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    City Tacos

    4.0 (235 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CITY TACOS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Pastor Taco
    Javi M.

    "Tacos will never break your heart" Taco to me and I'll tell you about another great spot! The decor and ambience is cleverly made to symbolize Mexican culture and pay homage to dia de Los muertos. This place serves some very good tacos and are known for their char taste on their choices of protein like Asada, Pastor, Chicken, Tripas, Birria and more! You choose either corn or flour tortillas for your tacos and then dress them to your liking at their self service salsa topping bar. You can also purchase fresh tortillas made in house and I recommend the flour as it gives you that Sonoran taco feel with a nice flour tortilla and some good char grilled asada steak. Besides tacos they offer Birria tacos, burritos, quesadillas or caramelos which is a quesadilla in flour tortillas, gorditas, vampiros, mulas and the ever popular potatoes that come fully loaded with your choice of meat. Don't forget about their nachos or carne asada fries. For those who love spice there is something called a Tortito which is a shrimp and cheese stuffed chili wrapped in bacon To wash it all down you can choose from a Avis fresca, bottled Mexican soda, fountain drinks or even an ice cold beer. They cater and offer family pack size food which is bang for your buck and comes with tortillas and choice of meat. Can't forget about dessert, they have a rotating cakes fridge where I noticed some yummy looking tees leches cakes individually packed or handmade ice cream paletas Price per taco ranges from 3 to 4 dollars each. This is great choice for your tacos fix!

    Sierra S.

    I stopped by today to get 2 carne asada burritos and 2 Carmelo's with asada, in my burritos I got beans, rice, pico, and sour cream added and they were so good! My man and I loved the burritos and my son loved the Carmelo's! Inside is very vibrant and a vibe with their decorations. The service was amazing the staff is very friendly. It was very clean inside as well. They have a salsa bar inside and you can get all your fixings you need from pico, cilantro and onions, red sauce, and a super hot sauce, and guacamole, and a few other stuff. If you have not been here I highly recommend to check them out.

    Bridget H.

    The good: the tables had a cute design and the walls had nice paintings on them. The red salsa was good. There is plenty of parking. The bad: unfortunately overall this place was extremely disappointing. First, when you walk in it smelled strongly of sewage. It did not smell like sewage outside, it smelled strongly of sewage only inside the restaurant. The bathrooms were also unclean with trash all over the floor. The verde salsa didn't have good flavor. It tasted okay, but like it was missing something. I tried a Birria caramelo and a Pastor Caramelo. Both of these were lacking in meat. The meet was all placed in the middle and had a lot of empty tortilla. The meat was not well seasoned either. The flour tortilla also tasted old. I don't think I would come here again given the abundance of other taco shops in Phoenix.

    Asada burrito with cheese and rice
    Sam B.

    I ordered delivery through GrubHub after a particularly taxing and long day at work so I have not been inside this restaurant. However, I wanted to try something new and was in the mood for a burrito so this spot served like a good choice. I will say I was not disappointed. I got chips and salsa, an asada burrito with rice and cheese, and a pastel tres leches with a rootbeer fountain drink. I got into the chips and salsa right away and was pleasantly surprised. I'm not usual a big fan of salsa that has a lot of liquid but this salsa was very good and had a nice flavor. None of the veggies were cut too big and the spice level was perfect. My burrito was very big and full of flavor. I didn't eat the whole thing in one sitting so I'm happy to have it for dinner tomorrow too. I haven't eaten the cake yet. I'm too full from the rest of the food but it looks amazing and I'm excited to try it! I look forward to getting food from this spot again in the future!

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    Nicoll A.

    I've been coming to this place since 2021 and they never cease to amaze me! Food it's always amazing, customer service can't get any better and ambience it's just perfect. Definitely worth the 30 minute drive

    Arley L.

    To say the least this visit was pretty disappointing. We walked in late afternoon and the restaurant was pretty empty. However, upon entering the restaurant, there was a distinct smell of what I described as dirty mop water. The restaurant was quiet and no music playing, all you could hear where the hood vents from the kitchen in the back. With the exception of the quesabirria tacos that my kiddo got, everything else was pretty disappointing. My girlfriend got a birria caramelo and a pastor caramelo that were very disappointing. The caramelo lacked protein, they definitely went very light on the meat and it was mostly tortilla with pretty light cheese as well. I also got the Carne Asada caramelo and was also very light on the meat. I also got a Carne Asada burrito, which I added beans too as well, but when I received that it was mostly tortilla. I unwrapped it to fill it with salsa and condiments from the station and found out that it was very light on Carne Asada. The first couple bites I took were mostly tortilla. This is definitely a disappointing visit as I had been here before and don't remember it being this light on the protein. The smell also made it an unpleasant meal to sit through in the quiet.

    Chicken Caramelo + chicken tacos & Iced Tea looks like fire, roasted salsa, avocado sauce, spicy green avocado salsa, green salsa
    Shi-Ann S.

    Ooh my, this food is so Damn good! My friend referred me here about 30 minutes ago and it's everything he claimed it to be, these tacos are fire Tortillas are fresh & the salsa bar is Stacked! Looks like they even have cold beers and margaritas. Too bad I can't have one right now. The service is just what i need. It's nice ,clean and not a loud environment. Also, I really enjoy the tables n chairs (they have the day of the dead painted. Looks like by hand. I'm impressed) Plus i'm super close to my next client!

    Chips and salsa, bean, rice, and cheese burrito
    Ali B.

    Needed some late night Mexican food yesterday and this fulfilled my need! The don't do online ordering late in the day so I went in to order for pickup. I got a bean, rice, and cheese burrito, and chips and salsa. The burrito was absolutely massive which was awesome. Salsa that the chips come with is watery and not my fave, but the salsa bar has a much better selection and even has a guac sauce. I usually like veggies on my burrito, they don't have that as an option but they do have pickled veggies and they have cabbage and cucumbers at the salsa bar so I was able to get some of those! I liked the sautéed onions with the burrito too. Service was really good, got my food out in a timely manner, the guy taking my order was really nice and made conversation with me. Lots of seating in here, would probably be a good lunch stop too.

    Excellent, no-frills tacos with a fabulous fixings bar!
    Nilanj D.

    Phoenix has no shortage of delicious taco joints, but when we popped by here we had very little time to sit down somewhere. I looked up City Tacos and the good reviews convinced me to go in - good choice! It's got an authentic feel and a simple interior. Tacos are served up quickly and the line is super efficient. Al Pastor is typically my litmus test for good tacos and sooooo many places get it horribly wrong. The pastor tacos here were tasty and not too 'masked' by pineapple chunks. I also liked the carne asada and the chicken tacos. I truly liked the salsa and fixins bar. They've got all-you-want pickled onions and jalapeños, fresh onions and radishes, at least 6 salsas, and a really good spicy creamy guac. And the prices were great! Looking forward to coming back here!

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    One of my favorite spots! Very tasty and great quality. I've been coming here for the last 4 ish years.

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    9 days ago

    Good taste but very chewy meat. It's like mostly skin and not the real good meat, I got the carne asada tacos.

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    The food was delicious, the staff was kind and welcoming, and the restaurant was very clean. Overall, it was a great experience!

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    Great service and great food definitely recommend them to everyone in the area. I went there w my dad

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    1 year ago

    Asada burrito was excellent. The chips were overpriced and burnt. I look forward to coming back but will skip the chips.

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    Delicious every time we love the salsa and guac definitely something simple easy and convenient on nights when it's needed

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    Food was good but it smelt very strongly of sewage, did not have much of an appetite after that :/

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    New spot! We get the carne asada burrito and it never fails! Great flavor and size as well

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    Not sure about the time they open but was told they stay open until 10pm

    Are there any taco Tuesday specials?

    Yes, City Tacos Phoenix has a Taco Tuesday offering $2 each taco. I got this offer. Great!

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    4.6
    (1.3k reviews)
    11.7 mi
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    Food is fantastic. Ordered chilaquiles with birria as my protein and the meat is tender and…read moreflavorful. My girlfriend ordered aqua chilies they had a nice kick and good portion. We also ordered two cocktails: mezcalita and st.hibiscus both perfect ratios. You can taste the alcohol and not overpowering with artificial mixers, like most restaurants, cocktails. Worth it. Service very good. With great classic Mexican music not the overplayed playlist you hear at every other spot. I might be proposing to my girlfriend here because we loved it so much.

    I sniffed this place out as a possible eatery at which to grab a Mexican breakfast, which is not a…read moretypical choice for me. But I wanted something hearty after donating blood the day before at Phoenix Fan Fusion. I felt like I didn't eat enough to replenish all of the corpuscles I shed, so a hearty late breakfast was in order. I was pleasantly thrilled with my choice of Presidio Cocina Mexicana, as the late breakfast I ordered did not disappoint! I ordered the Chilaquiles, which are essentially breakfast nachos, and you have a choice of protein to add. I chose the birria beef which was perfectly slow-cooked and complemented the corn tortilla chips, cheese, and eggs superbly. I opted for both the red chile and green chile sauce which coated the chips along with a generous layer of tangy cotija cheese. I asked for the eggs scrambled and they cooked them just how I like them... fairly dry and in a thin griddled layer. Add to this mound of well-seasoned goodness a decent dolloping of Tapatio hot sauce (and salt and pepper on the eggs) and I had endless perfect bites of spicy, meaty brekkie goodness that brought delighted yummy sounds from my grateful gullet! This was quality food and the couple at the bar next to me raved about the Menudo, so it has all the hallmarks of authentic Mexican fare. It restored me from borderline anemic to my usual strutting rugged caballero self. "¡Arriba, arriba! ¡Ándale, ándale!"

