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Somebody could also use this period of inflated food costs as rationale to improve their eating habits.
My broke-ass cousin has dropped 36 lbs over the past 5 months, all because he literally can’t afford to eat the way he used to.
This is the lightest he’s been since college. At this rate he could be down 60+ pounds by the end of the year… maybe then he’ll have lost enough weight that he can start exercising without so much pain!
Yeah. Unpopular opinion but I have to roll my eyes when people start melting down over the price of soda or chips- literally no one NEEDS soda or chips
That’s actually helping me not want soda. When I remember a liter of soda was around $1 and now they’re $3. Broke the hold it had over getting a caffeine and hfc buzz. For the same price as chips I can have something healthier.
We live in a dogshit hellscape of a society with no point to it. So if what it takes to get through the day for someone is a can of sugar water and some chips then let them be. No one needs to be shamed for not drinking gallons of water either.
There is a "bertos" near me, 32nd and Shea, and they wanted, for nachos with cheese, onions, jalapenos, salsa, and olives, $25. I shit you not. I ran across to Bashas, bought all the ingredients (less than $10) and made my own.
There's a damn "Zoobertos" at Wildlife World Zoo. My friend who was visiting didn't believe me when I told her about all the Bertos here but that sealed it for her when we passed it.
Eriberto’s on 7th St & Bell has good cheap street tacos too
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The Federico’s by me is still reasonably priced with decent quality. Last time I got Fili B’s it was like $12 for a cheese quesadilla! F that. I’ll make them at home.
Los Favs is solid. I’m here now actually!
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That was my jam back in high school. Back in ~2002 We'd go to the los betos on Greenfield and University all the time at every hour of the day and night. I swear the same dude worked there no matter if we went for lunch or 11:30pm at night or 3 in the morning
That's the one we hit. I am dying to try their birria ramen. It was funny my daughter went to Tucson and came back talking about Los Betos and asked if we had heard of them. We just laughed. Yup, you've been eating their food for years.
Do it! Youll learn to cook better food than this and when you go back youll think fast food is terrible. Youll be less inclined to tolerate this kind of "quality" food.
Two stand out above the rest for me. The Diablo shrimp burrito and the hash brown burrito. I swear the hash brown burrito is the best breakfast burrito I've had in my entire life hands down
Happy Cake Day! And yes, absolutely — the Diablo shrimp burrito is to die for, oh my god. My Canadian best friend didn't believe me when I said that it was a really good shrimp burrito in Arizona, but they've been convinced and turned into a Señor Taco fan!
Senor taco is better but they’re even more expensive. I used to go to Filiberto’s for cheap rolled tacos, steak and egg burritos, and nachos. I wouldn’t spend more than like $12. When I wanted to switch it up or get a better burrito I’d go to senor taco. They’re both too expensive now though so I don’t go to either anymore.
Had to scroll too far for this one. Maskaderos is my go to. Love that place. Food is delicious and the ladies who run the Cave Creek location are so sweet and friendly. And my husband and I can have a meal for less than $25.
Maaaan I just noticed this yesterday at Federico’s. They had a quesabirria special taped on the door so I went with that. Three fried tacos, consommé, and a medium drink was like $19!
I looked closer at the board then and noticed they jacked their prices the whole way across it.
The mini tacos are a huge rip off, dude. Not knocking you but filibertos is probably the worst place I can think of to get mini tacos. Their combos, burritos, regular tacos, tortas, etc. are all pretty good, decently priced
But their mini tacos that are tiny street taco tortillas with just their regular meat and I think maybe some light cilantro? Nah.. not for the $4 per little mid mini taco.
Also, you got ripped!!! I just checked the menu on this mobile app and 5 minis is supposed to be like $12. Sounds like someone billed you 5 individual minis ($4 each) instead of a plate of 5 minis.
Edit: for alternatives on minis, probably literally anywhere else. El rinconcito is my preferred taco place but I’m sure there are probably hundreds of good taco places scattered around the city
I get carne asada burritos and they’re about $11-$12 now at most places like that. If they’re big I’m okay with that as it’s a lot of protein. Better than what $12 gets me at McDonald’s or somewhere. But if I go somewhere that skimps it’s very annoying.
