Best Mexican Food in the Valley

[Mulli]

I didn't get Ritos or Los Dos on my recent trip.to Phx

 

[Yuma]

Ate at Cocina Madrigal last night. One of my families favorites! At one time they were rated number one restaurant in the whole United States. Really! My wife gets the mushroom enchiladas which are literally the best thing on the menu. Salsa is excellent. Guacamole is great. My nephew had the chicken enchiladas and he said they were literally the best enchiladas he's ever had.

Cocina Madrigal Numero Uno

 

[Cardsmasochist]

Ate at Cocina Madrigal last night. One of my families favorites! At one time they were rated number one restaurant in the whole United States. Really! My wife gets the mushroom enchiladas which are literally the best thing on the menu. Salsa is excellent. Guacamole is great. My nephew had the chicken enchiladas and he said they were literally the best enchiladas he's ever had.

Cocina Madrigal Numero Uno

The best taco I’ve ever had was a beef tenderloin taco from Cocina Madrigal

 

[Shane]

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[JerkFace]

Anyone have a recommendation on who has the best Chile Rellenos?

 

[puckhead]

Cocina Madrigal

Mexican Cuisine · Phoenix, Arizona

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Cocina Madrigal! Almost 5 stars on Yelp. Food is great! My family really enjoys it! I had many coworkers steer me there!

We still haven't made it out there, but it's on our list. I hope the damage wasn't too severe.

Phoenix Mexican restaurant Cocina Madrigal damaged by fire

Cocina Madrigal, an acclaimed Phoenix Mexican restaurant, is closed temporarily after a fire broke out in the kitchen Sunday afternoon.

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[Cardsmasochist]

We still haven't made it out there, but it's on our list. I hope the damage wasn't too severe.

Phoenix Mexican restaurant Cocina Madrigal damaged by fire

Cocina Madrigal, an acclaimed Phoenix Mexican restaurant, is closed temporarily after a fire broke out in the kitchen Sunday afternoon.

ktar.com

I saw that yesterday. It’s a bummer for sure. Just glad no one was hurt. I’ll go back and support them once they reopen

 

[Yuma]

We still haven't made it out there, but it's on our list. I hope the damage wasn't too severe.

Phoenix Mexican restaurant Cocina Madrigal damaged by fire

Cocina Madrigal, an acclaimed Phoenix Mexican restaurant, is closed temporarily after a fire broke out in the kitchen Sunday afternoon.

ktar.com

My wife texted me that today The best Mexican Seafood place we were found in the Valley closed. Dao we are feeling a bit of a jinx currently.

 

[Mulli]

Rito’s cheese enchiladas. Come on. Nothing better. Beans not pictures.

 

[Mulli]

$22 dollars for enchiladas! Crazy, but I would pay more

 

[Yuma]

$22 dollars for enchiladas! Crazy, but I would pay more

Gotta spend cheese to get cheese!

 

[Mulli]

Gotta spend cheese to get cheese!

So much cheese!!!

 

[DemsMyBoys]

Went to El Encanto in Cave Creek with a friend from L.A. a couple of nights ago. Excellent, as usual, and the place was jammed. I’d guess one in five customers orders the pollo fundido.

So much cheese. Lots of cheese. Tons o’ cheese.

 

[MigratingOsprey]

Went to El Encanto in Cave Creek with a friend from L.A. a couple of nights ago. Excellent, as usual, and the place was jammed. I’d guess one in five customers orders the pollo fundido.

So much cheese. Lots of cheese. Tons o’ cheese.

A favorite of mine at a favorite of mine

 

[Dback Jon]

Pollo Fundido....mmmmm

Poncho's on Central

 

[Gambler]

Rito’s cheese enchiladas. Come on. Nothing better. Beans not pictures.

We started picking up at the original location in 1980. We only had 1/2 hour for lunch so one person would go and pick up lunch for a group of us. Mmmmmmmmm.

 

[Mulli]

We started picking up at the original location in 1980. We only had 1/2 hour for lunch so one person would go and pick up lunch for a group of us. Mmmmmmmmm.

