You can smell of the sizzling fajitas from outside of the restaurant. I have stopped by around 12PM expecting a very long line, but it wasn't as bad as I thought. I had ordered 1 pound of top sirloin and 1 pound of beef fajitas. I figured that might not be enough to feed 4, so added a super quesadillas. The fajitas were juicy, savory, and accompanied with handmade tortillas. They have a pretty impressive salsa bar. A huge selection of flavorful salsa's range of spice levels, fresh guacamole, large jalapenos, and salted fishes. The chips were very good, freshly made and warm. I had waited at least 25 minutes before getting my order. I definitly will call ahead next time. read more

This has been on my list of places to try for a while now since it is so close to school. Finally decided to try it last night with a friend of mine. She got two carne assda tacos on corn tortillas, I got the supreme quesadilla, and a bean and cheese burrito for my boyfriend. My friend thought the tacos were delicious and I absolutely loved the quesadilla which came with some guacamole on the side. The bean and cheese burrito was pretty big, and was also enjoyed. All this food was only $18-19. They also have a deal for 6 flour tortilla tacos for $5.50. read more

Tacos! Tacos! They're not just for Tuesday!!! I had been looking for a place like this for a very long time. Growing up in Las Cruces, NM, we'd frequent El Taco Tote in El Paso whenever we had to go to the airport. Now...there is one here in Phoenix! Delicious carne asada tacos and the BEST baked potatoes EVERRR!! Plentiful salsa bar with all the fixings: cilantro, pickled onions, jalapeños, and all the salsa variety you could ask for. Make sure you stop by! read more

If a place's title has to say they are 'real', then that's always a red flag for me but boy was that thought easily changed for me. Friends parents come here twice a month so decided to check it out. They had me at HANDMADE TORTILLAS!! Drool... We went the route of ordering the meat by the pound which includes 10 tortillas. We got pork adobado and corn tortillas. Then add on the sides and condiments you want...rice beans guacamole. The meat comes to your table on a sizzling plate. Yum! The tortillas that came with were no small soft taco ones. They were a good size. You could make a small burrito. Although they were a bit soft for my liking (I prefer them denser), they held up well considering how much meat, beans, etc we piled into it. They didn't fall apart like many street tacos do that aren't cooked right. Yes, salsa bar is great. I love that they have cilantro and onions separate. They even have cucumber slices! Highly recommend. Now I see why the parents come here as often as they can. read more

Breakfast tacos are really good here. I got the Barbacoa and asado and they were really good. They need to open a location in the east valley so I don't have to drive all the way to Phoenix. read more

El Taco Tote - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food is decent but the service is poor. I (non-hispanic) woman walked in and the cashier was glancing at me but not making an advance to take my order then a Hispanic woman walked up after me and and he greeted her with no hesitation and took her order before me . I like the food but that display of service was absolutely disrespectful. read more

Yum. My new favorite Taco Shop. Awesome salsa bar. Several people dedicated to making fresh tortillas. All sorts of beef, chicken, pork and *other* meat. read more

Yes, this place has really great tacos. I was very happy they expanded to the Phoenix area. They first started in Juarez, Mexico and then El Paso. Being an El Paso native it is nice to have some really good Mexican food from your hometown. I would give it five stars, but I don't want to be biased. read more

I will say that the Carne Asada is very good here but after that I am not a fan of El Taco Tote. This is not to say that they are a bad restaurant. I just don't like their food. I will say that this location is always packed so they must be doing something right but as far as I am concerned. Meh. I've experienced better. read more

Love love love! So stinkin delicious.. tortillas, salsa bar, barbacoa, and yummy pineapple empenadas .... Looks a tad sketchy on the outside but inside is clean, staff is friendly, and unlimited chips and salsa.... what more do you need?... Oh! And they give a discount if you have a GCU ID! read more

This place pumps out tacos as fast as Mcdonald's does hamburgers. It's a site to see if nothing else. The tacos are tasty, the salsa bar has plenty of options, and their soda fountain has a lot of choices. They let you pretty much design your own tacos from several different types of meats and salsas. I like the concept, and they execute it well. It's not kept very clean, and you might have to clean your own table. It's always over run with kids, but if you are looking for a quick taco on the westside, it's a pretty decent bet. read more

