This has easily become my favorite taco spot, and it says a lot that I'm willing to drive about 25 minutes just to get it. Talking Tacos is definitely worth the trip in my opinion. One thing that makes this place a little different is the ordering process. There's no interaction with a cashier -- you place your order at a kiosk, grab your number, sit down, and someone brings the food out to your table when it's ready. It's simple, quick, and actually makes the whole experience feel pretty smooth. I tend to stick with the same three tacos every time because they never disappoint: the birria tacos, the shrimp taco, and the carne asada tacos. All three are packed with flavor and always taste fresh. The birria tacos are rich and savory, the shrimp taco is well-seasoned and satisfying, and the carne asada has great flavor and texture. Even when I order takeout, the tacos are still in great shape by the time I get home -- not soggy, which is a big plus. Their lemonade is really good too, especially the mango and blueberry flavors. It is on the sweeter side, but still refreshing and pairs well with the tacos. I've dined in before and once ordered chicken strips for my daughter. They were pretty good -- most likely frozen and not hand-breaded -- but still decent enough and she enjoyed them, so no complaints there. For my usual order, the total usually comes out to around $50-$60, which feels fair considering the quality and how filling everything is. Overall, this is hands-down my go-to taco spot right now. The food is consistently good, the system is convenient, and to me they serve some of the best tacos around. Definitely worth the drive, and I'll keep coming back. read more

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We went on a Friday night and I was honestly surprised it wasn't as busy. We ordered at the kiosk and decided to sit down for our meals rather than take out. The dining area is small with less than 10 tables. We didn't get drinks but I wished there was a water station since the food is quite rich. The waiters were extremely friendly, answering our questions and walking us through the order process. I ordered the taco trio with two shrimp and one bean, the tacos were a bit greasy but I enjoyed the bean one the best because it was well seasoned. My partner ordered one of the quesabirra and enjoyed it. We got the jalapeño queso and chips for appetizer and I was surprised how little chips you received. If you order this I would recommend ordering an extra bag of chips. We finished with the loaded churros which had dulce de leche, cookies n cream and a creamy sauce. Pros: Ambiance Great service Parking Large menu Cons: Not enough chips with the queso Tacos were a bit greasy No water station read more

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I love Talkin Tacos! I've gone twice and have tried: - Birria Grilled Cheese (comes w/ tomato soup and fries). This is amazing and it didn't make my bread soggy. They must drain it prior to adding it to the bread. The fries and creamy tomato soup were also amazinnngg! - Steak Burrito & Birria Burrito. My husband has one ordered this on two separate occasions and he preferred the birria one but said both were really good. You can also customize them and add extra or take off toppings. - Mangonada - its non-alcoholic and so refreshing!!! Felt like you were on a peach somewhere. Will definitely order again. - Loaded Nachos - the only item I wouldn't get again. I just wanted more cheese but it was okay. - Strawberry Cheesecake - we loved this! Definitely really good but small! We have dined in and have ordered to go and we prefer to not eat in because this place can get crowded and it's just too cramped when you try to eat there. The people who work there are VERY kind and respectful. The menu is so massive it takes you forever to decide which thing to choose! Which is smart because it makes us want to keep coming back. I want to try the birria mac and cheese and the tacos next! Last bonus, its all halal! Which also means it's hormone free! There's literally nothing to not love about this place. Check them out and keep checking them out, this business has to stay around for a long time! read more

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I had heard great things about this place, so I decided to stop in on Friday night and treat myself to a cheat meal. I couldn't decide what to get, so I went with the Trio--and wow, I'm glad I did! Let me tell you, I haven't had tacos with this much flavor in a long time. I ordered and took a seat, and the staff was super friendly. A gentleman--maybe the owner?--was walking around checking on everyone, which was a nice touch. The rice had a little kick to it, but nothing I couldn't handle. As for the tacos: the Carne Asada was hands-down my favorite. So flavorful! The Bang Bang Shrimp was a close second, and the Birria Taco was solid too. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I ordered to go! The Birria is moist and packed with flavor. They are small but decent sized. I wished my shells were doused in sauce. I felt completely satiated. The queso wasn't authentic. It was canned cheese and very salty. So, beware. It was a quick in/out with a kiosk ordering system. Completely no frils but I was greeted by the server. It's small, very cozy and mysterious spot. I would come back and try more. read more