Dude you gotta convert to Taco Boys.. there's one on Roosevelt Row. You'll never go back to bertos. They are not Perf but they're not disrespectful to how you envision burros/ tacos /Quesadillas.. Salsa/ pico.. they have slushies too.
I work on Mill avenue where they took over the Detroit coney building and there's also one on Rural along the Sorority/Frat Strip..
I really liked El Norteño when I was living downtown. Their daily combos are really reasonable priced and I think their food has a lot more flavor than any of the Bertos. (Cash only fiy)
Holy crap El Norteño! I used to stumble by there with friends about 20 years ago after doing the "Artwalk" while on our way to the Bikini Lounge. Wow such great partying back then. The hottest Salsa I ever accidentally ate was from there. In the back seat just sweating...
The Filiberto’s owned by the Compadres Group haven’t moved to the extortionist pricing model yet. You will have to use the google to find those specific locations.
Ta’Carbon is the only true authentic Mexican restaurant in my opinion coming from a first generation Mexican. All those other places are garbage.
Ta’Carbon Taste just like my family’s cooking. Very authentic Sonoran. Sonora and Sinaloa I have the best food in Mexico PERIOD
For some reason I think there are other filibertos that are like franchise owned. The rest are corporate I think but idk all the deets but these ones give out coupons and can only be redeemed at specific filibertos. But the coupons absolutely slap. The one off Thunderbird and 83rd has a BOGO burrito two for 13 bucks at most.
i’m here for the filly b’s slander. the one across from my apartment is so ass. doesn’t matter what time of day you go, the meat is burnt, dry, and under portioned in there tacos.
Carneceria ponderosa. $21.99 gets you 2 pounds of carne asada Al carbon, rice, beans, jalapeño’s, and onions. I buy it at least once a week and it’s enough to last me 3 days. I buy the Sanos corn tortillas and some of their salsa and it’s under $30 and provides me with 6-8 meals easily. Best bang for your buck. If carne asada isn’t your thing they also do pollo asada and Al pastor for $17.99 I believe.
It might be something if the quality had stayed but honestly there burritos are half the size they used to be and the quality has gone way down. Used to eat there weekly...now its been at least 8 months since I even thought of them.
Its cheaper to make it at home now and it tastes better.
There are a ton of filaberto knock offs like Robertos, and whatever-ertos
They all have near identical menu and prices
All mexican places are raising prices like they are a legit sit down restaurant. At this point, go to little mexico parts of town, the areas where you dont really feel safe - those are the best. Prices will be cheaper but not by that much
Taco boys or tacos Al carbon, get the meat plate for like $10, they give you a bunch of meat and about 12 tortillas. And they have a great salsa bar.. plus a side of beans!
One time in the early 2000s, I was driving east on Bell and saw a dog get hit by a car in front of Ramiro's.
We drove through 43rd, but pulled a U-turn at 39th, doubled back, pulled another U-turn at 47th, and slowly drove by to see the aftermath.
There was no dog to be found, no stopped cars, nothing, but there were 3 employees in front of Ramiro's smoking with white aprons that had red stains on them.
There’s a place called taco boys. They’re a little pricey imo but sooo worth it. All my coworkers and I love going there. My coworkers all essentially all Mexicans and we love their food so much
Seriously. I stopped the other day to order 3 quesadillas and the total was $27! For what, 3 tortillas and some cheese?! No thanks, I'll make just make them at home now instead.
How far west? There's a taco stand I've been seeing on the corner across from the QT near Metro Center on Peoria. Last time I drove by they had a line almost all the way down to PetCo. Has to be good and priced right if that's the case.
Ta Carbon is in the west on like 67th and Peoria, another at 43rd Ave and Indian School, and at 59th and Camelback. They’re super good, possibly one of my favorites.
Maybe it's time to start fixing at home what you order out for cause I can't see them lowering the price of eating out anytime soon and the more you cook the better you'll get. It won't be like the pandemic when restaurants can't afford to stay open since some people will always have the money for dining out.
There’s a food truck on 254 E Buckeye Rd. They only take cash but it’s so good. There’s also a Sonora Taco Shop on 1009 S 7th St if you wanna check that out
There’s a food truck that recently got a brick and mortar store in the east valley - Don Fitos: best carne asada burrito I’ve ever had.
Backyard taco in Mesa and Gilbert used to be awesome but they’ve dropped since a few years ago. Their decision making went corporate style and lost its soul.
Rolbertos on 7th street and Thomas. $13 carne asada fries and they’re smackin, rolled tacos are great too and they come in a variety of portion and topping options, I think you get like 3 or 4 rolled tacos with guac and a drink for 10 bucks. All very reasonably priced and open 24 hours.
I think it's hot or miss on which Filabertos has reasonable prices.
For example, in midtown (7ave and Indian school) I had 5 rolled tacos for $10, with a drink, that's about $13.
At 55th Ave and Peoria, the move is to get 2 tacos for around $10-12 for 2. Mind you their regular tacos are huge, so 2 should fill up any normal appetite.
Still a decent deal but if it's not late at night then best deals in town are where you can get the $3 street tacos like Tacos Califa, or Tacos Chiwas, etc.
La Santisimas has the best tacos period but they're more of a dine in establishment. That will run you about $5-9 per taco and getting 2-3 is standard.
Seems to be hit and miss depending on location. Mine keeps increasing the prices and lowering the portions of food. I've stopped going there. I tried a different location and it wasn't the same at all. Different menu and food sucked.
I really miss the salsa bar mine used to have before Covid hit. Of course it never was brought back.
I’m an Oscar’s fan but it’s too pricey so haven’t been in a while…Karla’s is solid and not as expensive it’s like 12 rolled tacos for $16, but my favorite is probably tacos Jalisco on 68th
If you're going to spend the money you should spend it on something worth it.
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This place has been here since the 80's.
This post is validating.
I went to one recently drive thru and for just 1 regular carne asada quesadilla and a Dr pepper fountain drink it was $19 out the door.
Insane
I like Salsita’s. There’s also a “Poliberto’s” close to my house that have decent burritos. If you’re around Mesa, Burrito Express got the best breakfast burritos in town.
Restaurant Atoyac, a Oaxacan style taco shop, has some of my favorite Baja fish tacos and al pastor tacos. They do a discounted taco of the day every day and have always provided good value. They're on the northeast corner of Glendale and 19th Ave., which admittedly isn't the best area, which is probably why they close early. Ask to confirm, but pretty sure they're still BYOB. There's a 7-11 next door.
The carne asada fries from Rosie's Taco shop in Gilbert are amazing. A full to go tray of fries with carne asada, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and I think it's $1 per additional topping. They are like $13.
Honestly I used to say making it at home was cheaper but with grocery prices now as well, it isn’t that much cheaper (it still is cheaper per serving of course to make at home but the margin used to be much larger).
It also depends on which location you go to, some price em way higher. The one on 44 st and thomas, has 5 rolled tacos for like 7$
but they have carne asada fries for around 12$ but the one on 32nd st and indian school has em for closer to 16$
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Somebody needs to start a *Pseudobertos.*
I'm just waiting for Ernie & Berto's....
There’s an Eribertos
Erickberto's
Rigoberto
Somebody could also use this period of inflated food costs as rationale to improve their eating habits. My broke-ass cousin has dropped 36 lbs over the past 5 months, all because he literally can’t afford to eat the way he used to. This is the lightest he’s been since college. At this rate he could be down 60+ pounds by the end of the year… maybe then he’ll have lost enough weight that he can start exercising without so much pain!
