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    Joyride Taco House

    4.1 (2.3k reviews)
    ModerateTacos, Cocktail Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Birria and fish taco
    Vlad V.

    After attending a performance at Hale Theatre in downtown Gilbert on a Saturday, I stopped by Joyride Taco House for a late dinner. With several locations in Phoenix and surrounding areas, this one is right in the heart of downtown Gilbert. Ambiance (3.5/5): Since I was there less than an hour before close, it wasn't very busy. I ended up sitting at the bar. Their Yelp description says that they have a Star Wars theme. I'm a Star Wars fan and I missed it. Either I wasn't paying attention closely enough or it's subtle. Service (3/5): There was one bartender working and three other people at the bar. I was greeted promptly, my order was taken promptly, but after that, things fell off a little bit. The bartender didn't check in with me and it took quite a while to get her attention when I was trying to close out. She was more focused on cleaning to close out for the night than being attentive. Drinks (4/5): As you would expect, Joyride has a full bar with a focus on tequila and margaritas. I wasn't in the mood for alcohol, so I ended up going with a Mexican Coke. What's nice is they have options like these, plus Jarritos, which you don't see everywhere. Food (3/5): I went with two tacos and an order of churros. They have a decent number of tacos to choose from: I went with the fish taco and the taco of the week (birria). I can't say no to a solid birria taco with the consomee so this was a nice surprise. Both of the tacos were solid, though a bit on the smaller side. They took a little longer than expected to come out, but I appreciated the freshness of the ingredients. The churros, though, were some of the worst I've ever had. They had several options to choose from, and I went with the classic. It's tough to describe, but there was something off about the cinnamon they use. It had a strange taste to it, and unlike any churros I've had before. You get too long ones, so the portion size was good, the taste, however, not so much. And like most Mexican joints, you get complimentary chips and salsa which is always a good touch. Also, if you attend a performance at Hale, and stop by day of, classic churros are on the house. Appreciated that!

    Fish taco
    David G.

    Margaritas were on point! Great tacos and Churros. Great air conditioned spot to stop and have a drink and a bite to eat in downtown Gilbert

    Outdoor Patio

    The food was excellent, and the service was great. Our server Isa was so helpful and checked on us the perfect amount. We sat outside and really enjoyed the plants, the ambience and watching all the local birds. We would definitely come again.

    Great Taco Tuesday at Joyride Taco House!
    Dee B.

    Fantastic TACO TUESDAY at Joyride Taco House in Gilbert! Located in a great downtown area of Gilbert with a great casual vibe. We had such friendly and very fast service and delicious food! The Queso is amazing! Add any one of the delicious meats for an amazing amount of flavor! The grilled shrimp tacos and carne asada tacos were amazing! The carnitas taco, at least mine, was a bit under seasoned but all in all, a fantastic location!!

    Kids quesadilla
    Charleen B.

    Came here on a Tuesday afternoon around 12 pm and while we didn't have to wait for a table, it was still pretty busy. Great sign as I'm sure it was even busier later after 2 pm when their Taco Tuesday starts. Parking was plentiful about a block away behind the buildings in the parking lot. There's also a parking structure nearby. As soon as we sat someone came out with chips and salsa. I was pleased to see they have a happy hour menu daily until 6 pm. I ordered the Joyride Margarita and shrimp ceviche from the HH menu. Margarita was good, you could taste the alcohol and the tajin rim was tasty. The ceviche was great with a good amount of shrimp and avocado, very flavorful. Both were great considering they were only $6 each. For entrees we ordered the SoCal Burrito and the Beast Burrito. The SoCal Burrito was really good, and there was a lot of big shrimps. The al pastor was a bit salty as was the carne asada in the Beast Burrito but it wasn't too bad. We also ordered one crispy fish taco which was good and came with a heaping scoop of guacamole. I really enjoyed the side salad that comes with the burritos! It had huge corn nuts which was a nice surprise. All in all their menu could be a tad larger (I was hoping for burrito bowls or a fish burrito) but their food is pretty tasty. Our server was very nice and checked in on us just the right amount of times, offering more chips and salsa as soon as we needed it. Parking is easy and there is a lot of outdoor seating, which we needed since we had our dog with us. We'll definitely be back!

    Standard chips and salsa
    Sandra B.

    My neighbor and I tried this spot and we enjoyed the food and service. We ordered the Taco plate and the Standard plate. The iced tea was as much as the Standard plate ($4.25 and $4.50 respectively). Thank you Shyanne for excellent customer service.

    Danielle A.

    Really good tacos and margarita! Sat at the bar and had quick service. Lovely atmosphere.

    Delicious tacos and lightning fast service!
    Nilanj D.

