I like the Carne Asada. The place is consistent in quality and service. There's usually a crowd and limited seating but they keep things moving. It's not my fav place for Mexican food, but one we like to go to occasionally to mix things up. Love that they started in a backyard and built their business from there. read more

If you live in the East Valley and don't frequent this place your nuts. Papa Loca and Carne Tacos = Amazing.

Really good, inexpensive Mexican food. We typically get the family platter of meat to make tacos plus an extra quesadilla. Very authentic food - plentiful and fresh. They have a little salsa bar where you can get guacamole but, it's a strange guac - it's very liquidy as opposed to thick and chunky. It tastes ok but, I like traditional guacamole. My only complaint is the lack of seating and the insane fly problem. No matter what time of year you go, the flies are everywhere. We never stay to eat because of the flies. read more

What can I say... We love BYT! They never disappoint. The tacos are so great we drive from Surprise AZ to eat here.

The chicken and carne asada are aces (burritos, tacos, quesadillas). Doesn't matter what they're in, they're delicious. The birria was ok (shredded beef), nothing to write home about. The horchata was also very good. I instantly loved this place at first bite. The smell inside is amazing, and the food matches. read more

I love Backyard Taco! I used to be a customer when they were still in the backyard of the house over by Stapley. I just wish they had a bigger place and parking lot (or a second location!). The place can get packed at peak times. All three meats for the taco are great and full of flavor. They're cheap enough that if you can't make up your mind, you can just buy all three. read more

We showed up here late on a Friday night and there were a lot of people eating and enjoying the evening. We ordered some steak tacos, chicken tacos and a chicken Crazy Potato. It was all very good and the food came quickly and tasted fresh. Solid little place for good food. read more

Best street tacos ever! So happy they opened the new location at Stapley/60 with so much more seating than the original location.

Backyard taco is literally a rip-off of America's taco shop. Like their meat is so dry and their tacos are probably around the size as the palm of my hand. I could choke one down in one bite before throwing up because they're that bad. My mouth was as dry as the Arizona desert bye backyard taco I hope you never be successful smh. read more

Honestly, it wasn't bad... but there was little space to go and sit anywhere. My mom and I tried it out thinking it was going to be a good place to eat but it was just too packed for a place so tiny and for the prices of the food... no. The food was not that good to be that kind of price. The tacos were dry. read more

Unreal!!! These tacos are hands some of the best I have ever had. Their fresh salsa bar adds some great flavors as well. I would highly recommend anyone looking for great tacos to make sure they are on your list of restaurants to stop at. read more

Great food and service! It's worth the drive. Reasonable prices, excellent food and just enough choices. Free chips and salsa when you check in. Coking back often read more

We have a goal to try a new restaurant at least once a month, Backyard Taco is one of those places on our list. I had heard good things so it was nice to finally try them. I ordered two tacos, a Carne Asada and a Birria (which the poor girl at the register had to pronounce three times for me and I still butchered it). I enjoyed the carne much more than the birria, we got our food to go and the birria taco was fairly soggy by the time we got to our food. I've never seen cabbage chopped so small, it was more than diced - it was microscopic. The tacos were both over flowing with meat. Bae ordered the Carne Quesadilla which strangely had no cheese in it. Not sure if that is intentional, but not sure you can call it a "Quesa"dilla without the cheese. It was more like a giant smashed taco. The meat was also in abundance so he had no complaints there. We tried each of the salsas at the salsa bar and really only like 3 of the 5. The restaurant was not very busy which was a main reason we stopped since usually the line is out the door. Our food was done so fast we were still deciding on what salsa to get from the salsa bar. AND our order was under $10. Can't beat that. I will definitely be coming back to try the other items on the menu. read more

Very good and quick service. The Al Pastor tacos are delicious. The meat is very well seasoned and the variety of condiments was plenty to choose from. read more

Had a burrito and I was not impressed at all. I could have went to Chipotle but wanted to give em a try . I would not go back again.

Quite possibly the best steak taco on flour tortilla I have ever had. On Tuesday they appear to have a special on tacos, only 1.59$ each. Given this deal plus how amazing the tacos are, it's worth the drive no matter where in the valley you are coming from. If they can keep their quality, I expect great things out of this place. read more

Great service! Burrito was delicious! Cool place to hang out! 25 dollar family taco platter can really feed 4 to 5 people maybe even 6. Would definitely go again! read more

This place is great! The outdoor seating is awesome, the service is quick & friendly & The food is delicious!!! Everything on the menu is a la cart so you can put together your own meals. I'll definitely be going back! read more

We really liked the place...nice ambiance, good tasting food, close to home. Yes, the portions are small, but its tasty. I really liked the quesadilla and crazy potato. The chicken tacos were good, too. We'll go back for sure! read more

Good: 1) Clean 2) Friendly Staff 3) Decent neighborhood 4) Nice Salsa bar selection that includes Avocado Crema- they call it guacamole 5) Nice atmosphere 6) Decent seating 7) Good Parking 8) Awesome drink selection 9) Gorditas Bad: 1) Meat not trimmed- Fat on carne asada taco 2) Meat not marinated 3) Chicken is dark meat--or at least it seemed kind of greasy and gristly. I suspect lots of drumsticks. Notice how most of the food is in the bad section. If they would just trim the meat, it would be my favorite taco shop. But I HATE fatty tacos that you have to pick through before you eat. Good place for a mexican coke or jamaica and a cheese gordita I guess.. read more

Great tacos, great value. This little whole in the wall has a simple menu that delivers great quality. Their salsa bar is of the chain.