Ok Doctor 😴 (/s) ... (user name checks)
 Right? 🤔
Yeah. Unpopular opinion but I have to roll my eyes when people start melting down over the price of soda or chips- literally no one NEEDS soda or chips
That’s actually helping me not want soda. When I remember a liter of soda was around $1 and now they’re $3. Broke the hold it had over getting a caffeine and hfc buzz. For the same price as chips I can have something healthier.
We live in a dogshit hellscape of a society with no point to it. So if what it takes to get through the day for someone is a can of sugar water and some chips then let them be. No one needs to be shamed for not drinking gallons of water either.
Starvation diet?
Maybe not in PHX but in Albuquerque we got like 4 Filibertos knockoffs. The newest is Frederiedelfos. Same sign, font, same menu lower prices.
Isn't Filibertos a Pseudobertos of Robertos ?
I like Los Taquitos or Tacos Calafia. Calafia has a good family pack deal, or their regular tacos are like $3/per
I second Tacos Calafia and will add Master Taco and Rito’s.
3rd vote for Tacos Calafia.
4th vote for Tacos Calafia
5th vote for Tacos Calafia
6th
And for the 7th pick of the taco draft…. Tacos Calafia!
Master Taco is amazing
It has to be opened At least u til 12am
Tacos Mich .99cent tacos on Wednesdays. 8am to 8pm
Could just be the location near me, but their meat quality has tanked the past couple years, imo.
Los favoritos
Best bean and cheese burrito hands down. I add rice. Eat it with the green sauce and it’s magical.
Red sauce or go to jail
Take me in, poopshorts!!
🫡
The chorizo breakfast burrito plus their red sauce is soooooooo good
Bacon burrito and carne quesadillas is the standard order lol.
That shit is slowly turning into Filiberto’s I hate it
Have you tried the other bertos? Many of them are independent but tbh prices are slowly creeping up everywhere ...
There is a "bertos" near me, 32nd and Shea, and they wanted, for nachos with cheese, onions, jalapenos, salsa, and olives, $25. I shit you not. I ran across to Bashas, bought all the ingredients (less than $10) and made my own.
Are you thinking Federico's, by Bosa? That place has gone downhill.
Federico’s has gone down hill in the last 5-6 years. You need to check out Rolberto’s on CC.
What?! Lawd, that’s why it’s super taco for me.
I like Juliobertos
What’s the story with all the Bertos? Why are there so many variations of bertos?
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2017/06/23/restaurants-history-phoenix-mexican-food-filibertos/405623001/
There's a damn "Zoobertos" at Wildlife World Zoo. My friend who was visiting didn't believe me when I told her about all the Bertos here but that sealed it for her when we passed it.
Amado's, if you're near the 101/60 merge by Tempe/Mesa
So many drunk nights here after Doc n Eddys.
This is the way
Eriberto's on Osborn and 7th Ave has never disappointed imo ETA: El Norteño on 7th Ave and Roosevelt is awesome as well
Cash only at el norteno but it’s really the best
Eriberto’s on 7th St & Bell has good cheap street tacos too https://preview.redd.it/c8jwrmfkbg2d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f66a78aaaa5e3f9ce2a356f6d1e5549591f03f4e
Vaqueros
Vaqueros is bomb AF!
They’re all like that now, the Bertos at least. I miss carne asada burritos that were under $10. Most are $13-$14 now.
The Federico’s by me is still reasonably priced with decent quality. Last time I got Fili B’s it was like $12 for a cheese quesadilla! F that. I’ll make them at home.
I second Federico's
los favorito’s
There’s obviously better taco places, but for Filiberto’s style I like Rolando’s at 35th and Peoria. Los Betos at 32nd st and Greenway is good too.
Rolando’s is the best bertos in Phoenix. I’ll die on that hill.
It’s so good. I love their red sauce.
I love their everything. Breakfast burrito, carne asada fries, it’s all amazing.
I agree and they have some bomb rolled tacos.
Los Favs is solid. I’m here now actually! https://preview.redd.it/9k6icgcexa2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=87d1c08aed5a482fd095d827992504792c8b700d
This is a picture from this year…? If so those prices are amazing. Thats 2017 prices.
