The food was delicious and authentic! And the service was great also! 5 out of the 5 as my Italian friend would say

I used yelp to guide me here because there were very good reviews and the food in the pictures looked great, my experience was quite different however. My burrito wasn't small, but not as big as I had expected given the size of the tortilla it was wrapped in. The filling was OK, but not overly flavorful and for the price point definitely lacking. I had the pastor. My partner got two vampiros (tostada) one with chicken and one with carne asada. The size vs the price was disappointing, the meat was very dry and not overly flavorful. Very disappointing given the great reviews this place had. read more

Sonora Taco Shop - Pastor burrito - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Tasty Taqueria! Stopped by here after grabbing a coffee at Builder Coffee after seeing they had breakfast burritos. Walked in right as they were opening at 10 and I got to see the grill master at work setting things up with the charcoal fire. Honestly was a one man wrecking crew as he prepared the meats, sliced veggies, and put out the salsas while making our two burritos. My carne asada steak breakfast burrito was packed with eggs, meat, beans and cheese and I wolfed it down with a side of tasty Chipotle salsa. Wife's chorizo burrito was just as good and it was great to have the fresh pico and sliced onion to balance it out. Mi gusta! read more

Sonora Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

$15 for a burrito that was the size of an $5 burrito and tasted like a $3 burrito....

It was a lovely small taco shop next to the chase field. We went there right when they opened in the morning. I ordered the breakfast burrito with chorizo, which was pretty flavorful. Their salsa at the sauce bar went so well with the burrito too! read more

Sonora Taco Shop - breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Man.. wanted some authentic tacos.. got off Airplane and looked on yelp decided to give this place a go.. as I like to stay away from chain restaurants if possible.. so when pulled in knew it was gonna be good.. cooked over a hot bed of coals and man was it good!!! Hands down best tacos ever.. and the toppings bar was great with pico, pickled onion and such.. go see this dude I promise you won't be disappointed!! read more

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Great little stop for lunch. Had two delicious asada tacos on corn tortillas. Partner had a caramelo that she enjoyed as well. Along with a Mexican Coke. There is a free salsa bar that had a variety of salsas, an avocado salsa, cabbage, red onions, limes, and peppers. My partner liked the red salsa best, but I was partial to the roasted pepper one that's more brownish and chunky. We both loved the avocado salsa; despite her allergies, my partner gave it a try. There is very limited indoor seating which is part of why I gave only four stars -- the other part being that the menu is limited and there was no cilantro. HOWEVER, what they do have and what we had was delicious. I'd give 4.5 stars if possible. The taste was unmatched. I've lived in AZ my whole life and had tacos across the state; these take the cake. Will be back. The man behind the register was very kind and gave personal opinions on salsa when asked. The ambiance is nice and gives an authentic taco shop experience with the smoky scent of meats cooking and music in Spanish. The space was decently clean and the salsa bar seemed fresh and at the correct temperatures. This is located along 7th street in the Warehouse District. We walked comfortably from a nearby parking lot, midday Saturday. The place did not have other patrons except for us while we were there, but they have plaques of awards won, and the food spoke for itself. Give it a try next time you're looking for some great tacos! read more

Sonora Taco Shop - Tacos and caramello - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The tacos were great! We tried one of each kind chicken, carne, and el pastor. There are five amazing sauces to mix and match with the tacos that really made the meal. Excellent! read more

Sonora Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Very good! Service is great and it has a quick lunch vibe. The pricing of the food is fair. Try everything! read more

Sonora Taco Shop 1 & 2 have the best tacos EVERRRR The service is fast and the staff is so friendly. The ambiance is chill read more

Sonora Taco Shop - Tacos - asada - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Park in the little lot next door. Order from the short menu on the wall: it's tacos and burritos, friends, no chips and salsa or guac. They do have Jarritos and a couple of fountain drinks though. There's a single, dark, all-gender but not handicapped-accessible restroom (no grab bars, for instance). Top your tacos from the small salad bar. (Tacos, plural, because who eats only one?) A few tables inside and a few outside. The burrito is normal sized, but I was kind of hungry and wish I had ordered the Sonoran with beans. Al pastore was really good. read more

Sonora Taco Shop - Burrito (pastore) - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

