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    Ta'Carbon Mexican Grill

    4.5 (641 reviews)
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    Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Divey
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Carne asada plate ($10.99), steak caramelo ($4.99), and salsa bar toppings
    Alexandra S.

    This place sells my favorite carne asada tacos in the valley! For $10.99, you can get ten street taco 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.

    Taco Al Pastor
    T F.

    Their condiments and salsa bar are so good, and their meat is fresh. The restaurant itself is pretty bare but very roomy and clean. The counter people are very nice as well and friendly.

    Quesadilla Grande.
    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

    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.

    barbacoa taco, hazz taco
    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 .

    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****

    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!

    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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    3 years ago

    Delicious tacos! My family loves to come here. Inexpensive and delicious. Great service!

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    3 years ago

    Love there tripas de burrito and tacos. Good stop if your looking for a street taco place.

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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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    3 years ago

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

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

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    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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