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    Alien Taco

    3.5 (139 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 week ago

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    ALIEN TACO ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Taco salad
    Dawn P.

    So disappointing. The atmosphere is pretty cool, even for those of us who aren't into aliens, but the service was terrible and the food was subpar. It looked absolutely delicious when it was served, but neither of us were happy with the taste. Aside from the chewy taco salad bowl, I can't really describe why it wasn't good other than it just didn't hit. Speaking of not hitting, our server barely checked on us. I had to go to the bar to tell her that we needed refills and that the taco salad was missing the chicken. Never mind the fact that one meal came out a good 5 minutes after the first meal came to the table. We will absolutely not be back.

    Premium marg
    Rachelle S.

    We have visited Alien Taco a few times and every single time they have delivered great service, amazing food, and fantastic margaritas. I have tried various dishes every time and they are all tasty. This quesadilla was GIANT. the empanadas are so good. Sorry I didn't grab pics of everything. The guac is fresh and zesty. The alien theme is throughout the restaurant, even the bathrooms. So very fun environment.

    Erin M.

    Stopped in for dinner when visiting my bestie for her birthday. The place is super cute and the food was good! The drinks were very tasty! The staff was efficient and friendly! Ps the bathroom is super fun!

    Shrimp burrito - enough for 2 meals!
    Alicia H.

    Loved my dinner at Alien Taco on Sat night (and even loved my leftovers today lol!) Their cobless street corn is my favorite - love the charred corn and all the spices. Also enjoyed heaps of queso and chips cuz it was my birthday weekend haha. Ordered my fav meal- the shrimp burrito- such a huge portion I had 2 dinners. Lastly Alien Taco overheard it was my bday weekend and surprised me with a dessert plate - complete with an alien figurine

    Guacamole
    Nadia B.

    The vibe in the restaurant is fun. The guacamole was one of the best I've had, very fresh and a large portion. The spicy birria tacos were so yummy, definitely be back to get those again

    Dynamic pricing drink board.
    Nik J.

    I had a few minutes before a meeting and decided to go to Alien I had heard of them before but I'm not in the area often so figured I would visit. It was a Tuesday so I took advantage of the buy 2 get one free deal. I ordered 2 shrimp tacos and a cheeseburger taco it also came with fries and plantains. Chips and salsa are also complimentary. They also have a drink board where the prices dynamically change every 15 minutes I have to admit it does make it fun if you are looking for a deal. Overall I was pleased with my visit and would stop by again if I am in the area.

    So excited for the Astro surf and turf and the mahi tacos!!!
    Ali B.

    Stopped into Alien taco for the first time and I was impressed! I would categorize the price as maybe mid-tier expensive but I think the meal was worth it. I got the 2 taco meal and my friend got the 3 taco meal. Our meals came with 2 sides and plantains which was the perfect size for lunch. We each ordered different tacos so after I got to taste 5 different tacos, I can say with certainty that they have a fresh and delicious selection. Each one was very different and very delicious. Service was friendly and we were seated immediately with waters swiftly brought to the table. We had a couple questions about the menu and our waiter was good at providing helpful information. The inside of this place is so the vibe. Aside from the fun party you can have in the bathroom...which seems like a weird comment but...you just have to go in order to get what I'm talking about lol - the inside of the restaurant is fun, kooky, and colorful. Its this odd juxtaposition of modern casual dining and aliens-live-amongst-us. Anyway, I recommend stopping in, it was delicious and I think they have drink specials for happy hour.

    Pick 2 tacos
    Anna-caroline B.

    Wow how does this place not have better reviews?! It was very packed when I came and the service by our waitress( Chelsea) was still great! She was attentive and very kind! The happy hour is the coolest thing and keeps it very affordable ! It was pretty loud and fun with lots of jags blue all around! Tons of seating! The food was great! I love their salsa and the queso was delish ! I could have drank it! The pork belly taco was super flavorful and delish and the loaded fries were amazing as well ! The margaritas were great just slightly watered down could use less ice but i loved them all!

    Blistered Empanadas
    Maya C.

