Where to eat Southwestern food in Gilbert: The Best Restaurants and Bars

February 1, 2020 Tynisha Seiler

Best Southwestern restaurants nearby. Discover the best Southwestern food in Gilbert. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Southwestern restaurants near you.. Gilbert is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, located southeast of Phoenix, within the Phoenix metropolitan area. Once known as the "Hay Shipping Capital of the World", Gilbert is currently the most populous incorporated town in the United States. It is the sixth-largest municipality in Arizona, and the fifth-largest in the Metropolitan Phoenix Area.
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10. Gecko Grill

4341 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234-2959 Mexican, Southwestern Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Television, Table Service [email protected] +1 480-539-2988 http://geckogrillaz.com
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4 based on 68 reviews

Gecko Grill

Gecko Grill brings mouth-watering authentic Mexican food to the valley. Visit our 4341 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert location to enjoy our Award Winning Sonoran Style Hot Dogs and traditional flavors. We offer house specialty items like Moreno's Mexico City Stre

Reviewed By Sally S

Visited on an impulse because it was convenient. Loved it Friendly service, and our meal was great. We ordered a la carte tacos. Mine was shrimp in a lettuce wrap with pineapple salsa. Delicious and healthy. The perfect portion.

9. Cantina Laredo

2150 E Williams Field Rd Bldg 16 Ste 123, Gilbert, AZ 85295-0730 Mexican, Latin, Southwestern, Spanish Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Takeout, Reservations, Table Service [email protected] +1 480-782-6777 http://www.cantinalaredo.com/
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4 based on 166 reviews

Cantina Laredo

Modern Mexican Food. Our Margaritas are made with fresh squeezed Lime. We make table side guacamole and all our food is made fresh daily.

Reviewed By Rob R

My wife and I, had made a reservation, last evening. Mickey, the GM, and Jose, the Manager, made it happen! Thank you guys and the staff for the wonderful memory. The food was prepared exactly as we had requested. Great ambiance, great atmosphere, great drinks. I recommend this restaurant, hands down. many people were waiting in line, best advice, please make a reservation. Again, thanks guys for your wonderful experience and memories!Hi Rob,Thanks for the 5 stars and awesome review. It was our pleasure serving you on your anniversary, we had a great time catching up with you and look forward to many more visits in future.Thanks again for the review.Thanks,Mickey Foster, GM

8. Nandos Mexican Cafe

3519 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234-2646 Mexican, Southwestern Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Reservations, Highchairs Available +1 480-633-1313 http://www.nandosmexicancafe.com/
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4 based on 145 reviews

Nandos Mexican Cafe

Reviewed By MartinR835

We thought our favorite Mexican restaurant near Chicago had great guacamole, but Nandos has better. We also shared chicken nachos that were quite good. I should have asked for extra cheese.Service was attentive. LUnfortunately, it is a very busy restaurant and noisy.

7. Rancho de Tia Rosa

891 N Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234-9601 Mexican, Southwestern Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Reservations [email protected] +1 480-396-8787 http://www.ranchodetiarosa.com/
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4 based on 238 reviews

Rancho de Tia Rosa

The connection of Rancho de Tia Rosa, to Mexico is a long-standing one. A family established and owned restaurant, this connection became the foundation of the recipes and ambiance years later in 1990 when the doors first opened. It became renowned for se

Reviewed By BagelAlberta_Canada

We joined a couple of friends here to celebrate my wife's birthday and had a great experience. Our server Dennis was a highlight, being thoughtful, funny and spot on. We had the obligatory Margaritas which of course were very good. For mains we opted for the Chimichangas dinner which were both delicious and filing. The ingredients show the talent of the chef and were terrific. Highly recommend this restaurant and wouldn't hesitate to return.

6. La Ristra

638 E Warner Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296-3070 Mexican, Southwestern Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Reservations, Outdoor Seating [email protected] +1 480-545-2880 http://laristraaz.com
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4 based on 114 reviews

La Ristra

Reviewed By Joe P

Drove by this place a couple weeks ago, and decided to stop in next time I was in the area. Never tried "New Mexican" before, so stopped in for lunch at the bar. Gal behind bar was great, and pours a mean margarita. Then she went on to deliver chips with three different salsas. I ended up with the carnitas, comes bone in (the meat falls off the bone). Well portioned, and very good. I will definitely go back & try something else !

