Don Ruben’s Mexican Restaurant
4323 W Cactus Rd, Glendale, AZ, 85304
Don Ruben’s Mexican Restaurant Menu
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Foods to Avoid for Diabetics at McDonald's
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Food Suggestions for Diabetics at McDonald's
Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad
Nutritional Facts: 350 calories, 12g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4.5g), 1070mg sodium, 27g carbs, 6g sugar, 6g fiber, 37g Protein
Egg McMuffin®
Nutritional Facts: 300 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 760mg sodium, 30g carbs, 3g sugar, 2g fiber, 17g Protein
4-piece Chicken McNuggets®
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 340mg sodium, 11g carbs, 0g sugar, 1g fiber, 17g Protein
Kiddie Cone
Nutritional Facts: 45 calories, 1g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0.5g), 20mg sodium, 8g carbs, 6g sugar, 0g fiber, 1g Protein
4-piece Chicken McNuggets® Happy Meal
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 340mg sodium, 11g carbs, 0g sugar, 1g fiber, 10g Protein
Iced Latte
Nutritional Facts: 90 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 65mg sodium, 7g carbs, 7g sugar, 0g fiber, 4g Protein
World Famous Fries®
Nutritional Facts: 230 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 160mg sodium, 29g carbs, 0g sugar, 3g fiber, 3g Protein
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Foods to Avoid at McDonald's for High Blood Pressure
Avoid Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Burger and Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles at McDonald's as both these burgers are high in sodium. Skip extra cheese and avoid French fries if possible as they are too greasy and can add to your sodium intake. Also, avoid all types of sausage-based burgers or sandwiches at McDonald's to limit your sodium levels.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at McDonald's
Side Salad
Nutritional Facts: 15 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 15mg sodium, 3g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 10g Protein
Filet-O-Fish®
Nutritional Facts: 390 calories, 19g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 560mg sodium, 38g carbs, 5g sugar, 2g fiber, 17g Protein
Baked Apple Pie
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 95mg sodium, 35g carbs, 16g sugar, 4g fiber, 2g Protein
Vanilla Cone
Nutritional Facts: 200 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 95mg sodium, 32g carbs, 16g sugar, 4g fiber, 2g Protein
Americano
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Coffee
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 20mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 2g Protein
Apple Slices
Nutritional Facts: 15 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0 g), 0mg sodium, 4g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at MCDONALD'S
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Foods to Avoid at MCDONALD'S for High Cholesterol
Bacon-based items are often too greasy and high in bad cholesterol. If you are concerned about high cholesterol, then you must avoid all bacon-based burgers and salads. Also, skip the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Tenders to keep your cholesterol levels in check. You must also keep sausage-based items at bay when dining at McDonald's.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at MCDONALD'S
Side Salad
Nutritional Facts: 15 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 15mg sodium, 3g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 1g Protein
Egg White Delight McMuffin®
Nutritional Facts: 260 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4.5g), 780mg sodium, 29g carbs, 3g sugar, 2g fiber, 16g Protein
McChicken®
Nutritional Facts: 410 calories, 22g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 590mg sodium, 39g carbs, 5g sugar, 2g fiber, 15g Protein
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 125mg sodium, 22g carbs, 12g sugar, 1g fiber, 2g Protein
Hamburger Happy Meal
Nutritional Facts: 480 calories, 16g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 680mg sodium, 62g carbs, 21g sugar, 3g fiber, 22g Protein
Cappuccino
Nutritional Facts: 120 calories, 6g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 80mg sodium, 9g carbs, 9g sugar, 0g fiber, 6g Protein
Yoplait® GO-GURT® Low Fat Strawberry Yogurt
Nutritional Facts: 45 calories, 0.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 30mg sodium, 9g carbs, 5g sugar, 0g fiber, 2g Protein
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Healthy Food Options at McDonald's
McDonald's was highly criticized for its unhealthy food options. Being a renowned brand and a popular fast food chain, McDonald's decided to revamp its image and decided to serve healthy food options. Most of these healthy food choices were salads, smoothies, fruits, and fish items.
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Address :
4323 W Cactus Rd
Glendale, AZ, 85304 - Phone (602) 866-2900
- Website https://www.donrubensmexicanfood.com/
- Click To Get Directions
Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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.
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Shannon B.
Hands down one of my favorite places to eat. The Maragrita's are killer and food amazing.
(5)Angela S.
