Irma's Kitchen

Still one of my favorite spots to get tacos! I came on Wed at 12pm and got lucky with a parking…read morespot in their limited lot. I ordered a mini quesadilla and taco both with Barbacoa. The food came out very fast and was still steaming hot, fresh and delicious. I added some pico and spicy salsa and easily could've eaten 3x as much but only wanted to fuel up for a climbing session. Quick & convenient, small and simple space, very budget friendly- it's one of the few places where you can get lunch for under $10. I always try to come here when I'm back in town. @azfitfoodfun

Have eaten at Taco Boys several times and it never disappoints…read more The carne asada tacos are my favorite along with a margarita. The condiment bar always have fresh ingredients Service is always great and everyone is welcoming and always has great recommendations A definite favorite!

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Ta'Carbon Mexican Grill

4.5(636 reviews)

6.5 mi

If you're looking for traditional Mexican food at a reasonable price?this is your place…read more The carnitas is legit and so is the carne asada. Full condiment bar!

This place sells my favorite carne asada tacos in the valley! For $10.99, you can get ten street…read moretaco sized tortillas with a plate of carne asada and beans. Their beans melt in your mouth, and you can buy a cup to go that reheats well. Their food quality is very consistent, and the wait time is never more than a few minutes. The guys behind the counter are all very friendly and efficient. There are a few tables inside, but their patio has much more seating. The salsa bar is well stocked, with the tomatillo salsa and avocado salsa being my favorites. I do wish they separated their cilantro and onion, because the mix they serve is very onion heavy and cilantro light. The restaurant is almost always busy, especially during weekends and evenings.

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Tacos Calafia

4.3(1.2k reviews)

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One of my favorite places to go to get good tacos my favorite of course is the Al pastor and very…read moregood quesadillas definitely a must have if you want tacos. Also a great place to go if your need of a to get catering from.

So I wanted some tacos and didn't feel like driving downtown..so I wanted to see what yelp had to…read moreoffer...and let's say Tacos Calafia was pretty good. Good staff and great customer service. Place was clean and decent. I got the family meal. 10 tacos, 2 quesadillas and a cup of beans. Delicious. Thank you Tacos Calafia! Make sure you yelpers try this place...and don't forget to load up on the sides because if you don't. Your tacos will not be suited for deliciousness... Until again yelpers....

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Tacos Huicho

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Authentic. Cheap. Delicious. Tacos. So much f'in flavor! If you love tacos and you need a fix, go…read morehere. When I got married we had Tscos Huicho come at the end of our reception and served up street tacos to all of our inebriated friends and family. It was a hit! Literally nobody remembers the formal dinner meal we ate, but everyone remembers DEM TACOS! I'm not sure if they still do catering, but if they do, it is a fun crowd pleaser and affordable. The location is weird, like in a neighborhood. Just keep driving--you'll see it, but the first time I went there I thought I was lost and finally spotted it! They've remodeled and expanded the eating area which is great because before it was so busy and you felt crammed, but don't go expecting some high end taco shop. I felt like the fanciest person there when I went since I went on my lunch break in business casual. Honestly I don't care as long as the tacos keep coming out bomb.

Tacos Huicho is legit Sonoran food. The burritos are large and the horchata is sweet. We loved the…read morelengua and Al pastor. The baked goods are also delicious. Highly recommend!

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Taco Viva

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We love Taco Viva so much that I'm doubling down on my first review. Best tacos in Phoenix!…read more There are a lot of creative and delicious tacos in the valley. Some of them are from joints that don't qualify as a Mexican Restaurant. Given the choice, I will always choose the simple, authentic, flavorful tacos from Taco Viva! Gracias!

The tacos here are absolutely delicious, and I'll definitely give credit where it's due--the food…read moreis fantastic. However, there's one thing I noticed that I hope management will address. After you order, the cashier hands you a thermal paper receipt. You then take that receipt to the person making the tacos, who takes it with the same gloved hands they'll use to prepare your food. They handle receipt after receipt from every customer and then continue assembling tacos without changing gloves or washing their hands. As someone who pays attention to food safety and hygiene, this was pretty off-putting. Gloves only help if they're changed after touching non-food items. It would be much more sanitary if the order were displayed on a screen, called out verbally, or if employees changed gloves after handling receipts before preparing food. The tacos are excellent, but I hope they improve this part of their food-handling process because it's an easy fix that would make the overall experience much better.

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Taco Chelo

4.2(921 reviews)

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Tacos to die for. Seriously. Great ambiance, and excellent service. David was so friendly and gave…read moreus great recommendations. Can't wait to return. Get the carne asada. Can't go wrong!

