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    Taco Pete

    3.6 (266 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Burgers, Hot Dogs
    Open 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Nia G.

    OMG Sooo pleasantly pleased- my tacos and rice & beans were delicious! Everything was fresh, well seasoned and made quickly. Excellent service and value for the price.

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    Ash C.

    I love Taco Pete's tacos and I'm glad they reopened. I made it right before closing and ordered 2 beef tacos and a drink. I like how their soft shell tacos are still slightly fried giving the tortilla slight crisp.

    Josette D.

    I was really looking forward to trying Taco Pete since it's the one "from California", but I ended up pretty disappointed. As someone who's from Cali, I was not impressed at all. The quality of the tacos just wasn't good. I don't like that they use shredded meat for all of their tacos -- I'm not a fan of shredded or ground meat in tacos, and it makes them feel even less authentic. For a spot claiming California roots, it's definitely not giving real California-style tacos. I'm not sure what the hype is about, but I won't be back. There are plenty of better taco and Mexican spots in the area that feel more authentic and offer way better quality. The service was actually pretty good and the man who was taking orders as very friendly but other than that its mid.

    OK this places really does taste like the TP in L.A. They must be affiliated!!
    Tahnita C.

    Food: Great Service: Haven't had a issue yet so, good Ambience: Walk up (to go orders only) Food was the same ol school taste as usual but, only issues I had was my beef burrito was only like warm & my fries were not freshly made. With that being said, they were cold! Not good TP...yall know I put on for my state "S. Cali" but you did me wrong today. Yall have done making up to do on my next visit! For Real

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    Yolanda W.

    This is BS the tacos have shrunk! This was a child's/kids taco it was literally three bites. I am so disappointed!

    Brand new renovation. Bigger and better!
    Russell A.

    I recently went here and was wonderfully surprised at the new renovation to the place! Food was still on point and delicious! Being that they serve Mexican food adjacent to Taco Bell, and typically have a line compared to Taco Bell speaks volumes. My go to is the hard shell beef tacos and their chicken quesadilla!

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    I come because I see some picture and for the name I was thinking was authentic Mexican food . First the don't have a place to eat the food ,I ask for tacos they horrible looks like dog food instead of stake And I ask no onion they put onion ,they put all in one bag they even put a place or anything it looks horrible I will never come back and the tacos are so little and I order a hamburger I'm a woman and I finish it in 4 bites .

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    Tanisha H.

    Waited a long time for them to open the location up after the construction and I really hoped the food would be the same.. but sadly it isn't. They gave me the smallest amount of rice I think I have ever seen. I had to go back and ask was that the correct amount. The asst manager fixed it, but she shouldn't have had to do that. It should have been correct from the beginning. My wings were just ok.. maybe they need a little more time getting back into the groove.. and the parking lot is still super congested. I was hoping they were going to make that a little bigger..

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    Matthew V.

    Just reopened.. Stopped here for lunch and ordered shrimp quesadilla, cheese quesadillas and 2 beef tacos.. Everything was really good and fresh, and cooked to order.. Friendly staff but needs to work the kinks out of the operation stuff.. Gave me the wrong order and ended up giving me the right order, and came back to give me tacos sauce that was left out the bag.. Pretty good overall experience and definitely will be back again.

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    Cecilia T.

    Solid. Nothing too crazy but for the price and the quantity, it's not bad. Had the beef taco salad which is basically their nachos with lettuce. It was very filling and my coworkers really enjoyed it too.

    I'm from California and was looking for a pastrami sandwich it took me a while but I found it it was good you got a faithful customer

    Did not finish

    This was NASTY. WOW.... I'm surprised. Burrito soggy and nasty. Chips were the circle kind you get from the store. Rice tasted like white rice with tomatoes. The guac was good. Salsa tasted store bought. Would never come back and no I did not finish my food.

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    Only 2 complaints. 1- parking lot is too small. 2 - other than the fries, the portions are too small.

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    Always coming here for a turkey burger! Service is always attentive and friendly. Good outdoor eating is available.

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    I ordered a chicken quesadilla to have for lunch at work and it was just what I needed! I'll definitely be ordering again soon!

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    This spot is Not an authentic mexican food spot. It was very misleading which is disappointing.

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