Taco Guild — Restaurant in Phoenix

Title: Divine Delights at Taco Guild: The Last Supper Nachos

As I entered the sacred grounds of Taco Guild in Phoenix, Arizona, I couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. Jesus Christ and his Disciples had chosen this hallowed establishment for their last supper, and I was about to experience the same nacho feast that had been blessed by the Son of God himself.

Presentation: 🌮🌮 Unfortunately, the presentation of the traditional style nachos fell short of heavenly expectations. Only two chips were graciously arranged on the plate, which left much to be desired. It seemed as though a miracle was needed to multiply their number.

Chips: 🌮🌮 While the chips were fried in-house, they leaned towards a more cantina style. Although they were crispy, they were disappointingly thin for bearing the weight of hearty nacho toppings. I yearned for a sturdier foundation to fully enjoy the divine flavors that awaited me.

Toppings Distribution: 🌮🌮 Regrettably, the toppings distribution left something to be desired. With only two chips present, it was challenging to experience a harmonious blend of flavors with each bite. I longed for a more generous offering that would bring forth the true nacho communion.

Nacho Establishment Vibe: 🌮🌮🌮🌮 Despite the shortcomings in the nacho realm, Taco Guild's ambiance and overall vibe were truly divine. Jesus Christ himself would have felt at home in this establishment. The atmosphere exuded a sense of reverence and sacredness, making it an ideal place for communion and gathering with friends.

Ingredient Quality: 🌮🌮🌮🌮 When it came to the quality of ingredients, Taco Guild truly shined. The choice of ingredients was commendable, with fresh and flavorful components that elevated the overall nacho experience. It was clear that the chefs paid attention to sourcing high-quality ingredients, ensuring a taste that would leave a lasting impression.

Protein: 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮 Ah, the carnitas—truly a gift from the divine. The succulent and tender carnitas embodied the flavors of heaven itself. The protein element of these last supper nachos was an unequivocal triumph, earning a perfect five chips out of five. It was a heavenly delight that redeemed the dish.

Overall: 🌮🌮🌮½ In the end, my experience with the last supper nachos at Taco Guild left me with mixed feelings. While the presentation, chips, and toppings distribution were lacking, the establishment's vibe and ingredient quality were praiseworthy. And let us not forget the celestial carnitas, which elevated the dish to new heights.

Therefore, I award Taco Guild's Last Supper Nachos a humble rating of three and a half chips out of five. Although they may not have reached the divine heights one would expect from such an occasion, the experience was a testament to the power of faith in the...

UPDATE: Not that anyone but taco guild cares....

I've been back several times, and experiences continue to get better. I've talked with one of the managers about the sign on the door. This is common practice, and now I know what to expect. Don't go in for a late bite. You might get in too late. I highly recommend flour tortillas on the tacos, which is a much better choice for this establishment.

First review: I've been sitting on my thoughts about Taco Guild because my initial thoughts were, "I'm probably not going back."

I live in the neighborhood, just recently moved here from Tempe. My neighbors suggested this place when we moved in. I've just been busy and hadn't taken the time to stop in. My son and I decided to go there after a busy week at work. Friday night. It's late, nearly 9 pm when we both agree that we need food, something quick and still open. We hate to be the people who show up as the restaurant is closing. We checked hours online and taco guild was closing at 11pm so we felt safe to head over and still be in the flow of their meal service We got there around 930pm and there was a sign on the door saying they were closing at 10pm. We almost turned around and left but figured we'd try. We didn't want fast food, and we knew if we drove somewhere else, we might miss their last call for food. So we went in.

The server told us the last call was at 930, but they'd make an executive call to let us order if we could figure it out quickly. I have vision issues, and the menu was hard to read in the dark lighting. I picked a few items that I figured I'd enjoy, guacamole, shrimp taco, and chicken tinga taco. The guacamole was ok. It needed some additional acidity, but we ate it. My son liked it. But the tacos, I did not enjoy. The corn tortilla was very, very thick. It wasn't tender, and it felt doughy in texture. The shrimp was cooked but cold, and it lacked seasoning. The tinga was flavorful but dry. It didn't seem to have any sauce either.

We asked about ordering churros to take with us to go at the end of the meal. She said we could, but they would get cooked with our meal and would sit waiting for us until we could eat it. I really just wanted to enjoy the meal in the restaurant, and we felt rushed. You can see, they put the chairs up in the dining room and we had just gotten our food.

Between the experience of feeling rushed and the fact that I spent $50 plus tip for a torta, two tacos, a corona and some guacamole, I'm just not sure I'll be ordering meals again. The portions were generous, so that's promising, I mentioned that to our server, and she said they put 6oz of meat in every taco

I can say that the vibe and the atmosphere and decor make me want to come back to drink and eat...

Category: Fine comfort food. We were tossing out ideas for Friday night dinner when a friend suggested Taco Guild, which was new to us. Glad she did. In another recent review of a church-turned-bookstore (in Obidos, Portugal) I said that all former churches should be repurposed as bookstores. I now believe that all former churches should be repurposed as either bookstores or restaurants. Both would be even better. Just as guilds built great churches of the Renaissance, the Taco Guild is building great tacos in one of Phoenix’s oldest churches, built in 1893. Outdoor tables are available on the dog friendly patio, but we dined inside, partly because we were dogless that night, and partly because our friend said it is really cool inside, which it is. The church apparently couldn’t decide what it wanted to be, welcoming worshippers of several different denominations over the last 12+ decades. It now welcomes a different kind of parishioners on a nondenominational pilgrimage: food. Taco worshippers now enter through the parking lot side, rather than the front door used by the former denominations. The bar is to your right, where a different kind of altar once stood. Dining tables now stand where pews once laid. The lighting is low and moody, allowing guests to show proper respect for the food. A giant chandelier draws your eye upward, toward the soaring wooden rafters, beams, and tongue-and-groove ceiling. What appears to be the original stained glass with liturgical inscriptions fills the window openings. But my eye was drawn to the impressive mural paintings filling the friezes above windows. I don’t know if they were there when it was a church. If so, I’m even more impressed because the art is distinctly secular, mostly reproductions or imitations of Vermeer and Rembrandt. The menu offers many of the usual Tex-Mex suspects, but hey, we came for the namesakes. So for dinner we shared a bottle of wine from the small but well-curated and reasonably priced by-the-glass-list (we may have been the first people who ever ordered a whole bottle of wine)(there’s much more beer) and four generously portioned tacos: Chipotle Cherry Streak (excellent as is), Baja Fish (very good but it needs a sauce, like an Avo Crema), Salmon (excellent as is), and Brisket (great brisket and a very good taco, but again, it would benefit from a Crema of some sort). The live music, which is standard on Friday and Saturday night, rounded out our first, fun visit. We will be back, and this is the kind of place I could see becoming a regular. YouTube’s...