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    Electric Circus Taco Bar

    4.2 (184 reviews)
    ModerateTacos, Tex-Mex, Breweries
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Jalapeño heavy nachos, 2 pricey shrimp tacos and one inexplicably expensive cauliflower.
    Emily S.

    It was adequate but nothing to write home about. Mainly I question the value. We were visiting from DC, which is objectively a more expensive area, and yet the price per taco was higher than individual tacos at our favorite taco chain in DC, especially for the shrimp and, especially curiously, the cauliflower. And then the portions of shrimp and cauliflower in those tacos was pretty disappointing. Also, very fried. Nachos and quesadillas seemed like a better value than tacos so, while my husband got the aforementioned tacos, I got the nachos without any added protein. Much better value - huge portion at a small price. Some odd choices though. There was an appropriate amount of cheese (beer cheese, which seemed appropriate given its location inside a beer hall) but a really small amount of other toppings (beans, corn, pico I think?) relative to the huge amount of raw jalapeño slices. The dish relies really heavily on jalapeño for flavor and freshness, and I like jalapeño, but these woud be more appropriately described as "jalapeño and cheese on chips" than nachos, IMO. If you love raw jalapeño you'll be in heaven but for those who are accustomed to jalapeños being an accent, this is A LOT. It was like the primary ingredient after chips, even above cheese. All in all, it's fine if you're in the area and want tacos or need food with your beer but is it somewhere I would go out of my way to visit? Probably not.

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    Isaac A.

    Join for their electric taco experience with a full flavor rush of tacos. I parked in a nearby lot and learned that the digital parking pass is monitored until 10 p.m. However, the rate is cheap for the day. The restaurant is located inside the precarious beer hall towards the back. There is plenty of seating and food options. I ordered the spicy beef and camarones (shrimp). The shrimp was my favorite and the beef isn't too spicy at all. The flavors were flavorful and yummy. I really enjoyed the frozen lemonade as well which had a good texture and frozen appeal. This is a great spot for a few quick bites and is open late until 11 p.m.

    Muryel W.

    We dined here last night - overall experience was great. The atmosphere, the games and great craft beer were exactly what we were looking for. My husband had one of the best lagers he's had! We ordered from electric circus and our food was good but cold. We had the carne asada tacos, a chicken tinga taco, two street corn and an order of nachos. The flavor of the food was exceptional, it was just quite cold and it really wasn't busy at all. The nachos were great (probably our favorite), the carne asada tacos were better than the chicken tinga, and the street corn was tasty.

    Melanie C.

    They are located inside Precarious Brewery. I had the carne asada tacos- so good! The street corn was amazing! The wings were pretty good but not the best I've ever had. The server was so friendly! Definitely eat here when coming to Williamsburg!

    Spicy taco!
    Christen M.

    We had a day with nothing planned and decided to head to Williamsburg to enjoy the decorations. Since we got there right at lunch we headed over to the Precarious Beer Hall to grab some tacos. That was great choice. Between three of us we had chips and salsa (the salsa was bland), and then catfish, chorizo, ground beef, carnitas and chicken tacos. The only one of the tacos that wasn't great was the gringa taco - nothing wrong with it, just a little plain. My favorite was the chorizo - spicy and delicious. And the carrot ferment hot sauce was . We also had some beer and cider. Please note - we got there right at 11:30 and it wasn't too busy. When we went by around 3 it was mobbed!

    Open seating area
    Heather B.

    This place was on our list to try. I'm glad we had the opportunity to check them out. Electric Circus Taco Bar is located inside Precarious Beer Hall. There are a few other places you can eat at inside. Seating is plentiful. There is a small outdoor seating area, couch seating and table seating throughout. Most of the tacos are $4.95. Pretty reasonable. The beef bulgogi was my absolute favorite! The flavors blended well together. We also had some standard beef tacos, pork carnitas, shrimp, pork belly, papas bravas, nachos and a churro. The nachos were fantastic as well. Staff was helpful, patient and attentive. They were definitely working hard to crank out the food. Overall, they are pretty good. The area is a tad loud and overwhelming especially on a high traffic day.

    Catfish, Chicken, Beef, and Smashville Hot Tacos
    Chris K.

    We love street tacos, and we found some creatively prepared at the Electric Circus Taco Bar, which is located in the Precarious Beer Hall in Williamsburg's Merchants Square. The prices are good, and the atmosphere is lots of fun. They have all types of games to play--like pinball machines, skee-ball, basketball, virtual driving, and more. We ordered and really enjoyed four tacos: catfish, chicken, beef, and smashville hot chicken. The catfish was fried with cabbage and red onion. The grilled chicken was surprisingly cold, though flavorful with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese. The beef was pretty standard for a beef taco. The smashville was like a Nashville hot chicken sandwich. So yummy!! You can choose from corn or flour tortillas. They also have a station where they offer two salsas--both of which were hot and spicy. You could order any of their many beers and ciders. They also had wine, margaritas, and sodas. Plus, there was a water bottle (or cup) refill station in the restaurant. We went on a January afternoon when William & Mary wasn't back in session yet, and it was pretty quiet. It's usually hopping and busy. They also have outdoor tables with fire pits. In addition to the taco stand, they have a smashburgers counter. We plan to try the burgers next time.

    Nachos / Quesadilla

    Nachos were to die for, quesadilla had lots of tasty fillings!! We will be back to try the tacos also, try the mango habanero sauce!!

    Fish and carne asada tacos, really small and tasty as hell
    Steve L.

    I stopped in for a quick bite and I had the fish and carne asada tacos. They're a bit too small but they're amazing. I'm not sure what's the sauce they use for the tacos but it's tasty and goes well with cotija cheese. The small size of tacos is the only thing keeping me away from 5 stars. I noticed they have a tacos Tuesday special - $10 for 2 tacos, chips and beer which is fantastic deal. If I was local, I would come regularly.

    Gringo tacos
    Joshua L.

    Williamsburg Virginia offers a plethora of food options for locals and visitors alike. Of course, as is usually the case, the locals have the advantage of knowing the best spots. While 'best' is a matter of opinion based on a multitude of factors, I hope to give you an accurate picture of what this restaurant is like, thus allowing you to decide whether to eat there. Firstly, the food was fast. Keep in mind though that my wife and I went around 2pm and, thus, there were not a ton of people. Evenso, we have been here before when it was packed and I fairly clearly recall that our food came out in a timely fashion then as well. Our tacos were also very good. As the pictures of the menus indicate, there are some flavorful options. My one regret is that both of their hot sauce options had soybean oil (at least at the time of my last visit) which I must avoid. Thus, I could not try either. Still, the tacos were stand-alone delicious and, therefore, I will definitely be visiting again. The food was worth it. Lastly, the atmosphere is similar to an arcade/family-geared bar/restaurant - definitely a jovial ambience; keep in mind that it is generally not suitable for quiet conversation unless you find outdoor seating since it can get pretty loud in there. The inside offers a bar with multiple beer choices as well for those that drink. The service was good, the ambience fun; the food amazing!

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    Amy N.

    Perfect idea for a big, family friendly brewery space like Precarious. Order at the counter then find a spot inside or outside on the wrap around patio area while you wait. We tried the fried chicken, fried rockfish, seared tuna, and carnitas tacos. We enjoyed all of them but the fried options were our favorites. Also enjoyed the chicken quesadilla; chicken was grilled fresh. Would definitely come back next time we're in Williamsburg and will try beers next time.

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    Andy W.

    Isaac, thanks so much for the kind words!

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    Muryel, we appreciate the feedback!

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    The salsa is very good, unfortunately the chips were so stale i could have used them for my tires

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    Wowow, thanks so much, Mary!

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    Thank you, May!

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    Food is flavorful and excellent! Service is just ok. Cashier is super unfriendly every time we go there.

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    Thanks, Mike! Glad the whole fam found something to love!

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    Service was absolutely outstanding, Thank You Ireliz! Started with some proseco on-tap and a PBR (…read morefrosty mug included). Delish! My wife had the Stack wedge with fried chicken and loved it. I had the triple threat tacos..LOL. 1 fried chicken taco, 1 fried oyster taco, 1 pork taco. Yum, the chicken taco had been my favorite and continues the streak..the spice is so nice! Now, the fried oyster taco is giving the chicken taco a run for the money. Perfect amount of oysters and finely loaded with savory herbs n spices. Thank You Casa Pearl Staff!

    Pricey but delicious so it's worth it. Including the drive from VA Beach to get here. Cute part of…read moretown, seems like it's a strip of Merrimac trail that has small quaint restaurants. I ordered their whole fish with chili oil. It was served with shaved fennel, rosemary, micro greens, Brussels sprouts. They serve the fish head and tail on, I enjoyed it very much since I get to debone the fish which was super fresh. $31 for a small fish. I ordered their oyster po boy taco which had 3 fried oysters served on two tortillas and fresh cabbage, etc. Both dishes had a tad bit too much lemon/citrus taste:after taste. I just wish the fried oysters were placed on top of the veggies and sauce so they could stay crunchy and not soggy! The service was great, my server had patience going through the menu since I indicated it was my first time dining with them, everyone seems to be polite.

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