We were looking for a new restaurant to try in our area and Lujos came up as highly rated, so we checked them out. So glad we did; what a find! The entrance gives nothing away in terms of expectations other than artistic painted logos on blacked-out windows as you view it from the outside, and the space itself is just a small dark room with several booths lining one wall across from the ordering counter and kitchen area. Nonetheless, the simplicity in appearance allowed the focus to be on the dining experience which was excellent in terms of presentation, flavor, and service. In fact I'd say it's the best Mexican food we've had since we moved to Arizona. Everything we ordered was fresh and made from scratch; the menu is creative and yet familiar, and the dishes are updated seasonally according to the owner, who was very friendly and willing to talk shop with the customers. The prices were also very affordable. The website describes the restaurant founders as a family of culinary enthusiasts, and all of that comes through in the whole experience. Looking forward to returning again and again. 10/10 read more

We came for dinner and apparently came back with a new addiction. My husband ordered the El Vaquero Burrito and I ordered the Green Enchilada Plato from the "Secret Menu." Let me just say...WOW! Everything was SO flavorful and delicious that we had absolutely no choice but to cone back the following week. Week two: my husband ordered 2 chicken tacos and a carne asada quesadilla, while I went with the carne asada Plato with rice and beans. Once again, everything was fantastic. Everyone here is super friendly and genuinely helpful with suggestions. And trust me when I say everything is yummy! The hardest part is deciding what to order because you want to try everything. Lujos Cocina Mexicana: 10/10 read more

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Cute place and relatively easy parking. The front windows are blacked out which keeps the inside cooler and gives a bit of ambiance. The decor is dark and trendy and the menu is pretty extensive. There were quite a few people eating mid-day on a weekday - always a good sign. The young man working was friendly and let me know breakfast was still an option. I ended up ordering a carne asada taco and a birria taco. He let me know they'll bring it to me, which he did, along with napkins, water, a fork, and 2 salsas. The red salsa was good at first but then had a bitter flavor like it has chili powder. I'm not usually a fan of green salsas but theirs is really fresh and vibrant. The tacos are beautiful! And huge! But for me, these were hard to eat. I love tacos as an easy handheld light meal. The birria taco had stuff all over it and was too soft to pick up, so I ate it with the fork. It seemed to have chili powder on the outside which overpowered any other flavors. I noticed other reviews mentioned their birria tacos were crispy and came with consomme, so maybe this was an off day as mine had no consomme and was very soggy. The green salsa went well with this one. Then it was time to tackle the enormous carne asada taco. I picked it up and tried to take a bite with everything, unsuccessfully. Its so big you have to bite a little here and bite a little there. I set it down and it really lost structure. I could have used the fork to balance all the innards in the middle again, but I wasn't really loving it and was getting full. I tried some of the meat with the different salsas, and felt the meat had a bad taste, not like it was off but just cooked in a certain way. I decided I'd had enough. This place is really cute and has a lot of options- and great reviews! And you can tell they put a lot into presentation of both the restaurant and the food. I'll look through reviews and try something else next time. read more

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YUCK!! I had high hopes that they knew what they were doing...nope!! I am a Birria expert. What they served was in NO way anything even remotely close to it. The meat was disgusting. Stringy, bland, gray. No flavor. The tortillas were served on the side. WTF. They didn't even serve it with consommé...I had to ask for it and they gave me a tiny-two tablespoons worth. I guess that is ok, because it was HORRIBLE anyway. All oil, ZERO flavor. Come on. I'm not even sure why I got a take out container for my leftovers. I ended up pulling the car over so I could chuck it. read more

Wow this is my new favorite Mexican restaurant. I highly recommend the chimichanga and the tacos El griefo. The staff is very warm and welcoming. They will tell you all about the restaurant and give great recommendations. I also recommend the carne asada fries and the cucumber lime drink. I can't wait to go back to try the tacos. Yes, it can be pricey but it's worth it! Plus, I often leave with left overs and the fries reheat great in an airfryer. read more

