TaCarbon
5834 W Camelback Rd, Glendale, AZ, 85301
TaCarbon Menu
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Diabetics at Taco Bell
The biggest concern for diabetics is to find healthy food with less sugar at restaurants. The hunt for the right food becomes even more challenging for diabetics when dining at a fast food restaurant. Well, Taco Bell changes that with Fresco style. Simply ask or order an item from the Taco Bell menu in Fresco Style.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Taco Bell:
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Fresco Steak Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 4g Fat (1.5g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 17g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 10g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco – Shredded Chicken
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco Beef
Nutrition Fact: 160 calories, 6g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 480mg sodium, 18g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Bean Burrito
Nutrition Fact: 380 calories, 11g Fat (4g Sat. Fat), 1060mg sodium, 55g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 9g Fiber, 14g Protein
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for Diabetics:
You must avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes at Taco Bell if you have diabetes. Almost every beverage offered at Taco Bell contains high sugar content.
High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
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High Blood Pressure at Taco Bell
People with high blood pressure must avoid food with high sodium levels. You can either ask the people at Taco Bell to add less salt in your food or choose the food items with less sodium content or customize your order using Taco Bell's own nutrition calculator.
Food Suggestions to Control Blood Pressure at Taco Bell:
Fresco Chicken Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Grilled Breakfast Burrito - Sausage
Nutrition Fact: 340 calories, 17g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 730mg sodium, 36g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 11g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Blood Pressure:
Taco Bell offers a wide range of Grande Scrambler Burritos, Crunch wraps, and Quesadillas which are high in sodium. It is important to limit the sodium intake at Taco Bell and avoid any meal with over 750-800mg sodium.
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High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
Visit below restaurant in Glendale for healthy meals suggestion.
Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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About Taco Bell
Taco Bell is a haven for Mexican delicacies such as tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos, and other specialty items. Owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. Taco Bell is one of the fastest growing American chains of fast food restaurants. The restaurant operates from 7,072 different locations which are mostly run by independent franchisees and licensees.
The background story of Taco Bell is interesting and inspiring for budding entrepreneurs. The fast-food brand is the brainchild of Glen Bell, who started his first food venture as a hot dog seller in San Bernardino, California. The year was 1948. After witnessing long queues outside a Mexican restaurant called Mitla Café across the street, Bell saw the opportunity and demand for hard-shelled Tacos. He reverse-engineered the recipe and later started selling Tacos and called the venture Taco-Tia.
Later, the name changed from Taco-Tia to El Taco. Eventually, Glen Bell sold the company to his partner and opened the first Taco Bell in Downey in 1962. By 1964, the restaurant also got its first franchise in Torrance. The 100th Taco Bell restaurant was opened by 1965. PepsiCo acquired Taco Bell from Glen Bell in 1978 and the restaurant brand is currently a subsidiary of Yum! Brands which looks after the restaurant business of PepsiCo.
Healthy Food Options at Taco Bell
You may believe that a healthy lifestyle doesn't go well at a fast food restaurant. Well, that's not the case with Taco Bell. Surprisingly Taco Bell offers a variety of healthy options, thanks to the in-house registered dietician who monitors the whole menu. The dietician ensures that each item on the menu is free from additives and preservatives, colors, and artificial flavors. The dietician also ensures that the food served at Taco Bell doesn't contain high-fructose corn syrup, low sodium levels, and reduced use of partially hydrogenated oil.
More than 75% of food items served at Taco Bell falls under 500 calories. Taco Bell also features the Fresco Style option which helps the customers to maintain healthy diet plan without missing out on taste. In Fresco style option, Taco Bell switches pico de gallo with cheese, sour cream, guac, and mayo-based sauce. Taco Bell takes care of almost every health preference of its customers.
Tips for Dining at Taco Bell
Diabetics can also try other Fresco styled Taco items such as Fresco Crunchy Taco, Fresco Grilled Steak, and Fresco Soft Taco Beef. These are other healthy alternatives of Tacos for diabetics which contains an adequate amount of starch and minimum or no fat content. Switch the regular sauce or cheese with pico de gallo and you can easily reduce the sodium intake and fat content for your body. It will help maintain blood pressure levels and control high cholesterol.
Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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Address :
5834 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ, 85301 - Phone (623) 463-8134
- Website https://www.tacarbon.com
- Click To Get Directions
Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Jacob J.
this place is really, really good. there are lots of places like this in phoenix/tucson - i've been to many - and tacabron is in the top tier. their salsas aren't the best, but the menu items are excellent and the prices are in line.
(4)Kelsey L.
Sometimes I wake up in the morning CRAVING carne asada tacos from TaCarbon. This place is the real deal. The employees are amazing and the food is delicious. My coworkers and I plan our week around when we can get from Tempe to Glendale for taco day! Thanks to all of the guys at TaCarbon for always being so great!
(5)Sassoun H.
