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Tacos Chiwas

4.3 (453 reviews)
ModerateTacos, Bars
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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TACOS CHIWAS ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Jordyn J.

I truly wanted to love this spot because my friend REALLY hyped it up. But In my opinion, it fell short. I had an asada taco and found it somewhat bland and the pieces of meat I received were really chewy. I also ordered a classic marg that was overpoweringly sweet. They were super busy inside this evening so I'm going to assume this was just an off night! I've heard great things and I'll still try out this spot in the future and order different things.

Denise M.

I've been here many times, having worked in downtown Mesa until recently. This place is fast casual, where you order at the counter and they'll bring your food to your table. There is a great patio out front with seating along Main Street, right through the open rolling "garage doors." Inside there is A long bar, tables, and a lounge area with a sofa and coffee table. There is a nice mural and a wall with dried red chilis hung on strings. They used to have a drink fountain, but that's home. You now have to buy sofas in a can or bottle. I am not a fan of that because a) they are quite overpriced and b) I like drinks in a cup with ice. The menu is mostly different types of tacos and quesadillas, plus a few other things. I ordered an asada taco and Apollo quesadilla. Both are good, but this is definitely not my favorite place for an asada taco. The polo quesadilla was, however, delish. There is a small salsa bar and I live the creamy jalapeno salsa--yum. All in all, this place is good. There is a lot of hype, so if you like hype-y places, you have to come.

Prickly pear margarita
Veronica G.

Super fun street taco restaurant. Three tacos more than filled me up. They have great cocktails too. Full bar. This is a casual, walk up to the counter and order type of service, but they do bring the tacos to your table. The tacos were so good that I forgot to take pictures of them. The price is right at Tacos Chiwas! Also, I noticed that Yelp Elites voted this as a top place to drink in Mesa, Az. Their margaritas were excellent. They use real fruit in them.

Asada taco. Camaron taco. Elotes
Rose P.

Strong margaritas!!! Normal sized but I'd say a little overpriced. I'd say all the drinks are priced a little high. I did enjoy the flavor of the hibiscus margarita with tajin rim. Tasty tacos for sure. I enjoyed the asada and camarón taco. They are kinda small sized so I'd recommend getting at least 3. They have a good salsa bar that you can grab and serve for yourself. They'll get you a table number and bring the food out to you after you pick your own seat. Decent sized seating area and a cute patio outside.

Matthew M.

If you are looking for a consistently delicious and affordable taco spot, this is the place to go! The staff are kind and ambiance is hole in the wall taco area. It is dark and it can be hard to find seating on weekends but otherwise one of our favorite places to hang out and get some good food!

Tacos left to right, carne Asada, Lengua, barbacoa
Bren T.

Great taco spot in downtown Mesa! Didn't know this place was here! Looks like Guy Fieri came here back in 2018! For those who haven't been here, there's parking in the back of the restaurant and there's a back entrance to the restaurant so you don't have to walk around! Great pricing too! I was surprised they don't do combo plates, so everything is A la carte. I ordered 3 tacos, asada, lengua and Barbacoa. Barbacoa was my favorite. Street corn is delicious too! I can't wait to come back and try all the different items! They also have a salsa bar so you can load up on the sauces for your tacos!

Asada Quesadilla
Melody K.

Still my favorite Taco shop in the Valley. Whenever my friend and I are in Mesa it is our must go-to spot for lunch. All the employees that work there very friendly and nice. My friend and I always try to sit at the bar, where you can directly order from the Bar Tender. We are a creatures of habit and pretty much order the same things every time, the Street Corn, the Asada, Carnitas and Tripe Tacos. My friend loves the Picadillo (Ground Beef) Burrito. This time past, we shared an Asada Quesadilla. The Quesadilla was so good, huge and filled with meat and cheese. Excellent place to stop by and grab a bite or two or three LOL along with a few beers.

Erika N.

