3 mexican spots in Downtown Phoenix and Roosevelt Row, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Downtown Phoenix and Roosevelt Row's food · All mexican in Phoenix.
Bacanora ★ 4.8
1301 NW Grand Ave Unit 1, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Bacanora in Phoenix is Rene Andrade's wood-fired Sonoran room on Grand Avenue, the kitchen that won the 2024 James Beard Best Chef Southwest award.
Tip: The room seats about 32 and books out fast; reserve well ahead or aim for an early weeknight seating.
The Original Carolina's Mexican Food ★ 4.4
1202 E Mohave St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
The Original Carolina's Mexican Food on Mohave Street has stretched its thin house flour tortillas since 1968, a Valenzuela family standard in Phoenix.
Tip: Buy a stack of the tortillas to take home; the line moves fast at lunch.
Gallo Blanco ★ 4.2
928 E Pierce St, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Gallo Blanco in the historic Garfield district is Doug Robson's street-taco and brunch room, a Mexico City-born chef's casual spot with strong veggie options.
Tip: On Pierce Street in Garfield, next to Welcome Diner; the bar pours craft beer and specialty drinks.