"This family-run taquería helped kick off the current wave of regional Mexican cooking in Phoenix when it opened in 2016. Inspired by recipes from Chihuahua, Mexico, co-owners Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguín serve a lineup of tacos filled with everything from smoky carne asada to slow-stewed barbacoa, plus some of the city’s crispiest, most flavorful tripas. The namesake Taco Chiwas wraps beef, ham, roasted chiles, jalapeños, and melty asadero cheese into one deeply savory package. What started as a single shop has grown into a small local chain, but the flavors remain as focused and satisfying as ever." - McConnell Quinn