[AzJohnnyC]

My stepson works at Julio G's at P.V. Mall. Not bad food there. I'll suggest not to go to El Torito. For reasons I won't in into, just trust me. I'll never eat at a Church's Chicken either. I'll pass that wisdom onto you, my friends. Trust me.

[azkitch]

Julio G's is pretty good, fo sho.

[Uzona]

If you're looking for something near the Competion (and Holiday Inn).  I second Crash's recommendation of Las Cazueles on Dysart between Grand Ave and Bell Rd.  It's not much in the way of ambiance and atmosphere.  Very little decor, just tables and chairs with a bar and a kitchen in the back.   However the food is very good, authentic, and the menu features a lot of Mexican seafood dishes that you don't find at most mexican restaurants.

Looks like I need to try Nino's on Grand.   Thanks for the tip.  

[kingbrutis]

We really liked Manny's. Just yelp it.

[bbqphx.com]

A place that's kinda quick Mex and not too far from the comp. site is Mixteca @ 67th Ave/Bell.  It's not really 'authentic' per se but every dish I've had has been very solid-flavorful, and their salsa bar is quite good too.  Carolina's machaca (and as previously mentioned their tortillas) are tough to beat Cave Creek/Cactus.
Dumpy Mexican, Las Glorias gets my vote @ Northern/19th Ave.
For a neat experience head to Tradiciones @ Roosevelt/16th St next to the Ranch Market.  This is always someplace we take out of towners, great patio for sippin' cervezas or margaritas   The food is spot on as well.

[ArizonaRed]

Some people won't agree with the quality but the closest mexican food place to the comp is going to be Macayo's.  I like it, growing up here in Az it is always pretty good and I have never gotten sick.  Bell and Reems 10 minutes from festival.

[Mark]

That particular Macayo's is a good call due to proximity and representation of AZ-Mex Sonoran-style chow.

[kingbrutis]

I work in Gila Bend and everyone that I work with swear that Sofia's IS MEXICAN. It's a nice drive.

[ArizonaRed]

Is sofia's on the right side of the road really small?  It used to be something else another restaurant.

[ApexBBQ]

Man, Have I got my work cut out for me or what?! BbQ, authentic Mexcian, and a cowboy steak cookout
Carolinas for sure, it all starts with the tortilla. Las Cazueles, at least twice, and I love dumpy Mexican dive joints so, I must try Las Glorias.
We'll also be spending some time in Sedona, what would the experts recommend as a can't miss restaurant .

[Mike (AZBarbeque)]

See Chuck, I told you our members were great.  Can't wait to hear your Review of which ever ones you try..

[bbqphx.com]

Cafe Elote in Sedona:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-elote-sedona

[AzJohnnyC]

There's a place that's been on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. It's in a gas station at 7th Street and Union Hills. I think it's Roberto's, or SOMEberto's. I still haven't had a chance to eat there, so I can't vouch for it.

[AzJohnnyC]

Sorry...correction, 7th AVENUE and Union Hills.

[ApexBBQ]

Cafe Elote in Sedona:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-elote-sedona

Okay, now my mouth is watering. Can a man eat 5 Mexican meals, 2 bbq feasts, and a steak extravaganza, in 4 days... I think so.
Stay hungry my friends.