Habanero’s
10392 N Scottsdale Rd,Ste 103, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254
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Address :
10392 N Scottsdale Rd,Ste 103
Scottsdale, AZ, 85254 - Phone (480) 991-9211
- Website https://www.habanerosmexicangrillaz.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :8:00 am - 9:00pm
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 : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Tracy M.
I love this place! You have to try the carnitas! Perfect for a laid back spot to grab something to eat or for Togo.
(5)Sarah D.
Good cheap Mexican food. Nothing fancy and nothing that will knock your socks off...I mean, c'mon, this is AZ. There is lots of competition for Mexican places, so this place would be top notch anywhere else, but here, it's the best in the area for price, taste, and convenience. It's where I go for good Mexican food when I don't feel like driving to sketchy parts of central or south Phoenix (Carolina's, La Santisima, etc)
(4)JP C.
Solid choice for Mexican food, friendly service. I came to Habanero's on a date, as a quick place to eat before going to do something else. It was perfect for that purpose.There was plenty of seating, so we got a table immediately. When I first walked in, I thought that the setup of the place was such that you order up front, but it was a full service meal. The kitchen is open, so you can see what's cooking back there. The service was friendly, the restaurant was clean. As for the food, I was pretty impressed. We ordered the parrillada for 2, so we got a really good mix of what the place has to offer. The meal comes out on a plate for the guacamole, sour cream, beans (of which you have a choice of refried or black), and rice and a little grill for all of the meat. And there was a lot of meat! There was chicken, chorizo, steak, and carnitas on this plate. You also get your choice of tortillas (corn, flour, or wheat). On both the tortillas and the beans, we got to choose separately, so we had some corn and wheat tortillas. The meat was all great! Juicy and tender, it all made for good tacos. Add a little guacamole and some of the salsa, and this is some tasty food. I'll definitely come back, and I'll likely find it difficult to order something other than the parrillada. It's a great option!
(4)John G.
How is it possible I've never reviewed Habanero's - I've been coming to it (and the other location) since right after Arturo opened them. This is my go-to place for tacos - I usually get Carnitas and Blackened Shrimp (on corn tortillas), but my other favorite is "Kayla's Favorite" (enchiladas with a fried egg on top). The staff is really nice, and the food is good. There's also a bar if you want beer or tequila with your tacos/burritos/enchilada/chilaquiles/whatever. Give them a try!
(5)Trevor T.
Easy 5 star. Was looking for a mexican place near work that wasn't chipotle. Felt like I was taking a gamble when I saw the place but it turned out to be very delicious. Simple build your own burrito, tacos, enchiladas menu. Ingredients were fresh and wholesome. Service was great. Can't wait to come back to my new favorite place to grab lunch!
(5)Andy B.
Blackened chicken here is tasty. Had in a taco and on nachos. Carne Asada taco was ok not great. Good casual neighborhood Mexican spot
(4)Doug T.
I was looking forward to try Habanero's and wasn't too sure what to expect. A dive or what? As we walked into the doors the dining area was huge. Very nicely decorated. Little confused cause the dining area was so nice it almost felt like a sit down place but dumb me they have ordering counter. Me and my daughter ordered the same thing. Carne asada burrito and a side of chips. The side of chips comes with two salsa. A red and green salsa. Really like the red but the green seemed a little sour to me. Just to clarify I liked both. The carne asada burrito was really good. Nice moist and juicy meat with guacamole, Pico de gallo, and Jalapenos. So it had a nice little kick to it. Not too hot but just right. I was very surprised by the service. They bring your food to your table and I even had a few people ask us if the food was okay. That's a nice touch for a place like this. They even thanked us for coming in as we left. Very nice. Food was good, great service and friendly. Let me see, I think i will be back. Quick food and friendly people. Enjoy.
(4)Loosey B.
I hate it when we are on vacation and we waste a meal on anywhere that isn't amazing. This place was not amazing. It was just barely okay. The Guac was just crushed avocados, there was no real salsa, and it was nothing like I was expecting after reading some of the reviews. I did like the tortilla surrounding my very dry burrito. The blackened fish was also very tasty, but I didn't enjoy the meal as much as I had hoped. I have to say the staff were very friendly, but that didn't make up for the food. Maybe Californian Mexican food has spoiled me. This is another place I'll never go to again. Feeling quite disappointed. I wish we'd gone to the Old Tortilla Factory, but the Yelp reviews put us off. Maybe we'll ignore the reviews and check it out tomorrow... It's got to be better than this, surely???
(2)Monica W.
