Elmer’s Tacos

We always hear about this place so we decided to try it & that was definitely a mistake. First of all the old lady at the counter was extremely rude! Maybe it’s because it’s hot as hell inside that place?! She was very unprofessional wearing sunglasses inside as she took our order, also we’ve never been so we had questions about the menu & sure enough this lady had the nerve to get an attitude because I had questions.
Food was not great at all, it was extremely hot inside, & that lady had the WORST customer service. I’m pretty sure Elmer would not have liked her attitude.
Never returning to that place.

1^st time visiting. I was looking for good burrito early in Saturday in Chandler. The spicy chicken burrito was good, spicy but not over spicy. Got fast serve and good price. I recommend checking this place out.

I’ve lived here in Chandler for most of my life and always hear how Elmers is a staple. I will say while the food is good, it’s way overrated. Many other Mexican joints better than Elmers.
The owners are so cheap too. From the products they provide (utensils, napkins, etc) to their up charge for EVERYTHING.
I’ll go again, but only because it’s in the area or because I’m tagging along with others

As long as you dont go here when school is in session you are good. Really tasty burritos, friendly service and great hot sauce. Across the street from the school so lunch is a bad time during the week but weekends are great. The Green Chili Burro is the bomb.

First time here. Had the mini green chile burrito it was okay I would probably have it again. Had the carne asada tacos it was very disappointing the meat was to overcooked and dried. The salsa did not impress me, tomato based salsa not many options here.

Excellent food across the board! Have not been disappointed yet. Fry bread is the beast in town!

My friends and I went here for the first time yesterday for lunch. We didn’t realize the time and went shortly before noon, which is also when the high school students go there for lunch. Surprisingly the line moved super fast. We didn’t have to wait long at all. I tried the cheese enchiladas with the rice and beans. So basic yet so good! I love the enchilada sauce. Perfect amount of spice and perfect flavor. Everyone in my group loved their food. We will definitely be back here often!

Affordable and tasty all in one place. I love their beans so I always get a bean tostada. I love their $ 3 menu too so I have to choose from that too. I’m a fan!

My husband decided to take me to his old stomping grounds and said we had to try this staple!!! Seriously, he was right (doesn’t happen too often).
This restaurant has been in Chandler for years and offers a large menu of traditional Mexican food. There is tons of parking on the side and in front. The interior is a little small but considering how long it has been in this location, it is big for the time.
This is the place to go when you don’t want to spend a fortune but want something delicious! I had a simple bean and cheese burrito but seriously, it was the best I have ever had. They even had mini fried cones that had different combos. I took one to go! The prices were great since they were pretty cheap and honestly I loved this little hole in the wall!
Don’t forget the Horchata, always the best was to end a meal. Now go eat some awesome Mexican food, Cinco De Mayo is coming up!

Quality authentic Mexican-​Sonoran food close to home. First time in 5 years I’ve found a tasty place to go. Very reasonable prices and accommodating staff! Would absolutely come again!

I grew up in south phoenix and love little hole in the wall Mexican food places. When I looked up best breakfast burritos Elmers came up on the list. We decided to stop in and pick up a breakfast burrito, an egg, chorizo and potato burrito to be exact. My husband ran in and picked it up and we took it home. I was loving it from the first bite. Great texture, tasty chorizo and warm, soft tortilla. Did I mention this sucker was huge and under $ 5?! I couldn’t even finish it and my husband gladly took over. My only complaint is the chorizo isn’t as spicy as I would prefer, but my husband who doesn’t like much spice, thought it was perfect, as he gave me the thumbs up between bites. We would go back just for that burrito, but I’ll venture into the red chili and tamale arena here soon too. Recommend for a fast, friendly, easy, no fuss, delicious, filling burrito!

We’ve heard so much about this place, about how famous it is. We brought our entire family this morning after our children’s baseball game. We found out what they’re famous for. We spent so much money and all our orders were wrong. We waited so long for them to be corrected and our dad is diabetic. It was awful they gave us chips thrown in a box with shredded cold cheese on top. I explained this to a few women up front and I was given SO much attitude. I asked for a manager and they said they don’t have one. The women up front started talking bad in Spanish about me and I knew what they were saying because I SPEAK Spanish!!! I’m so upset right now I’m typing this while we’re still here. The beans taste like they’re from a can and we all spent so much and didn’t even eat their food. They don’t have anyone respectively to speak to so here is my 100% honest review

After years of living in Chandler, I decided to finally check out this place. Elmer moved to the USA from Mexico and started this place in the early 70’s. He took inspiration from his mother’s recipes and has been serving his awesome tacos to the downtown Chandler area for decades. I love good authentic Mexican food and this place sells it at a good price. Definitely come on Taco Tuesdays for some great specials.

