Urban Taco
6522 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85014
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Address :
6522 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ, 85014 - Phone (602) 368-2708
- Website https://www.urbantacos.net
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Brunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
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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Gerald B.
Probably one of my favorites for a good margarita and street tacos (they are awesome)! I love that you can get flights of salsa - i've done three and five! I've been here about four times and will definitely be back. Nice atmosphere for conversation and good food/drink. This is not a sports bar. Jerry
(4)Christopher T.
The reviews seemed to be mixed, but my experience was quite good. Stopped in on Monday night for some grub. Place had some patrons, but not crowded. Our server showed up promptly and was quite friendly. We started out with Queso Fundido. Their version of cheese dip. It was very good - spicy, but not overpoweringly so. After that we moved on the obligatory taco plates. You choose either 3 street tacos or 2 gourmet tacos. There are other options, but that is the general gist of the place. I opted for the 2 gourmet tacos. There is a pretty good selection of meat options and, if I remember correctly, a veggie one as well. I went for some meat options - 1 short rib and 1 shredded pork. They were definitely juicy! Drippingly so.. That did not stop me from devouring both of them. The short rib was downright fantastic. Well flavored, generously portioned, and just the right amount of spice. The shredded pork was also very good. In the end, I had a great meal at a good price. N*joy.
(4)Mark P.
I've eaten here close to a dozen times in the past few months. They've always been consistent in their service and quality of food. Today was much different. (If it wasn't for the fact that I've eaten here so many times and walked out satisfied, I would have given one star for today's service) I ordered the blackened catfish tacos. The fish was burnt. When I told the waitress her reply was "it's blackened you know". Blackened catfish does not equal burnt catfish. To rectify the situation she stated "I'll let the cooks know". I certainly wasn't looking for a freebie, but at least offer to remake it. Someone needs to reeducate this young lady. Her attitude towards the situation outweighed the burnt fish. Very disappointing.
(3)Janelle V.
Urban taco has an easy, chill vibe about it. The music is relaxed--not loud mariachi or party music. The colors are warm and inviting--not over the top loud colors. The decor is rustic chic and charming, dining area and bar are clean, and there is plenty of parking. I've been to the happy hour several times and really enjoy the tacos. The meat is lean and not fatty. Oh and the shrimp burrito was toasted and very flavorful. Of course you'll pay a couple more bucks for excellent quality Mexican food--this is not your corner greasy taco truck. Urban Taco's food is prepared and plated with care. And it shows. I'll definitely be returning for lunch, happy hour, and/or dinner dates in the future. Keep up the good work.
(5)Jerry R.
This was an accidental find. It's a nice little place. The place gives off a comfortable laid back vibe and the tacos are such that you have to savor each and every bite. Service was friendly and prompt. The bar is a small but ample selection of wine, tequila mixed drinks, and bottled beer. All were excellent selections. We will definitely be back.
(4)Bethany G.
I've been here numerous times. There food is amazing and the salsas are so good. This place has a few downfalls though. Everyone that works there acts as if they are attending a funeral. The waitresses barely ever smile and everyone seems really stressed out and overworked. The seating is terrible. If they don't have room for you, they just kind of shrug and tell you to wait for a spot by the door. Not very nice at all.
(3)Paul L.
I had three creatively good tacos: shrimp, octopus, and vegetable. This restaurant is about as urban as a cul-de-sac so I'd rebadge this place 'Suburban Taco' and still return for this taco trio.
(4)Jeremy K.
So, I have gone here twice now and had the luxury of being able to try 4 different burritos. The first time when we pulled up we noticed that there was no one else there and it was about noon. Which was kind of weird so we sat in the car for about 5 minutes, no joke, and tried to decide if we should go in. You know, cause it's always a little iffy when there's no one in a place around that time. Anyways, thank goodness we decided to go in! Wow!! The place is quite rustic but modern as well and the tables look like well crafted pieces of furniture that look homemade. Same goes for the food! I went with 2 co-workers and we decided to each get a different burrito and cut them in thirds and share. Best idea ever! The three masterpieces were the Costilla, Pollo Asado, and the Pork Verde burritos. The burritos are both packed with flavor and meats and cheeses. They are also grilled which gives then a very nice texture as you take your fork and knife to them (yes they are that big and need to be eaten with a fork). My favorite of those 3 was the short rib, but I would get either of the 3 again, and again! We also sampled 3 of their salsas with chips and all were very flavorful. Some are cream based and some just look/feel cream based because they emulsify them in the blender. Well, decided to get some to go a second time a few weeks later and just as impressed as I was the first time. The Baja Shrimp burrito was flavorful and the shrimp was cooked perfectly and wasn't overpowered by the other flavors. 2 different coworkers got the Pollo Asado burrito and the street tacos and both raved about how much they liked them! Needless to say, we will be going back. Probably at least once a week as a group. And I may even go again on the weekend! Well done urban taco, well done.
(5)David B.
Walked into a "busy" lunch time. Weren't even greeted but the menus were dropped at our table and the server took off. After waiting 10 minutes and without having been served at least water we took off and no staff had even noticed we were gone. Pricey taco menu. A good street taco is only $1 each. I will never return.
(1)Thomas s.
Hmm, as a server/ manager/ been a bartender before. This place is very unfriendly. The food is alright. #I should have gone to Sprouts. I was going to make my own dinner, but This place caught my eye. First and last time. Sorry, not impressed. If you (the bartender) are the owner, I suggest you don't come to work and let everyone else handle it. The girl that took my credit card was nice.
(2)Candace M.
I came in while I had time to spare in between dental appointments. (Shoutout to Dr Serrano and Dr Day) I was hungry and finally had a chance to sneak in some me time so I decided to take myself to lunch. There's a ton of local eateries in this biltmore-ish area so I was determined to check something off my Yelp! Bookmark list. Urban tacos it is! In a seemingly boring strip mall but beautifully designed inside. The door was open and letting in the cool breeze of the day. I was short on time and didn't want to overindulge so I stuck to my budget and schedule and ordered a Corona 2 street tacos and a half order of chips and guacamole. The service was good. She recommended the green chile cilantro salsa which was excellent and the short rib taco, equally as good. I love this place and hope I can return soon with the beau.
(5)David G.
