50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Scottsdale

“Mascara Taco Shop has my whole heart! I keep coming back again and again, and honestly, that says it all. My go-to order is the rolled tacos with the side fries in the bowl — every single time it hits just right. What keeps me loyal isn’t just the food, it’s the consistency. I know exactly what I’m getting every visit, and it never disappoints.
Being family-owned makes such a difference — you can feel the love and care they put into everything they serve. I genuinely appreciate this place and the people behind it. If you haven’t tried Mascara Taco Shop yet, do yourself a favor and go. You’ll see why regulars like me never stop coming back!“

“We went tonight for the first time and the food was amazing. The service was phenomenal. Jocelyn was great. The food came out fast was hot and delicious.“

“Unique atmosphere. The food was amazing.. great veggie options. Service impeccable. Special Thanks to our server Noah and busboy Mike“

“We just opened a shop down the street from this restaurant. We decided to try it one day, and now we're hooked! We go once a week. Their surf and turf fajitas, nachos, and quesadillas are amazing!“

“We found Los Sombreros completely by accident and wound up thoroughly enjoying our meal here.

The Los Sombreros parking lot is tight and finding a space at dinner could be a little difficult, but there is plenty street parking along side and behind the restaurant.

The restaurant is on the smaller side, with several tables on the inside and several tables on the back covered patio. It was crowded when we had dinner, but the tables are spaced enough that you didn't feel like you were on top of one another. The decor is fun with exposed brick, wood beams, painted murals, and an eclectic mix of furniture and decorations. Very clean, bright space to enjoy a meal.

Our server, Jason, was very attentive and gave some good suggestions on what to try. The rest of the staff were also friendly. The chips and salsa were very good, and felt like they were freshly made. The house salsa is thick, not runny and had great flavor. We wound up getting the Puerco en Mole Verde and the Chicken Tortilla Soup. Both were fantastic! Everything was properly prepared.

The prices are a slight bit higher than some other places, but the quality of the ingredients here more than makes up for the price. I would definitely eat here again the next time I'm in the area!“

“We have been eating at Ajo Al's for years. The food is consistently good and served promptly. We typically sit at the bar and the service from Oscar R has been outstanding. He is engaging and makes the dining experience excellent.“

“I typically don’t go to Mexican restaurants, as I really don’t like them. My friend drug me there and I went back again the next day. The shrimp tacos are to die for. I could eat them everyday. Even the chips and salsa was the best of any restaurant I’ve been to. I wish they had one here in Illinois! If I go back to Scottsdale, I’m going straight there to eat! Also the bartender/waiter was the friendliest, most efficient, knowledgeable guy! He was amazing!“

“Absolutely amazing. From the staff, to the drinks, to the entrees. Everything about La Hacienda was incredible.“

“Amazing food and drinks! Taco Monday is a must! Great vibes. Elise won’t let you down!“

“They are amazing. Great food, awesome mixology and the service is exceptional. I will be back… Peace & ❤️“

“Great restaurant right across from Fashion Square. It is family owned and you can feel it with the personal attention given by the staff and flavorful menu. Great for date night or dinner with friends. Also has brunch on the weekend!“

“We were seated upstairs on the outside patio and it was great. Food and Drinks were all fantastic. Service was exceptional. Bella (Annabella S.) provided us with excellent recommendations on both the food and drinks. She was very personable and professional. Thanks, we will be back again.“

“Christopher is always there when I’m there and he is extremely kind and charismatic!!! Thank you!!!

I was introduced to Cafe Rio when my work got it catered. Their tortillas are my favorite ever, and I love their green sauce and the ranch on my bowls too, and I don’t even like normal ranch!!!
Grateful to have the opportunity for excellent food as a vegetarian!“

“Best Mexican food in town since I built it in the 90’s’!!!!!“

“Oscars is our go to place for when we don’t feel like cooking! Everything we have eaten from there has been delicious. I highly recommend the street tacos and the Carne Asada burrito. Their guacamole is amazing, better than any restaurant around here. Service is always fast. The people that work there are so kind and quick. Never disappoints!“

“best burritos in town! go get you some“

“10/10 for food and service definitely recommend it for great food and the waiters were so attentive.“

“Not sure how I had never heard of this place before 2 weeks ago, but the whole menu is delicious. I highly recommend the carne asada, and if your at the one in north Scottsdale, get the spicy tomatillo sauce (they're the only ones who have it apparently) because it is the perfect blend of spice and complex flavors.“

“Delicious food and great service, definitely viciting again.“

“Omg the food and frozen Paloma was AMAZING. I got the carne asada tacos. The salsas are delicious. Trust me, im Hispanic lol. The prices are surprisingly cheap!!! The owner was the only one working and he was great! Honestly this is my new taco spot!“

“We love Americas taco shop at our office. They supply all of our taco days, and are very pleasant to work with. They also do all of the set up so you don’t have to do anything. They are amazing!! Thank you Terry, America and all employees!“

“Great seafood nice place going back soon and often. I had the octopus came with crispy potatoes that were perfect and onions. I ate every bite was fantastic.Nice clean place in a North Scottsdale shopping center find this place right by the CVS“

“The carne asada burrito is no-nonsense. I don't know how else to explain it. There's no funny business. Pulls no tricks on you. Steak, guac, pico, grilled tortilla. You're getting a 96 MPH fastball at the belt, and you'd better be ready to swing. 'Cuz this burrito is out of the park.“

“Decent fast food. Real meat. Haha
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Sorry taco bell, I had the #12 Carnitas plate. Good size servings and classic carnitas. Needs some level of hot sauce but an easy fix for your own taste. Included rice and beans. Beans were average.