Well, I found it. I finally found it. The best tacos in Phoenix. Hands down, no question, it's not even close. I've lived here for about 4 months now and have been to about 20 different taco stands, joints, holes in the wall, trucks, and high end eateries who think charging $3.95 for a street taco is warranted. Damn them, I tell you! Damn them all to hell!!! TaCarbon is the real-deal-Holyfield, my taco loving compadres! Nothing pretentious here. Not even plates. Everything, I mean everything, gets served on little styrofoam trays. Don't expect to sit down and have a waiter come to your table and take your order either. You walk in, go straight up to the counter, order your food, grab some sauces, and take a seat. They will call your name when your food is ready. The place is small, jam packed, hot, with a line out the door. And you better know what you want when you get to the counter....patient customer service isn't on the menu. The food, however, makes up for all that. The tortillas are exceptionally yummy. I don't know if they make them in house or if they are delivered from somewhere else, but they are the best tortillas ever. The Hazz (taco or burrito) is the best. Carne asada with roasted peppers and melted cheese on corn tortillas. Insanely good. I had a Hazz taco and burrito. The Lorenza is another little nugget of heaven that you need to try. We tried almost every taco on the menu and we weren't disappointed with any of them. If you want to taste the best tacos and burritos in Phoenix this is a place to go. The carne asada is amazing, the tortillas are out of this world, and the sauces are excellent. Is it in the best neighborhood in town? No. But there are kids and families in a fun and relaxed environment. Indoor and outdoor seating, oh, and ice cold cervezas!!! And finally, each taco is under $2!!! Viva-la-good-deal!!!
(5)Brendaa E.
One Word AMAZING!! You can't go wrong with this place, and the price is right. It was pretty busy yet our food was done in no time. I tried, Taco de asada, adobada, barbacoa, taco hazz( which has melted cheese, green chili) and they were all bomb. They also have authentic Mexican sodas, I had their horchata nothing special but good. It was pretty crowded inside but great thing they have outdoor seating!
(5)Carla D.
This place has the best tacos in the valley. I've tried so many places only to be disappointed... Finally found the best carne asada tacos. Everything is fresh to order right in front of you. The service is great, staff is friendly. It's a small place but there's plenty of outside seating. Sometimes I wish they were open after 10pm for a late night meal. This place is totally worth the drive of you are not in the west valley. You will not regret it.
(5)A.D. W.
Pretty damn good I must say, their beans are crazy, outa this world, so the bean n cheese burro's are worthy of a drive for me. The Barbacoa? Amazing...Asada? a little bland but quality beef so its pretty good, its all grilled on a charcoal (?) bbq rt off to the right, under the exhaust hoods...The salsas are some of the better I have had, but not hot enough..LOL...Overall a high quality, VERY consistent product, I urge everyone to give it a try if your in the neighborhood. BTW, the location is a little tricky for 1st timers, its on 59th about half a block north of Camelback. Its a lg strip mall and its rt next to the auto parts store...
(5)Tim S.
Me and my friend were in the area and decided to stop here for lunch. I'm always down for some good tacos and this spot looked pretty legit. From the sound of it, it reminded me of Tacos El Gordo back in SD kind of. We walked in and placed our order. I got 3 carne asada tacos on corn tortillas (I noticed here in Phoenix, they give you the option most places..corn or flour) and I got a small carne asada caramelo (quesadilla/mulita). My friend got some carne asada tacos and some lengua I think. We had Mexican Cokes to drink. Quick rundown on how everything was............... Carne Asada Tacos ($2.00)- Legit. The carne asada was cooked over charcoal and had good flavor to it. Minimal gristle/fat which was nice. They come plain on double layered corn tortillas. I topped mine with some onion/cilantro mix and some hot sauce. They were pretty good...best carne asada tacos I have had so far in Phoenix. Caramelo ($2.50) - This was a mini quesadilla with carne asada. It was filling and delicious. Same good carne asada and a good helping of cheese. I would definitely get one again. They have a larger size too (probably in a flour tortilla) for like $5.00. Total for everything was around $20.00. My friend bought me lunch which was awesome and much appreciated! I even scored an extra taco because she couldn't eat her last one. When it comes to an additional taco, don't have to tell me twice...ate that sucka in 10 seconds flat! I could see myself coming back. This was the closest thing yet to reminding me of Tacos El Gordo or Tacos El Poblano in SD. The guys working there were friendly and personable. Nice little spot!
(4)Shamar J.
The best place in phx , the food was sooo fresh. I would tell everyone I know about that place .
(5)Melissa H.
Great food but the service is really bad. Especially at nights, the servers who usually work late are very rude and so is the manager. If you are new, expect to be confused and know that they won't offer to explain or help you and if you ask for anything, you will get dirty looks. I gave them no tip, which is rare, coming from me. Bad service overall.
(2)Isaac L.
Hands down the best tacos in Phoenix. It's a crazy situation. You place your order and go hit the salsa bar. While you're distracted with the plethora of salsas and accoutrements, an angel sneaks in through the back door and laces the succulent meats with with angel dust. This guy is no rookie, he been blessing tacos for a minute. Now, you being none the wiser, are about to eat tacos that might as well be served on the holy grail. Yo I'll slap ya moms in the face for these tacos right here!
(5)Maria B.
Very good... We got the family meal, asada and adobada. Asada was cut in small tiny peaces and didn't have chunks of chewy fat as sometimes we get at other places. Adobada was soft, juicy and flavorful. We got a lot of small tortillas perfect for making the tacos, lots of good salsas. Price was good for the amount of food we got. Had lunch and dinner for family of 5.
(5)Natasha E.
I cant believe how lucky i was to have came across this on yelp!!! Wow wow woww i wish i had this at my local area. Definitely stop by you will not regret it... The tostada was good... The buritto hazz omg a must!!! You need to go asap!!!!! This place is under rated
(5)Chris G.
