This is a go-to for tacos for me. They're quick, fresh, and well-priced. The grilled meat is savory, the beans are outrageously good, and their salsas tie it all together with a fresh, spicy touch. I recommend the asada, the hazz, the Lorenza, and anything with the beans. Order at the counter, they'll call your name when your order is ready, and the seating is casual and open. They have a selection of aguas frescos, but I usually like a classic bottled coke for the perfect beverage pairing. read more

Tacarbon - Salsa and toppings - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Gotta love Tacarbon! I always try to stop when I'm on that side of town. I hadn't been to this location before but its a quick 5 minutes off the I-10. Very convenient! This location is a standalone with a decent patio. Parking is minimal but seemed like there were enough people coming and going. I got a spot right away. Note when leaving you'll have to go right - heading North on 43rd. The staff here were really nice! It was very busy and after ordering, I was standing with others waiting for my food when the other cashier called me up to check on me, thinking I hadn't figured out the process. He was very nice! The place was packed people finished quickly so getting a table wasn't hard. They also had someone cleaning up tables quickly. I got a carne asada caramelito and a carne asada taco. The caramelito continues to be my favorite of the two. Love the roasted salsa on the salsa bar though the hot red one is really good too! I do wish their guac salsa had more tang and salt. I find it bland. These are among my fave tacos but not my absolute so thus the 4 stars. read more

I tried Tacarbon for the first time and I ordered two carne asada tacos and one taco hazz. The carne asada was full of flavor and grilled just right, and the taco hazz added a nice twist, definitely worth trying if you're curious. Everything came out quickly, and the staff kept things moving even during the lunch rush. The atmosphere is lively, and the salsa bar is a great bonus. Not quite a five-star wow, but definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving tacos that don't mess around. read more

Tacarbon - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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These are my favorite tacos in the valley. Meats are cooked over open fire so they have outstanding smoky flavor and perfect texture. The asada is legendary, the lengua is the best I've had anywhere, and taco hazz may be the best of all. Outstanding and fresh salsa bar. Service is fast and friendly, and the restaurant is kept very clean. read more

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 read more

Tacarbon - Great quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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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! read more

Tacarbon - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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 read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

Tacarbon - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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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. read more

Tacarbon - 1 asada, 1 barbacoa, 1 pastor - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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! read more

Tacarbon - Taco Hazz and Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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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. read more

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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. read more

Tacarbon - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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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! read more

Tacarbon - Pastor Plate - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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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. read more

Tacarbon - Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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

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. read more

Tacarbon - Order area - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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. read more

Tacarbon - Barbacoa, lengua, tripa, Lorenza - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The tacos were simple and good. The standout was the pastor quesadilla for sure. The steak was ok, but pastor here all day! read more

Tacarbon - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Closest to real Mexican street food I've found in Phoenix. Five lengua and cabeza tacos for 9.99. That includes extra meat and beans plus a big salsa bar with all kinds of pickled fixins. This place is jumpin' with most of the diners being Hispanic. That tells you a lot right there. I was there for 30 minutes and probably saw about 100 diners coming and going. They're famous for their carne asada and pollo asada cooked over wood charcoal. Not the nicest part of town, but the best food. read more

These were the best tacos I've ever had in my life. We got the asada, barbacoa, tripa, and hass. Each one was unbelievably tasty. You can really taste a smoky flavour to the meat. The meats were moist and flavourful. And you get to pick your own adventure with the array of toppings and salsas. This is a no frills spot, that was constantly busy on a Friday night. It really doesn't get better than this. read more

Tacarbon - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Good food for a decent price by today's inflation standards, about $14 a person. I had burro de pastor and my wife had a plate of del lambre taquitos. There are plenty of garnishes like salsas, pico de gallo, onion, jalapenos, cucumbers, and the like. It was a little spicy but pretty good! Probably because I had some red sauce. Lol read more

What a shocker this place was! We were buying wood panels and the representative working there suggested this place since we were starving. We took her up on the idea and what an incredible meal it was! The carne asada plate with tortillas on the side was a lot of food and it was delicious! My wife had the carne asada burrito and we were unable to finish the rack w and eat it all. But it made for good leftovers the next day! This is a must if you like Mexican food....authentic Mexican. No fancy plates but great food. Try this place especially the carne asada! read more

