Some places are worth going out of your way for, and this is one of them. Offering casual vibes. Inside seating and patio seating. I made the drive because I was craving their chile relleno burrito, I decided to switch things up and try something new. First up was the chile relleno burrito--the reason I came. The cheesy, roasted chile packed inside never disappoints. Then I tried the birria burrito, and it completely delivered. Tender, flavorful meat, plenty of juice, and every bite was packed with rich, savory flavor. I'll definitely be ordering this one again. While I was filming, the owner asked if I'd like to try one of their newer menu items--a hibiscus taco. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it surprised me in the best way. It starts with a pleasant sweetness, followed by just enough spice to build at the end, creating a unique combination that really works. It's unlike anything I've had before and absolutely worth trying. To finish it all off, I cracked open an ice-cold Mexican Coke--the perfect pairing for a meal like this. Instead of rushing through another meal in the car, I actually sat down, enjoyed every bite, and had some great conversation with the owner. Those unexpected moments are what make local spots like this so special. If you're looking for an incredible burrito and want to try something a little different, make the trip to Testal in Phoenix. You won't leave hungry. read more

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Great northern Mexican restaurant with an authentic feel, great service, and excellent vegan options. They are known for their slender burritos served in a rolled flour tortilla. They are smaller than a traditional burrito - perfect for me since I wanted to try a few other things also. I got the vegan colorado burrito which had potatoes in a dark red sauce. I enjoyed it with plentiful amounts of their homemade red and green salsa. I also loved the vegan refried beans and rice and appreciated that they came in a small or large size. read more

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We have not been to Testal in probably 2 years. They have expanded their space inside and it looks great. The service was quick and friendly as always. Food tasted great. We got vegans burritos and vegan Chilaquiles, both were super yummy! Prices have gone up but that's true of every where and it's nice to have vegan choices that taste great. Definitely stop in if you have the chance. read more

Testal Mexican Kitchen - Vegan Chilaquiles - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I want to love this place, but I can't. The quality of the food is good but the portion size with the price makes no sense. The place is cute, the staff is nice, they have a lot of seating, even date labels on salsa bottles which I appreciate, but I paid over $7 for a picadillo burrito that's so tiny. Just not worth it. read more

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It has meat (protein), vegetables (salsa and guacamole), and gluten free (corn tortillas ) Eating a taco is good for you!! Testal's tacos are so good! I love how they season and cook their asada and their tortillas don't hurt my stomach, which is a huge win for me! read more

Testal Mexican Kitchen - Carne asada tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is so underrated! It can be difficult to find good Mexican food as a Vegan, and I'm so happy to have found a new go-to spot. I tried the Vegan Relleno burrito, Vegan Chilaquiles, Pinole Agua Fresca, and Lucha Villa cocktail. Everything was delicious and their salsa verde is one of the best I've ever had! The owner is also super kind and clearly takes pride in the guest experience. I'd highly recommend Testal to anyone, especially other Vegans looking for authentic Mexican food! read more

One of the "best burritos" in town spot! The girls there are so nice and friendly. The food is amazing, I love their burritos and tacos. I am still exploring their menu but so far have not tried something I don't like. read more

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Ate here soon after leaving phoenix airport. We wanted a quick bite that wasn't too pretentious but excellently prepared and found just that! The restaurant is located in a small strip housing an art gallery, a yogurt place, and a coffee shop. It doesn't look like much from the outside but their menu does the talking. It is following food from the northern Mexican region. As a vegetarian, I truly appreciated their vegan menu- I thought the tortillas, which are handmade, wee soft and fresh with beans that had some creamy flavor. Usually refried beans are a mountain of mush, but not here. I had the chilaquiles, with both red and green sauce. The green sauce and the chili oil made from arbol chili was my favorite. My husband had vegan bean burrito and burrito with shredded poblanos- both were excellent. The owner even came by and recommended different items. I was impressed with the friendly atmosphere and the reasonable prices. Definitely worth the drive for a light lunch/brunch. Will be heading back there before leaving from the airport read more

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Tucked away in a cute plaza with ample parking along Grand Avenue. This place was clean and inviting. Convenient electronic menu boards located at the entrance making the ordering process easy. Food was traditional Mexican fare. Chips were salty and had lots of crunch. Burritos were excellent and the carne asada was tender and flavorful. Great visit and the owner was behind the counter. I would return. read more

