I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and it didn't disappoint. Their menu is simple with only a handful of options but I honestly prefer going to a place where they master their menu rather than try to do it all. The vibe inside is really cool and cozy. We ordered their Carnita Tacos and chilaquiles con crema, both were really good especially the tacos! They tasted so fresh with the pickled cucumber, YUM. My only complaint was that the chilaquiles were a little cold, they still tasted really good just not as warm as I would've liked. read more

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The vibe that Motel West emulates is a modern country vibe. The menu and fonts they used are adorable but lack cultural significance that usually comes with these kinds of places ! Seating is pretty poorly done, the inside of the restaurant was BOILING hot...we literally requested to sit outside because of how humid it felt inside. It seems not well ventilated and so the cooking was adding to the heat indoors. Seats were all different and lacked consistency in furniture choices. After seating, our waitress got to us pretty late. Waters didn't have ice which I think is a poor choice in ANY establishment. Cooled water gets to be room temp fast !!! Our food took a LONG time to come. I ordered the Rajas burrito with pollo, which came to about $12 before tax...an expensive burrito ! The chicken used in the Rajas burrito is the same chicken from a different burrito - as the waitress told me. They only have ONE type of grilled chipotle chicken that they just add into everything, which I view as a lazy course of action. My burrito came and I found myself disappointed by the size. For a $12 burrito and a 20+ minute wait ? Not worth it ! However, the flavor was well done and the cheese + beans came to be very creamy. They provided a "hot sauce" which tasted more like a sweet mango-y salsa. My burrito was also poorly wrapped and fell apart as I ate it but watched my friends who had tightly wrapped burritos enjoy their meals. So the inconsistency is disappointing, especially for the time that it seemingly took for the food to be made. Overall, I think this is an overly americanized Mexican place. It's like a missionary came home from the south americas and wanted to bring "culture" to Utah. It's disappointing to see the small portions for bigger prices. Service was poor and our waitress rarely checked in other than to drop off a jug of water for us to self-poor our cups. (Which I didn't see done for the table next to us. So I believe this was a lazy choice on our waitresses part.) Though the business seemed busy, the food, service, and overall atmosphere were lacking. I believe the food came short of the authenticity and charm that usually comes with latin food restaurants. read more

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They changed things up a bit so just fyi! You no longer order individual tacos - but you can get a plate of 4 of the carne asada or the carnitas. The tacos are smaller than the previous individual ones. They also added a fish taco. Flavors are still delicious but wish they had the individual taco orders still! read more

Motel West - Fish Taco - Tacos Near Me - Orem, Utah

This place is such a vibe! Super cute aesthetic and branding, merch, decor. Tucked away in Orem. My partner loved his carne asada tacos, and I got a bean and cheese burrito. It wasn't a warm burrito - the cheese wasn't melted in my burrito, and my first couple bites were all cold cheese, no beans. But it was good and kept me full for most of the day. The tortillas were delicious and so was the green salsa that came with it. They have a very limited menu, and the menu online was different and had a few more items on it than the menu in person. Staff was friendly, we had to wait a little bit for our food but it wasn't a negative thing at all, we didn't even notice that we had been waiting a while and the staff brought us a drink to apologize. Super sweet and thoughtful! read more

Motel West - Tacos Near Me - Orem, Utah

By far my favorite restaurant. Incredible Mexican food. Would recommend this place to everyone I know. You need to try it. Each dish is so thoughtfully crafted. The service was amazing and had a great vibe. read more

Motel West - Tacos Near Me - Orem, Utah

I heard about this new restaurant and had to check it out. There was only one guy handling everything (taking orders, clearing tables, getting tortillas and salsa orders out) so I had to wait about five minutes to order, even though I was the only one in line. It started getting busy right after I got there, and the place had a lively vibe. The menu is super limited, with only two kinds of tacos and no specials. I ended up ordering six tacos, which came out to $40. I got the carne asada and pollo tacos. It's definitely on the pricey side (especially if you're a big eater) The atmosphere was nice, clean, and kind of rustic. I liked that you could see into the kitchen and watch them make the food. Between the two, the carne asada was way better. The pollo tacos didn't have much flavor and were a little dry. The carne asada tacos were fresh and had a unique flavor, but 2/4 carne asada tacos I ordered were missing the leeks which was disappointing... Overall, I liked the carne asada, but with the price and small menu, I don't know if I'd go out of my way to come back read more

