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    Backyard Taco

    3.4 (36 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Lexus B.

    First time having Backyard Taco and I wouldn't go back. The absolute worst tacos I had since living in Arizona. Why is it hard to find good Mexican food here

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    Tamishia N.

    Ok so I've actually been twice to check this place out. First time I went I tried carne asada tacos and a Gordita. Stay away from the carne asada , just trust me. Now for the al pastor which I've tried in their Papa Loco bowl and as a Gordita , AMAZING! The birria is also delicious. I would definitely go back but there are some items on the menu that have been a miss!

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    2 months ago

    Food is very mid. Rather go to local food truck . I was not impressed with tacos, , burritos rice beans

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    4 months ago

    Its always on point, the service and the food!!! Everytime I have gone it has been great! They keep it clean and neat.

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    4 months ago

    I absolutely love their Al Pastor tacos and their Jamaica. I'm so happy that there is one closer to me!

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    Great service and food was good. I'm glad the location is close to my home. Store was well staffed and kept clean.

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    B sus the carne asada is not even asada and there tooo watery also super expensive but very clean

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    4 months ago

    Poor service and management!! If you leave a bad review they will harass you! Food was ok overall they can be and do better!

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    Review Highlights - Backyard Taco

    Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Care Asada Tacos 10/10 Birria Tacos 10/10 Salsa Verde 1000/10 Rice & Beans 10/10 - Everything was amazing - fresh and hot!

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    The tacos here are absolutely delicious, and I'll definitely give credit where it's due--the food…read moreis fantastic. However, there's one thing I noticed that I hope management will address. After you order, the cashier hands you a thermal paper receipt. You then take that receipt to the person making the tacos, who takes it with the same gloved hands they'll use to prepare your food. They handle receipt after receipt from every customer and then continue assembling tacos without changing gloves or washing their hands. As someone who pays attention to food safety and hygiene, this was pretty off-putting. Gloves only help if they're changed after touching non-food items. It would be much more sanitary if the order were displayed on a screen, called out verbally, or if employees changed gloves after handling receipts before preparing food. The tacos are excellent, but I hope they improve this part of their food-handling process because it's an easy fix that would make the overall experience much better.

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    This place is such a cool spot!!! They have an outdoor patio with TVs. Also an indoor area if it's…read moretoo hot for you outside. The time I visited, there was a mexico soccer match so we enjoyed watching the game while we eat some delicious food and sipped on good drinks! I ordered the pastor quesadilla and it was delicious! It was so big, so I didn't finish it this time and I had it for breakfast the next day it was great!!! The staff is very welcoming, friendly and attentive. Definitely coming back!

    If you know, you know. This little speakeasy taco spot tucked away in an alley right off Central…read moreAve (super easy access from the light rail) is a whole vibe. Blink and you might miss it!! but trust me, you don't want to. We pulled up on a Thursday night for the $2.50 taco special, and let me tell you... it did not disappoint. The music was on point, the Tio Rancheros were flowing, and if it wasn't a weekday I probably would've ordered another bucket. We grabbed a bucket of ice-cold Estrella Jalisco beers, which paired perfectly with the food. The staff was super friendly when we ordered, and our tacos came out fast, always a plus. I ordered the carnitas and carne asada tacos, while my girlfriend went with the al pastor. These are street-style tacos, so they're on the smaller side, but for that price on this side of town? You really can't beat it. The carnitas were a little sweeter than I personally prefer, but the carne asada was juicy and full of flavor. The al pastor tacos were really good too!especially with the pineapple. Big bonus points for the sautéed serrano on the side. I love to enchilarme! , so that was a major win for me. They also serve grilled onions and both red and green salsas (both on the milder side). The vibes were super welcoming, and all the art around the space really sets it apart. Huge shoutout to Michael Lambard ! the talented Phoenix artist behind the massive mural inside. That artwork was actually one of the reasons I wanted to check this place out in the first place. Glad I did. Great music, solid tacos, cold beer, welcoming energy. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend giving this hidden gem a try.

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