Huauchinango
1620 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85201
Huauchinango Menu
Sorry, We are updating this restaurant menu details.
Visit below restaurant in Mesa for healthy meals suggestion.
Visit below restaurant in Mesa for healthy meals suggestion.
Visit below restaurant in Mesa for healthy meals suggestion.
Sorry, we don't have Q&A for this restaurant.
Sorry, No Coupons available for this restaurant.
-
Address :
1620 W University Dr
Mesa, AZ, 85201 - Phone (480) 233-8669
- Website https://www.restaurantehuauchinango.com/
- Click To Get Directions
Opening Hours
- Mon :8:00 am - 10:00pm
- Mon : 8:00 am - 10:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
WE SERVE THE FOLLOWING STATES
Looky Weed - Buy Marijuana Online
Looky Weed is here to help you navigate the maze of legalized marijuana. We provide you with a complete dispensary directory.
Andrea M.
I ordered two fish tacos and a chorizo and egg burrito. The fish tacos were SO good. The downside is that they are served on one tortilla, so it got messy after a couple bites. Fresh veggies and great salsa verde. The burrito was a bit salty. The serving was way more than expected. I could have shared it and will been satisfied. Customer service was done all in Spanish. Once they realized I mostly speak English they switched it up no problem. Seating is at plastic covered tables and metal chairs. I'd come back again for the fish tacos.
(4)Tony R.
Great little Mexican restaurant with an authentic taste in the food. Kids soup is a traditional Mexican soup that every kid likes and the adult meals where really good too. We had enchiladas with a pork chop on the side and a huarache. The pork chop was perfectly cooked and had a great taste. Everything else was also good. Spicy enough to to enjoy comfortably.
(5)Shawnee M.
Home made chicken mole! Very authentic. No English. Cash only, otherwise would be 5 stars. Great hands made tortillas.
(4)Jeniffer T.
Good food and good prices. Is a little casual spot, the service is really good. Will definitely come back to try more of its menu.
(4)Kent M.
This hidden gem is spectacular! The food is very fresh. Service is excellent and very friendly. The intimate spot allows for reasonable pricing. If you like authentic Mexican Food you have got to try the enchiladas with a side of steak. This dish comes with large enchiladas stuffed and the "wet" green sauce with lettuce and cheese is unforgettable!! You will not be disappointed trying out this dish. The salsa bar is very good. Watch out for the spicy sauce it's not for the light hearted. Also try the Mexican drinks too. They accept credit cards and cash. Don't let the strip mall detour you from stopping by and giving it a try!!
(5)Steve B.
I stopped in for the first time late afternoon yesterday, and there was a steady stream of people coming in for take-out while I had the wet cheese enchiladas and three of the al pastor tacos. I'm giving the place five stars based upon the flavors and recipes which are clearly fantastic. The salsa bar has three different: a tomatillo salsa, a red one, and a habanero sauce---all quite tasty. The table tops were clean in this modest place and the people were friendly. The cook was eating a mole dish that I will try next time. It's my opinion that a TV with the volume turned on inside a restaurant (rather than say inside a bar) is a negative thing, but perhaps others like it on... I'm sure I'll get more adventurous and try the unfamiliar menu items soon----I trust the people in the kitchen here.
(5)Daniel W.
Recently moved to Mesa and am very glad I found this place. Food is excellent. I don't typically enjoy Mexican restaurants on this side of the border, but this one has the authentic mexican comfort food that I love.
(5)Age D.
Huachinango might be hard to say for some people but don't let that scare you This is one of most authentic Mexican fares I've had in awhile The tlacoyos alone have guaranteed I'm gonna be coming back
(4)Ursula D.
CASH ONLY. Ok, I'd forgotten about this restaurant. They moved a while ago from their SoScott location (that may have been in Tempe) on McKellips. So I basically forgot about them. I was searching for this restaurant on Yelp/Google after a discussion about my taste in MX food. Come to find out, when Huauchinango reopened in the new location, the person that submitted this business page on Yelp spelled the name wrong! So my search would turn up nothing on Google and Yelp. I figured the resto was out of business. Then like magic, another Yelper mentioned it in Yelp Talk. I caught the misspell by a Yelper today and searched on that and bam... IN BUSINESS! Yes, this is some really good food from a bonafide-hole-in-the-wall joint. Makes me wanna do the happy dance when I used to eat their tamales. So of course, after finding them in the search today, via a Yelper mention, I knew I had to go here tonight! I'd waited for 2 years! No tamales as they were out and would be making more for the next morning. I will return soon for the tamales. I'll stop in for lunch this time or, call ahead to make sure they have them. So, no tamale tonight --- that's ok, I stuffed my face with a couple tacos. I had the carnitas and the beef tongue tacos. Both delicious and yummy. I ordered chicken enchiladas for lunch tomorrow. In true pig-out fashion, I took a bite of that and the enchiladas are far better than I remembered them being when they were on McKellips. Just the right amount of salt-ness with enchilada sauce and cheese on top. I top everything with something spicy. their spicy habanero salsa adds the right amount of kick to it. Also on my to have-again list from Huauchinango would be the mole (mo'lay). I would easily give this play 5 stars if I could drink alcohol there and they don't accept credit cards!!! Oh Lord, please get the Square or something! However, after I'm reminded how good the tamales are, I may come back for an update next week. Stay tuned. Oh Yeah... CASH ONLY.