Holy cow. This place is real life. Clean, petite and the smell of that grill..It's all great. The steak is fresh. The food is made to order. The employees are attentive. The horchata is heaven liquified. Here are some pics I took but there was much more food not seen. I didn't want to take any pictures. I wanted to eat what I was smelling but that would have been selfish of me...so..Go here. Just for a cherry on top. The salsa bar we gorgeous. Everything fresh. The process is genius...you order upfront, you get your salsa and sit your hungry ass Down and wait for your food to be ready...once it is and you have eaten it whole you may go back to the front and tell that magically chef to whip up some more tacos and you pay when you have reached food coma...also to add creditably to this I am half Mexican/Spanish. It was a taste of childhood. Authentic.
(5)Clint M.
While my mouth said this wasn't bad my stomach greatly disagreed. I tried this on a whim from a coworker that I do lunch with every Saturday and it came highly recommended. Considering we had done the same place for about 6 weeks straight for our weekly Saturday lunch I caved and gave it a try... BIG MISTAKE! As mentioned above the taste of the food was good, however, there was something off with it as I have had digestive distress(nice way of saying what it's really doing to me) since 11am yesterday and have to question either the conditions of the kitchen or whether the food was handled or stored in a sanitary manner. Either way, this'll be the first and last time I eat here.
(1)Casey K.
Mediocre food, failed check out system, and inattentive customer service. Onions aren't diced or peeled properly. The staff doesn't seem capable of handling rush hour business. Smells nice walking in from the parking lot, but left disappointed.
(2)Bryan K.
Amazing, flavorful, delicious, mouthwatering, best, mouth-gasm... These are a few words that popped into my head while eating here. Their food is amazingly flavored and well made. I would eat here everyday if I were closer. One downside is that they have a "no firearms allowed" sign on their door. That's the only thing that pissed me off. Buuuuuut... I did come here for food, not target practice.
(5)Ale M.
Tacos are delicious and their salsas are good too. Their horchata is amazing. Best taco.place ever this place tops it :)
(5)Yolanda H.
Best tacos in town the carne is very good , they have all types of meat Quality is good they have a salad bar with 7 different salsas everything here is good , they are always busy so come with time !!!
(5)A S.
Very very disappointed! I had heard great things about this place unfortunately it was overrated. I got food for 7 of us. The tacos were extremely greasy yet dry. They are nothing special for sure. No one finished what they ordered. Extremely tasteless. I will stick to my mother's tacos.
(2)Jesus B.
Outstanding food! Tacos are the best that I have tasted in the valley. Reminds me Cali from where I come from.
(5)M M.
Definite best street style tacos around. Salsa bar is very good. Carne asada tacos are always fresh and tasty. Never a bad meal
(5)J W.
Best Mexican food I've had! I love Mexican food and I feel like I'm pretty picky to what meets my standards for damn good original Mexican food. This place blows any other fast food Mexican out of the water. 5 bucks for a small bean burrito, asana street taco, 5 mini tortillas for $.50 and a water! The salsa bar is one of the freshest I've ever seen too with lettuce, pico, carrots, onions, cilantro and great hot sauce! I would drive from Peoria to come back and would love to see a location further north as the Mexican food up by me is subpar:( This good took about 10 minutes, which for fast food most people think is long but trust me it's worth it bc nothing's pre-made. It's all prepared by hand right there behind the counter. This is an authentic taste of a restaurant in Mexico, make the trip it's worth it!
(5)Josh W.
Awesome street tacos. Can get a little busy because food is so good but other then that great place to go for great mexican tacos
(4)Jesus N.
Its freaking good my favorite its the campechano burrito and agua de limon Tripa in this place its bomb Really recommend this place
(5)Elza M.
Great food. Never a disappointment. Fast and friendly service. The carne asada is cooked perfectly and has little to no fat so that's good. The tripas are crispy and delicious too. I would recommend the plates. You get more bang for your buck that way.
(5)Anakaren M.
California needs some of these tacos. I came here because my friend recommended them to me. I will be coming back when I visit Arizona again. Hands down the best tacos I've had in the United States.
(5)jaemin l.
Ta Carbon was da bomb. The Lorenza was my favorite and I recommend it because it is juicy and delicious. I also recommend the Pastor,because it is plain with exciting flavor. To wrap it up (get it "wrap" it up!) it was better than school food. Ps... I'm 8. (this is my mom's phone)
(5)Claudia G.
2nd time eating hurr & it's delicious. The closest street tacos Mexican style ish you'll find in Phoenix. BOMB.com !!! I come outta my way to eat here. Highly recommend. And there's a guy who sells illegal DVDs of movies that are in the theaters now...can't get any better than that...
(5)Sandra O.
If ur looking for street tacos; this place will do! Got the family pack carne asada ($16) that came with 15 yummy mini flour tortillas. The carne asada was good. would've loved more marinade in it. And just to feel like I was spring breaking it up in Mexico; got some coronitas. ($1.80 each) The setup is a lil awkward when ordering; kind of cramped and you don't pay until you get ur order . Outside patio was perfecto with music pumpin'. Everything is served up in styrofoam; so ur gonna have to sacrifice the environment people!, for some yummy food. Dress: anything goes, from jeans to ladies in their cha cha shoes and piñata dresses :-\
(4)Roy G.
