El Norteno
This business is unclaimed.
Owners who claim their business can update listing details, add photos, respond to reviews, and more.
Claim your free listing now
+1 602-254-4629+ Add websiteImprove this listing
Hours
Sun
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Mon
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat
7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Details
This business is unclaimed.
Owners who claim their business can update listing details, add photos, respond to reviews, and more.
Claim your free listing now
CUISINES
Mexican, Southwestern, Fast Food
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Gift Cards Available
Menu
Main
Tamale
enchilada
rice & beans
$7
Taco
tostada rice & beans
$7
Red Or Green Chile Bowl
rice &
beans w/ flour tortilla
$6.55
Flautas Beef Or Chicken (2)
rice & beans
$6.6
Red Or Green Chile Burro
rice & beans
$6.15
Enchilada Style Add
$1
Cheese Enchiladas (2)
rice & beans
$7
Is this a fast food place?
Details
CUISINES
Mexican, Southwestern, Fast Food
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Gift Cards Available
Contribute
4.5
28 reviews
Excellent
21
Very good
4
Average
1
Poor
1
Terrible
1
Misty
Phoenix1 contribution
Sep 2019 • none
We live almost 30 minutes or so from El Norteno but the drive is most definitely worth it. Not only is the food affordable, but it's also some of the best that we have ever eaten. It has quickly become my family's go-to and favorite place to eat. All of their food is cooked to order instead of being left under a heat lamp. While they may only take cash for payment, the prices definitely make up for any possible inconvenience. The cashiers and cooks are friendly and when I missed a bag, one of them ran to catch up to me so I wouldn't have to come back for the food I left behind. Love this place!
Written January 29, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Tatianna
3 contributions
Jul 2020 • solo
I got a taco salad and a machaca taco and they did not disappoint. The taco salad was almost the size of my head and the taco was super flavorful and the shell was a fresh made hardshell. Added bonus: Everybody that was working was super sweet. Absolutely worth the wait in the heat. I'll be back again for sure.
Written July 2, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
SDJA
San Francisco144 contributions
Jun 2024 • solo
Wow! What a treat! My flight from PHX to SFO got cancelled, so I rented a car and made my way to El Norteño. Got there 15 minutes before they closed. Ordered a Chimichanga with Carne Asada (rice and beans on the side) and a horchata. So glad I did. Best chimichanga I’ve had in ages. Better than any that I’ve had in NorCal even for twice the price or half the quantity. All meat inside the chimichanga since the rice and beans were on the side. Didn’t even have to pay extra for sour cream and guacamole. Horchata was also very good. If I came back to El Norteño, I would definitely come back. Highly recommended.
Written June 2, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Roadmaster2013
Minneapolis90 contributions
May 2024 • friends
Easily the best food we had in AZ. Truly amazing huge burritos great sa tasty! Really a hidden gem. You need to try this place!
Written May 30, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
letsgoazcardinals
Anthem355 contributions
Apr 2023 • solo
This is one of the best machaca burritos I have ever had! Great location downtown, I have driven by here forever and decided today was the day and I am so happy I stopped!
Written April 8, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
jtnewsom
17 contributions
Mar 2018 • family
What can I say that hasn't been said already. This is a great food fix, for sure. The price is right. The food is is hot. Seating as well if you like. Nothing fancy! Just basic good Mexican food for a great price. We keep coming back when we come to town.❤
Written March 5, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Carla M
1 contribution
Feb 2018 • family
Found a bug in my burrito. Told the workers but they did not compensate.Disgusted and will not return!
Written February 16, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Sightsee730901
Bozeman242 contributions
Feb 2018 • couples
The meals were very good and great size portions. The service was fast and friendly. My husband did not like the Sonora enchilada but only because it was not what he was expecting; I am sure they are very good for a Sonora enchilada. Cash only. They are closed on Sundays.
Written February 3, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
769tanyaj
19 contributions
Jan 2018 • family
Soooo Goood!! Just the right amount of heat! Flavorful and delicious, Meals truly made to order. I get exactly what I ask for, every time.Homemade taste. Reminiscent of a favorite grandma's cooking in the area. Yes, her...
Red Burrito Mixed With Cheese, Enchilada Style, No rice, Double beans, No garnish, extra sauce & extra cheese.
Written January 29, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
JinxHE
Glendale260 contributions
Nov 2017 • friends
There's no better place to meet your craving for Mexican food than El Norteno. It's not fancy, but the food, and service, are exceptional. The red chile is wonderful, and where else can you get a red chile burro for $3.50? The chilaquiles, topped with an egg or two with a side of refried beans, will stay with you throughout the day. Their salsa is enough to stop for, as are their tacos and gorditas. Thank goodness places like this are still around. Give this place a try. You won't be sorry.
Written January 1, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
tuc7k
Scottsdale433 contributions
Jul 2017 • solo
The seating if one decides to stay is in a covered patio style building with basic picnic style seating. Despite the summer heat at 105 degrees just after noon, there were about half a dozen diners seated and chowing down. Dedicated customers who love the food!
i decided to pick up some food to take home, knowing 25 minutes of travel time with the food in the trunk would result in piping hot food. And, it was.
Their enchiladas are very tasty, full of cheese, lightly sauced, covered with melted cheese, shredded lettuce and cut up tomato. A huge portion of nicely flavored beans and a more normal portion of rice came with. While the sauce had a slight bit of heat to it, it never really went anywhere near on the heat scale, perhaps a 2 on the 10 scale.
i also got 3 tacos to really get a taste of the family recipes: a ground beef with hard shell (best of the 3), machaca ( very good flavor) in hard shell and carne asada (lots of meat with cilantro and onion) in soft shell. All 3 tacos were very tasty, and had plenty of ingredients. Really got my money's worth and enjoyed everything.
Will likely revisit when temps return to decent after October cool returns. These are very good recipes. If You like Mexican food, You will not be disappointed with their food. Total came to just under $15.
Written July 15, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Rochelle R
2 contributions
Apr 2017 • solo
You can beat the lunch specials. Great food, great prices! Only draw back is they only accept cash. Taco Wednesday and Taco salad Tuesdays are my favorite. It's like your grandma is in the back cooking with love.
Written April 26, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
johnaalv
Phoenix12 contributions
Apr 2017 • none
Been coming here since 1997 from time to time I'll order various items and I swear everything is fantastic but the Red chili burrito with or without beans is always my favorite until one day last month I tried the Green and now I have no idea how to choose either so I get both! Yes they are that good!!
Written April 10, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jeff M
Chandler14 contributions
Feb 2017 • business
Arrived on a "Taco Wednesday" and had the special...tacos, of course. Two home-made hard-shell tacos, rice, beans and a small drink for under $6!!! The food was fantastic, and the price was right.
Come with cash...and a little patience. Seating is limited, so get there early (lunch starts at 10:30am) if you plan to eat there, otherwise take it to go. Daily specials can't be beat.
Written March 8, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Clara
Phoenix30 contributions
Nov 2016 • none
The food here is legit, Make sure you have cash when visiting this mom and pop shop. They have the most delicious and feeling combinations ever.
Written February 13, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Showing results 1-15 of 28
Related Stories
Best cheap eats
See all
Best nearby
We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Best nearby hotels
See all 
Best nearby restaurants
See all 
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing