The Fry Bread House
1003 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85014
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Address :
1003 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ, 85014 - Phone (602) 351-2345
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 7:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
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Kia P.
The bean and cheese fry bread was good I experinced good service thats all I have
(3)Suan R.
Think about it. A James Beard Award for fry bread. It doesn't have to fancy to be good.
(5)Americo V.
So good and homey the fry bread was light fresh and crispy. We ordered at the register and the food came out pretty fast and hot. The employees are courteous and polite. It's a great casual restaurant.
(5)Horacio O.
Usually I go here and pick up lunch for everyone at work. I have never had a problem till today. The new lady at the register was extremely rude! I said I was paying separate and she said in a very stern and angry voice "NO! YOU CANT DO THAT WITH PHONE ORDERS!" Which I don't understand why not since the food doesn't even get made until you get here to pick it up! Last time I come here! I'm all about customer service and this "new" person ruined this place for me!
(1)Antiquity S.
This is my favorite place for fry bread, and IMHO the best place you can go to get some. I've been coming here since they we e at the location near 7th AVE and Indian School, and this spot is INFINITELY better. Not the old location was bad, they just outgrew it. This new location used to be a couple of different Mexican Food locations, most recently a Pancho's I believe, and was a Maya's before that, I think. In any event, same great food, but a ton more parking and restaurant space My favorites are the ultimate taco, green chili stew with a fry bread, and hominy stew with a fry bread.
(5)Shannon L.
Decent food, but as other reviews have stated, poor service. My mom likes this place. She was born in raised in Phoenix and always comes here. I was along for the ride so I came in with an open mind. I ordered the vegetable beef stew special. It was pretty good, but I had never had fry bread before so I didn't have any expectations. My biggest complaint would be that we asked for the desserts to go, and we had to go chase down the waitress and have her to bring them to us after we had finished eating our lunches. When they finally did come, they were made to eat at the restaurant so I had to ask the waitress again to have them packaged to go. I am guessing they made a fresh batch to go because it took a while. The food was good but not to die for. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. And the interior of the place needs work. For a place that supposedly just moved into this location, it sure had a lot of broken tables and out of order bathrooms.
(3)Oulie T.
When I think of Arizona and food I think of Indian Fry Bread. I'm so happy that this full service restaurant exists and that I don't have to go to a stand on a dirt road alongside an Indian tourist attraction to indulge in my fry bread cravings. This is a big open restaurant. Service is a bit slow but very kind and friendly. It's definitely a family run operation. Alongside their fry bead they also have an American Indian style flour tortilla type bread that they had as a special wrapped around hot dogs. Very unique. Green chile. Red chile stews with hominy. Delicious tacos made with the fry bread as a shell. One taco is a pretty substantial order. Dessert also features the frybread. You can have it simply dusted with powdered sugar or drizzles with honey and melted butter among many other creative combinations. Ahh the versatile and delicious Indian fry bread.
(4)Truth I.
Maybe im crazy but I went here and didnt see the place. Was looking forward to it since im from chicago and cant find frybread there. I also was dissapointed I rushed over since It said they closed at 8pm on a saturday.
(1)Tia C.
If there was a Zero star that's what this place would have gotten overly priced for just ground beef and the fry bread alone $6.50 no cheese,lettuce etc. They must don't know their competition here in Phoenix like White Eyes FryBread where you get any topping added to your choice of meat for $6. The cinammon honey sugar FryBread was bland! Was in booth less than 3 mins after receiving food... Starving still and disappointed! Don't trust other reviews I did coming from N.Phoenix
(1)Eilonwy W.
Here is the paradox of the Fry Bread House. You want to eat your fry bread while it's sizzling hot and freshly puffed, at which point it is light, airy, and gently crisp -- a superlative fry bread that leaves many other fry breads deflated with shame at not measuring up to its texture. At the same time, eating in is likely to harsh your buzz, as the restaurant has the eerie dive-iness of a place that's kept scrupulously clean but that's too big to be properly lit and decorated on the available budget. My suggestion would be to stop by before a show at the nearby Rhythm Room, get your fry bread "to go," hustle back to the venue at top speed, and eat your piping hot fry bread on the picnic tables before the doors open. I ordered mine with beans and cheese, and these are fine beans. Now I'm torn between wanting another savory round with many things heaped on it (bring on the chorizo!) and wanting to try 'em with sweet toppings.
(4)Art B.
"I like it so much I'd like to eat here everyday for forever." That was the comment from a four year old when I last ate at the former location of The Fry Bread House. Fortunately, the food remains as good as ever, not harmed at all when the capacity to serve customers expanded. A great place for visitors to Arizona who want to sample some genuinely regional cuisine, specifically derived from the traditions of the Tohono O'odham. The Native American craft booths are a fun bonus. Just don't expect much in the way of ambience. You can sense that the building was once a cheap Mexican food cafeteria. Oh well. Just convince yourself it adds to the charm of the establishment. I must admit that I do miss the sketchy and cramped confines of the old location, but having a little extra room to dine is nice. It must also be great for the Native American craft vendors to have space inside in air conditioning. The staff has always been friendly to us. I read some reviews on Yelp that complained of inattentive service... Surprising to me. I'm suspicious that some of those negative comments may be the result of cultural miscommunications. We weren't really greeted when we entered on our most recent visit, but the server who brought our food to the table was very engaging and we were warmly sent on our way as we exited. I'd characterize it as a kind of quiet friendliness that you might miss if you aren't accustomed to it. Save room for dessert!
(5)Tracy G.
I've been a customer at the previous location on 7th Ave for years. Loved the food and the atmosphere, although parking was tough. Now they moved to an old rundown Pancho's buffet where they have way too much room. It looks like a dungeon. Plenty of parking though. Food was OK, but not like the original place. Posole was cold and the portions on my green chile taco were not near what they used to be. Shame, because this was an award winning restaurant before they moved to this dump.
(3)Isaac D.
This place is delicious! Had an all around great experience. From the great customer service, good timing of the food being cooked, to the great taste,etc., all was just sublime. I would recommend this place to the WORLD. Lol... 5 stars! Way to go! :D
(5)Jessica B.
Amazing fry bread topped with ground beef was truly delicious! Make sure to have time to eat there, the bottom of the fry bread got soggy on the way home (15 minutes away) Cashier was really nice and helpful with he menu. Will definitely be back!
(4)Josh B.
This is a unique, must-visit spot. The fry bread is good but the real magic is what accompanies the fry bread. The $7.49 special of a 12-ounce stew plus fry bread might be lunch for a normal person, but since I'm an out-of-towner I added another 12-ounce stew. The green chile stew and the posole were both spectacular, and spicy in different ways. If you have to pick just one go with the green chile. I also want to add that the service was friendly and fast.
(5)Frybread M.
I ordered the Joedd Special w Beef Stew. My beef stew turned out to be a veggie stew w 2 pieces of beef. I asked for more beef or to get it re-poured but i was told 'thats how it comes'. So i asked if they could just re-pour it, and was rudely told 'do you want a to go container'. Seriously? How Rude! Dont waste your $ coming here. I paid $18 too much for 2 veggie stews w frybread.
(1)Jennifer O.
There are hardly words to describe the deliciousness of this restaurant. I have heard about the Fry Bread House, as most of us probably have, because this little local restaurant has won a James Beard award which is.... odd. Usually the words 'James Beard' evoke imagery of white tablecloths, waiters with the contraptions to clean crumbs from the table, ridiculous numbers of forks for various purposes..... well, this isn't that place (at all). This restaurant is (temporarily) located in the old Pancho's buffet, which, as you know, was a very classy establishment (heh). They did pretty much nothing to make the space their own.... The buffet area is sectioned off with a sheet hanging from the ceiling, some of the extra rooms house other businesses (Native American art anyone?), and the floors/walls/tiles/etc are all the same. This is understandable as they have announced that they are moving (again) to 7th ave and Camelback (ish) early next year. Anyway.... the husband and I came here with the International Supper Club on Wednesday night. The clientele was eclectic to say the least, but that is part of the charm. They have the menu posted on the wall, you order at the counter, and they deliver your food to the table. We had the cheese crisp, the green chili combo taco, and the butter and chocolate fry bread to share. The cheese crisp is a waste of time... it isn't bad, but it isn't anything special.... definitely skip (especially for the price... 6$... almost as much as the tacos). The taco was... incredible. It was love at first bite. The green chili pork was slightly spicy, soft, and full of flavor. The beans were delicious (and I don't typically like refried beans at all). The combination of those with cheese, lettuce, and fry bread (and a little of their house hot sauce) was unlike anything I have ever put in my mouth. This cannot be compared to fry bread you get at the fair... this is so much better. I want another.... like right now. So what could top the taco? The chocolate and butter fry bread, that's what. The husband was expecting Hershey's syrup.....this was about as far from Hershey's as you can get. Rich, melty, decadent chocolate oozed on top of hot fried dough complemented by melted butter made for one of the top desserts I have had in a long time. This thing is not healthy. I don't care. It was great. Take home point: Go here. Close your eyes. Imagine the white tablecloths. Ignore the grungy location. Sink your teeth into some decadently unhealthy deliciousness and smile.
(4)Amy Q.
How can you go wrong with Fry Bread...YOU CAN'T!!! I've been coming here for years and it's always fantastic! I liked their old location better than the one that was off Indian School but thing they moved again recently and I haven't been there yet. Service is always good and quick and you food is always piping hot!
(4)Cheryl B.
If you want to have an extraordinary taco Tuesday, or an awesome taco anyday than this is definitely the place to get it! Be prepared to get great customer service, incredible flavor, completely full, and to eat your taco with both hands or to attack it using your knife and fork! If you're looking for fancy, this isn't the place. The menu is on the wall, you order at the register, you take your number, grab your own drink and seat yourself. Located in the old Panchos building they're not about gorgeous decor it's all about great food. I came in with the International Supper Club, other wise I probably would have never discovered this diamond in the rough. I ordered the green chili taco, the fry bread was soft, the inside filled with spicy goodness that melted in your mouth. I wanted to order the dessert bread but 1 taco filled me up! I'll be back, I've already looked it up to see if I could race over on my lunch hour from Tempe. They're moving soon to the 7th ave & Camelback area but either way it's definitely worth the drive!
(4)Gino M.
Decor could use some work but that kinda adds to the charm of this place. The fry bread tacos are unbelievable. My wife had the green and I had the red. Mine was awesome but hers was better. Lol. The house salsa is also sooooo good. Will definitely return every time we come to Phoenix!!!!
(5)Bobie S.
This is hands down the best fry bread and green or red chili you are going to get in the state. They're not trying to sell you on the customer service, it's there amazing, ridiculously delicious food!
(5)Brandon G.
They should call this place "The Soup Nazi" because its exactly like that episode of Seinfeld. The stew and frybread are amazing but the service is F-ing horrid. It almost seems like they intentionally hire the rudest, grumpiest people to work the register. The frybread is a good size and made to perfection but the "bowl" of stew is more like a cup of stew....the portion they give you is OK for my 4 year old but not a grown man. The taco is good but they charge the heck out of your wallet for additional toppings...lettuce, onions, tomatoes etc. Its a good place to eat if you enjoy being frowned upon by staff and treated sub human! :)
(2)Kristine W.
Amazing food, great service!! I just wish they were located in Vegas!! Next time I come to Phoenix, I will definitely stop!!
(5)Francisco L.
I wish I would have taken a picture of my fry bread taco, it looked and tasted delicious! The restaurant is not much to look at from the outside and the inside is very plain. We didn't dine in so I didn't get a good luck at the set up. The cashier is also the person who takes the order and she was very helpful and friendly, since it had been my first visit there. I knew I wanted cheese and beans, but I also added the ground beef. The food was hot, the fry bread was light, and fluffy. The beans, cheese and beef were seasoned just right, it melted in my mouth. Even though the portion is large, I wanted more. My brother ordered the green chili and that would be my only regret. I will be back for the green chili, it has a nice little kick to it and is amazing. I will be going back soon.
(5)Dwayne O.
If you put up with their small previous location you will like the larger restaurant and especially the parking. Food is still the same which means it is a James Beard Award Restaurant. Don't come here for the ambiance or the interior designs, come for any I the Frybread combos or just plain. I prefer the green chili Frybread Taco and the simple Frybread with honey and white sugar. They need to add a Navajo Burger (two burger patties in a Frybread with tomatoes and lettuce to their menu, would be a big seller. Would recommend eating and being done before dark, not the best place at night. Will come back very soon and would recommend others here.
(4)Michael M.
I honestly don't know why I'm not giving it 5-stars. I love this place! The red chili with fry bread is incredible. For about 4 or 5 visits, I wouldn't order anything else (didn't want to take the chance of something/anything not being as tasty) but the server recommended the red chili taco and damn was it good too! We usually hit this place for lunch 2-3 times a month, if not more.
(4)Nikki W.
The food is good. I always get bean & cheese frybread so I am not hard to impress at all. Therefore, service is everything to me. I walked in on a Tuesday at 7pm. They were open, but the open sign wasn't lit up, went inside anyways. I walked to the counter to ordered. FOUR different people looked at me, and walked into the back room. Okay..... The lady that would eventually be the one to take our orders, saw us, and then began organizing and restocking. Eventually, she came to "help" us. With no eye contact she took our order. I had she made a 30 second phone call to confirm someone's order and she was very annoyed. She asked if I wanted salsa with my order and I said yes. The food came out quickly. When I grabbed my order from a different lady, I asked for some extra salsa. The lady who TOOK my order overheard my request and told me that she already gave me salsa, and I can have 2 more, and THAT'S IT. Well guess what? You can have one star and THAT'S IT. Worst customer service I have ever experienced.
(1)Stephanie A.