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    4.4
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    11.3 mi
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    If you are looking for upmarket Mexican food, with a great drink on the side, my favorite go to…read morespot in downtown Phx is casa corazon... they have a good menu and fo everything well, from grey Baja tacos, in true Baja style to chili rellenos, fajitas and oh my god the salsa bar!! To die for. Chips are gratuit. Service is prompt and knowledgeable. The entrance is via the kitchen as this was once a home, now converted into a great eatery. So you come in the side door to the dining room . Wait staff all greet you and guide you to the dining room, festooned with roses and talavera tiles. It's not kitschy, just gorgeous. The menu is ample and you can't go wrong with anything. The initial refrito dip, tho yummy, has pork. But they have the best, the absolute best black beans!! Try them just for a change. You'll be converted. The dining area is small but cozy and beautifully done. So enjoy!!

    I'm so glad we finally went to try Casa Corazon. We met with a friend visiting from out of town…read moreduring lunch, and everyone absolutely loved it. The restaurant is inside of an old brick home with wood interior and warm colors. The service was good-- friendly and food came out at a good pace, we were checked on regularly. We ordered an appetizer and then entrees from the lunch menu. The aguachile appetizer is SO good. It's bright, fresh, and has a lot of flavor in the green sauce. It reminds me of a ceviche type dish due to its raw butterflied shrimp that is marinated in the house made chile serrano & cilantro citrus sauce. It was awesome. We were also given free chips & house made bean dip. I ordered the mixed two item plate with a chile rellano and taco corazon (grilled taco dipped in a red chile sauce, stuffed with shredded beef & melted cheese. Topped with grilled onions). The black beans and rice is also tasty. I tried a bite of the other dishes, and I also really liked the brightly colored spinach & cheese enchiladas with pink sauce ( signature beet sauce). I look forward to trying other items from the menu, I was eyeing the steak Mexicano or red snapper. Those dishes sound good for dinner.

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    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    12.6 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Full bar

    This place is so good! Friends kept telling me to go, and now I get why everyone talks about it…read more If you're planning to visit, try to come before the dinner rush because it fills up fast. Also bring a group. The portions are huge and the food is clearly meant to be shared. Trust me on this one, bring friends. I've tried a bunch of dishes here, and there are a few I always go back to. For the table, Camarones Locos is an easy choice. The flame grilled shrimp comes out hot and full of flavor, perfect for passing around. La Patrona ceviche tower is massive and worth the order. When it hits the table, you immediately feel good about the decision. El Pulpazo is technically an entrée, but we always order it as a shareable. The octopus is grilled perfectly and it comes with rice and beans, so everyone gets a little of everything. For entrées, my number one pick is the Lobster and Crab Enchiladas with green sauce. I think about this dish at least once a week. The enchiladas are packed with lobster and crab, and the green sauce ties the whole thing together. Honestly, I could talk about this place all day. If you like Mexican food and seafood, you need to try it. Great food, big portions, and a menu that makes it hard to stop ordering.

    It was my first time visiting this restaurant with a party of 10, and unfortunately, the experience…read morewas not great. The service was okay, but the staff lacked friendliness and didn't seem very welcoming. As for the food, some dishes were good while others were disappointing. Overall, the flavor was lacking for me, and many of the dishes just didn't stand out. Another issue we ran into was the parking situation. The parking lot is very small, and we had to park outside of it, which was inconvenient for a large group. Overall, my experience was not the best, and I wouldn't be coming back.

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    4.3
    (1.2k reviews)
    10.6 mi
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    This review is for the totality of the experience…read more I made an advance reservation at Alma Scottsdale for a mid-sized group of 7 to celebrate a special occasion. Our party arrived right on time for our reservation, but we were not seated until 15 min later because our table was not ready. It took about an additional 15 min to get tap water for the table (there was not enough provided anyways), and to place our orders too another ~20 min. The food did not arrive until 30 min later. For context, we eventually learned that the restaurant was short staffed and the bartender was also operating as our waiter. When the food finally arrived, there was a mix-up on what was delivered. We had checked with the staff who delivered one of the dishes: we ordered the "wild mushroom" side, but what we received did not look quite like it. We asked clarifying questions x2, but were assured, "no, it is the wild mushroom." Turned out, it was the mushroom empanada that was delivered to our table, which we originally did not order. The management did rectify the situation upon the conclusion of the event when we were paying the bill, but to us, it felt a bit accusatory as if we intentionally wanted to cause a huge fuss about the final total, which was absolutely not the case. The food in general was delicious. If this was a more standard dining experience, it would have been 4-5 stars just for the food. The service was very subpar, and really colored the entire experience negatively, therefore the two star review. I understand that staffing shortages happen -- fine. My family has worked in food service as wait staff for 25+ YEARS, so I am empathetic. But for management to ring up our bill and then come confront us in an inflammatory manner, making us feel like we were wrong, on an occasion to celebrate something special, was extremely disappointing.

    Our bartender Angel was AMAZING! I said I wanted spicy and he absolutely delivered. Between the…read moredrinks and food, he made our taste buds and tummy's happy. Plus, great customer service. Thank you Angel!

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