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    El Tacaso

    4.3 (299 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open Open 24 hours

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Aiko Hime M.

    Spicy and satisfying If you love spicy food this place is for you. The salsa had a serious kick but the meat was juicy and flavorful. Tortillas were fresh and warm. Will be back for more

    Jacob By H.

    Outstanding street tacos The carnitas were crispy on the outside juicy on the inside. The tortillas were warm and fresh. Loved the salsa verde just the right heat. Cant wait to come back

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    Marisa H.

    Our favorite taco spot whenever we are craving street tacos. Some of the best in the area! They are open 24/7 and you can get your taco fix whenever! The lady at the window is super friendly as well. Don't forget to bring cash for the elote cart!

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    Tae S.

    These tacos were full of flavor. I am surprised there is always a line at the little pull up spot. I had picadillo and pastor, both let me wanting more tacos. I can't wait to hit this spot up again.

    Aaliyah W.

    At this point, I think I'm addicted to tacos. I'm on a mission to find good taco spots in every area I go to. So that's what brings me to El Tacaso at 1:00am on various days lol. It's located inside a Mobil gas station like most authentic taco places but seems to be in quite a sketchy area. There are a lot of homeless people surrounding the gas station but they have never attempted to approach me. My 1st visit, I parked at a pump & placed a to-go order because I really didn't feel like standing at the window. You can order on the inside or outside window but lately I have been going inside. I always order the same 4 tacos -- 2 Barbocoa & 2 Carnitas, which comes to $6. No matter how hard I try, I can never eat them all in one setting maybe 2 if I'm lucky. I am taking 1 star for the bathrooms, which is probably more of the gas station workers issue but either way customers need a CLEAN & WORKING bathroom by all means. Imagine tip toeing in the bathroom, scrambling for tissue then also realizing the toilet doesn't flush smh. Side note: when I called in to order the person was speaking in Spanish so I was a bit concerned but ultimately I asked the right questions & we got the order completed, so just be mindful if you place a to-go order. Will I be back? Duhh! & of course I recommend it to anyone visiting the area. I will drive by Fuel City 50 million times just to get here.

    Sarrang P.

    A lot of people I know call this place friendlys and I find my self here often after a night out or just even during the day. It's super nice that its 24 hours and the tacos never disappoint. My favorite has to be the Barbacoa and I always get flour tortilla. I love how they dont charge extra for that like some places do. Super cheap and made fresh. The tortillas are even cooked to be a bit crispy and warm and its soo good. I also love their Barbacoa quesadilla. It sometimes can be a bit greasy but most of the time they make it pretty good and it's honestly the best thing ever and pretty big!

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    Doug G.

    Breakfast tacos lacked flavor. I ordered the chorizo and egg and potato and egg. The sauce did not really help. I ordered the food to go for my team at the warehouse and these did not go very quickly.

    Lisa L.

    These are the best tacos that I have had in DFW! They're also reasonably priced, at $1.50 per taco and $6.00 per quesadilla and burrito. I always recommend getting a quesadilla! The cheese they use is tasty; I believe it's mozzarella. I normally do a fajita quesadilla and get pastor and barbocoa tacos. Their meats are full of flavor. I have yet to have better pastor tacos. The salsas are also packed with flavor and are awesomely spicy. All items come with green and red salsa, cilantro, and raw white onion on the side. You can request to add grilled onions. Additional toppings such as jalapeños and cheese cost $.25 each. Some other pros is that they are open till late (4AM on Fri & Sat). They cook up the orders quick. I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes. Don't forget to bring cash for the elite stand outside!

    Rosalee C.

    Came here for the street tacos on corn with cilantro and onion ($2 each). Pastor is flavourful and barbacoa is good too. The green salsa was surprisingly spicy and the red salsa was VERY spicy. I wish they had more meat options (tripa or lengua would be nice). Good spot to grab some hot and authentic tacos if you're in the area!

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    Tacos were really good and flavorful. Definitely will be back. Service was decent prices were good also

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    Service and food were good. Will definitely be coming back sometime soon.The ambiance was ok as well.

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    This is the spot after a good night out. LOVED THE TACOS & the service !!! Hellaaa good (;

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    2 years ago

    So far best fajitas tacos I had so far beat part of it that this place is open 24/7 so come get you some el tacaso tacos

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    2 years ago

    The food is good just don't get the chicken taco it's dry af but every thing else buss

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    3 years ago

    Simply the best. Great food. Always friendly people. Quesadillas are fantastic. Enjoy

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    Celebrating our 1-year anniversary at The Mexican was nothing short of extraordinary…read more From the moment we walked in, the energy, attention to detail, and genuine passion for excellence were evident in every aspect of the experience. The food, cocktails, atmosphere, and service came together to create an unforgettable evening. A special shout-out to Ashley, whose hospitality and mastery behind the bar elevated our celebration even more. Her knowledge of her craft, warm personality, and thoughtful recommendations made us feel truly welcomed and valued. It's rare for me to give an establishment a perfect score, but this one has earned it without hesitation. 10/10--an exceptional dining experience and the perfect place to celebrate life's special moments. Thank you to the entire team for making our anniversary so memorable. We can't wait to return!

    If Gloria's and Texas de Brazil had a baby--with proper valet service--this would be it…read more Upscale, classy, and packed with top-tier service, it's the perfect date-night spot. It was my first visit, and it was absolutely worth the wait. I've seen all the Instagram posts, and I finally got my chance to experience it for myself. Since it was Taco Tuesday, I had to order the tacos and the ceviche. I snagged a cozy corner seat so I could take in the entire atmosphere, and everything was spot on. The food was delicious, the ambiance was beautiful, and the bartender was even kind enough to take my picture. From the service to the vibe, this place exceeded my expectations. It will definitely be one of the first places I think of for a date night!

