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City Tacos

4.0 (236 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed • 10:00 am - 10:45 pm
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Moderate noise
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Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Bridget H.

The good: the tables had a cute design and the walls had nice paintings on them. The red salsa was good. There is plenty of parking. The bad: unfortunately overall this place was extremely disappointing. First, when you walk in it smelled strongly of sewage. It did not smell like sewage outside, it smelled strongly of sewage only inside the restaurant. The bathrooms were also unclean with trash all over the floor. The verde salsa didn't have good flavor. It tasted okay, but like it was missing something. I tried a Birria caramelo and a Pastor Caramelo. Both of these were lacking in meat. The meet was all placed in the middle and had a lot of empty tortilla. The meat was not well seasoned either. The flour tortilla also tasted old. I don't think I would come here again given the abundance of other taco shops in Phoenix.

Sierra S.

I stopped by today to get 2 carne asada burritos and 2 Carmelo's with asada, in my burritos I got beans, rice, pico, and sour cream added and they were so good! My man and I loved the burritos and my son loved the Carmelo's! Inside is very vibrant and a vibe with their decorations. The service was amazing the staff is very friendly. It was very clean inside as well. They have a salsa bar inside and you can get all your fixings you need from pico, cilantro and onions, red sauce, and a super hot sauce, and guacamole, and a few other stuff. If you have not been here I highly recommend to check them out.

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Reyna G.

We went here once many years ago and it was good. I usually cook at home because of situations like this but we were in a hurry. Couldn't believe what we got. We also got a asada burrito and the tortilla was so stiff like it was just reheated, we ended up throwing it away:(. The bean taco was a smear of beans and the birria taco... well not good either. Im sorry for leaving this type of review but just want to bring awareness. Wouldn't recommend coming back here unfortunately.

Asada burrito with cheese and rice
Sam B.

I ordered delivery through GrubHub after a particularly taxing and long day at work so I have not been inside this restaurant. However, I wanted to try something new and was in the mood for a burrito so this spot served like a good choice. I will say I was not disappointed. I got chips and salsa, an asada burrito with rice and cheese, and a pastel tres leches with a rootbeer fountain drink. I got into the chips and salsa right away and was pleasantly surprised. I'm not usual a big fan of salsa that has a lot of liquid but this salsa was very good and had a nice flavor. None of the veggies were cut too big and the spice level was perfect. My burrito was very big and full of flavor. I didn't eat the whole thing in one sitting so I'm happy to have it for dinner tomorrow too. I haven't eaten the cake yet. I'm too full from the rest of the food but it looks amazing and I'm excited to try it! I look forward to getting food from this spot again in the future!

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Nicoll A.

I've been coming to this place since 2021 and they never cease to amaze me! Food it's always amazing, customer service can't get any better and ambience it's just perfect. Definitely worth the 30 minute drive

Arley L.

To say the least this visit was pretty disappointing. We walked in late afternoon and the restaurant was pretty empty. However, upon entering the restaurant, there was a distinct smell of what I described as dirty mop water. The restaurant was quiet and no music playing, all you could hear where the hood vents from the kitchen in the back. With the exception of the quesabirria tacos that my kiddo got, everything else was pretty disappointing. My girlfriend got a birria caramelo and a pastor caramelo that were very disappointing. The caramelo lacked protein, they definitely went very light on the meat and it was mostly tortilla with pretty light cheese as well. I also got the Carne Asada caramelo and was also very light on the meat. I also got a Carne Asada burrito, which I added beans too as well, but when I received that it was mostly tortilla. I unwrapped it to fill it with salsa and condiments from the station and found out that it was very light on Carne Asada. The first couple bites I took were mostly tortilla. This is definitely a disappointing visit as I had been here before and don't remember it being this light on the protein. The smell also made it an unpleasant meal to sit through in the quiet.

Chips and salsa, bean, rice, and cheese burrito
Ali B.

Needed some late night Mexican food yesterday and this fulfilled my need! The don't do online ordering late in the day so I went in to order for pickup. I got a bean, rice, and cheese burrito, and chips and salsa. The burrito was absolutely massive which was awesome. Salsa that the chips come with is watery and not my fave, but the salsa bar has a much better selection and even has a guac sauce. I usually like veggies on my burrito, they don't have that as an option but they do have pickled veggies and they have cabbage and cucumbers at the salsa bar so I was able to get some of those! I liked the sautéed onions with the burrito too. Service was really good, got my food out in a timely manner, the guy taking my order was really nice and made conversation with me. Lots of seating in here, would probably be a good lunch stop too.

Chicken Caramelo + chicken tacos & Iced Tea looks like fire, roasted salsa, avocado sauce, spicy green avocado salsa, green salsa
Shi-Ann S.

Ooh my, this food is so Damn good! My friend referred me here about 30 minutes ago and it's everything he claimed it to be, these tacos are fire Tortillas are fresh & the salsa bar is Stacked! Looks like they even have cold beers and margaritas. Too bad I can't have one right now. The service is just what i need. It's nice ,clean and not a loud environment. Also, I really enjoy the tables n chairs (they have the day of the dead painted. Looks like by hand. I'm impressed) Plus i'm super close to my next client!

