City Consensus · Phoenix
Mexican in Phoenix
Community consensus
The consensus is still forming.
Top Tier Editorial has a take on Mexican in Phoenix below. The community ranking opens up once a few locals have weighed in.
Top 4 Mexican in Phoenix
The Valley's Mexican picks — led by Phoenix New Times' 10 Best Mexican Restaurants and anchored by James Beard winner Bacanora.
- #1
Bacanora PHX
Grand Avenue
“Phoenix New Times: chef René Andrade's ode to Sonora — 'almost everything touches an open flame,' house-made tortillas, 2024 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest.”
- #2
Chilte
Grand Avenue
“Phoenix New Times: modern Mexican from Food & Wine's 2024 Best New Chef Lawrence Smith — birria in squid-ink tortillas and mole de la casa inside the revamped Egyptian Motor Hotel.”
- #3
Las 15 Salsas Restaurant Oaxaqueño
Sunnyslope
“Phoenix New Times 10 Best Mexican — Oaxacan cooking centered on multiple mole varieties, with one of the Valley's better mezcal lists.”
- #4
Presidio Cocina Mexicana
Encanto
“Phoenix New Times 10 Best Mexican — Michoacán family recipes, standout chile rellenos and rotating mole specials in a casual corner spot.”