Mangos Mexican Cafe

Mangos Mexican Cafe 44 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201 I had the pleasure of visiting Mangos Mexican Cafe for the first time, and I was truly delighted by their fish tacos! 🌮 I ordered the combo #2, which featured the fish tacos, and they were absolutely fantastic. The tacos were not only delicious but also quite generous in size. I also enjoyed the refried beans, which complemented the meal perfectly. I can’t wait to return for another visit! Those fish tacos were a real treat!

I literally just drove past saw all the colors turn around, came back and thought to myself. I’ve never seen this place. I wonder if they have good food. Hell yeah they do! Excellent food excellent service reasonable prices highly recommend.

On a recent road trip with my sister to AZ we stayed one night in Mesa. Since we were only planning on eating one dinner, we wanted it to be the best the little town had to offer. Mangos did not disappoint! The service was fantastic. The food was fresh and served fast. The chips were spot on with both red & green salsa (being a New Mexican this is important to me), the spice was just right & the chips were perfectly salted. My fish tacos were damn delicious! 10/10 would recommend!

always a solid meal!!! i have been coming here since a kid and they’ve never served me bad food. the cheese enchiladas and shredded beef nachos are my top favorites!! lovely staff too they’re amazing and family owned i believe (or they act like it by being so involved) ❤️

Had lunch and shared the Killer Burrito with my daughter. We didn’t even ask for an extra plate, they just gave us one. PS their carne asada is the best.

This spot is incredibly under appreciated. Food and service is always on point. Salsa is always fresh and delicious, I wish I had more tolerance for heat because their hot salsa is so incredible. The guy who takes your order is consistently polite and brings what you need to your table before your food, and then checks back after you get your food. I love this place in downtown Mesa!!

Whenever we visit downtown, this is our go to. It’s small, and parking is the only issue. There’s street parking, or nearby lots. My kids love the white cheese quesadillas, beans and rice, and I usually go with the chimichanga or the Super Bueno breakfast burrito. We also get the fish taco. They have Coke products, the staff is friendly and attentive, and it’s cozy, with about 8 or so round tables for 4, and some outside seating. Order at the counter and then they bring it out and will refill drinks, etc. The food is fast and tasty and we love this little tradition of ours. We started coming here 20ish years ago, and the light rail construction drove us away, but we’ve been back for some time now.

These guys are awesome!! The food is always fresh and oh so good!! These guys are part of the El soul family. You know that awesome salsa you can get at Costco? We this is better and fresher and the original recipe! They have been in the restaurant business for ever so they know what they are doing and know how to make everything tast awesome! Keep up the great work! Love you guys!!

My favorite Mexican restaurant! The owner Omar is always working and still acknowledges and remembers my family and myself since we started going 20 years ago. Genuine guy and his staff is very service oriented. Love the ambience with the wall decor and Spanish music playing. The food is impeccable and I am a sucker for their hot sauce and tacos! I am a lifer!

Had lunch here with a friend/coworker. It's was completely packed inside. Not a single table left, and a long line waiting to order at the counter. Fortunately, some other people from our building were there and asked us to sit with them, so we not only had great company, but a seat at a table. I've been coming to Mangos for years. It's such a cute restaurant, painted in bright colors to look like a little Mexican village. There is also seating outside, but it's too hot this time of year. I ordered the chips and salad (you must pay for them--no freebies here), a grilled tilapia taco (soft), and a crispy ground beef taco. Chips and salsa were good. They also bring a squeezy bottle with salsa and another squeezy bottle with extra hot salsa. The chips were good, too. My tilapia taco wasn't as good as it normally is. Just a little fish and eat too much sauce, which was a little sweeter than normal. I just picked the fish out with my fork. Unfortunately, I was served a shredded beef taco instead of the ground beef taco I ordered, but I just ate it. They were slammed and understaffed and I like shredded beef. if was okay. A little lacking in meat, but the flavor was good. I feel like mangos is struggling a little bit with consistency. It's now somewhere between good and fantastic at any given time, but in the past you knew it would be fantastic all the time.

