We had a craving for some Mexican food last night and this little taco shop happened to be across the street from our hotel. We ordered the carne Asada burrito with rice for my boyfriend and I to share. Holy goodness! This burrito was dang good! It wasn't greasy, the flavors were perfection and my lawd was that burrito PACKED! It came with a delicious avocado crema type sauce and green salsa, both delicious. They also added grilled onions and peppers with fresh cucumber and lemons. For $10 if filled both of us. (Be prepared, they are cash only) Great value and super tasty. I'd love to try more items on their menu. read more

Taqueria El Compadre - a hand holding a burrito - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Bomb ! The service here is very good felt really comfortable! The food here is fantastic!

Well, daddy is back on the road and that means we'll have a few more reviews that appear sporadically in different states and locations. While on my way to my hotel, it was either The Lord or my affinity for the Spanish language that craved carne asada. When this kind of feeling hits, you can't just go to a chain restaurant. Find the real thing. Spanish was one of my majors in college, and there's one thing I learned, it's that if no one in the establishment speaks English, you're in the right place. I scanned the menu for a solid 5 minutes, but finally landed on their 'Quesiburro'. Never had I ever heard of or tasted such a dish, and my heart cried out for it. I'm also not with my fiancé, so I knew the only other tongue I'd be tasting tonight would be the lengua taco I ordered. It didn't taste as good as her sweet kisses, but was still delightful. More on that later. To begin, my mouth suddenly rushed full of salivary activation whence I laid eyes on the quesiburro. When a plate's main feature is meat, the number one wag you can screw it up is by lacking in the meat department. This item SIMPLY did not lack in meat, and trust me I would know ;) (but really, I always buy too much meat for parties. What the hell is wrong with me?) The minced cheese and homemade tortilla complimented the meat as if she were a delicate set jewels (or Jules, depending on how you spell it). It moved me. I was sitting in one chair to start, and actually noticed that I ended the meal sitting in a completely different seat. You do the math. The tacos. Ah, the tacos. Living in Dallas, this is what every white girl claims to LOVE, but few actually know what real authentic tacos look or taste like. Well, if I was a white girl, this is where I'd say, "Wait, omg this is like really really fire. Hang on I have to put this on my insta to show all those other betches they don't know about real tacos, especially Tiffany." To make an already long story not as long, they were pretty great. Again, not the tongue I would've preferred to make contact with my tongue, but we're in different cities tonight, so I did the best I could. What a welcome into this city. There have been nobles from England traveling to a foreign country, who upon their welcome didn't receive near the kindness that my tastebuds did. I'm not saying that it was a life changing experience, but will my life ever be the same? I don't know, I don't have the ability to see into the future. Please check back later. Update. Life still the same. Check back later. read more

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The food here is amazing everything has flavor it's fresh it's very yummy. I tried their taco I tried the burrito I tried their soup the soup is amazing I tried their carne asada fries they are amazing must try their food. The only bad thing about the restaurant they only take cash nothing else. But if you like the food I guess it would matter. I liked it so much I kept going back and paying cash. read more

This taqueria is by far my favorite in town. Although the style and decor obviously screams owners are from Sonora, this style taco is the one I grew up with in Sinaloa. Typical tacos as I know them come with a sprinkle of finely diced cabbage and your choice of tomato sauce or hot sauce. Their tacos are really delicious, the tortilla selection of corn or flour and the delicious way theyve been warmed in fat from the same meat is heavenly. Their guacamole is none of that americanized mixed with pico de gallo. It's plain avocado and lightly seasoned to taste. Dont forget to ask for the side of cebolla asada (roasted onion) and add it to your taco. My favorite item to order from here are Papanchas. Which is basically mashed potato made in heaven, with meat on top plus cheese and cabbage and your choice of tomato sauce or chile. Accompanied of your choice of flour or corn tortilla. I dont remember ever seeing Papanchas in Sinaloa, so it's either this restaurants delicious creation or it comes from Sonora. Whoever's idea it was, it was a godsend. Their breakfasts are also delicious. We made an order of their huevo con jamon (eggs with ham) with a side or refried beans and it was a big order enough to feed two hungry four year olds. Only downside is that they take only cash. Still, it won't deter us from calling back again and again :) read more

Taqueria El Compadre - Papancha without cheese, and tomato sauce instead of chile. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I just ate there tonight. Most of the time I get two Lorenzas with tomato juice and two tacos. Everything is delicious. Last time I ordered quesodogo and was yummy!' I just don't like that they only take cash but there is an atm right outside at the parking lot where I always withdraw cash. Prices are good and all food is excellent. read more

Best Cabeza in AZ hands down. Anytime I am in Phoenix, I make sure to stop here. I live in Tucson and although we have great Cabeza here Taqueria El Compadre is the best by a long shot. There is so much flavor in their meats it is mind boggling, their Carne Asada tacos are fire as well the best! read more

What a pleasant surprise! I'm was visiting Phoenix for work and feeling a home sick, and in search for some tamales from a bakery that was closed for the day as I was leaving saw a taqueria next door. So I gave them a try, and they turned my disappointment to satisfaction! I ordered four tacos semi dorados two of tongue, one of tripas, and one of cabeza they some of the best tacos that I have eaten! read more

The best Tacos on the West side of Phoenix, the Carne Asada is amazing. My new favorite Taco Spot. Today got the Carne Asada by the pound to take home and enjoy. read more

Papachangas deliciosas i have tried all their food very yummy highly recommended..only down side cash only

Best tacos in town!!! the tacos are full of meat, best salsa ever! Not too spicy not bland, if you like them extra spicy they have you covered! Los mejores tacos en Phoenix!! read more

I don't live around that area of town, but I wish they were closer to me. That's good authentic Mexican food. It seems family owned and they were very friendly. Food is outstanding! Must eat there when I'm in that area again. read more

Definitely the best carne Asada tacos ive ever tried 10/10 would recommend couldn't post a picture because i ate them so fast

This food is delicious for someone who wants to try something new or has a craving for good tacos or antojitos this is he place .

