I really enjoy coming here! Whether it's for lunch or dinner, the food is always hot and cooked to perfection. I love the atmosphere and the service is always impeccable. I have never had to ask for my drink to be re-filled, and the chips and salsa were always coming out of the kitchen. It reminds me of home and growing up in California with some of the most delicious Mexican food restaurants I've been to. I will definitely be coming here and bringing all of my friends!
(5)
Pravin W.
Was here Friday night. Food is great. The portions are huge. And our waitress was so so nice. I am from Minneapolis and we chatted some. After our meal, we like the dip so much, we asked to pack the left over chips and dips on our table. She instead packed a whole bagful of chips and dip. We tipped her very handsomely.
(5)
FH Gal U.
Three of us walked in for a lunch. We ordered our meals. The order came with vegetables. The food came quick enough but the vegetables had a bad odor and looked liked it had been sitting around for days. We politely asked for new plates. I've been to many Mexican food restaurants with much better food and better presentation. What a disappointment.
(1)
Maggie M.
My bestie tried the fish tacos and I indulged with the chicken/steak fajitas. Fajitas are always a winner... I mean it's pretty hard to mess those up. The fish tacos were great. The only thing lacking was the service :( I hate being pitched... this guy was trying to make a quick buck and was so busy trying to up-sale everything he kept forgetting what we needed or asked for. The manager Ashley is wonderful and helpful and really seems to have a firm grasp on how important the customers are to her line of work. Our server- not so much. On a side note... all the servers seemed pretty miserable.
(2)
Laura W.
I've been to this place a few times since its opened. The service is great, but the wait time sometimes is kinda long. Their bean dip doesn't taste the same as the other restaurants which is a killer cause it so good. But this restaurant is good. Friendly helpful and the atmosphere is great.
(4)
Luis A.
I really like garcias steak it's great
(5)
Beth K.
Despite iffy reviews, we stopped for dinner because I had a Living Social deal to redeem. This location does not deserve the bad rap it has gotten. The food was good, the wait was nonexistent and our server, Larina, was a delight! The restaurant is clean, we'll decorated and very conveniently located. I'll be back for sure!
(4)
Christopher G.
I admit, I tend to be a tough critic...hard to please. But I must say I am extremely impressed with Garcia's. Excellent, friendly service. Tasty food and comfortable atmosphere. I plan on being a regular customer.
(5)
Dougie F.
Went back again and ordered the pollo fundido. I would get it again. Probably more my fault for ordering something I wouldn't have liked. Too heavy and greasy. Will still come back but won't get any of the fried items Tortilla soup we good and had big chunks of avocado.
(4)
Vince F.
Garcia's came highly recommended from a friend. Service was a little slow but we didn't mind as we really had no where to be - just my wife and I enjoying our first night in Phoenix. The food was quite good. The house margarita was fantastic. The dessert was very tasty, although unnecessary as my dinner and the free chips and salsa prior had pretty much bloated me. Would definitely recommend.
(4)
Lynnette S.
Love the free chips and bean dip! The happy hour is from 3-7 with amazing deals on their food and drinks. Service is always good and the place is never too busy. It's a great place for a meal with your date or a quick drink with friends! I would recommend the pollo fundido (chimichanga with cream cheese and melted cheese) delicious! I love how they have San Tan Devils Ale on tap so youre not forced to stick with a margarita because it's a mexican joint.
(5)
Nicole W.
Screaming child - nobody did anything. Customers leaving left and right. Awful experience-poor service- crappy food.
(1)
Sophia W.
Ok food, and my time here was good until the toddler behind my table started screaming at the top of his lungs. The kid just screamed and screamed until we were almost finished with our meal.. None of the employees did a thing about it.
(1)
Jen M.
Garcias reminds me of the late 80's/early 90's Chi-Chi's. Everything is either salt less &bland or overtly cheese covered. The chips and bean dip are decent but the kitchen staff are ridiculously lazy and can't even cut up the tortillas for the chips. Fried, Half tortillas as chips, when really it's like dipping with a tostada. Our server didn't listen to a single thing we said, just rushed us thru the ordering process and then took 30 minutes for our food to come out. Half of our order was wrong when it did come out and honestly it's not real authentic Mexican food. It's what white, mild middle aged Americans want to think Mexican food is like. We asked for no salt margs, both came out loaded with salt and overly boozy. The chimichanga appetizer comes out with a giant glob of sour cream with pickled jalapeños in it, which was utterly disgusting. My boyfriend ordered the red burro, and it literally was 6 pieces of meat and then a bunch of sauce wrapped up in a burrito. My enchiladas were ok, but were plastered in a 1/4 inch of melted cheese. I love cheese, but this is just overkill for compensate for the lack of actual flavor. The rice was flavorless, and our beans were barely warmed after being dumped out from a can. Did I mention our service was dismal? My boyfriend didn't even finish his food (which never happens, he eats everything in sight), and I took mine home in a box (of which I never ate and it ended up in the trash). I totally feel like we could have gotten better Mexican food from a taco truck! Nevermind our $50 bill, the food itself reminds me of what a high school or hospital cafeteria would crank out as "Mexican food". Even the fried ice cream isn't even fried!! It's just a ball of low quality ice cream that's been rolled in stale corn flakes. What a shame, especially in a border state!!! Go elsewhere.
(2)
Ry V.
Wow this place is TERRIBLE!!!! started with a margarita that tasted worse then pine sol(cleaning supplies). the food all looked exactly the same. weird because i believe it was all frozen and just heated up. we had a party of 5 and we all felt sick shortly after beginning to eat it. if you like salt you will enjoy this food. another reason that we all belive that they just heay up frozen food. if i could give this place 0 out of 5 i wood. DONT GO!!!!
(1)
Jessica D.
I wish Yelp gave you the oppertunity to give half a star because I debated between three and four stars on this one. The reason I went with three is because it is pretty good food but generic. I had the Chili Verde which is one of my favorites on this menu. Also I had the house magrarita which could use a tad bit more taquila. The service was great and our server was spot on tonight, though we have been here before and they have been the worst we have ever had. All in all we would come back because the food is pretty good but probably also because of the location.
(3)
Meg S.
This is my first time visiting AZ & this Mexican restaurant hit the spot! The nachos were to die for & I couldn't even eat my entree because I was too full!
(4)
Mariah L.
My boyfriend and I decided to stop by Garcia's last night after a Birthday party because the restaurant (Ranch House Grille) down the street was closed for the evening. I had also never tried fried ice cream before so we decided to make it happen. We were seated quickly, a server immediately brought out chips, salsa, and refried beans for us to munch on while we looked at the menu. We split a steak and shrimp meal and ordered the strawberry fried ice cream after. The steak and shrimp meal also came with some grilled peppers and onions and some buttered fried potatoes. I really enjoyed the shrimp and the steak was nothing fancy. The strawberry fried ice cream was YUM. I imagined it being warm because of it being deep fried but it wasn't warm. It was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Our server seemed bored but was very quick at taking our order and refiling our drinks. I appreciated that she didn't hover or approach our table every few seconds making it uncomfortable to eat like I have experienced at other restaurants. I also liked that the restaurant had somewhat dim lighting, which creates a very relaxing environment in my opinion. I plan on going back when I have a craving for fried ice cream. However, next time I want to try either the chocolate or caramel syrup, rather than just the strawberry.
(4)
Anne W.
The bean dip and salsa are out of this world good! I also got the taco salad & tortilla soup duo- both were fabulous! Can't wait to go back.
(4)
Natalie V.
Terrible service. I have ordered multiple to go orders here and they always have been wrong each time. I was even put on hold once, which they never came. I love the food here. Its not like I'm asking for difficult things. Just standard menu items. This is the last time I order from here.
(1)
John S.
Do you remember when you didn't think El Torito was bad? This was way back when it might not have been bad, before it was a big bad chain that had watered and fajitaed everything down to the lowest common gringo denominator--and yes, El Torito is Mexican food for gringos. When's the last time you saw a Mexican family enjoying their dinner at El Torito, hm? Garcia's reminds me of Mexican food in the '80s. No, it's not El Torito; it's actually much better and more authentic than El Torito, even early El Torito. Everything here reminds me of childhood: the food, the fresh chips, the darkness, the decor, the servers' outfits, my mother's insistence on ordering fajitas. I get the sense that there are various locations in Phoenix and that back in the day Garcia's might have been on the verge of expanding beyond Arizona and becoming the next El Torito. Thankfully, it didn't. Thankfully, nothing changed, ever. I was thirty-seven-years-old sitting across the tiled tabletop from my parents, but I might as well have been seven, and maybe my brother and sister were just in the bathroom or sitting with our cousins at another table. No one sang "Happy Birthday to You," but people--my parents?--did order margaritas, and there were Latino-looking families enjoying themselves here. Maybe it is watered and gringoed down. But I don't think so. It's more like a time machine that deposits you directly in 1984.
(4)
Brenda A.
I thought long and hard about this review and here is the bottom line. This is just pitiful. Apparently, no one connected with this place cares...; they are just going through the motions. The place looks and feels blah. The food is uninspired - dull, cold, boring. This may have been the most depressing meal I have had in a while. And I have been eating at Garcia's going back to the mid 80s. Its time for management to re-commit or just retire. Anyone thinking this is ok isn't being honest with themselves. Apathy can no longer be accepted. I work too hard for my money and I am sure you do too. This review makes me sad, and I am sorry to be so blunt.
(1)
Mike D.
Hmmm... I'm conflicted and a bit perplexed by this one. First, let me admit that I bought a LivingSocial deal to this place and accidentally let it expire on Sept 3rd. Knowing this, I called the restaurant and spoke with Jerry the manager. After I told him the deal expired, he told me, "Don't worry about it, we will still take it." He was extremely pleasant on the phone and I presumed that he meant that the full deal would still be honored. On the same day that I called and spoke with Jerry the manager, I went over to Garcia's. After sitting down at my table, the server told me that she can only accept the "paid value" for the deal (which is the amount that I already paid) and that it will be deducted from my bill. I explained that this was not my understanding after talking to Jerry the manager, but she said that she, "just talked to Jerry about it." While I did not ask for Jerry (because sometimes I just don't feel like fighting), I am very displeased at the miscommunication that took place here. I am deducting four stars for this whole debacle. With all of that said, the pollo fundido was very good (even though my spellcheck keeps changing it to "pool funded")... and the house margarita helped to turn my frown upside down... but the crowning moment of this visit was the fried ice cream. Took me back to my childhood and all was good again. For Garcia's Mexican Restaurant, this means I added a star back. I'd go back because of the food and fried ice cream, but not the service.
(2)
Tony C.
Excellent food great service and did I mention the great food ? But seriously the food was amazing and the prices where even better, I got so much food for a mere 12 dollars and quality food don't get me started on there bean dip it's amazing combined with the salsa and chips well you should stop reading this and head over there for some dinner you'll see I didn't embellish not a single word
(5)
Marshall C.
First let me say the chips are very good, and the bean dip is excellent, BUT for the most part the rest of the menu is mostly bland. They make a very good red chilie burro, and chile Colorado, but everything else is meh! Cheese enchilads? meh. Tacos? meh. steak? meh. fajitas? meh. Polo fundido is good, my wife orders it almost every time. One note for this and other Mexican restaurants. Why are people charged more when you order something with out rice and beans? Most of the time the amount of food minus the rice and beans is way more than enough. I can't tell you how many times I see plates with rice and beans left on them. They just get thrown away.
(2)
Eric E.
Overall the experience was a bust. When we first moved to AZ 30 years ago Garcia's was all the rage. Moving back here recently, I decided to take my family there. Starting off, service was slow, but hey it was 7pm on a Friday. The staff was pleasant, the cheese crisp was excellent...it better be ;p. After that it went down hill. The food was unseasoned...just bland. The Grande Burro I had was half tortilla...just a mouthful of dough. Half way through I found a big, nasty strand of chicken skin and fat. I informed the waitress and she said she would inform the chef and left the check behind. No offer to send over the manager or deduct it from the bill. She ended up brining a new one to go. The new burro came so quickly it's completely obvious it was pre-made and chucked in the microwave. I brought it home but I'm scared to touch it. I won't be bringing anyone back. Sorry Garcia's.....adios amigo.
(2)
Anne S.
Went in on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't crowded. The waitress was friendly and quickly brought us our drinks. They give you bean dip (refried beans w/japs in it?) and salsa. The bean dip is something I've never seen given at Mexican restaurants, so it was a nice touch. I got the fajita salad; it was fine. My boyfriend got the pollos funditos, which he also thought was fine. Nothing was spectacular, but it wasn't bad. I'd go back. It's your typical Mexican restaurants. The place was clean and the waitstaff was friendly.
(3)
Beatrice B.
The food was ok, but it was definitely nothing special. We got their appetizer sampler as well as street tacos. My mom always says, you get what you pay for,and in this occasion, that clique rang true. I'm not sure what kind of steak was in the tacos, but that meat was so dry and flavorless, "fresh beef jerky" is a more suitable way to describe it. I was thinking there would be at least 1 winner in the appetizer trio... wrong again. The rolled tacos and mini chimis taste like they came out of a frozen dinner package from the grocery store. The 2nd star was earned because the decor was at least average, the servers were attentive and their AC was nice and cool.
(2)
Michael S.
Hideous! The best part was the 22oz Dos Equis. The plates were bigger than our heads and completely devoid of flavor. Definitely a no go ever again.
(1)
Denise E.
I love this location! They have a friendly staff and good food. I usually order take out and they always hook me up with lots of chips and salsa (it is free with every order) I never have to wait long. All of the employees seem to enjoy working there, they are all really nice. I have never had a bad meal here. They have great happy hour specials.
(5)
Jennifer R.
I went to Garcia's as part of a company business trip to Phoenix. As excited as I was to temporarily escape the record snowfall in Boston, I was even more excited to indulge in Mexican food. The service was absolutely excellent and the free bean dip and chips was such a wonderful surprise. I had the enchiladas and afterwards we all indulged in the churros with a savory cream cheese dip. Next time I am in Phoenix, I definitely want to come back. 5 stars!
(5)
Jennifer O.
Why did I come here? Oh ya, a 5$ coupon in the mail. This place is not awesome. The food is all flavorless... so bland and so salty. It was nice that they give you bean dip, but the bean dip was also bland and nothing exciting. I just had a cheese crisp...pretty safe... but it had absolutely no flavor. It's like they just open cans and serve. Although this was marginally better than Manuel's, it still isn't a place I will come to again.
(2)
Preston C.
I love the bean dip they give you with chips. Im critical on the salsa, being from New Mexico, :) I always get the enchilada plate when I eat here and its pretty good Not the best but not bad enough to say anything mean about it They have $3 margs during happy hour and the bartenders are usually very cool and cater to your every drinking need
(4)
Stacey H.
Service was alright - food was pretty good. Nothing terrible, but nothing amazing. I do wish this place had been there when we lived around the corner from here.
(3)
Mya T.
I am upgrading this to 5 stars are it has gotten even better since it opened. The staff is on top of everything. The food is good, albeit not as authentic as I would like, but still good nonetheless. Only complaint is that the sopapillas have too much cinnamon sugar. The cinnamon sugar should be an option, as I would prefer them plain.
(5)
Kaitlin O.
This place is right down the street from me and I popped into on my way home from work (I was too lazy to drive to my usual Mexican place). I just want to grab a marg and takeout that was better then cheap Mexican food for the evening. The hostess was very nice. I took a seat at the open bar and was offered chips and salsa shortly after sitting. I ordered the house margarita on the rocks with salt. It was good, but a little on the sweet side for my liking. My Togo order consisted of a combo meal. I ordered the 3 items so I could have left overs for lunch tomorrow. I got am enchilada, taco, and burrito with rice and bean for 12 bucks. There was also complimentary chips and salsa, which is always a bonus! Once I got home the food was very good! I will be returning again I the future.
(4)
Jill C.
Terrible service. Stood at the hostess area for at least 5 minutes before we were greeted. Once we were seated, our waitress was MIA for the most part except to take our order and bring our food. We had to ask our server for Chips and salsa, which are usually the first thing to hit the table. And that didn't come for another 5-10 minutes. The food is your standard Mexican restaurant fare - nothing to write home about though. While we were waiting for our server to come by so we could get to-go boxes and the check, Baby C started fussy. So instead of being "those parents", I took him outside and got him car ready. I do all this thinking that his dad would be heading out in a few minutes. After 10 minutes pass, Im starting to wonder WTH was going on...so I grab the baby and head back inside. J is still sitting there at the table waiting for our server. He gets up and asks someone to go get her. A few minutes later, she comes by....she was apparently tending to silverware. Yeah, lets forget that you have customers at a table lady. We probably wont be back, which is a shame since this is right around the corner from the house.
(2)
Kelly H.
Great Mexican food! Love when yelpers give low ratings for free bean dip, friendly service and because there are so many Mexican food places! Duh it's phoenix, try living in Ohio!! Good food, friendly service. Still can't believe yelpers are so mad.
(5)
Elizabeth M.
Good quality Mexican food at a decent price. Very attentive wait staff and friendly management. Check out Living Social for a special menu at a discount price.
(5)
Becky J.
I have been to 3 gracias including the original gracias on 35th. However, this location by far was Great. Nice friendly face as you walk in and the bean dip is to dye for! I ordered a pollo fundido it was delish!!!!
(4)
Ginger H.
I love this place. Great service and food. The salsa was ok. Best Garcias ive ever been too.
(5)
Luke I.
Really great service, server was friendly and quick. Food was served promptly and was hot and delicious. Great place, would recommend!
(5)
Nick N.
My spouse and I recently hit Garcia's about 5pm for happy hour. The food and drink here are very, very Americanized so diners looking for a more creative or authentic Mexican food experience will definitely want to go elsewhere. Having said that, I thought both of our meals were decent enough for the price. I had the grilled chicken burrito and my spouse had a three-item platter with chili relleno, sour cream enchilada, and tamale. His combo plate was definitely better than my burrito, which was a bit dry and underfilled with chicken. Still, compared to other Mexicanized restaurants out there, this place seems pretty good. The service was as efficient and attentive as can be expected, and the both dining room and bathroom were clean. The bean dip along with the chips and salsa is a nice touch at this place, too.
(3)
Mary L.
We decided to have Mexican food and ordered take out from this Garcias. The food was great and were shocked that we got so much food for the price compared to Filibertos. The chips are so good.
(5)
James R.
Typical Mexican chain restaurant. Lots of salt, cheese, and carbs (oversized burritos, chips & salsa, rice, etc.). Too many places like this in the Valley.
(2)
Tiffany E.
Ordered takeout late-ish one night, combo with two chicken tacos, black beans, and rice. WTH were the tacos just placed in aluminum foil and stuck in a plastic bag that also included a container with an enchilada and the other containers of the beans, rice, salsa, and whatever else was in the order? Of course the taco shells were completely crushed. I still ate them. Flavor-wise, they were OK. Service was fine otherwise, and the chips were good. Rice is kind of bland. I'd try them again, but I'll make sure I specify that I'd like the tacos also in an aluminum container with a lid so that they don't get smashed. Who serves smashed tacos??? :(
(2)
Diane N.
Soooooooo........the service was good. Chips and salsa was good. But as for my food.... it was dry. The vegetables looked super dry, especially the carrots. The chicken flautas, well it was Ok. Nothing special. The "grilled" shredded chicken they used was dry.
(3)
Ana S.
Try the fajitas chimichanga! It was super cheesy and delicious. Wait staff can be some what inattentive, but they are friendly enough. Margaritas were good and strong!
(4)
Jordan G.