It's just ok. Cool space. Chicken and steak gourmet tacos were good. Short rib meat was disappointing. No kids menu - $8 for a cheese quesadilla. Guacamole was good and the chips were good. Surprised chips and salsa were not complimentary. (Worlds best salsa at El Pinto in Albuquerque is free). Margarita was average. Our server, a younger guy, was slow to clear table and slow with the check. Manager or owner asked how meal was and I said OK. He did not follow up on why just OK. That surprised me.
(3)Sunny B.
Stopped in for happy hour the other day to try the latest edition to the street taco crazy taking over Phoenix. The place is small but well decorated and cozy and I loved the lighting at the bar. We split the street tacos which were only $1.50 during happy hour! What really set them a part were all the sala choices. I picked 6, my favorites were the roasted corn, chipotle and avacado crema. I can't wait to go back and try the rest of them on the menu. The coronas were still around 5 bucks on happy hour which was pretty high, but they did have house margaritas and wines for $5. I will be back
(4)Elizabeth P.
This place is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.... Starting off with the drinks, everything is fresh- no bottles sour mix here... Try the "Seductive Sip" or "Mexican Maid" - both will impress. Next, try the five salsa sampler; everything was spectacular. Finally, try three different tacos- every bite is different and fresh, homemade and nothing packaged; I still taste mint, avocado and chipotle.....yum!!! Make time to say hello to the owner and his wife- they are always there to make sure you are happy!!!
(5)Leslie M.
Let me tell you the story of this weekend. It all started when I craved cheap street tacos again and headed over to Los Taquitos first (my go-to spot). Their credit card machine was broken so I headed over here via Yelp to get my street taco fix. I come in and the place is rustic cute! The girl at the counter was mediocre friendly and the restaurant was not that busy. I order street tacos and their popular three flight salsa with chips to-go. Once I got my check, my jaw dropped! I was charged more than double I would pay at Los Taquitos (which is down the street). I get to my destination and my mouth is salivating because I am so hungry. I take one bite and I was NOT happy! The tacos were dry, had no flavor, and meh - AND I PAID more than what I think they are worth. Sorry Yelp, you lead me astray this time.
(2)Mark H.
You can't throw a sombrero in Phoenix without hitting a "modern Mexican" restaurant. They're all branded as gourmet, fusion, and sport the same stained concrete and corrugated iron interiors, minimalist decor and overpriced food. It's a formula that works I guess, although lacking in originality. Urban Taco fits this mold. Sleek, modern interior? Check. "Gourmet" tacos on the menu? Check. Stained concrete and corrugated iron? Check. So what sets Urban Taco apart? Why should you come to yet another Modern Mexican place? THE FOOD. Urban Taco may not be an original concept, but of the myriad Modern Mex places I've been, Urban delivers on the Taco. Let's start with the salsa. My advice: try them all. Each has its own unique nuance, and they are really what make the tacos here pop. Don't skimp on the salsa. The food is extremely rich. Listen to these dishes: pork belly and potato, roasted corn and garlic cream, avocado and garlic crema. Extremely heavy and creamy, and every bite is a joy. The Rajas Con Crema De Maize impressed me the most. In keeping with the rest of the menu, it was thick, creamy and rich. Urban Taco is definitely worth a visit.
(5)Eric R.
This is a good solid addition to the 16th street corridor, though it enjoys a less than fortunate location in the strip mall where the infamously ghetto-fabulous 16th street sports bar used to be. it has a fun cheerful atmosphere and the bar is a great place to park, have a few drinks and some food. Their Happy Hour goes 'til 7 which is awesome and you can enjoy $5 beers and $1 off chips and salsa. I started out with chips and guac which did not disappoint-fresh and delicious. I took the two taco plate which consisted of a short rib taco, and octopus taco and a side of rice and beans. The tacos were flavorful and good sized. The short rib was good but I expected a little more from the octopus taco-perhaps more meat or less marinating and other ingredients because I really couldn't taste it. It was not bad, don't get me wrong but I love octopus and was REALLY looking forward to this and it didn't quite deliver. Their salsas are great. The chipotle salsa is really good but the kick sneaks up on you. My taste buds were toasty even when I was driving home.This was only my first visit so I'm eager to come back and try more tacos. They have a small but solid selection of wine, your requisite Corona and Dos Equis and some tasty looking hand-crafted cocktails.The service is friendly and the crowd that was in were all lively and fun. My underwhelming octopus taco not withstanding, I still recommend stopping in and giving them a try.
(4)Mariano G.
I just came in with some friends and enjoyed the atmosphere and service. I ordered 3 pollo asado tacos with chimichurri sauce and it was delicious! I would recommend this place to anyone who likes fresh food with no fluff.
(5)Ryan G.
Definitely not for kids! This is all very unique food and tacos. My kids didn't eat one bit of their food because it was so unique. I like the Baja shrimp tacos and thought they were decent but everybody else's food was pretty much wasted. Maybe I just have some really picky eaters. We went to McDonald's right after Ha.
(2)Nicole H.
WOW. This is not your typical Mexican restaurant, but boy is it good. Urban Taco has an upscale feel while still remaining very friendly and welcoming. Definitely stop by from 4-7 pm for cheap margaritas and $1 off "street" tacos. I sampled two tacos off the gourmet tacos menu. The Costilla short rib taco was exquisitely tender and delicious, but my favorite taco was the Baja Shrimp taco, which was filled with plump shrimp. I think Urban Taco's secret may lie in the spices and salsas. We tried the pico de gallo, cucumber (ended up being one of my favorites, what a surprise!), avocado and garlic crema, chipotle (lots of spice but great flavor!), roasted corn and garlic crema (sweet and unexpectedly delicious on the chips), and chimichurri (fresh and herbal, my other favorite of the night). I would have been satisfied with a basket of chips, a margarita or two, and a selection of the diverse yet delicious salsas; the amazing tacos were just the cherry on top. Great meal, great service, and all for a great price. I'll be back!
(5)Carolyn B.
Ordered Take Out from their online menu which apparently isn't updated with what they currently offer. Their chicken chopped salad was extremely bland and the Avocado Green Goddess dressing was bland as well as not nearly enough for the size of the salad. I had ordered this same salad in the past with a delicious Chipotle Ranch which is now no longer offered. They were kind enough to offer a Chipotle salsa to try instead but upon tasting a speck it was insanely spicy to the point of almost being inedible. Being pregnant at this time I should say that the salad is a decent size and plenty of food but would not eat it again considering the flavor was terrible. That being said, I had ordered a salad for my sister-in-law and it turned out her chicken wasn't even fully cooked with spots of dark pink chicken throughout. As I mentioned being currently pregnant this worries me considering under cooked chicken (or any meat) is a big no-no. This place has changed so much from when I used to eat there that I'm highly disappointed and will not be returning.
