El Taco Rico

Dawg T

Food was amazing, I had some of the best Menudo and Tacos and the man (who's name I didn't catch) but he was doing the cooking and doing the orders and he was so very nice! I think I found my new favorite local spot!

Cecilia

A recent find, and unfamiliar with the menu, the proprietor made suggestions for me to get best value. Served with lime slices and an exciting sauce, the street tacos were terrific. I was very happy with my purchase. The atmosphere is what some might expect in traditional warm colors of Mexico with booths along the wall. As they open early (8 am), it’s convenient for breakfast, lunch and early dinner. I expect to be a regular.

Mr. Wilson

I was in a rush, so I asked the guy to make my barbecue tacos as fast as possible. He did!!! The food had a smoke your taste, and I was used to, but it was delicious and the cashier was very nice.

Ryan Jennings

First time coming here, the front reception is bilingual and the order was made quickly but without any tradeoff on taste. Everything tasted excellent, love it! Breakfast tacos were delicious but only available from 8-12 so get them while you can. Definitely worth $1.50

Had a good lunch. Food was tasty and fast. Service was pleasant without hovering and constantly "how is everything". Was a little pricey but I guess everything is these days.

I came to this mid day Sunday for Menudo. The guy at the counter was not rude but not welcoming. I was the only one there. My order took a while. When I was finally served I was surprised at how tasty the Menudo was. It was spicy and delicious. It was a big plate but mostly soup very little meat and hominy but I really didn’t mind because it was really good. The guy asked me if I wanted more tortillas and asked me if I wanted something else…then disappeared in the back. Never saw him again . I will try this place one more time because if the rest of the menu is good, then I’ll make it my go to on Sundays.

Jeff Nichols

Had a good lunch. Food was tasty and fast. Service was pleasant without hovering and constantly "how is everything". Was a little pricey but I guess everything is these days.

A M

I came to this mid day Sunday for Menudo. The guy at the counter was not rude but not welcoming. I was the only one there. My order took a while. When I was finally served I was surprised at how tasty the Menudo was. It was spicy and delicious. It was a big plate but mostly soup very little meat and hominy but I really didn’t mind because it was really good. The guy asked me if I wanted more tortillas and asked me if I wanted something else…then disappeared in the back. Never saw him again . I will try this place one more time because if the rest of the menu is good, then I’ll make it my go to on Sundays.

I gave 3 stars and here is why Customer Greeting 4* Employee Cleanliness 5* Restaurant Cleanliness & Appearance 2* Food Presentation 5* Ordering Accomodations 5* Food serving speed 5* Food Flavoring 2* Overall Taste 2* Cost 2* Beverage Options 2* Upon arrival I was promptly greeted, I was the only customer at the time. The employee wasn't interested in small talk since he was the only one working. I came in during breakfast hours and was able to order lunch at this time as well. I chose the Enchiladas Verde with rice and beans. Taco Rico doesn't offer fountain drinks which I didn't realize until after I ordered my food. While waiting for my food and observing the restaurant I noticed that the employee was constantly keeping his hands clean which is good since he licks his fingers to grab plastic to go bags. Additionally while I was waiting other employees arrived and both washed thier hands before making food preparations. The restaurant however doesn't appear as clean. The walls are missing paint and are extremely dirty with food and beverage still embedded on them. After getting my food I was surprised to see a good portion of food. I cut into the enchiladas and was unexpectedly disappointed. There was absolutely no flavor to the chicken. It's like they were boiled and that's it. The only flavor came from the Verde sauce and it was quite spicy to say the least. I've had lots of Verde sauce and this was my first experience with spicy sauce. It's usually a rather sweet sauce with low heat. This was completely opposite, lots of heat and low sweet. Not saying it was bad as I like spicy, but unexpected. The rice had a hint chocolate flavor that I'm guessing is coming from the peas. The beans weren't anything to speak of just regular in my opinion. Overall I think it's just regular ole Mexican food, nothing sets this food apart from the others that makes it great other than it's the only Mexican Restaurant in close proximity to Discount.

I just stop by over here after reading the review of other people.. I came in to have some street tacos... The guy behind the counter was not that friendly and when I ordered he didn't even asked if you wanted it on corn tortilla or flour tortillas?.I got two tacos at first to try it, how's the taste was going to be, before I spend more money in it.well, the taco was good but a little greasy and the salsa verde was a watery..u can not taste any spice of Salsa. so this is what you see in the pic.. I have the taco, cilantros, onions and the salsa on top of it.

