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Z'Tejas Chandler
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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85 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 85 reviews
5 stars
(31)
4 stars
(44)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(30)
- fit for foodies(28)
- neighborhood gem(22)
- special occasion(21)
- kid-friendly(17)
- great for lunch(15)
Z'Tejas Chandler Reviews List
Review 1 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Would definately return
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I would definitely return to try more dishes. My husband and I enjoyed the miso salmon. The waiter gladly substituted the tortilla soup for a mushroom soup to fit my dietery needs; It was very tasty."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a great experience at Z Tejas, great food, awesome service, and just a great day!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"food was awful and very disappointing! We had been wanting to try this place for a while, not sure why. Our server was fabulous and really should move to an upscale restaurant. He truly was the best part of our Mother's Day meal."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 4 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food great service but a little too noisy."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 5 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Don't waiste your $$$
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I would fire the chef and replace the management. The NY Strip was over cooked and very tough. "It was ordered medium rare". The quality of the meat was very poor for the price. The appetizer was never prepared or served. Tables around us were having meals returned and/or re-done. The server was very friendly, however, he kept making mistakes with other peoples orders at other tables."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 6 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was pretty good.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was pretty good. Menu was diversified for varying pallettes, even had some diet-friendly selections. The noise was a bit much and we had a challenging time listening to each other, but the vibe is overall pretty good. Our server Brett was great and courteous."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 7 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
SERVICE WAS OUTSTANDING!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"SERVICE WAS OUTSTANDING!!! Not only do they take reservations, which not many places do, but everyone we came into contact with was friendly and helpful. Our server, Jimmy, was beyond incredible... as busy as it was on a Saturday night at 730pm he made us feel like we were his only table, on top of everything so that we were never waiting for anything!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good, but not
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was good, but not great. Everyone like the cornbread, and the manager was very nice. I not a big fan of black beans."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
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Review 9 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not the best. Server was
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Not the best. Server was very pushy to "offer" this and that. When we asked for the "bottom-less" chips and salsa for our table, he suggested we get two orders. Why would I spend the extra money on something that should be continued to be filled?"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
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Review 10 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food for 3 of us was great,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food for 3 of us was great, the halibut was way over cooked and dry, would not order it again."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 11 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We were seated in a bad spot
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were seated in a bad spot (in a corner) in the restaurant where the ceiling is low the noise very loud and most unpleasant. However, it was Easter so some of that was to be expected and we had never been seated in that area before. So I don't consider this a review, much less a helpful one. We will go there again when it is less busy and we can enjoy our meal."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious brunch will surprise you
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's a simple brunch with a tex-mex flair, dressed up with some nice touches like a build-your-own Bloody Mary station. The food is perfectly portioned, and delicious. Great options for kids, plus they'll create any special requests. When I think brunch - this place is top of mind."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Chambord Marguritas are
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Chambord Marguritas are the best I've ever had. The food was excellent, although pricey. Be aware, at night the restaurant is very loud. Expect to have to repeat yourself at your table to be heard. Service was average."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 14 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Too loud. Good good. Service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Too loud. Good good. Service slow."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2011
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Review 15 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We were seated next to a group
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were seated next to a group of about 20. Their noise made our dining experience awful."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
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Review 16 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The brunch menu's chorizo
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The brunch menu's chorizo skillet ROCKS. It was very tasty and had style."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good food, great service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good food, great service but the place was noisy. A little hard to carry on a conversation across a 6 top."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
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Review 19 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was great. You certainly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great. You certainly got plenty to eat. Service was good. It was a little on the noisy side. But, it was very busy when we were there. We would come back."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 20 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love the creativity of
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We love the creativity of the chef at this restaurant. Everything has a wonderful twist, either due to special ingredients or presentation. One of our favorite places to eat."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was tasty as usual
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was tasty as usual but the noise level was WAY LOUD! We had a party of 7 and we could barely hear each other. :( It is a fun place to dine and I am glad everyone is talking and having fun but it definitely is a factor as to when and who to bring with you when you come back."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great fod & service. Love
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great fod & service. Love to try the items ans specials that are not on the menu or not yet on the menu. The new shrimp salad with citrus vinnegrette was excellent. A little loud but otherwise a favorite spot."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good stuff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great menu and awesome service. The food quality is nice and portions are reasonable."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 24 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was piping hot and the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was piping hot and the service excellent. Food came a bit too soon after the appetizers, however. There should have been a bit more time to enjoy drinks and appetizers before entrees arrived. Will come back, however."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 25 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food with a southwestern
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food with a southwestern flare, the food is not overly spicy but there is a kick to the food which I love. Having Reservation is the key to this place, they are usually busy and you can count on them being very busy a Friday and Saturday night."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 26 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food. Great service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food. Great service. Always love visiting Z'Tejas!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was excellent the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was excellent the place was very nice and service was great I would recommend it."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 28 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Have been there often, but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have been there often, but this was the first time I noticed that the back of the menu was all vegetarian/vegan options. That's a really nice touch and it was a good variety. It's nice to not have to order and ask for no meat, which sometimes compromises the taste of the dish."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2008
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 29 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place. I visit often
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Love this place. I visit often for lunch and dinner. Great food, great service!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 30 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food & Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Heard that the food was not only unique, but even had comfort food with a flavor twist. You have exceeded our groups expectations. Service was outstanding as was the food. Will come back again. Thank you."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
all above was great and e
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"all above was great and e got a window table"
Dined on 01/20/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for Z'Tejas Chandler
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love this restaurant in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We love this restaurant in Chandler, but have also eaten in the Bellevue, WA venue! We have had nothing buy delicious appetizers, entrees, and desserts. This has become our favorite "go to" restaurant for meeting friends or taking out-of-town guests. We can't say enough good things about the food at Z'Tejas!!!"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Z'Tejas Chandler
Based on the average of (53) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic