We've been in twice now, and we were lucky enough to have the same server both times, James, and he is personable, attentive, and takes great care of his tables. Our food was excellent both times, the drinks were well made, and we can't wait to go back!
Added: we've been back again and we've decided that it is the great service as well as the great food that sets Don Reubens above others. It makes so much difference to your dining experience when you have great service too! Thanks Izzy!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chips and Salsa
Loved our experience @ Don Ruben's. Tues-Thurs all day Margaritas was a nice surprise. We went for our Friend Wed Dinner and enjoyed so much we went back the next week too. Scheduled a Ladies Lunch coming up because I'm that sure they'll love it too.
Chips, salsa and Margarita are a great start to the very delicious entrees.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chips and Salsa
For some reason, I always judge a new Mexican restaurant by their enchiladas, and these were excellent. Very tasty, and cheesy the way I like them. My wife had the Carne Asada, which was good, but not super amazing. Not really her thing, I guess. I was passing another direction, and she says she’ll try that next time. There will be a next time. I’m not quite ready to issue a final verdict, but so far food, service and price are superior to other local competitors.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Nice little spot. The green chile burrito enchilada style (red sauce) was alright. The red sauce pretty good. The green chile meat was tender but like the rest of the dish it lacked flavor. The rice and beans were pretty bland. The small cheese crisp was nicely cooked but it had a little too much cheese for our liking. The salsa had nice flavor too. Overall not a bad spot.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Don Ruben's Mexican Food, was going home to ABQ! Food, service and decor all excellent. After reading reviews we decided to go visit and have a late lunch. As we entered, a couple just leaving, asked if this was a first time visit. We said yes and they said in unison that you're going to love it. That's a good start to our visit. Despite the Restaurant being with Valentine's Ash Wednesday couples we were quickly seated in a booth by the windows. The decor was definitely Mexican with a subtle stylized contemporary touch. A large bowl of Chips and three dishes of salsa's almost met us as we sat. Our server explained the heat level of the dishes and asked for our drink orders. We took our time to review the menu. Lunch specials were on the last page of the menu but we wanted to try some larger combos. I had the #1 combo ... Cheese Enchilada, beans, rice, Shredded Beef Taco, and Bean Tostada. My wife had the #8 Green Corn Tamale and Green sauced Cheese Enchilada with beans and rice both arrived with a "plate is hot" warning from our server Mario and that warmed our New Mexican hearts. With enough plates to cover our table we dove into our late celebration luncheon. The food was spiced perfectly; not too hot just right for our tastes. Having been to several metro area Mexican sit down restaurants since we move from ABQ, Don Ruben's hit all the perfect NM notes. Beans were creamy, cheese enchiladas were filled with cheese, and tacos shell was restaurant made (not your typical factory formed shell) and beef perfectly seasoned. My wife's green corn Tamale was excellent. Green sauce was spicy, but masa perfect and slightly sweet. We always share a bite and we each commented on how wonderful they tasted. This was a perfect way to spend a special Valenine's Ash Wednesday. Don Ruben's gets a 4.95 rating; one sopapilla with honey away from perfection. After twelve years of searching "We Found Our Place".
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chips and Salsa
This place was hopping! We dropped in on a Thursday at 12:30 and they were busy! We were directed to a table quickly and served chips and salsa immediately. Service was speedy, and our water was always refilled, and every need was met. The plates came out hot, fresh, and as ordered.
This is very different from the New Mexican food I am used to, Don Reuban's is much milder and shouldn't upset Arizonans sensitive tummies!
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Very good food, excellent chips & salsa! Friendly staff, nice ambiance. Can't go wrong eating here.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
What a great place to have Mexican food. Chips and salsa , awesome! Service , great. The wait staff are amazing. It gets busy after 5. Usually a wait.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
It's back and better than before. They moved from my neighborhood to a place far away. Was well worth the drive. Great staff. Outstanding service. Fantastic food. Will be coming back soon. Margaritas are great. Beer is cold. Food is tasty.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chips and Salsa
I was so excited to finally try the new location! You guys didn't disappoint!! Still the same amazing food and wonderful service!! We will absolutely be back!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chips and Salsa
