Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    El Taco Grande

    3.2 (143 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Order El Taco Grande Takeout or Delivery

    El Taco Grande Photos

    EL TACO GRANDE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - El Taco Grande

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Steak combo
    Amethyst A.

    Don't let the simple decor fool you. This restaurant awesome. Very nice service even though you have to order food at counter. I was shocked when food came. Homade salsa for chips...beautifully plated food and tastes amazing. I will be back

    Queso birria tacos

    Queso Birria tacos are 1000x better than tacos don gorge or whatever you wanna call it down the street. Sooooooo so much better.

    birria tacos
    Sofia S.

    got birria tacos, very delicious. hole in the wall place. nice folk working there. i would definitely go back.

    California Burrito
    Morgan M.

    Don't listen to the 1 star reviews!!! We were craving a Cali burrito, and this hit the spot. All burritos come with chips and salsa and the salsa is so flavorful and delicious. Everyone was very kind and hospitable. Would definitely recommend!

    Outside
    Debra R.

    I was hungry for Mexican food. I know, I'm always hungry for Mexican food, so I looked back at my previous Yelp tip to see what I liked at this place, which was the soft shrimp taco and the cheese enchilada. I read some of the other Yelp reviews, and branched out to a vegetarian burrito that was full of fluffy rice, refried beans, lettuce, salsa and cheese. My to-go order was ready when I got there amazingly since I had just phoned it in a few minutes before. Since they don't have a salsa bar I asked for their super hot sauce and it delivered a good burn. It went well with the fresh chips they included in my to-go sack. Solid 4 star place, nothing fancy, but has outdoor tables with a view of the parking lot and strip mall. I enjoyed everything I have ordered so far.

    When I'm in a bind about where to go eat, I most always turn to Yelp for a good suggestion. Tonight was not one of those times. I happened to be at a neighboring business and decided to give this place a go. Not terrible, but I have certainly had better. The menu was expansive and the pricing was comparable to the competition. Right off the bat, I could tell that this was a true locals' spot - and those are the types of places I tend to gravitate toward. There were a few tables on the front porch area, and a number of tables and booths inside. One of the waitstaff was cleaning the tables when I was there. The place wasn't spotless but I felt that they did a good job at keeping it tidy. I ordered the Super Nachos plate with carne asada. The cashier was a little flustered from the (very slow to pay) prior customer, but my transaction with her was smooth enough. I was brought out a small basket of chips and salsa prior to the meal being served. The chips appeared store-bought but were warm, and the chip salsa was very flavorful. It wasn't long before my hot plate of nachos arrived. The portion was tremendous and piled high with toppings. Right off the bat, though, I could tell that the meat wasn't fresh. It tasted as though it was cooked on a prior day and possibly reheated via microwave. It was dry, chewy, and lacked seasoning. As a whole, the dish lacked flavor. I poured the remainder of my chip salsa on the dish to give it a little extra taste. The gentleman sitting next to me ordered a shrimp cocktail and it looked very good. However, if my meat wasn't fresh, I wouldn't even want to know their practices with seafood. The next time I'm in the area and craving Mexican food, I'll probably head across the street to Rudy's.

    Chewy, slimy organs.

    See all

    9 months ago

    Helpful 29
    Thanks 7
    Love this 21
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Good service and good was prepared well. The restaurant was very clean and had some music. Overall good vibes

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Great place , service is great , food is great, this is my go too Mexican food in Carpinteria

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Delicious food! Great to eat in or takeout. Loved the enchiladas and burritos. Tasty food!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Taco G.

    Taco G.

    Hello, I’m sorry but we don’t carry sausage at the restaurant.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sofia S.
    88
    16
    17

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Prices jump high, quality went down. Must have new cooks. Seemed like different cooks than before

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Debra R.
    710
    1072
    7168

    11 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Me N.
    0
    19
    2

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of M B.
    73
    66
    134

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sarah T.
    63
    51
    38

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Dey be da best when it comes to chimi changs mang.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of JL C.
    0
    17
    60

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jorge S.
    54
    40
    12

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ann M.
    0
    78
    340

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    During our COVID crisis, the cooks refuse to wear face masks. No thanks. I won't be returning here.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Horrible customer service, the young lady on the phone talking with "su Tía " while taking our order. Horrible food.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jody H.
    0
    30
    10

    5 years ago

    Was there in March. Nobody wears masks or says hello and it was empty. Went to rudys across the street and it was great.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Yuri S.
    208
    95
    118

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 4

    El Taco Grande Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - El Taco Grande

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Mexican 20,116 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    El Taco Grande - mexican - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...