Love this place. Great food and I always go in for lunch and never have to wait long for anything!! Great job!
(5)
Matthew B.
Truly a bizarre experience here, more than a bad one, but shitty nonetheless, thus the one star. I will start with the positives in fairness to the restaurant, as they did just open a few weeks ago. 1) The food is alright. Nothing too special, nothing bad. Alright, with the good out of the way, lets get into the bad. This place is an epic service fail, with the hash-tag and all. Originally, I had four friends at my house and we ordered take out from the restaurant. I placed a $70 order for food and please take note of the dollar amount, it will be important later. We each ordered a combo plate, so five combo plates, each with a couple different items. I made sure to tell them on my order, that I do not want beans, as I am allergic to them. Order was taken and I was told to be there in approximately 30 minutes. I showed up to the restaurant right on time and was told to wait. Not a big deal, a few minutes wont kill me, at least they are getting the order right and it was a large order. After waiting twenty minutes, they delivered the order and I left. What ensued was quite simply the most absurd packaging job ever. I will try and break it down. So on three of the five combos, we had a taco ordered. Well, they put the three tacos in the same box ,not with their respective combo. They did this with everyones order. So it was kind of like a buffet, but having to rebuild what you had ordered. Why on earth would you do this? Add to that, they still got the order wrong and left out items while including stuff no one ordered. To cap it, they had beans and rice in every box, so I could not eat it anyways. I politely called the restaurant and the manager eagerly took my call. She apologized profusely and offered to either refund the money or would rather have me come back in and will credit my meal and mark it in her log. I really respected her cantor on the call and her professionalism and took the credit instead, as I was willing to give this neighborhood spot a second chance as the manager had won me over and I wanted to have another go to Mexican restaurant near by. Fast forward a week later and myself and girlfriend go into said Garcias to dine in person. Upon walking in, I asked the hostess about my credit and she said she would ask the manager. We were seated at a nice table for two and within a couple of minutes a manager approached our table. She introduced herself and for a moment acted like she didn't remember our call. Then I said check your log and she came back with our waiter and said "oh yes, I spoke to you on the phone and noted it, I am really glad you came back" She put her hand on the waiter, who was standing literally next to her and said "he will take care of anything you need". Everyone smiled, situation is good, lets order. We order one appetizer, the espinaca con queso and we each order a combo. Food is delivered timely, hot, and pretty good, not great, but decent enough, we think all is fine. Now the waiter says "I will bring you your check." So I am thinking, he must know I want to tip him and didn't bring cash, so he is going to charge me a dollar so I can tip on my card. Nope, this guy brings me a $32 bill. I look at him and say, "Sir, we were supposed to be credited, by your manager who was standing here." This guy literally looks right at me and says "What? I don't remember". My girlfriend and I just look at each other because we are now sure we are on camera, this must be an elaborate prank. I say right back to him "you were standing right here, are you on something?" He looks at me and then says he will go ask another manager, that manager we spoke too, with him there has left. He comes back over ten minutes later with a $22 bill. They took $10 off. My girlfriend and I just bust out laughing, we pay the bill and leave, just enjoying the massive humor this place has just provided us for years to come. We spent $70 on bad pickup order and instead of being credited back $70, or at just the $32 to cover our smaller meal this time around, we actually spent more. TOTAL SHIT SHOW. AVOID.
(1)
Kim D.
We'll love Garcia's, as a great neighborhood restaurant with good food at a reasonable price.
(4)
Emily M.
This place has excellent deals and great food! I love the bean dip and the salsa they give you complimentary!
(5)
Jill F.
The food is different than before. I think the par cooking is the issue. The plate is very hot the food on it is not and it is not as tasty as I remember it being kinda makes me sad I loved the Tampico stuffed chicken before and now not so much..
(3)
David N.
The restaurant is clean, and the atmosphere is nice. The waitstaff was attentive and pleasant. The food was very average, like what you would expect from a decent hospital cafeteria. The salsa was average. The chips were average. The chimichanga lacked flavor, wasn't crispy at all, and was in a word, average. It wasn't bad; it just wasn't particularly good. The tacos were average. The beans were average. The rice was average. Nothing was bad; everything was just average. I waited quite awhile to go here after it opened, even though I live less than a 3-minute drive away. I wanted to give them a chance to work the bugs out and fix any issues that they may have encountered in their first few months. So, I gave it a try. Now that I have that out of my system, I don't have to drive by wondering if the food is excellent and I am missing out. Now I know what I suspected from the beginning; it's just average. The good service earned them the three-star rating, but the food was so lackluster that I really can't recommend this place. Life is too short to settle for average. Unless they do something wonderful to spice up their offerings, I won't be returning. Oh well, I had a nice time anyway.
(3)
jeff b.
While there are some good items on the menu, the short answer is dine with caution. I would suggest dining here only out of convenience or perhaps happy hour. Nachos appetizer is great! They include generous helpings of everything you would want. Steak Fajitas are abysmal. The quality of the steak was so low, that they should finely chop the steak Filberto's style (pre-chewed). For the price your paying, you will feel robbed. The service was poor. The only person who seemed to care about what was going on was the Mexican in charge of chips service. I saw him frequently checking the dining room status. Unfortunately for us, the same attention was not paid by our waiter to our water or beer service. Waited 10+ minutes after chips to receive drinks. The ambiance - well decorated and remodeled from what it was prior. Good looking interior. We unfortunately were sat by a group of stay at home moms listening to a sales presentation for a weight wrap. While slightly hilarious, I would have expected any self-respecting business owner to realize how destructive to other patrons dining experience multiple 40 year old women standing and giving weight band sales testimonials would be.
(2)
Katie F.
I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was. We came on a slow night, so I was only unimpressed with the very casual customer service. I ordered the shredded beef chimichanga and really enjoyed myself. I will definitely be coming back for it again.
(4)
Jenne L.
Ashlee was a fantastic server! Always on top of the drinks and anything we needed she was already bringing it before we had to request it. Their fajita salad is huge and really good! $10.49 and their taco salad is good too $9.99.
(5)
Jared P.
This place is the Applebees of Mexican restaurants. The place is clean but lacks any character. The food is decent but does not stand out at all, pretty bland and lacking any of the rich flavors of its more traditional counterparts. The service was good and friendly. All in all it screams "safe" chain restaurant. There is much better Mexican food to be found in the neighborhood.
(3)
Ryan E.
Great salsas and bean dip. If you like salsa be sure to ask for the roasted and hot options they have upon request. The food was fresh and the service was great. Very great price points and good happy hour. I think most of the comments and ratings were given during opening weekend when that has to be expected at a new restaurant. Definitely give it a try. Like the other review pointed out, this place is much much better than Tee Pee.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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.
