Mucho Gusto Taqueria & Mexican Bistro

603 W. University Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281

480-921-1850 | Website

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Category: Restaurants | Mexican, Southwestern

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Award 2007
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West on University, past the soulless, corporate chain grossness of Mill Avenue, is a taste magnet for foodies brought to us by the same folks who created the much-ballyhooed Atlas Bistro in Scottsdale. Mucho Gusto delivers affordable, gourmet Mexican/Southwestern cuisine. The clams in adobo sauce kicks ass as an appetizer, and the margaritas are superb.

Cuisine(s): Mexican, Southwestern

Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 4pm-11pm

Price: $$$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash
Attire: casual

Features: Smoking, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Serving: Dinner, Lunch

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Accepted, Recommended for Large Parties

Parking: Lot Available

2007 | BEST HIBISCUS MARGARITA

As we began to see hibiscus pop up as a trendy ingredient in hot spots from San Francisco to New York City, we were reminded of where we saw it first: Mucho Gusto. This cute Tempe cafe has consistently great specialty margaritas, none of them... More >
2006 | BEST TAMALES

Tamales are tricky. We can whip up a taco, but when it comes to tamales, we have no idea how to get the corn base moist and tasty, or where to begin to make a filling as delicious as the inside of a pork tamale at Mucho Gusto. This Tempe haunt is... More >
2005 | BEST MODERN MEXICANA RESTAURANT

Gregarious gourmets Carlos Manriquez, a.k.a. "the Sorcerer of Sauces," and Chad Withycombe hold court here at Mucho Gusto. They're two of the crew that operate Scottsdale's BYOB gem Atlas Bistro, and their contribution to the Valley is enormous... More >
2005 | BEST RESTROOM TO IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM

Feeling guilty because you downed that Colorado pork stew with a little too mucho gusto? Head for the ladies' room. No, not to stick your finger down your throat. Look around, girlfriend. You're in good company. The stout figures adorning the... More >

Phoenix New Times Reviews and News

When Did Tempe's Mucho Gusto Get Boring?

By Erica O'Neil | Thu, April 28, 2011

When Mucho Gusto opened in 2005, it filled a Tempe dining gap with its modern, slightly upscale take on standard Mexican fare. Its success was due to the creativity of Chad Withycombe and Carlos Manriquez, the same duo that helped launch Atlas Bis... More >
Mucho Gusto: Happy Hour Report Card

By Erica O'Neil | Tue, July 27, 2010

?The Spot: Mucho Gusto Taqueria & Mexican Bistro, 603 W. University Dr., Tempe, (480) 921-1850 http://muchogusto1.com The Hours: Between 3 and 6 pm, Monday through Friday. The Details: $3 More >
Taste Magnet

By Stephen Lemons | Thu, January 20, 2005

The ker-plunk and whoosh is most pronounced right around the intersection of Tempe's Fifth Street and Mill Avenue, or, as I like to call it, the corner of Hooters and Gordon Biersch. No doubt you've heard it before: the sound of your soul being fl... More >