(4)Leigh L.
I was really looking for yummy cuisine in Mesa and I found it. The quesadillas were delish and the hibiscus drink was exactly what I wanted.
(5)Greg B.
I loved this place. The salsas are fantastic. The green and habanero are delish. I had the quesadillas. They come in a light green sauce that is full of flavor. Try out a couple different meats in them. Definitely recommend trying this place. It's more southern Mexican, which is a bit different style.
(5)Justin S.
This little "hole in the wall" - "where the heck is it" Mexican joint is amazing. It is CASH ONLY so beware before coming in. The food here is incredible and a very different set of flavors than most Mexican you'll find in the Phoenix Valley. I've sampled much of their menu and the main standout feature is the sauce. They have incredible sauces! From the salsa's in the bins to the salsa that comes with the chips or the sauce they put over the quesadillas it's all amazing. They have perhaps the best torta I've had. This is a very different and unique experience compared to the majority of Mexican available in the city. It's homemade menu, not the standard "[fill in the blank]-berto's" menu you see at most places.
(4)Rand H.
Whipped over here and enjoyed a lunch outing today with Mark R. & Robyn N. It's a simply decorated mid-sized cafe with a friendly host and reasonable prices. The menu though, in my opinion, is a disaster case; very hard to follow and order from. That's my big complaint about this restaurant. Once I managed to order a couple of things, I went with a street style Asada Taco ($1.30), and a plate of three Quesadillas, one with spicy chicken, one with beef, cheese and mushrooms, and one with marinated pork. ($6). All three were covered with shredded lettuce and bits of cheese, and there was a nice sauce floating around on the plate underneath. The serving of chips for the three of us was dinky (even though we were brought a few more later), & they were paper thin. The rest of the food was very good, so it's a high 3 Stars overall for this nice place. :-) (Cash only.)
(3)Tom H.
Wow-Chinango! This place has the only decent plate of Puebla-style chilaquiles I've had since my time in Mexico in the '80s:sloppy, spicy, tangy, and filling. And that's not the only dish on the menu you've never heard of. They have mejorales, tlacoyos, and a few other creative ways of cooking and serving masa treats with their distinctive green sauce. I took the families of two of my sister here, and I still hear "Wow-chinango's" when they talk about Mesa. The owner is very patient and friendly; he seems to enjoy explaining the dishes like any excellent waiter. We speak Spanish, so I am not sure how easy it would be to order in English only. Prices are Filiberto-range. Atmosphere is basic, but I enjoyed studying the photographs of Huanchinango Township on the walls while our food was cooking.
(4)Brian G.
Wonderful experience and great homemade authentic Mexican food. Prices are very reasonable with lots and lots of tasty options. Wasn't sure if we'd feel out of place here, but the staff was friendly and service was excellent. Our server took the time to explain the menu and made recommendations for dishes. Plus for the homemade salsa varieties that offered a very hot habanero option that I really enjoy sometimes. The food came out fresh and hot and was cooked perfectly. This isn't a high dinning experience or refined cuisine, but it is fantastically good authentic food. This is a must try for everyone, and I look forward to returning to sample more of the menu. Notes: This is a cash only restaurant. Soda is served by the can. Two things your won't think twice about after your meal.
(5)Burcham H.
I have lived in Az. for over 50 years and my wife an I have been eating at all the little mexican places in search of good food. This place is authentic for sure! The food at Huauchinangos is fresh homemade authentic mexican food from Huauchinango (80 miles N.E. of Mexico city). The menu was confusing because I wasn't familiar with most of the things on it. But they have tacos, burritos, enchiladas and such. The chips are exellent and the refried beans are even better! They make their hochata and jamaica fresh from scratch. Delicious!!! The staff are kind and courtious. (Owner and wife) Their hours are 8-10 except Wednesdays (close at 6).
(4)Mary S.
The tacos are fantastic and only $1.35 each!!! Steak, chicken, pork you name it - epic! They also have tongue tacos...wait for it.... Cash only.