Tacarbon - Carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Absolutely loved this spot! The prices are AMAZING, and the food comes quick. We love the salsa bar too, so many amazing options. The horchata was HUGE too and really good. I highly recommend the Hazz taco, it was delicious. 4 of us ate and drank until we were completely full for less than $60. The staff was really friendly as well. Would love to come back here next time I'm in the area! read more

Tacarbon - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Delicious tacos and quesadilla. Will come back to try more. I'm normally good with 3 tacos, but had to get one more because it was soooo good! Their staff is friendly and fast. Will be back, gracias! read more

Tacarbon - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food was great. Maybe a little dash of salt for the carne asada. Salsa is great speed of delivery is consistent and the location is ok if you are ok with west phoenix old school look. Aguas fresca definitely didnt taste fresh but taste like some drink mix packs with water added. read more

Tacarbon - Outside near 43rd ave. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Ahhh que buenos tacos y burritos! Súper recomendado para todos. Muy buena calidad, especialmente el Burrito Hass. read more

Tacarbon - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is amazing!!! Tacos have Smokey flavor. The beans, roasted jalapeños, and the salsa bar is like no other. Never can go wrong with this spot!!! read more

Although the tacos were good. Finding this in my 10 yr old horchata drink was disgusting, unhygienic & unacceptable. Reached out to them & no response. If you want metal pieces from their kitchen in your drink or probably food. Definitely go there. read more

Tacarbon - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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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

The reviews speak for themselves! This place was too damn good! Everything we got did not disappoint and what you don't see is the horchata which was also solid. Service was super quick and place was clean! Workers speak both English and Spanish soo don't be intimidated read more

Tacarbon - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Ta'carbon is one of my new favorite taco joints in the Valley. This is the place to go if you are looking for authentic mexican food. Immediately upon walking in you smell the aromas of their mesquite grill. This gave the carne asada tacos we tried amazing flavor. Tacos are cheap, while being flavorful and good quality. The place was packed but service was quick and efficient. We each ate 3 carne asada tacos (gave a pretty generous portion of meat) + the unlimited topping bar + a small order of refried beans was plenty of food. I look forward to returning! read more

Tacarbon - carne Asada Taco - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Been coming here for years. The best charcoal cooked tacos in the valley. You order, eat, then pay. Which was weird to get used to. Always fresh! Service is ok. I think it's bc they are always busy. But worth drama for how good the carne asada tacos are. It's loud and get crowded inside. The condiments are self service but gets really crowded. Super tiny containers for the salsas make it more hard and crowded bc everyone wants a lot! read more

I order the Caramelo quesadilla it has carne asada ! So bomb ! With the avocado and salsa from their unlimited bar it was so delicious! I ordered and received my food all less than 5 minutes ! Great place to grab a quick lunch ! read more

Tacarbon - Caramelo Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Recently took my husband to this place, and he loved the Tacos. Which says a lot because he's a very picky man when it comes to Tacos either way this spot has always been my go to when visiting Phoenix read more

For just simply tacos, this is my favorite. The tacos here are amazing! We ordered the carne and carnitas to feed our family of five with corn tortillas. the salad bar is complete with everything we needed from salsa to pickled carrots and jalapenos. The place is small but it's worth going to get your taco fix! WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE! We always get the horchata and tacos here. ITS AUTHENTICITY, FOOD AND QUICK SERVICE IS WHAT KEEPS US COMING BACK TIME AND TIME AGAIN! read more

My go to taco joint. There's no other place like this. You can't top this restaurant. You can't compare this restaurant. It's the best. I'm not a fan of tacos but my classmate recommended I try this because it was her favorite restaurant in Arizona and I must say that I agree. My last day in AZ, I had to come back here. When my friends visited, I took them here. Why is it so good? The value, the size, the flavor, the quantity, the condiment/topping bar. Can this be in NYC?? You won't ever feel like it's not worth it. You get a choice of flour or corn then he meat goes on top. That's it. Just the meat. You can control the amount of toppings and sauce on your taco because you choose it and place it on yourself. I practically ate an entire salad. As for which taco to order, no lie, they are all good. But my go to are the mixto (beef and pork) and hass (melted cheese and steak). read more

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Mark Weins sent me here. Amazing- incredible! Delicious flavorful meats and incredible assortment of toppings. I love that they have the toasted green onions and pickled purple onion. I literally tried every single topping and I wasn't disappointed. I wish they would come to LA. We will definitely be back when in AZ. read more

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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

Amazing tacos!! I loved the quality of the meats and the flavor was very good. The store was packed even at 2:00 pm on a weekday. read more