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    El Yaqui Mexican Restaurant

    3.2 (14 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Complementary chips with beans & cheese. Very nice
    Justin T.

    5 stars on the food quality & price!! This is a must try for foodies! I wouldn't go here for a romantic date night, it's definitely a typical taco shop kinda vibe. Everything we tried was really good and I order again. The birria soup was fantastic, the queso birria was good and the carne asada Quesadilla was really good. They bring out 3 kinds of salsa, a non spicy house salsa that has a great flavor. The green salsa was mildly spicy and excellent flavor. Then they had a red salsa that was super hot, the flavor was just ok and it was my least favorite of the 3 salsas. Coming complimentary to your table is chips, beans & cheese with salsa- it's wonderful that comes free of charge. I highly recommended trying this place if you're all about the food. The birria soup and the carne asada Quesadilla were my two favorite things. This place is serving some of the best all Mexican food in the valley. They have a lot of seafood options that I haven't gotten a chance to try. But for now I would come back all day for the birria soup. The soup comes with sides like tortillas & chopped veggies (cilantro, cabbage, onions & sliced limes). I'll definitely be back & I'm very glad we tried this place, happy eating!!

    Combination burrito and beans with cheese
    Bill P.

    Authentic is the word for El Yaqui. The combination burrito is served with fresh cucumber and radishes. The beans and cheese are a terrific addition. Quick, friendly service.

    Cahuamanta y chicharrón tacos
    Ana M.

    First time here. Good tacos with home made tortillas. I would recommend that the tortillas are more harder because they feel to soft and the taco breaks. Other than that the food is very tasty.

    Chicken tacos with rice and the best beans I have ever had!

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    3 months ago

    The menudo was terrible and for 3 menudos charged 73.00 dollares I do not recommend this place

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    8 months ago

    Worst food & pricy only good thing was service the girls are so nice ! Food was nasty no taste

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    9 months ago

    Worst chilaquiles i have ever had ! I even took time out of my day to write this review very unflavored horchata was also bad

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    1 year ago

    The food is good, the personal or who ever run this is crap ya ni en los restaurantes de alta gama acen lo que esta jente ace

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    3 years ago

    I found the food authentic and prepared nicely. Spice was right and service quick. I will be back.

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    4 years ago

    La comida es excelente y autenti. Muy deliciosa. Mi comida favorita es los tacos. Empleados muy simpatico también.

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    Taco Viva - Tacos 1 chicken, 2 steak & 1 Al pastor. Modelo Michelada.

    Taco Viva

    4.7(440 reviews)
    7.6 mi

    We stopped here on vacation and it was so good we had to go back. Excellent food, service and…read moresalsa! The asada vampiros, al pastor tacos, chicken fries with everything "con todo" was the way to go.

    At this point, the line at this taco spot is less of a wait and more of a support group for people…read moreaddicted to hongos fries. Every time I come here it gets more packed, which is both annoying and completely understandable because the food is ridiculously good. The tacos are fantastic, the fries are life-changing, and the hongos fries specifically deserve their own national holiday. This place made the Top 100 food spots in America list, and honestly? Deserved. It's the best taco spot in the country in my opinion and makes places like Torchy's feel like they're competing in junior varsity. The vibe is also way above average for a taco joint; lively, clean, and full of people who look like they just took their first bite and immediately started planning their next visit. The taco crew is always friendly too, even while dealing with lines longer than a DMV on a Monday. If you don't know what to order, here's the move: Get one taco or an especial if you're a cheese enthusiast, a medium fry with your topping of choice, and guac with chips. That's the kind of meal that makes you sit in your car afterward thinking about your life choices in a positive way. Enjoy. And maybe stretch beforehand because you're going to want to fight someone over the last hongos fry.

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    Taco Chelo - Crispy shrimp taco

    Taco Chelo

    4.2(909 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    I will forever come here every time I make to Phoenix/Scottsdale. Taco shells are made in house and…read moremake the tacos elite. They make my tacos just how I ask every time I come, and I make changes! Most recently was last night after a rough rental car situation (avoid NU check those reviews eek) and the bartender was awesome. Quick service, friendly and took my order perfectly. Strawberry lemonade is my absolute favorite and if you know me I'm a lemonade girl. Tacos are perfect, the meat has virtually no weird fat on them like most tacos do. Both carne and chicken. Delicious. I'm here for five days this trip and I'm going back for sure, may end up at the Tempe location too. I should mention the great atmosphere and getting I got, a "welcome in" from the ladies behind the counter as well as the bartender I wish I got his name. Thank you for making my night :)

    I didn't know this place would not have table service. You order at the register. That sucks for…read morethe servers because they won't make service tips and they still bring stuff to the tables often. The water is serve yourself and they ran out of both of them. I feel like thats a rubios or mc Donald's vibe. Ceviche should be like $11, $14 wasn't worth it. Vegetable taco should be cheaper than all the tacos and it was just sweet potato inside. The tacos are good but they're not what I was expecting. This is more of a fast food style taco. The whole restaurant reminds me of Rubios. The only things we didn't like were the chips and the rice and beans were not good at all, not even Mexican. But like I said the food is good with nice flavors but for a $5 taco I expected plates and table service. No one wants to stand up to order a marg and then order another one after, they'll prob just order 1 marg and go somewhere else when they're done eating, it's not smart. It's not relaxing to eat here after work. We were all fighting for the tables and it's not a vibe. Not enough inside seats and tons of outdoor seats. I'd totally tell the owner to close up the register area, expand the kitchen, and get the girls to be servers. No one wants to pay full price ceviche and tacos to a restaurant with no table service. The vibe doesn't match the price so I think you should change the vibe to be high end and step up service to match the prices of food. Or match the vibe to a fast food all the way and change some prices. The food is fast so they can easily do a drive thru or walk up and order window. Should be $3 for veggie, $4 for regular taco $5 for loaded or special tacos with expensive The guac matches the vibes! Sold in plastic cups. And $6.50 $4 on happy hour. That explains the vibes of the restaurant perfectly.