I walked into Ta'carbon this mid-Sunday afternoon as a referral from a Hispanic friend, "You want real Mexican food, then go to Ta'carbon." So there I went. It is a Mexican fast food (comida campesina) restaurant. We walk in around 4pm and it is packed. We overhear that is normal. I look up at the menu board that is right above the front counter. The menu is in Spanish with English subtitles I inwardly smile and think, "how appropriate." having lived in Mexico I don't particularly notice the language difference, but on seeing the menu I look around and realize the clientele is almost 100% Hispanic. Me and one other the exception. I think, maybe this restaurant does serve real Mexican food. My anticipation meter subtley rises. I look up at the menu board and decide right away to order one of my favorites, Tacos al Pastor. When I resided in Mexico City for a few years that dish was a perennial choice. I would be able to judge well the quality of the Ta'carbon food with my previous experience with these tacos. I told the wife (the Sinaloense) to go ahead and order for us. She enjoys organizing things, she took immediate control and starting working the ample salsa bar while I went to find an available table. It was crowded so I worked to find one. There is a nice selection of salsas a cream green smooth and light, a tomatillo with a little bite and two reds with a moderate and a heftier spiciness. The condiments are fresh and tasty. After the Sinaloense finishes setting up our condiments I begin to feel perplexed. The restaurant patrons are quiet. It's noticeable. It's strange. I learn back and take in the restaurant's panorama. What is causing this quiet ambience? There is background music, mariachi, of course, it is ubiquitous Mexican white noise, the perfect element for Ta'carbon. The eating area I is a little hot. There are four ceiling fans: two are silently whipping around, one is limping along and the last one is on an extended siesta. Mexico! It's warm but not overly so and more importantly the clients don't care, they keep streaming in. The serious quiet attitude of the patrons continues to intrigue me. Then I notice it. I see the source and am surprised. The source of the seriousness flows from the countermen. The behind the counter team is absolutely unique. Being a gringo l am accustomed to the tried and true clutch of obsequious smiles and attitudes of wait staff. In Gringolandia that is what consistently works - this is not Gringo Land. These boys in matching red polos are serious about what they do and they express it in every move and motion. They move in an almost militaristic precision with their only strategic objective as pure customer satisfaction. In dealing with the customer they are completely focused, serious with no hint of a smile or obsequiousness and they treat everyone exactly the same. In walks a young Latina with every curve perfectly placed as she saunters up to the counterman he focuses completely on her order his eyes stay fixated on her eyes. He's utterly professional what a relief it must be for the customers to know that everyone from olive cleavage to octogenarian dentures receive the same exacting service. The countermen could be aptly described as the Mexican cooks 'Seal Team' Red; dedicated, disciplined and focused. This professional quiet aura is transmitted to the customers. It's magical. The tacos al pastor arrived, they were delicious not dry, but moist. The small hand - made corn tortillas were on the side just like Mexico City tacos. The tacos come desegregated allowing one to construct them as one wishes. So the Sinaloense and I happily constructed away. She drank an agua de limón and I had Senorial, an excellent Mexican soda just right for tacos. As we got ready to leave after such an intriguing experience and a sumptuous meal I saw a sign on the wall, it read, ¡Viva México! Roughly translated it means, Long live México! I left the restaurant thinking, "Yeah, viva México and viva Ta'carbon!
(4)Ella M.
Ok...so I know I have said this before, but this is legit. These are the best tacos in the valley...perhaps anywhere! It wouldn't have even happened had Fajardo's Cafe been open! We had driven out to Glendale and it was closed, so I jumped on Yelp and this place came up! It's a very small place and if I hadn't read Floyd C's review, I probably wouldn't have found it! (Thanks, Floyd!!!) It is on the north east corner of 59th Ave and Camelback. However, it is facing 59th avenue...yeah. we drove around a few times...then read the review! Oh....gotta love random adventures leading to a diamond in the rough! You go up to the counter, order...and they hand you a little plate to fill with all of the fixings they have at the salsa bar...which to be honest...they're all AMAZING!!!! Plus, they have cucumbers, lettuce, onion/cilantro mix, carrots and limes! LIMES!! Remember...I have a lime fetish. ***the ONLY complaint I have...and it is not even that big of a deal and I won't be taking any stars away is that they don't have cilantro alone...I hate raw onions. Like to the point of having a close to "ick" reaction! *** Anywhoooo... I ordered 2 carne asada tacos and a lengua taco with a side of beans. The lengua (tongue...yes tongue) is absolutely flavorful and SOOOOOOOOO tender! The carne asada is probably the most flavorful I have ever had here in the valley! The beans are amazing and super yummy...it seems to me that they have chorizo and cheese in them. The service is quick and not so personable, but not rude at all! They are busy and are pretty much just making sure to get everyone their orders! We will be back! Every Tuesday! ;-) Wanna know how much we enjoyed our meal? We each ordered a carne asada burrito to go...for lunch tomorrow! We never do that! So who is up for Taco Wednesday? Thursday? Any day that ends in "Y"??
(5)John D.
This place wins me over every time. Can't go wrong with any meat but the carne asada is Sonoran perfection. Their salsa bar is small but packed with goods. What amazes me is the same guys continue to work here EVERY time I come. Seems like family. Always feels strange to not pay first when ordering but you'll be glad you haven't cashed out when you go for seconds :) I give em 4 instead of 5 stars for their awkward standing around bumping into each other waiting for your name to be called. Better to look or listen for a number on intercom.
(4)Lala L.
This place is bomb.com !!!!! Very reasonable prices with many options. Pure Mexican food not at all Americanized! I would highly recommend this place to any meat lover!!
(5)Jen S.