Chelsea C.
I really enjoy coming here! Whether it's for lunch or dinner, the food is always hot and cooked to perfection. I love the atmosphere and the service is always impeccable. I have never had to ask for my drink to be re-filled, and the chips and salsa were always coming out of the kitchen. It reminds me of home and growing up in California with some of the most delicious Mexican food restaurants I've been to. I will definitely be coming here and bringing all of my friends!
(5)Pravin W.
Was here Friday night. Food is great. The portions are huge. And our waitress was so so nice. I am from Minneapolis and we chatted some. After our meal, we like the dip so much, we asked to pack the left over chips and dips on our table. She instead packed a whole bagful of chips and dip. We tipped her very handsomely.
(5)FH Gal U.
Three of us walked in for a lunch. We ordered our meals. The order came with vegetables. The food came quick enough but the vegetables had a bad odor and looked liked it had been sitting around for days. We politely asked for new plates. I've been to many Mexican food restaurants with much better food and better presentation. What a disappointment.
(1)Maggie M.
My bestie tried the fish tacos and I indulged with the chicken/steak fajitas. Fajitas are always a winner... I mean it's pretty hard to mess those up. The fish tacos were great. The only thing lacking was the service :( I hate being pitched... this guy was trying to make a quick buck and was so busy trying to up-sale everything he kept forgetting what we needed or asked for. The manager Ashley is wonderful and helpful and really seems to have a firm grasp on how important the customers are to her line of work. Our server- not so much. On a side note... all the servers seemed pretty miserable.
(2)Laura W.
I've been to this place a few times since its opened. The service is great, but the wait time sometimes is kinda long. Their bean dip doesn't taste the same as the other restaurants which is a killer cause it so good. But this restaurant is good. Friendly helpful and the atmosphere is great.
(4)Luis A.
I really like garcias steak it's great
(5)Beth K.
Despite iffy reviews, we stopped for dinner because I had a Living Social deal to redeem. This location does not deserve the bad rap it has gotten. The food was good, the wait was nonexistent and our server, Larina, was a delight! The restaurant is clean, we'll decorated and very conveniently located. I'll be back for sure!
(4)Christopher G.
I admit, I tend to be a tough critic...hard to please. But I must say I am extremely impressed with Garcia's. Excellent, friendly service. Tasty food and comfortable atmosphere. I plan on being a regular customer.
(5)Dougie F.
Went back again and ordered the pollo fundido. I would get it again. Probably more my fault for ordering something I wouldn't have liked. Too heavy and greasy. Will still come back but won't get any of the fried items Tortilla soup we good and had big chunks of avocado.
(4)Vince F.
Garcia's came highly recommended from a friend. Service was a little slow but we didn't mind as we really had no where to be - just my wife and I enjoying our first night in Phoenix. The food was quite good. The house margarita was fantastic. The dessert was very tasty, although unnecessary as my dinner and the free chips and salsa prior had pretty much bloated me. Would definitely recommend.
(4)Lynnette S.
Love the free chips and bean dip! The happy hour is from 3-7 with amazing deals on their food and drinks. Service is always good and the place is never too busy. It's a great place for a meal with your date or a quick drink with friends! I would recommend the pollo fundido (chimichanga with cream cheese and melted cheese) delicious! I love how they have San Tan Devils Ale on tap so youre not forced to stick with a margarita because it's a mexican joint.
(5)Nicole W.
Screaming child - nobody did anything. Customers leaving left and right. Awful experience-poor service- crappy food.
(1)Sophia W.
Ok food, and my time here was good until the toddler behind my table started screaming at the top of his lungs. The kid just screamed and screamed until we were almost finished with our meal.. None of the employees did a thing about it.
(1)Jen M.
Garcias reminds me of the late 80's/early 90's Chi-Chi's. Everything is either salt less &bland or overtly cheese covered. The chips and bean dip are decent but the kitchen staff are ridiculously lazy and can't even cut up the tortillas for the chips. Fried, Half tortillas as chips, when really it's like dipping with a tostada. Our server didn't listen to a single thing we said, just rushed us thru the ordering process and then took 30 minutes for our food to come out. Half of our order was wrong when it did come out and honestly it's not real authentic Mexican food. It's what white, mild middle aged Americans want to think Mexican food is like. We asked for no salt margs, both came out loaded with salt and overly boozy. The chimichanga appetizer comes out with a giant glob of sour cream with pickled jalapeños in it, which was utterly disgusting. My boyfriend ordered the red burro, and it literally was 6 pieces of meat and then a bunch of sauce wrapped up in a burrito. My enchiladas were ok, but were plastered in a 1/4 inch of melted cheese. I love cheese, but this is just overkill for compensate for the lack of actual flavor. The rice was flavorless, and our beans were barely warmed after being dumped out from a can. Did I mention our service was dismal? My boyfriend didn't even finish his food (which never happens, he eats everything in sight), and I took mine home in a box (of which I never ate and it ended up in the trash). I totally feel like we could have gotten better Mexican food from a taco truck! Nevermind our $50 bill, the food itself reminds me of what a high school or hospital cafeteria would crank out as "Mexican food". Even the fried ice cream isn't even fried!! It's just a ball of low quality ice cream that's been rolled in stale corn flakes. What a shame, especially in a border state!!! Go elsewhere.
(2)Ry V.
Wow this place is TERRIBLE!!!! started with a margarita that tasted worse then pine sol(cleaning supplies). the food all looked exactly the same. weird because i believe it was all frozen and just heated up. we had a party of 5 and we all felt sick shortly after beginning to eat it. if you like salt you will enjoy this food. another reason that we all belive that they just heay up frozen food. if i could give this place 0 out of 5 i wood. DONT GO!!!!
(1)Jessica D.
I wish Yelp gave you the oppertunity to give half a star because I debated between three and four stars on this one. The reason I went with three is because it is pretty good food but generic. I had the Chili Verde which is one of my favorites on this menu. Also I had the house magrarita which could use a tad bit more taquila. The service was great and our server was spot on tonight, though we have been here before and they have been the worst we have ever had. All in all we would come back because the food is pretty good but probably also because of the location.
(3)Meg S.
This is my first time visiting AZ & this Mexican restaurant hit the spot! The nachos were to die for & I couldn't even eat my entree because I was too full!
(4)Mariah L.
