Really great local spot with large authentic menu and diner like inside. Will be back often!
Sophia P.
No words for how good these tacos. We also tried the chicken chimichanga and that was delicious well. What really took the cake (or took the taco) was their guacamole. Clearly had just been made and was so good. The vibes inside are very fun, we sat at the counter. The spinning chairs slayed. We were in and out in less than an hour. Very quick and nice people.
Abi C.
I consider myself a regular here and the food has never ever disappointed me the staff is wonderful and everything is fresh and everything is freshly made from scratch I believe!! Stop wasting your money on other restaurants that import their foods and support your smaller local ethnic businesses such as taquiera San Marcos! They deserve the world
Susan M.
Terrible food. The beans and kids tacos seemed like they were microwaved for an hour. Beans tasted like they were bad. They charged $15 for a pile of chips (vegetarian botana).
D McCallum
It’s a quaint mom + pop type style diner. I tried the street tacos + they were absolutely delicious! I tried a variety of the selection offered to get a good feel for the food. It did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos Al Pastor, Steak
Bill Benson
10 stars - 11/10 review. Hands down best tacos spot in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Travis Hyde
Get the al pastor tacos. Amazing.
Mayte Escajeda Ramos
The best barbacoa tacos
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don T.
Good stuff...off the beaten path, small place, good service by nice people, tasty food...
Colleen M.
Local joint with authentic food. Very tasty and the best carnitas by far. Bonus option today were fried plantains. Yum!
Loved the taco loco. It was way too big for me, but I still ate the whole thing because it was so delicious. Can't wait to go back to try something else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Loco
Judith G.
I went to pick up my take-out order here, and did not expect to encounter such a cozy neighborhood diner atmosphere. They told me it would take 30 minutes to get my order ready -- most probably because of all the hands-on care in the preparation. So once I arrived, I had time to sit on the bright red stool, absorb the tantalizing aromas around me, observe the low-keyed local residents in their booths and strike up a conversation with the person waiting next to me. I felt like I had come in from the cold to this warm community. I was equally impressed with the food, once I got home & unpacked it. The caldo de camaron (shrimp soup) surprised me with the vibrant colors of the huge chunks of vegetables (did they wait and chop them up only when they started my order?). It was warming and hearty. The mole poblano was the biggest surprise though, with the best mole sauce I'd ever experienced -- first you tasted the complex earthly flavor you expect from mole, then got a little zing of heat. The alambres (steak pieces on corn tortilla) was hearty and flavorful, and the portion was huge -- I now have tasty meals for the next 3 days. All in all, amazing food in a laid-back neighborhood diner experience!
Scott N.
We couldn't wait to try this place after early voting. First, we loved the decor. The red and white vinyl seating reminiscent of the 50s were clean and a fantastic throwback. The place sparkled. The owner helped us order and was very kind. And then there's the food. I ordered four tacos - pollo, carnitas, chorizo and pescado. The fish taco was absolutely outstanding! The flavors exploded in my mouth, were super fresh and well.. fantastic. When we go back I will definitely reorder. The chorizo taco was delicious. The carnitas and pollo, which I ate last, were a bit dry. Perhaps it was timing. I added some of the 'NOT hot' sauce to give them a boost. That's all they needed. Yum! I want to try some different kinds, but I will definitely have the pescado and chorizo tacos in the future.
Samantha Pearson
Food was okay-ish. But also not really. The kitchen appeared very unsanitary. Upon exiting the restroom you get a clear view of the refried beans that have been baked in the warmer for several hours. I could taste the burned flavor in my burrito which featured the beans. The steak in my burrito was okay. But the flavor is as overshadowed by the burntness of the beans. After reading other reviews, it appears tacos are the way to go at this establishment.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Gina B.
Yummy yummy!!! How have I not had these fish tacos before? They were perfectly made and cooked to perfection. Not raw or lukewarm like some and the fish melt in your mouth. Loved guac as well and I put a little on the tacos and it was very good. Just a nice place with great service!
Really great local spot with large authentic menu and diner like inside. Will be back often!
No words for how good these tacos. We also tried the chicken chimichanga and that was delicious well. What really took the cake (or took the taco) was their guacamole. Clearly had just been made and was so good. The vibes inside are very fun, we sat at the counter. The spinning chairs slayed. We were in and out in less than an hour. Very quick and nice people.
I consider myself a regular here and the food has never ever disappointed me the staff is wonderful and everything is fresh and everything is freshly made from scratch I believe!! Stop wasting your money on other restaurants that import their foods and support your smaller local ethnic businesses such as taquiera San Marcos! They deserve the world
Terrible food. The beans and kids tacos seemed like they were microwaved for an hour. Beans tasted like they were bad. They charged $15 for a pile of chips (vegetarian botana).
It’s a quaint mom + pop type style diner. I tried the street tacos + they were absolutely delicious! I tried a variety of the selection offered to get a good feel for the food. It did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos Al Pastor, Steak
10 stars - 11/10 review. Hands down best tacos spot in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Get the al pastor tacos. Amazing.
The best barbacoa tacos
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good stuff...off the beaten path, small place, good service by nice people, tasty food...
Local joint with authentic food. Very tasty and the best carnitas by far. Bonus option today were fried plantains. Yum!
Restaurantji Recommends
Loved the taco loco. It was way too big for me, but I still ate the whole thing because it was so delicious. Can't wait to go back to try something else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Loco
I went to pick up my take-out order here, and did not expect to encounter such a cozy neighborhood diner atmosphere. They told me it would take 30 minutes to get my order ready -- most probably because of all the hands-on care in the preparation. So once I arrived, I had time to sit on the bright red stool, absorb the tantalizing aromas around me, observe the low-keyed local residents in their booths and strike up a conversation with the person waiting next to me. I felt like I had come in from the cold to this warm community. I was equally impressed with the food, once I got home & unpacked it. The caldo de camaron (shrimp soup) surprised me with the vibrant colors of the huge chunks of vegetables (did they wait and chop them up only when they started my order?). It was warming and hearty. The mole poblano was the biggest surprise though, with the best mole sauce I'd ever experienced -- first you tasted the complex earthly flavor you expect from mole, then got a little zing of heat. The alambres (steak pieces on corn tortilla) was hearty and flavorful, and the portion was huge -- I now have tasty meals for the next 3 days. All in all, amazing food in a laid-back neighborhood diner experience!
We couldn't wait to try this place after early voting. First, we loved the decor. The red and white vinyl seating reminiscent of the 50s were clean and a fantastic throwback. The place sparkled. The owner helped us order and was very kind. And then there's the food. I ordered four tacos - pollo, carnitas, chorizo and pescado. The fish taco was absolutely outstanding! The flavors exploded in my mouth, were super fresh and well.. fantastic. When we go back I will definitely reorder. The chorizo taco was delicious. The carnitas and pollo, which I ate last, were a bit dry. Perhaps it was timing. I added some of the 'NOT hot' sauce to give them a boost. That's all they needed. Yum! I want to try some different kinds, but I will definitely have the pescado and chorizo tacos in the future.
Food was okay-ish. But also not really. The kitchen appeared very unsanitary. Upon exiting the restroom you get a clear view of the refried beans that have been baked in the warmer for several hours. I could taste the burned flavor in my burrito which featured the beans. The steak in my burrito was okay. But the flavor is as overshadowed by the burntness of the beans. After reading other reviews, it appears tacos are the way to go at this establishment.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Yummy yummy!!! How have I not had these fish tacos before? They were perfectly made and cooked to perfection. Not raw or lukewarm like some and the fish melt in your mouth. Loved guac as well and I put a little on the tacos and it was very good. Just a nice place with great service!