Other orders where rolled tacos (6) on a plate. Both family members said they were good and filling.“

“Place is extreamly clean and I love the vibe inside. Good music and like the dimmed lights. Service is great, cocktails are solid. Food is delicious, I can tell that everything is made in house with high quality ingredients. The pastrami burger is so good. Coming back!“

“The first thing I noticed was the customer service. Every employee was friendly, respectful, and quick to help customers. The workers greeted people with smiles, took orders fast, and made sure everyone was satisfied with their meals. Even during busy hours, the staff stayed organized and professional. The service was definitely A-plus and made the experience even better.
The food was absolutely amazing, especially the shrimp tacos. The shrimp tasted fresh, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The tacos were filled with fresh toppings and covered in a delicious sauce that added even more flavor. The tortillas were warm and soft, making every bite taste incredible. You could tell the restaurant used high-quality ingredients because everything tasted fresh and well prepared.“

“Manuels is the best !!!!!“

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“Great drinks, food and service. Top notch.“

“I love the menudo and I had it everywhere“

“Great experience, and i do want to highlight on the great job our server Fernanda did. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. Their positive attitude and excellent customer service made our meal even more enjoyable. I truly appreciate the great service and will definitely be coming back.“

“Had the vegan dorado and cauliflower taco, and enjoyed both!! The vegan queso is also phenomenal! I definitely questioned whether it was vegan at first because it was so good. Even my picky, non-vegan fiancé agreed! Staff was also very kind 😊 will definitely come again!“

“I had the Menudo and it was too greasy and had no hominy at all. I have never had Menudo without one of the main ingredients. Unfortunately I did not eat it...“

“Happy hour was fantastic! The shrimp cocktail is packed with flavor and they have yummy margaritas. This was my third visit and it won’t be my last! The only downside is sometimes bar service for drinks is slow when they’re busy.“

“We hadn’t been here for a while, and as with almost all other restaurants, the prices have increased fairly dramatically. They still have one basket of free chips and salsa and both were really good. We especially like the flour chips. We ordered the quesadilla Cobb salad and the nachos.

Both presentations were great and the nachos were huge. Way more than one person could eat. The Cobb salad was good, but maybe 1/4 of the bacon and chicken was chewy to inedible. The nachos had lots of chicken, cheese and refried beans and were very good. Diced tomatoes, diced jalapeños, sour cream, and guacamole were sprinkled on top.

The service was good and we recommend giving it a try.“

“one of the best ive been to“

“We were so hungry after being out in the sun moving all day and the food hit the spot. The special of the day was a bean tostada, shredded beef taco, and two shredded beef rolled tacos with cheese & guacamole. The green sauce was on point. The fountian drink price was insanely overpriced at $3.69. And that will be the reason I don't go back. The food was great but they get you on a drink..“

“Food is very good, the carne asada fries are amazing“

“Great service, good food and cold beer“

“Excelente servicio muchas gracias por todo a la mánager Sandy por atenderlos siempre de la mejor manera ,a mucha gente hispana que trabajamos por esa área nos va a hacer falta ese rico pollo q disfrutábamos casi todos los días, sinceramente preferiamos comer pollo que comernos una hamburguesa.“

“Great Chicago style pizza it’s owned by the parents I went school with daughter.“

“The food is fabulous and the tableside-made guacamole is to die for. Great service, ambiance, and location.“

“Even though the food is fantastic, and we love the ambience the Service is very lackluster and slow! And tonight we even had the manager come over and quiz our table if we were OK to drive home even though we were all OK…. It was very awkward!!!! we were just having fun, but it made our entire table uncomfortable!“

“Amazing pickup experience. I got the barbacoa burrito covered in the mole sauce. Safe to say that this burrito changed my life. They even have homemade Horchata in the fountain drink dispensers. You KNOW I will be back. 10/10 I cannot recommend this place enough.“

“We're from out of state and we were looking for a good taco place that wasn't going to be expensive. We found The Tacospot and it was amazing and customer service was very friendly. Definitely a place to try out. We will be going back.
We ordered The Prestige plate, enough to feed 4 hungry women.“

“Went there for an early lunch. Sat on the outside bar, weather was great. Ordered the normal boss margarita and it was ok, almost too bitter. Tried the jalapeño inferno margarita next and it was significantly better. Ordered the small cheese crisp and it was a little overcooked. I should've had them add the green chilis to it. Had the taco/burrito combo. Good flavor/quality. Service was good. Chips and salsa were good as well. Good overall experience, will likely return when im in the area again.“

“I have a crazy amount of food allergies. The servers was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and was able to make some suggestions. I would go back just for how accommodating they were.

My food was not hot enough which made it not as good as it could have been.“

“Great drinks and even more amazing food! What a hidden gem this place is. I had one of my birthdays catered by the Rooster Tavern and it was budget friendly and delicious. Love the music on the weekends and trivia during the week.“

“The food is delicious � Prices are very reasonable. Service is fast and very friendly. I highly recommend Burrito Express!“

“What a fantastic resturant to go for a unique experience. We are relatively new to Arizona, so many places to choose to try. ELVIRAS was reccommended by new friend that live in the area. We had a wonderful time with new friends and we all had Mole dishes. The atmosphere is undoubtedly unique and super special. Sercice was excellent. Everyone was spot on in that arena. We have already recommended to several of our friends. Thankyou for an amazing evening. A special place to go, you will not be dissappointed.“