Los Armandos

928 reviews

5820 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85035

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About

Los Armandos is a Mexican restaurant located at 5820 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85035. It has received 928 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 stars.

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Hours

Monday6AM-12AM
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
Friday6AM-12AM
Saturday6AM-12AM
Sunday6AM-12AM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Los Armandos: 5820 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85035

  • Los Armandos has 4.0 stars from 928 reviews

  • Mexican restaurant

  • "Thank you for reading the Honest Reviews4u!!! This restaurant is pretty hidden from view"

    "I got a call from Armandos Restaurant"

    "Is it Armondos? I thought it was Ormondo's"

    "The Carne asada tasted old last time I went, but usually, food is amazing from here! Ladies room sink has a big hole in it on the side thats just tapped over to keep it in use"

    "This place is a rip off"

Reviews

  • Honest Reviews4U

Thank you for reading the Honest Reviews4u!!! This restaurant is pretty hidden from view. The restaurant is clean inside and out with plenty of tables to eat on. During my visit I had a menudo which come with a toasted bread. The menudo was very good plenty of meat in the soup and the bread was nicely butter toasted and also tasted good. I also had a quesadilla and had plenty of melted yellow cheese. The food was great especially on a cold morning. However the customer service was non existing the chaser service was horrible was not listening no my order or the order of others and lost of missed communicate between the cashier and kitchen and causing more confusion. Which delayed my food order as well as others. It will be a while before I give this place another try for this reason I gave it 3 stars.
Food: 5
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3

  • Rafael Galindo

I got a call from Armandos Restaurant. The lady that called me was Jennifer. They wanted to help them pick up overflow trash from their trash dumpsters. I guess their regular trash service didn't show up. She explains the job and we settle on a price. Keep in mind she called me on a Saturday at 1pm. I told her I could move my schedule around and I could be there by 3pm. I get there at 3pm and ask to speak to Jennifer. She's not there and they told me they have made other arrangements. I called Jennifer and she said the same thing. I asked why she didn't call me and explain. She didn't have a care in the world that I went above and beyond to help them out. It's unfortunate that a business like this treats others this way. I hope they don't treat their employees this way.

  • Mike Greathouse

Is it Armondos? I thought it was Ormondo's. That surely makes a difference to the Owner. They are at 59th and McDowell in the N/E section. The place is clean and the the food was Great. I went in st a slow time, about 3pm. I was all alone, no one else in the place. I ordered 2 tacos and a side of beans. Great food and service. Had many choices, sauces,Preparaton etc. . It seems like a family operation. You can bet at a busier time they need more help. But I have no doubt that the shredded beef taco and the whole Menu will be good. I don't know these people or get free food. I'm an old man customer

  • Rachel Dykes

The Carne asada tasted old last time I went, but usually, food is amazing from here! Ladies room sink has a big hole in it on the side thats just tapped over to keep it in use...also theres still visible fire damage on the front lobby counter....but it's clean and good so you wont be disappointed in the food. Just don't let the area scare you away. Beware the parking lot is deteriorating drive toward the rear of the plaza where they are located very cautiously if entering from 59th Ave. You'd be better off entering from McDowell.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 2

  • Melissa Biggs

This place is a rip off. The price on the menu is different than the actual cost of the food. When we questioned the higher price the cashier told us it was tax. When we got the receipt we saw that the price was higher. We questioned the cashier again but only got a dumbfounded look. I asked to speak to a manager, who told us that prices had recently gone up. She was unwilling to honor the menu price or compensate us in any way. The food was awful. No flavor at all and I'm not sure but I think there was a hair, or cloth fiber mixed into my shredded beef!

  • Jorge Toledo

Drive thru service could be better. Food needs a little.work as well, customer service need to be trained better. Cashiers do gossip alot and critic clients. I witnessed 3 of them criticizing a man that came to order some food. I ordered a tampiquena with a cheese enchilada and a Chile relleno. I was expecting spicier food for being a enchilada bathed in a red sweet salsa and Chile relleno was sweet. Overall I gave them a 3 star review
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • Jennifer Oceguera

Food is not bad, actually is pretty good. Now the customer service... Not only did I have to repeat my self 3 times when I first ordered, but twice again when I pulled up to the window. I still had the decency to say thank you after receiving my order, 30 minutes later and not even get an answer back. By the way my order was still wrong. Unfortunately I don't live close to there to go back and complain. You definitely need better staff!! The girl taking orders is not only obviously unatentive but so rude!!!

