La Loma Mexican Grille

Great local, family-​owned business. We always receive a warm, friendly welcome and the food is dependable and yummy. The breakfast burritos and carnitas are our favorites.

I’ve been anticipating a visit to La Loma Mexican Grille for a while now. It’s one of the places my girlfriend and I enjoy grabbing some takeout from. She introduced me to La Loma a few years ago. And last night, while in the area, I finally had a chance to dine in (by myself) for a change.
Now let’s put an end to the most common gripe I’ve read in a lot of the reviews for La Loma. I’m going to review the food, the service and the ambiance. Not the dishes! I’ve never read a single Unilocal!review that praised the plates or flatware. Chinese take out shouldn’t be punished for using paper boxes and food trucks don’t get dinged for disposable plates. Chill out people!
Good food can be found on styrofoam plates with plastic utensils. And good service from the familiar faces behind the counter can be found in a simple but nicely decorated dining room. I ordered the fish tacos to try something different. Martha explained they were typically fried, but they were happy to grill them for me.
Dining in was a good choice because everything was fresh and hot. And for the first time in a while, I’m not going to complain about the Spanish rice. It was delicious! As were the semi-​lumpy refried beans. Reminds me of how my mom made them. And the spicy crema on the tacos gave them a wonderful flavor! Note: A lot of people came and went with take out orders while I was there, and not one person complained about the styofoam boxes.
Minutes after I arrived at my girlfriends place, she expressed interest in ordering take out from La Loma. She didn’t believe me when I told her I had just been there. Several minutes later, I was back at La Loma picking up her carnitas, which she enjoyed very much! Gracias La Loma!

I will start by saying I was too lazy to drive over to my favorite Mexican restaurant on Cinco De Mayo so I decided to give this place a second try.
I ordered the Chili Colorado, what they called red chili beef. I received the smallest portion for $ 12. The meat was tough and flavorless. The corn tortillas were almost see thru and hard. It gets better the rice & beans were bland. I ate it because I was hungry but it was gross. On a positive note, they have friendly staff. They just desperately need a new cook. Overall, don’t waste your money or appetite on this disgraceful Mexican food.

I appreciate the local/​down home/​authentic effort, but when chalupas cost $ 12 and are served on styrofoam everything, the desire to return is completely diminished. You eat here and 1) may not find much nutritional value to the food and 2) are filling a landfill with plastic foam.

Always great food, service and atmosphere!!! We sat on the patio and really enjoyed ourselves. We love to support small businesses!!! Who cares what kind of plate the food is served on??? Unless your going to eat the plate!!!

I like to try all little small business restaurants. This is not one that I would come back to. They don’t take AMEX and post a sign that credit card fees hurt small business. No bad customer service and high prices hurt small business. They have ten dollar plus plates and the silverware and plates are plastic. We asked for more chips and never got any. They claim all dishes are homemade… I doubt it. 1 star review…

Fabulous Margaritas! Food was authentic and delicious, prices are great! Fresh chips and salsa to start with, my meal was the 2 enchiladas, served with rice, beans, fresh lettuce and tomatoes. .yum-​o! Who cares what your meal is served on when you feel like you just ate dinner at your aunt’s house?!

This is the best Mexican food I have ever eaten (have been coming here for 5 years) Today I tried something different and it was amazing. I usually have their enchilada and tamale combo. I forgot the name but it was a green chili pork burrito smothered in THE best sauce that had jalapeño, onion, and tomotoe. I never thought it would be that good. Their salsa is also my favorite, I could drink it from a cup :) I recently tried another highly rated mexican place and it just didn’t measure up. The ladies here are also very sweet.

Best burrito I have had in a long time. Good food good prices. Quick friendly service. I will be back.

Best Mexican food I’ve ever had! Love the family that owns the restaurant. I highly recommend!

Although I’ve never experienced it first hand, you always hear about the legendary Hispanic «kitchens» where you just drop in and for a small handful of dollars, they serve you meal of the day and it’s always fantastic. That’s kind of what I envision when I think about La Loma Mexican Grille.
The Princess and I were invited to join a small gathering to attend Handel’s Messiah concert in Litchfield Park and it would include dinner at the Hostesses favorite Mexican restaurant (she herself of Mexican descent). Eight of us descended on the Grille to make sure we had enough sustenance to make it through a couple of hours of Holiday music. We were not disappointed.
It’s truly like going into someone’s home. Very clean, the owners welcoming and gracious and the food is terrific. Chip and Salsa come with the meal. I had the smothered «hot» burrito which was carne asada cooked with onions and jalapenos– excellent flavor! Meal came with beans and rice which to my surprise were hot (temperature)-seems like the rice and beans at most Mexican restaurants are always half-​cold.
The Princess had two tostados and they were monster sized! Generous portions, very tasty, and well put together. You can tell all of the ingredients are fresh here.
Yes, they serve on paper plates and plastic utensils-​get over it as the food is well worth it. This is genuinely another one of Phoenix’s strip mall gems. Looking forward to going back!

Food bland, salsas bland, chips bland. Service needs to improve. not a full service restaurant. Place your order at the counter, then sit and wait. Everything is disposable… cups, utensils, plates, bowls, etc.

My absolute favorite Mexican food place!!! My family has become regulars here because the amazing friendly service an FANTASTIC food! It is a little higher priced for cold chips, plastic silverware and disposable plates but you’ll let that all go when you try the food

Keep in mind this establishment is a walk-​up order. Chips were not warm enough for me hence not fresh, salsa is nothing to rave about. Tried their red tamale & shredded beef enchilada dinner & they were exceptionally good. The shredded beef is not dry its infused with gravy & very tasty. I give this establishment 4 stars, definitely be back to try their other entrees.

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant. Love the carnitas! My wife loves the cheese enchiladas. The beans are outstanding! Great family restaurant!

Fast service, really good food for the price, and super friendly staff.
Hot Southwestern burrito with Carne Asada = YUM

An old favorite
La Loma Mexican Grill is tucked away in a small strip mall and has been there for as long as I have been in Arizona. The atmosphere at La Loma has nice causual vibe and the staff is very friendly and accommodating.
As you walk into La Loma you make your way to the front counter, view the menu, place your order, take a seat, and wait for your entrée to be delivered to your table.
La Loma offers a good varied menu at reasonable prices. The only drawback is the plastic silverware and plates that your entrée is served on. However, I didn’t mind the styrofoam plates and plastic utensils after all its the food on the plate that matters not the plate it self.
The food at La Loma is fresh and tasty and my lunch companion and I enjoyed are meals. Looking forward to our next visit.

The beans and rice are exactly the way I like them. The Pachanga was great! The green chile tamale and chicken taco were delicious!

Loved this place! Very affordable and a great atmosphere. The owner was present and he was so fun. I love frequenting family owned businesses knowing that my money is staying in the community.

This family has been serving Mexican food to west valley residents for decades. La Loma is a sister restaurant with another location that closed down a few years ago. The food here is always delicious and the service is friendly. Once they get to know you, you feel like family.
As others have said, it’s not the traditional restaurant experience, but we go there for the food and not to be waited on. Stop in for a great lunch or dinner and make sure you try the hot sauce… it’s amazing!