Admittedly, I forget about Taco Trio sometimes. Not because it isn't good (It's great), but because they have been a staple for so long that I sort of take them for granted. That's on me, though, because this is an excellent local restaurant run by a great family. And it says something that they have been around for so long and have even survived (And expanded!) through COVID. The front counter area is a bit crowded and busy because the door opens right up into it. It's efficient but it does mean making your selection and order can be a little awkward if there are others waiting. After the counter, though, there's plenty of space inside to sit down and there are even several tables outside along the building. The food was great. Like I said, it had been a while for me, so I decided to keep it simple and go for a few tacos. I will say that $6-$6.50 feels steep for a single taco. However, I have watched and listened to many chefs say that the idea that Mexican food should be quick and cheap is a huuuge misconception. So, while I'm no food expert, I think that's something to consider, and of course I understand that prices these days for raw materials have increased considerably. Ultimately it's certainly not a cost prohibitive level at this point. I had the Pollo con Mole (Chicken with mole sauce), Taco al Pastor (Pork and pineapple), and the Barbacoa (BBQ goat) Tacos. My favorite by far was the goat. I'm a sucker for Tacos al Pastor so that was good, and the chicken with mole was great. I got an extra order of chips because I didn't realize the tacos came with chips. So heads up on that if you want some chips with your meal. One of the things I was most excited about was the Agua Fresca. Basically it's a fruit juice. They make those and horchata (rice milk) in house with rotating flavors. The agua fresca was strawberry when I got it and it was absolutely delicious. I definitely need to keep Taco Trio in mind the next time I'm hungry for some takeout. They should not be missed! read more

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Taco Trio offers a great selection of delicious Mexican food in South Portland. All meals are served with chips and salsa. There is a salsa bar, so you're sure to find one that is perfect for you. If you're looking for something quick and tasty, Taco Trio is the place to visit. Tip: order the guacamole! read more

Taco Trio - Pescado and Pollo Asado Tacos - Mexican Near Me - South Portland, Maine

Local Mexican place with lots of good options. I got the chicken quesadilla and it was really great. You get a couple cups and pick which salsas you want which was really neat. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not many tables though! It's small and you go and order at the front.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a small bar as well and they have a full service bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I want to come back and try some tacos! read more

One of my favorite spots for tacos in Portland! Nothing compares to authentic tacos from a small, family-owned business. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've been a fan since their old location and loved the vibe at their newer one.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I just heard they moved back--and the renovations make the ambiance feel even more homey and inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, the food quality and service are always top-notch and consistently fantastic. read more

Taco Trio - Pescado taco and Camerone taco - Mexican Near Me - South Portland, Maine

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm not sure if the space is "intimate" or just far too small and cramped.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It felt impossible to get back to our seat at any point in time, or to figure out where the line began/where to wait for our food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Although I enjoyed our margaritas, the tacos (even though they were described as "chipotle") were incredibly bland and underwhelming on the flavor end of things. Two entrees, chips and salsa, and two drinks came out to nearly $98 including tip, which I found to be ridiculous considering the mediocre quality of the food. What I did love was the free salsa bar--everything was delicious and it's a nice touch. Glad to see that they've added a bar, too. I'd probably order something completely different next time, and get it to go rather than dine in. Most likely won't be back. read more

We decided to try this spot on a Friday evening and walked in around 745 pm. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Almost every table was taken, and even the bar was still full (they close at 9pm).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our order came out under ten minutes. The tacos are decent sized, and the chicken and shrimp are tender and flavorful. They loaded mine with cilantro (THANK GOD!!!) [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, just a note that it can get a bit crowded and loud during the dinner rush.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As far as the parking, it's in a quiet area of South Portland and street parking usually isn't hard to find. It is a little pricey, but for authentic Mexican, it is bomb!! The free chips and salsa bar is nice too! read more

We love Taco Trio! I can't believe I haven't reviewed it before. Their food is consistently amazing. I've tried lots of Mexican places and we use Taco Trio as the measuring stick. Our food was fantastic and came out quickly. The staff was very friendly and helpful, too. We learned that one co-owner recently died, which is very sad - they have committed to keeping up the quality that Manny demanded. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is really cool. Cafe style with a Mexican flair.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's so much more room in their newer space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely a winner if you're looking for tasty Mexican fare! read more

