We had dinner at Ghost Ranch tonight. My first time for taco Tuesday. Our server, Natalie, was…read moreawesome! She was knowledgeable about the menu, so friendly, and our service was supreme. I had carne asada and it was every bit as good as Natalie described it. My husband had pastor tacos and he is in a food coma he loved it so much. The guacamole was the best I have had! We will be back next week on Tuesday. Also, Natalie was so accommodating to our little ones. It was a great experience. Five stars does even cover how much we liked our dinner and service.

Always great experience with a fun, modern ranch vibe! We got there just after happy hour…read more(unfortunately), but our server, Torrance, made the meal memorable. He was incredibly kind and attentive, especially with my friend who is deaf, making sure we always had water, napkins, and plenty of chips. The margarita flight is always a must for me, so I had to order one for my friend since it was her first visit. I told her that even though neither of us are into spicy margaritas, I knew she'd love it and I was right! Every margarita was delicious. I also ordered the lavender lemonade, which was refreshing and just as good. Ghost Ranch never seems to miss when it comes to drinks. Potato tacos! Another must have My friend ordered the Aztec Cake and insisted I'd regret not getting it. She was absolutely right. It was bomb and Torrance offered us a side of chips .TY. I ordered the short rib. It was flavorful, tender, and filling, with lots of garlic and savory flavor. I'm not sure if short rib is just not my thing, but it didn't wow me the way the Aztec Cake did. I warmed it up later and it was delicious a second time so no complaints. Excellent service, delicious drinks, and a fun way to spend the Fourth. We'll definitely be back!

I called ahead to make sure they were open, and from the moment he answered the phone, he was…read moreincredibly friendly and welcoming. That great first impression carried through the entire visit. Vince was an outstanding bartender. His cocktails were perfectly balanced, he was attentive without hovering, and he genuinely seemed to care that everyone was having a great experience. He was happy to answer questions, made great recommendations, and created such a welcoming atmosphere. Savannah was great too. The food was delicious, the service was exceptional, and the ambiance was exactly what I was looking for. If I could, I'd start every morning here. Vince truly made my day, and that's not something you can say about many places. 10/10 experience. I can't wait to come back!

We used to come here pretty often, and even though we moved farther away and hadn't been in a…read morewhile, we were really looking forward to coming back. Unfortunately, this visit was a huge disappointment. We arrived about an hour before closing and sat down as we normally do. While I was walking to the restroom, which is located past the kitchen area, I heard a server/bartender we've seen several times before ask the cook, in an obviously annoyed tone, if two people had just arrived. When he said yes, she responded, "Who the fuck!?" The cook then looked directly at me. At that point, I honestly felt extremely uncomfortable and wanted to leave. We decided to stay since my boyfriend had already ordered a beer, but the experience immediately felt different. We felt like our presence was an inconvenience simply because we came in an hour before closing. Unfortunately, the food didn't make up for it. We ordered the beef skewers and a burger. The skewers were okay, but they were not nearly as good as we remembered them being. The burger, however, arrived completely cold. What makes this especially disappointing is that we used to really enjoy coming here. We understand that being close to closing time can be frustrating for a restaurant, but customers should still feel welcomed, especially when they are coming in well before closing and have supported the restaurant in the past. We really hope this was just a bad night, because we genuinely used to love coming here. But after this experience, we unfortunately left feeling very disappointed.

I eat here at least twice a month for the last several years. I can honestly say that their green…read morechili stew with frybread is one of the best things that I have ever eaten. It is spicy like it should be, and the frybread is cooked to order.

We used to love going to this restaurant. I know the previous owner passed away. We sure do miss…read morehim. The restaurant is located in a small strip mall. When you enter, the counter you order at is directly in front of you. They have digital menu boards to the right and a self-serve soda fountain to the left. You order at the counter. They give you a number and they bring it to your seat. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The seating area inside the restaurant has about five tables. Seating outside has a few round picnic style tables with umbrellas. We ordered one Machaca burrito and one Carne Asada burrito. I used to love the Machaca at this restaurant. It was always full of tomatoes and onions, peppers and shredded meat, but on today's visit, I felt it was lacking all of the above. I will say the meat was seasoned well, but there wasn't much inside my burrito. Please see photos below. The Carne Asada burrito was a little bit larger. It consisted of pico, guacamole, beans, cheese, and grilled steak. The steak had a nice char on it. We each ordered a side of green chili. It was decent, but definitely did not have that New Mexican Hatch green chili flavor that I was searching for. I will say I do enjoy their chips and salsa. The salsa is chunky and a bit watery, but definitely has good flavor.