(1)Dave M.
Just EH. Everything is average. Nothing spectacular. Chips weren't fresh, tasted like they came out of a bag. All the "salsas" are cream based, I asked for a fresh tomato salsa and the waitress looked at me like I was crazy. So many better places, try any food truck in Phoenix. Wouldn't call it "Mexican" at all.
(2)John B.
Decided to try this place as previous reviewers were quite pleased with the food here. It was a very smart choice as both the food and the service were excellent. As happy hour lasts from 4 to 7, most diners will have the opportunity to save a few bucks and enjoy a house margarita or a beer as well as some chips and salsa. The chips come with 3 or 5 different salsas which are all fresh and tasty. The burritos and tacos have great flavor and will definitely appease most hearty appetites. Overall an exceptional dining experience. Highly recommended.
(5)Ray A.
Absolutely love the very laid back chilled environment that Urban Taco has. Great ambiance in the place. Was greeted at the door right away and told we can sit anywhere. I had the chopped chicken salad with cilantro dressing. Also had the Queso Fundido to start with. Both items were tasty and fresh. I thought the customer service was decent. Cup was empty for a while before anyone noticed and server didn't check on us as much as I would have liked. Other than that this place is a must try.
(3)Nadia C.
Best Short Rib Taco I have ever had. Urban Taco is a small business that packs in big flavor. The salsa variety was a fun experiment to try them all. We were with a large group so it was a bit harder to figure out what was what but with a table for 2 or 4, it would be nice. This place isn't a quick turn over restaurant. So settle in, enjoy the company and your salsas and you'll be fine. Beer, Wine and Tequila. Pretty basic here and done well.
(5)Alyse K.
I love urban taco! Grab a flight of salsa and chips, a margarita and some happy hour tacos
(5)Rita L.
Went here for lunch with my hubby and my 10 month old. The server was very nice, quickly brought out the high chair and recommended their specialty margarita-that was DELICIOUS!!! All the tacos we ordered were really good. The octopus, chicken and rib were to die for. The sides of grilled onions and creamed corn were super delish and super cheap. A winning combination of you ask me. We live in the neighborhood and will for sure be back. p s. Even the baby loved the small bites he got to munch on....
(5)Ateh W.
My boyfriend and I had been lusting over this place ever since we found out that they offered octopus tacos... I will quickly add that tacos are one of my favorite kinds of food, so I've tried a lot. Anyways, I ordered 5 kinds of tacos and none really wowed my boyfriend and I, even the octopus which I couldn't wait to try. I had a pork taco with potatoes...I couldn't even pull myself to try because it was DRIPPING with cheese...and I love cheese, but it was over kill!!!The shrimp taco with truffle butter also sounded like a good idea but the flavors came in layers; first, all I could taste was butter, next it was cheese and finally just mushrooms...the flavors didn't work well together, this just didn't work for my palette. I'm giving it 3 stars because it had a nice environment, good servic, but the food just didn't work for my palette BUT I feel like it was more of a preference thing rather than a bad food thing if that makes any sense. ALSO...if you do decide to visit try the chips and 5 salsas!!! Yum!!!
(3)Jennifer S.
Wow...one of the best burritos I have ever tasted! Good service, nice, cozy atmosphere and downright tasty food. We enjoyed the pollo burrito and are still talking about it a week later...it was that good! We will definitely be back and you should get yourself there quickly too.
(4)Julie S.
Was so excited to have a gourmet taco shop within walking distance! Stopped by today to pick up take out and try it out. Mmmmmm .... mixed reviews. It's very cute inside. The menu isn't as interesting or "gourmet" as I was expecting. And it's expensive for what it is. $5.75 for a bottle of Kiltlifter is a lot. Tacos were $2.50 for street and $4.75 for gourmet. Ouch! I had two short rib street and one braised pork street taco. Liked the poblano strips, but it lacked little flavor without the salsa. The selection and tastes are much better at Taco Guild if you are seeking gourmet. May try it again, but definitely on HH when the street tacos are $1.50 and beer a dollar cheaper.
(3)Richard O.
Small and quaint with excellent decor! I can not remember the last time I had a meal with every bite tasting so flavorful and fresh. Great place to eat!
(4)Rachel A.
Pros - nice ambiance - delicious tacos, we all liked the chicken ones the most. - good salsa Con - only 1 waitress
(4)Maritza L.
The spare rib street taco with the avocado-garlic crema will change your life. Along with a bottle of the Shake Chocolate Porter, you can get a fantastic meal for under $10. Will tell everyone about this place!!!
(5)Mari K.
This has to be a hidden treasure!! We stopped in here just by chance and was taken by surprise. The inside area is very quaint and comforting, yet there is a bar to sit at if that's what you're looking for. The food is amazing!! We did there happy hour taco deal - can I just say 1.50$ taco happy hour, yes please?! You have to try all of their sauces with their chip and salsa appetizer (I believe there was six flavors, all very different and all very spectacular in every way)! If you're considering this place you might as well just give in and go cause it's amazing.
(5)Ryan P.
We had seen Urban Taco many times from the street on the way to and from our usual haunts in the neighborhood and finally we decided to check it out. The concept of the atmosphere is what's in style, for sure, but the execution of the rustic/industrial concept needs a little bit of work. We sat at what looked like a bar, but upon further inspection was a U-shaped amalgamation of bespoke knee-busting tables, setup in a manner that precludes about 8-10 people from joining the glorified community table setup (fake bar!). I say fake bar, because when I ordered my margarita, the employee went in the back of the house and emerged with the "cocktail" a minute or two later. Maybe he didn't want me to see him pour the Costco margarita mix in the glass, I don't know. So we sat here, weren't really greeted, whatever, etc. I can live with it. Then we ordered a flight of salsa, which came out lickety-split. If you're highlighting salsas in my opinion, your chips should be delicious. These chips were store-bought, room temp, nothing special. So we're sitting there and assessing the situation - it's busy, pretty good atmosphere, 1/3 of the items are palatable so far, so we ordered tacos. We tried all the street tacos, they came out fast. They were all pretty damn good, but the plate came and nobody said what each taco flavor was, just dropped the dish and left. Octopus was the only discernible visual difference between the four varietals, and the least exciting. The other three were nice, tasty morsels. Then we realized the music. What a buzz kill. It was a hodgepodge of about 10% classic rock, and the rest is what my wife referred to as "adult alternative." It sounded neither urban, nor rustic, nor taco for that matter! Long story long, the bill came and it was taco Tuesday and about $20 total, so I have to go back. At a regular price of $40 for two, I'll be down the street. If they step it up, it could be a really great neighborhood spot!
