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    TACO PAPI

    4.7 (429 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Good for groups

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    Cindy G.

    Our Servicer name was Noel. He suggested I try the Carne Asada and it was very good so and it isn't dry so I ordered the combo and my sister ordered the combo Carnitas. They had comfortable booths to seat in. The food was excellent as well as the service.

    Salsa bar
    Ali B.

    Amazing customer service! Better food! And the salsa bar is on fire!! They play great authentic Mexican music and you really really good food!! That can't be said enough

    Carne asada nachos
    Reena R.

    The food is consistently great. It is full of flavor. The staff is friendly and willing to give good recommendations. You order at the checkout counter and they bring food to your table. The location is very spacious with plenty of tables. Highly recommend this place. The quesabirria, ckn tikka tacos, and steak tacos were excellent.

    Wil L.

    Saw the great reviews and wanted to see for myself. Cashier was super friendly and decor was very fun. I was super curious about the Indo- style tacos on the menu. Ordered the paneer taco and the cabeza taco. Asked for a side of consommé. Paneer taco was interesting and tasted good. Had to get used to the taste. cabeza was charred and had a nice flavor. The salsas were excellent. Also got the carne asada burrito and ate this with their peanut salsa and avocado crema. Washed it down with Jarritos tamarindo. Delicious. Will be back for sure. Thx guys

    T - Pastor / Marinated Pork Plate of Beans
    Kristy N.

    Friendly staff and great tacos! Salsa bar is fresh and delicious. Great flavors and fun atmosphere

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    Brian S.

    First off, my disclaimer, I'm somewhat of a chili head, so all tastes are mine own and based on my ability to handle a heavy dose of chili bite without suffering severe trauma. The place was clean and not particularly busy when we arrived. George was our service person and very helpful. I tried one each of there meats in taco form, I.e., chicken, beef, Barbacoa, shrimp. Small but delectable. Others in the family, tried cheese quesadillas, and burritos. The flavors were authentic, fresh and very favorable. George gave us a to-go box for a variety of sauces they provide. I think they could've used more spice but realize they are serving non chili heads. I'll let it slide. Overall, Taco Pappi's was solid. There was a mixed reaction from the rest of the family. They thought it was ok. Be what it may.

    Mulita, pastor taco, birria
    Michael A.

    This place is excellent, the service is amazing and the restaurant is very clean with a full salsa bar. Nice music in the background too, but most importantly the food is some of the best Mexican food you can find here. I will be coming back for sure!

    Quesabirria Taco (House Famous)
    Karen W.

    4.5/5 I came here with my boba sistah for lunch, intrigued by the Taco Tuesday deal. There is ample outdoor and indoor seating, and a varied menu with lots of different fillings to choose from. I initially wanted to try some of their Indian cuisine inspired tacos but was hearing that those aren't the best items on the menu. So, I opted for the cabeza (beef cheek), quesabirria, and pastor. After you pay at the cashier, you'll be given a number that you can take to the table of your choice. It didn't take too long for the tacos to arrive and I got some salsas from the salsa bar, as well as pickled onions to eat with the tacos. All the tacos were really quite tasty, with great flavors. I think they mixed up the orange colored salsas because I didn't taste too much peanut flavor or texture in the salsa labeled peanut, while the other orange colored salsa did have more of a nutty consistency and flavor. I had fun trying out each salsa with all of my tacos. I also appreciate that the tacos just have the meat inside of them and you can add whatever additional fillings at the salsa bar. This is such a relief for me as a cilantro adverse diner since I don't have to worry about little bits of evil green ending up all over my taco!

    Chicken tikka taco
    Kat S.

    Stopped here after a quick google search for Mexican food. We were happily surprised. Everything was delicious! The chicken tikka tacos were different, good, but not sure we would get them again. The Pollo and Asada enchiladas were delicious. Service was quick, you order at the counter and then they bring you the food. We would totally come back here if we lived closer!

    Carne asada tacos and pastor tacos
    D B.

    Carne asada didn't taste seasoned just salt and pastor was lacking some flavor. I tried some peace before adding the salsa. Salsa and pickled onions were good

    Chicken burrito and salsas
    Haneen O.