Came to Chandler to meet friends. It was restaurant week. Chose LaRistra. Walked in and it wasn't…read morebusy. Sunday night. Sat down and were greeted by James. He was our server. So fun and informative about the menu. We ordered and couldn't believe the portions!! Just wow. We were all impressed! Everything was delicious. I look forward to returning soon!

We sat at the bar like we usually do, because we get better beverage service than if we do at a…read moretable. The food is not the same quality of this place when I started coming here four years ago. The food doesn't come out hot. The salsas taste stale. The green chile salsa tastes like it comes out of a can. I also like that this location is in DT Chandler and has an ice cream place close by. I like that they have TVs at the bar if you want to watch sports. Most of the time the bar top is dirty and sticky. It always amazes me because 75% of the time myself and my party are usually the only ones sitting there. It's not like they're that busy where they can't wipe it down before the next customers come. I have been coming here for over five years and nothing has physically changed with the look of the restaurant. Maybe I need to take a hiatus and come back and reassess. Hopefully the food improves and gives me a reason to keep coming back.

Took my mother here for an early evening dinner. We sat inside at a table. We were greeted by Rocky…read morewho asked for our beverage order. Rocky introduced us to our server, Rick. Rick explained that he was new, but who would have known? Not us. He didn't miss a beat. Mom & I split a salad, at his suggestion and we split the meatloaf dinner. It was the perfect portion. Mom had coffee and I had a cucumber margarita. We were doted on, just the right amount. Great ambiance at this spot. The outdoor dining next to the fresh water moat looked interesting and fun. I will come back to give that a try. The menu was varied. The portions are generous. The prices are reasonable. Highly recommend.

Just had lunch at Carlsbad Tavern and I cannot say enough about how good it was…read more My friend and I sat outside on the shaded patio with a gentle breeze flowing. There are 2 Carne Avodada items in the menu, one enchilada style and the other a healthy portion of slow cooked pork in red chile sauce. Both meals came with rice and beans. The dishes were 6 Stars and so was the service. I cannot recommend Carlsbad Tavern strongly enough.

Man, this was delicious. Spicy, but I love spicy. If you don't, get the green chile sauce, it's not…read morequite as spicy We had the chile relleno, cheese enchiladas, guacamole, and adobada burro. All delicious. Even the margarita was superb.

Came here expecting authentic New Mexican food and left completely disappointed. This place is NOT…read moreauthentic New Mexican cuisine. The flavors were off and nothing tasted like the real thing. To make matters worse, I specifically asked our waiter if a certain dish was spicy because we were dining with our child. He assured me it wasn't spicy at all. It absolutely was, and our child couldn't even eat it. Then my child's quesadilla came out without the sides that were supposed to come with it. We had to ask about it after everyone else was already eating. Between the misleading information, missing food, and lack of authentic New Mexican dishes, this was a very disappointing experience. Definitely won't be coming back.

My girlfriend and I stopped in for dinner before heading to the D-backs game, and we had a great…read moreexperience. We ordered combination plates with tacos, rice, beans, and enchiladas, along with a couple of drinks. The portions were generous, everything arrived hot, and the enchilada was absolutely delicious. Our drinks were also refreshing and nicely presented. The atmosphere near the bar was relaxed and lively, and the service was friendly and attentive. Payment is handled by scanning the QR code at the table, which took us a moment to figure out but was quick and easy once we did. It was a great spot for a casual date night or a meal before the game. We would definitely return.

Wow! I can see why this place is always busy. The are in the heart of a busy area that gets…read moretraffic and often times restaurants in that environment get by because of proximity and aren't that great food or service wise. I likes it here enough that I had two meals there and stopped another time just for drinks. They have a fairly large dining area and also seats at the bar. The menu is fairly typical of this type of place but there are some unique spins. Despite being really busy, service was efficient and friendly.