My boyfriend and I decided to stop by Garcia's last night after a Birthday party because the restaurant (Ranch House Grille) down the street was closed for the evening. I had also never tried fried ice cream before so we decided to make it happen. We were seated quickly, a server immediately brought out chips, salsa, and refried beans for us to munch on while we looked at the menu. We split a steak and shrimp meal and ordered the strawberry fried ice cream after. The steak and shrimp meal also came with some grilled peppers and onions and some buttered fried potatoes. I really enjoyed the shrimp and the steak was nothing fancy. The strawberry fried ice cream was YUM. I imagined it being warm because of it being deep fried but it wasn't warm. It was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Our server seemed bored but was very quick at taking our order and refiling our drinks. I appreciated that she didn't hover or approach our table every few seconds making it uncomfortable to eat like I have experienced at other restaurants. I also liked that the restaurant had somewhat dim lighting, which creates a very relaxing environment in my opinion. I plan on going back when I have a craving for fried ice cream. However, next time I want to try either the chocolate or caramel syrup, rather than just the strawberry.
(4)Anne W.
The bean dip and salsa are out of this world good! I also got the taco salad & tortilla soup duo- both were fabulous! Can't wait to go back.
(4)Natalie V.
Terrible service. I have ordered multiple to go orders here and they always have been wrong each time. I was even put on hold once, which they never came. I love the food here. Its not like I'm asking for difficult things. Just standard menu items. This is the last time I order from here.
(1)John S.
Do you remember when you didn't think El Torito was bad? This was way back when it might not have been bad, before it was a big bad chain that had watered and fajitaed everything down to the lowest common gringo denominator--and yes, El Torito is Mexican food for gringos. When's the last time you saw a Mexican family enjoying their dinner at El Torito, hm? Garcia's reminds me of Mexican food in the '80s. No, it's not El Torito; it's actually much better and more authentic than El Torito, even early El Torito. Everything here reminds me of childhood: the food, the fresh chips, the darkness, the decor, the servers' outfits, my mother's insistence on ordering fajitas. I get the sense that there are various locations in Phoenix and that back in the day Garcia's might have been on the verge of expanding beyond Arizona and becoming the next El Torito. Thankfully, it didn't. Thankfully, nothing changed, ever. I was thirty-seven-years-old sitting across the tiled tabletop from my parents, but I might as well have been seven, and maybe my brother and sister were just in the bathroom or sitting with our cousins at another table. No one sang "Happy Birthday to You," but people--my parents?--did order margaritas, and there were Latino-looking families enjoying themselves here. Maybe it is watered and gringoed down. But I don't think so. It's more like a time machine that deposits you directly in 1984.
(4)Brenda A.
I thought long and hard about this review and here is the bottom line. This is just pitiful. Apparently, no one connected with this place cares...; they are just going through the motions. The place looks and feels blah. The food is uninspired - dull, cold, boring. This may have been the most depressing meal I have had in a while. And I have been eating at Garcia's going back to the mid 80s. Its time for management to re-commit or just retire. Anyone thinking this is ok isn't being honest with themselves. Apathy can no longer be accepted. I work too hard for my money and I am sure you do too. This review makes me sad, and I am sorry to be so blunt.
(1)Mike D.
Hmmm... I'm conflicted and a bit perplexed by this one. First, let me admit that I bought a LivingSocial deal to this place and accidentally let it expire on Sept 3rd. Knowing this, I called the restaurant and spoke with Jerry the manager. After I told him the deal expired, he told me, "Don't worry about it, we will still take it." He was extremely pleasant on the phone and I presumed that he meant that the full deal would still be honored. On the same day that I called and spoke with Jerry the manager, I went over to Garcia's. After sitting down at my table, the server told me that she can only accept the "paid value" for the deal (which is the amount that I already paid) and that it will be deducted from my bill. I explained that this was not my understanding after talking to Jerry the manager, but she said that she, "just talked to Jerry about it." While I did not ask for Jerry (because sometimes I just don't feel like fighting), I am very displeased at the miscommunication that took place here. I am deducting four stars for this whole debacle. With all of that said, the pollo fundido was very good (even though my spellcheck keeps changing it to "pool funded")... and the house margarita helped to turn my frown upside down... but the crowning moment of this visit was the fried ice cream. Took me back to my childhood and all was good again. For Garcia's Mexican Restaurant, this means I added a star back. I'd go back because of the food and fried ice cream, but not the service.
(2)Tony C.
Excellent food great service and did I mention the great food ? But seriously the food was amazing and the prices where even better, I got so much food for a mere 12 dollars and quality food don't get me started on there bean dip it's amazing combined with the salsa and chips well you should stop reading this and head over there for some dinner you'll see I didn't embellish not a single word
(5)Marshall C.
First let me say the chips are very good, and the bean dip is excellent, BUT for the most part the rest of the menu is mostly bland. They make a very good red chilie burro, and chile Colorado, but everything else is meh! Cheese enchilads? meh. Tacos? meh. steak? meh. fajitas? meh. Polo fundido is good, my wife orders it almost every time. One note for this and other Mexican restaurants. Why are people charged more when you order something with out rice and beans? Most of the time the amount of food minus the rice and beans is way more than enough. I can't tell you how many times I see plates with rice and beans left on them. They just get thrown away.
(2)Eric E.
Overall the experience was a bust. When we first moved to AZ 30 years ago Garcia's was all the rage. Moving back here recently, I decided to take my family there. Starting off, service was slow, but hey it was 7pm on a Friday. The staff was pleasant, the cheese crisp was excellent...it better be ;p. After that it went down hill. The food was unseasoned...just bland. The Grande Burro I had was half tortilla...just a mouthful of dough. Half way through I found a big, nasty strand of chicken skin and fat. I informed the waitress and she said she would inform the chef and left the check behind. No offer to send over the manager or deduct it from the bill. She ended up brining a new one to go. The new burro came so quickly it's completely obvious it was pre-made and chucked in the microwave. I brought it home but I'm scared to touch it. I won't be bringing anyone back. Sorry Garcia's.....adios amigo.
(2)Anne S.
Went in on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't crowded. The waitress was friendly and quickly brought us our drinks. They give you bean dip (refried beans w/japs in it?) and salsa. The bean dip is something I've never seen given at Mexican restaurants, so it was a nice touch. I got the fajita salad; it was fine. My boyfriend got the pollos funditos, which he also thought was fine. Nothing was spectacular, but it wasn't bad. I'd go back. It's your typical Mexican restaurants. The place was clean and the waitstaff was friendly.
(3)Beatrice B.
The food was ok, but it was definitely nothing special. We got their appetizer sampler as well as street tacos. My mom always says, you get what you pay for,and in this occasion, that clique rang true. I'm not sure what kind of steak was in the tacos, but that meat was so dry and flavorless, "fresh beef jerky" is a more suitable way to describe it. I was thinking there would be at least 1 winner in the appetizer trio... wrong again. The rolled tacos and mini chimis taste like they came out of a frozen dinner package from the grocery store. The 2nd star was earned because the decor was at least average, the servers were attentive and their AC was nice and cool.
