Mexican Food in Phoenix

Downtown hangout from the Bacanora team where platters of carnitas, huaraches, and fun agave drinks meet cumbia vibes. Praised by Phoenix New Times as a standout recent opening; actively operating with daily service and online ordering.

Family-owned Chihuahua-style spot famed for tripas, barbacoa, and gorditas on handmade tortillas. A frequent Eater Phoenix pick and expanding locally, including a 2025 Sky Harbor outpost—yet still very much neighborhood-first.

Chef Doug Robson channels Mexico City roots into tortas, tacos, and brunch in a historic Garfield building. Regularly praised by local critics and listed by Eater Phoenix among the city’s go-to Mexican addresses.

Family-run since 2002, this Sinaloan-style seafood fiesta serves towering tostadas, aguachiles, and octopus. A perennial Eater Phoenix essential and multiple-time Phoenix New Times awardee; lively room, generous plates.

Tiny Grand Avenue kitchen devoted to fresh tortillas and Chihuahuan-style burritos like deshebrada and chicharrón. Lauded by Eater Phoenix; open daily with late hours on weekends for the nightlife crowd.

Michoacán-influenced, family-run spot known for chilaquiles, house chorizo, and soulful mole. Frequently recommended by Eater Phoenix and praised by Phoenix New Times for weekend brunch and homestyle depth.

Housed in a former church, this independent kitchen leans south-of-Mexico with cochinita, mole, Veracruz fish, and tacos al vapor. A regular Eater Phoenix pick; extensive salsa bar and strong value at happy hour.

A Phoenix standby since 1964 serving Sonoran and AZ-Mex comfort—tamales, chimichangas, menudo, and more. Celebrated by Eater Phoenix’s classic restaurants guide and beloved by local diners for its enduring hospitality.

Mesquite-grilled carne asada rules here, with cult favorites like the Taco Hazz and a loaded salsa bar. Consistently cited by Eater Phoenix and covered by Phoenix New Times for its Sonoran street-grill pedigree.

Nightly street-cart tradition serving Sonoran dogs piled with beans, pico, mayo, and jalapeños. Highlighted by Visit Phoenix and Phoenix New Times; cash-only, picnic tables, and a quintessential Phoenix late-night ritual.

Women- and Latino-owned restaurant and market dedicated to hand-wrapped tamales, brunch plates, and aguas frescas. Frequently recommended by local editors during tamal season; the factory window shows the craft in action.