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| - I can't say how much I like this little place, but I'll try...
I have to agree with Paco, as you need to forget about the lackluster parking -- you're there for their FOOD, so quit whining about parking -- go there when others aren't. Simple as that. I always go there during off-peak hours unless I'm nearby and want a great carry out meal. I made the mistake once of going there on a Sunday, and I didn't even bother trying to go in, the parking was way too jammed for my liking, and I'll skip going to any food joint if I know it's jam-packed crowded. I think if you try to save this place for off peak times, and tailor your schedule accordingly, you'll be in for a very pleasant surprise. I don't do ANY food establishments when the general public's doing their fever-pitch rush hour thing. And Asadero isn't big enough to support that kind of crowd anyway.
I have never had ANYTHING but a GREAT MEAL there. Hands down, it's one of my favorite places to go. I don't know of ANY place where you can get a better fire-grilled chicken meal -- my favorite "can't go wrong" meal is their half chicken, with a REAL bottle of CocaCola in a heavy glass bottle. The staff, as one review commented on, mostly don't speak English -- and yes, although their menu's (mostly) in English, I think anyone's smart enough to know how to use that index finger of yours and POINT if you're having a language problem. I'm from NC, and most of the time I'm clueless as to what's what on the menu, not being very good at Spanish. All that being said, whenever I do manage to go there (and I try to go there at least once a month) I order a basic meal, and usually buy a whole chicken dinner for two and make it last for several meals at home.
A LOT of attention to detail's given by Asadero, how can you go wrong when you order a half a chicken, and as usual, you're brought tortilla chips (although from a bag, they're great anyway), salsa (that's not exactly homemade, but it IS good), and a small bowl of their bean soup, that's LOADED with great spices, herbs and veggies, mixed with a broth base... when your meal arrives (and it's usually quick in coming) you get your super-great-tasting chicken, guacamole, lettuce, sliced cukes, radishes, a few key limes, sliced Bermuda onion, and your choice of flour or corn tortillas. I'm a hot pepper freak, so I always ask for a couple jalapeños off their grill to go along for the ride.
Since I'm always solo, I've always been super-impressed with the gigantic meals ordered and put on a stand on the table so everyone can share -- but there's no doing that when alone, so one day I hope to get a few friends to try some of their mixed grill meals. I can't say enough about how much I enjoy Asadero Norte de Sonora -- I'm not a big fan of Phoenix as I'm a basic small town guy (and love actual WEATHER), but one of my favorite things about the area is how great the Mexican food is around here. And seeing a close Mexican-American friend told me she and her husband go their for a 'down home' type meal, ever since I took her up on her advice I've been a very regular customer.
I'd take ANY review with less than 5 stars with a huge chunk of salt; you can't please everyone all the time, and some can't ever be pleased at all. I feel if you pay attention to what I said about Asadero (especially WHEN you do go), you'll be glad you went there, and will be a repeat customer just like I've been for over 3 years now!
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