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Talking Tacos offers an experience, blending Mexican food with an automated ordering system. They have videos of their food preparation process on loop to wet your whistle. Now "the" lowdown: * Ordering: Step into the future of tacos! Everything is automated. You'll need to use a kiosk to place your order. Their system isn't the best interface. The search isn't exhaustive and there are so many items. There are two ordering kiosks. The ordering system also doesn't allow for many customizations. They call you and send a text when your order is ready. * Wait Time: Be prepared to wait around seven minutes for your order to be prepared, if there's no one ahead of you. * Food: My chicken tacos were delicious. My entree was well-presented, and the juicy lime wedges are the perfect touch. Please eat them fresh, because they don't hold up to reheating at all! If you warm them in the microwave or air fryer, they turn rubbery. * Portion Size & Price: While the entrees, starting around $14 each, aren't very big the quality of the food is good. Please also expect them to shake you down pretty doggone hard for a tip at the kiosks. * Ambiance: With bright murals of The Catrina painted on stark black walls, The Day of the Dead theme is bold. It's all table service and a very casual vibe. They have an Instagram/Yelp photo wall that reads "feed me tacos and tell me I am pretty." In my big grown age, I felt far too adult to stand there and snap a pic. While that part isn't for me, I would go back. read more

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I had high hopes when I saw the menu. Lots of interesting looking dishes. You order at a kiosk and then they bring the food to you. We ordered the birria grilled cheese, Caribbean carne tacos and a quesadilla. The birria meat was a little dry for my taste. Usually when I've had birria it's usually very juicy and dripping flavor. The tacos we ordered without cilantro but they were still covered. Not a big deal but a minor disappointment. The plantains gave a little sweet flavor, I wish there had been more. read more

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I heard there was a new taco spot in town so I had to check it out. The atmosphere is dark as it's lit up with black lights and bright paint on the wall xso there is a really cool vibe. You place your order at a kiosk and when it's ready they bring it out to you. I had birria tacos which were very good and the consome was also good. There are no soda options for drinks, so don't expect that when you go. The service was fast and friendly and the place was kept clean I'm looking forward to going back and trying something else. read more

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Amazing new taco spot in Concord! I placed an online order and got a text that my food was ready pretty quick! I went up to the pickup counter and my order was ready there. I ordered the taco trio because I wanted to try a few different tacos. The beef birria was amazing! It was super tender and juicy and the consume that it came with was flavorful as well. The steak al pastor was also very good. I also loved the southwest chicken taco. The tacos were also loaded up with lots of meat and toppings! Overall, the tacos were great! I will definitely come back to try more! read more

Talkin' Tacos Concord - Taco trio: birria, steak Al pastor, southwest chicken - Tacos Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

It was my daughter's birthday and she wanted a Birria bowl from here so I ordered also. On picture it looked amazing. Normally I would try giving chances, but I was shocked at how long it took to receive my order and it wasn't busy at all. The service was somewhat slow and there wasn't many people inside. The food was really salty and just didn't look like what I expected... I want to give this place a second chance, but I'm hoping that the food is better next time. read more

Talkin' Tacos Concord - Birria Bowl - Tacos Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

