"I?ve been looking for a legit taco spot since I moved here, and I think I finally found it. It?s a total hole-in-the-wall, but those are always the best, right? I got the Al Pastor and the Carnitas?both were absolute fire. The pork was perfectly crispy but still juicy. Also, do yourself a favor and get the green salsa, it?s got a solid kick to it. The only downside is that parking is a bit of a nightmare during the lunch rush, but the food is well worth the struggle. I'll be a regular here for sure." read more

If you're looking for traditional Mexican food at a reasonable price?this is your place. The carnitas is legit and so is the carne asada. Full condiment bar! read more

We were looking for some Mexican food after watching a spring training baseball game. While driving in the evening to this restaurant we saw many other taco trucks and restaurants along the way. This place is very popular as it was packed but the cashier took the orders very quickly. There's a patio area outside in case the interior tables are too crowded. We ordered bean & cheese burritos and an al pastor taco. The burrito was flavored just right but I thought the taco was average. read more

Ta'Carbon Mexican Grill - Post game munchies MAR2026 - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Visiting Phoenix and looking for great Mexican food. The ratings said this was a place to try. I ordered online for pickup which was pretty easy. I ordered a Lengua taco, 2 asada tacos, cabeza taco and a gringa grande quesadilla. When I arrive, the food was ready. The staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean. I was handed a styrofoam box and told to get as many salsas and hot sauces from the salsa bar. I was eating about 10 minutes later. The quesadilla was a little greasy but had great flavored pork and plenty of cheese. The tacos were all well seasoned, tender and very flavorful. Great food and would definitely return read more

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Stopped in here for an early lunch and decided to go simple and no fuss. Opted for a bean and cheese burrito. It was seriously solid on the flavors and tortilla was fresh and just thick enough to hold all the goods inside and not split open and make a mess. Was afraid to try the salsa because I'm a chicken on spicy foods. But it looked good. Maybe another time. Service was fast and accurate. read more

Went today and got burritos the flour tortillas taste like fabuloso please stop keeping fabuloso near the flour tortillas it's bad

I enjoyed the tacos here so much, I went back up to order again after finishing my first two. I knew I wanted to try authentic mexican food, especially tacos, while in Phoenix. I heard great things about Ta Carbon, so stopped by to give it a try. When i went, the parking lot seemed kind of empty, but there were plenty of people inside. Service was quick, and I initially got 1 barbacoa taco and 1 hazz taco on flour tortillas. The toppings bar is pretty nice, with a good variety of veggies like lettuce or picked onions, and sauces to add on, My favorites were the green salsa and the avocado sauce. Both tacos had tender meat with a fantastic grilled taste, and the flour tortilla had a pleasant chew to it. The tacos are a little on the smaller side (more authentic than your average American sized taco), so between the size and the taste I was definitely left wanting more. I opted for another taco hazz, and thoroughly enjoyed it! read more

Ta'Carbon Mexican Grill - barbacoa taco, hazz taco - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

A former coworker found this place a few years ago. I was hesitant to try it, but gave it a whirl one day. I ordered the asada plat to go. It includes 5 corn or flour tortillas and enough meat for 5 tacos. I was blown away. The asada is out of this world. I buy 2 to 4 pounds to go every time I vacation in Rocky Point. Makes for a simple and delicious meal. read more

Atmosphere feels like you're in Mexico with super friendly staff. You order, eat and then go a DK and pay. Very simple menu. We ordered the carne asada which was fun of meats the tortilla was good overall would recommend . read more

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This spot is super small and parking can be challenging because it is very popular and not that many parking spaces! Seating is extremely limited inside but there is a few tables for outdoor! You just choose which meat you want, you pay, and given a number to put on your table. There is a topping and salsa stand where you can add unlimited salsa and toppings. I got the asada tacos and they were just ok even though I could see and tell the asada was freshly made and marinated. It was pretty cheap - $3/taco but it wasn't the best taco ever! I would say it's 7/10. Probably won't recommend or return since it wasn't anything special! read more

Ta'Carbon Mexican Grill - Tacos were mediocre - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Not a lot of inside seating. Great tacos - I got lengua my favorite. I'll get Tripa next time. ..... ..... Great place - authentic and crowded with customers. ****mic drop**** read more

Ta'Carbon Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

The food is always really good no complaints at all. I love their salsas and guacamole. The topping bar is always full and tended to. The place has a smaller inside seating but they have fans outside which is great if you cant get a seat inside. They are always really nice and quick to cook your food. Nice Place :) read more

Hello Amigo's, good afternoon, today was on the West side of the valley having a little work done on the 4Runner, being from the East side ( Gilbert Az ) of Phoenix there is so many more options for Mexican Food, my son called and wanted to treat me to lunch ( no argument here) so off we went to Ta'Carbon Mexican The Real Mexican Grill, the restaurant was very nice & clean inside and the decor wasn't over the top and done nicely, there's seating inside as well a very large covered patio area to dine. Austin did the ordering as it was my first time here, services was great and employees very friendly throughout the visit. Wow, the food was amazing we each had two tacos one Carne Asada & Chorizo followed by a Bomb Burrito filled with Carne Asada, Hatch Green Chilies and Cheese, that was my favorite of the meal and everything was washed down with a cold 32oz Hitcha drink ( sorry on the spelling ) so with that this is a place to stop by and have some good Mexican Food, only wish there was one on the East side of the valley. read more

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The service was quick and friendly, and everything tasted fresh, delicious, and authentic. The meats were perfectly seasoned, and the sides were a great bonus!! Definitely try the green sauce with the tacos, so good!! I'll absolutely be coming back! read more

Ta'Carbon Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Queue up, order up, and seat & eat kind of place. No frills, but delicious tacos! The ambiance reflects the no frills vibe of the place. The service is fast and friendly. The menu is fairly basic, but the carne asada is really good. I opted for a taco and a quesadilla. Both were excellent. Prices are very reasonable as well. N*joy! read more

Good service and great experience and excellent flavoring on the tacos and overall good

We really hoped to enjoy this place for a special birthday party while we were visiting Scottsdale Arizona .. however, we never got to try it because they messed up the order over and over and over again ultimately resulting in us having to cancel the order after waiting for 3 hours and multiple phone calls. My friend, who is celebrating her milestone birthday, ordered this food for a birthday dinner. However, we waited around for about an hour and the food never came so we called the restaurant and they confirmed all the components of our order and said that it was coming out of the kitchen and yet we waited another hour and still we had received nothing. Then, we called again and they acted like we had never spoken with them before... asking when we placed the order and what our order was. So we said the whole thing all over again, and they made us feel like we had placed it for the wrong day even though our order confirmation said that it was placed for the same day. Ultimately, we ended up having to cancel our whole order because it had been sitting out for an hour and never came to us. So, two and a half hours after our order was supposed to be delivered to our house we had to place a whole new order from a separate restaurant to enjoy a birthday dinner together because this place was so incompetent with their ordering system , eventually admitting that this has happened multiple times before with to go orders. I wish that they had handled this situation better , but unfortunately they blamed us and we never got to enjoy the food we prepaid for. Normally I don't leave bad reviews, but this situation was so egregious that it has to be noted. I'm sure their in service experience is better, but ordering for larger groups to go is discouraged. read more

Ta'Carbon in Glendale: A National Joke, Not a National Treasure How USA Today named this place one of the "restaurants of the year" is beyond comprehension--unless the criteria were "most likely to make you lose faith in humanity." I came in with basic expectations: a simple taco plate for me and a quesadilla for my wife. What I got was a full-blown scam attempt and some of the worst food in Phoenix. Let's start with the register. The guy rang up my $26 order as $100. When I flagged it, he "graciously" dropped it to $79. It wasn't until I firmly insisted that he finally rang up the correct price. All the while, he pretended not to speak English--until later in our meal when he had a perfectly fluent conversation in English with another customer. Sketchy doesn't even begin to describe it. And then there's the food--if you can call it that. The tacos were absolutely abysmal: dry, tough meat with the flavor profile of old fryer oil. Even the salsas, which should be the saving grace of a taqueria, tasted like they'd been left out in the sun and forgot what "spice" meant. My wife's quesadilla was greasy, bland, and borderline inedible. There are hundreds of better taco spots in Phoenix. Ta'Carbon just happens to be the one with a baffling national write-up and none of the quality to back it up. Save your money, your appetite, and your dignity--go literally anywhere else. read more