Best favorite so far is their green chili stew, but overall great chow! If your in the mood for authentic Native American food (none of that fair stuff made by non-natives) I'd recommend this as the place to go.
(5)John M.
In my first visit to the new location, the food was as good as I remembered from a too-long ago visit to the tiny and now closed 7th Ave location. I was hungry and pleasantly surprised at how both tasty and filling was but a single bowl of the hearty beef stew and a plain fry bread ($8). The fry bread was fresh and warm, lightly oily, easy to tear into strips, and delicious, with a light, tender texture. It's walk-up counter order & pay. Staff then delivers your food on plastic tray, and clears your table after. The hodge-podge of different style tables, chairs, and booths left over from the location's former occupant, "Pancho's", fills the dining room. Nothing fancy but it works okay. Off the main dining room a sign designates the attached room "Indian Market" and invites the guest to purchase direct from Native American artists. Inside, two Native American women and the daughter of one displayed their jewelry of turquoise, silver, and more on a couple folding tables under too-dim lighting in this, the old Pancho's Mexican Buffet on the south side of Indian School across from Panda Express - and just diagonally across and down the street from "the other" well-known fry bread place in town. I hope the proximity of the two locations is not too damaging to either It occurred to me that given the size of this place, that with time this could become a happening restaurant and Native American gallery/cultural center. Before that could happen however, there's some sprucing up to do. It's an old building that shows considerable wear, and the restaurant was not as clean as it should have been on this occasion: my arm stuck to the first table I sat at, one men's room stall was without TP, and the other had mounds of it on the floor (though was otherwise reasonably neat and clean). To their credit, the sticky table was cleaned immediately on bringing it the attention of the young woman at the counter. She also said she would alert someone to the mess of paper on the floor of the larger stall and explained they were having trouble with the ancient toilet paper dispensers unraveling paper to the floor. Four stars for the food and the pleasant and competent woman at the counter. She was also both friendly and competent in taking orders, answering questions about the food, and running the register. Minus one star for what I hope are temporary less-than optimal conditions, but the food was very good and I'll be back.
(3)Jennie S.
I got food poisoning from their food after talking to the hostess about the poor service we received. They were very rude and, I'm guessing, did something to my food. Horrible experience!
(1)April H.
TBH, the place looks run down. The service? Well, I asked for a cup of hot water (was trying to brew some herbal tea on the go) and they charged me a quarter for the "cup." Fair, except the water was tepid. #Disappointing. There were folks loitering in the parking lot, but they seemed harmless. Food? The fry bread was lukewarm and not piping hot. What good is fry bread if it doesn't singe your fingertips????
(2)Shannon S.
Really enjoyed the food. Big portions and happy kids. Even had homemade jewelry for sale so the girls loved getting new necklaces and son loves his dream catcher.
(5)Christina H.
First time here and will be back. The green chili stew special was very spicy - just how I like it. Green chili taco was tasty as well but not as spicy. Overall, the service was quick and the food delicious!
(5)Anthony V.
I would rate this place a two and a half at most. Lots of dirty tables that need to be cleaned. Very slow service. No one greeted us when we came in. My order was wrong, and so over stuffed that I had a hard time eating it. The red chilie was very good. My wife and son liked thiers. Prolly won't return.
(3)Marissa B.
I will always think of this place as "Ponchos", even though it hasen't been there forEVER. I walked in and it's pretty spacious, it was just about 11am so it wasn't busy. Right away I noticed the ugly sheets hanging to block the view of the kitchen. Honestly it just looks tacky and needs to be changed. An employee was cleaning the bathrooms and greeted me as I waited in line to order. The employee taking my order was nice enough. I got the Green Chili Taco and a Lent tamale. The outside of the frybread was good. But the all that gooey green chili basically tore through the frybread because it was so thin. Not good. The chili itself was egh. The lent tamale which had corn and chili was better. But they were just reheated in the microwave before being served. I observed the cashier tell the cook who was reaching for the refrigerator that "there's one more Lent." It was okay I guess, the outer edges of the masa was a bit hard from being reheated to long... sigh... It just isn't the same when they were at the old tiny place. The also had a Marketplace for Indian jewelry. I didn't walk over becuase they tend to be overpriced. But it was in the other half of the seating area with a little handwritten sign over the door way. Between the marketplace and kitchen I guess was the "cleaning supply area", all their supplies were in plan view becuase the sheet was pushed and held to the side. It just doesn't look good. It may seem like a step up into a bigger place, but its actually a step down.
(3)Danielle Y.
Huge fry bread tacos, really great green chile. Prices reasonable and location is alright. Nachos were good, and the fry bread in general was delicious. Portion sizes are quite large, keep that in mind.
(4)Tony K.
We tried the restaurant on saturday morning . The place was not very busy .We had their Navajo tacos with green chili . The green chili was a shredded beef with a tangy green chili .The bread was nice and crunchy and had a a great blend with the beans and chili.we also had a bean and cheese . Service _as good
(4)Nicolas P.
The food was good but the customer service was absolutely AWFUL. I won't be returning again. There's many other fry bread houses that cater to customers
(1)Levon A.
Definitely needs improvements on customer services. Stews were not properly warmed up & served cold. Which was probably made the the day before or two & got refrigerated. To salty & soggy on the stews as well. Fry bread is good but it could be better.
(2)Hayley M.
The fry bread was flat out amazing! I wasn't sure what to expect the first I ate here and I was pleasantly surprised with my choice. I got the beef taco with red sauce.. literally to die for. Unfortunately it's more unhealthy than I would like but sometimes the best tasting food is bad for you.
(5)Greg F.
This was my first trip to the new location, it's been awhile since going to FBH and I wasn't aware they had moved. The spacious new digs are a big improvement over the moderately squeezed 7th avenue spot, especially the parking. Although I went in for a take-out order, I could appreciate the huge dining room where you wouldn't have to sit right on top of somebody. If you go there for anything else than the food you might find it a little 'sterile', but of course the food is everything. I was greeted by a cashier, she was exceptionally nice and made me feel welcome. Opting for my favorite, I ordered the bean (whole bean) and cheese fry bread. My order was ready in about 10 minutes and I headed for home (7 miles) where I found the meal was still hot. FBH knows how to cook beans; they are the best in the city and prepared to perfection. They don't skimp, the cheese is the real deal and the fry bread is divinity - as advertised. Add-in their supplied homemade hot sauce and you've got a delicious 'homemade' meal. The only thing I could compare it to was a favorite meal my mother used to make many years ago - cornbread and beans. This Indian-style version of that meal certainly tastes homemade to me. Let's hope the expanded version of FBH brings them much success. For the uniqueness and quality of their food at bargain prices - they've earned it. FBH is scheduled to move once again (April 2015) to the northeast corner of 7th Avenue and Hazelwood, about 5 blocks south of Camelback.
(5)D K.
Mmm green chile taco was delicious. We will absolutely be back. Friendly cashier. Building is old but I hear they are moving into a new place soon.
(4)Alexandria K.
Delicious Indian fry bread. The Indian taco is perfect, great beans. A delicious affordable place.
(5)Manny S.
Most large cities have their unique cuisine: Go to New York - get the pizza or a Coney Island Dog. Go to Chicago - get the deep dish pizza. Go to New Orleans - get the jambalaya and the gumbo. Go to Boston - get the lobster. Go to Philadelphia - get a cheese steak sandwich. Come to Phoenix - get Indian Fry Bread. Maybe you've seen fry bread at a carnival served with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and honey. That's a good dish but there's so much more to this Navajo specialty. I like it served as a beef taco but there are a number of variations with and without meat. Unfortunately I don't get here as often as I'd like but when I do come I'm never disappointed (OK, the service can be a bit sketchy).
(4)Marianne M.
Looove fry bread! Om nom nom.... Normally I look forward to state fairs or festival type gatherings to get fry bread, but ever since I had this fry bread there is no need to wait! In fact, the Fry Bread House is much better than any other I have tried, so I skip it unless I am here. I usually get the Indian Taco, which is fry bread with beans, cheese, and lettuce. Big serving.. you will be more than satisfied. Do not forget to try the honey and powder sugar! Amazing and worth the extra calories.
(5)K B.
Why not 5 stars? The location. I was a little creeped out by the location and the strange building next to it. There were some real sketchy lookin' dudes hanging out over there. Parking lot was kiiiinda small, but we found a spot. Other than location, it's great! I was craving Indian Fry Bread and Googled restaurants...this seemed like our best bet. I'm so glad we chose it. The fry bread taco was faaaaaantastic (exactly what I was craving), and the posole was AMAZING! I didn't really like the chocolate butter dessert frybread; I'd probably go with honey & powdered sugar next time. The decorations were very nice. The customer service was...decent. There was a nice Indian lady outside (despite the sweltering heat) making and selling jewelry. It was nice to look at & if that's your style she had some good prices. I would definitely go back. However, I might bring a gun or pepper spray next time. Lol.
(4)Monica O.
I order the green chli taco. Still as good as I remember. I do miss the old location on 7th ave. the new place has an awkward layout and the tables are all mismatched. Also the fry bread taco did seam a bit smaller than I had before at the old location. The food is great though and it you don't mind a weird dining area then I recommend
(4)Lindsay S.
I don't know why this place only has 3 stars! I'm from California and I don't know of any places like this. I've had lots of different posoles. I can make a pretty good one myself but this one.... Omg. So delicious! Probably the best posole I've ever had, even better than my grandmas! And the fry bread is heavenly! We were dunking it in the posole and we also got a desert fry bread with honey, butter and powdered sugar. Bomb.com . Next time I come to Phoenix I'm coming here to get a big fat bowl of posole and some fry bread! Mmmm yummy
(5)John T.
While Fry Bread House East gets 5 stars I can only give the Phoenix location 4 stars. Still good fry bread but not as good as their other location. We've eaten at the old location on 7th several times and a couple of times on Indian School. The difference seems to be in the fry bread itself, the Baseline location fluffier and perfectly cooked while the Indian School location was a bit thinner and a little greasy. Both locations share the same excellent red and green chile and beans.
(4)Chris H.
Giving two stars for the benefit of the doubt. Stopped by to try the fry bread which I had heard was a must try. We went in, looked at the menu and decided we were going to get takeout. Stood at the counter, a woman was cleaning some equipment, she saw us, never said a thing. Not a 'someone will be with you', 'hold on let me get someone', nothing Just kept cleaning, gave it a few more minutes and then we left, figured they didn't need our business.
(2)Susan D.
This is my go to place whenever I'm in the mood for fry bread. Since I'm vegetarian I order their Indian Taco most of the time. Their dessert fry breads are really good too. The restaurant is a bit pricey in my opinion and it sucks that they moved from 7th Ave to 10th street. The workers aren't all that friendly sometimes but I truly enjoy the food here. Overall I feel this place is worth 4 stars.
(4)angelica s.
very simple and friendly place, the indian bread was different and good. staff was very friendly and recommended some good choices, nice gift store inside.
(4)Lo M.
Boys loved the fry bread kids meals and I had the green beef taco. A may zing! Everybody was really nice and the place seems clean and the food well prepared. I will definitely go back!
(4)Jesse B.
Ideal for the taste of home for fellow Natives in the area. Downside there is no ventilation inside in the restaurant; hot and a little humid. Customer service could be improved. Overall if you need your frybread fix in the city this is the place to get it.
(3)Danica K.
I love fry bread and this place is as authentic as a restaurant can be!!!! Indian tacos are my favorite and for dessert I love the honey and sugar fry bread. Usually I have to share dessert and don't eat for a few hours prior to my visit. The people are friendly- but it's a bit confusing as to if you leave your dishes or put them somewhere. Feels like a small mom and pop place... Not many signs and tables broken etc. they are moving soon (still) so that could be why. I love the food and the food is phenomenal!! I think with a little more attention on ambiance and service they would be jam packed all the time. Must try if you're in Phoenix !!!!!!
(5)Kyle A.
After a lifetime of California 'fair food' masquerading as fry-bread, this was a delight! Light and fluffy. Fresh and hot and not at all greasy. We all loved it, including a 13 year old and somewhat picky 9 year old. All of the following can be recommended: - Ultimate taco with red chile beef - Spicy pisole - Bean and cheese fry bread - the cheese covered fry bread The physical restaurant is sub-par, but a sign said they will be moving soon.
(4)Sophia S.
Dam this place has the best fry bread they make the bread better than me! But they need to add more toppings on the Indian tacos since the prices are high.
(5)Richard T.
For real.. place was boo boo. My native friend hyped this shit up, and brought me a supreme damn indian taco. That muddafunka was weak sauce. Not much flavor in the red chili. Beans were meh.. Cheese... Lettuce. Sour cream. Overall plain as fugg.. I decided to give them another try, cuz I was craving some damn menudo, and no place has menudo during the week. Me and my coworker Fernando hit up the FBH at 11am. I ordered menudo.. Fernie was in line right behind me bout ta order when some fine thang who reminded me of a Brown Stallion Horse with skates on came up and told the clerk, "skuse me..deyyzz supposed ta be sep-rit oah-duz." the clerk looked at her like she was a terrorist, and let out a super long, loud, and frustrated, "Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuccccccccccccccccckkkkkkkkkk!!!!ÂÂ" The shit was disrespectful as hell. Whatever.. I sat down and waited for my menudo. You figure it should probably take 5 minutes or less to take a laddle.. dip the muthafunka in a big ass pot of pre-made soup.. pour it into a styrofoam container.. put a lid on it.. put it in a brown bag.. toss a pre-made baggie of onion and cilantro in.. grab a piece of fry bread form the muthafunka crankin out frybread.. toss that shit in the bag.. and shout out a nigga name. Nah man. Their shitty ass process took 30 fuckin minutes!!! Then I took that shit out of the bag! "WTF is this???" I said. FBH hooked up a midget ass little cup of menudo, and some fried dough for 7 bucks. My other spot does like 3 times that for less money! Stingy ass FBH.. You guys can suck one. That ish didn't even taste good. Work on your broth mane, and throw some damn limes in the bag. Eff this place man. Don't go here-
(2)Linda L.