    My boba sistah and I came here for lunch one day. I'd been to the gym next door but didn't notice this place was in the same shopping center. They offer fusion cuisine which is a unique spin but we didn't end up ordering those menu items. They also have breakfast items for those who want it. We arrived after 12ish and the spot was fairly busy. I'm not a tacos fan so I ordered a chicken burrito which comes with chicken, beans, and cheese. They have a salsa bar that has a variety of salsa and toppings like lettuce, onions, cabbage, and pico. Service was friendly and our food arrived pretty quickly. We decided to sit outside on the patio and it was so nice; the weather was lovely and there was only one other person out there. I enjoyed my burrito: it was a good size and tasted great. I loved trying the different salsas and particularly enjoyed the red, green, and spicy salsas. They have a peanut salsa which was intriguing but it didn't have much of a peanut taste. Mexican food isn't my first choice for lunch but I had a positive experience here and liked my food, so I wouldn't be opposed to coming back!

    Chilaquiles
    Darlene H.

    Service was quick and the food was delicious! I enjoyed the chilaquiles and will definitely be back to try more!

    Al pastor tacos
    Jace C.

    I'll be honest, all I had was some al pastor tacos and a beer. I was relieved and happy that they actually give you a good amount of protein with their tacos. The place was super clean, service was quick, and most importantly, the tacos were tasty. The al pastor had a good char, but was still juicy. Tortillas were soft, and functioned as the meat deliverer very well. I'd go back to this place again.

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    Food was pretty good, service was great. Ambiance was nice. They have a salsa buffet with limes and various onions.

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    Velvet Taco

    Velvet Taco

    4.2
    (178 reviews)
    8.8 mi

    I love the tacos here! They have such a wide variety and it's a fusion of flavors! Today we tried…read morethe rotisserie chicken and the Weekly Feature aka the "WTF" taco which was a lemon pepper chicken taco. I loved the pickled celery on it. The margaritas are good for a chain and a mix. I always add a Grand Marnier floater! The gentleman who cashed us out and took our order was friendly and helpful. He made my margarita full to the brim and rimmed my cup with extra Tajín! Then when he brought it out to me he even pointed out where there were extra limes. ‍

    I liked it. I didn't realize it was an order at the counter place but that's okay. The staff brings…read morethe tray right to your table when it is ready do that was nice. I looked the staff. Super nice and attentive. There were only two people working that I could see, a gentleman who may have been the manager and a young lady. The man was so respectful and helpful when we said it was our first time. He pulled out the menu and went through it with us. The wall menu is also super helpful. As the tacos are mostly over $6 each, I noticed they have a combo for two tacos, a side and a drink. Great deal if you add two tacos, guac & chips and a drink up separately and compare to the regular price. I ordered the CHIMICHURRI STEAK* grilled steak, basmati rice, chimichurri, avocado, pickled fresnos, queso fresco, flour tortilla. I found this flavorful but I didn't thoroughly read about the rice. I don't care for rice in my tacos. But other than that. I liked it. I also ordered the HATCH CHILE PORK. guac, poblano slaw, pickled fresnos, queso fresco, micro cilantro, corn tortilla This was nice & spicy. Tortillas and all the ingredients seamed very fresh. For my side I ordered the guac and chips. The guac is delicious. Very refreshing. I think the chips are store bought but they are blue corn which I prefer anyway. My husband ordered the GRILLED SALMON. napa slaw, lime crema, pickled fresnos, corn pico, avocado crema, micro cilantro, corn tortilla. He said it was delicious. He also ordered the QUESA BIRRIA. pulled pork, gruyere, queso listo, pickled red onion, micro cilantro, griddled corn tortilla, birria consomé for dipping. He said it was good but lacked flavor. My only negative, and I don't want to necessarily blame the staff as it is the owner's duty to hire enough staff to care for the place. But the floors had little pieces of food spilled everywhere and the tables were sticky. Same with the soda and condiments area. It needs a good cleaning through day. The staff were super busy making food and serving guests. They need to add an additional employee to assist these guys. I'm sure we will be back at some point.

