Make Taco Tuesday Every Day: Top 5 Places To Grab Tacos In the Phoenix Area
By Ginny Reese
October 2, 2020
When you think of Phoenix, tacos may not be the first thing you think of. However, the Valley is actually home to America's first taco festival.
Whether you're looking for a perfectly smoked carne asada, grilled chicken, seafood, or traditional beef tacos, Phoenix definitely has some options that are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Here are five great places to grab tacos in the Phoenix area.
Taco Chelo
Taco Chelo not only serves some delicious tacos, but the walls serve some Instagram-worthy photo ops as well. Located in trendy Roosevelt Row, this restaurant has some barbacoa that is over-the-top tasty.
(501 East Roosevelt Street)
Barrio Cafe
Barrio Cafe is a James Beard Award winner and features a huge selection of Mexican cuisine. This restaurant has been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives. Guy Fieri loved the almond sauce in the chiles en nogada, and the Tecate-battered fish tacos are hard to beat.
(2814 North 16th Street)
Diego Pops
Diego Pops is just as trendy as it is delicious. Stop in a try a braised pineapple pork taco with a side of guac. Top your taco with cotija cheese and house slaw and dwell in taco paradise.
(4338 North Scottsdale Road)
Modern Margarita
Modern Margarita is located in North Phoenix and adds a modern twist to their menu items. Pair your order with a "modern margarita" for a match made in taco Heaven. One reviewer stated, "This is the BEST Mexican restaurant for happy hour and a goos time in the Northern Phoenix area."
(5410 East High Street)
Taco Guild
Taco Guild is definitely a unique taco shop located in the historic Bethel Methodist Church in central Phoenix. The restaurant's website states that Taco Guild "infuses new twists into time-tested recipes." Stop in a try a taco with chipotle cherry steak.
(546 East Osborn Road)
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