My friend told us about this amazing family owned Mexican restaurant! So we ventured out to Chandler and had a great meal! The outside murals are beautiful! Had to take pictures in front of that for sure!! Walked in, very clean and loved the vibe inside with all the pictures of the owner and family from the start of the business. We obviously had never been there, my friend asked what the best items on the menu was and honestly the gentleman up there was not helpful or kind, he was on his cell phone told us two plates that were good but didn't look at us well talking so we didn't hear what he said! He continued talking and not even talking our order! The women came up took our order and was very kind! The food was great all three plates were delicious, I had the chicken floutas, my son had the carne asada fries and my friend had the three beef tacos beans and rice. Well we were waiting for our food a couple went in and they had never been there and the women explained the whole menu to them! I wish we had her when we asked or question!! That guy needs to stay in the back because he has no customer service skills at all! But the food and the vibe in the restaurant were definitely worth it! We will for sure be going back!! read more

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Ordered two chicken burritos and a bean & cheese burrito on June 12. The chicken appeared reddish-pink, though it was covered in red sauce. Later that evening I became violently ill. I called the restaurant and spoke with the night manager, "Taco," to report what happened and requested a refund or replacement. My request was denied, and my concerns were not taken seriously. The illness was bad enough, but the lack of concern and customer service afterward is why I won't be returning. I have also filed a complaint with the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. read more

They don't have Nachos and I think that's bizarre for a Mexican restaurant. They had chips with shredded cheese and I'm not sure why anyone would want to go to a restaurant and order that. Their refried beans have a strange taste to them, so if you get anything on the menu that comes with refried beans, it'll taste strange. The wait time is meh. They use Foam plates which I HATE. The restaurant itself is not very clean, especially the trash cans. Won't go back read more

Elmer's Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Chandler famous in business since 1974 and right across from Chandler High is @elmerstacos if you are looking for a family owned Mexican restaurant with recipes dating back decades stop in and enjoy! You'll always leave just a little too full and damn happy about it! Prices are super reasonable and food is delicious. read more

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I am so so happy I found this place. I LOVE Mexican food and this place was everything I needed and more. The food was wondering I got the chicken flauta plate with bean and rice. The chicken was tender and moist and flauta crispy, came on a bed of lettuce and sour cream. The beans were the best beans I've had in a very long time with chips to eat them with and their salsa although not spicy had a wonderful flavor!! The restaurant was very popular from what I could tell with non stop customers in and out. The staff is very friendly and you could tell this was a family owned restaurant which I loved. I will be back to work my way down this amazing menu!! read more

Elmer's Tacos - Chicken flautas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

I wanted some tacos delivered, and I have not found a good taco spot in Mesa at this time and then I was so pleasantly surprised by Elmer's tacos. Everything was so delicious and fresh. I can't believe how good the churro was definitely ordering again. read more

Given I came here for a special event where online gambling personality Bluff paid for everyone's food I can only give 5 stars! It was a really well run event and Elmer's did a great job moving a really long line by having their box special of 2 beef tacos, bean & cheese burrito, chips, and salsa ready to go and Bluff could just pass it out while greeting people. I would definitely come back and try other items on the menu, what we had was solid and nothing tastes better than FREE.99 lol Really tho, I liked the tacos and bean & cheese burrito. Would pay for these items no problem. Glad we could come out, say hello to Bluff, and try a local spot we hadn't been to yet. read more

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We got here right about noon on a Saturday and it was packed. Nobody was really standing in line but the restaurant was basically filled with customers waiting for their food - we knew we were at the right place. The red chili beef burro really hit the spot - it was packed with flavor and no beans and rice (i think if you do want beans and rice, you could get a plate). The pastor taco was absolutely tasty, probably one of my favorite pastor tacos. I'll definitely be back - I've heard good things about their bean and cheese burrito so I think i have my next order ready! read more

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Been coming here for years and never disappointed. Get the strips and cheese for starters. Little bags of sauce are a must, get extra. I love the tacos and the ground beef crispy are my favorite. Burger is pretty good as well but not a standout like their burritos and tacos. Fast service and they pump out fast. Get Your number and a short wait until you get called. Small amount of indoor tables and outside tables. Lots of take out here's read more

