Stopped by Sammy's Mexican Grill with my wife while we were out visiting some shops around Catalina, and we're really glad we did. This place has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere and is tucked into a beautiful part of town. The decor inside was awesome and made the whole place feel comfortable and inviting from the second we walked in. My wife ordered the chimichanga and it was huge -- looked absolutely delicious and came out piping hot. I got the MAGA Burger because I was in the mood for some serious comfort food, and that burger delivered. The patties were juicy, the food was fresh and hot, and the bacon crumbled between the patties and melted together with the cheese was honestly an awesome surprise. The fries were just as good. Sammy himself was a really nice guy, and the rest of the wait staff we met were friendly and welcoming too. No matter your political views, the food here is flat-out good. I also appreciated all the signs supporting our troops throughout the restaurant. If you're passing through Catalina and want a good meal in a relaxed little spot, this place is definitely worth stopping at. read more

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A hidden gem facing state Route 77 that serves great tasting Mexican food. Very short line but busy with friendly staff. The tables are clean, the menu is easy to read above the cashier and the food was served in a timely manner. Worth a stop read more

So, we stopped off at Sammy's Mexican Grill on our way up to the White Mountains... Beat choice ever... And she supports our Troops and President . We ordered I. The drive thru. We ordered the Carne Asada burrito. Carne, Avocado...no cheese.. Best breakfast burrito and it was only $12... Compared to other burrito places that charge $17-19 for a burrito they get wrong. So, if you are ever in OV (Oro Valley) and want a good and cheap burrito...SAMMY'S is the spot for you. Happy Eating... read more

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Nasty food! Rude customer service never again! You would think in a place like Arizona there would authentic Mexican food but boy was I wrong! read more

Since moving to AZ 5 yrs ago we truly appreciate the food quality and quanity. never a bad meal, friendly staff and a great experience.

Excellent food at reasonable prices. We've been going here every week or so (or getting takeout) since we discovered them back in 2020. We seem to gravitate back the fish tacos and carnitas tacos combos. Always fresh and tasty. Great people. Fast service. Highly recommend. read more

Filiberto's has better food. All the positive reviews come from a certain type of person. But to the core, the food is bland. If you want real Mexican with an amazing atmosphere, try driving a little more down the road to Guadalajara Mexican Grill. Trust me, you'll thank me! read more

Fantastic food and service! Great quality ingredients, good service and excellent food. The people who own this place and the staff are are very kind and friendly to. read more

Loved my lunch at Sammy's! Love the vibe and the great patriotic folks that own it and work there. I will make it a regular stop when I'm in the area. read more

Sammy's has consistently delivered delicious Mexican food! We love the chicken tacos!!!! The Breakfast burritos are also a favorite.

I started going about a month ago because of the negative reviews people gave them because of political views. I was happy to find that the food was excellent. the carne asada salad is the best. The rice is not flavorless and beans did not taste like canned beans. I feel sorry for people who feel the need to cram their beliefs down other peoples throat and have no qualms about trying to destroy a persons ability to earn an honest living. I urge you to try it yourself and not let other people tell you what to think. read more

We made a point of stopping on our trip out West because we heard this place had great food. Our lunch was so disappointing. Not authentic, bland, and just blah. The service was slow and when we told the server about the food (burrito and fish tacos) she didn't seem concerned. We just paid and left. Don't beleive the hype - this place is a hard pass. read more

Deliciously authentic food with fantastic flavors in a welcoming atmosphere. The customer service was excellent, I definitely recommend this restaurant for a great dining experience. read more

Not authentic Mexican food. Rice was flavorless, just colored yellow. Beans taste like from a can. It's conveyer line food, made in quantity no quality. I took food to go, restaurant itself was plain and uninviting. Too much political ads, feels to be more of a political rallying joint than a quaint restaurant. read more

We've tried several Mexican restaurants in the area and there are a lot. Everything we ordered to go was fresh and loaded with toppings/ingredients. We'll definitely be back! read more

They have very good food. The portions are large. The restaurant was clean. The staff was friendly. I would recommend this restaurant. I would eat there again when I'm in the area. read more