I'm gonna agree with Stevey P. You can find better mexican food elsewhere. Is it terrible? No, but it isn't something to write home about. The service was adequate, but they did get one of my party's order incorrect. He did get his plate replaced rather quickly, but it was a simple red/green burrito mix-up. The hostess/waitress's breath was KICKIN! IT was a serious problem! They have a giant bowl of mints by the door, I really wish she had taken full advantage of that. And while her service was attentive, she brought drinks out like no body's business, we really didn't want her coming to our table. It was really bad. I would probably not come here again.
(1)Thomas L.
If you want a great fish taco this is the place to go. Since Ive moved here which wasnt too long ago, I always order cheese enchiladas with rice and whole beans (if I can find them) and a fish taco on the side. The fish taco was seasoned and fried to perfection. It reminded of what I got from back home growing up. The fact they have whole beans (here for some reason in arizona they call em ranchero versus charro or borracho beans which what I call em) are one of the reasons I love this place. Being able to mix my rice and beans is as good as it gets with a pacifico. The cheese enchiladas I had were also tasty. The sauce was very tex mex and made it that much better. I have been there 3 times now and the place just keeps getting better.
(5)Bobbi B.
Don Ruben's is a combination of excellent food, friendly atmosphere and savvy business sense - 3 things needed to stay alive in the restaurant business. Am I one of their "plants"? No....I'm one of their most important commodities - a regular customer. Steve welcomes us every Friday night for our TGIF dinner and drinks. The food is always delicious and made-to-order, the staff is fun and efficient, and the atmosphere is 'Welcome Home'.... Try it again with a good attitude and a keen idea for business, other reviewers, and retractions you will print.....
(5)eugene j.
the best mex ever! my wfe andi have been coming hrer for several years, nev er been disappointed
(5)Amy L.
We LOVE Don Ruben's!! We have been eating here for years. I have been using Yelp for a couple of years as well. Tonight as we were sitting at Don's, as we call it, I said "they have the best chips and salsa" then I said I'm going to go home and write a positive review on Yelp for them. I have had or tried just about everything on the menu. I am a fourth generation AZ. native, been eating Mexican food in Phx. area for years, There are other good places, but we like Don Ruben's the best. My favorites are #3, #9, #11 combinations plates, and the fish taco dinner, not Mexico style, but very good. We have had a couple of occasions when we had so so service, but only like twice in all the years. Too Hot???? What?? That is what Mexican food is, Ooey, Gooey, Hot & Cheesy Goodness . Delish!!!
(5)Bill R.
My coworkers and I have eaten here for over a year now and have never had the problems listed above. Frankly, I was stunned to read about them. If you like your food piping hot and portions that leave you feeling more than full AND you like high quality food then this is the place for you. FOR RECORD, I do not, nor have I ever worked for Don Ruben's restaurant nor do I even know the owners or workers. I am however, as soon as I am done writing this going to pick up 3 dozen tamales for Christmas. BTW, try the Chicken Nachos and then tell me you did not get your moneys worth. Go ahead, I dare ya. :-)
(4)Jack N.
WOW! Two 5 star reviews for Don Rubens?? Did they fire their entire staff and revamp their entire menu since the last time I've been there??? The food is a 2.5 at best. The service is the same. If you want sub par Mexican food and dont want to drive to Macayos or Garcias for other sub par Mexican food go to Don Rubens. The only thing even worth mentioning is their sopapillas for dessert. Thats about the only thing worth ordering.
(2)Joe H.
They have the best chips and salsa to start. The chips are light, thin, crispy, delicious and warm. I love their Poco Pollo (Pollo Fundido). Absolutely the best flavor. Yum! I highly recommend it....
(5)Sarah D.
I'm baffled at how poorly rated this place is. I just ate here for the first time and loved it. I was there with a large party of people. We sat down with fresh chips and salsa being put on the table, our drink orders were taken almost right away, and the food came out unexpectedly quickly given our group size. First thing when we sat down, the owner came out to say hi and check on us. I would certainly not call that poor service. The waiter was good humored and rolled with our jokes. I don't know what people have been getting that causes them to say the food is alright at best. I had the mexican shrimp burro and I can honestly say it was, by far, the best mexican food I have ever had, and very filling. Sure, the beans and rice are nothing to call home about but, let's face it, how many restaurants have you been to where the beans and rice were phenomenal? However, one person in our party ordered pinto beans instead of the standard refried beans, and they looked delicious. Other people in our party also really enjoyed their special grilled salmon and the salmon tacos. It's disappointing that this place has such a low overall rating, because that means most people won't even check to see if there is a good review. If anyone does though, please just go try it for yourself. And for the people who have had coupon issues: Yes, it sucks that they didn't honor your coupon but I ALWAYS ask if a place will accept the coupon before I just order, assuming they will. So it's really not fair to just write a place off because of a coupon issue. But hey, that's your loss. EDIT: I just checked out the "filtered" reviews... for whatever reason, that's where all the 5 star reviews went. Which would explain why they have such a poor rating.
