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El Norteno

Cuisine: Mexican

Neighborhood: Downtown Phoenix

1002 N. 7th Ave., AZ, 85007 Map It
602-254-4629

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So much grease slides off the flautas here that you could probably start a fire with it if you were so inclined. So is that a bad thing? Hell, no. Particularly when it comes to Mexican fast food. El Norte

Best Of Phoenix® Awards
  • 2024 Best Breakfast Burrito
  • 2022 Best Burritos
  • 2021 Best Breakfast Burrito
  • 2020 Best Breakfast Burrito
  • 2019 Best Breakfast Burrito
  • 2018 Best Chimichanga
  • 2015 Best Breakfast Burrito
  • 2014 Best Breakfast Burrito
  • 2002 Best Cheap Mexican Food
  • 2000 Best Mexican Takeout

Chris Malloy

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