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    Craig S.

    We dropped in here because we were in the area and were looking for a quick lunch. WOW!! What a find!! The food was authentic, flavorful and delicious!! The Tamales are fully stuffed and had the proper taste and heat for AUTHENTIC Mexican food. My daughter and wife had Horchatas to drink and both said it was the best that they had gotten anywhere in the Phoenix area. I took a chance on the Mexican coffee, (which I have found to be pretty horrible around Phoenix) and it was perfect. I had the pleasure of having real Mexican coffee in the military when I was attached to a Mexican Army unit in the field. I have never been able to find anything close since then. Now I have!! To top everything off, the service was top notch. If you needed help understanding what the dishes were, or what the spice levels were, the server was happy to guide you along. 100% recommended!!

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    christin f.

    I checked out this place the other day and it was so/so. I like that it seems like a very small mom and pops place and the gentleman who took care of me was so nice! I found the food good but nothing really stood out, and the tacos are really small! I will come back to try the mole because I've heard good things. I'll have to update.

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    Tiffany S.

    Such a delightful find! The tacos were amazing, authentic rice and beans as well. The service was top notch and our server was so kind and attentive. We were here visiting and would definitely come eat here again.

    Al Pastor, Asad & Chicken tacos with rice & beans!
    Ben H.

    Best Mexican food we had our whole trip! We absolutely loved this place. From the Al Pastor to the tamales to the Asada, it was all so good.

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    Beth W.

    We wanted to give this place a try as it was in walking distance from ASU's campus. It took us a minute to find it as it shares space inside an existing coffee/deli/bar (look for a sandwich board sign outside). The service was friendly and welcoming as we figured out this is a small operation. We didn't anticipate them closing earlier than their online posted hours (not sure if it was because of staffing or plans they had that night). They were great about making sure were were taken care of before they officially closed up. They have limited non-alcoholic beverage selection however this is where their sharing space with a bar comes in handy. Our food was fresh, but our disappointment was in the small portions and lack of flavor. We found ourselves reaching for their assortment of sauces they brought us in bottles to enjoy at the table. My husband's three tacos were more the size of street tacos so he left feeling hungry and after paying $15 for his meal. I went with the 3 enchiladas with rice and beans. I liked how I had the option between cheese and chicken. I went with a mix of both. My plate came out looking impressive but in reality it was really a lot of shredded lettuce along with the rice and beans. The enchiladas themselves were rather small and the chicken was dry with little flavor. We hope this place can thrive as the energy the person who helped us makes you want to cheer them on to succeed. Perhaps it was just what we ordered recognizing we were the last customers as they were closing early.

    Enchilada combo (cheese and chicken options)
    Marian Veronica M.

    A hidden gem! Service was excellent and the food was to die for. We absolutely loved the enchiladas combo. The waiter even offered us 3 extra salsas along with the green salsa that came with the chips. I loved the red salsa and the avocado based salsa, and my boyfriend loved the spicy habanero salsa. 100% will be coming back soon. :)

    chicken enchiladas combination with red chile
    Gavin W.

    10/10 - No notes, except maybe that I'd like to see a little more of what the wizard of a cook can do, but I understand it's new and in a small venue and often these places need smaller menus. The enchiladas tasted delicious and the refritos were some of the best. They even let me try all of their salsas on the side--one of which was perhaps even too spicy for me, which is saying a lot. I'll come back to this place many times.

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    Howard W.

    What an unassumingly amazing spot! The flacoyo (tlacoyo?) was the highlight of my lunch. That sauce though!! The flavors here are wonderful. The owner is so friendly and everyone working here is so efficient!! It doesn't look like much on the inside, but it's so cozy and welcoming.

    Burrito and my iPhone 13!

    Food is great, served hot and quick. The burrito was small for the price. They do not serve with potatoes. Potatoes would have been a good addition. It appears this is a bar at night but they sell burritos in the morning. Good burrito, would go again.

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    Great enchiladas! Quick service, delicious food, and cool local ambience (went during an open mic night).

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    This little whole in the wall is cute on the inside and the staff was nice however the food was awful. It was really bland unfortunately.

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    Tamales were so delicious. Love the fun atmosphere and the service was great. Don't miss out on this delicious restaurant!