WalshTx

I gave 3 stars and here is why Customer Greeting 4* Employee Cleanliness 5* Restaurant Cleanliness & Appearance 2* Food Presentation 5* Ordering Accomodations 5* Food serving speed 5* Food Flavoring 2* Overall Taste 2* Cost 2* Beverage Options 2* Upon arrival I was promptly greeted, I was the only customer at the time. The employee wasn't interested in small talk since he was the only one working. I came in during breakfast hours and was able to order lunch at this time as well. I chose the Enchiladas Verde with rice and beans. Taco Rico doesn't offer fountain drinks which I didn't realize until after I ordered my food. While waiting for my food and observing the restaurant I noticed that the employee was constantly keeping his hands clean which is good since he licks his fingers to grab plastic to go bags. Additionally while I was waiting other employees arrived and both washed thier hands before making food preparations. The restaurant however doesn't appear as clean. The walls are missing paint and are extremely dirty with food and beverage still embedded on them. After getting my food I was surprised to see a good portion of food. I cut into the enchiladas and was unexpectedly disappointed. There was absolutely no flavor to the chicken. It's like they were boiled and that's it. The only flavor came from the Verde sauce and it was quite spicy to say the least. I've had lots of Verde sauce and this was my first experience with spicy sauce. It's usually a rather sweet sauce with low heat. This was completely opposite, lots of heat and low sweet. Not saying it was bad as I like spicy, but unexpected. The rice had a hint chocolate flavor that I'm guessing is coming from the peas. The beans weren't anything to speak of just regular in my opinion. Overall I think it's just regular ole Mexican food, nothing sets this food apart from the others that makes it great other than it's the only Mexican Restaurant in close proximity to Discount.

Sneeker “Kalay” T

I just stop by over here after reading the review of other people.. I came in to have some street tacos... The guy behind the counter was not that friendly and when I ordered he didn't even asked if you wanted it on corn tortilla or flour tortillas?.I got two tacos at first to try it, how's the taste was going to be, before I spend more money in it.well, the taco was good but a little greasy and the salsa verde was a watery..u can not taste any spice of Salsa. so this is what you see in the pic.. I have the taco, cilantros, onions and the salsa on top of it.

I used to buy Barbacoa by the pound here all the time and it's was amazing well I went in today and order some took it home opened the box and immediately could tell something was different. It just smelled different and looked different like not the same meat so I taste it and for some reason it tastes like it's been soaked in soap it reminded me of cussing in front of my mom and getting my mouth washed out with a bar of soap. Unfortunately 1lb of Barbacoa is now in the trash and I have to find a new place to buy it.

michael urrea

I used to buy Barbacoa by the pound here all the time and it's was amazing well I went in today and order some took it home opened the box and immediately could tell something was different. It just smelled different and looked different like not the same meat so I taste it and for some reason it tastes like it's been soaked in soap it reminded me of cussing in front of my mom and getting my mouth washed out with a bar of soap. Unfortunately 1lb of Barbacoa is now in the trash and I have to find a new place to buy it.

So sad and really disappointing. I was overcharged by $7 - I let it go because it's a small business but wow it was bad. Nothing about my order was correct - not the items or meat. The owner did not speak to me other than to give me my order total ? And he literally started turning of the music and gave me my order Togo. I guess it was close to closing. They were out of salsa and the food was so dry it was inedible. I really wanted to like this place :( Update - I also have food poisoning now from the couple bites I had. I’ve never gotten sick from a restaurant before but I most definitely won’t be going back. I genuinely don’t understand the positive reviews. The food and experience was so bad.

K S

So sad and really disappointing. I was overcharged by $7 - I let it go because it's a small business but wow it was bad. Nothing about my order was correct - not the items or meat. The owner did not speak to me other than to give me my order total ? And he literally started turning of the music and gave me my order Togo. I guess it was close to closing. They were out of salsa and the food was so dry it was inedible. I really wanted to like this place :( Update - I also have food poisoning now from the couple bites I had. I’ve never gotten sick from a restaurant before but I most definitely won’t be going back. I genuinely don’t understand the positive reviews. The food and experience was so bad.

TERRIBLE OWNERSHIP. I purchased a burrito and a bottle of coca cola, even gave owner a tip. I took of sip of the coke and it was flat. I asked nicely for a new one and he refused. So I asked for a refund for my drink and he refused that as well. I was so insulted because I've been in the food industry for 17 years, and if there is an issue with a soft drink, its the businesses responsibility to control their inventory. He wanted me to call coke cola to get it resolved. That is something between the business and vendor. So I asked for a refund on my whole order.. which I hadn't touched the burrito yet, and he still wouldn't refund me anything. I guess I should've read the comments first because other people had issues with their orders and getting refunds. That's the first and last time I ever go here again.