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Came here for a quick lunch and it was delicious. It's a small place, but there are several indoor tables and a little bar. There's a large mirror on the wall, and some shelves with some Mexican items on them. There is also a patio with a DJ. That could be a lot of fun when it's not so hot outside. You order at the counter and get a beeper to let you know when your food is ready. We had a couple of margaritas, a red chili burrito with potatoes, and carne asada tacos, birria tacos, and carne adovada tacos. All were absolutely delicious! There is a little fridge where you can grab bottles of red and green hot sauce. This is a great little place with great food at great prices. Definitely recommend. read more

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Service was super friendly, they went out of their way to clear our dishes, and were very smiley! Atmosphere was great for counter order, and both inside and patio dining. Very clean. We each had a beer & split a $6 burrito. Yes, 6 bucks. It was mean't to be a quick appetizer during our bike ride. I must start with the fact that I'm not an expert on "Northern" Mexico cuisine... in comparison to other regions of Mexico. Our burrito was pork & potato. Very little meat & the potato was too mushy. The spices were ok, but the baby food texture was not appealing to us. Having said that, other diners seemed to enjoy their orders, and people had previously recommended this place. I would return & try a different item. read more

Cute little spot with so many vegan choices! My friend is vegan and suggested we try this place before a show we were attending. We both had a vegan burrito and they were delicious! The house made tortillas are fabulous. Great salsa and chips, too. I only wish they would have let me add potatoes to the bean and cheese burrito but they said no. Darn. Maybe next time. read more

We tried Testal for the first time for lunch on Monday. There are many meat and vegan options. We had the vegan Colorado Burrito, the vegan Chile Relleno Burrito, rice, and beans, Pinole Agua Fresca, and Tamarindo Agua Fresca and each item was a 10 out of 10. The flavors were vibrant, fresh, and delicious. You could taste that the chef really focuses on fresh ingredients, amazing flavor profiles, and quality dishes. Excellent food, service, venue, and location with easy and accessible parking. Thank you -we will be back!! read more

Testal Mexican Kitchen - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I've tried Testal a few times now. Their food was always top tier but the last couple of visits, it's less food for almost double the price now and quality has suffered a little. I ordered a small side of chips to go with my food and I received 6 chips in a bag. I'm sure our state's terrible economics aren't helping any of our local businesses either. read more

If you like real damn good Mexican food then don't miss this spot. Order two burritos if you're hungry as they're small and too delicious to have just one. read more

I just finished getting my tattoo with Ms. Cathy at Kowloon Tattoo in this plaza. I was hungry and this walking distance plus highly recommended! Of course, I love tacos. I told the staff it was my first time here and she said I need to get the Birria tacos (3 Delicious slow-cooked beef stew tacos served with consome). Sold! This place is cute, simple, and enough seating inside and outside. Consome is their "soup" that your beef tacos are dipped in. I could bathe and consome! Yes, it is THAT good. I need to come back for more items to try. read more

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I ordered the #3 burrito and a carne asada bowl. Sorry, I don't have any pictures, but like others have said, the burrito is quite tiny like 1.5x the size of a Taco Bell burrito. It wouldn't be that bad except it was underseasoned or almost plain. A normal person can eat it within 4 bites. The carne asada bowl was a bit better but the portion size was still small considering it was almost $11 for a square takeout container. The saving grace was the red and green sauce that were so flavorful to add on any menu item. My chips were good and had potential except they tasted slightly stale. All this was probably because they wanted to get rid of their leftovers before closing time. The service lady was nice to talk with but from the options available in Phoenix, I expected better food quality. read more

Amazing burritos and tacos at an unbelievably low price, Testal is one of the best spots in Phoenix for take out, lunch, or a date night. They have flavorful salsas and a welcoming staff. I've previously spotted Mayor Gallego and her staff - it's a quality spot! read more

One of my new favorite spots! Most tasty and fresh burritos. The Abobada burrito is my legit fav! I add cheese and omg it's the literal BEST! I get straight up cravings for it. The inside has a cute vibe and the staff is always friendly and service is great!! Highly recommend!! Hope it never changes read more

Stopped by here randomly today without ever hearing about it. I feel like I'm fairly tapped into the food scene here and I gotta say, these guys don't get enough credit. Really amazing food. I'm going back tomorrow haha the #3 is spectacular. If you like spice, they have great salsas too. Also the guy behind the counter was really kind. read more

