Ta’Carbon, the Glendale-born taqueria known for its melty “hazz” tacos, just grabbed a national spotlight. The Infatuation included the restaurant’s Burro Haaz on its new list of the 23 Best Burritos in America. The shoutout drops a Valley staple into the national burrito chat and hands locals one more reason to brag. For anyone who loves carne asada and a generous salsa bar, this kind of list can translate to longer lines right around lunchtime.
Published on July 8, 2026, The Infatuation feature names Ta’Carbon’s Burro Haaz among its 23 picks, praising the shop’s charcoal-grilled beef and roasted salsas and saying they “transform this burrito into a true Phoenix delicacy.” The roundup spans burrito styles from across the country, from Mission-style super burritos to smaller regional specialties.
What Is a Hazz?
The hazz, sometimes spelled jaas, is a Sonoran-style filling that layers thinly sliced carne asada with roasted green chiles and melted white cheese. Ta’Carbon lists a Taco Hazz on its menu, and local reporting notes the restaurant’s mesquite-charred carne asada and salsa bar as defining features, according to Phoenix New Times. That mix of smoke, pliable flour tortillas, and vivid salsas is exactly what many Valley diners bring up when they argue about the best burrito in town.
Valley Staple With Multiple Outposts
Ta’Carbon has grown from a single Glendale counter into three Valley locations, with its charcoal-grilled technique regularly noted by local food writers. Eater Phoenix lists the restaurant and its locations across the West Valley.
National Attention Follows Earlier Honors
Ta’Carbon’s Infatuation nod follows other national attention. The restaurant was named to USA Today’s “Restaurants of the Year” list in 2025, as covered by The Arizona Republic. Taken together, those back-to-back mentions show how a straightforward, grill-focused taqueria can pull in national buzz far beyond the Valley…