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I am a big fan -- we have been several times and I like the vibe, stylistic (like you stopped in a southwestern roadside tavern) and casual. The serving staff is always nice, and attentive. And the food.. I have had the best fish taco of my life there (but it's not always on the menu). The meats are all very good, the sauces and garnishes are unique, simple, and good and they always have something a little different to try. read more

Wow! Born and raised in Los Angeles I'm a Mexican food snob. While visiting Utah for Spring break our friends told us about this new restaurant that opened in Orem called Motel West. Walking in the music made you feel like you were listening to a curated Quentin Tarantino soundtrack of soul classics. The staff was very friendly and on it. I had the carne asada and carnitas tacos and oh man they were so delicious and fresh. Handmade tortillas and real fresh meats and cheese. Don't sleep on this place, it's a must. read more

Motel West - Carne asada and carnitas tacos - Tacos Near Me - Orem, Utah

I came here with my mom during lunch on a Thursday and it was packed to the brim. We ordered chips and salsa and 5 tacos. They brought out chips but failed to bring out the salsa for 10 min - so we ended up just snacking on chips. We waited an additional 25 min for them to bring out our tacos. The table next to us was served their dessert prior to their main food. Feel this is typical service for a brand new restaurant and will probably just need to be given time to sort out the kinks. Food was very tasty and will have me constantly craving. read more

Motel West - Beef Taco - Tacos Near Me - Orem, Utah

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Amazing food and the theme/ambience is fun. We will definitely be back. We really enjoyed all the tacos and burritos that we tried and can't wait to go back! read more

Motel West - Dessert - Tacos Near Me - Orem, Utah

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Sad to see them using Kirkland rotisserie chicken here.... Also I just wanted two tacos and it's $18. I asked to only get the tacos without the rice and beans and they took it off and the price was still $17.35. Super tasty green salsa read more

Motel West - Kirkland chicken going in your tacos lol - Tacos Near Me - Orem, Utah

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Great vibe, servers were friendly, and the carne asada taco was 10/10. Went with a group and unfortunately all of us felt the burritos, salsa, and all other dishes were lacking flavor in a big way to where we likely wouldn't go back. The salsa seemed like just crushed tomatoes with a little cilantro. In addition to other reviews they ran out of things while we were there too. The vibes are great here and the carne asada taco lives up to the hype but everything else let us down. read more

Motel West - Tacos Near Me - Orem, Utah

Incredible food. Hoping this stays around for a long time. The vibe is cool, the people are always accommodating and nice, but.... The food! Such great food. read more

Love our experience! The menu is very simple yet so unique and delicious! Definitely get the elote was amazing and the tacos are really good!! Service was excellent and the restaurant is truly one of a kind. Everything was super clean and they have patio furniture to enjoy eating outside! So fun! read more

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Just when I thought Utah County didn't need another little Mexican taco place along comes motel. Excellent carne Asado tacos. The burritos are also outstanding. They don't scrimp on the protein. Place is amazingly busy so be prepared to wait. Busy means good. read more

LOVE this place. Amazing food and great service. The guacamole is top tier and the pavlova dessert is perfect.

Great aesthetic! The salsa was pretty much just diced up tomatoes. I definitely think you can pass on those. The meat for the carne asada was cooked great! The salsa on the taco was the best in flavor! read more

Motel West - Carne asada taco! - Tacos Near Me - Orem, Utah

This places just transported me to California! Which is a compliment! The food was great! The decor was so fun! Our servers were good! You do not have an assigned server so be aware of that! read more

Motel West - Tacos Near Me - Orem, Utah

Food was ok. Paid an arm and a leg for a tiny bean and cheese burrito. We also ordered and then waited 45 minutes to get a table and the food took even longer. Wouldn't recommend for the price. read more