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    Blanco Cocina + Cantina

    Blanco Cocina + Cantina

    4.0
    (1.6k reviews)
    6.6 mi
    $$
    Catering service
    Takes reservations

    I planned a dinner party for a group of 13 and explored hosting it at this restaurant…read more Unfortunately, the required minimums for a private event were outside of our budget, and the private‑party structure didn't align with what we needed. Instead, we opted for their take‑home catering, which ended up being an excellent alternative. The online ordering process was straightforward, and the party‑package options made selecting our menu very easy. The food itself was flavorful and well‑received by our group. The only drawback was the pickup experience. Despite arrwaiting in line, we were intentionally passed over for service with no explanation, which was disappointing. Overall, the catering quality was strong, but the in‑person service at pickup could be improved.

    **Travel Addition** - we started off with queso and chips,…read morethe queso was very flavorful and delicious and the chips were crunchy: 9/10 - I ordered the Tuscan chimichanga with short rib the short rib chimichanga was not for me. I love short rib but they had blended it with a lot of peppers and onions, if you like those you will probably like this as well. It is large (personally I would rate this 2/10) with street corn. The street corn was absolutely delicious, creamy and flavorful 10/10 - they also had Mexican coke which I enjoyed The vibe inside the restaurant is nice. Very open and lots of seating indoor and outdoor. The decode is cute and they have a lot of tvs to watch sports game. The server was kind and attentive as she could be with how busy it was. I would come here again!

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    Blanco Cocina + Cantina
    Blanco Cocina + Cantina
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    Dilla Libre Dos

    Dilla Libre Dos

    4.4
    (531 reviews)
    9.7 mi
    $$

    Outstanding food! Everything we ordered was so flavorful. We started with the chips and salsa. The…read moresalsa is made in-house. Everything in it is charred---garlic, tomatoes, peppers. It was just thick enough and delicious! The chips were crispy, light and very lightly salted. The guacamole is outstanding! Best I've ever had!! We decided to share a carne asada quesadilla. Glad we shared because it was big! Lots of cheese...lots of meat. We wrapped it up with churros. They have caramel goo in the middle and are served warm. I didn't like goo and squeezed it out. My husband loved it. He also loved his tequila old fashioned. Something different. Something good. The decor is cool...lots of art, really funky. All the other diners were friendly so it was comfortable for two tourists who stumbled in based on a Yelp review. Isaiah welcomed us and told us the story of the place. He provided quick service and was attentive without being overbearing. We will definitely return on our next trip. Be aware that it's a tiny little place and the entrance is in the back. GPS took us on a windy route. I almost gave up and am so glad I didn't.

    I came to Dilla Libre Dos with some friends…read more It's a pretty casual spot. Service was a bit slow but they seemed understaffed at the time. I can excuse that though because WOW it's maybe some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. I ordered the chickpea chorizo burrito. It was so well flavored. It had rice and beans as well as the chickpea chorizo, alongside some veggies. I really appreciated that they had an extensive vegan menu. I will definitely be back to try other items!! Only con to me was that the salsa was not my favorite, but it was still delicious!

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    Taco Chelo

    Taco Chelo

    4.7
    (183 reviews)
    13.7 mi
    $

    Salem is the best bartender we ever she is so pretty nice to my annoying self she is also so funnyread more