(3)Lon J.
I have been to this place a few times now, and it continues to impress. I recommend the salsa sampler.
(4)Jorge R.
Tacos were delicious! I can say prices were good too! It was a little bit awkward that our waitress was going off (yelling and crying) in the kitchen with another guy (maybe the manager?) - it was embarrassing I can say.
(3)Brooke B.
I love tacos. They are my favorite go to. My husband loves burritos. So when my brother brought our family here after his ravings, we thought it could become one of our go-to's. The decor and ambience was rustic urban with good music. Service was good as I ordered a taco that has some bitter sautéed arugula on it that made me gag and they let me trade it for another. My husband loved his shrimp burro while my tacos were overly flavored and dressed. I probably would've liked the street tacos better that have more similar flavors. I would recommend La Santisima for the free salsa bar and better tacos.
(3)JE F.
Great food but poor service. Had to ask for every tea refill, ask to take leftovers home, was never brought bag that was requested. Too bad young lady has not been better trained.
(3)Brian S.
I have driven past this place numerous times. Today I decided to stop in for lunch. Entering the building one immediately gets a feel of urban contemporary. Great ambiance but not stuffy. The menu is small but very nice. The salsas are excellent. We tried five different ones. The cilantro lime was my favorite. I wasn't surprised at the prices. It seemed appropriate for the location. I was surprised however at the portions. The tacos are served on small shells. The gourmet are about $4.50 each and the regular ones are $2.50. What really surprised me was $2.50 for a non refillable diet coke. Lunch for two, with tip, was $36.00. We also ordered chips. I left still hungry but satisfied. The food is excellent. I will go back but may have a small snack first.
(4)Brittnee R.
Don't judge a book, or Urban Taco, by its cover. It's SO cute inside. I'd steal everything but the Christmas lights in a second. Adorbs. The owners are obviously present and involved & the service was attentive but not overbearing- loved it. Moving on. The food is good but not great. The 4 street tacos all had the same toppings but different proteins. Boring. The rice was horrible... could have easily been six days old and left on the counter. The salsas weren't much better- the chimichurri tasted exactly like creamy pesto, another tasted like pasta or vodka sauce and the garlic one was reminiscent of thick garlic aioli. But wait!! The corn side dish with poblanos and onions was the stuff my dreams are made of, the refried beans & veggie taco my friend had looked super good... so I'll be back!!
(4)Taylor P.
The pork belly is good, but the tacos are rather inconsistent - the first time was good, second time was meh, and the last time the tortillas were really tough and hard to chew. The service leaves something to be desired - they are always in a huge rush, even when the place is not full. My wife found a bristle from a basting/pastry brush in her food and the owner just told us what it was without apologizing or anything.
(2)Lane V.
This place trying hard to get on board the gourmet taco restaurant trend. Located in an old strip mall, they've done an entire renovation to the interior of their space to create the urban-industrial atmosphere they are shooting for. Music from the stereo behind the bar fills the restaurant almost as if there was a DJ in the building. For food, they've got two things going for them: excellent salsas and well prepared meats for their taco creations. With a group of whatever number, they want to start you off with an appetizer of chips and your choice of their homemade salsas. Then you each order your choice from a good variety of tacos. I'm giving them four stars because the salsas were so good and the meat was tasty, but I almost gave them three stars because Lunch for one was $17 (two taco plate and an iced tea).
(4)Katarina G.
Grilled octopus tacos and salsa assortment. The salsa is the best reason to go there. The salsa selection is just amazing. Try them all.
(5)Zoee T.
Urban Street Tacos are off the hook! In order of YUMMINESS...BEEF, Chicken, Pork and Octopus. The flavor and texture, combined with the sautéed poblanos, onions and secret ingredients make this humble and authentic experience one of the best in Phoenix.
(5)Char L.
So So I wanted to like this new place as I read about it in the Phoenix Magazine, but was disappointed. Me and a friend went their for lunch and there was only 2 other tables with customers. Guess we missed the lunch crowd. We were seated quickly and brought 2 glasses of water. The waitress seemed slow, disappearing to go to the back for some time. She did not come back to take our order till 10-15 minutes later. Mind you she only had 3 tables, one which was already done eating and searching for her so they can pay and leave. The chips tasted stale and not warmed up. We did enjoy the salsas and corn soup. Other than that nothing else was anything to rave about. Now maybe the waitress was new, or having an off day. She was very pleasant and thanked us for coming in. I hope she gets some help, especially when it is busy. I probably;y will not return or recommend to anyone else.
(2)Jamie G.
If you are a someone that orders the same thing every time you go to a restaurant because you hate to get something that you don't like and feel like you wasted your money. This is not the place for you. I ordered the pork burrito that my waitress suggested and I didn't like it at all. It had a weird flavor. This was definitely not the restaurant for me. I liked the chips and avocado dip. I have a more boring palate. My kids got fish tacos and didn't like them. My husband got shrimp tacos and liked it fine. It was a waste of a lot of money for me.
(2)S W.
I came in hungry; it was late in the afternoon and I was just looking to eat..anywhere. I almost passed up this little gem in a nondescript strip mall. I'm glad I didn't. The server was friendly, helpful and conversant. He made some recommendations for a quck not too heavy lunch. The octopus street taco was delicious, sorry I wasn't hungrier, I wanted more.Vegetable taco-best I've had. Can't wait to come back, I need to try the short rib taco.
(5)Derrick R.
This place recently opened near my house, so we figured we'd try it. Went for happy hour street tacos... $1.50 per seemed like a pretty good deal. Walked inside and really enjoyed the look and feel of the place (this is why I gave it two stars). That's pretty much where our excitement stopped. The food took forever even though there were only a handful of patrons. The bill came quick though, which was awesome because we couldn't get out of there fast enough. Tried all four street tacos, and they basically tasted the same. No real difference or flavor, unless you added the provided flavored salsa. The rice and beans were extremely underwhelming as well. I probably will try this place one more time, as it is literally a block away, but I won't be recommending this place to anyone anytime soon.
(2)Fanny M.
