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    Taco Boys

    4.3 (419 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Ashley M.

    popped in after a walk around tempe town lake - they have a great taco tuesday deal $12 for 4 tacos + a drink but i didn't take advantage. they have a little toppings bar as well to dress up the tacos. nice patio & bar area. tacos were pretty good! my friend got the quesadilla that looked AMAZING

    Christy C.

    This was a pretty small taco spot. They're open daily 10am-10pm, except Fri & Sat - 10pm-1am Parking was a bit difficult since it's located next to a few other businesses, as well as Dutch Bros. Inside was fairly small but had a decent amount of seating Menu was not too big and had a good variety of quesadillas, burritos, vampiros, tacos, platos, and sides! Pricing was reasonable and most items were $12 and under. Tacos were $3.79 and there were 6 options! Service was ok since you just up to the counter to order and sit down kind of place. The complimentary salsa bar was pretty nice and had plenty of options - pico de gallo, lemon, salsa, cilantro, etc. Got asada tacos ($3.79 each) and it packed with meat! The meat was very flavorful but a little dry. The tortilla was ok but seemed a little dry and not too fresh. The green salsa and pico de gallo was very fresh and delicious! Overall, the tacos were decent but well worth the price so this was 7.5/10 Not sure if I'll return but it's a good first time experience for reasonably priced tacos!

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    Adina S.

    Big fan of this place! I was walking around Tempe, looking for a quick bite and happened upon this spot. They do counter service, so it's pretty relaxed. The tacos themselves are bare bones, but the toppings bar is where it's at! Considering it's a chill and inexpensive restaurant, the quality (meat and tortillas) was above expectations. I'd happily grab tacos from here again!

    barbacoa & asada tacos
    Skih N.

    Im from Texas and these tacos were some of the best ive had in a minute. Vibes were immaculate, blasting peso pluma, of course the tacos were gonna come out absolutely delicious. When I come back to Phoenix, I will go out of my way to find this place again. P.S. get the barbacoa, you won't regret it.

    Al pastor burrito
    Kathryn J.

    A great taco place to try in downtown Tempe! The interior has a counter to order from, lots of stools and tables, and multiple TVs. They also have a salsa and topping bar. There's almost as much outside seating as there is inside, with great views of the street. I ordered an Al pastor burrito with beans and cheese which was $11. It came out super fast! The tortilla was great, the meat was neon red but so good, and the beans were so rich. An excellent easy meal!

    Matthew Y.

    Coming from Hawaii and the lack of quality tacos...this was heaven. We couldnt decide what to order so they gave us a little sample of each meat to try. When we brought the food back to our hotel, the others were on the patio drinking and couldnt stop salivating. Will be back next time when we are in Phoenix.

    Chicken and beef tacos
    Emani A.

    10/10! This will be one of the reasons I return to Pheonix alone. I made the mistake of order just two tacos at first because it was my first time. Not pictured here are the two I ordered to go. The service is quick and the team was kind. It's one of those spots that invites you to stay a while. There's music playing, a game on, indoor and outdoor seating. Safe to say I'll be back!

    pastor, pollo, barbacoa tacos fajita style
    Sarah C.

    excellent, authentic, and affordable place near ASU. there's a self-serve toppings bar and everything is fresh. the meat were all tender and seasoned well. I got the pastor, pollo, barbacoa tacos ($3.79 each) fajita style -- highly recommend fajita style (+$0.49 each) as the bell peppers and onions elevated the tacos!

    Pollo and barbacoa
    Olivia P.

    This is the best spot for a delicious and affordable taco Tuesday! The insides are not ideal to accommodate rushes, especially if you're there during peak lunch hours. We came at noon on a Tuesday and it was SO busy. Hardly anywhere to stand & look at the menu, nowhere to stand and wait for your food. Things are far less hectic once lunch dies down. I ordered the 4/$11 taco Tuesday special. 4 tacos (any meats and any tortillas) + 1 medium drink for $11! I was so surprised by the amount of meat they put on each taco. They were loaded! I also paid about $4 for the container of chips, and grabbed salsa at their complimentary salsa bar. They had cabbage, cilantro + onion mix, pico de gallo, cucumbers, pickled onion, green salsa and spicy red salsa, guacamole sauce, limes, and probably more that I'm forgetting! It was stocked to the brim with enough plastic containers to go around. My only complaint is that they lost my ticket. My friends got their food (I ordered literally at the exact same time as them, BEFORE one of them actually) and we all got the 4/11. I waited about ~10 minutes longer than they did because we discovered they lost my ticket & order somehow. They slap the tickets up in a conveyer line, but I did see some on the ground. Not sure how to prevent that from happening again. The workers were super kind and friendly, and quick on their feet! I 100% would come back here for another taco Tuesday deal, just maybe around 2pm this time to avoid the rush!