That is the location I always went to 20 years ago. Then I discovered the 7th St location accidentally a few years ago

 

[Dback Jon]

Love this place

MSN

 

[Cardsmasochist]

Shout out to the Bacanora chef for winning the James Beard Award

A chef at a Phoenix Mexican restaurant just won the James Beard Award

Chef René Andrade won on Monday the James Beard Award for Best Chef-Southwest.

www.azfamily.com

 

[Dback Jon]

16th Street between Thomas and McDowell has a couple of newer more upscale Mexican places.

And of course we had to try both (one a weekend)

Cielo Rojo was first

Cielo Rojo Restaurant | Authentic Mexican Cuisine in Phoenix | 1919 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006, USA

Indulge in authentic Mexican cuisine at Cielo Rojo, a fine-casual restaurant in Phoenix, where traditional Mexican flavors meet contemporary dining, offering a variety of dishes complemented by an extensive selection of tequilas, mezcal, and handcrafted cocktails.

www.cielorojo.restaurant

It's owned by the same family that owns the best Mariscos in town - Playa Hermosos

I had the Cochinita Pibil It was very good

 

[Dback Jon]

This weekend was Casa Corazon's turn

Casa Corazon Restaurant - Central Phoenix Gourmet Mexican Food - 2637 N 16th St Phoenix AZ 85006

Casa Corazon is a local Phoenix Mexican restaurant offering a unique gourmet Southern Mexico dining experience located in Central Phoenix, Arizona just minutes from Downtown Phoenix. Join us for fresh Mexican food, seafood, margaritas and more.

casacorazonrestaurant.com

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In this restored house - very charming place
I had the

• PASTOR BURRITO​

  Roasted marinated pork with a special secret salsa, pineapple, tomato, lettuce, onions, cilantro, salsa, guacamole and al pastor salsa.

Really good!

 

[ASUCHRIS]

This weekend was Casa Corazon's turn

Casa Corazon Restaurant - Central Phoenix Gourmet Mexican Food - 2637 N 16th St Phoenix AZ 85006

Casa Corazon is a local Phoenix Mexican restaurant offering a unique gourmet Southern Mexico dining experience located in Central Phoenix, Arizona just minutes from Downtown Phoenix. Join us for fresh Mexican food, seafood, margaritas and more.

casacorazonrestaurant.com

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In this restored house - very charming place
I had the

• PASTOR BURRITO​

  Roasted marinated pork with a special secret salsa, pineapple, tomato, lettuce, onions, cilantro, salsa, guacamole and al pastor salsa.

What's the verdict?

 

[Shane]

This weekend was Casa Corazon's turn

Casa Corazon Restaurant - Central Phoenix Gourmet Mexican Food - 2637 N 16th St Phoenix AZ 85006

Casa Corazon is a local Phoenix Mexican restaurant offering a unique gourmet Southern Mexico dining experience located in Central Phoenix, Arizona just minutes from Downtown Phoenix. Join us for fresh Mexican food, seafood, margaritas and more.

casacorazonrestaurant.com

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In this restored house - very charming place
I had the

• PASTOR BURRITO​

  Roasted marinated pork with a special secret salsa, pineapple, tomato, lettuce, onions, cilantro, salsa, guacamole and al pastor salsa.

Lost me at Pineapple (barf)

 

[82CardsGrad]

This weekend was Casa Corazon's turn

Casa Corazon Restaurant - Central Phoenix Gourmet Mexican Food - 2637 N 16th St Phoenix AZ 85006

Casa Corazon is a local Phoenix Mexican restaurant offering a unique gourmet Southern Mexico dining experience located in Central Phoenix, Arizona just minutes from Downtown Phoenix. Join us for fresh Mexican food, seafood, margaritas and more.

casacorazonrestaurant.com

You must be registered for see images attach

In this restored house - very charming place
I had the

• PASTOR BURRITO​

  Roasted marinated pork with a special secret salsa, pineapple, tomato, lettuce, onions, cilantro, salsa, guacamole and al pastor salsa.

What did ya think?

 

[Dback Jon]

What's the verdict?

Very good - we will be going back to both places