Best tacos in town. Best Carne Asada!!!!!! Never disappointed!!!!! Great family owned operation. Local love!!! read more

Backyard Taco - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

The Al pastor is fantastic, and carne asada is great. The burritos are a bit lame on that they could use more than just meat and pick but the tacos are all delicious. Highly recommend for tacos! read more

Their carne asada is our favorite in Mesa. We have ordered the carne asada family style carryout/ delivery many times. It's our go to for tacos! read more

I did a large order for a group of people working on a home remodeling project. And backyard taco was perfect for us! I ordered several family packs- each come with 16 tortillas, choice of meat, cilantro, onion and side salsas. I ordered cheese and sour cream as extra and a side of beans. For meat, I ordered chicken and shredded beef and carne asada. Super good! Meat was savory, flavorful, soft. The team really enjoyed it and they loved how good everything was. It was truly perfect for a small "catering" gathering. I set it up as a taco bar and everyone got what they wanted. I'll keep them in mind if I do any other future projects. read more

With a limited menu, Backyard Taco can focus on the flavor of their food and it shows. I've tried almost everything on the menu and have always felt satisfied with the taste as well as the portions. The University location is their first and it's a little small bit has tons of character. The food, location, and staff are amazing. read more

I like how they have a drive through and they are open late so it is convenient. I got the chicken/pollo bowl and their is plenty of protein in it and all the fixings. read more

Backyard Taco - Chicken/Pollo Bowl - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I love backyard tocos it is bussin . It is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!.it's like so good . Fresh meat and the meat smells so good .

Always good, you can get a family meal for a reasonable price and I love that the Mesa location on Stapley has a drive thru which makes it nice and easy. read more

From the number of reviews, I had a very different idea of what this place would be and still, I wasn't disappointed. I thought it would be more of a sit-down restaurant but is much more of a takeout spot with a counter that you order from and only a few tables/chairs to dine in. Food was good. Other reviewers have raved about the salsa bar and although it wasn't fancy at all, it didn't disappoint. I ordered a few different tacos and the meat was very flavorful. My friend ordered the loaded baked potato and hers was so yummy that I would definitely order that next time! I'd like to try a few more of their staples in the future. I'm not in this part of Mesa often but I would definitely venture back again! read more

Delicious, nice sized burritos. With prices going up up up I'm always looking for places that make me feel I've got my moneys worth in food rather than fees- this place checks that box for me! read more

Everything here is fab!!! They also have an amazing and authentic "salsa" bar/cart inside with various salsas AND side items. Don't miss trying out some of the items here! They do have Taco Tuesday discounts too! read more

Best tacos in the east valley! Everything here is the best and more specifically the chicken tastes amazing! They do a great job of adding a really smokey taste to the meat that is a signature taste to what backyard taco is all about. Now add the avocado salsa to your tacos or burrito, it's perfection! Love this place! This location is on the smaller side but the other two locations are much larger. The Gilbert and South Mesa location has a drive thru to get a quick bite. Try out this place cause it's the best! read more

I can't believe I was missing out on this delish taco stand.. worth the drive to Mesa for these tasty tacos!! They clearly have a following.. diverse crowd was patiently waiting in line during a busy lunch rush. Beautifully seasoned carne asada, chicken & birria tacos.. fresh salsa and sliced cucumbers & radishes .. Jamaica and horchata to wash it all down! You will not be disappointed, the staff here keeps the line moving, the orders come out of the kitchen quick, salsa bar is full of yummy options and tables are wiped down and made ready for the next customer.. read more

Backyard Taco - Birria and chicken street tacos.. cucumbers from the salsa bar and Jamaica - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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10/10. The prices are worth the quality. Although I'm not used to it, their Al Pastor was sweet and I really enjoyed it. I always prefer to order online, and let's just say I plan to order from here every month haha. read more

