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    La Ristra

    3.9 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
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    Three street taco meal with pinto beans and street corn.
    Jeremy C.

    A friend had mentioned this place and we decided to try it out for Father's Day. I will say this is goi g to be a regular spot for us. The service was absolutely great. From the lady that seated us to our server. He was running the bar at the same time and was very good at his job. The food was so fresh and a ton of it. They brought out fresh chips and 3 different salsas to have with it. All three were great. Then when it came to our food, the tacos were so stuffed full of meat and well made. The is great inside and outside seating. We were there early but I am sure it fills up quick. We sat at one of the high tops by the bar and there was plenty of room for us.

    Two Item Combo: Green Chile Pork Stew & Ground beef taco, sides-Calabacitas & Roasted Corn
    Doreen N.

    My girlfriend and I came out to La Ristra (New Mexican cuisine) to celebrate Cinco de Mayo for lunch. It was my first time here, great location within a plaza of medical offices. Ristra refers to the preparation of drying vegetables and chile peppers on a string and I saw many of these decorating the restaurant. It was not busy at all at 12:30 PM and our server took amazing care of us. We sat in the bar area which was quiet enough for us to catch up. A trio of salsas and chips on the house came quickly, delicious flavors! I went with the 2 entree combo, beef taco and a pork stew with calabacitas (melted cheese squash medley) and roasted corn. The pork stew was delicious and packed a nice spicy punch. The beef taco, roasted corn and calabacitas were just average, but I finished everything because I was hungry. Overall, decent spot for New Mexican food!

    Vegan options
    Lori A.

    Drinks were great, service was very friendly. I really appreciate La Ristra having a separate vegan menu! I ordered the vegan calabacitas burrito and the server said it comes with rice (which has beef stock). So I then asked for black beans instead. When my food came out the burrito was loaded with cheese inside and the beans had cheese on top. Very strange because I ordered off the vegan menu. I sent it back and they gave me the correct order. I was with a group of non-vegans and it's just uncomfortable and embarrassing to me for this to happen. If you're going to offer a vegan menu, the staff needs to be educated on what that means.

    $5 Margarita / complementary chips and salsa trio
    Leilani P.

    It was our first time here and we absolutely loved it!! Delicious food and amazing churro with ice cream dessert. The $5 margarita was worth it as well.

    Chips & Salsa on the house
    Aini R.

    A friend recommended this place, so we stopped by for lunch. The service was wonderful, and Jacqueline answered all my questions about the menu. We love chimichangas and had to try them here. The portions were generous, so we needed a to-go box. The decor was nice, and we chose to sit in the dining room area, which was quiet and relaxing. The kids enjoyed picking out a toy from La Ristra Express box before we left. We will definitely be back to try other items on the menu.

    Cheese enchilada
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    We had a great lunch at La Ristra today everything from the food to the service was fantastic! Carlo's was so wonderful he treated this place like he owned the place and Tatum was very sweet as well . We will definitely make this a regular spot for sure!

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    Kurt C.

    We saw this as an option for Arizona Restaurant Week and thought they looked good, and we were right! Chips and queso were fantastic, and serving of queso was gigantic. I really enjoyed my blue corn enchilada, the rice, beans, and beef were all excellent. Our server was very personable, and will definitely be back to check out the rest of the menu.

    we order eggrolls which were amazing! The nachos were piled up and we like steak so it was plenty!

    Jermey our waiter was great explaining the menu and giving us insight on all the deals! M-F specials/ Happy Hour 3-6pm ( $2 off appetizers, and $4-8 on selected drinks. Food was so good, I should've taken a photo prior. We order eggs rolls and pile of steak nachos

    Omari D.

