...and you know, when I started going here, 7 years ago, it was ok for a hole-in-the-wall kind of place but ever since they re-opened after the Wuhan virus epidemic, it hasn't been the same. The "al pastor" is just pork with no marinade and the carne asada has no seasoning besides a little salt.... read more

Unfortunately this restaurant appears to be closed. I went last Friday, and then yesterday (Thursday 6/11) and the premises was shut tight, with no sign indicating the closure was temporary. A real loss to North Central Phoenix. read more

Swung by for lunch and got three tacos with a large jamica. The service was quick and friendly. They brought all three salsas to our table with the order but I only tried the green and avocado. I'm glad my friend suggested this place because I don't think I'd have found it otherwise. read more

Restaurant Atoyac Estilo Oaxaca - Fish taco, pollo taco, carne asada taco - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Really good food, very clean establishment, very fast and efficient . Got the mole, it was awesome. I want to come back to try more items. Thank you for the great expedience. read more

This restaurant might not be in the nicest area or look the prettiest, but the food is all that matters here. The day we stopped by the AC must've not been working because it was HOT. The inside is pretty small but does have a few tables for those that want to dine in. The tables were dirty and had not been cleaned up so we dusted the crumbs off ourselves. I had the scopes and my friend had a bowl of menudo and both dishes were really good. The menudo had a lot of maiz which we were happy with. Some places are stingy and will only serve a little bit. The sopes were flavorful and loaded to the top. Service was ok and we unfortunately made the mistake of dining in. It got to be way too hott and unenjoyable. read more

We ordered 2 carne asada burritos and what we got was not carne asada. It was more like shredded beef. But the flavor was not that good. I paid $40 for 2 burritos a mexican coke and a cup of horchata. Wouldn't recommend you get the carne asada burritos read more

The service is always good. The food was not good at all. I always get the fish tacos. Today the tortillas were stale and the fish was bad. The restaurant smelled musty and moldy. I won't be going back. read more

Cheap, quick and SUPER TASTY authentic Mexican food. DO IT! I ordered to go the rolled tacos, took about 5 minutes and I was out! Kind staff! Clean store. Please come here and try it. read more

First time trying a Tlayuda. I was pleasantly surprised. The flavor was good, the toppings were fresh and both salsas added a lot to the dish. The tortilla itself seemed stale. Still enjoyed my experience. The cashier was very pleasant. read more

Restaurant Atoyac Estilo Oaxaca - Tlayuda - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Me gusta la comida, las salsas tienen diferentes platillos el sabor me encanta y el servicio ,y sobre todo son muy amables, pero mejor prueben ustedes mismos. read more

Great place. Friendly service. Good tacos! My son and I really enjoyed the carnitas tacos. Good grilled peppers and onions on the side. read more

Restaurant Atoyac Estilo Oaxaca - 2 carnitas tacos and 3 rolled beef tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Muy rica comida para desayunar molotes y tlayudas. Pedimos la tlayuda de cecina y pastor. read more

Restaurant Atoyac Estilo Oaxaca - Tlayuda de cecina y pastor - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Simple, humble, and very delicious. This restaurant is great and a hidden treasure, quietly tucked away near a busy intersection and worth a stop for lunch. It's no frills and simple, but the menu is loaded with options for everyone. Their fish tacos were fresh and packed with flavor from the sauce they come with. They also have a few salsa options to spice things up further which I appreciate since I love a spicy bite. The tlayuda was new to me! Almost like a large and really thin tostada.. again a simple option but they know how to season the food well. Topped with veggies also makes this a filling and fresh meal at the same time. They have fresh Mexican drink options as well as glass bottled sodas which pair well with their food. The area isn't the greatest, but once inside it feels like a homey spot. It's clean and plenty of space to accommodate bigger groups too! read more

Excellent customer service ordered the torta de milanesa and all i can say is chefs kissabsolutely delicious workers are very kind and helpful 10/10 would definitely recommend read more

Restaurant Atoyac Estilo Oaxaca - Tortas de Milanesa , Jamón o Salchicha / Mexican Sandwich Memelita con Carne / Thick Corn Tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I had the shrimp tacos and the Jamaica agua fresca... Both were excellent. Definitely a hole in the wall and it's quite warm inside during the summer. read more

The tacos were good I'll highlight this family restaurants mole. I asked for a chicken mole taco and that was honestly the best one besides shrimp. The steak and shrimp had flavor, but just average HOWEVER those grilled onions boy idk how to describe it ! Best seasoned onions def gave the chicken and Asada tacos more flavor. Mild salsa has a little kick but not too bad. Overall YES I'll be back. All February their doing a $1.80 taco special and $2.75 for a shrimp taco with shrimp in every bite that you can't beat ! Check them out and stayed tuned for a review on Instagram boldeats_ read more

Such good food for such a good price! I got four tacos for $9 and ate them so fast I forgot to take a picture! This is an authentic, no frills, just absolutely amazing taco joint. My favorite was the tripe tacos. The tripe was oh so crunchy and oh so good. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. read more

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Great tacos we had the chicken carnitas cabeza with the guacamole sauce and spice salsa it was really spice but delish with return again.

Food is always great, I've tried all the tacos and loved every last bite! The service is always quick and kind. It's inside isn't too large but it's cozy and cute. Ooh they also do a daily taco special! But even without the specials it's pretty inexpensive but tastes like a million bucks! read more

I've been going here for years and it is still the best place to get fish tacos!!! 10/10 recommend!!

Was craving tacos and found this little place while driving around. I work in Phoenix and I have to say, this place knows how to make a good carne asada taco! I had 3 which was a perfect amount for me but honestly I could eat more. They supply you a sauce and lemons. Everything was tasty and delicious. The Jamaica drink I ordered (first time) was also really good! It's a hibiscus drink that's more on the sweet side but I'm not complaining. I finished the drink! Super refreshing! The place itself looks a little rough on the outside but it's clean in the inside. They also have daily specials on taco's for less! (Sign inside the store). Will definitely be back again! read more

Restaurant Atoyac Estilo Oaxaca - 3 carne asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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This restaurant has Authentic and savory tacos! Fast and friendly service! Takes me back to Mexico!

Very good food as someone who's parents are from Mexico City and michocan . To see a tlayuda here in AZ is very rare great food and southern Mexican food is probably the best. read more

Restaurant Atoyac Estilo Oaxaca - Amazing love it Tlayuda Sencilla / Large Plain Toasted - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

11/11/16 I came here for the fish tacos off of an article I read on line which had this listed as the best taco spot in AZ. I ordered 2 fish tacos, 1 shrimp taco and an order of churros. Churros - 2 stars Jack in the box still has the best churros ‼ Fish tacos - 2 1/2 stars Shrimp tacos - 4 stars read more

Restaurant Atoyac Estilo Oaxaca - The Fish tacos were ok - 2.5 stars The shrimp taco was yummy - 4 stars - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I tried visiting the previous incarnation of Restaurants Atoyac Estilo Oaxaca (RAEO) on my last visit to AZ in the Spring of '14, but -to my disappointment- they had closed suddenly due to an apparent kerfuffle between the owners? But, like the venerable Phoenix rising from the ashes, RAEO was reborn to similar critical acclaims by the Yelp community. Being a bit of a Taco aficionado, I had to see what was doing and if all the hype was worthwhile. Here's the scoop: Tacos: Al Pastor- Probably the most uninspiring of the three meats I sampled; dry, bland and no sweetness that I usually associate from Al Pastor. 2* Tripas- Best of the bunch, as the Tripas were crunchy, tasty and not gamey at all. 4* Carne Asada w/ Mole- Pretty surprised to see a Mole Taco on the menu, but -then again- they do have "Oaxaca" in their name. The Carne Asada had a nice beefy flavor, but was barely spiced up and the Mole was also just OK; it lacked the layers of flavor and complexity that a good Mole should have. 3* Churros- Very tasty Churros that were hot, fresh and they put some kind of glaze that really kicked them up to the next level. 4.25* Horchata- Again their Oaxacan roots show through as their Horchata comes served up with Pecans and Cantaloupe to give it an almost dessert-like quality. That's not to mention that it might be the best Horchata I've ever had! Smooth, Cinnamony, creamy and the texture/flavor of the toppings really put this thing out of this world. 5* Service & Ambiance- The lady taking our order at the front was nice enough, but seemed clueless about the menu and was constantly having to check with the back anytime we asked a question. Maybe she was new--who knows? I'm not from PHX, but it doesn't take a genius to figure out RAEO is in a bit of a Ghetto-fab neighborhood. All you have to do is look at their neighbors; Smoke shop? Check. Dollar Store? Check. Check Cashing? Check. Divey-looking bar? Check. It's confirmed. Ghe-to-the-tto... 2.5* Value- Their prices are on the lower end for street tacos($1.25/ea), but they might be the smallest I've encountered. I know they're not supposed to be huge, but usually three will fill me up, and after eating three of theirs I was still hungry. Next time I'm getting five... 3* This might be a situation where the hype surrounding RAEO might've gotten my expectations too high, because I was not impressed with the tacos and found them to only be mid-range. With that being said, I would still come back for the Tacos if only to get at some more of that white drank! Mild recommendation on the tacos, but highly recommended to get your sweet tooth fix. ¡¡¡Órale!!! read more

