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    Ta'Carbon Mexican Grill

    4.5 (636 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Post game munchies MAR2026
    Franklin M.

    We were looking for some Mexican food after watching a spring training baseball game. While driving in the evening to this restaurant we saw many other taco trucks and restaurants along the way. This place is very popular as it was packed but the cashier took the orders very quickly. There's a patio area outside in case the interior tables are too crowded. We ordered bean & cheese burritos and an al pastor taco. The burrito was flavored just right but I thought the taco was average.

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    Matthew B.

    Visiting Phoenix and looking for great Mexican food. The ratings said this was a place to try. I ordered online for pickup which was pretty easy. I ordered a Lengua taco, 2 asada tacos, cabeza taco and a gringa grande quesadilla. When I arrive, the food was ready. The staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean. I was handed a styrofoam box and told to get as many salsas and hot sauces from the salsa bar. I was eating about 10 minutes later. The quesadilla was a little greasy but had great flavored pork and plenty of cheese. The tacos were all well seasoned, tender and very flavorful. Great food and would definitely return

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    Sravya V.

    I enjoyed the tacos here so much, I went back up to order again after finishing my first two. I knew I wanted to try authentic mexican food, especially tacos, while in Phoenix. I heard great things about Ta Carbon, so stopped by to give it a try. When i went, the parking lot seemed kind of empty, but there were plenty of people inside. Service was quick, and I initially got 1 barbacoa taco and 1 hazz taco on flour tortillas. The toppings bar is pretty nice, with a good variety of veggies like lettuce or picked onions, and sauces to add on, My favorites were the green salsa and the avocado sauce. Both tacos had tender meat with a fantastic grilled taste, and the flour tortilla had a pleasant chew to it. The tacos are a little on the smaller side (more authentic than your average American sized taco), so between the size and the taste I was definitely left wanting more. I opted for another taco hazz, and thoroughly enjoyed it!

    Ngoc H.

    Atmosphere feels like you're in Mexico with super friendly staff. You order, eat and then go a DK and pay. Very simple menu. We ordered the carne asada which was fun of meats the tortilla was good overall would recommend .

    Mike W.

    My wife and I saw an article about how this place was in the top 44 restaurants in the US based on USA today so we were curious and wanted to give it a try! It definitely lived up to the hype and we will definitely be going again! The tacos were great and we also split a wonderful quesadilla! I would also recommend getting a Mexican Coke to drink as we dont have those in Ohio where I'm from and they are delicious as well!

    Tacos were mediocre
    Christy C.

    This spot is super small and parking can be challenging because it is very popular and not that many parking spaces! Seating is extremely limited inside but there is a few tables for outdoor! You just choose which meat you want, you pay, and given a number to put on your table. There is a topping and salsa stand where you can add unlimited salsa and toppings. I got the asada tacos and they were just ok even though I could see and tell the asada was freshly made and marinated. It was pretty cheap - $3/taco but it wasn't the best taco ever! I would say it's 7/10. Probably won't recommend or return since it wasn't anything special!

    John M.

    Not a lot of inside seating. Great tacos - I got lengua my favorite. I'll get Tripa next time. ..... ..... Great place - authentic and crowded with customers. ****mic drop****

    Open kitchen area
    Andy G.

    Hello Amigo's, good afternoon, today was on the West side of the valley having a little work done on the 4Runner, being from the East side ( Gilbert Az ) of Phoenix there is so many more options for Mexican Food, my son called and wanted to treat me to lunch ( no argument here) so off we went to Ta'Carbon Mexican The Real Mexican Grill, the restaurant was very nice & clean inside and the decor wasn't over the top and done nicely, there's seating inside as well a very large covered patio area to dine. Austin did the ordering as it was my first time here, services was great and employees very friendly throughout the visit. Wow, the food was amazing we each had two tacos one Carne Asada & Chorizo followed by a Bomb Burrito filled with Carne Asada, Hatch Green Chilies and Cheese, that was my favorite of the meal and everything was washed down with a cold 32oz Hitcha drink ( sorry on the spelling ) so with that this is a place to stop by and have some good Mexican Food, only wish there was one on the East side of the valley.

    Julie C.

    The service was quick and friendly, and everything tasted fresh, delicious, and authentic. The meats were perfectly seasoned, and the sides were a great bonus!! Definitely try the green sauce with the tacos, so good!! I'll absolutely be coming back!

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    Clayton K.

    Burro Hazz was good, but small... my mom ordered the same but her's had a lot of oil leaking out of it. The side of beans were horrible. They look like puréed baby food/Doodoo and tasted such... I didn't even taste like beans. Only bottle soda .... Just a way to get more money out of you instead of offering fountain drinks, where you can get refills. Most Mexican restaurants sell the bottled soda and offer the fountain drinks as well. Everything served on Styrofoam, which isn't good for the environment at all ... Just a mediocre place to eat Mexican food

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    3 years ago

    Yes to the food! Good meat quality! It's always busy but that's part of the atmosphere! I recommend it.

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    Great tacos as it was my first time didn't even know it was three streets down from my house

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    3 years ago

    The food was over the top delicious and Only thing i regret is i don't live in AZ to have it more often

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    3 years ago

    This place is a 10, every time. Food is delicious, staff is always nice and the little wait is well worth it.

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    Great food! Everything is so fresh and the restaurant always stays clean! Some of the best tacos in Arizona!

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    2 years ago

    Love the fast service and delicious asada tacos! Enjoy the salsa bar every time I visit. Prices are reasonable.

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    2 years ago

    food was amazing, really enjoyed it, will be back I recommend the asada tacos but everything I ordered tasted authentic

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    6 years ago

    A family asada pack for $27!!! Go here if you love no frills tacos but with delicious meat!!!!

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    3 years ago

    Best Mexican tacos in Phoenix metro area always hits the spot and service is great, always clean and salsa bar is always full.

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    2 years ago

    This place has a good atmosphere with amazing food and great service......................

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    4 years ago

    Environment is always clean and the food is always cooked right and fresh! Customer service has been great.

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    Good tacos and great prices even though I dont speak Spanish I was still treated with respect

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    4 years ago

    Wow! Best tacos I have ever had in my life! It's a go to every time I'm in Glendale. Must try

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    2 years ago

    The food here is so consistently good. The workers are nice and always very efficient with the service.

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    I'm reposting what I wrote on Google Maps since I have an iPhone: I come here literally all the…read moretime, so I figured I should finally leave a review. It's a place I take friends when they're visiting me, family on special occasions, and myself when I don't want to cook at home but want a good meal that leaves me feeling satisfied without breaking the bank, thanks to their daily specials. My partner and I are here almost every Taco Tuesday, and, while they always check, the staff remembers our order. On only a handful of occasions, I've ordered something I didn't love. As soon as I said something (though the staff did ask, too, because they noticed I wasn't eating as voraciously as usual), I was presented with options. I've been looking into an out-of-state move, despite being from here, and not being able to visit Don Juan's is a legitimate concern of mine, lol. My usuals are the carne asada street tacos, green chili burrito, and steak and shrimp fajitas. I also like the chicken enchiladas and the bean dip! Omg, the bean dip slaps. I would buy the salsa in bottles if I could, particularly red.

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    Restaurant site, other side is a bar cocktail area
    Variety of condiments... pico de gallo , hot sauce (medium heat), salsa de tomatillo and salsa asada
    Variety of condiments... pico de gallo , hot sauce (medium heat), salsa de tomatillo and salsa asada
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