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    Creek Side Taco Shack

    3.2 (642 reviews)
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    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    CREEK SIDE TACO SHACK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Creek side bowl with chicken
    Lynnette G.

    Ambiance and drinks are 10/10, but food was bleh and overpriced. Chips and guacamole were just ok and I couldn't taste anything other than watered lettuce in my taco salad. Service was friendly and I loved the open space for kids to keep themselves busy with the added touch of toys available for all. Seating and parking is ample. Definitely a fun place to hangout and chill, but don't expect much from the food.

    Steak burrito
    Bernadette M.

    Happy Hour: Tue-Fri, 2-6pm. $2 street tacos, $1 off margaritas and beer on Tuesdays I will say you don't go here for the food. Lols We go because it's close to our house and a good spot for a playdate since it's like a huge sandbox for the kids. There are sand toys there so no need to bring your own. It's super casual inside with plenty of seating so good for groups. There are tables with umbrellas... There is a big parking lot but I've seen it pretty full on the weekend. When you walk in, it actually feels like you are at a dive bar in a fun beachy town. You order at the window, take a number and they'll bring your food to you. There is a large menu on the wall next to the soda dispensers. I usually get a couple tacos and my kids get the chicken nuggets. Again, nothing to rave about but the food does the job. I would get the fries over the rice and beans at least bc the latter two aren't great. I've had the steak burrito in the past but for $15 it's not worth it. Not very flavorful but they're big. I have a friend who only orders the chips and salsa bc it's the only thing she's ok with. Lols There are garbage stations for you to bus your own tables. So def a good casual spot to check out with kids and if you can deal with the mediocre eats. Hehe

    Crunchy Taco Basket - Beef
    Skye P.

    I've been here a ton and tried all their tacos but now and most of their appetizers. I haven't been disappointed so far. We love this place because there is not a restaurant geared towards families like this. There are areas to sit that is far away from the kids so anyone who doesn't want kids running around can sit on the other side. My favorite tacos are the pollo caliente, and the crunchy tacos are good but I recommend getting a sauce to dip them in if you're a saucy fan! Food comes out at a normal speed, I've been here on busy and slow days and service has always been good and at a decent pace.

    Tiffany and Madi were amazing! Tiffany made the best jalapeño margaritas I've had in years!

    Horse parking
    Kimberly W.

    This is easily one of my go-to places! It just makes you feel like you're on vacation, and who doesn't love that?! The chips and salsa, nachos, and the fish tacos are awesome!!! They have a good variety of beers and so many places to hang out! The bartenders are always friendly and welcoming! I bring all my out-of-town guests here and they love it!

    Shack Steak Tacos Plate
    Petra V.

    The ambiance is pretty fun, if you want to feel at the beach with your toes in the sand this place is it, without the water. There were a lot of families which was nice because it is a kid friendly place, at least during the day. The food is okay, your typical Americanized Mexican food. Our server was not the best but he was also super young looking so maybe just shy.

    Strawberry margarita.
    Christina W.

    Super disappointed with the service. Asked for light strawberry in the margarita and it was almost extra strawberry. Drinks were flat, asked for them to check the carbonation and the young bartender was rude. Said there wasn't a problem but she remade them anyway. The new drink had no alcohol in it and she acted like we put her out. Been coming here for years and this was the second time in a row the drinks weren't great. For the price they should be made perfect.

    Creekside taco shack
    Stephen M.

    What a super fun lil hidden gem!! It is mostly all outdoor seating, so be prepared for that! Gives a backyard beach party vibe, lots of soft sand so if any of your party has trouble walking, stick to the patio seating. The food was very good, tacos were fresh, the sides and sauces were great and the food came quick and hot! The ordering is at the bar window and the music was a little loud so the folks taking orders said "huh?" A lot, give those poor employees a break they need to hear too!! Haha! Overall I would say the taco toppings outweighs the meat portions in the tacos, and as they are a lil pricey for tacos that come with zero sides (rice and beans) I'd say add some more protein! We will be back tho! Fun and the food was great!!

    Kids sand area
    Jazmarie M.

    I can tell you the vibes here are immaculate, it's a wait it line to order like chipotle, but they're quick and it's very effective. We had the kids bean and cheese, mini chimis, small chips and salsa and the fried fish taco platter. The chimis and the chips and salsa were super tasty!! The fish tacos were average and the fish was crunchy just not a lot of flavor! But I would absolutely still come back

    Lina L.

    This is a super cute place in the middle of a residential area. It has a very laid back beach bar ambience. You order at the window, and given a number. Your food is brought out to you when it's ready. I got the crunchy basket- 3 corn tortillas stuffed with shredded beef or chicken, then fried. I got the shredded beef. It came with a small side of salsa. It was very crunchy and surprisingly not greasy at all. I actually would've preferred it to be a bit greasy. It was ok, pretty bland and not much flavor. I had to add extra salsa and guacamole. It was still bland. One of my friends got their chips and guacamole. The chips had zero salt, and the guacamole was very sour. Really don't understand why they don't use salt to flavor their food. How hard is that? It is a great place to hang out but the food is just not good. If you want a nice casual place to have a drink and hang out, this is a great place. Just don't expect flavorful food.

    Jessica A.

    First time here so wasn't sure what to expect. A little hidden gem. That the neighborhood locals walk to. We have family who lives across the street and comes here quite often. My son loved playing in the sand and such a laid back place. When ordering there's a place you walk up to order and they will bring out your food. I ordered the Chicken Tacos. I added some guac from our chips and guacamole and some of the sauce that came with the mini chimichangas. Which I will do every-time now. So good! My Husband got the chimichangas and he liked them. Someone in our party had a bowl it came with a side of ranch and we used that to dip the chimis in and 10/10. My little one got a kids meal with the quesadilla French fries and a drink. He was occupied for the most part but did eat all his Quesadilla.

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    Went here on Sunday. Not too busy. Fast service. Great food. Cute vibe. Will definitely return.

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    Good service! Fast, yummy food and drinks! Such a fun place to bring family and friends visiting Arizona. Love the beach vibe too!

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    The bartender was a blast! They food was great and happy hour all day Tuesday!! Yea please!!

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    Great tacos, delicious drinks and a wonderful environment for the kiddos. I will definitely be back!

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    Amazing good food staff are kind and so relaxing and your kids can play around, I recommend coming here!!!

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