PART SIX: Asadero Norte De Sonora
The final chapter of the Hold Your Fork “Taco Hunt” is here, the hunt is over.
Was the hunt successful? Yes. Was it fruitful? Yes. Did we find the “best taco place” in Phoenix? Yes? Maybe? I’m not really sure.
During this hunt we went to six taco shops that are very highly regarded amongst Phoenicians, all of which were good, some better than others, some disappointing.
But let me tell you, Asadero Norte De Sonora, was a real experience that most people need to partake in first hand. Who doesn't want a sizzling platter full of meat and veggies?
Let's get to it.
Tacos:
We didn’t order multiple tacos we ordered the “parillada” ($26) which comes with three meats, tortillas, salsas, beans and grilled veggies. Essentially a hot metal plate, piled high with the meats of your choice. You better believe that shit stays HOT!
We ordered the Chicken, Carne Asada, and Al Pastor. We also had the choice of tortillas (The waitress recommended all flour, and I fucked up and ordered half flour half corn, should’ve gotten all flour.)
Chicken:
The chicken was still on the bone, so you could either eat it like chicken or you can pick it and build a little chicken taco. We did both, there were two legs, one breast and a thigh. The dark meat was FIRE! The white meat was good, some of it was a little dry though. Not sure what they rub the chicken with, but it is definitely some kind of voodoo magic.
Carne Asada:
Pretty damn good, not sliced too thin nor too thick. Good amount of flavor and salt to it as well. You can taste that it was cooked over a fire, not on some flattop.
Pastor:
Great flavor! Didn’t love it, but with a little guac and lime, it was pretty damn good. Cut perfectly for a “do it yourself taco”.
As I mentioned above, you get your choice of tortillas, normally Bryan and I keep it traditional with corn tortillas, but here it is worth getting all flour. The flavor and texture is far superior. Not sure if they make any of the tortillas in house. I know the chips are straight outta the bag, but still good.
Horchata:
Talk about a good mouth feel, Bryan loved it, I liked it. It’s served in a big glass with some crushed ice, which makes it wicked easy to drink.
Location:
Centrally located, just south of 16th Street and Van Buren. Small parking lot, and they ONLY take cash. At least that is what I was told so I came prepared and didn’t try any other payment options.