The best carne asada I have had. This brings me back to a torta I had in Puerto Vallarta. I recommend this place with two thumbs up. Also Barbacoa taco also tasty. Very friendly staff and super clean inside as well.
(5)Luis P.
Best tacos on the planet! Open kitchen, you can see them barbecue the meat over mesquite. The smell is pure heaven. Great salsa bar.
(5)Monique H.
So good. So. fvcking. good. Do yourself a favor and get some carne asada here.
(5)Shalin C.
Pretty big menu, cheap prices and a super fresh salsa bar make this place awesome! Not really much about this place is that interesting, except that you order at the walk up bar, they call your name and you pick up your food. When picking up our order the guy at the counter told us we pay after we're done...well, some pretty lively conversation and a few beers later we promptly ran out on our tab (by accident). After a few hours my friend realized we hadn't paid and went back to settle our tab. TaCarbon, just a suggestion, get your payment at time of food delivery!!!!! This place is run sort of like a cafeteria - there's no reason to think you have to go back after you're done eating! Anyway, the food was tasty! We had the lingua tacos, the pastor plato and Tecate - made for an awesome lunch! They have outdoor seating and some pretty sturdy heaters for the patio - it's a good thing because it was packed inside with a crowd that included a lot of kids~
(4)Latrice H.
This place is AMAZING! I have never had tacos this amazing in my life! The place is pretty small however it is very crowded! I understand Why it's crowded the food is delicious! I ordered three streak corn tacos and I was in heaven! The tortillas were soft and the steak was juicy and well seasoned. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Raquel H.
This is a great place loved the tacos and kids even asked for seconds. Horchata is really good too. I would recommend this place and it is worth the drive
(5)Marina M.
Hubby wanted street tacos & this was recommended by a few people. We walked in at noon right as they opened & it was already packed. They had a salsa/condiment bar right in the middle of the room which kinda skeeved me out since so many people we're standing around it (flipping their hair, coughing etc). I ordered 2 carne asada tacos & hubby ordered 1 carne asada, 1 pastor, & 1 taco with carne & green chile. They came out right away & I was really impressed with the amount of meat they gave us. My meat was pretty pink & I wasn't sure if it was due to a marinade or being undercooked? The meat was pretty flavorful, I did like that nice smokey taste from the grill. I could only eat 1 taco, it was way too greasy for me. The tortilla was greasy as was the meat. My husband devoured his & couldn't stop talking about how these tasted like the ones back in Mexico. I felt pretty queasy the rest of the day from the amount of grease. Since my husband loved it I know we'll be back, I noticed they had bean tostadas & bean tacos so I may try that next time.
(2)Ted R.
Fantastic asada, maybe the best in the Valley, and well worth visiting. The best and most popular option is to get a family pack and pick up 1 or 2 pounds. This is a really basic asada... it's not heavily marinated (or maybe not even marinated at all). But it's perfectly salted, and then cooked up over a charcoal grill. When you add in the fact that the price is fair (something like $17-19 for a family pack that will feed at least a few people) and the tortillas are good, this place is tops.
(5)E W.
Seriously legit tacos here. Meats are all amazing. Actual big chunks of tender lengua. Horchata is good as well. Just some talented gentlemen workin away back at the impressive grills coaxing consistent awesomeness out of their magical meats. Great prices as well.
(5)Christopher B.
Since it has had a 4.5 rating for a while now, I went to see what all the hype was about. It's a little hard to find as it's tucked away on the northwest corner of the shopping center. I was greeted in Spanish (no comprendo?!), ordered a Carne Asada burrito ($5.10 after tax), and it was ready no more than 60 seconds later. It was hot though, but I wasn't impressed with the size. There was a little topping bar with salsas, pico de gallo, and some other stuff. I was done eating and out of the place within 4-5 minutes. Keeping in mind that I was not eating that fast, that should give you an idea of the size. The taste was decent, but nothing special. There's a slim chance that I'd go out of my way to give this place a second try.
(2)David S.
Best Must have tacos in all Phoenix. Great Sonora style grilled carne asada... it's the most descent carne asada in the state.
(5)El C.
Tacos here are good because of the meat and the small flour tortillas which make them the closest thing to the real thing (mexico street tacos). The bar with the salsas and other condiments is well stocked but the "water guacamole" and the veggies are not seasoned well and don't complement the tacos very well. Place is always crowded which means tacos are good, just don't expect a quiet comfortable dining experience because you will be rubbing elbows with people. If compared with Mexico tacos this place falls short, but compared to everything else around here in Phoenix, this place is pretty good, top 3 taco places in the city that's for sure.
(4)Floyd C.
Great food for pocket change. Let me explain, $1.75 for an asada taco or marinated pork taco. If you are really hungry go for the asada burrito and $4.50 later you could feed yourself and a guest. If your thirsty buy a 12 ounce 2.50 Tecate to wash it down. Seriously inexpensive and great grilled flavor on the meat. Maybe because they have an open fire grill inside. Just be prepared, its gets warm inside maybe in the 80s when I was there and with the crowd of people ordering to go it gets warm. Just slightly uncomfortable hot, like almost breaking a sweat. If you can't deal with it order to go the meat is worth it. Also please don't go here expecting great customer service or a great atmosphere, this is a simple 35 max capacity room that grills meat. Go for the food and that is what my review reflects. I did not go here expecting red carpet service, please do the same and bring a hearty appetite. If you are looking for this place it is not on the main street of camelback it is situated facing west and is north of the Orileys auto parts. I was almost disappointed because I went at night and it took me 5 minutes to drive around the almost abandoned shopping center to find it on the far north corner. It also did not help all the windows are blacked out at the restaurant. I will be going back for a to go order so I can impress my coworkers with my new found asada burrito that puts all others to shame. Till I find another great place I have conquered the quest of best lunch burrito.