OK So we went here for lunch today and we were so looking forward to the food! But alas, the food was not so hot. We had a flight of salsa, all of which began to taste the same. They all had this creamy mayo like base to them, lending the flavors to be very similar. We did not try the pico or the corn salsa which I'm sure and hope were not creamy based as well. I had the Pork Verde bowl, which had such an odd flavor that I actually couldn't finish it. The same flavor was in the Mexican rice so perhaps it was the rice but where ever this seasoning was it didn't work and made both the pork and rice uneatable. Joe had three street tacos; one being the pork which tasted crummy just like mine, a chicken taco, which was dry and the last taco was the Costilla, this one was flavorless. He ordered the taco plate that came with re-fried black beans which were actually delicious and more of that crappy rice. I completely agree with reviewer Raquel R. If you're going to pass yourself off as a modern authentic taco place, make your own tortillas and chips and you might want to reconsider how you are seasoning foods and where seasoning might be lacking. The service was fine and the decorum was very cute. But overall the food is overpriced and tries too hard. There are so many gourmet taco places springing up, many being a lot like this place. Overpriced food, flavors that miss the mark and little attention to cooking basics such as not serving dry chicken!
(2)Bonnie H.
Gourmet taco plate: Baja Shrimp taco Braised Pork taco Absolutely delicious Salsa flight (5 choices) very good (pico, good; Roasted tomato and poblano, very good; Roasted corn and garlic crema, good; Habanero, great; Chipotle, great) Service started out a little aloof but warmed up as lunch progressed. Interior is nice, but very small. Big tables, bar looks nice. This place will be hard to get into once "the people" catch wind of it! Let's keep it our secret for now.
(4)Jen H.
Cool little place tucked away in an old strip mall. The "bar" top consisted of three high wood table shaped in a "U". Neat idea! The best part....you can actually get a flight of salsa!! They have eight salsas to choose from and you can get a flight of 3 or 5. The southwestern had some flavor, but not spicy. The habanero was spicy but still had flavor. The Chipotle was bomb! We also split a taco plate with black beans and rice. The tacos were huge! The rice was excellent as well. The service was great too. We will be back.
(4)Michelle S.
Such a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. Great service and wonderful food. Love having great restaurant in the neighborhood to walk to.
(5)Karie L.
Short staffed for Wed lunch, so service was slow (owner was sitting at the bar, sort of helping out). Ordered the gourmet taco plate and filling was great, however tortillas and side of rice were swimming pools of oil.
(3)Ginger L.
Atmosphere and decor are welcoming and unique.Tacos were super greasy, the bottom of my plate had a quarter inch layer of grease when I finished. All I could taste was the grease when I was done. I dont know why I kept eating they weren't even that good. I read the other reviews and was excited to try the tacos. I tried the octopus and didnt finish that one, it was very rubbery and chewy. We had 3 salsa's and chips which we liked or I would have given less stars. Service was OK, not real friendly, or speedy. good thing it was happy hour and it was priced well.
(3)Randy E.
We took a group of 7 last night. Food and service were excellent. Burritos and tacos were all very good. Will be back again for sure.
(4)Scott C.
Good happy hour! Delicious street tacos: costilla, octopus, pollo as a do, and braised pork, all $1 off during HH. Also your choice of 5 of 10 tacos plus chips for 4.75 @ HH. $5 house margs and house wines @ HH. And, HH goes until 7. Well done. We'll be back for a full dinner.
(4)Gina P.
Loved this place! First impression - AWESOME. I love hand crafted, rusty, eclectic stuff and this place has just the right amount. The owner was really nice and made a some of the stuff himself like a old drafting table into a dining table. Then the margarita came - pretty decent! Waitress was really attentive. But the food - Salsa sampler was amazing and the Urban Street Taco's were great. I had the short rib, braised pork and octopus asada. The pork was the best and the octopus was a nice spin on street tacos but I'd probably do all pork the next time. Really enjoyed everything and the price was right on a saturday afternoon outting with the girls after a fun day Vintage shopping on Cave Creek Road in Phoenix. So glad my friend Christina suggested it!
(5)Jorge M.
I was looking forward to try this place and on my way to work from a midday appointment I stopped in and order take out. I waited for about half hour and then got my order. My order was two tacos, rice and beans, when I started eating the tacos were okay but what turned me off was the burnt rice that they gave me and the beans were so, so. I will try to give them a chance again, hopefully I will get a better meal.
(2)R R.
I was really pleasantly surprised by this place. Small restaurant but it was consistently busy so we decided to try. Smaller menu but our tacos were very good!
(4)Kary K.
Tried this place on a whim. Had the Pork Verde Burrito. Really Good! I thought it was cool that you could pick your own sauce for the burrito. Atmosphere is a little "vibey" for it's location, but really great service. -Prices seemed a little heavy for the tacos. And, although I didn't order a drink- the cocktail menu looked really good!
(5)Deborah D.
Everything was delicious, happy hour menu rocked! I recommend the short rib taco and cream corn with grilled onions and peppers
(5)Tom D.
I should be out running right now and not writing this review, but with Urban Taco fresh in my mind and belly I thought I would crank it out. Place is near my new fav bar Linger Longer Lounge so that's a plus! Okay, it's a Thursday night and I have been drinking for about two weeks straight so this was a food only mission. My gal and I ordered up some chips and a grouping of salsas. All but one of the salsas were shockingly thick. But don't worry, these salsas will get any mariachi band up and trumpeting. Roasted corn, avocado crema, green chili w/ cilantro, cucumber and roasted tomato/poblano. Usually there will be a salsa that falls flat. Not here, all are loaded with flavor and with the thin chips are a must! Wow, I could really use a pacifico beer. No, stay focused and dry!! Next on the list is two street tacos. Pork belly with potato? What, can you mix that shit? Hell yeah, and to my surprise it was a mashed potato. Unreal. All I can say is unreal. My second choice, the short rib. Moist (hate that word) short rib with some greens and sauce. Delicious! Now the gathering tables will leave you little room for your thighs and the service can be a bit dodgy, but they are very friendly and appreciate the business.
(4)Claire A.
Fun place! I really enjoyed the food and the location. I will come again for sure. Clean location and plenty of sitting room. Only downside was the marg- not good at all.
(4)S D.