THE BEST Street tacos I have had in Arizona after eating Mex here for 15+ years.... Reminds me of being in Cozumel and San Carlos....genuine street tacos.......Meat is moist, and Mesquite flavored just enough. Salsas there are excellent too from a mild pico to their green which has a bite......Refried beans are perfect too.....I will be going back, Taco Tuesdays are a wicked good deal. read more

Best Street Taco place around. We've tried just about everything on the menu and all delicious. We aren't really fond of the Gordita, {shell was pretty hard}, but everything else has been perfect. Love the Crazy Potato, makes a nice side with a couple of tacos. We have always had good service, but space to wait for food is a little tight if they're busy and the patio is pretty noisy with all the street noise, but you just can't pass up the good tacos for these prices. Also, love the salsa bar.....always fresh, crisp radishes and cukes. Order a basket of chips and try the different salsa, etc. read more

We've kind of fallen in love with this place. The Carne Asada is to die for. Street tacos and Burritos with guacamole. Yum!!!!

This place is awesome. Simple, tasty, stylish, we'll be coming back here again and again.

This place is amazing!! The carne asada tacos are the best!! Come on Tuesdays for better deals! All of the food is authentic and delicious!

We really like this place. They have a small menu, so that is really nice. We always get a family pack of tacos that is half steak and half chicken with flour tortillas.( It comes with one pound of cooked meat, sixteen tortillas and the toppings so you assemble them at home or wherever.) If you ask they will give you bigger containers to fill up at their salsa bar, instead of the small ones that they have out. ( Useful if you are getting a family pack.) I am giving them four stars instead of five because it is hit or miss if they will actually be open. Several times over the past year we have gotten there just to find out they are closed for something or another ( Water heater breaking, owners being on vacation, or just closing early and not giving an excuse.) We have learned to call in advance, it has saved a lot of trips out there when they are closed during their normal business hours. They also aren't open on Sundays, so that sucks. read more

I have been all over the valley to have tacos and this by far is the best spot!! There has not been one item that I've ordered that I haven't devoured. From the salsas to the chorreadas to the crazy potatoes.....absolutely delicious!! read more

The Jamaica agua fresca is FABULOUS! Sooo refreshing on a hot Phoenix day. I usually get the Crazy Potatoes, which I love for their mesquite smoke flavor. Great patio and I'm sure the rest of their food is tasty just based on smell alone! Always busy (a great sign) but they move you through very fast. A gem right in my own backyard. read more

If you like street tacos this is the place. Could be cheaper but its a local business and it taste great. Can't say no if I'm I'm the area.

Let's be real, this place has one of the yummiest tacos! From their salsa bar, to their mexican sodas, it was all a thumbs up and a must come back for me. The staff was NOT the nicest, but I can see past that. And it was also too bad that they don't serve alcohol, but for being a 'backyard' taco joint, it serves it purpose and can't wait to come back! Definitely try their chicken tacos, you won't regret it. read more

I guess it's ok. The chicken and carne asada weren't as flavorful as I wanted but cute place and it was very busy.

Stumbled into this place simply by chance and wasn't disappointed. The crazy potatoes are just amazing.

Amazing customer service! The grilled onions were to die for! Very clean! Amazing food! Great first impression! We will be back!

Awesome Mexican hand food. Haven't found a better place in the East Valley yet. Lots of Mormons for some reason. Does anyone know why that is? Nita complaint simply an observation. read more

Ate here a few weeks back there was a bit of a line but it was well worth it. There salsa bar was fully stocked with plenty of options. I got my food togo, and got a variety of items as to try a couple things, and was not disappointed by any of them, everything was very good for the price. I will be back. read more

Delicious!!! I love these tacos! With great prices!!! They reminded me of the tacos I had when I was in San Fran. Those tacos made me cry, literally no joke. These tacos came close to giving me that wondrous experience. read more

It was okay but the best tacos in the state is really pushing it. I had the carne Asda tacos and the seemed really dry. The cucumber were really fresh and the chips and salsa were pretty good but because I came for tacos I wasn't that satisfied. I doubt I'd ever go back even if in the area. read more

The street Tacos are truly amazing, the service is good as well, and I love the seating outdoors as well as indoors. With that said though, parking is slightly limited, their website is down, and they don't respond to yelp messages (only reason I gave them 4 stars to b e honest). Obviously those are important, but at the end of it all, the food is really good, the service is great, but there is always room for improvement especially when it comes to internet based customer service :-D read more

Love the street tacos here! Hot, fresh, fast and yummy! If you're looking for sit-down dining, this is not the place. It's called backyard taco for a reason...about 5-6 small tables inside and the line can wrap around a couple of them. Screened in porch with tables is nice on a not too hot day, but my favorite thing is to get it to go and take it to a park or back to the office. read more