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Z'Tejas Tempe
Our fresh, flavorful and innovative menus showcase the bold and robust flavors of Arizona, California, Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas. We take traditional ingredients, spices and cooking techniques from around the South to create a taste without borders.
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60 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 60 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(15)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for outdoor dining(28)
- good for groups(22)
- neighborhood gem(19)
- fit for foodies(17)
- hot spot(13)
- special occasion(13)
Z'Tejas Tempe Reviews List
Review 1 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good experience!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a really nice experience! The staff was very friendly and attentive! The atmosphere was relaxed. The food was very good except for the flan dessert I had! I should know better than to order flan at a restaurant! :) I had the mushroom enchiladas for my entree and it was awesome!! The rest of our group enjoyed their food as well, except for my husband who said his burger was a little dry! Should have ordered it medium rare instead of medium! :)
Overall enjoyable experience!!"
Overall enjoyable experience!!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 2 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and wait staff...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took my wife for her birthday, after hearing nothing but good things from co-wokers, We had a wonderful dinner, food was GREAT and Wait Staff was very friendly and made it a very wonderful 1st time exprience. Definately will come again and recommend to others!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mexican Food with a Flare
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I thought I was making reservations at the restaurant on Ray, but In error, made them for the downtown Tempe location. The hostess was understanding after we figured out why she could't find my reservation. My friend and I sat in the bar and the bartenders entertained us until our table was ready.
The food was excellent, and so plentiful we took our leftovers home. I can't say enough about the service, ambience and food.
Thank you for a wonderful experience."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Took my mom for Mother's Day because I fit an email they would do something special. All we got was the waitress wishing us a nice day. Geez, thanks. Going somewhere else next year."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 5 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Interesting menu items
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very interesting food and drink items. Not your typical Mexican food. We shared the chorizo stuffed shrimp appetizer, which was 5 large shrimp that were not too spicy. The shrimp were served with a sweet dipping sauce and on top of a drizzle of the sweet sauce and a wasabi sauce, if you desired more heat.
We each had a different entree, all of which were very good, but thought portions were a bit small for the price. Enchilada dishes were served with large portion of (very good) rice and black beans which filled the plate.
They brought the wrong appetizer and then our entrees were delayed (which we thought was on purpose because of reorder of appetizer, but it was because kitchen made wrong entree."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I have been going to Z'Tejas
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been going to Z'Tejas in Tempe for many years, and have always had good service. But on Sunday 4/15, it was poor. The food was very good, but we very very rushed. We had ordered drinks and appetizers , along with our main order. We were served our drinks in a timely fashion, and then the appetizer. But we had just barely started to eat the appetizer when our main hot entrees arrived at the table. I was quite embarrassed for my out of town guests who I had brought . Especially after telling them how good it was. Quite disappointed."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a great time. Food was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a great time. Food was great....especially for the price!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 8 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Mediocre food at best. Very
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Mediocre food at best. Very generic. Sterile atmosphere. Weak drinks."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2004
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Review 9 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
above average Americanized
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"above average Americanized Mexican food in a very pleasant setting. Wait-staff was generally clueless about service."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2006
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Review 10 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always been a favorite of
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always been a favorite of ours the food is fabulous, atmosphere great, & service outstanding!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 11 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Miss Z'Tejas from our time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Miss Z'Tejas from our time living out west. The Tempe Z'Tejas was our first stop after arriving in Phoenix. It was a great as we remembered! Outstanding food, flavors and service! Reasonably priced for the quality of the food. Welcomed with the yummy cornbread with just enough spice. Started with the Tejas Trio...especially loved the queso. One of our party couldn't stop raving about (or eating) the Chorizo stuffed pork tenderloin. The Santa Fe chicken enchilada and wild mushroom enchilada were as delicious as we remembered. Just wish they were down the street from us. We will be back whenever the opportunity arises."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly
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Review 12 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Thanks!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very pleased. We knew downtown Tempe was going to be tough for parking, so I was delighted to find that you have free valet parking. I've heard Pat McMahon talk about your Voodoo Tuna on the radio for years, so I tried it. Excellent! We also worried about reservations because some restaurants don't do that now, and I was very pleased to find the online reservations. We had to change it slightly, and that was easy too."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 13 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service good food good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great service good food good time"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 14 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful appetizers, Margaritas,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful appetizers, Margaritas, and the cornbread they serve is delicious! Our first visit was a very pleasant experience!"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed all the food and servers
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Enjoyed all the food and servers were all very attentive and made great suggestions!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 16 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Also appreciated the complementary
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Also appreciated the complementary parking valet!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a pleasure to eat at
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a pleasure to eat at Z'Tejas. The cornbread alone is worth the trip. The mango steak salad is yummy and the margaritas are generous. What's not to like?"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great experience dinning here
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great experience dinning here while in Tempe. The food was very good and the atmosphere outdoors was also exceptional. I would recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 19 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
consistently outstanding southweste
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"consistently outstanding southwestern cuisine. Never disappoints, the trio with the quesa is outstanding and the cornbread is a great addition to any meal. Always make a point of visiting it every time we pass through the Phoenix area."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was just okay and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was just okay and my Tortilla Soup was not that hot. The service was okay but it was during lunch hour and they were really busy. Friends sat at the bar and had faster service but same complaint about the soup being mildly warm. I would not go out of my way to eat here but I was there on a business luncheon."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 21 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The hostess and host were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The hostess and host were useless. We had a reservation for 4 pm, Feb 10 for a party of six. Two in our party arrived first and were seated. The rest of us arrived, I mentioned that we were with two people who were already seated, and we were told by the hostess that we were welcome to walk around and look for our group. I was taken aback, since I was expecting the hostess to take us to our table.........not expecting her to tell us to wander around an unfamiliar restaurant. You might as well have a sign that says "seat yourself.""
Dined on 02/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 22 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We chose ZTeja's as a place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We chose ZTeja's as a place half way to meet friends we only see once a year . The hostess was open to our request for a booth in a quieter area so we could do lots of visiting , and the waitress was helpful in describing the food we inquired about. We were also happy with the gluten free options that were available . We thought the food was really good , and that staff were happy to let us stay and visit even though our meal was finished. We are looking forward to the next time we can enjoy another trip to Z'Tejas.
Alan and Nancy Blue
Calgary, Canada"
Alan and Nancy Blue
Calgary, Canada"
Dined on 02/05/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 23 for Z'Tejas Tempe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was good, basic southwest
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good, basic southwest cuisine. Service was wonderful, very attentive!"
Dined on 01/23/2013
2004
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Z'Tejas Tempe
Based on the average of (37) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic