TC has ruined my life because now I'll be poor- I only live 4 minutes away from this delicious food and won't be able to resist coming here often! Their menu is straightforward and simple, with all of the essential sides except for cucumbers and pickled carrots w/ jalapeños. They don't have (grieve with me) lengua on the menu, but cabeza is a great option. If you're used to Mexicali or Tijuana tacos, expect something different here for the al pastor. You can identify what tastes like ... cinnamon? Different, but great. The pork was super tender. Sometimes taquerias let the pork get all chewy and hard because they don't want to waste it. I didn't experience that. I had a taco de cabeza de harina and a taco al pastor de maíz. Did not try their jamaica nor horchata. The food was salted just enough to bring out the flavor. I appreciate that because my dad is on a low sodium diet- I just added a little more to my own taco. The ambience has good music. It's a typical taco joint- a little echo-ey and on the louder side. Place was clean when I was there, and staff was friendly. It's fresh and fast- the service was def above most fast food places, even if it was just polite friendliness for my to-go order and clean work attire. Oh- lastly, you cannot beat their tortillas. It's so hard to find anything remotely like a real tortilla from MX and theirs are on point. Tasted *almost* like home. Thanks, TC!
Ali F.
This is THE place to go for amazing food and a great community! They are definitely a place I will be coming back to again and again!
Shane S.
this place sucks. tacos with nothing but meat inside, the meat is good but guacamole is not fresh, not many options at the salsa bar. y'all could be doing way better if you had tacos that came with ingredients inside. boring ass food
Mina M.
LOVE IT, margaritas are so good, people are very nice, clean atmosphere, great music. muchas gracias
Sarah M.
So good best tacos n Arizona highly recommended there addicting very clean good food fast service
Marty L.
Food was average and lighting is awful, ambiance is nonexistent, I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.
Raquel A.
We actually ended up at Tacos Calafia after the place we'd planned on for dinner ended up being closed. Since we'd heard good things about Tacos Calafia, we figured now was a good time to try it. I was very underwhelmed. We order a couple of tacos. I got a carne asada and a al pastor. They come to you plain, naked. Just the meat in the tortilla. There is a "salsa bar" but I felt it fell short of what I was expecting. I like to load my tacos with fresh veggies, a chunky salsa, pico de gallo. There were a few salsa options but they were all very blended, some onions, onions mixed with cilantro, and guacamole. Not much else. There wasn't even any sour cream. Overall we felt it was okay, but not what we were expecting. The building is pretty large and almost a warehouse feel, not an intimate dining spot by any means. More like a cafeteria. And service was good - no complaints there. Just not our thing, but I know many seem to love them so they have a following and we hope they do well. It's not always easy in this area!
Taylor Jefferson
My favorite Mexican spot!! Their Mulitas are the best and a must order!! Tacos are good too.Meats: gotta go with Al Pastor, their best. Carne Asada and Cabeza tacos are good tooThe only item I do NOT recommend is their Burrito. Also I’ve noticed their meat portions are very inconsistent. Some nights we get LOADED meats, some nights more stingy.Just order the Al Pastor Mulita on flour and thank me later. Self serve toppings and solid pricing, my go-to spot whenever I crave Mexican or have guests in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doug Drenckpohl
Visiting from out of town and found this great taco place! They focus on tacos and do them well along with a nice salsa bar. Great food at good prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Asada, Salsas, Pastor
Ollietta H.
Tacos Calafia never disappoints! I was nervous trying out this location at first after repeatedly going to their location Downtown (perfection) but both are great! I love that their salsa bar is always up to par with good quality condiments. The service is wonderful - the employees are always polite. Most important though, their food is always made fresh and is delicious! My favorite menu items are their Asada Tacos w/ cheese, Chicken Burritos (perfectly rationed meat, beans & cheese) & Horchata. This North Phoenix location has a nice, wide open space inside for customers to sit and enjoy their food without being crowded & play enjoyable music over the store speakers not too loud. I recommend giving them a try!
My wife and I ended up going there for dinner. The food was just okay for me. While the meat and corn tortillas were good, I was disappointed at the toppings bar. I was looking for usual taco toppings such as pico de Gallo, sour cream, and beans. Had some toppings such as onions, cilantro, salsa. The dining area was clean and the service was good.
Dave Baker
Good fresh food with ample salsa bar for tacos. Very large open dining room plenty of seating. Staff was busy a little slow to get order but were very friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Asada, Guacamole, Pastor
Keith Connors
Best tacos in Phoenix
Andrew Marr
My go to spot for tacos in Phoenix! Service is always good, place is always clean, and the tacos are perfect! A+ Everytime!!
TC has ruined my life because now I'll be poor- I only live 4 minutes away from this delicious food and won't be able to resist coming here often! Their menu is straightforward and simple, with all of the essential sides except for cucumbers and pickled carrots w/ jalapeños. They don't have (grieve with me) lengua on the menu, but cabeza is a great option. If you're used to Mexicali or Tijuana tacos, expect something different here for the al pastor. You can identify what tastes like ... cinnamon? Different, but great. The pork was super tender. Sometimes taquerias let the pork get all chewy and hard because they don't want to waste it. I didn't experience that. I had a taco de cabeza de harina and a taco al pastor de maíz. Did not try their jamaica nor horchata. The food was salted just enough to bring out the flavor. I appreciate that because my dad is on a low sodium diet- I just added a little more to my own taco. The ambience has good music. It's a typical taco joint- a little echo-ey and on the louder side. Place was clean when I was there, and staff was friendly. It's fresh and fast- the service was def above most fast food places, even if it was just polite friendliness for my to-go order and clean work attire. Oh- lastly, you cannot beat their tortillas. It's so hard to find anything remotely like a real tortilla from MX and theirs are on point. Tasted *almost* like home. Thanks, TC!
This is THE place to go for amazing food and a great community! They are definitely a place I will be coming back to again and again!
this place sucks. tacos with nothing but meat inside, the meat is good but guacamole is not fresh, not many options at the salsa bar. y'all could be doing way better if you had tacos that came with ingredients inside. boring ass food
LOVE IT, margaritas are so good, people are very nice, clean atmosphere, great music. muchas gracias
So good best tacos n Arizona highly recommended there addicting very clean good food fast service
Food was average and lighting is awful, ambiance is nonexistent, I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.
We actually ended up at Tacos Calafia after the place we'd planned on for dinner ended up being closed. Since we'd heard good things about Tacos Calafia, we figured now was a good time to try it. I was very underwhelmed. We order a couple of tacos. I got a carne asada and a al pastor. They come to you plain, naked. Just the meat in the tortilla. There is a "salsa bar" but I felt it fell short of what I was expecting. I like to load my tacos with fresh veggies, a chunky salsa, pico de gallo. There were a few salsa options but they were all very blended, some onions, onions mixed with cilantro, and guacamole. Not much else. There wasn't even any sour cream. Overall we felt it was okay, but not what we were expecting. The building is pretty large and almost a warehouse feel, not an intimate dining spot by any means. More like a cafeteria. And service was good - no complaints there. Just not our thing, but I know many seem to love them so they have a following and we hope they do well. It's not always easy in this area!
My favorite Mexican spot!! Their Mulitas are the best and a must order!! Tacos are good too.Meats: gotta go with Al Pastor, their best. Carne Asada and Cabeza tacos are good tooThe only item I do NOT recommend is their Burrito. Also I’ve noticed their meat portions are very inconsistent. Some nights we get LOADED meats, some nights more stingy.Just order the Al Pastor Mulita on flour and thank me later. Self serve toppings and solid pricing, my go-to spot whenever I crave Mexican or have guests in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visiting from out of town and found this great taco place! They focus on tacos and do them well along with a nice salsa bar. Great food at good prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Asada, Salsas, Pastor
Tacos Calafia never disappoints! I was nervous trying out this location at first after repeatedly going to their location Downtown (perfection) but both are great! I love that their salsa bar is always up to par with good quality condiments. The service is wonderful - the employees are always polite. Most important though, their food is always made fresh and is delicious! My favorite menu items are their Asada Tacos w/ cheese, Chicken Burritos (perfectly rationed meat, beans & cheese) & Horchata. This North Phoenix location has a nice, wide open space inside for customers to sit and enjoy their food without being crowded & play enjoyable music over the store speakers not too loud. I recommend giving them a try!
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My wife and I ended up going there for dinner. The food was just okay for me. While the meat and corn tortillas were good, I was disappointed at the toppings bar. I was looking for usual taco toppings such as pico de Gallo, sour cream, and beans. Had some toppings such as onions, cilantro, salsa. The dining area was clean and the service was good.
Good fresh food with ample salsa bar for tacos. Very large open dining room plenty of seating. Staff was busy a little slow to get order but were very friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Asada, Guacamole, Pastor
Best tacos in Phoenix
My go to spot for tacos in Phoenix! Service is always good, place is always clean, and the tacos are perfect! A+ Everytime!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cabeza, Pastor
Good attention. Good atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5