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    ROCTACO

    4.3 (470 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    This is a must try
    Jesse J.

    Amazing taco shop down an alley in downtown slc. I had four tacos and they all hit. Very unique and flavors from around the world. The Al pastor was my favorite Mexican style I had. The chancho was a limited item and I think it needs to be permanently on the menu. Raspberry carnitas are two things I'd never think belong together but I've been mistaken in my logic. I could've ate a few of just that one. Soooo unique and sooo good. Thanks Roctaco!!

    Taco - Amy Hates Fish Taco - Funky Clucker
    MyLien P.

    Ooof... really wanted to love this place but it just did not hit the spot for me. The concept of all these crazy mixes for tacos seemed great but I don't think they were fully executed for me. I think this placed was overhyped for me personally. They are a bit pricy for a single taco but I figured with all the interesting flavors it would be worth it but it wasn't. I think what I disliked the most about it was that all my tacos were COLD. So it just seemed like everything is prepped before hand not warmed at all and then they just put it all together. So from the cold meats to cold tortillas and toppings I did not find it tasty.

    Taco -  JIMMY CHURRI KC Pig Beef and reef

    BEST TACOS IN UTAH !! If you're visiting Salt Lake City definitely a must try! Incredible Service RYAN is Friendly with a smile that could kill. Very welcoming atmosphere and great food.

    Fish taco, burrito, loaded nachos.
    Micaela Q.

    When there twice and both times was really good! We tried the burrito, it was huge, I think the flavor we got was Jimmy Churri with carne asada, and the cheese crust. The fish taco was good, I think maybe it was expensive for what it was. The nachos were pretty good, only thing was they got a little soggy for the amount of sauce but that's just personal preference. The second time I went I got a bowl and it was DELICIOUS, I got the Amy hates fish one.

    Rude bull burrito
    Val R.

    Place is tucked into a back alley downtown. Parking is tight, so be prepared to park & walk, rideshare, or parallel park close by. The restaurant was busy when we came with a line extending outside. Be sure to know your order before you get to the register. They will be kind & answer questions, but you will feel the pressure to keep the line moving. We ordered a holy kalbi taco, busan birria taco, Tikka taco, rude bull burrito, & a horchata shake. It was easy to find a table, but space is limited. The kitchen prepared our meals quickly. Just by the smell, I immediately knew I loved this place. Every bite was fresh & delicious. My husband couldn't finish his burrito it was so big. I, of course, finished all 3 tacos. They were SO good. The horchata shake was a sweet treat which complimented the entrées. This place is worthy of 5 stars & I hope to return very soon!

    Jimmy churri and goat tacos
    Hannah N.

    I have been to roctaco multiple times and honestly the food is SO GOOD!! They have a bunch of really unique combination dishes. I normally get the tacos, but any of the flavors can be put into a bowl, burrito, nachos, or quesadilla as well. The flavors are so delicious and I love how they've combined them! I also have to shoot out the Pom guac. The pomegranate seeds add a sweetness and a crunch that I love! The vibe is fun and they always have good music playing. It's casual and laidback. The service is good but sometimes I feel like I am bothering the person that im ordering from. They have fountain soda here with a very good Diet Coke brew. They also offer Coke in a glass bottle which I love as a treat especially with Mexican food!

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    Denise W.

    Not a traditional taqueria by any means but definitely a gem. Fusion with LA influence. Food: They have fresh made tortillas and cheese crisp it. That texture profile and extra effort, well you can taste it. I ordered three tacos. The G.O.A.T., Jimmy Churri and the Rude Bull. The GOAT was more traditional but with caramelized onions. I ordered it with carnitas. Really good but I missed the bite of raw onions. I'd order it again. Jimmy Churri was delicious! Unique and flavorful. By far my favorite. Rude Bull is braised meat. Soft, flavorful but I wanted more contrast? My partner got the Funky Clucker, Amy Hates Fish, Holy Kalbi and Uncle Al. Funky Clucker is a play on chicken and waffles. Good but not my favorite. Amy Hates Fish was decent. I want more crisp on that fish. Holy Kalbi has an Asian profile but definitely not Korean. Uncle Al was good. More traditional but too sweet. I wanted the mango salsa on the fish. Maybe some heat for the corn. Vibe: I love the location and vibe. Urban pop. Clean and you can see them cooking. Customer service: Friendly, personable and helpful. I asked her for recommendations and was not disappointed.

