Tacos Kissi

Tried the four taco combo with beans. Excellent. Hard to pick a favorite meat. Not sure what additional meats are in the beans, but great flavor. Salsas make my head sweat, so they are perfectly hot.

The highlight, for me, was all the salsas. The taco plate was great, as was the chicken fajita burro. I will try some sushi in the future. If you do one thing — make sure to try the two hotter, orange/​red salsas. The flavors are wonderful.

This place is going to be legendary.
In fact I’m a little irriated it’s not already. 4.5+ on Unilocal usually leads to little notoriety so thankfully I saw the stellar, spot-​on review from Doug T. which lead me to this Phoenix gem.
The P and I were in the Hood visiting her Mother who has lived in the area since the early 70’s, Let me tell you, I’m a whole lot more excited to visit the Mother-​in-​law now that I know Tacos Kissi is a close-​by lunch option.
Lunch consisted of four street tacos, two each of the carna asada and al Pastor. Both fantastic! Now keep in mind, these are street tacos, i.e. a couple of bites each-​one or two tacos will not fill up a typical male carnivore. Also, based on a Unilocal tip, we went with the Ruby Roll (Mexican Sushi). I know it’s early in the year but I may have already discovered my favorite meal of 2016. Tempura shrimp, cream cheese, avocado, fried rice, more tempura– WOW, amazing! They bring out spicy mayo, soy sauce, and I think hoisin sauce-​not sure but I can tell you it was fantastic. On top of the hoisin sauce I drizzled some of their best-​in-​class salsa from the salsa bar.
Did someone say Salsa Bar? Aside from the Pico, the salsa is hot and hotter with some of the best flavors I’ve ever enjoyed in any salsa. Clearly homemade with excellent heat, notes of cilantro and lime– they should bottle it and sell it. The bar also has onions, cabbage, pickled carrots, etc to top your chips and tacos. Chips, of course, are complimentary.
The service was excellent, very friendly and quick to bring out the food, The restaurant is spotless, very clean and welcoming. If you’re a taco fan, this is without a doubt some of the best Phoenix has to offer.

I don’t know if the people who have reviewed this place are actually friends/​family members of the owners … I just don’t understand why my experience was so different than the other 94 reviews I read that brought me here in the first place. I spent $ 30 for two people. This included 4 street tacos (so incredibly tiny, two should truly be one), two tostada ceviche, and 1 Mexican sushi roll (each $ 9.99).
I enjoyed the tostada, should have just ordered 3 of them and called it a day. It wasn’t the best but it was adequate for the price or maybe just so much more enjoyable then the other items we selected.
The sushi Mexican roll, although very creative, tasted like a grease roll and I was not a fan despite all the raving reviews. It isn’t sushi at all. It is a roll but they should really call it something else. I was expecting sushi … that was not sushi. The tacos were raved about in other reviews, I wasn’t impressed. The place is a semi bad area of town, that doesn’t bother me, its a walk up to counter and order, that doesn’t bother me … it was just the food that bothered me.
I tried it once, won’t be back. It just wasn’t satisfying. I am the first person to praise any little non-​commercialized business but just not this place.

Every time I’ve been here the food is outstanding and I’ve been greeted with a smile by friendly people.
Carne Asada Tacos and Carne Asada fries both great.

Came in wanting a quick burrito, but left feeling like a total glutton and loving it. Kissi is a lovely, unassuming, and inexpensive spot that’s the real deal and then some. All that and a bag of chips. Not just a Mexican spot, but… a sushi place?!
Yes. Absolutely. Mexican sushi is a cool new trend that bastardizes Japanese food even better than America does, often incorporating ingredients like grilled chicken and carne asada into a tempura roll. Some are a bit more traditional. My dining companion and I had a pastor burrito and the Ruby Roll, with cream cheese, crab, and shrimp tempura.
The burrito: I really prefer al pastor to lean on the sweet side, but I can admit that it was made pretty well here despite being salty. Some restaurants pair theirs with roasted onions and peppers, but Kissi stuck with beans (very good frijoles that don’t overwhelm or act as cheap filler) and guac, which was surprisingly good. They warned me the salsas I chose (get the freaking tomatillo) were spicy, and it was no lie. I could barely handle them, and I can probably take more spice than you. Tread lightly.
The sushi: OMG OMG OMG I don’t care if it was basically a dressed up California roll, this is an experience you NEED to have. Each piece was HUGE. Like, too big for anyone to handle in one bite, and meant to be consumed with a fork. There are ten for $ 10 and I would struggle to finish it. I am an eel sauce fiend, so it was great being handed my own bottle of the stuff as well as spicy mayo and soy sauce to use at my disposal. Gosh I hate having to ask for extra everywhere else! Average sushi invites you to show restraint, admire beauty, and enjoy the atmosphere. This sushi leads you to believe all aesthetics are lies, and true happiness is a big appetite… as well as finishing the side of crab by scooping it with tortilla chips and smothering it in your seemingly infinite supply of Japanese condiments.
Don’t you dare judge me, I’m gonna go back and do this again like 20 times.
Can you tell I really enjoyed this place?

We were in the mood for a taco shop but didn’t feel like dealing with lines out the door as is common for some of the downtown taco shops.
Service was excellent and they are super friendly. Also, they have tacos with chicken breast and this is huge because I am a poultry racist. (I just can’t get into dark meat. I’ve tried.) If you dine in, they bring you chips that are DELICIOUS. Perfectly seasoned and the salsa is so good they should sell it. (In hindsight, I should have asked because I would have loved to take some home.) My fajita tacos were perfectly seasoned and they serve the tacos «naked» which is pretty genius because then you can visit the salsa bar and add to your heart’s content.
It’s definitely divey, hole-​in-​the-​wall-​y but that’s okay. It’s just off the 17 and quite convenient. I will absolutely be coming back.

Today I decided to try this place and what can I say?..
Food is perfect, service on time plus you see a smile on workers faces for the entire time I was there. Great Place. Give it a try!

There’s nothing better than street tacos from a sketchy part of town. The carne asada is amazing and the birria tacos are fantastic. Fantastic! Warm corn tortillas, juicy meat, seasoned to your salsa preference. The salsa bar is slim but don’t be deceived because it’s absolutely delicious. Sooooo good! The chips are great and the charros are hands-​down the best. These beans actually stand on their own they are so good. I think the secret is in the broth. But this isn’t soup; its a hearty bean dish and its delicious. I didn’t try the sushi but I have to admit I’m intrigued. But oh! The tacos! Man I miss this place.

I’ve been going on the west side of town every month but didn’t realize Taco Kissi was there until I started Unilocalin to find out what’s good. Never thought about eating around here cause of the area but what the heck. I’ll try anything.
This is a small little taco shop. Very unassuming. I walk in and there is no atmosphere. Bunch of tables with a counter and the menu above. Got a little confused when I first walked in but decided to order the two asada tacos and two pastor tacos with a side of guacamole. Kept on looking for a side of chips but they didn’t have it. Oh well. I just got a glass of water and they pull out a plastic up full with ice and pour the water from a water container. Then she tells me they’ll bring my water with a bowl of chips. Sweet. Free chips. Nice way to start my meal
Got my water and chips right away and they have a salsa bar with three salsa, pico, cabbage, cucumbers, and lime. Could decide which salsa so I pick the dark and darker salsa. What the heck.
I got my tacos right away and I look at them and I said is that all. Looked so small but after eating everyone I was content.
The asada tacos where so good. I added cabbage, guacamole, and salsa. So good. Really good. Cooked perfect. Juicy. Very flavorful. The guacamole made the taco. Big chunks of guacamole, fresh tomatoes, and fresh cilantro. Oh my goodness. The salsa added that heat. It was out of this world. So good. The pastor tacos were just as good.
Oh yea the chips were very fresh. Very crispy just how I like it. Dip it in the guacamole and it was so darn good. The salsa just just as good. One was hot and the other really hot.
So this place is really good. One of the best tacos shops I’ve had in the valley. Great tacos. Really good service. Friendly service. The ambience. Let’s just say Spanish music playing. A majority of the people are speaking Spanish. Oh yea. It was very clean
Would I come back again. Of course but only during the day time. Got to be careful. Probably take out for my family too. Don’t let that scare you. It’s my taco heaven right now. Enjoy.

Food is just average. Nothing special. I would skip and go somewhere else. I had the pastor (pork), asada (steak), and cabeza (shredded head/​cheek). The winner was definitely the cabeza. But everything else was just blande. The pastor was extremely dried. The owner asked me how it was and i told him my honest opinion; «the pastor was extremely dried.» His response «you should know the pastor was going to be dried, next time put more lemon to soften it.» Rude and just arrogant. Pastor is not supposed to be dried. Anyways… i live close by but it wont me my go to Mexican. Will rather got to El Pastorcito or Salsitas on 43^rd and Indian School.

We were aching for some classic Mexican food and, while searching, we came across this place online. After reading the reviews, we decided to take a chance and boy are we glad we did! This place met and blew away our expectations from beginning to end.
Both gentlemen we talked to were kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. Their food was exceptional and handmade in every way (except maybe the French fries but they were excellently cooked so I’m happy either way!) Their ingredients are high quality and their attention to detail took our experience from 0 to 100 in seconds. We will go back in a heartbeat and I highly recommend you try it if you haven’t already! You won’t be disappointed!

Found these guys on Unilocal and stopped in for lunch. Its a little divey (in a positive way) place. It was clean, busy. I’m pretty sure the owners were working behind the counter. They were friendly and accommodating.
I was with a friend and we decided to split a plate of 4 tacos which came with 1 side of house beans, we also ordered a side of refried beans and two drinks. The cost was about $ 12 for everything. Chips were complimentary. There was a serve yourself salsa bar with vegetables, salsas, lemons and limes. Everything looked fresh and it was cleanBobbi
The tacos were served in a plastic basket, wrapped in foil, the beans in styrofoam cups. The house beans were soup like and they were excellent. The tacos were came with only one thin shell which which made it difficult to hold the filling in. Two shells each would have been perfect, but still they were very good.
Overall I liked this place and would, for sure, stop in again if in the neighborhood.

So GOOD.
Every bite was delicious.
We ordered 6 carne asada tacos, 1 fish taco, bottled coke and a coke can… total was under $ 16 :) The asada tacos come plain but don’t worry… there is a salsa bar with different salsas, onions, pico, lime, cilantro, carrots and jalapeños (basically any taco topping you need). Asada meat is great… no fat… A lot of the the other taco places I’ve been to don’t really seem to understand that gristle, is not good. The fish taco came with lettuce, tomato and red onion… very good.
The service is great… seems family owned and operated… I love that!
This place hit the spot! We will definitely be back!

On point, hands down just good food and great service. Have not tried the sushi but everything g else is legit. Recommend
The tostada I highly recommend!!! Extra cheese and sour cream. Go big or go home

Do not skip over this place! I’m a GCU student and saw the sign for the place on the way to school for years, and didn’t stop in until recently. Let me tell you, that was a HUGE loss on my end. This place has some of the best tacos I’ve ever had. The Asada, and Pastor are absolutely amazing, and the sushi here is pretty good too! Also, the Horchata is absolutely delicious. When I crave tacos, this is the place you’ll find me :)

Driving through Phoenix and stopped at this place I saw on Unilocal with great reviews and had to experience for myself. Had an incredible experience that floored me. The food was great met the owners and they were great, definitely will be back!

A great little hole in the wall Mexican place. Not much to look at from the outside but come inside and find a very clean, comfortable place.
You can’t help but notice the awesome salsa bar. Great selection and very fresh.
And here is where it gets really interesting… Sure they have all the traditional Mexican food and that is delicious but they also have carne asada fries and… Wait for it… Mexican sushi!
Now, I had the pastor tacos, carne asada tacos and the carne asada fries all of which were amazing; but I wasn’t hungry enough to tack on the Mexican sushi. I’m sure, based on my experience that the Mexican sushi would have been just as delightful.
If your in the area, do yourself a favor and treat your tastebuds to some great flavor!

This place was awesome! I highly recommend this place to everyone! Don’t let the hole in the wall appearance fool you! The Mexican sushi was amazing and the carne asada tacos were to die for! The place was super clean and spotless!! I will defiantly be coming back more
Often!!!

Mexican Sushi? Yeah, it’s a weird thought … but don’t let that steer you the wrong way!
Although, I didn’t come here for the Mexican Sushi that’s so popular I got an order of Carne Asada fries because I haven’t had any that are on par with the famous San Jose Iguana’s or La Victoria Nacho Fries here. Looking for the next best thing I suppose.
The shop is small, but with ample seating and serves tacos, shrimp cocktail, mexican sushi, dessert and of course carne asada fries. For drinks they have the aguas frescas and soda. Adorned all over the register are small snacks and candies, many of which I grew up eating like De La Rosa Marzipan, Vero Mango, Lucas, all the spicy Tamarindo types and pinwheel chips.
I ordered the Carne Asada Fries and Horchata for about $ 9, not bad for a large lunch. The fries aren’t typical fast food fries and have that little battered type texture around the fries, meat is a bit small in portion. The sour cream and guacamole were scooped neatly on top. A bit plain in my opinion so I topped it with pico de gallo, lime, tomatillo salsa, jalapenos and that spicy mayo that comes on the side of their Mexican sushi. It was good, but nothing mind blowing. Their salsa bar is pretty good, definitely one of the better tomatillo salsa’s I’ve had here. Still definitely better than Filiberto’s Carne Asada fries that’s for sure! Horchata was good, not too sweet but not the best Horchata I’ve had in PHX. Definitely needs a little more cinnamon, however still good and you can tell it was made fresh.
The shop is clean, big and the staff is friendly and fast. The only con is that the parking lot is limited and it’s on a main road, so dining here during rush hour can be a struggle.