Carolina's Mexican Food

Since 1968, this family-owned South Phoenix institution has been producing handmade flour tortillas that are widely considered the finest in the Valley, stretching thin as crepe paper and landing on a steady stream of devoted regulars. The red chile burrito, packed with slow-braised pork and earthy dried chile sauce, is the dish that has kept generations of Phoenicians returning. The no-frills cafeteria-style space and rock-bottom prices make it one of the city's most democratic dining experiences. Order the red chile burrito and take home a bag of fresh tortillas.