Always always ALWAYS a fan of Morenos/Gecko Grill. Unfortunately, not this location. We were seated in a booth that was sticky (oh well, whatever it happens) next we got chips and salsa. We ordered our food- it came out in a decent time. As we got our appetizer you could tell half of the bean mini chimis were half cooked. We ate a couple. Got our main course. I cut into my fiesta burrito and took a bite. It was cold & the chicken could have broke a tooth. I tried another bite and couldn't do it. We weren't checked on for over 15-20. We were finally asked how everything was. I explained my food was cold and chicken was hard. He asked me "well what am I supposed to do" I said I don't know but I'm not eating it please take it off the bill. Then proceeds to tell me they don't do this... I was shocked! The manager comes out and asks me why I didn't like it. She then hands me the bill with a "discount" of my fiesta burrito that I ate 2 nasty bites of. Server is lucky I don't believe in making the server suffer and still tipped. But you'd be better of at any of their other locations. read more

Don't believe any of the positive reviews left. Food is basically Don Miguel frozen entrees. If you like food that taste like it's out of jar without any flavor; then this is the place for you! read more

Probably the worst food I have had in a long time. The guy that started the now franchise expanded way too much. His shop was a good one. I will never step foot in any of these places my wife warned me of their downfall and I didn't listen and gave them one more shot sour shrimp. Terrible cheap cuts of meat not worth your time or money. Give me a grill and basic needs and I will out cook the best cook in this place in the parking lot ...easily!! Good service but food matters...not to the owners of these places I'm done!! read more

Awful service! Went there for a to go order. Initially said 15-20 min. I get there at 20 min, see my order sitting there and was told someone would bring it out. Waited for another 10 min and nobody brought it out. I had to go to the counter to ask for my food since it was just sitting there. No apologies or anything. As I was sitting there the cashier had gloves on but handled money, picked up the phone, and grabbing food for the customers. Second time having issues here and I will never go back. read more

We have been getting good Mexican food here for several years. We ate there this Friday night, Oct 2,2020.....got chips, salsa ,bean dip....tasted fine. Then my husband got a combo meal with a beef taco. I got a combo meal too with a beef tamale. Couldn't eat all mine, so I brought it home. Within hours I got the worst stomachache and diarrhea, next thing I know my husband is throwing up!! GOOD GOD!!! WTH HAPPENED??? NOT EATING THERE ANYMORE!!! read more

I love this restaurant!! Jessica makes the Best margaritas in Mesa! Food is amazing! The street tacos are the best! read more

Moreno's Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Cannot get a to go order right. I was shorted a complete meal. Tried calling to alert them and they didn't answer. Try supporting local businesses but they have to do their part as well. Will not return. read more

Been here numerous times.... margaritas are usually the best. Margaritas was watered doen and no tequila... sent it back same margarita with a ton of tequila, they should of re made it! Food ordered burritos came out cold (both of them) and watery. Horrible experience still made us pay for the margarita, chips, and bean dip! Don't go there!!! read more

I love Moreno's Mexican food however this is my first time at the Mesa Main Street and power location. The food is still good the menudo excellent. Tamales decent but too small. The price is definitely went up and the service did suck today. Somebody needs to learn how to manage the workers who sit idle and do not take care of the people. It took 45 minutes to get the food. It took 35 minutes to get water after ordering 15 minutes into it. Hopefully the management can start managing. read more

Moreno's Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Given the wrong order, when I called I was told I could come back and get my correct order. I asked if I could get a refund and was told no they do not do refunds, my only option was to return for my correct order. When I returned, they tried to give me the same incorrect order. I tried reaching out on their Facebook app and after weeks all they did was give me a frowning emoji. I guess they don't care about customer service. read more

Love it here every time! Service, food, drinks always fabulous. They have the best taco salad and will load it up just the way you want it with all the good stuff.. read more

Great Mexican food, bright, clean, variety of seating options, separate bar with seating (and outdoor). We enjoyed our yummy fajitas, chimichanga and small chimichanga plates. Beer cold frosted mug and margs hit the spot. The chips comes with couple of salsas and a tasty bean dip. We be back...a lot. read more

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This was the worst experience ever!! I'm a food critic!! We asked to be set out by the patio and bar!! Denied said they were closing it off but guess what they sat 3 couples right after we asked. Food was horrible ordered nachos burnt cold no beans. Had also a shrimp cocktail hot hot!! Shrimp cocktail should always be served cold. Worst food worst service ever!! No stars!!!!! read more

This place was recommended to my son and me while traveling to the area from our of state. We say ourselves and the tables were all clean with plenty of separation. The service was super fast and very friendly and they checked on our several times. The food was fantastic. I had the carne asada burrito and my son had an enchilada and tacos. If we are back in the area again... we will be back. read more

Not only was the staff slow and somewhat rude, but the icing on the cake was they allowed a man to bring a non-service dog into the restaurant and the dog sat in the booth at the table with its owner, literally touching the table. This is so disgusting and non-hygienic. I was absolutely appalled. This is an animal that they are allowing at a table, in a booth. And real service dogs lay down, they don't join in at the table. I cannot believe this restaurant allows this. I'll never go back!!! read more

cool little mexican restaurant. good margaritas and good food. i've never had a wait to get in

Down home Mexican food, Great staff and even better bartender. See Jorge at Moreno's.

