20 mins for 2 eggplant tacos. Managers out front kicking back with line inside. Once tacos were found they were given to me cold. 1 star for having margies. read more

This place was great. Food was fresh (including hand pressed tortillas). My wife and I enjoyed the drinks (margaritas) Especially the ones made by Saba! (Grandfather). Both the son and father were welcoming and made us feel like part of the family. Good luck, we will return. read more

this was horrible. i'm so serious please do not buy from this place EVER!! We got takeout. We bought 5 tacos and one house chips and some salsa/guac and it was $75... that should've been the first red flag but whatever. We got the chips and it was seasoned with curry powder??? who is putting curry powder on tacos?? that's not right. I know you're thinking "maybe it's a fusion", if it is it's not a good one. the meat on the tacos were bland. I mean no salt no pepper type of bland. We had to pay extra for cilantro and onions on the tacos. I'm glad we did because it would've just been unseasoned meat and a flour tortilla. That's not a taco. I personally feel disrespected because serving that with those prices has to be vengeance of some sort. I don't know what type of karma I have accrued to eat that but I have learned my lesson. Once again please please spare yourself the disappointment. The good reviews are genuinely not true. read more

Backyard Taco - the "house chips" - Mexican Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

I went here because of the good reviews but afterwards I didn't understand why it got such good reviews. I waited almost 40 minutes for a single beef taco and the place was half empty. I kept asking where my food was and kept being told it would come to me. But after my forth time asking they noticed it had been prepared and was in a to go box on the side. So - I waited 40 minutes for a cold taco. Wow. 4.5 stars did not live up to the hype. read more

Simple, but well executed menu. We had chicken, fish and brisket tacos. My wife enjoyed the house Spicy Margarita. Small outdoor patio out the back, a single dining table on the front porch. Sensible portions. Highly recommended. read more

Backyard Taco - Mexican Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

Tasty tacos considering you could do much worse going to the only place in Edgartown (possibly all of Martha's Vineyard) that has a kitchen open past 11pm. The eggplant was especially delice. Coconut pudding dessert was surprisingly good, made with fresh coconut. Energetic, fun-noisy vibe and very nice people. Rating dropped to 3-stars however because in the boisterous crowded place, I didn't notice until it was too late and we were already home that the bartender-manager had charged my credit card $58+ for a carry-out meal that should have cost only $41.50 based on the posted prices, all in with tax, and conveniently not giving me a receipt or putting one in the to-go bag... naive us we tipped him extra in cash as well. read more

Great service. Great tacos. The short rib and falafel were amazing. Awesome spot! Definitely a new go-to spot. Great tequila drinks too. Will return frequently! read more

It's a fun place, good margaritas but the regular tacos are flavorless... but it's open late and again the drinks are good.

Tacos are my jam!!! We visit annually! This is a great place. They care about the quality of the food they serve. Bring family and friends. Eat in or get food to go. Inside, enjoy a cold beer or drink of choice. Not fussy at all. Just really good tacos. read more

Freshest tacos, margs, chips, and guac you will find on the island! Great service, can't wait to come back for more.If you are looking for tacos in MV this is the only place to go! read more

We stopped here for lunch on our first trip to MV. Had some tacos (chicken and short rib), fishy fishy fishy rice bowl and an order of chips with Guac. Food was great! Z the owner (and his mom) were great. Good luck with the new location in Oak Bluffs!! read more

Delicious food and drinks. I got the vegan nachos, mushroom tacos, and spicy margaritas. Really pleasant outdoor dining experience. Casual and comfortable. Definitely recommend for vegans and vegetarians. read more

AWESOME tacos and love the margaritas. The chips are so good, made fresh. They have a great staff too!! Super fun atmosphere.

Absolutely excellent tacos. Small place, friendly staff. House hot sauce has burn to it. Fish tacos were cooked perfectly.

Before you read on, you should know I'm from Texas so my taco bar is pretty high. Heard lots of great things about this place and online reviews are great too. We ordered a chicken, fish and steak taco and chips and Verde salsa. My husband had the steak taco and said it was great. The chips were warm, thick and golden and the verde was good. The chicken and fish taco were meh. Not enough taste, a little bland. And they don't offer any salsa with any of the tacos. Gotta have a little heat. No comparison to TX tacos but alright for an island up north. read more

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Good veggie options, especially the cashew cheese! Very fresh tortillas. Cons: vegan nacho toppings could have been more generous for the price. Cauliflower and eggplant tacos were very good (again more generous toppings would have made it perfect.) Also to note: the skin care business across the street reminds me of the predatory mall kiosk sales people trying to lure you in to buy high end products by starting small talk with you. So be aware of these solicitations as you're leaving Backyard Taco. read more

Oh man! Overall it was just a pretty miserable experience. I just wanted an easy afternoon bite and Backyard Taco seemed perfect. Cute little spot with front and back outdoor areas. I won't bore anyone with a narrative so I'll just list the 1-star worthy moments: - laminated menu I ordered from didn't have all items. Probably would have gotten the poke if I knew they had it - sat inside, which was fine, but had front row seat to (presumably) the owner in a backwards hat curse out his older employee for questioning the freshness of his ingredients. The f-words and condescension was a bit much. - the mushed avocados lacked a handful of ingredients to make it guac. It was served in a paper bowl. It was weird (see photo). - the inside seats were mostly occupied with boxes of produce and a broom. - the inside (non bar) seats are good if you want people ordering to step on your feet, and bump your food with their butts. I realize this was probably a unique 1-star experience and wouldn't always happen, but I won't go back. Mostly because an owner who treats his employees like that in front of customers doesn't deserve it. read more

Backyard Taco - Mexican Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

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Local spot that when entering seems like a dive bar, but is so much more. Tacos were amazing and chips and guacamole where good as well. Small but easy menu and nice seating in the back. A stones throw from the downtown Edgartown shops. Know it's a good spot when the locals come pouring in after work!!! read more

This place was an unexpected gem. The flavors are amazing the service was great. If you like tacos (and who doesn't), this spot is a can't miss. Rafael is a great host and makes a mean margarita. read more

Food is decent at best, but not worth the price. The real problem I have is with the sanitation of this place. Its absolutely disgusting. Especially the bathroom, I had a family of flies attack and the smell was horrific. Will not be returning and I recommend the same for everyone else. read more

BEEF CHIPS ARE THE BEST!!!! I highly recommend, best team ever! Nice atmosphere, great drinks and good music. If you're looking to chill and relax and have some chips or tacos ... this is your place!!!! read more

Authentic and Delicious!!! The short rib taco is my favorite, but the rice bowl teds way is not far behind! This is a great spot for a quick lunch or some afternoon tacos and drinks with friends! Love this place!!!! read more

Enjoyed a great lunch here with my wife yesterday. The tacos were just terrific and the owner was really friendly. It was just perfect. If I lived on the island, I would eat there regularly ! read more

Such a wonderful quaint/small yet social taco bar! GREAT drinks and service! Fun music and conversation. Absolutely delicious food! Extremely fresh and made to order. Will definitely return again. read more

The guy who runs this place should be replaced ASAP. On a rainy day our family of 4 walked in at 12:05pm for lunch. 2 adults and 2 kids. The guy said that the restaurant wasn't ready and it would be another 15 minutes before they could serve food. There were 4 seats at the bar and we sat then asked would you hold these seats for 10 min while we go across street to check out that art gallery? They replied "yes". We came back in exactly 10 minutes and 2 of the 4 seats were taken. Poor choice, so silly to do that and such attitude about it when we voiced our disappointment. Had we not returned in 10 min he could certainly have given the seats away, but we were right on time. Lame. Won't go back here ever again as attitude like that speaks louder than food, as the quality of any food/service will surely suffer is a guy like this in charge. read more

Delicious! Homemade tortillas might be my favorite...ever! We've had the beef, short rib, fish, mushroom and falafel tacos and they were all amazing. Can't wait to go back! read more

The fish tacos are fantastic! We ate here because basically everything else in the area was closed, but it turns out that this place is actually really cute and I'm glad we got to check it out. Everyone was super friendly and helpful! read more

Our food was so delish and pretty!!! We were so excited to dig in that we didn't stop to take a picture. Very reasonable, funky atmosphere -one of those treasure finds in a very touristy area! read more

Ate here once and it was pretty good food. Went back today at 1:40 on a Saturday and a rude older guy tells us they are closed. People sitting there eating, sizzling food on their grill. I live right around the corner, I won't be back. read more

You know a restaurant has its shit together when they know exactly what ingredient are in the food they serve. My son a numerous allergies and while most turn us away, they did not. They took the time to accommodate and discuss options. Quality food and people. This is a cool taco joint with a unique dine in backyard area with a bar. As far cost goes, it's MV and not a taco cart south of the border. This place rocks because they put forth the effort to accommodate a kid with severe allergy's which goes to show attention to detail and excellent customer service. Nice job people! read more

My daughter and I had a blast. We managed to snag a couple stools at the bar and it felt as if we were eating in the kitchen of friends. Zared and his brother and father couldn't have been more natural, friendly and hospitable and the tacos were delicious - my daughter had steak, and I had a falafel and an eggplant - and all 3 were scrumptious. I don't know how it would be in high summer season when I would imagine there's a line out the door, but for us it was just fine! read more

One of the best kept secrets on the island. Awesome tacos. It's a little hidden which I think is cool. Could eat tacos here all day. Definitely check it out. It's a little small inside. But other that that. Awesome place. read more

Best tacos in the game. Goes great with a spicy marg. Always a good time at BYT. - Emma I like to eat here everyday, sometimes twice a day. Small tacos but big flavor. Write on your own money and leave it up on the wall. Great service. Great people. Great family. -Liam (age 10) read more

Loved this place! YUMMY homemade tortillas, friendly staff, fast service. Best taco on MV and one of the best east-coast tacos I've ever had. Kid-friendly, laid back and did I mention, DELICIOUS FOOD? One of the few places that you can eat yummy adult food and still have your kids be happy with their yummy tacos too. Perfect for families that want to eat well in Edgartown. read more

Excellent! Small but delicious menu, everything is fresh. Steak and Chicken taco's were amazing, as were the chips and salsa. They serve Margaritas too. A MUST for a visit to Edgartown. read more

The backyard taco is top notch! I ordered the fish taco, scared it was going to be fried which usually masks the taste of the grilled fish. It was lightly pan fried and not battered to the nines. The taco was topped with mango salsa and was so delicious I'd have it again and again. My friend ordered the chips and guacamole for which was super expensive for the portion of guacamole they gave her though. read more

Great spot for a quick bite to eat tucked away from the busier streets in Edgartown. There was not a lot of seating on the back porch so it may be better to just take out. Lots of great options for tacos whether you are vegan, vegetarian or just adventurous. I suggest getting 2-3 tacos if you want to be full. Make sure to try the homemade chips and guacamole! read more

Backyard Taco - mushroom and eggplant tacos - Mexican Near Me - Edgartown, Massachusetts

Went for lunch, not too crowded, an unusually long wait for really mediocre, really small, fish tacos. Crowded space, poorly laid out. Should be a cool little spot but fell short. Fresh chips were the highlight. read more

Backyard Taco was pretty good. I got the cauliflower taco which had great flavor but didn't come with rice or beans or salsa on it. So make sure you get some sides to build your taco with! read more

Tried four different tacos and they were all great, tortillas were definitely special.