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    Taco Giro

    3.6 (68 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Bar dining area. - The image shows the interior of a Mexican restaurant or bar with a variety of colorful, painted wooden chairs arranged around tables. The chairs feature vibrant, hand-painted scenes and designs. In the background, there is a bar counter stocked with bottles and glasses, with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall behind it. The room has warm lighting, with pendant lights hanging above the bar area, and a fire extinguisher is mounted on the right wall. The floor is tiled, and the overall atmosphere appears casual and lively.
    Art H.

    5/3/25 First time visitors thx to my Elite Yelp Friends April A & Victoria M's reviews! Located on W Apache Trail in Apache Junction. Parking 5/5 Enter the private parking lot on the east side of the restaurant. Parking is in the back of the restaurant. Not many spaces, guessing 10-15. Two paved spaces are Handicapped parking the rest is a dirt lot. Service 5/5 We were immediately greeted by a gentleman and our server Emanuel. We chose a table in the main dining room. It was busy but noticed only half of our tables were busy. If all the tables were busy that parking lot would be full ++. Ambiance 5/5 We really liked the decor, unique design details on each table & booth. The lively bold colors created a nice atmosphere and Mexican vibe, well done! Food 5/5 We ordered iced teas, menudo, and Wet Steak Burrito aka Chimichanga. Both were delicious and my Chimichanga has risen to the top of my list for best Chimichangas!!! BTW their green table hot sauce is amazing. Salsa and chips were delicious too. We will definitely be back soon and my wife is adding the restaurant to her list of visits for her women's monthly lunches. Great recipes, OMG tasty I need keys to that kitchen! $57.84 w/tip for two. Eat well my friends, SYOY.

    April A.

    My friend Christian recommended this place to me so I tried it out. Very nicely decorated with vibrant colors. Makes you feel like you're actually visiting Mexico! They have an extensive menu, as they serve breakfast all day as well as featuring lunch, dinner, & brunch! The service here is very good & efficient. I no sooner ordered & had drinks & chips & salsa brought right out & within a few minutes, my dinner arrived. I had the red enchiladas combo & it was very delicious! It cane with rice, beans, & a small salad alongside. Very tasty! I will go back again & try their breakfast items, as I love me a good huevos rancheros!

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    Diele K.

    Located in the old Elvira's location with a lot of the nostalgia from when that restaurant was open (booths still display the name/logo as well as murals). I had high hopes as I read that there are already six Arizona locations, and this the first in the area. My cousin and I met and both were amazed at our meals! Flavor, quality, and a great price point. So much so that we plan to return tomorrow morning for breakfast! The Chilimoy Margarita is a must try if you enjoy a good Margarita as it has the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and a hint of the tequila flavor. The unsung hero for me was the rice the dishes come with. It is packed with flavor and is simply not just a side with your dish - it stands on its own in flavor! My cousin is a culinary school graduate, and as I joke as picky as Gordon Ramsey himself. She kept taking a bite of each dish component and approving! Chef Chelsey approved! *chef kiss* The service was friendly, and the food arrived fast though it was a busy dinner service on a Saturday night. This is a must visit if you live in Apache Junction or visiting the area. Honestly, it is probably some of the best Mexican I have had eating out!

    Crisp taco full of beef all the way to the top!
    Shane T.

    My husband and I don't get Taco Giro's new review average. May is the month as things heat up and winter visitors leave. Is a low average the same thing reviewers did to the former restaurant here called Elvira's? I grew up in Yuma and still return often. Lived all my adult life in Tucson. Now we live in the East Valley and have travelled and worked in Mexico. We've eaten Mexican food all over and respect different regions have different styles. Taco Giro has been wonderful and for us consistent everytime. Fresh and always filling. We can order a $25 plate and split it and be stuffed because portions are generous. Staff is spot on and thoughtful.