Very lively environment. My sister and I were walking past this place looking for the food truck pop-up in downtown Mesa. As we walked past we could smell the aroma of the Mexican food coming from there. By the time we made it to the corner our stomachs were growling and we said let's just go back to that spot that smelled so good. When we made it back there was a nice crowd of people dining in and outside as well as a few people in line to order. We got in line and the person taking our order was super friendly and helpful. Our nachos came out not too long after placing the order. The nachos were so tastey. The chips were very fresh and the toppimg were too. I asked if they could substitute the shredded meat options with ground beef and they were able to accommodate. The ground beef was hot and there was a nice portion of it . They were out of their hot salsa but the mild one was good. There are plans to go back and try more off the menu, but those nachos hit the spot for that time.

The staff are all very kind and very hard workers! Our party had a variety of items but the crispy tacos and chips and salsa were our favorite! You order, pay, get a number, THEN grab a table and your food will be brought out hot and fresh.

Delicious! Ordered a killer burrito and a chimichanga, both were fantastic. My 3 year old had a kids bean burrito and almost ate the whole thing!(she normally complains about food). Staff were very kind and helpful. Restaurant was clean. We went just as they were opening so it wasn't very busy when we arrived but it had a nice crowd when we left. Absolutely will return!

My favorite local Mexican food spot! Always have a great experience and great food here. Bean and cheese burrito is my go-to and my mom says their fish tacos are the best around.

I've passed this place plenty of times without having the opportunity to stop in and that was definitely a mistake. The food here is the BOMB and the inside is super cute and colorful. I had the Carne asada chimichanga and it was soooooo good. I almost ate the entire thing but I still had a lot of walking to do so I grabbed a to-go box instead. I loved the chips and salsa too, the chips are the perfect kind that you can tell are made in-house because they aren't too thin or too thick, and the salsa is the perfect amount of chunky. Highly recommend this place for a quick bite. We had a table of 8 and they were still very attentive with the restaurant filling up with fellow scavenger hunt folks.

This is an adorable little spot in Downtown Mesa to enjoy authentic Mexican food! We stopped by Mango's around 2 p.m. on a weekday after hiking all morning, and found this was the ideal way to refuel after a trek through the Superstitions. You order at the counter inside the restaurant, and then choose your table either inside or outside. The decor is colorful and fun - and we ended up sitting on the patio to enjoy some Arizona sunshine. My husband and I each ordered the Killer Burrito with shredded chicken, which was packed full of flavor and served in a handmade tortilla. We also split an order of the perfectly crispy chips, and delightfully fresh salsa and guac. Mango's is also known for its rotating selection of Agua Frescas, so we sipped on a few of those alongside our meal. The limeade was my favorite -- not too sweet, not too tart. I absolutely recommend Mango's to anyone looking for a taste of classic Mexican cuisine. We'll be back the next time we're in town!

If you're looking for a great place that serves really good nachos, then I highly recommend Mangos Mexican Cafe. I tried the Macho's Nachos and I was not disappointed at all! The portion size of the nachos was perfect. I got ground beef as the protein and it brought back memories of how nachos used to be. It was about dinner time, so they were quite busy, but we were able to get sitting quickly after placing the order. I will definitely be back again.

We walked to this spot after spending an afternoon at the Mesa Arts Center. Good options to pick from and the food was made fresh! We enjoyed the taco salad and the chicken tacos. We loved their salsa too! Food came out quickly and service was very friendly and consistent. Plenty of seating inside and out of the restaurant. A nice stop for the afternoon!

Mango's does not disappoint! This is our fifth or so visit. It's our go-to place for dinner when in Mesa for a concert at the Mesa Arts Center. The food is consistently great and the service is very friendly. The decor is unique; like being in old Mexico. A fun place to bring the family or, like us, for a date night. The sidewalk patio is a great spot on a nice night.