I was so excited to go try this place, but what a difference customer service can make. Debbie who was working the counter was very friendly to the customer in front of me, but her attitude and demeanor changed with me. She walked away in the middle of still taking my order and checked her cell phone, answered questions and talked with other staff. I continued to stand there waiting to pay. FINALLY the other girl came over and rung up my order. $17.25 for two drinks and a plain cheese and 1 bean and cheese fry breads. I thought that was ridiculous. The gentleman with the long braid walks up and just puts down our food and walks away. He came back by and I asked him for a napkin and all he did was point to the back of the restaurant without speaking. I couldn't wait to get out that place. I did find the fry bread to be good. The beans were not hot and the cheese never melted. I considered this a long drive for NOTHING but a waste of $17.25.
(2)Nichole P.
My friend hyped this place up so I finally came. I ordered the pasole and it came out cold. I'm not sure if that is how they sell it or maybe they just didn't warm it up. Obviously it's not fresh! I will probably try it one more time to see if they have a better option on their menu. I really want to like it because I loved them at their previous location
(3)Michael S.
The Fry Bread House is a tough place to figure out. We've been to this establishment three times at two locations [they didn't add a 2nd restaurant - it was a relocation], and now according to the lady behind the counter they are moving yet again in February. On our previous visit, they had been open at this property for only 3 months - now they are packing up to move yet again. I'd rather of course that the Owners find success wherever the are, but maybe deep down I'm kinda just a little bit more hopeful now because I think it'll work out better for the Owners in the long run to take this saloon outa Dodge. This current venue lacks personality and reads more like a big generic cafeteria or meeting hall. The awesome food deserves a better context. We hope The Fry Bread House can find the charm and magic of their first location, where we first waited in a line out the door. Their food is fantastic. They won a freakin' James Beard "America's Classics" award designation in 2012 - totally true. Google it. It is a very big deal. I've had their green chili beef stew (awesome), their green chili beef taco with beans (fabulous), and most recently their ultimate fry bread taco with the red chili beef. The green chili is definitely hotter than the red, but the red has great flavors with just the right amount of heat. I love them both but my favorite bite here is always the rich, smooth and oh so decadent refried beans. Love the beans. My kids always devour the coyote coins, which are little fry bread circles served with their signature refried beans smothered in cheese. So simple but so good. On our most recent visit my son left the coyote coins to my daughter and had the Cheese crisp on chumuth, which he loved as well. Also very simple. Love this place, wherever they locate. Let's all do our part to keep this treasure in business. And thriving.
(5)Ryan J.
Easily the most unassuming James Beard winning establishment that you will ever visit. A bit of a dive but the best a great place to get introduced to some of the culinary heritage of our Native friends.
(4)Jackson C.
the simple idea of this fine establishment not having at LEAST a four star review is an atrocity. who are you people? the food is amazing and definitely not your average meal - at least in all my travels i have not seen many authentic native american fry bread restaurants. and it is delicious.. my recommendation is the green chile beef taco because thats all ive had. its a confusing and enormous place in there, kinda feels like the DMV but the food is soo good and the employees are wonderful and so kind.
(5)David K.
Great Native American food! I always get the Vegeterian Indian Taco when I come here and it never dissapoints. Great taste! Just make sure you add salt to it cause they don't seem to put much or any in it. Biggest fry bread house I've been to. This place is huge compared to all the others around. Great spot.
(5)Kristian D.
This location will probably be closed when you read this, but this place is still amazing no matter where it is located. The food is the absolute star with fantastic meats and the best fry bread anywhere. I was dreaming of their food before coming to Phoenix and am always tempted to fly down just for lunch! Hopefully the new location will be worthy of the food!
(5)Deni G.
Disappointed The Fry Bread House is an unpretentious spot serving fry bread, burritos, tamales, and various other items. I use to be a huge fan of the Fry Bread House. However, lately the food has been somewhat disappointing. My lunch group and I were looking for a spot to grab a quick bite to eat. After noticing that the parking lot at the Fry Bread House was full we decided to give it another shot. After all with that many cars in the parking lot the food had to be good. However, our lunch was a disaster. The Fry Bread we ordered was soggy, greasy, and lacked any real flavor . My lunch companion ordered green chili and it ended up being the worst green chili she had ever received - and that was after sending it back because the original order was wrong. My other lunch companion had the red chili fry bread, he said it was okay, but nothing special. I would recommend trying somewhere else.
(2)Mya T.
Gross. Flies all over the dining room. Ripped up upholstery. Big divots in the floor where structural elements were removed and never patched. Now the food. I ordered the ground beef taco. The meat had absolutely no seasoning and was oily. The fry bread was not fully cooked and oily. The scant bit of lettuce that was put on the taco was wilted and brown. And the salsa the counter attendant raved about we couldn't try because the ketchup type bottle they put it in was sealed shut with gunk. 2 bites in and we left. Waste of money and now I have a stomach ache.
(1)Anastacia P.
This was my first visit to The Fry Bread House since they moved from 7th Ave. and Indian School to 10th St. and Indian School. I used to LOVE, I mean absolutely LOVE it. Today's experience was awful, though. They must have left the recipe back at the old joint (lol). Today I got the hominy stew with a plain fry bread on the side. Usually this stew is absolutely delicious. The meat has always been very tender and flavorful. Today, the meat was very tough and hard. The stew had no flavor, whatsoever. It was very bland. Just nasty.The fry bread didn't even taste good. It was VERY greasy. I was not impressed at all with my visit. My husband also said that he visited a couple of weeks ago as well and also noticed that the food wasn't as good as it usally is. I don't know, maybe they need some time to get back into the groove of things but I definitely won't be going back for a while.
(2)Ron S.
I've driven by this restaurant over 100 times. I was finally curious enough to give it a try. Because I had read the reviews here, I knew what I would order for my test lunch. A simple red chile beef taco. I went ultimate - all the toppings. Holy crap! I hate it when I drive by a gem 100 times without giving it a try. This is going to be a regular for sure. It's a 5-star bit of food wrapped in a weak service and marginal cleanliness package. The table we sat at was sticky, the guy who brought our food dropped it splattering a salsa bottle all over the table. They give you only 1 see-through napkin for what is a messy meal, and although he said more were available - not handily. Treat it like a giant immobile food-truck. I'll make it a to-go place, but I'll be "to-going" once a week.
(4)Doug T.
I was at Showcase Honda getting my car fixed and remembered that the Fry Bread House is only a mile away. What an excuse to try this place. I set my expectations low on the place because all the reviews told me it's not the interior but the food. So driving there I noticed it's really sketchy area of town. The outside of the building isn't maintained and neither is the plants or the parking lot but I really wanted to try this place so what the heck. I walk in and all I see is a bunch of tables surrounding the place then in the very back I happened to see the counter. Very unusual to be so far back but what the heck. Everyone told me the menu is in the wall so I walk up to the counter looking for the menu but the menu is to the right of the counter. All the reviews told me Red Chili taco. Had that in mind and that's what I ordered. I got the choice of retried beans or meat and of course I got the meat. They give you a number and you find your own table. Anyways, I found my table and before I know it BOOM. I'm served. Very cool. Let me just tell you first and foremost. It's so dang good. The fry bread is so soft, fresh, and light. The red chili is out of the world. So good. Has a nice little kick to it. If you like it hotter, they bring out home made hot sauce with your meal. I tried eating it like a normal taco but wasn't successful. It's so messy but so good. I really did enjoy it. The lady at the counter was so nice and friendly. The person who brought out my food and even the busboy were so friendly. Like everyone said this is a true blue dive. Dining area is ok but the food is great. Don't come here for the ambiance or atmosphere cause there is none but come here for the food and nice service. I was very surprised by this place and for sure will be back.
(4)Monica O.
Met up with the International Supper Club at The Fry Bread house to give them a try, I have been meaning to check them out for a while now and glad that I finally got to! The 1st thing I noticed was there were plenty of signs telling you that they are moving soon, well dang it, I finally get here and they are moving! But it's not too far from this location, so don't freak out too much. The menu is on the wall and it's pretty simple to follow, so when it was my turn to order I went with the ultimate fry bread taco with red chili. Took my number and headed off to our table. One person in our group also got chips and salsa, and let me tell you, their salsa, its amazing! Great in flavor, I mean I could just make a meal out of there fresh fried chips and salsa, so good! Order came out to the table and I have to say ITS HUGE!!! I mean HUGE! It was fry bread the size of a plate, loaded with beans, beefy red chili, cheese, lettuce, sour cream folded in half, I swear I didn't know how to attack this thing, it is def something you eat with a fork. The red chili is soo good, this fried bread taco was amazing, I couldn't believe I ate entire thing! So good, in fact I want another! Another person in our group ordered the fry break with chocolate and butter, offered a piece for me to try, and man that too was simply amazing it was real melted chocolate and warm melted butter, oh that was sweet bliss! If you haven't been to the Fry Bread House, you should go! I look forward to checking out the new place next month!
(4)K B.
Why not 5 stars? The location. I was a little creeped out by the location and the strange building next to it. There were some real sketchy lookin' dudes hanging out over there. Parking lot was kiiiinda small, but we found a spot. Other than location, it's great! I was craving Indian Fry Bread and Googled restaurants...this seemed like our best bet. I'm so glad we chose it. The fry bread taco was faaaaaantastic (exactly what I was craving), and the posole was AMAZING! I didn't really like the chocolate butter dessert frybread; I'd probably go with honey & powdered sugar next time. The decorations were very nice. The customer service was...decent. There was a nice Indian lady outside (despite the sweltering heat) making and selling jewelry. It was nice to look at & if that's your style she had some good prices. I would definitely go back. However, I might bring a gun or pepper spray next time. Lol.
(4)Richard T.
For real.. place was boo boo. My native friend hyped this shit up, and brought me a supreme damn indian taco. That muddafunka was weak sauce. Not much flavor in the red chili. Beans were meh.. Cheese... Lettuce. Sour cream. Overall plain as fugg.. I decided to give them another try, cuz I was craving some damn menudo, and no place has menudo during the week. Me and my coworker Fernando hit up the FBH at 11am. I ordered menudo.. Fernie was in line right behind me bout ta order when some fine thang who reminded me of a Brown Stallion Horse with skates on came up and told the clerk, "skuse me..deyyzz supposed ta be sep-rit oah-duz." the clerk looked at her like she was a terrorist, and let out a super long, loud, and frustrated, "Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuccccccccccccccccckkkkkkkkkk!!!!ÂÂ" The shit was disrespectful as hell. Whatever.. I sat down and waited for my menudo. You figure it should probably take 5 minutes or less to take a laddle.. dip the muthafunka in a big ass pot of pre-made soup.. pour it into a styrofoam container.. put a lid on it.. put it in a brown bag.. toss a pre-made baggie of onion and cilantro in.. grab a piece of fry bread form the muthafunka crankin out frybread.. toss that shit in the bag.. and shout out a nigga name. Nah man. Their shitty ass process took 30 fuckin minutes!!! Then I took that shit out of the bag! "WTF is this???" I said. FBH hooked up a midget ass little cup of menudo, and some fried dough for 7 bucks. My other spot does like 3 times that for less money! Stingy ass FBH.. You guys can suck one. That ish didn't even taste good. Work on your broth mane, and throw some damn limes in the bag. Eff this place man. Don't go here-
(2)Eilonwy W.
Here is the paradox of the Fry Bread House. You want to eat your fry bread while it's sizzling hot and freshly puffed, at which point it is light, airy, and gently crisp -- a superlative fry bread that leaves many other fry breads deflated with shame at not measuring up to its texture. At the same time, eating in is likely to harsh your buzz, as the restaurant has the eerie dive-iness of a place that's kept scrupulously clean but that's too big to be properly lit and decorated on the available budget. My suggestion would be to stop by before a show at the nearby Rhythm Room, get your fry bread "to go," hustle back to the venue at top speed, and eat your piping hot fry bread on the picnic tables before the doors open. I ordered mine with beans and cheese, and these are fine beans. Now I'm torn between wanting another savory round with many things heaped on it (bring on the chorizo!) and wanting to try 'em with sweet toppings.
(4)Isaac D.
This place is delicious! Had an all around great experience. From the great customer service, good timing of the food being cooked, to the great taste,etc., all was just sublime. I would recommend this place to the WORLD. Lol... 5 stars! Way to go! :D
(5)Jessica B.
Amazing fry bread topped with ground beef was truly delicious! Make sure to have time to eat there, the bottom of the fry bread got soggy on the way home (15 minutes away) Cashier was really nice and helpful with he menu. Will definitely be back!
(4)Josh B.
This is a unique, must-visit spot. The fry bread is good but the real magic is what accompanies the fry bread. The $7.49 special of a 12-ounce stew plus fry bread might be lunch for a normal person, but since I'm an out-of-towner I added another 12-ounce stew. The green chile stew and the posole were both spectacular, and spicy in different ways. If you have to pick just one go with the green chile. I also want to add that the service was friendly and fast.
(5)Danica K.
I love fry bread and this place is as authentic as a restaurant can be!!!! Indian tacos are my favorite and for dessert I love the honey and sugar fry bread. Usually I have to share dessert and don't eat for a few hours prior to my visit. The people are friendly- but it's a bit confusing as to if you leave your dishes or put them somewhere. Feels like a small mom and pop place... Not many signs and tables broken etc. they are moving soon (still) so that could be why. I love the food and the food is phenomenal!! I think with a little more attention on ambiance and service they would be jam packed all the time. Must try if you're in Phoenix !!!!!!