Lujos Cocina Mexicana - Tacos El grifo. Absolutely delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Delicious new place in town. Staff was welcoming and recommended their secret menu. We tried the carne asada nachos and green enchiladas. Both were delicious and a good portion. Lots of meat. They also had beans on the bottom of the nachos which was delicious. Looking forward to going back. read more

The food was so so delicious, the service was spectacular and the presentation was gorgeous! The portion sizes were really impressive as well, we had to take our leftovers home! 10/10 experience will definitely be back! read more

Lujos Cocina Mexicana - Quesabirria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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"I'm a changed woman after that" -My 22 year old daughter This food was so good and so unique compared to other Mexican food places we've been to. Food presentation was also phenomenal. And staff were amazing. A little deceiving from the outside, but inside is nice and cozy. read more

Lujos Cocina Mexicana - Carnitas and Chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

This is a great place to go to and it has really good food! Our server was very personable and quite helpful describing the choices as well as answering our questions. The fish taco was crispy, delicious and a beautiful presentation. The carne asado tacos were delicious, fresh and appealing to the eye and taste buds. The birria was juicy and fresh. We will be back! read more

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Nice score at Lujos Cocina Mexicana. Located in a strip mall where patrons do not know how to park. The restaurant looks small from the outside and that is because it is small on the inside. You order your meal at the counter and it is delivered to your table. Ordered red and green enchiladas on their house special board with el pastor protein. You can also pick chicken or just cheese. Was not sure what to expect, when the dish arrived I could tell it was special. The dish was served with a small skillet of refried beans and a packed Spanish rice. A flower was growing out of my enchiladas the plate border had dollops of creama. Perfectly seasoned and very tasty. No chips and salsa with this dish. I assume those were extra. Great dining experience! Put this one on your list. read more

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Recently tried Lujos and was greatly impressed! The outside is very unassuming but once inside you step into a modern Mexican eatery with a very relaxed vibe. I can in later in the morning (10ish) and asked if they had breakfast items. The cashier was very nice and said of course, she was just changing the screens to lunch menu. I got the soyrizo burrito. The burrito itself was very big and the salsas were both tasty! Wish I had gotten a better picture but it was so good I couldn't wait to dig in! read more

Lujos Cocina Mexicana - Soyrizo Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Wow! I am amazed. What looks like a little hole in the wall place, has the most beautiful and delicious food! The portions were large, the meat was quality and everything is fresh. The plating and presentation is gorgeous. I wish I had taken a picture. So good!​ read more

This restaurant is tucked away in a strip of stores at the corner of Val Vista and Elliot Rd. in Gilbert, AZ. The service is friendly, quick, and most importantly the food is delicious. I had some of the best Birria tacos here! I'll definitely be coming back for more! read more

Lujos Cocina Mexicana - The yummiest birria!! - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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This place is a hidden gem that needs to come out to Scottsdale. Not only is the presentation of the food and drinks 5 star, the taste of the food is incredible! If I lived closer I would be here all the time! read more

Finally got to check this place out and really enjoyed it. Food was made fresh and it was delicious. The green cheese enchiladas had great flavor and the beans and fluffy rice were so yummy. My son got the burrito and pretty much ate it all. If I could offer one suggestion it would be to have some chips in salsa available because I feel like that's a great start to prepare you for fantastic Mexican food. Will recommend this place in the future. read more

Lujos Cocina Mexicana - Green Cheese Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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The food was great, and I really liked how many vegetarian options there were. It all seemed pretty authentic, and the interior was modern and clean. Service was really slow when I was there, despite there being only one other guest, which is the only reason I'm giving it a 4 star instead of 5. I would prefer to have a server come to the table over a counter service/server come to your table mixed style. You ordered at the counter but they brought drinks, food, and silverware to the table, which made it confusing when you needed something. read more

Lujos Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Great customer service, super friendly!! The food quality was also amazing and their portions are massive! read more

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Friendly service. Great food! We had the enchiladas, Lujos burritos. All great. We'll be back.

