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    Taqueria El Trompo

    4.2 (46 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Trompo burrito. 100% recommended!
    Kyra M.

    If you're looking for authentic taco place, look no further because this place will satisfy your tummy and will leave you smiling while walking out the door. I'm soooo glad I found this on Google. very good food, very good service. the place seems to be always busy all throughout the day which is a very good sign that they serve delicious food. I got the trompo burrito while my bf ordered lengua burrito for himself and oh lowwwd, it's packed with flavors, the layers are beautifully done, the portion is great! I'm out of words! we are definitely coming back asap!

    Al Pastor tacos
    Aaron S.

    I'm always hunting for places that do El Trompo (see pics if you dont know what el trompo is). Places like this are rare and hard to find. This restaurant feels very similar to places in Mexico where I first was turned on to authentic al pastor. Very little English spoken here between staff and customers which is a plus in my book when you want authentic. They didn't have a pineapple on top dripping on the meat but they did put pineapple in the tacos and I do like places better when they let the pork carmelize and crisp up more before carving it off. Here they carve it off earlier and finish on the griddle, BUT I am just glad to see another place doing al pastor the right way. 5 stars I will be back.

    Tacos al pastor
    Maria M.

    Best tacos al pastor you can find. You see the trompo as you walk in. Many other meats available, carne asada being my second favorite. The staff are super friendly. Yes this place can get packed, so make sure you order ahead for pick up, or wait patiently. Feel like you're in Mexico!

    Two Al pastor and one asada con todo ALV!   I wish the pineapple was grilled but fat bastard still eats.
    Jesus V.

    Sit down taco place. Old school dining area - which I dig. Service was swift. Great prices. Fat bastard stamp of approval.

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    Keegan P.

    Really good little hole in the wall. The carne asada and pollo tacos were just ok but their specialty, the al pastor en el trompo was delicious. I would gladly get 5-6 of them next time! Salsas and fixings on point, as well as the service!

    Al pastor tacos
    Albert C.

    As a mexican that has eaten some of the best tacos around all of mexico, I must say this place stacks up with best of them. The Al pastor and suadero can go toe to toe with any taco stand in Mexico City. The green salsa reminds me of the salsa that is served in Mexico City taquerias. The service is not only quick but the food comes out ripping hot. If you want authentic mexican food stop in experience real mexican food for yourself

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    Juan C.

    It's pretty good Mexican food. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I don't know what else to say. Try the Al Pastor tacos.

    Tacos de asada y pastor
    Liset C.

    A family member recommended this place for their pastor tacos so we had to stop by. We went on a Friday evening and it was very busy which is a great sign for a good place. We were excited to try their pastor tacos which were topped with fresh pineapple. They were pretty good. I also ordered the asada tacos but the meat quality was not the best. What really stood out here was the chicken flautas. They were amazing and the reason I will be back.

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    Nestor E.

    Wanted to try it since wife's saw their food on Facebook And it was good,spicy salsas and very attentive stuff

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    This place is always great! Today I came to get the deal with three Al Pastor Tacos and drink. It was a great deal for less than $10.00.

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    Tacos de pastor are the best! with pineapple. Rice and Beans are good also. Good fast service also.

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    Ordered tacos de Al pastor , pollo asado , and carne asada and they were pretty good tacos , and good customer service too !

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    The food is so good with so many options and the service is always amazing! It's good from meals to snacks and all so affordable

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    The food here is always super tasty, especially the tacos de pastor, but the tortas and quesadillas are solid too.

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    4.4(938 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    If you are looking for upmarket Mexican food, with a great drink on the side, my favorite go to…read morespot in downtown Phx is casa corazon... they have a good menu and fo everything well, from grey Baja tacos, in true Baja style to chili rellenos, fajitas and oh my god the salsa bar!! To die for. Chips are gratuit. Service is prompt and knowledgeable. The entrance is via the kitchen as this was once a home, now converted into a great eatery. So you come in the side door to the dining room . Wait staff all greet you and guide you to the dining room, festooned with roses and talavera tiles. It's not kitschy, just gorgeous. The menu is ample and you can't go wrong with anything. The initial refrito dip, tho yummy, has pork. But they have the best, the absolute best black beans!! Try them just for a change. You'll be converted. The dining area is small but cozy and beautifully done. So enjoy!!

    I'm so glad we finally went to try Casa Corazon. We met with a friend visiting from out of town…read moreduring lunch, and everyone absolutely loved it. The restaurant is inside of an old brick home with wood interior and warm colors. The service was good-- friendly and food came out at a good pace, we were checked on regularly. We ordered an appetizer and then entrees from the lunch menu. The aguachile appetizer is SO good. It's bright, fresh, and has a lot of flavor in the green sauce. It reminds me of a ceviche type dish due to its raw butterflied shrimp that is marinated in the house made chile serrano & cilantro citrus sauce. It was awesome. We were also given free chips & house made bean dip. I ordered the mixed two item plate with a chile rellano and taco corazon (grilled taco dipped in a red chile sauce, stuffed with shredded beef & melted cheese. Topped with grilled onions). The black beans and rice is also tasty. I tried a bite of the other dishes, and I also really liked the brightly colored spinach & cheese enchiladas with pink sauce ( signature beet sauce). I look forward to trying other items from the menu, I was eyeing the steak Mexicano or red snapper. Those dishes sound good for dinner.

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    Taco Chelo

    4.7(169 reviews)
    13.3 mi
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    Everything !! Start with chips and salsa plus some…read moreguacamole! 2 Sonoran tacos One costra Taco de carnitas Margarita And finished with a tres leches

    I used to live in Phoenix, and I tried this place for the first time literally the same week I was…read moremoving to Denver. Out of all the restaurants I had before leaving Arizona, THIS ended up being one of the places I couldn't stop thinking about after I moved away. Ever since leaving, I've randomly craved these tacos constantly. I've tried other taco spots in Denver hoping something would compare, but honestly nothing really hit the same. So when I came back out to Phoenix recently to visit some friends, this was one of the first places I knew I needed to come back to because I had built it up so much in my head over time. And somehow... it was just as good again. The meat tastes incredibly fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned, and you can literally watch them prepare everything right in front of you, which makes the whole experience even better. There's something so satisfying about seeing the tacos being made fresh instead of food just appearing from the kitchen. You can tell they care about quality and consistency. The servers were also super friendly and welcoming both times I came here, which honestly makes such a difference. Everyone had great energy, the service was quick, and the whole place just feels inviting and authentic. I honestly think the fact that I remembered this place so vividly for so long says everything. Usually when you revisit a restaurant after hyping it up in your head for years, it ends up disappointing you. But this place tasted exactly how I remembered it, fresh, flavorful, comforting, and absolutely worth the obsession. Safe to say this place is officially a mandatory stop for me anytime I'm back in Phoenix now.

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    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    Outdoor seating
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    Just Amazing. Went for lunch and was thinking of going back for dinner but my flight was not late…read moreenough

    This place is so good! Friends kept telling me to go, and now I get why everyone talks about it…read more If you're planning to visit, try to come before the dinner rush because it fills up fast. Also bring a group. The portions are huge and the food is clearly meant to be shared. Trust me on this one, bring friends. I've tried a bunch of dishes here, and there are a few I always go back to. For the table, Camarones Locos is an easy choice. The flame grilled shrimp comes out hot and full of flavor, perfect for passing around. La Patrona ceviche tower is massive and worth the order. When it hits the table, you immediately feel good about the decision. El Pulpazo is technically an entrée, but we always order it as a shareable. The octopus is grilled perfectly and it comes with rice and beans, so everyone gets a little of everything. For entrées, my number one pick is the Lobster and Crab Enchiladas with green sauce. I think about this dish at least once a week. The enchiladas are packed with lobster and crab, and the green sauce ties the whole thing together. Honestly, I could talk about this place all day. If you like Mexican food and seafood, you need to try it. Great food, big portions, and a menu that makes it hard to stop ordering.

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    Mariscos Playa Hermosa - Our Molcajete Frio is a cold seafood platter with so many of your favorites! Oyster. Crab legs. Ceviche. Shrimp. Delicious!

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    Alma Southwest

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    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    13.8 mi
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    Our bartender Angel was AMAZING! I said I wanted spicy and he absolutely delivered. Between the…read moredrinks and food, he made our taste buds and tummy's happy. Plus, great customer service. Thank you Angel!

    This review is for the totality of the experience…read more I made an advance reservation at Alma Scottsdale for a mid-sized group of 7 to celebrate a special occasion. Our party arrived right on time for our reservation, but we were not seated until 15 min later because our table was not ready. It took about an additional 15 min to get tap water for the table (there was not enough provided anyways), and to place our orders too another ~20 min. The food did not arrive until 30 min later. For context, we eventually learned that the restaurant was short staffed and the bartender was also operating as our waiter. When the food finally arrived, there was a mix-up on what was delivered. We had checked with the staff who delivered one of the dishes: we ordered the "wild mushroom" side, but what we received did not look quite like it. We asked clarifying questions x2, but were assured, "no, it is the wild mushroom." Turned out, it was the mushroom empanada that was delivered to our table, which we originally did not order. The management did rectify the situation upon the conclusion of the event when we were paying the bill, but to us, it felt a bit accusatory as if we intentionally wanted to cause a huge fuss about the final total, which was absolutely not the case. The food in general was delicious. If this was a more standard dining experience, it would have been 4-5 stars just for the food. The service was very subpar, and really colored the entire experience negatively, therefore the two star review. I understand that staffing shortages happen -- fine. My family has worked in food service as wait staff for 25+ YEARS, so I am empathetic. But for management to ring up our bill and then come confront us in an inflammatory manner, making us feel like we were wrong, on an occasion to celebrate something special, was extremely disappointing.

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    Taqueria El Trompo - mexican - Updated May 2026

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