Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe - Ranch Center
Ajo Al's is a family-owned Sonoran-style Mexican restaurant that has been a Valley staple since 1986, with locations across the Phoenix metro including Scottsdale, Glendale, Phoenix, Mesa, and a terminal outpost at Sky Harbor Airport. The concept is built around fresh, daily-prepared ingredients with a menu that extends beyond traditional Mexican fare into original house creations. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, with a loyal following built over nearly four decades of consistent neighborhood presence.
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$3.75 Select Street Tacos $5 Shot of Cuervo Silver Tequila • Al's Original Frozen Mini Montezuma Margarita • Drafts • Bottled Beers • Tacos $6 Michelada • Spicy Jalapeno Bean Dip • Cheese Crisp $7 Wells • Chili Con Queso Dip $8 Cuervo Gold Margarita • Al's House Montezuma Margarita • "El Flaco" Skinny Margarita • Chicken or Beef Flautas • Mini Chimis $15 Clase Azul Reop Shot
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Page Updated: 06/21/2026
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