  • Kayla Taylor

Always a great stop for a quick lunch. My chicken enchilada was really good. My beef burrito was lacking. It was quite dry so I added beans and lots of salsa. My sister got the chicken enchilada and taco and she said her enchilada had a ton of peppers and onions and not as much chicken? Not sure how our enchilada came out different. Her tacos were sub par. She wasn't impressed but overall the food when I come is pretty good for fast. I recommend it for some fast Mexican.

  • Bennie Soto

The only reason for 4 stars on the atmosphere is because it was 9 a.m., so there's that, lol. The food has been on point every time I come here. I Today, I tore up a shrimp burrito. The sauce is a sweet crema. If you use the red sauce, it balances it out pretty well. Their adobada is similar to the pastor flavoring, *I did say similar*
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Craig Rulffes

This used to be a halfway decent Mexican food place. Quality has slipped since covid. They used to have a nice salsa bar but never put it back after covid. Ordered the chili verde which used to be pretty good but was disappointed this visit. Price was raised but quality went down. Chili verde had so much fat in it i had to start picking it out. Gross. I won't be back
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • Adry C

They ignored you and your food takes forever to come out it doesn't matter at all simple your order was. I ordered three flautas and it took over 30 minutes to receive. The food was delicious they just took too long customer service was awful.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2

  • Insane Avy

Always! Always never deliver enought salsa. NEVER, 3 extra tiny tea spoon size cups for 2 full grown men eating super machos is not good. Every delivery is the same even with notes for staff. Why be so stingy? Salsa is suppossed to be what makes this a MEXICAN RESTAURANT!!! Everything else here is fine but that. Nunca suficiente salsa en entregas a casa, que mal!

  • Miggs Cuevas

Food is great been eating here for years but the Drive thru older lady is one of the rudest persons I"ve ever encountered! She ruined this place for me and my family made us wait for over 20 mins and when we got to da window our food had been sitting now its soggy plus she gave us attitude when asking for Salsa she should just quit if she dont like doing her Job!

  • L. Helene Gallofin

Popular place for food. Good efficient service. Single dirty restrooms usually with long waiting. No lock or privacy. There's a bar/ dance club attached. Usually cops and arrests, especially on the weekend nights. Go here only to get a quick bite for take out or order online for delivery. Dining is fairly kept up. There's a drive thru as well. #SorryNotSorry

  • Michael Murillo

Tried this place many times through the years.. and never seems to get better or change .. meat is lacking flavor .. mainly ordered burritos from here but they always seem dry, and flavorless.. even when your drunk this food is disappointing . I prefer Federicos on 59th ave south of Glendale Ave.. never disappoint ..always great in my opinion

  • Baby Bea

I had ordered two carne asada tacos (w/beans and rice), the wait wasn't too bad. However, when the food arrived it was cold. The meat had no flavor, and the beans and rice also had no flavor. The food was overall bland, the guacamole for the tacos was the only thing that added flavor. It was an okay experience, not some place I'd like to come back to.

  • Kevin Johnson

I don’t know where to start, oh yeah. Their carne asada chimichanga is freaking amazing. First time every trying a chimichanga and all I have to say I wasn’t disappointed at all. Their carne asada fries were pretty good too. You don’t be disappointed in this little gem.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • M H

Absolutely disgusting establishment with a drive thru area that smelled of urine so strongly it caused nausea. The machaca tasted off as though the meat had gone bad, no flavor to the eggs and hardly any salsa given in the smallest containers that looked to be toddler toys. Not sure how anybody gives this place more than 1 star, RUN AWAY!!!!

  • Gus Hollahbackatya

I ordered two items: A Carne Asada burrito , and Carne Asada fries. The order was placed at approximately 2:35 am. It took until 4:50 am to be delivered via UBER Eats ( 2.4 miles from Los Armando's to my apartment ) TWO HOURS AND FIFTEEN MINUTES. Never , NEVER again from Los Armando's. The two items , plus the fees came to over $27......

  • Dolores Garcia

Waited in there drive through forever, still got to the window and my burrito and rice still wasn't ready!! I left told the girl DON'T make it, I was going to be late to work!! The day before paid for half pint of rice got home it was freaking beans!! Beans who eats that much beans, not me, my order was small too!!