    We had amazing, attentive, and quick service for our group of 16. The whole team took great care of us. Their TOD (taco of the day) was a chipotle chicken taco and it was delicious! Their orange cucumber salad is refreshing, and their roasted mushroom starter is savory and flavorful. The pork adobado tacos were also very tasty. They also have a very spicy habanero salsa that was super memorable. We had such a great time here, it wasn't our first time, and it won't be our last. To the stingy reviewers, maybe avoid the Listerine before your meal - it messes with your taste buds!

    Nutella Banana Churros
    jacqueline s.

    Great food and fast service! We got a couple tacos, and the churros and all were delicious! Quick service too made for a great lunch break spot

    Desiree D.

    Stopped in for happy hour during the middle of the week so it was pretty quiet. Service was friendly. Food came out quickly. My veggie taco was actually really good. Both tacos had a lot of flavor. Nice quick option in downtown Gilbert.

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    Food & atmosphere is amazing and Isabella is super sweet and attentive !!! One of my favs in AZ

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    Shane at Joy Ride Gilbert is the best. Great place for good food and drinks. Do the happy hour menu

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    Caleigh was AMAZING. Food was great and so was the service. Standard taco and prickly pear marg.... Way to go!

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    Great experience at Joy Ride with fast and friendly service. Logan the manager checked in and was very nice

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    The food was great. We didn't get our chips and salsa, but they were busy. Margaritas were smaller than they used to be but still tasty.

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    Caleigh WAS incredible! The best server you could possibly get! The food was great and the vibe in there was absolutely incredible!

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    I eat here multiple times a week. The food is good and the staff is friendly and helpful. Downtown Gilbert is a fun place to hang out.

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    Great food and vibes!! Isa was my absolute fav and had amazing customer service! I'd definitely come back again.

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    Amazing food and amazing service I really appreciate for her Isa amazing attentiveness and kindness.

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    Food. It was good. Service excellent. Atmosphere also excellent. Laid back and lively all at once.

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    I come here every week and Shayne and Luis always go above and beyond. Service and food is always 10/10!

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    I love Shayn love the tacos . Recommend for happy hour . Love Luis he's super nice !!

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    Queso rocks. Tacos rock. Killer drinks. Isabella is a fantastic server and my new best friend!

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    Ask the Community - Joyride Taco House

    Do you have live music?

    No live music

    Does joyride have happy hour on Friday? What are the hours?

    Yes, from 2-6pm. Further details are at the bottom of the menu on the website.

    Does Joyride take reservations for small groups?

    We take reservations for parties of 6 or more. Please give us a call. 480-632-8226

    OMG I'm seriously standing here with vacant tables sitting empty for 20 minutes. I was told there be an hour wait. it's taco Tuesday people get it together?

    I think it is a crapshoot and they default to 45mins. I was quoted 45 mins and was seated within 20 (party of four) on a Saturday night.

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    Tacos Calafia - Tacos

    Tacos Calafia

    4.6(201 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Excellent Catering Experience -- Highly Recommend! (**SPANISH translation below**)…read more We hired Tacos Calafia Catering for my birthday celebration at our home and had an absolutely wonderful experience from beginning to end! The food was delicious, fresh, and a huge hit with our guests. So many people commented throughout the evening on how good everything was, and just a few days later, one of my friends was already asking me for their contact information so she could recommend them for another event. That says it all! Alex and Adán provided excellent service. They were professional, friendly, organized, and made everything so easy for us as hosts. It was such a pleasure having them be part of our celebration. Our family just moved from Canada to Arizona in January, so we are still discovering local businesses we can trust, and Tacos Calafia is definitely one we will happily use again and recommend to our friends. Great food, great service, and wonderful people. There is a reason they have so many excellent reviews online -- they deserve them! Thank you, Alex, Adán, and the Tacos Calafia team for helping make my birthday such a special evening. Highly recommended for anyone looking for excellent taco catering in the Metro Phoenix area! **SPANISH translation below** ¡Excelente comida y servicio de catering -- 100% recomendados! Contratamos a Tacos Calafia Catering para la celebración de mi cumpleaños en nuestra casa y ¡quedamos encantados con la experiencia de principio a fin! La comida estuvo deliciosa, fresca y fue todo un éxito entre nuestros invitados. Durante toda la noche recibimos comentarios de lo rico que estaba todo y, apenas unos días después, una de mis amigas ya estaba pidiendo el contacto para recomendarlos para otro evento. ¡Eso lo dice todo! Alex y Adán nos dieron un servicio excelente. Fueron profesionales, amables, organizados y realmente hicieron que todo fuera muy fácil para nosotros como anfitriones. Fue un verdadero placer tenerlos como parte de nuestra celebración. Nuestra familia se acaba de mudar de Canadá a Arizona en enero, así que todavía estamos descubriendo negocios locales en los que podamos confiar, y Tacos Calafia definitivamente se ganó un lugar en nuestra lista de favoritos. Sin duda volveríamos a contratarlos y recomendarlos a nuestros amigos. Excelente comida, excelente servicio y, además, excelentes personas. ¡Ahora entendemos perfectamente por qué tienen tan buenos reviews online! Gracias, Alex, Adán y todo el equipo de Tacos Calafia por contribuir a que mi cumpleaños fuera una noche tan especial. ¡100% recomendados para cualquier persona que esté buscando un excelente servicio de tacos y catering en el area de Phoenix!

