It’s that time of year again, the time when you slave over your house and your hot grill throwing a fabulous fourth of July fete that everyone talks happily about for weeks after it has finished—everyone but you, that is, because you are too busy slaving over the stove and grill to participate in the fun! But what if it didn’t have to be that way? What if when the 4^th rolls around again this year, once the initial cleaning is completed, all you had to do was sit, eat, and chat with your happy guests? What if this was the year you hired Modern Tortilla to cater your party of the decade? Enjoy the best food truck catering in Phoenix!

Tacos, the All-American Food

You may laugh a little, but with the advent of Taco Tuesday (our favorite day of the week!), over 4.5 BILLION tacos are consumed by Americans every year, running behind burgers and hotdogs by just a smidge! And because we don’t limit ourselves to just tacos, serving quesadillas, burritos, and elote corn as well, your guests’ mouths will be watering at first scent, making your party the talk of the town! Working smarter, not harder is the goal of all party planners, and choosing Modern Tortilla allows you to enjoy the first celebration you’ve thrown in years!

We offer a variety of services designed to make your life easier, including our drop off catering service; there’s no need to find a place to park a big food truck in your neighborhood! The food is the same, it’s just delivered directly to you, which HOA’s prefer, keeping you from getting a nasty gram in your mailbox later in the week! Our full-service catering plan is designed to leave the host with even more time on their hands. We set up, serve, and clean up; all you have to do is enjoy! Laugh with your neighbors, ooh and aww over the firecrackers being set up in the cul-de-sac and relax. You cleaned, you created the theme, and you handled the invitations—we’ve got the rest!

Happy Birthday, America

And congratulations to you! Your party is guaranteed to be a memorable one when you choose Modern Tortilla for your food truck catering in Phoenix. Give us a call today and let’s get this party started. We can’t wait to help!

As we sit here feeling giddy, we can’t help thinking about how much the world has changed in the last 20 years. In 1999, the internet was in its infancy, yelp was a noise a dog made when you stepped on its tail, and food trucks were at the bottom of the food chain! Today, the world can’t check the weather without the internet, everybody Yelps their reviews of businesses they visited, and food trucks have gone gourmet—oh, and in case you missed the big headline above, we made the Yelp list of the 10 Best Food Trucks in Phoenix!

Yes, We’re Bragging!

It’s truly an honor being on this list because it’s you that put us there: your reviews, your accolades, and of course, your visits made our food trucks the most popular ones in Phoenix, and as we brag about making that list, we thank you for putting us there! Now with that being said, you don’t have to worry about us resting on our laurels. This honor isn’t our peak, it’s just the beginning of our journey to the stars!

Now that we’ve experienced the thrill of success, we’re eager for more, and we know the only way to reach that goal is by continuing to provide you with quality tacos and burritos that are locally sourced, innovative, and delicious! And because we believe that if you don’t grow and adapt you fall behind and become stagnant, we will continue to add tasty new items to our menu! But don’t worry, your favorites will always be there for you: the elote, the Modern Mayan taco, and of course, our crème-filled churros, Modern Tortilla’s sweet way of signaling the meal has ended!

Whether you’re following our food trucks around the valley or choosing to have us cater your next big event, every meal may be different, but they will all share one common trait: each taco, every burrito, and any appetizer or dessert on our menu are made with care! Oh, and did we mention that we made Yelp’s Top 10 Best Food Trucks in Phoenix list? Yeah, we’re bragging again, but we can’t help it; this honor makes us so very excited!

Find Out Why We’re on Yelp’s Top 10 Best Food Trucks in Phoenix List

There’s no better time than right now! Our food trucks can be found in Chandler, Tempe, Phoenix, and Scottsdale, giving you plenty of opportunities to check out our goods. Come on by—we can’t wait to feed you!

One of our favorite parts of living in Arizona is the tacos; and that’s not just because tacos are our specialty here at Modern Tortilla! Tacos are spicy, cheesy, crunchy (or soft!) items of goodness that not only have their own day of the week (Yay, Taco Tuesdays!) but should replace the common and oh so boring sandwich! Just about everything you can do with a sandwich can be done so much better with a taco, in our humble opinion, and we think we can prove it with our entry in the Rockin’ Taco Rumble held at the Unexpected Art Museum!

Aye, Carne!

