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    Backyard Taco

    3.4 (975 reviews)
    InexpensiveTacos, Desserts
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Outdoor seating

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    Derrick J.

    My wife and I visited on a Saturday night for a quick dinner. It had been a while since my last visit and I had never quite found my go to dish at Backyard Taco. My wife recommended the Birria taco. Needless to say I have found my go to dish. The meat was well prepared as was flavorful and moist. The beans and rice were solid. Not sure if it is a current special or regular offer but they also had an offer of free chips and salsa if you posted your meal to Facebook. The chips and salsa were a great addition to my meal.

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    Dale B.

    Backyard Taco does a lot of things well. This location is very spacious and well lit inside. The tables are spaced out so there's plenty of room to move about and not hear conversations all around you. Their food is cooked/grilled/prepared fresh and is well seasoned. The employees have always been friendly and the food comes out relatively quick. I've had the tacos, burritos and quesadillas here before...but each of these taste similar. The pollo, al pastor and birria are all excellent. I haven't tried the carne asada so I cannot comment on that at this time. Cheese is an extra charge on the tacos but I think it's worth it. They have a well-stocked salsa bar that also includes peppers, radish and more. This is a great way for people to help make their order unique with some additional spice and flavor. The patio is large and plenty of seating. They have space warmers for the colder days. Unfortunately the patio faces the parking lot and commercial building to the west so there's not much to look at. One drawback for me is their chips and salsa. The chips sometimes are oily/greasy and you can get a super-chip (about 10 stuck together) that takes up half the basket. While the chips are bottomless...they aren't very good. Their standard salsa is also very bland...tastes like eating tomato paste. The medium and hot salsas from the salsa bar are better. Overall, I like to dine here every few months for the tasty tacos and the nice atmosphere.

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    Christine T.

    Backyard Tacos really hits the spot when I am craving tacos. My go-to is the Al Pastor tacos. You can choose between flour or corn tortillas. They're small like street taco sized tortillas. Each taco comes with two tortillas - just one is not a strong enough structure to hold up all of the meat. Al Pastor is topped with chopped onions and cilantro. So if you don't like either of those toppings, make sure to tell them when you're ordering at the counter. There is a condiment station where you can grab a variety of different sauces. I love their Jalapeño sauce - in this recent trip the sauce was extra spicy! Sometimes my family will order a Papa Loca with Al Pastor. It means "crazy potato", and it's not at all crazy - just delicious! It's loaded with meat, butter, sour cream, and cheese. The price depends on what meat you choose. On a separate occasion, I've tried a Bueno Bowl with Al Pastor, which comes with Mexican rice and whole pinto beans. It was good, but I find myself wanting the tacos more. The restaurant is clean with plenty of tables inside and on the patio. The food comes out pretty quickly, and everything always tastes fresh. Tip: If you get chips & salsa or chips & beans when dining in, you get free refills on the chips.

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    Aini R.

    The family wanted a quick dinner tonight, so we stopped by Backyard Taco since we were in the area. The restaurant was clean, and the condiment station was well stocked. We arrived a little before 7 p.m. The drive-thru line was long, but there was no wait inside. I usually order the Al Pastor tacos, but tonight I decided to try the tostada with Al Pastor. I'm used to tostadas with just beans and cheese, but this one was loaded with meat (no beans)! The food was fresh and made to order. Next time I will try the tostada with just beans and cheese. Tip: Grilled onions and jalapeños are free on the side, but you have to ask for them when you order.

    Keerthana R.

    Just stopped by Backyard Taco in Gilbert. I ordered the 2 chicken taco plate and a chicken bowl, both were packed with flavour. The meat was juicy, well-seasoned and fresh off the grill. The bill was around $25 with a drink. What I really loved was the casual, indoor and outdoor vibe. It's perfect for a quick bite. Felt more like an office cafeteria. Plus, the salsa bar is a game-changer, I loaded up with fresh pico, spicy salsas, and lime. My tips: * Don't skip the salsa bar, customizing your tacos makes the whole experience better. This is one of those places I'll keep coming back to when I'm craving real, no-fuss street tacos. So good!

    Beans and chips
    Gretel Y.

    My family and I visited Backyard Taco for a late dinner on a Friday in January. It was one of the few places still open after 9 pm. This Backyard Taco is located near Agritopia and offers ample parking, but it might be challenging during peak hours. The restaurant is large and spacious. The patio is also large and equipped with heaters, which was nice during our visit. We were greeted right way. The staff behind the counter was very helpful as we asked many questions. My guys ordered burritos and chips and beans without cheese. I had already eaten dinner, so I only sampled the beans and chips. The beans were tasty, although I would have preferred them with cheese, despite our choice to exclude it. I look forward to returning to explore more of their menu offerings!

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    8 years ago

    Favorite tacos in town, or all of Arizona really!

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    9 years ago

    Best tacos in the valley!! No more having to travel to centeral PHX to get authentic Mexican food! Horchata is delicious as well

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    The best tacos I have in Phonix, real Mexican taste I can eat them every day no doubt, allways good

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    6 years ago

    I've eaten here a few times, it's been okay. Tonight I got the greasiest steak burrito ever made. Could literally pour the oil out.

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    9 years ago

    Never go to backyard toco! Overpriced ,overrated said it would be half an hour turned out to be one hour ,tiny portions, stale ,not good!

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    Always amazing food! Can't beat the quick service and great food. I'd eat here every day if I could.

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    2 pm drive through girl was super sweet, and kind, complimented my tattoos, and gave me extra salsa. Thank you for the tacos mamas

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    9 years ago

    Very good tacos especially the pastor and chicken!! 4 stars because Mucha Lucha taco shop is down the street and that place gets my 5

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    Best burrito you'll ever have. Good service and clean restaurant. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Highly recommend.

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    Okay food, meat was a bit chewy and dry. Flavor was good. Hostess was good. Her name is America.

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    9 years ago

    Wonderful food! Love both locations. The gordita is great, especially the stake variety.

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    Ask the Community - Backyard Taco

    Do they have a taco Tuesday?? If so what time and what are specials

    Yes. Tuesday. $1.95 tacos

    Is the patio pet friendly?

    I have seen pets out there, but not recently. It’s so hot.

    Do they use msg in any products?

    I don't know their full ingredients list, but it is not a common addition to Mexican food as far as I know. Their "backyard" roots tell me that they probably stick with what you'd use at home.

    When will the drive thru open?

    The drive-through is officially open! I just went there and got some taco Tuesday tacos

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