Tacos Chiwas

As someone visiting from Florida—where Mexican tacos are just okay—Tacos Chiwas was a refreshing surprise. These tacos are far superior to what I’m used to back home and came very close to the quality of my all-time favorite, Tacos El Gordo. I went all out and tried every taco on the menu: • Asada • Pollo • Pastor • Lengua • Carnitas • Tripas • Tacos Chiwas • Barbacoa • Calabacitas • Camarón • Chicharrón (today’s special) The meat-based tacos were flavorful and delicious—especially the lengua, pastor, and barbacoa. The chicken and shrimp tacos were a bit on the mild side for my taste, but once I added their house salsas, everything balanced out nicely. To wash it down, I had a Jamaica and a Horchata—both refreshing and a perfect pairing with the meal. Prices are reasonable, too—most tacos are just $3.49, which is awesome for the quality. I’ll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. If you’re in Phoenix and craving authentic tacos, Tacos Chiwas is absolutely worth the stop!

Like most taco joints, it doesn’t look like much from the outside, but it’s not supposed to. It’s what’s inside that counts, specifically, inside the tacos, which Guy Fieri learned when Tacos Chiwas was featured on one of my favorite TV shows, Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. It was also featured on Netflix’s Taco Chronicles. We shared the Pollo, Pastor, and Camaron tacos. They were all excellent and the house-made corn tortillas were well stuffed with each ingredient. Order at the counter and they bring them to your table, pronto. Next time, we’ll sit at the bar, which is more of a diner throwback. Besides tacos, the menu offers burritos (breakfast and regular) and quesadillas, all of which are served on house-made flour tortillas. The bar offers Margaritas, other cocktails, and beer. There’s also a spacious, walled, pet-friendly outdoor patio. We’ll be back, either sitting at the bar or with our dogs on the patio. Suggestion: add a nonspicy sauce, like an Avo Crema for people who don’t like much spice, like me. YouTube’s Chef’s Apprentice

I saw this place on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Since it is in Phoenix area where I live I wanted to give it a shot. Nice open spot with a lovely covered parking area if you can grab a space. The ordering is normally counter, but we sat at the bar to circumvent. The service was very attentive and friendly. We tried to order what we like and some of what Guy tried. We ordered tacos barbacoa 4.5/5, asada 3.5/5, pastor 3/5. We tried gorditas rajas 3.5/5 and picadillo 3.5/5. We had elote 4/5. We were still hungry and had a quesadilla asada 4/5 (however way too expensive at $10 for what we received). The margaritas were very tasty.

Craving bomb, authentic Mexican street tacos? 🌮🔥 You have to hit up Tacos Chiwas—featured on Taco Chronicles Season 3 on Netflix 👏✨ They’ve got a few spots around the Valley, but I checked out the one on Indian School Rd. As soon as you walk in, you order, grab your number, and find a seat—super chill vibes and bonus: dog-friendly patio 🐾🌵 I went in on full taco mode: Carne Asada Tacos Lengua Taco Tacos Chiwas (signature pick 👌) And a super cheesy quesadilla 🧀 I seriously can’t even pick a fave—everything was insanely good. The meat was so soft and flavorful, and they’ve got a little salsa bar to spice things up just right. 🌶️ Already planning my next visit to try more from the menu 😋 📍: Tacos Chiwas – Indian School Rd, Phoenix 🎥: As seen on Netflix’s Taco Chronicles 🌮 🌵: Full bar + patio vibes

Tacos Chiwas is a true taste of home. Tacos Chiwas is without question one of my favorite places to eat in the entire country. As someone who values authenticity, I was initially skeptical. But from the very first bite, I was instantly transported back home. The flavors are honest, comforting, and deeply rooted in tradition. Every time I visit Phoenix, I make it a point to eat at Tacos Chiwas. Their gorditas remind me of meals at my aunt’s house, and the guisados taste just like something my abuela would make. The food is rich, soulful, and undeniably real. This place lives up to its name and delivers even more. I highly recommend going out of your way to experience this hidden gem. It is more than just a meal. It is a return to tradition.

We researched on Google for a place for dinner and choose Tacos Chiwas. We are so glad that we did.!!! The tacos were absolutely delicious, and there was an amazing variety of selections. We ordered, ate, then ordered more..!!! The staff was super friendly and we highly recommend this place to all..!!!!

Very pricy tacos, but delicious! The chicharron, tripa and shrimp tacos are the bomb. I have my reservations about the tortillas, not quite right, but on this side of the border you can't complain. The salsas are superlative, very tasty and spicy, as they should be.

This place is the real deal. I tried five tacos. My favorite were the barbacoa (recommended by the staff- tender shredded marinated beef, very savory with each bite), lengua (super soft and great flavor), asada (seemingly small cubes of steak yet full of smokey flavor). They have a creamy light green spicy salsa (hottest), green salsa (mild) and red salsa (hot). All of them complimented the tacos perfectly. Quick service too during lunch hour despite it being busy. Plenty of seating. Parking available but small lot. I highly recommend if you’re in the area!

After a fun-filled day at the Phoenix Children's Museum, I was absolutely starving and needed something delicious to refuel. Enter Taco Chiwas, the perfect spot for authentic Mexican food in Phoenix! The moment you step in, the smell of fresh tortillas and sizzling meat hits you, and you just know you're in for a treat. I was so hungry, I completely forgot to take more photos--oops, blame the tacos for being too tempting! The asada tacos were packed with flavor, and the quesadilla was cheesy perfection. Don't even get me started on the salsas--they've got a kick, but it's worth it! The vibe inside is casual and cozy, with friendly staff that makes you feel at home. If you're in Phoenix and craving authentic, no-frills Mexican food that hits the spot, Taco Chiwas is the place to go. Just don't make my mistake--take pics before you dive in.

I ordered from this place to try something new. I should have stuck to my regular place. The food was greasy and tasted weird. I appreciate that the sauces were actually spicy so this is why 2 stars but still had strange flavors. My friend and I both ordered a carne asada taco & carnitas. She ordered a pastor and I ordered a chicken. We agree the carne asada was our least favorite. Carnitas came in 2nd place. She disliked the pastor the least. I disliked chicken the least. We got the food very quickly from uber eats. The options on the menu were limited. I was surprised to see a taco place that doesn't even have chips & salsa or guac.... Unfortunately I will not be ordering or visiting again.

Stopped in for some tacos & a margarita and realized my review needed an update!! I had the Al pastor, lengua & barbacoa tacos, all the meats were grilled perfectly, lots of flavor, added green salsa from the salsa bar and a roasted serrano. The margarita was a pretty sunset color with a Tajín rim. It paired perfectly with my tacos. We sat at the bar and saw a dessert pass by and after learning it was tres leches carrot cake .. wow.. yes please! I would come back just for this dessert. Definitely homemade carrot cake, thick cream cheese frosting and crunchy bits on top. Service was fast and friendly, there is plenty of bar and indoor seating.

Tacos chiwas is my favorite place to get tacos in Phoenix - which is really saying something in this taco obsessed city! The service is incredibly fast and the prices are really good. I love the lengua and barbacoa tacos as well as the elote dip. They have some nice plants and decor inside as well as patio seating. Parking in the lot is always easy.

Love the vibe of this place! Very relaxed and down to earth. Tried three different tacos and the barcoa and carnitas were my Favorite. I also loved the little salsa bar I could choose from! I haven't tried their drinks yet but will definitely be coming back! Service was also very quick and friendly!

Great tasting food that's inexpensive! Had a chicken burrito and the street corn and both were tasty. Say outside on the patio which was nice but could use more lighting. Can't wait to go back though, service was good and quick!

