Good service great food. The salsa is a little in the white side (made for white folk). But it's spicy and the chips are good. They have orange Fanta so that's a major plus. I always order the "Machaca" and it is perfect, I only wish they have me more than 2 tortillas. This is a perfect place for lunch or dinner, although I do prefer the original restaurant that's 10 miles south of this one. read more

Raul & Theresa's - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Worse service ever. Hour wait. When their were tables available. Hostess was rude. Her cell phone was more important. Wife and i walked out.

They should update their hours on all websites. Called to make a pickup order just now at 4:45pm, Sunday, and the lady on the phone said let me see if the kitchen is open because we close at 5pm. Yelp has 10pm and their own website as well as google shows 8pm. Just inconvenient to have wrong times posted....especially if we decided to drive there to eat. read more

Only reason I will go there is to purchase the pitcher of margaritas! So good. As for the food awful! Server was very good but eventually got judge mental when we didn't like our food so we didn't order new entrees and said we were okay with just drinking, like I'm still spending money! After the owner or manager found out we both didn't like our food she totally got offended and went over to a table next to us that is regulars of theirs obviously and started talking about us! I was shocked! read more

Had the all you can eat Wednesday special. Cheese enchiladas were good. The tacos are fried with meat in them then toppings added. Good meal for the price. read more

The sign on the door said closes at 8:00 pm, we got there at 7:30ish to get some chips and salsa to go. As soon as we walked in, a lady said, hollered we are closed sorry, i looked at my watch, and 7:35, hmmm. As restaurants try to recover from the COVID closures, and limited seating, one would think they would be trying to do all they could to go the extra mile, keep and grow business, well, I guess not here. Good Luck, there are too many other options, go elsewhere! read more

We love eating here, especially for the menudo. Sometimes there is a wait and that's fine but never order through DoorDash because your order will not be ready when you arrive. Placing orders by phone are also hard because the phone is always busy. My recommendation is it's best to just go in person and place your order or eat there. I've never had a bad experience until I ordered through Door dash and the food wasn't ready due to it being so busy and short staffed. Regardless we love it here and will continue to enjoy the delicious food. read more

We love eating here! But recently our family had a very important event and the company that was supposed to cater did not show up! With a house full of hungry guests we scrambled to find someone to help, it was a very busy day for restaurants and during a peak time we were turned down restaurant after restaurant. I asked my husband to pull into Raul and Theresa's and give one last try before we ended up ordering pizza. We were slightly frantic and the entire staff rallied to help us, they were busy but they understood and were so compassionate of our situation and this important event. They put together the most amazing spread of food and under 45 minutes. It was so incredibly delicious and affordable- but they saved this day for us and for that I am so grateful and they have earned a spot as our go to restaurant. The food is always great but because of the compassion all of the employees showed us we will never forget! read more

Food is Amazing! Service is good, can be outstanding depending on the server you get. Have been going here for over 18 years

Great food and good service. Food was served fast. Nice place to kick back and enjoy the music playlist.

This place was GROSS! First off we called in advance to ask if they can sit us together (7 adults and 4 infants) and they said sure no problem! Then we get there and they said we couldn't sit together because it was only 10 to a table. Ummm the kids sit on our laps?!?!? That's less than 10 but the hostess decided to continue to argue with us. So we all crammed into one booth then we found a used napkin in the "sanitized" menu. So much for their covid precautions and last but not least the food was horrible! Burnt! And the beans were chalky and tasted burnt. First time here and we will never go back! Don't go here and waste your money with rude workers and horrible food! Go to Raul and Teresa's on buckeye and Litchfield. Way tastier food and nicer workers. read more

Always a fantastic meal and incredible service, by far it is the go to for great mexican cuisine. Between both location we have never had a negative experience. read more

Awful customer service Waited forever for a table for no reason what's so ever Plenty of tables and wait staff. Will never come to this restaurant again Plenty of good Mexican restaurants in the area read more