(5)Lindsay S.
I don't know why this place only has 3 stars! I'm from California and I don't know of any places like this. I've had lots of different posoles. I can make a pretty good one myself but this one.... Omg. So delicious! Probably the best posole I've ever had, even better than my grandmas! And the fry bread is heavenly! We were dunking it in the posole and we also got a desert fry bread with honey, butter and powdered sugar. Bomb.com . Next time I come to Phoenix I'm coming here to get a big fat bowl of posole and some fry bread! Mmmm yummy
(5)John T.
While Fry Bread House East gets 5 stars I can only give the Phoenix location 4 stars. Still good fry bread but not as good as their other location. We've eaten at the old location on 7th several times and a couple of times on Indian School. The difference seems to be in the fry bread itself, the Baseline location fluffier and perfectly cooked while the Indian School location was a bit thinner and a little greasy. Both locations share the same excellent red and green chile and beans.
(4)April H.
TBH, the place looks run down. The service? Well, I asked for a cup of hot water (was trying to brew some herbal tea on the go) and they charged me a quarter for the "cup." Fair, except the water was tepid. #Disappointing. There were folks loitering in the parking lot, but they seemed harmless. Food? The fry bread was lukewarm and not piping hot. What good is fry bread if it doesn't singe your fingertips????
(2)Monica O.
I order the green chli taco. Still as good as I remember. I do miss the old location on 7th ave. the new place has an awkward layout and the tables are all mismatched. Also the fry bread taco did seam a bit smaller than I had before at the old location. The food is great though and it you don't mind a weird dining area then I recommend
(4)Marianne M.
Looove fry bread! Om nom nom.... Normally I look forward to state fairs or festival type gatherings to get fry bread, but ever since I had this fry bread there is no need to wait! In fact, the Fry Bread House is much better than any other I have tried, so I skip it unless I am here. I usually get the Indian Taco, which is fry bread with beans, cheese, and lettuce. Big serving.. you will be more than satisfied. Do not forget to try the honey and powder sugar! Amazing and worth the extra calories.
(5)Chris H.
Giving two stars for the benefit of the doubt. Stopped by to try the fry bread which I had heard was a must try. We went in, looked at the menu and decided we were going to get takeout. Stood at the counter, a woman was cleaning some equipment, she saw us, never said a thing. Not a 'someone will be with you', 'hold on let me get someone', nothing Just kept cleaning, gave it a few more minutes and then we left, figured they didn't need our business.
(2)Nichole P.
My friend hyped this place up so I finally came. I ordered the pasole and it came out cold. I'm not sure if that is how they sell it or maybe they just didn't warm it up. Obviously it's not fresh! I will probably try it one more time to see if they have a better option on their menu. I really want to like it because I loved them at their previous location
(3)Mya T.
Gross. Flies all over the dining room. Ripped up upholstery. Big divots in the floor where structural elements were removed and never patched. Now the food. I ordered the ground beef taco. The meat had absolutely no seasoning and was oily. The fry bread was not fully cooked and oily. The scant bit of lettuce that was put on the taco was wilted and brown. And the salsa the counter attendant raved about we couldn't try because the ketchup type bottle they put it in was sealed shut with gunk. 2 bites in and we left. Waste of money and now I have a stomach ache.
(1)Linda L.
I was so excited to go try this place, but what a difference customer service can make. Debbie who was working the counter was very friendly to the customer in front of me, but her attitude and demeanor changed with me. She walked away in the middle of still taking my order and checked her cell phone, answered questions and talked with other staff. I continued to stand there waiting to pay. FINALLY the other girl came over and rung up my order. $17.25 for two drinks and a plain cheese and 1 bean and cheese fry breads. I thought that was ridiculous. The gentleman with the long braid walks up and just puts down our food and walks away. He came back by and I asked him for a napkin and all he did was point to the back of the restaurant without speaking. I couldn't wait to get out that place. I did find the fry bread to be good. The beans were not hot and the cheese never melted. I considered this a long drive for NOTHING but a waste of $17.25.
(2)Susan D.
This is my go to place whenever I'm in the mood for fry bread. Since I'm vegetarian I order their Indian Taco most of the time. Their dessert fry breads are really good too. The restaurant is a bit pricey in my opinion and it sucks that they moved from 7th Ave to 10th street. The workers aren't all that friendly sometimes but I truly enjoy the food here. Overall I feel this place is worth 4 stars.
(4)Shannon S.
Really enjoyed the food. Big portions and happy kids. Even had homemade jewelry for sale so the girls loved getting new necklaces and son loves his dream catcher.
(5)angelica s.
very simple and friendly place, the indian bread was different and good. staff was very friendly and recommended some good choices, nice gift store inside.
(4)Hayley M.
The fry bread was flat out amazing! I wasn't sure what to expect the first I ate here and I was pleasantly surprised with my choice. I got the beef taco with red sauce.. literally to die for. Unfortunately it's more unhealthy than I would like but sometimes the best tasting food is bad for you.
(5)Levon A.
Definitely needs improvements on customer services. Stews were not properly warmed up & served cold. Which was probably made the the day before or two & got refrigerated. To salty & soggy on the stews as well. Fry bread is good but it could be better.
(2)Lo M.
Boys loved the fry bread kids meals and I had the green beef taco. A may zing! Everybody was really nice and the place seems clean and the food well prepared. I will definitely go back!
(4)Jesse B.
Ideal for the taste of home for fellow Natives in the area. Downside there is no ventilation inside in the restaurant; hot and a little humid. Customer service could be improved. Overall if you need your frybread fix in the city this is the place to get it.
(3)Anastacia P.
This was my first visit to The Fry Bread House since they moved from 7th Ave. and Indian School to 10th St. and Indian School. I used to LOVE, I mean absolutely LOVE it. Today's experience was awful, though. They must have left the recipe back at the old joint (lol). Today I got the hominy stew with a plain fry bread on the side. Usually this stew is absolutely delicious. The meat has always been very tender and flavorful. Today, the meat was very tough and hard. The stew had no flavor, whatsoever. It was very bland. Just nasty.The fry bread didn't even taste good. It was VERY greasy. I was not impressed at all with my visit. My husband also said that he visited a couple of weeks ago as well and also noticed that the food wasn't as good as it usally is. I don't know, maybe they need some time to get back into the groove of things but I definitely won't be going back for a while.
(2)Ron S.
I've driven by this restaurant over 100 times. I was finally curious enough to give it a try. Because I had read the reviews here, I knew what I would order for my test lunch. A simple red chile beef taco. I went ultimate - all the toppings. Holy crap! I hate it when I drive by a gem 100 times without giving it a try. This is going to be a regular for sure. It's a 5-star bit of food wrapped in a weak service and marginal cleanliness package. The table we sat at was sticky, the guy who brought our food dropped it splattering a salsa bottle all over the table. They give you only 1 see-through napkin for what is a messy meal, and although he said more were available - not handily. Treat it like a giant immobile food-truck. I'll make it a to-go place, but I'll be "to-going" once a week.
(4)Deni G.
Disappointed The Fry Bread House is an unpretentious spot serving fry bread, burritos, tamales, and various other items. I use to be a huge fan of the Fry Bread House. However, lately the food has been somewhat disappointing. My lunch group and I were looking for a spot to grab a quick bite to eat. After noticing that the parking lot at the Fry Bread House was full we decided to give it another shot. After all with that many cars in the parking lot the food had to be good. However, our lunch was a disaster. The Fry Bread we ordered was soggy, greasy, and lacked any real flavor . My lunch companion ordered green chili and it ended up being the worst green chili she had ever received - and that was after sending it back because the original order was wrong. My other lunch companion had the red chili fry bread, he said it was okay, but nothing special. I would recommend trying somewhere else.
(2)Kristian D.
This location will probably be closed when you read this, but this place is still amazing no matter where it is located. The food is the absolute star with fantastic meats and the best fry bread anywhere. I was dreaming of their food before coming to Phoenix and am always tempted to fly down just for lunch! Hopefully the new location will be worthy of the food!
(5)Tracy G.
I've been a customer at the previous location on 7th Ave for years. Loved the food and the atmosphere, although parking was tough. Now they moved to an old rundown Pancho's buffet where they have way too much room. It looks like a dungeon. Plenty of parking though. Food was OK, but not like the original place. Posole was cold and the portions on my green chile taco were not near what they used to be. Shame, because this was an award winning restaurant before they moved to this dump.
(3)Doug T.
I was at Showcase Honda getting my car fixed and remembered that the Fry Bread House is only a mile away. What an excuse to try this place. I set my expectations low on the place because all the reviews told me it's not the interior but the food. So driving there I noticed it's really sketchy area of town. The outside of the building isn't maintained and neither is the plants or the parking lot but I really wanted to try this place so what the heck. I walk in and all I see is a bunch of tables surrounding the place then in the very back I happened to see the counter. Very unusual to be so far back but what the heck. Everyone told me the menu is in the wall so I walk up to the counter looking for the menu but the menu is to the right of the counter. All the reviews told me Red Chili taco. Had that in mind and that's what I ordered. I got the choice of retried beans or meat and of course I got the meat. They give you a number and you find your own table. Anyways, I found my table and before I know it BOOM. I'm served. Very cool. Let me just tell you first and foremost. It's so dang good. The fry bread is so soft, fresh, and light. The red chili is out of the world. So good. Has a nice little kick to it. If you like it hotter, they bring out home made hot sauce with your meal. I tried eating it like a normal taco but wasn't successful. It's so messy but so good. I really did enjoy it. The lady at the counter was so nice and friendly. The person who brought out my food and even the busboy were so friendly. Like everyone said this is a true blue dive. Dining area is ok but the food is great. Don't come here for the ambiance or atmosphere cause there is none but come here for the food and nice service. I was very surprised by this place and for sure will be back.
(4)Monica O.
Met up with the International Supper Club at The Fry Bread house to give them a try, I have been meaning to check them out for a while now and glad that I finally got to! The 1st thing I noticed was there were plenty of signs telling you that they are moving soon, well dang it, I finally get here and they are moving! But it's not too far from this location, so don't freak out too much. The menu is on the wall and it's pretty simple to follow, so when it was my turn to order I went with the ultimate fry bread taco with red chili. Took my number and headed off to our table. One person in our group also got chips and salsa, and let me tell you, their salsa, its amazing! Great in flavor, I mean I could just make a meal out of there fresh fried chips and salsa, so good! Order came out to the table and I have to say ITS HUGE!!! I mean HUGE! It was fry bread the size of a plate, loaded with beans, beefy red chili, cheese, lettuce, sour cream folded in half, I swear I didn't know how to attack this thing, it is def something you eat with a fork. The red chili is soo good, this fried bread taco was amazing, I couldn't believe I ate entire thing! So good, in fact I want another! Another person in our group ordered the fry break with chocolate and butter, offered a piece for me to try, and man that too was simply amazing it was real melted chocolate and warm melted butter, oh that was sweet bliss! If you haven't been to the Fry Bread House, you should go! I look forward to checking out the new place next month!
(4)Michael S.
The Fry Bread House is a tough place to figure out. We've been to this establishment three times at two locations [they didn't add a 2nd restaurant - it was a relocation], and now according to the lady behind the counter they are moving yet again in February. On our previous visit, they had been open at this property for only 3 months - now they are packing up to move yet again. I'd rather of course that the Owners find success wherever the are, but maybe deep down I'm kinda just a little bit more hopeful now because I think it'll work out better for the Owners in the long run to take this saloon outa Dodge. This current venue lacks personality and reads more like a big generic cafeteria or meeting hall. The awesome food deserves a better context. We hope The Fry Bread House can find the charm and magic of their first location, where we first waited in a line out the door. Their food is fantastic. They won a freakin' James Beard "America's Classics" award designation in 2012 - totally true. Google it. It is a very big deal. I've had their green chili beef stew (awesome), their green chili beef taco with beans (fabulous), and most recently their ultimate fry bread taco with the red chili beef. The green chili is definitely hotter than the red, but the red has great flavors with just the right amount of heat. I love them both but my favorite bite here is always the rich, smooth and oh so decadent refried beans. Love the beans. My kids always devour the coyote coins, which are little fry bread circles served with their signature refried beans smothered in cheese. So simple but so good. On our most recent visit my son left the coyote coins to my daughter and had the Cheese crisp on chumuth, which he loved as well. Also very simple. Love this place, wherever they locate. Let's all do our part to keep this treasure in business. And thriving.
(5)Ryan J.
Easily the most unassuming James Beard winning establishment that you will ever visit. A bit of a dive but the best a great place to get introduced to some of the culinary heritage of our Native friends.
(4)Jackson C.
the simple idea of this fine establishment not having at LEAST a four star review is an atrocity. who are you people? the food is amazing and definitely not your average meal - at least in all my travels i have not seen many authentic native american fry bread restaurants. and it is delicious.. my recommendation is the green chile beef taco because thats all ive had. its a confusing and enormous place in there, kinda feels like the DMV but the food is soo good and the employees are wonderful and so kind.
(5)David K.
Great Native American food! I always get the Vegeterian Indian Taco when I come here and it never dissapoints. Great taste! Just make sure you add salt to it cause they don't seem to put much or any in it. Biggest fry bread house I've been to. This place is huge compared to all the others around. Great spot.
(5)Art B.
