Taco Papi

A FAVORITE! All the food was fresh, flavorful, and plenty! George was amazing and friendly! Highly recommend their quesabirria tacos and quesadillas with consume. I also loved how big the egg and steak breakfast burrito was. Their salsa bar was also had a lot of different options - mild, medium, hot. Lots of seating too, so great for larger groups.

Excellent authentic decor and very good food. We were in just ahead of a Saturday lunch rush. Took three request to get my margarita after it was ordered and after my meal was finished. And 2 requests to get an al la carte shrimp taco. The kitchen was fast once they received the orders. Food was excellent. Patience works! Add-on: once Taco Papi got caught up, they recognized their semi-rough service and gave me a complimentary margarita. I then got a tour. Their asada is cooked on a Santa Maria grille. They pay attention too! 4.9 stars. I’ll be back!

Heard this place was 🔥 and it was! We ordered a keto taco and loaded burrito...so yummy! Salsa bar is fresh and we were greeted with friendly smiles. Can't wait to come back 😋

First time here and ordered Carne Asada tacos, al pastor and Tripas tacos. Let me tell you they are not skimping out on the proteins, I will definitely come back. Great tasting tacos. 👍🏼

🌮🔥 Taco Papi = Flavor Heaven! 🔥🍜 I don’t even know where to begin — Taco Papi is next-level incredible! I came in hungry and left obsessed. Their birria tacos are insane — rich, juicy, tender, and packed with that slow-cooked flavor that hits you right in the soul. The consomé? Drinkable. I’m not kidding. Then I tried the tikka tacos and my mind was blown. Who knew Indian spice and Mexican street food could marry so perfectly? The tikka was bold, creamy, spicy, and so unique — truly a flavor bomb. And don’t even get me started on the ramen. YES, they have ramen — and it’s legit. Deep, umami-packed broth, perfect noodles, and that fusion twist that makes it completely unforgettable. Oh, and the service? Absolutely top-notch. Friendly, fast, and they make you feel like a regular from the moment you walk in. You can tell the crew cares about the food and the people they’re serving. Taco Papi is an absolute must. If you’re even remotely near this spot, RUN — don’t walk. 🔥🌮❤️🍜

Great real Mexican food spot in Scottsdale! There was something for everyone in the family and the carne was perfectly cooked. The horchata was freshly made and authentic (no powder)! Definitely will be back!

I ordered a bunch of stuff for my family and we loved everything. Food came up quick and was very reasonably priced. Vibes are immaculate with the Mexican music.

A lot disappointed with Taco Papi. The al pastor tacos were burnt and dry. The quesadillas were greasy. Definitely not worth the price. It was way overpriced just those items and two drinks came out to $35.xx. Not worth it at all.

10/10 tacos!!! Customer service was great, food was fresh, and had delicious horchata. I highly recommend trying the pastor & quesobirria tacos. Soooo flavorful!! The restaurant was clean.

This place is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the valley! Wish we would have discovered it sooner. Highly recommend'!

Best carne asada burrito in the area. Highly recommend. Great salsa bar as well. Lot of variety and all are good

The man at the front was awesome and super patient walking us through the food options. For our family of 2 adults and 2 kids, we were deciding between the family pack of tacos and the pizza birria. The man at the front said he recommends tacos if we want to be healthy but this place is better known for the pizza birria, so we went for the pizza birria. The pizza birria is like a giant quesadilla with beef and melted cheese. It was delicious and more than enough for us, especially when paired with the all you can eat salad bar. Beware of the peanut salsa which was so spicy that I will be tasting the spiciness for a long time. But the guac salsa was great paired with the pico de gallo which was super fresh. I forgot to mention that everything was ready super quickly which I really appreciated with 2 hungry kids. Paired with the option to sit in the ac or outdoors, as well as $35 for our whole family to eat lunch, this place is a win win!

