We came here while visiting my mom. We love Mexican food and miss the SW style, so I was excited to…read moreeat. Honestly, the experience and flavors were so amazing, I'm not joking when I say this might be my favorite Mexican restaurant in the US to date. My wife had the carne asada and it was an actual thick and juicy steak cut into pieces. Usually you get a flat steak but this one was something else. We went again later in the trip and she ordered this again because it was just too good not to. I ordered different things on the two occasions. I'm writing this about two weeks later so my memory is failing me but I remember just absolutely loving it. On my second visit I had the Pollo Fundito. If I lived near, I'd have to come here all the time. It'll be a recurring destination every time we're in town. The staff are happy, helpful, and delightful.

Great food, wonderful atmosphere! We came for lunch when…read morerestaurant open. Our food and drinks were served immediately but, felt we were being rushed. Server asked if we finished our plates, mine was not finished, I let her take it anyway. Next ticket put down on table chips and salsa taken away. She came back 2 mins and asked if we were finished with our drinks. Food for thought - let customers enjoy their time and for the server not to worry about how many tips she can get!

Went to try this place based on reviews and it did not disappoint. This is already our new favorite…read morefor authentic Mexican. I already wanna go again tomorrow!! Yes, the food was that good! We had the molcajete, chile relleno and carne asada street tacos. Everything was amazing, even the chips, salsa and bean dip too! Guacamole was so fresh, meats were so tender and flavorful and the grilled shrimp was cooked perfectly! So glad we tried this place and will definitely be back.

Food was poor. Service slow. I expected more from a restaurant with good Yelp rating.read more

The place is open and don't know why Yelp keep saying it closed. I just called, ordered, and…read morepicked my food. I grew up in the valley and have lived here for 34 years. I have tried tacos all over the AZ, and this is one of my favorite taco places. The food is cooked right in front of you--simple but amazing.

Stopped in here on a Monday afternoon and the had obviously been busy. All the tables were dirty,…read moreand the salsa bar was out of condiments. There tacos are some of the best I've had. My son loves the carne asada fries. They have a salsa bar with all the toppings you will need. Their drinks are over priced at 2.50 a can.

Valerie, the manager on duty came back and greeted us. I looked at the menu on our way so I was…read moreable to ask about a few items. I didn't go with my FAVORITE dish this visit. Michael helped me with my choices. I selected the Tortilla Soup: Small chunks of slow cooked chicken in a cheese & chicken broth, green chiles, potatoes, sweet corn, carrots & top with mixed cheeses, avocado, and tortilla strips and a side salad. The soup was delicious to the last drop. The side salad is filling and with the soup it was a perfect lunch. The music wasn't loud. We sat by a window with just enough light and not blinded by sun. If I didn't say it in a previous review, this is our favorite Mexican restaurant. We have found nowhere else that compares to the food and hospitality. ... so much so that we returned the next week with our daughters. It's Father's Day and the tables are filled as soon as guests leave. The staff is attentive. The kitchen is BUSY!! They were doing their best with a nonstop crowd. I went back to my favorite Pollo Con Verduras. Hubby ordered the Burrito De Pollo Especial. I can't read what our daughters ordered but everyone enjoyed their meal. No pics! The food is delicious.

Service is great Food is great…read moreDecor is first class Outdoor patio is wonderful Guacamole is best in Arizona

Absolutely INCREDIBLE experience. When I say these are the best tacos I've ever had, I absolutely…read moremean it. Everything is made fresh to order, including the chips and guacamole, and you can taste it 100%. The owner/chef greeted us upon entering and suggested a few starters. Even the chips were amazing, mixed with the guacamole and a little bit of lime. Ooooo The the real starts of the show came - the tacos. Now I've had a million tacos in my life and let me tell you, these are THE TRUTH! The chicken was my fav, followed by the pastor and asada. You can tell the freshness as it took about 8-10 minutes to get them to our table. So much flavor, heat, and juiciness. I wish I lived near here so I could come back often - prices are also great! As far as service, the staff was fantastic and the owner Edson is a character who truly cares about the quality of his food and the vibe of his restaurant. No negatives here - will definitely be back. Thank you!

