I've been to other locations and came upon this location so of course I had to give it a try. It did not disappoint! Ordered my standard cup of beans with pollo. Piled it up high with fresh salsa, cilantro and onions. Topped off with a fresh lime squeeze. It was pure perfection!! I of course had to pair it with a little fresh margarita! This location is right in Mill street by all the ASU campus activities. Great spot! I'll be back! read more

We ordered asada tacos, Al pastor and also a quesadilla, gotcha and a michelada. They were all delicious and felt fresh. Definitely recommend coming here and have a good meal! Just be mindful, if you are looking for a quiet place, this is not it. They have music and have sport games on the TV :) read more

Tacos Calafia - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

My favorite place for a cabeza burrito. Quick and easy service with plenty of seating. Good vibes. The only thing I wish they would change is their salsa bar. I wish they had better options and variety because it falls flat. read more

Felt like tacos and decided to give this place a shot. T was a rainy day, so not many people were out on Mill Ave., and we there were only a couple of other parties in this relatively large place. It has kind of a party atmosphere with colored lights and, ASU signs, and colorful banners. The tables and chairs are basic folding style. Order at the counter in front, and get your food at the counter in back when they call your number. The food is good, although the tacos are pretty small. There is a great salsa bar, and all of the salads are really good. Beware--the he hot salsa is really hot! We ordered guacamole and chips, and they gave us a bag of chips--the guac is actually on the salsa bar--and it's yummy! read more

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Tacos Calafia at 414 S Mill Ave in Tempe auto-charged a whopping 23.77% tip ($4.75 on $19.98 burrito subtotal) for a solo dine-in--no prior notice on menu or receipt. This is a strict counter-service spot: order upfront at the front door, pay, grab a number, wait for your name/number call, then self-pickup from the kitchen counter, no waitstaff table service whatsoever. The "exuberant automatic add-on" felt like a total rip-off in a fast-casual taqueria pushing Tijuana street tacos, not fine dining read more

Tacos Calafia - Receipt - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

There's a sign that says this place has the best tacos in town. That's not true at all. Overall, it's a relatively quiet place during the day. I tried a vampiro nopal (cactus), a pastor taco, chips, and an asada mulita. I have to say that the vampiro, taco, and mulita were not good. They have a bar that has hot sauces, guacamole, and salsa. The salsa tasted really off. The hot sauces were forgettable. The guacamole was nondescript. The walls and tables were well decorated; so well that the very plain, white foldable chairs felt very out of place with the whole theme. read more

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My wife and I stopped at Tacos Calafia on Mill, known for authentic, simple Tijuana-style street tacos, burritos, mulitas, and vampiros. The name Calafia is a nickname for the microbuses (or "calafias") found in Tijuana. They offer handmade tortillas and staples like carne asada, al pastor, and chicken, with several locations in the Phoenix area. We ordered some street tacos, a quesadilla, and a couple of horchatas. The food, though flavorful, had small portion sizes and, in my opinion, was overpriced. We spent $40.00, and I left still hungry. They do have a nice salsa bar with various salsas and toppings to customize your tacos. Overall, the food was pretty good, but as I said, a little overpriced. read more

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I was on Mill for an event and was looking for a place I could get a soda from and walked into this location. There's not much to it. Pretty open with concrete floors and tables in the middle. You order in the front and then have to pick up from the very far end of the building. Kind of a strange set up. I would imagine that they probably are there strictly for the drunk crowd. I tried the frijoles preperados with the Al pastor. Wasn't to bad for $4. read more

Tacos Calafia - Drink - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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The family and I went to the Tempe parade and stopped by this place in the evening to grab a quick bite. It's relatively dimmly lit but they had ample seating. I ended up ordering their keto version of taco which had some shredded meat inside a cheese taco. It was absolutely delicious and I really wish I could have ordered more (but we had to walk the parade and didn't have much time). You do also get a condiment/side station where you can get grilled onions (also delicious) as well as sauces and guacamole. I would highly recommend if you're in the area to hit up this place. read more