Elmer's Tacos is a must try if you are in the Chandler area and looking for authentic Mexican food. It gets busy so be prepared to wait for your food or call in ahead of time. We ordered the carne asada and chicken tacos along with chicken and beef enchiladas to go. The rice and beans were amazing! Great portion sizes. Would recommend the two dinner plate special on Tuesdays. read more

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I am only a visitor to Chandler, but every time I go I have to grab an Elmer's beef muchaca mini burro. It is the perfect mixture of tender meat, crisp lettuce, and cheese. Two mini burros are the perfect amount. Elmer's is usually filled with high schoolers at lunch time, but they are great at keeping everything moving even while busy. I've never sat inside, but their outdoor patio looks like it would be great to drink a beer on during a rare cool day in Chandler. read more

Elmer's Tacos - Mini Burros (beef muchaca) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

This place is awesome! Found this little gem when I lived in chandler may years ago and I still make the trip from the far east valley once a week to get some excellent food! My go to is the taquitos and the green chili beef burrito! They are great. The sauce they have is incredible as well. Stop in and give them a try! read more

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Got their crunchy ground beef tacos and wow they were amazing. I've already been back twice, and both times the food has been great. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to! read more

Great tacos with a busy atmosphere. Depending on the day, they will have specials that make it extra worth it. The one stand out is their bean and cheese. I'm usually not a fan of bean and cheese, but theirs is something else and is soo good. People always tell me thats their favorite thing from here. read more

Elmer's Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Being from California, this place is a total nostalgia trip. If you grew up in Cali in the early '90s, then you know about the taco snack school lunch, their red beef burrito with cheese tastes exactly like the original taco snacks from elementary school. That was my favorite lunch back then, and this burrito hits the spot just right. From the 'strips' to the bean and cheese 'cones,' it's a perfect throwback. I'll definitely be stopping by every time I'm back in Arizona! The Staff is amazing!!! So cool they gave us samples! read more

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I've worked in Chandler now for 25 years and it amazes me that I've never been to Elmer's Tacos before. It is tucked away from the road a bit as it's located just North of Chandler Blvd on the East side of the street- right across from Chandler High School. I went at lunch time on a Tuesday hoping for deals and they did have $1.99 street tacos. The parking lot wasn't too filled but as soon as I stepped inside the restaurant was packed with high school students. I got in the long line but it went quick with two cashiers taking orders. I ordered 2 Al Pastor and 1 spicy chicken street taco and a large drink. The drink was a bad idea as it was mostly ice and boosted my total by almost $4. The best part of the visit was I only had to wait about 4 minutes for my food despite all the people and orders ahead of me. They get the food out fast! It was a little awkward to wait inside as it was cramped and noisy...so I was very appreciative of the speed. The indoor seating was full so I sat outside on a concrete bench under an umbrella (kept the sun off on an unexpectedly hotter February day). The tacos came in a small styrofoam box which had 3 smaller street tacos and a hot sauce cup. Now to the biggest disappointment- the tacos were only so-so and they were only 3 or 4 smaller bites each. The cabbage added a little crunch and white color. The pastor didn't have much flavor, not like some other places where you get a blast of spice and pineapple as soon as you bite in. The spicy chicken didn't taste very much different than the pastor...should be very obvious in a blind taste test which is which but I may have failed if tested. The hot sauce was pretty good and became the main way to add any flavor. I was hoping this would be a good new spot to add into my local Taco Tuesday options but the size and taste of the tacos just doesn't size up with some other places around. read more

Elmer's Tacos - 3 street tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

First time here. They were closed for awhile due to a fire. First impressions when walking in the door, this place is popular and very busy. It is a casual dining room with table and bar/wall seating. I wish they served beer here. I love a cold one with my Mexican food. Our cashier was nice. She gave us an order of chips with grated cheese, for free, since it was our first visit. The food was okay. We ordered tacos, beans, and a burrito. We waited in line for 15 minutes. I didn't feel like the food was very picturesque worthy. If I were to go back I would stick to tacos, that is what they are known for. read more

This place never disappoints! I've been trying new things lately, and everything always tastes great. read more

Elmer's Tacos - Small strips were popping today! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Some of the best Mexican food I have had in AZ. Good variety to choose from. Friendly service and staff. Not real fancy, but clean.

