Totally worth the walk up the hill. This was such a nice change after feeling like I've been eating the same things while traveling the past few days. Food had great flavour combinations. The Vegan Elote Loco was amazing. We appreciated that there were several vegan options, since there aren't many others in the area. Everyone in our group left happy. If management sees this, you should make sure you're listed on the Happy Cow app too! read more

The food here is good overall, with for us the best item being the Churros with Dulce de Leche. They make it so good here that it's like the eating at the best Mexican dessert place in California. The churros were light & crispy, the Dule de Leche was thick and like caramel candy, it was so good together. In terms of the lunch, my halibut & fries taco was really good, the halibut being crispy and flavorful; I was surprised that the "fries" were not French fries but shoestring potatoes from a can, like the snack. But it still tasted good. The octopus taco was good too, but the surf & turf taco was unusual, with the meat being reindeer sausage and the tortilla soup was also different, it was really thick, not thin and clear so we were surprised. The service here is excellent. The hostess/server is so genuinely friendly and nice, it made the meal better. read more

tAKo Alaskan Cantina - Churros with Dulce de Leche - Desserts Near Me - Denali Park, Alaska

On behalf of all other yelpers who have given this place a much higher rating than it deserves, I am expressing my profound dissatisfaction with the experience my party had at tAKo Alaskan Cantina restaurant. As a reviewer with seven years of elite global standing on Yelp, I have a deep understanding of hospitality standards. What we experienced at this establishment was an absolute failure of basic service and quality. This was, without question, the worst service and the least satisfying food I have encountered in years. The evening was defined by a cascade of inexcusable errors. A basic item on our order was initially forgotten entirely. When it was finally brought out after a lengthy delay, the kitchen still managed to prepare it incorrectly. Zero Accountability: To compound the mistakes, we were told we would be charged an additional $0.50 for a small container of sour cream--which was only requested to make the botched meal palatable. Nickel-and-diming a guest to rectify your kitchen's error is an insult to customer service. This level of neglect might be understood if the kitchen were slammed. However, our party of seven made up about half of the 20 total patrons in the entire building. The staff was simply inattentive. An empty restaurant has no excuse for delivering subpar food and antagonistic service. I will absolutely not be returning, and I will be steering my extensive network of fellow reviewers and local diners far away from this establishment. I expect a drastically higher standard of hospitality, and frankly, the management team should too.....especially when tourism is such a significant contributor to the local economy. read more

Besides walking up a STEEP hill, this place was fantastic after a 12 hour day adventuring in Denali! We ordered chips and queso and 3 tacos. The chips were very tasty and queso hit the spot we needed it to but we did add more cilantro off the salsa bar. We liked the halibut and rock fish tacos, however the carnitas was not good at all. And all the tacos were presented flat with sauce running all over the plate. Ambiance inside was very cute! And they had an interesting variety of drinks. Loved the indoor and outdoor seating options. read more

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I would give this place zero stars if I could. The service was painfully slow--it took absolutely forever just to get our food out. When it finally arrived, it was a massive disappointment. The chicken and steak were both incredibly dry and overcooked, and the rice and beans tasted completely stale, like they had been sitting out for hours. Waiting that long for unedible, dry food is completely unacceptable. Save your time and money and go somewhere else. read more

Great value. Good food. Excellent margaritas. Very nice beer selection Good service. One/of--kind tacos: reindeer, elk. Recommend the rockfish and halibut tacos. read more

I was really craving some Mexican food during my extended Alaskan vacation and this was the perfect fix!! The place was a little hard to find, but look for the signs across the highway from the Denali Princess Lodge. You'll find the short hiking path up to the restaurant, but I believe you can call and request a car to drive you up the mountain if you don't want to walk. The view from the patio was stunning! I got the Snowdrift Margarita and it was AMAZING. 10/10. One of the best drinks I've ever had. The food was slightly less amazing, but still good! We started with chips and queso, and unfortunately the queso came out slightly cold. The tacos were fine; a little expensive for being meh in my option. I liked that they had a salsa bar, there was a variety of options and personally I loved the mango habanero salsa (honestly more sweet than spicy!). As this was like the only Mexican food for miles and miles, I would still go again if I find myself back in Denali. Overall, I'd give the experience a 3.5/5, rounded up to 4 for Yelp. read more

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Tasty tacos with many filling options, along with appetizer and drink options. Prices reflect being in a tourist town and having to ship in their avocados etc. Halibut gosh and chips taco was interesting but a little heavy on the mayo. We enjoyed the pineapple octopus tacos, chicken, elk, and black rock fish. read more

tAKo Alaskan Cantina - Elk, octopus, elk, and halibut tacos, clockwise - Desserts Near Me - Denali Park, Alaska

The food was below average, which matched the service. For example, the rice was dry and some of the tacos had very little filling but were pricey. The sides were also super small, but the price was not. This place has potential but it's not there yet! read more

Terrible service. Lost our order and still took complaining twice to finally get our food. Didn't even offer us free chips while we were waiting. read more