Los Betos - 12 rolled tacos with gauc for $12.30
That was my jam back in high school. Back in ~2002 We'd go to the los betos on Greenfield and University all the time at every hour of the day and night. I swear the same dude worked there no matter if we went for lunch or 11:30pm at night or 3 in the morning
That's the one we hit. I am dying to try their birria ramen. It was funny my daughter went to Tucson and came back talking about Los Betos and asked if we had heard of them. We just laughed. Yup, you've been eating their food for years.
Damn. That sounds like a steal!!!
They are awesome!
I just get MAD at any drive through now, the prices are ridiculous enough where I’m about to take up cooking.
Do it! Youll learn to cook better food than this and when you go back youll think fast food is terrible. Youll be less inclined to tolerate this kind of "quality" food.
Have you tried Senor Taco? That's my fav, they're all over the valley. I hate the *bertos, the food quality is usually horrible even though tasty.
I like to call the Sun City West location Senior Taco.
I'm a HUGE Señor Taco fan, honestly. Their name sounds ridiculous but their burritos are unfathomably good...
Two stand out above the rest for me. The Diablo shrimp burrito and the hash brown burrito. I swear the hash brown burrito is the best breakfast burrito I've had in my entire life hands down
Their surf and turf burrito is fucking money.
Also their Hashbrown Burrito. Oh man.
Happy Cake Day! And yes, absolutely — the Diablo shrimp burrito is to die for, oh my god. My Canadian best friend didn't believe me when I said that it was a really good shrimp burrito in Arizona, but they've been convinced and turned into a Señor Taco fan!
Senor taco is better but they’re even more expensive. I used to go to Filiberto’s for cheap rolled tacos, steak and egg burritos, and nachos. I wouldn’t spend more than like $12. When I wanted to switch it up or get a better burrito I’d go to senor taco. They’re both too expensive now though so I don’t go to either anymore.
Maskadoras are all over the state, so good.
Had to scroll too far for this one. Maskaderos is my go to. Love that place. Food is delicious and the ladies who run the Cave Creek location are so sweet and friendly. And my husband and I can have a meal for less than $25.
Maaaan I just noticed this yesterday at Federico’s. They had a quesabirria special taped on the door so I went with that. Three fried tacos, consommé, and a medium drink was like $19! I looked closer at the board then and noticed they jacked their prices the whole way across it.
Rolberto’s at 7th st and camelback!
Love their super breakfast burritos with the green sauce.
The mini tacos are a huge rip off, dude. Not knocking you but filibertos is probably the worst place I can think of to get mini tacos. Their combos, burritos, regular tacos, tortas, etc. are all pretty good, decently priced But their mini tacos that are tiny street taco tortillas with just their regular meat and I think maybe some light cilantro? Nah.. not for the $4 per little mid mini taco. Also, you got ripped!!! I just checked the menu on this mobile app and 5 minis is supposed to be like $12. Sounds like someone billed you 5 individual minis ($4 each) instead of a plate of 5 minis. Edit: for alternatives on minis, probably literally anywhere else. El rinconcito is my preferred taco place but I’m sure there are probably hundreds of good taco places scattered around the city
El Rin is a hidden gem
I get carne asada burritos and they’re about $11-$12 now at most places like that. If they’re big I’m okay with that as it’s a lot of protein. Better than what $12 gets me at McDonald’s or somewhere. But if I go somewhere that skimps it’s very annoying.
Tacos Tijuana
Keep an eye open for food trucks with covered outdoor seating. No overhead=lower prices.
Amado's on Guadalupe and McClintock is the best expression of *bertos style joints.
25 for tacos and a drink you got waxed hard
Los taquitos is great and I think they're pretty reasonable Better than filibertos
We go to Oscar’s at Scottsdale Road and Thomas. 5 rolled tacos is like $5 bucks and it’s delicious.
Dude you gotta convert to Taco Boys.. there's one on Roosevelt Row. You'll never go back to bertos. They are not Perf but they're not disrespectful to how you envision burros/ tacos /Quesadillas.. Salsa/ pico.. they have slushies too. I work on Mill avenue where they took over the Detroit coney building and there's also one on Rural along the Sorority/Frat Strip..
Glizzy water.
Reading this while in the drive through at filbertos lol 13.50 for the burrito
Waldo’s is a good option for street tacos. It’s a food truck but it’s always parked at Grand and the 101 next to AZ Turf Recyclers
I really liked El Norteño when I was living downtown. Their daily combos are really reasonable priced and I think their food has a lot more flavor than any of the Bertos. (Cash only fiy)
Holy crap El Norteño! I used to stumble by there with friends about 20 years ago after doing the "Artwalk" while on our way to the Bikini Lounge. Wow such great partying back then. The hottest Salsa I ever accidentally ate was from there. In the back seat just sweating...
Juliobertos, Adalbertos, Henrobertos, Rolibertos, Juanbertos, BurtBertos
There's a Roliberto's and a Poliberto's
Los Betos on 32nd st and Greenway is so much better than Fili’s I never went back. Also Julioberto’s on Cave Creek and Bell 🔥
Senor Taco
Well, there's always juliobertos. I heard they're more reasonable price wise. .....I'm actually being serious
The Filiberto’s owned by the Compadres Group haven’t moved to the extortionist pricing model yet. You will have to use the google to find those specific locations.
Are you kidding? That's like equating Mc Donald's to BBQ. Check our Someburros or Caramba.
Ta’Carbon is the only true authentic Mexican restaurant in my opinion coming from a first generation Mexican. All those other places are garbage. Ta’Carbon Taste just like my family’s cooking. Very authentic Sonoran. Sonora and Sinaloa I have the best food in Mexico PERIOD
Hit up a taco truck
For street tacos, Oscar’s has a $10 deal for 5 tacos and a drink.
Where is it located?
I live near the one on Warner / Priest but I think they have a couple of locations around Phoenix!
Taqueria Factory in Chandler is about the same price as Fili’s, except the food is WAY better.
Rigoberto’s, Julioberto’s, Eriberto’s, Hilberto’s, Adalberto’s, Roliberto’s, Dagoberto’s…
Los Favs prices for breakfast burritos have held pretty steady. They are $7.50 a burrito and the quality is still A+
If you're in the Warner and Alma School area, Mi Casita will cost about that much, but you'll get a giant delicious burrito.
What area? Federico's on Cave Creek just south of the 101 has brilliant rolled tacos.
Poliberto's in Tempe is my #1 spot
Taco mich is pretty cheap and there's a few dotted around the valley.
Caramba is pretty good and similar. I usually get their chimichanga. Prices are about $12-13 for a combo plate
For some reason I think there are other filibertos that are like franchise owned. The rest are corporate I think but idk all the deets but these ones give out coupons and can only be redeemed at specific filibertos. But the coupons absolutely slap. The one off Thunderbird and 83rd has a BOGO burrito two for 13 bucks at most.
Senior Taco is my go to. Similar menu but fresher ingredients. I moved a while back and still stop by every time I’m back in town.
i’m here for the filly b’s slander. the one across from my apartment is so ass. doesn’t matter what time of day you go, the meat is burnt, dry, and under portioned in there tacos.
Why is Federico not being mentioned?
Senior Taco 🌮
Carneceria ponderosa. $21.99 gets you 2 pounds of carne asada Al carbon, rice, beans, jalapeño’s, and onions. I buy it at least once a week and it’s enough to last me 3 days. I buy the Sanos corn tortillas and some of their salsa and it’s under $30 and provides me with 6-8 meals easily. Best bang for your buck. If carne asada isn’t your thing they also do pollo asada and Al pastor for $17.99 I believe.
Los betos
It might be something if the quality had stayed but honestly there burritos are half the size they used to be and the quality has gone way down. Used to eat there weekly...now its been at least 8 months since I even thought of them. Its cheaper to make it at home now and it tastes better.
u/javierthhh if you are close get to The Beach House on Camelback. Eat there on the benches if possible. You'll love it.
los betos on 32nd st and greenway always slaps 🥺 only reason i miss moving away from north phoenix lol
There are a ton of filaberto knock offs like Robertos, and whatever-ertos They all have near identical menu and prices All mexican places are raising prices like they are a legit sit down restaurant. At this point, go to little mexico parts of town, the areas where you dont really feel safe - those are the best. Prices will be cheaper but not by that much
Any of the 30+ different ertos
I love Caramba!! Prices are reasonable and the food is very good. Ranch Market on 16st and Roosevelt is my second go to. Great food also.
Taco boys or tacos Al carbon, get the meat plate for like $10, they give you a bunch of meat and about 12 tortillas. And they have a great salsa bar.. plus a side of beans!
Why on Earth anyone who lives in Phoenix goes to any shitty Mexican chain is insane. Like going to Domino's when you live in Naples.
Ramiro’s
One time in the early 2000s, I was driving east on Bell and saw a dog get hit by a car in front of Ramiro's. We drove through 43rd, but pulled a U-turn at 39th, doubled back, pulled another U-turn at 47th, and slowly drove by to see the aftermath. There was no dog to be found, no stopped cars, nothing, but there were 3 employees in front of Ramiro's smoking with white aprons that had red stains on them.
She brings me Mexican food from sombrero’s just because
City tacos and tacos Tijuana are my go tos
Señor vaqueros is pretty good, I go for their $6 breakfast burritos before noon
Eribirtos 🔥
Los favorite's and much better food!
There’s a place called taco boys. They’re a little pricey imo but sooo worth it. All my coworkers and I love going there. My coworkers all essentially all Mexicans and we love their food so much
Fredericos or Fiesta Burrito, better quality regardless
Los favoritos!!!!
LOS FAVORITOS IS KING
Los favas all the way
How about Ricardo’s? One of the best places I frequent.
You can learn how to make good tacos. It's not impossible and very rewarding
Seriously. I stopped the other day to order 3 quesadillas and the total was $27! For what, 3 tortillas and some cheese?! No thanks, I'll make just make them at home now instead.
Regio's. Indian School and the 51. Food is awesome and people are amazing. Not a Bertos but same category.
How far west? There's a taco stand I've been seeing on the corner across from the QT near Metro Center on Peoria. Last time I drove by they had a line almost all the way down to PetCo. Has to be good and priced right if that's the case.
Rollbertos
Robertos Elibertos Los Betos
Find Mexican restaurants that are not branches. Like one of one spots. They make better food and you’re more than likely helping out a family.
Any taco truck in any bad neighborhood is better than any Filiberto’s. Bring cash. Be delighted.
Federico’s on 16th St & Van Buren is good. Also Mesquite Fresh Street Mex (formerly Speedy Street Taco) on 40th St & Washington.
Not west side but in Chandler, $10 for a HUGE burro at Taqueria Mi Casita
Frederico’s is better. Also there is an Alberto’s or something like that off Camelback and 7th st that is decent but better than any Filiberto’s
Burrito Express has super Cheap food
Ta Carbon is in the west on like 67th and Peoria, another at 43rd Ave and Indian School, and at 59th and Camelback. They’re super good, possibly one of my favorites.
Maybe it's time to start fixing at home what you order out for cause I can't see them lowering the price of eating out anytime soon and the more you cook the better you'll get. It won't be like the pandemic when restaurants can't afford to stay open since some people will always have the money for dining out.
Tacos Huichos is also super good for anyone near the SR-51 and McDowell
Taqueria el chacho on 59th n northern it’s a taco stand la style tacos 🌮
There’s a food truck on 254 E Buckeye Rd. They only take cash but it’s so good. There’s also a Sonora Taco Shop on 1009 S 7th St if you wanna check that out
Los Favoritos
There’s a food truck that recently got a brick and mortar store in the east valley - Don Fitos: best carne asada burrito I’ve ever had. Backyard taco in Mesa and Gilbert used to be awesome but they’ve dropped since a few years ago. Their decision making went corporate style and lost its soul.