(5)Stevey P.
Totally underwhelming Mexican food. Even Macayo's and Chipotle burritos have cost less with bigger portions, and tasted better. I ordered a simple rice, bean and guacamole ($6.95) burrito for lunch. I mean, how hard can that be to MESS up? But they piled some warm slimy goop (frijoles, I imagine) in a tortilla and called it done. I have heard this location has been several other ill-fated restaurants before. Let's hope this one can stay a while. Lunch service was slower than expected - only 2 servers but with 10 parties. Their signature dish was the poco pollo - basically a chicken chimi with heart clogging jalapeno cream cheese - a standard dish at most Mexican eateries. Might be worth it - who knows? The inside decor is nice a warm modern Mexican look, but with booths and cheap tables/chairs throughout. They also serve tequila and margaritas yet have NO BAR. WTF?
(2)jennifer m.
I live right down the street from this place and have been there more times than I can count. At one point we were going about once a week. The food is just okay, but the margaritas and guacamole are very good. That's the main reason to go. I've had two BIG problems with this place. First, they take reservations but don't honor them when you show up. We had a reservation, but when we showed up (on time), they simply put our name at the bottom of the waiting list. And then told me that's how they do things. We left and didn't return for about 8 months. Second problem came when I took my mom there for lunch. I ordered the taco plate, bit in and broke a tooth on the taco shell, which was NOT fresh. It was hard as a rock and yet gummy, like a stale shell had been steamed. First time I'd had a problem with freshness here, but it was an expensive problem. Anyway that was 4 months ago and I won't go back.
(2)Amanda W.
I dont know why so many not so great reviews... :( I live in surprise and whenever were near and hungry we try and stop in and have some good cooking. There food is good, the prices are good, service has always been excellent. No its not omg amazing and i cant live without but its good.
(4)Janis J.
I used to work across the street but moved to a different neighborhood. I still go there on Sunday nights for the excellent service and great food. The margarita's aren't bad either! They have the best salsa and chips made fresh. I've tried many menu items and have never had a bad meal.
(5)Michael K.
Been coming here for ages. I have never had a bad experience, from the food to the service, it has always been way above par. Beats any of the local chains, and definitely any national chain. Local family owned goodness right here. Headed there right now, got hungry just thinking about it.
(5)Amy V.
I am not a big fan of Mexican food but as this place was around the corner from our home and both me and my boyfriend wanted some drinks, we thought we'd give them a try. We love a good local hole in the wall. This place was almost perfect. I had the Blake's tacos and I asked to have the tomatillo sauce on the side. I loved them and wish I could order them a la carte without the beans or rice. Our only disappointment was that the margaritas were not very strong.
(4)Amber W.
I've been there twice: once for a meeting and another time for lunch with my husband. Their food is fantastic and their service is fast and friendly. Both times I've eaten there, everyone working there had a smile on their face and was very accommodating. I absolutely LOVE that their rice and beans don't have any animal broth or lard. Even their tortilla chips are lard free! This is difficult to find in a mexican restaurant. I love that they have vegan options too, like the bean chimichanga (as well as a few other vegan menu items that I can't quite recall at the moment). The fact that Don Ruben's has some vegan options for me and then some meat-themed options for my husband means that we can enjoy a wonderful meal together! I can't speak for myself, but my husband says that the meat dishes he's eaten there are also wonderful. I recommend that you give Don Ruben's a try!
(5)Scott W.
This is one of those places friends have recommended for years. I go to the gym on this corner, I eat breakfast next door, but I am just not in that area of town when I go out to lunch or dinner. Recently I met up for lunch with a friend who works out of his house just up the street. Thursday lunch was packed shortly after opening. The whole time we were there there was no more than 2 or 3 open tables. Service was attentive. Chips and salsa came out quick, as did the food order. I preferred the hotter of the two salsas. I had a chicken taco and cheese enchilada with rice and beans. It was one of their lunch specials and pretty reasonably priced. There were some more exciting things on the menu but what I had was well executed. It may not be a full 4 but it is worthy of more than a 3-1/2 rounded down. I would definitely go back.
(4)Kris C.
Very good food Service was fast, although we were there on a Tuesday night and they were not busy. The waiter was very helpful and answered all my questions. I was not impressed with either the hot sauce or salsa but our dinners were tasty. The Margaritas tasted wonderful!
