Phoenix's 5 best spots to score low-priced Mexican food

PHX Burrito House. | Photo: Bruce K./Yelp

Looking for a mouthwatering Mexican meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around Phoenix, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Kiss Pollos Estilo Sinaloa

Topping the list is Kiss Pollos Estilo Sinaloa. Located at 306 W. Yavapai St. in Central City, the Mexican spot is the highest rated inexpensive Mexican restaurant in Phoenix, boasting five stars out of 186 reviews on Yelp.

This spot serves up a variety of tacos like the Flip Taco made with a fire-roasted corn tortilla with beans, melted cheese, chicken and pork. Burritos and quesadillas are also available. (Check out its menu items here.)

2. PHX Burrito House

Next up is Encanto's PHX Burrito House, situated at 4140 N. Seventh Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 577 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

The intimate eatery serves a variety of burritos, breakfast plates, tacos and quesadillas. Meat choices include chicken, steak, shrimp, pork and fish. (Take a look at the full menu here.)

3. Tacos Chiwas

Central City's Tacos Chiwas, located at 1923 E. McDowell Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly Mexican spot 4.5 stars out of 474 reviews.

Tacos Chiwas offers fresh traditional Mexican eats, including an array of tacos with fillings like marinated pork, beef tongue, chicken, squash and more. Guests may also dig into gorditas, burritos and quesadillas. (View the full menu here.)

4. Maria's Frybread & Mexican Food

Maria's Frybread & Mexican Food, a Mexican spot in Camelback East, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 426 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4041 E. Thomas Road, Suite 124, to see for yourself.

The spot specializes in authentic Mexican fare, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas and frybread, a sopapilla-like deep-fried dough that comes topped with beef and your choice of red or green chili. (Check it out here.)

5. Rito's Mexican Food

Finally, over in Central City, check out Rito's Mexican Food, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 360 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Mexican spot by heading over to 907 N. 14th St.

The cash-only take-out joint offers Mexican dishes like tacos, tostadas, enchiladas and both deep-fried and traditional burritos that come stuffed with varieties of green chilis, red chilis, refried pinto beans and beef. (View the full menu here.)