This is our second year taking part in this fantastic food fight also known as the Battle of the Tacos and we are getting more excited the closer we get to the March 1^stcompetition date; our tacos are going to knock your socks off and leave the other competitors crying in their hot sauce! Ok, maybe that was a bit harsh, but we do come to win in this battle that pits the epicurean skills of 15 local taco makers against each other and we need your help to do so! Costing $45 if you purchase tickets online prior to the event or $55 at the door, the public can taste all the tacos they want, drink craft beer or other adult drinks, enjoy sweet desserts; and vote for Modern Tortilla’s tacos in the People’s Choice Competition! Also featuring live music guaranteed to make the tacos go down smoothly, this special contest will make a foodie’s heart beat faster in excited anticipation. Held at the Unexpected Art Gallery located in downtown Phoenix at 734 W. Polk Street, the doors open at 6 PM and ending at 9 PM, with the taco tasting beginning at 6:01 PM or as soon as you reach the first vendor in the competition; it doesn’t matter if you try ours first, last or somewhere in between. Your first taste of our tacos will be the only taste that matters as we plan on bringing the same intent and dedication that we offer with our truck tacos, ensuring your vote for us is a sure thing! 

At the Rockin’ Taco Rumble and Beyond: Always Fresh, Always Delicious

As always, you, our treasured guests, are the reason we keep trying so hard and pushing ourselves to create the best burritos, quesadillas, and of course, tacos in town; we hope to see you enjoying yourselves at the Rockin’ Taco Rumble and standing in front of our Food truck soon!

Although our primary focus has always been and will always be on the tacos and burritos that are the mainstay of our menu, EVERY item has something that attracts our guests, and that includes our customer favorite, the elote. Relatively simple in appearance, the blend of flavors used to create this special appetizer are also surprisingly sophisticated and extremely addictive. Once you taste some from our Arizona food trucks, it’s all you will dream about!

A Rich History

Corn has been a staple dish in people’s lives for centuries. From its domestication in 6600 BC through its uses as an all-American side dish served at barbecues and 4thof July events, this versatile vegetable is healthy, hearty, and oh-so-delicious. But it’s the use as a Mexican street dish that is the most satisfying, and we at Modern Tortilla have made the most of its popularity as we put our own classic spin on this age-old favorite! The recipe is simple: Traditionally, the corn on the cob is seasoned with butter or mayonnaise, cheese, chili powder, lime, and salt, popped onto a stick and served to masses of people whose mouths are already watering in anticipation! Better than a popsicle and capable of being eaten no matter what the season, the classic elote is one dish we are sure will be around for millenniums to come!

The Secret Ingredient?

Our version loosely follows the classic recipe, but it’s our differences that make our guests drool. We start with the use of sweet corn, and then season it with a cilantro lime mayo, cotija cheese, and smoked paprika, roasting the cob until the corn is hot, spicy, and pops in your mouth with each bite. The main difference between our version and the traditional street one, however, is the care we put into every ear; our customers matter, and it shows in the food we serve them. Designed to be eaten alone as an appetizer, or for those with heartier appetites, as a side to the any of the tacos or burritos found on our menu, there’s no wrong way to enjoy the elote, just many delicious options that will delight and impress.

What Are You Waiting For? Try One at One of Our Arizona Food Trucks!

If you have never tasted an elote before, now is the time, and Modern Tortilla is the only place to try one! Stop by our Chandler location or chase the Arizona food trucks in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe. Our customer-favorite elote is about to become your new obsession!

Phoenix New Times put the spotlight on Modern Tortilla during the week, check out what they had to say!

Recognizable from Aioli Burger truck, Chef Tom D’Ambrosio is striving hard for success by opening a new mobile eater with his partner Kyle Hollenbeck. In January 2016, the two decided to open Modern Tortilla. Wanting to provide something new and different, they place emphasis on making as much as they can by hand or from scratch. Even their masa and corn tortillas are made from scratch. Not only do they offer the standard corn tortilla, but they also offer a variety of others, to include a chipotle and lime scented tortilla, a cilantro infused tortilla, and others. All of which complement the taco fillings quite well.

There are a multitude of taco selections to be had from Modern Tortilla. For a mere $8, customers can get two tacos with three toppings per taco, as well as a side. Each taco offers a choice of three tortilla types, four meats (pork pastor, chicken cochinita pibil, beef skirt steak, or lime scented cod), and any selection of three out the 21 toppings selection. You can choose from chicharons to pickled mustard seeds, and so much more! If it’s something sweet you’re looking for, they offer home-made churros with dulce de leche as well as home-made flan. What you can expect from Modern Tortilla is delicious street food that is a little different, but doesn’t detract from the original Mexican flare.