Very good and fresh. It's a smaller place but worth traveling if you don't live close. Had a chili and chips with queso. There was plenty of food and was able to take some home for later. read more

I haven't tried this place before. It was a pleasant experience. The young lady at the counter was very helpful on answering all our questions. She had a very nice smile as well. My wife ordered the chicken burrito and I had the beef flautas. The food was very well prepared and had great flavor. We ate inside and it was nice and clean. The restrooms were clean as well. read more

Lujos Cocina Mexicana - Tacos El Grifo - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Super impressed with this restaurant. The staff was very friendly and every single thing was delicious!! This is definitely one of new favorite places! read more

First time. Small place. You order at the register. I had the carne asada fajitas. $28 with tip. They were good. read more

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Excellent food, amazing presentation! The best chips and queso I have ever had! Service was fabulous. I highly recommend.

Nothing extra. Had a shrimp burro and a chicken burro. You get no sides. Everything is ala carte. Flavorless unless you add their sauce. All the great reviews pulled me in but waste of money. I will stick with Nandos my go to read more

Lujos Cocina Mexicana - Shrimp burro. It was ok....flavorless unless u add their sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

This is a hidden GEM! I must say that it gives a very different vibe just coming seeing the interior upon entering. It's cozy but elegant when compared to others in the same cuisine. The offerings on the menu were excellent but to the side you'll find...The Secret menu looks to be the star of the show. It did not miss. The meats are well seasoned, and the flavors are layered and meld together nicely. The service was good and we got to talk with the owner and family. I will definitely support as the quality is definitely worth the price. $18 for a burrito and a little more for the secret menu nachos, but when I saw the presentation and amount of food when they came out, my jaw dropped. My mouth was not disappointed. I will recommend it to everyone. Go there and taste their secret menu! That menu changes and I look forward to what else they come up with! read more

Lujos Cocina Mexicana - Birria Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Everything I had on my plate, almost too beautiful to eat, was delicious! I had the red sauce cheese enchiladas. The sauce was amazing! Beans and rice and a huge jalapeno! I will definitely be coming back again! read more

Lujos Cocina Mexicana - My dinner! - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Both times I've been here , the owners have been TOP NOTCH and let me custom order my food with a smile . I dont eat meat. While they offer soy chorizo, it's on only listed on certain items. They've let me try it on different plates, and hit it out of the park! Highly recommend this place to anyone who is vegetarian or plant based. read more

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One of the best Mexican restaurants in Gilbert but not great on timing of orders. I called ahead because last time I waited awhile, the lady said 15 minutes so my husband got there right at 15 minutes. Food wasn't ready until 40 minutes after it said it was supposed to be ready. And it was only a Thursday night. If you go here just know you'll wait and won't be on time. read more

Best Mexican food we have had in AZ by a long shot!! Great food, good quantity for the price, and the staff is very considerate. They took a few minutes to get my agua Fresca so they gave us some churros on the house (which were amazing). Definitely worth a visit, we will be back! read more

If you're craving authentic Mexican flavors with a modern, elevated twist--this is the spot. From the moment the plates hit the table, I was blown away by how stunning everything looked. The presentation was true art, but the real magic was in the flavors. The al pastor tacos were perfection--juicy, flavorful, and topped with just the right balance of fresh onions, cilantro, and tangy lime. Every bite had that smoky, savory goodness you want in a taco. The steak red enchiladas were rich and comforting, smothered in a deep, bold sauce that had layers of flavor without being overpowering. Paired with fluffy rice and creamy beans, it was the kind of dish that makes you slow down just to savor it. What I loved most is how everything tasted as good as it looked--fresh ingredients, thoughtful garnishes, and vibrant colors that matched the bold flavors. From the first bite to the last, it was seriously amazing. Beautiful food, incredible taste, and an experience worth repeating. Gilbert is lucky to have Lujos Cocina Mejicana--I'll definitely be back. read more

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Food is amazing!!! This is THE SPOT! Horchata is Great. The salsa has flavor and is actually spicy. read more

