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    Oscar's Tacos Shop - Tempe

    4.1 (86 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Victor H.

    Where do I begin? I've been seeing these Instagram videos of their Surf n Turf burritos being made and they always pull at my stomach strings! They look so darn good. So I told myself I had to try it one day soon. Well, today after my motorcycle trip to Canyon Lake I decided to stop by since it was on my way home. Yes, I ordered the Surf n Turf burrito. I received my ordered hand delivered in about ten minutes, which is not bad. I immediately cut my burrito in half so I could show you all. It was kind of a loose burrito. It did not look anything like the Instagram video. Next was the first bite! Again a loose burrito where ingredients wanted to fall into the styrofoam container. The carne asada was cut too small and possibly overcooked because the meat was so tuff and chewy, it made my jaw sore from chewing and chewing. I ate half the burrito and I only came across two shrimp. The other half fortunately contained the other four shrimp. I had intended on taking my other half a burrito home. But it didn't go that way. I just ate it all there. Reheating it at home would've just made it tougher!

    Taco n Enchiladas
    John L.

    Excellent service with authentic Mexican food that is always a great deal. One of the better salsa bars with a great selection- including fresh peppers, onions, carrots, cucumbers, radish, and limes! We had the Street Tacos plate, Carnitas Plate, and combo Taco and Enchilada plate. All were excellent!

    Kaelyn G.

    Solid mexican food. Welcoming service. The quesabirria tacos were some of the best I've ever had. Will 100% return!!

    Carnitas Taco Al Pastor Taco Crispy Chicken Taco
    naomi k.

    Food is so FIRE! definitely recommend the Al pastor taco, they fill the taco so much and it comes with two tortillas so you literally get 2 tacos for the price of one, not only that, it's loaded with GUAC and pico, they also have a SALSA BAR, limes, cucumber, many different salsas, onion jalepenos. They also have daily specials only listed in store, but not online. $2.75 extra stuffed tacos (not street taco size.. BIGGER!) for taco Tuesday. Definitely recommend stopping in! I went to the taco spot down the road and waited in line for 15 minutes without being helped, left there and came here to Oscar's instead and I'm so glad I did! A hidden gem and the salsa bar honestly just makes it worth it

    Welcome to Tempe!
    Joyce W.

    You can get the world's most expensive taco at the Grand Velas Los Cabos for $25,000 USD. Available at the resort's Frida restaurant, the culinary masterpiece includes such premium ingredients as langoustine, Kobe beef, Almas Beluga caviar, and black truffle brie cheese. While you might not get langoustine or Kobe beef, here at Oscar's Tacos Shop, you can still get some good eats at a more affordable price tag. I ordered the Combo #2 - Crispy Tacos, one potato and one chicken. Both crispy tacos were just what I needed before running my errands. I know what you want to ask, "Joyce, you ate a heavy meal before errands and didn't fall into a food coma?" I did and I was energized! Don't sleep on their beans either because they serve them thicc here. THICC. The rice was decent too. I'd love to shake Oscar's hand because these were some great tacos.

    I took 2 bites before I remembered to take a picture
    Carla N.

    I ordered lunch online today for pickup. This time I got the chicken asada burrito. It comes with chicken, pico & guacamole. I added sour cream, beans & cilantro. My work is just down the street. I left & when I got there it was only a couple minutes before my order was ready. The bag was heavy for just a burrito. The burrito was huge & fat! It was full of chicken and the other stuff. They wrap it in aluminum foil to keep it warm. I was going to take a picture, but I was so hungry I started eating it. By the time I thought to take a pic I was already 6 bites in. I could only eat half of it. I brought the other half home. Should make for a good lunch this weekend. The place was packed, so ordering online is the way to go. Plus you earn rewards. After you spend so much you get money off. This is definitely my go to place for Mexican food for lunch!

    3.8 % to eat in on top of tip for blah food take your business elsewhere ............. No sign no informing the public and when you ask, they just say yes for sitting inside. Look at the note on top of the receipt. I guess that's their new policy within 24 hours disclaimer lol See the difference in price to the right that's 3.8 %to eat in crappy food to The charge does not say eat in I asked the counter person at 3.8 percent per item plus tip to eat in

    Bryan G.

