El Gran Taquito Mexican Grill
5130 W Baseline Rd,Ste 109, Laveen, AZ, 85339
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Address :
5130 W Baseline Rd,Ste 109
Laveen, AZ, 85339 - Phone (602) 237-1656
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:30 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
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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Patrick B.
FYI, El Gran Taquito is nothing more than your typical little hole-in-the-wall place to grab a burrito or taco plate. In this context, I give it three stars, given the fact that you will often find the same family members working every day to hand-pull the meats and prep the rest of their ingredients to ensure great quality. It's good food. Just don't expect anything else, and I guarantee that you will be impressed. The "crap-aberto" places don't come close in quality, but El Gran Taquito will satisfy the same craving. So give it a shot next time you want great beans and carne asada but don't require table service or entertainment.
(3)Marion S.
Food is very good, but service is VERY VERY slow, and not very friendly. The girl running the register clearly doesn't want to be there. There are nothing but spanish magazines and newspapers on the tables, but the tv was on an english station!
(2)K J.
Best place in Laveen for Mexican food! The tacos are excellent! The people are really nice. The place is very clean, smells really clean. This is as close to my grandma's house as it gets without cooking the food myself. Anyone who differs has no real taste for authentic Mexican food. The only food I have gotten that I was not impressed with was the tamale. But I was spoiled, always had tons of meat in our tamales so there is never any comparison when it comes to eating other peoples tamales. Thanks for the great experience and not Americanizing the food!
(5)Dyl W.
I can't believe I am reading this much negative response to this place... I think it is very good for what it is and where it is. The green chile is excellent, the street tacos are very good too, and they do not butter the quesadillas to death. I couldn't disagree more to the negative comments I am reading about this place...The cutomer service is excellent, they are always very friendly and the place is very clean. The service and food are your best option in that part of South Phoenix. I choose Gran Taquito everytime!
(4)Becca N.
Lunch special. Beef tamale, cheese enchilada, beans and rice. NOMNOMNOM! so good. We wanted a coke but the fountain machine was out so they gave us a glass bottled Coke and free second bottle as the "refill"! Great way to kick off a day out with my mom.
(4)Erik A.
First off, I'm glad I didn't read the reviews before I tried this place. I tried this place by accident since my regular hole wasn't ready for lunch and it was early still. I had the green burrito and bought 3 more for my guys at work as a thanks. We all loved them. One of the first things I always try is a green burrito, so I have had a lot of different ones. This place ranks with the best of them. We ended up eating here three days this week. I went with my other favorite Pastor and it was awesome as well. Neither burrito wasn't spicy, but I can handle really hot food, so I'm not the best guy to ask is it spicy or not. One of my guys , who I joke with telling him he had to turn in his Mexican card because he sweats just looking at black pepper, really enjoyed it because he could eat it all, although he still had a sheen of sweat on his brow. The staff was really friendly as well. Their prices are great for the portions you get.
(4)Chrisropher H.
This place has changed it's name, it is now Viva Mexican Grill , the place is very clean and the food is really good. It's open for breakfast, lunch,and dinner. Staff is friendly and welcoming. I did meet the owner on my visit, she's really nice. I see why the staff is welcoming, the owner promotes it. I had the breakfast plate, it was just what I needed to start my day.
(4)Russell S.
So far I've tried this place 3 times. All I can say is it's below average Mexican fast food. Mexican food with FLAVOR is not that hard to make.
(1)Greg V.
This place is pretty good. Don't let the chipped paint on the walls make you think otherwise. All things considered, you get more bang for your buck at the newly opened Villas right next to the Verizon store in the same complex.
(4)Kristin C.
(Filberto's + Baja Fresh) - (Cheap + Healthy) = El Gran Taquito Yea, wasn't really impressed. They have about 9 combos that range from $7 - $11 and they come w/ Rice & Beans but no drink. Small drinks are $1.35. Not expensive, but this isn't expensive food. It's kinda cheap food. And certainly cheap feeling atmosphere. Now during M-F lunch they do have like 6 combos for $5.95 - but again w/ no drink. Now to give you a picture, this place is right between the Chinese food place and, a few stores down, a pizza place, and right across the parking lot from a McDonald's. You have to REALLY be craving a taco to come here. I won't be coming here again, but it's not like it made me sick or anything. And the service wasn't good, but they weren't directly rude. So, it's getting 2 stars. But just barely.
(2)Henry G.
Not very good, and overpriced. I went in for lunch, and waited at the counter a few minutes before the cashier even acknowledged me. When she finally did, it was strictly business, and there was no greeting. I planned on getting a carne asada or canitas plate, but they were listed as $11 and $12. No way am I paying that much when I could get the same thing elsewhere for closer to $8. I got the the three street taco plate instead with carnitas. The tacos were good, but nothing special. The rice was good too, but definitely came out of an instant rice bag. The beans were awful. They were almost certainly the dehydrated type that you just add water to. Why am I paying $8, for a small amount of food, when 2/3 of it was instant mixes? Either the price needs to go down to reflect the quality, or the items need to be made from scratch and worthy of the high prices. The customer service definitely needs work too.
(2)A L.
They get only (3) stars simply because they advertise things they never seem to have. I went in one week everyday for (4) days asking for Pasole and they kept telling me they didnt have it. So on the last day i said " Can i get discounted on my burrito then since ive been coming everyday for Pasole and getting something else"? They gave me a $.50 discount. Really??!! Then i made a suggestion that they remove the sign in the window that says Pasole since they never have it. Its still up there right today and ive called to ask if they had Pasole and of course it was no. Dont advertise something as an everyday item if you dont have it everyday. Thats all im saying. The food is good but ive had better.
(3)Ann T.