(4)Amy B.
I was taken back by the crowd but our wait time for a table was fairly quick! Not a restaurant with incredible ambience but still comfortable and clean. The staff had very personable interactions with the patrons which really added to the experience. Food was very good. Loved the guacamole appetizer with flour chips! The house margaritas will not disappoint! I think we found our new favorite! Thank you, Don Rubens!
(4)Kim J.
If I could give them 10 stars I would. I love the food here. I have not been disappointed with anything I have tried. The service is quick and great too! You may have a small wait at dinner time but trust me it's well worth it!
(5)Angie G.
Great neighborhood Mexican place. I always get the carne asada taco dinner, and it's always perfect, as are the Mexican lemonades (Margaritas).It's great having a place where you don't even need to look at the menu.
(4)Sarju G.
Great food. Only thing better was the service. Very friendly staff. Family friendly. Highly recommend. We took our son 20mo...he had a crying fit and the staff cheered him up.
(5)Christina S.
A friend recommended this place and we loved it!! The food was great and the service was fantastic!!!
(5)Taps O.
Hmmm. Where to start??? If you are a big fan of salty food this your place. Service was fair to say the least. The chip and salsa lady made more visits the waiter. Not sure where all the stars came from. Possibly we dined in on an off night??
(2)Charles B.
Look, if you like Tex -Mex like me, this is your place. Enough said about the food. Now for my exciting trip to the restroom! I walked up to the toilet, took a leak, and then looked at the flushing mechanism. It was held together by two brackets and a plastic tube! I thought 'Neat! This makes a perfect sitcom situation.' Check it out!
(4)Teresa C.
I love this place, been coming for years. Good food, great staff, good variety. You can't go wrong.
(5)Jennifer L.
There's hundreds of places around like this I particularly thought all of the food was just okay not bad, not great flavor. The service is good and I have seen the manager lady around. I didn't like the rice and asked the manage if it could be taken off the tab she said yes. You might like this place. I've been to many different Mexican joints by far this is in the middle of the spectrum
(3)Daren C.
Good. Everything from the staff to the food was good. If this is near your home office or you are in the area go here. It appeared to be busy until I realized the place is just on the smaller size. I doubt I would drive from Chandler to eat here but it is americanized Mexican food done well.
(4)Debbie S.
I ate there for the first time over the weekend. The best cheese crisp I've ever had! The chips are served fresh and warm. The salsas are tasty. I had a beef taco - also delicious. Even the margarita was top notch!
(5)Ev S.
I totally disagree with the one star review. Thats insane. I'm a foodie and love a good mexican restaurant. I just moved here from Chicago and Don Ruben is a few blocks from me. I thought it was a hole in the wall dive, but I was wrong. It's clean and nicely decorated, with two rooms for patrons. The salsa is delicious, just the right amount of tomato, onion, spice and kick! I'm not a fan of the their hotter version, so I'd skip that. The chips are always fresh and hot. Great margaritas and even better at 3 bucks on weekends. I always get the shredded beef enchiladas with ranch beans. I've had this in numerous places and theirs is THE best. The sauce on the enchiladas is delicious. It's a full plate and enough for leftovers the next day. The deserts are amazing too. The wait staff is always friendly and quick! I love having this close to home, but there goes the diet!!!
(5)Justin B.
Pretty amazing mexican food... I live 1/2 mile from this place and am very lucky to have such quality food I can turn to . The service is outstanding , and the food is pretty darn good .. I have had numerous items on the menu and have never been disappointed. Try the poco pollo pizza amaziglng !
(4)Carrey V.
Our favorite place to go for a great Mexican food! You can have lunch or a birthday celebration & the staff always gives you the best service with a smile! Love our Don Rubens!!!
(5)Jeff H.
Awesome happy hour Margaritas for $3!! Everything you could want in a Mexican Spot- service isn't the greatest but everyone is super friendly! Great atmosphere and my Son who never eats anything but fries loved the chicken strips!!
(4)Jonathon K.
The wait for the restaurant (when there is one) is most definitely worth it. Employees are always friendly, the chips and salsa are quickly served and delicious, and the service itself is speedy. The menu offers a variety of authentic Mexican food, but I will note that the less pricy options don't have the same quality. I once ordered a bean burrito (literally--nothing but beans in the burrito) and a side of rice and paid close to eight dollars for it. The burrito had little to no flavor; I was thoroughly grateful the salsa compensated for it. Vegan options are practically nonexistent but the other food I ate there before becoming a vegan was indeed worth the price.
(4)Jamie P.
