Taqueria El Vaporcito
2775 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85017
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Address :
2775 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ, 85017 - Phone (602) 269-0902
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Opening Hours
- Mon :Open 24 hours
- Mon : Open 24 hours
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Diana B.
Why do I love this place so much
(3)Michael W.
This is like one of the only restaurants who's dining hall is open 24 hours. By the time I get there, it's already mid morning hours and inside is basically empty except maybe people that are from the clubs and bars. The place is clean and the police are always there lately night at the nearby Subway sandwich shop and QT next door. The wait staff are easy going. I've gotten take out and eaten inside. I've been pretty pleased with both. The bathrooms are clean. The food comes out relatively fast. The food is pretty good. Their salsa is very spicy which, is one of the best things I like about the food here. The pricing is decent. I would definitely come here again.
(4)Picos J.
Extremely disappointed. Went back to give this place another shot. Same outcome. Food had flavor however they always mess up the order. First time they put pico de gallo on the tacos and gave me the wrong type of meat on my tacos. After telling them they messed up my order and walked her through it again she said it would take 25 mi Minutes and the place was empty. Today I went back to order a burrito with rice,beans and cilantro and onions. They forgot the rice and charged me 2.50 for it. The servers are rude and no matter what language whether it is Spanish or English they don't get it right. Sorry I'm here to order food no one is trying to hit on you just get the order right. LOL. For 9.58 I could go up the street to chipotle and get a bigger burrito for 2 more dollars and walk out satisfied with the service and the food. I'm sorry but I can be very patient as I was once a server and a busser but there are hard working people in the establishment trying to eat at least give them great service.
(1)Mahesh S.
Unfortunately, food quality has not improved. Service seems to be better. Hit or miss most of the time.
(2)Lilian O.
I liked this place until the day i was served in a dirty plate with a dirty fork. It looked like they just soaked the fork and plate and the food just dried on to. It was gross i never went back. Come to find out they had to close it for some time for not passing a health inspection. Wasn't surprised!
(1)j r.
I would definitely say the food wasn't bad but it wasn't the best either.the best thing this restaurant has the advantage is that it's open 24 hrs. I would say if it's 2 am and I am hungry and there's no alternative yes I would go back no question asked.
(3)Gerardo M.
This place used to be on of my favorite we were there yesterday after going to the club and drinking so everyone asked me where is a good place to eat around 2:30 am so I said el vaporcito is the best We waited close to 1 hour to have a seat another 45 minutes for our food,when I got my food was cold and I got my tortilla with my check to pay don't know what really happened to this place and don't care not coming back
(1)W.R. L.
"Sit down" mexican restaurant open 24 hours?? This place is awesome! Good food, nice ambiance-its like going to Mexico. Fun place. Best plate of food after bein out at the bars youll ever have! Hot AF salsa : )
(4)M V.
Great food! The salsa is so darn hot it's not enjoyable and I love me some spicy food but that's not humane ;) I just ate the BEST CHILE RELLENO I have ever eaten in my life. The service sucks. The staff are occupied in their own lives and just as the other yelpers have stated the sit you down, take your order and that's that. And pay time comes they expect tips, kinda reminds me of the Asian places you eat at where they seat you and don't attend to you but when it's time to pay they are right there ready to collect. This place is a must try at least once as this is my second time and both trips were delicious! Happy eating.
(3)Ramona C.
Went there a few days ago after reading the reviews. .. it was good. .. I wouldn't say it's the best. .. for carne asada I had better. .. The ceviche Tostadas were pretty good. . The salsa it's not the best for chips. . It's too hot hard to enjoy. ... This is not a place were 2 eat for $20... more like $35 + tip. I will go back if I'm on the area, but I won't drive that far just for that.
(4)Diana A.
After a long night out at casino and dancing, me and my family HAD to stop to enjoy some of the best tacos de carne Asada! first time that I have gone there and will for now continue! The waitress was nice and she was quick with our orders being taken, as well as bringing them to our table! And although it was like 4am, the vibe of everyone there was still on a roll!
(5)Martha A.
The food was okay, not the best I've had & not the worst. I won't be coming here again tho I don't like that they charge a gratuity on to the bill and a $6 one at that. When I leave a tip & I always do it depends on how you serve & so on. Tips are not mandatory you get paid to serve & if you go above & beyond it's the customers choice to tip you.
(1)Johanna G.
food was just OK prices were extremely high for portion sizes i went there with my husband and 3 kids we were charged a 18%gratuity when i asked the waitress why she said oh we charge 18 % when its more than 5 ppl i said we are 5 ppl she said oh i mean 5 ppl or more which is REDIC...was not worth a 19 dollar tip will not be returning!!
(2)Chris E.
They Claim the Best Cabeza Tacos in the Valley,south side of Thomas, just beyond Grand Ave. Do people still talk about stay-cations? Or has that word of the quarter been replaced by slicker coinage? If you want a staycation, try Taqueria El Vaporcito. I almost swore they moved the little truck stop between Hermosillo and Bahia Kino here when I stopped to try the food. Of course, that superb Mexican Coca-Cola, The REAL Thing in green bottles with bottle opener caps doesn't cost 12 cents any more. In Phoenix, it's two dollars. No salsa bar. It's hot and hotter in plastic squeeze bottles, Cholula and Tapatio in bottles. Close your eyes, smell the excellence, take a bite of your taco, burn your tastebuds out with some screaming salsa and you too can be right there next to a major Mexican highway enjoying a fine meal. Thomas Road provides traffic sounds. Try it. Do they REALLY serve the best cabeza tacos around?
(3)Rob B.
Great Hot Sauce if you like it (HOT)!....I have eaten here more than half a dozen times and what I have eaten is good, but you are made to sit and order from a waitress that once served doesn't seem to know you are still a guest. It seems as though you are only made to sit down instead of go to the counter, is so you will feel the need to leave a tip. The problem is the atmosphere feels more like the many other BETTER MEXICAN places to choose from where you order at the counter from and eat in or take out. For a sit down restaurant where atmosphere and service are part of the deal this place gets about 1/2 a star. For food quality alone I could go as high as four stars but for reasons already stated and the price one has to pay for what this place offers by comparison to so many better choices this place gets just 2 STARS from me.
(2)Idalhy F.
It doesn't get better than this. This place has become our weekend hang-out. The friends and I love this place for more than one reason. #1. Great tacos #2 Great customer service, the waitresses go above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need. #3 EXCELLENT KARAOKE from Wednesday-Sunday!!! We can sing all night long to pretty much anything we want. If you want to go to a restaurant, eat some good food and have a great time, then this is the place right here!!! Two thumbs up!
(5)Conrad M.
The food isn't that great, canned beans and no flavor Carne asada. Horchata out the foutnain? SMH... My buddy was also disappointed who I met up there. I won't be returning to this place.
(3)Joseph B.
This place is awesome! This is the closest you'll get to having real mexican food w/o going to Mexico. Staff is awesome! New favorite mexican restaurant!
(4)Ishy T.
I went to this place for a late breakfast. i was craving some menudo. but when i looked at the menu i sooo wanted to change my mind. some of their tacos and buritos looked so delicious. but i stuck with the menudo. boy i was not disapointed. this was one of first times i took a sip without adding anything. and it was perfect. well seasoned. i just added the norm some lemon and cilantro. the only thing was i would have liked more meat in my bowl. other than that i will return.
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