I've been going here since HS cause it was so close to my house. I wish they close a little later on the weekends because i crave it at the most inconvenient times. The baked potato is a game changer. I always find myself getting really indecisive when going here. They have carne asada, pollo, shredded beef, al pastor. So many choices to choose from and I end up getting one of each. The quesadillas here are super good, I highly recommend getting the horchata as a drink! read more

Backyard Taco - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Tacos and service are both great. I wish they would expand their menu more. They don't have rice. If they started serving rice, we would visit way more than we do. They also have a nice salsa bar but don't take any precautions as far as people wearing gloves to get salsa. read more

Best tacos in Mesa. (Seriously, they've been voted best tacos 3 years in a row!) Family owned and operated, they've come a long way from LITERALLY serving tacos from their backyard. Service is CRAZY fast, and the food is consistently delicious. Where's my maracas?! They have a salsa bar that will satisfy your spicy tooth: pico de gallo, red/green salsa, aguacate, cucumbers, and lime. *Mouth waters* Pastor and carne asada steak tacos are my go to, and I always get it on a flour tortilla. The horchata drink is so good (horchata=rice milk with cinnamon and sugar, if you don't know YOU BETTA ASK SOMEBODY!) They also prove their authenticity with ice cold Coke in a bottle, because there's just something different about the taste of bottled Coke that goes perfect with tacos. The set up is cute, trendy, and lots of seating. Even in the AZ heat, seating under the covered patio with misters is actually tolerable.This place can get very busy, crowded, but the line moves fast. Parking lot is small and can get tight, so try to carpool! Check in on Yelp, and get a free order of chips and salsa. ORALE! read more

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Pretty good tacos here! I'd definitely come back. The ambiance is nice and the space isn't huge so it's a nice place to go with a small group. Oh and the price is super super reasonable! Coming from San Diego, I'm pretty particular about my Mexican food. After trying all the tacos, I'd say I liked the Carne asada then chicken, and birria in that order. The star of the show for me was the Carne asada tostada!!!! I'm excited to come back and try the rest of the menu, but the tostada may be in my order to stay! read more

Backyard Taco - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

THAT salsa! THOSE tacos! THIS could be a dangerous problem of yummy proportions! Challenge accepted! Someone give me a stamp card and lets get started on a beautiful journey covered in the salsa bar's guacamole with a twist of lime. BYT is simple food that is done impeccably well. And it is apparent by the hoards of loyal lunchtime business they do. THAT insanely large line moves fast and smooth! THOSE employees give beyond friendly with a smile service! THIS needs to be your next lunchtime meal! Bonus: Taco Tuesdays mean tacos are only $1.49 each! So grab yourself the biggest cup of horchata I've ever seen, and accept the challenge that will have you hooked on BYT. read more

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When the king of pop decided against "Beautiful Young Thing" for his epic 1982 album, Thriller, that set the wheels in motion for what we know today as BYT. When this place is packed, and it gets packed, you'll be doing the moonwalk as patrons enter and exit by means of any open crevice between you and the other line-mongers. Michael was so right... You Are Not Alone, but tough it out, because once you sink those bleached choppaz into your first bite, you'll Wanna Be Startin Somethin. I can personally vouch for the carne asada, chicked and birria tacos, with the later being my favorite. My wife and I split a carne, cheese and bean burrito. My only complaint was the fatty chunks, and the gristle. I wont ding them too hard, as they were totally slammed. The biggest disappointment of the night came in a styrofoam cup. The side of frijoles we ordered had to have been from a can... like a can of Rosarita. I can see them needing a fallback with as busy as they were, its possible they could have sold out of the good stuff. I wont know for sure, until my return visit. I use Elmer's Tacos or Rancho Market as my bean baseline, so be on your A game guys, because based on The Way You Make Me Feel will determine if I'm going to continue to Rock With You, or not... because I will Remember The Time. I also polished off an order of chips & salsa, a Mexican coke and a large horchata... so I left pre-diabetic and pretty stuffed... so much that I almost didn't recognize that Man In The Mirror. read more

