This is excellent Mexican food. The service is fantastic and we love this place the best of all the restaurants in town. They serve the traditional Mexican foods that we enjoy and the prices are not too bad. They serve margaritas too if you like. Reminds me so much of San Diego style Mexican food I grew up with plus the atmosphere is very festive with lots of tables. They make great rice and beans and everything I tried has been excellent. read more

We drove up from Phoenix to spend a night in the cooler pines of Payson. We looked up good restaurants in Payson and saw this one. This restaurant has such a cute look. Reminds me a lot of the restaurants in Rocky Point. The tables and chairs are bursting with colors. Loved it. The staff were friendly and seated us quickly. The guests ranged from old couples to young families. Meals come with complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa was great. We got the fajita quesadilla and king burrito. The quesadilla was fantastic. Full of flavor and gooey cheese and chicken. The portions were on the large side. Me burrito was on the healthy side. The chicken and black beans tasted good but would have liked some sour cream or cheese. Definitely will come back. read more

The only reason I'm giving two stars instead of one is because the servers and staff were very nice. That being said, coming from the Valley, the food was incredibly disappointing. I ordered the beef flautas, and my fiancé ordered the enchiladas. My flautas were absolutely drenched in oil. I could barely taste the meat because all I tasted was fryer oil. When I did bite into them, the beef was mostly fatty pieces, which made the dish really unpleasant and hard to finish. My fiancé's enchiladas were also not good, and shortly after we got home, he became nauseous, had stomach cramps, and had to lie down for a couple of hours. He grew up in the Valley eating authentic Mexican food and can handle plenty of flavor, so this was not a matter of the food being "too much" for him. The sides were not much better. The beans were okay, but the rice was oily and lacked flavor. Overall, the food had very little seasoning and felt heavy, greasy, and low quality. This restaurant was recommended to me, so I was honestly expecting much better. On top of the food, there were flies buzzing around while we were trying to eat, which only made the experience less enjoyable. Unfortunately, this was some of the most disappointing Mexican food I've had in Arizona. The staff was kind and attentive, but the food itself was not something I would come back for. read more

Been a couple of years, time to update review. We visit in laws monthly, and bring lunch when we do. They can't get out much these days. For our Christmas meal we picked up a large variety of goodies here, and the folks special requests. MIL wanted a steak. I explained to the wonderful lady taking our order, and they prepared a delicious, tender t bone. Everyone highly enjoyed their meals, as always. Wish this place was down in the flatlands where we live, we'd be regulars. We'll continue to be customers here and want to thank the owners/ staff for their kindness and great service. read more

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Always great food and service chili reanow plate is a wonderful treat. Great margaritas.

Got takeout and it wasn't very good at all. It wasn't like eating in the restaurant. The chimichanga was flat just wasn't good. read more

La Sierra - My new puppy - Mexican Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Awesome food. Great atmosphere Very friendly service. .At the opposite of the Quality Inn. read more

The food and service was very good. Restaurant is very colorful. Would go back if in the area again.

Super nice people, and I really appreciated that they were open on New Year's Eve. As for the food, I can't say it was one of my favorites--it was just okay. The ground beef didn't have much flavor. The restaurant has a pretty typical Mexican food spot vibe overall. read more

La Sierra - Mexican Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Absolutely a horrible experience for the first visit . I will not come back to this place again. The server was very rude . I order flautas with no quac due to a high allergy . And when I have let her know about the guacamole allergy, she told me that she needed to double charge me and when I told her I would not eat it still told me that I would still be double charged with that being said horrible customer service and I don't recommend.. read more

La Sierra - Mexican Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Our new favorite restaurant when visiting Payson! The hotel front desk recommended this place and we are so glad that they did!! We went there Friday and then again on Sunday!!The atmosphere is festive, colorful and clean. The service is friendly, prompt and helpful. The food. Oh wow. We all said that this had some of the best Mexican food that we had had. The shrimp enchilada was filled with shrimp and flavor, the tamales were filled with so much perfectly cooked shredded beef and the tostadas were overflowing with toppings. All of our portions were huge. And the Margarita Flight was such a fun way to try out their different flavors. And they do not skimp on the tequila!! We cannot wait to go back!! read more

La Sierra - Margarita Flight! - Mexican Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Excellent food. Nice and hot. Servers were superb. Great jalapeño margaritas. Five out of five. You'll like it here.

