The place is awesome. There are different types of items to choose from, burros, tortas, sweets, and ice cream. Must try the torta ahogada its a savory torta with grilled pork or beef, with avocado lettuce & tomato on a telera roll covered in a delicious tomato based sauce and topped with fresh cream. They make their own ice cream here and it is the best. Try the pinenut. Very clean and awesome service. Definitely recommend.
(5)
Joe S.
Found this place on yelp had pretty decent reviews I did try the chicken tacos all I can say is WOW. Service was okay but in fairness this place was very busy which is also a good sign for this part of the valley. I don't get down this way much but when I do this will be on my short list.
(4)
John F.
The tortas taste good, but they are overpriced for what they are. Their size is not on the big side. They serve the torta with 5-10 pieces of chips, which hardly counts as a side. The bathrooms did not have paper towels.
(3)
K J.
I have been to this place 4 times before and always had great service and food. This time, the lady taking your order was extremely rude and my torta had very little carne asada and it had no flavor. I won't be returning or recommend to anyone.
(1)
Rand H.
It's been 3 years since I visited this Tortas Paquime & I was joined here today by Norm R. I went with a warm Torta Paquime and a cup of Tortilla Soup. I still like these guys but there were a couple of shortcomings this time. My soup was barely warm and there were no paper towels (or air dryer) in the Men's Room. With that said, the torta was good & I'll probably be back to this TP eventually. Torta Paquime: $4.99 + "Cup" of Tortilla Soup (small bowl): $2.99 = $7.98 Orders are served with a few home style potato chips and there's a help-yourself salsa bar with some nice sauces & goodies to customize your torta. :-)
(3)
Scott D.
I've been meaning to try this place out for a few years since my mechanic is basically across the street. So I finally took the plunge and said to myself, "What took you so long?". I thought it was a nice sized place with plenty of seating and a stand alone soda station, salsa bar and a bunch of yummy looking desserts at the counter. They had the spanish language televison and music going on as well. I ordered the 3 carnitas tacos on corn shells. They give you plenty of meat with a little dab of quacamole on the side and garnished with a few chopped onions, tomatoes and some cilantro for $6.89. Did I mentioned that they give you plenty of meat? Wow, the flavors really meshed well together. Needless to say, I really enjoyed my meal and am looking forward to my next visit.
(5)
Bmx Goonies I.
I am here from Los Angeles CA, I came here to paint at the Paint PHX art event... This is by far the best place we have eaten at since we been here! Real Mexican Good Food! Stan "Saints" Nuñez
(5)
Bethany G.
Amazing and delicious. Quick and easy to get too. Must try. Oh the tacos, burritos, tortas all are amazing
(5)
Daniela N.
I came here to try it out because I was craving tortas I was a little disappointed the meat had no flavor I felt like it was a little dry for almost $10 I expected more.
(3)
Elizabeth T.
Really delicious chicken tacos, bean and cheese burrito and twin burritos. Glass bottle soda and spicy guacamole. Very delicious and reasonably priced. Less than $20 for 3 plates
(5)
Chris B.
Best Mexican food in the valley hands down. Food is always fresh and authentic. Friendly staff and it's clean even though it's not in the best part of town. Their drinks and deserts are good too. I have to come here every time I'm in this part of town.
(5)
Lucy M.
The ice cream is great, the rib eye tacos and burritos are good, the tortas are ehhhh.
(4)
Shannon V.
Don't mind the area friends. This is a great authentic spot to get a Torta. They have a large selection of Aqua frescas and baked goods. Tacos are delicious as well.
(5)
Mike T.
I am impressed with the food and the quality! Service was great! Clean! A must try for everyone!
(5)
Melissa K.
The tortas are amazingly delicious, but my favorite thing to eat there are the chicken flautas ajogadas.
(5)
Manny L.
I think this place is over rated. Food is decent but not the greatest. I just don't like the small portions of food u get with the tortas and combo plates. I do love that they are very clean, and everything is done in front of u. I'll still be back to try other options as they do have a great variety. I recommend eating 2 tortas as they r pretty small in size.
(4)
Sedona K.
Bomb.com love this place and it's yummy drinks and Popsicles! My kiddo loved the Hawaiian torta, and the guacamole is good. Good beans too! The veggie torta could stand to be improved! It's pretty plain with mayo tomatoes and avacado .
(4)
Michael J.
One word for this place! DELICIOUS! Of course you have to wash down your delicious Torta with a aqua fresca!!! I will be back for sure!!! Haven't tried the ice cream but it looked very good! We need one in Chandler or Casa Grande!
(4)
Alex C.
If your looking for authentic Mexican aguas and tortas this is the place for you. The skinny I have been coming here for about a year now and they have kept up with the quality waters I have tried the horchata melon limon naranja and piña. All are great my favorite is the agua de Fruta the large drink is 2.70 and is worth every drop ask for no ice and get more :-). The tortas are ok seems pretty average comparing them to other torta places or even filibertos the carne asada is on point and they have daily specials like a torta fries and drink for 5.99 plus tax. They also have a panederia (bakery) with fresh Mexican donuts and breads decent prices you might get same quality at ranch market for cheaper but it's great they offer it. The bad The front counter is so close to the door I sometimes get confused about the line and it makes for unnecessary confrontations between patrons. While I do speak Spanish I did hear a lady having the hardest time ordering in English until I stepped in to help no big deal but I think they could have handled situation better. Overall This place is as authentic as the places I go to Mexico especially the waters they are great cooks, quick and affordable
(4)
Danny D.
Delicious torta! Great deal. Go.
(4)
Edward R.
The place looks like a dump from outside- like a fast food restaurant and the food is not much better. Went with my wife- she ordered a flauta and tostada, myself a carne asada torta. We shared a junior nachos to start. The nachos were literally movie theatre nachos. I didn't mind this as movie theater nachos are actually quite yummy, but this I not regal cinemas- I wanted Mexican nachos. My torta was good- a little on the small side but tasted pretty good. Now the chips that came with it were another story. STALE, literally chewy and I had to spit the one I tried out. Her tostada had parchment paper in it cooked in with the meat. While it had good flavor, once we noticed it we lost our appetite. The flautas had minimal flavor (if my wife were writing she would say no flavor whatsoever) and were extremely dry. Needless to say I will not be returning.
(1)
Rachel A.
This is one of my favorite places to get Mexican fast food .. Better than Filibertos, IMO. I love their steak tacos and soup. They have fresh baked goods and Ice cream made every morning and all their ingredients taste fresh and flavorful. Definitely recommend this place if you are in the area.
(4)
Evan B.
Clean and commercialized is how I would describe this place. IT lacks the authentic feel and ambiance I would expect. But this is not why the score it low, it was the flavor to value ratio. My avocado tomato and mayo torta was $5 and it was slightly larger than a .99 hamburger. It had a very creamy flavor from the avocado and tomato on the soft bun. Add to that some 1.99 french fries and I had a unfilling meal. The one highlight of this place is the condiment station, with a great creamy and hot red salsa, avocado dip and fried peppers. If you rarely stay away from the big chains and want a torta this is for you, if you like the flavors and fell of local dining look on.
(2)
Zachary C.
For those unfamiliar with tortas, they are the quintessential Mexican sandwich. Tortas Paquime is a place to get these wonderful sandwiches. It is also a bakery and a place to get Mexican refreshments and ice cream. The restaurant is clean, and appears to be well maintained. The service is quick and efficient any employees appear to know what they're doing. I ordered the torta paquime, the restaurant is named after it so... It was pretty good, but I think I'll try something different next time. It appeared to be some type of pork that was cooked beforehand and serve in kind of like a cold salad . It was roughly diced and put between 2 soft pieces of bread with tomato avocado and possibly mayonnaise. Not exactly something I would normally order but good nonetheless. I also ordered a vegetarian tostada, to try something more familiar, and it was excellent. I also had the soup of the day, which was like tortilla soup without the tortillas--very good. I would return just for the soup alone.. I wouldn't want my lack of knowledge regarding tortas to cloud my review. I will be back to try more items.
(4)
Arlin B.
I postponed writing my review of Tortas Paquime I July since it was my first visit and our experience was 2.5 stars. Today's visit brought them up to a 3 star rating. The Good ~ They use very fresh ingredients, their tortas and variety of postres are very good. They offer a soup of the day. The service is friendly and they are fairly quick to make your order. Their prices are very reasonable and cheaper than most other places that offer the same menu options. The not so Good ~ Their Aguas Frescas are not made fresh to order and tasted very watered down. The tortas are very good however their Tacos Volteados was more of a melted cheesy tacos than a shredded pork tacos. They were also a too greasy. The Bad ~ We had to sit on the side of the restaurant that has the TV and it was too loud. It was playing some kind of Mexican comedy that was not appropriate for the children to watch that were dinning at the time. It was also very hot in in the restaurant. I will blame that on the Arizona heat.
(3)
David O.
My wife and I ate lunch there. She had the Torta Paquime and it was really good. The pork and avocado were the stars of this simple tasty sandwich. I had the Torta Ahogada with spicy red chile sauce. It was really good and super nice flavors.
(5)
Lorena V.
I enjoy this place for their food. The tortas, twin burritos, their homemade potato chips delicious! No comparison... but lately their service is atrocious. I come and dont even get attended to so I leave after 10 min standing their. While they see me there. That was yesterday. Today I called in my order and they didnt have it ready. I called in 20 min prior and still...
(3)
Eddie C.
Overall, the best Mexican food chain restaurant in The Valley. As far as torta places go, I would rank it in the top 4. Most likely at #3 right now, right behind Los Reyes de la Torta. The 2 tortas I have tried so far (the Mexicana and the Cubana) have both tasted great, and the Cubana really was distinct from the other chain 'Beto places in that every meat could be tasted distinctly and not as some meat mash. However what truly sets tortas paquime apart is its aquas frescas and pan dulces. Try the melon aqua. It was almost reminicent of a creamsicle. And the donas are drop dead. Overall, the ambiance, cleanliness and friendliness of the staff help push tortas paquime into the upper echelon of pheonix mexican places .
(4)
Norma Q.
i had heard about this place so I decided to stop by friday after work. I ordered 2 tortas ahogadas to go for my dad and myself. When I got home I realized they had given me the wrong order. I called in and manager was kind enough to tell me if I went back I would get the right order for free. I went back yesterday after work and I did get the right ordere. My torta ahogadas are very delish. The sausce is very tasty. The whole torta was very good. I would would go back again.
(4)
Ahriza M.
I actually love this little place. It's clean and the staffs are friendly! First time I came here I got the Torta Cubana and the Torta Mexicana. Both tortas were good, but I definitely loved the Cubana much more. The torta (I think this is the bread part) is tasty and soft. I could probably just eat the bread itself, but the mix of meat and the juices...that's a whole new taste bud there...so good! They have a few salsas and grilled veggies free for grabs. They also have ice cream or gelato; not sure which one. I haven't tried any of the desserts, but they look tempting. Came back and got the Tacos de Ribeye which is so good!!! They give you lots of meat and I love how it comes with a slice of avocado on each taco! I didn't even know they had pastry on the other side of the restaurant until the second time I came...LoL! I came here 3 times within the first week that I discovered this place. I'm actually not much of a sandwich person, but the Cubana satisfies me completely. =o)
(4)
Logan G.
Favorite quick Mexican food in the valley. Everything is fresh, try the avocado torta or the chicken flautas. Good service, great prices, amazing food. Aguas frescas are great too, ask for a Jamaica mixed with limon.
(5)
Douglas P.
I've been going here for years and they are always consistant. Do yourself a favor and try the ribeye tacos.
(4)
Ryan J.
Tortas El Guero,you've been put on notice. I think I've found a new place to satisfy my Torta needs. My only complaint is that the milanesa is cut up so small that it is a difficult feat to get the stuff to stay in my perfectly baked bun.
(4)
Keith P.
Deplorable customer service, wilted vegetables, Dry meat. definitely not the restaurant for me.
(1)
Trev G.
What a gem!!! Not located in the best of areas but you would think they were getting ready for the President to arrive and dine! This place was spotless! The cashier was extremely friendly, not pushy, offered a sample of their homemade chicken soup while I was deciding (since it was a chilly 40 degrees outside it really hit the spot!). I was undecided between two menu items and she graciously helped me decide based on customers feedback. I ordered the torta cubana.... It was fantastic. It would have been nice if it was cut into two pieces but I devoured it anyway. Fresh homemade torta roll, the avocado,lettuce, and tomato were fresh! The meat was delicious! Great job guys! Great selection of baked goods, homemade ice cream, palletas, and horchata. I will definitely be back!
(5)
Shovel S.
They've got a couple vegetarian menu items, which is good! And overall a good variety of food. I really enjoyed the Burrotote, which is carne asada with beans and avocado in a burrito. Very filling, very satisfying and the ingredients seem good quality and fresh. They do a lot with avocado here, if the menu is any indication - mmmmmmmm!
(4)
Jazmin A.
One of the best Mexican places I have tried in Phoenix. I tried the Nachos once but I didn't like them. It didn't have melted cheese, wth! Nachos should have melted cheese not shredded. I don't know if they're always served like that but I wouldn't try them again. However, I LOVE their carne asada torta! I love the bread, I love the savory taste of the meat! I love this place. Their salsas are good and the amount of avocado they use in the torta is good too. I also like their aguas frescas. They are not made from concentrate like most places. They truly taste good, they are super sweet though, but my favorite is the lime one because it's not as sweet.... but it's still pretty sweet. I like the corn in a cup, they do not use canned corn which is a huge plus. I also like their strawberries and cream. Yum! They're sweet bread is good too! I would try to get it as fresh as possible though. But that's with any bread. :)
(5)
Judy L.
I went there for lunch today. The park lot is small that is near the building, you can park on the side of it for more room. The place is set up to order at the counter. I had the quesdilla paquime with chicken $5.25. The chicken was breaded, pounded thin, and yummy. I eye balled the deserts (ice cream, pudding, flan, cakes, popsicles, etc.)and different drinks (bottled sodas, canned sodas, shakes, & fruit drinks). OMG! Too bad, I was already full.
(4)
Christina M.
Any good sandwich starts with the bread. The torta roll was soft, sweet, and lightly toasted. They used a sweet mayo which I normally don't like, but it worked so nicely with the meat. I got pork...Mmmmmmmm! It was tender and tasty! The thing that made this torta so delicious, was the avocado. They generously covered the roll with soft perfectly ripe avocado...and it was warm. They also put a little pickled jalapeño which added a nice tang. I could have used a little more heat. If I lived out here, this place would be a regular spot!
(4)
Ramon B.
The best mexican food in Phoenix hands down!!
(5)
Toni Y.
A co-worker took me here today, I was expecting a hole-in-the wall or dive type place, but it turned out to be super clean, friendly, and delish lunch! I love mexican food and this place will be in my top favorites now. Clean, fresh, and non-greasy mexican food! Yes, I said non-greasy! The price is right, the food is fresh and the people are friendly! Kudos, peeps at T.P.!!! I'll be back next week!
(4)
Larry S.
This is a great little place. They have almost as many dessert options as they have food, which is unusual in itself. Check the website menu for a full list. We had the rib-eye tacos and the Cubano torta. Both very very tasty and a good value for the price, and both were very well-seasoned and yummy. Big chunks of avocado on each taco, and a salsa bar with a lot of good options. They also have.... . . . get this... . . . chocolate covered strawberries for 75 cents each. One of the best values on THAT product that you will find anywhere. It was clean and shiny in there too, and open, and overall just a pleasant ambiance. Definitely a spot I will return to, probably many times. Highly recommended !!!
(4)
Larry R.
Seriously excellent authentic Mexican food! I had their original Torta and it was delicious. The Horchata was top notch and I got a huge scoop of Pecan Ice Cream for dessert which was DELICIOUS. I highly recommend this place for it's excellent staff, great prices and outstanding food!
(5)
Manuelito O.
Ribeye tacos!! Heaven. Trust me, I was born and raised in Mexico city and that combo of little home made flour tortillas and beef colliding with lime juice and salsa... Brings me back home.. Congratulations Tortas paquime. Tortas good not the best Place is spotless!! And their bakery is sensational. You have to eat here no matter what.
(5)
Phyllis K.
At the recommendation of a co-worker, a group of us from work visited Tortas Paquime. I'm not a Tortas aficionado, but I'm willing to try something new, especially something that I would likely not try or stop at on my own. We park and go inside- there is a wait and it appears that the counter service is a little slow. The place is new looking and very clean. It is an open kitchen and you can watch the prep cooks prepare your food. Everything looks great, it's hard to choose. Fresh avocados abound, and we marvel as the cooks deftly remove the bright green flesh from their skins, adorning our food with these delicious fruits. The counter help is friendly and helpful. Our orders are taken and drinks provided. They make REAL lemonade and fresh fruit drinks. Bottled Mexican sodas, fresh brewed tea. Our party orders a variety of food- Tortas, tostadas, flautas, churros. I ordered 2 tostadas and likely could have been fine with one. My pork tostada is loaded sky high with beans, delicious pork, shredded lettuce, fresh avocado, and more. My vegetarian (bean) tostada is equally delicious. It was a crisp fresh salad on a tortilla. My friends who ordered tortas were very pleased, and they know their tortas. One problem we had was that they had TVs on and the volume was very high. We asked if they could adjust and they said they could not. It was loud enough that you had to raise your voice to talk. Spanish speaking comedy, music, and gorgeous tourism video played. I would definitely bring my kids here, as I think they would enjoy the adventure. I'll definitely go again. I also recommend this to folks who want to try something more authentic and varied, but also want familiar ingredients as an option. visit 1/14/11
(4)
Jennifer W.
The food was closer to a 3 star rating but the friendliness of the staff, the immaculate kitchen and the relatively fast service bumps it up to a 4. We tried the torta Paquime and the torta Mexicana. Both were good but the Mexicana was better. Saw someone else get what I call taquitos and a huge order of nachos, after we were already eating. Those both made my mouth water and wish I had 2 stomachs. Worth stopping in...
(4)
Chris L.
Great Tortas for the price and flavor, very clean. I live right around the corner from them so I'm a very repetitive customer. First time I went I fell in love with their bread, not to mention the freshness of their products something fast food chains lack. I grew up in central Mexico, tortas in Mexico are like burgers in America, every restaurant has them each with it's own unique style and flavor finding them here and portraying the meaning of authentic Mexican food can sometimes be hard to find. But Tortas Paquime has it and it's fabulous!!! ...No complains yet*
their $5 carne asade torta has a full avocado in it and great bread! i don't care for their elote--it's served as a gloppy mess in a cup instead of on the cob!
(5)
Adam T.
disappointment....I was actually driving down McDowell Road looking for a Honduran place that I had heard good things about, saw this place, and decided to give it a go. I wish I had kept driving. I am a big fan of tortas, however, and could not resist temptation. I ordered the torta de aguacate, which is basically an avacado sandwich with mayo/crema. There are jalapenos and a tomato on it as well. No lettuce. The bulk of the taste is the mayo/crema, which was so overpowering that I could not finish my meal. I ordered to go, so I tried to mask the taste at home, adding various ingredients in attempt to improve the flavor by killing the crema. Morningstar chicken and delicious New Mexican salsa could not save the sandwich unfortunately. The place was clean and the bread would have been good without the mayo. I suspect that the meat tortas are better than the vegetarian one, so others may have a better experience than I. The elote sounded interesting, roasted corn on the cob with cheese, lime, and chili. It had the mayo on it too though. I will not be going back to try it.
(2)
Sandra O.
Tortas are not the only Mexican fare served up here but are the reason I return! I tend to keep it safe with the ham and cheese torta (part sub/panini). The bread is so airy and has the right amountof sweetnes to make you just forget about the ham and just nosh on the bread. They bake it daily and bread is not for individual sale. Boo! Their fruit drinks are yummy; dining area just got expanded with a side bakery. TV's are kinda loud; needs more ventilation; parking is limited and next to tire shop but well worth the visit. Oh yeah; it's in the da hood too! But so far so safely good!
(4)
Julian L.
The tortas are so delicious and the service was fast. Being Mexican myself, this is now my favorite torta restaurant. May I recommend the Torta de Milanesa de Res.
(5)
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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 : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
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.
Maritza M.
The place is awesome. There are different types of items to choose from, burros, tortas, sweets, and ice cream. Must try the torta ahogada its a savory torta with grilled pork or beef, with avocado lettuce & tomato on a telera roll covered in a delicious tomato based sauce and topped with fresh cream. They make their own ice cream here and it is the best. Try the pinenut. Very clean and awesome service. Definitely recommend.
(5)Joe S.
Found this place on yelp had pretty decent reviews I did try the chicken tacos all I can say is WOW. Service was okay but in fairness this place was very busy which is also a good sign for this part of the valley. I don't get down this way much but when I do this will be on my short list.
(4)John F.
The tortas taste good, but they are overpriced for what they are. Their size is not on the big side. They serve the torta with 5-10 pieces of chips, which hardly counts as a side. The bathrooms did not have paper towels.
(3)K J.
I have been to this place 4 times before and always had great service and food. This time, the lady taking your order was extremely rude and my torta had very little carne asada and it had no flavor. I won't be returning or recommend to anyone.
(1)Rand H.
It's been 3 years since I visited this Tortas Paquime & I was joined here today by Norm R. I went with a warm Torta Paquime and a cup of Tortilla Soup. I still like these guys but there were a couple of shortcomings this time. My soup was barely warm and there were no paper towels (or air dryer) in the Men's Room. With that said, the torta was good & I'll probably be back to this TP eventually. Torta Paquime: $4.99 + "Cup" of Tortilla Soup (small bowl): $2.99 = $7.98 Orders are served with a few home style potato chips and there's a help-yourself salsa bar with some nice sauces & goodies to customize your torta. :-)
(3)Scott D.
I've been meaning to try this place out for a few years since my mechanic is basically across the street. So I finally took the plunge and said to myself, "What took you so long?". I thought it was a nice sized place with plenty of seating and a stand alone soda station, salsa bar and a bunch of yummy looking desserts at the counter. They had the spanish language televison and music going on as well. I ordered the 3 carnitas tacos on corn shells. They give you plenty of meat with a little dab of quacamole on the side and garnished with a few chopped onions, tomatoes and some cilantro for $6.89. Did I mentioned that they give you plenty of meat? Wow, the flavors really meshed well together. Needless to say, I really enjoyed my meal and am looking forward to my next visit.
(5)Bmx Goonies I.
I am here from Los Angeles CA, I came here to paint at the Paint PHX art event... This is by far the best place we have eaten at since we been here! Real Mexican Good Food! Stan "Saints" Nuñez
(5)Bethany G.
Amazing and delicious. Quick and easy to get too. Must try. Oh the tacos, burritos, tortas all are amazing
(5)Daniela N.
I came here to try it out because I was craving tortas I was a little disappointed the meat had no flavor I felt like it was a little dry for almost $10 I expected more.
(3)Elizabeth T.
Really delicious chicken tacos, bean and cheese burrito and twin burritos. Glass bottle soda and spicy guacamole. Very delicious and reasonably priced. Less than $20 for 3 plates
(5)Chris B.
Best Mexican food in the valley hands down. Food is always fresh and authentic. Friendly staff and it's clean even though it's not in the best part of town. Their drinks and deserts are good too. I have to come here every time I'm in this part of town.
(5)Lucy M.
The ice cream is great, the rib eye tacos and burritos are good, the tortas are ehhhh.
(4)Shannon V.
Don't mind the area friends. This is a great authentic spot to get a Torta. They have a large selection of Aqua frescas and baked goods. Tacos are delicious as well.
(5)Mike T.
I am impressed with the food and the quality! Service was great! Clean! A must try for everyone!
(5)Melissa K.
The tortas are amazingly delicious, but my favorite thing to eat there are the chicken flautas ajogadas.
(5)Manny L.
I think this place is over rated. Food is decent but not the greatest. I just don't like the small portions of food u get with the tortas and combo plates. I do love that they are very clean, and everything is done in front of u. I'll still be back to try other options as they do have a great variety. I recommend eating 2 tortas as they r pretty small in size.
(4)Sedona K.
Bomb.com love this place and it's yummy drinks and Popsicles! My kiddo loved the Hawaiian torta, and the guacamole is good. Good beans too! The veggie torta could stand to be improved! It's pretty plain with mayo tomatoes and avacado .
(4)Michael J.
One word for this place! DELICIOUS! Of course you have to wash down your delicious Torta with a aqua fresca!!! I will be back for sure!!! Haven't tried the ice cream but it looked very good! We need one in Chandler or Casa Grande!
(4)Alex C.
If your looking for authentic Mexican aguas and tortas this is the place for you. The skinny I have been coming here for about a year now and they have kept up with the quality waters I have tried the horchata melon limon naranja and piña. All are great my favorite is the agua de Fruta the large drink is 2.70 and is worth every drop ask for no ice and get more :-). The tortas are ok seems pretty average comparing them to other torta places or even filibertos the carne asada is on point and they have daily specials like a torta fries and drink for 5.99 plus tax. They also have a panederia (bakery) with fresh Mexican donuts and breads decent prices you might get same quality at ranch market for cheaper but it's great they offer it. The bad The front counter is so close to the door I sometimes get confused about the line and it makes for unnecessary confrontations between patrons. While I do speak Spanish I did hear a lady having the hardest time ordering in English until I stepped in to help no big deal but I think they could have handled situation better. Overall This place is as authentic as the places I go to Mexico especially the waters they are great cooks, quick and affordable
(4)Danny D.
Delicious torta! Great deal. Go.
(4)Edward R.