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    Andrew L.

    Not bad, my wife liked this place a lot more than me. Parking can be tough, but not impossible. The food is good, the burrito needs to be rolled a little tighter, but not bad. The tacos seem to be the way to go though. Lot of different varieties, she really liked the Korean influence ones. I think we'll be back and I'll try the tacos.

    Kelly N.

    This place was the highlight of our time in Salt Lake City! I loved the urban decor and the giant octopus mural, and the service was amazing! I ordered the nachos with Funky Clucker flavor which included crispy fried chicken, churro bites, maple aioli, bacon and chipotle honey. The combo of the ingredients was so random and somehow worked SO WELL TOGETHER. Besides the churro bites I felt like those weren't adding anything but these were some of the best nachos I've ever had. My boyfriend got 3 tacos; banh mijo, jimmy churri and another one that was a special, and he was blown away. We would recommend this place to anyone in Salt Lake City!!

    Nachos - Uncle Al
    Jenni K.

    Uncle Al Nachos = Nacho Royalty RocTaco knows what's up. The RocNacho Uncle Al came out crazy fast and came to SLAY. Every chip is smothered in melty queso, tender pulled meat, roasted corn, and topped with a party of flavors. The vibe? It's always Upbeat, it's creative, and it's chill--with music that makes you wanna dance between bites. Service? Always Friendly and lightning fast. Food? Outrageously good. Always. Period. If you're thinking about it, stop it and--just go! You won't be disappointed.

    Tikka
    Daniel L.

    Super fast service and bustling ambiance. Tikka taco was meh - okay tikka flavors with dry chicken, but other than being wrapped in a flour taco shell with cilantro garnish, not much of any Mexican taste fusion.

    Rude Bull Nachos
    Lo M.

    I must confess that I'm a regular here who orders the same thing every time because that's how much I love it: the Rude Bull nachos. It's a guilty pleasure meal I get to treat myself when I'm having a rough day. I order them with extra chipotle sauce and lather them in Cholula because I take my spicy food verrrrry seriously. The space is casual, modern, and hip with unique seating and decor. It's very colorful and vibrant inside and has the nostalgic feel of a video game I played as a child. But for real, please do yourself a favor and get your paws on these NACHOS.

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    Meat was tough and had gristle in beef tacos. Chicken was better. Highly recommended by others but our experience wasn't good.

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    Ask the Community - ROCTACO

    Do they have beer?

    Yes!

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Yes

    Do you offer takeout?

    Yes! Order and pick it up. Their togo containers are awesome.

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    These guys are the one! Everyday they have specials that are fire. I came in today for the shrimp…read moreand fish tacos that are only $2.50 on Wednesdays. The el chingon is my fave though! Gotta try this spot!!

    Santo Taco USED to be the well-priced value spot for authentic Mexican food..Not anymore…read more And I'm just not that into what they call a birria taco around here..Too much meat, not enough cheese, and to be true "quesabirria"-style they need to be griddled much more (like Del Barrio does). Plus their consommé was a too bitter for my liking. Al pastor here is the much better option - greasy, saucy, tender and flavorful chunks of pork. But these are average sized street tacos, not worth the $4.00-4.50 per price tag. I also tried their asada steak fries, one of the worst I've ever had. Fries were swimming in waay too much cheap, nasty Velveeta-style cheese, NO GUACAMOLE, and not nearly enough asada meat.***It's hard to believe, but an order of these has nearly quadrupled in price in 6 short years, up from $4 to one of the higher prices in town at $15!! But do keep in mind, an $8 half order is more than enough for one person. Salsa bar here is decent but lacked on salsa options, no creamy green or orange salsas here. They wouldn't even grill me onions when I asked, he instead pointed me down to the salsa bar, where raw onions were diced, unrinsed and very pungent, gag. They do have daily specials that help some with prices. Sunday wasn't even on their list and ended up being 3x birria tacos for $10. So the counter service was friendly enough but not very accommodating. Ease of communication was only so-so. The dining room is small, order in back by the soda machine. Atmosphere is more modern than your average hole in the wall taqueria, complete with photo op for the Gram. I was super annoyed that they only have tall bar height tables. And the speaker blasting music was too loud according to my kiddos. I usually agree with Guy Fieri on his picks, but I just can't do it with Santo Taco.

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    4.3(301 reviews)
    3.2 miSugar House
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    Absolutely delicious!…read more I got a BOGO free burrito coupon from their FB feed, so why not? So glad I did! I had the spicy green chili burrito--delicious! Smothered inside and out with their very fine green chili. The tortillas seem homemade, it was fresh and good. My wife had the carne asada burrito. I got a bite of it and the beef is delicious! Such good flavors. I also had the pinto beans and rice, both are very good. The horchata, made with almond milk, was creamy and just the right amount of cinnamon and sweet. They serve flour and corn tortilla chips with three salsas. The chips were excellent. The flour chips are deep fried, really good. The red salsa was the hottest but not bad for heat. The green was good. Now the crema sauce was my favorite, it is really excellent. Nice restaurant, comfortable chairs, nice decor that goes along with their theme. Looks like a comfortable bar. Service was friendly and accommodating. I would like to eat here again and take advantage of the FB coupon for their tacos. Highly recommended! 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

    I definitely meant to come back sooner, but ah, life... So glad that my husband and I could return…read moretoday on a date! They've remodeled in the past three years and I really like what they've done! Beautiful decor and it's now a sit down restaurant, which I really like!! Menu is very similar, but expanded! They brought delicious chips and 3 salsas to the table! The crème one was my favorite!! I got a Pacifico to drink and my husband got a Corona nonalcoholic. I went for the Chicken Mole taco with a side of black beans and rice! Absolutely delicious!! My husband got the Bean and Cheese taco and the Impossible meat taco with a side of tots! Service was great! I'm so glad we finally made it back! Really want to come more frequently!! Also heard they have good breakfast tacos in the morning! Will try those next!

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    I've been dying to try these tacos since I've had them recommended to me by so many people and even…read morebeen told they are the best tacos in salt lake, and it's a street cart. They are putting the street in street taco that's for sure. We went right during sunset, and it was actually so gorgeous with the mountains. I got Al pastor tacos and my husband got Al pastor, carne asada, and tripa. The Al pastor was soooo good!!! My husband enjoyed the carne asada and also said the tripa was amazing and super crunchy. They have a cooler with toppings and you get to load up the tacos yourself. They also have a cooler with drinks, but they didn't have any Diet Coke. The guys working were super nice and quick. The people in front of us ordered burritos and they let you load them up before wrapping them. I'd love to come back for a burrito. Overall, it lived up to the hype! Worth the stop for sure and highly recommend during sunset.

    Went to the Latino Arts festival in Park City and tacos Don Rafa were here. I had heard good things…read moreabout their food and decided to give them a try. Staff wasn't the friendliest but hey it's a hot day with a huge crowd so no big deal. The orders were limited to burrito and taco combos, that come with a canned soda, rice and beans. The taco combo comes with three. Went with the asada and boy were these mediocre. Cheapest cut of chewy meat drenched in oil to help enhance the flavor nestled inside of a store bought tortilla. Tiny tacos with subpar meat filled with the sort of gristle you won't enjoy. For $15 I felt ripped off. The burrito was mostly bright orange rice, not the usual light red rice an abuela makes, filled with half melted cheese, and what appears to be canned beans with a sprinkle of that ghastly meat. Not sure what the hype is about but this place is substandard at best. If you're hungry with no options it's better than nothing but really not worth your money at $5 a taco.

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    Very different from the Red Iguana 2, looking more like a dive bar from the outside, and inside…read morebeing small compared to 2. Again we had to do take out, and settled on the pork shank and a con leches dessert. Service again extremely polite and personable. I am really impressed. Our stuff was prepared quickly and well packaged. And wow, the food was awesome. The shank was large and the sauce incredible. The dessert I frankly don't remember any details because we inhaled it immediately! Pretty big parking lot and easy to get to from downtown where we were staying. Both locations were great and if I was to eat in, the R2 would be more fun with kids, while the OG might be better for adults.

    I had heard a lot about this spot before we checked it out. This place is always packed lol…read moreWe waited 40 mins for our table. The vibe of the place was very unique and fun! Every corner had something interesting to look at. Paintings, posters, stain glass lights, and more! The food was fresh and true to its description. I tried the days special Pistachio mole. It was wonderful! The chicken was slightly overcooked however it was forgivable. I did ask for hot sauce on the side but it was not spicy at all. If you are into non spicy aromatic foods, this is the go to spot.

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