OMG!!!!!! 100% amazing!!! Best place I have been and cheapest meal during our Arizona vacation! We found them from the Moon Baseball Road trip book and it did not disappoint!! We order at least one item from the whole menu. Everything was amazing!!!! We enjoyed the pastor meat the most but also got the steak for several dishes. The ladies behind the counter was super sweet. They helped us order, let me change my meat last minute, and even made our little ones meal even better by adding cheese!!! read more

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I drive by this place everyday on my way to school and have been dying to try it! We finally stopped in after class one day. They're a cute family owned business kind of on the industrial street of 7th. There's not much else around but they have indoor and outdoor seating. The inside was smaller than I expected. They have a very small menu with street tacos (flour or corn tortillas), burritos, breakfast burritos, and one other thing on the hard shell (do not remember the name) tortas I believe. My friend and I got a burrito and two tacos and then shared. I had both the chicken and beef tacos (the only other meat option is pork). The chicken tacos were better in my opinion. They also only come with the large tortilla and the meat. They have a little bar on the side that has pico, lettuce, multiple salsas and jalapeños. I love that you can put everything on yourself! The burrito we got chicken in and it also has, cheese, beans, and rice. It was super good, a nice size not too big. I will say I got like two bites of sketchy chicken (the cartilage) that I did not enjoy hence the 4 stars. The salsa options are amazing. Definitely will come back! read more

Sonora Taco Shop - Two chicken tacos Two beef tacos Chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I was working downtown and a coworker told me about this place and said it was good. I ordered 3 vampiros which is a tostada with beans, cheese melted with carne asada on top. I liked the flavor of the whole but the carne asada was a little bland. But if you spend $10-$15 and your are still hungry afterwards that's a problem. And I was hungry still. The kitchen seems fairly clean. I will comeback and try it again!!! read more

Sonora Taco Shop - Vampiros - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Just moved to az went to smoke shop next door decided to get tacos and by far had to be the worst tacos I've ever had

On our way to the Phoenix airport we stopped to have a quick bite at a local taco shop. It's very intimate, minimal indoor seating but outside seating available. A handful of options, bottled drinks and a few traditional options. Parking is minimal...2 parking lots..one on each side of the shop. After you receive your order there is a toppings bar stocked with fresh toppings and an array of sauces/salsas. It definitely hit the spot. read more

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Came to this taco place with husband after a long flight. We ordered street tacos, they told us they are not carrying cilantro(!!) The tacos we got just flavorless dry meat cubes, there was a buffet area where you can add stuff like sauce, pickled onion to your tacos, the wedges of lime looked dried out and used. The taco shop is next to a marjuana place, I dont like the environment, I dont want someone hitting our car getting high, we ate quick. read more

Today I stopped in here on the way to a community building event in south Phoenix. I love this place. When I am in this area I eat here. The vampires are TDF and the meat is good and grilled over coal. The tacos come just meat and tortilla. It's up to you to decorate them at the salsa bar. I will continue to eat here when I'm in the area. It's small. Hip. Local. Quality. Happy. Gracias a Los dueños! read more

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This place is cheap and tasty. It was perfect after getting off a plane. We ended up getting a burrito, vampiro, caramelo, and a pile of tacos to try it all. read more

Delicious tacos reminiscent of Sonora. Enjoyed the chicken, pastor, tacos and a asada caramello. Simple salsa bar that lets the delicious flavors of each meat be the real highlight. Some things in life shouldn't be deconstructed or overthought. Simple sometimes is best and this place takes care of it. read more

Sonora Taco Shop - Caramelos (small quesadilla) w/asada Tacos one chicken one pastor - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Yeah...this place is AMAZING. I was visiting from out of town and a local friend recommended this place as his favorite taco spot in all of Phoenix. This little hole in the wall is pumping out amazing food! Menu is on a chalkboard: tacos, vampiros, carmelos, and burros. With each, you pick your meat: asada, chicken, or pastor. The asada is delicious flank steak, chicken had crazy good flavor and juiciness, and the pastor is pork with a kick! I recommend trying out at least one of each: the price is right. The vampiros is a tostada so is like an open faced hard shell taco. The Carmelos is like a quesadilla. I had to get a second Carmelo -- it was that good! They have a buffet table where you dress your own with toppings--salsas, radishes, lime, and so much more. A MIST TRY! read more

