Mucho Macho Taco
5341 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85013
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Address :
5341 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ, 85013 - Phone (602) 277-8226
- Website https://www.muchomachotaco.com/
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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
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Eric T.
This place is definitely worth the drive from anywhere in the valley. Super Totts are amazing and they have 10 different types of tasty tacos!!
(5)Chris H.
After passing this place twice a day every day and reading an article on a fish taco battle I decided to stop. My first impression was that it was another hipster dive in the neighborhood and I'd say I was fairly accurate. Staff not very friendly or helpful, not exactly the cleanest place as some of the tables were still dirty while the staff talked amongst themselves in the kitchen. The fish tacos were not that great so I don't know where the competition was, but I've had much better in other shops in the valley. The prices were decent for what it was so I don't have a complaint there, the chips and salsas were decent, but over all i was not really impressed for ll the hype.
(2)Amanda E.
I go here as a splurge for lunch, when I work in downtown. It's totally worth it! Fresh, locally sourced, and quality. This hole-in-the-wall used to be the Two Hippies Pizza shop, then it was something else, then it turned into Macho Taco. The parking lot is small, so be prepared to circle the neighborhood if they are busy. Awesome customer service & super quick.
(5)Ursula D.
I'm excited to say that I have finally made it to MMT. After all these years hearing Yelpers discuss the original Taco shop and then the 2 that followed after Tacos Atoyac closed. I was excited when I was driving past looking for a place to eat in CenPHo. I'm not sure what's all the hype? I tried 4 of the tacos. Of the 4, considering my affinity for bacon, I figured I would love the bacon taco the most. I mean... what can't be good about a bacon taco? Well... if you overcook the bacon, that could ruin it. Unfortunately, the bacon taco was a no-go for me. the other tacos were not even memorable. I was sad that I didn't leave this place with the same warm fuzzy feeling of my Yelp buddies. I may go back and give them another shot, but it will be awhile. This place is worth a try. There are plenty of Taco Shops to check out around town that I have not been to yet.
(3)Mindy A.
Just had a great trip to Phx and got to knock a lot of places off the ol' bookmark list. Mucho Macho is kinda dive-y and not super Mexican-y. As Taric says, "it's got a real stoner, SoCal vibe." We came in on a Thursday at lunch time, and had to wait in line to order. The restaurant is tiny and packed. It probably has room to seat about 12, but they've packed in tables and chairs for 20. Seriously, when people are sitting all around you, the chairs are back to back. There's no way to get out (or to the soda machine) unless people scoot their chairs to the side for you. Between the 5 of us we tried a variety of tacos, the hot dog, and the kids plate. I think the best deal is the 4 crispy tacos for $4. The kids plate is pretty awesome with meat, beans, rice, and a tortilla for $3, too. While service is friendly and pretty quick, they gave me chicken tacos instead of al pastor, forgot the tortillas for the kids plate, and forgot to leave the chiles off my daughter's hot dog (which made it way too spicy for her). Overall, I would go back if somebody requested it, but I'd rather hit up Otro Café if in the area.
(3)Taric W.
Mucho Macho Sucko. This trendy taco shop doesn't try too hard to feel authentic, nor does it insult your intelligence by pretending to be trendy and upscale while charging 2x what anyone with a triple-digit IQ would pay for a taco. It's got a real stoner, SoCal vibe to it, as though it were partially modeled after Wahoo's. I will be straightforward and join the other 20 or so negative reviews that indicate this place has a major seasoning issue. For real, the carne asada here is some of the most flavorless I've had anywhere, ever. I decided on the "macho burrito", what I assume to be their signature item. It had asada, tater tots, green chili, and...mayonnaise. Texture was definitely interesting, but literally the only source of flavor was the chili, which was severely lacking. Let's save the mayo for seafood tacos next time. :-/ As for the shrimp tacos, they were well-dressed with some refreshing toppings, but the shrimp tasted as though there was zero effort put into them. Like...you could at least cook this with some pepper, please. On the bright side, the horchata was great! 5/5, would drink again. What troubles me most is how the owner has such a cult following. Despite jeopardizing one of the most critically acclaimed lunch spots on Yelp, absolutely failing to fill the shoes of Gallo Blanco and, when left to his own devices, squanders his alleged talent on tired themes suited for tourist beaches, he is somehow the most well-known purveyor of Mexican food in Phoenix. It's not fair. That being said, I won't totally disregard returning to this place, as they've got some unique items. Ideally, I'd love to have flavorful Mexican and American favorites in the same place. Unfortunately, Mucho Macho messed up some of the fundamentals, and I'm not so sure it should have come as a surprise.
(2)David H.
I wish I was more into the food scene because the illustrious Dan (of so many other reviews) was in the kitchen the evening we visited and I could have been all hot shot with Jenny and been like, "oh yeah, that's Dan back there." But I'm not so that's that. Now the food at Mucho Macho Taco is good. We had 50/50 tacos and brisket tacos that were both on par. The red salsa was decent but the green salsa ('verde' as it is often known) was creamy and excellent flavored. The star of the show, however, was the chicken quesadilla. Not too greasy and full of cheese -- dip that baby in that salsa and stuff your face. Glad we finally tried MMT -- will definitely be back to try out more of the menu.
(4)Mark R.
I'm a big fan of Gourmet Tacos and this place has both a swell selection and some really tasty options. They even have Burritos and many other Mexican favorites. Been to Dan's older location before it closed and today came in here to check out his new tacos. This is always a great way to try out the fillings and definitely gave me the excuse to go Taco Crazy. Just order at the counter and get some Frees Chips. They have a cool Salsa Bar with a nice assortment choices. You can even request their Spicy Habanero Salsa that they had stashed away on my last visit. Ordered the 50/50, the Pastor, Braised Brisket, Crispy Fish and the Grilled Mahi. They were all very delicious and I could have easily eaten several more. Really loved how tender the meats were and how they combined and layered the flavors. The tacos are pretty small and about a buck a bite. So order several of them to get filled up. Would like to see a tortilla that does not fall apart like mine did. Maybe a little more time on the griddle to crisp it up? Can't wait to come back and try out some of their other items on the menu. This place is rather small inside and it can get very busy during the lunch rush. Saw several people getting their orders to go and they were happy to dash out in a hurry. Located right next to the French market with a parking lot that can be a bit of a challenge. Ended up in the north lot by the cleaners and turned my front wheels so they couldn't tow me away. SIMPLEMENTE DELICIOSO! 4.25 STARS
(4)Brian H.
Been to Dan's new place about 4 or 5 times and we probably will stop there. I keep waiting for some reason to love this place but it isn't there. Our last meal consisted of a decent fish burrito, 2 tacos my wife stopped eating and a bag of uncooked tortilla chips. No joke. The bag was 1/2 full of raw, uncooked chips. Furthermore the salsa, which is pretty decent, had to be filled up by the customer at the salsa bar. There are a ton of quick Mexican style restaurants in Phoenix and several nearby. Good thing Dan's old place is nearby, we will probably just make the drive there from now on.
(2)April H.
This pains me to leave a 2 star review. I was so excited Dan had opened up a new spot and once we heard about it, we placed it on the top of the list for the next time we were in the area. We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon after the Melrose neighborhood street fair. The parking lot was full but it looked as though everyone was at the french place next door. Upon entering we were promptly greeted with a very friendly and easy going lady. After scanning the menu I ordered a carne asada burrito and the Mr ordered the shrimp tacos. We sat down and she brought us chips and mentioned the salsa bar. I don't recall if the salsa was good so I won't comment on it. There were maybe 3 or 4 different ones to chose from. The atmosphere was clean, and it had some great local art on the walls. It was dead for a Saturday I thought but ok by me. Our food came and it wasn't very exciting looking. My burrito was packed with watery bland pico and flavorless mushy carne. The bottom of my tortilla was so soggy I needed to use a fork to eat it. I had to douse it with lime juice and salsa to make it only slightly edible. Mr's shrimp tacos were bland as well. Maybe it was on off day but we were so disappointed. :( I think we'll wait a while before we come back. I do want to give MMT another shot but it won't be for a while.
(2)Shawn H.
I have yet to be let down by Mucho Macho. Their food is flavorful, affordable and service that is fantastic.
(5)Stacy M.
Love Dan & his tacos. So happy to see him Again after closing Atoyac. Two words. Fish taco. Ahhh delicious and filling! Just opened up 5 days ago but he should be steadily busy with his following. They are open 7 days a week till 9 PM. Go support a great spot.
(4)Eric L.
Well, it's not bad by any means, but the food didn't really have a hook to it. I got the fried fish, 50/50, and carne asada tacos. The fish was nice and hot but the overall taste didn't really jump out at me. The 50/50 had good chorizo, same problem with the taste not being really special. The asada is good, but....you get the picture. When I try a new taco place I want to have that moment where you really find something you like in your first bite, something that stands out. Everything else is done the way I like it. Salsa bar with regular and spicy (not much flavor, tho) and an avocado cream sauce that is excellent. You can ask for habenero sauce which they keep in the fridge. Really easy to find, easy parking, fast prep, really friendly staff, free soda refills. One of these days I'll probably head back in again and give it another shot.
(3)Evan B.
Taco are the new fad of Cen Pho, I can name a burrito full of new tacos places with out thinking too hard. The same is true with Macho Mach taco as the rest. Two tacos are a bit small for a meal but at roughly $3 each a third would make it a bit pricey. Out meal included a few chips however I do not think this was standard, if it were and unlimited it may make up for the lack smaller main course. The Fish burrito was decent a bit heavy on the cheese, despite other great reviews of the burrito it was nothing special. The grilled veggie burrito is one truly unique item here as it even has humus in it. I did appreciate the salsa bar however more chips to enjoy it with were lacking. Overall decent place but don't go out of your way to get here.
(3)James P.
This place sucks. The tacos were too good. The staff were too friendly. The salsas were too fresh. Try the brisket. The baja was on point so was the 50/50. Cause tacos that's why.
(5)Ryan S.
This place is awesome! I read a few reviews and checked it out last week. I have the brisket burrito which was tasty and an interesting take on a burrito. I then came back and got the Al pastor burrito and it was so gooood. It has great flavor, it's moist with Papaya in it. I got chips and salsa too which is tasty. This place is perfect for Lunch to get in and out. Everything you expect out of a hip little taco joint.
(5)Jessica W.
I was super excited to try this place as its close to my house and I love tacos. Hole in walls typically have bomb food that you dont want to tell anyone about so they dont go there and busy it up. I know selfish! I had super high hopes for this place and was terribly disappointed in the food. The service was amazing and outstanding, and was expecting the food to follow with amazingness. I had the 50/50 steak and chorizo taco first. That taco was literally cold and the chorizo was super salty. Then the baja fish taco-that one was really good but as I bit into the fried fish grease came out the other end of the taco. So of course the greasy taco was good, just too much grease?? The shrimp taco, was weird. It had no flavor what so ever. The major flavor in that taco was the cucumbers. Cucumbers! The shrimp had no seasonings or spicies, anything! I also ordered beans and I didnt get them with my order, and by the time I remembered I was just so disinterested in anything else I just left. But the most annoying thing was the soda machine, every single choice when you pushed on it to dispense the soda, the handle would stick and spray soda all over you. Maybe I came at the wrong day/time.. Cause the freshness was lacking. Chips were stale, salsa looked like it had been there for a while. And I am in no way shape or form picky, I love those side street taco stands. I am going to give it one more try and come during peak hours when they are constantly having to cook things up. I hope it is better next time, and I can update my review to give it 5 glorious stars.
(3)Ryan K.
Well deserved 4 stars. This place is great. $3 Tacos with a good variety, Classic Rock playing over the speakers, and fast service. I'm sold and will be back!
(4)Tracy V.
Thrilled with Maldonado's new restaurant. What we had: The horchata: the pecans always make it just right The brisket, crispy fish, 50/50, the pastor and the shrimp. Pastor was the star of the bunch with the papaya slaw on top. Crispy fish was perfect and not salty like Tacos Estilo de Oaxaca. What I loved: Maldonado remembers us from Tacos Atoyac days. He offered us the habanero salsa. I asked him at a distance, sort of whispering so as not to offend other patrons, "do you need balls for this?" as I made a gesture to illustrate my question. And he merrily responded, with the same gesture, "yeah, really big!" He was right. A drop was an atomic bomb to my mouth. The food is good and cheap, the staff is personal and friendly, what is seriously not to love? I will drive 4-45 minutes for this place!
(5)Nadeen L.
Fish torta is amazing!!!! My new found love! I wasn't crazy about that pastor burrito and they exchanged it for something else. Very cool! Definitely will be back.
(5)Ernesto L.
I stopped there by accident since it was passed my lunch time and I was hungry driving around. The place is appealing since it's a low key hole in the wall. The employees were friendly and in general in seems like a cool joint. I ordered 2 steak tacos and 1 pibil pork. Horchata to drink. The horchata was no bueno. Too sweet and it tastes like almond. I mean, it's half decent if they call it something else but if you've tried horchata this would disappoint you. The tacos were bland. Period. The tortilla was cold. Nothing close to the real thing. The salsas were tasty though. Parking is also an issue. Cheers
(2)Pepper T.
Mucho Macho Taco is a small fast casual Taco Shop. You place your order at the counter and they run your food to you. You come here for tacos as I didn't notice them offer side dishes of rice or beans. The ceiling is decorated with bags hanging like flags with interesting graphics. Some of the bags are from Beans but many are from Medical Marijuana. ???? We shared a variety of tacos and ALL OF THEM WERE ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! But the day I was here they had a really bad batch of tortillas. I was only here once and I don't know if their tacos always fall apart or not. All five tacos that we tried ALL FELL APART and we had to eat them with forks. The Grilled Maui Maui Taco had a delicious wood fired taste to it. It was so good they should turn it into some kind of dinner platter. The fried fish taco was tasty and the brisket was prepared well and had supreme orange segments in it that was interesting and different. The chicken had a similar fired taste like the grilled Maui Maui. My husband liked the 50/50 best. Pricing is very reasonable I think you can get three delicious tacos for around ten dollars and bottles of water are only one dollar. Parking might be difficult because this is a small stripmall with only so many parking spots. Great tasting Tacos but I have reservations about the soggy falling apart tortillas I received so I don't feel they are worthy of four stars to me. I think someone on Medical Marijuana made the tortillas.
(3)L C.
I have been a fan of Dan's food since the last place he was at. When word came out that he was going to open a new place, I immediately started daydreaming on how long it would take to open. I'll be the first to admit that I was very let down by the time it took to open Mucho Macho Taco(MMT). Well guess what...you can't rush perfection! First things first, this is not an authentic Mexican restaurant. MMT is a Mexican fusion restaurant. The combination of traditional Mexican dishes with a clever injection of culinary magic makes you feel as if you had discovered an extra sense you never knew you had! Horchata...best I have tasted in Phoenix hands down! Dan found a way to take his original recipe and kick it up a few notches(the dates that top this drink is a great touch). I challenge my fellow Yelpers to point out a better tasting horchata in the Phoenix area. Skirt Steak Taco...basically a carne asada taco that is so tender and has mastered this taco staple. 50/50 Taco...it is a Skirt Steak Taco mixed with a locally sourced Chorizo that is greaseless and savory. Crispy Fish Taco...a Baja California favorite that Dan already had down pat! I am not able to pinpoint what Dan and crew did differently here but they knocked this fish taco out the park. Roasted Turkey Mole Taco...I had a mouth orgasm with this one! They dominated a perfect smoke flavor along with celery and mole sauce. I recommend that everyone taste this taco! Braised Brisket Taco...this brisket is tender, moist and flavorful. The union of the brisket, orange segments and cilantro truly packs a wallop to your taste buds. Bacon Taco...who will argue that anything with bacon taste bad? A non-Merican that's who! This locally sourced bacon tastes heavenly. Sopapillas...a appetizing dessert you find at most Mexican joints. MMT has topped theirs off with an authentic cajeta, Mexican chocolate and pecans. I don't eat flour but had to have a couple pieces of these sopapillas, well worth the stomach cramps! I truly wish Dan and crew much success! The first weekend that Mucho Macho Taco was open, it already appears that they have a contender for a title fight!
(5)Jeremy P.
If you ate at Tacos Atoyac before it closed in March, you have met Dan Maldonado. If you have eaten at the new version of Atoyac since it reopened, you may have wondered, "What happened to Dan?" Mucho Macho Taco is Dan's new venture. Of course I was excited to try the new place. I didn't really know what to expect. One thing you should not expect is another Atoyac. You will notice right off the bat that this is a fast casual place, not a hole-in-the-wall. MMT is in a nicer neighborhood, in a nicer building, next door to a French grocery. It is not Oaxacan cuisine like Atoyac. It's not the same food or the same ambiance. I think the only thing the two places have in common is Dan and the horchata. MMT is, much more so than Atoyac, a taco joint. Here, instead of simple, traditional street tacos with one or two ingredients, you have a whole slew (maybe 15) of taco options with more elaborate, less traditional flavor profiles. Brisket tacos with clementines and grilled onions. Bacon tacos with pico de gallo and cream (yes, bacon tacos. It's as delicious as it sounds). Vegetarian tacos, 50/50 (chorizo/beef) tacos, chicken tacos, asado, grilled fish, Baja fried fish, shrimp... These are tacos that pay homage to traditional street tacos, but are modern and creative. This is what a fast casual taco restaurant should be. There are certain aspects of Atoyac that I miss - its fish tacos and non-taco offerings - but if you're specifically looking for awesome tacos, Mucho Macho is far superior.
(5)Aaron A.
How I love me some street tacos! And Mucho Macho Tacos sure does have them! We came here for lunch on a Friday afternoon after hearing that it had recently opened. I've been to Tacos Atoyac before so I was excited about this place opening seeing Atoyac closed. Mucho Macho is definitely a lot cleaner than Atoyac. It also seams to have more tables inside but there isn't a patio like the old location. I can see when It gets busy finding room might be tough but lucky for us we were able to find seating right away. We ordered a few different tacos and a carne quesadilla. I'm a huge fan of street tacos and all of there were really good. We ordered the crispy fish tacos, pastor, and carne. I loved the pastor taco so much! Next time I think I'll just order a bunch of them! Carne was. A close second and I did enjoy the fish but I'd probably stick to pastor and carne next time. I enjoyed the quesadilla but my wife actually thought the meat was a little tough. Overall I had a great experience. For 4 tacos and a quesadilla total was right around $15 for the both of us. We had a lot of food and paired with chips and great salas you really couldn't beat the prices. I'll forsure be back!
(4)Tony K.
The place is a small hole in the wall. There was no customers on a Sunday at 6.00pm.they have a limited menu . We tried their breakfast burro . It came with hash browns which made for an interesting combination . We liked their fish and shrimp tacos . The place is simple and was fast
(4)Patrick K.
Meh. Nice people, marginal tacos. I visited this restaurant during the Super Bowl. Kudos for being open. The salsa was bland by Phoenix standards and the tacos, while perfectly edible, were simply not as good as what you can find elsewhere.
(2)Bacon B.
My three tacos were solid! After reading all the great reviews, I decided to stop by here after work the other night with the intention of getting tacos for that night's supper and a burrito to reheat for lunch the following day. In theory, it was a great decision. Each of the three tacos I'd selected were awesome. I started with the crispy fish because I wanted to end my meal with the absolute best. Well, I could have eaten three of those fish tacos and been a very happy guy. The fish and shredded toppings worked perfectly together. Next up was the bacon taco. Yes, ladies and gents, they have a taco stuffed with BACON. I'll admit, after I heard they sold bacon tacos this place shot up to #1 on my must-try places. And it didn't disappoint. Simple, yet elegant, with just the right proportion of bacon to tortilla. We shared a sublime moment, that taco and I. But I must admit, the turkey mole taco took the other two tacos down like a kick between the legs. Figuratively. Combining crispy roasted turkey, bacon and pecans with their sweet mole was insanely delightful! It put the other two to shame, sort of. It was that good. So: Dinner was a smash! The following day, I heated up the bean and cheese burrito in the toaster oven at work. While it was a good B&C burrito, I think I'll have to eat one fresh to truly know if it's really good or not. But it filled my belly, and I'll be returning to MMT when my next Mexican craving hits. Which should be soon. And I'll know that this food is meant to be eaten fresh, like all the ingredients already are.
(4)Natalie V.
My husband and I found Tacos Atoyac and were big fans. A big part of it was Dan. He remembered us, and he makes the meal and experience. When he left Tacos Atoyac, it wasn't the same for us. Then we heard about Mucho Macho Taco. Walking in, Dan remembered us right off the bat. The food was amazing, and just like the name suggests, it's mucho macho! They did not skimp on the meat, using good quality meats packed with amazing spices. My husband got the carne asada burritos, and bacon taco (yes, BACON!), while I had the roasted turkey mole taco, braised brisket taco, and 50/50 taco. They were amazing, filled with huge chunks of meat! The horchatas were sweet and refreshing. This place is much closer to our house, and we can ride our bikes to it! Apparently, if we ride our bikes we get a free drink! We will definitely be back to devour more of these amazing mucho macho tacos!
(5)Nicole M.
Very cool, low key, gourmet taco place. Fast service and they have awesome churros. Fun small salsa bar is perfect for the small space. Everything is super tasty. I love the 50/50, pastor, and shrimp taco personally.
(5)Rich M.
A co-worker and I drove by and said we have to try it, some of the best tacos and burritos are found at places similar to this, so we did and it did not disappoint. First off the Rosarito Hot Dog my co-worker ordered looked great and he said it was amazing (he ended up getting another after the first) I ordered the carne burro and a pastor taco....delicious!!!! The carne on the burro was fresh and tender, and the pico and crumbled cheese made for a simple delicious burro. The people giving somewhat lower reviews are entitled to their opinion but I personally would have to strongly disagree. Keep up the good work!! We will be going back!
(5)Stephen C.
Have come here a few times and the food is great, the salsa is great (especially the green) but more then all of that, the service is great! Most of the time you go, Maldonado is there and talks with random customers often. It really has a neighborhood type feel when you are there and talking with the various staff members. In fact, today is a late Sunday night and I was dreaming of a mucho macho burrito but looked at the clock and realized they closed in 25 mins. I jumped in the truck and was there in about 2 mins. I could tell they were wrapping up for the night and I didn't want to be the guy who places a last min order, but before I could even ask if they were done for the night, the guy behind the grill walked over to me and asked me what sounded good tonight! I mentioned a carne asada burrito with tots and his eyes lit up, to which he responded "I live to make that burrito!" He throws the tort on the grill and asks me "do you want it a little special?" I was intrigued and absolutely obliged. He handed me a cup and said "go to the salsa bar and give me a few scoops of the green." I watch as he constructs what could only be described as a chipotle sized burrito and he even threw in some extra rice that they had! He artfully layered together tortilla, tots, meat, green salsa, queso, and rice.....talk about legit! I haven't even bit into this amazing burrito yet, but was genuinely impressed with this gentleman behind the grill tonight! I was kind of expecting the staff to be short with me due to the late night order so close to closing, instead I was treated to a pleasant conversation and deluxe carne asada burrito with tots! Top notch!
(5)Andrew L.
My father and I stopped in for a quick dinner and we were very satisfied with this place. Complementary chips and salsa if you dine in is a nice touch and you have your choice of three salsas, all of which are great. I had a braised brisket taco with green chiles and the pastor taco, both were delicious. My dad had the steak carne asada burrito, the meat was tender and flavorful and the burrito didn't fall apart. I will definitely be coming back to try the rest of the menu, definitely recommend!!
(5)shelina m.
Just ate there for first time after wanting to try it for months. I ordered the Carne asada burrito. The steak was cut into huge chunks which made it difficult to bite into. It was also chewy and bland. The only thing I like was the green salsa.
(2)Marissa B.
50/50 taco, different but yes! The chorizo wasn't overpowering like I thought it would. Bacon taco, first bite the bacon was a bit over cooked. But the next bites were explosion of flavor in my mouth! The sauce!! Steak taco, again first bite it was chewy. It also needed some help with the delicious green salsa. Horchata, you gotta!! Sweet yum in your mouth. The random karaoke from Dan was fun, lovin' the reggae. The price is a bit high than I'm used to, but well worth it!
(4)Brandon G.
Great service, great food. Forgot to add cheese to our burritos and they went above and beyond to fix it for us. We will be back to try the tacos next time. Atmosphere is appropriate for Mexican on the fly, definitely a casual place!
(5)Kelly R.
What can I say... I LOVE tacos! And these definitely do not disappoint. The tacos are huge! I mean MUCHO MACHO huge! I ordered 6 thinking they were small basic tacos and I was wrong. They are packed with flavor and each one has its own flair. I really liked the Pastor (sweet and flavorful with green papaya) they even have sriracha here too! The 50/50 was perfect, great combo of flavors with the pico and queso fresco. A great ( and clean ) place by another local owner! Wish I had more room to try dessert, I also had a fresh batch of Horchata topped with pecans (sooo good and refreshing) . Dan and his staff are super friendly and want to make sure you enjoy your dining experience. If you are in the downtown/uptown area this is def a great taco spot.
(5)W.R. L.
This place is bomb! Super fresh high quality ingredients. Quick. Best fish taco/burrito I've ever had. Great salsas, beans and orange bang-Yes please! Dan, Matt, Stephen be throwin those fish tacos DOWN!!!
(5)Paige W.
This is a good taco place if you're craving some street tacos. Casual, good service and vibe. Got the carne asada and baja taco. They are smaller portions than other places but they are just $3 each so $6 total for lunch or dinner is a great deal for me! The carne was good but the baja was a bit too greasy. The horchata was warm even when ice was added and bland tasting so I probably will pass on that next time. Some ratings stated that there is a good assortment of salsa. When I went, they had just 3 choices: Hot, med and mild (guacamole?). When I think of a good assortment, I'm comparing it to La Santisima which has 10+ choices at their salsa bar!
(4)Justin S.
I regularly get my dry cleaning done next-door and occasionally stop in at French Grocery for a snack, but I had never gotten around to stopping into Mucho Macho Taco until yesterday when I needed something to turn my day around after a botched attempt at holiday shopping. This was a fantastic choice - I picked up two of the 50/50 tacos to go (carne asada and chorizo, plus queso fresco and pico), and I spent the rest of the day telling anyone who would listen how great they were. The staff is very friendly too, and the service was really quick for my take-out order. Parking at this shopping center can be a little challenging, but I bet you could park pointing towards the street at the shopping center on the other side of Missouri and be fine with a 2-minute walk (most of that would be waiting on the traffic light). I had previously been bemoaning the absence of a certain Texas-based taco chain here in Phoenix, and what I've now realized is that fantastic tacos are already here and waiting on me to discover/enjoy them! :)
(5)Barry E.
Simple taco restaurant with some variety.
(3)Sierra P.
The green salsa was to die for! I could drink it. The tacos were good, but small. We had the braised brisket, pastor, crispy fish, and shrimp. The crispy fish was really good and fresh and probably my favorite. The horchata was the best I've ever had! Check this place out! Hopefully Mucho Macho Taco is here to stay.
(4)Chris E.
So glad to find the previous partner of Tacos Atoyac here. I'm not so sure about the macho part, but this place is mucho excellent. Tacos for meat eaters and vegetarians (Veggie + Hummus Taco - yes please). The bean burrito rocks and the horchata is excellent. They even have cheesy tater-tots - a serious WIN in my book. If you are in central phoenix or north-central, check this place out.
(5)Leslie K.
yes its a little on the expensive side but you pay for what you get and its really good quality great flavours nice place will go again
(5)Michael M.
What a nice addition to the neighborhood, located right next to the French Grocery, Mucho Macho is the product of one of the founders of the now-defunct Tacos Atoyac. I stopped in for some takeout and got a carne asada burrito, the chicken quesadilla, chips and salsa, and an horchata. Everything was very fresh and tasty, and at a reasonable price (around $20 total). Will definitely be coming back here, especially for take out.
(4)Ed Y.
I am constantly looking for good street taco options everywhere I go. I decided to try this place out since I was in the area. Just average. Meat portions on the street tacos were very good, but the carne asada steak seemed to be lacking flavor. The pollo asado had some flavor and wasn't bad, but then again, it wasn't great. The salsas are as thin as water. Service was great though! I usually like these "hole-in-the-wall", iPad-register, mellow-rock/reggae type restaurants, but I won't be coming back to this one.
(2)J g.
Cool little build-out and decor. Tried 6 different tacos, chips & salsa (no drinks) which came out to $23. Tacos were good but not great and really small. Literally 3 regular bites. We were very excited to try this spot out as we'd been to his old place and this one is walking distance to our house. However, considering the price I just can't justify making it a regular stop of refer to a friend. Arrived excited, left wanting more and to pay less... :(
(3)Ed D.
The staff is very friendly. The tacos are extremely small, and over priced. About one dollar per bite. The owners previous restaurant served the same product for less than half the price. Food quality is very average.
(2)Greta T.
We were so excited to have the guy from Tacos Atoyac open a restaurant in a location that is more convenient to us. The fish tacos and burritos are of course amazing. My husband who supposedly doesn't like fish tacos even thinks they are good. I also like anything with the chorizo, and the Pastor is very tasty. We have only gotten take out so far, but it has been fast and affordable.
(5)Mary K.
I don't understand the draw of this place. The atmosphere is fun and staff are great, but the food just isn't that outstanding. I had three tacos: carne asada (meat was tough), shrimp (tastes like algae), and I can't even remember the third which is a bad sign. Also, the prices are such that you're paying at least $1 per bite. I much prefer Phoenix Burrito House which is a better value and has tastier food! OK, I will say the sopapillas here are delicious. I'll give them that.
(3)Kevin W.
When Tacos Atoyac announced their closure back in March of 2014, I thought it was some sick twisted April Fools joke. April 2nd came and went, still no news. However Tacos Atoyac reopened (under a new and hardly pronounceable name) but it wasn't quite the same without Dan. Fast Forward and Dan has returned, this time bringing fresh and adventurous tastes along with some old favorites. I was happily greeted by the bearded man himself as I walked in, and gave the menu a quick run through. Dan knew my usual, now called the 50/50 (Carne Asada combined with Chorizo), and assured me that not only did it come in a taco but also in a burrito. My mouth was already watering. So I promptly ordered a 50/50 burrito along with a Bacon taco (yeah...bacon...meat candy) and a Brisket taco. Chips were then handed to me while I waited for my feast, I walked over to the salsa bar and grabbed some dark red salsa, which had an amazing smokiness to it, and the avocado creama which is light and fresh. When the food came, it looked great and the portions were bigger than Dan's previous restaurant. I first took a bite into the Bacon taco...and then immediately devoured it. I could probably eat a dozen of them in one sitting. The brisket taco was next. The meat was tender and flavorful, the sliced oranges and cilantro really tied it all together. The 50/50 was the highlight of the meal. Both the Carne and Chorizo were far beyond flavorful, I compared eating this burrito to that of a spiritual experience. Hands down Mucho Macho blows Tacos Whatever out of the water. This is my new "got to" and is the home of the best tacos in Phoenix. Get down here!
(5)Maggie R.
Absolutely thrilled!! I litterally work like a 3 minute walk from here and me and a coworker had been dying to try this but always seemed to be extremely busy especially on Fridays, I mean its a tiny parking lot space so it already has no room. Fast forward to this part Monday. we finally decide to go. BEST DECISION EVER. I had 2 tacos, 1 shrimp and 1 bacon (YES BACON!!) and a large horchata. my co worker had a carne asada torta and an horchata aswell.. we had a sopapillas for desert. everything was delicious!! 5 Stars! meat was perfect. THE SALSA OH MY! the best. Make sure to ask for chips to go with your salsa. you wont regret it! Customer Serivce also gets a 5 stars.
(5)Nancie S.
I really loved this tiny little taco shop. The salsa was among the best and freshest I have ever had! I enjoyed their fish tacos and the price was a huge surprise. The tacos were full of fresh delicious ingredients and you could add additional items at the salsa bar. Come here hungry, BYOB and you will leave with change in your pocket. They have a briskly take out business too. I only wish they had a location in North Phoenix, I should buy a franchise....
(5)Johnny W.
Dan has done it again with his new partner Aaron Miller. Only have tried 2 items but the 50/50 taco was so flavorful. Really looking forward to trying out the other items on the menu. Congrats Dan!
(5)M S.
Great tacos. I had 2 fish and a side of chips and salsa. They are street taco sized but filling nonetheless. Super friendly folks at the counter. I'd go again.
(4)Glenn B.
When The Arizona Republic recently reported on a new taco shop opening up, I was inclined to read more. After dedicating so much real estate to copy and full-color pictures, not to mention a glowing review, I figured this would be one place I'd have to try. Since I live in the East Valley and work in Downtown Phoenix, I figured the best time to go would be during my lunch hour. Travel time to the small shop just past Camelback ate up most of my time, so I got my order to go. Not knowing when I'd be back here, I thought I'd try everything that appealed to me. The review mentioned the Fish Tacos. Those sounded good, but I wanted to try a Torta, so I got 'The Surfer' which is their Fish Taco-inspired sandwich. I say 'inspired' because the ingredients aren't quite the same during transition. Like my relentless quest for the ultimate Chicken Fried Steak, I'm always on the lookout for the 'best' Sonoran Hot Dog, but this wasn't Sonoran. Oh well, close enough. To polish off my meal, I went with the Sopapillas. The Republic had a photo that made them look SO good, drizzled in condensed milk, chocolate and sprinkled with Pecans, it's almost suitable for framing. The result? The hot dog was good, not great. It was on an everyday hot dog bun, not some steamed warm bread that you could find at other places. Simply put, I've had better hot dogs served by an old lady with a cart and a picnic table in a parking lot. The Torta was good. The contents were tasty and fresh. The bread was less Torta bread and more Ciabatta. Those of you who've had authentic Mexican Tortas know the difference between a Torta and a sandwich. Need I say more? That brings us to the Sopapillas. Remember, I got these to go, so I didn't have time to inspect before leaving. First off, no pecans. Secondly, they were a tad overcooked. Thirdly, well, let's just say 'smothered' isn't the adjective I'd use to describe them in relation to the sauce. The reigning champion of the best dessert in Phoenix has to stay with the Churros of the Barrio Cafe in Phoenix. So that's it. Some may not like my review. Some may disagree with me solely on the basis that I went to a taco place and didn't have a taco. Whatever. Will I go back? Yeah, probably ... if I'm ever in the neighborhood. It sure beats a '----berto's' any day.
(3)Devon S.
Dined here last night 9/25 about 5:30 pm. The Baja fish taco is just like tacos atoyac....yummy ! The carne is bigger chucks and not much flavor. The tater tots need a sauce of some sort to complement the super crispy yumminess. I have never been to a taco shop where I didn't like any of the salsas. The habanero salsa was spreadable like horseradish. The space is small an cool,but the upper class clientele does not know how to share a table when the place is packed.this place is a snooty anglicized tacos atoyac. I wish Dan well. My friends and I will stick to 19th Ave and Glendale where the flavor is.
(1)Teddy S.
I give the Machos a 5-star because they make simple, good tacos. Salsa bar is great, especially the hot sauce and the carrots. Place is clean and friendly. Maybe grill or light fry the tortillas so they don't crumble, but this only happened to 1 of 3 tacos, so what do I know! Also, make you register offer tip options. We like you that mucho! Boom!
(5)Matt C.
The green chili pork burro was great! The pollo taco was so so. Free chips with your order and very friendly staff.
(4)James M.
I've visited mucho macho tacos 2 days in a row now and I'm pleased to report that it's great. The menu isn't as authentic feeling (whatever that means) as perhaps some other restaurants but it looks and feels fresh. Definitely a step up from what you may have experienced before. It's brightly decorated and the service was quick and friendly. The crispy baja fish taco/burrito is excellent, as expected. The papaya slaw that came on the pastor taco was unexpected but really good! The grilled mahi wasn't as good as I hoped but the shrimp tacos were unbelievable. A new favorite for sure! They have a "bang" tap!! The only criticism is that the space is a bit small and it's already a popular place so seating is at a premium. However if you love or work close you can easily get a take out and find your own spot to eat. Oh also the Dodgers suck but not everyone's perfect. I'm happy there's another great taco place in the valley and I'll be a regular.
(5)Joel G.
Go for the green sauce. No trip is complete without horchata. Not too sure if Dan does "off the menu" items yet. I shall find out next trip.
(5)Mark E.
As a huge fan of Dan Maldonado's Tacos Atoyac, I was very excited to see him open a new shop. So today I tried Mucho Macho Taco and came away very disappointed. Parking is definitely an issue here. If you're not lucky enough to snag one of the few spots then you can park across the street at Sylvia's as their lot is semi-empty (for good reason). I tried the bacon, braised brisket, and crispy fish tacos and a side of super tots. Why haven't I had a bacon taco before?!?!? It was wonderful with thick crispy and chewy chunks of bacon. The brisket taco was good but runny. The fish taco was a huge disappointment. I'm not sure if it's the same farm-raised basa that Dan used at Atoyac, but the fish in my taco was overcooked, small, and flavorless. And it had shredded yellow cheese on it? I love cheese but not on my fish taco please. I also got a side of the super tots. Who doesn't love tater tots? These were very greasy and had a little shredded cheese and maybe a tablespoon of pico on the top. Will not order those again. I will definitely go back to try other things. I like that they have a self-serve soda fountain, salsa bar, and you actually get chips now. Big pluses. I sincerely want my next rating to be 5 stars. Dan is such a nice guy. I hope my experience today will be the exception and not the rule.
(3)Sabrina V.
Where Gourmet meets Taco but tastes amazing!!!! Chef Dan has really outdone himself this time. The combinations are unique and tasty. Can't get enough of this place. Wish there was one in the west valley. Go for the shrimp or brisket...my favorite!
(5)B M.
It's good if you like fancy sweet tacos, but there's are nowhere near real street tacos
(1)Kristin R.
It's dangerous living near by... Love the friendly staff, they make you laugh. The comfortable atmosphere. And most of all the creative & well prepared tacos!!
(5)Stephanie S.
Went for lunch here last week with a bunch of coworkers. It's a small sitting area - but fine for just a few people. Service was actually pretty quick. The boasting of a 5 inch tortilla is funny. But in reality, it's just more tortilla. I didn't notice any more filling than a regular street taco. The fish taco was pretty good. But the Taco with the Bacon in it - GROSS GROSS GROSS. There is so much grease pouring out of the side of the taco that it soaked through the tortilla and actually ruined the taco sitting next to it. It's so much grease that it completely ruined my meal. I think had it been cooked more, and drained - it could have been better. Also, when we left there the smell on our clothing was so disgusting. We were actually going up and down the hall spraying febreeze all over. Not just a regular restaurant smell - but that smell like all you wanted to do was get out of your clothes and take a shower. My recommendation? Order take out and just the simple tacos. They don't have a great handle on the more elaborate ones.
(2)Joy A.
Pretty good food! Had the "surfer" Fish torta it was pretty dang good. Definitely check out for yourself.
(4)Mark K.
The sopapillas were awesome! I tried their fish, shrimp, and pollo asado tacos, as well. The fish taco was ok. The chicken taco was a little dry and tough. But the shrimp taco hit the spot. Great cream sauce with a bit of a kick, too! It's local. It's tasty. It's decently priced. You should check it out.
(4)Amber R.
Shrimp taco was good. Fish tasted like it was frozen fish sticks with sauce. Very expensive tacos. Each one is 2.95 and small. No combo meals. We got 6 tacos 2 drinks and chips for 30. I feel like I got raped with no kiss goodbye.
(1)James S.
Grilled vegetable and hummus burrito is delicious. Really a unique burrito you won't find anywhere else. The vegetables are perfectly grilled with a delicate smoky flavor and has a bit of cabbage inside which gives it a great tang. Can't wait to come back. A new, instant favorite.
(5)Rob H.
Had the skirt steak and 50/50 tacos. Very tasty. The horchata (sp?) drink with nuts was delicious. I especially liked the very hot habanero based green salsa. Plus it's only 5 min from home. Definitely will come again.
(5)Wayne T.
Still the best!!!!!! The food here is SO much better than any comparable venues and blows away the chain restaurants.
(5)Johnny M.
Dan is the man!! Not very good mexican food optiond here in Phoenix, but this is by far the best!!!
(5)Travis S.