The place looks like a dump from outside- like a fast food restaurant and the food is not much better. Went with my wife- she ordered a flauta and tostada, myself a carne asada torta. We shared a junior nachos to start. The nachos were literally movie theatre nachos. I didn't mind this as movie theater nachos are actually quite yummy, but this I not regal cinemas- I wanted Mexican nachos. My torta was good- a little on the small side but tasted pretty good. Now the chips that came with it were another story. STALE, literally chewy and I had to spit the one I tried out. Her tostada had parchment paper in it cooked in with the meat. While it had good flavor, once we noticed it we lost our appetite. The flautas had minimal flavor (if my wife were writing she would say no flavor whatsoever) and were extremely dry. Needless to say I will not be returning.
(1)Rachel A.
This is one of my favorite places to get Mexican fast food .. Better than Filibertos, IMO. I love their steak tacos and soup. They have fresh baked goods and Ice cream made every morning and all their ingredients taste fresh and flavorful. Definitely recommend this place if you are in the area.
(4)Evan B.
Clean and commercialized is how I would describe this place. IT lacks the authentic feel and ambiance I would expect. But this is not why the score it low, it was the flavor to value ratio. My avocado tomato and mayo torta was $5 and it was slightly larger than a .99 hamburger. It had a very creamy flavor from the avocado and tomato on the soft bun. Add to that some 1.99 french fries and I had a unfilling meal. The one highlight of this place is the condiment station, with a great creamy and hot red salsa, avocado dip and fried peppers. If you rarely stay away from the big chains and want a torta this is for you, if you like the flavors and fell of local dining look on.
(2)Zachary C.
For those unfamiliar with tortas, they are the quintessential Mexican sandwich. Tortas Paquime is a place to get these wonderful sandwiches. It is also a bakery and a place to get Mexican refreshments and ice cream. The restaurant is clean, and appears to be well maintained. The service is quick and efficient any employees appear to know what they're doing. I ordered the torta paquime, the restaurant is named after it so... It was pretty good, but I think I'll try something different next time. It appeared to be some type of pork that was cooked beforehand and serve in kind of like a cold salad . It was roughly diced and put between 2 soft pieces of bread with tomato avocado and possibly mayonnaise. Not exactly something I would normally order but good nonetheless. I also ordered a vegetarian tostada, to try something more familiar, and it was excellent. I also had the soup of the day, which was like tortilla soup without the tortillas--very good. I would return just for the soup alone.. I wouldn't want my lack of knowledge regarding tortas to cloud my review. I will be back to try more items.
(4)Arlin B.
I postponed writing my review of Tortas Paquime I July since it was my first visit and our experience was 2.5 stars. Today's visit brought them up to a 3 star rating. The Good ~ They use very fresh ingredients, their tortas and variety of postres are very good. They offer a soup of the day. The service is friendly and they are fairly quick to make your order. Their prices are very reasonable and cheaper than most other places that offer the same menu options. The not so Good ~ Their Aguas Frescas are not made fresh to order and tasted very watered down. The tortas are very good however their Tacos Volteados was more of a melted cheesy tacos than a shredded pork tacos. They were also a too greasy. The Bad ~ We had to sit on the side of the restaurant that has the TV and it was too loud. It was playing some kind of Mexican comedy that was not appropriate for the children to watch that were dinning at the time. It was also very hot in in the restaurant. I will blame that on the Arizona heat.
(3)David O.
My wife and I ate lunch there. She had the Torta Paquime and it was really good. The pork and avocado were the stars of this simple tasty sandwich. I had the Torta Ahogada with spicy red chile sauce. It was really good and super nice flavors.
(5)Lorena V.
I enjoy this place for their food. The tortas, twin burritos, their homemade potato chips delicious! No comparison... but lately their service is atrocious. I come and dont even get attended to so I leave after 10 min standing their. While they see me there. That was yesterday. Today I called in my order and they didnt have it ready. I called in 20 min prior and still...
(3)Eddie C.
Overall, the best Mexican food chain restaurant in The Valley. As far as torta places go, I would rank it in the top 4. Most likely at #3 right now, right behind Los Reyes de la Torta. The 2 tortas I have tried so far (the Mexicana and the Cubana) have both tasted great, and the Cubana really was distinct from the other chain 'Beto places in that every meat could be tasted distinctly and not as some meat mash. However what truly sets tortas paquime apart is its aquas frescas and pan dulces. Try the melon aqua. It was almost reminicent of a creamsicle. And the donas are drop dead. Overall, the ambiance, cleanliness and friendliness of the staff help push tortas paquime into the upper echelon of pheonix mexican places .
(4)Norma Q.
i had heard about this place so I decided to stop by friday after work. I ordered 2 tortas ahogadas to go for my dad and myself. When I got home I realized they had given me the wrong order. I called in and manager was kind enough to tell me if I went back I would get the right order for free. I went back yesterday after work and I did get the right ordere. My torta ahogadas are very delish. The sausce is very tasty. The whole torta was very good. I would would go back again.
(4)Ahriza M.
I actually love this little place. It's clean and the staffs are friendly! First time I came here I got the Torta Cubana and the Torta Mexicana. Both tortas were good, but I definitely loved the Cubana much more. The torta (I think this is the bread part) is tasty and soft. I could probably just eat the bread itself, but the mix of meat and the juices...that's a whole new taste bud there...so good! They have a few salsas and grilled veggies free for grabs. They also have ice cream or gelato; not sure which one. I haven't tried any of the desserts, but they look tempting. Came back and got the Tacos de Ribeye which is so good!!! They give you lots of meat and I love how it comes with a slice of avocado on each taco! I didn't even know they had pastry on the other side of the restaurant until the second time I came...LoL! I came here 3 times within the first week that I discovered this place. I'm actually not much of a sandwich person, but the Cubana satisfies me completely. =o)
(4)Logan G.