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    Huauchinango is my Favorite Mexican food in Phoenix. The tortas are fantastic. Everything is delicious

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    We really enjoyed our lunch. The food was on point. They have quite a few items on the menu, we will definitely go back to try other items.

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    4.7(169 reviews)
    0.6 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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    Really cool vibe inside

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    5.3 mi
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    Been coming here for over a year and this spot never misses! Great portion sizes with the burritos,…read moreespecially love the à la jalisco burrito with grilled jalapeños in it. Their plates are also huge, i've gotten the breakfast steak and eggs before and it comes with hot, generous portions. They make great tacos as well, the shrimp tacos are a must try. Workers are always friendly, it's got a super cute interior with the painted mural, and it's always clean and fresh. Highly recommend for a quick bite!

    First authentic mexican we tried since we moved to AZ and it didn't disappoint! Big portions and…read moreaffordable We got steak burrito, jalisco burrito and cheese quesadilla. Burrito was huge but it got a little dry at the end. Cheese quesadilla was okay, might be better if we got not just plain cheese. I enjoyed it with the pico de gallo and the green sauce. Wish there was more pico de gallo though. They also have sauce station and pickled onions which my husband really liked. Service was quick! There was a line when we got there but the food came so fast a little after we got a table. They have drive thru too. Ambiance was great. Seats are limited and they have outdoor options. They played Mexican music which adds to the authenticity. Saw reviews that parking is limited but we got lucky, they're were still a few open spots when we came. Overall, would recommend and will come back

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    Order at the counter and they bring the food to you

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    4.3(394 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    My dad, my boyfriend, and I went to dinner at Los Sombreros tonight and it was fantastic. Our…read moreserver said they were the only one working tonight and that they'd take care of us, and they sure did. The parking lot outside was parking so we thought we may have to wait, but inside was not busy yet and we were seated immediately. I ordered the smoked chicken enchilada as I saw it was a Yelp favorite and it was delicious. I ended up taking half of it home since we all filled up on chips and salsa before our meal. This restaurant is decorated so cutely. I love how there is a Baja influence with all the surf boards but also southwest appeal. There is plenty of seating and tables for big groups. Even with other people yapping around us, the noise level was perfect to enjoy company. 10/10 would recommend.

    This restaurant is MUST visit! We enjoyed some delicious drinks, entrees, and an app! We were…read moreseated immediately upon arriving in their super cute space; there was both indoor and outdoor options on a Sunday evening! There were heaters available if we needed them, as we sat outside. Our amazing and friendly server offered to turn the heaters on for us, but we didn't need them. I enjoyed a Oaxacan Old Fashioned (on the sweeter side, but that's what I like), we had the Elote (BEST I'VE EVER HAD), and I also had the Carne A La Tampiquena. Everything tasted amazing and was served fresh and in a timely manner. We will most certainly be back (and you should visit, too!)!

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    Los Sombreros
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    El Jefe Tacos

    4.1(410 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$
    Kitchen open late
    Vegetarian friendly

    Food was exceptionally flavorful and seasoned well. We ordered the ramen, tacos, and the Phoenix…read moreroll. We went to here as they were one of the late night spots still open. *This along with a hibiscus drink (large) and a cola! Approximately 50$. * Service was simple, kind, order at the register- type of spot. Ambiance wasn't busy for a Sunday night but the vibes were there, and I can imagine they get busy and can handle a lot with the seating options they have.

    I've been ordering from El Jefe in Tempe for the last 4 to 5 years as we live fairly close. We love…read morethe tacos especially with doing the family meal for street tacos! The meats are so good. We also use to love the sushi side. During Covid, we tried the sushi for the first time. We were hesitant as it's a Mexican joint, right? Not a Japanese specialty shop. So to my surprise, I couldn't believe the sushi especially the Las Vegas roll and their Nigiri cuts were pretty dang good. My disappointment seems to be this last year with the sushi just hasn't been the best or fresh tasting. The Las Vegas roll was always nice and warm but with an awesome cold center and fried to perfection and the sauce just right. Lately it's been the opposite. Super over fried were all you can taste is old burnt oil and it dried out and the sauce just bland and not helping at all. The other thing that bothers us is the lack of wasabi they give! If you're not going to give us full flavor, at least give more wasabi to help mask. I will say they give you plenty of soy sauce packets (just barely any wasabi).

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    El Jefe Tacos
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