(5)Jorge L.
Everything here is bomb!! Try the carne asade plate or the tacos!! I eat here all the time and the other location on Indian school & 27th ave! Try it at least once you won't be sorry
(5)Sunggin K.
Really good authentic Mexican food. Delicious, good price, and a good amount of food. Ill be back tomorrow.
(5)david g.
I am so upset with myself. I have lived about 1.5 miles away from this place for the last 4 years. The exterior does not do it justice so I have never pulled in to try it or read about it before today. I decided to look up some new Mexican places around my house , and this one has really good reviews, so I went and checked it out I could not believe how many people were there, even still it only took about 7 or 8 minutes total to get my food. They are cash only so make sure you go with some cabbage. They have a huge BBQ constantly grilling carne asada right inside the restaurant over hot charcoal. They also have some pork varities but I have not tried that yet. I had some carne asada tacos and oh my gosh they were so good. They are served on the freshest mini flour tortillas I think I've ever had they were so good. Everything seems like it comes plain, if you want to add on onions or salsa or the pickled vegetables you do that yourself after hitting up the little salsa bar. They also have a few different types of Mexican soft drinks in glass bottles. The place itself is just the bare minimum, its just a little tiny place that serves street food, but the food makes up for the decor. I am so glad I tried this place it's a great cheap meal and it's right down the street! Next time I will try some of the other taco and burrito types, I saw Pastor and barbacoa and a few others as well that looked good! This is real Mexican food, not tailored for Americans or gringos, I was the only white dude in the whole place out of about 30 while I was there!
(5)MIKE C.
Not sure what everyone else was eating, but for me it was just okay. The meat had a great flavor/taste but a slight tough and fatty at times. The salsa bar seemed to be flavorless and cut down with water or something. Every great taco must be accompanied by a great salsa/chili. If your in the area I would give it a shot.
(3)James M.
This place is absolutely amazing! The tacos are delicious with a wonderful salsa bar. I wanted a chicken casadilla but they did not have chicken so I got al pastor. I had never heard of it before but my goodness!! It was the best casadilla I had ever had. This is one of my main spots now. I recommend stopping in here for lunch or dinner if your ever in the area
(5)Tony Y.
Best carne asada in town. And it's cheap. There really isn't anything more that needs to be said.
(5)Joe S.
¡Muy authentico! Like you've been transported into the middle of Hermosillo. Only gringo in the place. Loved everything I had.
(4)Melinda F.
This place was awesome! It looks kind of scary from the outside but once you enter the meat is cooking right behind the counter. The food is cheap, good and fast.
(5)JoMarie D.
Best Taco shop eva hands down! If your looking for an enchiladas, rice and beans spot this is not it! But if your down for some bomb street tacos, burros or quesadillas. This is it hands down! The Asada is de bess. If your a tripita'er its a must have! Its a small hidden treasure. It gets packed though sometimes elbow to elbow so prep yourself. Its so worth the hustle and bustle. Here's a tip, if you eat there you pay after you eat. Trust me u want to keep an open tab cause your gonna want em to keep em coming. I just wish the would expand it. I took my family from Ca they loved it! The kids tore up the quesadillas!
(5)Aura C.
It's a tiny little place with no air conditioner, but really tasty and cheap tacos. I had the bbq tacos, carne asada, al pastor and tripe. I didn't care much for the tripe tacos, but I think it's an acquired taste. My husband had a beer for $2.50. In addition to cheap tacos, they had a little salsa bar. Some how, even though the food was cheap, we still managed to spend like $40. The tacos are under $3 for the most part. I think my husband ordered a burrito to take home which was $4. I guess the cheaper the food, the more compelled you are to buy! :-)
(4)Jewls M.
Well the food is eatable way to small and crowded in there they have a patio area as well but be aware you may get attacked by all the flies. To ease this experience they do serve beer
(5)Maria M.
I had heard good reviews about this place from my husband's brother but was warned that it was a bit expensive for fast Mexican food. When a groupon deal came out for it, my husband and I decided to try it. We thought it nothing out of the ordinary and their portions were small and overpriced. I'm fit and eat healthy portions and found myself needing more than 2 burritos to feel satisfied! That will definitely be first and last time I will be going there as the service was poor. It wasn't so bad that i wasn't greeted or made felt welcomed. What bothered me more was that the men at the counter were eating from the batch they were preparing and while they were putting my order together. That is a major food handling violation. I will not be coming here again.
(1)Rodolfo R.
So coming from they bay area(831) in California were Mexican food is the staple food to eat i want to find that taco place here in phoenix that reminds of the bay are or even better Mexico. I do have to say that the tacos de asada are by far the best tacos at ta' carborn. I tried al pastor they are good but no match to what i have eaten in my home town of Watsonville. The tripas or tripe was also no match. Don't get me wrong they are still good and worth the trip if you want some tacos. All in all i would go back to try more stuff on their menu. The salsa bar is amazing the only thing i would add is grilled onions to add to the tacos. Now who doesn't like grilled onions on their tacos? Anyways if your in for some tacos, you cant go wrong with ta' carbon,enjoy fellow yelpers.
