TC Tacos

One of the worst taco shops I’ve ever been to– definitely the worst in Phoenix. Their dry and bland burritos lacked fresh authentic ingredients and were replaced by an excess of what tasted like unseasoned beans straight out of the can. The disappointingly small portions of rice and beans would have usually bothered me but after one bite the rest ended up in the trash anyway.
The service was terrible– and we got it to go! They confused our order, couldn’t remember which burrito was which, and while we were waiting we couldn’t help but notice how dirty the silverware was on their appropriate abundance of unoccupied dining tables.
A must skip restaurant in a market that’s abundant with stellar Mexican food in every neighborhood.

I ordered the chicken taco salad and it was delicious, and at a great price! The owner even came by and genuinely wanted feedback on the quality of the food. To me that is one of the most important things for a business owner to know. The only thing I suggest is some music, so that’s its not so quiet.

Checked this place out with a friend. He had a burrito and a couple of tacos, while I just had tacos.
His burrito was fairly small. Looked like it needed more filling to tortilla ratio. The tacos were good. Their homemade chorizo was tasty, and I’d definitely recommend the al pastor. I also had barbacoa and smoked pork. Nothing really special about either.
I always love a good salsa bar but instead of having containers handy for the customer to grab they would just hand you a couple. I love to be able to try all the salsas a place makes but don’t want to have to deal with them being stingy with the containers…
Would I eat here again? Sure, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to get it.

I walked around the whole parking lot looking for it because once I got inside I had to tell them to turn on their outside light, no trash bins for the customers. I ordered the three taco meal not the cheapest and comes with three small three bite tacos and a small portion of rice and beans. Not impressed with how it was reviewed.

Was in the area meeting an out if town friend and he wanted Mexican. So used the Unilocal and found this place close by.
It is small and curious from the outside. The staff is friendly and the menu is simple to understand and order from, probably one if the most well-​thought out menus, pick your protein and then pick your style.
The people I was with ordered the 3 Tacos (each got a beef, pork, and chicken). They both enjoyed their taco platters, and both agreed the pork was the best. I ordered the shredded beef burrito. Mine was tasty, the meat was fantastic. But it was served in a basket. With wax paper… So cutting said burrito was difficult thanks to the basket. Then, of course, you get to the bottom of the burrito nd the wax paper is torn up and could be missing pieces.
So. Then… You wonder. Did I just eat wax paper?
All in all, it was tasty and a good experience. If we’re in the area, we’ll definitely go again! Maybe next time I’ll ask for a plate. You know, like an adult.

Great customer service and really delicious freshly made chips and salsa (ask for it, it isn’t complimentary)
I got the smoked chicken burrito and loved it, especially with the avocado salsa. Yum! The portions are perfect, not too much, but just enough.

You must try the Al Pastor taco! Their salsa selection is wonderful and you’ll really feel the burn, have some homemade horchata to cool down. The staff was friendly, everything seemed clean.

Stopped by again, this time for beef, smoked chicken and fish tacos. Excellent. This place is consistently terrific.

Definitely worth stopping in. Excellent flavor on all the tacos. I also had the guac and chips which was tasty. I’ll be back when I’m in the neighborhood!

Cute place, very clean. The menu is easy to read that’s above the counter, but the menus I’m the table weren’t as easy.
I got an El Pastor and fish street taco. Nicely presented, but the El Pastor too spicy for me and I didn’t care for the smoky flavor of the sauce. I barely had any pineapple and the ones that were there were so small I couldn’t taste them. The meat was more like a pulled pork, it was moist and had a good flavor. I wouldn’t prefer it again as I don’t like good that spicy. The fish was crispy and had good flavor, but again, too spicy for me.
Overall was good, but was a bit expensive. Probably wouldn’t come back.
We didn’t get refills on our waters until we were pretty much done with lunch. Disappointing service.

I’m on a business trip and I want to eat some good, fairly priced food. I head to Unilocal to see what everyone has to say and read through reviews and pictures. I drive the 15 mins to TC Tacos, and I am so glad I did.
The joint looks a little sketchy at first, and the crowd is varied, (I decided to get it to-​go, and eat at my hotel) but that’s where the negative-​ish comments end.
The employees are so friendly. They greeted me the second I walked in. I told them I’d never been and asked what I should order. They proceeded to ask some questions about my taste preferences and where I was from. I ended up ordering the 3 taco meal — Carne Asada, Smoked pork and smoked chicken. Ri-​God-​damn-​diculous.
I loved the special green salsa, the horchata (a little on the sweet side, let the ice melt or add rum!). The rice and beans were amazing too.
Great Experience. Would definitely recommend.

I love this place! The food is amazing, reasonably priced, and everyone who works here is super friendly.
I’ve gotten the taco special several times and tried a variety of meats, mostly the chicken and beef. I’ve also had the carnitas burrito and the dry ribs (which are AMAZING!!!). Everything has been spectacular.
Give it a try sometime!

This is a BYOB restaurant and its great, there is a little liquor store right next door to go pick out your drinks while they make your great meal.
The chips and guacamole are a must, very flavorful.
The salsa bar is the best so many great options
I had the chile relleno which were very good. The flavor and heat were great.
My friend had the Shrimp burrito and burn jalapeño. Both looked amazing and tasted the same.
I really enjoyed this place, the food was great, the people were amazing and the atmosphere was like you were getting a home made meal.

We started with fresh chips that were hot to the table and ordered guacamole that was flavorful and creamy. I posted a pic.
I ordered a 3 tacos, chicken, Carne and grilled shrimp and all three were amazing, I don’t know which one I liked best. Beans and rice came with, also excellent. I love that they have real Mexican coke (as well as a huge variety of other Mexican sodas).
My boyfriend got a Chile relleno, and he just kept shaking his head YES, he says it’s very good.
Décor is nice, bright colors and clean. Staff is friendly and made great recommendations.
I’m sure we will be back many times. Recommend!

I came here with some friends on a whim & was pleasantly surprised! The menu is small but everything is made from scratch. I got the huevos rancheros, my husband got the breakfast burrito, & my friend got the veggie burrito. All items were delicious & the owner made sure to stop by & tell us about all of the salsa ingredients & meats that they smoke in house. This place is also BYOB friendly which is a huge plus since it’s right next to the liquor store! The horchata was refreshing & not too sweet & the guacamole was extremely fresh. The couple who runs this place is thorough & truly cares about the quality of their food. I have no complaints & will definitely be back!

It’s not everyday that you encounter a restaurant that has their own butcher! You can taste the quality and care the chef places in each meat that is cooked. There is a smoker on premises and a flame broiler for the meats.
We came in and I ordered the chorizo and egg burrito with a horchata. The chorizo is very flavorful and made in-​house. It was a huge burrito and every bite had a good balance of meat to egg. My husband had the chorizo breakfast platter which was a hearty portion that he enjoyed. The horchata was decent, but too sweet for me.
There is a great salsa bar with various salsas, limes, and pickled jalapenos. It’s covered as well which I appreciate since it keeps things more hygienic.
The only real negative was that there isn’t a soda fountain so all drinks are by the bottle or in a large glass container for aguas frescas. The sodas are only Jarritos brand, which I believe has no diet soda option.
Overall though, I’ll definitely come here again for more tasty and quick options for Mexican food.

I really hope this place stays around for a long time.
I was hungry for dinner and i clicked on my Unilocal app and this place had great reviews and had what i wanted, which at the moment was tacos!
The really unique thing about this place is that all the meats are cooked in a smoker which adds an added layer of flavor to your typical taco meat.
I asked for the 3 taco special which included rice and beans. I had smoked chicken, smoked pork and smoked beef. they were all pretty good!
The salsa bar is one of things you need to try. The salsa that stands out is an orange colored salsa that has some bite, and tastes like nothing I’ve had before. I’ts good, you need to get some.. The other salsas were also very good and I’ll have to go back and try some different ones.
They have a good selection of meat, pretty much anything you want and many items on the menu that I have yet to check out,
Overall this is a great spot with people that care about the food they make. I’ll be back for more

I’ve been here twice in the past week, so you know the food has to be pretty good! First time I went, I got the steak burrito dinner. It came with a burrito, rice, and beans for about $ 9. Not a bad deal… except when you realize that the burrito alone is only about $ 6… and the rice and beans they serve in the «dinner» are not that great-​tasting. The rice especially was not my favorite. So second time I went, I just ordered the al pastor burrito alone. Out of the two meats I tried, I think I prefer the steak to the pork.
I really like the «smokey spicy» salsa in their salsa bar. It’s not that hot, but it adds nice flavor to the burritos.
I overheard them saying that they got their recipes from Mexico City, so I guess they’re pretty authentic to true «street» tacos!
This place is great, although I’ll try to limit my visits in the future since the food isn’t really all THAT healthy for you: P

Staff: Friendly and quirky. You can tell they care a lot about the food and check in several times to make sure everything is up to par. Might be overbearing for some food enjoyers. They are a few months in and are working to develop their brand.
Food: Salsas are homemade and you get various options a la carte and free. Spanish Rice was flavorful but a tad too fluffy and overcooked. I don’t think the rice was extra long grain which is what I believe most Mexican dishes use. Meat options were plentiful and tasty. I’d say their meat is the strongest item in terms of flavor on the menu.
Drinks: They do have horchata but it’s in a big glass server and not machine so it’s not getting consistently stirred and the alcohol is literally BYOB (there’s a liquor store right next door). Kinda fun and they have ice buckets and frozen glasses for you.
I would definitely come back in. This is the type of restaurant that seems to go the extra mile to get to know you and find out how they can continue developing their food!

I saw a sign out on Southern by LA Fitness for TC Street Tacos. Now I’m a fan of the real deal little tacos, and I happened to not have had lunch yet, so I decided to make a stop in.
The place just opened up last Wednesday. The décor is simple. They basically took over the Chinese place that was there, added some Mexican flair, and called it good. Fine by me.
I got the 3 taco dinner plate. They have at least a dozen taco options. The nice girl working behind the counter recommended the marinated chicken. I went ahead and got one of those, a carne asada taco, and a pork taco (can’t remember which one). It came with rice and beans, a couple roasted peppers which were nice and spicy, shredded cabbage, and sliced radishes.
All three tacos were great. I added a little guacamole and homemade salsa from the salsa bar.
I’ll definitely be back again. I’m so glad a good taco shop opened up in the neighborhood.