    Sometimes the best meals happen because your original plan falls through. That was exactly the case…read morehere, and honestly... I'm not even a little mad about it. I ordered the veggie tacos with roasted sweet potatoes (skin on, which was absolutely the right call), pepitas, feta, and all the right toppings. Whoever prepped those sweet potatoes deserves a raise because they were cut into the perfect sized pieces. Every bite had a little sweetness, a little crunch, a little saltiness... it just worked. My dining partner ordered the barbacoa tacos, and I didn't even have to ask if they were good. The involuntary "Mmm..." after the first bite answered that question. Four tacos disappeared in record time, followed by, "I could've eaten two more." That's about as glowing of a review as you're going to get. Now let's talk about these tortillas. Handmade. Corn. Tortillas. Are you kidding me? They're the kind of tortillas that had me question every tortilla I've ever eaten. Soft, fresh, and somehow they manage to steal the spotlight even with everything else on the plate being so good. The chips and guacamole were excellent, too. The chips have to be made in-house and they disappeared at an alarming rate. The salsa that came with them had this smoky, fire-roasted, chipotle flavor that kept me reaching for another chip... and then another... and then suddenly I realized I'd eaten way more chips than I intended. The bottled table salsas deserve their own paragraph because they completely confused me... in the best way. They bring three to the table... a green, a red, and a darker red. I kept tasting them individually thinking, "Okay, these are alright." Then I started mixing them. Game over. On their own, each one was solid. Mixed together? That was the magic. I don't know if that's what they intended or if I accidentally stumbled onto the perfect combination, but from that point on, every taco got the salsa trio treatment. The only tiny hiccup was when we first walked in. We were greeted, asked if we wanted menus, and sat ourselves. We waited for a bit thinking someone would come take our order, only to realize it's actually counter service. Once we figured that out, everything was smooth sailing. Not a big deal at all... just something first-time visitors might want to know. Follow the sign "order here" I also loved the layout. You can actually watch them making the food, which somehow makes the wait even harder because everything smells incredible. Two tacos ended up being the perfect light meal for me. Could I have eaten ten? Absolutely. Those two statements can both be true. Meanwhile, my dining partner polished off four barbacoa tacos and was talking about ordering two more. We only ended up here because another place happened to be closed, and honestly, I'm glad it worked out that way. This ended up being one of those meals we keep talked about on the drive home. Oh and the bathrooms?. I walked in and immediately thought, "Whoa... this is a cool bathroom" The lighting had this pinkish-purple glow that made me feel like I'd accidentally wandered into a trendy lounge instead of a taco shop. I honestly wasn't even sure there was regular lighting in there and I didn't look... because the vibe seemed so intentional. Finally, the music. .. upbeat, dance-worthy, the kind that had me bouncing in my seat while waiting for my food. Between the atmosphere, the lighting, and the music, the whole place had me want to hang out a little longer. Zero regrets. I'll absolutely be back... and next time I'm ordering more tacos.

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    Really cool vibe inside
    Really cool vibe inside
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    Costra Taco - get it!!!
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    Alma Southwest Steakhouse

    Alma Southwest Steakhouse

    4.3
    (1.2k reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    Our bartender Angel was AMAZING! I said I wanted spicy and he absolutely delivered. Between the…read moredrinks and food, he made our taste buds and tummy's happy. Plus, great customer service. Thank you Angel!

    This review is for the totality of the experience…read more I made an advance reservation at Alma Scottsdale for a mid-sized group of 7 to celebrate a special occasion. Our party arrived right on time for our reservation, but we were not seated until 15 min later because our table was not ready. It took about an additional 15 min to get tap water for the table (there was not enough provided anyways), and to place our orders too another ~20 min. The food did not arrive until 30 min later. For context, we eventually learned that the restaurant was short staffed and the bartender was also operating as our waiter. When the food finally arrived, there was a mix-up on what was delivered. We had checked with the staff who delivered one of the dishes: we ordered the "wild mushroom" side, but what we received did not look quite like it. We asked clarifying questions x2, but were assured, "no, it is the wild mushroom." Turned out, it was the mushroom empanada that was delivered to our table, which we originally did not order. The management did rectify the situation upon the conclusion of the event when we were paying the bill, but to us, it felt a bit accusatory as if we intentionally wanted to cause a huge fuss about the final total, which was absolutely not the case. The food in general was delicious. If this was a more standard dining experience, it would have been 4-5 stars just for the food. The service was very subpar, and really colored the entire experience negatively, therefore the two star review. I understand that staffing shortages happen -- fine. My family has worked in food service as wait staff for 25+ YEARS, so I am empathetic. But for management to ring up our bill and then come confront us in an inflammatory manner, making us feel like we were wrong, on an occasion to celebrate something special, was extremely disappointing.

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    Tequila Bar
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    Chicken Empanadas
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    TACO PAPI - tacos - Updated July 2026

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