I ordered food to-go. I got the enchiladas with beans and rice. Totally tasteless. Chips were stale and not seasoned or salted at all. Really disappointed, as I wanted to like this place since it is so close to my home. Won't be wasting my money here again.
(1)Bird A.
You know what Mexican food joints really lack in these days? Hot sauce. Habanero's, however, definitely does not! This hot sauce is bomb as fekk. Got a steak n egg burrito. Naturally. Steak is fantastic and cooked fully, nice presentation, and served right to your table. Cooked quickly too. Great atmosphere.. college football and basketball on tv, full bar, plenty of seeing, well kept.. there's no wonder why Habanero's is still open out here, nearby to so many bars and clubs! Definitely recommended. Try the habanero sauce.. spicy yet sweet and delicious!
(5)Valerie S.
Need a cold beer? margarita maybe? Have a shrimp quesadilla while you're a it! Friendly staff and quick service. Always an A+ experience!! Oh and the guacamole is made in house.... Just in case you were wondering!
(5)laura w.
Best Mexican food around!! Great margaritas and friendly staff!! Blacken Quesadilla is my favorite!!!
(5)Peter R.
I've been looking for a place like this up north for awhile. While I still hold a sweet place in my heart for first burrito (south Scottsdale), habanero's definitely hits the spot. Had lunch last week including a chicken fajita burrito with voids and guac. The chips and guac were tasty and fresh. The burrito was awesome, I'm talking better than chipotle awesome. Washed it all down with a cold negro modelo. If you're looking for a solid, quick and tasty Mexican meal, don't miss habanero's. Another yelp success!
(5)Michael C.
Ate there yesterday and the food has absolutely no taste. They need some lessons from Robert Irvine as the cheapest way to season food is salt and pepper! There was NO flavor on any of the Caritas we had. I would not recommend this place to send your money!
(1)Jared M.
Awesome food, staff is great, prices you can't beat! Definitely try the quesadillas!
(5)Randy W.
I love this joint. Odd place for a Mexican food restaurant but they make things fresh to order. Price is pretty good too. I will eat there anytime I am in the area. Especially the chorizo burrito. YUM
(5)Art B.
Solid, but lacking that little something that could make a spot like this special. We started off with chips and salsa. Liked the multicolored chips, but they were a little stale and served cold. Made me a little sentimental about the chips at Blue Burrito which used to be located nearby. Served with green and red salsas that could be characterized as Scottsdale bland. We opted for a couple of tacos and a quesadilla. The blackened chicken quesadilla was definitely the highlight of the meal, but the tacos. a carne asada and a blackened chicken, were just average. Disappointing also in that my request for two types of tortillas was not honored. The whole wheat tortillas were thin and dry, good for me I suppose, but nothing special and not what I ordered. The chicken taco also had quite a runoff of mystery fluid that filled my basket, a major taco pet peeve of mine. I'd also appreciate easier access to some salsa to help doctor the tacos as needed, not just a bottle of pepper sauce on the table. No kids with us on this visit, but they do have chicken fingers ($4.99) and Cheese Quesadillas ($4.50) served with a choice of rice, beans or fries for children. No drink included. They also serve alcohol, with a happy hour from 3-6 p.m. weekdays. They serve domestic and imported beers, as well as a house margarita and other specialty drinks. Ordering can be a bit slow, as we fell in behind some carryout orders at the counter on this visit, but service is quick once an order is placed. The staff here is always nice. I suspect if I ate here more often my review would gradually become more glowing just because of their friendly attitude. I will definitely come back. Just not that often with so many other good Mexican grills and restaurants available in metro Phoenix.
(3)Nick W.
Went here for a quick breakfast. I ordered a chorizo, potato, egg and sausage burrioto. The lady at the front counter did have an attitude which is why I took off qla star. Restaurant clean, food came quickly
(3)Stacy M.
Love this place. The good is fresh and they have lots of choices. Today I had a beef taco and a bean and cheese burrito. The ladies that work here are so nice and always make sure we have everything. When the weather is nice we sit on the patio with our dog.
(5)Alessandro N.
This is one of the best taco places in Phoenix. I always get the carne asada burrito, and get a side of their habanero sauce to go with it. It's HOT, but the horchata on the soda fountain helps to cool it off. Super friendly staff that know my order without even having to tell them. I haven't been for happy hour (yet) but it looks like they have some great margaritas.
(5)K M.
Some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. Chorizo nachos were incredible. A house Margarita for $4 that tastes great? Sign me up! Would recommend for a casual date night. Appearances can be deceiving. Don't be put off by the lackluster dining area! Loved it and will return for more.
(5)Sam K.
Five stars for it being my favorite Mexican restaurant in Scottsdale! I was beginning to lose hope I'd never find good Mexican food. Thank goodness for Habanero's! It's definitely one of those great places that will never do you any wrong by ordering today's thing. Both times I've been here I've ordered from that separate menu item. First time, I ordered the Blackened Chicken & Relleno burrito that was served Enchilada-style...and was saddened by the reality that I had finished eating this burrito. The next time, I ordered the Surf & Turf burrito and loved it almost as much as the first burrito I ate here. You can't go wrong ordering chips & salsa here. There's nothing like dipping those mult-colored tortilla chips in that salsa verde. And don't be afraid to order a drink with your food....because they have so many delicious beverages to choose from. Don't get Coke or Sprite...try something new! They have horchata, jamaica, timarindo, pina colada, etc. Try one of those and it won't disappoint. I'm salivating just by typing those words.
(5)Queen Happy Face X.
I was excited for some tacos and realized I have over looked this place many times considering I live within walking distance. I like that they have a bar and great Mexican beer selection along with fun Mexican sodas! I had the fish, calamari, and chicken tacos..... they were just okay. I was hoping for more flavor. They were good so I may go back, but I am an as satisfied as I hoped.
(3)Jerak W.
I work right across the street from this place and it is one of the only places that I have not gotten sick of in the 3 years I have worked were I do. Mind you they opened a little after I started work but the point is I could always eat at this place and enjoy the food. I either order the blacken chicken burrito or the blacken chicken tacos. They are always amazing, I would recommend these to people all the time. Everyone I have gotten them for loves them. The chorizo breakfast burritos are also really good. They use fresh ingredients and make amazing food. The owner is there all the time and a great guy as well. If you have never eaten here I highly recommend it.
(5)Joe P.
Love coming here. The food is always good and so is the service. Probably the best Mexican food in town.
(5)Divya M.
One of those great places tucked away in a corner! I had the blackened shrimp fajitas and they were outstanding. The guacamole and sour cream were both fresh and delicious. I am definitely coming here again!!
(5)Richard D.
If you want good authentic Mexican food come to habaneros. .this awesome family owned restaurant has some of the best food I've tried in arizona. .service was pleasant and I found myself going back here every so often. ..
(5)J B.
Good food, family owned, priced right and overall a nice place to grab Mexican food at a reasonable price. Better than those BS fake places like Ajo ALs or Macayo. This is simple, fresh and done right. Our good to place for wanting Mexican and budget conscience.
(4)Melissa E.
This place was GOOD. The salsa was a little flavorless, but the chips were awesome, the tortillas were fresh and the blackened fish tacos were seriously delicious. The blackened fish was particularly spicy, but as long as I had a sip of water afterward, it didn't bother me too much (I'm a bit of a wimp when it comes to hot stuff). We will be visiting again. The staff was friendly and the restaurant was nice and clean. Big fan.
(4)Kathryn S.
Just sat at the bar and watched the cook. He had one pair of gloves on the whole time putting chicken and beef on the grill top then grabbing chips with those same gloves and putting them in baskets. Not once were the gloves changed between raw and cooked food. Made me sick!
(1)John D.
Love this place!! Usually get the chicken fajita which is always awesome. Solid local joint for Mexican!
(4)Angelo B.
Family and I will come here about once a week. We've tried tacos, quesadilla, burritos and Fajitas. All delicious! Service is also good and pretty fast, making it an easy option.
(4)Stacie M.
I'm addicted to the tacos!!! I probably grab food to go from here once a week. Love, love, love!!
(5)Marco R.
Authentic Mexican Food. Visiting here from Los Angeles and ordered the nachos with blacken chicken and carnitas and they were delicious! Very chill location with great food and service...highly recommended!
(5)Og R.
Just great authentic Mexican food! Also I didn't know that you could have your flour tortillas made chimichanga style..don't laugh, I apparently lived a sheltered life about this. The woman behind the counter was friendly and helpful. The dining area was clean and plenty of parking. Check this place out if you have the craving.
(5)Jim M.
I love this place. Great food made to order (and fresh.) Wide variety of Sonoran style Mexican food. I like the new place. A little more room that the original store. Good choice of hot sauce to compliment the cuisine. I consider this a staple in my diet.
(5)Cathy S.
We came expecting a slightly more formal restaurant, but this casual set up worked for us too. They have a bar area that had more patrons at it then were sitting at the tables for food. They did not have to twist our arm to get us to try their margarita drink special. The margaritas were pretty average but they were cheap so that is a win in my book! The drinks worked well with the basket of chips and 3 salsas which were delivered to the table. One of the salsas was ridiculously mild, but the green and hotter red (habanero) were tasty. Our server did a great job keeping us topped off with the two salsas that we liked. We ordered the lobster enchiladas and the parilladas. The lobster enchilada was not overflowing with lobster but there was enough there to let it be known that it was present. This was my first time having parilladas, which is essentially a mixed meat fajita with pan fries thrown in for good measure. Not a huge fan of the potato addition so I will opt for straight up fajitas in the future. Definitely a great choice for good food in an elevated fast food setting.
(4)Shelley C.
Overall not impressed. My chile rellano was really greasy and the guy cooking was touching everything with the same gloves he was making the food with. I thought the portion was a little small for the price.
(2)Kyle B.
The Blackened Chicken Buenos Nachos were very good, and a substantial enough portion for 2 people if you want to get something else off the menu too. I also liked the blackened fish taco I got. I'm not too big on spice, and this had a mild kick to it, but not bad at all if you aren't super sensitive to spice like me. Good food, good prices, and I like the TVs for watching sports when dining in.
(4)Alicia M.
I had a carne asada taco and carnitas taco. Both were pretty bland. Don't know what they were marinated in, but not much flavor. The red and green salsas are also mediocre. Would not go back and wouldn't recommend.
(2)Lauren C.
Maybe I came on an off day, but my food at Habanero's was bleh. I mean, it was edible, but lacked flavor. I ordered the blackened shrimp tacos and might as well had just boiled shrimp with a little blackened color. I have friends who love this place, but based on this experience I have no inclination to go back and give it a second go.
(2)Marc C.
Surprised to find dive Mex in central Scottsdale. I should have passed it by as my burrito was cold. It is easy to do better in this price range so I will not be back.
(1)Dan N.
Love this place. The food is always great. Make it fresh so you have just a bit of a wait. Great people.
(4)Riley H.
I love this place. I come here with my family once but will come back. Thank you! I love it all. My sister ate a quesadilla for the first time in two years and she flipped. She was in Korea. We had one of the best waitresses also. I love it!
(5)Jacqui B.
Service is authentically welcoming. Food is authentically fantabulous! Oh, this place has some good vibes! There seemed to be a good amount of "regulars" which is always a good sign, especially with larger-sized familes in this economy. I had the blackened chicken nachos (okay, half an order and wish I had been with someone to share the huge portion). There was tons of chicken, fresh chopped guacamole, plus all the other yummy fixin's one would expect to find. Wash down with a fountain drink, bottled beer, or house margarita and it makes for a tasty treat! I think I'll go back next weekend to try the breakfast menu - ole!
(4)Rick L.
Searched Yelp for a Mexican restaurant as we were driving. TheYelpers were spot on. Two people for lunch and we shared the Parrillada for two, with shrimp. Very tasty. I had corn tortillas and the partner had wheat. Both were tasty. It is similar to fajitas but this was better. The steak, carnitas and chicken were good. The chicken was the best of the three. The chorizo was outstanding. Even included onions and potatoes. I am from the east coast so not sure when I will get back. But certainly will add it to my hit list. Lunch - no table service but they do come by often. Dinner does have full table service.
(4)jon s.
I love this place! Eaten here at least 5 times. Food quality is way above its price point. Eaten & recommend: quesadilla, fajitas, burritos.
(5)Ceejay Y.
So Good!!! deliciously flavored Mexican food in North Scottsdale...a rare find. This place is right by the Gun Club lol.. anyways lets just say i called up in advance to pick up my order and glad I did so.. Ordered a carne asada burrito with a fried fish taco, along with 2 tostadas and the pork carnitas enchiladas for mom dukes. Everything had flavor and sauce was spicy not bland and mild like some places are in strip malls. The service was pleasant and very attentive to the customer didn't just eyeball me or stare when i asked for extra napkins lol. Ill continue to drop by... but won't eat here every week just due to my good health ha. 5 STARS
(5)Nate S.
We tried Habaneros out a couple days ago. The staff is very friendly and the prices are spot on for the amount and type of food you get. The nachos are a great starter for the value. Lots of meat, beans, cheese and all the other fixings that nachos should have. The chicken fajitas were huge for $10. Not the best ones I've had considering there's no lettuce or tomato included, but not bad. Lots of peppers and onions. The carnitas burrito (enchilada style) is something I would definitely pass on. The meat was extremely bland and there wasn't any wet sauce that you could expect on an enchilada style burrito. I would give them a 3.5, but I'm rounding down because I'm not necessarily dying to go back. The quality just wasn't quite there, but at the price point it's still a value.
