Check out these New River Mexican dining hotspots.
Mexican · $
46135 North Black Canyon Highway, New River
Customers’ favorites
“Best Mexican food in all of Phoenix! I’ve lived here for years and haven’t tasted better tacos than with this guys! And service is 💯 also they don’t force a tip but danm sure deserve it. Love Tacos la Katrina!”
Fast Food · $
3659 West Anthem Way, Anthem
Customers’ favorites
“Moved to ahwatukee and cant say how much i miss this place. The location on warner hasn't gotten my food right once and skimps on fillings, takes forever, makes me miss this taco bell. Never had an issue with this taco bell. Shout out peter and justin.”
Mexican · $$
2750 West Dove Valley Road STE 190 190, Phoenix · 9.01 miles
Customers’ favorites
“Great place. great food. official hangout of TWOFEW”
Mexican · $
2815 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix · 8.2 miles
Customers’ favorites
“My Mexican friend says it's "not authentic but very good." My husband and I love it! We've been eating here or ordering take-out for years. We like it better than Armando's or El Encanto Dos which are both located near by.”
Mexican · $$
1112 East Carefree Highway Suite 0104, Phoenix · 9.15 miles
Customers’ favorites
“My family and I have eaten here for dinner twice and to say we love this place would be an understatement! Both times we have gone everything has been wonderful- the food and service is unmatched! I don’t remember our waitresses name last time we went but she was amazing! This last time that we went, Cesar was our waiter and he was excellent! The service he provided was some of the best that I have ever received at a restaurant! Again, nothing but great things to say and we will definitely be returning time and time again!”
Fast Food · $
39510 North Daisy Mountain Drive Suite 170, Anthem · 4.95 miles
Customers’ favorites
“This past Sunday, August 29, 2026 me, and the family were coming back from Sedona, and some of us were hungry for breakfast. Some of us were hungry for a little lunch they were able to satisfy all of us. The portions were great the salsa and all the meats were fresh and this was around lunchtime. They had a little bit of a rush-hour. Most of the folks ate inside didn’t see anybody complain or had to wait too long to get served. The taco spot in Anthem, will be a great idea to stop and have something to eat coming in or coming back from Sedona. I was really impressed with the authenticity of the flavors in the food and salsa.”
Burrito · $
3434 West Anthem Way, Anthem · 3.51 miles
Customers’ favorites
“Just grabbed a chorizo taterrito for breakfast. This might be one of the BEST burritos I've ever had. Flavor, texture, fresh. It was absolutely incredible!”
Mexican · $
711 East Carefree Highway, Phoenix · 9.12 miles
Customers’ favorites
“Sorry for delay in my review, had ton eat our dinners. We eat here at least once a week. Their food is simple but exceptionally delicious. Love the green sauce. Chimis are so full of meat. Order is always correct. People work very hard and are always nice. Prices EVERYWHERE have gone up and theirs are within reason. Restaurant clean and well maintained. See you next week! M”
Mexican · $
4115 West Anthem Way, Anthem · 3.21 miles
“I stopped at Chipotle southbound on I-17 in Anthem. I ordered a chicken bowl with plenty of well flavored chicken and many other fresh items to choose from. I wanted something small and ended up with a feast and taking half if it home. There is outside seating along with handicap parking and entrance. It was a little over ten dollars and I didn't have to wait. I would stop there again and suggest you to also. Safe travels too all.”
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