This place is in the neighborhood and I wondered about it. I never thought I would go in a million years. I stopped by tonight because I just missed Subway's door closing. Granted, I did not order much and maybe 10pm on a Sunday night of a holiday weekend was not the best time for them. All I can say is, "Yuk!" The place was disgustingly dirty. The Chicken Quesadilla and Pineapple Empanada that I received were beyond disgusting. (and I rarely say that about food) The Quesadilla had hardly no cheese on it or maybe none at all. I opened it up to look at it thinking they gave me the wrong order because it did not even look like a Quesadilla. It was very thick and lumpy. Not cooked enough maybe? The Empanada tasted more like a week old donut. It was hard, and stale. The Salsa Bar was like a Pollo Asada. It had a lot of variety but it was so dirty. Also, none of the sauces had anything special going for them. They did not have any flavor or consistency. One was like water. Ewhhh! I guess people rave about their Carne Asada but I will stick to Gallo Blanco. I hope I don't get food poisoning. I have to say something positive so I will say the girl who was working the counter was very friendly. read more

Don't trust the 3-star or better reviews.... they probably got some local "stuff" in their food. El Taco Tote is nothing short of being overpriced per the quality. Perhaps that's because people go there to get free chips and fixings from the salsa bar. I don't blame them though- I'd probably do the same if I were short on cash. Anyways, paying customers dish out around $8-10 per plate. I tried the "Quatro Tacos" (yes, that's "4 tacos" in ingles) during my first visit. It tasted decent, but was not filling and of the quality that I expect considering that I could go somewhere like Sweet Tomatoes and get a better overall experience. So, if one were to use inductive logic, I'd say there are probably better options out there. Keep searching! I can't put my stamp of approval on El Taco Expensivo! read more

El Taco Tote - Mexican Style Grande Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Everyone from the cashiers to the cooks provide friendly and efficient service. If you're ever in the area for some authentic Mexican tacos, stop on by. read more

Was not bad. I was actually surprised. Menudo was really good and spicy. Their nachos were made for white people, chips smothered with nacho cheese/guac/refried beans topped with meat. Their sauce station was on point, loved the pico de gallo and guac sauce. When I come back for work I wouldn't mind going here again. read more

Yum tacos.. Awesome salsa bar.. Near my campus... All things bueno..

Brightly lit and clean. Good selection but I think they are too pricey for what you get. I had 2 taco combo with rice and beans. One taco was barbacoa and the other was adobaba(sp?) chicken. The chicken was absolutely awesome....the barbacoa, not so much. The meat looked like a turd. Sorry but that's just what it looked like and the flavor was not there. The salsa bar and all you can eat chips is great. I loved the salsa verde and the avocado salsas. My GF and daughter both loved the pico. So I may be back if I'm in the area but still think they need to check their pricing. read more

One of my favorite Mexican food places in the valley. So fun to go here and eat family style. Buy meat by the pound and try a couple different flavors and fresh tortillas come with it. All you can eat Chips (made fresh) and a huge salsa bar with so many choices. Best salsa bar in town! So I'm deducting one star because most of the staff does not speak English. Normally I wouldn't complain as many small excellent restaurants have this problem. But I have had trouble ordering, and I have one friend who refuses to go because of it. However, the prices are great and the food is wonderful. read more

A neighbor of mine had been telling me about this place. We live about 45min away. I was in the area and stopped in for lunch. I'm a sucker for street tacos. It is the first thing I seek out when in Mexico or any hole in the wall. This place was awesome! Tortillas were being made next to me while I ordered the daily special 3 tacos. I had the Cana Asada. The meat was lean and had great flavor. The Salsa bar was the best I have seen. Drink selection was great! The help your self warm chips were fantastic. Big Fan! I will be back read more

Best street tacos I've had in a very long time! And they have a awesome salsa bar and free chips! The price adds up real quick but definitely worth it! I will be back. :) read more

I had to wait for a tire to be put on my Gold Wing and came here for lunch. I thought this place was crazy good.I started off with fresh hot tortillas, fresh salsa bar, & all you can eat tortilla chips. I had the Chili Relleno combo plate with rice & beans. Everything tasted fresh & hot. This place was great, I will be back. read more

El Taco Tote - Chili Relleno, rice, beans, chips & salsa, & fresh hot homemade corn tortillas - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Good tacos but the salsa needs work. I really like thier tripas. The desert are pre-made pre-packaged outside of the restaurant. The marinade to use for their meat bottled but it's good it's good yeah it's good. If you like American Mexican food this place is good yeah it's it's good. read more

El Taco Tote - The eggs Ranchos were okay but I love the flavor profile. Quick and easy - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I'm sorry but this place suckked. Their carne asada(not) was horrible. Super thick And rubbery. Their onions and cilantro were frozen. And they are wayyyy over priced $70.00 for 12 tacos and the small tacos. Oh and 3 drinks. That does not include rice or beans nothing huge disappointment. I would urge you not to go. Oh and one more thing we waited for ever for our food. read more

