Consistently great place to eat. I like the banh mi chesadilla.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Voluptuous Vegan
Okay this place is COOL cool.
My husband and I were immediately intrigued by the Vietnamese influence on the menu because that fusion absolutely speaks to both of us. Come to find out, the original concept in Phoenix was actually a pho restaurant called “Pho King” — yes, spelled P-H-O and King. I literally died laughing. In all my years of eating pho, I’ve never heard of a white guy owning a pho spot — but that’s exactly how this started. The owner is married to a Latina, and the menu reflects the foods they love. That evolution turned into Dilla Libre #1, and now there are multiple locations. I love a good glow-up story.
The space itself is packed with lucha libre memorabilia — belts, masks, merch, artwork — it’s everywhere in the best way. It’s playful but not cheesy. Bar vibe, colorful tables, cool energy. Very hang-with-friends, Taco Tuesday, happy-hour type of place.
Now the food.
They have an entire regular menu AND a completely separate vegan menu (including dessert 🙌). Not just one sad option — a whole menu. That always earns points with me.
I had the vegan banh mi tacos and they were delicious. Fresh, flavorful, balanced — nothing over-portioned or sloppy. My husband had a quesadilla and said it was just as good. The cauliflower bites had real spice (not pretend spice), and the habanero salsa actually brought heat. Flavor across the board.
Our waiter talked with us forever about the history and concept — super welcoming, super chill. And when they handed me a free sticker, the employee joked, “It’s free… unless you’re mean to me.” I was sold 😂
Eclectic. Unexpected. Culturally blended in a way that feels authentic to the owners’ story. It’s rare to see Vietnamese and Mexican influences on one menu in a way that makes sense — but this works.
Didn’t try drinks (I don’t drink), but they have solid specials and Taco Tuesday deals if that’s your thing.
Would I go back? Absolutely. Fun vibe. Good flavor. Cool backstory. And yes… I’m keeping the sticker.
Totally willing to change this review with an explanation. The vegan queso dip was awful. It reminded me of a thick yellow split pea soup and had more cumin or something than im used to. I have had it at the #2 location and its nothing like this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ryan Schuster
It’s the greatest quesadilla there is. The server here is top notch pro as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole
Best hidden gem in Phoenix!! I've been here a few times now and I tell everyone I know that they have to try their food. This is the one restaurant that I consistently recommend to all of my Uber drivers and all of my friends. It's a hole in the wall place that I would probably normally walk right past but trust me, you don't want to miss this experience. The food is consistently amazing and fresh. The staff is incredibly kind and welcoming, and their margaritas are the best in town. Everything on the menu is stellar and I promise you won't be disappointed. Get the chupacabra quesadilla... It's amazing!! You have to come here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Russell Turley
I ate the Thai Tacos and they were phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Tacos
Danika Guiley
As vegans who visit Cave Creek annually, this place has been one of our favorites so far. They have a large vegan menu that has variety and both their vegan and non-vegan entrees were excellent. Great value for the food - we left stuffed! We will be back next year!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Max Martin
I am from Tennessee traveling with my friend for my move to California. We stopped here for some delicious Mexican food and it did not disappoint! I couldn't finish my chupacabra burrito. Big, stuffed, and packed with flavor! The guacamole is also FFFIIIRRREEE! Totally loved my server Estabon too! What a lovely person! 100/100! I want to come back one day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
christine padilla
First time at this location and we got extremely great service and food. Huge portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kseniya B
5 stars for service and atmosphere. Vegan options were really good but not mind blowing. House chips were incredible and vegan queso was amazing. Loved the agua frescas. Our server, Sylvia, was incredible - super friendly, warm and made our last night in Phoenix memorable! Big props to the entire kitchen staff too.
Excellent vegan Mexican food. Loved the queso-free quesadilla!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Siddharth Prakash
Food was good, big option of vegan menu. Only The salsa could be a bit more tasteful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kramer Holleran
This place was fantastic! Great quesadillas, tacos, and burritos. They have traditional versions of all their menu items, and vegan options of the same items! Literally, one side of the menu is traditional with the meats, and the other side of the menu is essentially all the same items to order, except they're all vegan! Food was great, burritos were huge. Expect to spend $15-20 on your meal and a few bucks for a drink, but well worth the money. Staff was super friendly and helpful, checked on us multiple times during our meal. I'll definitely be eating here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sue Me
The Dilla’s are yum and unique. Definitely a white people tacos type place( no spicy anything) but had to try and it was good. $20 dilla is a bit high but was good and crispy. Cute decor and friendly service. Happy hour looks rad. Maybe that will bring me in again.