Love it! Don't let the little shopping plaza its hidden in fool you. Once you enter the door you'll immediately be welcomed into a lovely restaurant with a great atmosphere, friendly staff and wonderful food. Almost everyone at our table ordered the poco pollo. I substituted beef instead of chicken. Incredible. The group I was with have quite a few picky eaters, and no one had a complaint.
(5)Jen C.
I felt that I had to write a review after seeing that Don Ruben only has 3.5 stars. I mean, every time I eat here I'm pleased. I like that the atmosphere is cozy and visually interesting--definitely not a hole-in-the-way type place. The service is always good. It may be better for us because Don Ruben is my parents' default "date-night" restaurant. Today, the server came by at least 3 times to check on us, in addition to taking our order, bringing the food, and closing the check. If you want to split a plate, they'll plate it that way in the kitchen and give you extra rice and beans for $1 extra. My mom and I did this, and still had carnitas left over. Some places make you feel bad about splitting a plate, but our server was totally gracious and offered the $1+ deal to us. After tax and tip, our total tab was under $20. And of course, the food. I've never had the $3.75 margarita because my mom likes 1800. We didn't get it this time because it was noon on a Tuesday, but I've had it before with 1800 too, and its muy deliciosa. I'll admit the chips and salsa aren't the bestest ever, but they're still solid. We usually get the carnitas because they are BOMB. Slightly crisp, well-seasoned, keep picking at them after I'm full. I've had some of the other offerings, and recall being pleased. Everyone seems nuts about the blah American diner next door, but I'm all about Don Ruben.
(4)Teresa L.
This place was quite good. I'm not an export on Mexican food, but seemed authentic enough and was quite good. Place was packed with line, which to me is a good sign.
(3)Susan C.
We drove a bit out of our way to get this restaurant based on the reviews and it was totally worth it! The staff were amazingly friendly, the margaritas were deliciously fresh and and the food was probably some of the best Mexican I've had recently. The location is a little sketchy, but look past the first impression of the vacated strip mall to experience everything that is good about thîs place. We'll head there again before we leave Arizona, for sure.
(5)Courtney N.
If you ever want authentic mexican food then this is the place to try. My family and I have been coming here for the past year and absolutely love it. The food, service and atmosphere is amazing! The owner is extremely nice and very welcoming. I can't stress enough how amazing the food is, especially the Poco Pollo Pizza and of course their margaritas too!
(5)Antiquity S.
You will have better food on taco night at your Mom's house, than at Don Ruben's. People lauding this place as the best Mexican food in the Valley? Really? REALLY??!!! I had the Taco, rice and beans combo, my standard first plate at any Mexican food restaurant, which is my own personal test. If said restaurant fails this test, I don't come back. Guess what, Don Rubens failed pretty badly. The food is total generic Mexican food. The chips were slightly stale. So was the taco shell, which by the way, seemed like they went across the street to Fry's for their ingredients. The shell must have been the Kroger brand because it was pretty nasty. Same with the rice and beans. I felt the food definitely did not justify the prices. The wait staff were not rude, but were definitely not welcoming or very attentive, and we seemed to wait a long while to both have our order taken, and have the food delivered. I do not recommend Don Ruben's
(1)Tonya M.
This is by far our favorite Mexican restaurant in the valley. So much we just came here two days in a row. When you sit down they bring everyone a glass of water and chips and salsa for everyone which is a mild and a hot (which isn't very hot). The chips are thick with just the right amount of salt. I could eat them for days! The food is always piping hot and comes out really fast. The service isn't always personable but it's always efficient. We've never had a bad meal or bad service. We'll definitely be back.
(5)Tony Z.
I've lived here for 30+ years and just recently tried this establishment. I have driven past here for years and even lived down the street and never made it in. WHAT A MISTAKE THAT WAS!!! I WISH I would have gone in here sooner! The food was amazing. I ordered the Poco Pollo. So good and the jalepeno cream sauce was perfect. Not too over powering to take away from the flavor of the food and not too wimpy to make me think it was sour cream. Will definitely be going back. This is my new favorite mexican restaurant!
(4)Claudia M.
Good brunch time . served fast . good margaritas. never had anything I havent really liked
(4)T S.
Fabulous food and service! Everything we got was great and I would highly recommend this place. It is a very busy place, and you can expect to wait for a table. But it is well worth the wait. The service is unbelievable-we had our supply of chips, salsa, and soft drinks replenished multiple times. The best part was we never had to ask for refills of anything, yet we never ran out of anything. I have been to Mexican restaurants hundreds of times(honestly at least a thousand), and would say this is the best service I ever had anywhere. The quality of the food we got matched the service. Try it- we thought it was A++++++
(5)Pat H.
