Scottsdale's Best Mexican Restaurants
Voted favorites, local recommendations, and authentic spots worth the drive.
When it comes to Mexican food, Scottsdale delivers everything from neighborhood taco joints to upscale dining experiences — and everyone has their favorites. We’ve rounded up the very best with a mix of community-voted winners, the top 20 most frequently recommended spots, and a full directory of every Mexican restaurant in town. And because many locals swear the most authentic flavors are found beyond our city limits, we’ve also included 20+ Valley gems worth the drive.
Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak
Nestled in the shadow of Piestewa Peak, Aunt Chilada’s is truly a historic landmark with a personality all its own. Constructed in the 1890s from desert stone and railroad ties, the original building served as a supply depot and general store for the mercury miners passing through the Dreamy Draw area in Phoenix, AZ.
- authentic Mexican cuisine
- catering services
- private events & weddings
- large pet-friendly patio
- live music on fridays
- team trivia on wednesdays
Top 3 Voted Best Mexican in Scottsdale
Top 20 Community Picks in Scottsdale
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Worth the Drive
Authentic Mexican cuisine is one of the most hotly debated food topics around the Valley, and plenty of locals will tell you that to find the very best, you have to venture beyond Scottsdale. From hole-in-the-wall taco shops serving up the real deal to high-end kitchens reimagining traditional flavors, this list highlights the must-visit Mexican restaurants worth the drive.
Bacanora — Phoenix (Roosevelt Row)
Casa Corazon — Phoenix (Central)
Casa Reynoso — Tempe
Centrico — Phoenix (Downtown)
Chico Malo — Phoenix (Downtown)
Chilte — Phoenix (Roosevelt Row)
Cielo Rojo — Phoenix (South Central)
Don Ruben’s — Surprise
El Bravo — Phoenix (Sunnyslope)
El Mesquite Cocina Mexicana — Phoenix (South)
Espíritu — Mesa
Ghost Ranch — Tempe
Isabel’s Amor — Gilbert
Just Tacos and More — Phoenix
Kiss Pollos Estilo Sinaloa — Phoenix (South Central)
La Santisima — Phoenix (Roosevelt Row)
Los Dos Molinos — Phoenix (Central)
Tamales Guadalajara — Tolleson
Taco Boys — Multiple Locations (Phoenix, Glendale, Chandler)
Taco Chelo — Phoenix (Downtown)
Taco Guild — Phoenix (Central, 7th St & Osborn)
Tacos Calafia — Downtown Phoenix & Peoria
Tacos Chiwas — Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler
Tacos Huicho — Phoenix (McDowell Rd)
Taqueria Obson — Guadalupe
The Original Carolina’s Mexican Food — Phoenix (Downtown)
Valle Luna — Phoenix, Chandler, Glendale
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