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'Fine' is the only word that comes to mind when I think about this experience. Maybe it's the nearly $100 price tag for six tacos and sides that drained all the enjoyment from the experience. read more

We were in South Portland, looking for a quick bite to eat and decided on Taco Trio. The place is counter service with the option to sit at the bar so it's pretty casual. The menu has a lot of options but something's were priced just a little high. We did an order of the shrimp tacos and a chicken California burrito. They provide cups for the help yourself salsa bar, which was probably our favorite part. We love the mango salsa and the red mild salsa. We weren't wowed by the food. The shrimp tacos were decent, not overfilling. The shrimp was overcooked and coated in a lot of their sauce. The California burrito was not a California burrito as I lived there for 16 years and have had many in my life. It was filled with too many black beans and they're using fried potatoes instead of french fries, not to mention the chicken was overcooked and it was fairly small for the price. Next time we're in the area we're choosing El Corazon next to SMCC for a more authentic option. Just the dish, dish in out fax read more

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Everything about Taco Trio is great. The food is authentic, so delicious and crave worthy. Also, the staff is very friendly and helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is lovely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's an all round wonderful place that I've enjoyed for years. read more

I really liked how you could add all the toppings yourself. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is small though so it can get crowded fast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Decent amount of food options, have been a few times. Parking can be a little tricky. read more

Everone super friendly, and the help yourself salsa and condiment bar is fantastic. Yiu get complimentary chips so you can try lots of toppings! I suggest the Cadillac margaritas the others are in a tall glass with a lot of mix! read more

Loving the new location - solid tacos, burritos and enchiladas. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Extra special salsa bar, good amount of seating and SO MUCH light.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food always comes fast. I only wish they had more appetizers: give me elote, tacquitos, nachos, etc. read more

Taco Trio - Inside new location - Mexican Near Me - South Portland, Maine

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The food is good for sure. The carne asada burrito very consistent good. I do have a problem with the pricing of some of the extras. A side of guac and guac in the burrito added like $13. That seems pretty steep, especially considering it was a 5 ounce side of guac. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]An authentic slice of Mexico in Maine! I was thoroughly impressed by how great this taqueria is.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their tacos and enchiladas were a true highlight, as was the incredible salsa bar with a fresh variety of pineapple, mango, habanero, and fresca salsas. There were also a great variety of vegetarian options that offered squash, fried cojita, beans, avocado as filling alternatives. We also tried the strawberry tres leches which had a nice flavor, but was a little more dense than others I've tried. Would definitely recommend the haddock tacos!! I'd come back just for those. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They also have a full bar and a beautiful indoor and outdoor seating space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The reviews were mixed but we gave it a shot as the location was just a 7 minute drive from the Lyric theater. Everything was organized at the ordering counter and the bar. Great eclectic menu with something for everyone. Large enough dining room to accommodate even on a rainy night with no one taking advantage of the covered outdoor seating. Loved it. read more

Taco Trio - Note the numerous salsas and dips ranging from mild to OMG! - Mexican Near Me - South Portland, Maine

Went in at 6:30 on a Saturday night with a couple. Maybe I hadn't had Mexican in a while, or it was just that good...I had a chicken burrito that was fabulous. Serving size was huge (it absolutely could have been shared) and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Meals come with chips, and there are some sauces too. We ordered guacamole and it was delish also. My companions had tacos and a special and enjoyed theirs as well. The only downside was the noise. Loud music and high ceilings and it was a bit overwhelming. I absolutely will go back for a burrito, just may try carry out which they have too! read more

The service was fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We ate outside on the patio as we had our dog with us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is very good and authentic! Very friendly! Definitely a good spot to satisfy your craving for Mexican food! read more