"I like it so much I'd like to eat here everyday for forever." That was the comment from a four year old when I last ate at the former location of The Fry Bread House. Fortunately, the food remains as good as ever, not harmed at all when the capacity to serve customers expanded. A great place for visitors to Arizona who want to sample some genuinely regional cuisine, specifically derived from the traditions of the Tohono O'odham. The Native American craft booths are a fun bonus. Just don't expect much in the way of ambience. You can sense that the building was once a cheap Mexican food cafeteria. Oh well. Just convince yourself it adds to the charm of the establishment. I must admit that I do miss the sketchy and cramped confines of the old location, but having a little extra room to dine is nice. It must also be great for the Native American craft vendors to have space inside in air conditioning. The staff has always been friendly to us. I read some reviews on Yelp that complained of inattentive service... Surprising to me. I'm suspicious that some of those negative comments may be the result of cultural miscommunications. We weren't really greeted when we entered on our most recent visit, but the server who brought our food to the table was very engaging and we were warmly sent on our way as we exited. I'd characterize it as a kind of quiet friendliness that you might miss if you aren't accustomed to it. Save room for dessert!
(5)Kyle A.
After a lifetime of California 'fair food' masquerading as fry-bread, this was a delight! Light and fluffy. Fresh and hot and not at all greasy. We all loved it, including a 13 year old and somewhat picky 9 year old. All of the following can be recommended: - Ultimate taco with red chile beef - Spicy pisole - Bean and cheese fry bread - the cheese covered fry bread The physical restaurant is sub-par, but a sign said they will be moving soon.
(4)Sophia S.
Dam this place has the best fry bread they make the bread better than me! But they need to add more toppings on the Indian tacos since the prices are high.
(5)Frybread M.
I ordered the Joedd Special w Beef Stew. My beef stew turned out to be a veggie stew w 2 pieces of beef. I asked for more beef or to get it re-poured but i was told 'thats how it comes'. So i asked if they could just re-pour it, and was rudely told 'do you want a to go container'. Seriously? How Rude! Dont waste your $ coming here. I paid $18 too much for 2 veggie stews w frybread.
(1)Marissa B.
I will always think of this place as "Ponchos", even though it hasen't been there forEVER. I walked in and it's pretty spacious, it was just about 11am so it wasn't busy. Right away I noticed the ugly sheets hanging to block the view of the kitchen. Honestly it just looks tacky and needs to be changed. An employee was cleaning the bathrooms and greeted me as I waited in line to order. The employee taking my order was nice enough. I got the Green Chili Taco and a Lent tamale. The outside of the frybread was good. But the all that gooey green chili basically tore through the frybread because it was so thin. Not good. The chili itself was egh. The lent tamale which had corn and chili was better. But they were just reheated in the microwave before being served. I observed the cashier tell the cook who was reaching for the refrigerator that "there's one more Lent." It was okay I guess, the outer edges of the masa was a bit hard from being reheated to long... sigh... It just isn't the same when they were at the old tiny place. The also had a Marketplace for Indian jewelry. I didn't walk over becuase they tend to be overpriced. But it was in the other half of the seating area with a little handwritten sign over the door way. Between the marketplace and kitchen I guess was the "cleaning supply area", all their supplies were in plan view becuase the sheet was pushed and held to the side. It just doesn't look good. It may seem like a step up into a bigger place, but its actually a step down.
(3)Danielle Y.
Huge fry bread tacos, really great green chile. Prices reasonable and location is alright. Nachos were good, and the fry bread in general was delicious. Portion sizes are quite large, keep that in mind.
(4)Stephanie A.
Best favorite so far is their green chili stew, but overall great chow! If your in the mood for authentic Native American food (none of that fair stuff made by non-natives) I'd recommend this as the place to go.
(5)Jennifer O.
There are hardly words to describe the deliciousness of this restaurant. I have heard about the Fry Bread House, as most of us probably have, because this little local restaurant has won a James Beard award which is.... odd. Usually the words 'James Beard' evoke imagery of white tablecloths, waiters with the contraptions to clean crumbs from the table, ridiculous numbers of forks for various purposes..... well, this isn't that place (at all). This restaurant is (temporarily) located in the old Pancho's buffet, which, as you know, was a very classy establishment (heh). They did pretty much nothing to make the space their own.... The buffet area is sectioned off with a sheet hanging from the ceiling, some of the extra rooms house other businesses (Native American art anyone?), and the floors/walls/tiles/etc are all the same. This is understandable as they have announced that they are moving (again) to 7th ave and Camelback (ish) early next year. Anyway.... the husband and I came here with the International Supper Club on Wednesday night. The clientele was eclectic to say the least, but that is part of the charm. They have the menu posted on the wall, you order at the counter, and they deliver your food to the table. We had the cheese crisp, the green chili combo taco, and the butter and chocolate fry bread to share. The cheese crisp is a waste of time... it isn't bad, but it isn't anything special.... definitely skip (especially for the price... 6$... almost as much as the tacos). The taco was... incredible. It was love at first bite. The green chili pork was slightly spicy, soft, and full of flavor. The beans were delicious (and I don't typically like refried beans at all). The combination of those with cheese, lettuce, and fry bread (and a little of their house hot sauce) was unlike anything I have ever put in my mouth. This cannot be compared to fry bread you get at the fair... this is so much better. I want another.... like right now. So what could top the taco? The chocolate and butter fry bread, that's what. The husband was expecting Hershey's syrup.....this was about as far from Hershey's as you can get. Rich, melty, decadent chocolate oozed on top of hot fried dough complemented by melted butter made for one of the top desserts I have had in a long time. This thing is not healthy. I don't care. It was great. Take home point: Go here. Close your eyes. Imagine the white tablecloths. Ignore the grungy location. Sink your teeth into some decadently unhealthy deliciousness and smile.
(4)Amy Q.
How can you go wrong with Fry Bread...YOU CAN'T!!! I've been coming here for years and it's always fantastic! I liked their old location better than the one that was off Indian School but thing they moved again recently and I haven't been there yet. Service is always good and quick and you food is always piping hot!
(4)Gino M.
Decor could use some work but that kinda adds to the charm of this place. The fry bread tacos are unbelievable. My wife had the green and I had the red. Mine was awesome but hers was better. Lol. The house salsa is also sooooo good. Will definitely return every time we come to Phoenix!!!!
(5)Americo V.
So good and homey the fry bread was light fresh and crispy. We ordered at the register and the food came out pretty fast and hot. The employees are courteous and polite. It's a great casual restaurant.
(5)Horacio O.
Usually I go here and pick up lunch for everyone at work. I have never had a problem till today. The new lady at the register was extremely rude! I said I was paying separate and she said in a very stern and angry voice "NO! YOU CANT DO THAT WITH PHONE ORDERS!" Which I don't understand why not since the food doesn't even get made until you get here to pick it up! Last time I come here! I'm all about customer service and this "new" person ruined this place for me!
(1)Cheryl B.
If you want to have an extraordinary taco Tuesday, or an awesome taco anyday than this is definitely the place to get it! Be prepared to get great customer service, incredible flavor, completely full, and to eat your taco with both hands or to attack it using your knife and fork! If you're looking for fancy, this isn't the place. The menu is on the wall, you order at the register, you take your number, grab your own drink and seat yourself. Located in the old Panchos building they're not about gorgeous decor it's all about great food. I came in with the International Supper Club, other wise I probably would have never discovered this diamond in the rough. I ordered the green chili taco, the fry bread was soft, the inside filled with spicy goodness that melted in your mouth. I wanted to order the dessert bread but 1 taco filled me up! I'll be back, I've already looked it up to see if I could race over on my lunch hour from Tempe. They're moving soon to the 7th ave & Camelback area but either way it's definitely worth the drive!
(4)Bobie S.
This is hands down the best fry bread and green or red chili you are going to get in the state. They're not trying to sell you on the customer service, it's there amazing, ridiculously delicious food!
(5)Brandon G.
They should call this place "The Soup Nazi" because its exactly like that episode of Seinfeld. The stew and frybread are amazing but the service is F-ing horrid. It almost seems like they intentionally hire the rudest, grumpiest people to work the register. The frybread is a good size and made to perfection but the "bowl" of stew is more like a cup of stew....the portion they give you is OK for my 4 year old but not a grown man. The taco is good but they charge the heck out of your wallet for additional toppings...lettuce, onions, tomatoes etc. Its a good place to eat if you enjoy being frowned upon by staff and treated sub human! :)
(2)Kristine W.
Amazing food, great service!! I just wish they were located in Vegas!! Next time I come to Phoenix, I will definitely stop!!
(5)Antiquity S.
This is my favorite place for fry bread, and IMHO the best place you can go to get some. I've been coming here since they we e at the location near 7th AVE and Indian School, and this spot is INFINITELY better. Not the old location was bad, they just outgrew it. This new location used to be a couple of different Mexican Food locations, most recently a Pancho's I believe, and was a Maya's before that, I think. In any event, same great food, but a ton more parking and restaurant space My favorites are the ultimate taco, green chili stew with a fry bread, and hominy stew with a fry bread.
(5)Francisco L.
I wish I would have taken a picture of my fry bread taco, it looked and tasted delicious! The restaurant is not much to look at from the outside and the inside is very plain. We didn't dine in so I didn't get a good luck at the set up. The cashier is also the person who takes the order and she was very helpful and friendly, since it had been my first visit there. I knew I wanted cheese and beans, but I also added the ground beef. The food was hot, the fry bread was light, and fluffy. The beans, cheese and beef were seasoned just right, it melted in my mouth. Even though the portion is large, I wanted more. My brother ordered the green chili and that would be my only regret. I will be back for the green chili, it has a nice little kick to it and is amazing. I will be going back soon.
(5)Dwayne O.
If you put up with their small previous location you will like the larger restaurant and especially the parking. Food is still the same which means it is a James Beard Award Restaurant. Don't come here for the ambiance or the interior designs, come for any I the Frybread combos or just plain. I prefer the green chili Frybread Taco and the simple Frybread with honey and white sugar. They need to add a Navajo Burger (two burger patties in a Frybread with tomatoes and lettuce to their menu, would be a big seller. Would recommend eating and being done before dark, not the best place at night. Will come back very soon and would recommend others here.
(4)Michael M.
I honestly don't know why I'm not giving it 5-stars. I love this place! The red chili with fry bread is incredible. For about 4 or 5 visits, I wouldn't order anything else (didn't want to take the chance of something/anything not being as tasty) but the server recommended the red chili taco and damn was it good too! We usually hit this place for lunch 2-3 times a month, if not more.
(4)Nikki W.
The food is good. I always get bean & cheese frybread so I am not hard to impress at all. Therefore, service is everything to me. I walked in on a Tuesday at 7pm. They were open, but the open sign wasn't lit up, went inside anyways. I walked to the counter to ordered. FOUR different people looked at me, and walked into the back room. Okay..... The lady that would eventually be the one to take our orders, saw us, and then began organizing and restocking. Eventually, she came to "help" us. With no eye contact she took our order. I had she made a 30 second phone call to confirm someone's order and she was very annoyed. She asked if I wanted salsa with my order and I said yes. The food came out quickly. When I grabbed my order from a different lady, I asked for some extra salsa. The lady who TOOK my order overheard my request and told me that she already gave me salsa, and I can have 2 more, and THAT'S IT. Well guess what? You can have one star and THAT'S IT. Worst customer service I have ever experienced.
(1)Kia P.
The bean and cheese fry bread was good I experinced good service thats all I have
(3)Suan R.
Think about it. A James Beard Award for fry bread. It doesn't have to fancy to be good.
(5)Shannon L.
Decent food, but as other reviews have stated, poor service. My mom likes this place. She was born in raised in Phoenix and always comes here. I was along for the ride so I came in with an open mind. I ordered the vegetable beef stew special. It was pretty good, but I had never had fry bread before so I didn't have any expectations. My biggest complaint would be that we asked for the desserts to go, and we had to go chase down the waitress and have her to bring them to us after we had finished eating our lunches. When they finally did come, they were made to eat at the restaurant so I had to ask the waitress again to have them packaged to go. I am guessing they made a fresh batch to go because it took a while. The food was good but not to die for. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. And the interior of the place needs work. For a place that supposedly just moved into this location, it sure had a lot of broken tables and out of order bathrooms.
(3)Oulie T.
When I think of Arizona and food I think of Indian Fry Bread. I'm so happy that this full service restaurant exists and that I don't have to go to a stand on a dirt road alongside an Indian tourist attraction to indulge in my fry bread cravings. This is a big open restaurant. Service is a bit slow but very kind and friendly. It's definitely a family run operation. Alongside their fry bead they also have an American Indian style flour tortilla type bread that they had as a special wrapped around hot dogs. Very unique. Green chile. Red chile stews with hominy. Delicious tacos made with the fry bread as a shell. One taco is a pretty substantial order. Dessert also features the frybread. You can have it simply dusted with powdered sugar or drizzles with honey and melted butter among many other creative combinations. Ahh the versatile and delicious Indian fry bread.
(4)Truth I.
Maybe im crazy but I went here and didnt see the place. Was looking forward to it since im from chicago and cant find frybread there. I also was dissapointed I rushed over since It said they closed at 8pm on a saturday.
(1)Tia C.
If there was a Zero star that's what this place would have gotten overly priced for just ground beef and the fry bread alone $6.50 no cheese,lettuce etc. They must don't know their competition here in Phoenix like White Eyes FryBread where you get any topping added to your choice of meat for $6. The cinammon honey sugar FryBread was bland! Was in booth less than 3 mins after receiving food... Starving still and disappointed! Don't trust other reviews I did coming from N.Phoenix
(1)Christina H.
First time here and will be back. The green chili stew special was very spicy - just how I like it. Green chili taco was tasty as well but not as spicy. Overall, the service was quick and the food delicious!
(5)John M.
