Taco Chelo Makes Some of the Best Tacos Imaginable
Taco Chelo is one of those magical local taco places that’s more delicious than it has any right to be. They’re never the best places in town, but if it’s like 1:30pm on a Tuesday, that’s what you’re craving. The menu at Taco Chelo is pretty tiny, but everything is awesome. The tortillas, the carne asada, the barbacoa, the al pastor (only on Wednesdays), etc., etc. Heck, even the bean burrito is worth getting. The real move though is to just get whatever the special is—you’ll never go wrong (and maybe add a Costra and a Sonoran for good measure).
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When you ask a Phoenician where the best place to get tacos is, the answer is almost always going to be Taco Chelo. A collaboration between Chef Suny Santana, a local artist, and a restaurateur, the space is beautifully decorated to reflect Chef Suny’s Mexican heritage.
Aside from the decor, the mouthwatering scents are unreal. With a straight-to-the-point menu of just tacos and small sides, everything is made from scratch and the aroma is just as good as the flavor. Try the tacos Al Pastor or the carne asada for a heavenly experience. You will leave Taco Chelo satisfied no matter what you order.
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The move at Taco Chelo is to go with a bunch of people and order practically one of everything. Start with the crispy rolled tacos and snappy chicharrones before going all-in on the beef barbacoa tacos or beer-battered fish tacos. Add a round of drinks for the table and take advantage of those Happy Hour prices, $9 margaritas and $15 buckets of beer. While chilling on the patio with your beverages, watch the art walk crowds buzz by on their way to First Friday.
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Looking for a taco place that’s ideal for girls’ night, date night, or just a nicer Mexican restaurant that serves absolutely killer tacos? Taco Chelo is exactly that place, and is definitely one of the best Phoenix restaurants for downright amazing tacos. The tortillas are homemade, the chips and guac are fantastic, and the tacos are truly next level. Taco Chelo’s taco menu isn’t huge – divide and conquer with a friend to try one of everything. Or, if you’re dining alone, the costra with carne asada + caramelized onions and cheese or the classic beer-battered fish taco are both musts.
DEC 20, 2023 / ELLEN
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Nestled in the bustling Roosevelt Row district, Taco Chelo is a vibrant eatery that brings a fresh perspective to Mexican cuisine. Helmed by Chef Sunny Santana, this beloved eatery has garnered a loyal following for its hand-pressed tortillas and delectable tacos.
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The perfect blend between street tacos and gourmet tacos, Taco Chelo offers authentic, absolutely delicious tacos served from trendy digs in downtown Phoenix. Start your meal with an order of chips and guac and choose your favorite tacos from eight options. Take it from someone who’s tried them all, and order at least one fish and one Costra, a decadent creation of carne asada and caramelized onions covered in a generous portion of crispy, melted cheese.
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For the very best tacos in Phoenix, head straight to Taco Chelo. This place has our heart along with the number one spot on our guide to the best Mexican restaurants in Phoenix. Every taco on Taco Chelo’s small menu is amazing, so you really can’t go wrong, but be sure to try the costra taco—a carne asada taco covered in cheese and caramelized onion. This gooey, cheesy creation is what dreams are made of! Make sure you also grab a side of chips, salsa, and guac, and wash everything down with their house-made horchata for a perfectly satisfying meal.
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This cute little taco shop, with its fancy backbar and mural of Frida Kahlo, also offers real-deal tacos. Monterrey-born chef Suny Santana — with backup from his chef-partner Aaron Chamberlin — turns out nine different options, each served on a handmade corn tortilla (or flour tortilla in the case of the carne asada-filled Sonoran) with a slice of cucumber and wedge of lime. Choose among such outstanding selections as juicy barbacoa and the costra (carne asada with caramelized cheese and caramelized onion). Don’t miss the fabulous carnitas, made from pork shoulder and pork belly cooked in their own juices (along with a bit of spices, orange and beer), until the meat achieves sticky unctuousness.
MAY 5, 2023 / LAUREN MILLINGTON
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One thing we love about the Phoenix Metropolitan area is the myriad of “downtowns” it boasts (like Tempe, Gilbert, Mesa, and Scottsdale), but today, we’re here to help you navigate the big one: downtown Phoenix itself. Where exactly are the best downtown Phoenix restaurants?
In such a sprawling metropolis, downtown Phoenix is like the center of the universe. Whether you’re heading downtown to see a show, go to a game, or just enjoy the city, our guide will help you seek out only the best downtown Phoenix restaurants.
