Quick stop at El Norteño was an epic stop! I believe it was cash only, but there's a Circle K right across the street. The wait wasn't bad and the lady taking orders was super patient while I looked over the menu! Everything was packing flavor and the serving size was mega (and for me that just means dinner and left overs!)!! Also, it's a pick up window, but the area around isn't bad at all and it's well lit! Cheers! read more

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I love it. Best Mexican food around. Prices are excellent, portions are well worth the price. Will definitely be ordering from there soon!

Great prices and great food, machaca burrito is AMAZING. Cash only .... Don't forget. They are super quick at getting food out.

Chimichanga not what I expected. Chicken cooked very well not dry full of flavor. Green chile, tomato, onion. The shell of the chimichanga was crisp right. The sauce for me missed the mark. It lacked flavor. Spanish rice. Was really good. Has great Spanish flavors and I love the added black pepper. Giving it a peppery flavor. Rice was fluffy and cooked perfectly. Beans was good. Had a few hard pieces. It had the traditional flavors of Mexican retried beans. Red salsa. This hot sauce is something special. I can't really describe it. What is it??? I sit and question, as I keep taking dipping my spoon in and tasting it. I want this sauce.... on everything. read more

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Tamales were dry...red sauce flavorless...expected more due to the hype... price ms were great though...

I decided to try this place because Irma's Kitchen was closed for the holiday, and I had heard good things about the food. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. I waited over 20 minutes in the "Order Here" line, only to realize that many people were bypassing it and ordering directly at the "Pick Up Here" window. Confused, I switched lines and tried to explain the situation to the staff. Instead of offering any clarity or help, they were dismissive and rude. The whole ordering process felt chaotic and disorganized, which overshadowed any excitement I had about trying their food. If you're looking for a smooth and enjoyable experience, I'd recommend Irma's Kitchen or Old Azteca place south of Roosevelt and 7ave instead. This place might have decent food, but the disarray and poor customer service make it hard to justify the hassle. Id give them 0 stars, but yelp forces you to give them one. read more

I love this place! I will admit sometimes it's a bit too salty but the flavors are there! I don't come here to be healthy anyway lol. I love how they drench their burritos in sauce. They add the perfect amount of sour scream!! Their hot sauce on the side is also so good! I definitely want to try different things on their menu! This place is cash only! I liked it better when this place used circular foil plates but it looks like they use regular square plastic plates now. I will continue to come back. I also wish they would renovate the outside of their restaurant and make it more inviting. Either way this place will always be a gem in the city of Phoenix! read more

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This place is no frills and just delicious. I ordered the #12, which came with an enchilada,taco and beans. My total with tax was $11.40 . When I got my food they had also either on purpose or accidentally also gave me a tostada as well. I was so uncomfortably full at the end because I couldn't stop eating. It was fresh and flavorful but nothing over the top. Just good home cooked Mexican food that they are proud of and have mastered. It comes with this delicious peppery hot salsa on the side. You need a little bit of that in each bite and it's perfect. I finished the meal off with a caramel churro. It was a little over done but nonetheless delicious. The family/employees were extremely kind. I ate outside in the gated patio area. It is a little unnerving as there is a pretty large homeless population that move between that side of the street and the other side at the circle k gas station. I love the food and vibe of this place. It is so well priced and delicious; please give them a try and your business! read more

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This particular Mexican Food is prepared with an exquisite spicey blend with every selection on their menu!! I have tried too many mex-restaurants coming away with bland food ! My family has hired this restaurant for many many events and have never been disappointed read more

O this place is GOOD'T!!!! Highly recommend the Mexican pizza to share. It's huge! This would be the place to go for a quick lunch or to go

Food is super bland no flavor I got the lunch special taco and the carna asada buritto and I was not a fan of either one I will not be back here read more

One of the best Mexican food spots on earth(yes earth). Fast service and some the fairest pricing of any restaurant of any cuisine. My favorite chilaquiles ever made. Cash only. Indoor/outdoor dining. read more

Please don't waste your money like I did $30. The food is horrible the beans have a weird taste, the chicken in the enchiladas was very dry and no flavor, I ordered a Gorditas and was given a Sopa, they should really be embarrassed I've had better food at Filabertos. I had to throw away $30 worth of horrible food. read more

This little restaurant puts out some of the best Mexican food and their catering is really good. Love everything and the daily specials are a great deal. No indoor seating but a nice patio when the weather is good or just pickup and take home. read more

Soooooo good!!! Very fair prices, comes out fast and steaming hot, perfect spice level and seasoning. Also has a cute little outdoor spot to eat your food at. Love it here and will definitely come again! read more

El Norteño - Got the fries with carne, Friday special burrito, and combo #20 (the fries were devoured) - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It's no wonder El Norteño has been in business for over 40 years. I am still thinking about the food months later. It's that good. El Norteño is absolutely a hole in the wall establishment. It is cash only, but there is an ATM available on site. I do not know if the ATM charges extra fees though, so it's probably best to bring cash ahead of time. There is a small lot for parking. We had no issues securing a spot. Even at off hours, there were still customers. Seating is all outdoors, but there is a small roofed section you can access to stay out of the sun. A party of four is the max amount you would want to take here if you want to be able to eat comfortably all together at the same table. All the tables and chairs are not adjustable. We got the carne asada fries for dining on site. It comes topped with guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and onion. We opted for the red salsa due to rave reviews. Normally we prefer green, but their red salsa is absolutely worth trying. The carne asada was also incredible. It was so smoky and flavorful. It is the best carne asada I have gotten to try to date in Arizona. The amount was enough to satisfy my partner and me. The cashier was so thoughtful too. She noticed that my partner and I would be sharing, so she included two sets of utensils for us without us having to ask. To go for the next day, we got the #3 red chile bowl. It was so good even reheated next day! I am so picky about my beans, but El Norteño's is great. The meat again was so flavorful and smoky. The red chile does have a bit of a kick, so if you are sensitive to spicy foods, keep this in mind. I am sensitive, but was willing to power through it because it was so tasty. I would say the meat definitely makes the food here worth it. Someone in our party got a cheese enchilada only and really regretted not getting any meat. Portion sizes are also very generous. One order is definitely enough for two meals or for one very hungry person. I am so excited to get El Norteño again! Their food really has been living rent free in my head ever since I tried it. read more

Not only is the food fantastic, but the staff here is awesome. Crunchy tacos here are bomb - shells are never too oily, and the toppings are always fresh & loaded. I've had both the regular shredded beef and the machca (has some like sautéed peppers & onion if I remember correctly), both are really tasty. Recently tried the chicken tacos (I usually always get shredded beef) and I would order those again. The beans & rice are consistent, always hit the spot. Their chile cheese fries make for good appetizer/shareable if you're eating with friends. read more

If you like good Mexican food from walk-up, cash-only corner joints, then this is your place. The tacos were crunchy, tasty and stuffed full of goodness. You might be waiting for your order in the Phoenix summer heat, so keep that in mind. But everything is really good! read more

I always see a line for this place so I wanted to check it out. So here's what I found out. You definitely get a Big Bang for your buck here & it's cash only so that's a good thing. The food was pretty good but not really to my taste- at least what I tried. I got the queso pollo & the taco plate for my wife & I. Both were good but neither really was something that would bring me back. The place itself is kind of interesting, you place your order in this little booth (Usually there's a line) & they call your number outside. You can either sit outside or inside but I wouldn't recommend either on a hot day. Ultimately a lot of people like this place, maybe I just ordered the wrong things & I would have liked something else better. For me there's a lot of other Mexican places I enjoy. If you're looking for a cheap cash only place that serves good Mexican you want to try it out. Happy eating! read more

Don't drive past this 'hole-in-the-wall' spot! Or you may regret it! But if you do drive-by, keep driving until you find a bank because you will need cash! FYI this place is Cash Only. Really incredible Mexican food and honestly some of the best we've had on this side of town. Friendly staff, fast service for a small staff and several patrons waiting for their order, and delicious food (and you can't beat the price on some of these). The only downside is the location. It's not ideal. It's on one of the busiest intersections right off the freeway, so pulling out is a hassle and parking is somewhat limited. But despite that, you definitely want to bookmark this spot and give them a chance! read more

Food, Service, Service all excellent... in my opinion definitely the best Mexican (take-out) food in Phoenix! You will not be disappointed.