HOLY SMOKES 9.99 FOR THIS PILE OF DELICIOUS FOOD?? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? HOW DO THEY STAY IN BUSINESS WITH SUCH GOOD DEALS!!! The service was undeniably friendly and their horchata was the most perfect thing, it tasted like Cinnamon Toast Crunch! The carne asada plate was great, tons of taco shells if you do the corn, and the refried beans were delectable! Great salsa's as well! Why am I being so enthusiastic about this place? Well I'll tell you. Have you noticed how the quality of food seems to keep getting worse while prices keep rising? Ta Carbon is the exception. Yes, they stand against the waves and I just hope they stay standing! 10/10. read more

The restaurant was busy and full of locals, which is always a good sign. However, ordering at the counter was quick and easy. There serve excellent, authentic tacos with a large condiments/salsa bar that is open to everyone. Every taco I tried here was delicious, loaded with meat/tripa/shrimp - whatever you want to get in a typical taco they probably have it. The cup of horchata was large and was also very tasty. Prices were very reasonable and in line with true and authentic Mexican taco restaurants. read more

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Was dissapointed in the meat for cabeza not the same as i have tried in other places. Service is great and the amount of space available for seating is amazing. read more

Update your ammenties on yelp. I selected this place because it said it was dog friendly but when I showed up with my dog we were told to leave because no pets are allowed. read more

Always a solid place to get my Mexican fix in and it's such a good deal considering prices in 2025. It's been a regular of mine for the past few years since I've discovered it. read more

Service was fast. Asada well-seasoned, but I thought tripe was a bit too salty, although, happy tripe was cleaned correctly. No smell or funky taste. Recommend and will be back. Easily accessible condiment bar. Wish they had radishes. read more

My friends and I came here around 9:30 pm after watching a soccer game and it was packed. I was excited because I was thinking this place must be good if it's this busy at 9:30 pm. I ordered a Pastor Burrito. I love that they have the taco bar toppings to add yourself. There were no seats left so we took our food to go. They definitely could use more seating. The burrito was okay, but definitely way too salty for my liking- which is saying something because I LOVE salt. They put a generous amount of meat inside. If I go back I won't get Pastor. I wish they had chicken on the menu. read more

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My wife and I saw an article about how this place was in the top 44 restaurants in the US based on USA today so we were curious and wanted to give it a try! It definitely lived up to the hype and we will definitely be going again! The tacos were great and we also split a wonderful quesadilla! I would also recommend getting a Mexican Coke to drink as we dont have those in Ohio where I'm from and they are delicious as well! read more

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Burro Hazz was good, but small... my mom ordered the same but her's had a lot of oil leaking out of it. The side of beans were horrible. They look like puréed baby food/Doodoo and tasted such... I didn't even taste like beans. Only bottle soda .... Just a way to get more money out of you instead of offering fountain drinks, where you can get refills. Most Mexican restaurants sell the bottled soda and offer the fountain drinks as well. Everything served on Styrofoam, which isn't good for the environment at all ... Just a mediocre place to eat Mexican food read more

Ta'Carbon Mexican Grill - Burro Hazz - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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From out of town and was suggested by local family to check out this place. So glad I came here because the food is delicious. I loved the beans and flour tortillas. I got the "mixto" plate with asada and pastor. Both were good but I loved the pastor meat. I liked how they have multiple salsas and toppings. They also have aguas frescas including jamaica. They serve the food fast since they had a lot of help when I came. The place was clean and found good parking. Highly recommend to anyone looking for tacos. read more

Fast friendly service and great food! The Taco meat was fresh As were the tortillas and the spices added such great flavor! A real win here read more

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Food was delicious with a good verity of different meats to choose from, the indoor dining area is very small but has a bigger outdoor patio. The only this I didn't like was that it was a bit unorganized from ordering food and paying. read more

Ta'Carbon Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

We were greeted by Patty which gave us amazing customer service and helped me understand the menu very well. The food was delicious and the tripitas were very well done and crispy. I recommend this spot 10/10 read more

Ta'Carbon Mexican Grill - Quesadilla campechano de asada/tripitas Sincronizada mixta asada/Al pastor 2 tacos de Al pastor Agua de Jamaica - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Ive been coming here since I was a little girl and let me tell you this place never gets old. Its so freaking good, the meat, the beans, the sauces, EVERYTHING including the aguas frescas. The service is always nice although it does get packed. The vibe of the place is just how you would expect; nothing special read more

Tasty tacos and burritos with fast service! The staff was over the top friendly with its popularity limiting indoor seating opportunities.

Love this restaurant so much! I don't live close by but worth the drive for this food! Make sure I order enough for leftovers.

Definitely my new favorite taco place!!! I love the quesadillas and the tacos. And definitely coming back.

Ta'Carbon Mexican Grill 5834 W Camelback Rd Glendale, AZ 85301 December 14, 2022 Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Portion size: 5/5 Visit: Brought my family for Lunch to get tacos wanted to try something new in the west valley. Food: For Entrees we Ordered 1 Large Carne asada quesadilla, and 2 Carne Asada tacos and one small cheese quesadilla. Service: Dine in, Service was great and food was cooked to perfection and under ten minutes during lunch rush, only complaint was how cold it was inside when you dine in. Other than that service was fast and only $21. read more

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It had been years (pre-COVID) since I came to Ta'Carbon. I remembered if being my absolute favorite Al pastor tacos. But due to its location I just didn't get the opportunity to stop by- locations like Calafia and Taco Boys were more central. But today I came back, and man oh man, I don't understand why they are not more frequently mentioned as some of the best tacos in Arizona. They are quick to take and make your order, and made everything exceptionally. In Sonora you eat tacos with tortillas de harina (flower tortillas) and they tortillas taste very close to a traditional Sonoran tortilla. The carne asada is good but I wouldn't say it's the best - but the Al pastor - just trust me. It's exceptional. Parking is a little tough - that's been a persistent characteristic since years ago when I first went. But like I said, this is very much worth the drive and inconveniences, especially if you are a fan of Al pastor. read more

Ta'Carbon Mexican Grill - 1lb family pack. Half carne asada - half Al pastor. A Mexican coca-cola, and a side of beans (in the cup) - Mexican Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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Ta'Carbon in Glendale: A National Joke, Not a National Treasure How USA Today named this place one of the "restaurants of the year" is beyond comprehension--unless the criteria were "most likely to make you lose faith in humanity." I came in with basic expectations: a simple taco plate for me and a quesadilla for my wife. What I got was a full-blown scam attempt and some of the worst food in Phoenix. Let's start with the register. The guy rang up my $26 order as $100. When I flagged it, he "graciously" dropped it to $79. It wasn't until I firmly insisted that he finally rang up the correct price. All the while, he pretended not to speak English--until later in our meal when he had a perfectly fluent conversation in English with another customer. Sketchy doesn't even begin to describe it. And then there's the food--if you can call it that. The tacos were absolutely abysmal: dry, tough meat with the flavor profile of old fryer oil. Even the salsas, which should be the saving grace of a taqueria, tasted like they'd been left out in the sun and forgot what "spice" meant. My wife's quesadilla was greasy, bland, and borderline inedible. There are hundreds of better taco spots in Phoenix. Ta'Carbon just happens to be the one with a baffling national write-up and none of the quality to back it up. Save your money, your appetite, and your dignity--go literally anywhere else. read more

Came from Cali to az and found this gem . What can I say I felt like I was in Mexicali the food was amazing definitely going to be my go to spot every time I go to Arizona ! I didn't get to snag any pictures because I couldn't help but dig in as soon as my plate was on my table . read more

This is my go to spot for tacos anywhere in the Valley. Their barbacoa is ridiculously good.