Oh man, TT has upped their game. Now that I work over near this restaurant, I have absolutely gained 10-15 Taco Trio pounds, and every single one has been worth it. They have an online ordering system that's super easy. Note there is a convenience fee, and their menu items are a bit pricey. But when you see the size of the items and the quality of the ingredients, it makes sense. I love the quesadillas. These are not regular quesadillas- these are gigantic, delicious, ingredient packed cheese platters and I LOVE THEM. They have several veggie options too - mushroom and jalapeno? Yes please! Their burritos are enormous, their tacos are delicious. You really can't go wrong. Sometimes the wait can be a little long - but that's because the secret is out on how good they are. GET. THE. ARBOL. SAUCE. It is so good. All of them are. I'm drooling over this place now. It's worth every penny spent and every pound gained. They have a salsa for everyone, and a dish for everyone! And it's all so fresh and so filling. Go for it!! read more

Taco Trio - Mexican Near Me - South Portland, Maine

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Coming from California, this is definitely the most I've ever paid for a takeout burrito ($18 without meat). I had a much better experience at the last location. This time I was really not a fan of whatever flavorless stiff kind of cheese they are using now. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But a nice addition to the area and it's very cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Just a staple for the SoPo community! This food is very delicious and authentic. I never fail to not be satisfied after indulging here. I have tried it all; burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, it is all amazing! Everyone is so nice and friendly. The new spot is great too with a lot of space inside to sit down and enjoy your meal and we cannot forget how great the salsa bar is. (: read more

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Street parking in the area was easy to grab here. I was caught off guard when I walked into a counter-service with such a large menu. They were fairly busy and the line had a definitely flow to it, in a way that I didn't feel like it was an option to just "hang out" until I made my decision. Under pressure, I ordered a Pastor Quesadilla ( pork and pineapple) to go because we didn't have much time and would probably be eating half now, half later. They gave me a buzzer and I made my way to the next stop-- the condiment bar. I don't know how I feel about buffet style. On one hand it's cool because you can take however much you want and try new things ... on the other hand I'm kind of disgusted by it because I don't know who may have sneezed or coughed nearby or who's dirty fingers may have grazed the food prior to me getting there. After about 10-15 minutes, the food was done. I opened the box to find a quesadilla that was not crisped at all and was sitting in a pool of greasy juice from the pork drippings. I'm not sure what happened here. I'm seeing stellar reviews, but I just didn't have that experience. Maybe I didn't order what their speciality is? I'd be willing to give it another try but wouldn't go the quesadilla route again and would definitely take a look at the online menu ahead of time. read more

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Located in South Portland's town center proper is this cute and delightful Mexican establishment. Taco fans beware the food is addicting. There is a full salsa and topping bar to customize your tacos as you see fit. A great selection of fresh tacos on soft and hard shells, birria, seafood tacos and salads. Everything is cooked to order, fast and fresh. The daily drinks include Mexican orchatas, today's was cantaloupe and it was delish. Daily deserts today was homemade flan with caramel topping. Support your local establishments. Love them, appreciate them and most importantly support them or your world may someday be a dystopian wasteland ruled by Taco Bell. read more

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Great new location! Food is tasty. We have tried the tacos, enchiladas, tamales, rice/beans, and all their salsas. It's so worth it to try everything if you are open to different meats. My husband and I usually order our food and wait over by the bar with a cold beer or a virgin cocktail! read more

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I had been craving Mexican food up in Maine and I went out of my way to come here and try it--and WOW IT WAS GREAT! Really reminded me of classic home style Mexican, even got enchiladas and they weren't dry like so many places do. I realized I should take a picture but I was already almost done with my plate! The man who took our order was a little shy, but seemed very kind, and the cooks were very nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was clean and colorful, great vibe and exciting new favorite for so far up north.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I keep trying to order from Taco Trio and support local businesses. But I give up with them - food is good but overpriced compared to other options. Service was good. But picked up my order - 1 open burrito, 1 burrito a bag of chips and side of guacamole - $50. Bag of chips was small and the $4 guac container was the size of a 1 ounce shot glass. read more

The tacos were delicious but seemed a bit overpriced at 3/$15 after the buy 3 discount. They were on the small side, too. Pic of taco in my hand for reference. You get to pick a small container of salsa per taco to go with. We tried Pico de Gallo and mango salsa. It's really good. Comes with tortilla chips. read more