(3)mike m.
If you're looking for a Taco Bell like meal this is it... Only more expensive Chili Rellanos greasy limp lacking flavor... No blended frozen Margariras...Rice cold and again no flavor....gacamole same no flavor.... Not worth the $$ Skip this restaurant Scottsdale has many more restaurants with a lot more going for them....
(1)U.S. A.
Holy Guacamole batman that was a big surprise. I don't do 5 star reviews much, but Habanero's gets one. I had the lobster and blackened fish tacos and bravo well done, some of the best I've had. I've eaten plenty of tacos from North to South and East to West and a few in Mexico. I would add that it should come with guacamole, I had some ordered separately. Fajitas were good as well. Service was delightful.
(5)Hi T.
Blackened chicken tacos are fantastic, margaritas have some bite and the people are really friendly. A regular stop for me every time I'm in Scottsdale.
(5)Tony B.
Lobster tacos were a nice treat. Service friendly . Simple establishment with nice fresh food. Clean! I checked the chairs and floors. Would easily eat there again. First impression not good as focus seems to be on alcohol with the big bar and all the booze on display. I was skeptical about ordering food but was pleasantly surprised!
(4)Samuel J.
Everything is always fantastic!! The service is awesome! The stuffed jalapeños are one of my favorites, as are the lobster enchiladas!
(5)Courtney L.
I have been coming here for lunch over the past few months and I finally decided it was time to write a review. Habanero's is definitely a nice little spot for lunch, it's quick but the food is made fresh. Being a Mexican food fanatic I know good Mexican food and this is definitely it. Everything on the menu is fairly inexpensive but the portions are a good size, I always leave feeling satisfied. My favorite item on the menu is the blackened fish taco salad, it has everything you could ever want on a taco salad from tasty guacamole to satisfying rice and beans. The blackened fish is absolutely amazing, it's cooked to perfection. I highly recommend anything on the menu that has the blackened fish. Today I decided to try something a little different. I ordered the a la Mexicana with chicken. It's juicy marinated chicken sautéed with jalapeños and onions, it also comes with a side of rice and beans and warm flour tortillas. I definitely wasn't disappointed. The chicken was flavorful and grilled to perfection. I made tacos out of the chicken, rice and beans and then covered them with the habanero salsa. The habanero salsa gave the tacos a big kick, but it was worth my mouth being on fire for the remainder of my lunch break. The only reason that I gave Habanero's 4 stars is because I'm not the biggest fan of their salsa. I am a salsa connoisseur (you probably didn't know there was such a thing lol), so I am quite critical when it comes to salsa. They have 3 kinds of salsa, verde (mild), red (medium) and habanero (very hot!). All of their salsas are very thin, they have more of a hot sauce consistency. While the salsas do taste good mixed in with your meal they aren't really ideal for chips and salsa but it all depends on what kind of salsa consistency you prefer. Overall the food is delicious, the staff is very friendly and the service is wonderful! I will definitely become a regular!
(4)Champagne B.
Really good tacos! Really bad margaritas! Just stick with the food and the beer. The calamari tacos are my favorite.
(4)Amanda W.
I ate the chicken fajitas yesterday for lunch, they were very good. I ordered to go, there were only 3 people working 2 cooking and 1 running the register and she was also running food to patrons. They were very busy, the lady who helped me was very nice and apologized for the wait.
(5)Kelsie V.
Counter style. Okay place. Good beer. I was looking for something slightly with more ambiance. Good for quick lunch. One of the first places to have Corona Light Draft. Sweet waitress.
(3)Mary L.
Weird little spot...walk up Mexican but they serve alcohol. The food was good just a strange vibe in the place. The girls at the counter were very nice and tried to assist us in our choices.
(3)Bill S.
WAS WONDERFUL! Food was very fresh and had great taste! Just a hair more expensive than Chipotle but much much better! We will return
(5)Norman W.
Came in because I was nearby that day for work. It was this or subway. Definitely got more than I expected! Service was great and good came super quick. I've had plenty of chicken burritos all over the southwest but the blackened chicken burrito here is the best I've ever had. Hands down. That thing made my day. A friend had the bean and cheese burrito and said the same thing. Give it a try if you're looking for some quick quality Mexican/ southwestern food
(5)Iliana V.
Good food, horrible customer service. I have been to this place three time. The carne asada was a little tough to eat but the flavor was good. The cashier/waitress seems like she hates her job, she always has a horrible attitude.