  • Chrystal Castillo

Nice staff, picked up an online order, they let me go thru drive thru... theres no parking available in the evenings on weekends because apparently the other half of this location doubles as a night club.girls working were nice! I came thru multiple times that night doing deliveries, fast and friendly!

  • Bobby Washington

This place is very clean, but the restrooms are covered in graffiti. Service was pleasant and fast. The food overall was not very impressive. My fish torta had more batter than meat. The beef burrito was over seasoned with black pepper. Rice and beans were good. We won't likely eat here again.

  • Rachael Fonville

The people working there really nice but the place was empty, food no taste and had tummy issues from the food. Really expensive for 3 rolled tacos=$9. Dumb!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 2
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 2

  • Remigio Valencia Jr

The shrimp cocktail was too sweet for my liking, they burned my bacon wrapped shrimp, the shrimp ceviche was ok.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Curbside pickup: No

  • Baldemar Atayde

Bought a Machaca burrito on the drive thru and when I got to the window to pay it was full of flies and the cashier did not try to scare them out and she still left the window open to welcome more flies inside the restaurant hopefully I don’t get sick with this burrito

  • noneya business

To be honest you really cant go wrong with these places. You will find all sorts of these open at all hours taco and burrito places everywhere. You will quickly miss any and all of them if you ever have to live in an area where they no longer have places like these.

  • Renee Paredes

Food is great and cheaper than a lot of other places. Love the breakfast burritos!!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Breakfast Burrito

  • Paola Gilliam

This place does not have many options. I asked for a simple chicken quesadilla and they could not do it. They stated that all their chicken is mixed with tomatoes and onions. If you are allergic to something, do not go here! They cannot serve a simple request.

  • *Javy* *Morales*

Second time and the food is delicious. I really recommend it.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Carne Asada Fries, Carne Asada Burrito

  • None

Rolled tacos are to die for. They have the best food and to be honest I have never had anything bad from this place. Fresh food and very friendly staff. There menudo is so so good.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10

  • Erika Ornelas

Honestly this place is ridiculous, their prices are expensive. They had to charge me extra for Mayonnaise! The bathrooms were disgusting. I do not recommend this place whatsoever, you’re better off going to a classy restaurant if they keep up these prices.

  • Junior De La Garza

I only go there for their breakfast burrito's. Best price and very delicious.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Breakfast Burrito

  • Jonathan Hernandez

Their carne asada is amazing!! I drive from Glendale to here just because of their robust carne asada. It is actually cooked on a grill & has that delicious "grilled" flavor. This restaurant is also a bar/nightclub & can get pretty packed on the weekends.

  • John Trevino

Came here on a late night excursion for some dance and quick food. I got food but didn't do much dancing... Let's just say I got there at the late point where everyone has had a few drinks in them and slow dancing music was the only thing on.

  • Joey Kro

Best carne asada burritos always tender I drive 20 miles every single day just to eat here because i cant stand the low quality and flavor of other places. BEST MEXICAN FOOD IN PHOENIX DONT LISTEN TO THE HATERS the only thing i can complain

  • Steven Erickson

Been here a few times already. Have had shrimp cocktail, carne asada tacos to and tacos cabeza everytime everything was on point not shy with anything and great costumer service and food
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$10–20

  • Harold Flora

The burritos are on point. The portioning and ingredients are well balanced. I love this place
Meal type
Breakfast
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Carne Asada Burrito, Breakfast Burrito

  • Robert Ramirez

I've been coming here for years. I don't come that much anymore, because I live downtown. I love the food. Today I dined in with my wife, we were pretty much grossed out by the amount of flies in the dining room. Very disappointed …

  • John Menapace

The food was good but the service and staff was absolutely terrible. Plus there was a maybe 5 year old just running around the restaurant and niether the parents or staff made him stop. Very unpleasant experience and doubt I'll go back.