This small restaurant never disappoints. Every meal I've ever ordered here is good. It tastes authentic and the prices are alright. Best Mexican Food out in Laveen hands down! They make the best Chili Relleno plate and their beans are always yummy.
(5)Gary P.
My family and myself have been coming here since they opened. They serve the best food in Laveen!!
(5)Mandy R.
Used to go here regularly but won't be returning anymore. Payed a good amount for my entire order to be wrong but they were closed by the time I called back... Ordered al pastor and got a bean burrito FULL of onions, a few pieces of carne, a mystery red sauce and even a large piece of chicken. It's one thing to get part of the order wrong, but the entire thing? Pretty sure I can guess why it was messed up.......
(1)Daniel B.
Taco Tuesday- 4 Street Tacos and a drink for $5. The chicken was okay, but the Al Pastor (Marinated Pork) was the bomb! My buddy said the Carne Asada was good and felt the same about the chicken. Definitely will be going back. I want to try the tortas!
(4)Nura A.
Frequent visitor. Quick and convenient. Carne Asada Burrito is decent size and delicious enough. I prefer having burrito here over Chipotle, considering price and freshness
(4)DeEllen S.
I found this place by accident. The service was ok. The guy who took my order wasn't very personable, but he wasn't unfriendly either. I placed my order for the #3 lunch special (a crispy taco and burrito) and he asked me if I wanted green or red chile. I chose green and was glad I did. The taco was excellent with a homemade taco shell, shredded beef, lettuce, and tomato. The side of the taco with the shredded beef was appropriately hot and the side with the lettuce and tomato was cold. It had excellent flavor! The burrito had a homemade tortilla with beef and green chili inside. I asked for them not to cover it in sauce which they had no problem with. The burrito was tasty and the green chili was very good. The only thing I would have changed was that there was too much green chili and it was very messy. I think it would have been as good with half as much. I enjoyed my meal and look forward to returning again.
(4)Harvey S.
There aren't many places to eat where I live in Laveen, though there are two Mexican eateries, and now three close to each other (not counting Taco Bell). I was in the mood for a quick Mexican meal, so I went here, where I had gone months before, and remembered getting a cheese quesadilla with beans and rice on the side which I remembered being good. So today I returned, just requesting a cheese quesadilla. And a side of fries, since I noticed they had them. The quesadilla was soon ready, and they waited till the fries were done to summon me to pick up my order from the counter. The quesadilla was sliced in several non-triangular pieces, with apparently jack cheese oozing uncontrollably from inside its soft shell. As I ate it, it seemed to just become a congealed mess, with the soft shell not even crisped much. The fries were plenty hot and tasty, and I wound up eating all of those and leaving more of the quesadilla behind. So--how can you screw up a quesadilla?!?! I mean, it's pretty basic. I suggest trying out the other Mexican restaurants if you are local--even if it means waiting a little longer. Life is too short to eat bad food!
(1)Amy L.
About a year or so ago, this place was great to go. It's not like there were or still are a lot of Mexican place in Laveen to go. The green chile was the best thing in my opinion, the rice and beans were good. The taso's were good. However now I would rather drive a little farther to get Mexican food. Before the green chile seems to be made fresh with real meat and now it seems like they have gotten lazy and they use canned meat. I don't know you can just tell by that mushy texture in your mouth. If you don't want to drive far to get Mexican food. I would atleast give this a try once to make your own judgement, however I would not suggest to get the green chile. The breakfast however will hit the spot.
(2)Trina R.
This place has great food, everyone I have taken to El Gran Taquito has raved about the food, there are good portions and the beans are amazing with a small family owned feel. I am all about supporting local business and keeping the community growing.
(5)Cupcake M.
The best mini tacos (carne asada). Food is priced great with good sized portions. Interior is kept clean.
(5)Cher T.
About a month ago or so, I gave El Gran Taquito another try and I was very surprised! I'm a little bit of a regular now! Having gone there three times in the past month! I am happy to report that they got rid of these HUGE wooden chairs they used to have and exchanged them for some smaller more sturdier chairs yay! They also worked on their timing, I never waited longer than 15 minutes for a dine-in order for two. They have also added to their menu, now boasting 16 combos and now includes new breakfast & lunch specials. They have also lowered their prices, their combos range between $4.50 - $7.25, which is GREAT! more professionalism with their staff. He was nice and helpful and even suggested substitutions, but he was obviously very young and kind of... figity. Their dining area could use some love, it's never dirty dirty, but I usually have to wipe off the table with a dry napkin before we sit down. My favorite is the #16, a taco, enchilada and toastada with rice and beans for only $7.25! It's a lot of food too! *see pics* The enchiladas are my favorite! They don't put onions in them!! YAY!! Their tacos are nice and crisp and the lettuce is always fresh (big huge plus for me). They could use some more chili in their hot sauce, it lacks that nice kick I like in my hot sauce. The beans and rice are decend, nothing special - but still decent. I hope you go to El Gran Taquito soon and give them a try, it's not wonderful or perfect, but it is good and I'm a fan.
(4)Scott L.
Nothing fancy but clean and good service. Food was good better then expected. Had the red and green pork really good.
(4)Kerstin M.
In an area of failing and closing restaurants El Gran Taquito is another fail. We had high hopes walking in yesterday as the place was packed with cops and they often know what's a good hole in the wall. I had the combo #1- both the pork and beef were dried out and well below proper temperature. The rice had zero flavor and the beans were grey. My husband had the chile relleno which he declared greasy but pretty good. I think his standards have already plummeted in the two weeks we have lived in the culinary wasteland that is Laveen. Within half an hour of returning home, I was suffering digestive distress. It looks like we'll have to start cooking for ourselves again.
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