    Brought the family here as we were talking about other great authentic New Mexican restaurants in the east valley. I had been here & to the sister location in Chandler a few times with coworkers/friends so wanted them to try out. The variety of tequilas are always a discussion point for us adults and I went with the seasonal Witches Brew Black Berry Margarita. I'm typically not a big fan of Jose Cuervo, but I did notice it was there Tradicional Reposado being used and that is one I can do. The 3 salsa's to start were good, however the chips we got seemed be the bottom of the stash as they were small pieces and made it hard to really enjoy the salsas. We did request another round and some fresh chips and that came right at the same time for our entrees. We had the Birria Tacos with rice and beans, Green Chile Asada Burrito "Christmas style" aka red & green sauce (my choice and it was GREAT as far as portion & flavor profile). 3 Shrimp & Avocado Tacos (recommended if your looking for a hint of seafood for dinner). Last item was a traditional Asada Burrito. It was noted that the meat was tender & good. This location is a bit far for me vs the chandler one, but I'm planning to keep in rotation as I want to check out some of the Happy Hour Specials and events they host. Ladies Night on Thursday had a few of my friends interested & Sat/Sun $20 Unlimited Mimosa Brunch from 10am-2pm may be the right way to kick of a weekend of College or NFL Football!

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    Steve S.

    I went here with my daughter because a coworker of her husband recommended it. The atmosphere is casual and they have a pretty decent selection of meals. They start you off with 3 different salsas for your chips (which were warm...NICE!) I went with the shrimp tacos. It had good flavor and good sauce. Our server forgot to ask us for drinks, but I'm guessing it was because it was a little busy, so I can't really fault her for that. Otherwise we got our meals relatively quick. Price for 3 people wasn't bad. I'll probably give them another shot if I'm in the area again.

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    13 years ago

    The son of the owners of Los Dos Molinos will do well here. Good draw from the neighborhood, great Tequilas, and terrific food!

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    Fantastic fresh New Mexico food. Try the adovado relleno. The homemade salsas are excellent.

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    11 years ago

    Great food but had an issue with the delivery. I have faith that next time it will be better and look forward to eating their food again.

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    9 years ago

    Love this place! The food is SPICY hot and the sopapillas are to die for. Love it every time we go!

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    I have always loved this place. Now even more since Tommy has become our favorite waiter! Definitely ask for him.

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    Came here for lunch. It was good, but nothing worth bragging about. The service was not that great. Food took awhile to get out to us.

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    LOVE La Ristra! Best New Mexican food in the area! Perfectly hot & spicy. The Adovada sopapillas are to die for!

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    9 years ago

    Jared made our dining experience an awesome one. Best server ever. Love the food as well.

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    9 years ago

    Having lived in NM for a short time, we loved the food here, and my kids went crazy for the sopapillas! Loved the green!

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    Fantastic food and drinks!! Very authentic New Mexican food. Spicy and delicious!!! Drinks were great!! Staff was very friendly.

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    12 years ago

    Such a great find! Great happy hour. Loved the ceviche and the 3 generation tacos. Plus great service too. Will be back!

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    Ask the Community - La Ristra

    Do you have any dishes that can be made without seed oils (vegetable oil, soybean oil, canola oil, etc.)?

    Yes we have lots of items that can be made without seed oils. The only items that you would want to avoid are our fried items.

    I see vegan options listed in their yelp description but can't match anything on the menu. Are there vegan options beyond salsa, guacamole and salad?

    Yes. There is a separate vegan menu, you can order from. It's not shown on the website.

    Do they have a back room or similar for big parties (ten to fifteen guests) that want a little more space? If so, is there a minimum order for that room/area?

    There is a side room next to the main dining room that appears to be flexible for larger parties. No notice on menu so I would recommend calling the restaurant and inquiring about reserving that space for your group.

    I can't log into their website. Just keep getting a godaddy commercial. What's up?

    Loging in is for La Ristra employees. Suggest that you call. Their menu is awesome. Ask for a Cadillac Margarita with an extra splash of orange juice. Perfection.

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    Let me tell you--I'm a huge fan of traditional Mexican food, but New Mexican food is just as good, if not better.

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