Was really looking forward to eating here, especially considering the inclusivity of vegan options. Very disappointed with the actual food. We got the chilaquiles, three carne asada tacos, and vegan picadillo bowl. The food overall was basic and pretty much beans with a side of meat and chips. Beans were good and chips were crispy but it was just that overpriced beans and chips. Definitely better options around, especially for the price. read more

Aside from the thrown-together Vegan Taco, the food offering, prices & atmosphere is nice. A fast-casual concept offering Chihuahuan-style food & drinks - a good presence of Veggie/Vegan options. After you place your order you can sit down in the various areas or watch your food being made in their open kitchen. The enclosed patio is spacious with an outdoor service station & misters/heaters - imagine the latter. We came here around 7:30P on a Friday & saw a DJ set up. The eatery highlights their culture with staple foods & indigenous artwork/decor. I'd be back the next time I'm in town for a sit-down experience. read more

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We came here on a last minute recommendation, it is a smaller space with limited seating. As we walked in we saw this tortilla pocket that looked amazing. We knew right away this was a good idea. We asked about it and the friendly girl at the counter explained it is the Gordita, limited availability. We ordered one. It came out pretty quick and it was amazing. A little spicy but we were able to handle it. I can't wait to go back and explore more of their menu. read more

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Nice people and good food with reasonable prices. Order at counter and pick up your food. Burros, tacos and burrito bowls were all very good with quick service read more

This place is awesome!! We had a bunch of burritos and enjoyed all of them. The birria burritos add guac are the best! The salsas are great too!..its just a little expensive for the amount of food. read more

Again, the Arizona Republic brought me here. I kept a list of their 25 best burritos in all of Arizona. I came here to sample the rajas burrito. Pulling up, it's kind of hard to see that the place is here. There's not really a big sign out in the street at all. But basically you just park in the big fenced area and there is a motel and a bunch of other businesses that share the parking lot. Walking in, there's a cute bar and sitting area and overall a very welcoming atmosphere. You order at the counter and everything was really cheap. So I tried the Rajas as well as their birria burritos. They don't close them at the ends which apparently is a regional tradition. Anyway, the birria was really good! Very juicy and runny but full of good flavor. And then the rajas. Wow! It was just peppers and onions but they were stewed and flavored so well. It was like a vegetarian delight! Can't say enough good about this place. Definitely would return and try many of their other burrito flavorings! read more

Testal Mexican Kitchen - Birria and rajas... Voted one of the best burritos in Arizona according to the Arizona Republic - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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This place was unbelievable!!!! I started with a strawberry piña colada style cocktail that was flavorful, light and totally refreshed me in the 113 degree heat. I followed that up with some of the most divine adobada I've ever had in a taco. Then I tried the birria burrito which blew my socks off and the chicharron burrito which was almost like if a bean burrito and a chili relleno made a love child. Not only will I be back, but I will bring everyone I know. God bless Testal!!! read more

Testal Mexican Kitchen - Birria Burrito, DLV - Burrito de Chicharron, adobada taco - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I heard this place had some of the best burritos in AZ so I had to come try while I was downtown after visiting the Japanese Friendship Garden that is nearly 3 miles away from this restaurant that is on the outskirts of dwntn phx. Therefore it is a little sketchy in this area but go with a group of friends and be safe. The music matched the authentic vibes of a Mexican restaurant you'd want to hang out at with friends on a beautiful afternoon. I ordered the number 3 the Deshebrada. This was a shredded beef burrito with green chilies and potatoes. The tortillas are so delicious one of the best tortillas I've had in a long time and the strong aroma of fresh tortillas fills the beautifully decorated dining room. The frijol y queso was so warm and yummy, I'm very picky with my beans and I couldn't stop eating them! The drinks here are also strong and refreshing I recommend the Kate's Flojera cocktail to pair with any tacos or burritos. The even have handmade souvenirs near the counter, where you order. So adorable!! read more

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Oh my gosh!! This place is phenomenal I will drive from North Phoenix or from Chandler for a bean and cheese burrito. It reminds me of the burritos my mom would make. The chicharrón burrito is actually really delicious. My daughters are vegan and they enjoy the bean and cheese burritos and the chile relleno. Even the vegan food is delicious This place is great because we can all eat as a family. The atmosphere is great. I've only seen mostly adults and not any kids. Saturday they've had live music. The service is great and the salsa they give you is yummy too. It's a great place to visit and eat. I totally recommend this place! read more

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Good tacos, tons of meat in each taco. Their iskiate drink was delicious, have never tried anything like it before. read more

Testal Mexican Kitchen - DLV - Iskiate 12oz - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great, authentic food for a really good price. Love the vegan options as well! Strongly recommend.

