1. Home
  2. /
  3. Phoenix
  4. /
  5. The Original La Canasta Mexican Food
The Original La Canasta Mexican Food in Phoenix, main image

The Original La Canasta Mexican Food

$$
4.0(3,010)
Restaurant LinkView Photos✦AI Review Summary

Location & Hours

Address

723 S 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007, USA
Phoenix, AZ 85007
United States
Get Directions

Hours

Open • Closes Today at 7:00 PM
Monday7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(602) 254-7295

Restaurant Link

Visit Restaurant Link

About The Original La Canasta Mexican Food

Long-standing Mexican restaurant known for its handmade tortillas, which are sold in grocery stores.

Price range
moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on July 31, 2025.

4.0/5
Based on 3,010 reviews

Recent Reviews

View all Google reviews →

Town Traveller

a month ago

Great service. The man in the front let us taste some sample before we decided what to order. He was very helpful and patient. The atmosphere is great and you can feel the Hispanic ambiance. The food ...

Leann S.

4 months ago

When you arrive, you order and pay at the counter and then walk to the dining room to be seated. I thought this was odd, but now I get it. I should have walked out the second they handed me tortilla c...

Rhonda Elayne Ravega

4 months ago

Delicious, fast, excellent customer service service. Visited on a Sunday and so we were entertained with some lovely Mariachis. We would definitely be back if we were locals.

David Howard

2 weeks ago

Top notch food. Twice I've been to this location already.

james upton

a week ago

Outside looks sad. Needs to be brought to life. We wouldn’t have gone in if it wasn’t being with friends there. Food was just bland and lacking. Got the fajita and hardly any meat. Lots of tomatoes th...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience appears to be mixed, with some customers reporting positive experiences while others express significant disappointment with the food quality.

Customer Favorites

No specific dishes or menu items consistently stood out as customer favorites.

Atmosphere & Service

The atmosphere is described as having a pleasant Hispanic ambiance, and some reviewers praised the friendly and helpful service, including sample offerings. Live Mariachi music was mentioned as a positive entertainment experience.

Value & Quality

Food quality is a major point of contention, with some describing it as "top notch" and others finding it bland, lacking freshness, and seemingly microwaved. Portion sizes were noted as "alot" by one reviewer, while another felt the amount of meat in a fajita was inadequate.

Areas for Improvement

Improvements are needed in food quality and preparation, particularly regarding freshness and avoiding microwaved components. The exterior appearance of the restaurant could also be enhanced.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews highlight concerns about bland food and forgotten items, alongside criticisms regarding the restaurant's exterior appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Original La Canasta Mexican Food located?

The Original La Canasta Mexican Food is located at 723 S 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007, USA.

What is the price range at The Original La Canasta Mexican Food?

The Original La Canasta Mexican Food is listed as moderately priced.

Where can I find the hours for The Original La Canasta Mexican Food?

The listed hours for The Original La Canasta Mexican Food are shown in the Location & Hours section on this page. Hours can change, so confirm before visiting.

How can I contact The Original La Canasta Mexican Food?

Call The Original La Canasta Mexican Food at (602) 254-7295. Ask the restaurant directly about reservations or large parties.

Photos of The Original La Canasta Mexican Food

The Original La Canasta Mexican Food restaurant in Phoenix - main photo
Main
The Original La Canasta Mexican Food restaurant in Phoenix - photo 2
The Original La Canasta Mexican Food restaurant in Phoenix - photo 3
The Original La Canasta Mexican Food restaurant in Phoenix - photo 4
The Original La Canasta Mexican Food restaurant in Phoenix - photo 5