Great service. Great breakfast tacos. Great outside eating area. Definitely recommend. read more

Hostess was very pleasant and helpful food was plentiful and delicious. Sammy's Burrito, Fish taco grilled and Shrimp combination were our choices. I had traveled from Mississippi to visit family in Tucson and had to visit after seeing the Democrat hate directed at Sammy for his Trump endorsement. I was not disappointed at anything about Sammy's. One of his 3 sons delivered our food with a smile and pleasant response when I asked if he was Sammy's son. "One of three he replied." I should be back in February and intend to visit again. Hopefully, Sammy will be there the next time. I would like to meet this champion of freedom and liberty. read more

Delicious! We just had the Maga burger and totally worth it!! Fresh and tasty. Double patty, spring mix, cheese, jalapeños, and delicious bacon bits. The fries are delicious also. read more

Sammy's Mexican Grill - Maga burger take out. - Mexican Near Me - Catalina, Arizona

We stopped here from a softball tournament in Las Cruces. I don't recommend. Being from AZ, we love trying local spots but I've had better. The beans were okay, not a lot of flavor. The chips were also stale, like they had been sitting there. I had the Carne Asada nachos and the chips being stale brought it down. The carne asada wasn't bad but for nachos, the chips have to be crunchy. Ambiance was okay. We were in our softball gear so it worked. All in all I wouldn't go back. read more

Tacos amazing melted right in my mouth so good , service great ambiance small but nice place just have a coffee some breakfast family owned . read more

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Excellent authentic Mexican food! This is a great spot breakfast, lunch, or dinner if you ever find yourself in Catalina. Chorizo and eggs were great with some freshly made horchata that really set it off. read more

Everything is great! Burgers to ice cream to service and has a great patio. Highly recommend!

Outstanding food, fair pricing, large portions, consistent. Best carne asada burrito in arizona read more

Sammy's Mexican Grill - Carne Asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Catalina, Arizona

Love this place. One of my favorite to eat while in Tucson. Check them out. You will enjoy every last bite!

We love Sammy's. We pick up food from them several times a month and they never let us down

Had the MAGA Burger and the Sammy's Burrito. Both were on point and hit the spot! Food was great and service was quick and professional! The place was very clean, straight MAGA every where, and not a liberal in sight lol. Definitely going back! read more

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Great food and great people who are the proprietors . Friendly, clean and totally enjoyable experience.

Tried to eat here w/ wife and kids, my little one spots a mini roach, so we got up immediately. Lots of flies in restaurant too. Food smelled good, but my wife freaked out. read more

The menu at Sammy's Mexican Grill is so HUGE it TRUMPS other fast food restaurants...From Pancakes to Tortas & Burgers featuring a 2 pound burrito called "GEORGIE'S" a double-wrapped burrito with beef or chicken, rice, beans, cabbage, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo...WOW! they MAKE authentic Mexican style fast food in AMERICA with GREAT flavor and awesome service...I'll definitely be back AGAIN! read more

Hmmm First off, breeze past the political signage and pic's; this is a food review. Nothing fancy about the place; clean and quick for a bite to eat. If you're looking for a fancy sit down with your 70 year old high school sweetheart, this ain't the place but if you want something better than that place down the street behind the bank, you've arrived. Salsa's to go could some tweaking, maybe some fresh salsa and some green salsa? I would swear the corn tortillas are homemade (!) read more

Sammy's Mexican Grill - Carne Asada tacos combo - Mexican Near Me - Catalina, Arizona

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Chorizo, egg, and cheese breakfast burrito! Need I say more. Any burrito can be made enchilada style. Try it and thank me later. Their generous portions and quality ingredients keep me coming back. The owners are very friendly and usually one of them is always there running it. read more