Currently sitting in a food coma thanks to this place. Simple enough food made quick and easy. Relaxed music playing as you eat whether inside or out. The cashier is jack of all trades hustling around which is great to see. I tried the pastor taco, asada tostada along with a tikka taco. I'd get the pastor or tikka again. The asada as okay. Nothing to brag about. The physical tortillas are a bit small but come with plenty of protein on each. My husband got the birra tacos which were fairly tasty when I tried it.

Hmmm 7pm on a Tuesday. Tacos!!! Is what the Dr Orders. Looked on Yelp saw a 4 1/2 stars rating for this place. Thought we try it out. It's in a strip mall next to EOS Fitness. Nice clean restaurant with an open concept. George greeted us promptly and showed us the menu & told us the specials. On taco Tuesday there is 15% off the à la carte tacos. We ordered the Carne Asada, taco special plate, and a El Pastor taco special plate. Which both comes with 2 tacos & a side of beans and rice. There's salsa bar had a ton of different options from hot and mild sauce to limes, radishes, and pico. The guac salsa was yummy. Total was $28. 2 meals & 2 drinks. They do have a few alcoholic beverages, fountain soda and horchata & margaritas. They have 3 big screen TVs to watch your sports teams. I'll continue my review about the churros later

This place surprised for the taste and the quality of food. As soon as we entered, we were surprised by the mere size of the restaurant and the place for indoor and outdoor seatings. This place is lit. One of the best biria I ever tasted. Food was incredible. All were so good that it's so hard for me to pick my favorite. They are definitely so generous with the meats. Everything had ample of meat of choice. It was so much that salads were struggling to find their place. Salad bar has great varieties and everything was super fresh. If the location was not far from my current home then this would have been my personal to go place for food. Hot place and highly recommended for great taste of their meats. Overall I would recommend this place if you like flavors and value for the money. Here are my takes: Food/Drinks: Ordered a bunch of things and everything was too good to be true. Great flavors and quality of food. Options and the pricing for those will surprise you for sure. No complaints at all here. Service: You order, pay and wait at the seat. Food gets delivered in no time. Staff was nice and everything was so quick. Ambiance: Very well done interior. When we went here it was kind of empty with just one more table occupied. But can imagine the ambiance when it is full. Its a great place to be at. Hygiene: Very clean and gives an appeal to the experience. Price: Very well priced. So reasonable that it will surprise you for the quantity and the quality of the food. Value for the money.

Woooooow this place smacks!!! The first taco I had was the chicken tikka and it was pure perfection fusion. I could eat four of those. Totally works and is just amazing. Next I had the asada vampiro. It was great full of flavor and just the right bite. Last taco was the quesabirria it was the best of the bunch which is saying a lot. It was so packed with flavor and the consume was ridiculously delicious. They have a salsa bar with great options variety of heat. Lastly we got a churro and flan and they both were delicious. Everything is made in house and you can tell with a lot of love. Can't wait to come back.

Taco Papi doesn't look like much from the outside, but don't let that fool you--this place just served me the best birria tacos of my life, hands down. Forget fancy dining rooms and Instagram bait décor--this is the kind of spot where flavor does the talking, and Papi's voice is LOUD. The birria tacos are outrageous--crispy shells, rich consommé, meat so tender it basically quits your fork before you pick it up. It's not a taco, it's a religious experience with melted cheese. Dunk it, bite it, cry a little, repeat. By the second taco, you're wondering if it's too much to change your emergency contact to Taco Papi. And the horchata? Creamy, cold, perfectly spiced--like cinnamon milk from the gods. It's not a drink, it's an emotional support beverage. Pair it with birria and suddenly life feels less complicated. The vibe is simple, local, unpretentious. You walk in, order, and eat like you're in on a secret. It's not flashy, it's not polished, it's just Papi--and Papi delivers. The consommé isn't broth--it's liquid gold. You don't eat here once--you start a relationship with Papi. Taco Papi may look unassuming, but it's serving tacos that make everywhere else feel like amateur hour. The birria is legendary, the horchata is addictive, and the whole place proves that great food doesn't need flash. If you're in Scottsdale and you skip Taco Papi, you're not living--you're just existing.