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This place was so good I just had to bring my room mate to show her what really good Mexican tacos and Horchata tasted like. This time around I got to try their Spicy Chicken Tamale and of course some tacos and a side of Horchata to accompany it. Also decided to dine in. The Tamale was good, moist masa but not too thick or dry. The chicken actually had a bit of heat, but so flavorful. The tacos were amazing just how I remembered them. Full 5 stars for the owner(?) who asked if I wrote the review that had a missing taco and said they would give me one on the house. Which I didn't feel was necessary, but was so nice. I ended up tipping them for it anyways. The food here is amazing and miss my local eateries in San Jose, California so much because the flavor of the food is so similar. Great tacos, cheap prices and I give props to establishments who do take the time to read reviews here. Thank you Atoyac, I'll definitely be back for more Taco Tuesdays! P.S. My room mate had never had Mexican food- besides Taco Bell and Chipotle (which you can hardly call Mexican/inspired) but she thoroughly enjoyed this new cuisine and left satisfied! read more

Restaurant Atoyac Estilo Oaxaca - Horchata with Pecans & Cantaloupe- seriously so good! - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Great authentic taco shop. If you don't like dives with great food then this is not your place!

The area looks run down and slightly unsafe, but what do you expect for the area? I got a spicy taco and a fish taco. The spicy taco was loaded with meat, herbs and guacamole. The fish taco was loaded with fish, lettuce, and sauce. My favorite was the spicy taco, the meat was cooked just right to give it that right off the bone taste and the complimentary of the sauce and herbs put it all together. However, the fish taco was good, but I did find the fish a little over powered with a peppery/salty taste. It could be drown in salsa, but I also like to taste all aspect of the food I'm eating. Overall, I would come back and try their other tacos. They also gave a big cup of jamaica compared to other Mexican restaurants I've been to. read more

I had the fish tacos and chicken burrito with rice , cheese, and cream. The fish tacos I didn't quite fancy, but the burrito was really good. Also, the grilled onions were fantastic. The customer service was right on; the host was very kind. The dinning hall is very warm, but there is a mini air condition it just doesn't circulate very well. read more

Spartan dining atmosphere but ok for lunch. I do mostly takeout. The food is what makes this place. Oaxacan style not typical Sonoran like most others. Everything is good! Favorites are the Fish and shrimp tacos, carne asada plate ( with chorizo and nopal), salsicha con huevo torta, oaxacan hotdog . read more

I thought the food was delicious. I ordered 2 asada tacos which were the tacos of the day. Can't be tacos for $1.50. They were very tiny. Could have easily had 5 to 7. I'll come back, will probably try something other than tacos. read more

With lots of options around, this our go to place for take-out street tacos in central Phoenix. Carne asada and chicken mole have been our go-to's, but the kids are now addicted to the shrimp and fish tacos. This is a modest family-owned restaurant, where the owners clearly take pride in what they do. Highly recommended. read more

Awesome tacos and burritos! The carne assada taco is definitely the best I've had in Phoenix. Check out their monthly taco specials for discounts and make sure to try the homemade horchata too! read more

This place is amazing. The food is very authentic and incredibly delicious. Service is wonderful even just for counter ordering. They take cash, credit cards, and digital payments. You will not like it here if you are looking for ambiance. The choice of tacos is amazing with daily specials. There are plenty of vegetarian options. I love the crispy corn quesadilla - fried with a black bean topping and crema. There is limited seating, so getting there early or later may be advisable if you want to eat in. They serve Mexican and American bottled and canned sodas and waters, as well as aguas frescas. Treat yourself! read more

Definitely fits the title of a dive restaurant. However, all I can say is be prepared for deliciousness. This place has the tastiest tacos that are so full of flavor. Simple concept of your standard street taco, but absolutely amazing. Big flavors that punch you in the face and have you coming back for more. The owners are always so friendly and your food is always guaranteed made fresh. Definitely stop by if you're in the area and give it a try! read more

