I was 3 months pregnant, and definitely feeling all the things, when my husband brought home a…read moreseemingly magical carne asada burrito that are me feel better. Not long after that, I felt my baby kick for the first time when I walked into the restaurant. I think he was dancing to the mariachi music. Since then we've stopped at Tacos calafia for many meals, and used their meat by the pound option for parties. Their salsa cart offers many delicious options. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Thanks tacos calafia for being part of our family story and always feeding us well.

Tacos Calafia Carna…read moreAsada Taco is my goto taco here, generous amount of meat on a little bit larger street tacos size tortilla. Then top off with the grilled onions and items from the salsa bar. I go for the non spicy salsa and guacamole. Nit much better taco around town. I have ordered the carna asada burrito previously, just a larger version of the carna asada taco. Love the tacos here. Get the Taco Tuesday Special buy 4 get 1 free

One of the best authentic Mexican restaurants in Arizona! We tried the lengua tacos, and they were…read moreincredibly juicy and tender. I ordered the al pastor torta, which came with rice and beans for $13.99, and it was fantastic. The bread was light and fluffy, and the meat was packed with flavor. My vegetarian friend enjoyed their chile rellano. It was yummy. We also got an horchata and it was HUGEEE! Service was fast and efficient, and I appreciated that they take card. Parking was also plentiful since it's located in a plaza. Inside the restaurant is very simple. You just go inside and order and then can sit anywhere. Highly recommend this spot if you're craving mexican food.

Food is delicious! If you love to find little family hole in the walls. You will love this place…read more It's definitely a gem!

I've been in a couple of times now and I think their tacos are so delicious! Their tortillas are…read moreeven softer than most places I've been. Some of my favorite tacos are their Cabeza, Buche, and Asada. I also think their menudo on the weekend is fantastic too! Service is always fantastic, whenever we come in they always remember my boyfriend and say hi to him. Lol The restaurant is cute, alot of collected items throughout the place and somehow it just goes well.

After a grueling, long shift, I was starving...And then someone recommended me this place since it…read moreopened late. So after clocking out I drove there and I was surprised it was right next to Kim Thao's Bakery. I had never seen this place until I got there. Inside, the ambiance gives a very authentic Mexican vibe with a lot of decor. I got the 3 cabeza tacos which was cow meat from the head. I wasn't hesitant in trying because why would I not? The tacos were really flavorsome. The meat combine with the toppings and lime made it seem like it was like any other beef taco. So after eating all 3, I ordered 3 more...After the first visit, I went back a different time to try their burritos. On the other hand, the burritos were very pricey...I ordered a beef tongue burrito which ran me about 20$....but, they are packed heavily. The beef tongue had a consistency like chicken which I like. But sometimes some of the meat had a rubbery texture. Everything I ate there was very delicious as I could taste the quality. I think this spot is authentic as it has great portion sizes however, I do think it can be pricey. Would I come here again? Yes, but just for the tacos. My next visit, I would definitely try the carnitas and cabeza tacos again. Overall, I rate this place a strong 7/10. sorry. I don't have pictures anymore...had to delete photos for storage space :( Adam Nguyen Copyright 2026 - All Rights Reserved.

Excellent experience. The cashier was helpful and she remembered my original order because I…read moreordered again after finishing my first plate. The tortillas are of the highest quality you will find around the valley, as well as the guacamole being everything you expect and more. Great environment to enjoy Tijuana-styled tacos, from the seating arrangement to the music played.

Had the carne asada tacos and pastor mulita. The carne assada tacos were great, the taste and…read moretoppings were good. The tortilla was excellent and complemented it very well. The hot sauce did the job as well. The pastor mulita did the job, the pastor was flavor-full but it had its own style, it wasn't like the pastor in Tijuana and was different than the usual pastor in az. It was different, but cant hold its own without the guac salsa cheese carrying it Would go back for the carne asada tacos, and 4/5 because the price tag. The price to quality is good, but the quantity is a stretch. 2-3 bite max tacos for over 3 dollars is wild work. The quality tho, makes it worth returning for sure

My first impressions were good. The staff greeted us warmly, and the restaurant was extremely…read moreclean. We ordered the Al pastor tacos and the birria plate. Both were delicious, but the Al pastor tacos were our favorite. I definitely recommend this place. Great food and great service.

Ok, here we go. I don't know HOW this place has a 4.6 rating! Where do I start?…read moreI'll start with my 4.27 birriera taco. Absolutely no flavor or seasoning. I added salt, which helped, but couldn't save it. The consome should have helped, but it was luke worm, had a layer of fat on top, and no flavor or seasoning. The tripita taco, once again, no seasoning. It had three textures. Soft rubber, chewy rubber and crispy rubber. I realize it's a little tricky to cook to get it right. Low and slow. This was not right! After one bite, i was done. Now for the shrimp taco. 3.50 for two tiny shrimp. The only saving grace was they were cooked fairly well. Don't know where they get their taco shells, but they are somehow smaller than a street taco. My wife had the 4 rolled taco plate. The tacos were crispy, but once again lacking flavor or seasoning. The beans were ok, but no salt. The rice was cooked ok, but pretty bland. We agreed that this was the worst we have had. The place was clean and the waitress pleasant and friendly. What a dissapointment!

10/10 Experience We…read moreordered the Barbecue Mex Platter and it was absolutely amazing. The portion was huge -- easily enough to feed me, my wife, and even our two‑year‑old for both lunch and dinner. Our son especially loved the mac & cheese, and me and my wife were blown away by the Mexican spin on classic barbecue. Service was extremely fast, and the environment felt welcoming from the moment we walked in. The owner even came out to talk with us and let us try the jalapeño poppers/Twinkies, which were incredible. Great service, great atmosphere, and even better food. We'll definitely be back!!!

I knew Mexi-Q was going to be good when I found myself rationing the last few bites of my taco…read morebecause I didn't want it to end. We went all-in on the brisket and ordered the Large Call Out Brisket Taco, Brisket Tostada, and Brisket Burrito. Everything was solid, but the taco was the standout by a mile. The brisket was smoky, tender, and loaded with flavor, and somehow every bite was better than the last. The real sleeper hit was the BBQ sauce. I'm usually not someone who talks about sauce, but this one deserves its own mention. It had the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and tangy and made everything on the table better. The mac and cheese was another surprise favorite. Rich, creamy, and absolutely worth ordering. We also tried the Mexican Twinkie. I'm glad we did because it's one of those menu items you have to experience at least once, but wow, it is rich. A few bites was plenty for me, and it's probably the one thing I wouldn't order again. Elote was decent but wouldn't order again. Mexi-Q could easily lean too far into the gimmick of BBQ-meets-Mexican, but instead they focus on doing the food right. I'll be back for that brisket taco and enough extra BBQ sauce to make questionable life decisions.

Food 10 Customer service 10…read moreAqua de strawberry fire 20 Ambiance 10 Best Mexican food in the East valley

The food here is pretty good and the staff was friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself was…read moreclean and well-kept. I ordered the carne asada torta and really enjoyed it. My girlfriend ordered some tacos and they looked good as well. I'm looking forward to coming back to try their tacos or a burrito next time.

The restaurant is very small, just a few tables, but it's usually clean. Service is good, portions…read moreare a good size. Prices aren't great, but not quite high enough to scare you off. No free chips here, but two kinds of salsa, both very good. The food is amazingly tasty. Everything they make is hot and fresh. I want their carne asada recipe! The carne asada burrito is my favorite menu item. It really stands out from other restaurants. Try it!

First things first, the mural inside is so fun. Secondly, the ramen birria was DELICIOUS, with just…read morethe right amount of spice. The noodles were the best kind of ramen noodles- chewy and bouncy. The buffalo ranch fries were a big hit with my husband, who practically inhaled them. The few fries I was able to snag were really tasty! The strawberry gelatin dessert was the right choice- it was a great complement to the heavier food. Everyone was really friendly and prompt, and we're excited to go back!

Really good food especially for the price!…read more When did Mexican food places get so expensive and the portions so small? Well not this place! Got the carne asada burrito and it was as big as my arm and my stomach was full until the next day dinner. The burrito and carne asada was really good. I tried the beans out and they were good too. Just a tiny bit watery for my style but no real complaints. Staff was really nice and helpful. The place is close to a liquor store and we saw a drunk person walking from his car to the liquor store so be careful of drunk drivers in the area.

A friend of ours wanted to try a pizza birria in a bad way a few weeks back. Per the norm, it was…read moreon me to find the closest one (it's a blessing and a curse). El Gordo was close by, had decent ratings so we hit it up. It's a small little place but has plenty of seating options inside. It was clean, the staff were super nice and our food came out quickly. All good things! I went with a bean and cheese burrito with a small quesadilla. Both were good! My friends enjoyed what they got, especially the one who got the pizza birria....and I quote: "damn...this is life changing! Why am I just finding this!" I'd say it's closer to 3.5 stars, it's a great little spot. On a scale of 1 - 10, I would go back, might not be my "go to" but still a great option and the prices are good.

This place is always super good! We always get the Gorditas, even though you gotta be careful…read morebecause a few of them are really spicy! So they are really great if you're spicy, but be careful if you don't have the spicy. Their tops are also super good along with their breakfast burrito burritos! We definitely make it over here at least once a month and we love it every time

Went for lunch yesterday. Cute little place on Main Street…read more Super simple menu and good choices. I got 2 street tacos and a side of beans, husband got a burrito. My tacos didn't have a lot of meat but were tasty. He had a shredded beef burrito which was much better. The beans were ok. We also shared the coconut flan, which was delicious. Nice salsa bar options too. We will go back next time we have a show at Mesa center for the arts