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    Tacarbon

    4.5 (506 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    TACARBON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Great quesadillas
    Vu N.

    Ta carbon has been highly rated for a long time so I had to make the drive out to try it.. Nice charcoal smell as soon as you pull up to the restaurant so I was very excited to try.. got some tacos.. beef. Al pastor and tripa.. some quesadillas Overall all very good taco shop but not my fav.. nice charcoal flavor. Option for flour or corn tortilla. Flour was pretty good. Tripa was my fav then steaks.. quesadilla are also done pretty well .. if it just had a tad bit more flavor be 5 stars

    Michelle L.

    Came here on a Saturday night for dinner and it was packed inside. Super lively with all the seats filled but we were able to snag a booth. Overall, this place was very tasty and authentic. I really like the lengua because the meat is super tender. The corn tortillas were also perfectly soft. There wasn't a lot of added seasoning to the meat so you have to use the salad bar to customize your food. They have a great selection of different salsas and sides at the salad bar. I have been to the Glendale location and I thought the food and horchata was a little better over there. If you try this place out, I would recommend the lengua and hazz!

    Raquel B.

    The food is so stupid good here! The tripa's are roasted crispy the best I've had since I was a child. All of the flavors explode and it's high quality meats used

    Carne Asada Tacos & El Pastor Tacos
    Cara T.

    This place is busy & well known in Phoenix, especially for their street tacos! Plain and simple: "guys cooking meat". Think of the best street taco you've ever had from a cart (not the fancy gourmet stuff) and multiply the quality by 2! They just get meat right!! I assumed for $2.90 you'd get one street taco, nope it was 3 fully filled for a fantastic price. Amazing and inviting spot, clean restaurant and the standout there was their salsa bar! Get one of each to try them all..... Favorite was the Pico De Gallo light citrus touch & super fresh; plus the mixed green/ red was the best salsa IMO. Least likely to get again was the green guacamole (thick) & carrots lacked any favor. Additionally, got a Carne Asada Burrito that is just meat! Finally, a place that gets it! Add your "extras" at the salsa station. The El Pastor plate was also very tasty, the side of beans were different than the norm. & looked to be a chili bean that's blended, a little more runnier than the standard refried beans yet just as delicious. NOTE- Tortilla are made in house, meat has a wonderful grilled taste & the best horchata I've ever had (less sweet and more flavorful then most) Enjoyed this spot and remember you were a first timer before - so bring a rookie next time!

    Victor D.

    Came here to try and look for a great taco place before I left phoenix. I ended up getting the following tacos, asada, tripa, and combination of the two. I ended up with 6 asada tacos through 3 different orders because I kept thinking it'd be enough but I just couldn't get enough. My biggest gripe with this place is why do they have anything else on the menu and make us waste stomach space? The asada tacos are the best ones I've ever had in my life and I never say this lightly. I like how the taco comes with only meat and then we get to choose what veggies and salsa to add. If I'm ever around the area, I'm coming straight here and ordering 6 asada tacos and nothing else and I'd be extremely happy. Note even though I ate 6 asada tacos...I couldn't even get one photo of one because they went straight to my mouth

    1 asada, 1 barbacoa, 1 pastor
    Michael C.

    Came here about 15 min before close and they were still making fresh meats and serving lots of customers. I like the vibe of this place - added to the experience for sure. Very quick service, food was fresh and delicious. Highly recommended.

    Taco Hazz and Al Pastor

    Jesus Christ. Randomly stopped in because this place had good reviews and was down the street from an appointment. Their taco hazz (carne asada, green chiles, cheese) is hands down the best taco I've ever had. I just ate it in my car but immediately ran back in to order a second one. Amazing!

    Pastor and barbacoa tacos
    Ron R.

    I have read and heard a lot of good things about this place. I was very underwhelmed. It is an inextricably busy place set in a defunct fast food restaurant. I love a good salsa bar, but when busy this one tucked in a small corner is nearly unusable. Secondly, is there any hot salsa in Phoenix? We ordered the tacos, hazz 4.5/5, asada 3.5/5, pastor 2.5, barbacoa 1/5, and cabeza 1/5 (the last two had a baby food consistency. I continue to search for truly good Mexican food in Phoenix area.

    Interior
    Ben H.

    The scent from the mesquite grill got me excited. It so was powerful and penetrated through the car as we parked. We arrived for lunch on a Sunday, and it appeared so did everyone else. There were at least 50 people crammed inside. Sensory overload. Every table was occupied so we settled for take out. I ordered the Carmelo quesadilla. 5/5 for taste but it was very greasy. That did turn me off but no lie I did devour it. The salsa bar is legit. I recommend the avocado creama. Portion sizes appeared kind of tiny, 3/5 for size. Overall, I'd definitely come come back again.

    Pastor Plate
    Sara M.

    Stopped by here for lunch and was not disappointed! The service was quick and friendly and I ordered a pastor plate which came with beans and tortillas, which you choose flour or corn. They have a salsa bar which has different salsas, lime pickled onions, cucumbers, etc. The meat had great flavor and was not full of gristle, the beans were super tasty and the tortillas were great. Overall, a great stop for some good Mexican food!

    Salsa
    Deni G.

    Simple Tacos... but very tasty. If you're looking for delicious affordable taco's, Ta'Carbon is the place for you. The restaurant is clean, the service is fast, the prices are reasonable, and the tacos are tasty. You pay, after you eat. A smart strategy because you'll order a few tacos to-go. On this visit we shared the carne asada & pastor tacos and beans, everything was delicious. The meat on both tacos was tender, well seasoned, and lean and the tortillas were soft, fresh, and served hot. I usually don't like beans, but these beans were really good. The beans are not overly thick and very flavorful. There is even pickled veggies/salsa bar. A great way to add a variety of flavor to your food and make it your way.  I will be back soon! Try this place you won't be disappointed.

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    Lonnie S.

    No taste. It was like food city food thing but more money. Loud, noisy fans and it's just tasteless unseasoned meat on a tortilla for like 11 bucks. Ripoff.

    Barbacoa, lengua, tripa, Lorenza
    Gina B.

    I've been coming here for years and it's always packed, which says a lot. I had the Tripa, lengua, Barbacoa and Lorenza taco. Out of those the tripa was my favorite, so crispy. They have a little salsa bar where you can get your salsas, carrots, onions, cucumbers etc. You also choose between corn and flour tortilla. The drinks are bottled or Agua Frescas. The prices are pretty good. My husband ordered carne asada and Hazz tacos which were his favorite. We were lucky enough to order and then a table freed up, but when we were leaving, people were waiting for a table. Everytime I've been here my food has been really good.

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    Amazing tacos. Must try if you're in phoenix!! Great spot with tons of locals around.

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    This place is good to eat quick and alit if good choices also they also have a pico de gallo bar with pepino and cucumber it's really easy

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    Burrito was a lot smaller then I expected but, it was really good. tacos were good hot sauce was gas. Solid taco place

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