I used to live in Phoenix, and I tried this place for the first time literally the same week I was…read moremoving to Denver. Out of all the restaurants I had before leaving Arizona, THIS ended up being one of the places I couldn't stop thinking about after I moved away. Ever since leaving, I've randomly craved these tacos constantly. I've tried other taco spots in Denver hoping something would compare, but honestly nothing really hit the same. So when I came back out to Phoenix recently to visit some friends, this was one of the first places I knew I needed to come back to because I had built it up so much in my head over time. And somehow... it was just as good again. The meat tastes incredibly fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned, and you can literally watch them prepare everything right in front of you, which makes the whole experience even better. There's something so satisfying about seeing the tacos being made fresh instead of food just appearing from the kitchen. You can tell they care about quality and consistency. The servers were also super friendly and welcoming both times I came here, which honestly makes such a difference. Everyone had great energy, the service was quick, and the whole place just feels inviting and authentic. I honestly think the fact that I remembered this place so vividly for so long says everything. Usually when you revisit a restaurant after hyping it up in your head for years, it ends up disappointing you. But this place tasted exactly how I remembered it, fresh, flavorful, comforting, and absolutely worth the obsession. Safe to say this place is officially a mandatory stop for me anytime I'm back in Phoenix now.

So happy to find a taco spot with fresh hand made tortillas…read more Very cute & bright Mexican vibe inside. The staff was very friendly, service was quick! Seemed like a very pretty part of Tempe as well. We tried asada, fish taco, carnitas, gobernador and costra. My top 2 were the carnitas then the fish, My husbands favorite was the gobernador (which was grilled shrimp & marlin) My only critiques: The breaded fried fish was slightly too oily and the asada was a bit tough. This could be situational though as we've only been once I'm not a huge fan of day of the dead/shrine situation.

Great pollo tacos here! They also have a full bar area. I'd definitely come back to try the other…read moretacos. Enough said.

We've been there at least three times and we love it! There are multiple protein choices and I love…read morethe barbacoa and pastor, the char of meat is perfect. We can also choose corn or flour tortilla, I like both but especially flour one. We also added fajita and it was also great. The salsa station was clean and various of options. The service was also good.

Food was exceptionally flavorful and seasoned well. We ordered the ramen, tacos, and the Phoenix…read moreroll. We went to here as they were one of the late night spots still open. *This along with a hibiscus drink (large) and a cola! Approximately 50$. * Service was simple, kind, order at the register- type of spot. Ambiance wasn't busy for a Sunday night but the vibes were there, and I can imagine they get busy and can handle a lot with the seating options they have.

I've been ordering from El Jefe in Tempe for the last 4 to 5 years as we live fairly close. We love…read morethe tacos especially with doing the family meal for street tacos! The meats are so good. We also use to love the sushi side. During Covid, we tried the sushi for the first time. We were hesitant as it's a Mexican joint, right? Not a Japanese specialty shop. So to my surprise, I couldn't believe the sushi especially the Las Vegas roll and their Nigiri cuts were pretty dang good. My disappointment seems to be this last year with the sushi just hasn't been the best or fresh tasting. The Las Vegas roll was always nice and warm but with an awesome cold center and fried to perfection and the sauce just right. Lately it's been the opposite. Super over fried were all you can taste is old burnt oil and it dried out and the sauce just bland and not helping at all. The other thing that bothers us is the lack of wasabi they give! If you're not going to give us full flavor, at least give more wasabi to help mask. I will say they give you plenty of soy sauce packets (just barely any wasabi).

Excellent food. Excellent service. The shrimp and fish taco is epic. The fries are surprisingly…read moregreat too.

Some of the best Asada I have ever had and some of the best homemade chips I have ever had. So…read moregood!!! We ordered the Asada, Pastor, and Surf and Turf tacos and all of it was delicious. The salsa verde was our favorite of the salsas. So good! We can't wait to come back!

I've been in a couple of times now and I think their tacos are so delicious! Their tortillas are…read moreeven softer than most places I've been. Some of my favorite tacos are their Cabeza, Buche, and Asada. I also think their menudo on the weekend is fantastic too! Service is always fantastic, whenever we come in they always remember my boyfriend and say hi to him. Lol The restaurant is cute, alot of collected items throughout the place and somehow it just goes well.

