Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe — Restaurant in Scottsdale

It's really hard to choose the right amount of stars. The food could easily score a solid 5. Under the proper circumstances the experience overall could possibly be a 4.5+ . On our night however, there were some things that could've been better. Their hours are until 10P.M., we arrived 45m prior to close. When we walked in, it had that ghost town vibe due to no one present. We waited. Finally saw 2 female workers at back end of bar looking at their phones. My husband flagged one. She came over super friendly and approachable. She sat us with menus. Chips and salsa came instantly. Our server came right over. He was super eager for an order. Though we were told to take your time, there was still a feeling of being rushed. Yet from the time we placed the order and received it - our server was nowhere to be found. Our food came out 15-18m later and was really hot (to the touch, plates included). We had to be maybe 10min into eating our meal when the server began to ask if we needed anything from the kitchen ,it was wanting to close. We said no, he left. 4min later he was asking if we needed any to go containers, the bill ,etc. Once, he offered a to go cup for my margarita. We took the hint. We said yes to containers and bill. Even tough it was obvious we hadn't really eaten much of our meal. I brain freezed my taking down of the frozen margarita ( wasn't comfortable with alcohol in my car while driving). Saved the cup for my water instead. After I settled the bill. We waited for a bag. Server never came back. Found someone in the bar. She got us a bag. Had been taking drinks of my water at home. Something didn't seem right. Investigated more and realized that it's weird taste and ordor was of bleach. My poor husband he had squeezed lemon into his water and drank a majority. He was starting to complain of a bad stomach and that he didn't feel right. Anyways, our experience wasn't great and the reason for at least 3 stars instead of zero stars is because of it's food standard, the welcoming email response from manager after alerting them about the water experience. And because of our previous dine in experience during their afternoon service hours. Was our experience worth it's $50-60 : NO! We will maybe stick to earlier hours next time around. My best advice to P.M. service staff anywhere is that- if you're choosing to serve during the hours posted , be present, be attentive. And if you feel that your desire to close up is going to take priority over a customer receiving & enjoying the meal. Let them be aware of that. Let them know their menu order can be made to go due to it's arrival interfering with closing . Offer them a table for drinks along with chips & salsa while they wait. I would have preferred that courtesy instead of the feeling of being rushed out and then...

Ajo Al's is a popular Mexican restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona. The restaurant has been serving up delicious Mexican cuisine for over 20 years.

The menu at Ajo Al's features a wide variety of traditional Mexican dishes, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and fajitas. The restaurant also has a large selection of margaritas and other Mexican drinks.

The food at Ajo Al's is consistently fresh and flavorful. The ingredients are sourced from local farmers whenever possible, which ensures that the food is always of the highest quality. The dishes are also prepared with care and attention to detail, which results in a truly authentic Mexican dining experience.

The service at Ajo Al's is friendly and attentive. The wait staff is always happy to help guests choose the perfect dish and make recommendations. The restaurant is also family-friendly, and there is a large outdoor patio that is perfect for dining al fresco.

Overall, Ajo Al's is a great place to enjoy a delicious and authentic Mexican meal. The restaurant is sure to please both locals and tourists alike.

Here are some of the most popular dishes at Ajo Al's:

Tacos al pastor

Carne asada burritos

Enchiladas verdes

Fajitas

Margaritas

If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Mexican meal, I highly recommend Ajo Al's. You won't be disappointed!

Here are some of the pros and cons of Ajo Al's:

Pros:

Fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine

Friendly and attentive service

Family-friendly atmosphere

Large outdoor patio

Cons:

Can be crowded at times

Prices can be high

Not all dishes are to everyone's taste

Overall, Ajo Al's is a great place to enjoy a delicious and authentic Mexican meal. The restaurant is sure to please both locals and tourists alike.

Here are some additional details about Ajo Al's:

The restaurant is located in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona.

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.

Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.

The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

The restaurant has a full bar.

The restaurant offers a variety of catering options.

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Didn't actually get to eat the food tonight, because I could not get service and ended up walking out and going elsewhere. I came in at 7:05 tonight; I know it was 7:05, because there was a sign on the door saying they were closing at 8:00pm for routine maintenance, so I checked my watch. I asked for a table of one and was promptly seated. And there I sat. And sat. A busser/helper brought me chips and salsa, but as I had no beverage, I wasn't going to eat the salsa yet. So I waited for someone to come and take my beverage order and hopefully eventually my food order. But alas, this did not happen. After sitting for about 15 minutes thereabouts, two guys came in and asked for a table for two and were seated at the booth directly across the aisle from me. Within three minutes, their server had come out and asked if they'd like something to drink. When I politely stopped her and asked her if I had a server, she said, "oh yeah; let me get him." Then she offered to get me a drink which was nice. I ordered a soda, and she brought that when she brought the other gentlemans' drinks. I continued to wait for my server, so I could give my order, which I was more than ready to at this point. I let the other server know, still no order taken. Becky, who was apparently my server although I never really got to talk to her, swung by at one point and said "she's getting your diet Coke right" and kept on walking. She then came back out a few later and proceeded to help the booth behind me with their check and whatnot. At no point did she come to the table, greet me, nothing; at the twenty-minute mark, I walked out. Now, thankfully, due to good service at a different restaurant nearby, I have just been served my food, so this is the end...