Don't bother. Asked the server to make a mocktail for my pregnant wife. He said no. Asked for a michelada (a staple at any real Mexican joint). Said he couldn't. Tried their "famous" salsas. Ugh! Other than the Pico de gallo, the rest were not salas at all. They were creamy and well... Not salsa. More like sauces. Tacos were average. Dry chicken and beef and pork were not seasoned. We actually needed to use the juice from the Pico de gallo to moisten the meat to eat them. The straw that broke the camels back for me was when I asked for hot sauce (tapatio or cholula) and they said no. We were actually told that they make everything from scratch and therefore no hot sauce. Really? Bottom line, I had high hopes but will not be back. I am married to a Mexican women and know good, authentic Mexican food. This isn't it.
(1)Annabelle Z.
My husband and I spent 24 hours in Phoenix recently, and stumbled into this place after unsuccessfully finding a different restaurant we'd been circling the block looking for. "Let's just find something quick like tacos!" we said, and swerved into the parking lot as soon as we saw the unassuming "Urban Taco" sign. We were pleasantly surprised with the warm, modern decor (well decorated but not too pretentious), the interesting menu choices, and the delicious food. We each got tacos (veggie, shrimp, carnitas, beef) and they were all good. We had told the waitress we were in a hurry, and the food came out quickly. We tried a local Shake chocolate stout, which was delicious, and the bartender came over to chat with us about it. We both agreed that if an Urban Taco opened in San Francisco, we'd eat here all the time!
(4)Blake S.
Stopped by on a Saturday for lunch. One of the best taco joints we've been to. The salsa selection is great as well. My moonshine margarita set me right. We will definitely be back.
(5)Sarah W.
Ordered the gourmet tacos: Shrimp and Pork. Excellent! Definitely recommend this place.
(5)Allie S.
It was a nice small local joint, with a fun ambiance. The tacos were really yummy (we had the basics-pork, beef, chicken). The margarita was nothing special, but not over priced. Friendly staff and the food came out pretty quickly. It's great since we live down the street! Great addition to the neighborhood!
(4)Joe C.
Nothing that made me say I must come back, had taco and salsa flight. Service was fine, nice set of wines, clean safe. So if you need someplace for a first date or catch up meeting this is great...if you are looking to have an gastro adventure this may not be the spot.
(3)April K.
The food is still amazing. I ordered the braised pork tacos and the portobello shrimp taco. Friends split five salsas, also great. But the place was dead and it still took 40 minutes to get our food. There was one waiter and he couldn't manage three tables. The credit card machine sent down when it was time to pay. Sure not the waiter's fault but neither he nor the owner told anyone else. Matter fact the owner seemed to hide in back. The service was mediocre last time too. And the takeout service is no better. I want to love this place! Just provide better service and I'll be back.
(2)Roxy C.
Food was bland /chips look like they were store brought chips...rice was over seasoned /soft tacos were soggy made tortilla break apart
(1)StacyAnn M.
I recently stumbled on this place and love it. If you like Octopus, you will be happy to know the meat is cooked perfectly (not rubbery at all). I have tried the street tacos and gourmet. The gourmet veggie taco is the absolute best. Even if you are a 'meat' person, you will be surprised at how delicious and filling these are. I see a lot of negative reviews on the price and I am wondering where these people eat. You can get two large gourmet tacos, rice, and beans for like $10. It's inexpensive for the quality, freshness, and amount of food you get.
(5)Patti O.
I loved this placed. The decor is great. The service is great. The short rib taco was great. I love anywhere that has a good margarita. And it is in my neighborhood. I couldn't be happier. You will enjoy it.
(4)Mike L.
Tacos are good but I feel like they need some other stuff going on here to make me really want to go back. A lot of the special meat options kind of tasted the same. Not bad, very good prices, a hip vibe. The expanded parking lot in the back is nice.
(3)Catherine B.
Came here for Taco Tuesday and LOVED it! The interior is modern, I always love brick walls and wood tables. The music choice was on-point. Honestly, sounded like a playlist I have at home so that was a major plus :) The staff is very friendly and educated of the menu. The food was quick! We tried the Salsa flight of 5 different choices and the waitress suggested their best ones (loved all of them). Tried the octopus taco, carne asada, and pollo all three were amazing! Will definitely be returning soon! Perhaps on another Taco Tuesday evening!
(4)Jennifer O.
This place was surprisingly delicious. They have an unassuming storefront in a little strip mall off 16th st North of Bethany. The husband and I met our friends (Erin B and her husband) at Urban Taco for happy hour on Saturday night and happy it was! Their happy hour offers $1.50 street tacos, 5$ margs, 5$ beers, and 1$ off salsa flights. We decided to get 8 (yes... you read right, 8) salsas, guac, and a vast array of tacos. The salsas were awesome, with the table coming to a consensus that the best were the chimichurri, chipotle, avocado, and habanero (which was not very spicy at all) and the ones we would pass on would be the corn and garlic (really odd flavor), the roasted tomato (nothing too special), and the cucumber (some liked it, but it wasn't overly flavorful). The guac also was nothing special, so maybe pass on that. I had a short rib taco (which was really good, the meat was tender and flavorful), the braised pork (also very tasty, but a little less so than the short rib), and the pork belly and potato (pretty yummy, like a mashed potato taco, but the belly didn't stand out). I tried the octopus taco, and it was good, surprisingly tender, but a little fishy for me. I had a marg and it was standard, but a good deal at 5$. Happy hour goes until 7, even on Saturday. Check them out, I know I'll be back!
(4)Petra P.
The food is delicious! I had a bean and cheese burrito - wonderful option for vegetarians. We also had five different salsas which were all excellent. The flavors are amazing. The only negative thing about the experience was the customer service. The wait staff could have been more personable. It was happy hour but she didn't mention it at all. Aside from that, I recommend it!
(4)Mark E.
Happy that my first Yelp review is of this great new place. It's amazing what they have done with the space that used to be a bakery. Very, well...urban...comfy seating. I had the 2 taco plate, veggie and the shrimp, and my friend had the shrimp burrito. Portions were ample and the taste of everything, including the salsas and chips, was fantastic. Our waiter was very nice and helpful. I LOVED their chimichurri. This is a great addition to the neighborhood. Looking forward to checking out their happy hour.
(5)Stan F.
A friend and I went to Urban Taco for the first time last night. When we first got there, all the seating was taken except a small table by the door and it became obvious there was only one waitress/server. We almost walked out thinking service would be lousy. I'm glad we didn't. Our waitress was with us in just a few minutes and took our orders. The food came out very quickly and we were delighted with the service. The food was absolutely delightful, and we really enjoyed the selection of salsas. I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for something new and unique. And we learned later, that a member of the waitstaff and walk out earlier that day.