I tried 4 different tacos. This place is way over priced for street tacos at 2.95 per taco. I had 4 tacos and a drink and it was over $15. For a place that is supposed to this good there sure wasn't much of a crowd except for the group of 10 that I was with. The Mahi Mahi as of this moment is making me sick, not sure what kind of fish it was. I will not go back.
(2)John P.
The only thing authentic about this Mexican food is that I had to run to the bathroom after I got home. My wife also got a tummy ache and hers lasted into the next day. I eat out a lot and I eat a lot of Mexican food so don't dismiss my gripes as coming from some ignorant gringo. The tacos are a bit pricey for being so godamned small. Yes I understand that street tacos are small, but maybe Dan could have his food assemblers (not cooks) stuff a little more meat and fish in there and a lot less cabbage. I ordered a pastor taco, a fish taco, a shrimp taco and a bacon taco. I ended up with four cabbage tacos with some scraps of meat. The tacos were room temperature and none of my senses gave me any indication that there was any cooking going on in that kitchen. It was like the food was cooked offsite, delivered to Mucho Macho and then warmed up and kept in warming trays. It drives me nuts when Yelpers get things so terribly wrong. The food looked nothing like the photos I have seen and certainly it did not live up to the impossible expectations that one might have from reading the reviews on Yelp. This is Phoenix Arizona, we are a mere hundred or so miles from Mexico. Mexicans are pouring into our state every hour of every day and they bring their culture, chefs, tastes and appetites with them. In this city there is no end to the excellent, mediocre and lousy Mexican restaurants. The sad fact is that even Q'Doba, Rubios and Chipotle all have Mucho macho beat by a mile, not that I eat at any of them or recommend any of them. Eribertos, Filibertos, Ralibertos and all of the other Bertos's also have Mucho Macho beat by an even greater margin. If I am going to eat Mexican food under fluorescent lighting, it better be delicious and the price point better be good, and this is where Mucho Macho fails. I don't want to go on too much longer, but the rule that has never failed me as far as Mexican food goes is to take a look at who is eating there. Are there blue collar hispanics eating there and enjoying themselves? If not, then move on. Lastly, my order and my wife's order were all mixed up when it was delivered to the table. The food assembler had the nerve to stand there impersonating a waiter hovering his finger mere millimeters from my food trying to identify what was under all those mounds of cabbage. I couldn't tell and i don't think he could tell either. I ended up eating one of my wife's tacos before I realized that they grouped the tacos together by type, not by how we ordered them. So there I was pulling out the remaining tacos spilling cabbage all over the place. I don't know man, you yelpers that love this place have to be paid shills. I dropped over $24 for about thirty cents worth of corn tortillas, $2 worth of cabbage a couple of fish sticks and bacon crumbles. In all fairness, the pastor was OK, not great, still just room temperature but passable. I'm sure Dan is a charming or charismatic guy, and maybe I was there on an off night, but my food flat out sucked.
(1)Shaq D.
Well worth 4 stars -- 5 star food. 3 star prices & speed. I loved Tacos Atoyac so I was really looking forward to this. The Good - tacos & burritos were outstanding, brisket with caramelized onions & clementine, al pastor and turkey mole were all amazing. Kudos for having wonderful spicy pickled carrots at the salsa bar. YUM! The Not So Good - At about $3 per street taco (2-3x the price of Tacos Atoyac) it's a bit overpriced. Won't stop me from returning, though. Also a bit slow (20 minutes or so between ordering & receiving), but I'll assume they're still working out the opening kinks. Looking forward to going back.
(4)Aaron N.
Mucho Macho Taco - so the Macho comes from using 5" tortillas instead of 3" for their street tacos. Personally I think they should have spent more time making food with Mucho flavor instead of worrying about tortilla sizes. Mucho lacking here at Mucho Macho Taco. I went for lunch and after looking at the menu went with the brisket burrito, with green chillies, carmelized onions and oranges.... Uh no oranges please. The green chillies were not New Mexico Hatch green chillies but instead food distributor canned green chillies. Carmelized onions, diced and slightly cooked does not equal carmelized. While the brisket was decent I am quite doubtful it was slow cooked out back for 10 hours- most likely off the Shamrock or Sysco truck as well. While there is a salsa bar at Mucho Macho I did not care for any of the salsa options. The "hot" salsa which kind of looks like roasted salsa is nothing more than red pepper flakes and oil. Funny, I never use oil when making salsa. The mild was simply blended canned tomatoes and lacked flavor, the green which I am guessing was supposed to be an avocado whipped salsa had decent texture but also lacked flavor. There was no pico salsa available - WTH?? So in closing, the location is clean, simple decor, and the guys are nice but I will not be going back here at anytime as it significantly falls short of hundreds of other Mexican restaurants in the valley.
(2)Braxton H.
We tried this place because of Howard Seftel's (AZ Republic 12/31/14) assertion regarding the Crispy Baja fish taco that this place "nails this beauty". What a disappointment! I couldn't disagree more. Rubio's on a bad day beats Mucho Macho hands down for quality and by far for quantity. We also tried Pastor and Brisket tacos. Pastor tasted good. Brisket was not bad but not remarkable. Portion sizes are very small for the price.
(1)Nathan O.
Amazing food and service, lovely place to eat. Had the Carne Asada burrito which was fantastic.
(5)Leah R.
It's hard to mess up street tacos, but trust me it happens, but luckily not here! I got chicken and fish tacos, they were both delicious!
(4)Genie M.
This is my favorite taco place in the valley! The chefs are amazing!! I had the corizo and braised brisket tacos. Delicious!!
(5)Dragan D.
I've been here twice so far, and in that time I have consumed their bean and cheese burrito, their grilled veggie burrito, their brisket burrito, and the fish tacos. I'm a fatty, deal with it. All food items were super tasty, and their salsas were great as well, cool people, and a cozy interior, hard to beat. So far, the grilled veggie burrito is my favorite, definitely nom worthy.
(5)Jennifer O.
This was the second stop on the taco tour with Jon and Amy H. I had been waiting (patiently) for this place to open after the closing of Atoyac and was so excited to try the new place. We arrived around 8 and didn't have to wait in line, so I was happy about that. The husband and I split the brisket, bacon, and fish tacos and an order of sopapillas. The tacos here are more expensive than other taco places... to the point that they really need to be great to be worth it (each taco is at least 3$... that can get steep if you want a whole meal). As we waited for our food, Dan so nicely offered us some chips on the house... very nice. Unfortunately, the food just wasn't very good. The brisket was bland.... I would not order it again and wouldn't suggest others do either. The meat was tender, but nothing special at all. The bacon taco was also nothing awesome.... it was like bacon overload and no other flavors. I didn't love it either. The sopapillas were maybe the biggest disappointment... they were way overly cinnamon -ed and probably would have tasted better if they were just plain. The redeeming thing? The fish taco. This may even be better than the one at Atoyac. It was super delicious, with very light flaky fish and flavorful sauce. I would come back just for that. This place will probably be better after they have some time to work the kinks out, and I will most likely try it again, but the first taste left something to be desired.
