Lived in Norwalk for 30 years and ate here multiple times a week now I live in Corona 30 miles away and still go to Taco Rico not as often but at least once a week.. Favorite Mexican Food Love them read more

El Taco Rico has been a Norwalk staple dating back to my youth. My grandmother lived down Firestone and El Taco Rico was the go-to Mexican spot. Every visit is nostalgic and the food is always good. You cant go wrong with a plate of tacos and some chips and salsa which is always generously portioned. The staff is welcoming and friendly and treats everyone like family which is a testament to the level of community in Norwalk. read more

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Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon, a little before 1, and I just knew it was going to be busy! We ordered our food and had to wait around until a table opened up. Once seated, we got our drinks right away. And complimentary chips and salsa which are the only reason I love this place HAHA jkjk I've been coming here since I was little so it's very nostalgic for me. I love their wet burritos! But this day i got tacos de carnitas and asada. The carnitas were so soft but needed salt. The asada was crispy and full of flavor. I got an horchata & it was DELICIOUS. My boyfriend got the taquitos (chicken) & enchilada (chicken) plate & omg it was so good!! I would definitely get that next time. read more

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I love this place. I went on a thurday and the place was filled up... (Because it's good!) People seemed to be of all different ages, and races... All finding something they enjoy. They have never made a mistake on my order, and it's always delicious. I love the taco rico plate. Very good red sauce. Gives me Tex Mex vibes. They give complimentary salsa, and it's actually good. Lady working the register spoke perfect English and I received my complicated order exactly as I asked. People say they have been coming here for 10+ years, you dont see that normally unless a place is consistent, good, and worth it. I think it's the best (especially for the price) in all the surrounding areas. Comparable to places like Red Onion. read more

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20+ yrs coming here definitely good as hell, get the taco Rico plate you won't be disappointed. PS it's Authentic Mexican good read more

El Taco Rico - Taco Rico plate - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

My mom and I were in the area and wanted a casual restaurant, the Yelp reviews hold up! We had one carne aside wet burrito and the beef soup. Everything was delicious, the chips and salsa were fresh and hot chips, the soup was healthy. Portion of the burrito was big. We also had Jamaica drink or Sorrel if you are Caribbean same drink, was a little sweet. Service was fast and friendly and clean inside. Would come again when I'm in the area. read more

The food is good, the waitresses are all nice! It's very close to our home there's parking in front, two handicap...

Idk if it's cuz I'm from Nor Cal but this has got to be the best burrito I have had. The service was very quick and painless and the atmosphere had authenticity. Most definitely would come back here again during my work trips. read more

El Taco Rico - Al pastor burrito plate and horchata - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

I've been eating taco Rico since I was a kid. My mom used to work in Norwalk and always brought us here. I don't know what they put the in the chicken Cesar salad but it's amazing till this day. I finally visited again recently after moving to Norwalk and had the chicken salad and a torta de asada. They also give you chips and salsa which is a plus. Service has always been great and prices are not crazy. Definitely will be visiting more often. read more

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If you're looking for good enchiladas you gotta try these. Just as good or better than los compadres and acapulco enchiladas.

I went there for the first time yesterday on my way home from work. Got the wet burrito and the portion size was great. Good for two meals. But the issue that I had was the seasoning on the rice and the burrito. It didn't have much seasoning at all. A bit bland. Especially for the rice. I expected more of the tomato based season. But tasted almost like plain rice. As for the burrito, you can taste some of the beef flavor, but still lacked some seasoning. Overall, not bad because it wasn't greasy so that's a plus. I'll try them out one more time and try another dish and see if any better. read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant. I always introduce my friends and family to this place. Probably the most authentic in my opinion. Their chips and salsa are amazing. The service here is always outstanding. It's self order at the counter and seat yourself type of establishment. It's not very big and depending on time this place gets busy. It's fast service. Clean. Average noise. You can't go wrong with anything you order. Any burrito is delicious especially if you get a wet burrito. My all time favorite dish is the El Taco Rico plate. I've had it both with Steak and Chicken. I love everything about it. They have really good beans and rice. They have really good quality food. Flavors are authentic. Highly recommend. read more

El Taco Rico - #11 Taquitos & Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

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Decided on Taco Rico to cater a small holiday gathering @ home. I had been here in the past and seemed like something changed ( quality). We ordered a fewest items to try, and decide what to serve. All items were delicious just like old times. We were hosting for 10 people and wanted a good variety. Maria was very helpful w/ recommendations and we decided on Taco Rico Plate, chicken Enchiladas and Cheese Enchiladas, Beans & Rice. Chips & Salsa was provided, along with/ flour & corn tortillas. We decided to have it delivered rather than having to pick up the day of. Everything was delivered on time with a smile, and I couldn't be happier.I would definitely recommend Taco Rico, and will consider for future events. read more

El Taco Rico - Backyard Setup - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

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Best food n Norwalk been coming here for 30 years. El taco Rico plate is one of my favorites, but I do like the shrimp with butter as well. We can't go wrong. Everything is good read more

Food is not salted but everything that I eat there is very good. Nice quiet place for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Service is anyways great and the food is always delicious! I like that you can call ahead as well. They don't seem to be on Postmates any more read more

This place is a nice gem in the city of Norwalk. I picked up a five foot burrito, taquitos, salsa, guacamole, and chips. This place always hits the spot. The workers are great and always friendly!! It's a nice local spot and always seems to have local customers and is reasonably priced. read more

El Taco Rico - 5 foot Burrito (half asada and half carnitas). - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

I was recommended this place by a friend a while ago, and the time to come here finally came. I ended up ordering the wet burrito with asada and horchata. Overall, my food was alright, nothing too special. I just moved in the area and this restaurant is nearby so I do plan on coming back in the future, probably to try their breakfast items. read more

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The items are prepared fresh. They also allow dietary modifications, just in case your allergic or have other issues. The venue is quaint and the service is quite hospitable. Oh, if your vegetarian, don't be afraid, they have you covered. read more

El Taco Rico - Menu/contact info - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

Been going here since I was little get food and great service the employees are always so welcoming and burritos are so delicious as well as the horchata, best Ive ever had read more

Doing laundry and my go to Mexican mom and pop a couple of doors down. Ordered 1 carne asada burrito my daughter says it was really good. I had a El Pastor wet burrito. Good as always El Pastor moist not dry and sauce was great. Always smells great when I walk in the ladies at the counter are always so friendly and bilingual since I don't speak fluent Spanish. read more

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I ordered a burrito of barbacoa and the flavor was bland. The meat was not bad but there was no flavor. It was a to go order and the service was good, but I do not think I will be returning. read more

I work nearby this hole in the wall restaurant and let me tell you, don't let the appearance fool you. This place have some tasty homey Mexican food. So far I've had the Asada nachos, wet burrito and regular Asada burrito and neither one of these dishes disappointed. Hearty , quality & fulfilling meals. I highly recommend dining here & if you're picking up ti go,make sure you come on time because the foods best fresh out the kitchen. read more

My coworkers and I have been coming here for over 10 years. Although we miss some of the old team members, we are still very happy with the cleanliness of the restaurant, the employees are always friendly, and the food is still very good! read more

El Taco Rico - Carne asada taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

Most authentic tasting Mexican food there's nothing on the menu that will disappoint. you know how you can go to a restaurant order something you like and it doesn't taste what you expected...? Well when you come here, the flavor and quality is consistent. What you expect is what you're going to get.. Family owned . Wish there was more locations read more

El Taco Rico - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

I would give it zero stars this restaurant is terrible my stomach was literally killing me 10 min after leaving the restaurant also note I ordered a torta de asada and ate less than half as soon as I saw this thin what I would like to call steak sandwich I knew it was over! A thin whole piece of meat not seasoned not cut with a sliver of avocado, lettuce and I excluded beans which is where I can only assume they make it look thick because it's costs friendly! I don't get how they've been in business except for some nice ladies working but terrible food. read more

Solid priced and delicious everything. Not to mention the ladies are always so kind. Kindness goes a long way

I came here on a road trip because they looked good and accepted credit cards. It's a cute and busy place. It was a bit warm, with a fan in the corner doing its best. Unfortunately I was way over in the opposite corner. There is a 50 cent card surcharge, but the price was decent for a bean and cheese burrito and a 20 ounce drink. It also comes with chips if you dine in. The chips were light and tasty, but the salsa was a bit weak. The burrito tasted good but was messy and runny and fell apart. I'm glad they provided a fork and knife. Overall, it was decent enough. read more

I usually like this place but don't get chilaquiles here it's not thier best but Mendo is . Soggy , no bc real cheese read more

Been coming here for years...always hits the spot! Good food good taste! The free chips and salsa are always a plus!!

Our go-to taco when in the area. It's a small hole in a wall restaurant. We usually get asada fries with some taco. This time, we got 2 asada taco and lengua taco. Their taco has a lot of meat in it. It's good! I usually get lengua taco to find out if the place is good or not. I think a choice of hotter salsa and hot sauce would be better. This is my go-to place for taco! read more

El Taco Rico - Carne asada fries - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

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Though the cashier was nice, the food was not prepared very well. We received our fries early, but they were undercooked. We also ordered two plates of enchiladas. Red with cheese & green with chicken. The rest of the food was packaged to go & a lot of the sour cream was all over the outside. The serving of rice was small & color of the chicken was red. Looked like poor quality meat. read more

I just picked up some asada fries and I thought they would be good from here considering the reviews were better than other places. I get home and the fries are so soggy and mushy! The only redeeming factor was the chips and salsa they provided taste good but that's it. It was crowded so I'm guessing this is the item to not order. read more

I'm not able to visit this wonderful restaurant as much since moving out of the area but I certainly do anytime I'm back. The food is always amazing and everyone there has always been very pleasant. I will continue to stop in whenever I'm nearby. read more

El Taco Rico - El Taco Rico Plate - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

Delicious! I had the enchilada-style barbacoa burrito! You stand in line and decide what ingredients you want. I wish people would not take so long to make decisions. :-) read more

I was craving Mexican food for lunch and wanted to find something close because I was on lunch. Came across this place when I walked in, it was busy! That's a good sign right there. I ordered the flautas, that's one of my favorite entrees. They were so good and cooked perfectly! It came with a good portion of guacamole and sour cream. They give you chips and salsa with it too. read more

El Taco Rico - Chicken and Beef Flautas Ala Carta - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

My favorite place to get chicken flautas--absolutely amazing! Their fried batter for the flautas is one of a kind--it's nice and flaky and still has a great crunch going on. It's truly ineffable--you must try yourself. I ordered the flautas plate, which comes with guacamole, sour cream, rice, beans & cheese. Everything in the plate just works so well together. I ended up whipping and mixing the guac, sour cream, rice, beans & cheese topping it onto each of my flautas of this lovely concoction. I absolutely adore this plate! Cannot praise this plate enough! I also ordered carne asada tacos, and it did satiate my cravings for tacos. Of course, not your typical street-taco standard, but it does satiate. I got a side of their marinated carrots & jalapenos and red & green sauce. Here, I came to find that the red sauce fit me more appropriately. The green sauce has a kick to it. Also, the jalapenos have a kick too, if you are into heat. Definitely, always coming back here for their flautas! read more

El Taco Rico - Carne Asada Tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

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I had a doordash gift card and used it for the grilled chicken plate. First of all, the rice was so bland, no flavor. The chicken was not grilled at all. It was paper thin chicken that was also bland that looked like it was precooked chicken that had been microwaved. The portions of rice and beans wasn't even a cup full put together. The beans weren't too bad, but was ruined by a big blob of guacamole on half of it, I'm allergic to avocado, but there was no mention of it being on the plate. I wish I had not wasted my gift card for such lousy food. I'm white and could have made more flavorful Mexican food. read more

Taco Rico plate is so good and u can order it with asada or chicken. I love both! Their beans are good too I usually get all beans no rice but my hubby like the rice. Chilie Relleno is fire and they sell them ala carte! Chips and Sala I recommend too! read more

4 stars and above yelpers..... I'm with you! This restaurant flies under the radar from its outside appearance but the food definitely makes up for it. Flavors are fresh and clean. You can taste the layers of goodness in each bite. Reminds me of an authentic Mexican meal made with love. Complimentary tortilla chips that you can't stop eating. Salsa flavorful. For those who like it hot , you'll have to bring it from home like you usually do. Great food at reasonable prices. read more

El Taco Rico - Grilled ala carte fish tacos and chili rellenos/cheese enchiladas combo. Good Friday meal. - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, California

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