This place is always super good! We always get the Gorditas, even though you gotta be careful because a few of them are really spicy! So they are really great if you're spicy, but be careful if you don't have the spicy. Their tops are also super good along with their breakfast burrito burritos! We definitely make it over here at least once a month and we love it every time read more

Good taco spot. It's a solid 3.5/5, good flavors and love the corn tortillas. Tried the pastor, asada, barbacoa, and carnitas. Loved the pickled red onions on the tacos. Friendly service and comfortable dining room. read more

Tacos Chiwas - Pastor Taco - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Went for lunch yesterday. Cute little place on Main Street. Super simple menu and good choices. I got 2 street tacos and a side of beans, husband got a burrito. My tacos didn't have a lot of meat but were tasty. He had a shredded beef burrito which was much better. The beans were ok. We also shared the coconut flan, which was delicious. Nice salsa bar options too. We will go back next time we have a show at Mesa center for the arts read more

I finally got a chance to try this place out! Looks like Guy Fieri approved at the Phoenix location. I can also put my stamp of approval here! I had some excellent tacos!! So fresh and tasty! Each taco was full of flavor, marinated meat, and fresh vegetables as well. We tried the Pastor, Lengua, Calabacitas, Barbacoa, Tacos Chiwas, and Asada. No complaints from me on these! I also really liked that my lime was fresh and I could squeeze juice out of the freshly cut lime. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We did outdoor since it was a lovey day out. The mango margarita was an added bonus. They have some other fun drinks available. I also got the watermelon in a can! We ended with a Tres Leches carrot cake. This was not my favorite as it was just a carrot cake with the tres leches drizzled on top. The strawberry on top was old. Aside from that go all in on the tacos! You won't regret it! read more

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My fav tacos in mesa! All homemade! The red Gordita tastes like my nanas red chili! You have to try!

I've been here many times, having worked in downtown Mesa until recently. This place is fast casual, where you order at the counter and they'll bring your food to your table. There is a great patio out front with seating along Main Street, right through the open rolling "garage doors." Inside there is A long bar, tables, and a lounge area with a sofa and coffee table. There is a nice mural and a wall with dried red chilis hung on strings. They used to have a drink fountain, but that's home. You now have to buy sofas in a can or bottle. I am not a fan of that because a) they are quite overpriced and b) I like drinks in a cup with ice. The menu is mostly different types of tacos and quesadillas, plus a few other things. I ordered an asada taco and Apollo quesadilla. Both are good, but this is definitely not my favorite place for an asada taco. The polo quesadilla was, however, delish. There is a small salsa bar and I live the creamy jalapeno salsa--yum. All in all, this place is good. There is a lot of hype, so if you like hype-y places, you have to come. read more

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I truly wanted to love this spot because my friend REALLY hyped it up. But In my opinion, it fell short. I had an asada taco and found it somewhat bland and the pieces of meat I received were really chewy. I also ordered a classic marg that was overpoweringly sweet. They were super busy inside this evening so I'm going to assume this was just an off night! I've heard great things and I'll still try out this spot in the future and order different things. read more

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Strong margaritas!!! Normal sized but I'd say a little overpriced. I'd say all the drinks are priced a little high. I did enjoy the flavor of the hibiscus margarita with tajin rim. Tasty tacos for sure. I enjoyed the asada and camarón taco. They are kinda small sized so I'd recommend getting at least 3. They have a good salsa bar that you can grab and serve for yourself. They'll get you a table number and bring the food out to you after you pick your own seat. Decent sized seating area and a cute patio outside. read more

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Super fun street taco restaurant. Three tacos more than filled me up. They have great cocktails too. Full bar. This is a casual, walk up to the counter and order type of service, but they do bring the tacos to your table. The tacos were so good that I forgot to take pictures of them. The price is right at Tacos Chiwas! Also, I noticed that Yelp Elites voted this as a top place to drink in Mesa, Az. Their margaritas were excellent. They use real fruit in them. read more

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Great taco spot in downtown Mesa! Didn't know this place was here! Looks like Guy Fieri came here back in 2018! For those who haven't been here, there's parking in the back of the restaurant and there's a back entrance to the restaurant so you don't have to walk around! Great pricing too! I was surprised they don't do combo plates, so everything is A la carte. I ordered 3 tacos, asada, lengua and Barbacoa. Barbacoa was my favorite. Street corn is delicious too! I can't wait to come back and try all the different items! They also have a salsa bar so you can load up on the sauces for your tacos! read more

