El Taco Tote
3464 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85017
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Address :
3464 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ, 85017 - Phone (602) 866-8683
- Website https://www.tacotote.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:00 am - 11:00pm
- Mon : 7:00 am - 11:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Jonathan B.
I've had better tacos at street stands. But service and ambient was good.
(3)Tim S.
Came back today to try this place out again. Was craving some chips and tortillas so I came down. Unfortunately, it will probably be my last time :-(. I appreciate the follow up comment by the manager, but this place just isn't for me. I ordered a chicken adobada taco and a regular grilled chicken taco. That, a small drink and 3 corn tortillas was almost $12 bucks! That is one reason I won't be coming back. Its way way way too expensive for what you get. The chicken was decent. The adobada was pretty flavorful and the grilled chicken was alright. Skimp though. $3.39 for ONE taco. The flour tortillas were good. Not as good as last time but still homemade and good. My side order of corn tortillas were just ok. Free chips and fixings were decent. The place was pretty much empty yet it still took a good 10 minutes for my food to come out. Meh....not the worst meal ever but far from great and nothing from this visit improved upon my first time there. I highly doubt I will be back.
(2)Melissa C.
Food was fresh and I loved the salsa bar but one thing is clear here. Poor customer service....I walked in and was starred at by the employees as they called out some lady. The lady comes out some corner while counting money (manger lady?) and says in a not so pleasant voice "go to other register". Okay, so I go to other register as I wait for her to finish counting money. Keep in mind I've been waiting to have my order placed for about 6 minutes and I was the only customer in line to place an order. So she turns and gets upset at someone while taking my order and never once smiles or seem cherry throughout my experience here. So, I get my order and sit down to enjoy my Mexican food and I notice that every employee here seems quiet and down. I've been to several Mexican restaurants and they seem very happy and welcoming. Then I here the same lady who took my order scold her the employees in front of all the customers! My goodness lady does someone need a career change? Overall food was good but I think next time I'll hit a friendlier environment.
(3)Airpark C.
It was VERY busy, so it took awhile to even order, but it was crazy delicious! The tortillas were to die for. It was cool to watch them make them. I LOVED the rice!
(5)Thomas J.
Yum. My new favorite Taco Shop. Awesome salsa bar. Several people dedicated to making fresh tortillas. All sorts of beef, chicken, pork and *other* meat.
(4)Trish H.
I'm a native of El Paso, TX, so my love of this place is by no means new. I can remember when the only place I could get their food was in Juarez, Mexico, which is literally a hop, skip and jump away from El Paso. My friends and I usually made a day of it; a little shopping, a "little" drinking, and a lot of tacos. This was probably like 18 years ago. Imagine my excitement when they opened their first restaurant in El Paso. It was right next to the university I went to (UTEP), so as a "starving" student, I used to fill up on their cucumbers and guacamole salsa at their condiment bar. My husband I moved to Phoenix back in 2000. Needless to say, I really missed the food from El Taco Tote. Holy crap! I was ecstatic when they opened a restaurant in Tuscon. I'm famous for saying that I'll go anywhere for food, this was certainly no exception. A little two hour trek for DELICIOUS tacos was well worth the drive. OK, so obviously, I just about shit my pants when they opened one in Phoenix on Camelback and 35th Ave. I went on their grand opening week and relished in their amazing, hot off the grill, beef fajita tacos. They have something called the "Taco Tote Pack". It comes with two tacos of your choice and a gigantic baked potato. I agree, that's a little weird, but that does not take away from it deliciousness. You are seriously getting incredibly fresh ingredients, as you can even see the ladies making fresh tortillas as you wait for your food. Where this place gets even better is at their taco-topping wonderland. You have every conceivable salsa and topping that allows you to have your tacos "your way". I agree with the last review by John V. that the place a bit chaotic, but I think that's part of it's charm. So if you're in the mood for an unpretentious place, with fantastic tacos, El Taco Tote will definitely hit the spot.
(5)Gerry G.
Yes, this place has really great tacos. I was very happy they expanded to the Phoenix area. They first started in Juarez, Mexico and then El Paso. Being an El Paso native it is nice to have some really good Mexican food from your hometown. I would give it five stars, but I don't want to be biased.
(4)Ann R.
One of my favorite Mexican food places in the valley. So fun to go here and eat family style. Buy meat by the pound and try a couple different flavors and fresh tortillas come with it. All you can eat Chips (made fresh) and a huge salsa bar with so many choices. Best salsa bar in town! So I'm deducting one star because most of the staff does not speak English. Normally I wouldn't complain as many small excellent restaurants have this problem. But I have had trouble ordering, and I have one friend who refuses to go because of it. However, the prices are great and the food is wonderful.
(4)Jeffrey N.
Tonight I had to choose between Great Wall, nearby, or El Taco Tote. I chose El Taco Tote because Yelp has a check-in special. The menu was very confusing. The decor was updated. The service was below par. The restaurant was very busy, and kids were everywhere and out of control. It is obviously a local favorite. My biggest complaint is the price. $2.19 for a fountain drink? $7.99 for four meat-only taco's? With the Yelp freebie, my total came to $11.02, and that was the cheapest thing on the menu. It's $3.79 for a SLICE of cheesecake. The price is likely going to deter me from future visits, and it deterred me from purchasing that cheesecake; which might be a good thing for me, but bad for them as a business. Was it good? Sort of. I wouldn't put it any better in quality than Filibertos though. The salsa bar was good, but sad that I had to hit it up twice to get full.
(3)Eric C.
Brightly lit and clean. Good selection but I think they are too pricey for what you get. I had 2 taco combo with rice and beans. One taco was barbacoa and the other was adobaba(sp?) chicken. The chicken was absolutely awesome....the barbacoa, not so much. The meat looked like a turd. Sorry but that's just what it looked like and the flavor was not there. The salsa bar and all you can eat chips is great. I loved the salsa verde and the avocado salsas. My GF and daughter both loved the pico. So I may be back if I'm in the area but still think they need to check their pricing.
(3)Mary S.
This place is in the neighborhood and I wondered about it. I never thought I would go in a million years. I stopped by tonight because I just missed Subway's door closing. Granted, I did not order much and maybe 10pm on a Sunday night of a holiday weekend was not the best time for them. All I can say is, "Yuk!" The place was disgustingly dirty. The Chicken Quesadilla and Pineapple Empanada that I received were beyond disgusting. (and I rarely say that about food) The Quesadilla had hardly no cheese on it or maybe none at all. I opened it up to look at it thinking they gave me the wrong order because it did not even look like a Quesadilla. It was very thick and lumpy. Not cooked enough maybe? The Empanada tasted more like a week old donut. It was hard, and stale. The Salsa Bar was like a Pollo Asada. It had a lot of variety but it was so dirty. Also, none of the sauces had anything special going for them. They did not have any flavor or consistency. One was like water. Ewhhh! I guess people rave about their Carne Asada but I will stick to Gallo Blanco. I hope I don't get food poisoning. I have to say something positive so I will say the girl who was working the counter was very friendly.
(1)Cherry L.
If a place's title has to say they are 'real', then that's always a red flag for me but boy was that thought easily changed for me. Friends parents come here twice a month so decided to check it out. They had me at HANDMADE TORTILLAS!! Drool... We went the route of ordering the meat by the pound which includes 10 tortillas. We got pork adobado and corn tortillas. Then add on the sides and condiments you want...rice beans guacamole. The meat comes to your table on a sizzling plate. Yum! The tortillas that came with were no small soft taco ones. They were a good size. You could make a small burrito. Although they were a bit soft for my liking (I prefer them denser), they held up well considering how much meat, beans, etc we piled into it. They didn't fall apart like many street tacos do that aren't cooked right. Yes, salsa bar is great. I love that they have cilantro and onions separate. They even have cucumber slices! Highly recommend. Now I see why the parents come here as often as they can.
(4)Taric W.
Picture your average ----berto's but with a beer and a salsa bar. No scratch that, at least those places put some effort into your food. Got the biggest burrito they had "huge burrito? Buritto Tote? Something like that. Just barely warm. Adobado had decent flavoring but was masked by ample lettuce and cold, shredded cheddar. Recommended red salsa tasted like paprika and liquid smoke. They have some groovy options here, no doubt. Their tortillas are obviously above average, but what goes inside of them is disappointing. If you have the patience to find out what does and doesn't work in lieu of a dozen options nearby, get at me and I'll reconsider.
(2)Adele I.
New to area. Used Yelp to find a place to eat. Thank you Yelp. Greeted by manager (owner?). Made us feel very welcomed. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Best of all, the food was fresh and delicious. Lots of wonderful choices. Can't wait to go go back.
(4)Art C.
Had my dads Bday here T El Taco Tote.....it was great food.....first time here. Tortillas were hand made n in front of everyone....corn n flour....meats were tender n juicy. All in all dad loved it and walked out like Al Bundy with belt unbuckled n han in pants.....lmao!!!