Food was good, Service was good, but the restaurant was FILTHY! I actually wanted to leave, but was talked into staying. The bathroom was disgustingly dirty. The baseboards in the waiting area were coated thick with dirt and appear to have never been cleaned. ALL the plexiglass table dividers and pictures above the tables were covered in a bunch of greasy fingerprints. I can't even begin to imagine the filth in the kitchen area. It's very disappointing considering the food is good. I will not be back idue to how unclean this restaurant is. I am honestly shocked that it does not have an F rating from the Health Department hanging on the door! Thank God my food came out piping hot and hopefully killed anything that could get me sick. I was so disgusted by how dirty this restaurant was I couldn't be more than a few bites of my food. read more

Went there for takeout, ordered the Cheese Enchiladas, hard taco, and tamale plate. Also, the skirt steak plate, and the carne asada burrito. My wife complained about no flavor on the skirt steak and tough, and my hard taco was soggy. The chips were a bit stale. I can say that the beans and rice where good. Unfortunately, we will not be returning. Sorry guys. read more

They have good food. Normal semi busy morning. Was seated fairly quick. We were given our chips and salsa with our menus. Two tables were also seated a few minutes after us. No one came back around for our drink orders but the two tables seated after us placed their drink orders and food orders. No one stopped by to check on us. We got up and left still no one cared expect a waitress who said have a nice day as we left. We've come here often but won't be returning after this. Poor service. read more

My company called yesterday and asked what they had available for taco platers, they said we would have to order a minimum of 20 tacos and that they would only be $2.25 per taco, we went to order the tacos today and was told that the girl got it wrong yesterday and that it would be double bringing the price per taco to $4.50, what a great way to lose potential repeat customers. Thanks but no thanks, read more

I was taking a class nearby and the instructor told us 'this is the best mexican restaurant'. I went into it like a kid at Christmas and left with a gut bomb that rotted away for the next 12 hours. I had been fasting up until lunch so I'm pretty sure anything would have satisfied my cravings, I left wishing I was still hungry and hadn't eaten here. To top it off the service was incredibly slow. The only great part was I got a pitcher of ice tea so I didn't have to worry about the waitress coming back to fill my drink. read more

Staff was so unfriendly, so rude. Food was inedible and disgusting, not to mention expensive! Margaritas had no alcohol. The waiter spilled half of my drink on the floor while serving it to me. The woman at the front with the giant fake ugly tarantula eye lashes was the most unpleasant hostess, I've ever had. I get it! I'm in customer service too! I get tired too! BUT there was no excuse for that kind of service! Do not go here! I don't know how they claim to be the best Mexican food since 1968!!!!!! read more

I was so hoping for a great experience. The food was very good, but there are three un-cleaned tables and no one is making an effort to clean them. I ordered a margarita and it came in a water glass. It was so small that I should have ordered a beer because there is more in a Coors Light bottle than what I got in my on the rocks margarita. We ordered a salad as an appetizer and it showed up with dinner. The salad was the chopped lettuce they use in taco and not regular hand leaf lettuce. Regardless, the veggie burrito they made me was awesome and really good. Was so wanting this to be better. FYI - the margarita ended up being $5.00 for about 8oz of drink. read more

Raul & Theresa's - This was NOT a $5.00 margarita. The beer was $3.50 and we got way more. - Mexican Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

We were recommended this by a local. Coming from New York I really expected some really good Mexican food. When you walk in smelled greasy. The service was absolutely fine. But food was just mediocre and "food-service " like. My steak was not flavorful , my beans were just plain it was not a good experience I was embarrassed for the other people in my party,and I would not recommend this to anyone read more

First time here (out of towner) and was not disappointed. Fast service, amazing waitress & was VERY impressed with my order (chimichanga dinner). I'm very picky with rice & beans & was happily surprised!! read more

Raul & Theresa's - Mexican Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

Good, but not great food. The Caldo de Pollo could have been excellent with 20% less salt and more lemon juice. Even so... I found it satisfyingly meaty with a fair amount of veggies--a good healthy choice. My chicken taco was lightly fried and above average. My husband's Nopalitos were tasty, but I think the verde sauce would have been a better choice. He was surprised to find meat included (pork or chicken?). We got great service late on New Year's Day. Maybe it wasn't too crowded. Our waitress seemed to care if we enjoyed our food. That's always nice. This location has easy access from I-10 for travelers. read more