(4)Angelica P.
I'm not quite sure why such good reviews. The place was clean, and the guys Ok. But the place was HOT, like no AC hot, and we're in the middle of the summer!! And the food, was OK, but by no means great. I had tacos de cabeza, they had no flavor. My kids had burritos de barbacoa, and again, cooked OK, but no real flavor. The salsas were OK, but I'm not going out of my way to eat here.
(2)Renae G.
My boyfriend and I eat here all the time...best street tacos I've found in the west valley...I have taken just about everyone I know to lunch there. My only request...open one closer to me!! 51st and Cactus area could use some good street tacos!! YUMMY!!
(5)Luis A.
Great Food, great prices. Would definitely recommend. Carne Asada burrito has an awesome flavor.
(5)D L.
Ordered: -barbacoa taco with corn tortilla -pastor taco with corn tortilla -carmelo: like a cheese quesadilla with beef Good taco- tortilla is well-made, not falling apart; taco packed with meat. Large salsa bar. Quick service.
(4)Chaundra C.
WOW ... WOW... WOOOOOW Best tacos ever... always packed to the max inside with us Messicans tryna get some REAL grilled Meximeats. Politely elbow your way to the front counter...place your order ..eat...THEN pay Impressive salsa bar.bottled mexican sodas.street tacos.burritos.carne asada.al pastor.caramelos. small or large quesadillas.and pick your tortilla with EVERYTHING flour or corn??? Great for big parties too with their large packages that offer family style meals with meat pounds and tortillas and lots of seating.
(5)Jason B.
This place is without question my favorite Taco Shop in AZ !!!! Period!! I had no idea what I was missing until I was brought to this wonderful establishment by a friend of mine. So here's how it works, they grill up the meat and tortillas on a Mequite Fired Grille. You will not believe what kind of flavor it adds to the meat. They offer the standard Carne Asada for the White Boys, but I would stay away. It is far too simple. If you want to experience some real flavor, go for the Barbacoa, Lengua, Al Pastor, or Tripas. The Tripas are deep fried and so damn flavorful. They have a ridiculous salsa bar, with amazing salsa's, but you have to ask for the Habanero which they keep behind the bar. They also have fresh cabbage, onions, limes, and peppers with carrots at the salsa bar. All I can say, is you have to experience the simplicity and mesh of natural flavors. The true experience and blend of flavors is truly indescribable. The place is clean, super authentic, and always full, even in the morning hours. it is a straight up Mexican Joint, so learn some damn Spanish and be respectful! This place is so worth the drive, I now go there at least once a week! I'm craving this place just writing about it. Trust me on this place, and write a more descriptive review and tell me how right I was by recommending this place. I swear that they put something in the meat to get people addicted, it's that good! Salute! =)
(5)Jesse C.
Best Street Style Taco in the Valley!!! A bit pricey but worth it! Lengua is the best!
(4)Hector G.
Great place to go if you want real carne Asada and its too hot to grill outside. Closest to authentic Mexican food in the area.
(5)Victor M.
The best tacos in Arizona. Always packed and you need to order by the pound to save a little money.thee best I say...
(5)Tavaro M.
i was looking for a place that sold real Mexican tacos. so i ask a friend and told me this was the best place in town. and i agree. the burritos where not that big but still good. now the tacos where amazing. best in flour tortia.
(5)Valerie V.
Ive been here 3 times already , and every time has been packed , which is a good sign. Ikind of dis like having to squeeze through to get my salsa and garnishes, maybe its time to get a bigger spot? haha . I'm a huge fan of Tacos de Cabeza , alot of places have too much fat and are really greasy , but here its ON POINT . I havent tried any of the plates they have on the menu , usually stick to tacos . My daughter gets a cheese Quesadilla on a corn tortilla , and my hubby almost gets one of each taco on the menu ha . the green salsa the have there is the best ive had since my mother in law & the guacamole sauce (i think thats what it is) is also great . On my last Visit i had done take out , ordered 4 tacos de cabeza , i was craving it like crazy, took less than 10 mins, took me another 10 to get home , peeled back the foil and realized that I got Carne Asada, i was so sad or fat that i got dissapointed and ate my food unhappy , but that was partially my fault for not checking my order . i'll be back soon when im craving tacos !
(4)Taric W.
I can't find a better Mexican grill anywhere. I'm addicted to their pastor, asada, and quesadillas. Their service has improved, so it's only a few minutes for my meal on even the most crowded days. And the prices are modest for the quality of your meal. Next time you're in the west valley and want Mexican, come HERE. If you had another place in mind, I doubt it's as good!
(5)M. C.
Service is garbage.. The majority of the guys working there have bad attitudes. U ask for something and its like they are being forced to do it, and they do it with a stank face..... But theyre food is delicious and makes up for thyre lack of costomer service.. if they got rid of theyre bad employees and asded some descent ones my 2 star rate would get bomped up to 4 or 5..
(2)Rudy P.
Good tacos and fresh salsas
(5)Phyllis K.
WOW- what great Carne Asada! 5 STARS for little non-descript strip mall restaurant with some AMAZING food! Someone brought this into work for lunch, and I'm hooked. I've been ONCE, and did not stay to eat there. I ordered a large take-out order. The smell is heavenly. This is a little "hole in the wall" type of place in a west-side strip mall. I went out of my way (geographically) to get this, and will make a special trip there again soon! If this was near home, we'd be having it at least one night a week. Their little tortillas are so GOOD- freshly made, and i am especially partial to the flour tortillas. Smoky, salty meat. VERY flavorful and generous portions. The sauces and salsa buffet provide great selections for your garnishes. Next time you are in the neighborhood, stop in and pick up dinner for the family- they will thank you!