(2)Michael S.
Hideous! The best part was the 22oz Dos Equis. The plates were bigger than our heads and completely devoid of flavor. Definitely a no go ever again.
(1)Denise E.
I love this location! They have a friendly staff and good food. I usually order take out and they always hook me up with lots of chips and salsa (it is free with every order) I never have to wait long. All of the employees seem to enjoy working there, they are all really nice. I have never had a bad meal here. They have great happy hour specials.
(5)Jennifer R.
I went to Garcia's as part of a company business trip to Phoenix. As excited as I was to temporarily escape the record snowfall in Boston, I was even more excited to indulge in Mexican food. The service was absolutely excellent and the free bean dip and chips was such a wonderful surprise. I had the enchiladas and afterwards we all indulged in the churros with a savory cream cheese dip. Next time I am in Phoenix, I definitely want to come back. 5 stars!
(5)Jennifer O.
Why did I come here? Oh ya, a 5$ coupon in the mail. This place is not awesome. The food is all flavorless... so bland and so salty. It was nice that they give you bean dip, but the bean dip was also bland and nothing exciting. I just had a cheese crisp...pretty safe... but it had absolutely no flavor. It's like they just open cans and serve. Although this was marginally better than Manuel's, it still isn't a place I will come to again.
(2)Preston C.
I love the bean dip they give you with chips. Im critical on the salsa, being from New Mexico, :) I always get the enchilada plate when I eat here and its pretty good Not the best but not bad enough to say anything mean about it They have $3 margs during happy hour and the bartenders are usually very cool and cater to your every drinking need
(4)Stacey H.
Service was alright - food was pretty good. Nothing terrible, but nothing amazing. I do wish this place had been there when we lived around the corner from here.
(3)Mya T.
I am upgrading this to 5 stars are it has gotten even better since it opened. The staff is on top of everything. The food is good, albeit not as authentic as I would like, but still good nonetheless. Only complaint is that the sopapillas have too much cinnamon sugar. The cinnamon sugar should be an option, as I would prefer them plain.
(5)Kaitlin O.
This place is right down the street from me and I popped into on my way home from work (I was too lazy to drive to my usual Mexican place). I just want to grab a marg and takeout that was better then cheap Mexican food for the evening. The hostess was very nice. I took a seat at the open bar and was offered chips and salsa shortly after sitting. I ordered the house margarita on the rocks with salt. It was good, but a little on the sweet side for my liking. My Togo order consisted of a combo meal. I ordered the 3 items so I could have left overs for lunch tomorrow. I got am enchilada, taco, and burrito with rice and bean for 12 bucks. There was also complimentary chips and salsa, which is always a bonus! Once I got home the food was very good! I will be returning again I the future.
(4)Jill C.
Terrible service. Stood at the hostess area for at least 5 minutes before we were greeted. Once we were seated, our waitress was MIA for the most part except to take our order and bring our food. We had to ask our server for Chips and salsa, which are usually the first thing to hit the table. And that didn't come for another 5-10 minutes. The food is your standard Mexican restaurant fare - nothing to write home about though. While we were waiting for our server to come by so we could get to-go boxes and the check, Baby C started fussy. So instead of being "those parents", I took him outside and got him car ready. I do all this thinking that his dad would be heading out in a few minutes. After 10 minutes pass, Im starting to wonder WTH was going on...so I grab the baby and head back inside. J is still sitting there at the table waiting for our server. He gets up and asks someone to go get her. A few minutes later, she comes by....she was apparently tending to silverware. Yeah, lets forget that you have customers at a table lady. We probably wont be back, which is a shame since this is right around the corner from the house.
(2)Kelly H.
Great Mexican food! Love when yelpers give low ratings for free bean dip, friendly service and because there are so many Mexican food places! Duh it's phoenix, try living in Ohio!! Good food, friendly service. Still can't believe yelpers are so mad.
(5)Elizabeth M.
Good quality Mexican food at a decent price. Very attentive wait staff and friendly management. Check out Living Social for a special menu at a discount price.
(5)Becky J.
I have been to 3 gracias including the original gracias on 35th. However, this location by far was Great. Nice friendly face as you walk in and the bean dip is to dye for! I ordered a pollo fundido it was delish!!!!
(4)Ginger H.
I love this place. Great service and food. The salsa was ok. Best Garcias ive ever been too.
(5)Luke I.
Really great service, server was friendly and quick. Food was served promptly and was hot and delicious. Great place, would recommend!
(5)Nick N.
My spouse and I recently hit Garcia's about 5pm for happy hour. The food and drink here are very, very Americanized so diners looking for a more creative or authentic Mexican food experience will definitely want to go elsewhere. Having said that, I thought both of our meals were decent enough for the price. I had the grilled chicken burrito and my spouse had a three-item platter with chili relleno, sour cream enchilada, and tamale. His combo plate was definitely better than my burrito, which was a bit dry and underfilled with chicken. Still, compared to other Mexicanized restaurants out there, this place seems pretty good. The service was as efficient and attentive as can be expected, and the both dining room and bathroom were clean. The bean dip along with the chips and salsa is a nice touch at this place, too.
(3)Mary L.
We decided to have Mexican food and ordered take out from this Garcias. The food was great and were shocked that we got so much food for the price compared to Filibertos. The chips are so good.
(5)James R.
Typical Mexican chain restaurant. Lots of salt, cheese, and carbs (oversized burritos, chips & salsa, rice, etc.). Too many places like this in the Valley.
(2)Tiffany E.
Ordered takeout late-ish one night, combo with two chicken tacos, black beans, and rice. WTH were the tacos just placed in aluminum foil and stuck in a plastic bag that also included a container with an enchilada and the other containers of the beans, rice, salsa, and whatever else was in the order? Of course the taco shells were completely crushed. I still ate them. Flavor-wise, they were OK. Service was fine otherwise, and the chips were good. Rice is kind of bland. I'd try them again, but I'll make sure I specify that I'd like the tacos also in an aluminum container with a lid so that they don't get smashed. Who serves smashed tacos??? :(
(2)Diane N.
Soooooooo........the service was good. Chips and salsa was good. But as for my food.... it was dry. The vegetables looked super dry, especially the carrots. The chicken flautas, well it was Ok. Nothing special. The "grilled" shredded chicken they used was dry.
(3)Ana S.
Try the fajitas chimichanga! It was super cheesy and delicious. Wait staff can be some what inattentive, but they are friendly enough. Margaritas were good and strong!
(4)Jordan G.