Consistently great place to eat. I like the banh mi chesadilla.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Okay this place is COOL cool.
My husband and I were immediately intrigued by the Vietnamese influence on the menu because that fusion absolutely speaks to both of us. Come to find out, the original concept in Phoenix was actually a pho restaurant called “Pho King” — yes, spelled P-H-O and King. I literally died laughing. In all my years of eating pho, I’ve never heard of a white guy owning a pho spot — but that’s exactly how this started. The owner is married to a Latina, and the menu reflects the foods they love. That evolution turned into Dilla Libre #1, and now there are multiple locations. I love a good glow-up story.
The space itself is packed with lucha libre memorabilia — belts, masks, merch, artwork — it’s everywhere in the best way. It’s playful but not cheesy. Bar vibe, colorful tables, cool energy. Very hang-with-friends, Taco Tuesday, happy-hour type of place.
Now the food.
They have an entire regular menu AND a completely separate vegan menu (including dessert 🙌). Not just one sad option — a whole menu. That always earns points with me.
I had the vegan banh mi tacos and they were delicious. Fresh, flavorful, balanced — nothing over-portioned or sloppy. My husband had a quesadilla and said it was just as good. The cauliflower bites had real spice (not pretend spice), and the habanero salsa actually brought heat. Flavor across the board.
Our waiter talked with us forever about the history and concept — super welcoming, super chill. And when they handed me a free sticker, the employee joked, “It’s free… unless you’re mean to me.” I was sold 😂
Eclectic. Unexpected. Culturally blended in a way that feels authentic to the owners’ story. It’s rare to see Vietnamese and Mexican influences on one menu in a way that makes sense — but this works.
Didn’t try drinks (I don’t drink), but they have solid specials and Taco Tuesday deals if that’s your thing.
Would I go back? Absolutely.
Fun vibe. Good flavor. Cool backstory. And yes… I’m keeping the sticker.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cauliflower Bites, Charred Tomato Salsa
Totally willing to change this review with an explanation. The vegan queso dip was awful. It reminded me of a thick yellow split pea soup and had more cumin or something than im used to. I have had it at the #2 location and its nothing like this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
It’s the greatest quesadilla there is. The server here is top notch pro as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best hidden gem in Phoenix!! I've been here a few times now and I tell everyone I know that they have to try their food. This is the one restaurant that I consistently recommend to all of my Uber drivers and all of my friends. It's a hole in the wall place that I would probably normally walk right past but trust me, you don't want to miss this experience. The food is consistently amazing and fresh. The staff is incredibly kind and welcoming, and their margaritas are the best in town. Everything on the menu is stellar and I promise you won't be disappointed. Get the chupacabra quesadilla... It's amazing!! You have to come here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ate the Thai Tacos and they were phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Tacos
As vegans who visit Cave Creek annually, this place has been one of our favorites so far. They have a large vegan menu that has variety and both their vegan and non-vegan entrees were excellent. Great value for the food - we left stuffed! We will be back next year!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am from Tennessee traveling with my friend for my move to California. We stopped here for some delicious Mexican food and it did not disappoint! I couldn't finish my chupacabra burrito. Big, stuffed, and packed with flavor! The guacamole is also FFFIIIRRREEE! Totally loved my server Estabon too! What a lovely person! 100/100! I want to come back one day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time at this location and we got extremely great service and food. Huge portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
5 stars for service and atmosphere. Vegan options were really good but not mind blowing. House chips were incredible and vegan queso was amazing. Loved the agua frescas. Our server, Sylvia, was incredible - super friendly, warm and made our last night in Phoenix memorable! Big props to the entire kitchen staff too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Excellent food from scratch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent vegan Mexican food. Loved the queso-free quesadilla!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good, big option of vegan menu. Only The salsa could be a bit more tasteful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This place was fantastic! Great quesadillas, tacos, and burritos. They have traditional versions of all their menu items, and vegan options of the same items! Literally, one side of the menu is traditional with the meats, and the other side of the menu is essentially all the same items to order, except they're all vegan! Food was great, burritos were huge. Expect to spend $15-20 on your meal and a few bucks for a drink, but well worth the money. Staff was super friendly and helpful, checked on us multiple times during our meal. I'll definitely be eating here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Dilla’s are yum and unique. Definitely a white people tacos type place( no spicy anything) but had to try and it was good. $20 dilla is a bit high but was good and crispy. Cute decor and friendly service. Happy hour looks rad. Maybe that will bring me in again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Napoleon Dynamite Dilla
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