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907 N. 14th St. Phoenix, AZ 85006

602-262-9842

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Phoenix New Times
Recommended
Best Burrito
Award Winner 2010

Cuisine(s): Brunch, Mexican

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

Price: $

Payment Types: cash
Attire: casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible

Serving: Brunch, Lunch

Alcohol: None
Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Lot Available, Street

Description

Rito's epitomizes the hole-in-the-wall restaurant. There's little signage to let you know it's there, the menu is fairly limited, and there isn't even any space to eat indoors during the brutal Phoenix summer. Still, if you show up during lunchtime, you'll likely have to wait in a line that snakes out the door, alongside businessmen and locals waiting for the delicious food Rito's has to offer.

2010 | Best Burrito

This teeny neighborhood joint has been around for more than 30 years, which may come as a surprise to the uninitiated. How can owner Rosemary Salinas get a line of people out the door when her restaurant has no seating (except for a few picnic tables outside), no sign, and a limited menu The answer's simple if you've ever eaten her food: These burros just rock. It doesn't matter whether you're obsessed with the spicy red chile burro, plump with moist shredded beef, or the amazing green... More »
2009 | Best Green Chili

There's something about Rito's that feels like an insiders' club -- maybe it's the lunchtime line snaking out the door or the complete lack of signage on the building, which is off the beaten path in a central Phoenix neighborhood. And, indeed, there is a very special secret about this place, although it's one we share with everyone who loves good Mexican food. It's the unforgettable green chili burro, packed with tender chunks of pork. Wrapped in a fresh tortilla, it's comfort food at... More »
2008 | Best Mexican Takeout

Talk about a testament to a restaurant's success: Earlier this year, Rito's streamlined its already compact menu -- farewell, tacos and tostadas -- and it hardly seems to have put a dent in business. Nope, most days there's still a line here at lunchtime, even though this no-frills eatery keeps a really low profile (so low that there's not even a sign on the front door). Of course, it's worth the wait for excellent burros and chimichangas, served up plain or enchilada-style. Go for... More »
2003 | BEST HOLE-IN-THE-WALL MEXICAN JOINT

For more than 25 years, Rito's owners have been telling folks to get out of their house. It hasn't worked. Even with no sign, limited operating hours, and an inconsistent list of daily menu offerings, people continue to flood the tiny converted dwelling for topnotch burritos, tacos, chimis and tostadas. The Salinas family doesn't even go out of its way to make us feel too welcome. We shout out our orders at the counter, after waiting in line for way too long; they shout back at us when it's... More »
2002 | Best Mexican Hideaway

The first time we went to Rito's, we spent more on gasoline than on our lunch. That's because we drove by a few times before realizing that, yes, this cozy stucco house in a residential neighborhood was what we were seeking. There's no sign outside; the only giveaway is the side yard of primary-color picnic tables packed with people putting away topnotch, rock-bottom-priced red chile burritos, velvety refried beans, Sonoran-style tacos, chimis and whatever the feisty if somewhat unfriendly... More »

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By Laura Hahnefeld | Thu, May 27, 2010

Chris Bianco bags burritos here for Pizzeria Bianco's kitchen staff, America's Taco Shop proprietor America Corrales does food swaps with the owner, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives' Guy Fieri got blown off for an interview two years ago, and Sunset ma... More »
Green Chili at Rito's Mexican Takeout

By Michele Laudig | Mon, April 12, 2010

Diet Coke, don't fail me now.A little caffeine boost is usually a good idea this time of day -- especially after a lunchtime splurge like I had.Ever been to Rito's Mexican Takeout? It's one of those h... More »
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phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

Talk about a testament to a restaurant's success: Earlier this year, Rito's streamlined its already compact menu � farewell, tacos and tostadas � and it hardly seems to have put a dent in business. Nope, most days there's still a line here at lunchtime, even though this no-frills eatery keeps a really low profile (so low that there's not even a sign on the front door). Of course, it's worth the wait for excellent burros and chimichangas, served up plain or enchilada-style. Go for the red chili burro, with tender shreds of beef smothered in smooth, lip-smackingly spicy sauce; the green chili burro (Rito's claim to fame), filled with moist chunks of pork; or the great beans and rice. It's all homey, flavorful, and easy on the wallet. And be sure to stake out a spot at one of the picnic tables outside, where you can join other happy customers chowing down on one of the best lunch deals in town. After one whiff of the good stuff cooking back in the kitchen, we promise you'll be too hungry to take your takeout back home.
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JennaM | Los Angeles, CA | 13 Reviews

| Sun, July 26, 2009

Take up nothing fancy at all hole in the wall. but if you want the best green chili burrito you ever had go here!
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daraylb | Phoenix, AZ | 2 Reviews

| Wed, March 25, 2009

i would PAY !... for this recipe...and make it 28 day's a month, 29 in febuary.
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