Amazing food, great staff and service, consistently great! We have been there numerous times year over year and it is still fantastic!

We tried the coffee slushie and orange slushie (both with vanilla custard) and the tacos. All of the food and drinks were fantastic. The food and ice cream slushies came out quick and they have a cute outdoor sitting area if you want to eat there. 10/10 recommend read more

Tacos, Mexican street corn, and chips were all delicious! Service was friendly and food came out fast. If you're looking for quick, delicious tacos this place is amazing. read more

El Sid Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

A true 4/5. Good food, not amazing. Carnitas tasted good, but were just a tad dry. Service was okay, not super friendly or helpful, but just what you need. Personally would not go back, $10 for two El Sid tacos is not worth it to me. Cute spot and solid queso - do enjoy the wine margaritas as well. Overall not a bad option! read more

Really great tacos. Best I found in Vero. It's close to the beach, has orange slushies with fresh Florida oranges from a local farm, and the tacos are street style. Small menu but doesn't need anything other than what's on it! Queso was the best I've ever had. Salsa is great. I had the carne asada taco and the carnitas taco with chips and queso. Highly recommend. Lots of parking along the streets and a large community lot a hundred yards away. Staff was training a new person, owner was present. Overall great experience. read more

First local place I've tried since relocating to Vero and I unfortunately have to say this place left much to be desired. Our party of four ordered a few different items ranging from drinks (frozen marg, americano) to birria tacos, queso and salsa. From my friend's explanation, the tacos were short of a true birria taco with nothing to dip it in on the side. To say the child were oily would provide only an understatement. I appreciated how thick and substantial the chips were but think they could have benefitted from some draining, even if just a little. The size of salsa in an order for the price paid seemed bewildering to me- the size of the cup was no more than a few ounces. Overall, it's in a good location by the beach and might satisfy an oily chip craving, but not sure if I'd come back. read more

El Sid Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

I go to El Sid Taqueria often but the wait is too long and the portions are too small

Today is my birthday!! 10 stars. One of the best tacos place ever. Staying next door do what a treat it is 1 minute away! First time visit. Outstanding service, great decor, and their queso & homemade chips. Wow.... The two homemade salsas are killer. 2 tacos for each of us. Why didn't I wear a 1-piece bathing suit instead of a bikini?!!! Ate everything We are coming back tomorrow. read more

El Sid Taqueria - Our first visit. Oh WOW!! - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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Got carne asada, pork and fish tacos!! Meat was super juicy. Queso and fresh hot chips 10/10. Elote corn so flavor packed. Amazing spot and about to have ice cream. Everyone has left this place with one in their hands!! Will be back read more

Staff and the service is great but food had no flavor. Paid 40$ for 3 carne tacos, a small side of elote and a side of diy guacamole? Guacamole wasn't mixed which I guess is neat but 7$ you'd think the food would have salt or something that makes it worth the price point. read more

I came here for lunch because it was in the new Hot Spot in Vero. The inside is small but a very cool layout. Your food is served to you through an old pickup truck. You're really cool touch. I worked a few tacos to try out the place. What I got versus what they charge me did not meet a realistic expectation. The meatly lost a star because of the price vs portion size. Second star is lost on the food alone. The taco shells we're smaller than the average taco shell that was not a double shell. Almost every good taco and this price range is on a 6 inch tortilla what's double layer to hold the weight and moisture of the meat inside of it. The feeling was very meager when it came to the meet I'm loaded with lettuce. A second shell would have been too much she'll to fill in ratio. If these tacos for a dollar fifty each today would be a perfect deal and a five-star. Sadly after spending $15 for lunch on small meager tacos they didn't have a lot of flavor I left hungry and disappointed. There are at least five other places within 10 miles then you can visit and see what people expect for a taco. You could replicate the visual expectation and size expectation and Portion expectation within a 1 hour Taco Expedition around town before opening the doors. read more

El Sid Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

This place is lovely! The staff was kind and outdoor seating was perfect. Food was ready quick and easy! I left my wallet behind and they were kind enough to keep it in the back for me until I came back which was so generous read more

Tacos were solid. Tortilla chips sat in oil for 3 days and the guac was 10 bucks for a cup. In Florida, especially vero, you can't go wrong if you're in the mood for Mexican. read more

Food: subpar food. The meat on the tacos was dry and flavorless. They did have a big selection of drinks at least. Service: Terrible service the staff is rude From the person taking the order to the manager. Ambiance: There are flies everywhere! No clean place to sit and eat. Overall Unpleasant experience. Would not recommend. read more

We love El Sid. The food is fresh and delicious. The chips are greasy but good, and the frozen margaritas are refreshing on a hot day. I would give five out of five but they're always out of empanadas no matter the time of day, so I'm not sure it's a real menu item. There are seats around the front, side and back, but not too many inside so this is a good weather spot. The employees are kind, the ambiance low key and fun, and overall a decent Tex mex spot by the beach in Vero. read more

Can't even begin to explain how disappointed this place is... tacos no flavor the cashier ALEX omg! What a horrible vibe he couldn't even say thank you to us and his resting beach face said it all! He definitely didn't want to deal with the customers.. We will not be back! read more

We went by for a quick bite and decided on the carnie asada taco and the queso dip with chips. The taco was great and a great portion, but the chips were a little too oily for the dip. We still ate all of it and were pleased with how friendly the staff was and how cool this place looked. Lots of quirky decor! We didn't have anything to drink, but will definitely be coming back for a frozen marg. read more

Simple menu with selection of bowls and tacos. Up charge for tiny sides (guac, sour cream) but cute convenient place with friendly service. This is the bowl with carnitas. Almost needed to be transferred to a larger serving plate it was so packed in the standard black to go container. read more

El Sid Taqueria - Bowl with carnitas and sauces - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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Great tacos in a great location. Happy to see fish tacos added to the menu. I never understood how this beachside taco stand did not offer fish tacos. read more

Great food! Try the black beans, best I've ever had. My chicken tacos were fantastic. read more

We had been searching for some good local food and had struck out a couple of times until Now. Cute spot, good food, great service from staff. Will always remember this spot! Def recommend the pollo asado and empanadas. Don't forget to get the goat sauce!!! read more

El Sid Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

Great street tacos and service! Love that they have gluten free options and specials.

This place has gone downhill which is a bummer. I got one fish & 2 kearny Asada tacos. They had no flavor and the tortillas felt stale and very hard. I remember before I would come here when I was in town like three or four times now. Don't think I'll be coming back. read more

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I stopped by at the recommendation of a friend to pick up some dinner to go. I got the "you juan a bowl" with chicken. The location is awesome and an easy spot before or after a beach day. There are a few seats inside, and tables outside. The woman working was nice and my to-go order came out within minutes. It was delicious and I will definitely be back to try more of the menu. Parking is easy with plenty of street parking outside, and a city parking lot just down the street. read more

Just ok. I ordered tacos using a variety of protein all of which were dry. Three tacos for roughly $15 and not worth it. Also, dirty appearance inside and outside. Disappointed. read more

Went for the 2nd day in a row. Had mahi & pollo asado tacos and short ribs empanada yesterday. All was delicious, but the star of the show is the orange slush with vanilla soft serve. It is also amazing in the morning, which I had today along with a breakfast taco, the Bad Juan, which was delicious. I plan on getting another slush/ice cream tomorrow, especially before hurricane Nicole hits and I'll be unable to get one. The staff are super friendly and the pickup window is so cool. Do yourself a favor and try them. read more

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Waited 45 minutes for our less than average food yesterday. When I checked I. After 30 minutes to see what was happening with our order it was as if I was bothering the staff. I would gave been fine if they had set expectations when we ordered that it was going to take that long. They really need to work on their service and food quality. read more

The cheese quesadilla was two small pieces and was not a children's meal. The meal took 25 minutes to cook. I do not recommend this place.

UPDATE: I came back the next day, this time with my daughter and her friend. We all had tacos, I had the steak again the kids had the brown beef tacos and we also got the Mexican Street corn as a side. Boy, was all this food delicious! The place is run by young people who are very professional and hospitable. We are visiting from out of town and totally give this place 5 stars. They even sell masks for a $1 if you forget yours. Go have a taco and or some other delicious dish while you stop by! Had the steak tacos today and boy were they delish. They were a bit small and at $4 each, I had to have 2, which I thought was a bit pricey. However, I really enjoyed them and would definitely go back again. They were served with shredded cheese and, there were delicious spicy sauces like a salsa verde available to top them off with a squirt of lime. You go to the counter to order and then wait for your food, which is presented at the window of a cute truck inside the building. It has a rustic vibe inside, with counters to sit at and also some tables outside. It is a very cute little place, that also serves ice cream, bottled soda and cervezas. read more

Ordered by phone, never been here. I asked a simple question when placing a taco order: Are the portions large? I decided to go for two entres just in case. Somebody needs to tell the workers, One taco is not a large order. And I also ordered an empanada, it's bigger than taco but I could eat four of each. And for a taco and an empanada and chips, 20 bucks!?! No. read more

El Sid Taqueria - One taco, one empanada and the chips. Hope you're not hungry. - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

I would post a pic of my food but I housed it, it was so good. I got the Juan bowl and sat on the patio. Everyone was so friendly and the patio was so breezy. Perfect for a hot summer day. If I am ever in town again I'll be back! read more

This is my go-to spot when I visit my sister in Vero beach! The location is in walking distance from the ocean and has all the yummy treats you can want all in one spot. Soft serve, tacos, frozen margaritas... I mean what more do you want on a sunny weekend day? The place is always packed, but the lines always move fast. I recommend their soft serve shakes, street tacos or just a frozen margarita if you're just thirsty. 5/5! read more

El Sid Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

My rating is based on food and drink to be fair to the restaurant. Love the queso, tacos, homemade chips, & came back 2 other times for the frozen margaritas. Everything tasted SO fresh and delightful. But I would say to go into the experience without thinking you're going to have great customer service. When we went for the first time we stated that it was the first time and the gentleman manning the register just turned around and walked away from us we asked about items only to get a bored/"hurry up" type of response. had the same experience the other times we went back. So I would say just enjoy the food, drinks & ice cream but don't expect a warm welcome. read more

El Sid is a really great addition to downtown Vero. The atmosphere is nice and a perfect, easy place to go for a quick meal, snack, or treat. I've been about 5 times and have tried a lot of the menu. I don't love the menu tacos - sort of bland - but every weekly special taco has been amazing. My favorite so far was a Korean taco. The guacamole is very fresh, the queso is awesome, the self serve salsas have great flavors. Each pair great with the crunchy, fresh chips. I wasn't a fan of the quesadilla (not very cheesy at all). The tortilla soup was very good but small for the price. The slushies are a MUST! The orange/vanilla flavor and coffee is awesome. Add El Sid to your rotation! It won't disappoint. read more

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While I sit in el sid awaiting my order. I notice a common trend. The last two customers who received their food were missing multiple items. A trend I have experienced first hand many times at El Sid recently. Don't get me wrong the food is really good but It's not worth the headache you'll inevitably receive from ordering food here. I have recently found myself not coming on the sole premise of insane wait times (especially when theirs barely any customers) awful service, and lack of organization from the staff. Something needs to be changed, I have seen El Sid slowly deteriorate over the past two years and it's a shame. Update on the time, a modest sized order, now waiting over 45 minutes. Barely anyone here. I think this is my last time ever ordering from el sid. I Just received my food and unfortunately from how they placed it in the bag; I will have to reconstruct my tacos when I get home and perhaps this time everything is there. I am only trying to provide constructive criticism as I am a local and support small business. But simply cannot let this go. read more

El Sid Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

Perfect spot to grab some lunch! We enjoyed our meal- it came out quickly and sat outside on the side of the building under shaded trees. The tacos and quesadilla were great - it wasn't overly filling but it was the perfect size for lunch. You can also get margarita slushees which are hard to resist! read more

El Sid Taqueria - Steak quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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El Sid is a quaint eatery situated on Ocean Drive in the more touristy area in Vero Beach. I live in Vero Beach, but had not yet tried them out, so we decided to give them a try last night. We expected it to be busier than it was, on a Saturday night, but when we arrived at 6:00 the place was actually empty. We walked right in and placed our order. It took about 15 minutes to receive our order which we picked up at a food pass through created around a themed truck decor feature. When your order is ready, your name is called over an intercom system that can be a little loud at times. Choice of seating is the outside deck by the front door entrance, around the back, or inside (which offers 9 metal stools for seating). It was warm inside the restaurant, but since it had been raining, it was too humid and wet to sit outside. We both ordered the Juan Bowl with the Cajun shrimp. Our bowls contained 8 shrimp and the price was $8.50. This pricing is comparable to other restaurants serving similar food. However, we were disappointed when we looked at our receipt and discovered there was an upcharge for using our credit card to pay for our food (4%). More to the point, after inquiring about this we learned that they had just started this practice, and the only way to know this is a small sticker they placed at the top, left of their front door (above your head), and then a sticker at the base of the front of the register where you check out. Granted, they have posted the information, but placement is so discreet that no one will notice, and then will then be "surprised" when they take a close look at the receipt after paying with a credit card. This practice is not posted on their website OR printed on the menu. While I understand that passing the merchant fee onto the customer is an attempt to not raise the menu prices, most people don't readily carry cash and to avoid the fee, would have to know in advance to bring cash requiring a trip to the ATM. In turn, if you go to an ATM other than your particular bank, you may also be charged a fee at the ATM machine. I think El Sid has made the wrong decision with this move. I find it to be a complete turn off. Passing the merchant fee onto customers is not a common restaurant practice although I have seen this cropping up just recently and specifically at local, family-owned restaurants. I realize the base cost of food ingredients has increased, but if prices went up by .25 to .50 cents an entree on the menu, I don't think that would keep people away. Either way the customer is paying more money, but the processing fee is a "negative" experience leaving customers feeling nickeled and dimed. Right now, folks are either not going to come because getting cash ahead of their visit is inconvenient, or they are not going to come back because they will realize after the fact that they are getting hit with a processing fee for using a credit card. This practice needs to be added to the website and to the menu, and I might even suggest having the cashier ASK the customer if they would prefer to pay cash to avoid the 4% credit card processing fee to ensure full disclosure up front. We enjoyed our Juan bowls, but it is likely we won't be back anytime soon because we don't care to pay a processing fee anywhere to purchase our food and having to swing by the ATM machine beforehand is just too inconvenient. read more

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Went yesterday and ate a taco which was great, also order their Queso- it was awesome! The tamales are very different than the ones I have had from my Mexican friends but really fresh and tasty. Highly recommend this as a lunch stop read more

El Sid Taqueria - Their sign - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

it was crowded and took a little longer than a fast food place but it was worth the wait. Delicious bowl with marinated chicken, cilantro rice, shaved cabbage and black beans. I also got a very yummy coffee milkshake. Loved the pick up truck pick up window! read more

El Sid Taqueria - Pick up window - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

I must say the order was not handled perfectly. That said, they had a personal issue that caused some customer Sat issues. The manager was a pro taking great care of each customer. The food was amazing when it came. 10 for the management!! All around good experience. read more