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    3.7 (310 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Desserts
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Bueno Bowl - Carne Asada with sour cream and guacamole.
    Donovan B.

    We decided to do a family lunch today and we came here. The place is amazing great selection and you can tell it's freshly made food. I got a bowl of it carne asada and mom and other half got the carne Asada quesadilla. Service is always great here from ordering to the pickup. I love that they have a salsa bar or toppings. The patio is was nice even tho it was hot today it's shaded and a nice breeze.

    Jon H.

    Checked out Backyard Taco with some friends over the weekend. I've heard mixed reviews of the place and wanted to vet it out myself. It's not bad, solid 3.5 stars. This spot is in a somewhat of a high traffic area, but the place was clean and tidy. The staff were all smiles and friendly. Loved all that! I opted for the bean and cheese burrito and a carne asada taco. The bean and cheese was good, I'd hit it again. The taco was good as well, but it's more of a street taco and for myself, while I love street tacos, I have to buy like 10 of them to fill me up and I'm not about to drop $30 on just tacos :) On a scale of 1 - 10, I'd go back if that was the consensus of the people I'm with, no complaints, but it wouldn't be my first option. The food is good though.

    brittini a.

    I love mexi food, so when I find a good taco place I'm there! Walk in nice spacious seating area open drink fountains, order at the front sit down and they'll call your number shortly after, then which you'll walk up to the counter and grab your food, I ordered carne asada tacos as well as my bf, got my kids a ninos meal- which is pretty simple but have option of a taco and I think quesadilla comes with side of rice OR beans. Chips and salsa were ok, salsa was good chips coulda been better, I like when they make em fresh these tasted fresh outta a bag maybe.. they have a condiment table set up for any additions the usual stuff for tacos salsas pickles onions which I love I'll just eat those hahah, cucumber radish sort stuff. Service we were treating right when we walked in and she made it clear she was ready when we were. So carne tacos were a definite hit!

    Birria Burrito
    Hiilei W.

    Went on a Friday at 11:30am and there was no line. First time trying this place and I was pleasantly surprised. The burrito hit the spot and I love the condiments bar. Service was extremely nice telling us how the place worked and if we needed anything else to let her know. Food was delicious and filling, cheese and sour cream is extra cost. A bit cold in there, place is clean. I will be coming back!

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    Vernee D.

    I've been here a few times during the pandemic, but I haven't really been back since more taco spots opened around me. I stopped by today for a work lunch treat and was pleasantly surprised that everything was still good! I ordered a 6 for the office, and there were some issues during the pick-up, but the service was very helpful! I had never been inside. We had always ordered delivery or drive-thru, but it was so spacious inside and really well decorated. We ordered tacos and quesadillas! The salsas were all so good and had the flavor. My birria quesadilla was exceptionally delicious, and I can't wait to come back for more office lunches..

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    Edward O.

    Food was good, service is good. Place is very clean. Both times we been inside it's never been too busy.

    Steak tacos, rice and beans with Chips and Salsa
    Laura O.

    I'm gave them a four because there is nothing different from other street tacos. Chips and salsa were fresh. Rice and beans were ok

    Two pastor.  Far left. Two asada on the right.   Their red spicy salsa was fire. Actually had a kick.
    Jesus V.

    Open and ample elbow room. My 400lbs frame fit in here like a Sailor and a butthole. LDL and HBP were meh, satisfied.

    Derek Y.

    COVID TACO This place is NOT COVID safe. My BURRITO was utter DISAPPOINTMENT COVID Safety- they do not excercise ANY precautions. You would think they would have more safety measures in the midst of a pandemic especially with the spike in the Delta variant. Salsa bar is self-serve and had the sneeze guard glass over the top but it was so high above the condiments that it doesn't really serve a purpose. But does not shield Kids or anyone under 5' 3". They don't have lids or anything covering. There's NO HAND SANITIZER anywhere. The workers do not wear FACE COVERINGS or GLOVES. NO BARRIERS at the registers. I feel like in food service that is the expectation these days. AL PASTOR BURRITO- The salsa is what must give it flavor because the pork, although seasoned, was pretty bland alone. The worst part was the chunks of pineapple in the burrito! They use CANNED PINEAPPLE CHUNKS, not even fresh pineapple. And the amount of pineapple in the burrito was astonishing. I felt like I was eating a DOLE FRUIT CUP. I understand Al Pastor is cooked with pineapple but to add whole chunks in the burrito was not appetizing. You may argue that pineapple may or may not go on PIZZA, but it sure as hell should not go in a burrito. I rarely say a burrito is gross, but this was gross. I remember them using pre-packed salsa they would hand out upon request earlier this year. Why did they stop? I am really disappointed because this place used to be one of my favorites for tacos as fast casual Mexican, but I won't be coming back.

    Carne asada tacos
    Christine D.

    I really wanted to love this one, but it just wasn't there for me and I'm not too sure I'll ever return. Here's why: Prices: In one word, overpriced. Just under $50 for my husband and I. You can spend about $25 less at a multiple taco spots within the mile. Sometimes it's worth it spending a little more when splurging on great delicious food, but that's not the case here. Food: The trend seemed to be that the food was unseasoned/bland. The carne asada tacos were full and portioned well, but very tasteless. So, we thought we'd put some salsa on them from the salsa bar... also very bland. Disappointing. We ordered a chicken quesadilla and it came out at an overstuffed chicken taco with no cheese holding it together, and it was cold. We went back to the counter and ordered a cheese quesadilla instead and that came out partially cooked and stuffed with unmelted/cold cheese. Everything from the salsa bar was flavorless, and the veggies were soft and bitter, signaling that they've been sitting out too long. The only thing we enjoyed was the refried beans, chips and salsa (the salsa that isn't at the salsa bar, or comes with the "chips and salsa" order). Overall the service was just okay. We waited about 10 mins when the restaurant only had a handful of people inside including us. The atmosphere is modern and the bathrooms were clean. The big picture: our experience here was overpriced food that we didn't even enjoy.

    All that is left of the deliciousness at Backyard Taco-Stapley! Love this place!

    If you want the best bean and cheese burrito in town, this is your place. The chips and salsa are also really good. The Stapley Drive (Mesa) location is really nice and big and clean, and the salsa bar is so much better and more accessible than the original location on University. The new location on Stapley also has plenty of indoor seating compared to the minimal seating at the University location. I like the drink bar at the Stapley location too so you don't have to stand in line to wait for a refill. The carne asada is delicious at both places. Once it was pretty fatty, but the last several times it has been much better. Tacos are great--go on Taco Tuesday for the best

    Carne asada and al pastor tacos! A little smooshed but still darn tasty!

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    Food was okay. Just great service, price is reasonable. Big place for dine in . Clean and neat

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    Thank you for the review Laura!

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    11 months ago

    Tacos were great. Some interesting flavors. Very fast service. Nice environment inside. Offers drive thru.

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    6 months ago

    I swear I just had the best Al Pastor crazy potato tonight. Whoever made it deserves some credit. Picked up around 8pm. Well done

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    Thank you for the review Lauren, please come again!

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    love this spot, always great service. food is fresh. I've been here dozens of times! just need one on the west side!

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