Mochilero Kitchen

The food was so incredibly good! We were craving plantains and they were delicious.
3 of us got the taco trio (pictured) and one got the burrito - we were all extremely satisfied and very full.
Thank you to Yasmin for her incredible customer service and recommendations!

Umm I’ve never had better margaritas than I have here at Mochilero! We were greeted instantly and sat by the bar.
The server took our drinks order.
We got the red sangria and the mochilero margarita.
For apps we got the chips and queso and that was so delicious.
For dinner we had the carne asada tacos and they were so flavorful. Omg don’t leave here unless you have dessert.
You have to try the butter cake.
It is made fresh in house and takes some time but put in the order soon and it’s worth the wait.
So buttery and delicious!! Wow I’d come back just for the margaritas and butter cake!!

I recently celebrated my birthday at Mochilero Kitchen in Peoria, Arizona, joined by five of my friends for what turned out to be a delightful culinary adventure.
The restaurant boasts a modern Mexican theme in its decor, creating a vibrant and inviting atmosphere that perfectly complements the flavorful dishes served. For appetizers, we indulged in the Queso & Chips, featuring a delightful Asadero-Oaxaca blend with pico and house-made tortilla chips; Guacamole & Plantain Chips with a unique combination of Serrano, pineapple, and cotija; and the standout Roasted Brussels Sprouts, doused in apple cider gastrique and a creamy guajillo-peanut sauce.
Each dish was a hit, though the guacamole portion seemed disproportionally small compared to the abundance of plantain chips. My main course plans hit a snag when I learned the red snapper was unavailable.
Disappointed, I chose the Mochilero Mole instead—a savory dish of chicken breast in mole, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and served with pickled vegetables, black beans, and rice.
While tasty, my heart had been set on the snapper.
My friends' burritos, on the other hand, were massive and met with rave reviews all around. No birthday meal is complete without dessert, so we opted for flan.
It was delicious, though it missed the mark with the absence of caramelized sugar and could have benefited from more thoughtful plating with sliced strawberries and whipped cream. The evening wasn't without its flaws.
The most notable was the lack of attention to clearing dishes between courses, leading to an awkward juggling of plates to accommodate each new serving.
This oversight detracted from the otherwise professional and responsive service.
Additionally, the noise level made conversation challenging, and our seating near the entrance resulted in an unwelcome draft every time the door opened—a pony wall could easily remedy this issue. Despite these hiccups, Mochilero Kitchen provided a solid dining experience.
The food's authenticity and flavor profile, along with the overall atmosphere, made for a memorable birthday celebration.
I would definitely return, hopeful for a chance to try that elusive red snapper and confident that the minor service and seating issues could be addressed to make future visits even more enjoyable.