Come on. Come on! So good. Hubby loves *another* taco spot about 10 miles from here. He was convinced that nothing can beat their loud, smoky, atmosphere and fire-grilled meats. But then. Then I introduced him to tacos Chiwas. Service is always friendly and the food is brought out piping hot, tender and flavorful. The carne Asada is so good! And then salsa bar is always on point. My pick for tacos in the valley (his, too)!

Best tortillas I've ever had. The ambiance is simple. Flavors are great. Only reason it isn't 5 stars is the smell of the restaurant smelled more like cleaning solution than food so we opted to eat outside. Also, would like to see chips come with a burrito or tacos. Will definitely be back!

Love the Tacos Chiwas restaurants. I've been to the one in Chandler and Mesa. The Phoenix location is gorgeous. It's my go to spot for amazing street tacos. Great atmosphere and like the Mesa location, you can buy alcohol. The tacos are top notch. I prefer tacos de tripa, tacos de lengua, and tacos de barbacoa. And the sides of elote and charro beans are positively delicious. Just go already. Tacos por vida

Awesome space and food, the outside is just perfect this time of the year. Walked, didn't park, but there is street parking

Super delicious tacos with very friendly staff. We're not local so I don't have much to compare these tacos too but I really enjoyed my meal at Tacos Chiwas. The meat was tender and the flavor was undeniably there. The restaurant was spacious and open. If I'm back in the area, I would definitely come back.

Tacos Chiwas...yes, yes, I saw this on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, so I was in the area and thought, why not!?! Already impressed driving up here as they had a partially covered parking lot! Big plus in this scorching heat. As you walk in, you are greeted with their upbeat dance house music. They have a bar inside with tequila, on tap draft beer. They are short-staffed, so you order at the front, then pay, get your order number, and then find your table. Multiple tvs playing professional sports (MLB). A bit loud inside to be able to carry on a conversation. They have a patio area for outside dining and also mostly inside dining. The servers are friendly and welcoming! Gordita (Flour) - Deshebrada Roja: Red Chile Shredded Beef, Potatoes, Beans (3.5/5). The beef and potatoes were flavorful, spicy, and tender. Parts of the gordita were firm/dense/tough. I appreciated that it was house-made. Tacos (Handmade Corn Tortillas) Pastor: Marinated Pork, Cilantro, White Onions (4/5). It was very tasty, nicely marinated. I would get this again in a heartbeat. Tripas: Beef Tripe, Cilantro, White Onions (4/5). I liked that they deep-fried it, but some pieces were pretty dry. Otherwise, it was good. Both corn tortillas were cool, not warmed on the flat top. Horchata (4/5) - smooth, not chalky. You could enjoy the rice and cinnamon! They have a self-serve sauce bar, which they also have the pickled carrot, jalapeño, onion. Overall, experience 3.5 stars. Congratulations for being in business here in Phoenix for 8 years!!!

Been here a couple of times but this time was a little disappointed. I'm not sure if they changed some of the style of or if it's because these items weren't ordered before I can't remember but we weren't not a fan of the asada burrito or pastor taco. The pastor taco looked like shredded chicken and the asada burrito had slices of tomatoes and pieces of lettuce so it just threw us all off.. I'd stick to the other tacos and maybe requesting no tomato or onion for the burrito. The rajas gorditas were good but super spicy and our fave dishes were the quesadilla and beans!

Came here a month or so ago because I wanted to try their carrot cake tres leches. I've had this placed bookmarked for awhile, and had to finally give it a try instead continuing to scroll through all their mouthwatering yelp photos. Thus place had a great vibe, fast service, and polite staff; however, as other shave noted prices are a little on the high side. The carrot cake tres leches ($9) was unfortunately very dense, almost as if it was an underbaked cake soaked into much milk and sat for a few days more than it should have. I loved the addition of cajeta, but unfortunately, I ended up not finishing this.