5. New Mexican Grill

3107 S Lindsay Rd Ste 101, Gilbert, AZ 85295-4330 Mexican, Southwestern Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible +1 480-899-0773 https://www.facebook.com/New-Mexican-Grill-131115090288041
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4 based on 82 reviews

New Mexican Grill

Reviewed By California_Wine

First off, New Mexico is not Mexico. It is a culinary gem of a state if you like Spanish influenced Mexican and Native American cuisine that has been around since the 1700s when the Spaniards traveled up the Rio Grande of NM. The food from NM is not like anything else. I have traveled extensively throughout Mexico, and the Southwestern US and the cuisine is very different in NM. The grisly bits of steak chunk burritos and street tacos are more of Mexican inspired dishes typically found scattered all over the Southwest nowadays. The New Mexican Grill offers a simple and affordable version of quick service cuisine found in New Mexico. I am not going to compare it to any three star + places in Santa Fe or Albuquerque where most cuisine has taken almost an art form. To me its more like a quick service or an affordable casual restaurant you'd find in some places in Albuquerque and mostly the southern part of New Mexico. They also have the Indian bread dishes like the Navajo taco inspired dishes found in the Gallup region. Their chile is perfect (not too hot, not too mild) and goes great smothered over a burrito. Give this place a try I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. ---- My order suggestion: The ground beef and potato burrito smothered in green chile and cheese. That burrito IMHO comes pretty close to something I would find in a quick service place in Albuquerque or Las Cruces, NM. They also offer take-away meals. If you get a smothered dish, be sure the cashier doesn't carelessly pack it for you to go in your car ride home. That could get messy. Just my 2 cents and experience from NM.

4. Blue Adobe Santa Fe Grille

884 E Williams Field Rd Ste 102, Gilbert, AZ 85295-0700 Mexican, Southwestern Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service [email protected] +1 480-306-8050 http://www.blueadobegrille.com
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4 based on 41 reviews

Blue Adobe Santa Fe Grille

An American Grille influenced by the Flavors of Santa Fe. Our use of Pecan Wood and Hatch Chile has evolved into a Flavorful Spice. Locally Owned and completely Scratch Kitchen. Come enjoy a Spice that maintains it Flavor.

Reviewed By AZGT350

This has been our 8th time here. It's always amazing when you can frequent a restaurant this many time and it's always great. This time we had the Ocean Front and Oscar Medallions... The steak on the Oscar plate was cooked perfect and the melody of selections on the Ocean Front were over the top. My hats off to the chef. We'll be back soon..Appreciate your positive feedback. It goes a long way.

3. Barrio Queen

388 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234-5770 Mexican, Southwestern Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +1 480-634-5025 http://www.barrioqueen.com/#!contact/c24vq
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4 based on 216 reviews

Barrio Queen

Reviewed By nissan1515

Wow what a find.The chips and sauce so they provide her spicy yet fresh and enjoyable. The unlimited fills of your iced tea waters and soft drinks a great plus.We ordered a cheese appetizer which was kind of like fondue with ground beef and peppers definitely a treasure and treat.I ordered the azteca enchiladas which had a nice zesty citrus taste and three enchiladas with beef. Very feeling right amount of food of beans and vegetables and enchiladas.What a great review. Thank you for taking the time to do that, wow. I'm glad that you enjoyed your visit so much. My favorite enchiladas are called Enchiladas Pablanos. It's our fresh corn tortillas stuffed with chicken, mushrooms, spinach and oaxacan cheese then smothered with our Pablano Cream Sauce, OMG so good. Hope we get to see you back here soon.Adios!!

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2. Joyride Taco House

302 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234-9312 Mexican, Southwestern, Latin, Bar Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +1 480-284-8960 http://joyridetacohouse.com
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4 based on 345 reviews

Joyride Taco House

Reviewed By desertjasmin

We decided to try Joyride Taco House for the first time today and were happy to find that they have $2.00 tacos from 2 to 6 on weekdays! We tried three different kinds and we liked them all! We will definitely come back! Would love to try one of their burritos next time. The only thing we didn’t like about this place is that the music is too loud for us. Other than that, there’s a pretty good vibe in there.

Where to Eat in Gilbert: The Best Restaurants and Bars

1. Rancho de Tia Rosa

891 N Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234-9601 Mexican, Southwestern Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Reservations [email protected] +1 480-396-8787 http://www.ranchodetiarosa.com/
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4 based on 238 reviews

Rancho de Tia Rosa

The connection of Rancho de Tia Rosa, to Mexico is a long-standing one. A family established and owned restaurant, this connection became the foundation of the recipes and ambiance years later in 1990 when the doors first opened. It became renowned for se

Reviewed By BagelAlberta_Canada

We joined a couple of friends here to celebrate my wife's birthday and had a great experience. Our server Dennis was a highlight, being thoughtful, funny and spot on. We had the obligatory Margaritas which of course were very good. For mains we opted for the Chimichangas dinner which were both delicious and filing. The ingredients show the talent of the chef and were terrific. Highly recommend this restaurant and wouldn't hesitate to return.

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