Macayo's Mexican Food
Macayo's Mexican Food
two tacos on a wooden table
two steak tacos on a cutting board
a pink drink with a lime slice
a plate of enchiladas and a bowl of salsa
a margarita in a martini glass
two margaritas on a bar
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a plate of food
three cocktails on a bar
a variety of dishes
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oysters and mussels, food
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dessert, drink
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food, nachos
salads, food
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food, tacos
drink, dessert
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George A.
Jan 13, 2025
I recently started going to/getting take-out from this Macayo's and just realized it's moving soon, but hey...better late than never in reviewing it. Also it's moving, like a few blocks down the street so I'm guessing things will be similar. Actually the one thing that will hopefully be a bit better at the new location is the parking/getting into this place. The current location is kind of a pain to get to since it's right off the freeway by ASU.Anyway, I've come here for Happy Hour a couple times in the past few months and I've been shocked that it's now a little more crowded. They have a pretty decent selection of appetizers available for HH and the prices are great especially for how much food you get. I always love the cheese crisps here and the mini chimis. You can't go wrong with a margarita either. The servers here have always been friendly.I also get takeout from here every now and then, and one of things I really like is that they don't skimp on the chips and salsa when you do so. I'll continue coming here when they move down the street.
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Sherrie P.
Mar 5, 2025
This is opening day of the new restaurant. They moved just down the street. I was greeted at the door. I was given a mug and a free t-shirt. I was seated and hostess brought water, chips and salsa. There was only a couple other tables at this time. There were more employees than customers. I waited 10 mins no one came to take my order. A employee was walking by and said how is everything. I said I'd like to order. I started with a app. It took about 12 mins for these fried tamale bites. Service was so slow i did not order anything else.A manager stopped by to ask what I thought and I was honest. Service needed a lot of improvement but I understood it was opening day. He said it was shift change and they were confused who had my table. I decided I was already there 45 mins I was done. I asked the waiter for my check.I noticed they did not give me happy hour price. The waiter was no where to be found. I saw the manager again and told him. I had to show him the menu and correct price. He apologized and said he would fix it. After 10 more mins this manager disappeared and still no waiter. I stopped another manager he said he would look for the other one. He finally came back said manager got side tracked and started a meeting with all the waitstaff. So he said he would try to find someone to fix it. So after another 10 mins the original waiter brought the correct check. I would have given 4 stars because of opening day but 2 managers dropped the ball besides the waitstaff. I will try again in maybe a month.
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Tom E.
Jan 8, 2025
When we get to this side of our lovely valley, Macayo's calls our appetites. We often stop by.The family has dined with the brand since it opened. The two gray-haired beauties I dine with were once cute three year old girls with sparkling eyes, big smiles and twin pony tails sitting up to their chins at the table, crunching on chips dipped slightly in the mild salsa. Tacos and enchiladas are our order of the day plus a dish of the hotter salsa. Service takes care of us, even if we are unknowns. I enjoy the chicken pompano, spinach enchiladas and other "off the taco and enchilada" side of the menu. The beans and rice are satisfying. No complaints. We shall return
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Vladimir L.
Mar 3, 2025
Every time I try to go here when I'm in Tempe from Tucson they are either closed for some reason or stopped serving early because it's slow. Worst operation in the Metro area. Avoid this place! Unreliable at best. Not worth the effort!
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Shan H.
Nov 26, 2024
We had high hopes because at least 2 in our group had come before and had great food and quick service on a weekend. So it's Tuesday night. Barely any patrons filling tables. We had a friendly group of 11. We show up around 8pm for happy hour and dinner. Figured it would be pretty easy breezy. We could count on one hand how many times we saw our waitress. It took OVER AN HOUR for all 11 of us to get our meals, and I had only ordered soup. Similar meals were mixed up. Some ordered beef while others had chicken... she didn't bother checking who had what, so friends had to either figure it out between themselves or agree to just trade meals if one of them had already started eating because we were starving by the time food arrived. Most of the meals were just barely warm, including my tortilla soup. The flavor of everything was good, but the temperature as just barely above room temp. We started wondering if our waitress was also helping cook because we only saw 1 other waitress and it was taking far longer to receive our meals than would be considered normal. We discovered later that our waitress was very new to the job, so I'm sure she was doing the best she could. That said, we don't intend on returning. This was our first and probably our last time visiting this location. We ordered our dessert to go since no one else in our group had time to order dessert, and since we were waiting for our check to be split, which in itself took 20 minutes.
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Ben A.
Nov 18, 2024
I just ate here with a group of eight of us. I had the steak chimichanga which was surprisingly good (other than a bit of fat) I wasn't sure about the queso spinach topping but it turned out great. Everyone else in my party that we're visiting from out of state enjoyed their dishes. If I came back again I would try the enchiladas because everyone said they were awesome. I'll definitely try the spot again when I'm in the area.
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David F.
Sep 12, 2024
Macayo's in Tempe is the kind of place that unapologetically blurs the line between the ordinary and the wonderfully odd. Case in point: the carne asada chimichanga draped in spinach queso. Yes, spinach queso. It sounds like a culinary sin committed at a juice bar, but here it's delicious, and somehow it works--like your eccentric uncle showing up at Thanksgiving in a velvet jacket and pulling it off.The appetizer was a peculiar but satisfying cheese pizza-quesadilla hybrid, dripping in gooey goodness, serving up more cheese than you'd think the laws of physics would allow.No time for drinks, sadly--blame the rush of an ASU game night. But from what we tasted, it's a cheesy, comforting meal perfect for when you're craving something familiar with a twist. I left with a full stomach and just enough curiosity to return to this unique Mexican hacienda.
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Jose A.
Dec 6, 2024
I have mixed feelings. I've had Macayo's before but it's been well over a decade now so we decided to give it a go. The restaurant had a nice welcoming feel. It's clean and cute with their decor. It took about 5-10 minutes to be seated which was no big deal at all. Our server was nice and welcoming but we didn't see him very often. Ordered our drinks and an appetizer and those came fairly quick but we finished our appetizer before even getting to order our main course. We ordered and waited at least 30 minutes for our food. During this time our server was nowhere to be found and seemed confused when we told him we were still waiting for our food. Finally it was brought out and wasn't the best tasting. The rice had a strange taste and was not pleasant at all. Tacos were decent. The beans were delicious. To top it all off, we paid with a gift card and it took FIVE people to figure out how to use the gift card. Let's just say that after this experience, we likely won't return.
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Jason A.
Mar 4, 2025
Macayo's is hands down one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in town! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that perfectly complements their incredible food. Their dishes are always fresh, packed with authentic flavors, and made with high-quality ingredients. Whether you're craving classic enchiladas, sizzling fajitas, or their famous chimichangas, every bite is a taste of tradition.And let's talk about their margaritas--absolutely delicious! Perfectly balanced, refreshing, and crafted with just the right amount of tequila and citrus, they pair beautifully with any meal. Whether you're enjoying a casual dinner with friends or celebrating a special occasion, Macayo's delivers an unforgettable dining experience every time.
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Amamda D.
Nov 29, 2024
Great food and service at Macayo's near ASU. Will definitely be back!I had the Chili Rellenos trio and Calabacitas. Great chips.Very tasty overall.Steve
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