Favorite quick Mexican food in the valley. Everything is fresh, try the avocado torta or the chicken flautas. Good service, great prices, amazing food. Aguas frescas are great too, ask for a Jamaica mixed with limon.
(5)Douglas P.
I've been going here for years and they are always consistant. Do yourself a favor and try the ribeye tacos.
(4)Ryan J.
Tortas El Guero,you've been put on notice. I think I've found a new place to satisfy my Torta needs. My only complaint is that the milanesa is cut up so small that it is a difficult feat to get the stuff to stay in my perfectly baked bun.
(4)Keith P.
Deplorable customer service, wilted vegetables, Dry meat. definitely not the restaurant for me.
(1)Trev G.
What a gem!!! Not located in the best of areas but you would think they were getting ready for the President to arrive and dine! This place was spotless! The cashier was extremely friendly, not pushy, offered a sample of their homemade chicken soup while I was deciding (since it was a chilly 40 degrees outside it really hit the spot!). I was undecided between two menu items and she graciously helped me decide based on customers feedback. I ordered the torta cubana.... It was fantastic. It would have been nice if it was cut into two pieces but I devoured it anyway. Fresh homemade torta roll, the avocado,lettuce, and tomato were fresh! The meat was delicious! Great job guys! Great selection of baked goods, homemade ice cream, palletas, and horchata. I will definitely be back!
(5)Shovel S.
They've got a couple vegetarian menu items, which is good! And overall a good variety of food. I really enjoyed the Burrotote, which is carne asada with beans and avocado in a burrito. Very filling, very satisfying and the ingredients seem good quality and fresh. They do a lot with avocado here, if the menu is any indication - mmmmmmmm!
(4)Jazmin A.
One of the best Mexican places I have tried in Phoenix. I tried the Nachos once but I didn't like them. It didn't have melted cheese, wth! Nachos should have melted cheese not shredded. I don't know if they're always served like that but I wouldn't try them again. However, I LOVE their carne asada torta! I love the bread, I love the savory taste of the meat! I love this place. Their salsas are good and the amount of avocado they use in the torta is good too. I also like their aguas frescas. They are not made from concentrate like most places. They truly taste good, they are super sweet though, but my favorite is the lime one because it's not as sweet.... but it's still pretty sweet. I like the corn in a cup, they do not use canned corn which is a huge plus. I also like their strawberries and cream. Yum! They're sweet bread is good too! I would try to get it as fresh as possible though. But that's with any bread. :)
(5)Judy L.
I went there for lunch today. The park lot is small that is near the building, you can park on the side of it for more room. The place is set up to order at the counter. I had the quesdilla paquime with chicken $5.25. The chicken was breaded, pounded thin, and yummy. I eye balled the deserts (ice cream, pudding, flan, cakes, popsicles, etc.)and different drinks (bottled sodas, canned sodas, shakes, & fruit drinks). OMG! Too bad, I was already full.
(4)Christina M.
Any good sandwich starts with the bread. The torta roll was soft, sweet, and lightly toasted. They used a sweet mayo which I normally don't like, but it worked so nicely with the meat. I got pork...Mmmmmmmm! It was tender and tasty! The thing that made this torta so delicious, was the avocado. They generously covered the roll with soft perfectly ripe avocado...and it was warm. They also put a little pickled jalapeño which added a nice tang. I could have used a little more heat. If I lived out here, this place would be a regular spot!
(4)Ramon B.
The best mexican food in Phoenix hands down!!
(5)Toni Y.
A co-worker took me here today, I was expecting a hole-in-the wall or dive type place, but it turned out to be super clean, friendly, and delish lunch! I love mexican food and this place will be in my top favorites now. Clean, fresh, and non-greasy mexican food! Yes, I said non-greasy! The price is right, the food is fresh and the people are friendly! Kudos, peeps at T.P.!!! I'll be back next week!
(4)Larry S.
This is a great little place. They have almost as many dessert options as they have food, which is unusual in itself. Check the website menu for a full list. We had the rib-eye tacos and the Cubano torta. Both very very tasty and a good value for the price, and both were very well-seasoned and yummy. Big chunks of avocado on each taco, and a salsa bar with a lot of good options. They also have.... . . . get this... . . . chocolate covered strawberries for 75 cents each. One of the best values on THAT product that you will find anywhere. It was clean and shiny in there too, and open, and overall just a pleasant ambiance. Definitely a spot I will return to, probably many times. Highly recommended !!!
(4)Larry R.
Seriously excellent authentic Mexican food! I had their original Torta and it was delicious. The Horchata was top notch and I got a huge scoop of Pecan Ice Cream for dessert which was DELICIOUS. I highly recommend this place for it's excellent staff, great prices and outstanding food!
(5)Manuelito O.
Ribeye tacos!! Heaven. Trust me, I was born and raised in Mexico city and that combo of little home made flour tortillas and beef colliding with lime juice and salsa... Brings me back home.. Congratulations Tortas paquime. Tortas good not the best Place is spotless!! And their bakery is sensational. You have to eat here no matter what.