Love this place. Great food and I always go in for lunch and never have to wait long for anything!! Great job!
(5)Matthew B.
Truly a bizarre experience here, more than a bad one, but shitty nonetheless, thus the one star. I will start with the positives in fairness to the restaurant, as they did just open a few weeks ago. 1) The food is alright. Nothing too special, nothing bad. Alright, with the good out of the way, lets get into the bad. This place is an epic service fail, with the hash-tag and all. Originally, I had four friends at my house and we ordered take out from the restaurant. I placed a $70 order for food and please take note of the dollar amount, it will be important later. We each ordered a combo plate, so five combo plates, each with a couple different items. I made sure to tell them on my order, that I do not want beans, as I am allergic to them. Order was taken and I was told to be there in approximately 30 minutes. I showed up to the restaurant right on time and was told to wait. Not a big deal, a few minutes wont kill me, at least they are getting the order right and it was a large order. After waiting twenty minutes, they delivered the order and I left. What ensued was quite simply the most absurd packaging job ever. I will try and break it down. So on three of the five combos, we had a taco ordered. Well, they put the three tacos in the same box ,not with their respective combo. They did this with everyones order. So it was kind of like a buffet, but having to rebuild what you had ordered. Why on earth would you do this? Add to that, they still got the order wrong and left out items while including stuff no one ordered. To cap it, they had beans and rice in every box, so I could not eat it anyways. I politely called the restaurant and the manager eagerly took my call. She apologized profusely and offered to either refund the money or would rather have me come back in and will credit my meal and mark it in her log. I really respected her cantor on the call and her professionalism and took the credit instead, as I was willing to give this neighborhood spot a second chance as the manager had won me over and I wanted to have another go to Mexican restaurant near by. Fast forward a week later and myself and girlfriend go into said Garcias to dine in person. Upon walking in, I asked the hostess about my credit and she said she would ask the manager. We were seated at a nice table for two and within a couple of minutes a manager approached our table. She introduced herself and for a moment acted like she didn't remember our call. Then I said check your log and she came back with our waiter and said "oh yes, I spoke to you on the phone and noted it, I am really glad you came back" She put her hand on the waiter, who was standing literally next to her and said "he will take care of anything you need". Everyone smiled, situation is good, lets order. We order one appetizer, the espinaca con queso and we each order a combo. Food is delivered timely, hot, and pretty good, not great, but decent enough, we think all is fine. Now the waiter says "I will bring you your check." So I am thinking, he must know I want to tip him and didn't bring cash, so he is going to charge me a dollar so I can tip on my card. Nope, this guy brings me a $32 bill. I look at him and say, "Sir, we were supposed to be credited, by your manager who was standing here." This guy literally looks right at me and says "What? I don't remember". My girlfriend and I just look at each other because we are now sure we are on camera, this must be an elaborate prank. I say right back to him "you were standing right here, are you on something?" He looks at me and then says he will go ask another manager, that manager we spoke too, with him there has left. He comes back over ten minutes later with a $22 bill. They took $10 off. My girlfriend and I just bust out laughing, we pay the bill and leave, just enjoying the massive humor this place has just provided us for years to come. We spent $70 on bad pickup order and instead of being credited back $70, or at just the $32 to cover our smaller meal this time around, we actually spent more. TOTAL SHIT SHOW. AVOID.
(1)Kim D.
We'll love Garcia's, as a great neighborhood restaurant with good food at a reasonable price.
(4)Emily M.
This place has excellent deals and great food! I love the bean dip and the salsa they give you complimentary!
(5)Jill F.
The food is different than before. I think the par cooking is the issue. The plate is very hot the food on it is not and it is not as tasty as I remember it being kinda makes me sad I loved the Tampico stuffed chicken before and now not so much..
(3)David N.
The restaurant is clean, and the atmosphere is nice. The waitstaff was attentive and pleasant. The food was very average, like what you would expect from a decent hospital cafeteria. The salsa was average. The chips were average. The chimichanga lacked flavor, wasn't crispy at all, and was in a word, average. It wasn't bad; it just wasn't particularly good. The tacos were average. The beans were average. The rice was average. Nothing was bad; everything was just average. I waited quite awhile to go here after it opened, even though I live less than a 3-minute drive away. I wanted to give them a chance to work the bugs out and fix any issues that they may have encountered in their first few months. So, I gave it a try. Now that I have that out of my system, I don't have to drive by wondering if the food is excellent and I am missing out. Now I know what I suspected from the beginning; it's just average. The good service earned them the three-star rating, but the food was so lackluster that I really can't recommend this place. Life is too short to settle for average. Unless they do something wonderful to spice up their offerings, I won't be returning. Oh well, I had a nice time anyway.
(3)jeff b.
While there are some good items on the menu, the short answer is dine with caution. I would suggest dining here only out of convenience or perhaps happy hour. Nachos appetizer is great! They include generous helpings of everything you would want. Steak Fajitas are abysmal. The quality of the steak was so low, that they should finely chop the steak Filberto's style (pre-chewed). For the price your paying, you will feel robbed. The service was poor. The only person who seemed to care about what was going on was the Mexican in charge of chips service. I saw him frequently checking the dining room status. Unfortunately for us, the same attention was not paid by our waiter to our water or beer service. Waited 10+ minutes after chips to receive drinks. The ambiance - well decorated and remodeled from what it was prior. Good looking interior. We unfortunately were sat by a group of stay at home moms listening to a sales presentation for a weight wrap. While slightly hilarious, I would have expected any self-respecting business owner to realize how destructive to other patrons dining experience multiple 40 year old women standing and giving weight band sales testimonials would be.
(2)Katie F.
I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was. We came on a slow night, so I was only unimpressed with the very casual customer service. I ordered the shredded beef chimichanga and really enjoyed myself. I will definitely be coming back for it again.
(4)Jenne L.
Ashlee was a fantastic server! Always on top of the drinks and anything we needed she was already bringing it before we had to request it. Their fajita salad is huge and really good! $10.49 and their taco salad is good too $9.99.
(5)Jared P.
This place is the Applebees of Mexican restaurants. The place is clean but lacks any character. The food is decent but does not stand out at all, pretty bland and lacking any of the rich flavors of its more traditional counterparts. The service was good and friendly. All in all it screams "safe" chain restaurant. There is much better Mexican food to be found in the neighborhood.
(3)Ryan E.
Great salsas and bean dip. If you like salsa be sure to ask for the roasted and hot options they have upon request. The food was fresh and the service was great. Very great price points and good happy hour. I think most of the comments and ratings were given during opening weekend when that has to be expected at a new restaurant. Definitely give it a try. Like the other review pointed out, this place is much much better than Tee Pee.
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