One of the best authentic Mexican restaurants in Arizona! We tried the lengua tacos, and they were…read moreincredibly juicy and tender. I ordered the al pastor torta, which came with rice and beans for $13.99, and it was fantastic. The bread was light and fluffy, and the meat was packed with flavor. My vegetarian friend enjoyed their chile rellano. It was yummy. We also got an horchata and it was HUGEEE! Service was fast and efficient, and I appreciated that they take card. Parking was also plentiful since it's located in a plaza. Inside the restaurant is very simple. You just go inside and order and then can sit anywhere. Highly recommend this spot if you're craving mexican food.

Food is delicious! If you love to find little family hole in the walls. You will love this place…read more It's definitely a gem!

I've been in a couple of times now and I think their tacos are so delicious! Their tortillas are…read moreeven softer than most places I've been. Some of my favorite tacos are their Cabeza, Buche, and Asada. I also think their menudo on the weekend is fantastic too! Service is always fantastic, whenever we come in they always remember my boyfriend and say hi to him. Lol The restaurant is cute, alot of collected items throughout the place and somehow it just goes well.

I had a very late 30min lunch break (around 2:30 in the afternoon) so I stopped by this place next…read moreto my work. I tried it years ago but didn't remember much about it...had to be an upgrade from Taco Bell on the same corner. Luckily the place was dead and was able to place my order right away. The service was friendly and quick. I ordered a taco plate (w/ rice and beans) with 3 different tacos (al pastor, pollo and cabeza). They have a Pepsi fountain so I skipped a drink and had water. I looked around at all the decorations and flair in the building...quite unique! My plate came out quick and looked pretty, especially with the radish garnish. However, nothing on the plate wowed me. The tacos, rice and beans were all quite bland. The meats just didn't have the flavors I was expecting. Nothing was bad...but just not a place I see myself coming back to.

Excellent experience. The cashier was helpful and she remembered my original order because I…read moreordered again after finishing my first plate. The tortillas are of the highest quality you will find around the valley, as well as the guacamole being everything you expect and more. Great environment to enjoy Tijuana-styled tacos, from the seating arrangement to the music played.

Had the carne asada tacos and pastor mulita. The carne assada tacos were great, the taste and…read moretoppings were good. The tortilla was excellent and complemented it very well. The hot sauce did the job as well. The pastor mulita did the job, the pastor was flavor-full but it had its own style, it wasn't like the pastor in Tijuana and was different than the usual pastor in az. It was different, but cant hold its own without the guac salsa cheese carrying it Would go back for the carne asada tacos, and 4/5 because the price tag. The price to quality is good, but the quantity is a stretch. 2-3 bite max tacos for over 3 dollars is wild work. The quality tho, makes it worth returning for sure

My first impressions were good. The staff greeted us warmly, and the restaurant was extremely…read moreclean. We ordered the Al pastor tacos and the birria plate. Both were delicious, but the Al pastor tacos were our favorite. I definitely recommend this place. Great food and great service.

Ok, here we go. I don't know HOW this place has a 4.6 rating! Where do I start?…read moreI'll start with my 4.27 birriera taco. Absolutely no flavor or seasoning. I added salt, which helped, but couldn't save it. The consome should have helped, but it was luke worm, had a layer of fat on top, and no flavor or seasoning. The tripita taco, once again, no seasoning. It had three textures. Soft rubber, chewy rubber and crispy rubber. I realize it's a little tricky to cook to get it right. Low and slow. This was not right! After one bite, i was done. Now for the shrimp taco. 3.50 for two tiny shrimp. The only saving grace was they were cooked fairly well. Don't know where they get their taco shells, but they are somehow smaller than a street taco. My wife had the 4 rolled taco plate. The tacos were crispy, but once again lacking flavor or seasoning. The beans were ok, but no salt. The rice was cooked ok, but pretty bland. We agreed that this was the worst we have had. The place was clean and the waitress pleasant and friendly. What a dissapointment!

OK, we've been big fans of Caldwell's BBQ for years and somehow had never made it over to…read moreCaldwell's Mexi-Q... big mistake on our part--especially since it combines two of my all-time favorite things...brisket and tacos! Parking was a breeze, and since there were three of us (including one never-full teenager ), we went for the Mexi-Q Platter and added an extra birria taco so everyone could try one. It absolutely lived up to the hype! The surprise standout? The brisket tostada--sooooo flavorful and satisfying on every level! We also loved the sausage link, Mexi-Q twinkies (aka smoked jalapeños stuffed with brisket and cream cheese, then wrapped in bacon ), and honestly, everything we tried was a hit. For sides, we ordered Grandma's Calabacitas (a yummy squash veggie mix), roasted cream elote, and Julio's mac n' cheese (which I skipped, but the guys were big fans). We wrapped up this phenomenal meal with their GF banana pudding (they offer both GF and regular options), and it was seriously scrumptious--such a treat to have a gluten-free dessert that feels just as special! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm and attentive. They double-checked that everything we ordered (minus the mac n' cheese) was gluten-free, which is always such a relief. It means so much when a place truly understands gluten and can clearly guide you on what's safe. We sat outside and soaked up the beautiful weather--it was the perfect setting for such a fun and tasty meal! An easily awarded and well deserved

I stopped by this spot to try their spin of Mexican bbq. The carnitas taco was really good. I put…read morethe Carolina gold bbq sauce on it and it was perfect. I liked that sauce so much that I'd consider going back just to try it on some of their other bbq. I didn't like the brisket birria taco as much because it was way too salty for me. The mac and cheese was also just okay. It had so much sauce that it was too thick and unpleasant to eat. The vibe was good though. They have seating inside and outside. I love that they had the misters running to keep the outdoor seating cool. The staff was also very nice.

