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El Taco Amigo

4.5 (142 reviews)
InexpensiveTacos
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Divey
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Suzie S.

Excellent spot just outside of the busy downtown. Very affordable prices and friendly counter service where you pick up your own food when it's ready. Large portion sizes and great food. Highly recommend the fish tacos!

Steak Torta, Sope & Tortilla
Megan J.

Love the food here. You know it'll be good when you find a small, inconspicuous restaurant in town because that's where you get the most authentic food. Reasonably priced and quick turn around. You can order outside to go or inside to sit down. Our meal came out to $20 and we got 2 drinks, a torta, taco and sope. All the food was delicious. The parking is a little tricky at times however it's located in downtown deland so there's parking nearby.

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Rachel G.

This place is the definition of quick service tacos! Came here on a Friday night around 7pm and was able to score seats for a party of four. We order corn tacos of steak, chicken, pork and a side of an enchilada. As we waited for our food, the beers were served immediately. We observed a lot of food traffic coming through the doors which made this place even more promising. Once we got the food, we got to munching. It's everything you crave in a traditional taco -- meat, onion, cilantro and their hot sauce (red and green) are both heavenly. Right amount of heat (the best way to eat tacos)! The only reason I didn't give it a five stars is because the establishment looks a bit run down. It does, however, give it a little more authenticity like it gives off the Abuela's living room vibe. The prices are a little bit sky rocketed for what you get too. However, every small business needs that in order to keep their food delicious and up and running. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu!

Fish tacos

This place is the hole in the wall Mexican restaurant that I have been missing... Can't believe i've lived in the Deland and didn't know this was here. The service was fast and friendly. The food was excellent!!! Hot, fresh, and sooo tasty. Next time, i'm getting take out and finding a park to enjoy. I highly recommend this place.

Friendly and Fresh!  We got beef tacos and chicken flautas for lunch. Both good.  We will back.  Good prices too.

Fresh and Friendly. We had beef tacos and chicken flautas. Both good! We will be back! Good prices too. The location has few parking spaces, but you can park on the street as well.

Menu Feb 2021
Audrey S.

Best Mexican food I've found in Florida so far! Taco Amigo is the kind of unassuming little shop with lots of authentic items on the menu where you know you're going to eat something good. You order at a little outdoor window, which made us feel safe during covid. We were super annoying deciding what we wanted but the staffer working register was super patient and helpful. She even graciously got them to sub french fries for meat in our burritos so we wouldn't be charged the same as meat eaters without having filling. While the sopes and enchiladas were tempting, I was starved and went with El Burrito (a wet burrito). Delicious and filling. Beans are my litmus test for good Mexican food and theirs were refried very well. I was famished and couldn't even finish the generously sized portion. Enjoyed my meal, felt satisfied, and felt covid safe. Thanks, Taco Amigo!

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Beth-Ann G.

Don't be deceived as you drive by the local car repair place and then see the small sign for the Mexican restaurant! My life-long partner and I did research to stop on our way while here for bike week! We had the guacamole and chips, chimichanga, and Carnitas! Lunch special came with rice and beans. By Far the BEST ever!!! There is a small area inside to sit and one picnic table outside. You can also get it to go.

Mexican style Quesadillas-Corn
Michele V.

Hole in the wall filled the hole in my heart. So authentic and scrumptious. We love this place. Food is flavorful and comes out hot. Cooked to order most items. Cold toppings are usually placed on top of hot stuff- so ask for it on the side. Must try. And yes it's connected to a car repair shop.

Chicken Quesadilla
Julia C.

We love to stop in here for lunch or dinner. Food is always quick and fresh. Staff make sure to offer a quick smile along with the red and green sauce when the food is ready.

Corn tortillas. Lots of them!
Jefe H.

Que Rico! Legit. Mexican. Food. Not your TexMex place here. Located alongside a mechanic shop just like in Mexico. Mechanic by day and taco joint by night. That's how it's done. No worry about a fancy joint cuz it's all about the food. We tried the Steak Fajitas, Chile Relleno, and a Steak Taco. ALL GOOD. Salsas are the bomb too. No holding back for sissies. Flavor and spice and it's all real nice. Horchata is tasty. Sweet and iced for a nice compliment to have with the food. If you like REAL MEXICAN FOOD then this is the place. Family is from Guerreo, Mexico. If I'm ever in the area again I will be back for more.

Definitely not fancy, but food is good, and prices are reasonable. My only complaint is that I was charged 60 cents for using a credit card, but wasn't told there would be a charge. I would have paid cash if I had known.

2 fish,2 chicken  tacos Doesn't look like much on the outside, but this place is a gem! 4 tacos for under 10 bucks!!!

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So good I love this place best tacos and refried beans ever. This place is so good parking is quite small but worth it

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Best Mexican!! Authentic and prices are very fair, we go every week abd sometimes twice!! Good lunch specials!! Love the service!!

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The best tacos in Florida. Salsa is fresh and delicious too. Can't wait to try more. Super friendly workers too.

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I use El Taco Amigo for great Mexican take out they make a wonderful Chili Rellenos. It's fast and good.

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My favorite restaurant in all of Downtown DeLand. Reasonable prices and delicious food

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