I have a bottomless stomach for good Mexican food and this place can serve it really well. It doesn't matter if you're a light weight like me or a fast eater, I'm sure you'll find yourself licking the plate clean. The beans were especially delicious and the chips and salsa were far better than somewhere like Chili's. The servers were polite and attentive but not pushy, and it didn't feel awkward. There were a few flies by the window seats and that hurts the atmosphere of the restaurant, but it didn't really bother me much. read more

Fantastic dinner and service!! Thank you for a great evening! We wanted an authentic restaurant and we found it.

This is one of my absolute favorite Mexican restaurants. I don't typically have to wait for a table, and the chips and salsa are amazing. I love all the food that they offer and they even have vegan options. Great family owned restaurant read more

Incredibly dirty..tables, walls and whole place. Happy hour only in bar which is annoying in general. Just not accommodating and won't be back read more

Via Delosantos - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great food and friendly employees but we ordered take out and didn't receive an entree. They even repeated the order back to me on the phone twice. It was highly recommended to us, so I'm sure we will try it again at some point. read more

Mmmmm ... tasty. My friend and I split a giant entree for maybe $15, two frozen margaritas at $3 each, and I had a draft beer for $3.5. The meal for two was $40 with a generous tip. The ginormous tamales were especially memorable. It was what I expect Phoenix to be. And the cuisine is different from Mexican in Dallas or Albuquerque. Nice fresh salsas. read more

Food was good, staff was nice. Margarita was mediocre. This off the beaten path little place was great for my out of town group. I would suggest the shredded beef chimichanga. It was pretty good! read more

usta come here a lot several years back. It was one of the best places in the valley. Now the menu has a lot of things blacked out. The Mexican spaghetti I ordered was so dry I was dumping salsa on it to eat it. After I was finished the waiter told me I could of ordered an Alfredo type sauce for it. Thanks for the heads up. I would never order it with out it. The service wasn't bad and my friends got more than they could eat. They both enjoyed their dishes, chimichangas , but mine was bland and dry. read more

Via Delosantos - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What can I say about this place, aside from that I wish there was a location in my neighborhood! A friend and I came here after receiving recommendation from the hotel we were staying at and I'm so glad they did. The service was great - our meals arrived in hardly no time at all. And they were DELICIOUS. The margaritas were great, and STRONG. Our waiter was the sweetest, and checked on us regularly to make sure our waters and margaritas were full. It seemed family owned/run, so I'm not surprised by the level of attention, but it was still a great surprise. read more

We walk in, guy opens the door for us, walks us to our table, and takes our drink order, pitcher of beer on the table in under two minutes. Great service, and oh yeah the food is great too. read more

I agree with the other reviewers that the appearance of this place may turn some people away, but that is all the better for you because you will get a table faster. If you go on the weekends prepare to wait 20-40 minutes, but it is indeed worth it. The food is very good and the service is hit or miss but what impressed me most is the wide selection of Vegetarian dishes. I am not vegetarian but some of my friends are and sometimes I just feel like eating something lighter. They have a great selection of grilled veggie filled burritos. You can also get sides of grilled veggies like asparagus, zucchini and carrots. Be sure to try the grilled carrots. The parking sucks, the servers are sometimes not nice and the place sort of looks like something in a bad dream featuring Antonio Banderas and a mariachi band, but the food will keep you coming back. read more

Best Mexican restaurant in Phoenix. Period. Nothing compares to their delicious cheese-crisp, fresh tortilla chips and yummy salsa. Oh, and their machaca beef enchiladas with a little extra cheese will have you turning your car around by the time you reach Bethany Home and uncontrollably driving back for round two.* Their service can be a little rough around the edges at times, but in the end it really doesn't matter. You didn't go to this place to bitch and moan about service; you went here to eat the best dinner you've had all week. My only last piece of advice... eat a lot early on in the game, their dessert leaves a lot to be desired. They could get some legit honey for the sopapillas (vs. Kraft packets), and the fried ice cream is so-so. read more