Tacos Chiwas - Tacos left to right, carne Asada, Lengua, barbacoa - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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If you are looking for a consistently delicious and affordable taco spot, this is the place to go! The staff are kind and ambiance is hole in the wall taco area. It is dark and it can be hard to find seating on weekends but otherwise one of our favorite places to hang out and get some good food! read more

Tacos Chiwas - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Still my favorite Taco shop in the Valley. Whenever my friend and I are in Mesa it is our must go-to spot for lunch. All the employees that work there very friendly and nice. My friend and I always try to sit at the bar, where you can directly order from the Bar Tender. We are a creatures of habit and pretty much order the same things every time, the Street Corn, the Asada, Carnitas and Tripe Tacos. My friend loves the Picadillo (Ground Beef) Burrito. This time past, we shared an Asada Quesadilla. The Quesadilla was so good, huge and filled with meat and cheese. Excellent place to stop by and grab a bite or two or three LOL along with a few beers. read more

Tacos Chiwas - Asada Quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Having just moved to Phoenix I've been super excited about the taco scene and Tacos Chiwas did not disappoint. It's located in the downtown area of Mesa so lots of walkability to nearby spots & the light rail. There's street parking in front or a small lot in the back as well. During my visit I tried an al pastor taco, carnitas taco & the elote in a cup. I loooooveed the al pastor taco and paired with the green salsa was a solid 5/5. The carnitas was tender and juicy but I didn't care as much for the flavor. Elote - simple easy & delicious. I'll definitely be back again & bringing friends who visit with me too. read more

Tacos Chiwas - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

First time, three of us. What do we get? Large menu. We go for the tacos. Taco Calabacitas-- REALLY tasty. They offer to make a gordita called a Rajas, into a taco. That one is just wicked-- and hot but not too hot with great chili flavors. We were delighted. More samples might lead to a five star as it was a great experience, not expensive, nice outdoor-ish atmosphere. If we were booze drinkers... we might end up parking there. Recommended. read more

Tacos hit the spot and service was great! I tired most of the tacos Barbacoa and carne were the best.

Tacos Chiwas is hands down one of my favorite local taco spots. Since moving to the Mesa area, this location has quickly become a go-to for me--and for good reason. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the vibe is consistently great--casual, upbeat, and perfect whether you're dining in or grabbing something quick. When they have specialty drinks on the menu, don't sleep on them--they're always on point. Their tres leches carrot cake is the true hidden gem. Moist, flavorful, and absolutely unforgettable--seriously, I dream about it. The Jamaica and horchata are also top-tier and deserve an honorable mention. My personal favorite is the carne asada quesadilla--cheesy, crispy, and loaded with flavor. But the tacos are just as impressive, with bold, authentic flavors that never miss. If you haven't been yet, go. If you have--then you already know. This place is a local treasure. read more

Tacos Chiwas - Carne asada tacos - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Our absolute favorite. The quality is always spot on. Service is always friendly. The place is always clean, with music and a nice atmosphere. read more

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Visited Tacos Chiwas while in Mesa. The atmosphere was lively and casual, and the service was friendly -- you order at the counter, grab a number, and the food comes out quick. Tried a few of their tacos and one was solid: flavorful, a nice hit of heat. Overall, a fun, no-nonsense spot that delivers good tacos and is absolutely worth a return visit. Saluti read more

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Tacos Chiwas is a chill spot with really friendly service everyone always seems genuinely happy to be there. The drinks are good and the salsa bar is a nice touch. I also really liked the salad and the esquite. That said, the tacos felt a bit unauthentic for my taste. I love the idea of the tres leches carrot cake, but it just didn't land for me. Overall, a solid spot with great vibes, just not my favorite for tacos. I think it's worth a try. read more

I was visiting a friend in Arizona and we decided to check out Tacos Chiwas. I ordered the pastor tacos and a Mezcal mule. The Mezcal mule was definitely the highlight--delicious, well-balanced, and had a nice kick to it. If you're into mezcal, I'd recommend trying it. The pastor tacos, though, were just OK. The meat was decent but didn't really stand out flavor-wise. As for the salsas, I appreciated the variety and the effort to label them by spice level (mild, medium, hot), but honestly, they all leaned pretty mild--even the one labeled "really hot" tasted more like a medium at best. Overall, it was a decent experience. read more

