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    El Norteño

    4.2 (424 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 7:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    EL NORTEÑO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Bean tostada and two beef tacos
    Destiney S.

    I love this place and tend to get hooked on a particular meal and only order that for a time. My favorite current meal is a bean tostada and two beef tacos. I know you're prolly looking at my plate and are thinking, you order lettuce and cheese? There's some beans and meat in there! Lol, I LOVE the amount of lettuce and cheese they use though. If some falls off, I just pile it back up!! My current meal is my fav because it fills me up and doesn't make me feel heavy after. Plus with all the lettuce, it's practically a salad!! With the holidays I've been going about once a week, always quick and friendly service!

    Chile Relleno Burrito
    David P.

    This is a great Mexican to go restaurant on the NW corner of Roosevelt and 7th Ave. They only take cash, so be prepared for that. I walked inside to look at the menu and order. I was greeted quickly. I decided to try the Chile Relleno burrito because I saw another Yelp review that recommended it. Paid and went outside to wait. A couple of minutes later my number was called, I took my burrito and left. Their Chile Relleno burrito is basically a bean and cheese burrito with a chile relleno inside. It is very good as the chile relleno adds a mild amount of heat and texture. I recommend it. This was a great experience and I will be back.

    Cheese enchiladas
    Tracy Y.

    Not exactly cheap for a hole-in-the-wall takeout spot, but the portions are big so it kinda balances out. It's right on a busy intersection, so if you sit outside, just know it can get pretty noisy with traffic. The menu is simple and has pictures, which makes ordering super easy. We got machaca with our order and it was really tasty--definitely the highlight. Would come back if I'm in the area and craving something hearty.

    Alexis A.

    Absolutely love this place! I wish I could have gone to this place earlier. El Norteño provides a lot of meal options and food is delicious! The Mexican food is authentic and has flavor to it. The service was great and fast considering my friend and I went mid morning. The place did get packed fast during lunch time. There are tables outside to eat and it's a bit noisy. The place does have limited parking but it's so worth to try out the restaurant. The place only accosts cash so keep that in mind before going. Overall, I will come back here again due to my amazing first time experience:)

    Walk Up Window
    Cassandra A.

    This place has been around since I was a little girl. My family and I used to come here all the time. The food has been consistently good and always affordable. Some of the best, authentic, Mexican food you'll find in Arizona. It's always cooked to perfection and always so yummy. You get a lot of food for your money. They take cash only but also have an ATM for convenience of getting cash as well as circle k across the street. The parking lot is a little small but it's never packed to where you can't park. At night time there are homeless in the area so you keep your eyes open but the people who work here are so nice. They also have benches in front to sit and wait or sit and eat.

    $7.50 for a Dammm  Plain Cheese Crisp ???  WTH
    Mac S.

    I have been coming here for YEARS . But on Thursday 09- 11-25 ,. I was NOT expecting to pay 1 Plain Cheese Crisp $7.50 .. It's a Cheese Crisp !!!!!!!!! not a combo meal .. Never again

    Lilibeth G.

    Small place located on the corner of 7th Ave and Roosevelt. There is a tiny area for you to go in and place your order. They have a small sitting area outside. It's a CASH ONLY place. We stopped to order some green chili burros, red chili burros and a chili fries with meat and waited around 15-20 minutes for our order. The burros and fries were very flavorful but the meat was very fatty and made chewing unpleasant.

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    Food is always fresh and great flavor. Staff is friendly. There is some outdoor seating. Just have to remember it's cash only

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    Great food. Great service. Best take out mexi and food. From a real foodie. Fast fresh

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    Food was delicious well seasoned generous portions size and generous with condiments good service i got my food hot and quick

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    Food and service is always impeccable, been coming here for years for breakfast and lunch !

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    Best Mexican food in AZ very good ! Will be back and they give great portions doesn't disappoint

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    I love it. Best Mexican food around. Prices are excellent, portions are well worth the price. Will definitely be ordering from there soon!

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