After a grueling, long shift, I was starving...And then someone recommended me this place since it…read moreopened late. So after clocking out I drove there and I was surprised it was right next to Kim Thao's Bakery. I had never seen this place until I got there. Inside, the ambiance gives a very authentic Mexican vibe with a lot of decor. I got the 3 cabeza tacos which was cow meat from the head. I wasn't hesitant in trying because why would I not? The tacos were really flavorsome. The meat combine with the toppings and lime made it seem like it was like any other beef taco. So after eating all 3, I ordered 3 more...After the first visit, I went back a different time to try their burritos. On the other hand, the burritos were very pricey...I ordered a beef tongue burrito which ran me about 20$....but, they are packed heavily. The beef tongue had a consistency like chicken which I like. But sometimes some of the meat had a rubbery texture. Everything I ate there was very delicious as I could taste the quality. I think this spot is authentic as it has great portion sizes however, I do think it can be pricey. Would I come here again? Yes, but just for the tacos. My next visit, I would definitely try the carnitas and cabeza tacos again. Overall, I rate this place a strong 7/10. sorry. I don't have pictures anymore...had to delete photos for storage space :( Adam Nguyen Copyright 2026 - All Rights Reserved.

Food and service was wonderful. This is a pretty simple place with some pretty awesome eats. The…read moremargaritas were good, beans really nice, tacos and burritos done well. I think you'll enjoy this place if you need something on the quicker side, but, also allowing you to take your time. Enjoy the journey and eat well along the way!

I have mixed feelings. First of all the location moved I guess and now they're located where bread…read moreand honey house is at. In the mornings it's bread and honey and at 3 it turns to Paco's. We arrived at 2:30 and decided to wait . While we waited the young lady was nice enough to give us crepes on the house. They were amazing. We ordered 2 different types of burritos (Cali and chile relleno) and a carnita taco/ birria taco and asada taco. The food was just ok. The meat had no flavor at all. The birria taco is supposed to be crunchy and it was soggy. It just was pretty mediocre tasting and I really wanted to like it. Personally the best part was the crepe that was served at bread and honey

Best hole in the wall restaurant for quesabirrias!…read more They're open daily except Mondays - Tues-Thurs - 9am-9pm - Fri & Sat - 9am-10pm - Sun - 9am-8pm Parking was easy since the parking lot is pretty spacious and it isn't shared with too many other businesses. Service was so friendly and welcoming! Pricing was very reasonably priced and the portions are so generous. Inside was spacious and had plenty of seating. The Quesabirria ($3.99) was so delicious! It was stuffed with tender and juicy shredded beef! It was packed with flavor and the dipping sauce was so good! The taco was so cheesy and fresh! Definitely a must get! Horchata ($4.64) was good and refreshing. It had lots of cinnamon on the bottom so definitely needed a good stir prior to drinking. It was very sweet but definitely one of the better Horchatas I've had since it didn't taste artificial. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and would definitely return and recommend!

Such a great Mexican place! I would recommend this place extremely highly!…read more Food: I got the chicken quesadilla which was probably the best flavored quesadilla I've had in a while. They give you bottles of source to use which I loved. We also got the quesabarilla which is beef based, so I didn't have any. But my friends review was 10/10 in terms of flavors Drinks: horchata was really sweet for me. But the drinks are substantial so I'd recommend getting 1 to share Service: good service! Ambience: no frills space! There is ample seating which was great!

Been coming here for over a year and this spot never misses! Great portion sizes with the burritos,…read moreespecially love the à la jalisco burrito with grilled jalapeños in it. Their plates are also huge, i've gotten the breakfast steak and eggs before and it comes with hot, generous portions. They make great tacos as well, the shrimp tacos are a must try. Workers are always friendly, it's got a super cute interior with the painted mural, and it's always clean and fresh. Highly recommend for a quick bite!

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon couldn't get in the parking lot…read more OK, this place has to be good. I'll come back. Came back two days later went through the drive-through and ordered by Diablo carne Asada burrito. The smell that came through the drive-through window made my mouth water immediately. I couldn't wait to get home. Only to open my burrito and find it to be 90% rice. A few scraps of steak in my $15 burrito. Such a disappointment. The only reason I gave it two stars is because it was actually spicy

I was 3 months pregnant, and definitely feeling all the things, when my husband brought home a…read moreseemingly magical carne asada burrito that are me feel better. Not long after that, I felt my baby kick for the first time when I walked into the restaurant. I think he was dancing to the mariachi music. Since then we've stopped at Tacos calafia for many meals, and used their meat by the pound option for parties. Their salsa cart offers many delicious options. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Thanks tacos calafia for being part of our family story and always feeding us well.

Tacos Calafia Carna…read moreAsada Taco is my goto taco here, generous amount of meat on a little bit larger street tacos size tortilla. Then top off with the grilled onions and items from the salsa bar. I go for the non spicy salsa and guacamole. Nit much better taco around town. I have ordered the carna asada burrito previously, just a larger version of the carna asada taco. Love the tacos here. Get the Taco Tuesday Special buy 4 get 1 free

Service is always good and the people are so polite and inviting! I recommend all my friends and…read morefamily especially because the food reminds me of back home in California

Have eaten at Taco Boys several times and it never disappoints…read more The carne asada tacos are my favorite along with a margarita. The condiment bar always have fresh ingredients Service is always great and everyone is welcoming and always has great recommendations A definite favorite!