Cute little place. Counter service was fantastic. Food was amazing...we will definitely be back

This Food is so great I have to avoid driving by.... Otherwise I find myself inside ordering!!! Highly recommend!

Food was amazing. Chili Rellenos was so tasty. Gentlemen at the counter were super helpful and kind. Space is small but super clean and nicely decorated.

We wanted authentic Mexican food and Mango's Mexican cafe was our solution. The place looked really nice and welcoming when we came in. When we walked in, we went to the line at the counter and started picking out what we wanted to eat. The line went by quickly and it wasn't that hard to find something good to eat. We ordered at the counter and then found a spot for us to sit. We were expecting a long wait time but the food game by really quickly and our waiter was very nice. I ordered the crispy tacos, my partner got the veggie burrito and limonade, Andy sister got the kid crispy taco. Overall the food was fresh, authentic, and best of all delicious. As we were eating, we enjoyed the vibe of the place, the music was nice, it was small yet cozy, and the workers made an effort to keep the table and the rest of the place clean so the next set of customers would easily find a spot that isn't full of crumbs or other messes. I could tell the people here work with pride and hard work. I would totally come back here again.

My mom, daughter, and I stopped here after visiting the museum. This was my dad's recommendation to us while we were in downtown Mesa. He told us to get there quickly because it will get busy for lunch - he was right! We got there perfect timing where there was a couple clear tables. We sat down and looked at the menu (pictured) and there was plenty of choices! My mom got our order so we could hold the table. We got chips and salsa for our table while we waited. There was a mild salsa and a spicy one. Me and my daughter went for the mild and it was so tasty! If I let her she would've finished the whole basket. Our food was amazing! The kids meal my daughter got was well portioned. It was one taco and beans and rice. I got a combination plate with the taco and cheese enchiladas and it was amazing. I usually don't like restaurant enchiladas but it was actually well done. The taco was a chicken taco and it was also well done. It had a nice crispy shell to it. The bathroom to this place is actually located in the back. You have to walk through the kitchen to get to it. From the looks of everything the kitchen is very clean! It was cool to see that in a restaurant and makes you confident in your food. Overall I will definitely be coming back here! It was the best Mexican food I'd had in a while. My daughter and I both completely finished our plates! My recommendation is get there for early lunch to beat the traffic. Me and my mom saw a lot of people walk in and then walk out disappointed with no more seats available. If you find a table (outside options too) I highly recommend eating here!

Delicious food from a family owned restaurant! I got the shredded beef stuffed enchiladas with green sauce. Good service and nice decor.

We have been going to Mangos. For years. Food is wonderful the casual dining is great and the outside seating is great as well when weather permits the staff is friendly and accommodating. I like also the choice of salsas anything I have ever ordered has been tasty and amazing My son now 35 use to go to Mangos with his orientation instructor Tom when he was in grade school. He's visually impaired and learned how to cross streets etc with his cane as a child in downtown mesa. The staff would give him a juice when he was walking by and many years later my son and I met for lunch there and the staff members still there, were surprised that I was his mom as we were there at different times back then and I had found out that he got free juices when he was navigating with his cane. so kind and now well my son can navigate there easily. . He has a guide dog now. And we love to go eat there :). Great people. Great food. And a great contribution to our city of Mesa !! They have been for a long time !!! Awesome.

Mangos is becoming my favorite go to place downtown Mesa. Every time I am there I am greeted right away, and service is just excellent from start to finish. I am truly addicted to the crispy shredded beef taco, the shell is fried perfectly and holds that juicy shredded beef so well and does not break down the center when you bite into it, it's a perfect taco from start to finish! I also pair it with a side of Spanish rice, and this rice reminds me of the rice my mother in law makes. Such a great meal! If you are in the downtown area and are wanting great tasting tacos, you need to give Mangos a try. There is plenty of seating inside and out. You might even see me there haha

Great people trying to do their very best and succeeding. Nice indoor outdoor seating. Order at counter and they bring to you. No alcohol but wide array of drinks. Pollo asado quesadilla with guacamole was very good. He had fish tacos and an orange Fanta. Very nice lunch spot and some fun people watching.