(5)Phyllis K.
At the recommendation of a co-worker, a group of us from work visited Tortas Paquime. I'm not a Tortas aficionado, but I'm willing to try something new, especially something that I would likely not try or stop at on my own. We park and go inside- there is a wait and it appears that the counter service is a little slow. The place is new looking and very clean. It is an open kitchen and you can watch the prep cooks prepare your food. Everything looks great, it's hard to choose. Fresh avocados abound, and we marvel as the cooks deftly remove the bright green flesh from their skins, adorning our food with these delicious fruits. The counter help is friendly and helpful. Our orders are taken and drinks provided. They make REAL lemonade and fresh fruit drinks. Bottled Mexican sodas, fresh brewed tea. Our party orders a variety of food- Tortas, tostadas, flautas, churros. I ordered 2 tostadas and likely could have been fine with one. My pork tostada is loaded sky high with beans, delicious pork, shredded lettuce, fresh avocado, and more. My vegetarian (bean) tostada is equally delicious. It was a crisp fresh salad on a tortilla. My friends who ordered tortas were very pleased, and they know their tortas. One problem we had was that they had TVs on and the volume was very high. We asked if they could adjust and they said they could not. It was loud enough that you had to raise your voice to talk. Spanish speaking comedy, music, and gorgeous tourism video played. I would definitely bring my kids here, as I think they would enjoy the adventure. I'll definitely go again. I also recommend this to folks who want to try something more authentic and varied, but also want familiar ingredients as an option. visit 1/14/11
(4)Jennifer W.
The food was closer to a 3 star rating but the friendliness of the staff, the immaculate kitchen and the relatively fast service bumps it up to a 4. We tried the torta Paquime and the torta Mexicana. Both were good but the Mexicana was better. Saw someone else get what I call taquitos and a huge order of nachos, after we were already eating. Those both made my mouth water and wish I had 2 stomachs. Worth stopping in...
(4)Chris L.
Great Tortas for the price and flavor, very clean. I live right around the corner from them so I'm a very repetitive customer. First time I went I fell in love with their bread, not to mention the freshness of their products something fast food chains lack. I grew up in central Mexico, tortas in Mexico are like burgers in America, every restaurant has them each with it's own unique style and flavor finding them here and portraying the meaning of authentic Mexican food can sometimes be hard to find. But Tortas Paquime has it and it's fabulous!!! ...No complains yet*
(5)Cyrus M.
I do like a good torta. Currently, in my book the king of tortas in Phoenix is Gallo Blanco. However, sometimes I don't want such a fine dining experience. There are days when I want quick and cheap; and when I want a quick, cheap, and good torta, there's one place that has not let me down: Tortas Paquimé. As a biographical aside, I actually visited Paquimé, in the Mexican state of Chihuahua back in the spring of 1995. My first torta was prepared by a Tarahumaran Indian over a wood fire at Copper Canyon nearby there. But I digress... A buddy of mine who is originally from Ciudad Chihuahua turned me on to Tortas Paquimé when I asked him what he thought was a good, authentic torta place in the Valley. He noted, and I must agree, that the fact that they bake their own bread on-site makes all the difference. I've had a few of their numerous tortas, and have not had a bad one. Nor have I heard any of my co-workers who have accompanied me there complain. The place is spotlessly clean. In fact, the cleanliness and order there is a little jarring at first visit. The staff is very nice, and completely bilingual. And the tortas are not only good, but they are also pretty cheap. All in all, this is delicious food at a great value in a clean, friendly place.
(4)Angelique A.
their $5 carne asade torta has a full avocado in it and great bread! i don't care for their elote--it's served as a gloppy mess in a cup instead of on the cob!
(5)Adam T.
disappointment....I was actually driving down McDowell Road looking for a Honduran place that I had heard good things about, saw this place, and decided to give it a go. I wish I had kept driving. I am a big fan of tortas, however, and could not resist temptation. I ordered the torta de aguacate, which is basically an avacado sandwich with mayo/crema. There are jalapenos and a tomato on it as well. No lettuce. The bulk of the taste is the mayo/crema, which was so overpowering that I could not finish my meal. I ordered to go, so I tried to mask the taste at home, adding various ingredients in attempt to improve the flavor by killing the crema. Morningstar chicken and delicious New Mexican salsa could not save the sandwich unfortunately. The place was clean and the bread would have been good without the mayo. I suspect that the meat tortas are better than the vegetarian one, so others may have a better experience than I. The elote sounded interesting, roasted corn on the cob with cheese, lime, and chili. It had the mayo on it too though. I will not be going back to try it.
(2)Sandra O.
Tortas are not the only Mexican fare served up here but are the reason I return! I tend to keep it safe with the ham and cheese torta (part sub/panini). The bread is so airy and has the right amountof sweetnes to make you just forget about the ham and just nosh on the bread. They bake it daily and bread is not for individual sale. Boo! Their fruit drinks are yummy; dining area just got expanded with a side bakery. TV's are kinda loud; needs more ventilation; parking is limited and next to tire shop but well worth the visit. Oh yeah; it's in the da hood too! But so far so safely good!
(4)Julian L.
The tortas are so delicious and the service was fast. Being Mexican myself, this is now my favorite torta restaurant. May I recommend the Torta de Milanesa de Res.
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