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3 Margaritas Family Mexican Restaurant - Tempe
August 29 , 2004 by Mystery Reviewer
Three Margaritas Family Mexican Restaurant
1850 E Warner
480.777.7681
Hours: Open 7 days a week, lunch and dinner
Price: Lunch $4.95-$10.75, Dinner up to $10.95
Credit Cards: Accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Although Three Margaritas is a chain restaurant, it shares the best quality of small, independently owned restaurants – very fresh food. Everything, from the shredded lettuce to the warm home-made tortillas, taste and feel as if it’s prepared at the time it’s ordered.
Prices for lunch are reasonable, ranging from $4.95 for a bowl of Green Chili or Black Bean Soup to $10.75 for a full-size portion of Carne Azadas. The dinner prices start a bit higher, but the highest price dinner is just $10.95. The selection is excellent, including a full-range of salads, seafood, combination meals, American dishes, child’s meals and healthy menu choices. The menu states most meals are mild but can be made spicier upon request.
I had the half order of Arroz con Pollo and was surprised by a very generous meal. The mildly spiced chicken was sautéed with onions, peppers and mushrooms; it covered a mound of rice and melted Monterey Jack cheese. Sliced tomatoes and avocado garnished the plate. I wrapped the chicken and peppers, avocado and tomato in hot corn tortillas and relished my meal; it was outstanding – spicy without being fiery. 
My companion ordered a Deluxe Chicken Tostada with layers upon layers of lettuce, cheese and beans over a crispy corn tortilla, topped with tender chicken, guacamole and sour cream. The menu advertises tostadas as “for smaller appetites”, but the large plate was filled to capacity.
Although there’s a bar, this family-style restaurant doesn’t heavily promote inexpensive or specialty margaritas like other Mexican restaurants.
The next time you’re in the mood for delicious Mexican food that will appeal to nearly everyone, there’s no need to look any further than Three Margaritas. You’ll find great selection, friendly, relaxed atmosphere, affordable prices and delicious and fresh, generous portions that can be adjusted to satisfy the adventurous palette.
