El Norteño

Phoenix, AZ · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Phoenix
#352
of 3145 restaurants
City Percentile
73%
rating percentile
Address
El Norteño, 1002 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone
(602) 254-4629
Website
elnortenoaz.com
Status
Closed · Opens 7:30 AM

El Norteño is a restaurant located in Phoenix, AZ. It is one of 3,145 restaurants listed in Phoenix. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Phoenix city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday7 AM–10 PM
SundayClosed
Monday7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday7 AM–9 PM
Thursday7 AM–9 PM
Friday7 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Mike Beltran · Jun 2025

Whenever I’m craving authentic Mexican food, this family-owned gem never disappoints. I’ve been coming here for years, and it always hits the spot. The food is flavorful, portions are generous, and you can taste the love in every bite. Their green chili burrito, enchilada style with rice and beans, is my go-to comfort dish—pure perfection. The carne asada fries are loaded and packed with flavor, and their chips with salsa are fresh and satisfying. Everything is made with care, just like home cooking. They offer great weekly specials for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the atmosphere is very family-oriented. Seating is limited outside, so I typically call ahead, pick up, and enjoy it at home. Super convenient and always consistent. Don’t forget to check out the menu, I’ve added it to t

★★★★★ 5.0 Edward C · Aug 2025

My work has Taco Tuesday on Thursday where everyone gets a taco or two. They get them from El Norteno amd they are amazing! So much so that I had to treat myself to dinner there myself one Friday! I got two beef and two chicken tacos, a green chili burrito, and a pint if their salsa. Their salsa is amazing as well! I highly recommend this place for a quick bite. Just know that they only take cash.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Stan Gross · Feb 2026

We stopped in for a quick lunch so my friend could give this establishment a try. The staff is friendly and takes your order quickly. I had the machaca chimichanga which had a sauce on it, with rice and beans. I wasn’t quite sure what kind of sauce it was, an enchilada, green chile or brown sauce - but it was rather bland tasting. The portion sizes are good, however, the flavors didn’t seem as good as they used to be here. Not sure if it was an off day or if they’ve changed cooks. My friend had the machaca enchilada style with rice and beans. He is a big Mexican food fan and wasn’t impressed either.

★★★★★ 5.0 Elizabeth Bedolla · Jan 2026

Small establishment but food was delicious! Prices were good as well. Clean inside and out.

★★★★★ 5.0 T Y · May 2025

Not exactly cheap for a hole-in-the-wall takeout spot, but the portions are big so it kinda balances out. It’s right on a busy intersection, so if you sit outside, just know it can get pretty noisy with traffic. The menu is simple and has pictures, which makes ordering super easy. I both got machaca and it was really tasty—definitely the highlight. Would come back if I’m in the area and craving something hearty.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Quick Bite

Services

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