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Tacos Calafia

4.6 (187 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Melissa L.

Wow!! I was craving tacos and decided to stop by, and I'm so glad I did. Everything was so delicious and hit every craving perfectly. The horchata was amazing. It was not watered down at all, totally worth the $4.60, and the cup was HUGEEE. The carne asada mulita was incredible, and I highly recommend the carne asada in general. We also tried the cabeza and al pastor, and everything was seriously so freaking good. Service was quick and efficient, and the space is surprisingly large with plenty of seating. You order, pay, and then sit wherever you'd like. You can also get however many sauces and sides you need at their little stand. Definitely recommend and will definitely be coming back!

Frijoles Preparados Carne Asada
Rigo V.

Tacos Calafia 51 S McQueen Rd Gilbert, AZ October 02, 2025 Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Portion size: 5/5 Visit: Stopped for Dinner with my girls, wanted to get our favorite taco spot! Food: For Dinner we got 3 Carne Asada taco's, and 1 Cheese quesadilla, and 1 Carne Asada Quesadilla, 1 . Service: Dine-In, we ordered inside and had a very easy order experience, this is a must try in Gilbert, Dinner for 3 was under $36

brittini a.

Tacos on point, if you want some where fast that has great tacos and Mexican food try this joint. Out Go to when we are in the area, great lunch break stop. Inside dining, taco toppings bar soft drinks available. Service is good helpful fast.. chill vibes not dressy, casual dining.

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Shan C.

Delicious food, felt very authentic to me due to the extra effort. Pictured is the family pack which my friends split 4 ways. They really enjoyed it. They also offer nopales (grilled cactus) tacos which my vegetarian friend ordered. The food came extremely quickly. I got 3 street tacos and a horchata. The horchata was delicious, it tasted like a milkshake. There is a self serve station with 3 types of salsa and toppings. There is chunky pico de gallo looking salsa which was really good by itself, green hot sauce, and a dark red salsa which is very spicy. They also offer cooked (grilled then steamed?) jalapeños. There are many seats and the staff were great. The inside has quirky posters and a few arcade games. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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Victoria M.

We were in the area and when we searched food near me Tacos Calafia came up! Can't go wrong with tacos!! It's in a good plaza! New location it said, so we decided to try it! When we walked in it's nice pretty large inside and clean, I liked the mural on the wall! The only reason I gave it a 4 is because the employees set the stage for the customers especially when you order before you sit down! And well The girl who took our order was not very friendly ,she didn't really try talking to us about anything on the menu, for it being our first time in there I guess I expected a little more friendliness or professional hospitality! We loved the salsa bar, fresh and great! They had jalapeños and onions heated in a nice area near the salsa bar. The food was quick to come out and tasty! Everything we got was pretty good! I will go back when I'm in the area!

Truth!
Gina A.

Best grilled burrito I have had in a long time. Carne asada was actually tender and the portion was generous. I've been back 4 times (even though I live between TUC & PHX) and it's been very consistent. I usually am a taco kinda person, but I keep getting the burritos for the flavor & value. Also, it never feels like I'm getting old food, if you know what I mean. Theyve got quite a bit of fast food style seating, clean interior and a really nice salsa, onions, etc.. bar. Overall a fun place for lunch or casual dinner. Good for families, too.

Salsa bar
Mateo K.

I'm always on the lookout for fantastic Mexican cuisine, especially tacos and burritos. I am glad I found this one, there's not a big selection of these places in the area. They have authentic meats and a great salsa bar with free grilled onions and jalapeños in a warmer next to it. Friendly staff and the restaurant is nicely appointed and clean. Fantastic!

Quesadilla Cheese
Lauren M.

Ordered a burrito online and clicked option for no beans. In the special instructions section, I also typed "no beans". Of course the first bite of the burrito had beans in it. Tortillas were mediocre at best, and food was super bland.

Olivia B.

Mediocre Tacos so I am Grateful They Were Free! Stopped by for free taco day with my boyfriend so we can't complain too much since they were complimentary, but honestly, the tacos were pretty average. I chose the chicken/pollo..'no flavor..also the corn tortillas were MID! Nothing stood out flavor-wise, and the tortillas and toppings were just okay. We got a choice of beans and they were watery so we returned them and were issued a refund despite being told we couldn't get one Still, appreciated the gesture of Tacos Calfia tacos and the chance to try them for free!

A.J. C.

This place really has some excellent quality tacos. Every meat I tried was excellent obviously the standout was going to be the ones shaved off of the trompo! Don't sleep on their protein bowl, which includes Spanish rice that is super flavorful. There salsa are pretty good and they even have grilled onions and pepper. The family meal deal is very affordable and feeds a lot of people. The space inside is very spacious and it can fit a large party easily plus multiple other large parties.

Asada taco 1 tortilla
M L.

Went thyr with empty stomach,was hoping to cure the that emptiness. I did get full but not gona lie,my only thing was the street tacos . I've ate street tacos all my life my only complaint was why only one tortilla for the taco,if you're charging what you want for street tacos they need to be 2 tortillas sorry but i spent $40 buks 2 burritos 3 no complaints on the price. But come on 1 tortilla for $3 doesn't add up to me. Salsa bar was nicely stocked.

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Cara T.

This is their newest location that recently opened in Gilbert. A Phoenix original that has expanded. It's suppose to represent the tastes of Tijuana, Mexico. As growing up near the border in San Diego & crossing over many times to experience the night life and the food, this missed the mark in my opinion. The tacos were average and by no means would you call them "out of this world" good. Also they're really small more like a street taco and the meat could have been more seasoned! The chicken as far as flavor was the best. The nachos were over $11 and disappointing in portion and in taste as well. Generally, (at other mexican places) it's definitely more than enough of a serving for two to share. Not here. The cheese was the canned orange stuff yet the fresh toppings from the salsa bar gave it a boost. Meat was per cooked, then fried and dry! The hot salsa bar was nice. Great inviting station. Many options to chose from including fried jalapeños & sautéed onions. Service is fast and efficient. Restaurant clean Prices were too high for the quantity served. Doubt we'd return. Haven't honestly found anything here in Arizona that would compare to the amazing So Cal Mex!

Heaven R.

Taqueria style restaurant! Absolutely delish. Loved the food, prices were decent. I did get a Clamato preparado without the beer for Michelada! Loved it. Service was friendly. Loved all the engaging signage funny, cute backgrounds etc. it's Tijuana style food. Pretty cool spot. I do wish there was one closer to where I live.

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Hands down the absolute best tacos in the valley!!! I wish they start carrying Diet Coke.

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Excellent food, great prices! Good for the whole family, kid-friendly. Good service, friendly staff.

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Food, service, and ambiance was top tier! We took the family here and it was a wonderful place to come have lunch!

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This place has amazing tacos, and salsas. The service is wonderful! Highly recommend this place! The beans are amazing as well!!!

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The ambience and the food is delicious. One of the best tacos in town. The customer service is exceptional.

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