The waitress was playing cards and drinking on the job with the men at the bar. Waited forever for my bland tacos. I noticed kitchen floor was filthy. Too much clutter on the counters, tables were ALL wobly. Just run down. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Service was 5/5, friendly and quick. No complaints there! I had asada, tongue and Al pastor tacos. The tongue was tender but it was so bland! Even with the salsa, onions and cilantro it was very bland, zero flavor. Asada was pretty good. Nothing special but much better than the tongue. Al pastor was my favorite. Usually taco places make it wet or runny and this was not. Great texture and flavor. I think my biggest gripe is the size to price ratio. These are small street tacos. There are a bunch of taco spots that cost the same but give you full size tacos. Overall ok but there are better places. read more

Over ladt few weeks n months , I have repeatedly call to place orders and no one answers the phone. I dont live close so im not wasting time driving only for it to be closed. read more

Saw the photos on Yelp and really wanted to try them out. The tacos were pretty good. I got the al pastor and asada. Both good. I liked the salsa too. I appreciate how they put onions and jalapeños on the plate! Very yummy. There was plenty of parking and clean restaurant read more

805 Tacos - Tacos de asada and al pastor - Tacos Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Stopped in for a quick bite and had to try the salsa and chips, fresh tortilla chips and the salsa was spicy just the way we like it. Had a ceviche tostada when I say they loaded shrimp on the shell, I'm not exaggerating. I could've just eaten one , I was pretty stuffed but I did have street tacos chicken . Everything was reasonably priced and our waitress was friendly . Definitely will return next time we are visiting. read more

Good little hole in the wall taco place driving through Santa Maria! Impressed by the taco variety on the menu and wish I could have tried all of them. Fish and Alambre tacos were EXCELLENT (alambre had asada, chorizo, bell peppers, and cheese). Pastor and Lengua also good, but a tad too spicy. Carnitas and Barbacoa just okay. Came with chips and salsa, but the salsa was waaaaay too spicy (even for those in our party who can handle more spice). Would recommend for a great little taco joint. read more

805 Tacos - Top to bottom: Fish, Carnitas, Barbacoa - Tacos Near Me - Santa Maria, California

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I'm so disappointed. After reading the reviews and how everyone was ranting about how good it was we went and tried it. My son and I got asada tacos. The meat was re heated on the flat top so the meat was very dry. It had little to no flavor. The salsa was hot with no flavor. Asked for grilled onions and they were barely cooked. They had one person manning the floor with serving and she was nice but definitely overworked. It took 30 minutes for us to get 6 simple tacos that were definitely not fresh. My youngest son got a bean and cheese burrito and that wasn't too bad. The beans were a little crunchy. All that food for $35! Not worth it and we won't be returning. read more

This place is small and local, just the way it should be. There is usually just one person behind the bar and she's the waitress for the entire joint. You come in, sit where you'd like and the menus are brought to you along wit some chips and salsa. The salsa is fresh and a little spicy so if you are a mild fan, stay away or order a few waters. I have tried carnitas and chicken tacos and they are great. The salsa on them is a bit spicy so again you've been warned. You can ask for it on the side if you wish. The ingredients are fresh and the tacos are full of flavor! It can get busy so keep that in mind if you are in a rush, if not sit back enjoy a drink, and great ready for some amazing food. read more

805 Tacos - Taco time - Tacos Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Parking and seating was tough but we made it in on a Tuesday for lunch. Tried asada, tongue, buche, carnitas, chicharron and tripas. They're all topped with cilantro and onion and some have red salsa and others had green salsa. Each plate came with a roasted jalapeño and mine was spicy, along with a few sliced radishes and lemon. Delicious, would come again. read more

Waited almost an hour for my food to be brought and this is what the aguachirles came out to. Spent $21.99 to this pictured below. read more

805 Tacos - a receipt for a mexican restaurant - Tacos Near Me - Santa Maria, California

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Restaurant is in an older part of Santa Maria and not a fancy joint. Food was pretty good and quick coming out for a to go order. Next time I should ask if its regular tacos or street tacos. I would have ordered more. read more

805 should really be a 3.5-star place if it were not for their evident expertise in preparing lengua. I was in love at first bite. Each chunk was unbelievably tender and savory. The addition of toppings (raw onion, cilantro, raw radish) and their choice of salsa pulled it all together nicely and made for a balanced bite. The carnitas and al pastor were also rather noteworthy for their crispiness and spice, respectively. The carne asada was not a favorite. It was generously seasoned, but I just don't like it when all odds and ends like tendon are thrown in with the mix. The textural variety does not make for a pleasant experience. I would also not recommend the wet burrito, or wet burritos in general. This was stuffed with a layer of mashed frijoles, some flavorless rice and our choice of protein. Wet burritos just end up getting soggy. I'd rather add hot sauce to my liking when I eat. An additional note: 805 Tacos doles out salsa like there's no tomorrow. All things should be consumed in moderation and depending on what number taco you're on, that douse of salsa can mean the difference between comfortably full and loathsomely stuffed. If I were to return, I would definitely ask for all salsa to be served on the side. Still, their salsas are clearly homemade and fresh. When had with that first bite of lengua, my tastebuds were taken to a whole other level. It's not hard to see why 805 is popular with the locals. read more

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Stop by my first time at the taco shop! It's a mile and a half off the freeway on the way to Santa Barbara or back to the bay area. My friend and I arrived and the place was clean and had seating inside and outside. We each ordered plates of tacos that came in threes. I got the chicken tacos and my friends got the Birria tacos. They forgot to bring out the soup for the tacos but the hospitality was OK. We are thankful for the food and the flavors and the service that this business offers. Could be my regular taco spot if it was in the bay area. read more

Great tacos! It's a must if your passing by Santa Maria. Not the best ambiance but the tacos are really worthy of the visit! read more

Cute little place- hard to find but it's easy to park. The waitress was very sweet and helpful. You order at the counter and she brings my food out in a styrofoam to go box. There are 5 indoor tables and I sat at the only clean one. There were no customers at the time but the tables were not clean. Outdoor seating available which also needed a good wipe down. I hate when the customer area is not clean because I wonder about the kitchen. Tried 3 tacos- fish, shrimp, and a seafood taco with octopus and cheese. Presentation was good and I friends seemed fresh except the fish on the fish taco had an odd taste so I discarded it. Ok experience but I am no expert on authentic Mexican- I was hoping for an amazing food experience. I didn't get that today. I'm always on the lookout for great fish tacos and will try another spot in the area next time. read more

Omg! This place is dynamite! Being from deep SoCal, I'm kind of a Mexican good snob, but this place exceeded my expectations. I ordered four tacos which proved to be too many as they were massive & 805 michelada. My fiancé ordered the carne asada fries, those looked huge too, & he said they were great. The tacos I ordered were carne asada, pollo, carnitas, & pastor. The staff was super friendly, waitress was quick, & polite. Restaurant & bathroom were clean. I think we paid $32 for everything. Most expensive was the michelada but I had to have it. We're moving up this was & I seriously can't wait to come back! read more

805 Tacos - Carne asada, carnitas, pastor, & chicken tacos (1.99 each? If I remember correctly) - Tacos Near Me - Santa Maria, California

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We really enjoyed our tacos (nice salsa!) and chicken plate. The server was very sweet and overall this was a good experience. If I could offer tips (not that the management reads these) here are some things to improve: - service time (we waited 25 minutes for food with only 1 person in line before us) - location vibe (this place feels a bit shady and it doesn't feel totally safe) Better cleanliness, exterior care/parking cleanliness and plantings, and asking the guys hanging around out back to find some new digs for their group would all help. Lots of potential here, nice staff and good food. Hope they can keep their stars rising. :) read more

The tacos were great. The staff was fantastic. Very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be eating here again. read more

This is one interesting place and I have been postponing my review here for months because I'm never quite sure how to rate it. Overall, the tacos are tasty and well dressed. Satisfying and a great price. My favorite taco is the shrimp by far, difficult to describe but I highly recommend. The ceviche is very unique and worth a try! The lower stars (2.5 more accurately) are because it's often dirty in the place and service is fast but unfriendly. There's usually only one waitress and that causes them to be rushed and serve people when they're visibly sick or cleaning (mopping, etc). The bathroom has, at times, been so dirty that you can't use it -I'll leave the details out- but it was because of the waitress. So, it's a mixed bag at 805, in my experience. Surely, that I've gone back after these experiences, is a testament to how much I like the tacos. read more

805 Tacos - Shrimp, chicken, lengua, buche. - Tacos Near Me - Santa Maria, California

If you are in the mood for authentic tacos hit up this spot. The absolutely BEST hole in the wall taco joint in town. You will not be disappointed! read more

On one of our road travels the fam and I found this great little gem. The food was absolutely amazing. Be careful because one slip and you'll be eating a tongue burrito. read more

Came across this taco spot th3 first time o came to visit Santa Maria, and I had to come back. The CARNE ASADA is boomb!! As well as the shrimp ceviche. And the Michelada was good, not a WOW factor, pero sabrosa read more

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A new friend a I enjoyed this newer restaurant when we dined here. It's an authentic-tasting taqueria in an more intimate setting. Not too many seats here but it's not a problem. You can get your tacos to go. I enjoyed the Al Pastor and the Carne Asada. Comes with the cilantro and chopped onions just like real taco vendors have. Salsa was pretty good. Chips were a plenty. Service was decent. Location was easy to find. I would eat here again for sure. read more

Had a great meal here celebrating our coworkers retirement. Delicious food great environment and attentive staff. Will definitely be going back! read more

Yesterday at the KSBY blood drive, 805 Tacos donated food to the blood donors. The tacos were very good as were the three salsa options. I have eaten their fantastic food at local wineries too. Great food & the young man cooking & serving was a delight. I brought him a cookie. Thank you read more

I was surprisingly impressed with 805 Tacos! A friend recommend this spot and it gave off "generic taqueria" vibes, which made me assume that the food would be only decent. However, the food was delicious! We got a few orders of carne asada, chicken and al pastor tacos to-go with all the toppings on the side and 2 orders of asada fries.The tacos were a hit and the carne asada fries were gone in a flash! You will notice many of the negative reviews are based on in-dining experiences, so take them to go like we did--no complaints here! read more

Fresh food, nice crispy tortilla chips (no salsa). If you want a quick bite, the service is good. We asked for water to drink, tap, that is and they charged us $1 per cup which was strange. -update: owner contacted us a couple of hours later to offer apology and discount on next visit. :) read more

805 Tacos - Original charge of a $1.00 a piece for tap water will be made up for on next visit. They also apologized for the inconvenience. - Tacos Near Me - Santa Maria, California

It was just ok to me. I've had Tacos in Texas and in quite a few places in California and have tasted the freshness of the cilantro and the meat on the tacos. It was good but not excellent. I recommend placing fresh cilantro on the tacos and keeping the seasoning and food fresh when served. The food did not seem fresh, perhaps it was sitting for a while. I am not sure but I know when I taste fresh food freshly served food. I also noticed that the female at the register rounded up a total verbally which did not reflect the actual price of the tacos and the actual subtotal. Never declare a price that is not accurate or does not reflect the prices posted online and on the menu. Be specific and never charge more than what you posted online or on your menu. Rounding up totals verbally is never an option. It is unethical and can be considered false advertising if it does not reflect what is on your menu. Always be accurate and honest in your prices. The setting needs some cleaning and organizing. Seems disorganized and chaotic. The music and sound should be consistent not being blasted then turned down. The dining area should be designated and perhaps separated from the drinking area. Having a huddled up group of friends drinking and carrying on in the dining area does not help keep the dining area clearly identified, organized and separated from the drinking area. Great potential for being the best. A bottle of Coke for 3.75? What? Send it back to the Coke company. Your drinking prices should be comfortable to purchase with your food. It is a soda not gasoline subject to the oil refineries and politics. read more

Beyond amazing service at this place! Tacos on point! And if you need any assistance ordering Daisy's your girl!! She was so sweet and even took care of my short change. With covid going on we need more smiles and helpfulness like her! read more

Came here for the Micheladas, and they are not good! They taste like straight up carbonated Tomato sauce. Food looks bomb though.

I tried the carne asada, al pastor, and chicharrón tacos and they were good. I would probably not go back though because I waited over an hour for my to go order, which included only 6 tacos. There's only one person working the front and a couple of people in the kitchen. Overall the food was good, but not worth the wait. read more

The food was perfect for a quick bite along the 101. We tried the asada, pastor and carnitas tacos. All were delicious but I'm going to get a whole plate of the pastor next time I go - loved the pineapple marinade! The grilled onions and jalapeño were a plus. Service was fast and friendly. read more

I have been wanting to try this place for a while now. My friends mom said it was great so we decided to give it a try. I ordered the asada fries which were ok. But I loved my carnitas tacos. My friend ordered lengua, chicken, asada and shrimp tacos. My daughter got a plain quesadilla. Everyone raved about the food. I was worried about the service from reading other posts but we did not have an issue at all. It was fast and they were attentive. The prices are great. I will definitely be back. read more

Came for dinner last night. I've been here many times to finally write a review. The hot FOOD is ALWAYS great! I usually go for the Spicy Shrimp |highly recommend| and my mister goes for the Garlic Shrimp |highly recommendable too|. Shrimp/Ceviche Tostada is ehh. It's kind of too sweet for my liking.. you might as well eat a ketchup packet. And I like ketchup! Their Micheladas weren't that great either. It was actually pretty bland and they only had Negra Modelo. So that was whatever. But the cooked food and free chips & salsa are worth coming here again and again! Plus the service is pretty prompt soo no complaints on that end! read more

Good Mexican ceviche and tacos for a very cheap price! Lots of flavor and good portion sizes. You also get free chips and salsa that are freshly made. Fast and affordable. read more

805 Tacos - Bad lighting in the picture but these are bomb! (Ceviche tostada) - Tacos Near Me - Santa Maria, California

First time here and it was great. I couldn't decide what to get. I ordered a taco al pastor, alambre, and the taco de birria. It was all good. I will definitely be coming back read more

805 Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Everything comes assembled here no salsa bar and it's AMAZING! Large meat portions in tacos the salsa is spicy!!! You must try the 805 Michelada wowwwwww this is the best spot in Santa Maria for tacos! read more

805 tacos in Santa Maria is a little taco place, to have a beer a taco and bring your friends together. It yielded good tacos and spicy salsa. My carnitas tacos where excellent, tender, Oso just right. There were several groups and the restaurant and it made it a family seeming kind of place, with very happy people all around. This looks like a good spot for lunch anytime you're in Santa Maria and toward the Western end. I like it. I'd come back. read more

My family and I stopped in here for a break from the freeway, since we saw it coming up as a highly recommended restaurant. We were not too happy with the decision. The pros: The waitress was very nice and welcoming. She was very prompt with the order and bill. No mistakes on the order. The cons: The food just wasn't very good. The bean and cheese burrito had a weird, soapy taste. Like some dishsoap had been spilled in the beans. Maybe they use canned beans and they were old?? Anyways, one of the worst burritos either of us had ever tasted. The quesadilla was too greasy, gobs of cheese that hadn't completely melted, not crisp enough. It was kind of like how my teenager would've made it, rather than an adult. The carnes asada burrito wasn't bad. It just wasn't great. It was mediocre. Second, the bathrooms and floors were very, very, very dirty. The bathroom looked like it hadn't been cleaned in quite some time. The floors were slick with a greasy film that made it slippery to walk on. We had to wipe the crumbs off the table and chairs. It needs a good cleaning. Overall, it has a solid foundation, but may have begun to slip on some of the basics and needs a boost from management. read more

This place is HORRIBLE. Tiny tacos barely any cilantro or onion just full of unseasoned meat. Would never recommend! If I could give 0 I would read more