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2650 W. Glenrosa Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85017

602-995-1317

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BEST HOLE-IN-THE-WALL MEXICAN JOINT
Award Winner 2004

Cuisine(s): Mexican
Hours: Sun,Mon,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat 9am-6pm
Parking: Free

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Some of the best traditional tacos in town, if you can catch the place open. Handmade tortillas. Delicious pastor, cabeza, birria and barbacoa. And don't forget to hit the sauce cart with its little limes, finely chopped cabbage and different salsas. The place also makes a great bowl of menudo on the weekends. Practice your Spanish, or bring a phrase book. You'll need it.

2004 | BEST HOLE-IN-THE-WALL MEXICAN JOINT

In a place like Phoenix, where Spanish is the only language in some sections, there is no shortage of Mexican dives. But we suggest you try Birrieria El Gordo on 27th Avenue, about a block north of Indian School. The decor is sparse, and if your Spanish is rusty, you may have to get by with goofy white-boy sign language, but the tacos are delicioso, with tortillas made from scratch on site every day, and some of the best patr�n, cabeza and barbacoa-style meat we've ever pushed past our lips. D... More »

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By Stephen Lemons | Thu, July 08, 2004

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Birrieria El Gordo

2650 W. Glenrosa Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85017

602-995-1317

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2004 | BEST HOLE-IN-THE-WALL MEXICAN JOINT

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