Tacos Jalisco

This place is in a really sketchy-​looking building next to an even sketchier-​looking laundromat, but the restaurant itself was surprisingly decent inside. The food was good and service was quick. We tried a variety of dishes, but thought the Al pastor tacos were the best. Beans and rice were «meh» and the guacamole was neon so I didn’t try it. The salsas were amazing and the best part of the meal. Next time we’ll just have the Al pastor tacos and chips and salsa.

BEST MEXICAN FOOD OUTSIDE OF MEXICO!!! Seriously tho you should only come here. The prices are super low and the quality is stellar. Lengua tacos FTW. Don’t miss the salsa bar with roasted and salted jalapeño peppers. Not for the faint of heart!

Bomb ass top notch taco joint… I’ll never go to filibertos or any of those other spots when I’m home again.

I liked but I didn’t love. The food wasn’t bad but it wasn’t as amazing as expected. I felt the beans were a bit watery and the rice dry. I do understand that we are dealing with take-​out Mexican food here but with their prices being a bit over the local average, I was hoping for better quality or serving sizes. I guess at the end of the day, there was nothing wrong but there was also nothing pulling me back to visit again and again.

I wish we had this place in Colorado. The Carne Asada tacos and burrito are awesome. My favorite part is the salsa bar– green salsa, roasted jalapeños, jalapeño mix with carrots abd cauliflower. And radish to cool your mouth. :) this will be one of my first stops in Scottsdale.

This little hidden gem has the best carne asada taco plate! The salsa is always fresh and the flour tortillas are amazing. It’s always packed here but food comes out quickly! It is definitely the best authentic place in Old Town.

great place with great people. the cashier was extra helpful while helping us decide what to order. the food is great and the atmosphere is very peaceful, we will be back for sure.

Wow wa. Yes a hole in the wall but you will leave fulfilled. Best tasting Mexican food in a long long time. Don’t forget to fill up on condiments table. You will complete your meal! Gal behind counter English not so good but who cares! Order was excellent. Food excellent and you still had money left in your pocket. If you don’t go you will miss a Phoenix/​Scottsdale experience.

Stopped in for a late taco, and was pleasantly surprised of the quality of food for the price. Got several dishes to-​go and all were excellent: chips and salsa were good; bean&cheese burrito large and great; carne asada burrito was excellent.

This place is a hidden GEM!!!
They have endless options from burritos– tacos– quesadillas (huge) — to yummy ceviche– shrimp tostadas you name it!!!
The combos come with rice and beans and lettuce– it’s a lot of food. I tend to have eyes larger than my stomach.
Oh have I mentioned their salsa bar green salsa to pics to spicy red heaven salsa! They also have grilled jalapeños– pickled carrots and onions and cucumber/​radishes all at your disposal.
Such good food and fast service! If you are looking for bomb Mexican food — go here!!!

My favorite Mexican place in Scottsdale. I usually have their carne asada tacos or tortas, which are both delicious. I could write 10 more reviews dedicated to how good their salsa is. Their flan and horchata are also off the chain. Only complaint is that last time I got take out they put beans on my torta which kinda ruined it lol. Still love this place though.

Not good at all! The meat is inedible… I really don’t know how people like this place! Horrible horrible food! Don’t waste your money. I’m so upset that I did!

Love this place! Lots of traditional Mexican combo plates. I recommend the chicken taco & cheese quesadilla! I was never crazy about their beans and rice but they aren’t bad. You can buy items a la cart also. I think a taco is only $ 1.50!
It’s a hole in the wall place where you can dine in or get your food to go.

For a hole-​in-​the-​wall taco shop, the #6 combo of 3 carne asada tacos with rice and beans was decent. Previous reviewers are correct in that the salsas are all absolutely delicious, especially the verde. The carne in the tacos is not very good quality, and tasted about a half step up from ground beef to me. I think why people like it is because it was very fatty meat. The beans were awful– very little taste at all and soupy consistency. The rice was just as bad. I drowned both these sides in salsa just to make them edible. Great that you can enjoy with a Mexican Coke (no beer though). Parking’s a bitch but made up for it with the ability to dine watching telenovelas.

I’m lucky enough to live a block away from Scottsdale’s Best Mexican food! I eat here quite often (1 – 3 times/​month)… So I consider myself a TJ’s pro!
First of all– The Salsa Bar
Two thumbs up! The SALSA VERDE IS THE BEST ever, and you can take as much home as you want! The Salsa Bar also has fresh cut limes and radishes, as well as a SPICY RED SALSA and various other toppings.
2^nd– Main Course
I love tacos– who doesn’t?
The carne is seasoned perfectly, and served on double stacked corn tortillas– topped with fresh chopped onion and cilantro. This is my personal favorite way to eat carne asada.
I have also tried the al pastor, spicy shrimp, and chicken tacos– all of them were also delicious.
Oh! THE ROLLED TACOS
Try them!
(I order them w/​o tomatoes…) They come loaded with guac and sour cream, rice and beans.
3^rd– RICE & BEANS
YUM! Try these. Just because you won’t regret it!

I ate here. It’s cheap but you get what you pay for. It’s exactly what it seems like from the moment you walk in.
No complaints, but don’t expect a hidden gem.

Hole in the wall — YES
Great food — YES
Like many hole in the wall places, people must get past the location and language barrier. If you can’t get past that, go to taco bell and shut it. Is it perfect, no. Is the food good with great portions for the lrices, heck yes! If you’re unsure of what to order, stay with go-​to plates, Carne Adada tacos or Pork Flautas aka Taquitos are pretty tasty! I had the gordita combo. What I enjoyed was that they arrived it so the corn breading wouldn’t get soggy! Huge plus! Give this a shot — it’s pretty good.

We found this cool little hole in the wall taco restaurant, thanks to all of you Unilocalers! They have a great selection of Mexican food. The food was delicious !

Fresh and authentic Mexican food. I return here whenever I’m visiting Scottsdale because it’s just that good. This place is top 5 all time on my personal list of taco joints.
Obligatory hole in the wall comment…
I haven’t had issues with service like some other reviewers, but I agree that it’s nothing special. Everyone was friendly enough and I think a certain «gruff» comes with the territory. It’s a small place that caters to locals (i.e. workers on lunch break and Mexican American families), not tourists or retirees. So I think for me that negates any concerns with location and service as expressed by others.
In any event, the food is what stands out here. When you first walk in there is a bar with various pickled veggies and salsas. Try the radishes! The menu is long enough to satisfy varied preferences but not so long as to overwhelm. I’ve had most things and everything is great! As mentioned, carne asada is good, but I think you can do better. The tripa is great, lengua is good (crispy exterior, melt in your mouth interior), and the sweet pork is outstanding. Rice and beans are solid and the crema and Mexican mayo taste sooo homemade. I like salsa verde quite a bit and probably use it «improperly,» but it’s great on everything.
If you are the kind of person who looks beyond the surface and appreciates really good Mexican food, do yourself a favor and check this place out.
NOW!

Very good authentic Mexican food. I never would have found this place without Unilocal.My carne asada combo plate was delicious. It’s in a kinda sketchy strip mall but that makes it even more fun to visit.