1. Tacos Chiwas

    Chihuahua-style Mexican

    A husband-and-wife operation that started as a tight counter serving Chihuahua-style street food and has grown into a proper local chain without losing its edge. The barbacoa and pastor tacos are the ones to order, though the rajas quesadilla—spicy enough to make you crave horchata—proves they're equally skilled with everything else on the menu.

    James Beard Awards
    2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin
    2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Southwest · Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin
    Foodist Awards
    2025 · Finalist · Phenomenal Fast Casual Concept
    Phoenix New Times
    2024 · Best Gorditas · Best of Phoenix
    2025 · Best Gorditas · Best of Phoenix
    2023 · Best Gorditas · Best of Phoenix
    The top 50 restaurants in Phoenix right now
    The Infatuation
    The 20 Best Restaurants In Phoenix
    The Best Restaurants In Phoenix
    AZ Central
    2026 · The 100 Best Metro Phoenix Restaurants
    Phoenix Magazine
    2025 · Best Gorditas · Best of the Valley
    2025 · Chiwas Taco · Top 100 Dishes of Arizona
    Address
    1028 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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