In my first visit to the new location, the food was as good as I remembered from a too-long ago visit to the tiny and now closed 7th Ave location. I was hungry and pleasantly surprised at how both tasty and filling was but a single bowl of the hearty beef stew and a plain fry bread ($8). The fry bread was fresh and warm, lightly oily, easy to tear into strips, and delicious, with a light, tender texture. It's walk-up counter order & pay. Staff then delivers your food on plastic tray, and clears your table after. The hodge-podge of different style tables, chairs, and booths left over from the location's former occupant, "Pancho's", fills the dining room. Nothing fancy but it works okay. Off the main dining room a sign designates the attached room "Indian Market" and invites the guest to purchase direct from Native American artists. Inside, two Native American women and the daughter of one displayed their jewelry of turquoise, silver, and more on a couple folding tables under too-dim lighting in this, the old Pancho's Mexican Buffet on the south side of Indian School across from Panda Express - and just diagonally across and down the street from "the other" well-known fry bread place in town. I hope the proximity of the two locations is not too damaging to either It occurred to me that given the size of this place, that with time this could become a happening restaurant and Native American gallery/cultural center. Before that could happen however, there's some sprucing up to do. It's an old building that shows considerable wear, and the restaurant was not as clean as it should have been on this occasion: my arm stuck to the first table I sat at, one men's room stall was without TP, and the other had mounds of it on the floor (though was otherwise reasonably neat and clean). To their credit, the sticky table was cleaned immediately on bringing it the attention of the young woman at the counter. She also said she would alert someone to the mess of paper on the floor of the larger stall and explained they were having trouble with the ancient toilet paper dispensers unraveling paper to the floor. Four stars for the food and the pleasant and competent woman at the counter. She was also both friendly and competent in taking orders, answering questions about the food, and running the register. Minus one star for what I hope are temporary less-than optimal conditions, but the food was very good and I'll be back.
(3)Jennie S.
I got food poisoning from their food after talking to the hostess about the poor service we received. They were very rude and, I'm guessing, did something to my food. Horrible experience!
(1)Greg F.
This was my first trip to the new location, it's been awhile since going to FBH and I wasn't aware they had moved. The spacious new digs are a big improvement over the moderately squeezed 7th avenue spot, especially the parking. Although I went in for a take-out order, I could appreciate the huge dining room where you wouldn't have to sit right on top of somebody. If you go there for anything else than the food you might find it a little 'sterile', but of course the food is everything. I was greeted by a cashier, she was exceptionally nice and made me feel welcome. Opting for my favorite, I ordered the bean (whole bean) and cheese fry bread. My order was ready in about 10 minutes and I headed for home (7 miles) where I found the meal was still hot. FBH knows how to cook beans; they are the best in the city and prepared to perfection. They don't skimp, the cheese is the real deal and the fry bread is divinity - as advertised. Add-in their supplied homemade hot sauce and you've got a delicious 'homemade' meal. The only thing I could compare it to was a favorite meal my mother used to make many years ago - cornbread and beans. This Indian-style version of that meal certainly tastes homemade to me. Let's hope the expanded version of FBH brings them much success. For the uniqueness and quality of their food at bargain prices - they've earned it. FBH is scheduled to move once again (April 2015) to the northeast corner of 7th Avenue and Hazelwood, about 5 blocks south of Camelback.
(5)D K.
Mmm green chile taco was delicious. We will absolutely be back. Friendly cashier. Building is old but I hear they are moving into a new place soon.
(4)Alexandria K.
Delicious Indian fry bread. The Indian taco is perfect, great beans. A delicious affordable place.
(5)Manny S.
Most large cities have their unique cuisine: Go to New York - get the pizza or a Coney Island Dog. Go to Chicago - get the deep dish pizza. Go to New Orleans - get the jambalaya and the gumbo. Go to Boston - get the lobster. Go to Philadelphia - get a cheese steak sandwich. Come to Phoenix - get Indian Fry Bread. Maybe you've seen fry bread at a carnival served with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and honey. That's a good dish but there's so much more to this Navajo specialty. I like it served as a beef taco but there are a number of variations with and without meat. Unfortunately I don't get here as often as I'd like but when I do come I'm never disappointed (OK, the service can be a bit sketchy).
(4)Anthony V.
I would rate this place a two and a half at most. Lots of dirty tables that need to be cleaned. Very slow service. No one greeted us when we came in. My order was wrong, and so over stuffed that I had a hard time eating it. The red chilie was very good. My wife and son liked thiers. Prolly won't return.
(3)Tony K.
We tried the restaurant on saturday morning . The place was not very busy .We had their Navajo tacos with green chili . The green chili was a shredded beef with a tangy green chili .The bread was nice and crunchy and had a a great blend with the beans and chili.we also had a bean and cheese . Service _as good
(4)Nicolas P.
The food was good but the customer service was absolutely AWFUL. I won't be returning again. There's many other fry bread houses that cater to customers
(1)Danielle Y.
Huge fry bread tacos, really great green chile. Prices reasonable and location is alright. Nachos were good, and the fry bread in general was delicious. Portion sizes are quite large, keep that in mind.
(4)Stephanie A.
Best favorite so far is their green chili stew, but overall great chow! If your in the mood for authentic Native American food (none of that fair stuff made by non-natives) I'd recommend this as the place to go.
(5)Marissa B.
I will always think of this place as "Ponchos", even though it hasen't been there forEVER. I walked in and it's pretty spacious, it was just about 11am so it wasn't busy. Right away I noticed the ugly sheets hanging to block the view of the kitchen. Honestly it just looks tacky and needs to be changed. An employee was cleaning the bathrooms and greeted me as I waited in line to order. The employee taking my order was nice enough. I got the Green Chili Taco and a Lent tamale. The outside of the frybread was good. But the all that gooey green chili basically tore through the frybread because it was so thin. Not good. The chili itself was egh. The lent tamale which had corn and chili was better. But they were just reheated in the microwave before being served. I observed the cashier tell the cook who was reaching for the refrigerator that "there's one more Lent." It was okay I guess, the outer edges of the masa was a bit hard from being reheated to long... sigh... It just isn't the same when they were at the old tiny place. The also had a Marketplace for Indian jewelry. I didn't walk over becuase they tend to be overpriced. But it was in the other half of the seating area with a little handwritten sign over the door way. Between the marketplace and kitchen I guess was the "cleaning supply area", all their supplies were in plan view becuase the sheet was pushed and held to the side. It just doesn't look good. It may seem like a step up into a bigger place, but its actually a step down.
(3)Nichole P.
My friend hyped this place up so I finally came. I ordered the pasole and it came out cold. I'm not sure if that is how they sell it or maybe they just didn't warm it up. Obviously it's not fresh! I will probably try it one more time to see if they have a better option on their menu. I really want to like it because I loved them at their previous location
(3)Anastacia P.
This was my first visit to The Fry Bread House since they moved from 7th Ave. and Indian School to 10th St. and Indian School. I used to LOVE, I mean absolutely LOVE it. Today's experience was awful, though. They must have left the recipe back at the old joint (lol). Today I got the hominy stew with a plain fry bread on the side. Usually this stew is absolutely delicious. The meat has always been very tender and flavorful. Today, the meat was very tough and hard. The stew had no flavor, whatsoever. It was very bland. Just nasty.The fry bread didn't even taste good. It was VERY greasy. I was not impressed at all with my visit. My husband also said that he visited a couple of weeks ago as well and also noticed that the food wasn't as good as it usally is. I don't know, maybe they need some time to get back into the groove of things but I definitely won't be going back for a while.
(2)Greg F.
This was my first trip to the new location, it's been awhile since going to FBH and I wasn't aware they had moved. The spacious new digs are a big improvement over the moderately squeezed 7th avenue spot, especially the parking. Although I went in for a take-out order, I could appreciate the huge dining room where you wouldn't have to sit right on top of somebody. If you go there for anything else than the food you might find it a little 'sterile', but of course the food is everything. I was greeted by a cashier, she was exceptionally nice and made me feel welcome. Opting for my favorite, I ordered the bean (whole bean) and cheese fry bread. My order was ready in about 10 minutes and I headed for home (7 miles) where I found the meal was still hot. FBH knows how to cook beans; they are the best in the city and prepared to perfection. They don't skimp, the cheese is the real deal and the fry bread is divinity - as advertised. Add-in their supplied homemade hot sauce and you've got a delicious 'homemade' meal. The only thing I could compare it to was a favorite meal my mother used to make many years ago - cornbread and beans. This Indian-style version of that meal certainly tastes homemade to me. Let's hope the expanded version of FBH brings them much success. For the uniqueness and quality of their food at bargain prices - they've earned it. FBH is scheduled to move once again (April 2015) to the northeast corner of 7th Avenue and Hazelwood, about 5 blocks south of Camelback.
(5)D K.
Mmm green chile taco was delicious. We will absolutely be back. Friendly cashier. Building is old but I hear they are moving into a new place soon.
(4)Alexandria K.
Delicious Indian fry bread. The Indian taco is perfect, great beans. A delicious affordable place.
(5)Manny S.
Most large cities have their unique cuisine: Go to New York - get the pizza or a Coney Island Dog. Go to Chicago - get the deep dish pizza. Go to New Orleans - get the jambalaya and the gumbo. Go to Boston - get the lobster. Go to Philadelphia - get a cheese steak sandwich. Come to Phoenix - get Indian Fry Bread. Maybe you've seen fry bread at a carnival served with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and honey. That's a good dish but there's so much more to this Navajo specialty. I like it served as a beef taco but there are a number of variations with and without meat. Unfortunately I don't get here as often as I'd like but when I do come I'm never disappointed (OK, the service can be a bit sketchy).
(4)Ron S.
I've driven by this restaurant over 100 times. I was finally curious enough to give it a try. Because I had read the reviews here, I knew what I would order for my test lunch. A simple red chile beef taco. I went ultimate - all the toppings. Holy crap! I hate it when I drive by a gem 100 times without giving it a try. This is going to be a regular for sure. It's a 5-star bit of food wrapped in a weak service and marginal cleanliness package. The table we sat at was sticky, the guy who brought our food dropped it splattering a salsa bottle all over the table. They give you only 1 see-through napkin for what is a messy meal, and although he said more were available - not handily. Treat it like a giant immobile food-truck. I'll make it a to-go place, but I'll be "to-going" once a week.
(4)Deni G.
Disappointed The Fry Bread House is an unpretentious spot serving fry bread, burritos, tamales, and various other items. I use to be a huge fan of the Fry Bread House. However, lately the food has been somewhat disappointing. My lunch group and I were looking for a spot to grab a quick bite to eat. After noticing that the parking lot at the Fry Bread House was full we decided to give it another shot. After all with that many cars in the parking lot the food had to be good. However, our lunch was a disaster. The Fry Bread we ordered was soggy, greasy, and lacked any real flavor . My lunch companion ordered green chili and it ended up being the worst green chili she had ever received - and that was after sending it back because the original order was wrong. My other lunch companion had the red chili fry bread, he said it was okay, but nothing special. I would recommend trying somewhere else.
(2)Mya T.
Gross. Flies all over the dining room. Ripped up upholstery. Big divots in the floor where structural elements were removed and never patched. Now the food. I ordered the ground beef taco. The meat had absolutely no seasoning and was oily. The fry bread was not fully cooked and oily. The scant bit of lettuce that was put on the taco was wilted and brown. And the salsa the counter attendant raved about we couldn't try because the ketchup type bottle they put it in was sealed shut with gunk. 2 bites in and we left. Waste of money and now I have a stomach ache.
(1)Doug T.
I was at Showcase Honda getting my car fixed and remembered that the Fry Bread House is only a mile away. What an excuse to try this place. I set my expectations low on the place because all the reviews told me it's not the interior but the food. So driving there I noticed it's really sketchy area of town. The outside of the building isn't maintained and neither is the plants or the parking lot but I really wanted to try this place so what the heck. I walk in and all I see is a bunch of tables surrounding the place then in the very back I happened to see the counter. Very unusual to be so far back but what the heck. Everyone told me the menu is in the wall so I walk up to the counter looking for the menu but the menu is to the right of the counter. All the reviews told me Red Chili taco. Had that in mind and that's what I ordered. I got the choice of retried beans or meat and of course I got the meat. They give you a number and you find your own table. Anyways, I found my table and before I know it BOOM. I'm served. Very cool. Let me just tell you first and foremost. It's so dang good. The fry bread is so soft, fresh, and light. The red chili is out of the world. So good. Has a nice little kick to it. If you like it hotter, they bring out home made hot sauce with your meal. I tried eating it like a normal taco but wasn't successful. It's so messy but so good. I really did enjoy it. The lady at the counter was so nice and friendly. The person who brought out my food and even the busboy were so friendly. Like everyone said this is a true blue dive. Dining area is ok but the food is great. Don't come here for the ambiance or atmosphere cause there is none but come here for the food and nice service. I was very surprised by this place and for sure will be back.
(4)Monica O.
Met up with the International Supper Club at The Fry Bread house to give them a try, I have been meaning to check them out for a while now and glad that I finally got to! The 1st thing I noticed was there were plenty of signs telling you that they are moving soon, well dang it, I finally get here and they are moving! But it's not too far from this location, so don't freak out too much. The menu is on the wall and it's pretty simple to follow, so when it was my turn to order I went with the ultimate fry bread taco with red chili. Took my number and headed off to our table. One person in our group also got chips and salsa, and let me tell you, their salsa, its amazing! Great in flavor, I mean I could just make a meal out of there fresh fried chips and salsa, so good! Order came out to the table and I have to say ITS HUGE!!! I mean HUGE! It was fry bread the size of a plate, loaded with beans, beefy red chili, cheese, lettuce, sour cream folded in half, I swear I didn't know how to attack this thing, it is def something you eat with a fork. The red chili is soo good, this fried bread taco was amazing, I couldn't believe I ate entire thing! So good, in fact I want another! Another person in our group ordered the fry break with chocolate and butter, offered a piece for me to try, and man that too was simply amazing it was real melted chocolate and warm melted butter, oh that was sweet bliss! If you haven't been to the Fry Bread House, you should go! I look forward to checking out the new place next month!
