Joyride Taco House East – Mexican
Basking in a vibrant, sun-drenched atmosphere, Joyride Taco House East invites guests to dive into a world of bold, zesty flavors where the crunch of cactus fries meets the creamy indulgence of Hatch green chili queso. The air is filled with the bright scent of lime and cilantro as colorful plates of tuna tostadas and citrus-kissed shrimp ceviche transform a casual meal into a spirited celebration of modern Mexican soul.
North Gilbert Road +14806328226 https://joyridetacohouse.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yextRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Joyride Taco House East
Dairy-Free at Joyride Taco House East
Joyride Taco House East in Mesa has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mexican Slaw, Orange Cucumber Salad and Joy Rice w/ Tomatillo Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Joyride Taco House East
Joyride Taco House East in Mesa has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Mexican Slaw and Orange Cucumber Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Joyride Taco House East
Joyride Taco House East in Mesa has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chipotle Shrimp Taco, Mexican Slaw and Orange Cucumber Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Joyride Taco House East
Joyride Taco House East in Mesa has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Tostadas, Carne Asada Taco and Crispy Fish Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Joyride Taco House East
Joyride Taco House East in Mesa has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Joy Rice w/ Tomatillo Salsa, Pinto Beans and Crinkle Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Joyride Taco House East
Joyride Taco House East in Mesa has 22 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Orange Cucumber Salad, Joy Rice w/ Tomatillo Salsa and Flintstones Churros. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Joyride Taco House East
Joyride Taco House East in Mesa has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mexican Slaw, Orange Cucumber Salad and Joy Rice w/ Tomatillo Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Joyride Taco House East
Joyride Taco House East in Mesa has 3 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pinto Beans, Black Beans and Blood Orange Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Joyride Taco House East
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| SoCal Burrito | 105.3 g | 101.2 g |
| The Bandit Taco Platter | 152.1 g | 86.3 g |
| Sidewalk Surfer Chilaquiles | 59.9 g | 86 g |
| The Standard Taco | 46.9 g | 75.4 g |
| Veg-Out Burrito | 63.1 g | 69.6 g |
| Birria Breakfast Burrito | 25.6 g | 63.3 g |
| The Beast Burrito | 15.1 g | 55 g |
| Crispy Sprout Taco | 95.7 g | 51.3 g |
| Mexican Chop Salad | 34.1 g | 46.4 g |
| Ensalada Fila | 78.2 g | 34.4 g |
| Chili Chicken Chorizo Burrito | 28.5 g | 29.4 g |
| Tuna Tostadas | 7.6 g | 27.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the outstanding appetizers and the comfortable, inviting setting that makes for a memorable meal with partners or friends. Celebrated for its knowledgeable and attentive service staff, guests consistently highlight the regular check-ins and warm hospitality as key reasons for their high recommendations. Standout dishes include the exceptional starters, which reviewers praise for their quality and flavor within the relaxed yet professional environment.
Menu
Starters
- Guacamole - $8: pico gringo, chile de arbol, tajin, cotija, roasted corn Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Ceviche - $14: gulf shrimp, pico gringo, lime, cucumber, cilantro, avocado, jicama, red onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $10.25: monterey jack, oaxaca cheese blend Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $13: shredded cheese blend, black beans, avocado, tomatillo salsa, pico gringo, cilantro, white magic, hatch green chili queso Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Street Corn - $8.25: cotija, habanero aioli, cilantro, smoked paprika Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salsa Trio - $6: habanero, tomatillo, and pico gringo salsas with corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hatch Green Chili Queso - $8.5: cheese blend, monterey jack, cotija, oaxaca cheese, roasted pepper, pico gringo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cactus + Crinkle Fries - $8: nopalitos and crinkle fries seasoned with house spices, served with al pastor aioli and tomatillo ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tostadas - $14: two yellowfin tuna tostadas, citrus sambal, guacamole, chopped romaine, jicama, cilantro, green onion, lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads + Veg
- Mexican Chop Salad - $13: chopped romaine, cilantro, pico gringo, sweet corn, tortilla crisps, cholula, queso fresco, tomatillo ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Cucumber Salad - $7: mandarine orange, honey lime vinaigrette, herb mix, pepitas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $8: pickled fresno chili, mint, cilantro, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Shrooms - $7: roasted poblano pepper, herb mix, lemon, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ensalada Fila - $13: kale, jicama, mandarin orange, cherry tomato, avocado, pinto beans, corn, crunchy peas, queso fresco, quince vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Pork Adobada Taco - $4.5: guajillo chili, braised pork, cabbage, cilantro, radish, onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Taco - $4.5: fire roasted salsa, cabbage, cilantro, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Standard Taco - $4.5: slow roasted chicken, avocado, mexican slaw, pico gringo, cilantro, aji amarillo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco - $4.5: braised pork shoulder, tomatillo salsa, cabbage, cilantro, onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Fish Taco - $4.5: grilled fish, guacamole, radish, mexican slaw, pico gringo, cilantro, white magic Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Sprout Taco - $4: brussels sprouts, fresno peppers, tomatillo crema, cotija cheese, radish, onion & cilantro, honey drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fish Taco - $5: beer-battered fish, guacamole, mexican slaw, pico gringo, cilantro, white magic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Shrimp Taco - $5: grilled shrimp, mexican slaw, pico gringo, cilantro, white magic Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Bandit Taco Platter - $15.5: deconstructed tacos with slow roasted chicken, carne asada, carnitas, tortilla, rice, black beans, avocado, pico gringo, cabbage, cotija Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Plates + Burritos