We had the quesa barria tacos. Portions were healthy, delicious and the prices were very reasonable. Service was outstanding. Definitely referring Taco Papi to our freinds.

A FAVORITE! All the food was fresh, flavorful, and plenty! George was amazing and friendly! Highly recommend their quesabirria tacos and quesadillas with consume. I also loved how big the egg and steak breakfast burrito was. Their salsa bar was also had a lot of different options - mild, medium, hot. Lots of seating too, so great for larger groups.

5 stars - Flavor-Packed Hidden Gem! Taco Papi may look unassuming, but it's one of those rare finds that completely overdelivers. This casual, order-at-the-counter spot serves up food that's full of flavor and heart. We had the carne asada combo, birria combo, and pollo nachos--both were outstanding. The carne asada was tender and flavorful, and the nachos were layered juicy, well-seasoned chicken. The fresh guacamole was the perfect sidekick. One of the highlights? The taco condiment bar! From pickled onions and diced onion to cabbage, creamy avocado salsa, and a variety of other house-made salsas--it's a flavor playground that takes your meal to the next level. We also tried the flan and tres leches for dessert--both were absolutely spot on. Smooth, rich, and satisfying without being overly sweet. Bonus points for their creative Indian fusion offerings--can't wait to go back and explore that side of the menu too. Friendly service, fast food, and big flavors. Don't miss this spot! Who's your Papi?? Taco Papi!

When the flavors are so layered and rich, you don't need huge helpings of food to be satisfied. My quesobirria was perfectly grilled. Soft, succulent shredded beef bursting with flavor and the crispy grilled cheese. The consommé was not too salty and was robust beefy goodness. The Al pastor smelled amazing! The salsa bar: finely diced pico de gallo, onions and cilantro, limes, guacamole salsa, peanut salsa that was fire, salsa verde and two other salsas that was was fuego!

Excellent Chicken burrito. I was stuffed but wanted to finish it as it was just too good to put down. We're coming back, for sure.

What a great hidden spot in Scottsdale. This is the second time going and haven't been disappointed. The keto taco is fire! And it's also a huge portion for every item especially the burrito! We got to chat with one of the employees and hearing the story is always awesome. Homemade salsas at the salsa bar. Mesquite charcoal on the grill to cook the meats. The service has been great, genuinely happy to work and serve their customers. The food is so good. Indoor is clean and open for many people not on top of each other. I will be back and if you are in the area in the mood for Mexican flair this is the play.

DELICIOUS and super fast. The chicken tikka taco was so flavorful & tender & juicy. The quesabirria taco was also delicious & cheesy & tender. The staff was friendly and I will definitely be coming back.

Food was absolutely amazing. Never had Quesabirria tacos before and these changed my life. Amazing food and great service!

Birria pizza and Ramen are delicious! Would definitely come back! Service was great as well!

Great food and service. Was super fast and delicious. Had the monster quesadilla and steak tacos. Will be back for sure!

Always satisfied! The good is excellent, the music is great, friendly staff. What more can you ask for?

great place, people are fantastic and everything is really fresh. Try the quesobirria, and the carne asada.

When visiting Arizona you have several hundred taco shops to choose from and really can't go wrong. Pros to this one: Salsa bar Bottle, can, and fountain drink options including beer if that's your thing Fair pricing Excellent tacos Large portions (including the street taco) Welcoming and kind staff Why 4 and not 5 stars: Inside is odd. Needs different seating and/or configuration to feel welcoming/match quality of food Nachos were a huge portion, carne asade on them was great, all other ingredients lacking taste and not enough of them Do recommend and would certainly try again!

Great place for tacos and agua Fresca. Stopping in to grab a quick bite taco papi hit the spot. Well come again.

For starters, I'd like to start off by saying I absolutely love the Quesabirria tacos here! I've searched long and far for some good tacos in this area and Taco Papi is it. When the store first opened I spoke with the cashier and they had mentioned they had previously run a stand until they opened the store. The street food is definitely lacking in this part of town but taco papi fills that void. The ambience of the store is great and I've never had a problem with any of my orders. I will say it's a little pricey compared to some other places but the extra coin is worth the experience. Overall they have great staff and great vibes, I'll definitely keep ordering here in the future.