(4)Michael S.
The Fry Bread House is a tough place to figure out. We've been to this establishment three times at two locations [they didn't add a 2nd restaurant - it was a relocation], and now according to the lady behind the counter they are moving yet again in February. On our previous visit, they had been open at this property for only 3 months - now they are packing up to move yet again. I'd rather of course that the Owners find success wherever the are, but maybe deep down I'm kinda just a little bit more hopeful now because I think it'll work out better for the Owners in the long run to take this saloon outa Dodge. This current venue lacks personality and reads more like a big generic cafeteria or meeting hall. The awesome food deserves a better context. We hope The Fry Bread House can find the charm and magic of their first location, where we first waited in a line out the door. Their food is fantastic. They won a freakin' James Beard "America's Classics" award designation in 2012 - totally true. Google it. It is a very big deal. I've had their green chili beef stew (awesome), their green chili beef taco with beans (fabulous), and most recently their ultimate fry bread taco with the red chili beef. The green chili is definitely hotter than the red, but the red has great flavors with just the right amount of heat. I love them both but my favorite bite here is always the rich, smooth and oh so decadent refried beans. Love the beans. My kids always devour the coyote coins, which are little fry bread circles served with their signature refried beans smothered in cheese. So simple but so good. On our most recent visit my son left the coyote coins to my daughter and had the Cheese crisp on chumuth, which he loved as well. Also very simple. Love this place, wherever they locate. Let's all do our part to keep this treasure in business. And thriving.
(5)April H.
TBH, the place looks run down. The service? Well, I asked for a cup of hot water (was trying to brew some herbal tea on the go) and they charged me a quarter for the "cup." Fair, except the water was tepid. #Disappointing. There were folks loitering in the parking lot, but they seemed harmless. Food? The fry bread was lukewarm and not piping hot. What good is fry bread if it doesn't singe your fingertips????
(2)Jackson C.
the simple idea of this fine establishment not having at LEAST a four star review is an atrocity. who are you people? the food is amazing and definitely not your average meal - at least in all my travels i have not seen many authentic native american fry bread restaurants. and it is delicious.. my recommendation is the green chile beef taco because thats all ive had. its a confusing and enormous place in there, kinda feels like the DMV but the food is soo good and the employees are wonderful and so kind.
(5)Ryan J.
Easily the most unassuming James Beard winning establishment that you will ever visit. A bit of a dive but the best a great place to get introduced to some of the culinary heritage of our Native friends.
(4)David K.
Great Native American food! I always get the Vegeterian Indian Taco when I come here and it never dissapoints. Great taste! Just make sure you add salt to it cause they don't seem to put much or any in it. Biggest fry bread house I've been to. This place is huge compared to all the others around. Great spot.
(5)Kristian D.
This location will probably be closed when you read this, but this place is still amazing no matter where it is located. The food is the absolute star with fantastic meats and the best fry bread anywhere. I was dreaming of their food before coming to Phoenix and am always tempted to fly down just for lunch! Hopefully the new location will be worthy of the food!
(5)Tracy G.
I've been a customer at the previous location on 7th Ave for years. Loved the food and the atmosphere, although parking was tough. Now they moved to an old rundown Pancho's buffet where they have way too much room. It looks like a dungeon. Plenty of parking though. Food was OK, but not like the original place. Posole was cold and the portions on my green chile taco were not near what they used to be. Shame, because this was an award winning restaurant before they moved to this dump.
(3)Sophia S.
Dam this place has the best fry bread they make the bread better than me! But they need to add more toppings on the Indian tacos since the prices are high.
(5)Frybread M.
I ordered the Joedd Special w Beef Stew. My beef stew turned out to be a veggie stew w 2 pieces of beef. I asked for more beef or to get it re-poured but i was told 'thats how it comes'. So i asked if they could just re-pour it, and was rudely told 'do you want a to go container'. Seriously? How Rude! Dont waste your $ coming here. I paid $18 too much for 2 veggie stews w frybread.
(1)Dwayne O.
If you put up with their small previous location you will like the larger restaurant and especially the parking. Food is still the same which means it is a James Beard Award Restaurant. Don't come here for the ambiance or the interior designs, come for any I the Frybread combos or just plain. I prefer the green chili Frybread Taco and the simple Frybread with honey and white sugar. They need to add a Navajo Burger (two burger patties in a Frybread with tomatoes and lettuce to their menu, would be a big seller. Would recommend eating and being done before dark, not the best place at night. Will come back very soon and would recommend others here.
(4)Michael M.
I honestly don't know why I'm not giving it 5-stars. I love this place! The red chili with fry bread is incredible. For about 4 or 5 visits, I wouldn't order anything else (didn't want to take the chance of something/anything not being as tasty) but the server recommended the red chili taco and damn was it good too! We usually hit this place for lunch 2-3 times a month, if not more.
(4)Jennifer O.
There are hardly words to describe the deliciousness of this restaurant. I have heard about the Fry Bread House, as most of us probably have, because this little local restaurant has won a James Beard award which is.... odd. Usually the words 'James Beard' evoke imagery of white tablecloths, waiters with the contraptions to clean crumbs from the table, ridiculous numbers of forks for various purposes..... well, this isn't that place (at all). This restaurant is (temporarily) located in the old Pancho's buffet, which, as you know, was a very classy establishment (heh). They did pretty much nothing to make the space their own.... The buffet area is sectioned off with a sheet hanging from the ceiling, some of the extra rooms house other businesses (Native American art anyone?), and the floors/walls/tiles/etc are all the same. This is understandable as they have announced that they are moving (again) to 7th ave and Camelback (ish) early next year. Anyway.... the husband and I came here with the International Supper Club on Wednesday night. The clientele was eclectic to say the least, but that is part of the charm. They have the menu posted on the wall, you order at the counter, and they deliver your food to the table. We had the cheese crisp, the green chili combo taco, and the butter and chocolate fry bread to share. The cheese crisp is a waste of time... it isn't bad, but it isn't anything special.... definitely skip (especially for the price... 6$... almost as much as the tacos). The taco was... incredible. It was love at first bite. The green chili pork was slightly spicy, soft, and full of flavor. The beans were delicious (and I don't typically like refried beans at all). The combination of those with cheese, lettuce, and fry bread (and a little of their house hot sauce) was unlike anything I have ever put in my mouth. This cannot be compared to fry bread you get at the fair... this is so much better. I want another.... like right now. So what could top the taco? The chocolate and butter fry bread, that's what. The husband was expecting Hershey's syrup.....this was about as far from Hershey's as you can get. Rich, melty, decadent chocolate oozed on top of hot fried dough complemented by melted butter made for one of the top desserts I have had in a long time. This thing is not healthy. I don't care. It was great. Take home point: Go here. Close your eyes. Imagine the white tablecloths. Ignore the grungy location. Sink your teeth into some decadently unhealthy deliciousness and smile.
(4)Amy Q.
How can you go wrong with Fry Bread...YOU CAN'T!!! I've been coming here for years and it's always fantastic! I liked their old location better than the one that was off Indian School but thing they moved again recently and I haven't been there yet. Service is always good and quick and you food is always piping hot!
(4)Gino M.
Decor could use some work but that kinda adds to the charm of this place. The fry bread tacos are unbelievable. My wife had the green and I had the red. Mine was awesome but hers was better. Lol. The house salsa is also sooooo good. Will definitely return every time we come to Phoenix!!!!
(5)Cheryl B.
If you want to have an extraordinary taco Tuesday, or an awesome taco anyday than this is definitely the place to get it! Be prepared to get great customer service, incredible flavor, completely full, and to eat your taco with both hands or to attack it using your knife and fork! If you're looking for fancy, this isn't the place. The menu is on the wall, you order at the register, you take your number, grab your own drink and seat yourself. Located in the old Panchos building they're not about gorgeous decor it's all about great food. I came in with the International Supper Club, other wise I probably would have never discovered this diamond in the rough. I ordered the green chili taco, the fry bread was soft, the inside filled with spicy goodness that melted in your mouth. I wanted to order the dessert bread but 1 taco filled me up! I'll be back, I've already looked it up to see if I could race over on my lunch hour from Tempe. They're moving soon to the 7th ave & Camelback area but either way it's definitely worth the drive!
(4)Bobie S.
This is hands down the best fry bread and green or red chili you are going to get in the state. They're not trying to sell you on the customer service, it's there amazing, ridiculously delicious food!
(5)Brandon G.
They should call this place "The Soup Nazi" because its exactly like that episode of Seinfeld. The stew and frybread are amazing but the service is F-ing horrid. It almost seems like they intentionally hire the rudest, grumpiest people to work the register. The frybread is a good size and made to perfection but the "bowl" of stew is more like a cup of stew....the portion they give you is OK for my 4 year old but not a grown man. The taco is good but they charge the heck out of your wallet for additional toppings...lettuce, onions, tomatoes etc. Its a good place to eat if you enjoy being frowned upon by staff and treated sub human! :)
(2)Kristine W.
Amazing food, great service!! I just wish they were located in Vegas!! Next time I come to Phoenix, I will definitely stop!!
(5)Francisco L.
I wish I would have taken a picture of my fry bread taco, it looked and tasted delicious! The restaurant is not much to look at from the outside and the inside is very plain. We didn't dine in so I didn't get a good luck at the set up. The cashier is also the person who takes the order and she was very helpful and friendly, since it had been my first visit there. I knew I wanted cheese and beans, but I also added the ground beef. The food was hot, the fry bread was light, and fluffy. The beans, cheese and beef were seasoned just right, it melted in my mouth. Even though the portion is large, I wanted more. My brother ordered the green chili and that would be my only regret. I will be back for the green chili, it has a nice little kick to it and is amazing. I will be going back soon.
(5)Nikki W.
The food is good. I always get bean & cheese frybread so I am not hard to impress at all. Therefore, service is everything to me. I walked in on a Tuesday at 7pm. They were open, but the open sign wasn't lit up, went inside anyways. I walked to the counter to ordered. FOUR different people looked at me, and walked into the back room. Okay..... The lady that would eventually be the one to take our orders, saw us, and then began organizing and restocking. Eventually, she came to "help" us. With no eye contact she took our order. I had she made a 30 second phone call to confirm someone's order and she was very annoyed. She asked if I wanted salsa with my order and I said yes. The food came out quickly. When I grabbed my order from a different lady, I asked for some extra salsa. The lady who TOOK my order overheard my request and told me that she already gave me salsa, and I can have 2 more, and THAT'S IT. Well guess what? You can have one star and THAT'S IT. Worst customer service I have ever experienced.
(1)Kia P.
The bean and cheese fry bread was good I experinced good service thats all I have
(3)Suan R.
Think about it. A James Beard Award for fry bread. It doesn't have to fancy to be good.
(5)Americo V.
So good and homey the fry bread was light fresh and crispy. We ordered at the register and the food came out pretty fast and hot. The employees are courteous and polite. It's a great casual restaurant.
(5)Horacio O.
Usually I go here and pick up lunch for everyone at work. I have never had a problem till today. The new lady at the register was extremely rude! I said I was paying separate and she said in a very stern and angry voice "NO! YOU CANT DO THAT WITH PHONE ORDERS!" Which I don't understand why not since the food doesn't even get made until you get here to pick it up! Last time I come here! I'm all about customer service and this "new" person ruined this place for me!
(1)Antiquity S.
This is my favorite place for fry bread, and IMHO the best place you can go to get some. I've been coming here since they we e at the location near 7th AVE and Indian School, and this spot is INFINITELY better. Not the old location was bad, they just outgrew it. This new location used to be a couple of different Mexican Food locations, most recently a Pancho's I believe, and was a Maya's before that, I think. In any event, same great food, but a ton more parking and restaurant space My favorites are the ultimate taco, green chili stew with a fry bread, and hominy stew with a fry bread.
(5)Shannon L.
Decent food, but as other reviews have stated, poor service. My mom likes this place. She was born in raised in Phoenix and always comes here. I was along for the ride so I came in with an open mind. I ordered the vegetable beef stew special. It was pretty good, but I had never had fry bread before so I didn't have any expectations. My biggest complaint would be that we asked for the desserts to go, and we had to go chase down the waitress and have her to bring them to us after we had finished eating our lunches. When they finally did come, they were made to eat at the restaurant so I had to ask the waitress again to have them packaged to go. I am guessing they made a fresh batch to go because it took a while. The food was good but not to die for. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. And the interior of the place needs work. For a place that supposedly just moved into this location, it sure had a lot of broken tables and out of order bathrooms.
(3)Oulie T.
When I think of Arizona and food I think of Indian Fry Bread. I'm so happy that this full service restaurant exists and that I don't have to go to a stand on a dirt road alongside an Indian tourist attraction to indulge in my fry bread cravings. This is a big open restaurant. Service is a bit slow but very kind and friendly. It's definitely a family run operation. Alongside their fry bead they also have an American Indian style flour tortilla type bread that they had as a special wrapped around hot dogs. Very unique. Green chile. Red chile stews with hominy. Delicious tacos made with the fry bread as a shell. One taco is a pretty substantial order. Dessert also features the frybread. You can have it simply dusted with powdered sugar or drizzles with honey and melted butter among many other creative combinations. Ahh the versatile and delicious Indian fry bread.
(4)Truth I.
Maybe im crazy but I went here and didnt see the place. Was looking forward to it since im from chicago and cant find frybread there. I also was dissapointed I rushed over since It said they closed at 8pm on a saturday.
(1)Tia C.