There is much more space at this location compared to the Mesa one. The food is always great - definitely get the elote for sure. My other favorites are the cheese quesadillas and the carnitas tacos. The shrimp tacos are also good. Margaritas are made with real fruit. Everything here is amazing, Tacos Chiwas has been a favorite of mine and my friends for years.

Oh man. This place is a gem! We tried so many of their tacos. My fave was the lengua! Historically, I'm not a lengua fan (bad memories of when my grandma used to cook it. Sorry grams), but it is so tender and flavorful. I even liked it more than the carnitas! The corn in a cup was delicious. The Deshebrada de Gordita was also a hit. The salad was refreshing with a zingy lime dressing. The next time I'm in town, this is the first place I'm visiting!

The layout of this restaurant is very odd and annoying. There was no thought behind anything basically when designing. As you walk in the door you order and sit but you end up blocking the entrance because that's where you order your food. It's a total disaster I must say but maybe it's just me, who knows. The bartender looked like she didn't want to be there, didn't smile and only acknowledged when I would say excuse me. I guess they grill their carne asada to order but it was under seasoned and had no flavor, didn't even have the texture of a carne asada. Not my favorite. The chicken taco was pretty good though and it was nice that they grilled it but couldn't really taste the char on it. Their barbacoa taco was very delicious but wouldn't come here again. This place is a little overpriced and overrated for me.

We have heard about this place for years and finally tried it. It was so good! We got the carne asada, shrimp, pastor tacos and two burritos. We got our order to go because it was very busy inside.

I happened to be in the area and was craving shrimp tacos and Yelp led me here. Holy cow the food is amazing! The gal working in the front was so sweet. I grabbed a few shrimp tacos, a chicken taco and elote. The tacos were filled with meat and fresh toppings. The shrimp was so flavorful on its own but in the taco I was blown away. The chicken taco was great as well but I preferred the shrimp. The elote was amazing and tasted like it was fresh grilled and cut off the cob. Very good. I'll definitely be stopping in again and grabbing a margarita as they have quite a few different flavors to go with my shrimp tacos and elote. So glad I found this spot!!

As seen on Netflix, tacos chiwas in Phoenix is a unique place filled with loads of authentic Mexican food to choose from! Known for their asada, tacos chiwas, combined with its excellent guest service, will definitely have you salivating for more. Although the asada isn't my favorite, still good, the lengua is where the magic is at! I ordered 2 lengua and 2 asada! The flavor profiles will definitely have your taste buds dancing around. A must try is the michelada! They're so damn good! There is plenty of parking and the prices aren't too expensive, I spent roughly 25 dollars on 4 tacos and a michelada. I hope you all give Tacos Chiwas a try! Enjoy fellow yelpers

Try the elote! There was a nice lunch crowd of happy looking people when we went, you could tell there were regulars who know this is a good place. Nice outdoor seating where your dog can join you.

First coming in and ordering was kind of weird. I wanted to sit down and order. The burritos look a bit on the smaller end but it was not bad. What made it worth it was the elote , it was super delicious and it was my favorite. Seems super chill and they have a big bar.

This place is definitely my top taco spot in Phoenix. When walking in, it looks like a typical taco place but on top of the tacos, they got a full bar and a couple of tvs to watch sports on. The staff are very friendly and you get your food very quickly. When it comes to the tacos, they have a lot of different varieties of meat that all taste fresh and juicy. My favorite are their pastor, pollo, and taco chiwas tacos. And you get pretty solid portions too so you don't feel hungry. I would say you probably only need 3-4 tacos and you'll be good after that.

I guess they don't believe in sanitation. Paid $60 for myself, wife and my kid. Even at $60 I didn't get ANY kind of paper. No mamen!!

Our first time here. We had 2 tacos each and a cheese quesadilla. We had the carnitas taco and asada taco they were amazing!! Topped with cilantro and onions wonderful. The quesadilla was delicious. The service. you order right when you come in they give a number for your table. Did I tell the price? So unbelievably in today's prices only $3.00 a taco quesadilla $5.00 .This place is clean nice seating available indoors also outside seating.Nice salsa bar.