I don't know that four stars is the normal rating for this restaurant. But I have to say the food is always delicious, the drinks are delicious, the service is consistent, they're always busy, and it genuinely has a good feel to the restaurant. So we are happy with this Mexican restaurant is our favorite in town. read more

La Sierra - Mexican Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Margaritas are the bomb! Would like to see more vegan options available. Will go back and see if there are options I might have missed.

The food is always excellent here but over the past few times we've visited there, there have been issues with being over charged or not getting entire order. I ordered the cheese enchilada with rice and beans off senior menu and just got the enchilada. We let the waiter know but we were already finished with the meal when he brought the rice and beans. Also the people we go there with have been overcharged several times and even after the bill was corrected was not given back the entire amount owed. These things happen every single time. It's just too strange. Always check your bill. read more

This a nice, cozy restaurant we like to visit in Payson. The dining room is colorful and comfortable and the food is good. The serving sizes are on the small side, but good enough. The service is on the relaxed side, but also good enough. read more

La Sierra - Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Payson, Arizona

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Service was excellent. Salsa was excellent. Food was like Tex Mex, a little bland, which some people like. I prefer spicy. It was a good restaurant for Mexican comfort food. read more

La Sierra is the best Mexican restaurant in Payson, hands down (and we tried them all). We are never disappointed in the quality and amount of the food, and the staff is always courteous and welcoming. read more

One of our favorite places now. Every body was very nice. Wife had amazing margaritas and ordered a shrimp plate with tortillas rice and beans. So amazing. I had tacos. The portions were huge. read more

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We have been dining here for years and been happy. The last two times we had lunch here, we were very disappointed. Todays lunch I got the fajaita salad. The beef was very tough, and the fried tortilla shell the salad came in was so hard and tough it was not edible. I took a quesidilla home to a family member. It got tossed in the trash. Overcooked and very greasy, and again the beef was tough I feel like I threw $33.00 into the trash. Not happy campers. read more

This was gooooood! Wine is delish. Salsa was really good. The chili Relleno was one of the best I've had. No complaints. The staff is really patient and friendly. Very happy with our meals. We will be back. read more

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If you judge "favorite restaurant" as the restaurant to which you want to AND do go the most often, then La Sierra is far and away my favorite restaurant in Payson. The space is nice, if a bit kitchy and dated, and the service is usually good, although you sometimes have to stand up for yourself like you're at an authentic Chinese restaurant. All of the staff there are really nice and kind, though. The bottomless chips and salsa are good, although the salsa is a bit plain. Order it piquante (spicy) and I swear they just throw some hot sauce into it. One disappointment is the lack of agua frescas (Jamaica, horchata), but the selection of alcoholic beverages is sufficient. I'm a HUGE fan of green chili, and you can get it several different ways; Green Chili Bowl, Green Chili Plate, Chili Verde Chimichanga, Huevos Rancheros. I typically get the Huevos Rancheros with my huevos over easy. I'm also a big fan of the Campechana, which is a cold cocktail of shrimp and octopus with onions, tomatoes and cilantro. It's very refreshing on a hot day. If you enjoy picking crispy chunks off of a scored, deep fried fish, the Pescado La Sierra is fun and tasty. Finally, don't pass up the appetizer of Hongos Al Ajo (mushrooms with garlic) but you MUST Add Octopus. Trust me. Now that I've gotten myself all worked up, I guess I'll be heading over to La Sierra for dinner. read more

La Sierra - Pescado La Sierra - Mexican Near Me - Payson, Arizona

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Food hit the spot after a solid hike nearby. The restaurant was clean and the staff was awesome. We will definitely be back!

We happened upon this jewel on our way to Sedona and it was perfect in every way!!! The food was delicious and the house margarita was outstanding!!! Fajitas and the senior menu quesadilla was our order. Do stop in if you're taking the backroads from phoenix to Sedona to see amazing views and need a lunch stop halfway out!!! read more

Great service, great prices, and very tasty food! I also love the fact that they have quite a few gluten-free options. read more

La Sierra - GF green chile burrito, beef taco, rice, and beans! - Mexican Near Me - Payson, Arizona

Great food great service and they accompanied out 2 service dogs. We will definitely come back here when I'm town or on our way home from camping. And they have gluten Free Options as well read more

La Sierra - La Sierra Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Payson, Arizona