(4)T C.
We live nearby and have visited a few times. Every time we go, the dining room looks trashed. If they cannot keep the restaurant clean, then I would hate to inspect the kitchen. The food is somewhat tasty, but pricey. Too expensive for eating in the messy dining room. I don't mind paying for good food, but if I cannot enjoy it without worry over my health then it is definitely worth skipping this place by driving down Camelback Road toward the city center.
(3)Jennifer K.
The cashier was so rude, maybe we were too "gringo" for her, but our food was great. I ordered tortilla soup with no cheese and the cashier snapped that there was no cheese in their soup. Unfortunately it was served with soup and I had to take it up to food counter for a new one. I was in a rush and couldn't enjoy the new soup because of the wait, but it looked delicious!
(3)Don F.
My favorite dish year is the brochette burritos - the price is a great and quantity of food is great also
(4)Amy M.
Best street tacos I've had in a very long time! And they have a awesome salsa bar and free chips! The price adds up real quick but definitely worth it! I will be back. :)
(4)Victoria K.
This has been on my list of places to try for a while now since it is so close to school. Finally decided to try it last night with a friend of mine. She got two carne assda tacos on corn tortillas, I got the supreme quesadilla, and a bean and cheese burrito for my boyfriend. My friend thought the tacos were delicious and I absolutely loved the quesadilla which came with some guacamole on the side. The bean and cheese burrito was pretty big, and was also enjoyed. All this food was only $18-19. They also have a deal for 6 flour tortilla tacos for $5.50.
(4)Maria M.
The only good thing this restaurant has going on is the salsa bar but besides that everything sucks the food, the service, the price... Super over priced for mexican food and the meats are not cooked well or even seasoned it's not real mexican food... Will not ever go back
(1)Lisa C.
Have visited several times and every time I am so very AMAZED at how delicious this food is! I always get the quatro taco plate. and I absolutely LOVE the mild guacamole salsa! the chips are always fresh and warm. It can get pricey but I would say worth it. Went last night and I can't wait to go back! Will definitely have to go for breakfast one day soon! I LOVE EL TACO TOTE!!!!
(5)Phil C.
Fantastic tacos! Great salsa bar handmade tortillas fantastic prices I cannot recommend this company more! Do yourself a favor next time you're down around Grand Canyon University and stop in and get lunch
(4)Randy C.
I had to wait for a tire to be put on my Gold Wing and came here for lunch. I thought this place was crazy good.I started off with fresh hot tortillas, fresh salsa bar, & all you can eat tortilla chips. I had the Chili Relleno combo plate with rice & beans. Everything tasted fresh & hot. This place was great, I will be back.
(5)B V.
Not really fast, not fine dinning either. Casual place to get tacos with handmade tortillas (corn and flour). Mexican sodas, beer, Jamaica, and Horchata. Good food, at fair prices. The salsa bar is a plus.
(3)Suzi Q L.
Awesomeness! Great help and cooks . Thank you ! We enjoyed it. Will be back wall food cooked in front of u .
(5)Kimberly M.
Yum tacos.. Awesome salsa bar.. Near my campus... All things bueno..
(4)Jacob D.
El Taco Tote 35th Ave & Camelback Cost: $3.5 Service: 1 of 5, I couldn't understand the order person, took me 4 minutes to order a beer while one of the staff just looked at me. Actually gave us the wrong tacos. Presentation: 4 of 5, can put on your own toppings, and some of the tacos are big, and some are small, we couldn't tell the difference in how to order the big ones since we got the wrong ones on 2 of 3 orders. Taste: 5 of 5, great taste and fresh. If the service wasn't bad I'd go back.
(3)Mel B.
Don't be deterred by the garish neon and the brightly painted walls. This is a great place to eat. Free serve your self chips and a full salsa bar. Plus free drink refills which is awesome if your looking for an inexpensive meal. My son ordered a massive beef burrito for $6 which we had to split because it was so big. I ended up taking my food home because it was just that much food. They make the tortillas fresh right in front of you with every order. The carne asada was, dare I say, better then mine. This gets my vote for the best Mexican food in Phoenix.
(5)Maili O.
Horrible , 1) The prices for there food are too much for the quantity your getting. 2) last time me and my fiancé went , they were out of chips from the time we got there to the time we left the lady's kept telling us 5 more minutes there cooking , yet nothing . 3) they had got my order messed up with another family's and we were quit upset especially the time period it took for our food to get out to us . Never returning horrible . Ponchos Mexican restaurant on central is our new joint ! Great food , & they always have fresh chips lol
(1)Hong H.
Was not bad. I was actually surprised. Menudo was really good and spicy. Their nachos were made for white people, chips smothered with nacho cheese/guac/refried beans topped with meat. Their sauce station was on point, loved the pico de gallo and guac sauce. When I come back for work I wouldn't mind going here again.
(4)Mark T.
It's funny - I wrote a review about another location of this restaurant and wasn't too impressed, but now I come a couple times a week. I usually get the lunch special of two tacos, beans, and rice. It comes with a drink and is a good price. They have the bar with various sauces and fixin's. I like the green and the brown salsas the most. I have had the chicken enchiladas, the potato, and the nachos (not the small nachos, the pachos). All are good. The tacos and enchiladas come plain and you dress them up yourself on the bar. Pick up the free chips at the counter. This is one of my two most regular lunch time establishments. If you go at lunch around 12:30 it has been known to be packed. I try to get there at 12 and there are a few people in line, but not as bad.
(4)Janette P.
Love the fresh, hot tortillas steaming off your plate, generous portions of carne asada, and the awesome salsa bar.
(5)Kristy T.
Worst customer service ever! Trying to redeem the check in deal was told that the special is expired and it's no good, when I just ordered $40 worth of food Togo. The cashier was rude so was the manager.. Never coming back.
(1)Victoria O.
To start off I haven't been here in years so my boyfriend wanted to try something new. We get to El taco tote and he orders alot. I only wanted one top sirloin steak taco and one shrimp taco . He got 3 of the top sirloin and some "panchos" nachos for appetizer . We got our tacos with flour tortillas. The cashier lady got our order wrong so we paid more and got too much food. I have to say that you should NOT try the shrimp taco it is by far the worst shrimp I have tasted and they mix in a bunch of other stuff with it too. Not too pleasing. On the other hand the top sirloin tacos were very tasty and filling . The nachos were also pretty good. I probably won't come back because I personally think I can find a better Mexican place to eat at. But Overall service did not take too long. However it is pretty pricey. The little stand in the middle with all the condiments have a very big variety to choose from. The salsas were also good.
(3)Ella M.
Tacos! Tacos! They're not just for Tuesday!!! I had been looking for a place like this for a very long time. Growing up in Las Cruces, NM, we'd frequent El Taco Tote in El Paso whenever we had to go to the airport. Now...there is one here in Phoenix! Delicious carne asada tacos and the BEST baked potatoes EVERRR!! Plentiful salsa bar with all the fixings: cilantro, pickled onions, jalapeños, and all the salsa variety you could ask for. Make sure you stop by!
(4)Christopher B.
Don't trust the 3-star or better reviews.... they probably got some local "stuff" in their food. El Taco Tote is nothing short of being overpriced per the quality. Perhaps that's because people go there to get free chips and fixings from the salsa bar. I don't blame them though- I'd probably do the same if I were short on cash. Anyways, paying customers dish out around $8-10 per plate. I tried the "Quatro Tacos" (yes, that's "4 tacos" in ingles) during my first visit. It tasted decent, but was not filling and of the quality that I expect considering that I could go somewhere like Sweet Tomatoes and get a better overall experience. So, if one were to use inductive logic, I'd say there are probably better options out there. Keep searching! I can't put my stamp of approval on El Taco Expensivo!
(2)Chris F.
Went in there to check it out being a nacho connoisseur. I was severely disappointed. For the price paid the good delivered, it was awful. You can drive a little down the road, not much to Pepe Taco Villa or the Sun Up and get way better chicken nacho's. And Sun Up has 5 dollar happy hour all day on Sunday for their drinks and food.
(1)Erick B.
I will say that the Carne Asada is very good here but after that I am not a fan of El Taco Tote. This is not to say that they are a bad restaurant. I just don't like their food. I will say that this location is always packed so they must be doing something right but as far as I am concerned. Meh. I've experienced better.
(2)Murdoch T.
A neighbor of mine had been telling me about this place. We live about 45min away. I was in the area and stopped in for lunch. I'm a sucker for street tacos. It is the first thing I seek out when in Mexico or any hole in the wall. This place was awesome! Tortillas were being made next to me while I ordered the daily special 3 tacos. I had the Cana Asada. The meat was lean and had great flavor. The Salsa bar was the best I have seen. Drink selection was great! The help your self warm chips were fantastic. Big Fan! I will be back
(5)Lorena V.