    The old JJ's Bistro converted into a taco joint. I like it. The place was hopping and by the end of our night it was packed. Our server was fantastic, made great recommendations, and had fun with us. Her friend and I split the Blistered Empanadas (Choose from Seasoned Beef or Chipotle Chicken (both with cheese). Braised with Peppers and Onions. Paired with Ranchero Dunking Sauce and Avocado ranch). There were 3 so we each had 1.5 and we chose the chicken option. These were pretty tasty but I prefer more cheesiness in mine and olives, okay maybe I'm partial to my man's empanadas. My entree was the Lunar Lamb Quesabirria (Tender Lamb Roast, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Garlic, Shredded Cheese, Cilantro and Avocado Crema. Served with a Consomme From the Spicy Beef Birria). These were not greasy or gamey as you'd think they would be. I think I would have liked to try the quesabirria with lamb consomme instead of beef but maybe beef is familiar and lamb would be too strong for some. The onions and cilantro along with the crema was copious and kept the tacos moist and flavorful. I also had two margaritas. Even though it was Friday and I was going to get the $5.55 Margaritas but I was talked into getting the Jalapeño Meteorite Margarita (Blanco Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Agave Nectar, Citrus Juice Mix. and later I got the Prickly Pear one. These were huge and very tasty. Our table was next to the area were they have live music and unfortunately a speaker was placed right near our table. While the music was good it was loud and we did have to raise our voices to be heard. We moved outside so we could talk and ended up getting some more shots. One I remember was the Alien Blood (Lemon Infused Vodka, Illuminated with Florescent Mystery Goo) Never found out what the goo was but it was very strong and required some water afterwards.

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    Kate C.

    We went to play music bingo and holy moly it was crowded. If you ever decide to go for this, get there early. We were there about an hour before hand and told there were no tables available, so we sat at the bar. One neat thing they had was a stock market type thing for happy hour pricing, based on demand. One bummer thing was that after happy hour a Corona was basically $7. The food is also quite pricey for fairly mediocre food. I had chicken earthling taco. The chicken was pretty plain, and the shells tasted like grease. Beans and rice and plantains were better, but none of that was worth the price. The service was ok. And the restaurant itself was cool atmosphere. I might go back for a happy hour eventually, and see what's affordable according to demand, but certainly won't make it a regular place.

    Prickly Pear - yum
    Erica C.

    Dropped a bit this time, 3.75. Let me start by saying we normally have good food and a good time here. It was busier than when we are normally there, but still seated right away. Nice server. Group of 6 made up of kids and adults this time. Drinks- Boba (ok) and side for the kids, margaritas for the adults: spicy (super spicy), pear (yum). Food- All ordered the normal array of tacos and enjoyed outside of the kids with chicken tenders- food serving size. Reason I was slightly disappointed this time is that my fish taco tasted not so fresh- a bit fishier than normal which made me leave it on the plate. Their surf and turf was good and the corn was great as always. Will be back again.

    Rachelle S.

    Alien Taco is one of those places that's less about the food and more about the experience. I came here for a girls' night. Our waiter deserves all the shoutouts, he not only kept the drinks flowing but even brought us shots and took one with us. That kind of energy instantly turned the night into a party. There was a live singer (so talented!), who had folks dancing. This place reminds me of a pregame spot I'd go in my 20s before the club. The drinks were decent, but the food was just mehhh. Honestly, I wouldn't go back for the menu. But if you're looking for a spot that guarantees laughs, music, and an entertaining night out after 8pm, Alien Taco is definitely the place.

    Cosmic Feast Platter
    Jeana L.

    Visited during Beyoncé Bingo night with my partner and a friend--talk about a cosmic collision of fun! The place was buzzing, thanks to the bingo night and a DJ spinning Beyonce tracks. The interior was "Out of this world!" Alien artifacts and art everywhere, creating a stellar vibe. We munched on an Avocado Caesar Salad, which was surprisingly fresh and tasty. Then came the Cosmic Feast Platter - the shrimp and empanadas were the stars, the wings were just okay, and I didn't even get to the quesadillas (sadly). My only feedback would be the restroom needed some upkeep. It was so loud it was hard to chat with the staff which is understandable due to the bingo night. But hey, I'm definitely coming back to try more of their menu--maybe I'll finally get my hands on those quesadillas!

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    1 year ago

    The food is great and the staff is awesome. It's a fun environment with great food and drank.

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    soooooooooo goooooood ; come get the drinks they're amazing !!! and the food is so good

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    Food and ambiance were fun. We loved it. Will be back FOR SURE. Servers were very pleasant.

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    For starters this place was very cool and the atmosphere is exactly what you're being told to…read moreexpect. We went for a birthday party and had a reservation made for our entire party. Just some information to know it is primarily a bar, they only have about 6 appetizers to order from. The appetizers were good and came out very quickly. The first thing that caught my attention was the amount of times they put food down at our table we did not order after about the 3rd or 4th time of this happening it seemed to be something they do to up the bill in hopes you don't notice. The second thing that thoroughly surprised and bothered me was after ordering another round of drinks, the second the drink was put at our table the waitress came over to check us out. No one had asked for the bill so we were all confused as to why we were being told we needed to close out, especially since we had just ordered more drinks. The waitress tells our party they have another reservation coming and they need our table... We all scramble quickly to leave so there's no issue and once we were outside that's when we realized there was no time limit on our table nor did anyone ask to close out the tab. Thankfully the hula dancers and our own group made the experience great however this place is very clearly a money grab and should not be accepting more reservations than can be handled as it completely ruined the end of our experience.

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