5 mexican spots in Central Phoenix and Midtown, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Central Phoenix and Midtown's food · All mexican in Phoenix.
Tacos Chiwas ★ 4.5
1028 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Tacos Chiwas on Indian School Road is a family-run Chihuahua-style room, plating gorditas and tacos from recipes carried up from northern Mexico.
Tip: Cash and card both work; the Mesa sibling on Main Street keeps the same recipes.
Marisco Boys ★ 4.4
2026 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Marisco Boys on North 7th Street is a 2025 seafood room from the Taco Boy's team, plating Sonoran and Sinaloan mariscos in a converted mid-century bakery.
Tip: Built in a converted mid-century bakery; the long bar is good for a solo aguachile and a michelada.
Asadero Norte de Sonora ★ 4.4
122 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Asadero Norte de Sonora on 16th Street is a neighbourhood Sonoran grill, turning out mesquite carne asada wrapped in house-made flour tortillas.
Tip: Closed Wednesdays; the grilled chicken is as good as the beef if the asada line is long.
Otro Cafe ★ 4.2
6035 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Otro Cafe in Midtown Phoenix is Doug Robson's Oaxacan-leaning room, the breakfast-and-tacos counterpart to his Gallo Blanco, with local and organic sourcing.
Tip: On 7th Street in Midtown; the breakfast and weekend brunch menu is the room's strongest hour.
Joyride Taco House ★ 4.0
5202 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Joyride Taco House on Central Avenue is a bright patio taco room from the LGO group, pouring margaritas alongside street tacos under string lights.
Tip: Happy hour runs the bar; the misted patio is the seat for shoulder-season evenings.