Tacos Calafia - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Great food! Long, long wait on a Sunday afternoon during the Tempe Blossoms event. Tables were dirty. Service was less than cordial, but the street tacos we got were definitely worth all of it! The beans had brisket in it! Fabulous salsa bar. If you're patient, you'll love it! read more

Tacos Calafia - Took a fun pic while waiting in line! - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I ordered pollo burrito and it was delicious, interior was nice atmosphere, with different color lights employee's were nice. The chef was nice as well as the background music. Self serve bar i would come back again for sure next time. Thank you so much. read more

Tacos Calafia - Pollo, frijoles y queso Chicken, beans and cheese - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I ordered the carne asada burrito and it was exactly what I was looking for. Meat was well seasoned, beans were good, burrito had a good sear on it, portion was good. I'd definitely come back. read more

If I could give Tacos Calafia a ZERO star review I would, on the simple principle that their customer service is appalling, I was not satisfied with my order and requested a refund for the food I did not eat and they flat out refused, telling me it's my problem. Aside from bottom of the barrel customer service, their food is exorbitantly expensive for the portion and quality you get. A small, barely filled "taco" is 2.99 EACH. The Mulita is basically a tiny greasy quesadilla for $5.99 (same size tortilla as the "taco"), Vampiro is pretty much a little meat on a tortilla chip for $5.49. I wish I was joking. Additionally, what they don't tell you is if you order online for carry out (even through their website directly) the prices are inflated compared to if you had called in the order over the phone or placed it in-person. I was searching for some super yummy street tacos tonight but couldn't remember or find any of the local pop up ones that set up in a parking lot typically. So I turned to TikTok in hopes to find a spot to try out for the first time. Came across Tacos Calafia and a lot of people seemed to recommend it, so I thought why not give it a try. Little did I know what I was in for... once I picked up my order I was extremely disappointed in the portions and quality of what I had ordered. I was under the impression that for $40 I was ordering a meal for TWO. What I got was NOT THAT. I asked for my money back and they outright refused. They did not offer to make it right what so ever. All in all if you're looking for good tacos that aren't a rip off, DO NOT GO HERE. read more

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Pretty good food at a fair price. That said - the restaurant was a real dump and an unpleasant place to be in. Restaurant staff drinking and yelling with their buddies near the register area. Crusty food gunk on every table I could see. Completely full trash barrel next to the salsa bar. And it didn't even have a dome lid with a door on it - it was literally a 55 gallon barrel completely filled with trash. You might as well go eat next to the dumpster. Doors wide open in August and no AC. Bathroom was clean. The kitchen staff who prepared my food were nice. Overall I liked the food but that isn't enough for me to go back. Just a really dumpy place to be in, even for Mill Ave. read more

These tacos are very.."mid" as the kids say. I did like the carne asada tacos and I liked that you can order than individually, they weren't very big though. At first I liked that they had a salsa bar but the selection isn't very good, the chips were stale and the guacamole seemed like it came from..a package? Good tacos if you need a convenient snack, but nothing to go out of the way for. I liked the beef cheek, but wish there was more sauces or pickled onion or something to it. read more

Wonderful little place been walking by this place quite a few many times on my way to work and never stop to try this place cuz I always used to go to down the street to another place their competitor but these people deserve all the praise as well. I hope these people get lots of business during the holidays and more namesake mentions. Tuesday is Taco Tuesday and it's 20% off Thursday is quesadillas 15% off They have a paleta's promo where if you review them they will give you a free paletas but you must show proof They have taco Tuesdays 20% off tacos Thursday quesadillas 15% off and Friday nacho Taco nachos $1 read more

Tacos Calafia - Seating Area - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Great spot just love the chandler location much more ! Beef broth in Tempe location best onion and salsa bar at both. Friendly at both for sure just not much room in Tempe. read more

Tacos Calafia - Very playful welcoming spot but love the chandler location much more. Onion bar and carne asada were fantastic! - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Really good tacos spot, they have the Al pastor trompo only on weekends I think. The carne asada and Al pastor are very delicious, the tacos were good and it's location on mill make it a great place to start the night! read more

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you want skimped tacos and a shitty attitude from the register girl come here, no pickled onions, trash experience