    Great to have a new taco spot in the East Valley and I'm happy it's Tacos Calafia! I will say I…read morethink I prefer the North Phoenix location in terms of quality of food for some reason but maybe my taste buds are broken from drinking their hot salsa. Their bathroom was also out of paper towels and low on soap, so that was unfortunate. Food is still delicious! I got their breakfast taco and some regular tacos. Their open bar for the salsas and garnishes always make me super happy.

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    Tacos Tijuana

    Tacos Tijuana

    4.2(550 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Tacos Tijuana is my absolute favorite local taco shop! It's easily one of the best taco spots in…read morethe area and genuinely holds up when compared to authentic tacos I've had in Tijuana. The quality really stands out--especially the homemade tortillas, which take everything to the next level. The al pastor and carne asada are both incredible, packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. I also love that the al pastor is cooked authentically on a spit, which really adds to the flavor and experience. There's also a great variety of options on the menu, so there's something for everyone. Service is consistently quick, even when it's busy, which makes it a great spot whether you're grabbing a quick meal or sitting down to enjoy your food. Their Taco Tuesday deal is also a huge win--great value without sacrificing quality, and it keeps us coming back regularly. And the salsa deserves its own shoutout--absolutely incredible! It's packed with flavor and honestly good enough that you could enjoy it on its own. It really takes everything to the next level. If you're looking for authentic-style tacos with great flavor, fresh ingredients, fast service, and awesome specials, Tacos Tijuana is a must-visit. Easily one of my top spots in the area!

    I was looking for a Taco Tuesday special to go. I passed by this restaurant a few times and decided…read moreto try it. No waiting, it was empty. Staff was professional and fast. 4 tacos $11.06 included a 20% discount. No rice. No beans. But those limes really added to the flavor. I stretched it to feed 2 peeps. It was good and convenient. Fit what I needed at the moment, but probably won't be back.

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    Taqueria Blue Tortilla Restaurant  - Street Tacos

    Taqueria Blue Tortilla Restaurant

    4.6(126 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    I ordered the street tacos here and had mixed feelings. The meat itself was actually very delicious…read moreand well seasoned, service was excellent, so credit where it's due. However, the tacos were very small and had very little meat. I paid almost $13 for three tacos, which felt overpriced for the portion size. I also found it funny that the place is called Blue Tortilla, yet there was no blue tortilla included just regular street tortillas. I originally wanted to try the lengua tacos since they were listed on the menu, but unfortunately they were out when I visited. Overall, good flavor, but portions, pricing, and expectations didn't quite line up for me

    I had an appointment in the area on Cinco De Mayo and we were looking for some really good street…read moretacos to eat. Normally we go to Taco's Tijuana for amazing street tacos but this place knocks everyone in the area out of the ballpark due to the warm hospitality that you get here as well as more menu options. The asada tacos are really tender pieces of flavorful meat that I can't really put into words accept for yummy! I also noticed that they have shrimp tacos and the shrimp to tortilla ratio is perfect you get just the right amount of shrimp pieces to fill out the tortilla. It's a smaller shop but they have specials on Tuesdays and the customer service is fantastic. Everyone skip your local boring Taco shop and stop in and try this location you can't go wrong.

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    Tacos y Huaraches El Gordo - Quesabirrias tacos combo

    Tacos y Huaraches El Gordo

    4.4(67 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    We stopped by Tacos y Huaraches El Gordo in Mesa around 9:30 AM, and I'm so glad we did! The…read morecustomer service was outstanding from the moment we walked in. The restaurant is clean, the seating area is comfortable, and they have an extensive menu with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. There are so many choices that it's going to take several visits to try everything! My mom ordered the chicken enchiladas, and she absolutely loved them. The portion of chicken was generous, and the enchiladas had the perfect level of spice--not too mild and not overpowering. I had the birria quesadilla tacos, and they were absolutely stunning! Honestly, they are easily in my top two birria tacos I've ever had. The flavor was incredible, and I'm already looking forward to having them again. My son had two beef tacos, which he enjoyed as well.The menu is huge, and there are so many things I want to try on our next visit. I cannot wait to come back for the birria pizza! The food, portions, cleanliness, and especially the customer service were all excellent. I'm honestly surprised this place isn't busier because it deserves to be! If you're in Mesa and looking for great Mexican food with plenty of options, Tacos y Huaraches El Gordo is definitely worth checking out.

    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!

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