Great restaurant! We have been going there for several years now and have tried most of the menu and nothing disappoints. They have several items like the diabolo burro and the shrimp enchiladas that are like nothing anywhere else. The grilled salmon and vegetables is healthy and delicious. If you want something a bit out of the ordinary try something new at Don Reubens!
(5)Craig F.
A couple of friends suggested we go here one night. I would have never found this place on my own, not exactly a part of town that I hang out in. When we got there, there were lots of people standing around waiting for a table and while I was pretty hungry, I was starting to question my decision to try it. The kids did a great job of entertaining themselves and the wait was only about 10 minutes with a group of 5. The waiter was very impressive, working with us on kids meals and the request for extra rice for my daughter that can never get enough rice in her life. They were great with the kids and everything flowed very well. Food was very authentic and tasty. I got the shrimp burrito, T got the bean burrito.
(3)Tia T.
So good! So good! So good! Thank goodness Don Ruebens isn't too far of a drive because my fuel bill would be astronomical!!! Their service is impeccable, always friendly and I always get the feeling that they are just as happy to have us eat there as we are! Food is consistently delicious and I always leave there fat and happy. The wait staff is super attentive, drinks, chips and salsa are bottomless! I've tried multiple different menu items and I've always been impressed. Great for families, a couple of margaritas after work with a co-worker or significant other or to just come in for the food and ambience by yourself! I got wind of this gem from a friend who lived in SURPRISE. If someone willing to make a 40+ minute drive doesn't convince you, I don't know what will!
(5)Kimberly H.
We use to come to this place at least once a week and it was our favorite place for Mexican food! Over the last six months this place has went downhill fast! The wait is absolutely ridiculous and they now only take reservations for parties of 5 or more. The service is just not what it use to be. Very very sad.
(1)Allyson F.
The food is beyond amazing and the service is great too. Constant refills and genuinely nice. My boyfriend and I come here all the time. One of my favorites. Spinach enchiladas are to die for. It's also nice that Don's isn't a chain restaurant so you know you're getting perfectly hand crafted, authentic Mexican food.
(5)Jadie P.
Seriously how have I not left a review for Don rubens before?! We have been coming here for about 5 years and absolutely love it. Always clean! The food is fresh and always taste great. I can't understand why someone would leave a bad review. And the complaint on the bad review was stupid so stfu. The staff here is amazing. They are always welcoming, attentive and consistent. Our salsa and chips are never empty and the food comes out fast. Also, our drinks are always filled. And they have great tea! Being from new mexico I am super picky about my Mexican food and this is the only Mexican food I will eat in arizona. It's just so damn good. I am most fond of the Mexican shrimp burrito but have tried about a dozen other things and everything has been 100%. The gf always gets something different so she can try the whole menu so we have tried a lot of different things and are constantly impressed. I'd like to give DR 10 stars. Try it, you will Not be disappointed.
(5)Shane C.
Chips were tasteless, pretty sure my enchiladas were made with Alfredo sauce. Nothing was fresh, just loaded with fat.
(1)Dan S.
One phenomenal restaurant! Certainly our family's favourite, so much so we still travel about forty minutes to eat here. Amazing service and good food. Would suggest to anyone! THE MARGARITAS ARE AWESOME. Family owned..
(5)Tito A.
This place was ducking delicious. I would highly recommend the steak picado, the El Gordo, and the poco pollo. The server was very attentive and muy chingon.
(5)Jeff L.
Had lunch on a early Saturday afternoon. The salsa did not impress me. It3 tasted like onions. They were so overpowering I could not taste the other ingredients. The chips were good. I had the Pollo Fundido. They have a different name but they also call it a Fundido in their description. It was good, but nothing special. It had lot of chicken but it was dry. The sauce was very good, but they skimped a little on it. Not good when the chicken is dry. I really liked the Spanish rice. The servers were very attentive. They were training our server, so we had two. Drinks were kept filled without even asking (Nice!). I felt the trainer was a little standoffish when my buddy ordered his taquitos and asked if he could have one beef and one chicken. She was almost snotty when she told him that to be the same. I cannot figure out the logic why they couldn't make one each. Does it throw off their inventory that much? Or maybe it confuses the cooks? Still wondering... Then they put guacamole on them when he was very explicit about NO guac..and he was still nice about it when they put in another order without the guac. The servers were too (prolly because it was their mistake). I was not impressed with my first visit. But I will give them another chance sometime in the future.
(3)Caroline N.
Small dining area but they move folks in and out quickly. Food is super yummy and it's clean.
(5)Kristy R.
I have lived in Phoenix for over 20 years and just started eating here last year! Crazy...I know! A few months before I had my daughter last year, a friend of mine wanted to meet for lunch and suggested this place. Always saw it when I would drive by but never went.....until that day....and since then I have been hooked! The place is small and fills up FAST but the food is worth it and the staff is super friendly! Its the only place to go for Mexican food in the west valley. So if you are in the mood for some really good food, dont waste your money by going to a mexican food chain. Grab the family, friend (s) or a date and head over to Don Rubens. You all will leave happy and and satisfied
(5)Ian S.
Not bad by any stretch but it didn't rock my world either. I would normally give this place only 3 stars but I was wowed by our waiter when the pitcher of margaritas I ordered for the table came to us as a full pitcher in addition to every glass being full as well. Most places just don't do that and it was a very nice gesture to make up for the extra few minutes we had to wait for them to make it. I don't know if this kind of behavior can be expected per se, but I am definitely grateful for that added touch and they found a way to differentiate themselves from the hundreds of other Mexican food places in phoenix...for me anyway. They deserve an honest shot in my opinion. Don't know if I will rush back, but I am glad I tried them.
(4)D N.
This place has the best and fastest service. They are on it! Every time we come here it is busy but it is worth the wait. The margaritas are no joke. They don't skimp on the tequila and it is not too sour-they are delicious. Everything I have ordered has been great!
(5)Master M.
Good food and super nice people. My family loves going here and eating. The owner always comes and says hello and the service is great. Clean, casual and delicious food.
(4)Patrick's C.
You got to try their Plato Magnifico
(4)Stacy Z.
Pretty good, but I can think of other Mexican places I prefer. The service here was ATTENTIVE but a bit disorganized. I asked 3 different people to bring water for hubby and I (we were the last in our group to arrive) and we wound up with one water glass. However, they were quick to bring refills of chips and salsa, and checked on us frequently throughout the meal. The water glasses may have been a fluke because it was a pretty crowded table and we didn't have any other issues with the service. The food was decent, if a bit spicy for my taste. Yeah, I know it is Mexican and I'm a wimp. No one else seemed to mind, so take that with a grain of salt. It did seem to sit a bit lighter than most Mexican food, so that was good. The margaritas were STRONG and a pitcher was more than enough for the 4 of us.
(3)Robin's Landscape Pool Service H.
My husband & I met my Aunt & Uncle there for our first time, and we loved the food. My husband had the fish tacos and gave me a bite, delicious. I had the machaca beef chimichanga, yum! I loved it so much we are going there again tonight 1/27/14. My parent's came to visit and we recommended Don Ruben's too, and they absolutely loved it. I use to be a Tee Pee's fan but I have to say Don Ruben's does make a better chimi.
(5)Wendy D.
We have been going here for five years and the food has been spectacular every time. great service and a cozy dining experience.
(5)Paula B.
Just awesome. Great service. Really good food. Outstanding cheese crisp. Yummy margaritas.
(5)Brian N.
Great food and atmosphere. Music is nice and the service is always friendly and fast. I take all my friends and family here whenever I can. I would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone.
(5)Christopher G.
Definitely the best neighborhood mexican joint. Half price margs on friday - yes please. The carnitas dinner is delicious. Also the blake tacos are a winner. I've tried other dishes, but those are the best two on the menu - hands down. A great place to go with friends and have a relaxed and cheap meal out, while having great service. Def a winner.
(5)Rem C.
Passed by plenty of times and finally ate here, food is better than most Mexican restaurants, salsa was really good, the rice was a little bland though.
(4)Jennifer A.
Aw I am sad to see so many negative reviews. We love this place. It has good food and we have always had good service. We have lived in this area about 4 years now and it's a nice place close to home. I do recommend this to my friends too.
(5)Lynn F.
i was refered here by a friend and i must say my husband and i loved it the food was amazing and the service was great Mexican is my favorite food and this has become my new favorite place i will go many many times and we are very very very picky
(4)Shelley P.
Fun friendly place. The food is ok & better than other Mexican places in the same area.
(3)David M.
best mexican food ever! Taco dinner plate is great and the margaritas are second to none.
(5)Allan A.
My wife and I waited for a while to be seated despite several tables being open and cleaned. The regulars, who came in several minutes after us, are catered to by the staff (several parties were seated as we were but their tables had chips and salsa already waiting and they received their service at the same time we did). The food itself was good but lacked spice. I wasn't impressed but I wasn't unimpressed either. It is just an OK place to eat. Next time we'll drive a few more miles.
