What an eclectic place, it fits the AZ vibe of downtown area. So I looked for authentic Mexican food and this location came up with sound feedback. So I visited it as my business travels had just come to a close. Having been raised in California and a native Hispanic american , I know good Mexican food. This place nails it. Ok the Mole is some of the best I've had since Nana passed away. The flavors are layered, achieved only with the passion and time necessary to build upon the last. Nice, decadent . The corn tortillas are home made as well. Soft, moist and flavorful. My Spanish rice was fresh, flavorful and moist, properly cooked. My associate had the enchiladas with mole sauce and they looked spectacular. Folks if you got to this message you obviously have a void you're looking to fill. Highly recommended based on my visit, I'll be back next time I'm in Tempe AZ read more

We were craving mole, and this place totally hit the spot. I ordered the mole poblano and loved it. Super flavorful, not too heavy, and the chicken was perfectly tender. The corn tortillas on the side were homemade. We also liked the emmoladas, which are essentially enchiladas covered in mole sauce The space itself is really charming and has a lot of character (formerly Tempe Farmers Market). On top of that, the people here were genuinely sweet and attentive. Will definitely be back! read more

Restaurant Huauchinango - Mole Poblano - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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We dropped in here because we were in the area and were looking for a quick lunch. WOW!! What a find!! The food was authentic, flavorful and delicious!! The Tamales are fully stuffed and had the proper taste and heat for AUTHENTIC Mexican food. My daughter and wife had Horchatas to drink and both said it was the best that they had gotten anywhere in the Phoenix area. I took a chance on the Mexican coffee, (which I have found to be pretty horrible around Phoenix) and it was perfect. I had the pleasure of having real Mexican coffee in the military when I was attached to a Mexican Army unit in the field. I have never been able to find anything close since then. Now I have!! To top everything off, the service was top notch. If you needed help understanding what the dishes were, or what the spice levels were, the server was happy to guide you along. 100% recommended!! read more

Restaurant Huauchinango - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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I checked out this place the other day and it was so/so. I like that it seems like a very small mom and pops place and the gentleman who took care of me was so nice! I found the food good but nothing really stood out, and the tacos are really small! I will come back to try the mole because I've heard good things. I'll have to update. read more

Restaurant Huauchinango - Carne asada taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Great enchiladas! Quick service, delicious food, and cool local ambience (went during an open mic night).

This little whole in the wall is cute on the inside and the staff was nice however the food was awful. It was really bland unfortunately.

Delicious, authentic Mexican food. The house made corn tortillas were soft and flavorful, and the rice and beans were especially tasty. I would definitely come back! read more

Delicious food, super friendly service, local community vibe with a laid back atmosphere. We brought our two little kids and everyone was kind and helpful. Definitely try the mole! read more

Food was authentic and delicious. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the way the food is prepared - which is by hand. Tortillas and mole .. yum!! The place is small and seems like it needs some tidying and organizing. Location is fabulous.. by the downtown, a streets from it so parking it good. read more

Such a delightful find! The tacos were amazing, authentic rice and beans as well. The service was top notch and our server was so kind and attentive. We were here visiting and would definitely come eat here again. read more

Restaurant Huauchinango - Tacos, rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Food is good, service is very good, beer choices are good. and it's quiet enough to talk with friends but the place is filthy. The bathrooms are a disgrace. Be prepared. read more

The food was sooo good, we all ordered something different and everything was good I personally ordered their breakfast chilaquiles and they were delicious read more

Best Mexican food we had our whole trip! We absolutely loved this place. From the Al Pastor to the tamales to the Asada, it was all so good. read more