(5)Cindy K.
Our first visit was a couple of weeks ago. My boyfriend is quite picky when it comes to food and I am always on the hunt for a great street taco. We both enjoyed the Urban Street Tacos. We tried one of each (made our own sample plate) My boyfriends favorite was the octopus asada, mine was the braised pork. We enjoyed the warm, salty chips after our tacos to finish the awesome salsas we tried. All were great! Margarita were a little weak, but that is an easy fix. ;-) We will be back!
(4)Rosemary G.
This place is awesome. If you want to try something new and different come to Urban Taco! Their salsas are as amazing as the tacos. Service was great. If you have Alix or Corynne, you're bound to fall in love. Had a great time! I'll be back!
(5)Suzanne P.
Great food. Love the street tacos. Well done presentation. Reasonable prices. Street tacos are $1.50 during happy hour. Atmosphere is neither too loud nor too quiet. You can have conversations! But the food is the reason to come. Choose your salsa from ten varieties.
(5)Raquel R.
I was excited to see Urban Taco move into the Central Corridor area. However, not to impressed. The chips were not authentic, I believe they were Tostitos. I tried 3 salsas, the cucumber salsa good concept but lacked in reasoning and needed a crunch factor or spice. Tried 3 street tacos and all lacked in seasoning. I will say they are definitely better than Americas Tacos. Being Hispanic, please make your own tortilla chips and SEASON your food, it will make a difference.
(3)Julie r.
First time here. Loved the food. Made well with attention to detail. The margaritas were great not a mix made from scratch. Good service nice place. I will be back. I hope they don't get too busy to get a table because this food will take off. Great prices too. Thank you Urban Taco for a very nice meal.
(4)Heather K.
A co-worker and I went her for lunch and both loved our dishes. We both got two tacos. He got a pork and a shrimp, and I got the octopus and a short rib. I couldn't believe how tender the octopus was and the beef melted in my mouth. The side dishes are even tastier than your typical rice and beans. We will definitely be back, maybe happy hour next time!
(4)Brandi B.
Great addition to the neighborhood! The tacos are awesome. Huge selections of "salsas". They are really good, but less traditional than a tomato based salsa. They are creamy (they need to mark the dairy free ones on the menu) and act more as taco sauces. The burrito was massive; way too big for one person. So-so happy hour, but the drinks sound yummy. Beer, wine, and tequila only. Super cute inside!
(4)Scott P.
Maybe I'm naive given the lack of great tex-mex where I'm from (NY), but I absolutely loved this place. Fantastic salsas (their specialty) and I had the chicken burrito. One of the best I've ever had. I'm sad I won't be back down this way anytime soon.
(5)Ileen W.
Food is excellent, as is the drinks and service. We has a wonderful evening sampling a variety of street tacos and salsa. We plan to return soon for another lovely evening. I highly recommend this place!
(5)Alex L.
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. Our waiter was incredible, his name is Sam. He was one of the best waiters I have had. The atmosphere is much much better than I expected. I will definitely come here again, probably very frequently. Every single salsa was great. My burrito was perfect. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND.
(5)Jane S.
What a pleasant surprise! Nice to have an unusual take on Mexican food in the area! Interesting bright atmosphere with delightful staff and the best burrito in town!
(4)Sharon B.
The food tasted great. However the service was awful. Our waiter scolded us for asking him to split the check. We were all in disbelief and couldn't believe it was happening.
(4)Nikki F.
This little taco place is legit! Last night my hubby and I got the keys to our new house in Madison Manor, and were thrilled to see Urban Taco had opened right at the end of our street. I had high hopes for this place because who doesn't want access to awesome Mexican food just a block away from home? Well folks, I am pleased to report it was incredibly delicious! We started with a tasting flight of 5 salsas, and that honestly could've been my whole meal right there. Chips and salsa are where my judgment of a Mexican restaurant lies, and all of the ones we sampled were great. The variety of flavors they've created are sure to please most everyone's palate. For the meal I tried the costilla short rib taco and the Baja shrimp taco, which were delightful. Hubs had both of their pork offerings and they were thoroughly enjoyed as well. They have a nice little bar with a selection of wine and beer that includes a few craft brews (which hopefully they will expand more as the business grows). There's also a selection of specialty mixed drinks for those of you looking for an extra kick in the pants. During our dinner last night, the owner himself welcomed us to the neighborhood, so come on out CenPho and welcome him too!
(4)Lauren J.
Food was really good. Loved the chicken street tacos and the salsa varieties! But the service was not so great. They nearly lost their minds when we asked to split the check at the end of the meal and were less than gracious about it.
(3)Lizzie P.
I had the green chile burrito and a margarita...it was delicious! My go to place has normally been Los Taquitos but I think this is my new one :) The owners were attentive and the atmosphere was great. I will be back.
(4)Marc C.
What? Who would give Urban Taco 3 stars after trying the octopus tacos? If you like tacos and a relaxed vibe, but especially salsa, check Urban Taco out. Much more than expected. And they have good beer too.
(5)Peter B.
Wanted to like this joint...yelp reviewers were positive...but sheesh, cannot recommend anything. Service was awful & taco corn tortillas were hard & brittle. Fillings were below par too.
(1)Steven B.
Been here three times since it opened and loving it. The salsas add a lot of variety to the flavors and textures of the food. Will definitely come back and recommend to friends!
(5)Kelly D.
Great new place, with a relaxed atmosphere and a bit trendy ;) love the Baja shrimp gourmet tacos and the salsas are fab!
(5)Juli S.
Excellent pollo asado street tacos. And the rice pudding is delicious. I will definitely be back to try their many different salsas.
(4)Anna G.
Driven by here many times because the signage made me think this was an order at the counter kind of place which I haven't been looking for. Everywhere was PACKED Sat. night and we were about to give up and go home when we drove by here and decided to give it a shot. SO surprised when we walked in! GREAT Ambience- friendly welcome. Server was friendly and the owner come over several times to check on 'everything'. The food was terrific- HUGE burritos. Only down- was the chips- not homemade which made me sad, but the salsas were good. We will definitely go back for 'chic' mexican.
(4)Linda A.
Their tacos are really outstanding but their wine list and margaritas not plentiful or that good. However nice environment and their 5 different salsas w chips--wonderful.
(3)Chris H.
Terrific food, all the tacos were great especially the octopus. Price was also great and service was terrific.
(5)Cathy V.