I came to this location and it was nothing like the other ones. We walked in and no one was there greeting people. There was a bunch of dirty tables and no one at the register to take our order. Finally someone came out from behind the kitchen. It was some young ladies. The tacos came out and we were so disappointed, it was like if the meat was re heated in the microwave & the tortillas were hard. The plates didn't even have the parchment paper with the logo that it usually comes with. Not only that but there was a young man who did not seem to work there who kept going back into the kitchen, it wouldn't of been an issue but he had an Afro and no hair net. The girls seemed annoyed to be there. The whole experience was so odd and different from the other locations. read more

Awesome steak burritos at an affordable price. Don't walk by the restaurant because you'll be missing out. Plus they have a great staff and fast service. read more

Tacos Calafia - Carne Asada (Steak) Burritos - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Great tacos neat environment nothing special but the Al pastor mulitas are so good!! People were nice and quick. Only complaint its a white people one no option for sour cream haha also ask for cheese on the taco you wont regret it read more

Tacos Calafia - Restaurant - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Best tasty tacos I had in a while. Clean place and great service! Awesome music and cold AC. Highly recommend! read more

I heard about this place eavesdropping two servers in another restaurant who were talking about good Mexican places in the area. I don't know if they meant this location specifically, but it was the most convenient for me to get to so this is where I went. I ordered a sampling of things including a Mulita Cabeza (Melted cheese and meat between two corn tortillas), a Vampiro Carne Asada (Open crunchy tortilla, melted cheese, and meat) and a Taco Nopal which was a vegetarian option that had cactus as the main ingredient. I also got a "small" Horchata which was gigantic, but I was glad to have it because some of their hot sauces had a kick! They have an open bar to add onions, cilantro, salsa, and guacamole, which is nice, you can customize to your preference. Everything was very delicious and a fair price, food came out very quickly. The only reason this was not a 5 star review is that something in those dishes just absolutely tore my stomach up. It felt like my whole abdomen was full of acid for like 8 hours after, and it really did not improve until almost lunchtime the next day. Who knows but the food was good enough that I would risk it again read more

Great food, great atmosphere, great service all at a great price! Highly recommend this place!

Tacos Calafia was amazing! Nichole, the lady who cooked our food, was incredibly sweet and friendly. She made us feel so welcome and clearly takes pride in what she does. The food was delicious especially the carne asada, which had such a great flavor. The chicken quesadilla was perfectly cheesy and cooked just right. Everything tasted fresh and came out hot. The vibe was casual and relaxed, and the service was quick but warm. Definitely coming back again And don't skip the horchata, it's a must read more

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Way overpriced, especially considering how bad the food was. Service was ok, but there are so many options for decent tacos within a 5-10 minute drive that I'm shocked this restaurant is still in business. I tried a couple different types of meat, and they were all bland and flavorless, salsa bar didn't have a single edible option, the only thing that was ok was the tortilla but at the prices they were charging that's ridiculous. 1 star, won't be going back, and I'd encourage you to look elsewhere as well! read more

Underwhelmed with my experience after reading a "best tacos in Tempe" sign out front. Workers were nice and helpful. The taco comes with only meat on it. They charged .40 for a sprinkle of cheese. The salsa bar has 3 different types of salsa and guac, cilantro, lime and raw onions. It was just ok, salsas were good but the guac did not taste like guac it was creamy consistency. We also got a steak quesadilla and the steak was so chewy the whole thing got thrown away. They also serve the food on a styrofoam plate that just gets thrown in the trash. Salsas are in plastic, drink cups are plastic. Would have really preferred a small metal plate that they can wash and reuse to help somewhat with the waste. Overall, It's an easy place to walk in, order at the front and wait for your number to be called if you want subpar tacos with barely any toppings but a quick bite. read more