Sonora Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Small menu. Small restaurant. Small parking lot. Small employees. Small prices. BIG FLAVOR. The Sonora Taco Shop is not for the faint of heart. Being that I lived in San Diego for a time I'm no stranger to hole-in-the-wall taco shops. The shadier the better in my point of view. I also like the type of street taco that is meat, tortillas and salsa on top with maybe some onion or cilantro which is exactly what Sonora Taco Shop sells. If you are expecting TexMex you will be disappointed as this seemed like an authentic Taqueria. Having said that, my boyfriend and I were in complete disagreement over our opinions of this place. Although I enjoyed it, he did not at all. Perhaps I felt a bit "at home" with that type of place whereas he felt completely out of place. I ordered a Carne asada taco and el pastor vampiro and he ordered three carne asada tacos. The el pastor was so amazing here and the vampiro was so great with the beans, cheese and meat, so this was my favorite. In summary, come here if you don't mind the part of town and want to just pickup tacos to-go. This is not a place to eat in or really hang out. Also, if someone has never been to a hole-in-the-wall taco place this is not the place to bring someone to get their feet wet! read more

Sonora Taco Shop - Carne asada taco and el pastor vampiro - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Holy yummm! The tacos here are sooo good! Best I've ever had! This place is a hidden gem! And the service here is so welcoming. You leave feeling like you've been cared for and well fed. Try there caramelo and vampiro too! read more

The BEST tacos are here! Specifically, the tortillas are high quality, authentic and the carne asada is even better. The owners and staff always greet with a smile and amazing fast service to make you feel at home and well taken care of! read more

I had a chicken burrito wrapped in what was a really pretty great handmade tortilla. Always makes everything better. Food was good, people were friendly, and the place was charming. I sat outside in the patio and ate. Small salsa bar rounds out everything. The burrito was delicious, although I didn't find the chicken to be amazing or that flavorful individually, but taken as a whole, the burrito was extremely enjoyable. read more

I remembered passing up this spot on my way home from the gym & I decided to try it today. Let me tell you, top tier food for a very reasonable price. All the meats & condiments were fresh & they even bring the food to you! 5 stars!! read more

Glad I hit this spot...looks amazing and can't wait to try it...service was awesome...

Heard this was the best taco shop in town so I had to check it out! We came on a Tuesday, and unfortunately no taco Tuesday deals. I ordered carne asada tacos and al pastor tacos ($2 each). Sonora taco shop has awards for "best carne asada" so thought this would be the winner... but I surprisingly enjoyed the al pastor way more! Al pastor was very flavorful and juicy and I definitely recommend trying it! The tacos were quite small and 4 tacos did not really fill me up. I would say $2 per taco is expensive for the amount that you get. The tacos come out with just tortilla and meat, but you can fill them with lettuce, cucumber, and salsa from the salsa bar. Side tip: if you come with a big group, you'll have to sit at the long tables outside! Inside seating only has single tables with 2 seats each. read more

Sonora Taco Shop - Al pastor and carne asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I decided to give them a shot since my favorite local spot was closed and I wasn't disappointed at all. The food and drinks were amazing and very flavorful. I have been twice this week! I got the agua de pina and Sonora carne asada burrito. read more

Sonora Taco Shop - Agua de Pina - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My friends and I visited this taco shop on taco Tuesday (even though there are no specials) because we had heard such great things about this place!! I ordered 3 tacos (one of each: chicken, carne asada, and pastor). The chicken and carne asada tacos were pretty standard. My favorite meat option was the pastor. It was a million times more flavorful than the other choices. While there wasn't much sweetness from pineapple, there was some charred flavor, smokiness, and it just made me want more of that meat! I was also able to try the vampiro with pastor (tostada with beans, cheese, and meat) and the burrito with carne asada. The food is great, but one of my favorite things was their salsa bar. They have so many different choices ranging from mild to spicy and everything in between so you can mix and match based on your preferences! If you try this place, the tacos aren't enormous, so you might have to order more than a few if you're hungry like I was! And while this restaurant has won awards for their carne asada, I would definitely give the pastor a try!! read more

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Omg great tacos!!! Place doesn't look like much but hands down some of the best tacos I've had. read more

Sonora Taco Shop - Chicken and al pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It was a dark night and this place was a little hard to spot from the corner, but I was glad I decided to go because I was not disappointed! This is a small place with a nice patio out front. No sit down space inside. But there is a salsa bar and they sell Mexican sodas. The tacos were AMAZING! I had the chicken and beef but you probably can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Food was Fantastic and the prices are very reasonable! Enjoy!!! read more