I definitely recommend this place was delicious. It's in a small corner however the food was tasty! I had a papaancha mashed potatoe with cheese, salsa, choice of meat I had carne asada. The kids had quesadilla, hubby had a lorensa a tostada with cheese and choice of meat. Then we had a couple of tripa tacos crispy yum! Coming back soon! read more

I've been going here every once in a while for the past 2 years and for some reason recently my orders have been getting wrong and the food just tastes bad. The restaurant itself is hot as heck and the staff is all sweaty and practically sweating into the food. I'm definitely not coming back, it used to be so good but I just don't know why the sudden mess ups read more

This. place. has. the. best. tacos. i've. ever. eaten. 100% recommend. Very clean & nice too!!

Didn't really have a good experience. Since the moment we walked in the cashier and waitress were rude and had a lot of attitude. My husband ordered his burrito and asked for no onion and the cashier said there was no onion and they put a lot of onions in the burrito. They charged us for our food but had no change to give back too. Just not a good overall experience. read more

Wow! Let's talk about a hole in the wall. Horrible location. You can't see it from the street. From the outside it doesn't look that great. You walk inside and it doesn't give you a good warm feeling. The menu looks kind of weak. The photos aren't that great. We ordered the quesadilla, chorreadas, and the papanchas. When it's first brought out to your table it looks like everything is over fried and overcooked. The wow factor does not come in visual form. The style of food is from Sonora. This is not your traditional small Taco Shop. However, the food here is amazing. It really catches you off-guard. They serve guacamole salsa in a yellow ketchup bottle and regular salsa and a red ketchup bottle. I can't even begin to describe how awesome the food is. I wanted to order more but was already stuffed. Chances are before I finish this review I'm going to turn around and order more and tried to stuff my face even more. the only thing I can tell you is try it. You really can't go wrong. The menu is small enough or you can try two or three things and fill your belly just fine. Happy getting fat because you ate too much food. read more

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We were visiting from Tulsa, Ok and wanted something inexpensive but good. The reviews were pretty good, so we gave it a shot and I am SO glad we did! I had a taco, and was one of the BEST tacos EVER!! It's a family business and they were VERY friendly! We all enjoyed our food and felt very comfortable! Definitely stopping in when we go back to Arizona! read more

Nice authentico burritos, and the roasted jalapeños are awesome! Not a lot of seating but the service is good and fast! Horchata is homemade and excellent. read more

Great hole in the wall Mexican restaurant that's open late. I will say I think it's a little overpriced for what it is, but the food was good! read more

I am officially in love with their asada tacos. I tried both maíz and harina and i enjoyed the maíz more but they were both mouth watering good. read more

You know it's good when it's cash only!! Tacos con tortilla de harina are good and the chorreadas (sopes) are fire!! I also tried a papancha (mashed potatoes with your choice of meat) wooooooooo!!! Heat!! Will definitely be back... read more

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Best tacos hands down! Just opened up and thought I'd go check it out and was blown away. Awesome!

The Sonoran hot dogs are very delicious and they have a little topping bar next to the cash register so you can top you hot dog with whatever you please. The reason why I gave it 2 stars is because I was originally coming here for the tacos which people rave about and I must say I wasnt impressed. I ordered a carne asada lorenza, 2 carne asada quesadillas, 2 lengua tacos with corn tortilla, 1 cabeza taco with flour tortilla and 3 tripa tacos with corn tortilla. Of all the tacos I had the my favorite was the cabeza taco, the rest were blah and the ones I disliked the most were the carne asada tacos, I could tell the meat was old and was not cooked on a grill seems like its cooked on a flat iron grill, which gives it a complete different taste. Over all this place isn't terrible like I said the hot dogs are pretty delicious if you're gonna get tacos this isn't the best place for asada but the other meats are OK. The cashier/waitress is a little rude and lacks courtesy but that's pretty common at these mom and pop shops. I would come back for the hot dogs, I already have my spot for real street tacos :) read more

Great tacos...super spicy and delicious. Quesadilla was overstuffed and cheesy. Moderately priced for taqueria-$2/taco

Not cash only anymore! Maybe the best tacos I've ever had, they came with with sautéed onions and a roasted jalapeño and great salsas! Horchata was very cinnamony so maybe stick to a coke! read more

Came here after dropping off a passenger nearby. Noting I live in Mesa and I don't often go to the West part of town, so definately had to come here after family recommended this place. My family is from C.D. Obregon, Sonora, where this taqueria gets it style of tacos from. I had a couple of lorenza and tacos de carne asada with everything and all I can think of was that truely authentic Obregon taste! They add that tomato juice to the food that makes it so juicy and flavorful. I wish I could of had everything on the menu. The place is cash only and not a lot of seating. I ordered to go because all the tables were occupied but a table opened up just as I got my food and decided to sit there and eat. Wish this place was closer to home but it is not a far drive from Downtown Phoenix. I will visit this place as often as I can. read more

Found this gem on Yelp. We had 4 different items and all we're great. Definitely would stop again.