I was really really craving crispy tacos and this lead me to Elmers. We tired the Chicken, Shredded Beef & the ground beef tacos. Honestly, the best one was ground beef, because the meat was seasoned well. The other 2 fell short becsuse they were bland. We also ordered the potato tacos & those were a hit!! The taco plates came with arice and Beans which were pretty good. Overall this place was kind of mid for me. read more

Yum! Made a quick stop randomly craving Mexican food... not a mistake. Really great. Must get the birria and steak tacos. Ninos menu is perfect and the fries are some of the best I personally enjoy. Guac has too much onions for my liking but still good flavor. Beans were the absolute best and love the extra bag of cheese they give you with chips. Not loving the hot sauce packs... when I opened it the sauce squirted out everywhere, but the flavor was dynamite and paired with the tacos perfectly read more

We absolutely LOVE coming here. If my son could go multiple times a week just for the bean and cheese burritos we would. So normally we go Thursdays for their 3 dollar deal. I love all the specials they run weekly because it lets you try more off the menu that you normally wouldn't want to try if you weren't given a great deal. I feel like there is still so much on the menu is like to try but again that's why i love the deals! I was beyond upset when these "influencers" said that they tasted like dog water it makes me never want to trust a "influencer" ever again. Because it's beyond grotesque to use that kind of language for a local small business. Everyone has different tastes and Elmer's is def worth given multiple tries not just one visit. For example: taco Tuesdays can be a hit or a miss but we love their big papa burrito with carne asada and these huge peppers and cheese etc inside absolutely divine. So if you haven't tried Elmer's def try a lot of the menu before giving them your final judgment. read more

This spot has been around for quite some time and with good reason! I've visited several times and whether I'm ordering a breakfast burrito or a special which usually contains several items, it's always delicious. By far what sets this spot apart is the salsa. (Make sure to ask for extra) I have no reason to not continue recommending this spot for delicious Mexican food. If you haven't tried it, I definitely recommend! read more

Elmer's Tacos - Bean Tostada (Included in the combo) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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The old school Mexican restaurant. Not a chain. A historical piece of Chandlers downtown. Be patient. It's all worth it.

Was in the area and was craving some Mexican food. I wanted something that was going to be good and economical. I ordered a pastor taco, a bean and cheese burro and a cheeseburger for the little one. It's good when you can walk out full for under $20. Service was great. Staff was very friendly. read more

Elmer's Tacos - Kids cheeseburger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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It's Taco Tuesday! So I decided to try the Street Taco Combo plate. Super yummy! Love this place and the prices! Still want to try the fry bread read more

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I was excited to come to this place and I had the ground beef tacos. There's nothing like they show in the pictures on their website. I had better ground beef. Taco shells taste like store-bought or premade already. Won't be coming here anymore. I should've went to Pirates fish and chips. read more

After passing by this place for years and finally stopping in, I really wanted to love this place. Unfortunately I didn't. It seems very popular--there was a constant stream of customers coming in while we were there. There is dining room with photos of Elmer (I presume?) and an old menu that shows a hamburger was $1 and a sofa was 40¢. The staff is super friendly, and the prices are very reasonable. I will start by saying the rice was fantastic! And I really liked my shredded beef taco, too. I had a bite of my son's communications, and it was also great. But the red sauce on my cheese enchilada was not for me. I did not like it at all. I only ate a couple of bites. I also did not like my tostada because the lettuce tasted like pre-shredded lettuce in a bag. I really dislike bagged lettuce because there is a weird taste to me. I only ate a couple bites of the tostada, too. I kind of feel like I should like more than 50% of my meal, and should not and up throwing away 50% of my meal. I may or may not return. So many people seem to love it, so it's possible that I came in an off day. read more

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Love this place. Food taste authentic, but always a long wait and they rarely answer the phone so that you can place an order over the phone. Otherwise love the food!! read more

The best bean and cheese burrito in the valley. Elmer's is easily one of the best taco spots in the east valley.