Fabulous food. A family favorite for Mexican food for years. But, alas, they changed the seating options a few years ago, so we can no longer go with family - four-top tables bolted to floor so impossible to eat together. We really miss sharing the great food and friendly atmosphere with our kids as we did for many years.

This family-oriented Mexican restaurant is a great place to have a satisfying meal with friends, family, or just by yourself. Like most Mexican restaurants, they serve the favorite standards, at good prices and with friendly and fast service- maybe even faster by the fact that you order at the counter. The ambience is simple, colorful, and very casual.

Delicious!! Guac and salsa was amazing. Chimichanga was very tasty as well. Very happy to support a family owned local restaurant.

Baja Fish tacos are insane! This place also has the best chips and salsa! This place is a must for authentic mexican fiod!

Live right down the street and have always been meaning to try! I was pissed at my self it took me this long! Food and service was 10/10!!!! Will be going back regularly!

Great food, great service!!! Quality in every bite!! Spanish rice on point!! Refried beans are the best in AZ, guaranteed!!! The staff is great and friendly!! Can't beat place!!

Cute little place! Friendly staff! I had a quesadilla and it was excellent. Tortillas are homemade which makes everything taste much better. I just ordered something with only white cheese for the first time but they seem like they'll substitute things for you if you ask. Iced tea is good, chips were also very good. Definitely looking forward to visiting again.

Always so delicious. I ALWAYS ALWAYS get the cheese enchilada & shredded beef taco combo, it's ALWAYS spectacular, best cheese enchilada & sauce isn't spicy just perfectly flavored!! And the aqua Fresca is delicious especially the pineapple!!! Can't go wrong!

My order was for eggs over medium. They came hard and were replaced with sunny side up raw eggs. Ouch!! Someone was mad in the kitchen.

Went with a work group while at a conference. we all ordered something different and everything was absolutely amazing. The staff was a friendliest you could ask for. Nothing but great things to say about Mango's!

This café is the most authentic Mexican food I've had in Arizona. 10 out of 10 recommend!

We always love Mangos and make special trips to enjoy your tacos and nachos especially. Tonight (1/25/25) our family came in and not only devoured our meals but we especially noticed the service. Your tram was fantastic and really on top of it. Very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend. Thank you!

Went on a Saturday night, got the chicken fajitas, and enjoyed myself! They brought out complimentary chips and salsa (even though at the cashier, they said it'd be extra?). Food was about $15 and came out quickly. I sat at one of the tables outside on the sidewalk and listened to the Mexican music playing while eating my meal. It came with rice, refried beans, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream, and has five ounces of beef (yes, I am the dork at restaurants with my food scale). Overall, it's not outstanding food, but it's quick and easy Mexican food with a homey atmosphere.

This is a great little Mexican restaurant in downtown Mesa that did not disappoint. It's a little small, but by the time my food came, there were plenty of tables available indoors. I was a little disappointed in having to pay for chips, but they were well worth the $3.99. You can tell they were homemade which is far and above the free chips at most restaurants. The salsa was of a medium spice and the waitstaff asked me if I wanted something spicier which I did! He brought out a habanero salsa that wasn't overbearing but definitely had a kick! It had great flavor and I would really recommend you try it. I ordered two crispy chicken tacos a la cart and they were perfect! One thing I will mention is the waitstaff was above and beyond friendly and helpful! He really made me feel like I was a welcomed guest in the restaurant and not a nuisance. I highly recommend this place and will absolutely be back!

If you're looking for traditional Mexican food, this is your spot! Very delicious and perfect portions. Inside and outside seating available. The employees were very nice and greeted us with a smile! Our only downside is that they do not serve alcohol, but that is great for the non-drinkers. I've been here many times and will go back again!