(3)Julie S.
I wanted to love this place so much. It's around the corner from my place and was super excited to hear of its opening. Went in today right at 5. It was hard to miss all of the employees in the restaurant, and equally hard to miss how messy the salsa bar and drink station were. Surely one of the employees could wipe the counters? The best thing I ordered was a side of beans. Beans. My turkey mole taco was ok. But the pastor taco had no flavor. Both tacos needed salt. I'm so sad that the food wasn't better. Not sure if I will try again.
(2)Bradley S.
Tried this place out. Decor is basic. Service really good. Super friendly. Food? Like how the tacos are a bit unique. Oranges in my brisket taco? That caught me off guard. But loved it! Grilled fish taco or fried? We tried them both and vote for fried with an outstanding sauce. Bacon tacos? Yes please! (Did not know about that but will get it next time.) Bean and cheese burrito? My daughter's comfort food, however not a fan of Mucho's beans. She will not be back. But i will! Mucho more tacos in my future!
(3)James F.
Bomb fish tacos. But Disappointed overall. The torta and hot dog underperformed. The hot dog is not Sonoran. And I was disappointed that the fine schreiners meat was deep fryed. And that wasn't a torta. It was a sand which. If you don't know the difference educate yourself. The location is horrible. Small and claustrophobic. The prices seemed a tad high for a taco shack. Maybe it was cause it was so busy. Stick with the tacos. But on the bright side they have orange bang.
(3)Shelley K.
Cute hole in the wall. The best kind of place. Great tacos (had the grilled fish, yum!). And nice staff, Sam was the sweetest! Also The French Grocery is next door so you can stop and grab some bread for dinner. It's a two-fer! ;)
(4)Minister D.
I loved the turkey mole taco. Basically it is gourmet street tacos. At $3 per taco I would of preferred it wrapped better and 2 tortillas opposed to one for the taco. Yanquis right up the street $1 per taco gives me 2 & it's not falling apart when I pick up to eat it. Also when I bring my $1 taco home it's not all over the box (see pix). My wait was long I got there about 7:15 & it was packed. I asked how long they had been open & the cashier said May. I hadn't noticed the switch till recently but when I talked to one of the owners he mentioned they did their grand opening last week. I got my 3 tacos at 8pm do the math (wow) which cost me $10 for what you see in the pix. They where out of peppers at the condiment bar & running low on green salsa. I asked owner who was running around cleaning everything & he replied with they where out plus it was almost closing time (remember I got there at 7:15pm); next question what time do you close 9pm . Overall tacos where good but make sure u place & tie up items before you leave.
(3)Patrick B.
I don't know how it was possible to make a fish taco better than Dan's original joint, but he did it. I doubt I will ever have anything else here...so don't expect a review on anything but the fish tacos...but all I have to say is go here. Get the fish tacos. That's all that needs to be said. Good people. Amazing food. This is the kind of place all you locals need to spread the word about. Wow.
(5)Scott S.
Great tacos! Had the shrimp, fish, 50/50, brisket, and pollo. All were awesome! Too many to choose from, will be back to finish the menu soon!
(5)Matt T.
Great to see Danny back up and running! It's everything I'd except with a few culinary surprises that were great additions! Simple, fresh and absolutely tasty Mexican food!
(5)Jerry N.
Food was great. 50/50 taco very flavorful. Aaron thanks for Chatin' it up with us. Sweet little neighborhood gem! Always support the local businessman/woman when we can!
(5)Coral C.
I loved Atoyac and I love Mucho Macho taco even more! Dan is kind as always and the food is bomb dot com! you go Dan! Its a little more hip than the last place and has some cool art up! I did the new vibe and I cant eat enough tacos from this spot!
(5)Roslyn T.
Um YES!! We tried quite a few different items-- chicken, shrimp, mahi mahi, and bacon tacos. Of those the mahi was the best. We also got the veggie burrito which was surprisingly the highlight of the meal. Absolutely amazing. The only thing that I recommend improving is the corn tortilla which fell apart. Mucho Macho Taco is a great addition to the neighborhood!
(5)Michelle B.
Excellent food and reasonably priced! Had the flank steak and chicken tacos - loved it!
(5)Brian C.
Baja Fish Taco. Try it. Love it. Crave it nightly. Also try their veggie tacos. They have this awesome green guacamole salsa that you should put on everything.
(4)Kimberli T.
Even though the name of this restaurant has mucho in their name, there is nothing mucho about their tacos. The lady who was cashiering told me they were "a little bit bigger than street tacos" which was a lie. They charge $2.95 PER TACO when they should be charging $1.95 because of the quality and size. Not worth it. We got the Baja fish which was pretty decent and had a little heat (which I guess made up for their very mild salsa bar AKA not one salsa was hot period) and the Pollo Asado which was just ok. Their pico de gallo brought in the most flavor with the chicken being bland. We also got a carne asada burrito and split that and the 2 tacos (because we didn't want to pay another $2.95 for another "not a street taco" taco). The meat on the burrito was overcooked and the cook did not cut it apart meaning as I was chewing and swallowing it, pieces would still be stuck in the part that I was still chewing and I would gag. Personally, I say take your money to Joyride Taco House. Their tacos are twice the size for around the same price and their food is 1,000 times better than this place could ever hope to be.
(3)Jared G.
Tacos and salsa are amazing. I love all the tacos I have had but the brisket is incredible!
(5)Joe L.
great concept, location, cool dudes, solid cuisine. only regret was seemingly high salt content, but I will return nonetheless!
(4)Randy W.
I've driven by this place quite a few times while on 7th ave and decided to give it a try today after my hike. I ordered the 'Surfer' torta and my friend had the steak and shrimp tacos. I have to say that everything was delicious. The torta was definitely tasty. And the service was just as good. I've found a new taco spot and I'll definitely be hitting it up again soon.
(4)Don R.
A friend of mine turned me on to Tacos Atoyac...and one day we forgot it was closed on Mondays, so we went here to the Tacos Atoyac Alumni joint...its every bit as good if not better. If you want a fish taco like no other...this would be the place to go. Not kidding. This is a small place. Mucho Macho tacos uses the freshest ingredients skillfully and delivers big flavors. Check out the special salsa in the refrigerator below the salsa bar...totally worth it. Its almost like the secret stash. Don't miss this place but get there early, its an old, Circle K location that features 3 tenants and it isn't 'long' on parking spaces.
(4)Susan L.
Went there last night. Had been to Tacos Atoyac and were thrilled Dan was opening a restaurant near our house. My husband and I took our young adult son and his friend. We ordered tacos (carne asada, brisket, and bacon) and three burritos. Everything was excellent. The chips and salsa was delicious. The girl at the cash register was extremely pleasant and helpful. A great experience and we'll definitely be back soon! Support a neighborhood location!!
(5)Jill H.
Had the Brisket, Crispy Fish, and Bacon Tacos....ALL GOOD!!!
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