The food is good , staff..not so much, to say the least . I came in on a sunday at 10 PM. NOW I understand they closed at 11 but we had to reach out to staff just to be helped they disregarded the fact that my fiance and I were standing at the register waiting to be helped. got my food they're wasn't much salsa at the salsa bar. So I asked a gentlemen in a purple uniform if they had more salsa he simply shook his head and continued talking with his co workers. While on the other hand Another customer had asked another employee for more salsa and she gladly brought out a new tub. It just sucks I had heard alot of good reviews about this place, but my experience says otherwise . read more

This place is average at best and food is overpriced. I had chicken adobado, shrimp and barbacoa tacos. The chicken adobado was marinated in a simple vinegar marinade and while it wasn't over cooked, it wasn't very good. The shrimp was unseasoned and small. I wouldn't have it again and it's definitely not worth $4.29. The barbacoa was the best of the three but was very fatty. Definitely not worth $3.99. Despite the poor value the place is packed. At least the beer is cold. read more

Asada and adobada are the best. I really like the different salsas and homemade tortillas are so good. read more

El Taco Tote - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Nothing about this place is average, but it all averages out to average. Nice salsa bar. Good pastor, but not great. Good adobada, but not great. Self service ordering with table delivery that's a little erratic. Meal showed up first, then the margarita. It was hard to find chips to have with the salsa. It's in a old Denny's with a bright paint job added. The booths were spaced out oddly. If I sat back in my booth, I was about a meter away from my food. read more

Not really fast, not fine dinning either. Casual place to get tacos with handmade tortillas (corn and flour). Mexican sodas, beer, Jamaica, and Horchata. Good food, at fair prices. The salsa bar is a plus. read more

El Taco Tote - Yummy salsa bar. Anything u get is good. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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My Dad always takes us here or order tacos to goes to and shares when he visit. My family still goes and orders the family pack which you can pick different meat and comes with rice&beans side plus your pick of flour/corn tortillas. The side bar lets you build your own tacos/burritos which is perfect for our family mix of meat lovers and vegans. We always have a good time there catching up and enjoying each others company. Good pick for family meal time. read more

This is the second time here and it didn't disappoint. Took the family here today and they were impressed with the food. The food was delicious and tasty. I ordered the chicken burrito, shrimp taco and a fish taco. The burrito was full of flavor. The shrimp taco was outstanding and the fish taco surprised me to see just the fish and tortilla by itself. I thought it would have some cabbage and cream sauce on it, but nope. Not a bad thing, but it did surprised me. A few condiments later and it was gone like the rest. Let's go to the amazing salsa bar! The avocado salsa was my favorite. There were a few more that I liked as well. This place knows how to make a good salsa. The staff was very friendly and courteous. They did their best to keep the place clean and stocked. Can't wait to go again...... read more

Great tacos for your money. With two I am full. The salsa salad is good. Chips are free to dar. read more

El Taco Tote - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Really good for fast food!! The taco shells were handmade and very good. Loved the salsa bar! Very quick and very clean! Won't go wrong eating here! read more

El Taco Tote - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I give this joint props for their chips and salsa bar - and their tortillas are fresh, but all the protein I tried (chicken / carne asada / pork) was under-seasoned and over-cooked. It's really close to where I work but despite the convenience I probably won't go back unless it's a taco emergency. read more

I love this place. The food is really good and their salsa bar is the best. The tacos of barbacoa are my favorite. Their mangonada is so good you have to try it. read more

El Taco Tote - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It's really good with full salsa and fresh meat, but sometimes they forgot to cook your flower

You call a chicken taco, chicken in a tortilla with nothing on it. No onion, no cilantro and no taste. This place is a joke. First and last time I'll be back. This isn't Mexican food at all and should stop trying to act Mexican. Jack and the Box tacos are even better than this. read more

Service has gone downhill very significantly. Almost never get what I order any more have been in here several times staff doesn't seem to care and seems to have a very negative attitude. I used to love coming here but not anymore. read more

The salsa bar is delicious and the food is delicious!! The minuses: the horchata tastes a little off and the meat sometimes isn't the cleanest (i.e. a lot of fat and weird little parts left), but overall pretty delicious. read more

Greta meat and great flavors. I have eaten at the original in Juarez Mexico several times when living there. This one was just as great on service and quality of food as the original one. Definitely worth it. read more

Hand made tortillas and salsa bar are the reason we drive 40 minutes to come to this place.. only bad thing is that everytime we come the portions seem smaller. read more