Angelina's Fry Bread — Restaurant in Glendale

I’m on the fence here and I have to say a bit unsure how to rate Angelina’s. I’ve heard quite a bit about this location for a while and so my friend and I decided to stop by today for some dry bread and maybe some food items. I’ve had plenty of Navajo fry bread etc, but never fry bread from a Mexican restaurant. First impression pulling into the parking lot was a little dismal to be honest. The location site in a very old shopping center and nothing about it really stands out to let you know it’s there. The area is pretty meh as well. Once inside we were greeted right away with smiles and offered some menus to sit down so we didn’t have to stand and look at the menu above counter. The place is pretty small, but with outdoor seating also available it felt a bit larger for groups and such. The place was clean, but not your typical Mexican restaurant. They had a counter with candy for purchase and decor pretty basic. The menu is not large, but offers some good things. I knew I was ordering the plain fry bread that comes with powdered sugar, honey and cinnamon on the side so you can add as little or as much as you want. I also added a tostada since I’d already eaten quite a large breakfast earlier in the day. My friend ordered the fry bread open face supreme and a chew’s crisp as well as another plain fry bread. After ordering I was given chips and salsa. This is where they really lost some points for me personally. It was bowl of over fried chips (too thick) and salsa in bottles. There was no plate to eat off of or anything to pour the salsa on besides trying to pour it directly on to a chip and hope it doesn’t spill all over the table. While I liked the green salsa I wasn’t a fan of the cucumber one. The red was ok as well, but I prefer green. My other items came out soon after and looked great. The tostada especially. I ordered one with beans and topping only no meat this time. It was crispy, flavor pretty good and great amount of cheese and other toppings. After adding the green salsa it was great. My plain fry bread was flaky and easy to pull apart. The sugar shaker was quite generous so be careful if you like it light. Once I added honey and such I took my first very sticky bite. I was using my hands which I some with cringe at, but hey I prefer to eat them that way. If you don’t like to get messy fry with a fork and knife. The flavor was good, but I found that I definitely prefer more Navajo style fry bread options. My friend said she wasn’t very impressed with her food and probably wouldn’t come back. Her son ate a few pieces of his cheese crisp, but it was quite large. I’m on the fence honestly if I’d come again to try more. It was bad, but I’ve definitely had better and don’t think I’d come out of my way...

Really good Mexican cuisine albeit a bit overpriced. The fry bread is their specialty and it's delicious! You can get it with all kinds of toppings (various meats and veggies) or just beans and cheese if you like.

All meals come with a complementary bowl of chips and their home made salsas which are very good. The salsa verde is my favorite and just might be the best I've ever tasted.

In addition to the fry bread the menu is quite varied and features tacos, tamales, burritos, chimichangas and soups. Everything I've tried in my 3 visits (thus far) has been good, but not extraordinarily so, with the exception of the salsa verde and the fry bread. Those are the best reasons to go there. The beans and rice are your standard fare.

The staff have all been friendly and helpful. The interior of the restaurant has always been neat and clean and while it's not a huge dining area, it's not tiny either so you could bring a small group if you wish. There is a small patio outside with a few tables if you prefer to sit outside.

I'm not giving 5 stars for two reasons: 1: I already mentioned above, I think they are a little overpriced for what you get in comparison to many other Mexican restaurants. And 2: I have tried the carne asada on two occasions and both times it had a bit of an odd flavor to it. I can't pinpoint what it was, but it just tasted "off" to me and I've had a lot of carne asada. Otherwise, it's not a bad place to grab a bite. I heartily recommend trying...

Best place for fry bread but be prepared to pay heavily. Two people costs 30 to 40 $ for a basic fry bread lettuce tomato beans and drinks. Where was like 20$ for 2 . Other then that I love this place . Unfortunately the cost is becoming too high for a simple food. High profit margin if done at fair , but factor in rent and stuff and unfortunately they killing the restaurant businesses because people can't afford to pay 100$ to take the family to a meal that cost maybe 20$ total in materials. Inflation has run to the point the dollar has no buying power. I would highly suggest these owners buy a food truck and save the business they losing to rent costs and run a few trucks and say good bye the greedy landlords that are costing us our great restaurants that have not been forced out by "blackrock" buying and owning the world . Truly good family run business and they are on the brink wether they admit it or not due to slow down from the high prices. People that went 2 times a month now go 1 time every six months because it has to be a treat . Instead where it use to be a cheap very good meal. Now it's unaffordable as a every day place . I would price them at maybe 5$ When now they 12 to 15...