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    Dirty Taco and Tequila - Wantagh

    4.4 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateTacos, Cocktail Bars
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    Lisa T.

    Very cool vibes but given how small this place is it gets crowded fast. Everything we got was great. Bbq chicken, brussels sprouts, korean bbq & veggie tacos were all delicious. We got street fries and maduros as sides which has very tasty sauces. I can't wait to go back and try some other options. Service is friendly and helpful.

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    Brittany H.

    This place was excellent! It's definitely Mexican fusion food and it works so well. We loved the colorful decor on the walls. I had both a strawberry kiwis margarita and the Midnight Blue Margarita, both were excellent. They had a decent selection of cocktails. My husband had the Mezcal Old Fashioned which he really liked. We started with a side of fries and the toppings on them were so delicious. For dinner my husband and I both did tacos. I got the Bacon Cheeseburger taco and the Vietnamese Shrimp taco. Both were excellent. My husband had a Korean short rib taco and the dirty taco. I would 100% come here all the time if I lived nearby. I also want to mention that the staff were so very friendly. I definitely recommend this place.

    Georgiana Y.

    Some good and some meh. Really enjoyed the street fries but didn't love the tacos. The flavor combos seemed really creative but I didn't love their execution. The Korean short rib was probably my least favorite and I couldn't bring myself to finish it (this may have just been personal preference bc I really didn't enjoy the taste of kimchi in the taco). The Jamaican jerk chicken was okay but would probably not order again. The Vietnamese shrimp one was the best of the 3 - it tasted like a summer roll but in taco form (but I would probably prefer an actual summer roll). My friend quite liked her bowl though. Other pluses: service was pretty good.

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    Samira D.

    I came here on a Friday night. Got here at 6pm and the place was empty. Had a red sangria which was delightfully refreshing. By 6:30pm when my cousin got there, the place was packed. We got seated quickly. We ordered chips and guacamole to share. The portion seemed a bit small but the guacamole itself was good. Their nachos are slightly on the saltier side compared to other places. Then, I ordered a Korean short rib taco, Jamaican jerk taco, and bang bang shrimp taco. My cousin ordered the Korean short rib taco, birria taco, and the salmon taco. The Jamaican jerk taco was spicy, but the pineapple was a nice balance to the spiciness. The Korean short rib was amazing! Imagine pulled short ribs, seasoned well, with a spicy mayo wrapped in a soft tortilla. The bang bang shrimp had a nice crunch. The corn was great. The plantains had too much sauce for my taste. I would ask for it with sauce on the side next time. Overall, solid place to eat. Service was prompt and friendly. Would definitely come back!

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    Rachel W.

    For my first birthday dinner of the holiday weekend, instead of going somewhere fancy, I chose Dirty Taco and Tequila in Wantagh. I'm not a taco person per se, but I was craving birria tacos and they serve them. The place is small, but the high top tables are perfectly suited for this space. We went around 4pm to avoid the crowds, but it was already filled except for 2 tables. We chose the one in the corner. The place has murals and awards all over the walls. A lot to look at. Nobody came to seat us for a few minutes. Then it seemed like am imposition for us to be served. Granted, it was filled to capacity, but they're used to that, so I expected more. I ordered my birria taco as hubby couldn't decide. By the time I finished my taco, he was ready to order. I got another birria taco and a "dirty" taco and a Peach margarita. Yum hubby got habanero ribs and a fried cod taco. His was sweet and the taco shell wasn't cooked, while mine were deep fried which I liked better. I asked for lime for my water and extra cilantro for both tacos. Never got either. I was underwhelmed as the size of the tacos and the prices didn't go together. Would I recommend it? Yes. Would I go back. Probably. Maybe. We'll see.

    Korean short rib, kimchi slaw , spicy mayo and Jamaican jerk Mexican corn
    Bri B.

    I went here for the first time and the food was outstanding. The tacos were scrumptious. The drinks, WOO WEE! for the price the liquor whoever made them did a excellent job for $14 . Wobble wobble drink it slow. The waitress was very pleasant and gave great recommendations. I will definitely be back. So much more on the menu. Ooooh I almost forgot. Winter special was lobster taco and oyster taco . Omg I'm so sorry I ate it so fast I forgot to take a picture. Trust me everything was yummy

    Just posted round for 2 peeps

    oh man.. love Dirty Taco! Love the staff. but.. i felt soooooo bad for them today!! It was HOT!!! We ordered and then took our food to go! Heat wave and the AC wasn't working well. The Restaurant was 92*. The customers weren't happy , but they had Ice water drinks, Margaritas and Tacos! The staff were so nice and totally pleasant but the kitchen was hot! That and running tables and drinks they were burning up! Again, not one staff member complained but they were SWEATING!!! Yikes !!

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    Gabriela D.

    The tacos were sooooo good. Really close to the beach. Our server was very friendly and had good recommendations. We started with the nacho tater tots which were very heavy but delicious. I asked for a side of the hottest sauce and they didn't not disappoint. The vegan chorizo taco was my favorite and my boyfriend loved the birria taco. Definitely recommend. Parking is very difficult here as an fyi

    Birra, pulled pork carnitas and the bacon cheeseburger taco
    Sean M.

    Shucks. Love the vibe of this place, great music and great atmosphere and I've actually been looking forward to coming here for over a year. Our server, Stephanie, was fantastic with suggestions and a very positive attitude. We had one cocktail, it was their seasonal and pretty well made. One of the big draws to this place is their focus on a pretty solid cocktail menu. That's what would bring you back. For apps we got guac and chips and it was pretty mediocre, especially being priced at "MP" which is apparently $12 this time of year. I wouldn't recommend it at all at that price or even half of that. The tacos are pretty good with a wide selection of what I call boujee tacos covering every type of flavor. None of them blew me away but at the same time I wasn't disappointed either. They were all "ok" Overall, I recommend the cocktails and coming for the atmosphere. There's still a ton of stuff on the menu to try, so I'll come again. I didn't have any favorites this time, so maybe next time.

    Christine H.

    This review is solely on the bar area Darren is awesome as a bartender he is courteous and accommodating. He is sweet and comforting The drinks and the service were great and I would definitely return not only to try more drinks but the food as well.

    Delicious food, amazing atmosphere, super service! Will be back!!!! Got our pup a shirt. She's loving it, as well! Thanks so much!!!

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    9 months ago

    3rd time at Wantagh, been to RVC and every single taco hits it out of the ball park. Service is excellent drinks are spot on. A+++ for me.

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    Don't ever order anything to deliver. They get wrong everytime. The worst. Vegetarian and got meat items. Hard pass o

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    Great Margaritas and quesadillas...excellent service, very friendly. It can be busy and loud, limited parking...I usually take out.

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    Food was great but it took us 3 hours! Restaurant was very busy, it was a beautiful night. Better to go early/5:30 or so on a weekend.

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    Ask the Community - Dirty Taco and Tequila - Wantagh

    Is it okay to bring a 12 year old?

    Yes!

    Do you serve wine?

    Yes Chardonnay and Cabernet as well as sangria (red or white)

    Do you deliver?

    Through doordash , Grubhub , and Uber eats

    I only get a busy signal. Are they open? Do they offer deliveries?

    Yes ! They do get very very busy and do offer delivery. I suggest calling earlier (when they open) and place the order in advance or try the RVC location because they usually answer!

    Do they take reservations?

    No unfortunately they don't but I do believe they do take out, if waiting is a bit out of the question some times.

    Do they have take out?

    Yes they do, call first and pick it up is the easiest way.

    Do they have happy hour specials?

    They have food and drink specials, but you will have to call them for the details. I don't want to give you the wrong information.

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