(3)Marilyn P.
Great food and friendly service. The only drawback is the lousy plastic plates, but overall I would definitely recommend this place for the food quality.
(4)Terry M.
Very good, fresh, authentic food that is prepard and served by a really nice family. This place is very informal. Exactly what I don't expect in Scottsdale. Bonus: All beers on tap are Mexican.
(5)Robert M.
Just to start, I can not stand when establishments ask "would you like chips and salsa?" only to find that they are a charged menu item. I understand it is only 1.29$ but that practice is extremely annoying. Quesidilla= its melted cheese in a tortilla...not hard to mess up. Flautas = average Carne Asada burrito = in the absolute top ten of the worst dishes I have EVER had in terms of mexican food. The meat was the hardest, most difficult, leather-like cut I have had in years. I couldn't eat it. I know going into a mexican food place a 6.50$ burrito is a 6.50$ burrito. However, after reading a majority of the reviews, I had seriously high hopes.
(1)Lokahi K.
Early dinner during Happy Hour. Carnitas were top notch; guacamole fresh; salsas with little taste. The place was more like a take out place with eat-in patrons served on scratched up plastic plates that look like they really can't be sanitized. The plates put a damper on the food for sure. $3 draft beer during HH. If you like non-distinctive beer there are 5 or 6 to choose from.
(3)Dani P.
Because the sign said "cantina", we were expecting more of a restaurant and bar than a counter with tables. We walked in and thought, ok I guess we place our order at the cashier and then find a seat. But we were seated and given menus, though they were paper and all the other service items were paper/plastic except for my margarita glass. It felt odd because it was kind of trying to be a restaurant but only in certain ways. I guess I shouldn't complain because the prices were very reasonable. We had a nice waitress with good service. Overall the food was great! I wasn't that hungry but the blackened chicken tacos with a hard shell were awesome and could have eaten 5 or 6. If I could get specific with improvements, it would be to offer real plates and glasses for all table service, upgrade the paper napkins and menus and warm up the chips and offer them complimentary.
(4)Glenn L.
After reading the reviews on yelp and then eating there I am losing my faith in the collective wisdom of yelp. First the chips and salsa; very bland and watered down salsa. Next the chille relleno; tasteless. I have had better tasting Mexican food in Berlin, Germany. Service was friendly and a good Margarita. Inecpensive as well.
(2)Jay C.
I've eaten here a few times over the past month, and I have to say each new item I try is my new favorite. This place does what Mexican restaurants I grew up eating at growing up did - unpretentious, high quality honest food. Finding the place isn't the easiest as they are literally tucked in between a sandwich shop and animal hospital, totally invisible from Scottsdale road because of the Denny's out front, but once you've found it, you don't want to go to any other "taco shop." I've tried a few different taco's, next on my list is their fried fish, can't wait. Their carnita's they crisp up a portion when your order it, so it's a bit crispy. Today I had something I know I'll order again; shrimp fajita burrito, enchilada style with green sauce. To Die 4! I've spread the word at my work as well about their very reasonable catering as we've become tired of the sandwich and pizza staples in the area. Check this place out, support your true local mom & pops over the other chain "taco shop" in the area, you will not be disappointed.
(5)Sam D.
Tried this place out for the first time food was awesome! I would definitely go back the only let down was the service was kind of crummy, there server did not seem like she wanted to be there... maybe it was an off night or something
(4)Claire L.
really good mexican food at a decent price. reminds me of senior taco... gotta love the horchata fountain and chilaquiles
(4)Don H.
We're new to Scottsdale and have had difficulty finding mexican food that tastes authentic and isn't americanized-bland. I found Habanero's on Yelp, we tried it, and concur with the many positive reviews that this restaurant (and the one up near Airpark/Scottsdale) have received. Very good Mexican food! The restaurant is definitely fast-food oriented (rather than sit down and be waited on) and while we would prefer sit down and be waited on, we will gladly order at the counter to get good Mexican food. The food isn't bland and a little more zip can be added with some auxiliary spicy hot sauce. We will definitely return to this place!
(4)Paul D.
It is good and nice people work there.
(3)R J.
Good food normally. I went with lobster taco special today - not so good. Barely any lobster there, loaded with guacamole. I think I'll stick to the ground beef and calamari tacos from now on. But you have to try new things every now and then, right?
(4)Kimberlee H.
We eat here often. Food is always excellent Prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend!
(5)Justin G.