  • Erika Bermudez

Worst customer service ever. Repeatedly told the ignorant cashier 4 times at the speaker “NO PICO DE GALLO” and repeatedly told him another 5 times at the window “NO PICO DE GALLO” and he assured me there was none. I got home opened my

  • Sandy Guinn

Ordered through Postmates for delivery. Never had it before. Had taco/enchilada combo. Chicken taco was flavorful. Overall, it was really good. I like their rice and beans too. Salsa a little watery, but tasty. Better than Filibertos

  • Kevin O'Connell

Good food. Better than others.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Carne Asada Burrito, Breakfast Burrito

  • Andrew Jimenez

This is Definitely One of Phoenix's Best mexican restaurants in the valley!!! This is a "MUST EXPERIENCE" restaurant!!! Their Burritos are "Absolutely" filling & Delicious!!! Another "Five-Star" rating in my books...... ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

  • Jesucita Romero

Food is good but they charge me twice in my card and when I came to ask for my money back the girl said to come back tomorrow to talk to the manager she cant do a a anything but shes the one that did double transaction

  • MJ Garcia

Food was great but the customer service was good but looking for more happy in them But overall still better then most of the places here in Phoenix
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$50–100

  • Martie Burman

Wife's bacon, eggs and cheese plate with potatoes on the side was very good. My breakfast sausage, potato and onion burrito was excellent. Horchata might have been too Cinnamony for some but I enjoyed it.

  • Neomi Ramirez

Love coming here for the breakfast burritos and recently tried the chile relleno burrito, and I must say it was pretty delicious, but I will ask for no lettuce next time. Highly recommend

  • Orlando Marrufo

24 hour tacos is always good, I also t think they have live music weekends. It's traditional Mexican music there's alcohol and just an overall ok place to hang if that's what you like.

  • Maria Bracamontes

The girls here as waitress are rude as hell they treat you as if you weren't going to tip because you are a women. They only attend women with men better. STAY AWAY FROM HERE.

  • Jose Torres

Im giving it a 4 because i do love there carne asada burritos , however the enchilada taco combo could use more flavor other than that i like the place to get lunch for work

  • Pete Garcia

Breaks my heart that my family used to love this place. They can't even get a tortilla right, dry n crusty, Carne over cooked. Gave this place one last shot n they blew it.

  • Shannon McKinney

It was okay there beans were delicious but the rice was good but confusing it doesn't taste like Mexican rice. All I could taste was garlic. The rolled tacos tasted frozen

  • Mr nice guy

Only been in drive-thru but food is great and made to order. Will keep coming back. Thanks!
Service
Take out
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jerry B

Awesome breakfast burrito, need to try the soups!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10
Parking
Plenty of parking.

  • Glitzya Vazquez

Such a good place to eat. The food is delicious and they have a lot of options to choose from. The workers are so nice and friendly. You should definitely try it!

  • Darion Gair

Incredible Mexican food! Live dance party mariachi music on Thursdays next door. Bring a healthy appetite and your happy ,smiling attitude and you're good to go!

  • Luis Z

We flew to Arizona in 2001 or 2002 to visit phoenix and someone suggested this place. My wife and I still talk about how good the food was. Excellent service!

  • cafe.y.crema

We showed up late on a Friday night. Tacos were delicious but took a super long time to make. Banda next door had me wanting to get back on the dance floor.

  • Jasmyn Teo

Hit or miss, I like their carne asada fries and their machaca burrito. But their chicken is a little gamey and their shrimp is a little rubbery.

  • Dirk Reese

Very tasty. I ordered the carne asada burrito. Super fast. Great price and man the flavor! I highly recommend this place if you're in the area

  • Spencer Stephens

One of, if not THE best Mexican food restaurants I've ever been too. Highly recommend anything on the menu. You will not be disappointed.

  • Yaman marar

Everything just tasted amazingly delicious! First time having such a great flavors combined together! I totally recommend this place !

  • Mikey

Very unsanitary alot of flies at the drive thru window. The steak tastes gross almost if it was sitting in the open near a trash can

  • Jimmi Underhill

Absolutely wonderful food, and it's very relaxing to sit and have a bite to eat here! Lucky me it's right next to my place!

  • spencer denman

Great food, terrible wait time. Sat at the window for 15 minutes to pay, then an additional 20 to get my 2 borretos

  • Elias Bojorquez

The food was terrible my wife got sick the shrimp were hard a.f the carne asada fries were raw im in the hospital

  • Mild guy

Food salty and out of 3 meals only got 1 right. Food and service use to be so much better.
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  • Phx Martinez

Mmm.. I love @ Los Armandos had the #12 carnitas is bomb fresh and delicious
Service
Take out

  • Geoffrey Stephens

Delicious tacos and great sauce. I love their red taco sauce.

  • Socorro Garcia

Breakfast burritos are the best!!
Food: 5

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