Tacos Chiwas - Mezcal mule - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Stopped by Tacos Chiwas on a Friday evening with my son for dinner. It wasn't too busy when we got in line to order, but by the time we got to the front, the line was out the door. Their service was pretty quick though, so we were able to order and grab a seat while our food was being prepared. I got some tacos - pollo, camaron, barbacoa, and calabacitas. My son wanted a quesadilla with chicken. Everything came out within about 5-10 minutes, so not a long wait at all. Out of the tacos, I liked the chicken & shrimp ones the most. The quesadilla was good and had a good amount of chicken. They have a small salsa bar inside with a dark green (mild), light green (spicy), and red (extra spicy) options. The light green creamy salsa added a good amount of spice; I liked the dark green one also, it added some flavor. Overall, tasty. I'd come back to snag some more tacos or maybe try a burrito! read more

Tacos Chiwas - Shrimp, calabacitas, barbacoa, & chicken tacos. - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I wish I had more to say, but few years later, Taco Chiwas is stil my FAVORITE SPOT! It's my go-to when we may don't want to cook, family is in town visiting when I am craving it (always), want a quick bite or basically anytime in between. It's one of the few places that hits the mark basically every single time. I still don't veer from my usual, which is odd, but its just that good. Two gorditas: Rajas & Deshebrada Verde with a side of Elote and when I am feeling it, a Jarritos mineral water. I have tried their quesadillas, margs, amongst tacos and to die for tres leche carrot cake. You really can't go wrong, but the gordita will always have my heart. Thanks for existing, Taco Chiwas! read more

This spot was recommended by a friend, and it's become my go-to spot for lengua tacos. Theirs is one of the best I've had. The lengua is tender and flavorful. Squeeze some of the lime juice a little bit of their hot sauce, and I could eat 5 of them at least. This time, though, I tried it as their burrito. It was good but I prefer it as just the tacos. The beans in the burrito overpowered the lengua taste. Their Jamaica was sweet and refreshing as well. My friend got the asada, pastor and shrimp tacos. He said his favorite was the asada one. You just order from the cashier at the bar and find a spot to sit. It is small inside so when it's really busy you might have a hard time finding a place to sit, but worth getting. read more

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Amazing tacos and the best drinks in town! Great day drinking stop, with a very talented bar staff that can make something for any tastes! read more

Tacos Chiwas - Mezcal Paloma - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

It's a skip for me. The quesadilla was hot but the cheese wasn't fully melted, asada had 0 flavor, and tasted weird. The burrito had a whole lot for no flavor. I was disappointed their salsa bar only had salsas, chiles, and onion. And we had only limes with very little to work with. The food was mediocre, and just is not worth the price. The cashier was so rude and she copped an attitude for us speaking Spanglish, she had an AirPod in and asked us to repeat. She was annoyed and left us after we paid. Didn't tell us what to do or anything. Luckily we figured it out. The place is super small, but very eco friendly which is great. Areas to recycle and dispose of trash while reusing the plates. As a great business it is I would not comeback for a while. Maybe later on, but it's a skip for me read more

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Very delicious tacos with a nice spin. Salsas are super spicy. Didn't try any drinks but the bar was bumping and place was super chill. Definitely be back. read more

Tacos Chiwas - Carnitas y Asada - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

We decided to try Tacos Chiwas after hearing so many amazing things. Unfortunately, the experience was really disappointing. We brought a full ADA-recognized service animal wearing a service vest, and while waiting in line were told the restaurant was "not animal friendly" -- despite having open-air outdoor dining. Even after explaining it was a service dog, the response remained the same. After that interaction, the service felt noticeably cold and rude. Part of our order was forgotten, the food took a long time, and the overall experience left such a sour taste that it overshadowed everything else. Maybe the food is great, but honestly it was hard to enjoy anything after how uncomfortable the situation became. Hopefully the staff receives better education regarding ADA service animal laws and customer service moving forward. read more

We were sad when their location closed in Chandler but we now drive to the Mesa location to get our Chiwas fix. This location has alcohol (Chandler one did not) and I recommend their michelada. Food---oh my. You can't really go wrong with anything on their menu to be honest. My go-to orders are always any of the gorditas (which are little Mexican hot pockets if you will--you pick your filling) and I would recommend the verde and the rojo. The tacos do not disappoint. Don't forget to ask for or fill up at the salsa bar and get the green chile...I can drink this stuff. Service is always great and the ambiance is awesome. read more

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Gotta say, not what I expected from Tacos Chiwas. The ambiance of the place was cool, has a bit of a different vibe than the one in central Phoenix, which we love. A few things missed the mark for me here, however. First, we ordered with the man behind the bar, he had a whatever attitude. Nice but didn't give a top tier customer service vibe. Second, I asked him if they could serve me a few tacos without the tortilla and he looked at me annoyed and said, "they're not going to let me do that". I asked him again to confirm, you can't just serve some meat on a plate? Because to me, that seems like it would be really simple. He said, "no, you can just eat your meat off the tortilla". I begrudgingly agreed and ordered them, but frankly, I should have just gotten the street corn, because I did enjoy that. I ordered a pastor taco, a carne asada, and the steak. Third, the tacos didn't have the same flavors as the one in Phoenix. Was a tad disappointing. My partner ordered an asada taco and a Gordita. They were ok and not anything to boast about. We sat outside, the outdoor patio is chill and we enjoyed that. It was busy for a Saturday night; nice weather. But overall were disappointed by this location. read more

Tacos Chiwas - Elote en vaso and two tacos - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Absolutely love chiwas - this place never disappoints. Great atmosphere great service, I've been a million times but this time I got the pastor and barbocoa tacos and the beans on the side holy shit the food here is so good. Cannot go wrong! Will be back soon read more

Tacos Chiwas - Menus - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I'd never been here before, we went in and got a table next to a salsa bar. You heard me right. The food portions were really good for the price. I loved my salad a lot. My little niece was able to eat everything there it wasn't too spicy, I appreciate that too, I made mine spicier at the salsa bar. We listened to music and enjoyed the evening. I will come back for sure. The service was top notch. read more

Tacos Chiwas - My dinner salad - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Never disappointed. The rajas quesadilla and the tamarindo margarita were delicious as always. The vibes are great, the food is amazing and the drinks do what they need to do. read more

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This spot's a no-frills, authentic Mexican joint that always delivers consistent quality and real tacos.

Wow! Pretty dang good tacos! The price was a little steep for such a small taco ($3.49), but i totally understand the sad state we live in with a monkey of a president we have in office today. The pastor was my favorite taco! So much flavor! The camaron was also good, but it didn't have nearly as much flavor as the pastor. It's pretty much an order at the register, take your number so that your order can be brought out to you, pick your seat, and serve yourself kind of place, so it's super chill and low maintenance! There's free street parking right in front of the restaurant, as well as more free parking on the side roads or in the back of the restaurant. Enjoy!! read more

Had tacos of 4 different meats. Barbacoa was the best. Al pastor lacked the little sweetness from the pineapple (if any was even added/used). Ambiance is a little cramped but nice due to the patio. I'd recommend it. Fat bastard approved. Service was NA since you order at the bar and they only bring out your food. No more table service after that. read more

Tacos Chiwas - 2 asada, 2 al pastor, 1 barbacoa, 1 lengua. - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Tacos Chiwas is a Mexican staple in the valley. The food is deceptively simple but the flavors are on point. I ordered a chicken quesadilla this time and it was delicious! The chicken was juicy, grilled, and seasoned perfectly! I think we've tried all the tacos by now-- all yummy. Had some sides- the beans and elote. Haven't had a burrito yet, but that's next time. Service is fast and casual, sitting at the bar is a must if you plan to have more than one round of drinks. That way you don't need to get back in line to order. The cocktails are very good! The Paloma is refreshing as expected and the Mexican whiskey sour was delicious last night. I asked what makes it "Mexican" versus any whiskey sour and they use a bourbon from Mexico. I didn't find out the name of it, but it was great. No sweet and sour mixes used here, they do it right- they use lemon and lime juice and fresh ingredients. That's why getting a Paloma, whiskey sour, or margarita is better tasting than other Mexican restaurants. The taco sauce, aka salsas, are also very good. Deep flavors and nice heat on the red one. Creamy guacamole sauce is nice too. All in all, whenever we are in DT Mesa we go to Tacos Chiwas. It's always great! read more

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The best street tacos in Mesa. Great flavor and service. Beer selection had a taste for everyone.

Good tacos. The pastor had nice flavor - I went back and ordered a second one - my fav for sure! The calabacitas (squash) was really nice with the addition of corn for texture and sweetness. The lengua (tongue) was very tender. The barbacoa had good flavor - it was a little self lubricating (fat) but not that's not a bad thing! The carve asada wasn't my jam - something in the marinade wasn't for me but my hubby liked it. Salsa bar was at the back so we missed it initially, but figured it out. Service was super fast and friendly. Would def come back. read more

Tacos Chiwas - Calabacitas, carne asada, pastor, lengua - Tacos Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Delicious tacos great drinks. Good music and ambience great for date night. Parking was okay.

Great food, chill vibe, reasonable prices, and friendly staff. You order at the bar and they bring out your food, and you buss your own tables. They have plenty of seating inside and out on their patio. Ordered some tacos, a chicken quesadilla, and some elote. Everything was really flavorful, prepared well, and not greasy or super salty. We ate the tacos pretty quickly, I didn't get a chance to take pics. I would definitely go back. read more

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