Backyard Taco - No, just no... like canned Rosarita. I'm just hoping this was their fallback after running out of the good stuff - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Like mesquite grilled meat? Fast service? A salsa bar? Then look no further! Backyard Taco offers chicken and beef grilled "al carbon" AKA over coals right in the kitchen as your order. The smell of mesquite is quite distinctive and you can catch the aromatic smokiness right when you enter the restaurant. There was a fairly steady line on a Saturday afternoon but it moved quickly and my meal was made quicker than I could fill up on the salsa bar. I had the carne asada papa loca and a chicken burrito. Both had smoky grilled flavor, with plentiful toppings. They were both hearty portions. While I like the uniqueness of being served smashed baked potatoes with meat, cheese, and vegetables, I liked the taste of the burrito more. The salsa bar has several salsas, pickled onions, limes, and a very puree'd, runny looking guacamole. I wasn't really a fan of the guacamole, but I did like the various options for topping your meal. The parking lot is a bit small but I had no problem finding a spot. I can imagine though at busier times it might be a problem finding space. There aren't many spots for dine in either, so if you are coming at a very busy time take out is probably the way to go. Each item I got was a little under $7. Overall, I liked the grilled flavor of the meat and if I'm in the area I'd go here again. read more

Backyard Taco - Salsa bar - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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LOVE these tacos. Horchata is always on point. Seating isn't much. Parking is even worse but tacos are worth the fight.

Always good food. Never disappointed in the service or the tasty food. Mesa location is a little cramped for parking but worth the effort for the great food! read more

Customer service is absolutely terrible... had to literally tell your manager on duty that there was no point in arguing because she kept going on because I asked if I could have a little salsa sized cup of the juice of the barria... they said they throw it away in the mornings which obviously the barria is marinating in the juice or else it would be dry as hell... this is the second backyard taco I been to in the last three days and they were both terrible... the food is mediocre... I'll just drive the hour to Phoenix for the best barria where they actually know how to serve it..... customer service sucks, super slow, mediocre food, also I'll be a Karen right now and their 6ft social distancing is not being set when about 20 people are crowded inside waiting to order.... One little call to the health department and your establishment is closed down. That's on y'all. Fix your employees attitudes and learn to make authentic food and maybe you won't have shit reviews. read more

OMG, I knew that there'd be some bomb Mexican good in Arizona, but Backyard Taco just took it to a whole new level. LEGIT. We received this recommendation from one of our bartenders over on Roosevelt as we were exploring Phoenix. Fortunately, my friend lives in Mesa, so we made a pit-stop to grab what our bartender called "the best tacos ever." She was right. Oh damn, was she ever right. Backyard was absolutely fantastic. You walk in, place an order, and wait for your number to be called. From tacos to gorditas, there were plenty of options and lots of sizzling meat grilling right before your eyes. We both opted for carne asada on everything, and I added another pollo tostada to complete my meal. As you wait, you go and take over the sauce bar and fill your small containers with all the salsa, guac, or gallo you'd want. Oh, and a Check-In on Yelp snags you complimentary chips and salsa. Twenty minutes later when we got home with our food and Coronas, we took our first few bites of taco heaven. Mmm... the carne asada was grilled to perfection, and the flavors blended so well with all of the condiments and salsas on top. My pollo tostada was also fantastic. The chicken was tender and was packed with spices. As for those chips we got? Light and crispy! The salsa that came with it held out on its own. Amazing and delicious. Our only regret was not ordering more. Everything was so good and affordable that we could've easily gotten five more tacos each. But alas, having it every so often will help me keep my high each time I go and enjoy this amazing place. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Phoenix and locals alike. read more

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Second time here and another successful dinner . We had friends over and for all 4 of us to eat and very well I might add was $42 . The Birria is amazing and both the Carne Asada and chicken were good also . We all enjoyed our tacos and Gorditas read more

IM A FAN When there is still a line for tacos on a Thursday night at 9pm, I think that's a good sign. Its literally the size of a small house and the parking lot is the size of their side and backyard. I'm sure if I came during prime time, there would be no parking. We ordered an array of different tacos all which were A M A Z I N G. They had good sized salsa bar with an array of different types of salsa and cucumbers, red onions, and other sides. Horchata was bomb. There is limited indoor and outdoor seating. So if there is a long line, you'll probably have to take it to go. Service is fast and friendly. I can't wait till I go back! Environment: 4/5 Food: 5/5 Price: 4/5 Service: 5/5 read more

Foods always good go to all the backyard tacos around the valley burrito. Monday is a good one.

Wonderful food! Always go here for a nice meal that I don't have to cook. Would recommend to anyone.

Nothing better then back yard bbq the byt do it right this place gets packed but they move there line super fast all i could see was all the meat cooking on the fire it just mahe me even more hungry i finely got to order i i got a little crazy orderd 5 asada tacos and a crazy potato with asada large horchata the tacos were filled to capacity they put cabbage and onions next time ill get Cilantro and onions instead but the meat was so good you could taste the char they are in my top 5 best tacos in phoenix i would say the potato loco was ok meat and cheese was grate the potato had a weird taste would not get it agian i was impressed with how this place runs how fast they take your order to how fast you get your food and eveyone has a smile doing it grate place read more

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Was in North Mesa and decided to try tacos. Yelp led me to Backyard Tacos, an excellent choice. Had an Al Pastore, Birria, and Carne Asada taco, and all were very good. The Sides bar was clean and well stocked with delicious salsas, sauces, pickled onions, cucumbers, and limes. It was an delicious lunch read more

Backyard Taco - Birria, al pastor, carne asada - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Excellent! I had the Chicken Tostada and the flavor of the chicken was amazing. The Spanish rice was also very flavorful as well as the chips and salsa. Highly recommend! read more

Always delicious and affordable. The carne asada is the best! The family meal is a great value

Food was served cold, stupidly I ate it anyway. Felt sick all night and next morning. Annoyingly, they ring a bell every time they get a tip. I guess you roll the dice from a place called backyard taco. read more

This was a fun place to dine and the tacos were legit - fine for families or couples or individuals

The food here is mid. Have gone a few times since the hype was there but all in all , you could make better tacos at home . Not terrible but it was okay. read more

Omg. Love this place! I don't know why we never learned about this place before! They are a cute well decorated little place. It was amazing seeing all the carne asada on the grill behind the counter and it was delicious!! We ordered 3 chicken tacos, and 3 steak tacos, chips and salsa, and a steak quesadilla. The only complaint was the quesadilla needed more cheesy goodness. But we paid $16 for all of it! And that included a large drink! They have a fresh salsa bar which was full of different salsas, onions, and cucumbers. So good! Can't wait to go back! read more

Backyard Taco - Look at all that beef!! - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Their food is really good. We are glad we found this place, it was highly recommended to us.

We ordered $300 of food for an event last week form the location in Queen Creek. Part of the order was 3 family taco kits. They sent enough tortillas for about half of the meat. When I called to let them know that we wouldn't have enough tortillas, the manager rudely told me that he had packed our order personally and there was plenty of tortillas. Not, "I'm sorry, lets get you some more tortillas". Seriously, it would have cost them another dollar or two to give me enough tortillas, but nope. We ended up with one full order and one half order of taco meat with no tortillas to make TACOS! The manager I spoke with with unapologetic and unappreciative of the order. Not a "thank you for your order". Nothing. Simply a very cold response. Just horrible customer service. I tipped the drive $50 as they make you do that on the order through GrubHub and the driver showed up 20 mins early and food was cold by the times guests arrived. I order $10K + of catering every year for my company and will never order with them again. read more

Great Place, atmosphere, customer service! Took my 90 year old Father for Taco Tuesday and he loves the place!!! Great condiment bar, food, casual atmosphere!!! read more