Ah, end-of-semester in Forest Grove: The temperatures rise, the sun emerges from hiding, and a certain class of local customer vents its spleen about reasonable levels of service that they've taken as personal slights and affronts to their character. Corona, unfortunately, is a magnet for this type of individual. A counter-service taqueria that prides itself on a robust menu (including a college-town eating contest involving a burrito roughly the size of an anaconda), party cocktails (snake-green margarita with energy drink, anyone?), and a festive atmosphere of live music, theme parties, comedy, and karaoke. It's a place that's typically a beloved college-town staple, but has its rating knocked down a few pegs around this time of year by disgruntled customers looking to settle scores. Armed with petty resentments stemming from an occasion when the restaurant confiscated their fake ID, cut off alcohol service to them and their pre-gamed and over served friends, or booted them out of the place for being their worst selves, these folks will navigate a platform's rules to insist that--suddenly and swiftly--the quality of its food/drinks/service has gone into the toilet. Well, despite what the end-of-semester tide of vitriol indicates, Corona is every bit what it once was... even if that fairly low bar was near-campus party restaurant. The food is neither the best nor worst in this corner of Washington County (amid strong competition), the drinks tend toward goofy hummingbird feed but are still as inexpensive and potent as campus adjacency would suggest, and the service holds up remarkably well for a staff that's regularly dealing with clientele that's still approaching the world in its service-industry training wheels. A rural college town can be a difficult setting for any restaurant. You're asked to cater to more cosmopolitan diets that the surrounding area typically addresses and, at the same time, are asked to please a clientele that chooses its entrees based on photographs of food included with the menu. If there's a middle ground, it seldom shows up in reviews. But Corona has weathered far worse than seasonal agitation--it was nearly destroyed by an arsonist in 2023--and continues to provide a more consistent menu and community space than the end-of-semester screeds suggest. It's difficult to please everyone in this kind of college town, but Tacqueria Corona has become exactly the resilient staple Forest Grove and Pacific students (and faculty) deserve. read more

Start off by mentioning that the food was ok. My experience at this restaurant has not been a great one. Went back today to give it another shot after making an order online where I was accidentally charged a tip, besides their online order fee. Today was a similar experience where I made an order over the phone to have a quick pick up. Unfortunately 20 min after the call I show up to pay food was not ready and so I continued to wait. I was asked to pay over the phone so maybe they didn't start the order until I got there? This is not good for a customer. After 40 min or so I got my food. There was no one else there ordering food besides the people that had time to get their food and eat all while I waited. So if you want to wait a long time for ok food this is the place. read more

When you arrive, go all the way to the back of the restaurant to order. There are signs everywhere....hand written menu items taped up in every spot and overwhelming and feels unorganized. If you bought a Groupon, they won't use the paper copy you print but then they "don't know" the wifi password so using it on the app or website proves almost impossible. Service is so bad in there that you need the wifi....I went out in the pouring rain to the corner of the street to try and get service to load the Groupon. Even though the Groupon says you can use it on "food and drink" the restaurant told me we couldn't use it on alcohol. No where does it say that on their Groupon. Finally, the prices of their food was high especially considering you don't really get any service to your table, had to find napkins, and you have to pay for chips and salsa. I went to order a virgin strawberry daiquiri and it was $12. The reason this place isn't getting 1 star from me is that the food was fine and not bad at all. read more

The good news is they have cleaned it up. But when we went in on Thursday 5 ish. No one at a booth. All the booths were dirty I biased and cleaned our own table. The food was expensive for what it was and not served with chips and salsa. The enchiladas were served in a neon red sauce that had no flavor. We had to ask and go up to get water. Also, Ok I understand it's a family restaurant. But one little girl I. There on her I pad that the volume was super loud she was maybe 10. Another little one maybe 2 running around. Cute. But when you're paying $20 for salty carne asada (the other dish) that was thin cut and chewy no chips and salsa and bussing my own table. Then throw kids in that are running around. We won't be back and we will not encourage people to go. So sad since the food at least used to be good read more

Amazing tacos. Got the pasteour (?). Got 2 and chips and salsas. With horchata. Very filling, delicious and so much meat compared to many other places. The chips are fried before serving. Yum yum. Great prices. Such great tacos Grocery in same plaza with lots of Hispanic products read more

I had a great experience. You walk to the back, order at the counter. Fast and friendly service. The food and drink were delicious. The ambience is great. I randomly stumbled upon this spot and I am glad I did, I will return. read more

Taqueria Corona - Complimentary chips and salsa and a margarita - Mexican Near Me - Forest Grove, Oregon

I had big hopes for this place! We had eaten from here twice before and it was decent food. I had enjoyed that they had vegetarian options for everything. Recently, we got a corona veggie burrito that was so tasty previously. Unfortunately what I got this time was a huge burrito just filled with over salted rice. No grilled veggies or avocado or anything remotely resembling a vegetable. A handful of lettuce with a scoop of sour cream does not make a veggie burrito. I hope they go back to previous standards else, I don't see myself returning unfortunately. read more

Stopped here for a quick lunch and we are so glad we did! The food is fantastic, the salsa is good and spicy, the service was super friendly, and the decor is the best! So colorful, so flavorful - this is the way Mexican food should be. read more

Taqueria Corona - Mexican Near Me - Forest Grove, Oregon

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My husband and I came in for dinner. We ordered the taco salad and chimichanga, both were ginormous and so tasty. Excellent salsa and sauces! We also each had a margarita. So good! Please support this amazing, local, family owned business! read more

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My wife and I had a chance to go out the other night so we decided to give this place another shot. We walked in and were met by fans which were kind of loud but we were glad they had them because it was hot outside. We walked to the counter to place our order and get drinks immediately. We ordered the chile relleno and cheese enchiladas, and we both got a spicy margarita. We sat down in the back room and waited for our food. It was open mic night and they were getting stuff ready on stage, and we were pretty excited to see some people perform. After about 5 minutes we got our drinks and they were as advertised, "famous". They tasted really good, a little sweet for me, but good sized for sure. After about 10 minutes we still hadn't gotten water or our chips yet so I went back to the counter to see if I needed to order chips or ask for water and the lady told me she would bring it to our table. So we waited a little longer. As our food was coming out, so was our chips which was weird, but at least we got them. My wife was not a huge fan of the salsa, she said it tasted like a lot of nutmeg. I thought it was more of a chipotle ketchup. It also came out in a little tiny cup. Could barely dip a chip in it. The plates were decent sized. Good amounts of food. Cheese enchiladas were good flavor wise, sauce was delicious. They could have been hotter, the cheese wasn't fully melted. The chile relleno's were a little different. No breading. Not fried. Just grilled and in the enchilada sauce. Still delicious, and I actually enjoyed it. But it was different for me. Tomato tasted fresh on the side. Beans were smooth and delicious. Our 2nd margarita was as good as the first, and the music and experience was just as good. Definitely enjoyed it. 7.4/10 would definitely recommend. read more

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Lively festive decor, order at the counter & pick your seat. Service was nice and friendly. authentic Mexican options & large portions. read more

Taqueria Corona - Walk up menu - Mexican Near Me - Forest Grove, Oregon

Tasty food, service with a smile and cute decor! I had the enchiladas and they were freshly made and nicely seasoned. Services was friendly and efficient and the place has lots of small booths with colorful tapestries on the walls and looks nice and inviting. read more

This has been our go to Mexican restaurant as it is very conveniently located from us. The food is good and the staff are always welcoming and friendly. read more

Taqueria Corona - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Forest Grove, Oregon

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Delicious food! One of my favorite mexican restaurants! Great, welcoming service and cool vibes. The owner is so kind and friendly! read more

Taqueria Corona - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Forest Grove, Oregon

We used to love this food but lately it's been just uneatable!!!! Something seems off with the food tastes stale or old . All done with Taqueria Corona read more

Food was cold, not as shown in photos, meat was old and dry. drinks were made wrong with very cheep alcohol and tasted really bad. My food cam out and the wife was 15min later, forget this place they give food service a bad name. NEVER GOING BACK read more

My husband and I were both blown away with our dinner tonight! It was one of the best Mexican restaurants we've been to. The corn tortillas were fresh, the carnitas had great flavor, and the salsa was great as well. The only part I didn't love was walking up to order, but honestly wasn't a big deal since they bring everything to your table once you're seated. We will definitely be back! read more

We have been there a few times and it's always been great. Good food, reasonable prices, and big portions. Will definitely be back.

AMAZING! So vibrant and beautiful with amazing people and insanely large potion sizes read more

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The California burrito is bomb af!! Great Mexican food! Good luck trying to finish it... it's massive. read more

Taqueria Corona - California burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Forest Grove, Oregon

I had tacos. Delicious, crispy, savory carnitas and very good al pastor. Hubby had gigantic milanesa torta (breaded chicken sandwich). Came with complimentary chips and salsa, too. Dark interior with small booths. read more

I came here with my partner when we visited OR & was highly disappointed and felt that it was overpriced & on top of that we saw that the staff was treated very negative & distasteful which is never correct especially in front of customers. -10 do not recommend!!!!!!!!!!! If I could, I wouldn't give any stars!!!!! read more

Yuck. I ordered fajitas and confirmed it was breast meat prior to ordering. Definitely wasn't. $24 I threw it away. Fatty chicken super greasy and not much flavor. I gave it two stars because the taco was good. read more

Was the best whole in the wall Mexican restaurant ever!! The Guava margarita was the best ever!! We got the biggest one they had and couldn't finish it!! The food was amazing and there was a guy singing live!! We will be back again, we found our new spot to hang out read more

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DISCLAIMER: local food expert Went to taqueria Corona after my terrible bites experience It was good they have great tacos. I'm not sure what changed in the last year or so but the burritos are no longer as good. They tacos are what you're going to want to get. The burritos at the Corona taqueria, the taqueria that goes by a very similar name on baseline in Cornelius, are incredible. The service was good, The music was being played by two gentlemen on western instruments playing western songs and it was great, not fitting but they were amazing I just wish I could go and confidently order their burritos read more

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The food was overpriced and the food was bland. We ordered the tacos and they had no flavor or moist. Same with the rice. We will no be coming back. read more

I must have come at the wrong time and ordered the wrong thing? Monday at 11:50 AM. Cheese enchiladas and two chicken tacos. It took 20 minutes and was about as exciting as Safeway. Even with a Groupon I think it was a waste of time and money. I will not give it a second chance. Too many better places to eat in that neighborhood. read more

Our family of 4 had a pleasant dining experience. Decor is uplifting and signs will make you giggle. Little strange there no prices on any of menus. Was quite surprised when on of our meals was $44. Was lots of food but nowhere did it mention that it was for multiple people or this expensive. Other items like burritos and tacos were reasonably priced for food received. Just a bit of "sticker shock" after the fact. Cute little place in FG. read more

This place is horrible. Let's start off by saying that whenever you ask for the owner the lady at the counter always lies and says he isn't there. Its her . She's the wife of the owner. She gives attitude and runs away if you try to give a complaint.Next, the owner. He's rude,mistreats, CURSES and disrespects not only his wife (infront of everyone) but his only staff that he has left. IF YOU TIP OUT!!! THE OWNER KEEPS IT FOR HIMSELF. He pays minimum wage, and expects the staff to make drinks, run food, bus tables, clean up. The food here is disgusting, the quality went down. It's bland ! Gave me the runs twice ! Kitchen doesn't care what they give out or the quality of the food. DO NOT SUPPORT! read more

The food at this place is the best Mexican food i have ever had no lie. the salsa is perfect and their service is incredible! the workers are so kind and treat you like a best friend. positive energy, positive food, and positive place overall! definitely come here! -coming from a 12 year old girl read more

My husband and I came here on a Sunday afternoon after visiting another local Mexican restaurant where the service was abominable. We'd never been to a restaurant where you order food from the kitchen but we thought we'd try it as there weren't many options available. There were several people standing in line waiting for their food so we thought this must be a good place. The hostess was smiling and attentive and after ordering we sat down in one of the many cozy booths. We took a look around and really liked the colorful decor, murals and authentic Mexican music. A few mins later the server came over and gave us water and our drinks. After about 15 minutes the woman who took our order came with our food and it was hot and delicious. There were so much on my plate I had to take it home. We had a great experience here and will definitely be coming back. read more

Delicious and authentic. Ambiance and the food perfect. Service was great and friendly. Never have I felt so welcomed..

Favorite Mexican food in FG! The owner is very involved and the Birria tacos are amazing read more

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Great and delicious food at a great cost! The ambience is superb and the service was kind and very fast! 100% recommend

Food was ok but it took 40 minutes to be served, no water was brought to the table and they charged for chips and salsa, which we also had to ask for. Service was terrible. They weren't even busy. Will NOT be back read more

The ambiance felt dreamy, with beautiful colors and soft lights. Perfect blend of comfort and charm read more

Nice people but the prices are more than on menus/online. Also need to not put out chairs for smokers out front. It's gross and toxic. Please make smokers go down the street or to back of building. read more

Great tacos barbacoa. Chorizo tacos also good. Beans and rice so so, but not bad. Of the forest grove Mexican places, this one I'll actually go back to. Ordered to go and price, speed and friendliness was another reason to go back. Saturday night about 5:30 pm. Not busy. Seemed clean upon entering. Would eat there or take out on next visit. People were friendly with greeting and check out. read more

The owners have changed, the service was nice and they have mostly the same stuff the on the menu that previous owners had. We ordered a asada torta that would have been amazing if the bread hadn't tasted stale. My sister got 2 tacos del pastor and they were pretty salty. I ordered the gorditas and was told they didn't have them, they could make sopes instead (is similar). But when the order came to my surprise they had made the gorditas, unfortunately since they must have made them in a hurry the dough was not fully cooked and the outside of the gorditas was super greasy. They were huge tho and I ended up eating just the insides of it. My sister also got a margarita and she said it was super strong . Will be giving this place another try read more

Taqueria Corona - 2 gorditas , super big and super greasy - Mexican Near Me - Forest Grove, Oregon

Excellent food and customer service! I had gone after purchasing a Groupon and was very impressed.