    Best tacos and taco deal in town. Been here a bunch. 3 quesabirria tacos for $12.99 last I was there. I can eat two and trying to work up to all three. Service is a little slow but worth the wa

    Quesabirras
    Erica B.

    Loved, loved, loved the Quesabirras. The flavors were out of this world. Plenty of beef in the sauce, perfect about of salt, lime and onion. Party of 2 stopped in for Taco Tuesday (single tacos $2.25, I believe). We ordered two fried crispy chicken tacos, one Quesabirras special (comes with a foundation drink) and one beef burrito. The burrito and tacos came out as soon as we sat down. The quesabirras took a few minutes, which I appreciate. Again, the flavors of the beef were perfect, the meat however, was tough, in both the Quesabirria and the burrito. The chicken on the tacos were tough and dry. We both took 2 bites and left the rest. Service was quick and friendly. I'd visit again!!! Service was

    Sausage breakfast burrito
    Jordan H.

    Breakfast burrito for under $10 and it filled me up, but I probably won't be back. Salsa bar was pretty average.

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    Was never here but was at the one on Broadway and priest and it is the Bomb! Food is good and very reasonable!

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    best Mexican food I've tried so far in the area and I've been living here for 3 years! mariell

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    This place was ok. A bit pricey for the meal but it's a good spot. I did like their rolled chicken tacos.

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    8 months ago

    Got the chorizo breakfast burrito, it tasted homemade. The portions are huge and the flavor delicious!! Their salsa was good too

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    I loved this place. I wish we had one in Tucson. Service was excellent and food was true Mexican.

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    The place was very clean & they had my food out to me fast. Very nice I like this one. The cashier was kimberly.

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    Great tacos. Big, not small and great Mexican seasoning. Good job Oscar! Great deal on Taco Tuesday.

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    So my husband said these are the best tacos he has had and his favorite of any we have had in…read morePhoenix. I felt different. First of all, eating anywhere in Tempe, starts with a frustrating time.... Trying to find parking and having to pay to park. I don't understand why restaurants don't have parking for customers. Idk maybe I don't know where to look. Second, it's hot AF in here. I feel sorry for the guys cooking. It's 105 today and the restaurant is so small, it's probably impossible to keep cool during the summer. Finally, the food. It all tastes very fresh! NO SEED OILS is amazing. I feel like I have won something when I find a restaurant that uses olive oil and beef tallow to cook in. Best corn tortillas I have had for sure. We basically tried one of each taco. (Although some of the tacos we ordered were wrong, so we just kept adding) not a big deal, because they were delicious and we loved them. I felt like the carne was chewy but my husband loves chewier meat. The taco with the marlin was my favorite. And the one that came out kind of like a cheese crisp. It's loud in here and again the space is very small. They do not serve wine at all. But yummy margaritas! The bartender is working solo and working hard! She busted her butt and did an amazing job. And smiled the entire time. She was awesome

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    We have been visiting the Santa Madre Taco Shop regularly, and always find the food and service…read moreoutstanding. We enjoy the steak and fish burritos, fish tacos, rice and beans and chips. The food is always very fresh, especially the fish, and delicious. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, and the music is wonderful. The quality is consistent. This is the best Mexican restaurant in our metro area. Why? It's authentic, and we always leave satisfied and happy. Thank you!

    We read a lot of overgenerous reviews apparently looking…read moreback now after our first visit. Food was good, fish tacos had a lot of fish, carne asada tacos were okay. They come out plain so you have to use the condiment bar which was mostly empty when we got our food, nobody came out to top it off or restock it. The individual bins were also not labeled in any way. No cheese available, kind of gruff, not overly friendly service with no smiles or welcome in or thank you or goodbyes, just took our money and gave out the food with no talk. A little bit uncomfortable in that regard. I tipped upon ordering which I sort of regret now. Our table was dirty and nobody came to wipe them down during our half hour visit. We were going to move one table over but that one was more full of food scraps and sauce than the one we chose first. Ice dispenser was completely empty and nobody brought out any ice from the back so we had our drinks kind of warm. Overall lots of more friendly and great service Taco Tuesday options nearby in South Tempe. Someburros on Mill hits the mark every time.

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