- SoCal Burrito - $17.5: grilled shrimp, Mexican slaw, pico gringo, crinkle fries, guacamole, melted cheese blend, al pastor aioli, white magic Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Beast Burrito - $15.25: carne asada, pinto beans, rice, avocado, fire-roasted salsa, white magic, pico gringo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Breakfast Burrito - $13.5: slow cooked beef, scrambled eggs, crinkle fries, sauteed onion, melted cheese, fire-roasted salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chili Chicken Chorizo Burrito - $14.5: roasted poblano peppers, pinto beans, tomatillo salsa, corn, queso, pico gringo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veg-Out Burrito - $13.5: roasted seasonal squash, poblano peppers, mushrooms, rice, corn, spinach, avocado, melted cheese blend, tomatillo salsa, pico and white magic sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sidewalk Surfer Chilaquiles - $15: corn tostadas topped with, chicken, pinto beans, avocado, shredded cheese blend, queso fresco, salsa verde, fire-roasted salsa, sunny side egg Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Enchiladas - $17: Cheese enchiladas smothered with choice of guajillo chili red, salsa verde or both. Served with rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Torta - $15: Slow cooked beef, melted cheese blend, mayo, guac, tomatillo slaw, fresno peppers, served with crinkle fries and al pastor aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mexican Slaw - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crinkle Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Joy Rice w/ Tomatillo Salsa - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pinto Beans - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Nutella Banana Churros - $8.25: nutella, banana chips, cinnamon sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Flintstones Churros - $8.25: fruity pebbles, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Classic Churros - $8: cinnamon sugar, cajeta, maldon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Churro Sundae - $12: churro 2 ways, dulce de leche ice cream, whipped cream, cherry, banana chips, chocolate sauce, sprinkles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Joyride Margarita - $13: Cuervo Tradicional Tequila, triple sec, house sour Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Blood Orange Margarita - $14: Cuervo Traditional Tequila, triple sec, house blood orange sour, hibiscus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Coke - $5
- Almond Horchata - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Soda - $4.25: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange Fanta, Root Beer, Ginger Ale, Dr. Pepper
Frequently Asked Questions about Joyride Taco House East
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention any concerns, instead highlighting outstanding appetizers, attentive service, and a comfortable, inviting atmosphere.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Joyride Taco House East is a budget-friendly ($) establishment, offering an affordable price range for its modern Mexican cuisine.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features diverse Mexican dishes including tacos, ceviche, and salads, catering to over 30 dietary lifestyles including keto and vegan.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant is unique for its outstanding appetizers, like cactus fries and shrimp ceviche, paired with exceptionally attentive service.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include pinto beans, while keto, gluten-free, and low-carb choices feature Hatch green chili queso and roasted shrooms.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Joyride Taco House East is located at 3831 East Grove Avenue, Gilbert, AZ 85234.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports diverse diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, low-carb, dairy-free, and high-protein options across various Mexican dishes.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Mexican restaurant stands out with a perfect 5.0/5 rating, exceptional appetizers, and an extensive range of specialized dietary options.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this restaurant by enjoying outstanding appetizers like Hatch green chili queso in the vibrant, comfortable setting with friends or partners.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a budget-friendly, social atmosphere with diverse dietary options like keto, vegan, and gluten-free will enjoy this restaurant.
- Is Joyride Taco House East dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Joyride Taco House East has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mexican Slaw, Orange Cucumber Salad and Joy Rice w/ Tomatillo Salsa.
- What can I eat at Joyride Taco House East on a dairy-free diet?
- Mexican Slaw, Orange Cucumber Salad and Joy Rice w/ Tomatillo Salsa carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Joyride Taco House East have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Joy Rice w/ Tomatillo Salsa and Pinto Beans.
- Is Joyride Taco House East gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Joyride Taco House East?
- SoCal Burrito, at roughly 101.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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