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    Taqueria Melendez

    4.7 (38 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    All toppings come on the side!
    Yuby A.

    I saw this taqueria in my small town of Azle and had to stop by to check it out! I got the tacos place which comes with 4 tacos (your choice of protein) and a side of charro beans for under $10! The tacos were very good. The meat was seasoned and toppings come on the side so you can dress your taco however you want! I was not a fan of the chicharrónes taco as it was too fatty imo but the al pastor and carne asada tacos were bomb! Also, the green and red salsa had great flavor and not overly spicy! I highly recommend you check them out but beware that it is a small location so large parties will probably not be accommodated.

    HUGE Meat Burrito with extra cheese
    Tammy H.

    My husband and I ate at the delicious Taqueria Melendez in Azle, TX! Husband had the monstrous Meat Burrito (with extra cheese) and I had the delectable smooth very thick chicken quesadilla! It was the most delicious quesadilla I've ever had. Fell apart in your mouth, not dripping with grease; you must try it! Small dining area with various sport channels on different screens! The decor is mainly cute, vintage items from Ain't That Something on Main St in Azle that are for sale! After lunch, take the 10 minute drive and treat yo' self to something from them! Anywho, GO! Today! Give your tastebuds a new reason to light up!

    Barbacoa taco, the side fixings, and pot beans. The pot beans were suuuuh good
    Steph H.

    Loved this stop! From Cali (and part Mexican), looking at the area and stopped in for lunch. We ordered a barbacoa taco and a sincronizada. Both were soooo good. My favorite was actually the pot beans that came with it! Service was quick and extremely friendly. There was a pretty steady flow of people ordering to go food. We will definitely be back!

    Menu- order at the counter before seating yourself
    Cynthia F.

    We've driven past here plenty times until today when we finally decided to see what it was about. It's a very small restaurant, limited menu items- but oh so good! I had tacos al pastor and my partner had the tacos de carne asada. Tacos are served on a corn tortilla (semi street style, not as small but smaller than regular sized). On a separate dish you are given fresh cilantro, raw onions, grilled onions, grilled pineapple, and a jalapeño. I also ordered an horchata (more milky with less cinnamon). I was very pleasantly impressed with my visit here. The meat was soft and tender and full of flavor. The side ingredients were fresh. I don't recommend coming here in a group (1 to 2 ppl is best) as the restaurant is more of a to-go place. Looks like they also sell piñatas (attached bldg).

    Pastor and barbacoa
    Yessenia G.

    Our taco spot! We eat here once a week. Great service, delicious food and overall affordable prices. Small family business that take pride on their food is very hard to find.

    Chicharron taco!!
    Jonathan B.

    Best tacos, tortas y burritos in town! Chicharron y pastor and the people are so nice!

    Carne asada burrito.   Packed with meat and cheese
    Jared E.

    My favorite is the burrito with carne asada but everything is great here. The pastor is made by hand the old fashioned way. The charro beans are fantastic. Red and green salsa are very authentic. The red is hot so watch yourself. They serve most meals with a little cart of grilled onions, fresh onions, cilantro, grilled pineapple, and a grilled jalapeno. The owner Carina is very sweet and always brightens my day.

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    Amazing customer service, amazing food and amazing prices. I love their barbacoa tacos . I highly recommend you give them a try

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    This place is amazing! The burrito with barbacoa is juicy and is seasoned perfectly. I would recommend this place 1000 over.

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    Ridiculously good and the nicest people! Quesadillas and burrito were enormous and off the charts delicious.

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    5 years ago

    Great price, authentic, delicious Mexican food! Great place to stop while driving! I recommend getting the burrito.

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    My husband and I absolutely love this place family ran very friendly and AWESOME food..

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    It's closed down Driving around looking for this place like crazy just for it to be closed

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    El Paseo Mexican Restaurant

    El Paseo Mexican Restaurant

    3.2
    (153 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Visited with the kiddo on a Saturday a little after lunch time and the restaurant didn't look very…read morebusy and we were seated right away. The inside is interesting with a lot of rustic touches with Christmas lights and brick flooring. We received chips and salsa right after we sat down, and they ended up being the of the show. The chips were thick and coated with a yummy seasoning and the salsa had a great flavor with just the right amount of spice. We ordered a cup of queso which was pretty disappointing. It was flavorless and there was a huge chunk of bell pepper in the bottom of the cup. Weird. I ordered the chicken flautas which came with rice and beans. Everything was tasty, but I wasn't a big fan of the beans. They weren't really refried, and most of the beans were left whole. The kiddos ordered the bean & cheese nachos, a full order, and he finished the whole plate, so I'm assuming he enjoyed his meal! The margaritas were ok, but I've found stronger & cheaper ones closer to home. Our server was great! I wish I remembered his name. He was attentive, made sure our drinks stayed full, and checked on us several times. I'm not sure I would go out of my way to eat here again, but if I'm the area I wouldn't be opposed.

    It's been about 4 months since we ate there and will be the last time. After seeing the recent…read morereviews I decided to leave a review. We ordered the beef fajitas. Like previous reviews the food had been cooked and recooked numerous times. The vegetables or should I say the onions were black and stuck to the cast iron skillet, the few pieces of green peppers were also Burnt. The beef had been cooked so many times it was tough like shoe leather. Disgusting garbage. This place doesn't give a shit about their customers. No class, frozen Mexican dinners are better than the crap they serve you. I also noticed people also complained about the rancid disgusting smell, it's probably their food.

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    El Gran Torito's

    El Gran Torito's

    3.6
    (58 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    We were heading to what we thought was a New Mexican Restaurant in Newark and upon arrival learned…read moreit wasn't a restaurant but rather a liquor store. Ugggg. Not to be deterred we decided to try El Gran Torino's based off of the reviews that their Chips and Salsa were a must try. Greeted warmly. Seated quickly. Their salsa is tasty. It has a hint of onions and cilantro and possibly garlic. It's chilled and perfect for a hot Texas Sunday. It's not a spicy salsa though but nonetheless is still very good. Their chips are light and crispy. Our favorite. Their queso is a whole other story. It's absolutely delicious. Cheesy (and not that fake cheesy taste either). It's good. Has little chunks of green chilis, not spicy though but yet tasty. We absolutely loved it. My sis ordered Flour tortillas tacos with Ground beef. She added sour cream. Her's arrived hot but was missing the sour cream. We both loved the refried beans. I ordered their Fajita Grilled chicken Torito'se burrito (customized). Added sour cream and queso to go inside the burrito and asked them to go light on the beans and rice. It also has onions and green peppers. You then request the topping and I went with their Verde Sauce. Mine arrived hot! Like my sister absolutely loved the refried beans. This burrito is HUGE and was prepared exactly as requested. I couldn't eat it all and took over half home to enjoy it later. Service was good but we did run out of chips and had to wait longer than one should. (Queso got cold) I usually don't comment on my drinks but their Tea was surprisingly refreshing. I asked for a full glass of ice and a 1/4 sweet and 3/4 unsweetened. It arrived perfectly and was a major thirst quencher! Did I mentioned the chips? They have a runner bringing it out but as mentioned above they need to do better on replenishment. A great Tex Mex experience overall.

    Cozy little place for fajitas and margaritas! They have a…read morepatio where you can sit and relax, there is a larger side room for parties and an even larger event hall attached. This is our go-to for a quick bite and a nice place to visit with friends. You can even get margaritas to go!

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    Taco Time Mexican Grill

    Taco Time Mexican Grill

    4.0
    (16 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Taco Time Mexican Grill -- Eagle Mountain Lake These…read morebreakfast tacos are not here to impress you--they're here to rescue you. Egg, potato, and a frankly alarming amount of shredded cheddar (which I'm not actually complaining about for the record). The eggs? A little dry. The size? Smaller than your exes pinky signet ring he got on SHEIN. The vibe? Sunday morning lake hangover triage. You're not ordering these because you're a "breakfast taco connoisseur." You're ordering them because you spent the last 48 hours in a swimsuit powered by White Claws, knocked the bumper pad off your friend's jet ski, made generally bad decisions, and now your body is filing a formal complaint. The tacos arrive in a Styrofoam container like a first aid kit for your soul. You know you'll eat real food later, but right now you just need something--anything--to soak up the seltzer still running through your bloodstream. The salsa? Not optional. Not because it was great, but the eggs are more dehydrated than you are. Like the premade eggs were scooped out of a literal ZipLock bag --this was witnessed by the absolute hero that crawled to his Range Rover like that iconic Jordan Belfort moment and reset our lives with these Tacos, instead of Quaaludes. This isn't brunch. This is a breakfast taco that is made for quick recovery. This is a Sunday 4am still drunk, survival tip taco. And honestly? They did their job. TL;DR -- if two negatives make a positive, then trash tacos, fix trash decisions.

    If you ever want some comfort Mexican food, stop by Taco Time Mexican Grill! Their food is always…read moregreat, and their customer service is always superb! It's sort of a hole-in-the-wall type of place because it is in a gas station; however, do not let that deter you because that is usually when the food is the best. We typically order several things from their menu, and because it is fairly priced, it does not break the bank. Want to know a plus? There's a drive-thru for your convenience! So you can easily order and grab your food from the comfort of your car! We were also greeted happily by the staff at the counter. They are always so friendly and happy; it makes us happy seeing how energetic and happy they are. Overall, we always come back to Taco Time Mexican Grill because of the customer service, friendly staff, and delicious food. It's priced right and very tasty!

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    The Mexican cheese burger combo
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