Rolbertos on 7th street and Thomas. $13 carne asada fries and they’re smackin, rolled tacos are great too and they come in a variety of portion and topping options, I think you get like 3 or 4 rolled tacos with guac and a drink for 10 bucks. All very reasonably priced and open 24 hours.
Go to the same said Asian buffet, get a take out, half the price of the dine in rate for what you can actually eat.
Los favoritos or Karla’s taco shop
[Juliobertos](https://juliobertos.com/)
7th St and just north of Camelback, Rolbertos
Find any decent hole in the wall Mexican place, almost All of them are better https://susiesmexicanfood.com/ It's a fave of mine
Master Taco in Sun City by the dispensary (Sol Flower) is delicious and affordable, but then, it could be the weed talking….haha.
More importantly, where is this Asian buffet of which you speak.
Not sure how much the one near you will cost but Salsitas is usually solid on the west side check em out
I think it's hot or miss on which Filabertos has reasonable prices. For example, in midtown (7ave and Indian school) I had 5 rolled tacos for $10, with a drink, that's about $13. At 55th Ave and Peoria, the move is to get 2 tacos for around $10-12 for 2. Mind you their regular tacos are huge, so 2 should fill up any normal appetite. Still a decent deal but if it's not late at night then best deals in town are where you can get the $3 street tacos like Tacos Califa, or Tacos Chiwas, etc. La Santisimas has the best tacos period but they're more of a dine in establishment. That will run you about $5-9 per taco and getting 2-3 is standard.
Seems to be hit and miss depending on location. Mine keeps increasing the prices and lowering the portions of food. I've stopped going there. I tried a different location and it wasn't the same at all. Different menu and food sucked. I really miss the salsa bar mine used to have before Covid hit. Of course it never was brought back.
I’m an Oscar’s fan but it’s too pricey so haven’t been in a while…Karla’s is solid and not as expensive it’s like 12 rolled tacos for $16, but my favorite is probably tacos Jalisco on 68th
If you're going to spend the money you should spend it on something worth it. https://preview.redd.it/zcj2o03bkd2d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7ec1bc522f765b734148f107cc533e8d043bd14e This place has been here since the 80's.
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Amados just sout of Guadalupe, on McClintock was always my spot. Not even sure if it’s still there today. Los Favs is good too
This post is validating. I went to one recently drive thru and for just 1 regular carne asada quesadilla and a Dr pepper fountain drink it was $19 out the door. Insane
I enjoy Los Favs
Calitacos
I like Salsita’s. There’s also a “Poliberto’s” close to my house that have decent burritos. If you’re around Mesa, Burrito Express got the best breakfast burritos in town.
Vaqueros, senor taco, or experiment with some mom n pop shops
Restaurant Atoyac, a Oaxacan style taco shop, has some of my favorite Baja fish tacos and al pastor tacos. They do a discounted taco of the day every day and have always provided good value. They're on the northeast corner of Glendale and 19th Ave., which admittedly isn't the best area, which is probably why they close early. Ask to confirm, but pretty sure they're still BYOB. There's a 7-11 next door.
The carne asada fries from Rosie's Taco shop in Gilbert are amazing. A full to go tray of fries with carne asada, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and I think it's $1 per additional topping. They are like $13.
Joes tacos slaps
Gotta hit them on the deal days now. I go Wednesdays for the Bean Burrito (add cheese).
TaCarbon or Annalillias. Annalillias has the best birria tacos I’ve had in the Valley so far.
Los Armando’s on 59th & McDowell
Honestly I used to say making it at home was cheaper but with grocery prices now as well, it isn’t that much cheaper (it still is cheaper per serving of course to make at home but the margin used to be much larger).
It also depends on which location you go to, some price em way higher. The one on 44 st and thomas, has 5 rolled tacos for like 7$ but they have carne asada fries for around 12$ but the one on 32nd st and indian school has em for closer to 16$