I had a Fox concepts gift card that I've been trying to remember to use for such a long time. I was…read morelooking to use it at one of the restaurants I had not yet been to. Blanco seemed like it would be a good choice, however I enjoyed it more than I anticipated. Sitting at the bar, service was pretty good. The bartenders were busy making drinks at times, but overall were attentive. The queso was delicious! We started with the appetizer sized serving and the chips were very good with a thick texture and good crunch. We saved some of the queso, intending to use it for dipping with the mixed grill fajitas we split. I will put that queso on anything, it's tasty! On the mixed grill fajitas platter, the carne asada was the item we enjoyed the least. The shrimp was definitely my favorite. Perfectly juicy and grilled, and had a great sauce over the top, it's labeled as spicy but I didn't find it to be too spicy, it just had a good flavor. The chicken was very juicy and then the steak was okay. I would definitely come back to try the short rib tacos, as other reviewers said were pretty tasty. Blanco reminded me of yummy Tex-Mex restaurants I've had in Texas, although its description is Sonoran Mexican food. Maybe it depends on the dish ordered. Either way, both are delicious food styles. And my rating reflected my overall enjoyment of the green chili queso, fresh chips & salsa, and juicy shrimp. I think the difference between 4-5 stars for me, comes down to having a nice ambiance, attentive service, and some items standing out. My cocktail was decent, however I wouldn't order that particular margarita again, I don't love mescal but I keep trying drinks that have it because I do like cocktails that have a note of the mescal flavor not the predominant taste. I did check with the bartenders before I ordered it and let them know, they said it's mild mescal taste, but I think it was pretty strong. We had missed happy hour by coming in 530pm, it ends at 5pm. I'd like to come back next time for HH. And thank goodness they are smart enough to provide free 2 hour parking in the Novus garage close by . That makes so much sense for customers. Some reviewers said the restaurant doesn't have any parking options besides valet. That isn't correct, just park at the appropriate garage and ask the staff for a validation ticket to scan when leaving.

Amazing food! Had the chips and salsa and the cheese crisp with chicken tinga added on. Cheese…read morecrisp was HUGE and perfect for me since I am a picky eater. Salsa was fresh and chips were warm and well salted. Service was excellent and ambiance was casual and friendly. Went before graduation and we will be back! Thanks for being apart of my fiancés special day.

Los Dos Molinos has been one of my go-to spots for years, and it hasn't slipped once. Not once…read more That alone says a lot. I split time between Phoenix and Rhode Island, so every time I'm back here, this place ends up on the list. This trip, I brought the extended family along, first timers across the board. No hesitation. They got it immediately. We always start with the Machaca pizza. That's non-negotiable. It comes out hot, loaded with flavor, and just enough heat to wake you up without knocking you over. It sets the tone. You know exactly what kind of meal you're about to have. Last night I went with the Relleno Dinner with the garlic pulled pork, and it was ridiculous in the best way. Rich, smoky, layered with flavor, and yes, it brings heat. Not gimmicky heat. Not "let's see how spicy we can make this" heat. Real, intentional, built-into-the-dish kind of heat. The kind that actually belongs there. And that brings me to the complaints I keep seeing. "It's too hot." Come on. Their slogan is literally "Some Like It Hot." That's the whole point. You don't walk into a place like this expecting mild salsa and a side of bottled hot sauce. This is not that. This is bold, unapologetic, New Mexican-style cooking that doesn't water itself down for anyone. If you want toned-down, there are a hundred other places in Phoenix happy to oblige. Service has always been on point. Friendly, efficient, and comfortable. Not stiff, not rehearsed. Just people who know what they're doing and keep things moving without making it feel rushed. What I respect most is the consistency. I've worked my way through most of the menu over the years, and I've never walked out disappointed. Not once. That's rare. The place has a personality, and it doesn't bend. It knows exactly what it is, and it executes it every single time. I highly recommend it. And if history holds, I'll probably be back within the week.

I expected spicy... but good lord.. even dipping my chips in the salsa was over the top, let alone…read moreput any ON the chip! I struggled to find something not flagged as "spicy" there's not a lunch menu - just the standard offerings. I settled on the soft taco combo, one chicken, one beef. Generously filled, but the liquid on the plate basically softened the tacos so much it was a fork meal. The beef was ok, but really little to no flavor. The chicken? I don't know actually, by the time I got to the second taco - it had turned into beef also. Dang. Oh well. The beans? Great soft texture, but no flavor. Same with the rice.

Got the #3 combo today. Delicious combo. I couldn't eat it all. Saved some for reheat this week…read more Had to save belly room for sopa pilla The service is extremely nice. They make you feel like family. The ambiance is casual.

I wrote a wonderful review, months back.I Have been back three times…read moreTo a closed business without a proper sign explaining that this place has permanently closed. ( I had to call the corporate office) So incredibly unprofessional . I feel really bad for the employees as well as the loyal customers.