Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary adventures hide behind the most ordinary facades, and El Norteño in Phoenix proves this theory with every crispy, golden bite of their legendary chimichanga.
You know that feeling when you stumble upon something so authentic, so genuinely spectacular, that you wonder how it’s managed to stay under the radar?
That’s exactly what happens when you discover El Norteño, a humble Mexican restaurant tucked away in Phoenix that’s been quietly serving what might just be the most incredible chimichanga you’ll ever encounter.
The moment you pull up to this unassuming spot, you’ll notice the vibrant murals adorning the exterior walls…