Tacos Calafia - 2 chicken tacos with cheese, onion and cilantro. 4 dipping sauces from the salsa bar - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I love this great family owned and operated Taco spot. Easy to find parking near the front door most days. They have a nice minimalistic menu board. I ordered a Carne Asada Vampiro (Open faced Crunchy Taco) and two tacos (Taco Al Pastor and Carne Asada) My Wife had 3 Tacos (2 Asada and 1 Pollo) The Salsa Bar is pretty legit and includes guacamole I love the spicy sliced carrots and the salsa i usually put a little bit of all of the salsa choices. They have a large projector playing Sports on the day i was there it was replay of an NFL game. I love that they are open until 10pm every day, but Monday (Closed on Mondays) I met the one of the owners on the day I was there Celeste who I recognized from the Mayor of Tempe's recent post on his social media. Like I always say if it's good enough for the Mayor it's good enough for me. read more

Tacos Calafia - Mural inside. - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

There was some complications but they made up for them very quickly and we'll. They did have a great taste and the ability to add multiple condiments and guac was great. ​ read more

The tacos are delicious and legit, the place is clean, although very nondescript, and the margaritas are tasty, especially the version with a chamoy/Tajín rim. Just don't expect "craft". I ordered cabeza tacos as well as chicken, and my wife got a vampiro - we thoroughly enjoyed them all. They have a solid salsa bar. Side note: we went on a Thursday which is "juebebes" and they have drink specials all day, most notably 2x1 margaritas. I wish they put more effort into their layout and decor, but that's secondary as we enjoyed our time there anyway. read more

Tacos Calafia - 2x1 margaritas (each of these is a double) - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Tacos were good, decent price. Music was great. Went on a Friday night around 9pm wasn't not busy

They were great! Placed a large order for our office, told them it was for two groups and they made it easy by marking which tray went to which group and helped us load everything in my car and even threw in some chips and queso! Food was great, got good feedback from our associates. Will be back for more of their catering! read more

Been coming to this place for lunch since it opened. Great food, great service, never had a problem once.

The carne asada tacos are amazing. Legit street tacos to eat and enjoy along with a margarita. I also got chicken tacos and a quesadilla with chicken. The salsas are also very good and plenty of cilantro and onions to add to your tacos. read more

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One of the greatest restaurants that I've ever been to, great dreams, great atmosphere in great environment. Also, the workers are awesome.

I tried this spot out on lunch one day and decided to go again for lunch the next day. The meat was great and not chewy. The al pastor was very unique with a sugar spice. The salsa bar had all the right fixings INCLUDING GUACAMOLE! Usually guacamole is not put out at taco spots but here they have it. They even have roasted onion and jalapeños, my favorite! The staff were great and helped us out and could tell they were more than happy to serve us. The second time going, it seemed the woman at the front seemed bothered we were there... but the food is great and the cooks made up for it! I'll definitely be coming back, especially on my lunch breaks. Try it out! This is great authentic street tacos. read more

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Okay, hear me out. This place is a gem. I stopped in here several times during my time in town and will be putting this on my list for anytime I'm in the area. It's a small hole in the wall place close to the university, but you really can't beat it. The prices are phenomenal (hello you can get the guac cart for less than $5). The tacos are *chefs kiss* good. They run specials all the time and if you're just looking for a place to grab some tacos, hang out, and listen to some bangers this is the place for you. They're open pretty late, the staff is amazing, and was never super crowded when I dropped in. Just do yourself a favor and go- you won't regret it. read more

Tacos Calafia - Tacos Al Pastor - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Always stop by for the tacos al pastor when I am in town! Such a unique spice blend that I love! Low key taco spot that you can always count on for consistency. Staff is friendly and service is quick. Best tacos you'll find on mill! read more

Tacos Calafia - Taco Al Pastor & Taco Cabeza - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This has become one of my regular food spots, best tacos on Mill. Bonus that they have the large-size Mexican cokes. My go to order is always the al pastor tacos with pineapple, meat is tender and flavorful. The bar is always clean and stocked plenty of salsa, limes, cilantro, onions, and fresh guac (only place that I know that has free guac). There's also a large projector broadcasting some kind of sports. I've had pleasant encounters with the owners and they're super nice and down-to-earth people. I've had above-and-beyond service from Dez, who's at the front and always so friendly. Everyone that I've brought here liked their food, so if you're on the look for a quick bite or have a taco craving, I would recommend coming! read more

Tacos Calafia - Taco Al Pastor - Tacos Near Me - Tempe, Arizona