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CRUjiente is a rebirth of Latin cuisine. A modern taqueria with an inventive interpretation of Mexican street tacos.

04/05/2024

Tune in from home, or grab a spot at the CRU bar tonight and catch “Phoenix Food Fans” at 6pm & 9pm PT on Food Network 📺 Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives!

Photos from Citizen Pictures's post 04/03/2024

Spot us Friday night on Food Network
“Phoenix Food Fans”
Friday, April 5 @ 6pm PT/8pm CT/9pm ET

CRUjiente TACOS in Phoenix to be on Guy Fieri's ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ 03/24/2024

Tune into Food Network on April 5!
“Phoenix Food Fans” @ 6pm PT/8pm CT/9pm ET

CRUjiente TACOS in Phoenix to be on Guy Fieri's ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ The Phoenix restaurant will be featured on the episode titled “Phoenix Food Fans” on Guy Fieri's show on Food Network!

02/23/2024

If you’ve been around for any length of time, you know this face well, and this will be his last weekend behind the CRU bar🥲 After 5 wonderful years, Justin is entering a new chapter and will miss his loyal CRUsaders! Stop in tonight or tomorrow to wish him well, and maybe you’ll find him pulling up a barstool down the road!

Cheers, Justin! We wish you only the best in your future endeavors!!!

02/22/2024

Celebrate at CRU, and give the Margarita of the Month a try! Spiced Pear Reposado Margarita, topped with Shacksbury Yuzu Ginger Cider🍹

02/16/2024

📺 7pm tonight on Arizona PBS ‘Check Please’ 🍽️

https://azpbs.org/watch-azpbs-live/

02/15/2024

Catch CRU tonight on ‘Check Please’ with our friend and host, Mark Tarbell.
Thur, Feb 15th at 7pm on Arizona PBS! 📺 https://azpbs.org/watch-azpbs-live/

02/12/2024

We were hacked, but we are back! Stay tuned for exciting things to come here at CRU!!! Please re-follow our IG account and spread the word! https://www.instagram.com/crutacos

08/21/2023

A few words from Chef Rich

Photos from Always on top's post 08/21/2023

Thank You, Phoenix!!! Thank you for getting the word out and showing up for a great cause! You filled the coffer, and 100% of the funds are headed straight to the people of Maui. Mahalo 🌺

08/19/2023

Thanks to our generous friends at Frites Street, we are adding a special treat to the DINE OUT FOR MAUI take-out window. Don’t miss the pork belly smothered fries!!

August 20 @ 12pm til sold out
TO GO ONLY

Cash, Venmo, Zelle and Cash app will be accepted.

100% of proceeds will go to displaced families in Maui ❤️

08/18/2023

DINE OUT FOR MAUI
Sunday, August 20th
PORK BELLY TACOS TO GO
12pm til sold out

100% of proceeds will go to displaced families in Maui.

Cash, Venmo, Zelle and Cash app will be accepted for donations.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/08/18/local-phoenix-businesses-raising-funds-for-maui-wildfire-relief/70620285007/

11/23/2021

It’s back, and this year Chef went 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘫𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦! Introducing the 2021 Thanksgiving Taco!!

Roasted turkey & chorizo-cornbread stuffing in our crunchy taco shell + citrus-cranberry cabbage slaw 🤤

Only available this Tuesday and Wednesday. Get yours before it’s gone!!!

09/01/2021

Join us for Nichole’s farewell week here at CRU! 👋 She’s behind the bar tonight serving up your favorite cocktails + on the floor Thur/Fri/Sat talking tacos, so be sure to stop in and let Nichole know just how much she will be missed around here!!!


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07/19/2021

A new take on an old favorite? Introducing Chef’s other famous Pork Belly Taco! The same one that took home 1st place at AZ Taco Festival 🏆

A take on al pastor, this creation is complete with roasted pineapple, achiote, red onion & jalapeño, full of flavor, and on the new menu!

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07/15/2021

🎶 Guess who’s back…. back again 🎶

Come cool down with a bowl of Chef’s famous Golden Gazpacho, back on the summer menu! 🍅 🥑 🧅 🥒 🍲

07/06/2021

We’re back in the kitchen preparing your favorites, Grilled Street Corn included!!!

New menu launch today— we open at 4:00pm! 🌽🍹🌮

03/29/2021

The warmer weather is calling for Chef’s fresh ceviche!

Sourced from Chula Seafood, of course 🤤

03/26/2021

Another favorite returns to the CRU menu! 🐙 Charred Octopus, shish*to peppers, black beans & puffed rice

https://www.crutacos.com/our-menus

03/24/2021

Back by popular demand, Texas Wagyu 🤤

03/23/2021

Team CRU is happy to announce the FULL MENU is back!

🍹Happy Hours Daily🍹
4 - 6pm and 9pm - close

03/20/2021

Last day to grub on Chef’s smothered Frites Street fries!

New menu launches next week!! 📄

03/10/2021

Join us tomorrow night from 5:30-7:30pm for samplings of tequila and mezcal from the guys at Mezcal Carreño + Tequila Corcel + Mezcal Naran 🥃

Thursday, March 11 @ 5:30-7:30pm at CRUjiente 🌮

02/22/2021

It’s Margarita Monday. It’s also !!! Tune in to azfamily 3TV CBS 5 at 9:35am to see what CRU is shaking up for the occasion!!! 📺 🍹 🌮

01/18/2021

In case you haven’t heard, Chef’s Beef Short Rib Taco is back on the CRU menu! Topped with house hot sauce, blistered tomato, cotija and cilantro, this is always a crowd favorite!!

Available for both dine-in and take-out.

Happy Hours Daily
Monday thru Saturday
4 - 6pm & 9pm - close

Reservations for dine-in recommended (602) 687-7777

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A few words from Chef Rich
Team CRU sincerely appreciates your loyalty to our community and your continued support of small businesses during this ...
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year from CRU!Open today 3-10pm, closed NYE and New Years Day, re-opening on Thursday, ...
𝙂𝙄𝙑𝙀𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙔 𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀 !!!!Congratulations to all our winners!!!!!🎉 GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!! 🎉 @siskoenabiskoe- $300 gift card towar...
New summer menu rolls out today, and Chef is bringing back his mouth watering Golden #Gazpacho!AZ heirloom tomatoes + av...
“Though normally closed on Sundays, CRUjiente Tacos is opening its doors Sunday, May 5, for Cinco de Mayo. Starting at n...
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Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 11pm
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