Backyard Taco, Mexican drive-in restaurant in Gilbert, Arizona.
Backyard Taco is a Mexican drive-in restaurant in Gilbert, Arizona, where meat is grilled over mesquite wood. The menu covers tacos al carbon, quesadillas, burritos, and several other dishes all cooked fresh on the spot.
The business started as a single location in Mesa and later grew to cover several spots across Arizona. The Gilbert location opened in 2020 as part of that expansion.
The kitchen uses a mesquite wood grill, which gives the meat a smoky flavor that sets it apart from most fast-food spots. Handmade corn tortillas and dishes like the Vampiro, a crisped tortilla filled with meat and cheese, reflect a Mexican street food approach.
The restaurant has a drive-through lane, indoor seating, and a covered patio, so there are a few ways to enjoy a meal here. In summer, the Arizona heat can be intense, so the indoor option or the shaded patio may be more comfortable.
The restaurant runs a membership program called Taco Cartel that offers regulars special deals. There is also a salsa bar where guests can pick from several house-made sauces to season their food as they like.
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