I love Taco King. The menu has huge variety, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, really good guacamole, multiple kinds of fajitas, etc. Both vegetarian and carnivorous will find plenty to satiate hunger! I usually order two crispy tacos with shredded beef, rice & beans. It takes a little longer for them to fry the tortillas; these are not Taco Bell shells! Also, you can get them Mexican style with salsa and Mexican cheese, or American style with lettuce, cheese and tomato. I often crave these tacos, and nowhere else comes close to the homemade taste and texture. My wife generally orders either tacos or burritos made with beans instead of meat. They have refried and black beans, so that adds to the variety. We will often share either bean dip or cheese dip as an appetizer. Service is always friendly, and they'll keep your drink full without you asking. On Tuesdays, this place gets very full, and service can be a bit slower. Absolutely worth the wait though! Ambiance is very Mexico! The dining area is decorated with Mexican art, statues, and even birds on the patio. They have TVs typically turned to sporting events; I could forego that but others seem to enjoy it. Bathrooms are clean. read more

Came here last night to order take out for the family. The location is nice, very well taken care of, and the decor is great. The customer service was also great. Everyone was friendly. I ordered a taco salad with asada and no sour cream. Unfortunately, it came with a lot of sour cream. Regardless, it was good. Smaller than I would expect for the price, but it was full of flavor. Everyone else loved their food too. read more

Taco King - Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Placed a to go order. When I got home I was missing an item. I called to let them know and how I could get reimbursed. The guy on the phone was adamant that they didn't forget anything and that since I didn't call back within 10 minutes, it was my fault and then hung up on me when I was trying to tell him I had a 30 minute drive home. read more

A very authentic Mexican restaurant in a strip mall, but all the decor made you feel like you were in Mexico. Parking is easy and location is easy to find. This has to be one of the most beautifully decorated Mexican restaurants I have ever been in. Everywhere you look, so pretty and colorful. I came here for a first visit and ordered my food to go since it was only me eating. I came back again for a second visit and this time brought the whole family. We were greeted warmly and seated quickly. I went with the taco salad with chicken, my hubby had the Al Pastor taco plate and my daughter enjoyed her vegetarian plate. The chicken was tender and seasoned well which made my salad delicious and filling. Hubby stated his tacos were tasty as well. Service was very good and our drink cups were constantly filled and they checked in a couple of times to make sure we were enjoying our meal. Gracias Taco King for a flavor filled meal. We shall return. read more

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Service - 10 Ambiance -10 Flavor - 10 Highest Recommendation! This such a fun restaurant. The vibe is positive. Staff is super friendly. read more

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Nice ambiance, cool interior and ceiling painting. Very friendly server. But the service was soooooo slow and when we got our food finally it was cold and flavorless. I had to ask for salt... When we got up to pay our bill we noticed the server was sitting at the booth right behind us with someone and there were a bunch of Tito's minis on the table. I don't care if you are winding down your shift, but don't make me wait. And especially don't make me wait for terrible food. I called the restaurant a few days later and spoke to Richard, the manager. Not once did he apologize, but had a million excuses "you shouldn't have been seated so late (8.31 p.m.), "our staff can drink at the end of their shift" and my favorite "yeah, we are having problems with that new chef - things haven't been up to standard" SO WHY ARE YOU KNOWINGLY SELLING SUBSTANDARD FARE!?!?!?!? read more

Was craving Mexican food in the area and my sister mentioned this place. We decided to give it a try. Located right next to a Cigar store, it was definitely a bit offputting. The interior was beautifully decorated though- the chairs and walls were decked out with art. It was very beautiful, as if I was transported to Mexico. Unfortunately the food and service didn't live up to the external beauty. Food was a bit steep for very little meat. Additionally, the service wasn't the nicest as the waiter made an offhand racist comment and asking for more chips got us a stare. Probably won't be coming back. read more

Taco King - Mexican Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

We stopped in for dinner while in town for work. People kept rolling in but the staff worked hard to be attentive to everyone and we got our huge meal in under 15 minutes. I ranked our Molcajete higher than my husband did, I really really loved the sauce. We shared the sea and land (or surf & turf) molcajete and it was really good. The whole space was beautiful and we just kept looking around pointing out all of the decor. The chips were never ending and we tried a couple of salsas from their salsa bar. The Tamarindo and Horchata were just ok. read more

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Food is delicious as always. The service is very friendly and the atmosphere is authentic and fantastic. Love the chips and the salsa bar.

