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Phoenix · checked November 12, 2026
The 3 places in Phoenix we'd order Mexican food from tonight. Start with Ta'Carbon (carne asada tacos on crispy flour tortillas, with the cheese-crusted option), then Taqueria El Fundador (carne asada and al pastor tacos, a burrito or two to share), then Los Reyes de la Torta (a torta, such as the Cubana or carne asada, plus an order of chips).
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Get: Carne asada tacos on crispy flour tortillas, with the cheese-crusted option
Loaded meat on a sturdy flour tortilla holds up through a drive home. Order extra salsa and eat the tacos within 20 minutes.
Good to know: Call 602-682-7701 for pickup. Other locations are in Glendale and Peoria.
Where we found it: Phoenix New Times Best of Phoenix 2025: Best Tacos (2025) · KTAR: Best taco spots in Phoenix 2026 (2026)
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Get: Carne asada and al pastor tacos, a burrito or two to share
A Valley taco shop since 1985 that packs simple, well-seasoned meat tacos that stay good in a bag. Order ahead and pick up from the corner shop.
Good to know: Phone 602-233-9818. Order online and pick up.
Where we found it: Phoenix New Times: The 12 best taco shops in Phoenix · Wanderlog: Taqueria El Fundador (reviewer ordered online for pickup)
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Get: A torta, such as the Cubana or carne asada, plus an order of chips
A torta is built for a bag: a toasted roll that holds fillings together. Deliveries arrive still warm and intact.
Good to know: Phone 602-870-2967. Ordering hours on DoorDash ran 10 a.m. to about 8:40 p.m.
Where we found it: Phoenix New Times Best of Phoenix 2025: Best Tortas (2025) · Allmenus: Los Reyes de la Torta menu
Ta'Carbon in Phoenix (43rd Ave). Get carne asada tacos on crispy flour tortillas, with the cheese-crusted option. Loaded meat on a sturdy flour tortilla holds up through a drive home. Order extra salsa and eat the tacos within 20 minutes.
Chef Amazing's list for Phoenix: Ta'Carbon (Phoenix (43rd Ave)), Taqueria El Fundador (West Phoenix), Los Reyes de la Torta (North Phoenix). Each one does takeout or delivery; order from the place's own site when it has one.
How we pick: our own stories and guides first, then this year's critics and best-of lists; every place checked open and checked to do takeout or delivery. Photos marked "a photo like it" show the food, not that place's. Delivery areas and hours change; check before you order. Chef Amazing is not paid by any place on this page.
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