Chikiliquis Taco Stand

If heaven had a corner taqueria, it would look a lot like Chikiliquis Taco Stand in East Mesa. Nestled in a strip mall that hasn't seen a remodel since the '90s, it's a reminder that greatness often hides in the most unassuming places. Last night, I discovered what might be the best burrito not just in the Phoenix metropolitan area, but in all of Arizona.The SD Burrito -- oh, where do I begin? It's a symphony of Angus beef, succulent shrimp, fresh pico de gallo, crispy French fries, melted cheddar cheese, savory Mexican rice, and a whisper of chipotle. This isn't just a burrito; it's a manifesto of flavor. The shrimp adds a delightful crunch that plays against the buttery softness of the homemade tortilla. These tortillas, by the way, are works of art -- light, tender, and impossibly buttery, almost crepe-like in their perfection.We also tried the Cali Burrito, a close cousin to the SD, with the shrimp and chipotle swapped out. Equally delicious, though it lacked the electric crunch of the shrimp and the zest of the chipotle. Still, its balance of carne asada, fries, and guac left nothing to be desired.Chikiliquis isn't just about the food; it's a love letter to culinary authenticity, where each bite feels like a warm embrace. This isn't the sanitized, assembly-line fare you'd find elsewhere. It's tidy, soulful, and unapologetically good -- the kind of food that makes you glad to be alive.If you haven't been, go. Trust me, you'll thank me later.

My husband and I were looking to try a new Taco spot and found ourselves near Chikiliquis. It's located in a unassuming strip mall. The parking lost had ample spots. The inside had a few various tables and booths, but not large by any means.Their menus on Yelp and their website did not reflect exactly what they had in store and the prices were a bit off, but we ended up getting a mini taco plate with double refried beans, a breakfast burrito, a sonoran dog and some of their elote en vaso. The mini taco plate came stuffed to the brim with protein and toppings and was delicious and the refried beans were flavorful and creamy. The burrito was solid and my husband said his dog hit the mark. The Elote was a bit to mayo heavy for us and we ended up taking it home to add more corn and enjoy it later. The salsa's are also delicious and you can take the entire bottle to the table for a perfect bite each time. They have an extensive menu from breakfast items, combination plates, specials and everything in between. There is definitely something for everyone, including fish and shrimp as well as veggie options.Overall, it hit the mark and if we found ourselves nearby we would happily visit again, though I am not sure if I would go out of my way.

I Recently visited with a friend, and while the service was just okay, the food was absolutely amazing! I can't get enough of their California burrito - it's become my go-to order every time I visit. In fact, I've been back twice since my first visit!To wash down the delicious meal, I tried their horchata, and let me tell you, it was superb. However, one thing to note is that there's a 4% card charge, which was a bit of a downer. So, if you plan on dining here, it's best to bring cash to avoid the extra fee.Despite that, I can't deny that this place serves up some seriously fantastic food. Definitely worth a visit!The place was cold, and had some booths and tables.

This place was good! Super clean inside and the service was fast and great. You order your food, sit down and they bring it out to your table.I went with the Diablo Taco (shrimp), Carne Asada Taco and a bean and cheese burrito. The tacos are stacked! I couldn't even see the corn tortillas! Both were flavorful and tasty. I loved the Diablo with the Diablo sauce & chipotle sauce. So good! This is a great option to thrown down some tacos...I'd hit it again for sure!

My first time here, but definitely not my last. You order your food at the counter, and your food is brought to you. They prefer cash but accept credit cards. There is a fee added if you use a credit card. I ordered the carne asada combination plate, which comes with rice, beans, pico, guacamole, and HOMEMADE tortillas. Whenever I get rice at a Mexican restaurant, that is the first thing I try. If the rice is good, I know the rest of the food will be good. The rice was delicious! It's almost as good as my mom's and my mom makes the best rice. The carne asada was seasoned perfectly. The homemade tortillas were the cherry on top. They have many options, and I can't wait to come back and try something else. The service is great and the food is delicious. I highly recommend this place.

I love this place. If you want authentic clean Mexican food this is the place to go. I have been here multiple times and every time it's amazing. They are one of the only places I have been to who have multiple different salsa flavors and they are all really good. If I can give them more than 5 stars I would.

I absolutely recommend this place! They have the beat breakfast burritos in Arizona and serve a diverse menu of authentic Mexican food from lengua tacos and enchiladas to burritos of all types and Carne asada fries. You are sure to find what you love here and they offer many hot sauces to choose from our favorite was the habanero but be warned it is HOT. The restaurant is very clean and the owner and his family always serve quality food. We drive miles out of our way to come here absolutely worth stopping by!

Omg blink and ya might miss it! Chikiliquis hand make the tortillas and it shows. The food is very close to authentic. I have eaten here 3 times in under 4 days. Everything in the menu sounds delicious, the Diablo taco is by far my favorite with generous portions of shrimp and the chipotle sauce is the yummiest. The Carne asada fries are great quality, not just leftover meat thrown on some overdone or underdone, soggy fries. But, quality Carne asada on some good fries. Give this place your business, you will not be disappointed!My only recommendation (more of a plea) is to get rid of the air fresheners! The glade plug ins are not something I want to taste while eating or smell when I walk into a restaurant. I want to smell the meats, the food being made in the kitchen! There is no need for any in front of house. Oh, and DONT FORGET to order the Horchata, it's delicious!

I love this place and I'm addicted. The food actually taste like home to me. The girls are sweet and the service is perfect

SO MUCH SALT! WAY too much salt! Ambiance is tired and worn. Server still had wet hands from using the bathroom when she handed me my to go order...kinda gross