Huarachis Taqueria
Taco restaurant · Roosevelt ·
Tacos, ceviche, platters, and creative cocktails in a lively spot
Tacos, ceviche, platters, and creative cocktails in a lively spot
"Can’t get a reservation at Rene Andrade’s tiny, insanely popular Bacanora? His new pink-painted taqueria makes a fun alternative. Get the party started with creative cocktails, Mexican beer, excellent ceviche, and elote before moving into tacos (the chicharron is outstanding), huaraches, tortas, and daily specials — maybe an enormous pollo asado platter heaped with accompaniments, including Andrade’s famous beans and disco potatoes." - McConnell Quinn
"A vibrantly pink, plant-filled space — somewhere between a school cafeteria gone Barbie and a Mexican jungle — sets the stage at Huaraches. Chef René Andrade (of Bacanora fame) brings a more accessible option than its sister restaurant, though the scene is still lively with thumping music, tendrils of grill smoke, and a steady rush of diners. The open-fire, Sonoran-style cooking shines in the pollo asado platter (priced at $58 for two to three people), a fiery feast of grilled chicken, esquites, crispy potato disks, frijol dip, tortillas, and roasted onions and jalapeños. A refreshing jícama salad with cucumber and tomato can temper the heat. Among the bar’s cocktails, the De La Tierra riffs on a Negroni with mushroom fat-washed bacanora and herb-infused amaro. Though tables are slightly easier to grab here than at Bacanora, securing reservations remains a smart move. Best for: High-energy meals with loud music, big portions, and rowdiness in all the right ways." - McConnell Quinn
"Huarachis Taqueria is like the carne asada you want to get an invite to—the vibes are right, the food keeps coming, and the music is turned up to a level that has the neighbors doing their own little cumbia shuffle. Like any good carne asada, Huarachis hits the spot with a lineup of meat-heavy dishes like the whole-roasted chicken platter and the Bistec Ranchero which features just under two pounds of ribeye and all the sides you could possibly want. The fried mushroom tacos are a solid, and spicy, vegetarian option. And the ceviche with Chula shrimp is exactly what you’ll want to order after sipping-through a couple fruity Mariposas at the bar." - lauren topor
"Huarachis Taqueria, from the chef behind Bacanora, is the carne asada you want to get an invite to—the vibes are right, the food keeps coming, and the music is turned up to a level that has the neighbors doing their own little cumbia shuffle. Like any good carne asada, Huarachis hits the spot with a lineup of meat-heavy dishes like the whole-roasted chicken platter and the Bistec Ranchero which features just under two pounds of ribeye and all the sides you could possibly want. The fried mushroom tacos are a solid, and spicy, vegetarian option. And the ceviche with Chula shrimp is exactly what you’ll want to order after sipping-through a couple fruity Mariposas at the bar." - Lauren Topor
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.