It's still fantastic!!! If you haven't been you need to go now. There isn't a better taco experience in St. Louis, so cross the river and head to Taqueria Z!! read more

Taqueria Z - Two Chicken CHACOS and one Mushroom Chaco. - Tacos Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

Wow I really like this place! Strong "good food at the music festival" vibe. Hippies cooking well, this is absolutely not a back handed compliment. Nicely seasoned, sort of ungreasy taco stand, nothing really earth shattering, just well prepared and tasty. I really liked the pinto beans, whole beans are always a big plus in my book, whole pintos or black beans are absolutely a staple of any self respecting taco purveyor around Austin, Tx. and its always gratifying to have that outside of Texas. One word of caution, their salsas which I think are quite good judging from what I got, would skew towards really quite hot. I noticed while ordering that their *hot* uses Ghost Peppers, so I opted for the medium and even that was, while not challengingly spicy, was most definitely hot enough. Definitely would go back here! read more

I enjoyed this place! Probably one of the closest to authentic street tacos you can get in southern Illinois! However, I'm not sure I'd consider it Mexican food. Sauces were different, and different than authentic Mexican food that I've had, but I still think the dressed the steak fajitas and tacos well! We got our food very quick! The service was great, people were great and the atmosphere was great! I'd definitely be back. read more

Taqueria Z - Entrance - Tacos Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

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Chacos were amazing as always! Staff was great, I had ordered online and they were hot and ready when I got there. I have been coming here for years and they never disappoint!! read more

Taqueria Z - Outside the restaurant - Tacos Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

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Love this place! Great tacos with a very chill vibe and kind workers. The tacos can come with cheese melted on the inside hot off the grill. I haven't had a one I don't like and they have a variety of flavors. They have fun drinks both alcoholic and not, the place is 1/3 inside and 2/3 outside patio. I've only gotten to go but the picnic tables look inviting. Highly recommend when in Edwardsville! read more

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Some of the most authentic, amazing, FRESH food and a great atmosphere... my kids LOVED it!! read more

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first timer at Taqueria Z and blown away we got the carne asada, chicken, chorizo & papas! They were all incredible. I loved their patio, the beers on tap, the sauces & of course the food This is the perfect spot for a great taco and drink while sitting on a large patio. They have a huge parking lot which is a major plus. Service is always great and they always bring out a little treat for my pup. read more

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Small but mighty in flavor for both food and drinks The carne asada charo is nearly inexplicably good. Tender and a flavor explosion The orange colored medium salsa looks strange but you forget about that given the spice and in a few moments you just want to drink it The original margarita is a proper one with real lime juice. If you want a sweeter one opt for the house margarita Great family business serving up the best tacos. So simple, so fresh, so good so cal! read more

Taqueria Z - The sign. - Tacos Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

The food was fresh and quick. The apple cider margarita was the best! I didn't care for the sauces. The price was high for what we received. Not sure we will try again. read more

The service and food are amazing. The ingredients are fresh and delicious. The margaritas are fantastic. We love this place.

I got a chicken quesadilla and it was amazing! Fresh and flavor packed chicken and veggies with tons of melted cheesy goodness. The young lady that took our order was very nice, helping my sister figure out what to order her picky kids. It is a very small relaxed environment great for a quick bite while running errands. read more

This is a small taco stand with only about two tables inside and the rest of the seating is outside in the front or on the side patio. Many of the tables have umbrellas which was fortunate as there was off-and-on rain the day we visited. The street tacos are near perfect, although I wish they gave me three lime wedges instead of cutting them in half. Also, their medium sauce has a great char-grilled flavor, but is spicy for a medium. The service was friendly and quick. The ambiance is enjoyable, especially for those that love a nice patio with flowers growing out front. My husband loved his quesadilla and said it was delicious (al pastor). Their al pastor has small chunks of pineapple in it which is a nice and fresh-tasting contrast. Also, a wide variety of Jarritos! I had to get two - don't judge me. We will be back! read more

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Too many good things to say about this lil' place. Parking is easy, can't get any closer to a place. The margarita is spicy flavorful, just wish they were bigger BUT there is tequila in them! Best on the rocks margarita around. Let me say, I ALWAYS get chicken but something enticed me for the carnitas chaco and carne asada taco - thankful for those gut feelings! BOTH were very tender, flavorful and amazing! Get both! There's no free chips and salsa here, just fyi. Medium salsa is spicy, creamy, different but good. Only recommendation - small guacamole size for one person. It looked amazing but didn't want that much. Service was quick, fun outside place on a nice night! Spendy but what place isn't this day! read more

Taqueria Z - Best (on the rocks) margarita in the land of Edwardsville! Mango habanero margarita - Tacos Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

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We LOVE this place!!!! It's the cutest taco place in town. They have such a nice patio and a few seats inside. They are super quick and so friendly! I've never had a bad experience here. The food is always delicious! Plenty of parking in their lot next to the building. I will continue to come back again and again! :) read more

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I love this place. Very tasty Chacos which are tacos with grilled cheese inside of the corn tortillas. My favorite things to order here are the carne asada quesadillas, potato chacos, carne asada chacos, and chicken tacos. Everything comes with a lime onion and cilantro which is such a complement to the flavor meats and veggies. I order regularly from uber eats and quality is still maintained even after the delivery process. Very filling also. For dinner just a quesadilla with any of the meats will be plenty. The awesome guava jarrito and horchata popsicle is such a refreshing meal. It's a little pricey for what it is but it's worth it because of the convenience, quality, and consistent deliciousness. read more

I absolutely love Taqueria Z! They make some of the best tacos and quesadillas out there. Add some great drinks on top of amazing and quick service and you've got the whole package. The inside is small, but perfect for what they have going on. I highly suggest checking this place out for some of the best authentic Mexican food in the area! read more

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Short and to the point. Would not recommend at all. Lengthy explanation- Ordered carne asada and received overpriced very bland chunky pieces of steak. It was in no way authentic carne asada. The smallest lime wedges you could humanly imagine where you couldn't even squeeze them.. they were also dried out and didn't appear fresh. I also asked for a cup of salsa verde which was as thick as guacamole and tasted like yogurt. It hurts my brain that I drove 40 minutes and spent $75 on this. Kindly no thanks read more

- small but cozy interior - Good customer service - No generic, basic, pre-mix style margarita here. This margarita reigns supreme. - taco meat can run a little dry but the combination of everything makes it all good This place made me fall in love with margarita's. I ordered margaritas at multiple restaurants after this place and I was let down, quickly realizing the distinct taste of pre mixed margarita mix and that is not what is served here read more

Taqueria Z - Guac is worth it (has a slight spice to it) Margarita is worth it I'd come here for just those items alone. - Tacos Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

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Place is always great, fire, best around. If you are working in or around STL, Wood River Refinery, or SIUE, do yourself a favor and get your booty down to Taqueria Z for some chacos and margaritas! read more

It's taco Tuesday! Sorry, grading, you'll have to wait while I enjoy my delicious tacos--carne asada on the left and chicken on the right. The tacos were a reasonable 3 bucks a pop. Also pictured is my house margarita. Mr. Margarita ("we just say margarita, George Michael") set me back $8 but this is no mixed marg and was definitely worth the price. I'll be back--maybe even on a non-alliterative taco day. read more

Taqueria Z - House Margarita and a selection of beers - Tacos Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

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Taqueria Z is a great casual, fun, fast food option in Edwardsville! The menu is small, but everything they have there is cooked fresh. Bonus points to them because they are eco friendly:) What I ordered: my friends and I were out on the town that night so I ordered a Paloma and a mushroom taco (cannot remember the actual name). Let me just say this, their Paloma's will knock you on your ass so be prepared. It was so strong, but still went down smoothly. My mushroom taco has nice flavor. Their taco shells taste very fresh and homemade! (Maybe could use a little more flavor?) The workers are chill and conversational. They make great suggestions! This is a great place to go to hang out. They are open fairly late and have nice picnic tables to sit at with pretty strung lights over them! read more

Taqueria Z - Mushroom taco - Tacos Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

Love the food. Service is great and it's dog friendly. The original margarita is fantastic. Patio seating is comfortable.

I tried Z for the first time after being told it was amazing & it did not disappoint! I have a gluten allergy & was happy to hear that they have corn tortillas & many options. Stephen made a couple of steak & a mushroom taco for me which were very flavorful & super delish. While I waited for my food, I was encouraged to try their spicy margarita rimmed w tajin....yum! Service was outstanding & the food was the best Mex I've had. This is a hidden gem in Edwardsville - give it a try! read more

The food was absolutely delicious! We will be going back for sure! We tried the chacos and we're so impressed! The salsas were also delicious! They had a nice outside seating area. read more

Taqueria Z - The seating area outside of the restaurant. - Tacos Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

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I was craving tacos so we decided to stop by here. It is cozy inside but there is good outdoor seating. I got an assortment of street tacos (Ahi tuna, carne asada, al pastor), as well as quesadillas (cheese and chicken). My tacos came out cold, which wasn't ideal. The quesadillas were nice and warm. Anyway, while it satisfied my craving, I did not love the food. Perhaps if the tacos were warmer it would have been better. read more

I just moved here from Austin Texas. Several people told me to not even bother trying the Mexican food in Edwardsville, I'd just be disappointed. Well, I decided to ignore that advice, and boy am I glad I did! This place is legit. These are real street tacos, just like you can find from food trucks all over Austin Texas. I tried the Al Pastor and chicken tacos. The meat, the corn tortillas, onions and cilantro were all on point. The salsa added a nice kick, and they were served with lime slices as God intended. I'll be going back! read more

Where to begin... well for starters this is the BEST place to eat & drink in Edwardsville... and honestly St. Louis. The drinks size might surprise you if you're used to overly sugary margaritas from other Mexican cuisine in town but let me tell you do not fret. These bad boys are loaded with a good time, not to mention they're tasty. The food is quick, easy, and delicious. I ALWAYS get the al pastor quesadilla with a side of chips, finish that bad boy off with the orange sauce. The crusted cheese on the tortilla is the perfect addition. Pro tip: always get the quesadilla unless looking for a variety of fillers. Taqueria you're the best read more

I live in Edwardsville and have been to this place many times. I have noticed over the past year or two that their portions are horribly small. When you are spending $3.00-$5.00 on a tiny taco it wouldn't hurt to put more than 2 tablespoons of meat in them. I know prices have gone up but seriously, how much can that amount of mushrooms or chicken cost? I normally get the original margarita. It's apparent they don't make them like they used. to. I had one last night. Small drink and tasted like lemonade. It's not bad tasting. My point is, for the money it's not worth it. I wont' be returning. Too many other choices in town and much better options for the money. read more

This is the most fun place! The margaritas are so good, handmade & delicious! Just wish they were a tad bit bigger . The chorizo queso dip is to die for - great service, it's quick, and they are so friendly! It's a great place to hang out outside! read more

Food was a greasy/mushy mess , DONT get the quesadilla (does this look like a quesadilla to you ). I asked for cheese on my taco and the employee put the cheese on the side so it was cold . Tacos are expensive here , definitely not worth it read more

Taqueria Z - Quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

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This was my second time going and the experience was pretty consistent! It's a good closer to authentic Mex choice in the area. I was the only one there (other then some online orders rolling in) and I waited inside almost 30 minutes for 4 chacos and rice. (Chacos are like tacos but have cheese cooked to the shell.) Since you can see the kitchen I could tell that they were in no rush to get the food out and we're only cooking one order at a time. It was very fresh when I received it and did enjoy the Chacos, but I thought they were kind of bland. I got 3 different kinds of meat and recommend the carnitas. They are more of an only meat flavor because they only topped it with onion and I think cilantro. Overall, Taqueria Z is worth trying. Not cheap but not overly expensive, but the wait was pretty long. read more

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Friendly service! Got the breakfast burrito and some tacos. Breakfast burrito was so good and only available on Sunday. It had chorizo, potatoes, eggs, peppers, and a chaco taco exterior. Definitely will be coming back for more read more

Taqueria Z - Breakfast burrito - Tacos Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

one of my boyfriends favorite taco joints! they have the best palentas too always quick! and employees are always very helpful!

Overall, the food was not good. The service was good, but since the food is not, good service doesn't matter. The carne asada was okay, but the al pastor was dry and flavorless. The rice and beans also lacked flavor. The best thing about Taqueria Z is the salsa. read more

Tacos where very good! Carne Asada was very tender, it's definitely a nice place to sit outside during warm weather and enjoy! Also the customer service was great, only thing I would recommend is they update the surcharges and pricing on the menu read more

Love this place! Especially the breakfast burritos and margaritas and of course the salsa

Great tacos ! Awesome tequila and authentically fresh squeezed margaritas! Addicting salsas (three pepper, salsa verde, and roasted orange) ! read more

I heard about this spot and decided to give it a try. I was excited to see all of the amazing reviews and they did not disappoint. The restaurant is small inside but they do have several outdoor seating. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and prompt. Let's get into these AMAZING TACOS! First of all, the carne asada was so tender and seasoned perfectly. Definitely my favorite. The chicken was juicy and cooked to perfection. The melted cheese was just more razzle to the dazzle. I can't wait to go back and try some other menu options! read more

Taqueria Z - Carne Asada and chicken chacos - Tacos Near Me - Edwardsville, Illinois

When people ask what Taqueria Z is all about, I would answer with "this ain't no Taco Bell" or like any average Mexican restaurant. I don't even know what a taqueria is, for crying out loud! But I kind of get the idea. This is probably not your place if you're looking for an average big meal, unless you're willing to spend plenty of $$. Instead, its like the perfect snack place if you know what I mean. Like after spending time studying at the library or if you've been drinking a lot at the nearby bars. So on with the review: I've had a few visits to this place and its not bad at all. The service was fine, and the cooks in the back work really hard at what they do. The menu is very descriptive, so you know what to expect. I know a lot will disagree with me on this one, but the foods are a bit pricey. But here's the thing: you're actually getting the real Mexican street food experience. Their quesadillas and tacos are great (even though I don't care for corn tortillas...), and the sauces on the table add plenty of flavor. I got the house margarita on my last visit. I thought it was small at first, for what I paid for. Then the drink had a total kick to it! I hope to get around to trying the breakfast burritos (served only on Sundays) sometime down the road. Give Taqueria Z a shot! read more

Aye caramba these tacos are good! During our journey across the States I got a hankering for some carnitas (aka pig) tacos. A quick search on bing led me to Z-Taco and boy am I happy. The carnitas were melt in your mouth tender and absolutely fell apart upon impact into my big mouth. I ordered 3 to start along with a grande horchata. I must say - the horchata was perfectly seasoned with cinnamon and sugar and it's creaminess coated my mouth with each sip. It balanced the hot bite of the rojo salsa that I generously poured onto my tacos. The tacos were delightful - so much so that I actually ordered another round of 4 tacos which were all consistent and lusciously loaded with tender meat. They truly warmed my soul as they made their way into my belly. One thing of note: my daughter Trina is somewhat picky when it comes to Mexican food. Unfortunately TZ does not have crunchwrap supremes on their menu and that is all my daughter will eat for some odd reason. It wasn't too big of a deal since after I got my taco fix we headed around the corner and picked up a papa Johns double cheeseburger pizza to satisfy the ladies of my life. Overall I would give this taco spot 6 stars if I could because these tacos really were quite good and the best part is they didn't upset my stomach at all. Carnitas are quite rich by nature so sometimes it can cause me some issues. Great job TZ, this was one of the best eats I experienced in my trip. I will be back every time I'm in your neck of the woods! read more