Las Marias Restaurant — Restaurant in Phoenix

I have used this place before for a big event 300 guests but it was together with the reception hall I used and food and service was great not gonna lie we had no problem. 3yrs later I went back to reserve myself since the food from this other reception hall was from somewhere else and we liked the service from the previous quinceañera. But it was a complete disaster not to mention this was 50 guest less. Contract was signed to be from 6-8pm we all know that at a quinceañera time is limited for everything you have going on. This was our last big event since it she was the last one of 5 girls. Food didn't arrived until like 8:20pm I had to call the other location I talked to the owner before 7 and she was just telling me they were going to arrived soon reception hall is 15 min away. First she said it was a confusion with the hour next day she said they took my food somewhere else( I ordered barbacoa and i got birria) everything got out of control. She told me she sent chips and salsa that she passed more food plates but there wasn't over 250 guests. She refunded some of the money but it went towards services I had to pay extra. Moraleja de la historia la comida 100% rica pero confirmen un dia antes y ese mismo dia tambien por que es mucho el estrés de una fiesta que no se...

With Birria being all the rage these days, I'm pretty skeptical of reviews claiming flavorless birria as the "best" in the area. I found this doing a quick search for birria Ramen after getting a craving. I read the reviews, and they were claiming the best birria. "Oh great" I thought to myself, another let down is in store, but they also had delicious looking meals not having to do with birria, so we decided to give it a shot.

The birria tacos dorrados con queso, and the birria ramen was amazing! The birria is very flavorful and almost melts in your mouth. Seems like any variation of birria you get here is not going to disappoint.

I also ordered chilaquiles, on the chance that the birria was lacking. The chilaquiles are also delicious! They have flavorful sauce and are topped with cream. The beans that accompany it, have a great taste and have a hint of spiciness that doesn't overpower.

We ordered pepino limonada, and it did not disappoint.

In short, the delicious food, friendly staff, and good drinks make this one of my top restaurants in the area now. Definitely will be my go to...

I had been here some time ago when they first opened and had a limited menu and a very basic layout and seating. However, the food was so good (and I know that is subjective) that they have expanded into the store next to them but also refurbished eveything so it is now a very nice sit down restaurant. I tried their website online ordering for pickup and Ibwas impressed that it was very well done and easy to navigate, order and pay. The parking is a little skimpy in front of the restaurant but across the parking lot there is more with a short walk. In my pick up order, I was pleasantly surprised getting the salsa bar offerings of lime slices, cucumbers, chopped onions and cilentro, two kinds of salsa and soup!!! They have two designated pick up parking spots and they were quick to bring out my order without having to call a number,etc. My food (birria plate) was delivered by a very nice and friendly young lady. Eating in or ordering pickup will get you a very pleasant experience! Well done, Las Marias!!...