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    Lovely and comfortable bar area
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    Okay!!! Las Palmas has officially been added to our work trip dinner rotation!! No…read morereservation...just a walk party of 6 and they had a table for us...as long as we could be out by a certain time...about an hour and a half after we walked in. We were there to eat so if they were going to wine and dine us in that amount of time, we were there for it!! Everything was delicious, everyone enjoyed their meals and drinks and we are so glad we found this location and made it happen! I was looking forward to dinner here the entire day and it was worth it!! We had the queso blanco...it's got a kick...worth it! My wagyu fajitas were perfectly cooked medium rare and soooo flavorful!! I was my dessert in my pjs back at the hotel...the sopapilla cheesecake and ice cream held up perfectly and was everything I wanted it to be!! It's a dark atmosphere in the bar area, but the vibes were so cool. It wasn't too loud to where people were having to scream to converse...but it was not intimate where you could talk across the table softly with the other person hearing. We are still talking about Las Palmas days later and can't wait until we are back in Dallas to bring more of our group here to enjoy delicious food and great service!!

    I came here for my birthday dinner with a couple of friends and overall had a really great…read moreexperience. A few important notes though: this place is SUPER loud, especially upstairs, so if you are trying to take your older parents somewhere for a nice dinner where you can actually catch up and have a conversation, this might not be the spot. Also, avoid the upstairs dining room if anyone has mobility issues. The stairs are a little sketchy in that dark space because you basically have to TRUST there is another stair step in front of you even though you can't see it. And a heads up, do not wander into the wrong bathroom upstairs like my husband did because the "men's" and "ladies" signs upstairs are also nearly impossible to read in the dark! But honestly, those are really my only complaints... The service and food were both very good. We had a couple of ordering fumbles. We got the regular queso, and then immediately watched another table get the tableside flaming queso and we were seriously bummed. Like, really bummed. That is definitely what I will be ordering next time. The chips and smoky salsa were excellent!! - and I always appreciate when everyone gets their own little portion of salsa so everyone can double dip without feeling like a heathen. I ordered the wagyu fajitas (the half portion), and it was still easily enough food for two people. I will say the meat was more like a filet mignon texture and less like the flavorful fajita meat I was expecting. My friend's pork fajitas were actually much better and had more flavor. When the manager stopped by to check on us, I had to announce my own birthday because apparently my friends were not going to help me out with that (some friends, huh?). They brought out a complimentary sopapilla cheesecake with a candle, which was a very nice touch. All in all, I loved the place and totally understand the hype. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time. There is valet parking, but we found easy parking across the street. I cannot wait to come back and try that flaming queso!

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    Came in on a whim on a Friday night around 9pm with no reservation. We were instantly taken aback…read moreby the ambiance here. My wife and I agreed it felt like we were back in Mexico City. Chris our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. He took his time walking us through the menu and explaining what made El Carlos Elegante so special. The drinks were perfect. My wife loved her Desert Flor while I thoroughly enjoyed my Modelo Micheleda. Her Surf and Turf one hitter was exceptional. I have to say my Crab Cake was just ok. It tasted a little pasty and very heavy on the bread. The Pulpo was absolutely amazing. Perfect texture and the sauce it was served almost had me licking the plate. The El Machete was incredible from its presentation, to the freshness of the corn tortilla, to the quality of the meat inside. Definitely recommend this. We really liked our Okra + Shishito course, we just wished it had more okra in it. The two things I loved about the Al Pastor was of course the sauce it was served on but the fact that I got to enjoy it like a steak. It was served sliced on a bias like flank steak. Typically Al Pastor is finely chopped and served in tacos and burritos, so this was a different eating experience for me. And of course it was delicious as well. We cannot wait to come back and try more of the menu.

    I've been here twice. Everything we ordered was very good both times…read more During our first visit, I had the Caesar salad, which I declared at that time "the greatest Caesar salad I've ever tried." It was glorious and bountiful--there was ample dressing, cheese, and other ingredients I'm forgetting that made it unique. Unfortunately, during our second visit, the Caesar salad was significantly different. I think they used the same dressing, but there was very little of it. There was nearly no cheese and the other ingredients were similarly sparse. It was still good, but it in no way was the greatest I'd ever tried. I hope that this was a 1-off experience, as it truly was the best. I will report back next time. Service was great both times- they were very careful about my Cilantro request (none) and even though they gladly prepared dishes without it, they also made a list of things that already had none by default. Salmon ceviche, Pork al pastor, Carne asada, and the machete were also very good. The machete is a specialty- it had the house made masa and fillings can vary.

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    A very cool vibe
    A very cool vibe
    Beet salad- served with grapefruit slices- turns out, I am not a fan of beets
    Beet salad- served with grapefruit slices- turns out, I am not a fan of beets
    Caesar salad. We didn't order this, but it was a gift for us to try bc of our anniversary. Easily the best Caesar  salad I have ever had!

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    I justttttt could not love this place more. Mezcal margs, chips and various dips, and banging…read moreshrimp tacos. The service is so polite as well. What more could a girl want? I would like to mention that they nickel and dime you pretty hard. There's a split plate fee and they voluntarily brought out veggies for my GF friends when they inquired if they could eat the chips, but they ended up charging us $6 for it. Not the end of the world, but good to note!

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    Bright, Cozy & Relaxing Ambience at lunchtime! (December, 2022)
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