Cocina Madrigal Tacos + Tequila

We had just landed at the airport and wanted something local for lunch. We ended up here. They’re in a “backup” location just down and across the street from their main location while it is being renovated. That however did nothing to diminish from a fantastic Tex-Mex meal. Most everything was prepared after we ordered and was very fresh. Their guacamole is excellent and is served with salsa. Agua fresco is made on site - ended up having both the hibiscus and pineapple as we stayed for 90 minutes sitting outside under a shade cover. My main course were three pork tacos - served on corn tortillas made fresh when I ordered (tasty and not dry). My wife had a variety of 3 tacos (beef, pork and shrimp). Because everything else was so good I ordered churros…also fresh and excellent. N

Cocina Madrigal had a fire, so now the magic is happening in their food truck with food served in to-go containers in a building nearby or on a patio. The food was amazing! The homemade tortillas for the tacos are THE BEST tortillas I have ever had. I loved the steak salad with mango!! Oh YUM! The place was super busy, and the temporary location makes the atmosphere less than 5, but once the restaurant is fixed from the fire, the atmosphere will be better.

We checked the Google reviews before going, and everything was great except for the slightly out-of-the-way location, which made it a little difficult to find. We ordered three dishes and one drink, and the portions were so generous that we took the leftovers home. The burritos and tacos were absolutely delicious. And the staff were all very friendly, which made for a pleasant experience.

​Background: On 03/01/26, I had the opportunity to visit Cocina Madrigal. For context, I was only passing through Phoenix to get home from a trip to the Grand Canyon. I mention this because I didn’t have a lot of time to find a place to eat, so I essentially picked what Yelp recommended. ​Review of establishment: Upon arrival, I found the restaurant located on a dirt lot with plenty of parking. What I noticed right away was that they were operating out of a food truck, though there was a dine-in area. It was very clean and had a moderate amount of seating; I believe the building they were using was a church. ​Review of food: They started us off with chips and salsa. The chips were fresh and crispy, while the salsa had a great blend of spices and a heat level that wasn't overwhelming. I als

They were remodeling the restaurant when we visited, so we were directed a little past the restaurant to their temporary food truck area. There was an option of indoor and outdoor seating. Very comfortable. The staff were amazing. Angel walked us through the menu. He was exceptionally friendly, helpful and personable. Everything from the chips/guacamole to the tacos and salad were so tasty! The tacos were very filling and the steak salad seemed to have more meat than salad. All the flavors left us wanting more until we could not eat a other bit. The aqua fresca was so refreshing. The flavors were not watered down at all. This location is only about 20mins from the Phoenix airport. So even if you are just passing through, stop by to try this place out. It will be worth the effort. Everythi