These tacos are absolutely incredible. We were driving through Phoenix, needed a stop for lunch, and this taco shop had so many good reviews we had to eat here. First off, the restaurant is decorated so fun inside with many indoor seating options. These tacos are simple, but they do everything so well. The meat is well-marinated, flavorful, and tender. The Al Pastor, Asada, and Pollo tacos were our big winners. All at only $3/taco. Great horchata. A wonderful stop for lunch or dinner.

They just don't disappoint. $3 street tacos and a cold beer after long day is just the way to go. The service is great and the music is perfect! If you've never been, I'm telling you to get over there!

Had to try I saw on tiktok. First covered parking and great handicap parking close to the door. Service was 5 stars. The food was a 2 star at best. Sorry I took pic after was started to eat. We ordered 2 burritos, 2 tacos, 2 drinks and 1 Elote $39. I feel I was over priced and I'm not a hugh eater and we ate it all. Burritos carne asada was tender but the overall flavor was ok. The carnitas burrito I added cheese was wet and soggy with grease. Not very tasty. The Elote was the best part 5 stars. We put it on our burritos to add flavor. Tacos were the worst part. Homemade tortillas were not great I perfer store bought. Beef cheek was tender but nothing special. Chicken was dry on the taco. Will not be back but others love it please give a try.

We picked this place because we could bring our dog with us on the outdoor patio. One of us had to go inside to order and then they brought the food out to us. We ordered the tacos Al Pastor and the gorditas, one Al Pastor and the other one Desherbrada Verde (shredded beef in a green sauce). I preferred the Al pastor one. She warned me the green one would be a bit spicy and it sure was! We also ordered the corn elote. It's a casual little place with good food and service.

Start by saying AUTHENTIC TACOS Sat at the bar ordered the Tacos Asada and Tacos Tripas(my secret favorite) while waiting for my tacos I ordered a Paloma let me tell you they made it PERFECT, made FRESH watch them squeeze the limes ‍ if you don't believe me... my GO TO TACO SPOT. Oh and also got a Taco de Pastor before leaving. final touch

Saw this on Netflix taco chronicles & guy fieri came here a couple times for DDD. lots of people here on a weds night. You order at the counter and then seat yourself. The tacos are 3$ each which isn't terrible but they're kinda small. The tortillas also are not warm & kinda hard. I tried the elote cup which was sooooo good and creamy. The tacos I tried were chiwas, barbacoa, tripas& lengua. Tripas were sooooo crunchy like chicharron almost. The salsa is at the bar on the side & the light green creamy one was my fav. The peppers that were grilled are soooo spicy. Next time will def try a margarita or something !

The best tacos, gorditas, quesadillas, and burritos around! Also the best salsa bar and delicious margaritas!

Five stars for the food- easy. The Al pastor is some of the best I've ever had and I love taking friends and family here. BUT the service quality depends on who is running the register. The last two times I've been there, the girl at the register was beyond rude. I mean it, beyond rude. When I've been waited on by other people, they will sub flour tortillas for the tacos since I'm allergic to corn- not this lady! (She's done this to me twice, all other times I've been given flour so they only don't have it when she works, weird). Another trip she asked the other person I was with: is that all you're going to order? I think customer service goes a long way. If I wasn't a devoted patron of this place, I probably wouldn't come back after having my last two interactions feel so tense and negative. As a woman I hate saying this, but she should smile more and learn some basic people skills- you're in a customer facing role.

The food was inexpensive and great quality. I really enjoyed the authentic street styled tacos.

Run not walk here! Tacos Chiwas know what they are doing with these flavors. Small but mighty spice and flavor combos so simple but pack a punch. Took me two visits to realize I crave this place. The drinks with alcohol are strong and delicious. I got a classic Mexican drink, the Paloma. This is anything but boring. Tastes hand crafted and strong! There is plenty of seating, indoor and outdoor. Upon arrival, head to the ordering counter next to the bar, get handed a number, pick a seat and wait for the best food ever. There is a salsa bar with small containers on top to snag some extra goodness for your already flavorful food. This is a must visit!

Believe the hype. There's a reason this parking lot is always full, the place is featured on Netflix and it has impeccable reviews on Yelp. Every visit here is always a good one. Anything you order is good, trust me been here a lot lol. The carne asada is one of the best I've had. The new place is absolutely beautiful as well! So happy to support this business, see their success grow and cannot wait to try their other restaurants

great tacos love the homemade tortillas and damn the green sauce got great flavor. Big portions in all tacos, all fresh cooked great. regular though not always the best although i love the spice a bit harsher on my stomach than other places

Tacos Chiwas is a staple in our family! Barbacoa tacos are our go-to, but my husband loves their gorditas too. I'm a margarita gal and they have lots of options from mango, spicy Cucumber, hibiscus and more! They aren't too sweet and you definitely get your money's worth. We have always had great service, the only thing that can be awkward is the positioning of where the cash register is at, even if there's only a few people in line, there's no where to stand. Definitely recommend for some high quality yet not break the bank tacos!

This place has top notch quality food and my food came to the table super fast! The place itself is clean and smells great in here.

update, we tried the elote and it was sooo good! None of that canned stuff just delicious hot fire roasted corn.

Elote - amazing!!! Great carne tacos , red salsa is very spicy but love it! Tamarind and regular margs also delicious . Definitely recommend !

This is my favorite taco shop here in Phoenix. Such a cool neighborhood vibe walking in. Great parking all around. Friendly staff patient as you decide from which tacos/Comida you want to choose from. I order at least 4 tacos. Haha I always feel at home. Always lots of people when I come. That should tell you how good this place is.

Great taco joint, great selection of meats. They have lengua! So hard to find a good spot that can offer and good it well. I would come back, salsa are pretty fire 4 stars because my tortillas got cold quickly when served.

Another taco place to visit thanks to Taco Chronicles on Netflix. We liked this place. The tripa tacos were delicious and crunchy. My boyfriend lovedddd the lengua tacos. The horchata was perfect. It's cool to have the option to sit inside or outside. We chose outside because it was a beautiful day. The ambience was nice outside because it felt so open, and I liked how the walls were painted with art. Definitely a place to come back to. :)

The bartender that served us was beyond rude and needs to work on her customer service. I am a Latina and was treated less than . She greeted the anglos with superb attitude and when it came to us she just had major attitude. Couldn't get out of there fast enough. We been going here since the old location and will probably never return.

WOW!!! What a cool spot with a great vibe! I tried so many tacos and they were all amazing!! Sat at the bar and service was fantastic. Try the Spicy Cucumber Marg!!

Ok This was our first time at Tacos Chiwas and I honestly didn't know their portion size! So when you order make sure you order a couple different things! Because the Gordita is in the smaller side but it's absolutely amazing and worth trying with tacos or another Gordita on the side! Their Al Pastor Tacos,Rajas Gordita, Barbacoa Tacos, Carnitas Tacos were absolutely delicious! I got the Rajas Gordita and two Barbacoa tacos and let me tell you the spice on the Gordita was perfect, and the Barbaacoa tacos were mouth watering delicious. Like seriously those are a most try!! The Michelada and mango margarita were amazing! If you want a margarita with a kick that's the one to get! The atmosphere was great. I really liked how you got to sit outside, but it was open to walk into the business through the storefront. The vibe in there was really calm yet authentic and fresh. It's a nice place to try for sure. A must try in downtown Mesa!

Amazing food!! Will definitely be returning on our next visit to AZ! Easy and quickly served.

Great food. Enjoyed and visited the Phoenix and Mesa locations. I am glad I finally stopped. Well worth it.