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I'd give Taco Trio a 10 star review if I could. This was our first time eating here and from the time we walked through the door the staff was warm and welcoming. They made menu suggestions and even sent someone out to the grocery store to buy plantains because my son wanted them and the ones they had weren't ripe enough to serve. Now THAT is exceptional service. The food was fresh, authentic Mexican cooked with love. We tried the chicken burrito, tamales, tacos and the guacamole. All were fresh and delicious. The burritos are huge! Bring your appetite! Stop by if you're in South Portland and enjoy a delicious meal! read more

Found this place while visiting a shop nearby and HOLY SHIT. What a find!!!! Hands down the best Mexican food I've ever had. Great service, great food, great drinks... don't miss this place! read more

Taco Trio - Mexican Near Me - South Portland, Maine

Overpriced... $17 Mole enchiladas which featured a total of 2 ounces of chicken and 3, 2 inch long tortillas.

I've been going to this Taco Trio since its old location where my brother and I would beg our dad to buy us their Horchata that they make in house. It has been years now and they have since moved to their larger well deserved location down the street. The food is just as good, their pico is some of the freshest I have ever had and I will seriously eat it out of the cup as I wait for my favorite local burrito. The Cali Plain is my favorite if I'm being honest- it's a staple go to burrito that has it all. I think the service has never been anything special but the staff is always nice and the food arrives relatively quickly each time I visit. I do love the set up of the new location as it is a much nicer feel with the addition of the full bar. Way more seating too, my mom and I never know where to sit. Mom doesn't like the girl in the back of the restaurant it allegedly creeps her out. Overall a place that made and makes my childhood. Love it. read more

When you walk in, you are right at the counter to order and very small space in-between for a line. I felt over whelmed/ pressured to right away or in someone way trying to figure out what I wanted looking at the sign inside. Luckily, there is a huge one outside you can look at before going in for more space to breathe. Service was minimal talking and just gave us a buzzer to pick up the food at the window when ready. It's open seating and plenty of space to pick from. Beautiful colors inside and out decorated. I wasn't a huge fan of the open salsa/condiment bar as thinking of other people freely grabbing is gross to me. If you wanted a drink, you had to grab it from the cooler machine off to the side of the counter too. My Burrito tasted good, but I just didn't have the crazy wow factor I was looking for. Thought of this place as average eh. read more

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I went to taco trio on a weekday and ordered my food sometime between 630 and 6:45 PM. They have a small menu so it didn't take long to decide. I decided to get the three tacos. Each little taco is $6.50. if you purchase three they give you $1.50 discount. That's $18 for three tacos à la cart. Does not come with rice or beans. An order of rice is five dollars and an order of beans is also five dollars. However, you can do half and half for five dollars as well which is what I did. My total came to $25 for 3 tacos with the discount, rice and beans (about a cup volume wise together) and no drink. and Just Three. Little. Tacos. I was told they came with chips and salsa. The catch is that you have to wait for the tacos to come out to get your chips. So I waited. And waited. And waited some more. At about 7:30 PM they called my name. I had just waited around 40 minutes for three tacos. The tacos were OK. Small but OK. I ordered two shrimp tacos and one fish taco. The fish was fried and tasted a little stale honestly. Definitely did not taste like they had just fried it. However, the two shrimp tacos were really good. Small. But good. It turns out the "chips and salsa" is a handful of chips scattered on top of the tacos. I counted nine chips. The one cool thing is there's salsa bar that you can go up and get what you want. Overall, I had a bad experience. I was annoyed at the exorbitantly long wait time. The quality of the fish taco was not good and the overall price of the meal is just way too much in my opinion. Based on this experience, I definitely would not recommend it. Especially to any budget conscious diners out there. I don't think I will be back. read more

