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Ranked #2 for Mexican restaurants in Mesa
This place is famous for their Mexican food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Wonderful grilled Mexican meats on gorditas, tostadas, and tacos."(10 Tips)
"Carne Asada Burrito and Carne Asada Tacos and the salsa bar."(3 Tips)
"Hands down one of the best taco spots I’ve ever been to."(22 Tips)
"Asada quesadilla and chicken burrito is great too."(6 Tips)
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- good for a quick meal
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Vasundhara RayOctober 4, 2015If you are looking for authentic Mexican food, this is the place. When you collect your food from the counter, ask for fried Jalapeños & Onions.
Upvote4Downvote- Erik RowleyJune 19, 2022Hands down one of the best taco spots I’ve ever been to. They cook the meat on a mesquite grill - al pastor packed with flavor, chicken, asada all fantastic! This place is a gem.
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Victor LinaresMarch 11, 2013Love the chicken tacos with corn tortillas. All the toppings in the salsa bar are awesome and fresh too!Upvote5Downvote
I usually get the gorditas and tacos, but everything I've had here is great. The beans are a little less seasoned than I usually like, but can be perked up with the offerings at the salsa bar.Upvote1Downvote- Laurie BridgesApril 13, 2014Wonderful grilled Mexican meats on gorditas, tostadas, and tacos. Sit outside and enjoy the evening. They'll custom make your food and have a yummy salsa bar to top it with.Upvote6Downvote
- Kelly WeaverMay 1, 2018Carne Asada Burrito and Carne Asada Tacos and the salsa bar. One of the best burritos I have ever had, hands down.UpvoteDownvote
Paul HeadleyAugust 27, 2015Excellent food. And the grill is right in the kitchen. Get there early if you want a seat inside.UpvoteDownvote
Hector BricenoJanuary 8, 2016Carne asada qusadillas😍 also the carne asada burrito is delicious don't forget to add cheese.Upvote1Downvote
Chelsee WinchesterAugust 11, 2014Amazing carne asada burritos! Service and food is always spot onUpvote1Downvote- Good asada and biria tacos. Asada quesadilla and chicken burrito is great too.Upvote1Downvote
Rene GomezAugust 25, 2015Birria tacos. Carne asada and chicken are good too, but the birria is the best.UpvoteDownvote
All those salsas are tasty. Nice patio. Bean and cheese burro's pretty good too.UpvoteDownvote
- Tacos and Gorditas. The horchata is very good, too.UpvoteDownvote
The crazy potato is a baker in an aluminum foil bag with goodness smothering it. Try it!Upvote1Downvote
The food here is fantastic! I don't know what they put in the meat but it's addicting!Upvote1Downvote
Aaron CurielDecember 29, 2012Flour tortilla tacos are amazing! Delicious salsa as well.Upvote2Downvote
Great food and great prices. Portions are good as well.UpvoteDownvote- The tacos are great, but the gorditas are even better.Upvote1Downvote
Quesadilla's are the best value, the Gordita was chewy.Upvote1Downvote
Lorena ParraJanuary 4, 2016It was alright was really talked up about them but in all honesty it's ok. I have had better at home. But for those who need a taco fix it's better than taco bell...UpvoteDownvote
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