If there was a Zero star that's what this place would have gotten overly priced for just ground beef and the fry bread alone $6.50 no cheese,lettuce etc. They must don't know their competition here in Phoenix like White Eyes FryBread where you get any topping added to your choice of meat for $6. The cinammon honey sugar FryBread was bland! Was in booth less than 3 mins after receiving food... Starving still and disappointed! Don't trust other reviews I did coming from N.Phoenix
(1)Christina H.
First time here and will be back. The green chili stew special was very spicy - just how I like it. Green chili taco was tasty as well but not as spicy. Overall, the service was quick and the food delicious!
(5)John M.
In my first visit to the new location, the food was as good as I remembered from a too-long ago visit to the tiny and now closed 7th Ave location. I was hungry and pleasantly surprised at how both tasty and filling was but a single bowl of the hearty beef stew and a plain fry bread ($8). The fry bread was fresh and warm, lightly oily, easy to tear into strips, and delicious, with a light, tender texture. It's walk-up counter order & pay. Staff then delivers your food on plastic tray, and clears your table after. The hodge-podge of different style tables, chairs, and booths left over from the location's former occupant, "Pancho's", fills the dining room. Nothing fancy but it works okay. Off the main dining room a sign designates the attached room "Indian Market" and invites the guest to purchase direct from Native American artists. Inside, two Native American women and the daughter of one displayed their jewelry of turquoise, silver, and more on a couple folding tables under too-dim lighting in this, the old Pancho's Mexican Buffet on the south side of Indian School across from Panda Express - and just diagonally across and down the street from "the other" well-known fry bread place in town. I hope the proximity of the two locations is not too damaging to either It occurred to me that given the size of this place, that with time this could become a happening restaurant and Native American gallery/cultural center. Before that could happen however, there's some sprucing up to do. It's an old building that shows considerable wear, and the restaurant was not as clean as it should have been on this occasion: my arm stuck to the first table I sat at, one men's room stall was without TP, and the other had mounds of it on the floor (though was otherwise reasonably neat and clean). To their credit, the sticky table was cleaned immediately on bringing it the attention of the young woman at the counter. She also said she would alert someone to the mess of paper on the floor of the larger stall and explained they were having trouble with the ancient toilet paper dispensers unraveling paper to the floor. Four stars for the food and the pleasant and competent woman at the counter. She was also both friendly and competent in taking orders, answering questions about the food, and running the register. Minus one star for what I hope are temporary less-than optimal conditions, but the food was very good and I'll be back.
(3)Jennie S.
I got food poisoning from their food after talking to the hostess about the poor service we received. They were very rude and, I'm guessing, did something to my food. Horrible experience!
(1)Marianne M.
Looove fry bread! Om nom nom.... Normally I look forward to state fairs or festival type gatherings to get fry bread, but ever since I had this fry bread there is no need to wait! In fact, the Fry Bread House is much better than any other I have tried, so I skip it unless I am here. I usually get the Indian Taco, which is fry bread with beans, cheese, and lettuce. Big serving.. you will be more than satisfied. Do not forget to try the honey and powder sugar! Amazing and worth the extra calories.
(5)Art B.
"I like it so much I'd like to eat here everyday for forever." That was the comment from a four year old when I last ate at the former location of The Fry Bread House. Fortunately, the food remains as good as ever, not harmed at all when the capacity to serve customers expanded. A great place for visitors to Arizona who want to sample some genuinely regional cuisine, specifically derived from the traditions of the Tohono O'odham. The Native American craft booths are a fun bonus. Just don't expect much in the way of ambience. You can sense that the building was once a cheap Mexican food cafeteria. Oh well. Just convince yourself it adds to the charm of the establishment. I must admit that I do miss the sketchy and cramped confines of the old location, but having a little extra room to dine is nice. It must also be great for the Native American craft vendors to have space inside in air conditioning. The staff has always been friendly to us. I read some reviews on Yelp that complained of inattentive service... Surprising to me. I'm suspicious that some of those negative comments may be the result of cultural miscommunications. We weren't really greeted when we entered on our most recent visit, but the server who brought our food to the table was very engaging and we were warmly sent on our way as we exited. I'd characterize it as a kind of quiet friendliness that you might miss if you aren't accustomed to it. Save room for dessert!
(5)Isaac D.
This place is delicious! Had an all around great experience. From the great customer service, good timing of the food being cooked, to the great taste,etc., all was just sublime. I would recommend this place to the WORLD. Lol... 5 stars! Way to go! :D
(5)Jessica B.
Amazing fry bread topped with ground beef was truly delicious! Make sure to have time to eat there, the bottom of the fry bread got soggy on the way home (15 minutes away) Cashier was really nice and helpful with he menu. Will definitely be back!
(4)Josh B.
This is a unique, must-visit spot. The fry bread is good but the real magic is what accompanies the fry bread. The $7.49 special of a 12-ounce stew plus fry bread might be lunch for a normal person, but since I'm an out-of-towner I added another 12-ounce stew. The green chile stew and the posole were both spectacular, and spicy in different ways. If you have to pick just one go with the green chile. I also want to add that the service was friendly and fast.
(5)Danica K.
I love fry bread and this place is as authentic as a restaurant can be!!!! Indian tacos are my favorite and for dessert I love the honey and sugar fry bread. Usually I have to share dessert and don't eat for a few hours prior to my visit. The people are friendly- but it's a bit confusing as to if you leave your dishes or put them somewhere. Feels like a small mom and pop place... Not many signs and tables broken etc. they are moving soon (still) so that could be why. I love the food and the food is phenomenal!! I think with a little more attention on ambiance and service they would be jam packed all the time. Must try if you're in Phoenix !!!!!!
(5)Kyle A.
After a lifetime of California 'fair food' masquerading as fry-bread, this was a delight! Light and fluffy. Fresh and hot and not at all greasy. We all loved it, including a 13 year old and somewhat picky 9 year old. All of the following can be recommended: - Ultimate taco with red chile beef - Spicy pisole - Bean and cheese fry bread - the cheese covered fry bread The physical restaurant is sub-par, but a sign said they will be moving soon.
(4)Richard T.
For real.. place was boo boo. My native friend hyped this shit up, and brought me a supreme damn indian taco. That muddafunka was weak sauce. Not much flavor in the red chili. Beans were meh.. Cheese... Lettuce. Sour cream. Overall plain as fugg.. I decided to give them another try, cuz I was craving some damn menudo, and no place has menudo during the week. Me and my coworker Fernando hit up the FBH at 11am. I ordered menudo.. Fernie was in line right behind me bout ta order when some fine thang who reminded me of a Brown Stallion Horse with skates on came up and told the clerk, "skuse me..deyyzz supposed ta be sep-rit oah-duz." the clerk looked at her like she was a terrorist, and let out a super long, loud, and frustrated, "Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuccccccccccccccccckkkkkkkkkk!!!!ÂÂ" The shit was disrespectful as hell. Whatever.. I sat down and waited for my menudo. You figure it should probably take 5 minutes or less to take a laddle.. dip the muthafunka in a big ass pot of pre-made soup.. pour it into a styrofoam container.. put a lid on it.. put it in a brown bag.. toss a pre-made baggie of onion and cilantro in.. grab a piece of fry bread form the muthafunka crankin out frybread.. toss that shit in the bag.. and shout out a nigga name. Nah man. Their shitty ass process took 30 fuckin minutes!!! Then I took that shit out of the bag! "WTF is this???" I said. FBH hooked up a midget ass little cup of menudo, and some fried dough for 7 bucks. My other spot does like 3 times that for less money! Stingy ass FBH.. You guys can suck one. That ish didn't even taste good. Work on your broth mane, and throw some damn limes in the bag. Eff this place man. Don't go here-
(2)Eilonwy W.
Here is the paradox of the Fry Bread House. You want to eat your fry bread while it's sizzling hot and freshly puffed, at which point it is light, airy, and gently crisp -- a superlative fry bread that leaves many other fry breads deflated with shame at not measuring up to its texture. At the same time, eating in is likely to harsh your buzz, as the restaurant has the eerie dive-iness of a place that's kept scrupulously clean but that's too big to be properly lit and decorated on the available budget. My suggestion would be to stop by before a show at the nearby Rhythm Room, get your fry bread "to go," hustle back to the venue at top speed, and eat your piping hot fry bread on the picnic tables before the doors open. I ordered mine with beans and cheese, and these are fine beans. Now I'm torn between wanting another savory round with many things heaped on it (bring on the chorizo!) and wanting to try 'em with sweet toppings.
(4)Anthony V.
I would rate this place a two and a half at most. Lots of dirty tables that need to be cleaned. Very slow service. No one greeted us when we came in. My order was wrong, and so over stuffed that I had a hard time eating it. The red chilie was very good. My wife and son liked thiers. Prolly won't return.
(3)Tony K.
We tried the restaurant on saturday morning . The place was not very busy .We had their Navajo tacos with green chili . The green chili was a shredded beef with a tangy green chili .The bread was nice and crunchy and had a a great blend with the beans and chili.we also had a bean and cheese . Service _as good
(4)Nicolas P.
The food was good but the customer service was absolutely AWFUL. I won't be returning again. There's many other fry bread houses that cater to customers
(1)K B.
Why not 5 stars? The location. I was a little creeped out by the location and the strange building next to it. There were some real sketchy lookin' dudes hanging out over there. Parking lot was kiiiinda small, but we found a spot. Other than location, it's great! I was craving Indian Fry Bread and Googled restaurants...this seemed like our best bet. I'm so glad we chose it. The fry bread taco was faaaaaantastic (exactly what I was craving), and the posole was AMAZING! I didn't really like the chocolate butter dessert frybread; I'd probably go with honey & powdered sugar next time. The decorations were very nice. The customer service was...decent. There was a nice Indian lady outside (despite the sweltering heat) making and selling jewelry. It was nice to look at & if that's your style she had some good prices. I would definitely go back. However, I might bring a gun or pepper spray next time. Lol.
(4)Monica O.
I order the green chli taco. Still as good as I remember. I do miss the old location on 7th ave. the new place has an awkward layout and the tables are all mismatched. Also the fry bread taco did seam a bit smaller than I had before at the old location. The food is great though and it you don't mind a weird dining area then I recommend
(4)Lindsay S.
I don't know why this place only has 3 stars! I'm from California and I don't know of any places like this. I've had lots of different posoles. I can make a pretty good one myself but this one.... Omg. So delicious! Probably the best posole I've ever had, even better than my grandmas! And the fry bread is heavenly! We were dunking it in the posole and we also got a desert fry bread with honey, butter and powdered sugar. Bomb.com . Next time I come to Phoenix I'm coming here to get a big fat bowl of posole and some fry bread! Mmmm yummy
(5)John T.
While Fry Bread House East gets 5 stars I can only give the Phoenix location 4 stars. Still good fry bread but not as good as their other location. We've eaten at the old location on 7th several times and a couple of times on Indian School. The difference seems to be in the fry bread itself, the Baseline location fluffier and perfectly cooked while the Indian School location was a bit thinner and a little greasy. Both locations share the same excellent red and green chile and beans.
(4)Chris H.
Giving two stars for the benefit of the doubt. Stopped by to try the fry bread which I had heard was a must try. We went in, looked at the menu and decided we were going to get takeout. Stood at the counter, a woman was cleaning some equipment, she saw us, never said a thing. Not a 'someone will be with you', 'hold on let me get someone', nothing Just kept cleaning, gave it a few more minutes and then we left, figured they didn't need our business.
(2)Linda L.
I was so excited to go try this place, but what a difference customer service can make. Debbie who was working the counter was very friendly to the customer in front of me, but her attitude and demeanor changed with me. She walked away in the middle of still taking my order and checked her cell phone, answered questions and talked with other staff. I continued to stand there waiting to pay. FINALLY the other girl came over and rung up my order. $17.25 for two drinks and a plain cheese and 1 bean and cheese fry breads. I thought that was ridiculous. The gentleman with the long braid walks up and just puts down our food and walks away. He came back by and I asked him for a napkin and all he did was point to the back of the restaurant without speaking. I couldn't wait to get out that place. I did find the fry bread to be good. The beans were not hot and the cheese never melted. I considered this a long drive for NOTHING but a waste of $17.25.
(2)Susan D.
This is my go to place whenever I'm in the mood for fry bread. Since I'm vegetarian I order their Indian Taco most of the time. Their dessert fry breads are really good too. The restaurant is a bit pricey in my opinion and it sucks that they moved from 7th Ave to 10th street. The workers aren't all that friendly sometimes but I truly enjoy the food here. Overall I feel this place is worth 4 stars.
(4)Shannon S.
Really enjoyed the food. Big portions and happy kids. Even had homemade jewelry for sale so the girls loved getting new necklaces and son loves his dream catcher.
(5)angelica s.
very simple and friendly place, the indian bread was different and good. staff was very friendly and recommended some good choices, nice gift store inside.
(4)Hayley M.
The fry bread was flat out amazing! I wasn't sure what to expect the first I ate here and I was pleasantly surprised with my choice. I got the beef taco with red sauce.. literally to die for. Unfortunately it's more unhealthy than I would like but sometimes the best tasting food is bad for you.
(5)Levon A.
Definitely needs improvements on customer services. Stews were not properly warmed up & served cold. Which was probably made the the day before or two & got refrigerated. To salty & soggy on the stews as well. Fry bread is good but it could be better.
(2)Lo M.
Boys loved the fry bread kids meals and I had the green beef taco. A may zing! Everybody was really nice and the place seems clean and the food well prepared. I will definitely go back!
(4)Jesse B.
Ideal for the taste of home for fellow Natives in the area. Downside there is no ventilation inside in the restaurant; hot and a little humid. Customer service could be improved. Overall if you need your frybread fix in the city this is the place to get it.
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