My new favorite Mexican food restaurant. Love the salsa choices. The chips are great. My favorite is the vegetarian tacos. Amazing!
(5)Le M.
Definitely would have to say thumbs down for this place way to small and service at first was good but then the staff did a 360 and turned into bi $@# MOOD was really ridiculous they couldn't even provide extra chairs for a group you would think being in "business" you'd have a plan B but CLEARLY they didn't it basically like saying to a patient at a hospital sorry we don't have any extra beds you'll have to lay there on the floor or I'm sorry you're sick but since we have no seats in the waiting room you'll need to stand NO! It's called customer service DUDE pull something out of your A and make it work way to go man I believe you just messed up your business! In the end it's all about customer service I think all your staff and including you need to take a few classes on customer service
(1)Jen F.
Terrible experience. We ordered the salsa flight which was good. Then ordered the tacos and a burrito. The pork was pink and undercooked. When we sent the plates to the kitchen so they could see it the owner/chef came out aggressive and confrontational. In all my years of waitressing, bar tending and being a restaurant manager (and having to deal with these issues) I have never attacked a table in the manner he did. We will never be back.
(1)Steven J.
I was so excited to give this local new place a try. The place is dark and urban but well done. The food was so average and they do not offer fish tacos... What a blunder.
(2)Scott S.
Had Friday night dinner - salsas are great, beer selection is limited and they were out of two select beers. Music is nice, great relaxing, quaint neighborhood place. If you live in the area it's an easy walk. Nice bar area. Had the grilled chicken burrito which was nice, but the chicken is not grilled, it's shredded. They also put paprika all over the rims of every plate which gets all over if you are not careful. Will definitely come back soon - bring a friend. We need cool nice restaurants in this neighborhood.
(4)heather m.
First visit was awesome! Chips and three types of salsa and all three were delicious. Had the pollo asado tacos which were moist and tender. The owner came out to check on the meal which is always nice I think to have a connection with a local restaurant owner. The ambiance was very casual and the music was great too. Definitely returning with more friends!!
(5)David S.
This place is not your average Mexican restaurant. The place has a collection of different furniture the menu is simple and the food is first rate. i like the different salsa's that you can order. The staff needs a little training on customer service, a little disorganized, but not enough to keep us from going back. This is a great addition to our neighborhood
(4)Jeff K.
Seating was atrocious. Poor setup. Chips were stale. Salas were good.. tacos were mushy. Pork belly was not crispy. Nice looking little place but would not recommend.
(1)Shaq D.
Good food, great salsas, great service. Pretty room, and friendly & attentive service. We were there for dinner (bonus -- happy hour runs through 7:00). Started off with chips and a variety of salsas. Loved the chipotle, as well as the avocado. Street tacos were $1.50 each so I tried all 4. Short rib, pork and chicken tacos were all very good. Octopus was only so-so; would have preferred more grill/char flavor. Decent craft beer options, although no drafts and high priced ($5?) for "happy hour". Nice place, we'll be back.
(4)Jessica C.
We have been anxious to try Urban Taco......we eat out daily and I am a native of North central Phoenix .......we arrived at 11:10 having confirmed on line that they open at 11:00.....we were the first to arrive for lunch. Only two men were sitting at a corner table.......we were totally ignored, having just come from a spin class we were not at all well dressed.....but finally one of the men stood up and ask us if it was 11:00...... And then very tersely ask if we wanted to eat. He was so rude!!!! I later confirmed he was the owner Ouch !!!! The food has pretty good over all, but not great......the guacamole was horrible! Very thin and kind of runny.......rice and beans side dish, below average.....tacos, we tried three different kinds were pretty good. There are so many restaurant choices in NC Phoenix , with more opening all of the time.......why would be bother to return or recommend Urban Taco......Otro is better.
(3)Gail N.
It was my second time to visit tonight. Great service. Very pleasant atmosphere. I ordered the chopped salad. The best salad in town! It is interesting and more than just a pile of lettuce. I love the variety of salsas too. Great flavors. Very interesting choices. Fresh and reasonable. I love that it is a neighborhood restaurant that offers excellent food and wonderful service. Love it!
(5)Karen P.
Have to say I was impressed. Went for Happy Hour and had a couple of street tacos. Great Value and realy delicious. This place gives off a vibe of welcome and comfort. A place to hang out with some friends on a Saturday afternoon. I will be going back to try their regular tacos and salsas very soon.
(5)Phoenix G.
Went there for dinner with another couple. Had a great time, the food is delicious and very filling. I had the Short rib burrito which was very fresh and flavorful. Was a nice size portion with plenty of filling. I could only eat 2 thirds of it, my husband ate the rest. I may try it as the bowl next time. The other people I was with had the Urban Tacos, again very tasty. Their Black Beans are excellent. The Salsas were yummy, my favourite was the Hatch. Also the Queso dip was really good. The chips very light fresh and tasty, not sure why some reviews stated that the chips taste like store chips. Definitely not the case. I do think the bottle beer a little too pricey even at happy hour prices. The house Margaritas very good, not too sweet, and you can taste the tequila, which is a thumbs up for me and a great price at $5. Love the décor of the place, small, rustic and quaint. Great atmosphere. This place is Gourmet Mexican food and not your typical basic Mexican restaurant. I love that everything tastes so fresh and hand made. The dishes are bursting with flavor and that it's a limited and simple menu and great prices. Definitely will be going back for more.
(4)Andrea B.
I'm almost hesitant to write a review because I'm afraid of this place being "discovered" and getting so crowded I won't be able to get in. I've been driving by for months and have been curious but something about the little strip mall was a turn off. However, one night last week I was on my way home around 9:00 PM and saw it was still open so I figured I'd get some take-out. OMG!! The food is ridiculously good!! I couldn't stop eating it and I can't stop thinking about it!! I can't really speak about how it is to hang out there because I've only had one chance to go back, and again it was for take out. That said, the food is AMAZING!! It's hard to find tacos this good. I can't wait to go back and try everything!! So far the street tacos are my favorite. The gourmet tacos are good too, I just can't really tell a difference except in size and the amount of meat they use (more for the gourmet, obviously...and they don't offer the shrimp taco in a street size). I want to try all the salsas but I'm having a hard time breaking away from the unbelievably tasty habenero salsa. I love this place and am telling everyone I know. It's hard to find tacos this good! I can't wait to take my friends and family. I am going to eat here as often as possible! I hope Urban Taco stays open and does well because it is wonderful having such a great place in the neighborhood.
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