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    The Taco Spot - Downtown Phoenix

    3.1 (67 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Francis C.

    Had the Birria pizza with my family on a busy day during the red bull ford racing event. It was only 33$, very filling, and the birria passes. Not exceptional, but it tastes like birria and was yummy. They got the order out pretty quick all things considered. It was really busy, but there was enough seating for 30-40 people inside.

    Surf N Turf Fries
    Samantha P.

    I wanted to try this place after seeing their pics with the birria but they were all out and it was an hour wait until they made the next batch. One of the staff members he probably was the manager recommended I tried the surf and turf fries. The meal didn't disappoint and it came out hot. There's seating inside and it looks like everyone orders through a delivery app. You gave the opportunity to order with someone or a kiosk.

    Petra V.

    I HATE leaving bad reviews, I do. But I would also hate to misguide someone. The food here is mid, the horchata tasted old. The service is not good. We walked in and the kid behind the counter saw that we were standing around and did not say anything until we figured the kiosk where you can order by yourself. They had things on the menu that they did not even have. I ordered a melon water and ended up with an horchata that was just not it. Won't be going here again for lunch.

    Street Taco Carne Asada and
    Pat S.

    My friend and I stopped here for a quick bite to eat and sadly we were disappointed. Not the best tacos but I guess not the worst either. Cute little place downtown and the staff was friendly but the food wasn't worth it for me. However, we were hungry and it did hit the spot. The carne asada on the street tacos was dry and the tortilla was odd. I don't know how to explain it except it was weird. The birria taco was a little better. So, if you go get that over the carne asada street tacos. Just my opinion.

    I went to taco spot at 8:50 pm to get a burrito and the employee was locking the door even though they close at 9 pm. I asked if I could get a burrito and he asked if I had an online order, I said no but I wanted to order even asked please can I just get a burrito and he kept saying no and continued to lock the door. I've been to taco spot plenty of times and never had a door closed in my face. It's the most unprofessional experience I've experienced at a taco spot location. If your hours are until 9 pm and I didn't do anything wrong.. I should've been served

    LaVonda W.

    I love the Surf and Turf fries. I had them add onions and cilantro. There's an sweet orange ish color sauce that's comes with it and it's awesome. I highly recommend it!!!

    Mind you I never asked for onion or cilantro in my tacos I asked them to put it on the side cs my bf dosent like it but I do

    The limes are literally so stale the amount of salsa that comes in the salsa containers is a joke! It's literally half way filled & it's already a little cup as it is it's not bad I just wouldn't recommend this location

    Birria Ramen with 2 Birria Tacos
    Shay S.

    The food is just not good. The surf n turf taco was on a stale tortilla, frozen shrimp and the carne was oddly sweet. The chicken burrito and the fries were dry and lacked flavour! The ramen birria lacked flavour as well. Overall, the food needs a refresh and salt! I do not recommend.

    Miciela S.

    Birria tacos had no real flavor, the birria ramen also lacked flavor - more watery than stock/consume and the guac was terrible, tasted very sour like they added double the lime it should have had.

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    Carlos M.

    Tried the taco spot downtown Phoenix and overall, it was a letdown. Service was fine, but the drink situation was frustrating--fountain drinks were marked as "sold out," so you're pretty much forced to buy an overpriced can or bottled drink unless you want to eat with nothing to drink. As for the food, it was seriously overpriced for what you get. I ordered the Surf & Turf burrito, and my girlfriend got the Birria burrito. Both lacked flavor--she said all she could really taste was the cilantro, not the birria itself. Honestly, we would've been better off going to Chipotle and spending half the money. Only positive? The orange salsa was decent. Other than that, not worth the hype or the price.

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    Jesse O.

    The worst taco ever. After waiting for an hour for 3 horrible tacos, this what I get. Paying $4 a taco. Is this even considered a taco? The manager was nice to offer 50% off on my next visit, not knowing what my food looked like because I got them to go, I said thanks and left. Safe to say I won't be going back and they should definitely think of a different name. I wouldn't call this the taco spot because they can't even do that.

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    Javier L.

    Food was good and conveniently close to hotel DT Popular place in the city they have multiple locations. Worth a try. Definitely be back

    Nicole A.

    This place is amazing. We came here for a work lunch and all 6 of us loved our meal. I ordered two Birria Tacos and the Surf N Turf Taco. I also had the agua de fresca melon. Yum!

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    Food was amazing, the tacos and the fries so delicious. And the service was great customer service

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    Had the shrimp burrito, season really good$$$$$$$$$$&&&&&&&$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

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    The service was great! The cashier was very friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. Everything looked clean :)

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