Beto was the best, brought my family in for tacos and he made it a great experience. Love this spot!read more

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Tacarbon

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This is a go-to for tacos for me. They're quick, fresh, and well-priced. The grilled meat is…read moresavory, the beans are outrageously good, and their salsas tie it all together with a fresh, spicy touch. I recommend the asada, the hazz, the Lorenza, and anything with the beans. Order at the counter, they'll call your name when your order is ready, and the seating is casual and open. They have a selection of aguas frescos, but I usually like a classic bottled coke for the perfect beverage pairing.

Went here around 6pm on a Thursday. It was super busy. It took a minute to order and receive food…read morebut it was good. I got a carne asada taco, some kind of carne asada taco with green chile, and a tripa & carne taco. All of them were good. The meat was cooked well. The salsas we tried from the salsa bar were good. I didn't care for the pickled carrots- they lacked flavor. My kids enjoyed the quesadillas. My sister got an Al pastor stuffed potato. I tried it and it was good. My friend got a bunch of tacos and a beer. She enjoyed everything. The bar with all of the toppings kept running out of items but they did a good job of making sure they were quickly replaced.

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Tacos Calafia - Downtown

4.4(255 reviews)

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Tacos tacos tacos. This establishment is a hidden gem. Passed by it a hundred times. The tacos are…read moreso flavorful. Best I've had to date. They also have a nice salsa bar. Spice level of your own choosing. You gotta try the beans with meat choice. Next level.

TLDR: asada was well seasoned and tender. Birria savory and juicy…read more Let's talk about the meats! The asada was very tender and not chewy but it lacked the smoke flavor I'm looking for in asada, but it was well seasoned. The birria was super savory, you can taste the spices - cinnamon, star anise, clove. Perfectly tender and juicy when dipped in the consume all wrapped up in a crispy corn tortilla.

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Paco’s Tacos & Sip

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Food and service was wonderful. This is a pretty simple place with some pretty awesome eats. The…read moremargaritas were good, beans really nice, tacos and burritos done well. I think you'll enjoy this place if you need something on the quicker side, but, also allowing you to take your time. Enjoy the journey and eat well along the way!

I have mixed feelings. First of all the location moved I guess and now they're located where bread…read moreand honey house is at. In the mornings it's bread and honey and at 3 it turns to Paco's. We arrived at 2:30 and decided to wait . While we waited the young lady was nice enough to give us crepes on the house. They were amazing. We ordered 2 different types of burritos (Cali and chile relleno) and a carnita taco/ birria taco and asada taco. The food was just ok. The meat had no flavor at all. The birria taco is supposed to be crunchy and it was soggy. It just was pretty mediocre tasting and I really wanted to like it. Personally the best part was the crepe that was served at bread and honey

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Taco Chelo

4.7(186 reviews)

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Salem is the best bartender we ever she is so pretty nice to my annoying self she is also so funnyread more

Sometimes the best meals happen because your original plan falls through. That was exactly the case…read morehere, and honestly... I'm not even a little mad about it. I ordered the veggie tacos with roasted sweet potatoes (skin on, which was absolutely the right call), pepitas, feta, and all the right toppings. Whoever prepped those sweet potatoes deserves a raise because they were cut into the perfect sized pieces. Every bite had a little sweetness, a little crunch, a little saltiness... it just worked. My dining partner ordered the barbacoa tacos, and I didn't even have to ask if they were good. The involuntary "Mmm..." after the first bite answered that question. Four tacos disappeared in record time, followed by, "I could've eaten two more." That's about as glowing of a review as you're going to get. Now let's talk about these tortillas. Handmade. Corn. Tortillas. Are you kidding me? They're the kind of tortillas that had me question every tortilla I've ever eaten. Soft, fresh, and somehow they manage to steal the spotlight even with everything else on the plate being so good. The chips and guacamole were excellent, too. The chips have to be made in-house and they disappeared at an alarming rate. The salsa that came with them had this smoky, fire-roasted, chipotle flavor that kept me reaching for another chip... and then another... and then suddenly I realized I'd eaten way more chips than I intended. The bottled table salsas deserve their own paragraph because they completely confused me... in the best way. They bring three to the table... a green, a red, and a darker red. I kept tasting them individually thinking, "Okay, these are alright." Then I started mixing them. Game over. On their own, each one was solid. Mixed together? That was the magic. I don't know if that's what they intended or if I accidentally stumbled onto the perfect combination, but from that point on, every taco got the salsa trio treatment. The only tiny hiccup was when we first walked in. We were greeted, asked if we wanted menus, and sat ourselves. We waited for a bit thinking someone would come take our order, only to realize it's actually counter service. Once we figured that out, everything was smooth sailing. Not a big deal at all... just something first-time visitors might want to know. Follow the sign "order here" I also loved the layout. You can actually watch them making the food, which somehow makes the wait even harder because everything smells incredible. Two tacos ended up being the perfect light meal for me. Could I have eaten ten? Absolutely. Those two statements can both be true. Meanwhile, my dining partner polished off four barbacoa tacos and was talking about ordering two more. We only ended up here because another place happened to be closed, and honestly, I'm glad it worked out that way. This ended up being one of those meals we keep talked about on the drive home. Oh and the bathrooms?. I walked in and immediately thought, "Whoa... this is a cool bathroom" The lighting had this pinkish-purple glow that made me feel like I'd accidentally wandered into a trendy lounge instead of a taco shop. I honestly wasn't even sure there was regular lighting in there and I didn't look... because the vibe seemed so intentional. Finally, the music. .. upbeat, dance-worthy, the kind that had me bouncing in my seat while waiting for my food. Between the atmosphere, the lighting, and the music, the whole place had me want to hang out a little longer. Zero regrets. I'll absolutely be back... and next time I'm ordering more tacos.

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Dennis S.

3 years ago

I recently dined at Irma's in Phoenix and was thoroughly impressed. The owner, Irma, greeted and served us our lunch. Her warmth and passion are immediately evident, setting the tone for an exceptional meal. The food is top-notch, featuring authentic Mexican flavors crafted with the freshest ingredients. Irma's stands out in Phoenix's bustling food scene for its quality and heartfelt service. Don't miss the chance to experience this gem for yourself. read more

Paula W.

7 years ago

This restaurant is worth the drive!! Yes, it's very small, but the food makes up for it. I had the posole and it was delicious. My daughter had the menudo and she also said it was worth the drive. I definitely recommend this place and will be returning again. read more

Joseph R.

301

8 years ago

Ive been coming here for years. They Are good and the food is good but they're very greedy on their napkins,plates, their drinks their chips are hard and stale and I ordered caldo and only got 1 carrot and a few vegetables very greedy with their stuff read more

Spencer L.

9 years ago

This is an awesome place. Do not judge the place before eating out or just from the outside. Try salads and soups - they are awesome here and pretty much great too.Rest of the items served here are good too but these two items are really good in taste. read more

Jose J.

3 years ago

if you think a hole in the wall place is the best place for mexican food, you need to try this place. Its hidden but so damn good. every time. I wont say they are slow, no. They take the time needed to make sure its done right. And it is done right. read more

Hipps M.

4 years ago

I thought this place had closed!! It's just moved a few blocks away. I am SO happy! Ate here again today and the food is incredible. Irma comes out and greets people. The new location is kinda hard to find , but it's definitely worth the search. read more

Robert R.

11 years ago

I stopped at Whole Foods for a quick lunch. The sandwich was delicious and had plenty of meat and toppings. I plan to stop here again on this and future trips. There is a hot food section that I've yet to try. read more

Cynthia C.

9 years ago

It is a very busy and interesting place to eat .Prices are reasonable. Service was friendly. This is not fancy or pretentious...just good food and a casual place to meet people for breakfast. Will come again! read more

Dina G.

8 years ago

GREAT FOOD!!! Went for lunch, had the chicken soup, was awesome!!! Place is small, best to take out. Will have a wait for food but food is worth it!!! Will be stopping in more often! read more

Joy J.

10 years ago

I was introduced to this resturant by my boyfriend, They have excellent service and the best soup I have ever tasted. Our waitress was amazing. love this place. read more

Joshua N.

10 years ago

This place is great! Easily a place you could drive by and never see. One you're here... You'll come back. Great mom and pop place.

Jayesh M.

8 years ago

This place is small but food is really good, service is good, price is good, must visit place for breakfast, lunch and dinner

William D.

10 years ago

This place is awesome great food great atmosphere. Great little place to have a meal, any meal breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Mike R.

5 years ago

We go there on Saturdays for breakfast. Food is good and prices are fair. Serves is always good. We have no complaints.

Cathy C.

120

9 years ago

Great food , affordable & tasty. Parking isn't great. Wish they had longer hours, can only make it by on weekend's.

Garnet C.

10 years ago

They have really good shrimp here. But! There's no water, yet I don't know how they do it. Keep up the yumminess!!

C S.

10 years ago

This place is Always delicious and their servers are so nice and friendly. Why don't you just go and try. read more

Jason R.

4 years ago

Very pleasant staff. Nice home cooked food at an extremely reasonable price. Will absolutely be back.

Frank R.

7 years ago

Nice little place, great service and great prices on some excellent food. Definitely a place to try!

Sabrina G.

8 years ago

Dont go here! Filthy little hole in the wall.. just go down the street keep your five bucks guys

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