Food 10 Customer service 10…read moreAqua de strawberry fire 20 Ambiance 10 Best Mexican food in the East valley

The food here is pretty good and the staff was friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself was…read moreclean and well-kept. I ordered the carne asada torta and really enjoyed it. My girlfriend ordered some tacos and they looked good as well. I'm looking forward to coming back to try their tacos or a burrito next time.

The restaurant is very small, just a few tables, but it's usually clean. Service is good, portions…read moreare a good size. Prices aren't great, but not quite high enough to scare you off. No free chips here, but two kinds of salsa, both very good. The food is amazingly tasty. Everything they make is hot and fresh. I want their carne asada recipe! The carne asada burrito is my favorite menu item. It really stands out from other restaurants. Try it!

First things first, the mural inside is so fun. Secondly, the ramen birria was DELICIOUS, with just…read morethe right amount of spice. The noodles were the best kind of ramen noodles- chewy and bouncy. The buffalo ranch fries were a big hit with my husband, who practically inhaled them. The few fries I was able to snag were really tasty! The strawberry gelatin dessert was the right choice- it was a great complement to the heavier food. Everyone was really friendly and prompt, and we're excited to go back!

Really good food especially for the price!…read more When did Mexican food places get so expensive and the portions so small? Well not this place! Got the carne asada burrito and it was as big as my arm and my stomach was full until the next day dinner. The burrito and carne asada was really good. I tried the beans out and they were good too. Just a tiny bit watery for my style but no real complaints. Staff was really nice and helpful. The place is close to a liquor store and we saw a drunk person walking from his car to the liquor store so be careful of drunk drivers in the area.

A friend of ours wanted to try a pizza birria in a bad way a few weeks back. Per the norm, it was…read moreon me to find the closest one (it's a blessing and a curse). El Gordo was close by, had decent ratings so we hit it up. It's a small little place but has plenty of seating options inside. It was clean, the staff were super nice and our food came out quickly. All good things! I went with a bean and cheese burrito with a small quesadilla. Both were good! My friends enjoyed what they got, especially the one who got the pizza birria....and I quote: "damn...this is life changing! Why am I just finding this!" I'd say it's closer to 3.5 stars, it's a great little spot. On a scale of 1 - 10, I would go back, might not be my "go to" but still a great option and the prices are good.

Been going to the Mesa location for years and never disappointed. Great food, drinks and vibe…read more Can't say enough about the great service casual atmosphere and Mezcal. Keep up the great work.

This place is always super good! We always get the Gorditas, even though you gotta be careful…read morebecause a few of them are really spicy! So they are really great if you're spicy, but be careful if you don't have the spicy. Their tops are also super good along with their breakfast burrito burritos! We definitely make it over here at least once a month and we love it every time

Joyride Taco is great, especially with the à la carte options and their Taco Tuesday specials…read more I got the Brussels sprout taco and the crispy fish taco, both were really good. Isa was wonderful and provided great service! Thank you!

Came here on a Tuesday afternoon around 12 pm and while we didn't have to wait for a table, it was…read morestill pretty busy. Great sign as I'm sure it was even busier later after 2 pm when their Taco Tuesday starts. Parking was plentiful about a block away behind the buildings in the parking lot. There's also a parking structure nearby. As soon as we sat someone came out with chips and salsa. I was pleased to see they have a happy hour menu daily until 6 pm. I ordered the Joyride Margarita and shrimp ceviche from the HH menu. Margarita was good, you could taste the alcohol and the tajin rim was tasty. The ceviche was great with a good amount of shrimp and avocado, very flavorful. Both were great considering they were only $6 each. For entrees we ordered the SoCal Burrito and the Beast Burrito. The SoCal Burrito was really good, and there was a lot of big shrimps. The al pastor was a bit salty as was the carne asada in the Beast Burrito but it wasn't too bad. We also ordered one crispy fish taco which was good and came with a heaping scoop of guacamole. I really enjoyed the side salad that comes with the burritos! It had huge corn nuts which was a nice surprise. All in all their menu could be a tad larger (I was hoping for burrito bowls or a fish burrito) but their food is pretty tasty. Our server was very nice and checked in on us just the right amount of times, offering more chips and salsa as soon as we needed it. Parking is easy and there is a lot of outdoor seating, which we needed since we had our dog with us. We'll definitely be back!