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Is Tacos Chiwas Still Open? Update (Phoenix, AZ)

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As of September 2026, Tacos Chiwas is listed open on tacoschiwas.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Tacos Chiwas's own website is live with an active ordering widget and posted weekend hours, and it lists the Phoenix address at 1028 E Indian School Rd, matching the Google Places listing marked operational.

  • Season / episode Season 28, Episode 3
  • Original air date
  • Address 1028 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Tacos Chiwas in the "Bird and Beef" episode, which aired 2018-02-02, spotlighting the restaurant's Chihuahua-style Mexican cooking, a regional style distinct from the coastal Mexican dishes more commonly seen on the show. The menu draws on family recipes handed down through generations, according to the restaurant's website. Tacos Chiwas is a family-owned taqueria on Indian School Road in Phoenix, Arizona, focused on quality ingredients and traditional preparation. Since the episode, the business has expanded: according to the restaurant's own website, Tacos Chiwas now operates a second location, Chiwas Mesa, at 127 W Main St in Mesa, Arizona. A website check on 2026-09-08 found tacoschiwas.com listing current weekend hours for the Phoenix location, a Mesa phone number, and an active online ordering option, according to the restaurant's site.

In the 'Takeout: Comin' from All Over the Map' episode (S33E12) of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, which aired 2021-04-09, the show returned to Tacos Chiwas in Phoenix, Arizona, for a segment on the restaurant's takeout offerings. Tacos Chiwas specializes in Chihuahua-style Mexican regional cooking, a menu focus distinct from the more common Sonoran- or Mexico City-style fare found elsewhere in Phoenix.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 28, Episode 3
Original air date
Episode title
Bird and Beef
What was featured
Chihuahua-style Mexican tacos from family recipes
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Tacos Chiwas
Season / episode
Season 33, Episode 12
Original air date
Episode title
Takeout: Comin' from All Over the Map
What was featured
Tacos Chiwas' Chihuahua-style Mexican dishes featured in a takeout roundup segment
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Tacos Chiwas

Frequently asked questions

Is Tacos Chiwas still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Tacos Chiwas is listed open on tacoschiwas.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Tacos Chiwas after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Tacos Chiwas in the "Bird and Beef" episode, which aired 2018-02-02, spotlighting the restaurant's Chihuahua-style Mexican cooking, a regional style distinct from the coastal Mexican dishes more commonly seen on the show. As of September 2026, Tacos Chiwas is listed open on tacoschiwas.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Tacos Chiwas located?

1028 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Tacos Chiwas?

Season 28, Episode 3 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired February 2, 2018. The episode is titled “Bird and Beef”.

Is Tacos Chiwas still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

The menu draws on family recipes handed down through generations, according to the restaurant's website. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1028 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
tacoschiwas.com

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