it did not have a distinguishing flavor. The queso was served with warm flour tortillas, which I think were sonoran style. The overall effect was like DIY hand-torn quesadilla bites. It was a little heavy to eat before an entree. - Carnitas Platter ($24.95). The pieces of pork on top were dry. The meat got juicier towards the bottom of the pile. The pork in the middle was dry like chicken breast, but not tough to chew. At least the flavor was good; it was savory, and I could taste the beer. I gave the chicharron to my bf. I liked the rice, which had some pieces of carrot and zucchini in it for health. The pico de gallo was okay, but didn't really taste like pico de gallo. It was more like a sweet tomato salsa. I liked the avocado salsa better. The refried beans were good, as were the housemade corn tortillas: they were thick and chewy with a slightly earthy taste. read more

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We recently came to dine here over the weekend. What happened to this restaurant? For starters it was not packed as in the past. The hostess had no personality and robotically told us we would have to wait 25 minutes even though I saw some empty tables. However, the manager was attentive and we were seated within 10 minutes. We found out that some of the plates we used to order were not listed on the menu anymore. Also, the waiter was nice but not attentive. He never asked us if our order was right. As a matter of fact, I had to flag another waiter to get his attention. The food was OK but not as good as it used to be. Unfortunately, I no longer recommend this place. Note to the owner - improve your food and service. Otherwise, you will lose clients like me. I noticed that I am not the only one saying this in yelp. read more

Had a Sunday trip planned to the Apple Store around the way when I decided to finally try this spot. I was skeptical from the menu but it was convenient and I went for it. Look, if you want your el torito level food, this is the place. Where I have a major issue is that level of food for insanely high prices. I'm sorry but this is what I call the Americana mall tax. Go to Din Tai Fung just a short walk away. Hard pass. Only gets 2 stars instead of 1 because the guac was good. read more

Ok I went to grab a few drinks. Lots of proud boys there if that's your thing. Food and drinks were always just average but it was in a convenient spot. read more

Poor quality food doesnt taste anything like mexican food, the owner exploits the workers and doesnt pay them liveable wages.