Excellent, no-frills tacos with a fabulous fixings bar!
Nilanj D.

Phoenix has no shortage of delicious taco joints, but when we popped by here we had very little time to sit down somewhere. I looked up City Tacos and the good reviews convinced me to go in - good choice! It's got an authentic feel and a simple interior. Tacos are served up quickly and the line is super efficient. Al Pastor is typically my litmus test for good tacos and sooooo many places get it horribly wrong. The pastor tacos here were tasty and not too 'masked' by pineapple chunks. I also liked the carne asada and the chicken tacos. I truly liked the salsa and fixins bar. They've got all-you-want pickled onions and jalapeños, fresh onions and radishes, at least 6 salsas, and a really good spicy creamy guac. And the prices were great! Looking forward to coming back here!

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One of my favorite spots! Very tasty and great quality. I've been coming here for the last 4 ish years.

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The food was delicious, the staff was kind and welcoming, and the restaurant was very clean. Overall, it was a great experience!

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Good taste but very chewy meat. It's like mostly skin and not the real good meat, I got the carne asada tacos.

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3 years ago

Great service and great food definitely recommend them to everyone in the area. I went there w my dad

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Asada burrito was excellent. The chips were overpriced and burnt. I look forward to coming back but will skip the chips.

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Food was good but it smelt very strongly of sewage, did not have much of an appetite after that :/

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Like many others, we saw this place on IG and wanted to try it. We drove out of our way, about…read more45min+ from our house. The place inside was cute. I was happy about the little purse hooks on the table (iykyk). The outside area, not so much. It's on the corner of a strip mall, there was some etched graffiti on the outside windows, which made you aware of the area you were in. (That's the reason for the 1 star deduction.) The place is very small! So yes, you WILL want to make a reservation. We went around 3:30 on a Friday and I would say 3/4 of the tables had reserved signs on them starting at 5pm on up. The receptionist was constantly back and forth looking at them and moving them around to make space for walk-ins. I would skip bringing your kids here. I didn't use the restroom so idk if that was nice or not. The food was fantastic! And the portions were big. The price matched the portions and quality in our opinion. It's hard to find quality food that's worth the cost lately. We enjoyed the chips and salsa. And hubby ordered a Mexican coke, and the server brought him a frosty glass for it. Everyone around us looked like they were enjoying their food. Our server was great. He chatted with us for a while when we told him about seeing the place on IG. He was grateful for the customers. But admitted, it's caused an influx of people and the 'regulars' have become annoyed. Which is understandable. We'd definitely come back if we're in the area but probably not drive that far out of our way again.

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Food is fantastic. Ordered chilaquiles with birria as my protein and the meat is tender and…read moreflavorful. My girlfriend ordered aqua chilies they had a nice kick and good portion. We also ordered two cocktails: mezcalita and st.hibiscus both perfect ratios. You can taste the alcohol and not overpowering with artificial mixers, like most restaurants, cocktails. Worth it. Service very good. With great classic Mexican music not the overplayed playlist you hear at every other spot. I might be proposing to my girlfriend here because we loved it so much.

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I think I just found my new favorite Mexican restaurant!…read more The ambience here is charming. It's located in what looks like an old house, painted on the outside in a dark red paint. There are roses hanging from the ceiling, exposed brick, and colored lighting (would you notice more as the sun goes down). The wood ceilings really make this place special. There is a small bar in the corner. Don't forget to look up because there is a little door above with the guardian angel and children painted on it, and a couple of stained glass windows. From the minute we walked in, we were meeting with smiling faces. When you first walk in, you are inside the kitchen or at least right next to it. We started with a couple of drinks - a Corona and a Diablito, a sotol cocktail with lots of pureed mango. A basket of chips and a bowl of Green dip or brought to the table, and we were directed to the salsa bar back near the entrance. The salsa bar is fantastic, with several different kinds of salsa. We grabbed what tasted like a creamy tomatillo salsa, a pineapple salsa, a pico de gallo, and a creamy Serrano salsa. They were all so good that we couldn't say which was our favorite. I know that pineapple salsa just sent me over the moon! For an entree, hubby ordered a Sonoran burrito. He said the burrito was delicious, and kept pointing out how good the guacamole and side was. It wasn't especially big or small. I ordered the fajitas (steak and chicken combo) and the minute they came to the table sizzling, both my husband and I were surprised at how large this portion was. It was served with tortillas (you get your choice of corn or flour), black beans, and rice. The black beans were good - - I suppose they just tasted like black beans. I was surprised at how delicious the rice was because it's white and I expected it just to taste like white rice. But there was a creaminess to it and a flavor that I couldn't put my finger on but that I know was really yummy (butter, maybe? Cheese, maybe?? Idk). Good meat in my fajitas was super tender and the veggies were grilled just right. This was a really common really delicious meal. This place had been on my list for a long time and now that I finally been here, I'm kicking myself for not coming here sooner. The food was fantastic, the prices super reasonable, and it's set in a cozy, romantic setting. This place is going to be on a regular rotation for us!

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