Mexican Restaurants in the US

Mexico City-style torta specialist in Sunnyslope, north Phoenix, famous for giant tortas and featured on Man v. Food. Also serves enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos and fresh aguas frescas.

No-frills Michoacan-style taqueria on Oak Street in east-central Phoenix, with additional Phoenix locations on McDowell Road and Thunderbird Road. Known for carnitas, asada and al pastor tacos at low prices.

Gastropub serving traditional and contemporary tacos inside a converted 1893 Methodist church at 7th Street and Osborn in midtown Phoenix. Known for its historic vaulted-ceiling setting and creative taco menu.

Midtown Sacramento neighborhood spot serving classic Mexican plates and tacos.

Old-school family Mexican restaurant on West Camelback Road in Phoenix, a longtime neighborhood favorite covered by Phoenix New Times. Known for tacos, chile rellenos and traditional combination plates.

Long Beach sit-down restaurant serving classic Mexican plates and margaritas.

Fruitvale taqueria serving super burritos and quesadillas near the BART station.

Boyle Heights institution of nearly 70 years famous for its giant burritos like the Manuel's Special, open daily for breakfast through dinner.

Fresno restaurant serving fresh Mexican food, fajitas and house margaritas.

Casual uptown Phoenix cafe from chef Doug Robson, open since 2013 on North 7th Street's restaurant row. Serves New American dishes with strong Mexican accents, from street corn to tacos and enchiladas.

Northside institution since 1977, beloved for traditional beef-cheek-and-tongue barbacoa served weekends only.

Clasico restaurante mexicano en Little Havana con panaderia tradicional La Migaja.