First time checking out this place. It had great food and the employees are friendly. I definitely recommend this place if you are looking for authentic Mexican food. The churros are the best. You won't be disappointed. read more

We came here to try out of curiosity. Happened to come during happy hour, which is Half off appetizers, and cheaper drinks. We were greeted by a friendly server and seated, and served a fresh house-made basket of tortilla chips with three different dips. A house made salsa, a tomatillo sauce, and a yummy bean dip. We ordered a couple of margaritas and they were delicious. Only five bucks during happy hour. We then ordered our mains, both hubby and I had the combo number two which is one taco and one burrito with your choice of meat, served with beans and rice. We both had the shredded beef taco, in which the taco shell is house-made and wonderful, and we both had the 'mixta' burrito which consists of a combination of pork and carne Asada meat. Unlike most places, the burrito here was huge and filled mostly with meat, instead of being filled with more rice and beans than meat like other places. The taste and flavour of the pork was amazing, and our next visits here, I will be eating exclusively the pork. The service was great, and we will be back for sure. Not sure why this place only got a three star rating, because our experience here was much better. We will definitely be back as the flavours are much better than most Mexican restaurants. read more

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Good Mexican food lots of variety. From street tacos to seafood. My favorite is a green chile burro enchilada style with1/2 red and 1/2 green sauce over it. A variety of salsa the green is our favorite kinda sweet then spicy. They are Open for breakfast on the weekends and that is good in itself. Go out and try it this is our 4th time there and no disappointments here. Oh! If you want to be adventurous try the Sonoran dog it sound weird but is actually really good. read more

I hate to leave this review but it is needed. Went in for a quick lunch (Sonoran hot dog) and it was anything but. I was sat down by a friendly front desk person and then waited for my waiter. When my waiter finally came and took my drink order (water) I asked about a few menu items which he did not know any answers to. Another 5 to 7 mins pass by and a girl came by and took my order which was very simple (Sonoran hot dog). and then my original waiter came by asking to take my order 7 to 10 mins after that. I asked him for a water refill and then my food came out and i asked the person who brought my food for a refill as well.. I waited another 15 mins, finished my lunch and still waited for my original water refill.. My waiter came by and I told him that i have still not had a water refill and would also like the check. He comes back and drops the check and then left for another 4 or 5 mins, came back and brought water and took the check with him. I sat another 10 or so mins waiting for him to return with my debit card so i could leave. Another waitress stopped by and asked if I was ok and I explained I was still waiting on my check, 5 mins later my original waiter came back with it. I could completely understand if it was crowded but there were only 5 other tables sat at the time and it was far from busy. My quick Sonoran hot dog lunch ended up taking me 45 mins from my arrival till departure. Very slow service and I am highly disappointed why this. The food was good, staff was friendly but it was Very slow. Way to slow for something as simple as a Sonoran hot dog. read more

We started going to this restaurant when they started building it. It was just the food truck out front.. In the past two years it has really gone down. We went Friday night 2/7/2020. This will be the last time going. Food wasn't cooked all the way, my burro was cold and missing my sides. The waitresses seem stressed and they forget your order. There is one kid that has been working there for years( the bus boy). He is the hardest worker they got! He told me once he wanted to be a cook. He is still a busser and some teenagers cooking. Poor management.. The quality isn't there anymore.. read more

Excellent, classic AZ/Sonoran Mexican food - which is total comfort food for this Arizona native. We've been 3 times and every time the food and service were great. Salsa, chips and bean dip are really good to start. The chips are fresh and warm. Green salsa is on the sweeter side (which we like) and the bean dip is super yummy. I had a shredded beef taco and red cheese enchilada with beans and rice. The taco was SO good - huge and the shell was obviously freshly made in house. I also really like their red enchilada sauce, flavorful without being too spicy or bitter. Beans and rice are very good - again, lots of flavor but not overwhelming - if you like your food super hot, this might not be the place for you. Husband had the crab stuffed chili relleno and let me have *one* taste. Delish. The cilantro / green sauce is amazing. He also had a fish taco and wouldn't share it at all - so it must have been really, really good. Very friendly service each time we've visited. They're in the process of adding space to the restaurant as well as a roomy outdoor patio. We'll definitely be back. read more