I absolutely love this place. The food is authentic, extremely fresh and homemade, including the salsas and pico de gallo. And it's relatively healthy--not greasy at all. Did I mention inexpensive? I paid $7.25 for a large shrimp fajita burrito. I'll be coming here on the regular! Really great service as well :)
(5)Petar T.
I stop by here everytime I'm in Scottsdale. Guac is fantastic. I'm not a big chicken fan ( and it's always recommended to me) so the enchiladas and blackened shrimp are my go to. Atmosphere is nothing fancy, service has always been super friendly and fast. If only we could get rid of the styrofoam cups. I guess you could just order alcohol:)
(5)James C.
If you want good Cali style taqueria food this is it!! Everything had good flavor! Rice, guacamole, blackened chicken tacos, surf & turf, and the salsas were all excellent! Good service and a casual, unpretentious atmosphere was also exactly what I was looking for.
(4)Danna B.
I finally found a taqueria in AZ!!! I'm from CA and had been having hardest time finding really good Mexican that wasn't gourmet or a chain restaurant. I'm sooo happy I finally found a place when I'm in the mood for Mexican Food!! Their guacamole is fresh with a hint of lime and the carne asada is delicious!! I can't wait to try their burritos!!
(5)Brad W.
Breakfast burrito this morning was inedible. The potatoes were big and unweidly and sorely undercooked. Staff was not prepared for opening 30 minutes after opening time. The cashier was still moping the floor and the cook was in the back loafing and the chairs were still upside down on the tables. Ordered chicken breakfast burrito, but chicken was heavily spiced and poor quality today and the whole burrito was a hot mess. At 6 bucks, it was clearly a ripoff.
(1)Leslie C.
Locally owned place with character. Good service. Excellent fish tacos and carne asada.
(5)Gisela G.
Yes! Don't let the location of a strip mall fool you. Very good Mexican food! The menu is not huge but what they do they do well. Try the blackened shrimp or fish tacos. Also the Jamaica juice was delish. It's a casual/simple restaurant with good fare!
(5)Stacy L.
One of my worst service experiences ever. Now I wasn't expecting a lot but...I sat for 15 minutes, nothing. Others were getting service. So I went to counter. Took my order then served other tables...confusing. anyways I waited and waited for food. Nachos had no sour cream or cheese! They brought me sour cream but no cheese is chips not nachos.
(1)T V.
We have found one the best Mexican food restaurants in Arizona! It has such a great mix of choices on their menu and the food is always fresh and made to order! I love their cheese enchiladas because they are made on the spot instead of in mass quantities which have been sitting around all day. The staff are incredibly friendly and remember you and your name and your order within a couple of visits. We like to order take-out from them and it is always fresh, hot and ready when they say it will. And our requests for multiple orders are always correct! That is hard to find these days. Give them a try - I doubt you will be disappointed.
(5)Nat M.
Great food. Reasonable prices. Very friendly. We were looking for a relatively quick lunch place and this hit the spot perfectly. We would definitely come back.
(5)Becky C.
I know that everyone has a difference in opinions--and this is mine: My husband and I ordered cheese enchiladas and flour tortilla hard shelled tacos. When the food came, it smelled like hay from inside a horse barn. Yes, I almost felt like I was at a 4-H grounds. It tasted just as bad. No flavor, other than the smell of the horse barn. YUCK!!! I took one bite and had to spit it out immediately! We ended up leaving without even eating and when the waitress asked if we liked it, I said, "no." I couldn't tell her it was the best I've had when the plates were still full. She proceeded to inform me that the reason we didn't like the food was because we didn't choose the right combo (example: soft/hard shelled, corn/flour tortilla). No, ma'am, the reason is because the meat was disgusting and the food belonged in a barn. I'm not quite sure what flavor people are used to, but trust me when I say you won't find ANY here! :/ I really wish I could give this place zero stars!!
(1)Grant G.
Incredible authentic tacos. Incredibly fresh and homemade ingredients. Their calamari and blackened tacos keep me coming back week after week. Also, very friendly service. I showed up 10 minutes after their posted closing time on a Sunday and they fired up the grill again to make me some take-out tacos.
(5)Pete M.
Doesn't look like much...being in a strip mall but the food is great. We arrived on a week night and there were plenty of seats. The service was good and the food was excellent. I ordered the chicken tacos and they were loaded with plenty of food. Real, authentic Mexican food and for the right price.
(4)Kelly M.
This place was a great find! Awesome blackened shrimp tacos, in fact blackened fish and chicken as well!. Great choice of mexican beers on draft. Great service! Oh, and their habanero salsa is super good and super hot!. This place is great lunch or dinner. Their sauce they put on their tacos is a chipotle dose of awesomeness!! They cook everything fresh on their grill to order but it comes out quick.