I read the reviews before I decided to patronize here. The negative reviews were spot on. Not sure how long they have been open but the owners need to go back to the drawing board. We opted to order online and pick up. The online ordering process was easy to navigate. When I went inside, my first impression was not that this was a fresh new business. I knew from the previous reviews that the setup was confusing. I walked in and immediately walked up to what appeared to be the kitchen/cooking/waitress/prepping/and take out area all in one. It was a mess. There was no signage to indicate protocol and no person to direct incoming guest. I see my name and grab my order. The bag was tapped closed, so I open it to make sure my entire order was accounted for. An employee walks up and asked me if it was my order, I said yes. He says, "you're supposed to give your name, can you move your bag over there to check your order?" His tone, pissed me off. Points deducted for customer service. "Over there" meant the cluttered counter/table that the 2 small tablets for incoming guest to place their own orders for dine in, the same counter where you grab napkins, utensils and numbers for inside dining. It looked a hot mess and there was barely any space for me to sit my bag to check my order. Fast forward, I get home, everything looked really good. My daughter had the bang bang shrimp tacos, she said they were good. My husband had the steak burrito. He said the flavor was there but there was barely any steak. I had the birrea tacos. They were good, not the best I've had but good. The birrea sauce was bland. I also ordered the chips/Apps Trio. It came with Pico, cheese dip and guacamole. The guacamole was chunky and acidic like it had not been refrigerated. The pico was mostly tomato, no flavor. The cheese sauce was BURNT tasting. We couldn't even eat it. Looks good in the picture, but it was obvious they scrapped the pan to save the top layer, but the burnt fumes were embedded. Not sure if I'll go back. I'm thinking they need to figure out what they are doing wrong being a new businesss with such low score reviews. read more

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Talkin' Taco is a new option in the Christenbury area, in the strip mall with bad daddy's burgers. We came on a Thursday evening around 6 pm. Honestly, the ordering system is confusing. We walked in and didn't know what to do, we stood there for a bit because we weren't sure if we needed to be helped or whether we just go seat ourselves and our order would be taken. A young lady noticed us and advised us that we had to place our order on one of the tablets they have in the entrance (there were only two tablets). Luckily we were the only ones that walked in at the moment so we didn't have to wait, but I can see this spot getting super crowded really quick and it becoming a pain to try to order. The menu is quite a bit to go through if you've never been here before and don't know the menu, with the added pressure of people waiting for you so they can place their order on one of the only two tablets that they have. Yikes!! Again thankfully we walked in and there was no wait, but people walked in as we were ordering and I felt pressured to just get it over with. The young lady that was there was super helpful and explained the order process thoroughly, she let us know to pick a number at the table next to the tablets and put it next to my name for my order and they will bring your food to you. Thank goodness she explained the process, because again it's quite confusing. The ambiance is nice with really cute murals on the walls, this place is tiny with no outdoor seating so keep that in mind, it got super loud when a larger group of maybe just 6 people walked in. There was a line of people at the kiosk placing their orders and the place was just really loud with chatter and felt so crowded with not to many people. I would not recommend this place for big groups, the way the tables are set up I just couldn't see how they could be able to accommodate large parties. We both ordered a steak burrito I omitted the Taki and beans on mine, because eww! The burritos come with chips, I wish that included some type of dip. I also ordered the sunrise punch which was very good and mango forward! The burrito was okay, even though I requested sour cream on my burrito it didn't have any, I let one of the workers know and she brought me over some sour cream, mild salsa and some of the Avocado sauce. She walked over and asked if I would like guacamole and chips because they made extra, I thought that was nice! The steak was tender and flavorful, a tad bit salty but honestly the weren't stingy with the steak so I can not complain. Overall I'll most likely do takeout instead of dining in, the staff were polite and willing to help, the dining area and the restrooms were clean. Happy to have them in the neighborhood and wish them much success! read more

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Food was great! It tasted really fresh. Hip little restaurant. Everything was VERY clean. All of the sauces were full and not sticky. I really enjoyed the horchata, guacamole, and chicken tacos. My mom struggled with the iPad ordering but I didn't mind lol. Would defo come back! Yall should get a location in Charlotte. My only complaint is the chips were cold. Pretty reasonably priced with generous portions. read more

