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| - In Phoenix, there's no shortage of places to get exceptional tacos. You could blindfold yourself, walk 10 feet in one direction and trip over a place that makes above average Mexican food compared to most of the country. With that being said, I like Taco Chelo. I can't say it's the end all be all destination for what it offers, but it's definitely a place worth trying.
First, I'll say that it warms my heart that they have an employee dedicated to making fresh tortillas right in front of where you order. It primes you for the entire product, because a place that puts that much care into one aspect of their food has to be considerate of all other parts. I ordered a few carne asada tacos, and I was pleased with what I got. The meat is cooked more tenderly than some other places I regularly visit, and that added an interesting layer to the experience. They come with the regular fixings of guac and onions with cilantro, with a few lime wedges on the side and a ramekin of salsa. My personal preferences for tacos tend to lean more towards having the pronounced acidity of the lime juice and some more heat from the salsa. I didn't exactly get that with these tacos. And while they do have Cholula bottles on the tables, that stuff doesn't add the kick that I like. On a side note, one of my dining companions said that the fish tacos are the best she's tried in Phoenix, and I'll mention that to be fair. It was not bad food by any means, it's just what they're going for maybe doesn't completely align with my tastes in their culinary art.
The staff was friendly and helpful, and water is plentifully available from a larger decanters around the store. They have a bar there, but it's not the kind of place where I would likely drink. If you like a margarita with your tacos, go nuts. I think this place definitely adds value to the neighborhood, and it has food worth eating. So get in there while it's new and hot.
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