This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in the whole county, even though there are numerous other choices closer to our home. The flavors, freshness, consistency, and variety of choices on the menu are excellent. My go-to is the Tri-Color Enchiladas (3 different fillings and 3 different sauces). My husband's is King Trio Enchiladas, and he subs mole on all three. Last night I tried the fish (cod) and shrimp enchiladas with cheese sauce, and it was to die for. It will be my new go-to! The service is great too. Very family-friendly, fun decor, good parking. Love it. read more

Great ambiance, friendly service, and good food. The salsa was tasty and the beer was cold. Just wish the prices were a little more affordable, but prices are high everywhere I guess. read more

Was craving Pozole so we stopped here. First time. The food was good. Excellent service. Fun atmosphere. Mango salsa is fresh and delicious! Wanted to take some home it was so good. They have a salsa bar with 6-8 different salsas. Their regular salsa is very good too. Hubby LOVED the horchata and he knows his horchata. Not too sweet. Will return. read more

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I have driven by here for years and so glad we finally stopped in. Service was friendly and fast. Chips and salsa are too good - be careful not to eat too much. Chili relleno rice and beans à la carte were among the best I've had in many years. All are the real deal - fresh made. The menu is extensive with lots of options and seafood choices. Clean and fun decor - and - sound level was mild so I could talk with my husband. read more

Taco King - Chili relleno rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Lovely little Mexican spot, chuck full of decorations will keep you looking around until your food arrives. Had the special of the day, chicken, Molay, enchiladas with rice and beans, quite good, seasoned rice was really delicious, beans were OK, but a little runny, I think they were trying to make them a bit fancy by doing a purée thing, but I found it less enjoyable. The ambience was excellent, the service was very good, the place was very busy the whole time we were there on a Monday so you know it's good if the locals like it! read more

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Food is fresh, generous, and amazing. Staff are super friendly! Always love coming here

We are local residents. We used to go to Taco King all the time, but over the past year we have only gone 3 times because the food quality has been disappointing. The refried beans taste like they are more processed, salsa is different and the meat dishes taste dried out like the meat has been deep fried before they have been put on the grill. I wrote the owner directly the first time I experienced it last year, but no reply. Tried again a month after that; disappointed again. Then about 6 months passed and thought we would give it one more try, but were again disappointed. Very sad...it used to be one of our favorite places and the people so nice....but not going back anymore. read more

Service was good. Asada in my burrito was overcooked and hard. Like the salsa bar. We were able to walk in on a Friday night

The Asada taco meat was so dry that I could not even make it better by drowning it in salsa and lime. I Left the taco on the plate. Service was very good. read more

The wet Al Pastor burrito was delicious. A must get again. My family has raved about this place, it's my first time. I can't complain.

Used to Love This Place - But the Owner Lost Our Business for Good We've been loyal customers of Taco King for years, always enjoying the food and the excellent service from our regular waitress. She knows us well--we usually order the same thing--and even joked when she seated us this time about how "easy" we are because of our usual routine. It was a friendly comment and just highlighted how often we come in. Unfortunately, that's where the good experience ended. Our regular waitress wasn't available after seating us, and the owner ended up taking over. "Helping" is a generous term for what followed. After finishing our meal in a nearly empty restaurant, we waited ten minutes trying to get someone's attention for our check and a to-go container. A young employee acknowledged our request, then went to help a group of people who had just walked in--and never came back. We waited another 5-10 minutes before finally catching the owner's attention. He brought the to-go container but once again forgot about the check, moving on to other tasks. After 20 minutes of waiting, I walked up to the counter and said, "We've been waiting a long time for our check." The owner responded with a curt, dismissive "I'll get it," offering no apology. When my lunch companion noted that we had been waiting 20 minutes, the owner called him rude--still no apology, no accountability. When the owner finally brought the check, he aggressively slapped it onto the table and snapped, "Give me your credit card so you can get out of here." The check was wrong, and he refused to admit the mistake. Our regular waitress--who wasn't even serving us--stepped in and kindly fixed it. Throughout this entire experience, the owner remained rude, defensive, and confrontational. He even told us he didn't want our business anymore. He got his wish. We've supported this place for years, recommending it to others despite the high prices, because we believed in the quality and service. But after this, we're done. The food simply isn't worth dealing with an owner who treats loyal customers this badly read more

Good food, bad service is the way I'd summarize it. Went in on an early afternoon and ordered a simple lunch: shrimp enchiladas and a Diet Coke. Only two other diners were there besides myself. After waiting a long time, I finally asked the serverr where was my lunch. He sarcastically replied that the dish took 25" to cook and that if I didn't like that, I could go and cook it in the kitchen myself! Nope, I won't be doing that or coming back. read more

Great food and fabulous service. Highly recommend. Love the decor and atmosphere. Easy to get to and great parking.

Wow...so beautifully aesthetic. Excellent chile verde burrito and crispy hard shell taco with plenty of meat. Rice and refried beans were authentic, but portion of beans is small. Great salsa bar with plenty of choices! A must try... read more

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Great food and really kind service. The music was nice and it was perfect for a warm evening.