(4)MaKiea M.
I stopped by for lunch with my husband and two girls (4 and 1 year old). They have authentic southern Mexican food. My girls had the kids chicken strip meal which came with 2 chicken strips and some fries. It was $4.50 which is pretty typical for a kids meal but did not come with a drink. My husband had the hawaiian torta ($6.50 I think) and said he enjoyed it. I had a quesadilla (they are known for them) with Mexican chicken ($6 for 3). I really enjoyed the quesadilla. It came smothered with green chili sauce, lettuce, and queso fresco and the corn tortilla is definitely homemade and absolutely delicious. The chips and salsa are amazing too. They come with a green salsa that tastes a little like an enchilada sauce and is so yummy. They also have a small salsa bar. The only downfall was they did not have fountain drinks. They are on the menu so maybe the machine was down? No worries, they had Mexican bottles cokes. The owner and a younger kid (maybe his son?) served us and were so nice, friendly, and helpful explaining menu items and making suggestions. We will definitely return to try more of their delicious food! Oh and the neighborhood looks a little sketchy but it isn't that bad.
(4)Alma C.
great quesadillas and tamales (rajas con queso)
(5)Bill S.
Ohhh man the habanero salsa is soo !@#ing GOOD!!! It's not like a painful burn, it just makes you sweat. Cheap, easy lunch specials. We call this place "el authentico"
(5)Terri R.
Tonight was an example of why I love Yelp. Husband and I searched for "tacos" and this place came up with glowing reviews from fellow Yelpers. I had passed this restaurant a million times, but had never given it a second thought. I had the tlacoyos with eggs - the thick tortillas were supremely satisfying, and the nopalitos were the best I'd ever had. It was a treat to try out Mexican cuisine different from the usual Sonoran fare found so often in Phoenix.
(5)Debra D.
Great food and they now take cards so those of you waiting because you hate cash. They are now ready. I want a to go menu which they don't have yet.
(4)Matt R.
This'll have been my 6th time here and I'm finally remembering to write a yelp review. Perhaps it's because I was too into the amazing food to care about anything else until I was ready to burst at the seams. Or maybe I have crap for a memory. Either way I keep making my way back and for good reason. Tasty authentic food and attentive friendly service have always been on point and after 6 times the consistency of these two fundamentals of the restaurant biz is was sets this place apart. It's worth the trip in my humble opinion but just know, you're not coming for chic decor or the trendy location.
(5)K C M.
found them after the moved, stealthy! pronounced wou-chee-NAN-go but you will say WOW-chee-NAN go with the two key syllables being WOW & GO!
(5)Jill S.
Best tacos Al Pastor since Mexico City!!! Very helpful staff. The others are correct when they rave about the sauces !
(4)Mark R.
This is real authentic Mexican street food that you may eat while visiting the areas around Mexico City while on vacation. Same Tasty Menu and Friendly Owner from the Restaurant that he had at Mckellips and Miller in Scottsdale before he relocated. The menu is full of several family recipes that he has gathered from back home. Always fresh and flavorful. He has been in the Best of PHX issues a few times in the past for his Quesadillas. Just do a quick search at New Times for Huauchinango and they pop right up. This is a Mom and Pop hole in the wall place. It is in a strip mall that looks a little tired if I can say so. Inside is nice, clean and casual with a kicked back sort of feel. The game of Soccer is a favorite there and you will notice a cool mural painted on one of the wall of a giant soccer stadium as well as a beautiful display of trophies from some of the teams they play in or support. There may be even a game playing on the TV from Mexico. Everything is made from scratch. No mole from a jar. Being a foodie myself I have talked recipes (some top secret) and types of chili pepper used as well as techniques with him and I am amazed at what is involved to produce an authentic product. This is no Filibertos so do not expect that style of fast food. I have tried just about everything on the menu including the BBQ lamb they sell on the weekends that is slow cooked in a special covered pit just like they do in his hometown. You can pick from several types of meats or styles. Chicken Tinga, Chicken with Chiltepin, Carne Asada, Marinated Pork, Carnitas, Chorizo, etc. Some of my favorites are the assortment of Tacos, Burritos, Tortas, and Tamales (I get him to deep fry mine). They have the BEST Habanero sauce in town. Other great dishes are the Enchiladas, Quesadillas and the really authentic dishes like the Huaraches, Tlacoyos, and Mole Poblano. Some even come with tender cactus sliced up and added to it. Easy to drive right passed. No main signage on the corner but only on the building. Small language barrier when asking specific questions about something you may not have tried before but well worth the effort. You will be pleased. Like my friend in Tucson Isabella J. says "Keep it local when you can". CASH ONLY. Enjoy!
(5)