So so good. Authentic and great service. This is the only taco place I go to in Phoenix.

Taco Papi is beyond amazing. Our family loves birria tacos...and to find a restaurant that specializes in various birria-combined dishes? Sign us up! This restaurant is a walk up, order at the counter restaurant and food was brought to our table. Love the old-timey feel with the red/white checkered paper! Reading on the menu birria-inspired entrees is one thing, but seeing is another. First the Birria tacos, then Birria quesadillas came out, and we were "ooh and ahhing", but when our birria pizza came out, our entire family let out a collective, "whoaaaaaaa". My daughter keeps talking about Taco Papi and she's been ordering tacos from other restaurants ever since. Matter of fact, not only are we coming back tonight but we are also planning to bring out of town guests in the very near future!!

great service. specials every day. has indian fusion too... Scottsdale area , near walmart

I stumbled upon this little gem today and ordered a couple tacos. I had one with asada and the others with tripa. Now, tripa tacos aren't often on the menu at taco spots so I was hopeful I had finally found true, authentic Mexican food. Moving from LA to Scottsdale was a little bit of a shock for me only because of the lack of authentic Mexican food. This place did not disappoint! Clean restaurant, kind employees and the quality & quantity was amazing. I will be back for the Queso birria tacos, I've heard they are amazing.

Authentic Mexican food here. We stopped in based on other yelp reviews and it lived up to the reviews. I had the birria quesadilla and although it was a tad too spicy for me it was still one of the best birria tacos I've had. Chicken nachos were tasty and piled pretty high! Place was clean and tidy and the cashier was very nice. Would recommend if you are in the area.

Taco Papi has slowly become one of my favorite taco spots in all of Arizona. The service is great. The food comes out pretty quickly and can help you enjoy a lunch meal if you are on a shortened lunch break. They have Mexican music playing throughout the restaurant which is the exact environment I prefer when indulging in Mexican cuisine. The Pastor tacos is one of my favorites I have ever had. The Asada is very good as well. While they are not served to you with anything besides the meat and tortillas, there is a station that has 6+ different salsas, limes, onions and cilantro, pico de gallo, and anything else you could want on your taco. I have been here 10+ times over the past few months and will continue to go back because it is that good! If you have not tried this place and are looking for a great Mexican restaurant, give Taco Papi a try!

My husband and I dined in on a Saturday afternoon. There were lots of open seats, and once you order at the counter, you can sit wherever you'd like. The employees were friendly and often checking in with all of the patrons - we got the vibe that these guy really care about the product they put out! I had the shredded beef quesadilla and my husband had the quesabirria quesadilla. The meat was very well-seasoned and cooked to perfection! My only complaint was how greasy it was. We also paid $4.50 for a small portion of chips, which was a little pricey IMO.

Delicious quesabirria. The barbacoa was also good. The green salsa was on-point. A little pricey, but what isn't these days? I am definitely going to go back and try other things.

Best taco place in Scottsdale for sure, I ordered the carne asada vampiro and was so so good but queda birria taco was my favorite so much flavor! 10 of 10!

I absolutely love their quesabirria quesadilla, it is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

It was just okay and the price for tiny tacos wasn't worth it . I ordered 3 different tacos and they were just okay.

Genuinely the best Mexican food I've had. It was sooooo good, tasted like I was in Mexico! Kind workers and amazing eats

Best Tacos and Customer Service Ordered; 2 Carne Asada Tacos 1 carne Asada Burrito Mango Lassi Smoothie & The House Horchata. Gracias !

If you are looking for flavor- this is your spot! You have to try the quesabirria- absolutely delicious. They also have bomb breakfast burritos and salsas. Great local place with really kind employees.