I just went here today and had a chicken tostada. It was actually delicious. I was very pleasantly surprised. The chips were also very good and the salsa was good. I will be returning everybody should try. read more

Called in a special request breakfast order that wasn't on the menu since we had a long drive ahead of us (chilaquile and chile relleno breakfast burritos) and they made them no questions asked. Delicious food and friendly staff. Will definitely stop in again next time we're in the area. read more

Taco King is a fun Mexican restaurant with delicious food and friendly staff. Taco King has a large menu. It is a fun place to celebrate a birthday or hang with friends. read more

Came for lunch right around 1245 and wasn't busy, was able to sit and take my time. The staff were all courteous, helpful and patient. The food was good, I'd say the carne asada in the taco was a bit dry on its own and I wish the pieces were larger instead of diced sized. I really enjoy the Lengua taco, very flavorful and didn't need anything added to it I'll order more of these in the future. Pastor I can't say stood out as great but it was good and same with the carnitas. The asada cheese fries were ok, cheese was thoroughly melted and I'd say everything was evenly spread, where some places might just pile everything in the center. My only complaint but also I don't blame them at all is that the prices seemed a little higher than what I think it should be for what was ordered, but with economy the way it is and everything else that effects it I wouldn't hold it against them. Overall, a very nice lunch and I would recommend this place to others in the future. read more

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A Saturday visit to SLO and wanted to try something new. Looking on Yelp and I came across the Taco King and it's solid 4+ star review. The photos looked delicious so we decided to give it a try. First impression was that they put a lot of work into creating a fun yet authentic atmosphere...despite being in a strip mall it had the feel of an authentic Mexican cantina. The complimentary chips and salsa were fresh and delicious and perfectly salted. Feeling a little worse for the wear I went with the Menudo and my daughter went with the Chile Relleno plate. The menudo was solid, very large and had lots of honeycomb tripe. The broth was not quite as rich as I like but that's likely more of a personal preference and not a reflection of the quality flavor. My daughter loved her cheesy, saucy Chile Relleno plate and ate the entire thing. Service was fast and friendly but took a little longer for the food to come out than I would have liked considering how they weren't that busy. Nitpicks aside this was an outstanding choice for Mexican cuisine. read more

Taco King - Chile Relleno Plate - Mexican Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Amazing food. Top notch service!! You need to eat here!! Trust me it is better than good ...

Great little place to bring friends or family, with a welcoming and casual atmosphere. The food is good with decent portions (more than enough to warrant leftovers), and highly attentive and engaging waitstaff. read more

This place was amazing...starting with the super selection of salsas and crispy chips to the large selection of food, we would come again and again! The food was truly the best Mexican food we have had! The service was outstanding!!! Yummmmm!!!! read more

Everything about this place was outstanding, food, service and atmosphere! The entire staff did not miss a thing.

I love coming to this restaurant when I'm in San Luis Obispo but this last visit was just okay. The waitress was a little rude. The food was good. Service was quick. Food 5 stars Prices 4.5 stars Location 5 stars Service 3.5 this visit I would recommend trying it out. Usually the staff are very friendly and the service is quick. The food is very good!!! read more

Taco King - Taco plate - Mexican Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Quaint, quirky, and molcajete that will make you weep for joy. ...need I say more? (I have to have 85 characters in order to post, but Dadgum it, I made my grammatical stand on the molcajete and I'll die on it!) read more

You have to get their Carne Asada burrito ! It is so good. That's my husbands go to at any Mexican food restaurant and he will not stop talking about this place to everyone. He constantly wants to order the burrito. I tried it today and he is not lying. I will continue to recommend this place to everyone. You need to try it! read more

Arrived on a Thursday around 4pm, place was empty but not for long. within 30 minutes at least 4 other of parties arrived. service was excellent. served chips right away. ambiance was very nice. tables were very clean. i had carne asada burrito filled with meat, beans etc. very good. wife had chicken enchiladas with green sauce, rice and beans on the side. also very good. prices was reasonable and again service and food was very good. will return again to try some other items on the menu. read more

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One of the best burritos I have ever had. It's so hard to find a California burrito outside of Southern California, and this one is so good. We tried a couple of the salsas, and the mild and grandma's were our favorites. The burritos were a little expensive but worth it since they're massive. Will definitely return read more

My girlfriends and I like to meet there and enjoy the birdcage on the patio. They have great food also. One lives in Los Osos one east of San Luis Obispo and I live in the Five Cities area so it's a good Central local. read more

Love this place - love the atmosphere - my favorite is al pastor tacos and their mexican chicken soup