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    4.8 (69 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    HoyMay P.

    We had a taco party with several friends. Some ladies brought a cowboy caviar, guacamole & chocolate-flan. We got various types of tacos here; shredded pork, carnitas, & shredded chicken. Some indulged with margaritas, others had water. Nice party with good tasty tacos! Small lot outside.

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    They were so nice and the burritos are sooo good! 10/10 recommend! Will tell my friends about this place.

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    Alexandra S.

    While we looked at the menu posted outside the front door of the restaurant, the cashier opened a window on the side and asked if we wanted to come in. As soon as we entered, everyone working here greeted us (cashier, cooks, everyone). It being our first time here, the cashier told us which dishes were customer favorites. I got the carne asada burrito (which came with guacamole and pico in the burrito), and my friend got the bacon breakfast burrito (which came with egg and cheese in the burrito, and she added potatoes for an extra $0.50). The food came out super fast. The carne asada itself was very bland and tough, and I wish the burrito had less meat and more guacamole and pico. My friend said her burrito was one of the best she's ever had. The tortillas were hot and soft, and I really wish I liked my burrito more than I did. The green hot sauce was delicious, and the cashier gave us three other hot sauces to try (mild, hot, and habanero). He also gave us two 16.9 fl oz water bottles for free. I would give the service here ten stars if I could. I'll come back based on that alone. The parking is ample and close to the entrance. The bathrooms are clean. The seating area inside is nothing fancy, but it's well kept and a quiet place to enjoy your meal. They accept Apple Pay and credit cards for an additional $0.50 charge, so bring cash if you can.

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    Sandra F.

    Great spot to stop by for a quick lunch! My husband had a steak burrito and I had a chimichanga. It was delicious. Chips and salsa were good (salsa was spicy). Don't forget to ask for the pickled carrots! This is real Mexican food! The people there are amazing and so kind and you really felt the care put into this family owned business. Will be back!

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    Brad W.

    Pretty standard, but good breakfast burrito. Hard to find location. Hot sauces were good, but atm card surcharge is unnecessary.

    Every time I try something new on the menu im impressed and that says A LOt. This place is genuinely so so good and all the staff are so kind! 10/10 i am about to become a regular here

    John S.

    Best breakfast burritos in the Cave Creek area. They are friendly and service is quick. We have tried the burritos with ham, bacon and chorizo and all were great. Level up by adding potatoes for $0.50 more. They recently added tables outside to expand seating, otherwise take away is the way to go. Don't forget to order some pickled carrots and jalapenos.

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    Amazing customer service and the authentic Mexican food my husband was searching for in cave creek!! He LOVED his breakfast burrito!

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    Best breakfast burrito I've ever had. I got the chorizo burrito. Tortillas are also fantastic. Highly recommend.

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    8 months ago

    10/10 would recommend! Food is amazing and service is equally as good! Every item i have tried from tacos to burritos was amazing!

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    Best breakfast burritos in town! All the food here is fantastic. The crew is kind and friendly. It's a must have!

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    9 months ago

    The food is amazing and horchata is even better. The employees are very welcoming and nice as well.

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    The breakfast burritos are huge and the service is great. Will definitely be back soon!

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    The food was so fresh and tasty. Very good quality meat used in nachos supreme. Also the rolled tacos were delicious!! Thank you!!!

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    The food and service were incredible. This is our go to place to pick up mexican food for dinner, lunch, parties or just oeuduerves...

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    The food is incredible!! Love and such a great addition to the Creek! Their red salsa is soooo good!

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    Love this place. Always greeted with a smile and maybe a…read morejoke or two. You'd never know they have a little kitchen in the back of this souvenir shop. Family owned and operated. The best tacos and Indian fry bread in AZ. Hubby loves sweet he gets his fry bread with powdered sugar. I love the Navajo Taco fry bread. Smothered in chilli, cheese, lettuce & tomatoes sooo good. Sometimes I get the Taco plate made with shredded beef. They do have many other things on their menu all very good. Prices are fantastic. Small place in the back to eat also seating out front or tables under the trees out back. Don't drive to fast you'll miss it! Its clean rustic atmosphere is fun. The store has all kinds of rocks, T shirts, blankets even a scorpion rocks. We live about 45 min from here and it's so worth the drive. Great place to bring out of town guest to see the desert town of Cave Creek and enjoy some great food.

    Came back for a second time to enjoy the beef enchiladas, but this time the rice was hard and cold…read more Also tried the beef taco, which lacked flavor and was not tender. The beef enchilada luckily was still a hit. It comes with green sauce, but make sure to ask for their red hot sauce. It's one of the best red hot sauces I've had, with just the right amount of spice. The service was a bit better this time as the owner himself pleasantly greeted us and took our order. The inside of the restaurant could use a deep cleaning, especially their floors, window sills, and bathroom.

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    My wife and I took her sister here for lunch. She is from Washington state, so she has had seafood…read morethat is about as fresh as you can get. We started with drinks. The dirty birdy and whiskey buck were such a hit we had a few. The appetizers we tried were delicious. The seared ahi tasted yummy and the pork belly with its crunchy exterior was gobbled up quick. We then tried the cauliflower and steamed clams. The broth for the clams was so good, we asked for more bread to sop it up. The cauliflower was yummy and everything on the plate was eaten up. The girls were full after that, but I wanted to try the beet salad. Have to say, one of the best I've ever had. Beets, arugula, goat cheese, walnuts (I think) and Orange slices with a tasty vinaigrette. Although the girls were 'full', they saw that and had to try it. Nothing left in that bowl as well. Overall, very pleasantly surprised and will for sure return to try other items on the menu. Service was great btw! My wife and I will certainly be back!

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    Predictable food, nice environment and pretty good service…read more Would recommend for a nice, relaxed evening.

    Called ahead and got reservation for 7 of us - they said normally only allow reservations for 8 or…read moremore but they made an exception. Arrived on a Sunday at 1 pm and were seated in a corner booth. All wood booth, seating is tight for 7 and would be near impossible for 8. Hard straight up back. Glad i brought coat to sit on although it was a bit cool inside too. Old western style decor inside. A little crowded and noisy but since we were huddled in a tight booth, we had good conversations compared to other places. Seating outside with fair number of people but heaters didn't appear to be on - I would have been cold outside. Mostly picnic table seating outside; sitting next to road although fenced in. Some pups with patrons. Service good overall but fairly slow. Lilly had to go verify the special for the day. My burger came several minutes after other entries arrived - weird. I had the horny toad burger with fries - great fries! Burger had brisket with bacon too - it was fairly good. We also had onion rings as appetizer which were fairly good beer battered style. Others had the Cod and taco's, but the bday girl had liver an onions which she said were very good. Everyone liked the taco's and chips that came with them. The creamed corn was just ok, and coleslaw fairly good. No offer of little dessert for bday girl which was surprising given we told the waitress this and made reservation just for the occasion. Drinks were good overall. Beautiful drive to get there, but doubtful we will be back much. Value was ok for what we got but nothing tremendously special.

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