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    Irene's Real Mexican Food

    3.7 (131 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Wannabe Mexican.
    Oscar C.

    The food was terrible!!!!. Food had no flavor, everything tasted weird. Sorry Irene you need to get another cook and better ingredients.

    Cheese quesadilla
    Briana R.

    I absolutely love this place! It's clean, super fast, friendliest waiters and such great food! I've been coming here for years doing takeout orders as I pass through town. I recently decided to dine in and loved the experience. We ordered a cheese quesadilla for the kids and my husband and I had beef tacos, beans and cheese enchiladas and everything was so flavorful and perfect. Highly recommend the #1 with double beans! Can't wait to return next time I'm in Globe!

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    Darlene M.

    Nice service. Salsa was good cold but spicy and chips fresh! #4 combo was almost great, the beef taco and bean tostado were tasty, the beef tamale was dry but the beans and were also good! I had the salad with green chili and refried beans and no shell. It was delicious and filling. The green chili was a little runny which made the salad and refried beans a little soupy but still good. Tender pork and beef. Great waitress

    Chicken burro enchilada style with red sauce, rice and beans
    Emily M.

    I don't know why this place doesn't have better reviews. I thoroughly enjoyed my chicken burrito enchilada style with red sauce. Our server was incredibly kind without being overbearing. She's a local that was born and raised in Globe. We had time to chat a little and learn about her thoughts and feelings about her hometown and she has nothing but kind and loving things to say. I'm very impressed with our entire experience there. It's a family friendly restaurant with amazing food and I highly recommend!

    Outdoor seating
    Evelyn D.

    We stopped here for lunch since it advertised outdoor seating (see picture) but we started anyway and boy am I glad that we did. It is a small place with booths and tables. The service was very good. They came out with free chips and salsa. The chips were nice and fresh and the salsa was wonderful- smooth, a bit smoky, and had a nice heat at the back of the mouth. Hubby ordered a #10 combo. The taco was excellent, nice beef/steak inside; the chili rellenos was very good, and the enchilada , which was hard to find with everything else on the plate was excellent. I had #6. I opted for a green chili burrito that was amazing. The chili rellenos was very good and the tostada was nice. Both plates came with rice and beans that was very tasty but more than you could eat. Next time Globe I know where we will eat.

    Combo #2 (Chili Relleno & Tamale), and a chimichanga
    Robyn V.

    Well worth your visit! Great warm welcoming service by Linda, excellent food, not over salted like most Mexican food, and excellent pricing! Overall wonderful, will visit again, and I'm posting some updated pics of their menu!

    Taco and enchilada combo
    Phil S.

    Great combo dishes, I like the enchiladas here and the great ambiance, very friendly! Service is really good and folks are very friendly. Good for groups not so much fun alone.

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    Mark H.

    Globe - Miami Mexican food is really as good as the legends claim. I've been coming to Irene's for many years and gotta say, a regular burro enchilada style with a taco is excellent every time. They've been short staffed lately but that's kinda everywhere these days. The server on my last visit was busting his tail to keep up with the customer volume. And as expected, when the food arrived, everyone in my group cleaned their plates off. Tasty. Tasty. Do yourself a favor. Try all of the Mexican places in Globe and Miami.

    #5 enchilada style ($3.25 extra) and chicken mix chimichanga (front).
    Debbie D.

    Service is very fast for a sit down eatery. The staff are all friendly and attentive but not hovering. The beans, rice and main dish was delish. The quac. and salsa was fair. This was our first time and we'd definitely try again, but do prefer nearby Los Robertos for their sauces and burros. The great thing about Irene's is the breadth of their menu- so take a look at that for sure- something for everyone!

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    Really good, simple Mexican food with very good prices. Friendly staff, quick service.

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    Awesome food! Affordable daily specials and the wait service is outstanding! Five stars

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    Delicious food and they serve beer even margaritas! Joshua was the best server. Genuine and attentive. Thank you for a great passer by meal.

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