Lujos Cocina Mexicana - Mexican food!!! - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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We stopped by Lujos Cocina for lunch and what an amazing meal we had. We were welcomed when we walked in. Staff took the time to tell us about the menu and how all their items are freshly made. So many choices. My husband had the Pollo Frito and I had the Los Ponchos steak chimi. The meals were well-portioned, fresh, and very tasty. This will become one of our go-to spots. Such great food and friendly, helpful staff. read more

Lujos Cocina Mexicana - Pollo al Frito - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I've been hoping for a modern Mexican restaurant in this neighborhood for years, and Lujos delivers. The executive chef brings decades of fine dining experience from Omni Hotel, Arizona Grand, and more -- and it shows. From the thoughtful interior design to the perfectly crisp tortillas, flavorful meats, and true scratch kitchen, every detail is dialed in. It's also a family-run business, and even when short-staffed, they refuse to compromise -- every team member has to be a culture fit and uphold their high standards. There's a lot to love here. Do yourself a favor and try the chilaquiles for breakfast or the carne asada burrito. Easily the best restaurant experience I've had in years. read more

Lujos Cocina Mexicana - Carne asada burrito, chips, Chile, lemon and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

My first time trying Lujo's and it was amazing! The customer service was awesome plus they have vegan/vegetarian options for my father. We have tried a lot of Mexican food places in Gilbert and they are the best by far. read more

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Amazing service and food. A little pricey but the portions are huge. Steak carne asada was delicious. The place is a classed up strip mall shop. Definitely recommend going. read more

Lujos Cocina Mexicana - Steak Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Lujos is a small craft kitchen tucked in an unassuming strip mall, but wow -- what a 5*5*5 star spot! I'll get right to it: the red chilaquiles were amazing. Eggs cooked perfectly, beans cooked perfectly, and that sauce... absolutely delicious. You can tell everything is made with care and skill. I had a ratatouille moment! Honestly, these dishes are better than what I've had at higher-end spots. Whether it's breakfast or lunch, Lujos does Mexican food right -- flavorful, authentic, and comforting. Well done, Lujos! Finally a place I can proudly recommend when people ask for great Mexican food. Sometimes the small local spots really are the best! Bravo read more

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Let me begin by saying my husband and I just wanted a Mexican food date. Google did us good! We walked into our new favorite place. I got the Los Ponchos Chimi and my husband got the Lujo Burrito. From the friendly and helpful staff to the presentation of the food we were already so impressed. The food MY LORD is so fresh, so delicious, and gorgeous! I'm a big fan of presentation and after the one owners Paula told us the story behind this place, I was sold. Mom and pop diner meets high end restaurant. They took this place over from a diner their parents had and turned it into our new favorite restaurant hands down will be back 10 out of 10. Also, the churro fries are TO DIE FOR. read more

Lujos Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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We came here just because pictures looked nice on Google reviews. What a delightful surprise! Everything looked, felt, and tasted sophisticated! Felt like a Michelin star restaurant with normal prices. The chef said that he was inspired by an art gallery feel and he nailed it. The food looked amazing. However, when you tasted it, you forgot about how it looked because of the amazing taste. The food tasted absolutely delicious and fresh! It was amazing to see someone so proud of his culture to pay such a remarkable culinary homage to it! If you want to taste real Mexican food, and experience an incredible, artsy and sophisticated atmosphere, this is the place for you! We tried four different types of meat, freshly made chips and churros for dessert - cannot wait to come back ! read more

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Hidden Gem! Arguably the best Mexican food I've had in AZ. NEW FAVORITE SPOT!!! My wife and I both got wet burritos (one Chicken & one Carne Asada w/red sauce) and they were both full of flavor. The Carne Asada was cooked to perfection and the chicken had just the right amount of juice after being braised and shredded. Their hot sauces have great flavor and if you like spicy, make sure to ask for their hottest. The entire staff was super friendly and made sure all of their customers had everything they needed. We can't wait for our next visit. I look forward to trying all of their meats! This will be your favorite Mexican spot.... Hands down! read more

Lujos Cocina Mexicana - Carne Asada Burrito (Wet, Red Sauce) - Mexican Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Food is solid. Flavors were great and many healthy options. Service is quick and I love the edible tortilla bowls