El Nopalito - Phoenix

Visited El Nopalito on a trip to Arizona from Florida, and wow—what an experience! We were on the hunt for a fire taco spot and specifically craving fried nopal... read more Visited El Nopalito on a trip to Arizona from Florida, and wow—what an experience! We were on the hunt for a fire taco spot and specifically craving fried nopalitos. Turns out that’s not exactly a standard item… but the amazing owner made it happen anyway. And when I say BOMB—I mean we’re still talking about those tacos and nopalitos! The meat was incredibly tender and perfectly sautéed—clearly made with love. The hospitality, kindness, and genuine care they put into their food and service made the visit unforgettable. Ever since getting back home, our local taco spots just don’t hit the same. We each had about six tacos (would’ve kept going if we didn’t have a flight to catch! . Please, do yourself a favor and visit this place. Bring business here—you won’t be disappointed. Can’t wait to come back on my next trip! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $1–10

Barbacoa de borrego is one of the best I’ve tasted! Their consomé is Horchata is delicious. Love this place and I come here often. Highly recommended. read more Barbacoa de borrego is one of the best I’ve tasted! Their consomé is Horchata is delicious. Love this place and I come here often. Highly recommended.

I have found my new favorite spot for authentic Sonoran cuisine. The service is incredibly efficient and the staff is the friendliest around. I've tried the bes... read more I have found my new favorite spot for authentic Sonoran cuisine. The service is incredibly efficient and the staff is the friendliest around. I've tried the best Mexican food here twice now and I'm already looking forward to a third visit. Hopefully, New Times will recognize them soon too.

The food is delicious and full of flavor, though slightly on the expensive side. read more The food is delicious and full of flavor, though slightly on the expensive side.

A kind older woman recommended the Taco de Pastor to me, and it was absolutely delicious! The meat was perfectly seasoned. I was just grabbing a snack for mysel... read more A kind older woman recommended the Taco de Pastor to me, and it was absolutely delicious! The meat was perfectly seasoned. I was just grabbing a snack for myself and my 3-year-old, and he loved the Carne Asada. The meat was high quality and full of flavor. The horchata was homemade and pleasantly not too sweet. I definitely plan to return. The tacos were so good, we didn’t even leave the parking lot.