We've lived here 34 years and never been here till recently. Since then we've been back multiple times and everything has been amazing! Every time we go back, we try something new. Best bets: bean and cheese burritos, mini chimis, red Chile beef quesadilla, and yes even the cheeseburger! Just go now if you haven't been!! read more

I was really excited to try Elmer's tacos after reading all the hype. We ordered the carne asada tacos, ground beef tacos and bean cheese burrito. The carne asada tacos were awesome but the ground beef tacos were small and lacked flavor. The been and cheese burrito was large in size but did not like the way it tasted. I would definitely recommend the tacos and may have to try other things. read more

Fabiola was AMAZING!!! She was so kind the moment we walked in the door!!! Her customer service was absolutely outstanding as well!!! I hope that Elmer's taco values her as an employee because people like her are rare to find anymore! Not only did she make my first time experience perfect but the food was delicious!!! We will be back!!! read more

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We really wanted to like this place because the reviews seem to sell it! It dropped the ball, however, as we placed an online order and ended up waiting a VERY long time once we arrived. They were kind and offered complimentary churros. The burritos themselves were just not it. The egg and cheese one had a fishy smell we were curious about and the bean and cheese one that is listed as most popular tasted charred and overcooked and looked nothing like the melty goodness in other photos. The fries were chewy, unsalted and not it. The buttery tortilla is literally a tortilla filled with oily butter- so maybe that's my fault for ordering. I don't think it's a definitive no and perhaps we will try again sometime but with the drive and experience it won't be anytime soon. Bummer! read more

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Service was fast and employees were kind. They gave us a free horchata which was super kind of them. I ordered the bean and cheese frybread and my only critique is that there was a bit too much cheese for my liking. read more

Elmer's Tacos - Bean and Cheese Fry Bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

I like Elmers, it's a nice go to spot. The food is always good. I wouldn't say it is authentic Mexican, maybe authentic SW food but it is good. I like the variety their menu offers. Only downside is the speed, even for call ahead they tend to be pretty slow. Good luck getting through and getting them to answer the phone. Yes you can order ahead on apps like doordash but the prices are higher for every menu item, at least I have found that to be for what I have ordered. read more

Always friendly staff and helpful. I've really just been getting their double decker tacos! They are fantastic! The fry bread is good as well. read more

A fairly small Mexican restaurant with friendly staff. I got the fish taco, al pastor taco, carne asada burro, and the red Chile beef burro. First off, the tortillas on everything just sucked. They're tough, chewy, and flavorless. The fish taco was pretty decent but too dry, a little greasy but still fine. Al pastor taco's flavor wasn't great. The meat was too tough and they weren't in bite sized pieces to be comfortable to eat. Red Chile burro was extremely tough. The flavor was very mild. I assumed it was mild in spiciness not in flavor, but I guess I was wrong. The tough beef and the tough tortilla did not go well together. The asada burro was a bit better but still wasn't anything stand out. Not a huge fan of the guac because it made the inside too goopy. Both the burros are fairly small as well. The price is pretty insane considering it's $4.11 per taco. I've had cheaper tacos at an actual restaurant. It was $7ish for the red Chile burro and $9ish for the asada burro. Pretty pricey considering the lack of quality. We also waited a long time for the order to the point where we thought they forgot our order as they called so many people's numbers that were after us. Overall a pretty normal taco experience in Arizona. Would not recommend. read more

Elmer's Tacos - Carne asada burro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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We were attending a show across the street at Chandler Center for the Arts and were looking for a quick and simple dinner. Elmers did not disappoint. Yummy food, Friendly staff, reasonable prices. Highly recommend! read more

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Elmers was actually really good. The pastor taco was great... I smashed that before I could get a picture. The tamales however are disgraceful! You could knock someone clean out with one of those bricks. The fry bread green chili taco was also damn good. read more

Elmer's Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chandler, Arizona