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So exciting to find something new in the Concord area. When you first walk in it is very confusing to understand how the restaurant runs. There is no one to greet you or guide you so you kind of have to figure it out on your own. I place a pick up order and there was no way to figure out where do I go since you have to order Through tablet, and there is no staff members besides the ones waiting on the tables for those who already placed their order. Stood there for five minutes, waiting for someone, but never got any help . I found my order sitting there and decided to grab it since I had my name on it. Once I went outside, I noticed some items were missing so I had to go back and findsomeone and ask for help. The place is only been open for a few weeks, but it seems like they are still very unorganized. Once I got my order, it honestly looked very awful, and the taste was pretty much close to it. The meat was really good, but the way the order looked compared to the picture to represent it did not match at all. Overall, I think I may not come back for a good few months until I hear people say that it has gotten better. I have heard mixed reviews and my visit pretty much confirmed that this is unfortunately still needing to work on perfecting their menu. read more

Talkin' Tacos Concord - The Birria pizza - Tacos Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

The food is amazing, but the service is terrible. I've ordered online multiple times, and even after the order says it's ready, I still end up waiting close to an hour. I thought it may have just been a one-time issue, but it happens every time. Great food, but the pickup process and wait times really need improvement. read more

I came here on a Sunday afternoon around 2:30 and it wasn't too busy. I really enjoyed the food here! When you first walk in, the server was very nice and instructed us to order at their kiosk and they will then bring the food out to you. They have booth and chairs for seating and it's not a super large space but definitely good for groups of 4-6. They give pretty decent portions of food and it tasted really fresh! I ordered the bang-bang shrimp tacos, Mexican rice, and a sunrise punch and was so full! My friend ordered the chicken quesabirria and really enjoyed it! The sunrise punch was a little sweeter than I would like, but still really good! They have a pretty decent menu selection and I really wanted to try their Biscoff churros, but just could not find the room. I'll definitely be back! read more

Talkin' Tacos Concord - Bang Bang Shrimp Taco, Mexican Rice, and Sunrise Punch - Tacos Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

Today I did lunch at Talkin' Tacos, and got lunch to go. I ordered Birria Grilled Cheese. It came with tomato soup and fries. The bread was done with Texas Toast and it was nice and buttery. I do wish it had a little more of a cheese pull but, the meat was seasoned to perfection! And the fries were crispy on the outside. Since this was my first time there I received assistance from one of the workers (I can't remember her name) but she was very friendly and offered guidance. Now the ordering is different because you place your order at a kiosk. All orders are made fresh so your food will always be hot. Talkin' Tacos has a funky look to it with the paintings on the walls. This is a fun place to have lunch and just kick back. I almost forgot my food was still hot when I got home, I live about 15 minutes away. read more

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Horrible oily tacos . Fish taco had nearly no fish . Somehow everything is drenched in oil and is tasteless . Stay away ! Google reviews are fake Toilets are so filthy read more

Talkin' Tacos Concord - Tacos Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

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Wow! My daughter and I stopped for lunch and this spot was amazing!! My daughter had the taco trio with the bang bang shrimp, Caribbean carne, and southwest chicken tacos. Each one was better than the last. She was in heaven the whole time! She said the bang bang shrimp was her favorite but loved all three! I had the loaded nachos with birro. Unbelievably good! The portion was HUGE. I actually took half of it to go because I couldn't possibly eat it all!! So delicious though. The meat was tender and so flavorful! We also tried the taki queso. It was yummy and my daughter took half home to enjoy later. So much food! This is a spot we will definitely be returning to! Highly recommended!! read more

Talkin' Tacos Concord - Taco trio - Tacos Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

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Birria tacos are my love language but this place introduced me to birria burritos and I couldn't be more in love. The bean burrito had pieces of meat inside so I wouldn't order it again. Not a lot of vegetarian options. The staff were super friendly and willing to help use the tablets to order food. 10-15 minute wait for walk-ins. read more

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Really enjoyed this new establishment. Great food and service-Extremely fresh ingredients, will definitely be back! Beautiful paintings on the walls, booths, and tables-all around great meal. read more

Tacos full of flavor but a tad bit on the pricey side to be fast casual. I paid $22 for 3 tacos and a side of rice. They came around to make sure we were enjoying the food which was a nice touch on the customer service side. You order at the kiosk and they bring it to your table. It took about 20 minutes for our food to come out. Out of the three I had the steak al pastor was my favorite but the barria and chicken were good too. The rice was a generous serving (enough to share) but it was a little dry so I added the consume to give it some moisture. read more

I have ordered takeout from here two days in a row-- I've enjoyed it each time. One day I absolutely intend to eat in. So far I've ordered the: - Birria Ramen (a little salty, but very tender and lots of meat) - plantains (delicious!!!) - churros (okay) - horchata (so good!) - mangonada (could be sweeter imo) - shrimp burrito (loved it) - birria burrito I would highly recommend ordering directly from their site to get points, and definitely try to plantains and horchata. I'm looking forward to a dine in experience sometime soon. read more

This place was very cool. You place your order on a touchscreen and they bring it to you. Plenty of options to choose from and I picked the taco salad bowl with chicken. It was soooo good! I am a sucker for horchata so i grabbed that too. Yummo! I saw the Mango drink also, I will definitely try that next time. They also had dessert options... I wanted to but I had to run to the airport, but those churros were calling my name! I will answer next time. read more

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bomb.com Riding through Concord trying to decide if I wanted to stop at Earthfare to grab groceries or grab a quick dinner and saw the sign. Definitely catchy so had to check it out. Whenever I arrived, one of the workers immediately greeted me and asked if it was my first time. She told me how to order which was via a kiosk, you'll pay and then have a seat and they'll bring your order to you. I went with a friend and I ordered the bang bang shrimp tacos, sweet plantains and he ordered the caribbean carne tacos and mexican rice. We both got the blue lemonade. Everything was soo flavorful and delicious. The only con is that the only thing that was hot was the plantains when we got our food but that's something minor that was be fixed. The ambiance is really chill and laid back. the artwork on the walls is really nice. I will also say the prices start adding up quickly bc they had soo many great options to choose from. I'm excited to go back and try other items on the list that I didn't get to try the first time. Please check it out if you haven't already. read more

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Review is for a uber eats delivery order. This place has the potential to be a solid 5. Their social media makes you expect greatness. What was delivered was mediocre. What I ordered: Birria Burrito: At first glance I thought it was all rice and no meat. I was pleasantly surprised that there was a lot of meat inside. Disappointed to say the least at the amount of cheese. Honestly I'm not even sure that it has cheese. Zero takis for sure. The flavor overall is good, there's a sweetness I can't put my finger on, the burrito is pretty dry though. Street corn in a cup: ehh. I want to love it. It's plentiful and semi-flavorful. I see what they're doing with the taki theme, but it would really benefit from some Tajin. The flavor is good otherwise, but I can tell it left the restaurant cold because of the temperature of everything else. Mexican rice: again great portion size. Good flavor but overly salty. Refried beans: watery consistency and the flavor matched. Nothing else to say about it. Cheese sauce: left the restaurant cold. Can tell by the clumps of cheese. Has a really smoky flavor. Consommé: ordered this on the side. Thought the burrito should come with it. It's ok. Not a lot of flavor. read more

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This place is cute... Here's a breakdown: you order and pay when you walk in at a kiosk, then sit down. There are a lot of options on the menu- at least 12 tacos to choose from and burritos and sides to add to it. The food came out shortly after we ordered. It was good! My rice was salty and not thoroughly cooked. I was also surprised that they put takis (red hot chips) in some dishes like the loaded fries and burritos (you can opt to take them out). Very cultured place cute overall. read more

Waste of time and money! Avoid this place. I had to leave after 30 minutes of waiting.