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We used to come to La Sierra whenever visiting Payson AZ. I always ordered steak fajitas or beef fajitas as they call it and husband ordered chili Rieno (sorry for the spelling). Food used to be very delicious, service was great, the place always packed with people. Last year exactly this month they served my fajitas under cooked, we asked them to send it back and grill it a bit more and also the vegetables were not grilled enough, they brought it back charred and dry almost burnt and they gave us an attitude although we were really nice about it, that we didn't expect. Last night we got to Payson oh maybe 7:45pm, after a long drive from CA, tired and hungry and thought to give it a "one more try". They seated us quickly but almost 15 minutes went by and nobody came to take a drink order or even to acknowledge we were there. I went and asked for a waiter and btw there were maybe 4 tables occupied. They finally brought salsa and chips and drinks. We ordered food but it wasn't the same as expected so we blamed ourselves to give it a "one more try". Lesson learned! The waitress didn't even ask us if we like the food or not, the price had doubled but the quality had gone down and the vegetables were almost all burnt and it was bitter. The rice/bean plate always had a lot of cheese melted on the beans had just few drops of cheese. Very disappointing. To top all that, one of the waitresses started to use the electric vacuum and didn't let us have some peace either when in fact earlier she was using non electrical broom to clean up under the tables. My husband told them we were not happy and they didn't care. That was our experience and will not go there anymore. read more

I often judge the cleanliness of a restaurant by taking a close look at their bathrooms. . Food was tasty and service was good too. Good food at fair price. read more

La Sierra - Front Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Payson, Arizona

We had a last minute group of 10 and they were incredibly accommodating and kind. The restaurant was packed and we had no reservation. There were several other large groups (holiday season) but the service and food were great. The kitchen was a little backed up but all of our food came out together and was delicious. Our server was awesome. If you're having a birthday, this is a very fun place to go. The birthday churro surprise was a blast and delicious. We will be back. read more

Appears to be locally owned and I think the owner was there. Service is good. They were very busy, with food coming out of the kitchen in a good flow. We had chicken enchiladas combo (#23) and they were great. They will add an egg if you ask. Great local place, family owned. read more

Stopped in for a second time for lunch while on the road. Hoping it would be better than our first experience. Wrong. Hostess was a snarlty unfriendly employee who should be fired. Finally seated in the back of the restaurant (just as our first encounter). Finally a server asked about drinks and was friendly and prompt. From there all down hill. A couple who was seated after us was waited on and got their food before our order was taken. Finally asked for a server and grudgingly a man appeared, very unfriendly and short. Finally got our order which was cold and only fair. Will NEVER return to this restaurant. Far too many choices that appreciate the business. Don't go here as you will be disappointed....Twice is enough....... read more

Amazing! Best restaurant in town! Go on a regular basis for lunch and dinner. Very clean and always great service and food

First time here, had the shredded beef chimmichanga served with rice and beans. Guacamole and sour cream were on the side. Good flavors, poured the salsa in with the mix to kick up the heat. Place is clean, prices are reasonable. Great atmosphere, service was very good. The menu is very large. I would dine here again. Next on my list are the burros or enchiladas. Put this one on your list! read more

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Food was great! Service fantastic & beautiful Mexican decor. Loved it and would go again next in Payson or driving through the area read more

La Sierra - Decor - Mexican Near Me - Payson, Arizona

I came here with my boyfriend because we were looking for authentic Mexican food. The service was really great, everyone was very nice. The food was very authentic feeling and it feels homestyle. read more

This place is the bomb....So good authentic Mex food..The waitress are very friendly and the service is great they want to satisfy and make sure you are enjoying your meal. I tip big because they work hard.5 Stars to this place....Steve read more

Excellent enchilada dinner. I ordered the shredded beef with red sauce and two eggs and it was as great on a cool evening! Enjoyed the friendly staff and very prompt service! read more

La Sierra - Mexican Near Me - Payson, Arizona

We love stopping by here on our road trips. The staff is always excellent and friendly. It's a jovial atmosphere. Little loud but it's fun. Makes me wanna go to Mexico when I come here. The food is great. I would give them a 3.5. I got the carne asada torta last time (a little dry) - it was pretty good. Gonna try the carnitas torta next time. My husband got the senior shredded beef burrito. Plenty of food. The Margs are great. I like the house one. It's large - like a fish bowl. That's how I like my margaritas! read more

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Great food, they serve chips and salsa and they have my favorite, chili rellano!! Great rice and beans too. They have a nice atmosphere and even margaritas! read more

Spending our 27th Annoversary here in Payson from OC California one of the Mecca's of Mexican Restaurants!! Our 2nd time here and it gets better and better!! Compliments to the Chefs here!! read more

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