Macayo’s Mexican Food is a long-standing Arizona restaurant serving traditional Sonoran-style Mexican cuisine near the Arizona State University campus in Tempe. The menu features classic favorites like enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and chimichangas alongside house margaritas and other cocktails. Known for its casual, welcoming atmosphere and generous portions, the restaurant has been a local staple for decades and remains a popular spot for students, families, and fans heading to nearby ASU events.
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$3 Macayo Mug Refills $4 Drafts • Bottles • Ciders • Hard Seltzers $5 Margaritas • Wells $6 Tito's • Jack Daniels • Cheese Crisp • Green Chile Cheese Crisp • Churros • Dip Trio $7 Sangrias • Beeritas $8 House Wines • Carne Asada Fries • Guacamole • Queso • Tamale Bites • Three Street Tacos $9 AZ Sunset Margaritas • Texas Margaritas $10 Fajita Quesadilla • Nachos Supreme All Day, Every Day $5 Margarita de Macayo Mon $8 Margarita Mugs + $0.80 Margarita Refills Tues $3 Crispy Tacos Wed Free Kids Meals
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Boondocks Patio & Grill - Tempe
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Fate Brewing - Tempe
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Mill's Modern Social
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Page Updated: 03/12/2026
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