Great place, menu ordering could be a bit simpler. They only have two order kiosks and no way to preview the menu until after you get to the kiosks. Also some of the non-self-explanatory menu items don't have details so you have to ask someone what something has in it. That being said, they have some very interesting stuff on the menu like quesa-birria, birria ramen, birria grilled cheese and specialty lemonades. We ordered a few different varieties of tacos -- bang bang shrimp, carne asada, birria and some quesadillas. While the food was quite good, it was confusing how one order of the taco trio came 10 minutes before the second one, which was the same order placed at the same time. Also having loose silverware would be helpful rather than giving prepackaged sets of plastic fork, spoon and knife, which just seems wasteful when you just want one thing. The inside is well decorated and music is groovy. Overall we had a decent experience and will give it another try, hopefully they will get a chance to fix these issues. read more

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Halal!! And tastes great. Love it Nice environment. Good service. Definitely will come again read more

Talkin' Tacos Concord - Halal!!! And taste great - Tacos Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

If you like black light neon ambiance, then this is your place. If you like fast service and food that will satisfy you, this is not it. Took about 20 minutes to get my order (a steak burrito), barely anyone in here. When I got my food, I was shocked at the portion to price ratio (15 after tax and the kiosk asking for a tip). To make matters worse, only one side had any sort of protein (beans and steak). That half ended up being cold because of it. Not impressed. read more

Talkin' Tacos Concord - Steak Burrito - Tacos Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

This is a self ordering restaurant. Upon entering, you place your order on the devices at the front door. A waitress then brings your food. I came with my coworkers and we each spent about $10-$15. read more

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I will definitely give Talkin' Tacos another shot but my first impression wasn't the strongest. I really liked the ambiance & design of the restaurant, it was a refreshing change from the routine taco spots you normally see. The neon lights and art work gave off party & happy hour vibes, two things I'll always enjoy. I ordered at the kiosk which were straightforward and pretty easy to use, but they also have online ordering (definitely recommend if you're in a hurry) and sit down/dine in ordering with a server as well. The food took a little bit longer than expected, I think the kitchen was still trying to work everything out but I'm not certain. They mistakenly plated my meal for dine-in and quickly repackaged it when learning it was a to go order. I should have double checked everything had been securely packed because by the time I got home the consomé had spilled all over the tacos. Though the food was soggy from the spill, I still wanted to give it all a try. The tacos were fully loaded with meat & cheese, and of course had lots of onion and cilantro to complement the flavor profile. I really appreciated the portion size given the price point. I think when served hot & fresh the birria would be a foundational menu item. The rice and beans were fine but didn't wow me, I would order them again if it was feeling extra hungry but in my opinion the entree was enough. In summary, I think Talkin' Tacos has potential to be a great restaurant in the area. I'm sure if they continue to develop their offerings and work on the little details, they will become a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. read more

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I liked the birria taco salad, corn in a cup, and lime jarritos! Ordered through door dash!

The food was very good, seasoned great and fresh. The worst part of the meal was the temperature, it was a bit cold and it had just came out to the table. The restaurant was chilly too so maybe it's just impacting the food the moment it leaves the kitchen but just took away from the good food that it was not warm at all. The guac was actually very cold- I understand they probably make a batch ahead of time and put in fridge but lvery cold guac is strange to me. read more

Food taste absolutly amazing!! Would be 5 stars but $6.99 for chips and queso there's hardly any chips. read more

Talkin' Tacos Concord - Tacos Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

Food was great we went around 10pm food was hot expect the consommé it was cold. But the restaurant was well organized, but our food was fresh and hot. I got the quesobirria chicken very large portion I could not it them all as a 200 lb man. All in all food was amazing just wish my consommé was hot. read more

I'm going to give this place a 5 star review because I really like the food and I want this place to be very successful. I will say though. If they can work on getting food out a little quicker and also bring up the lighting, especially at night. That would be great. It's just a little too dim inside for my taste. But I keep coming back because everything I've had so far I've really enjoyed and I feel like I'm craving it just thinking about it! read more

My daughter and I came here for lunch. We had the Birria tacos and they were delicious. Three tacos with a generous amount of Birria, cheese etc. It also came with a nice amount of dipping sauce and limes. I feel like it was a decent amount of food for the price and everything was hot and fresh. The meal was very tasty and I like the shell taste which was earthy/corny. We will be back again soon. The ambiance is different with black lights and sugar skulls with a touch of Spanish infused music. Staff was nice and attentive. Overall, a different experience but very refreshing. read more

The food here is amazing and I never get disappointed. Order before you get there and everyone can be happy. Wonderful atmosphere