    Cadillac marg - juicy - A yellow citrus cocktail with ice cubes, garnished with a slice of orange, a wedge of lime, and a red cherry. The drink is served in a large, salt-rimmed glass with two black straws. The background shows a colorful table with menus and other items, indicating a restaurant or bar setting.
    Liz P.

    What can I say? All of the staff seemed high lol except for one muscular dark haired young gentleman who was tending to the tables, seemed like a bus boy. My husband loved his Micheladas but my Cadillac marg was just too much juice. I even ordered an extra shot of tequila and added it in but didn't help. I didn't get thru half of the drink. My husband got a shrimp burrito and I got the number one combo. Food was mid. Our waitress disappeared half way thru. We had to wave down two different people to attempt to get our check. It took three people to come to our table and ask us what we had before they could produce a check. I think they forgot we were there.

    Victoria M.

    Taco Giro is one of our favorite places to eat at in Tucson! Literally every time we travel to the Tucson area this is the place we eat at! So when we found out that there was this new location only 20 minutes away from us in Apache Junction we were beyond EXCITED!!! As you walk in you are met with the colorful fun Hispanic atmosphere, so much culture in the decor, we love it. I know it's furniture from the previous restaurant but it's still nice. The restaurant itself has a nice clean and inviting atmosphere. We were greeted immediately and seated just as quickly each time we have visited this location. For a drink we ordered: The Michelada El Giro that has their house michelada mix, beer, and shrimp juice. It has a delicious rim dip, with lemon, green olives, and shrimp around the rim of the drink. Inside it has chamoy candy!! Absolutely delicious and very fun to look at!! Appetizer: Molcajete Guacamole made FRESH! With a side of chips Dinner plates we ordered: *Camarones Costa Azul, it is shrimp wrapped in bacon stuffed with surimi, with a side of beans and rice. Now this is our ABSOLUTE FAVORITE WE ORDER THIS EVERY TIME!!! *#4: 2 chicken enchiladas with beans and rice these could use a little more flavor on the red sauce but it's still tasty. *Burrito Mexicano *Carne asada tacos Everything we have had is delicious. But if you love shrimp and bacon I highly recommend the Camarones Costa Azul you will not be disappointed!!

    Molcajete mixto and $1.99 Monday margarita - A Mexican dish served in a stone mortar (molcajete) containing shrimp, beef, grilled vegetables, cheese, and sauce. A spoon rests on the side, and a lime wedge is visible. Next to it is a margarita in a large glass with a salted and chili powder rim, garnished with lime. The dish is placed on a colorful, patterned tablecloth, indicating a Mexican restaurant setting.
    Andi S.

    I had been here once before a while back when it was Elvira's, but apparently they changed ownership. Our waitress Dolce, who was super sweet and on top of it, she recommended the molcajete mixto. It had cheese, steak, chicken, shrimp and nopales, the works! It also comes with your choice of corn/flour tortillas and rice and beans. It was so delicious! Two of us split it. We happened to go on a Monday and they had $1.99 margaritas, which were also great tasting and generously poured. You get free chips and salsa as well before your meal. The ambiance is cute, well spaced and well decorated with Mexican theme. The portions are perfect and delicious. Will definitely be back to visit Dolce, and try more of the menu out!!

    The Number 1..... Cheese Enchilada and Beef Taco with Rice and Beans.

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    NOT CLOSED ! Reopened after temp closure so happy to go back! missed this place so much over lastmonths

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    Food, service, and the ambience was great. Highly recommend. Friends brought us here and glad they did.

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    10 months ago

    Their Molcajete bowl is the best! Tacos and guacamole also worth a try! Wait staff is friendly and service is fast!

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    10 months ago

    Great food. Good service. Went during the week for dinner and had a good amount of people there. Lots of folk picking up take out orders.

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    Food was excellent. Service was great! Drink menu was out of this world. Order the Cadillac Margarita. Not from a mix!

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    Food and service were excellent. Busy on Friday nights but didn't wait more than 10 minutes

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