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Taco Chelo

Tempe, Arizona

Why stop here: Taco Chelo is a $$ mexican pick in Tempe. Order Beef barbacoa taco or the beer-battered fish taco.

CuisineMexican
Price$$
TownTempe

Bright, buzzy taqueria near ASU serving tacos on house-made corn tortillas with the freshest fillings. A local darling on College Ave.

What to order

Beef barbacoa taco or the beer-battered fish taco

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Updated 2026-07-01. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.

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