Excellent food. Charning atmosphere. Friendly staff. Cute bar attached. The chips are homemade-as is most everything else. Great prices, great portions. Well done margaritas and plenty of veggie options. Please note they do *not* use lard AND they are open 7 days a week. Some searches will tell you otherwise. Chalupas and Chili Rellenios are recommended! read more

1st trip back since re opening. Food was great as always but was shocked to see the price of margaritas had been raised .to $7.00, same drink just almost double the price.. too bad I really liked going there. read more

We were in the mood for something different and hoping this would be greatness. Unfortunately, this wasn't it. The experience was "okay". The food was okay. Neither one of us was a huge fan of the salsa or chips, ( we were hoping to get closer to the salsa my fiance's mother makes since one of the reviews says "Not white people mexican food" however according to my fiance the food we had was a mere okay, and didn't live up to that. The service was a bit slow on drinks and we barely saw our waitress. It was terribly busy so that may have accounted for the service...although the food was out ridiculously quick! It wasn't anything I got really hyped about, not being big drinkers I don't think we fit the primary people that this place appeals to (those who love tequila). So if you're into drinking, this may be an amazing stop for you with its huge list of tequila, if not, you can probably find better food elsewhere with about the same prices. By the way, if you're going around dinner time...you're probably going to have a little trouble finding parking because they are packed! read more

Had dinner there last night. Good authentic Mexican food. Very affordable and the service was really good. The place is old but charming like a real authentic Mexican restaurant. read more

The restaurant as advertised is filthy which is inexcusable. Service was good and the chips and salsa were excellent. However the Pollo Fundido which was advertised as being excellent was far from it. The sauce was skimpy and the worst part was the inside was about 3/4 of the cheapest cut of dark chicken mixed with just a little bit of white meat thrown in. The refried beans were runny and the rice was bland. Overall would not recommend coming here when there are far superior options available in Phoenix. read more

I want to commend this familiar neighborhood restaurant. They are still serving high quality food and the margaritas are top notch!

I went here last week. This place seemed okay, I have never heard of it before, but my friend suggested it and really liked it before. So, we went there, and the staff was really nice but everyone was quite 'blah'. Not too happy to be working or something? (Who really is, right?!). So not too many smiles coming your way if you go here. Anyway, the salsa/chips that they bring to the table were pretty good. They have hot and mild on the table and I didn't know which was which (usually I can tell), but found out right away! If you like hot salsa, then you'd like the one on the table! But def. good flavors. For dinner, I ordered the fish tacos (Tacos de carnitas is what the item was on the menu) . And the flavors were quite good and good portions I must say. However, the fish was overcooked so it was a little rubbery. **Just a note, they do have a Vegetarian menu which I found very interesting at a Mexican restaurant. So there is food for everyone! Overall I had a good experience here, the prices are a bit high to me, but that was really the only downfall. (And that I wish some of the staff would of been more personable.) But no matter, the company I was with, was entertainment enough! :o) read more

Went here for dinner last night with a few ladies and was surprised by the diverse selection the menu provided. However, being that I was adventureous in even trying a new place, I settled on chicken enchiladas for dinner with their white queso. I questioned going to this place altogether due to it's unfamiliar location, and while initially questioning my sanity/safety, i have determined their food is DEFINITELY worth dying for :) One of the ladies i was with raved about their food prior to us arriving, so my expectations were set pretty high. She also mentioned they had good margaritas, and to my pleasant surprise she was right! And, um...hello $2.99!! Their chips were good, their salsa was lacking flavor/spice (IMO), but their white queso was phenom! Perfect amount of flavor and spice. And yes, notice i said WHITE queso. Saw someone else mention they only use yellow cheese. Last i checked, i wasn't color blind. Forgive me, I digress. The other ladies ordered a bowl of the green chili, and a burro. Didn't try the burro, but it looked/smelled great and the green chili was also a success. To finish things off, we had their fried ice cream with half honey & half strawberry. WOW! First time i've had it, and i'll definitely be going back if only for their $2.99 margaritas and fried ice cream. It really is the small things in life that make us women happy :) The staff was entertaining, attentive, and polite. My only complaint about my whole experience was that on the menu the enchilada I ordered indicated shredded chicken, and it wasn't. It was chunked/cubed, and in turn made it very "chickeny" (it was STUFFED with Chicken) In addition, it was ALL dark meat. I prefer white meat over anything, but I suppose "to each their own". I think i'll just try a beef or cheese lada next time. All in all, very good experience, and at the top of my list for best Mexican in the valley! read more

SO DISAPPOINTED! Our family frequently ate here for 20+ years and loved it. However, our experience this evening was awful. The chips & salsa, beans & rice were the best part of our meal. One family member ordered the Pollo Fundido -- sauce tasted like Velveta cheese melted, no punch whatsoever! The meat seemed to be about a tablespoon of white meat chicken mixed in with tuna! My salad was swimming in red sauce from the cheese enchilada -- the cheese was not even melty. Will not be returning. Maybe they should return to a menu offering fewer items and 'doing it right'! read more

Bad service slow service seriously how long does it take to serve a glass of wine and a tostada ? Well I guess about 53 minutes ! NEVER EVER again.. read more

My first trip to Via was about a year ago for a friend's birthday. I was kind of surprised that she chose this little place 45 minutes away from her home in Tempe, but immediately understood as I walked into the front door. It's kitschy-cute, loud, unpretentious, and STACKED with hundreds of different options of tequila. What's not to love? The veggie-friendly menu is pretty awesome, too, and definitely a huge plus for a sit-down Mexican food restaurant. I've literally had cravings just for their rice alone. So good! The house margaritas are something ridiculous like $2 or $3 a piece but are pretty syrupy sweet. I ask for half the syrup and a splash of ice water, and they're actually drinkable. This may not be a place you want to go to for a romantic date or a 'light' lunch, but it will be the place that resonates in the back of your mind anytime someone suggests grabbing Mexican food. Listen to that voice. read more

Mexican food is comfort food at Via. Like an old familiar comfortable pair of shoes that never goes out of style. We try to eat in the small bar area as much as possible just for the rundown chilled out vibe. Feels like being in Mexico near the beach, just good homemade food washed down with a tasty simple margarita. Their refried beans are the bomb, and we haven't had anything off the menu we did not like. Tamales, enchiladas, burritos, pollo fundido... It's all good. Employees are fast and efficient and they'll get whatever you need. Stay classy Via and stick around for 40 or so more years to come. We need you, and we rely on you to not change on us. read more

I will have to go there four times this week to achieve my goal as duke of delasantos (hiccup)

Okay, so this is a dive of a joint, but you will not be disappointed! They have 200 tequilas in the bar and their bartenders are always fun! It's a family owned business that serves really really good mexican food - their fundido is amazing! The atmosphere is so so fun, we always have fun in a crowd there. Their waitstaff is wonderful - they give you good suggestions and are really friendly. A must visit and highly recommend! read more

waitress dropped salsa all over my head, my white shirt, and lulu jacket. so rude. Didn't even apologize or take anything off the bill

After moving to Phoenix from Denver 4 years ago I FINALLY found a Mexican restaurant with good green chili! So good!

Had a wonderful experience here this week, the waiters were kind and attentive. The food was delicious, my son loved the turkey pig in a blanket. Everyone was wearing masks and had sanitizer in the front. Will be coming here again. read more

This place rocks! Co-winner of the best chips and salsa in the valley. Best house Margs at $3.00 each...top that one! The Mexican pasta with wide egg noodles topped with their green chili is addictive and you won't find that one anywhere else. Its always busy and hectic but somehow they find you a table quickly. They also tend to remember you on return visits which means they don't have turnover of their help like the chain places do. Highly recommended and would give it the coveted fifth star if they would someday do a little remodeling as it is "rustic" and then some if you get my drift. read more