(5)Trent K.
YES, finally found a place that makes awesome baja style tacos. These taste just like the ones we get in Ensenada or San Felipe. $1.70 each. I tried the pastor, asada, mix and barbacoa and they were all awesome. My favorite is pastor and their salsas are awesome too. I can't wait to go back.
(5)Mandy O.
Awesome food. Def worth the drive. Tried the caramelos, larazos and carne asada tacos... All delish! Will find a way to come back.
(5)Scott W.
A very strong 3.49 I started to wonder why they were almost as many cars here as Jack in the Box and Burger King in the same neighborhood at lunch time. So last week I stopped in. It wasn't real busy when I got there at 11 but things were going strong by the time I left. I decided on Asada because I saw it being grilled. I got the plate which came with beans and your choice of tortillas ($6.00). I also got a large Horchata. Very well flavored meat but a bit on the chewy side which seems to be the norm for grilled Asada. The beans had something in them which gave them an orange tint and was quite tasty. The salsa bar was pretty complete but I wish the three different red salsas had labels so I could get the mild one with out having to get a cup of all three to figure it out. I imagine their tacos, burritos, and quesadillas are all just as good as my meal was. Contrary to the average Mexican fast food place this one had a fairly small menu and was nicer inside. There is also a good sized patio.
(3)Mike W.
I felt like I was on a street corner in Ensenada. Great tacos, and you have to love the homemade looking BBQ grill!
(5)Chukki S.
Probably some of the best carne asada tacos I've had in the Phoenix area. This place and Tacos Sahuayo are probably the two best around in my opinion. I'd have to eat them back to back to make decision as to which one is the number one best. This place also has a salsa bar which allows you to pick out some salsa/sauces/veggies for your tacos. Sure this place isn't perfect- it's small inside, they have a strange ordering system (you pay after you eat, even though there is no table service) and there is a lack of beverage selection, but the tacos make it all worth it. Trust me. I've had tacos all over the valley and these guys do it right.
(5)Amanda M.
Great Carne asada tacos....real authentic!!
(5)Paul H.
Beer selection: 7 oz. Bud Lights? Lose 1 star. Awesome salsa and toppings bar. Add 1 star. Excellent tacos pastor. Add 1 star. Barbacoa. Asi-asi. I'll be back for more tacos pastor, but I'd sure like a 12 oz. Negro Modelo with it.
(4)Paco C.
Ta Carbon is really a play on words on the traditional Mexican saying "Esta cabron". But rightfully said so, this place esta cabron, this place is badass! Its small, set in a corner of a strip mall, almost hidden, but it gets lots of repeat business and its like going to someones house for a bbq! The grill is on fire with four cooks on stand by, theres a salsa buffet style setting with lots of delicious salsas to choose from. Their carne asada has got to be some of the best in town, and the food is always served right off the grill. Dont be scared, if you want badass Mexican food straight from the grill, this place is sthe shit!
(5)Juan F.
Reminded me of the great mexican food I used to eat in monterrey, mexico. Get the Gringa, whih is a quesadilla with beef and pork.
(5)Deaton S.
This place has the best tacos that I have ever had. It's hard to find and doesn't stand out, but I'm glad a coworker told me about this place.
(5)Bella S.
Skip Filibertos and all other -"bertos" for that matter. Next time you are in the mood for good, authentic mexican tacos go there! Their meat is tender and tasty. There is a small salsa bar that in my opinion could use some beans to complete the meal. But maybe thats just me. The salsas are good and the restaurant is clean. Only one restroom for both males and females. The staff is friendly, short wait time, the menu is affordable and they have indoors/outdoor seating. There is no Koala-care station for babies. But the food is amazing, I promise.
(5)Mb F.
The food was god but really could not enjoy it to the fullest because of all the flies..there were so many flies inside and outside.landing on the uncooked food.. The guy sitting next to the meat made no effort to get the flies off the raw meat ... they really need to get that under control..
(2)Pat P.
We decided to go to Ta'carbon based on previous reviews. We were surprised to see that there is an outdoor/patio area were we could eat. The inside dining area was very small but the patio for a nice dining area. There were mostly people ordering to go but we placed our order and were called about 8-10 minutes after. Not bad, but then again we weren't in a hurry. There were 5 of us and we had a little if everything. I tried the pastor(pork) and barbacoa (shredded beef)tacos on flour tortillas and loaded them up with cabbage, onion, cilantro and lime. The barbacoa were very good and my favorite. My son had a caramelo which is a quesadilla with grilled steak pieces and he really likes it. My daughter and husband had the tripas tacos and they both thought they were good but a little salty. My husband had lengua tacos (beef tounge) and he said, and I quote ," they were awerome!". Alas, he also had two huevo de borrego tacos( get ready...sheep testicles). They were apparently juicy and tasty. I'm glad he got his fill at Ta'carbon because there's no way I am touching sheep's testicles! So in closing, there are lots of choices and the prices were very, very reasonable.
(4)Daniel M.
a fail-proof place for great mexican food. i have tried everything on the menu and its all great!! i even had them cater my wedding!! cant wait till they open the new place on 43rd and thomas!!
(5)Click S.
Wow!!
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