This is a good Mexican Restaurant. The tortillas were extremely fresh and they serve an outstanding shrimp taco. When I first entered the restaurant I didn't understand the restaurant layout, it appeared to be a regular restaurant that you wait to be seated, but it was the type of restaurant that you ordered at the counter. I walked in unaware if I should seat myself, and inquired a staff member. The staff member could not assist me due to a language barrier. When I finally figured out the ordering process, I ordered at the counter. The restaurant is slightly pricey and I had to pay for the chips and salsa additionally. Overall the food was good, tasted very fresh and had good flavor.

This is the best hidden gem in downtown Mesa. They've been around for years. The service and food is absolutely phenomenal.

Mango's is such a good little spot in downtown Mesa! The service is so warm and welcoming, Pam and Amanda were so sweet! The food was on point as well, I definitely recommend this nice spot!

This is the 1st restaurant I was taken too after my flight from Ohio and it did not disappoint. I told the waiter it was my first time there and he explained of the items I was interested and recommended the killer burrito based off of what I wanted and im so happy he did. He also asked if I wanted the chips and salsa which was an extra few bucks so I figured why not. Our chips and salsa came out right away nice and fresh, not too greasy or salty. Definitely in my top 5. Our food did not take long at all to come out. My burrito was definitely very tasty and massive! My friend raved about her food as well. We asked for some to go boxes because the portions were nice and im sure it will taste just as good later tonight. The waiters even took interest and sparked up some conversations after finding out I just landed from Ohio. I love the staff and felt like I was in their home. Will definitely visit again!

We came here for lunch after a visit to a nearby museum. It was fairly busy on a Saturday afternoon but we were able to find a table. Food: not a big selection but everything we ordered felt home made and from scratch. My picky 5 year old said the food was so good that clapped his hands after a few bites. The waiter gave us extra chips and salsa while we waited for the food. Service: you order from the counter and the waiter brings you the food. Friendly staff. Stopped by several times to check on us, even though we already paid for the food and tips when we ordered. It's like an amazing version of chipotle with home made food. Highly recommend for a quick lunch/dinner spot.

We stopped in on a busy Saturday night. Service and friendliness from the workers were 5 stars, even with a busy night. Our food was also incredible and hot. It did take awhile to get it, but worth the wait! We ordered chips and salsa, shrimp burrito, rice and beans and a carne quesadilla. Their tortillas are delicious. The beans and rice were also so great.

We love coming here! The shredded beef chimichangas are the best! Also everyone is so kind and treats you like family. It's our go to Mexican restaurant!!

Great food, friendly efficient staff. Tacos are fantastic. Only comment is that the cheese enchiladas are just filled with what tastes like a block of cheese - used to be a great cheese enchilada, now it's average at best.

Had the shrimp tacos! They are always a solid choice with just the right amount of kick. The salsa is good but the chips are AMAZING! The service here is always great!

They always treat you like family at Mango's! I always get an al pastor burrito with guac and my boyfriend always gets the carne asada torta. Some of the best food in town and both of their house salsas are to die for.

7.23.20 Quick trip to Mesa & popped in for a quick bite: a healthy-sized fish taco, topped off by a fancy melange of mango, citrus & cabbage, side of guacamole & a watermelon agua fresca. Yummers! Covid 19 Protocols: takeout orders only, no dine-in, masks required of customers, employees wearing masks

Very personal service! Great food! I ordered a veggie burrito and instead received a very tasty burrito stuffed with beans, rice, cilantro, guacamole and wonderful flavor! We ate outside.

At some point I have to accept that this is no longer my favorite Mexican restaurant. The problems started when David left. He had always been there to greet us and make sure everything was good. Then one day he was gone. Tonight my chili relleno was crunchy like it hadn't been roasted so I sent it back and the new one which took longer than the meal originally came back worse. This was the fifth time in a row my food was terrible. Last time the taco salad and then the chicken fajitas which I should hve know the chicken just is t good So I guess that's it no more mangos. Hopefully I can find another good option it just seems like these days there are few good Mexican places left. The new tables and chairs look nice

Great food & service! The fajitas, chips and salsa & agua fresca were all so good! We will definitely be back