Fantastic old restaurant with great Mexican food. Everything seemed to have a very special authentic touch even though you might find some of these items in some of the ordinary popular Mexican restaurants. Their selection of Tequila is worth the trip by itself. Ask to see if they still do the sampler. This place will always be a destination several times a year. Parking may be a slight problem if busy, but drive around a bit and you shouldn't have a problem. read more

Unfortunately I don't have anything really good or bad abt this place. It was just ok. Although the chips were great. The food was pretty basic. I didn't like that I was served a margarita in a non margarita glass read more

So I went to dinner there for the first time ever and I ordered a chili relleno one bite everyone knows the rules and I gave it an 8.3 thinking about it and talking to the waitress I decided that I told her I would give it 9.2 because she was awesome. Very impressed highly recommend this restaurant. Overall rating is a 4.7 but I will give it five star rating read more

Great local place with great food. True Tex-Mex queso with chorizo is awesome! Everyone super nice. Would definitely come back again! read more

Great margaritas at a good price. spicy chorizo dip it delicious. Staff is really friendly and fast service

The food was amazing. The supervisor was extremely rude. She looked like she did not want to be there. She kept looking at her phone as if she was ready to close the place down when they still had 2 hrs to close. At the end of our dinner she just dropped the bill on the table again as if it was an inconvenience for her . We paid and walked out as she starred us down not even said thank you or anything. read more

Never ever fails to disappoint for the best Mexican food in the valley. It's been open for many years, it's family owned, and the quality is great. I always skip the bar after my youthful failed frozen margaritas and just go for the combos on the huge menu. Their enchiladas are excellent and the owner is so nice! read more

I was a little uneasy coming here just based on the area around however I quickly found that for real authentic mexican food, not a whole lot can compare. What I love about this place is that it is true mexican food. Places like Macayos and Garcias may be good but they try to slop so much chile and baja sauce on everything that it really loses out on the real flavor. However, Delosantos is delicious. I always get the Via Chalupas which is some sort of marinated beef (carne asada) soft tacos. They are massive and comes with 3 per order with rice and beans. They are mouthwatering. I never have to add salsa or sour cream to them and have never been disappointed with those. Most of my family loves to get some form of the tacos, enchiladas, and tostadas. Just depends on what they want mroe of that night I guess. And the cheese crisps may be simple but they are cooked great everytime. I don't drink however others in my family will dine on pitchers of margaritas there and they absolutely love them. I myself hate tequila so no thanks but to each their own. The chips and salsa are staples but the hotter of the 2 salsas has the best flavor in my opinion. The regular has too much cilantro in it for my liking and I could do without it. I had tried the chimichanga initially going there and it ws good but nothing too special. But overall this place has solid mexican food, a friendly staff, and although it might be small and you may have a few minutes to wait, it is well worth it. I'm giving it 3.5 stars because I haven't tried the entire menu and I am very particular when it comes to Mexican food. But from what I have tried, well done! read more

I've been to Via about three times now, and I have had nothing but a great experience! The quaIity of the ChiIe ReIIeno bIows the chain Mexican food restaurants out of the water! The portion to price ratio is fantastic. They offer fresh, thin, corn tortiIIa chips with IittIe bowIs of yummy hot sauce and miId saIsa. I wish those bowIs were deeper, because my husband and I are at the bottom before you can say crazy quesadiIIa ten times fast. The house margaritas are aIways $2.99 and made with decent tequiIa. Not to mention they make the mix fresh each morning, and it's deIivered POOF! right after it's ordered. The onIy thing I think couId bring Via up to five stars, wouId be the decor( it's Iike sensory overIoad waIking in there at first), but, it's charming in its own right. :) I wouId definiteIy recommend this to anyone who Ioves a reIiabIe, authentic, Mexican meaI from time to time( or in my case, every other day). read more

Excellent food and atmosphere. Tequila selection is the most ive ever seen, probably my favorite Mexican restaurant, sit in the bar if you can-small but fun. read more