I'm a big fan of this restaurant and when in Catalina this is my go to eatery. I've had a couple items but stick to the Carne Asada Tacos. My wife and I stopped for breakfast on Saturday morning about 11:00 am. Place was empty. I saw Menudo on the menu board, weekends only, and asked if they were serving it. Polite young man wasn't sure and had check kitchen. This was a big tilt for me, they must not serve much if you have to check on a weekend special item probably from a can so I ordered Carne Asada Tacos. My wife ordered red enchiladas with scrambled eggs. Her dish was not very appetizing. The eggs were hard fried and chopped not scrambled. Red enchiladas had no flavor. Cold wet lettuce really killed it. The tacos were not much better as they tasted like reworked meat and less than fresh veggies. Sorry Sammy's, most likely will not return. read more

We drive through Catalina frequently and have a list of places we would like to try. Sammy's is a plain & small indoor order at the counter or drive thru eatery we knew we would get to sooner or later based on the high reviews. Well, one day we were driving by and the better half said: "Did you hear about this place? It's a Hispanic (Latino) owned family eatery leftists used yelp to try and destroy because they supported Trump. " WTF. Yep. Look it up, read all the one star reviews. Notice how many are from out of state and just happened to be at this little hole in the wall on the outskirts of Tucson all at the same time. Meanwhile, locals eat here and leave 4 and 5 starts all day long. The family even wrote a book about the experience. That's your ever so ethical left for you. No, I'm not a Trump supporter. I'm one of those scary and dangerous people who get all politicians lie and politics make people stupid and dangerous. History. On to the review. I decided to come here for my birthday meal, simply to support and test their food. We went on a Saturday afternoon. The place had a constant supply of customers. The main menu is extensive, my photo didn't turn out. They also have a second menu on the counter with low carb options. (Down in the right lower corner of the menu in my photos)....Which I didn't see until going up after our meal to thank them for the best carnitas we have found in 10 years and to order freshly made bunuelos to take home. We ordered: Carne Asade Super Nachos, Chili Colorado (hard to find here) Burrito, Carnita Burrito (Best we've had in ten years since moving from California) and 4 packs of cinnamon sugar bunuelos. We spent $36 on everything, took half home. They offer a 3.75% discount for cash transactions. The place was clean, service was fast, food was fresh and delicious. The nachos had a generous serving of guacamole and sour cream. The burritos were shoved full, everything was great. No complaints. It is small for gatherings, but that didn't stop a huge family in the back. One of the best things was seeing an older woman with her family of 12...with her open carry on her hip to protect those around her. Cherry on top experience. We will be back. Sat March 6th, 2021..drove all the way back up here for more Carnitas. We would usually venture out on meats, but we wanted to test the Chili Colorado (beef) & Carnitas (pork) again. Better half stuck with the Carnita Burrito w beans & rice. Still swears it is the best Carnita we've had in 10 years. I chose the Chili Colorado Taco Salad. It was shoved full of Chili Colorado plus a generous portion of sour cream & guacamole. We noticed a sign out front for $1.50 Carne Asada (beef) tacos so we added 3 to the order. WELL WORTH IT. Chips & salsa are $4.50. For that you can get full on 3 to 4 tacos. All in all we spent $32 & we took half the salad & most of the burrito home. I will add photos when they show up flipped. Not sure why the techno difficulty. We will be back! read more

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Finally got a chance to stop by SAMMY's for a few carne asada tacos and chips and salsa. Worth it!!! Homage salsa and fresh warm chips to start and the carne asada was tender and flavorful. The homemade salsa was great. Well Done Sammy!!! read more

Sammy's Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Catalina, Arizona

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The service was friendly and the food was delicious and hot. We had the carnitas combo plate, delicious!

Best double cheese burgers. Fries are normally amazing, sometimes taste reheated. Usually busy which is a good sign. Good republican Catholic owner. read more

Friendly service. Authentic food. Decent prices. My husband, three year old daughter and I loved our food here. Our bean burritos were perfect! My daughter loved hers so much she ate the entire thing (and had to tell the owner it was so good). It is also nice to support an establishment that values the family and patriotism. Thanks Sammy's! read more

Such a great place for Mexican food, fast efficient friendly and tasty!! Highly recommend and great prices. So family oriented.

Love the food and service. Drive thru is a little tricky to navigate. Inside is nice l, thank you for serving the Catalina residents.