If you've got Mexican fare on the brain, you're in luck: we've found the freshest Phoenix eateries to quell your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for Mexican food.
Los Taquitos Arcadia
3176 E. Indian School Road, Camelback East
Mexican eatery Los Taquitos Arcadia has opened the doors to its fourth location in the Phoenix area.
On the menu, look for tacos, tostadas, burritos, sandwiches, quesadillas and enchiladas. Guests can start with a plate of chips and guacamole, and then order the shrimp tacos with rice and beans or opt for the green chile pork burritos with rice and beans as a side.
With a 4.5-star Yelp rating out of six reviews, Los Taquitos Arcadia has been getting positive attention.
Elda C. noted, "Best authentic tacos. I had two de asada, which were perfectly cooked and seasoned and one de lengua that tastes just like my momma made it. Will definitely come back on a regular basis."
Yelper Farrah F. wrote, "Super cool venue and great food. I had the pollo bowl but will be back for tacos. I was happy to see so many folks dining in and enjoying the music and artwork."
Los Taquitos Arcadia is open from 9 a.m.–8 p.m. on Monday and Sunday and 9 a.m.–9 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday.
Taco Mich & Bar 4
1301 E. Northern Ave., Camelback East
Another newcomer, the casual Taco Mich & Bar 4 is also serving up Mexican fare at its new location, offering options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
In the morning, try the Mexican scrambled eggs or the eggs, bacon, potatoes and cheese breakfast burrito. In the afternoon or evening, opt for a combination plate of three hard shell tacos, shrimp fajitas, quesadillas, enchiladas and much more.
Customers can wash it down with a beer, tequila or whiskey as well as non-alcoholic beverages.
Taco Mich & Bar 4's current Yelp rating of 3.5 stars out of eight reviews indicates the newcomer is finding its way, but it's still early days.
Yelper Brittney P. wrote on Nov. 28, "Seventy-five cent street tacos on Wednesday until 8 p.m. I believe they are $1.20 any other day. ... I had two marinated pork and one steak, my husband had four of those and also two chicken tacos. Service was fast and the food was good!"
Matthew C. noted, "[This was my] first time eating here. The shrimp fajitas platter was very tasty. [It has a] rustic and authentic feel. I will be back."
Taco Mich & Bar 4 is open from 7 a.m.–midnight on Sunday–Thursday and 7 a.m.–1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
1615 E. Camelback Road, Suite 102, Camelback East
Fast-casual Tex-Mex chain Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has returned to the Phoenix market. According to ABC15, this is one of several new locations planned for the area through 2019.
On the menu, look for tacos, burritos, quesadillas and fajitas. Yelpers rave about the original Baja taco that includes a choice of meat and is topped with salsa, onions and cilantro as well the Baja bowl, which has rice, beans, roasted veggies, onions, cilantro and a choice of chicken, pork, steak or shrimp.
With a four-star rating out of 37 reviews on Yelp, Baja Fresh Mexican Grill is off to a promising start.
Kristin W., who reviewed it on Sept. 6, noted, "Baja Fresh is back. I went in on a busy weekday afternoon [and] business was booming. I ordered the steak nachos that are huge and can easily feed two people. ... You know how you sometimes get nachos and all the chips in the center are bare? Not here. Everything was covered and every bite was a little different."
Yelper Gena D. wrote, "Wow, the Chicken Ultimo burrito was delicious. I was amazed at how well the vegetables were cooked. Most restaurants don't cook them long enough for my liking, but this place does it perfect."
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. on Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.–8 p.m. on Sunday.
