TACOS CALAFIA

Who We Are

Our founder Adolfo Torres has the taqueria business in his blood. Growing up, his parents owned a taqueria in the busy and colorful streets of Tijuana, Mexico. Adolfo learned the business working during weekends as a kid with his father.

Adolfo opened a tacos food truck in Peoria in 2016 along with his father and siblings to bring the tradition of authentic Tijuana street style tacos to Arizona. The single food truck catapulted into Tacos Calafia, three bustling brick and mortar locations. Despite the growth, the heart of our business remains the same—fresh ingredients, incredible tacos, authentic Tijuana style and family at the center. In fact, Adolfo still keeps the salsa and the meat marinades recipe a family secret! Handmade tortillas, fresh salsa and guacamole are prepared daily allows us to focus on keeping an authentic experience for Arizona diners.

Why Tacos Calafia? And Why Only Tacos?

Calafia is a nickname for the microbuses found on the streets of Tijuana, Mexico, the same streets where family vendors serve the delicious tacos that are our inspiration. And if you go to a taqueria in Tijuana you won't find enchiladas and posole, only delicious, handmade tacos. That's why we don't consider ourselves a Mexican restaurant—we’re an authentic Tijuana taqueria. Our only mission is to make the best street tacos in town, and that deserves all our attention.