Tacos Calafia - Downtown

What!?! This can't be.. I haven't reviewed my favorite taco joint in Phoenix!? No way!! I must t be in such a trance after eating here that this completely slipped my mind. Absolute must have!! Their salsa bar is insanely good!!! Every time someone from out of town visits, I bring them here! The food is amazing, the staff is always kind, they play great music, it's clean and there's parking! Well, the parking does kinda suck during the day so just be aware of that.They take Apple Pay, cash and card. They sale cold beers, michoacana paletas (ice cream) and their saaaaaalsa bar is phenomenal! They always have guacamole and honestly it's just a nice gesture and it what keeps me coming back! It's bomb af! Taste it, try it, it's an absolute must!! Hands down best tacos in Phoenix that I ever tried in the past 5 years. I come here at least once a month and it an about 30 minutes from my house. I will drive for some tacos!!

I had parked near here for a Dbacks playoff game and stopped in for a quick bite after the game. I have visited a couple of other Tacos Calafia locations in the past and love their tacos. I have traveled to Tijuana many times over the years and have had some great late night street tacos. I am glad Tacos Calafia has brought those flavors over here to the Valley. You won't find a full menu of Mexican food here. Tacos Calafia is about tacos and they offer a simple menu of tacos, burritos, mulitas and vampiros. Tacos Calafia started out as a food truck before opening up a few brick and mortar locations around the Valley. This location is very spacious and is right off of 7th street near the Roosevelt Row art district. I love condiment bars and they offer a number of salsas and toppings for your tacos. Tacos are my love language and my stop here satisfied my craving.

We gave this place a try due to the fact that we tried the one in Gilbert and loved it. This one was much different and quite a disappointment. We went after a Diamondbacks / Dodgers game and it was pretty busy but the line moved fast. We placed our order for tacos, a burrito, rice and beans. For some reason, the young lady ringing us up could not understand that we wanted a side of rice and a side of beans. My husband had to repeat the request several times and she didn't seem to understand or comprehend. When we received our order, we did get the rice, but we did not get the beans. My husband went back up to the counter and told her that she forgot to give us our beans and she dug through the pile of receipts to verify that she did not charge us for beans. That was her mistake not ours. We ordered them but because she could not comprehend, they did not get placed on our order. She offered to give us the beans, for the regular charge. At this point as our food sat getting cold so we decided not to get the beans. When we were finished my husband went up to the counter to get a to-go container, and the same young lady who was serving us was at the counter and she was incredibly rude. He actually thought she was going to charge us for the to go container! But she just handed it to him with a frown on her face. Needless to say we won't go back to this location, it was a huge disappointment. The food was dry and tasteless. I also wanted to add that they have these military flags flying in the windows, and American flag, and a flag for veterans. My husband is a veteran and they definitely did not treat him as someone they respected.

In a sea of endless taco restaurants in Phoenix, Tacos Calafia offers a tantalizing journey through Mexican street food with its diverse and flavorful filling options. From the savory nopales to the succulent cabeza and the classic al pastor, the menu caters to every palate, making it an option for taco lovers. The commitment to authenticity and quality ingredients shines through in every bite.The experience at Tacos Calafia is further elevated by the salsa bar, allowing patrons to customize their tacos to perfection. The variety of salsas provides a spectrum of flavors, from mild to fiery, ensuring that each taco is a personalized and memorable culinary creation. The ambience at Tacos Calafia radiates good vibes all around, creating a casual and welcoming atmosphere that complements the street food theme. The restaurant's commitment to delivering an authentic and enjoyable Mexican dining experience is evident in both its food offerings and the overall ambiance.While Tacos Calafia has much to offer in terms of taste and atmosphere, it's essential to note that parking can be a challenge. However, for those willing to navigate this minor inconvenience, the reward is a tasty taco experience.

Delicious food! The Guac is amazing! I also love the Micheladas, they are refreshing. Go visit them today!

Delicious tacos. Packet of 3 tacos and small drink (horchata or jamaica) is decently priced, and the incredients can be selected from carne asada, cabeza, pollo, pastor, and nopal. Authentic presentation and flavors.

Got a couple tacos (Asada and Nopales) and added fix-ins from the toppings bar. Solid tacos and highly customizable. Service is super fast since its build your own. Tried the horchata too. Good mix of spices but a little too sweet for my liking.

Authentic. The food is as good as expected, I follow their gram and it is mouth watering. Actually eating the food is even better. Super friendly and efficient, served through a window setup. Very casual spot with a patio feel even though it is indoor. The tacos are good, the quesadillas are good, the food is just good.

Nice little spot right off 7TH st. The tacos were good but the margs were waaaay too sweet. We were excited about the happy hour deal buy 1 get 1, but they weren't very tasty. Probably would go to another taco spot instead next time, but it was good, just not our favorite!

Not sure what all the hype is. I came away super disappointed. I decided to order a cheese quesadilla and it came out lukewarm with the cheese barely melted. There was only 1 other person inside when we came in so I know they could have taken the time to properly make the quesadilla. The saving grace were the prepared beans and asada tacos which had good flavor. I don't think I'll be back and instead head up the street to Taco Boys.