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    Tinker Taco

    3.8 (208 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Hipster
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Mercedes C.

    This unadorned and small-ish on the inside/big on the outside Woodstock favorite is almost so right, for a few reasons. First, the outside vibe: think spacious bar setting, upbeat tunes, picnic tables+ benches done in black overlooking what's left of the Tannery Brook and staff that bring nice energy. Second, my fish tacos: although they're at a whopping $6.50 for 1- not 2, they were ok in a corn tortilla with a few pieces of crispy+meaty Mahi Mahi and pineapple 'slaw'. I mean...these ladies know what's up when it comes to melt-in-your-mouth tacos. The menu is concise with Pescatarian, Vegan, Vegetarian and meat items. In the past when we'd visit on holidays, I'd always wondered what this place was all about. While I do recognize where I'm at and the fact I'm spending more time on weekends in this town, there are just some things I don't agree with and that's paying $6.50 for a small taco.

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    M A.

    Great margaritas with amazing atmosphere. We didn't have food but I have no doubt the tacos would have been amazing. Wonderful service, dog friendly. I want to go back for dinner.

    Chicken tostada and fish taco!! So good!!
    Nicole R.

    It was pretty good. The prices were a little steep but the serving size was decent and it was filling. Staff wasn't super friendly but they seemed busy. Had to go into the bar to place my order and then find a table outside which was a little tough given the amount of people there. Overall, tasty food but mid experience - if outside was a little better maintained and they had more of a system to seating I would've enjoyed it more.

    Carole S.

    A tasty healthy lunch on a sunny fall day in Woodstock was what was needed for a break from shopping. Order food & drinks at bar. Grab a seat and they deliver your food to your table. Service was slow but they were quite busy. Relaxing on the picnic tables beside the flowing stream while waiting for our meals was very relaxing. Our street tacos and sides were delicious! If you're looking for a quaint place to dine while taking a break from strolling in Woodstock, this is the place.

    Vineet S.

    Pretty torn whether this place is solid 3 or 4, I'm rounding it up to 4, but here is something to note: Drinks: When it comes to drinks, this place gets a solid 4. Both of our drinks, including bae's non-alcoholic mocktail, were on point and we really enjoyed them. Food: This is where the place fell short, we tried a couple of tacos, and they lacked flavor. For the price, I'd skip food here and just come here for drinks. So pro tip, come here for drinks and head to a second spot for food.

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    Jon V.

    Wow! Love what they have done to the place. Every year better. Multiple bars. Outside seating. Amazing tacos. Great selection of Mexican beers.

    M T.

    We stopped by for lunch and ordered what we thought was comparable to city prices at $16, a spicy watermelon margarita, a tinga taco, and a barbacoa each at over $6. The wife only wanted a margarita, and it tasted refreshing and strong. As far as the tacos, I'm annoyed because, as the lady brought them over to the table, she looked annoyed and was coughing and thankfully not directly on the tacos but close enough. Then she just plopped them on the table. I still ate them because I didn't want to waste the food, and she didn't cough directly on them. They tasted good, and hopefully I won't get sick, but they aren't worth the price.

    Marietta C.

    DELICIOUS handmade tortillas make theeeee yummiest tacos! Love this place (a tad pricey for tacos) but I do love the fresh ingredients and vegetarian options available. My favorite was the fried avocado taco! Soo good! It was a little light on salt and I do wish there were more spicy sauce options. This place stays really busy and they also have a bar side to them. Individual benches available outside to social distance and very quick service. Really authentic and creative tacos. They're very light and fresh! Bottom line: if you want a quick snack, this is a great spot for it

    a bottle of beer and a taco
    Mr F G And Mrs M S.

    The tacos here were pretty good. Well, it was not the best tacos we've had but we are not sure if there is another place nearby that sells tacos. Service was good. Food came out pretty fast. Nice outdoor seating.

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    Shawn H.

    Excellent tacos, especially the fried avocado. The lengua and el nino were great as well.

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    I love tinker taco! The tacos are legit and taste amazing. The workers were so nice. And this is a funky place. 5 stars!!!!!!

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    Never open. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Food is ok. Settings is nice. In doors or out at a picnic table by the stream.

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    2 years ago

    Great food but soooooooooo overpriced kind very nice staff. Always a nice place to go on a hot day

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    Food was adequate but not salty or flavorful plus very watery. Service was swift and kind.

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    Obscenely skimpy tacos. A tablespoon of meat per taco. Cool place, but man they need to up the ante.

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    Interesting concept at Dixon Roadside, which seems to be common in this area. You order your food…read morefirst at the front counter, they provide a number and you place it on a stand at the table of your choice. Overall, Dixon left a pretty good impression on us. Parking was available, tables were available, they weren't out of anything we ordered. So far so good. We started out with drinks. I went with a classic rosé and this brand, Prisma, was surprisingly delicious. The oyster mushroom bahn mi was average in my opinion. It was messy, and the bread was a bit too toasted and hard. Lots of flavor though, and the employee did warn me that it was spicy. Street corn was solid!!! Buttery, cheesy and complimented my meal perfectly. Highly recommend getting it as a side. Last but not least, the sweet potato pie. It was not rich in sweet potato flavor, but I thoroughly enjoyed the crust. It satisfied my sweet tooth and for that, I can't be upset. Decent place to grab a beer and a quick bite if you're ever in Woodstock, NY.

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