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We wanted to give this place a try as it was in walking distance from ASU's campus. It took us a minute to find it as it shares space inside an existing coffee/deli/bar (look for a sandwich board sign outside). The service was friendly and welcoming as we figured out this is a small operation. We didn't anticipate them closing earlier than their online posted hours (not sure if it was because of staffing or plans they had that night). They were great about making sure were were taken care of before they officially closed up. They have limited non-alcoholic beverage selection however this is where their sharing space with a bar comes in handy. Our food was fresh, but our disappointment was in the small portions and lack of flavor. We found ourselves reaching for their assortment of sauces they brought us in bottles to enjoy at the table. My husband's three tacos were more the size of street tacos so he left feeling hungry and after paying $15 for his meal. I went with the 3 enchiladas with rice and beans. I liked how I had the option between cheese and chicken. I went with a mix of both. My plate came out looking impressive but in reality it was really a lot of shredded lettuce along with the rice and beans. The enchiladas themselves were rather small and the chicken was dry with little flavor. We hope this place can thrive as the energy the person who helped us makes you want to cheer them on to succeed. Perhaps it was just what we ordered recognizing we were the last customers as they were closing early. read more

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Great emoladas!!! The folks running this business are awesome. Great emoladas!!! The folks running this business are awesome. read more

Hole in the wall. Authentic Mexican. Raul and Alex are great. What more can you ask for on a Tuesday in Tempe? Ordered the chilaquiles. Good portion and good price. Highlight was the house made Habanero Salsa. read more

A hidden gem! Service was excellent and the food was to die for. We absolutely loved the enchiladas combo. The waiter even offered us 3 extra salsas along with the green salsa that came with the chips. I loved the red salsa and the avocado based salsa, and my boyfriend loved the spicy habanero salsa. 100% will be coming back soon. :) read more

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10/10 - No notes, except maybe that I'd like to see a little more of what the wizard of a cook can do, but I understand it's new and in a small venue and often these places need smaller menus. The enchiladas tasted delicious and the refritos were some of the best. They even let me try all of their salsas on the side--one of which was perhaps even too spicy for me, which is saying a lot. I'll come back to this place many times. read more

Restaurant Huauchinango - chicken enchiladas combination with red chile - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Tamales were so delicious. Love the fun atmosphere and the service was great. Don't miss out on this delicious restaurant!

Small parking lot and hard to tell where to go in....but the food was worth making the effort. Very authentic food and the waitress was incredible. She answered all of our questions and made great suggestions. Even let us taste the mole even though we did not order it. It was delicious. read more

What an unassumingly amazing spot! The flacoyo (tlacoyo?) was the highlight of my lunch. That sauce though!! The flavors here are wonderful. The owner is so friendly and everyone working here is so efficient!! It doesn't look like much on the inside, but it's so cozy and welcoming. read more

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Huauchinango is a hidden jewel - the restaurant's name represents a city in the Mexican state of Puebla, where mole poblano was invented. So, if you want to try authentic mole poblano and learn why it's called "Mexico's national dish," this is the restaurant for you. The pollo and carne asada are excellent, the pastor tacos are perfect, and the flavors of the rice and beans are a fantastic change of pace from Arizona's heavy Sonoran influence. Huauchinango's habanero and tomatillo salsas are each packed with flavor and spice, but when you combine them, pure joy for those of us who like salsa, bringing a host of flavors and spices under a blanket of heat. The bar serves margaritas made with fresh juices, and the vibe inside is completely chill and upbeat. read more

I ordered the chilaquiles and really liked the flavor. They came with a small "salad" on the side (lettuce, tomato, avocado) as well as refried beans. The chilaquiles were cooked in a relatively mild tomatillo salsa. You can also choose between a green, red, and habanero salsa on the side if you wish. I really wanted carne asada today, so they allowed me to add it to the top for an extra charge, even though it's not usual. The chips were a little more soggy than I'd expect, but that's what happens when you order chilaquiles to go. Better to eat in! I think they'll probably add the "meat" options to the menu soon, but today they told me they had beef (assuming shredded?), chicken, and carne asada. This restaurant just opened up inside of the building (Tempe Farmers Market?) on the SE corner of University and Farmer. It shares the space with a coffee shop during the day. There are a few booths for seating as well as tables. There's plenty of parking in front of the business, but you could easily park along Farmer Ave if needed. The owners are very kind and helpful! I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

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Food is great, served hot and quick. The burrito was small for the price. They do not serve with potatoes. Potatoes would have been a good addition. It appears this is a bar at night but they sell burritos in the morning. Good burrito, would go again. read more

Restaurant Huauchinango - Burrito and my iPhone 13! - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Huauchinango is my Favorite Mexican food in Phoenix. The tortas are fantastic. Everything is delicious

