My father and I found this place randomly on a Spring Training and Golf trip to Phoenix. The Dollar car rental agent recommended Pitic as a nearby mexican food restaurant. She warned us that they didn't speak english very well and I grinned to myself hoping that meant the food was authentic.
I couldn't have been more happy. It was authentic and utterly "delicioso".
Pitic is located about 2 blocks from the airport in Phoenix to the north I believe. There is a run down, slightly shady, maybe a bit dangerous looking strip mall painted in a traditional Mexican orange/pink adobe with iron bars over every window. Drive around the side and Pitic is located at the far end. There's an authentic mexican bar in front of it that shares a wall (and invariably music as well).
Don't be deterred by the rough exterior. It is a facade that hides the warm family cooked mexican dishes and friendly service inside.
My father and I each had margaritas which the waitress informed me had "mas liqour" (stronger than usual). I ordered the fish special and my father had the carnes (meat) special. Both were exceptionally flavored although not something that I had tried before in any other mexican restaurant.
I like trying each restaurants special so this one was definitely a pass. It wasn't something I'd come back to Pitic for again but it impressed me enough to try their tacos on our next visit.
Before I tell you about the tacos I should preface this by stating I hate corn tortillas. Detest them. Usually they're dry, flakey, and unappetizing. It just so happens I forgot to check what the tacos came in this time and when they showed up in corn tortillas I grimaced a bit. After a brief moment of self loathing for my poor short term memory I dug in.
The tortilla was soft, chewy and I'm going to guess home made. It was absolutely amazing. The only other corn tortilla I had that was this good was from Super Rica in Santa Barbara, which is famous for their home made corn tortillas. I could have been fooled I suppose but either way the tacos were amazing. I normally find a favorite dish that will make me continuously come back to a restaurant to satisfy a craving. The carne asada tacos are Pitic's craving-satisfier for me.
Find this gem and try them for yourself. Bring a spanish dictionary or a friend who has a bit of broken spanish. You should get along fine and you won't be disappointed.
Thank you to both the waitresses that took care of my Father and I. One was very motherly and took amazing care of us, the other was "muy bonita" (very beautiful) and I loved the extra strong margarita. Gracias!