Good food and service. The food tastes fresh and flavorful. It is a little on the pricey side for what you get, along with having to pay extra for chips gets it a one star less. read more

when I come to visit, this is one of the few places I love going to so I can get a Mexican fix. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I see they changed locations and it's tighter but has outdoor dining option as well[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The salsa bar is something you don't always see. I didn't counthow many types but guessing it's over a dozen. They all look fresh and delicious. Doesn't matter because there are four that I love but maybe next time I'll try a few more types. The freshness of the food is also great. No refried beans but they do nice job with pintos-black beans also available. It seems to be a crowd pleaser as everyone I've gone with has also enjoyed their meals. They have agua fresca which isn't always available in New England Mexican restaurants. Last time, watermelon was very nice. As other reviewers mentioned, it's pricey. But this comes from someone who never paid for chips and bowls of salsa. I also have had plenty of $1 tacos, and remember when $2 or $2.50 was spendy for a taco. Also was used to burritos @ $5-$8. So $15-$16 seems hefty for a wrap, beans, rice etc...but that isn't the full story. I've never had such large chunks of carne asada nor so much meat in a burrito-ever. The texture and seasoning was perfect. So 5 stars is easy. I either make my own or go where it tastes authentic-no more suffering through quasi-mexican-ish meals for me. read more

Let me start by saying Taco Trio is always good. I don't care what day it is, what time it is - if you go to Taco Trio, you are going to be happy. It's like a restaurant antidepressant. Sunshine in restaurant form. Never had a bad meal here, and the house made sauces and salsas are to die for. This food is clearly made with love. 10/10 recommend! read more

A wonderful gem! The tiny taco shops are usually the best. Taco Trio has a wonderful variety of fresh made salsas available at the salsa bar, including salsa verde, mango salsa, pico de gallo, a habanero blend, and many more. The 3 for $9 taco trio comes with a small side of chips. I got the pastor which is a slow-cooked pork with pineapple BBQ-style sauce, the barbacoa, and the pescado - a wonderful fresh fried haddock taco with hints of fresh lime and some sour cream on top. I historically don't like corn tortillas, most likely because I rarely find good ones. The two corn tortillas each taco is wrapped in are very fresh, soft, and tasty. The perfect way to wrap up all the deliciousness. read more

Excellent Mexican food! I'm originally from a town in California that has a MASSIVE Hispanic/Mexican community - I'm no stranger to legit Mexican cooking. This place tastes just like back home. The restaurant is clean, the Aqua Fresca is delicious, and I *love* the giant photo of Frida on the wall. So far we've tried the tacos al pastor (husband says they're the best he's had outside of Mexico), the calabazas asadas tacos, the pollo asado sopes, and the pollo asado burrito. All absolutely delicious! This is definitely our new "go-to" place for eating out! read more

We went from excited for dinner to wildly disappointed in a matter of minutes tonight. We got a takeout order of a vegetable quesadilla, a carne asada and mixed bean burrito, and elote. We live less than 10 minutes away and got there to pick it up ahead of their estimated time to try to make sure things would stay hot/warm by the time it hit our table Nothing about this order was good. Everything was cold and soggy. Not just a little damp, like WET. The cheese on the quesadilla had recongealed and the tortilla just fell apart because it was so wet. She only are a few bites and discarded it. The burrito was similar. The tortilla couldn't stay in tact to hold anything in because it was so soggy. The steak was chewy and stringy and tasted overly meaty instead of being flavorful. I only ate about half of it and that's only because I was hungry. And the elote was just plain disappointing. The corn was cold and literally soaking wet like it had just been removed from a pot of water and not dried at all. And it was lacking flavor. Not nearly enough cotija or spices. Just kinda wet corn rolled in mayo and spritzed with a bit of flavor. Ate a couple bites and disappointedly discarded. And the sour cream we paid for was not included in the bag. The horchata was pretty good. Wanted to love it, went in excited due to the reviews, came away with a solid meh. read more

I prefer Hella Good Tacos in Portland, but Taco Trio holds their own. The rice and beans were off. The salsas were just okay. I understand that the establishment is trying to cater to the local palate, but in doing that there is something lacking in the food. I lived in Portland and found my taco place in Portland. If I lived in SOPO I may have made Taco Trio my spot. Stop on in and check it out. For me, it was lacking, but for you, it may be just what you're looking for. read more