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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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

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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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

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

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

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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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

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

What a welcome addition and precisely what Ocean Drive needed...and we need more places like this! Sidewalk seating where you can enjoy the simple but great Mexican food, watch life on Ocean Drive go past and feel the beachy vibe of this great oceanfront town. All the above is reason enough to go to El Sid, but remember the food here is awesome. More than just a half dozen varieties of tacos too. There are bowl dishes, vegetarian options, snacks and ice cream. The salsas - red or green and both home made - is amazing. So good I wanted to purchase it but the make it only for the restaurant. I had two tacos, one "gringo" (traditional style) and one with marinated grilled chicken. Loved both! read more

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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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

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

Food was great!!! Will be going again. Try it out for yourself. Patio around the side is very pleasant.

I have been a loyal El Sid customer for years and think the tacos are some of the best in the area. I love the tacos and recommend to all my friends because the quality has been consistent and the food is always fresh. You truly haven't had "house made" chips until you try the ones at El Sid. Their red and green salsas are also amazing, although the bottles on the counter are often almost empty and not maintained. All this is great, however - my recent experience was less than satisfactory. The staff at the registers were distracted and unfriendly. None of them looked customers in the eye, and I felt like I was inconveniencing them by placing an order. No greeting, hardly a thank you. I was also disappointed with the orange slushee. The flavor was a lot less "orange-y" than typical, maybe just a bad batch. Overall, I recommend everyone try, as the food is great. But I hope my next visit is a little more hospitable. read more

Lots of people were in and out grabbing ice cream and tacos. We tried a pork bowl and chicken and beef tacos. Not the best in the world, but definitely hit the spot and are worth a return. I would recommend for a laid back vibe and lunch. Definitely good vibes on the street and near the beach. read more

El Sid Taqueria - Chicken and gringo tacos - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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Great place for breakfast and lunch. Tamales and fish tacos were excellent. Prices were very reasonable. 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.

Carnitas was dry, the fish taco was fishy, I didn't even finish it. The WTF taco was really good. I asked for no onions and they put onions on it...the carnitas just wasn't cooked like carnitas so I don't think you should call it that... Only frozen and pre-mixed margs. Cool interior/ambiance, I don't think I'd go back based on the fish tacos.... I would based on the WTF, I don't know. The corn shell was quality and the Cabbage slaw was good. read more

Excellent, quality food with great flavor. Loved the tortilla preparation, the flavorful and tender meats, the quality of toppings and the presentation. Really liked the bad Juan and also the queso especially!! Absolutely loved the coffee slushie...best I've ever had! Will def be going back! read more

El Sid is a casual taco place right next to the beach, it's the perfect lunch or dinner after being in the sun all day! The tacos aren't insanely delicious but they were good! We also got the juan a bowl and it was super yummy, the portions appeared small but the food was filling. They also have really delicious margaritas. Good location! read more

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We'd never eaten here before. With the COVID pandemic still running rampant, we choose not to eat in restaurants but to order takeout. Same here. I ordered two " gringo " tacos and a quesadilla. My wife ordered the taco salad. We both ordered regular sized iced coffee. Our bill was nearly $50.00 which was a shock. When we arrived home, I discovered the tacos were quite small and not particularly tasty. The quesadilla was not remarkable at all. My wife's salad was nothing special. We decided the entire meal was poorly prepared and grossly overpriced! The saving grace was the iced coffee. This place is located on the Island which may account for the high prices, but not the poor quality food. We've learned our lesson. El Sid is crossed off our list of good places to eat. Ugh! read more

Very good chicken and mahi tacos. Very pricey for what you get. 4 tacos for $20 is a little steep. Tres hermanos is the best in all of vero beach, especially for the price! I'm read more

Hidden gem check it out. The frozen margarita, chicken tamales and chips n guac was absolutely delicious. Chips were homemade hot and fresh! Great spot don't pass it up you won't regret it. Im ready to go back. read more

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

Some damn good tacos right on the beach. The price is right and and the service is fast. Quick in and out joint with nice shaded outside seating. read more

Best home made tortilla chips I've ever tasted. The pico was perfect!! Pollo tacos had cabbage, feta, and radishes. Yes! And they were delicious. The "pick-up" window was a nice surprise. read more

I had not gone there in a year and maybe kitchen cooks were changed or new ownership. Everything was shoved in bun containers. Everything was TASTELESS. Me and my boyfriend were stunned Tacos, quesadillas, guacamole, and even the chips were different. I will never go back.. read more

The tacos were good, queso and chips were so awesome. Everything is made after ordering it takes a bit of time but worth it ! Very busy at all hours of the day ! Loved their food . I will be back for sure again! read more

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Just had the best breakfast I've had in many years here on a weekend visit to Vero. Myself, son and wife all had the same experience with super fresh food and incredible taste. Kudos to the chef who apologized for the wait but it was so worth it. read more

Out of half of their menu. No Mexican Street Corn. No Tamales. No Empanada. Not much left besides taco. Not even sure if they had those. read more

I am not a huge fan of Mexican food but this spot take a different approach from your standard Mexican fare. Have tried a number of selections and all are great and best part unique. Selection of ingredients and how mixed are something you need to try - Suggest the Bad Juan for breakfast and the You Juan Bowl for dinner - you will not be disappointed. Do not miss the two salsa selections. Service is pleasant and seating outside to observe the Vero crowd is fun. read more

My husband and I eat here every time we do the Vero Beach. We love everything here. We're from Texas and I'm Hispanic and these tacos are the closest to what we had in Texas. Although I do miss our Tex Mex El Sid is one of our favorite places. As a side note, the tacos are suppose to have shredded cabbage and corn tortillas read more

The shrimp and fish tacos are amazing...not your typical street taco but amazing! Everything is fresh. Make sure to get the chips and queso and finish it off with the orange slushy with ice cream. read more

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

Food was so tasty! I got the shrimp quesadilla, my husband had two carne asada tacos, we shared the chips and queso. Food came out quick! The house salsa sauce is delicious too! stop in for a quick bite!!! read more

Best food around! Great service! Really fast! It was all 10/10 food! You won't find better people and a great environment!

I'm reading these reviews and am so confused as to why people are complaining about the size of the taco or consistency of the shell? This place is amazing! Unlike other establishments, El Sid uses fresh ingredients and you can taste the difference when you bite into their food. The portions are a decent size, the customer service is 5/5, and the fact that it is in a beach town only makes it 10x better. I decided to try El Sid out on my anniversary night. I'm so glad I did. I ordered the 1 steak, 1 pork, 1 chicken, 1 JJ & 2Gringo taco with Queso, and an empanada (delicious). We shared the meal and loved it. This is a scratch kitchen and a restaurant that you can tell takes pride in their food. I think it's much better than Taco Dive (across the bridge... awful management and sub par food). El Sid is a little beach gem! If a small dining space isn't your cup of tea, take your food home, to the beach or eat outside on their tables. There's additional seating outside. They also have slushy margaritas. It's a must try with your meal. 10/10 would recommend. It's my new fav go-to-local Vero spot. I can't post pics bc I ate everything... whoops. Can't wait to go back this week! Keep up the great customer service! The food is amazing & their OJ is f-r-e-s-h! Anything you get from this place is a win. read more

Beautiful Saturday night on the island for tacos and people watching. Tacos are small but fantastic. read more

Cute local joint! Vegetarian tacos are amazing! So is the street corn! Green salsa is yummy! Friendly fast service! Cute outside seating & good music playing! read more

El Sid Taqueria - Double j vegetarian tacos & st corn - Mexican Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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It Took 30 minutes to get seven tacos and three of them were made wrong. The food was average. Ambiance was good.