(2)Bo R.
I really wish that we could rate something 4.5 stars.... Went back last night. Even better than before, because of a new discovery. $3.75 MARGARITAS No gimmicks, no shenanigans. Menu price. The service was STILL excellent. Our server had a fun, witty sense of humor. The food was awesome. If there IS a gripe, it's that the food is too hot when it comes out. SCORCHING, so be careful! These cheese crisps are THE BEST in town. If I could figure out how to make these at home, I'd be breaking fat person records. Best I leave this one to the pro's. Since I'm continuing my quest to find something wrong with Don Ruben's, I tried something different on the menu, as did my gf. I did the Carne Asada tacos, she did the Spinach Enchiladas. Two plates full of AWESOME coming right up! The low rating befuddles us, and the recent accusations of "imposter postings", or "shill postings" throws us off, so we talk about what WOULD make Don Ruben's a 5. We can't think of anything. This is the best Mexican food in the Valley. There's a few others I'm obligated to try, (DAMMIT!) but that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make to get a fair comparison, and to bring an accurate review to my beloved Yelp.
(5)Brandi P.
Their green chile burritos are great! Enough for my husband and I to share too. Really love the chips and salsa! Better than many other places!
(4)Ben H.
By far the best mexican food in the Phoenix area. Food is authentic, home made and service is awesome.
(5)Rand H.
I almost wore out my mouse the other day flagging all the obviously self-posted or solicited 5-Star reviews for this place, so today when I was feeling ornery, I whipped up there to try this place & then come home & really tear it a new one!! :-O Well, a funny thing happened on the way to my all-caps 1-Star rant. The food turned out to be real good, & messed up my whole plan! Here's the rundown: I love a good Chile Relleno, but I'm really picky about them, so of course I ordered one... & got ready to hate it before they even put it in the oven! This was to be within a "#3 Combination", which also included a shredded beef taco, beans & rice, plus a basket of chips with two little bowls of salsa on the side. To make a long story short, everything on my sizzling hot plate was delicious, & so were the chips & both salsas. Ok, so here's my non-shill assessment of Don Ruben's: The food? Great! * * * * * The atmosphere & (booth) seating? Comfortable. * * * Staff friendliness, quality & speed of service? All good. * * * Zillions of 5-Star reviews that appear to have been self-posted or solicited! * Bottom line? 3 Stars. Hey Mr./Ms. Owner: Why don't you stop being so paranoid & screwing up Yelp with all these BS reviews? Your restaurant is capable of pulling REAL ratings that you could be proud of. PS: Great Chile Relleno! :-))
(3)Courtney B.
We used to really like this place and have taken at least two dozen people here, some of which are regular diners now. That was then.. My husband tried to use a coupon from Dine4az.com and the owner refused to take it, saying it was a fake coupon. First of all, Dine4az.com is a site that restaurants sign up to promote their restaurants. Not just anyone can create a fake coupon and post on that site. The owner completely embarrassed my husband in front of a very large group of friends tonight and made my husband pay for the cheese crisp on the coupon. We will never be back!
(1)Bill S.
Don Ruben's is the first acceptable Mexican food restaurant we found since locating to the Valley. Particularly good is the Green chili burrito served red enchilada style. Great Margareta's and Green chili tostadas. I have a difficult time understanding the poor service, unorganized, unfriendly reviews I've read; our findings were totally the opposite. Always friendly and great service. I suggest/recommend you give it a try and write your own review.
(4)Joe B.
We love this place have been going in here for years. The food, ambiance and staff are great. They have the best cheese crisp in town.. What's up with all the bad reviews is beyond me. A lot of people now days love complaing and trashing people behind a computer when they don't get their way about things. Go try it! You won't be dissapointed guaranteed..
(5)Debbie W.
First Off...Salsa is some of the best I've tried...growing up in So. Cal.and now in Az...that's a statement! My friend and I ordered both Mexican pizzas....We enjoyed both equally, and could not choose a favorite! Service is very good, and the owner dropped by for a quick chat and greeting. Prices were very reasonable and the portions were large.
(5)Kyle B.
The food is okay but the service is horrible. They won't even accept their own coupons and claim that companies put out fake coupons. This was from the owner himself. Lying to my face. Dine4AZ isn't a fake coupon site. But that's what he said when he decided he didn't want to take the coupon. Seriously?? And the coupon? For a free cheese crisp with purchase of an entree. Oh yea - and we had a party of 30 PEOPLE. Won't ever go back being treated like that.
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