AMAZING FOOOOOOOD and amazing people that make it. Run, don't walk. :) read more

Delicious fresh food and great service! Loved their Tlacoyos - ancient Aztec culinary specialty. We always enjoyed their Mesa location and feel fortunate to have found their Tempe location. Look forward to returning here again soon! read more

Mouth watering food. Best I've had in a while. 10/10. Found the place in Yelp looking for mole but unfortunately they didn't have any. So I got tacos with rice and beans. Was flavorful and even when I was full I wanted to keep eating. Says a lot. :) read more

This place was excellent! We had their chicken enchiladas, carne asada tacos, rice, beans, chips and salsas. This location is quite small, but they have a location in Mesa currently undergoing a renovation. The service and food were perfect. I'll be craving their rice and beans until next time! read more

Restaurant Huauchinango - 3 carne asada tacos w/ rice & beans - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Not sure what's going on with these reviews. The food was horrible. The chips burnt salsa like green water.the carne asada plate looked and tasted like luke warm ground beef. With lettuce. The chilaquiles were soggy and terrible. The bean and cheese burrito was mediocre, but asked for enchilada style and it came in a red soup like sauce. 4 people over 115$. Service was good, quick and polite, but the food was just not good! Will not be back. read more

Worst Mole I've ever had although everyone thinks it's delicious, I just have to assume they have never had really good Mole. It's very loud, we arrived on open mic night. Oh my I'll just leave that right there. read more

Tell me why this restaurant doesn't have a line out the door??? We are in town and stumbled upon it-THANK GOODNESS!! The owner, authentic food-seasoning, portions, & handmade tortillas-when you order! The name of the building (Tempe Farmer's Market) is what through you off. We had two incredible meals here during our stay! It is that good!! read more

Restaurant Huauchinango - Lunch carne asada taco, bean tostada, chili cheese tamale with a side of beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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This place has been a Hidden Gem since two locations ago back in Scottsdale! So glad he is up and running again. Alex and his team will make you some of the best authentic Mexican food you'll ever have! read more

I was in the area on business and stumbled upon this place. I get the impression it's a new restaurant with little following, but that's not going to last. I and two of the guys with me had the tamale of the day (chicken & green chili), and the chilaquiles. The fourth guy got the 3 carne asada tacos, rice & beans. The tamale was outstanding full of chicken and flavor - highly recommend. The chilaquiles with carne asada was freaking fantastic! The guy who got the tacos said they were 'really good'. The three salsa choices of green, red, and hot (siracha?) were delicious as well. Everything is fresh made with quality ingredients. I recommend going asap. Word's going to get out about the great food and they're going to get busy soon. read more

Amazing food! Shared a bean and cheese burrito, chicken tamale, carne asada street tacos with beans and rice. Definitely coming back to try more! Even better, there's live music and a bar to grab drinks! read more

Restaurant Huauchinango - Chicken Tamale - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

All food is extremely fresh and quality. I literally can't say enough good things about this place. I grew up in Phoenix and have always loved quality authentic Mexican food. I am constantly trying to find good hole in the wall places to get lunch and I found a great one. This place is family owned and the owners are very kind people. read more

Restaurant Huauchinango - Mexican Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Everything we ordered was delicious. The enmoladas (enchiladas with mole sauce) were spectacular, as were the tamales and tacos. The tomatillo salsa was also a stand-out, and made fresh here. We also enjoyed the horchata and coffee. We would absolutely come back! read more

This place has great authentic Mexican food! It's really small inside of a coffee shop with a few tables but don't let this steer you away. The food and service were 10/10! read more

This is the same restaurant as the location in Mesa that was damaged by the fire in the smoke shop. They relocated here until the original site is restored. Absolutely fantastic, delicious food from Puebla, Mexico--but they will feed you a burrito, too (if you really want one). The mole poblano is both delicious and made from scratch. This is also one of the few places in the US where we have found tlacoyos--and they are on-par with what we seek out to devour in Mexico. Please give them your business! Parking is a little tight during peak hours, but there are usually spots available on a side street. So glad we "found" them again! read more

We really enjoyed our lunch. The food was on point. They have quite a few items on the menu, we will definitely go back to try other items.