Got the taco hat salad so disappointed. Ground beef I don't think there was 2 tablespoons of meat cheese was none existent the worst. I have had it before and it was worth 12.00 not tonight so disapointed. read more

Not the greatest Mexican food in the valley but DEFINITELY not the worst! This is what I can compare to comfort food. The service is great and the chips and salsa are pretty damn tasty! There is a lot of cheese, of which I ask them to go light on and pretty Sonoran inspired. Wednesdays is all you can eat tacos and enchiladas. Grab a beer and enjoy the laughs! read more

We were surprised that at noontime there were only a few cars in the parking lot but then we figured it why. The easier who come to seat us was wearing a dirty shirt. The water glasses were chipped in the edges. Ask for glasses if water had floaties, some big and black. We just had to get up and walk out. We've nicknamed this restaurant "Dirty Theresa's" read more

Stopped in here for Cinco de Mayo. First mistake going to a subpar mexican restaurant on Cinco de Mayo. Waited over an hour. This place is a three ringed circus. They push the food cart through the lobby of waiting patrons. Thats just nasty and the people sitting on the bench near the hostess station, well you get a work out because you gotta lift your feet and bring your knees to your chest so the waitstaff can plough through with the food cart. Once seated we were greeted drinks were ordered, water, coors, and a double shot of Jack. The coors showed up, then after ten minutes the water showed up. "Wheres my Jack?" She rushed away and brought it back after a few. By the time she came back we were ready to order. Con caso for an appetizer and a few platters that dont matter. Just the two of us. We watched as a tavle of 6 sat, drank, ordered then got their food and began eating. 45 minutes later no caso, no waitress. Sink your teeth into my white ass Rauls. We got the fuck up and raised hell at the bar. Paid for my drinks and jammed out to 5 guys next door. If I ever find myself in a situation where I would have to go back to this over glorified TacoHell..I'll break a bottle and ram it into my throat and bleed out before going back. I am growing tired of the service industry in Phoenix, nobody gives a flying fuck....why? Because there are millions of Phoenix mouths that are willing to forgo service for a quick cheap meal. read more

SOME of the best mexican food I have had in the valley. I never make it out to this part of the valley because I live more in the Scottsdale area. BUT while staying out here for Nascar weekend I came here with my boyfriends team and I was blown away. I know me some Mexican food! It's so good I can see myself making the trek out there to get my fix every now and then before the next race in November! The staff is super friendly! Salsa, and I think I am an expert.. I like it somewhat hot, but not 'can't swallow hot' .. was mind blowing. I had the shrimp and carne asada fajitas. Couldn't finish them. Generous portions; you won't go away hungry. We shared a pitcher of margaritas and I left happy.. happy..happy:-) read more

My aunt raved about this family that used to cook amazing Mexican food out of their house years ago. After she heard that they opened a restaurant, we decided to go one night. The food was decent but the service was almost nonexistant. After being there for about an hour I managed to get 1 refill of my drink. The fajitas were good but they only gave 2 small tortillas. I ended up eating most of it with just a fork. Didn't feel very fajita-ish to me. The salsa was good but my family complained that even the mild was pretty hot. I like heat so I enjoyed it. read more

Best Mexican food in town!! And on Wednesday they do all you can eat tacos and enchiladas for 10.99. Don't go to the one off mc85 it's horrible and has new owners the one on litchfield is the best and the original owners read more

Loved the food here! Had beef taco and green burrito combo! Very good chips and salsa. Service is top notch! read more

Raul & Theresa's - Mexican Near Me - Goodyear, Arizona

This is the second location. The original is still location in Avondale on MC85. This one does not have the home feel like the original, but is more like a regular restaurant, which you might prefer it if you are claustrophobic or don't like being in tight quarters with strangers. The food is always fantastic. The enchilada sauce is the best I have ever had. I could drink it!! Food is consistent between locations and visits. Portions are generous. Prices between $7 and $13. One of my favorite places. read more