Having just moved to Phoenix I've been super excited about the taco scene and Tacos Chiwas did not disappoint. It's located in the downtown area of Mesa so lots of walkability to nearby spots & the light rail. There's street parking in front or a small lot in the back as well. During my visit I tried an al pastor taco, carnitas taco & the elote in a cup. I loooooveed the al pastor taco and paired with the green salsa was a solid 5/5. The carnitas was tender and juicy but I didn't care as much for the flavor. Elote - simple easy & delicious. I'll definitely be back again & bringing friends who visit with me too.

Asada tacos with the best avocado salsa
Eva M.

Our absolute favorite. The quality is always spot on. Service is always friendly. The place is always clean, with music and a nice atmosphere.

Mezcal Paloma
Tony S.

Amazing tacos and the best drinks in town! Great day drinking stop, with a very talented bar staff that can make something for any tastes!

Carne asada tacos
Candii B.

Tacos Chiwas is hands down one of my favorite local taco spots. Since moving to the Mesa area, this location has quickly become a go-to for me--and for good reason. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the vibe is consistently great--casual, upbeat, and perfect whether you're dining in or grabbing something quick. When they have specialty drinks on the menu, don't sleep on them--they're always on point. Their tres leches carrot cake is the true hidden gem. Moist, flavorful, and absolutely unforgettable--seriously, I dream about it. The Jamaica and horchata are also top-tier and deserve an honorable mention. My personal favorite is the carne asada quesadilla--cheesy, crispy, and loaded with flavor. But the tacos are just as impressive, with bold, authentic flavors that never miss. If you haven't been yet, go. If you have--then you already know. This place is a local treasure.

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Frank F.

Visited Tacos Chiwas while in Mesa. The atmosphere was lively and casual, and the service was friendly -- you order at the counter, grab a number, and the food comes out quick. Tried a few of their tacos and one was solid: flavorful, a nice hit of heat. Overall, a fun, no-nonsense spot that delivers good tacos and is absolutely worth a return visit. Saluti

Shrimp, calabacitas, barbacoa, & chicken tacos.
Rashmi G.

Stopped by Tacos Chiwas on a Friday evening with my son for dinner. It wasn't too busy when we got in line to order, but by the time we got to the front, the line was out the door. Their service was pretty quick though, so we were able to order and grab a seat while our food was being prepared. I got some tacos - pollo, camaron, barbacoa, and calabacitas. My son wanted a quesadilla with chicken. Everything came out within about 5-10 minutes, so not a long wait at all. Out of the tacos, I liked the chicken & shrimp ones the most. The quesadilla was good and had a good amount of chicken. They have a small salsa bar inside with a dark green (mild), light green (spicy), and red (extra spicy) options. The light green creamy salsa added a good amount of spice; I liked the dark green one also, it added some flavor. Overall, tasty. I'd come back to snag some more tacos or maybe try a burrito!

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Always a favorite for street tacos! Never disappoints. Get there early if you want elote. It's delicious but always sells out early.

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$41 for 4 sad tacos, a chode burrito & a margarita and it's way overhyped. The margarita tastes like fabulosa can't lie

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2 years ago

Excellent tacos and burritos. Very authentic AZ style Mexican food. Service is minimal but ok.

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2 years ago

Carne desebrada Gordita is my favorite with their green sauce! Quick service. Order up front and food is brought to your table. Cute decor

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2 years ago

Food is excellent with a rustic ambiance. You order drinks and food and the staff delivers it to your table.

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2 years ago

All around amazing. Get the gordita chicharron. It's probably the closest thing to finding god some folks can get.

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3 years ago

Such a chill vibe and amazing food! The tripas tacos are the best I've ever had. Keep up the amazing work guys!

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Is the patio dog friendly?

Yes

Do they have happy hour, if so what time?

No they do not!

Taco Tuesday Special?

No they do not!

Is there a drive thru?

NO, but they have pick-up

Are the bean burritos vegetarian?

There's Lard in the beans some vegetarians care some dont

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