Los Gringos Locos

TLDR: a decent American Mexican restaurant similar to an “El Burroto Loco” in Michigan, or an “Abuelo’s” here in AZ, but more American style, in my opinion. This is a favorite place of one of the members of our party, and I would recommend giving it a try. I started out with an Arnold Palmer, as it’s one of my favorite drinks and I’ll always order if I see it on the menu. Not sure if it was just my drink or if they’re always like this, but it tasted sulphuric, like really hard tap water. I ended up ordering a Michelob Ultra which was as expected and good . Our Party ordered: MINI CHIMI PLATTER - 6 House made mini chimis, 2 bean (flour tortilla), 2 chicken (whole wheat tortilla), and 2 shredded beef (chipotle chili tortilla), topped with cheddar cheese, tomatoes and green onions. Served with sour cream and guacamole.- and they substituted out the shredded beef for 2 more bean chimis. They seemed to like their dinner, so I’d say this is a recommended dish. Salmon taco. I tried to take a picture but it was far away, so the quality of the image is foul, but the taco was good . SEAFOOD CHIMICHANGA -Our seafood combo wrapped in a flour tortilla and deep fried. Covered in poblano cream sauce and jack cheese. Topped with tomatoes and green onion. Served with sour cream, guacamole, black beans and poblano rice.- 2 members of our party ordered this and they both liked it. Would recommend. COMBO PLATTER: Green Corn Tamale, cheese enchilada, served with beans and rice - I ordered this and the green corn tamale was FANTASTIC! I’ve never had one before. Where I’m from, the only tamales you can get are generally pork, so to have a vegetarian option was amazing to me. The flavors and textures were perfect. Would definitely recommend. The service was sort of spotty. As you can from when we left, there was nobody inside, but maybe everyone left before we did? Our server was not as attentive as I would’ve liked, and we asked for hot sauce for the chips and salsa (like spicy hot sauce) 4 times before she eventually brought it, as she kept forgetting about it when she would bring things to the area for other diners. She did apologize each time for forgetting, and said she would be right back with it, but we were waiting for it to eat the chips. Not a HUGE deal, but mildly annoying. I am slightly a Karen , but I have worked in service, so I understand busy days or just a bad day for the employee (which I assume must’ve been happening because it didn’t seem that busy and I saw multiple other servers working). Anyway, for that reason I’m leaving 4 stars for service, not 5 stars overall. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

- Kaylin -

First time here and it didn’t disappoint. The atmosphere is pretty nice and the service was fast. Our food came out so quick and it was fresh. We had the grande house margaritas and they’re really good. I had the chicken fajitas and hubby got the shredded pork chimichanga. The portions were large so it’s worth the price. Chips and salsa were good too, ask for the spicy salsa!

- A Torrence -

First time here as I'm from out of state visiting family, but this restaurant did not disappoint! Friendly service and amazing food. The frozen mango margarita was delicious, as well as the shrimp tacos!

- Shandi Brown -

Love coming o(*≧▽≦)ツ  here! TALLON our waiter is THE BEST waiter we've EVER HAD !!!( PAY HIM WELL PLEASE) Love the food and the atmosphere.... The best Mex in town!... GREAT PORTIONS Love their smokey red sauce.... Please don't ever change the recipe... You can order hotter salsa too!

- BOOMER -

I've been to Apache Junction on multiple different occasions but this was the first time I had the pleasure of trying Los Gringos Locos. While staying at the Motel Six down the road my fiance asked the lady at the counter where she'd recommend to go for good Mexican Cuisine. She immediately suggested Los Gingos Locos. So to the restaurant we went! And what a wonderful choice it was indeed! The food and service were very good. Immediately got seated and had a great time looking at the wall art. I will say that out of the food we had the pork burrito thingy was simple incredible!! I would drive all the way back to Arizona just to have that again! Next time we're in AZ we'll certainly be popping in again!

- Jessie -

This is my favorite restaurant in Apache Junction. The people are amazing even the other customers. They give great customer service.The manager on duty actually jumped in the dumpster too help another customer, find a lost item, he had to change his clothes. They are amazing. And the food is amazing.The fajita chicken salad, amazing, and there is a fajita quesadilla that once you order.That's all you will want.

- Nat Dobbs -