Taco Chelo Phoenix

Taco Chelo in downtown Phoenix is officially on my top taco spots list! I had both the shrimp tacos and the carne asada tacos and let me just say, they nailed it. The shrimp tacos were different in the best way bold flavor, a little twist I didn’t expect, but really enjoyed. And the asada? Juicy, seasoned just right, and full of flavor. But the real MVP? Their handmade tortillas. You can taste the difference. Fresh, soft, and they tie everything together perfectly. There’s no shortage of taco spots in Phoenix, but Taco Chelo stands out not just for the food, but for the vibe. You can tell it’s got that local, family-run heart behind it. And as someone who supports mom-and-pop businesses any chance I get, this place hit home. I’ll definitely be back and bringing people with me.

The smell hits you when you walk in, and you know it's going to be good before you taste it. The place was good. Clean. Stephanie and her husband own it. Grace runs the place when Stephanie isn't there. And they know what they're doing. These people, God bless them, have committed the radical act of using healthy oils instead of the industrial sludge most places pump into your arteries. No seed oils, they promised, and I believed them because Stephanie had that look people get when they're telling the truth about something they actually care about. The tortillas are pressed fresh, in an open kitchen you can watch. Not in some factory in Ohio three months ago, and not from a bag with an ingredient list longer than the Constitution. Everything made to order. No shortcuts. The tacos came out hot and they were the best I'd had in a long time. Simple ingredients done right. The way it should be. I'll drive back there. Good food is worth the drive.

Went here for dinner one evening and got here just a little after 5pm. We were able to take advantage of the Happy Hour Menu and the tacos and some of the drinks were on special. We sat outside as all of the tables inside were taken and there was plenty of patio seating and the misters were on helping cool us down as it was a fairly warm day in Phoenix, about 90F. Food was excellent and service was good. The dessert was really nice too!

Taco Chelo was a nice experience, I had the carnitas taco and my wife had an asada taco. They were both good, the salsas were lacking some flavor in my opinion. Even tried their new hotter one and didn’t think the kick was very much. Not sure I’d seek this place out but wouldn’t be sad if I was in the area and we ended up here. The service was friendly, real small place so had to sit outside in a lot of heat had misters at least. Bathroom is down an outdoor walkway and need a key just an FYI.

Absolutely love Love Taco Chelo, I came in for Taco Tuesday after hearing all the hype. Very delicious tacos, I had the Sonoran tacos and Frejoles a la Charra. The tacos were delicious the meat was perfect and the toppings were on point. The tortillas were amazing and the beans were amazing! I will definitely be back to try everything on the menu! The restaurant has been here for 7 years. It’s family owned by locals! The family is very friendly and they know what they’re doing! The family is originally from Monterey. I’m telling all my friends and family about this location!

I'm actually surprised I've never stopped by this place cuz the smell alone when walking past it is incredible. They have a really good selection for happy hour, tacos and drinks. Their carnitas is absolutely delicious. I also tried their veggie taco and it is really good. I'd 100% recommend this place.

Stopped by during my lunch break this week and was met by music - pouring loudly into the restaurant. I ordered my meal and sat down, and quickly realized how much louder the music got and fellow patrons raised their own voices to be able to chat amongst themselves. The food itself was a tad underwhelming. The frijoles had much more "add-ins" than beans, the fried shrimp taco was not as expected but rather a minced mash of shrimp. The quesadilla con carne asada seemed to be the only item that was full of flavor and worth its price. Overall I was bummed at the quality of the food and atmosphere.