The name has nothing to do with reality! ☹️ Completely waste of time and money Meat (beef and chicken) is super dry, chewy and flavorless this guys need to change their product quality for real No surprise this place was alone

Sorry for making this claim, but it has to be true to my heart. I went in there and I had to wait for two or three minutes just to get greeted I ordered my food and I was like this is a very good price. I got my food before I got my food. I had to wait for a while as well and then when I got my food, I said thank you so much and have a good day. I got home. I open my box. My food was all scattered, and then I saw food and it was cheap because they’re serving very little portions of it the meat was dry. They put so much onion, less cilantro. Two hours later, my stomach started hurting. I will never come back.

This place sold my boyfriend slimy ingredients. The menudo was creamy and the meat was very slimy and way too spicy. We asked a refund bc slimy cow stomach is NOT okay to eat. The owner refused to give a refund and now we will never go back.

The cashier was prompt and nice, but the food was not when the fajita tacos and Al pastor tacos taste the same( blend and burnt) then you got a problem. Beans were okay but the rice was sticky and hint of lime taste to them idk. Maybe I'll try on a different day.

When you first walk in this restaurant it smells like they have plumbing problems. However I chumped it up to it being an older place. I ordered the taco plate with rice and beans 2 steak and chicken tacos. One look at the beans, I could tell something was off bc they were extremely watery. The steak( or should I say beef) as well as the chicken was tasteless. I could not even swallow the food bc it tasted like expired food mixed with new food. Total cross contamination. Therefore I threw the entire plate in the 711 trash can down the street. They should be shut down. I don't even understand who is giving this restaurant a passing Grade. Clearly fake reviews. I don't even think they deserve a 1 honestly..

Hate to do this but the pozole I got was very non authentic. And the amount of hominy and chicken I had was a very small portion. It was 90% soup and 10 percent hominy and chicken. The chicken was overcooked and chewy.

Edher Anzures

The name has nothing to do with reality! ☹️ Completely waste of time and money Meat (beef and chicken) is super dry, chewy and flavorless this guys need to change their product quality for real No surprise this place was alone

John Archuleta

TERRIBLE OWNERSHIP. I purchased a burrito and a bottle of coca cola, even gave owner a tip. I took of sip of the coke and it was flat. I asked nicely for a new one and he refused. So I asked for a refund for my drink and he refused that as well. I was so insulted because I've been in the food industry for 17 years, and if there is an issue with a soft drink, its the businesses responsibility to control their inventory. He wanted me to call coke cola to get it resolved. That is something between the business and vendor. So I asked for a refund on my whole order.. which I hadn't touched the burrito yet, and he still wouldn't refund me anything. I guess I should've read the comments first because other people had issues with their orders and getting refunds. That's the first and last time I ever go here again.

honeymanito h

This place sold my boyfriend slimy ingredients. The menudo was creamy and the meat was very slimy and way too spicy. We asked a refund bc slimy cow stomach is NOT okay to eat. The owner refused to give a refund and now we will never go back.

Jesus Hernandez

Sorry for making this claim, but it has to be true to my heart. I went in there and I had to wait for two or three minutes just to get greeted I ordered my food and I was like this is a very good price. I got my food before I got my food. I had to wait for a while as well and then when I got my food, I said thank you so much and have a good day. I got home. I open my box. My food was all scattered, and then I saw food and it was cheap because they’re serving very little portions of it the meat was dry. They put so much onion, less cilantro. Two hours later, my stomach started hurting. I will never come back.

Daniel Torres

The cashier was prompt and nice, but the food was not when the fajita tacos and Al pastor tacos taste the same( blend and burnt) then you got a problem. Beans were okay but the rice was sticky and hint of lime taste to them idk. Maybe I'll try on a different day.

Patrice Cooper

I did not visit this place yesterday, but a long time ago,our friend and her brother brought some street tacos. They didn't have any taste to them! And from what I read about the negative reviews about this place, I read that the place seems a little unhygienic--there were roaches there, somebody got sick, the owner is not friendly--I don't want to go to a place where I'm not welcomed-and I don't want to eat their food if it doesn't have any taste, or is not any good!! So I didn't visit this place recently.

Patrina Gonsalves

When you first walk in this restaurant it smells like they have plumbing problems. However I chumped it up to it being an older place. I ordered the taco plate with rice and beans 2 steak and chicken tacos. One look at the beans, I could tell something was off bc they were extremely watery. The steak( or should I say beef) as well as the chicken was tasteless. I could not even swallow the food bc it tasted like expired food mixed with new food. Total cross contamination. Therefore I threw the entire plate in the 711 trash can down the street. They should be shut down. I don't even understand who is giving this restaurant a passing Grade. Clearly fake reviews. I don't even think they deserve a 1 honestly..