LOVE AT FIRST BITE for me! This place hits that rare balance of really great mexican food for the value/​price.
My faves are the crispy beef tacos and spicy green burritos, but I’m always looking forward to trying something else next time.
What really seals the deal are the prices. Such a good value!!! I can get a number of burritos and save a few for lunches the next few days, and amazingly, they heat up well and still taste crazy good (since the flavors are so point).
Hoping to stop by the shop one day but in the mean time I’ll continue to get my awesome delivery lunches (via doordash)

So first off we came here after my husband heard Rick Demicco say this place had the best tacos in Chandler. Okay, I wouldn’t go that far. First the tacos were good but not the best. Also usually a taco place has salsas, jalapeños and limes free and available. Here they didn’t have limes, jalapeños, and they charge for the green salsa. The only salsa that’s free is the red one, that tastes like it came out of a can. The restaurant was not very clean either.
Listen, hispanics know good tacos and let me tell I didn’t even see one there. I wanted to like this place but it just became a big disappointment. By the way the staff acted like their doing you a favor taking your order :/

Love this hidden gem in Chandler. First off, you have taco in the name… SIGN ME UP!!!
Is a small little restaurant, but don’t let he looks fool you. This Mexican place knows how to do simple food right.
Been here a few times and each time I leave more then pleased. Love the Machaca beef hard tacos. They make their own taco shells not some store bought nonsense. Rice is great and the pinto beans are absolutely delicious. They are very rich as you can Tel them make them with lard and/​or bacon grease. Mmmmm. :)
They are always super fried my and more than happy to recommend something new each time.
Word the wise though. They are located right across the street from Chandler High so during school days either come before 12 or after 1 otherwise the line is intense.

This place is out-​of-​control good!
Definitely try the green chili many burritos… A word of caution avoid this place at high noon it will be flooded with high school students.
I prefer the chicken machaca and green chili beef burritos. Very good!

Food was simple but mostly tasty. The grilled fish taco was not good. Too «fishy». I couldn’t eat it. However, the chile relleno was good. The inside of restaurant needs to be cleaned up a bit. I did like the family feel among the staff.

I know I can’t be the only one that thought of Elmer’s glue when first seeing the name of this place. Anywho, after a couple of visit to Elmer’s, I have decided that Elmer’s is a decent little joint. I like it!
Elmer’s Taco’s is a cozy fast food restaurant where you order up front, take a seat, and wait for your order number to be called. The food they serve up here is Sonoran style. Get your tamales, green chile mini burritos, bean and cheese burritos, machaca, and other delicious food here! They also serve cheese and strips which are tortilla chips topped with freshly shredded cheese, not melted. No matter what you order though, don’t forget to get their salsa. Brett B. had informed me that the horchata served here is powdered and that’s why it’s pretty gritty to drink. That sucker leaves me more thirsty after drinking it.
Across the street is Chandler High so if you want to beat the rush, come in before 11:30AM or after 1:00PM. The lunchtime rush consists mainly of Chandler High students and boy is it a rush — the line goes out the door!
So yes, come here for some decent eats! Food is always hot, the staff are friendly and loud, and the tables are kind of small and cramped so you might want to take it home. It’s a hole-​n-​the-​wall shop that delivers some good eats.
P. S. No glue is served here. ;P

My parents have been coming here since the 80s, so I’ve been a lifetime patron, literally. Although I don’t live close by, I try to come here about once a month for my fix of that salsa, omg! Elmer’s is the nicest hole-​in-​the-​wall Mexican restaurant I’ve ever visited. While it’s definitely fast food, it is 10,000x better than a Filiberto’s or any other fast food Mexican place.
Everything on the menu is great, but I always order the beef machaca burrito. Do it! So flavorful and juicy; I’ve never had better machaca anywhere else! If I’m here with my fam, we will order «strips» (chips and cheese) and a cheese quesadilla to share. The horchata is good but can be a little gritty at times. Elmer’s makes their salsa in-​house and serves it in squeeze bottles at each table. My brother and I fight over it, so we grab two bottles since we cannot share. They sell little salsa packets you can take home — I never leave without a few!