Good food. Really nice people. Easy parking. Cute place We had carne asada tacos and barbacoa tacos. The tacos were amazing. The salsa bar was great with tasty salsas. Unfortunately they lost me on the beans and rice. I hope that they rethink their beans recipe - it's just not good. So I removed a star. But everything else was spot on! And again - the service was amazing.

Went to a bachelor party in Scottsdale and literally ordered take out from this place three times in the span of a long weekend. The restaurant itself is large and has plenty of indoor seating. There are a great selection of beers and drinks to choose from. The salsa bar also has a great selection, highly recommend the peanut salsa. The best entree for this place hands down are the Birria tacos and quesadillas, add the consome on the side and it's perfection. Super heavy meal but great after a long night out. If you're looking for something less heavy, the burritos and protein plates are also great. Only wish the protein plates were a bit larger. All in all, great spot and highly recommend checking it out.

Really really good tacos and meat! My personal favorite is the chicken tikka taco! Everything is full of flavor and they have a great salsa/ taco topping bar! Super yummy and great for a quick bite

Ambiance: Large group friendly and several televisions to catch a game. Cleanliness: Well maintained and clean! Taste: Favorable and generous servings. They cook their meat on charcoal which gives it such a great smoky flavor. Salsa bar is awesome . Service: Limited interaction with staff as you pay and order at the counter. Overall: We finally have good authentic Mexican food in North Scottsdale! I am disappointed it took me this long to dine here. I will be back soon.

Even in a state with endless Mexican food options, Taco Papi stands out as a delicious, creative option that truly hits the spot. If you're getting one item on the menu, get the birria quesadilla. This unique meal nails every essential factor -- the soft stew meat filling, the perfect cheese stretch, and (if you order a side of consomé) an incredibly flavorful dip -- without overdoing it on the salt. It's perfect paired with pickles onions from their salsa bar, which offers some interesting toppings, like a tasty coffee salsa. The Indian-inspired tacos are genius, too. Chicken tikka tacos just make sense!! And the paneer taco is a delicious vegetarian option that I adored. Genuinely loved everything we ordered, and the space is perfect for both large and small parties. Definitely will come back!

Loved this place! The queso birria is outstanding. I would definitely recommend this place.

Amazing and packed full of flavor! Of course we had to try this place out on a Tuesday! We got the taco combo, shredded beef, and pork Pastor. They were seasoned so well and they give you alot of meat. And it comes with rice and beans. The rice was a little dry but I am picky when it comes to Spanish rice. My favorite part was their salsa bar. They had salsa Verde, spicy red salsa, a peanut salsa, and guacamole. They also had pico, onion with cilantro, and limes. The restaurant was very clean and the staff was friendly.

First off, I rarely leave reviews! But I live here in North Scottsdale and I have not found an authentic Mexican taco place until I came across Taco Papi! There tacos are just so good super authentic real street tacos! My favorite were the tacos de cabeza! Their portions are also very generous. The guys behind counter are so friendly and inviting! Totally recommend if you are wanting some good gooooood tacos!

Omg!!! This is a must try. If you like great food even better service! This is your place. I stopped in to grab a few things to go for me and bf. Wow, everything was spectacular. I ordered a Barbacoa burrito and Birria Queso Tacos 4! As I did take all these items togo! When re heating up at home the items were great. The salsa bar was the star of the show for me. Every salsa I tried was excellent. Red pepper was my top favorite as well as the guac salsa. They had many more to explore. Ordering was easy and the place was clean. The gentleman taking my order was polite and helpful. I am definitely returning here! Oh sorry no photos. I ate my half of the burrito so fast it was Bomb.com. Maybe next time.

Taco Papi is really a great place. We had a variety of tacos, including quesobirria, carne asada, barbacoa and pastor, which were all excellent but the quesobirria was our favorite. Also, the folks who work as the place are very friendly and patient as we chose our order. Thank you for great food with reasonable prices and friendly service. We will definitely be coming back!

Yummy food and friendly kind service. Great portions but their salsa bar is next level - cabbage, onion so many salsas. Totally on point :)