    Pastor and Asada tacos + fajita style + salsa

    With a name like Taco Boys it's obvious what to order! On a short trip to Zona with my son we found this place on Yelp on the way to the airport and it satisfied the craving! I had two al pastor and one carne asada - all fajita style. The bell peppers and onions added to the flavor profile and were visually appealing with nice charred edges. I should mention this place offers six different choices of meat so there is something for everyone. The service was no nonsense but welcoming and the order arrived lightning fast. The pastor could have used a little salt but the asada was spot on. My son had the asada quesadilla and went back for an additional order. I liked piling on the variety of fresh salsas for more punch. A local sitting next to us confirmed the asada is the thing here. I co-sign that reco and also suggest the agua de Jamaica con piña.

    Anthony A.

    First time at this location. It's small and parking can be tough. We purchased the special and it's enough food for one. As usual Taco Boys do a wonderful job on their flavoring. The staff are moving. When they call your name, they're ready for you. It's somewhat noisy and busy. But the food is great.

    Pollo taco
    Megan V.

    My fiance has been raving about Taco Boys since he stumbled across it during a work trip last year. So when we were in town for his birthday we decided to have lunch so I could try it out. It's located amongst other businesses in the Tempe core, unfortunately parking is all paid but there are a lot of lots and street parking to choose from. They offer indoor and patio seating, including seating at the bar outside, which is what we opted for as it was a nice day. You order inside and the food is up within a minute. My big problem with Taco Boys is they don't offer any seafood or vegetarian options, everything is meat based. I'm pescatarian but I decided to try the pollo as my fiance was raving about it and there were no other options. He ordered two pollo and two al pastor. The tacos come out with just the meat on either flour or corn tortillas. However, they have a bar with salsas, pico, onions, limes, lettuce and other toppings you can add to your taco, which I really appreciated. I loaded my taco up with lots of the salsa and fresh ingredients from the bar, so honestly one taco filled me up. The chicken had a good, grilled flavor and the tortillas appeared to be homemade (not sure). I can definitely see why this is a popular spot for carnivores, but I think they are isolating a big population of potential customers by only offering meat options.

    4 pastor fajita style and one asada plain taco
    Bill W.

    The service is order at the counter and then they call you when the food is ready. The music was so loud I had the ask the cashier guy to repeat what he said several times. He also got the order partially wrong. I asked for five pastor tacos on corn and one asada on flour and the asada fajita style. I got three pastor tacos fajita style and one asada plain. Sadly I asked about my other pastor taco that was missing and he said he did not charge me for it and I order another before tasting the ones I had. While the pastor looked really good even though it was not of the spit it had very little flavor to it. Sadly pastor is my favorite and I would not get it there again. The asada was on the other hand very flavorful and tasty. Probably because it's mesquite grilled. I would go back for that but I probably wouldn't drive 10 miles again to get them since there are closer taco shops with good asada and better pastor. They have a very large selection of beers on tap in their "tap room " and the taps take up a whole wall. Also the parking situation is a hassle because they share the lot with several other restaurants and a Dutch Bros. My wrap up. Good, not great. Go for the asada and beer. Get a ride and don't drink and drive.

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    The food is so good! Tacos are delicious! The pastor is definitely my favorite. Best place to go to for tacos.

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    Food was great! Loved my carne asada quesadilla with veggies. The place is busy but the service is fast.

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    2 years ago

    Generous portions of delicious tacos with an outstanding salsa bar to have them how you like. The meats were moist and perfectly cooked.

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    2 years ago

    This is the best taco place in town!! Feels like your in Mexico on the beach eating these tacos!

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    The IG is better than the food in my opinion. Nothing to go crazy over but I like watching their content.

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    Spot on tacos. Small portions but fresh sides. Close to ASU Campus. Pretty close to Mexican Street Tacos I've had in Mexico.

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