Restaurant Atoyac Estilo Oaxaca - Tacos de carne asada and pastor - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This review is for the NEW reincarnation of Tacos Atoyac. Having known from some sources that it opened yesterday, I had to do some investigation on my favorite taco joint's abrupt closure and what this next stage is all about. Arrived shortly after 11:00 a.m., there was a already a queue. Looks like a lot of you are lurking though the Yelp Talk threads. Word comes around fast especially with cheap, good food. First. I looked at the menu. What? That's the same as TA Version 1.0. plus/minus a few items. Conspicuously absent upfront was my main man Dan, yes the BIG dude that usually addresses moi as the Duke. I'm reserving my praise for the guy for my next review of the old TA version 1.0 later. I looked at the guys at the back, they were the same guys who were cooking there before. The lady cashier, she too used to work here before. Beware, she's a little light on English so be patient (I saw a wanted sign on the door that should address this issue). Having eaten a heavy breakfast an hour earlier, I just ordered 2 carne asada, 1 pastor and a quesadilla de epazote + a Mexican coke. I figured this should be a good litmus test of what this place is compared to the original. I was then given a number, that's a first. 10 minutes later, my food came. Well it looked like how it was before - came with 2 kinds of salsa (chipotle + the guacamole based) + the sautéed onions with a slice of lemon & pickled jalapeño. This gets better and better. I ate all that food in a flash and it brought me back to my last trip to the original TA. My only complaint is the corn tortillas that the tacos were made of had some noticeable crunch which tells me it's a day old. But that can be remedied easily. All in all, I say if you like the tacos before then come since they are done by the same folks. Same good and cheap tacos. The only thing missing is the imposing presence of Dan The Man (all 6'6" and 200 lbs. of him). I don't really know what exactly happened (personal or legal matter related to the original joint's closure) but I hope this NEW place survives. I also wish Dan (wherever you are) all the best. Today's scene was like one in Despicable Me when Gru was gone and the minions took over the operation :) read more

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A solid spot for Mexican that's a cut above many other restaurants. When you walk in, you see an open, modest kitchen and a plain seating area. You're not here for the scenery, you're here to shove some tacos in your face! Here's what I tried: Horchata: Not often I see little cubes of cantaloupe and pecans in this beverage. Very sweet and enjoyable, but I'm accustomed to a bit more of a kick in mine...like nutmeg or something. I was also disappointed that while the menu said "aguas", this is the only one they have. No melon, pineapple, tamarind, or hibiscus tea. Bummer. At least it was only $1.80 Fish tacos: batter was pretty bland, and the smidgen chipotle mayo didn't help much. My dining companion actually added salt to this! Definitely needed to get bailed out by the grilled onions to taste complete. Burro al pastor: A tad bit on the sweet side for me, but the grilled serranos sure did make this good. It was a solid, heavy burrito that was more filling than it looked. Overall, this is a very inexpensive place with tons of options. I'll be back to try something new like the carne asada and chorizo burrito, or maybe see what their quesadillas are all about. I like my Mexican to have a little more of a kick, but the sides and salsa can remedy that. I'd definitely go here over the --bertos in the area. read more

It's good to have this restaurant back. The menu is pretty much the same as before. The tacos are still inexpensive and very good, and the fried onions and jalapeno served on the side are a really nice touch; and they have the best horchata I've had in Phoenix. The counter area may seem cluttered with cases of soda, but the rest of the restaurant is orderly and the service is fast. read more

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Jenny and I hit up RAEO because we recently moved to the area so we just MUST try the local food joints. I typically prefer to cheat east, not west, of our place but when you're talking about good mexican food in a little hole in the wall next to a tobacco shop in a we buy gold shopping center, you're going to have to give up on location (doubt they are planning to expand into Kierland or anything). I do wish they were open later but, as I pointed out about the location, I can't fault them for their hours. Anyways, the food is good and the service is legit. We haven't decided yet if it will be our new "bring out of town visitors here for the good mexican food that is near our place" mostly because of the ambience. It's great for me, fine for Jenny when she's really in the mood for good mexican, but you know how visitors get. Maybe we'll take our most casual friends -- definitely not a place to meet the parents for the first time. Recommend the hot dogs and you can't go wrong with any of the tacos. Fish tacos here are better than most places but their carne asada is great for those of you who like to play it safe with a classic order. read more

Restaurant Atoyac Estilo Oaxaca - Fish taco - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Easily some of the best tacos in the phoenix area! I've been here before they briefly closed, and since it opened up again and have noticed no change in quality. The Fish tacos are top-notch. There is a good amount of fish, and a light batter - not too heavy, and never overcooked or tasting like oil, which I've experienced elsewhere. The Carne Asada, Pollo, and Al Pastor are all great as well. I've tried the quesodilla with meat here as well, and its amazing! The horchata is pretty much the best I've had, and I always get horchata anywhere its available! Some tips - Say yes to the onions and peppers, say yes to the pecans and cantaloupe in the horchata, and make sure to drink the horchata from the top - not with a straw - to make sure you get some of this with the horchata. The exterior looks questionable, but don't let that turn you away, the meal more than makes up for it! read more

Restaurant Atoyac Estilo Oaxaca - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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