I came from el paso, and this place reminds me of home. The barbacoa is as i know it, and its delicious! I love it. A little out of my way, but well worth it.
(5)Charisse R.
So, one day my co-worker asks me if I want the other half of her breakfast burrito. Being the nice co-worker I am, I say yes. I ate the half of burrito around 10am. I was not hungry until nearly dinner time. Not only was the burrito very filling but it was delicious. Even without salsa, the burrito was seasoned very well and you can tell it was homemade versus being typical fast food. Ever since then, when I have $4 I head over for a breakfast burrito to eat for breakfast and lunch. I had their chicken enchiladas as a platter for lunch and the green salsa was so yummy. For $8 I got 3 homemade enchiladas, nachos, re-fried beans, and rice. El Taco Tote is a great place for a lunch or dinner date. It's not formal like Friday's or Carraba's but if you don't have a bunch of money but want great Mexican food, this is the place to be.
(4)Linda W.
You can smell of the sizzling fajitas from outside of the restaurant. I have stopped by around 12PM expecting a very long line, but it wasn't as bad as I thought. I had ordered 1 pound of top sirloin and 1 pound of beef fajitas. I figured that might not be enough to feed 4, so added a super quesadillas. The fajitas were juicy, savory, and accompanied with handmade tortillas. They have a pretty impressive salsa bar. A huge selection of flavorful salsa's range of spice levels, fresh guacamole, large jalapenos, and salted fishes. The chips were very good, freshly made and warm. I had waited at least 25 minutes before getting my order. I definitly will call ahead next time.
(4)Ed P.
This is what Carne Asada is supposed to taste like. The meat is so flavorful you can it by itself, with no salsa or toppings. The little tacos are really tasty and the salsa bar is pretty great too. If you order the full size tacos then you get freshly made tortillas. That is a sign of a serious taco shop. The food is not cheap but they make up for it with big portions and free chips.
(4)Carron S.
I find myself making excuses to go down to Grand Canyon University (my son goes there) so that we can dine at El Taco Tote. It is a rare find: clean, efficient place serving authentic Mexican dishes. We took our houseguest from Ensenada and he agreed. The Borcheta is my favorite, consisting of diced grilled steak, bacon, onions and peppers, served on a sizzling skillet. I smother it with some of the excellent salsas from the salsa bar and eat with the flour tortillas made right in front of my eyes. We've tried many of the dishes on the menu and haven't had anything we wouldn't order again.
(5)Daniel T.
Wow! Talk about the best meat I have ever tasted at a fast food Mexican joint. Just incredible. Carne Asada from Heaven
(5)Paul H.
Nothing about this place is average, but it all averages out to average. Nice salsa bar. Good pastor, but not great. Good adobada, but not great. Self service ordering with table delivery that's a little erratic. Meal showed up first, then the margarita. It was hard to find chips to have with the salsa. It's in a old Denny's with a bright paint job added. The booths were spaced out oddly. If I sat back in my booth, I was about a meter away from my food.
(3)Albert H.
The locals like this place and so do I. Tortillas made right in front of you and the menu is full of pics in case you don't know what something is. Couple of good salsas too at the salsa bar.
(3)Jaclyn R.
Love this place!! They make the tortillas and tortilla chips fresh in house! I love the Pork Adobado, that is my favorite and the salsa variety is great! They do get super busy though, that's the only downside!
(5)Fred M.
This place pumps out tacos as fast as Mcdonald's does hamburgers. It's a site to see if nothing else. The tacos are tasty, the salsa bar has plenty of options, and their soda fountain has a lot of choices. They let you pretty much design your own tacos from several different types of meats and salsas. I like the concept, and they execute it well. It's not kept very clean, and you might have to clean your own table. It's always over run with kids, but if you are looking for a quick taco on the westside, it's a pretty decent bet.
(3)Dr. Troy C.
This place rocks! The sirloin plate is the way to go. The salsa bar is great, the tortillas are fresh and the staff is friendly. My family loves it and my staff and I drive up from Health Coach in downtown Phoenix just to have dinner there after work on occasion!
(5)Carlos G.
This place takes the cake when it comes to good food fast! Used to come here for lunch while working in the area. Basically order one of there combos, or create your own tacos. Lot's of different meats to choose from. Fresh tortillas being pressed in front of you, what more can you ask for? The salsa bar has a lot of choices. I miss you el taco tote, haha.
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