You know the foods horrible when you start the review with, "the waitress was very friendly". The chips were pretty good. Salsa was spicier than expected. The carne asada tastes like boiled meat with no flavor at all. The adoba tasted like boiled meat with chili powered. Beans and rice weren't too shabby. Service was slow. Margaritas tasted like a cheap party mix. I suppose all I can say is that the food will make a turd ;). read more

I have been a long time lurker of yelp and it's sad that I break my lurking not with an extraordinary dining experience, but a very lackluster one. This place is probably the worst mexican food I've had at a restaurant. I grew up in southern CA and am married to a Mexican wife that is an excellent cook, so I feel confident that I have been exposed to really good Mexican food and this place is the furthest thing from it. It may sound like I am being harsh, but when the restaurant has signs that say "Authentic Mexican Food" and "Arizona's finest Mexican Food since 1968" it does raise some level of expectation. I'm not sure how they can claim any level of authenticity when there's no aguas frescas, the cheese they use for enchiladas is cheddar instead of queso fresco, and most of the menu resembled stuff you could get from taco bell (no mole, no chilaquiles, no chile colorado). Even if it was "Americanized" I would be fine with it if the food tasted good, but the rice was burnt, the beans were overly greasy and the burrito had the flavor of a Costco frozen burrito. My wife had the plate with a taco, a flauta, and an enchilada and thatt was worse than mine. The only thing worse than being let down with bad food, is waiting a long time for bad food, which is what happened to us. read more

Tried giving this place a chance after a friend recommended it and have to say it was rather disappointing. Took my wife here for Mother's Day and the service was absolutely terrible. We were seated quickly but then service took a turn for the worse. Took about 10 minutes to get out drink orders. Another 10 to get them brought out. Have been waiting for about another 20 minutes to even order our food. All while our drinks are empty and no refills. Do not recommend this place. read more

Had lunch with a new friend who had eaten there often. Several lunch specials to choose from. I had the lunch Chimi, chicken with red sauce. Good sized portion with sour cream and guacamole on the side, rice and beans. The chicken chimi was OK, but the chicken while plentiful was rather dry and mushy (seemed more ground than pulled apart). Overall, not the best, but not the worst. Service was good, food arrived quickly, price was reasonable. Will probably try it again. read more

I wanted Mexican Food, took my wife... Menu is deceiving with them pictures for the orders. Well, we get there... get seated , no hello's , any water and wait for 10 minutes.... Boy ! I had a funny feeling thas was a BAD Place to eat.... then we got some chips , then the water and got our orders taken. Hmm good 25 minutes waiting. Well, like always try to be polite and wait to see if the food is good like the pictures on the menu..... Nope, the food tasted like old cooking oil the Rice very dry, the Tacos soggy the beans where kinda burnt. I told my wife can I taste your dish ... I was no way it taste the same cooking oil ... I left my food , did not finish it ... I'm sorry , this is not Mexican Food. I should of eaten at home and save my money .... it should be a Minus 2 Star. Never coming Back..... read more

Be nice if they remodel and class up a bit, go to cloth napkins, waitstaff takes the check up for you...etc I like the tacos but probably could do better with the rest of the menu read more

I I love this restaurant, and im particularly fond of the Avondale one, but this one is nice too. Friendly staff, but the food I had wasn't that great. I ordered a carnitas burrito, and it was kind of bland. Half the burrito was salsa, the other half meat. Also had a carne Asada which was all meat in the burrito, lettuce on the side. I will still go back to this place, but probably won't order those again. read more

We came in at 1pm on a Friday to find four tables with diners and the others unavailable because no one had cleared them. Not a good start. Chips were a bit stale, which was not surprising because they were being scooped out of a large, open plastic bin on a kitchen counter near a trash can. Our seats gave us clear view of the empty, abandoned avocado crate left sitting on the unused dining room grill. Aesthetics aside, I'd describe the food (chimichangas and tacos) as "workmanlike" - tasty, well-prepared, but unspectacular. Our server was quick and attentive, warning me about my "hot plate", which was appropriate, since for first 5 minutes, it could given 3rd degree burns to an alligator. On the up side, they have pretty cool t-shirts for $10.00. read more