Easily the most unique restaurant in the area. Their handmade tortillas, the distinctly awesome chew you get from this, puts them a step above typical Mexican restaurants in the Bay area or southern California that we're accustomed to. Had the octopus taco. Octopus was tender, smoky, plentiful and SPICY. The tortilla had a perfect thickness and chew that easily satiated the early evening hunger after just a single taco. The bartender, Cabe, did an incredible job tailoring drinks to patrons - finding surprising swap ins for drinks that typically take whiskeys and vodkas for mescals, tequilas, etc. Grab a seat at the bar and watch him work his magic - super entertaining. read more

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Discovered this somewhat hidden gem while at princess lodge. Delicious tacos with unique flavors. If you need a ride they have a shuttle as it is a bit of a steep walk uphill. read more

Our tacos all had great flavors. I had the haddock and fries, with a tangy slaw and the chicken with red cabby, queso and a spicy sauce. My husband had the elk and rockfish well flavored and everything complimented the fish. Friendly staff, cold beer, great outdoor deck with amazing views of the mountains! Worth the uphill climb from Park highway read more

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Great food! Really enjoyed our meal. We ordered guacamole and chips, queso and chips, and jalapeño dip and chips. Lots of chips! We tried 8 different tacos...carnitas, carne asada, Alaskan beef, blackened fish (halibut I think), and a few others that I can't remember. The only thing we didn't love was the jalapeño dip. It tasted like ranch dressing with a hint of jalapeño. Also, the Alaskan Beef taco is a hamburger patty with typical hamburger toppings on a tortilla. I'm pretty sure that's how it's described on the menu but I didn't read the description! It was tasty, but a little hard to eat since the burger takes up the whole tortilla, making it hard to fold. Overall, everything was great! Definitely a great dining option in the area. We'd go back if we hadn't been passing through so quickly. read more

Wow so worth the walk up the hill. Food was amazing great drinks. Love the outside deck and the food totally Five stars. If you are near Denali National Park you should check this place Out. When you can't find it. Look up and ask someone well Worth locating read more

Just went on a trip out of Anchorage and didn't see it before. Am absolutely must!!! Drinks and food are the best value in 100 miles!! Cabe the bartender was off the chart awesome read more

tAKo Alaskan Cantina - Those are the size of the takos .. huge! Frozen margaritas are awesome. Don't drive after.. - Desserts Near Me - Denali Park, Alaska

Such a wonderful gem tucked away on the edge of the Denali National Park. It's a steep climb up, but they have a shuttle that will pick you up if you want. Just call. The food is a wonderful fusion of Mexican flavors and Alaskan ingredients. The Queso Fundido with Alaskan Yak Chorizo is a glorious combination of spices, cheese, and yak. It's a must try appetizer! The Beef Birria Quesadilla is scrumptious with just the right amount of cilantro and pickled onions on the side. Each of the other tacos are simply on point. The full service bar has a nice selection of canned/bottled and draft beers, as well as a great selection of spirits. During our meal, we were able to watch the train across the valley, view the spectacular mountains, and enjoy the Alaskan countryside. If I ever make it back to Denali, I will make a point to climb the hill for Taco Tuesday! Thank you, Juan and Selko! read more

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Food was amazing and I had the elk tacos and the rockfish taco. Views are stunning and the staff is super friendly.

Great food prepared excellently. Fantastic Mexican food in the wilds of Alaska. I wish I were staying in Denali so I could eat there more often. read more

The atmosphere is incredible! Bartender is attentive with a great personality! Food was SO SO GOOD!!

A hidden gem - glad we found it! Had some of the best tacos I've ever had! Very reasonable price too. The Paloma drink was also very good. Service was order at the counter and everyone was friendly. Views were stunning. read more

tAKo Alaskan Cantina - Desserts Near Me - Denali Park, Alaska

It is ok food, u have to order at the cash register and they bring u the food. Don't expect authentic Mexican food. Drinks are ok. Nice ambience. Not much choices around Denali park entrance. Better than most overpriced places around here. read more

Super nice staff and incredible food. Nice outdoor deck if the weather cooperates. For sure worth the walk up there if you are traveling without a car. read more

Ate here last week while in the Denali area. At first we couldn't find it but then realized we had to drive up an extremely steep driveway to get there which stopped us from coming back. Tacos were good, small portions though and my husband's taco was missing a filling. Nice view of the mountain from the outside deck. read more

I've spent so much money here this season! I work across the street and come here quite regularly, the service and the food are absolutely wonderful! I'm already excited to come back next season read more

Creative tasty takos, with good variety of hang out atmospheres. Definitely a go-to spot.

The food is to die for, the people are so nice and helpful. This is the best food I've had so far on this trip. pretty quick. Highly recommended! read more

I was excited to come here because of the great reviews. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. Each 4 inch taco was nearly $8 and they weren't even hot when they came out. Aside from that, the tacos were subpar in flavor. I would expect the same from a $3 taco, not an $8 one. read more