Voted the BEST Tacos in numerous Magazines and Newspapers, LaBamba lives up to the reputation…read more Don't expect a quick bite and exit, each item on the menu are made fresh to order. The owner is there to welcome and prepare your meal and make you feel at home. Our favorite is the Pastor Tacos, with a generous portion of Pineapple and the Pollo, with an excellent smoky flavor. They are going to start serving Breakfast soon and we hope to be there to sample it! We love LaBamba and you visit everything we are visiting Luke AFB, or Phoenix in general.

The bar at Barrio is one of our favorite places to go! Arturo, the bartender never fails to greet…read moreus as we are walking in. He makes us feel so welcome by remembering our drinks and checking on us personally! He does this even if we haven't seen each other for a while! Needless to say, his service is outstanding and the food is delicious. We look forward to our dinners at Barrio with Arturo's company! Protip: Ask Arturo for tequila and menu recommendations he's always on point!

Call it a 2.5. My…read moregroup wanted to like this place, and on the surface it seems like a slam dunk. Good "elevated" Mexican food is hard to come by and the menu seemed interesting. The tequila list with Fortaleza and the like gave me a lot of hope as well. Alas, it was not to be. Not a hint of spice in anything, from the salsa to the various meals we had. You can tell the quality of the ingredients was good, but the *flavor* was just not there. This began with the salsa, which looked promising but had zero taste. My group had three entrees - beer battered fish tacos, the 3 taco combo (cochinita pibil, quesabirria, and a taco de tinga), and the mixed grill. I also had the La Sandia cocktail, which took forever and tasted... unfortunate. It had an odd salty note and a weirdly thick consistency that reminded me of PediaLyte. Not the best beginning. The overall theme for the meals was the same - everything was acceptable but boring, especially in the flavor we were hoping for. The term we came up with was "inoffensive" - no spice to speak of in anything, despite the items being seasoned and not bland. The mixed grill is huge and the grilled cheese included is a fun addition, and the ingredients in the tacos tasted high-quality (lots of raves about the tortillas) but there was no kick to anything. Perhaps we needed to adjust expectations, but when I come to a Mexican place - even a chain - I expect a little more, you know? Service was very slow during an admittedly slow time of day and it took a long time to receive anything besides chips, but everything was fresh when it arrived. Portion sizes were perfectly acceptable for the price. Our visit was not memorable and I don't expect to be back, but we were glad to give it a try.

Calling Seniors 55+! Macayo's has an incredible Senior menu! Their chicken chimichanga is huge. The…read moreslow cooked chicken is flavorful. Substitute the sour cream for guacamole for a little upcharge. I love their Arnold Palmers made with their pink lemonade. Props to Lidia and Tommy, our awesome servers. $5 Margarita specials!

This Mexican restaurant isn't very authentic. The food was disappointing overall--tasted like it…read morewas pre-made and then microwaved, and some dishes were dry and not fresh. The drinks felt more like basic bar cocktails than anything special. Prices aren't really any cheaper than other spots, so it didn't feel worth it for the quality. Place has lots seatings, not a long wait. Service is decent. Overall, I would probably check other Mexican restaurants out.

I'm bummed guys!! The shrinkflation has hit Tacos Calafia. The tacos are so much smaller than…read morebefore, the tortillas thinner and the meat portion, skimpy. These tacos used to be soo good!! Unfortunately this will be my last visit. There are soooo many better taco joints that aren't being skimpy

My fiancé and I were looking for a place for an early lunch as we start our day at 5:30 am in the…read moremorning. We saw the signage for Tacos Calafia and decided to try it. Upon entering we were greeted by a friendly young lady who took our order and payment. Everything is self service, ie., the condiments and drinks, etc. Our number was called for us to pick up our food. Everything was delicious and the soda was just right. We enjoyed our food. The atmosphere is great. My fiancé enjoyed it so much he text his dad who is a part time resident in Sun City about it. He wants to try it too! We definitely will return in the future.