Really had a great time here. Waitress was fantastic. Staff was friendly and Food was really good. There was 6 of us and we all got something different. Giving 5 stars because waitress was so good. read more

Just got off a 14ish hour shift at the hospital and if I had gotten out any later I would've strongly considered chewing on the surgeons arm--starving! Morenos is right across the street so my husband smartly whisked me away. Maybe my lack of blood sugar will make my review a bit biased, but even though I devoured my chips and Gecko burrito, it could've been much better. The chips and salsas/bean dip were a lifesaver and good flavors all around. The margarita didn't last long either (again, long day)and was tasty. But our food needed some help. Both of our dishes, my hubby's chimi and my burrito were borderline cold. As hungry as I was, I would've eaten it frozen, but really we should've sent them back. The cheese inside wasn't even melted and what wasn't cold was room temp. The carne asada in mine was just little burnt chips of meat, while my husband's shredded beef had no flavor. The salsa did help with the dryness and flavor, but it really could've been better. I would like to end on a good note though--the service was so friendly and welcoming. I'm sure any complaints would've been addressed efficiently with apology. Just work on the food a bit and we will be back. At least I'm full read more

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1st few visits fantastic service and food. This time today not so much. My shredded beef hard tacos weren't filled with much other than lettuce and tomato. Rice was hard and beans not so hot. Hopefully just an off day/morning. read more

Moreno's Mexican Grill - Where's the beef????? - Mexican Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Our family got a large order from here and we were all happy with the food and service!

Went for karaoke. I thought the service was good. Enjoyed the chips and salsa, the Tampiqueña and the margaritas. Was a good environment to hang out with friends and family and to let the kids sing. read more

The service was slow and it wasn't even busy. What Mexican restaurant doesn't serve you complintary chips and salsa. I gave them 2 stars because the food was good. We will be finding a new Mexican Restaurant read more

Worst service ever. Got seated quickly. Then forgot about. Other people came in after us and got drinks and orders taken. No bueno

Don't waste your $$$$!, used to be good but now the worst. Salsa was tomato sauce, stale chips and they now charge 99 cents for 1/4 cup plastic bean dip...used to be served w chips for FREE! Taco was greasy, rice was dry. Remodeled and now looks like a fast food joint. Never going back? Go to Mattas! read more

My husband and I live this place! The food is great and the service is fast and friendly. During the pandemic we don't eat out much but the staff at Moreno's on Main in Mesa has taken great care to separate tables, create high barriers between booths and they also have outdoor seating, that it's the only place we choose for breakfast, lunch or dinner. read more

Awesome food and service.. Mexico City street street tacos: beef, pick, chicken was amazing along with sides of pickled carrots and fresh cucumber!! Lime margaritas were perfect : just the right amount of salt!! Chips and salsa were delivered and devoured!! Grande burrito lived up to its name. Taking most of it home !! read more

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Service is horrible, the girl at the front desk that takes to go orders mouths off to you. Skip this place

Ordered pick had four crispy shredded beef tacos and a chili relleno meal. The chili relleno was warm, but the four tacos were ice cold and soggy. When we called back to complain we were told to get refund we would have to bring them back, or they could remake them. They aren't around the corner so taking them back was not an option as my sister had just got out of the hospital. read more

We were seated and told the server would be right with us. A lady brought us chips and salsa, placed them on the table, but didn't say a single word to us or even acknowledge our 'thank you'. We sat there for ten minutes. No one came to our table. No one acknowledged us. So we left and we won't be back. Horrible service. It was two in the afternoon. Eight tables were full. We saw three different servers and there were two ladies just standing at the host station talking to each other. read more

Don't ever go to Moreno's. First time we've ever been and didn't even eat there. Why? Because we sat for 10 minutes. No one greeted us, brought us water nothing. Service here sucks big time. They didn't seem to care that we were there. We finally just left. read more

Glass in my margarita! My husband and I found this restaurant several months ago, and at first we loved it, but the last 2 times we had really bad experiences and the staff did not handle things very well. My first sip of my house margarita I found a piece of glass in my mouth. I called the waiter over and told him about it, he said he would get me a new one. He did and then proceeded to charge us for them. No apology! I saw the bartender slam an empty bottle into the garbage as she was making our margaritas and a piece of glass must have flown up into my glass. Why do bartenders slam empty bottles in the garbage? Ugh! read more

You know in Mesa there should be a ton of sit down Mexican places. But surprisingly there isn't; good ones anyway. Moreno's is one that we like a ton. It's become our go to lately. Food is fresh, service is good and chips and salsa are really good. read more

Food is really good but the service is the worst. Even went back several times to give it another shot & STILL horrible. Probably the worst customer service I've ever experienced in a restaurant. read more