We got the Colorado burritos, two asada tacos and a margarita and all of it was amazing! Food is chihuahua style so don't expect huge burritos but they are still very filling. Place isn't huge but they had ample seating, you also order first before you sit down. Excited to return back and try some more food items! read more

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REALLY GREAT AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FLAVORS! I got the Colorado and Deshebrada burritos. I loved the authentic flavors! The red salsa on the side is SO SPICY! My friend got the Relleno and Piccadillo burritos, and I tried his, but they were just alright compared to the ones I got, which is why I gave 4 stars. The burritos are a bit messy, but authentic! I will say I appreciate that this restaurant has many VEGAN options! I may have to return to try those! read more

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It's been almost two years since I wrote my first review of Testal. I still love it here. I've taken so many friends here for their burritos. I usually spend around $20 for two vegan Colorado burritos and a non alcoholic drink. I often order to-go and my food is ready almost instantly and always warm and fresh. I don't do a lot of Mexican food being a vegetarian. Most restaurants don't have a ton of good options and, honestly, I am Mexican and miss the traditional tastes of foods I enjoyed growing up. If I'm going to have an authentic dish it feels silly trying to make it vegetarian. This isn't Americanized in any way. They only recently added chips and salsa to their menu. The owner has told me that these recipes are his moms and he wanted to share her cooking with the community. The flavor of each dish is to die for, texture is perfect, tortillas are soft and the salsa is INSANE. I love their salsa negra. It's so spicy, salty and flavorful. It's a mom and pop business, they have karaoke on Fridays and I've never had a bad dish. Phoenix is sleeping on Testal - make sure you check it out soon. read more

Testal Mexican Kitchen - Oh my god, this place. DLV - Burrito de Rajas - Vegan DLV - Burrito de Frijol - Vegan vegan DLV - Burrito de Colorado - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I wanted to keep this place to myself but need to share to make sure this gem stays in business for many years to come! My grandpas side of the family is from Chihuahua and walking into this place smelled like my nanas house. Literally transported me from the second we walked in. Located directly off grand and man it was already busy before 11am on a Saturday. We got 2 #3 which is green Chile beef with potatoes and added beans and cheese to one. #5 picadillo gordita with beans and cheese and a #14 chorizo burrito. Now, we did wait about 40 minutes for our food and it's a small place but it was so worth it. The tortillas are made fresh daily and everything was PERFECT!!! I wouldn't change a thing. I cannot wait to come back and the kids already want another picadillo gordita so I'm sure we will be back sooner than later. Please be patient if you go and there's a wait. I promise the food is worth the wait!! read more

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Back for another first Friday and the vibes are IMMACULATE. DJ on the patio. Karaoke inside. Food is amazing and everyone is dancing at least a little bit. Can't stop won't stop coming here read more

Oh my! I had read a lot of positive reviews from vegans about this place, but it wasn't just hype! I'm a die-hard bean and cheese burrito fan, but most vegan Mexican options skip this and focus on the fake meats. The bean and cheese vegan burrito here is legit. The tortillas are perfection - great toothiness and fresh. The beans were straight-forward, no messing with them good. I'd have probably melted the vegan cheese a touch more, but it was so nice to have it! The burritos were sized and priced just right for me to to have two and be beyond stuffed. And for those who don't like beans - they have several other vegan options! My husband had the vegan picadillo burrito and the vegan colorado burrito. He liked both (wiped the plate with the tortilla good) but preferred the flavor of the picadillo burrito. Both used impossible meat, but tasted totally unique. The burritos came with salsa verde and salsa roja. Both were deliciously fresh and the roja was very spicy! They also had great looking drinks - maybe next time. The restaurant is small but cute - not great for large parties but perfect for two. It can get crowded fast. Service was friendly and efficient. They have plastic sheets between tables for Covid safety. We will definitely be back! read more

Food was good. They were out of the hibiscus drink and called for substitute. I door dashed and was not there. All communication was online and I did not go there. I cannot give you an accurate view of the ambience read more

4.5 carne asada burrito 4 birria tacos - def not the best I've had I'd get the carne asada burrito again - the meat was good! I'd be interested in coming back for the breakfast burritos too read more

I ordered the desebrada bowl, you get about a tbsp of meat and the rest beans. 2 stars for the taste but don't cheap out on the meat. Wish I would have read the reviews before ordering. read more

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