(5)Jazmin H.
I went here with my brother, Riley H., and everything he said about me and Habaneros was true. The food was amazing and the waitress was the best we've had.
(5)Richard S.
First time there. Food was tasty, though portions a bit small and very reasonable prices. Friendly service and nice seeing them busy. Will definitely go back again.
(4)Eddie A.
Love the Lobster enchiladas; not on the menu, special item usually Saturdays. The flan is excellent. Family run business, very friendly people. Recipes have been handed down for generations.
(5)Megan L.
Super casual, more like a lunch spot or a place for a quick dinner. The food was good (nothing special) (had chips and chicken fajitas) but the service was very personable and prompt.
(3)Maria R.
The best Chili releno ever! We will be back!
(4)Julie K.
Oh yeah.. Carne Asada Burrito or do I want Carnitas??? They are both so flavorful and tasty. Yes sometimes the carnitas can be a bit greasy but its oh so yummy. Okay, it's not Chipotle or a (fill in the blank) bertos but seems to run in the middle. If that makes sense. The best part of the burritos is that its just meat, guacamole, and some pico de gallo no beans. I know they say beans are good for you but it doesn't mean I have to like them. Besides I think there is already enough mush in the burrito with the guacamole. =)
(5)Alex T.
Curiously flavorless food. Music is apparently kept at a loud volume to cover the sound of the droning fans in the kitchen area. Liquor in house margarita may have been measured in an eye dropper. Dining room is functional, but far from comfortable. Those giving this place five stars really should get out more.
(2)Carly M.
Amazing food! Eat here once to twice a week. Best deal in Scottsdale for Mexican food.
(5)Juliann Y.
Absolutely amazing fajita burrito. Does not taste like fast food one bit, but priced as such. The sauce they use tastes amazing, and their veggies are fresh and make the dish. Their habanero and mild hot sauce are also very good. Fast, courteous service.
(5)David Q.
I entered the empty (5pm) restaurant and ordered a blackened chicken burrito. I very much enjoyed the burrito and the hot (habenero) sauce I was able to pour over my burrito. Amazingly spicy but a delicious flavor!
(4)Celeste P.
So here for lunch. So delicious . I had the blackened chicken and carne asada tacos . They were a bit spicy and cooked to order. Decided to have a corona to accompany my meal. Staff were great very friendly and helpful. Definitely coming back with my family!
(5)Glenn L.
Not your regular mex fare, super tasty, perfectly chilled beer and great service. The blackened shrimp enchilada was excellent. Highly recommended, we'll be returning soon.
(4)Evelyn G.
Authentic Taste. Authentic Kitchen Style. Refried black beans taste like my mom's. Delicious. Flavorful. More flavor than a typical 'Mexican' restaurant but without that heavy heavy feeling. Only drawback for one in a rush is the cook time. Worth the wait though! Price is a deal for the result.
(4)always a.
Been here three times. Owner has been there each time and was very nice. The food was pretty good and very inexpensive. The place is a combo of counter ordering or they will take your order at the table [maybe depending upon how busy they are - but there has only been few people when I have been there]. If you are looking for a sit-down mexican food place, this won't really serve your needs. But if you don't care and just want some good inexpensive food, you can do worse.
(4)Stephen L.
Yea, this Habanero's is just as good, if not better than the original. Get the fajita dish, it's so FRESH!
(5)Chad Y.
Very tasty and quick Mexican food. I've been here a couple times now and everything I've tried has been very good. The Kayla's breakfast is delicious, as are the carne asada tacos and blackened fish tacos.
(5)Kevin B.
Same quality and atmosphere as their first place. Best mexican food in North Scottsdale. Good prices for high quality food. Highly reccomend Kayla's Favorite with chicken and green salsa.
(5)L W.
Called in our order, went to pick it up and presented a 20% off coupon I received in the mail. A male employee started speaking to the cashier in Spanish about the coupon for quite a while. She very meekly pointed out to me a letter they had printed up and put on the register that the coupon was dine in only, however, the coupon didn't state that on it. So, obviously they were losing money on the deal (the place was totally empty at dinner time), and decided to change their policy AFTER the coupon was sent out. I was also offended that the cashier and this other person were speaking about me and my transaction in Spanish in an attempt to hide what they were saying, not sure what the big deal even was, just tell me the coupon is dine in only and leave it at that. And, after all that, the food was very mediocre, not worth the price. My daughter wouldn't even eat her food. We won't be back and I'll make sure to spread the word!
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