# 10 Best Taco Spots in Scottsdale (2026) > Taco Papi's birria, Tacos Chiwas' James Beard-nominated tacos, Barrio Queen's duck carnitas. Source: https://guides.thescottsdalescoop.com/best-taco-spots-scottsdale --- ![Best Taco Spots in Scottsdale](/images/taco-spots-hero.webp) Dining & Drinks # Best Taco Spots in Scottsdale Guides › Best Taco Spots in Scottsdale Updated July 8, 2026 10 spots ### In This Guide 1 Taco Papi 2 Salsitas 3 Tacos Chiwas 4 Diego Pops 5 Barrio Queen 6 Los Olivos Mexican Patio 7 Backyard Taco 8 El Ranchito 9 Otro Cafe 10 Carolina's Mexican Food ![Taco Papi in Scottsdale](/images/taco-papi.webp) 1 ## [Taco Papi](https://www.tacopapi.com) 4340 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Gourmet street tacos in Old Town. Birria with consomme and al pastor are extraordinary. Visit Website View in Directory ![Salsitas in Scottsdale](/images/salsitas.webp) 2 ## [Salsitas](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/salsitas) 8320 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Authentic taqueria with handmade tortillas. Carne asada and carnitas are the real deal. View in Directory ![Tacos Chiwas in Scottsdale](/images/tacos-chiwas.webp) 3 ## [Tacos Chiwas](https://www.tacoschiwas.com) 1928 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006 James Beard-nominated. Flour tortilla tacos with salsa macha are legendary. Visit Website View in Directory ![Diego Pops in Scottsdale](/images/diego-pops.webp) 4 ## [Diego Pops](https://www.diegopops.com) 4338 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Colorful Old Town taqueria. Korean BBQ taco and elote are Instagram-worthy. Visit Website View in Directory ![Barrio Queen in Scottsdale](/images/barrio-queen.webp) 5 ## [Barrio Queen](https://www.barrioqueen.com) 7114 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Upscale Mexican with handmade tortillas. Duck carnitas taco and tableside guacamole. Visit Website View in Directory ![Los Olivos Mexican Patio in Scottsdale](/images/los-olivos-mexican-patio.webp) 6 ## [Los Olivos Mexican Patio](https://www.losolivosrestaurant.com) 7328 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Old Town classic since 1972. Sonoran-style tacos under olive trees. Visit Website View in Directory ![Backyard Taco in Scottsdale](/images/backyard-taco.webp) 7 ## [Backyard Taco](https://www.backyardtaco.com) Multiple Valley locations Wood-fired Mexican grill with mesquite-grilled carne asada tacos. Visit Website View in Directory ### 🌵 Get the Scottsdale Scoop Join 15,000+ Scottsdale locals who get the best events, restaurants, and hidden gems delivered every week. ![El Ranchito in Scottsdale](/images/el-ranchito.webp) 8 ## [El Ranchito](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/el-ranchito) 7818 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 No-frills taqueria since the 1970s. The carne asada is universally loved. View in Directory ![Otro Cafe in Scottsdale](/images/otro-cafe.webp) 9 ## [Otro Cafe](https://www.otrocafe.com) 6035 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Farm-to-table Mexican with locally sourced ingredients. Creative and unique. Visit Website View in Directory ![Carolina's Mexican Food in Scottsdale](/images/carolinas-mexican-food.webp) 10 ## [Carolina's Mexican Food](https://www.carolinasmexicanfood.com) Multiple Valley locations Legendary handmade flour tortillas. Bean and cheese burro is a Valley rite of passage. Visit Website View in Directory ## Never Miss a Scottsdale Pick Subscribe to the Scottsdale Scoop newsletter and get the best local spots, events, and inside scoop delivered to your inbox every week. It's free. Join 15,000+ Scottsdale locals. Free, always. ## More Dining & Drinks Guides in Scottsdale ![Scottsdale's Best Patios](/images/isabellas-kitchen.webp) ### Scottsdale's Best Patios The patios locals actually go to · 13 spots ![Best Date Night Spots in Scottsdale](/images/cafe-monarch.webp) ### Best Date Night Spots in Scottsdale Where Scottsdale locals actually take their dates · 12 spots ![Best Restaurants in Scottsdale](/images/hush-public-house.webp) ### Best Restaurants in Scottsdale The restaurants Scottsdale locals keep going back to · 12 spots ![Best Happy Hours in Scottsdale](/images/cien-agaves.webp) ### Best Happy Hours in Scottsdale The deals, drinks, and vibes locals actually go for · 12 spots ![Best Brunch Spots in Scottsdale](/images/hash-kitchen.webp) ### Best Brunch Spots in Scottsdale The spots locals actually wake up early for · 12 spots ![Best Coffee Shops in Scottsdale](/images/press-coffee.webp) ### Best Coffee Shops in Scottsdale Where locals actually get their coffee · 10 spots ![Best New Restaurant Openings in Scottsdale 2026](/images/catch-scottsdale.webp) ### Best New Restaurant Openings in Scottsdale 2026 The hottest new spots you need to try · 10 spots ![Best Steakhouses in Scottsdale](/images/steak-44.webp) ### Best Steakhouses in Scottsdale Where Scottsdale goes for the perfect steak · 10 spots