Great yet tiny spot for awesome authentic mexican Ordered several tacos and the Caramelos. Very good read more

Sonora Taco Shop - Sanira taco inside - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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This is a little hole in the wall type of spot that you'd totally miss should you not be looking specifically for it. It's right next to an adult shop too, so even more obscure I'd say, unless of course you were wanting to get your naughty purchases before or after! Sonoran tacos just recently closed to make it a tad bigger- there is a bit more seating on the inside and the menu changed although not a whole bunch but they now added beans and a burrito to their menu. Before they only offered tacos, caramelos (quesadilla with meat in it), and vampiros (hard shell flat crispy tortilla with beans cheese meat)! All of which have been delicious. The sizes are fairly small but they definitely fill you up. They have a serve yourself salsa bar there as well and usually have radishes and cucumbers - which I love to lemon up and salt to enjoy before or with my tacos. The pastor is delicious but nothing beats their carne asada. Perfectly seasoned and tender and tasty! My friends and I have deemed it "porn tacos" and usually try to come at least once a month because it's just worth it! read more

Sonora Taco Shop - Right next to adult shop - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Good value. Tacos are $1.99. I had the pastor, which had a little spice, and one asada taco, which wasn't the best, but was saved by the awesome salsa options. Basically they serve you the tortilla and meat, and it is up to you to decide what to put on the taco. I wish more places did that. Overall, a solid taco place. Recommend if you're in the area. read more

Muy rica comida! Los tacos y los burritos son la onda Pidan los de pastor son lo mejor y el burrito más read more

Pretty good tacos, you can taste the char since these are "al carbon" which means they are cooked over a fire and not a flat top. I got a carne asada on flour tortilla and a al pastor on corn. The flour tortilla tasted freshly made the corn not as much. I also got a Mexican coke. Total with 50¢ debit charge was just over $7. Not the cheapest pair of tacos I've ever had, but tasty none the less. The place is rather small could probably sit 6 people comfortable inside and another 10 or so outside. I sat alone (again) and a nice white family sat at the bench beside me, they seemed nice but their banal conversation bored me (see why I sit alone now). Nice outing, wouldn't mind eating here again. read more

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Great carne asada; and I especially liked the "Vampiro", which is essentially a tostada. The chicken taco and pork "little quesadilla" ("Carmelo") were rather good as well. Very small salsa bar; but what they had was excellent. In total, I really liked the food and the staff were really friendly. On a somewhat unusual note; I had a side of refried beans. They were really more of a refried bean bisque; but hey, they were great. Oddity being; they don't have any spoons ??? That's fine, I just slurped them down and they were great. If the owner/manager is reading this; possibly consider kicking out a few bucks for some plastic spoons ? Separately, note seating and parking are both VERY limited. As in 5-6 cars, maybe 8 if you count the side. There were four 2-top tables inside and one 4-top outside. Several people picked up To-Go items. 5 stars. Very authentic and tasty. As to ambience and parking/seating options; well, hey. You can easily imagine yourself in a small taco shop in Rocky Point back in the day, on some side street. This ain't Taco Bell, and that's a positive ! read more

This is a small, no frills place to get some of the best damn tacos around. We got asada and pastor tacos and they were SO yummy. I loved the flour tortillas. The parking lot has space for about 10 cars and we had no problem finding a spot to park. If you use a credit or debit card, there's an extra 50 cent charge. The salsa bar had a great green salsa and pickled onions, which I love. Next time we're in this areaa, we'll make a point to stop. read more

Sonora Taco Shop - The inside - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Authentic Sonoran Mexican dive restaurant with a straightforward menu that is on the North East corner of 7th St. and Buckeye. If it's authentic, it's goooood! I've been told that they import their cheese fresh from Mexico and you can see the meat being cooked fresh on an open grill behind the register. There are tables, both inside and outside, to enjoy your food. The tables outside are fairly close to 7th St, so you do get that road noise, but many customers don't seem to mind. The tables inside are limited, as this place is pretty small. I've eaten inside every time and my go-to is the carne asada Carmelo. Also: if you're into Novela's, they're always on inside read more

Sonora Taco Shop - Carne Asada Carmelo - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona