Executive chef Matt Zdeb’s unusual and tasty fare, finessed by Chef Lorenzo Lopez and sushi chef Andy Hisao Suzuki, is all about Mexican-Asian fusion goodness. Guacamole with pumpkin seeds and cilantro is mouthwatering and creamy, with chunks of avocado and red onion and a lingering heat from togarashi spices. The bacon-wrapped Medjool dates offer a striking […]
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Sushi Loco, located in a space formerly occupied by one of the biggest Chinese food buffets on the west side, is a sleek restaurant and bar specializing in Mexican sushi and seafood. The expansive menu includes staples like ceviche and shrimp tostadas, along with specialty sushi rolls. The most popular rolls here are of the […]
Sushi out of a food truck? Why, yes. Sushi Mocorito is a popular food truck stand located near the corner of 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street that specializes in Mex-sushi fusion. On any given night, you’ll find a crowd of folks snacking on specialty rolls like the Mocorito Roll, which you can enjoy stuffed […]
Sushi Sonora claims to be the first Mex-sushi restaurant in metro Phoenix, and it continues to be one of the most popular spots to indulge in cheesy, deep-fried rolls. Specialties here include the Dinamita (“dynamite”) roll, a tempura-battered and deep-fried roll stuffed with cooked shrimp, cream cheese, and avocado. But everything else will seem like […]
Sushi Sonora claims to be the first Mex-sushi restaurant in metro Phoenix, and it continues to be one of the most popular spots to indulge in cheesy, deep-fried rolls. Specialties here include the Dinamita (“dynamite”) roll, a tempura-battered and deep-fried roll stuffed with cooked shrimp, cream cheese, and avocado. But everything else will seem like […]
Sushinola, a Mex-sushi concept in west Phoenix with both a food truck and brick-and-mortar location, is the place to go when you’re craving Sinaloan-style sushi, with an emphasis on Sinaloa. You’ll find many rolls inspired by classic Sinaloan seafood dishes, including a delicious, if messy, take on aguachile, which is popularly known as the West […]
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Sushinola, a Mex-sushi concept in west Phoenix with both a food truck and brick-and-mortar location, is the place to go when you’re craving Sinaloan-style sushi, with an emphasis on Sinaloa. You’ll find many rolls inspired by classic Sinaloan seafood dishes, including a delicious, if messy, take on aguachile, which is popularly known as the West […]
There’s a Mexican restaurant on every block in Phoenix, but how many serve coffee, tea, and American-influenced Tex-Mex alongside more traditional fare? Just one: Susie’s Mexican Café and Lounge. For over twenty years, Susie’s has been a neighborhood hub for simple, tasty homemade Mexican dishes like enchiladas de camaron, chorizo fundido, albondigas, beef milanesa, chicken […]
Phoenix is filled with numerous casual counter-service joints that sling tacos and burritos. But Ta’Carbon stands out in the crowd thanks to its high-quality eats. Take a look at the menus hanging overhead and slide up to the counter to place your order. Everything’s a la carte, so order a selection of items. The carne […]
West Valley Mexican restaurant Ta’ Carbon has set a goal to make the best carne asada in the United States. See for yourself if the kitchen has been successful in its mission at one of two locations, Phoenix or Glendale. We can’t say for sure that it’s the best in the country, but it is […]
Carne asada. Grilled steak, chopped. One of the main taco proteins in the Valley. And one of the simple-but-true barometers of a taqueria’s prowess. Since opening downtown in fall 2019, Juan Cornejo and Juan Cornejo Jr. have been grilling some of metro Phoenix’s best Sonoran-style carne asada. Over mesquite charcoal from Sonora, Mexico, ruby sails […]
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Set in a converted church, replete with vaulted ceilings and ornate décor, Taco Guild features a menu of traditional and contemporary tacos. Frequently mistaking complexity for flavor, the menu eschews the notion that – when it comes to tacos – simpler is often better. The space is dramatic and inviting, with a bustling happy hour […]
Good news, night owls. Your late night taco cravings have been met. Taco Mich may not look like much on the outside (or the inside for that matter) but it keeps its door open all night on Fridays and Saturdays, serving up dishes like the al pastor taco. Best ordered in pairs, the al pastor […]
In the shadow of Interstate 10 sits this spacious fast-casual taqueria opened in July 2011 originally with the intent of being open 24 hours a day. The concept failed to catch on with Tempe’s late-night crowd, and within months, Taco Migo scaled back to more conventional hours of operation. Standards such as burritos and tacos, […]
The newly built and mural-decorated Taco Viva instantly fit into its Arcadia-area neighborhood. This modern, bright and cheery taco shop serves tacos, vampiros, tostadas, mulas and fries topped with your choice of protein. We’re partial to the bright red al pastor, tender carne asada and unique mushroom options. As your meal makes its way down […]
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Tacos Atoyac has become one of Phoenix’s most popular taquerias, and with good reason – fresh ingredients, unique flavors, and, yes, rock-bottom prices (nothing on the menu costs more than $8). A fresh departure from the city’s ubiquitous Sonaran-style taco joints, Atoyac has mined Oaxacan-style recipes, focusing more on rich flavors than on heat. Served […]
What started out as a small counter-serve restaurant offering a tight menu of Chihuahua-style street food has expanded to locations across the Valley – with a new outpost scheduled to open at Phoenix Sky Harbor this year. Through it all, the excellent quality of the food has stayed consistent. Husband-and-wife team Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin […]