Mexican Food in Phoenix worth going out for.

For a good part of the year everything worth doing happens after dark, and I plan accordingly.

I keep track of mexican food in Phoenix and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Browse Phoenix neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

Tuesday Tacos & Tequila

Tuesday Tacos & Tequila

Tue, Oct 13 · 5:00 PM

Camelback East Village

Desert garden evening lounge

One time only
La Santisima

La Santisima

Camelback East Village • $$

Gourmet tacos & wild salsas

Centrico

Centrico

Central City • $$

Lively mexican kitchen

Willie's Taco Joint

Willie's Taco Joint

Central City • $

Tacos & cold drinks before the game

Barrio Queen

Barrio Queen

Desert View Village • $$

Sonoran Mexican & tableside guac

El Zaguan Bistro

El Zaguan Bistro

Central City • $

authentic mexican downtown bistro

Sartén Kitchen & Bar

Sartén Kitchen & Bar

Central City

Sonoran with swagger

Jacy & Dakota’s

Jacy & Dakota’s

Central City • $$

Southwestern skyline dining

Great terrace
Bacanora PHX

Bacanora PHX

Central City • $$$

Acclaimed Sonoran fire kitchen

Trendy
Marisco Boys

Marisco Boys

Midtown • $$

Elevated Sinaloan seafood

Not everyone knows about these

Casa de Julia Restaurant Bar

Casa de Julia Restaurant Bar

Central City

Grandma's recipes, live nights

Huarachis Taqueria

Huarachis Taqueria

Central City • $$

Michelin tacos & bold salsas

Az Taco King

Az Taco King

Alhambra

Birria everything

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Frequently asked questions

How are these mexican food in Phoenix chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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