We decided to try this place out after passing it for sooooo many years. First things first we ordered ahead as you will always notice a line standing outside and into their parking lot which is decent size. CASH ONLY!!! We found out last minute and thankfully we had cash on us. We ordered breakfast fast burritos which were super good and jam packed. Definitely beats the drive through spots for breakfast items. I have yet to try their lunch/dinner plates but my co-workers swear by it. I'll just have to come back and update the review then. read more

Crispy tacos and pollo fundido are bomb! Not a place you want to eat at but instead take out. Cash only.

This place has the most amazing chili, Quiles, for breakfast. Lots of parking, easy in and out. read more

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On the corner of 7th Ave and Roosevelt don't let the little blue bldg fool you. This place has really good reasonably priced Mexican food ! Cash only but worth a stop. read more

Love this place, food is always freshly made and delicious. They deserve higher than 5 stars!

I always drove past this place when going to and fro my apartment, finally decided to try it. It's great! Food is amazing and workers are friendly. One of my go-to spots now, especially for a breakfast burrito. P.s. the pictures of the menus must be old, the prices are higher now. Don't let that scare you though. Prices are still reasonable for the quality and support of a local business! read more

I didn't get a picture of my food but it was legit! I am from South Texas and while driving through I found this spot to eat while putting gas! I had the asada chimichanga with a side of rice and beans. Portions are huge and the food tasted great! Definitely recommend! read more

I wanted to bring in breakfast for the hardworking clinicians at Barrows. Their meeting was at 7am. So I had to find a place that was open at 630a for pickup. I called El Norteno and asked them if they could do a 630a order despite the fact that they don't open until 730. Actually, I asked if they could recommend a place that was open for 630 pickup when they told me they don't open until 730. The woman said that the chefs are in early, prepping for the day at 530. She said they would be happy to take care of me. With the Starbucks across the street, I was able to grab coffee and breakfast burritos and arrive on time. 32 burritos and there wasn't a single one left over! When businesses OFFER to go above and beyond, they should be recognized. Hence this 5star review. read more

I was not a fan of the food I got here. I got a chimichanga platter with red Chile meat and smothered in red and green sauce. Way too soggy and the chimichanga was so soft, it lost all of its crunch. I couldn't even finish it. I think they just put wayyyy too much sauce. It was like soup. It was also very salty and the sauce itself wasn't amazing. I would come again and try something else possibly, but never this dish. Very disappointed. read more

El Norteño - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Chilaquiles. Chilaquiles. Chilaquiles. Great stuff! I am a fiend for chilaquiles and El Norteño has hands down the best ones ImHO. Wednesday special. Try it... spicy enough to grab your attention and with two eggs its enough for two read more

El Norteño - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It's was fine. I don't live in the area so will not be back but if I did maybe. I had the red chili burrito. There was a homeless man asking for money for food so we gave him ours read more

The Arizona Burrito I got was huge and extremely delicious with fresh ingredients, it's definitely worth the 10$ it will fill you up, the cashier was nice Latina women who gave me excellent service and was extremely friendly, this a great hole in the wall spot for takeout Mexican food. Always delicious read more

This little place has become a weekly eatery to say the least! Food is always fresh and hot and there service is fast and accurate! We have never had a negative experience and we are thankful for their hard work in providing this for as long as they have! The 3 way burrito and the taco special on Wednesday is the best! The specials are decently priced and fair are available daily except for Saturday! Definitely check this place out! read more

Been coming here for years. The food has always been delicious....the beef tacos with rice & beans...fire!!!! read more

El Norteño - Beef tacos with rice & beans - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food is so good and authentic!!! I order the #20 and was very satisfied. Can't wait to try more :)

This place is a gem! I have never had a bad meal at El Norteño and I've visited quite a few times. The pollo fundido and enchiladas are personal stand outs and the prices are very reasonable as well. read more

This place is one of the best kept secrets. It's really good every time. Been the saving hangover breakfast of champs for many years. If you know, then you know. read more

This place hands down is the best!!! The ladies in the front even better I messed up and forgot to ask for no guacamole on my Mexican pizza and they were happy to remake it . Thank you so much I really hope someone gets to enjoy that pizza Don't let the aesthetics foool you this place is 5 PLUS read more

Best place for Mexican Food, We recently moved to Phoenix, AZ from San Diego,CA and this place reminds us of home. We have to come here at least once a week. read more

El Norteño - Red chili chimichanga with beef - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona