I grew up in Phoenix and the Carlos O'Briens at 12 Street and Northern was our family's favorite place to go for a family dinner. I live in another state now but when I visit Phoenix I love to fill up on as much Mexican food as I can! This was my first visit to the Norterra location, it was big, bright and beautifully decorated. I ordered two shredded beef tacos just like I used to and they taste exactly like I remember they did. You just don't appreciate what you've got until you don't have it anymore, and Carlos O'Briens is definitely missed by me. Our waitress was so kind and fun, my parents and I had a fantastic lunch.