Poolhouse Taco to open in ex-Gadzooks space next week in Phoenix

🌮 The cult taco pop-up that’s had festival-goers lining up in Aspen and Hollywood finally is planting roots in Phoenix.

Poolboy Taco, from the Poolhouse Group team behind Gadzooks and The Green Woodpecker, opens its first permanent location on May 18, taking over a former Gadzooks space at 40th Street and Camelback.

Expect a vibe-heavy, midcentury-poolside aesthetic: terrazzo floors, pastel neons, brass accents, and cabana-style patio seating for around 50 guests total.

The menu stars personality-driven tacos on a proprietary corn-flour “50/50” tortilla, with highlights like the signature tomatillo chicken Poolboy Taco, Wagyu beef builds, an Angus short rib option, and a vegetarian portobello.

Frozen margaritas, ranch water, and tallboys round things out – served in collectible 22-ounce Poolboy cups, naturally.