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    Taco Chelo - Flamingo , add chicken, Chips,Salsa + Guacamole

    Flamingo , add chicken, Chips,Salsa + Guacamole

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    Tacarbon - Carne asap plate with tortillas and beans

    Tacarbon

    4.5(507 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    This is a go-to for tacos for me. They're quick, fresh, and well-priced. The grilled meat is…read moresavory, the beans are outrageously good, and their salsas tie it all together with a fresh, spicy touch. I recommend the asada, the hazz, the Lorenza, and anything with the beans. Order at the counter, they'll call your name when your order is ready, and the seating is casual and open. They have a selection of aguas frescos, but I usually like a classic bottled coke for the perfect beverage pairing.

    Gotta love Tacarbon! I always try to stop when I'm on that side of town. I hadn't been to this…read morelocation before but its a quick 5 minutes off the I-10. Very convenient! This location is a standalone with a decent patio. Parking is minimal but seemed like there were enough people coming and going. I got a spot right away. Note when leaving you'll have to go right - heading North on 43rd. The staff here were really nice! It was very busy and after ordering, I was standing with others waiting for my food when the other cashier called me up to check on me, thinking I hadn't figured out the process. He was very nice! The place was packed people finished quickly so getting a table wasn't hard. They also had someone cleaning up tables quickly. I got a carne asada caramelito and a carne asada taco. The caramelito continues to be my favorite of the two. Love the roasted salsa on the salsa bar though the hot red one is really good too! I do wish their guac salsa had more tang and salt. I find it bland. These are among my fave tacos but not my absolute so thus the 4 stars.

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    Tacos Calafia - Downtown - Taco de cabeza

    Tacos Calafia - Downtown

    4.4(252 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$

    TLDR: asada was well seasoned and tender. Birria savory and juicy…read more Let's talk about the meats! The asada was very tender and not chewy but it lacked the smoke flavor I'm looking for in asada, but it was well seasoned. The birria was super savory, you can taste the spices - cinnamon, star anise, clove. Perfectly tender and juicy when dipped in the consume all wrapped up in a crispy corn tortilla.

    I LOVEEEE TACOS CALAFIA!! I was starving when I landed at the PHX airport and this location was 10…read moreminutes away. Decided to stop by, so we can also escape the rush hour traffic. We were a bit worried with parking because we saw that it was in downtown, but they have a designated private lot for customers. Inside was so spacious and had such cool decor. It definitely made the vibe more fun. This is also the first location that I saw with the combo deal compared to the one I usually go to in Gilbert. We ordered carne asada and al pastor tacos and mulitas. So so good. I loveee how you can choose between corn or flour for your tortilla. I like the corn tortilla more. The sauces and toppings were left out for us to take which I appreciate so much. If you want jalapeno or grilled onions, you have to ask them at the pick up station. The horchata was also hugee and sharable. I am definitely coming back when I am in the area. I love how there are plenty of tacos calafia location. They also take apple pay.

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    Taco Chelo - Carne asada tacos

    Taco Chelo

    4.7(169 reviews)
    13.1 mi
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    Everything !! Start with chips and salsa plus some…read moreguacamole! 2 Sonoran tacos One costra Taco de carnitas Margarita And finished with a tres leches

    I used to live in Phoenix, and I tried this place for the first time literally the same week I was…read moremoving to Denver. Out of all the restaurants I had before leaving Arizona, THIS ended up being one of the places I couldn't stop thinking about after I moved away. Ever since leaving, I've randomly craved these tacos constantly. I've tried other taco spots in Denver hoping something would compare, but honestly nothing really hit the same. So when I came back out to Phoenix recently to visit some friends, this was one of the first places I knew I needed to come back to because I had built it up so much in my head over time. And somehow... it was just as good again. The meat tastes incredibly fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned, and you can literally watch them prepare everything right in front of you, which makes the whole experience even better. There's something so satisfying about seeing the tacos being made fresh instead of food just appearing from the kitchen. You can tell they care about quality and consistency. The servers were also super friendly and welcoming both times I came here, which honestly makes such a difference. Everyone had great energy, the service was quick, and the whole place just feels inviting and authentic. I honestly think the fact that I remembered this place so vividly for so long says everything. Usually when you revisit a restaurant after hyping it up in your head for years, it ends up disappointing you. But this place tasted exactly how I remembered it, fresh, flavorful, comforting, and absolutely worth the obsession. Safe to say this place is officially a mandatory stop for me anytime I'm back in Phoenix now.

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    Taco Chelo - Really cool vibe inside

    Really cool vibe inside

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    Costra Taco - get it!!!

    Taco Chelo - Piña Colada Agua Fresca - very tasty

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