This place was pretty delicious! We ordered chips and salsa, two carne asada tacos, and a bean and cheese burrito. The beans and the carne adds were the best parts for me. Carne asada was super tender and really flavorful. Beans were super delicious and flavorful too. The restaurant is small but I personally love the decor and ambiance. Food is a good price too. We will be back for sure! read more

Motel West - Carne asada tacos and salsa - Tacos Near Me - Orem, Utah

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For sure coming back. The food was really quality. Did not love paying for chips and salsa that should be free in my opinion ha. Menu is small but every item is SO good. Like amazing. The service was great. The restaurant was so charming. read more

Loved every second of being here. Comfy leather chairs, amazing decor, great music and even greater food. Will be going back consistently read more

Motel West - Rajas Burrito and Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Orem, Utah

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Motel West had an immaculate vibe. Going for the Route 66 ambiance yet bringing a Mexican cuisine to the scene. Service was great even with a packed house and upon knowing there was a wait, the servers stayed diligent towards chips and salsa especially as the kitchen ran out of tortillas as had to delay the hottest food items (tacos & burritos). Tinga Burrito was delicious, with a side of a tasty salsa. Very flavorful with perfectly cooked tortillas. The wait for freshness was worth it. Only complaint was the food not being bigger. Regardless, price for the flavor was definitely worth it. read more

Lunch will never be the same! Look guys, this is exactly what Utah needs! The menu is simple but has everything you want. The homie that took our order suggested adding carne asada to the Rajas burrito and it was crazy. The chips were so good. The tacos were tasty. They brought us a Tres Leches on the house and it was incredible. The Agua Fresca changes daily and today it was delicious. The environment is so cool too. Perfect spot for a night out with your favorite people. If the line is long, don't stress, they'll take care of you. They'll treat you like a regular at your favorite spot. read more

I may be biased but this place feels like home. From the food served up by a long standing restaurant family to the curated decor and atmosphere, you can't go wrong with a simple carne asada taco. Homemade tortillas and fresh ingredients is a match made in heaven! 11/10 Would recommend!!! read more

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The best taco I have had in Utah. A great family run business that delivers awesome service.

Place is amazing. Finally, a super solid place for dinner in utah county. Incredible food.

This place exceeded my expectations. First of all, the service was so good! Staff is so friendly, truly felt like we were friends! second, the tacos were SO GOOD. Carne asada was my personal fav but chicken was also so so good. Third, the atmosphere and decor was so chill, love the western details. Fourth, MERCH are you kidding? Had to buy a shirt and sticker. Highly recommend and cannot wait to go back! read more

Motel West - Tacos Near Me - Orem, Utah

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Service was good and staff was friendly. It's definitely pricey for what you get (4 inch tortilla tacos are $6.50). They use lots of oil so expect an instant stomach ache. Also the bean and cheese burrito is nothing special especially since it's almost $8 and really flat/deflated. Fun to try somewhere new but wouldn't go back read more

Love this place! Chile relleno burrito is amazing and the. Meat sticks are awesome! Great environment and great staff!

The carne asada taco is amazing! So full of flavor and I'm excited to try other items on their thoughtfully curated menu. Loved the intimate atmosphere full of uniquely designed merchandise. Truly can't wait to go back! read more

Motel West - Tacos Near Me - Orem, Utah

Dude... so good. Smaller menu but holy crap is every item delicious to the taste and very desirable read more

Motel West - Tacos Near Me - Orem, Utah

The food, the vibes. What an experience we had. This was the best bean & cheese burrito AND carne asada taco I've ever had. The flavor is insane on every dish. Go here now and enjoy. read more

Regarding merch/customer service....f'ing abysmal. A complete joke. Zero phone number. Zero heads up on the order for roughly 5 to 6 weeks? Absurd. I finally got word that they were "lagging" last night and maybe hats will arrive next week? Bottom line, a total cluster f and not cool to take people's money and then leave them hanging for five to six weeks and not have a date as to when consumer will actually receive item. Anyway, order knowing that items may be sent out well passed their eta on website. read more

I have dreams of those carne asada tacos!!! Bean and cheese burrito.... So simple and clean and a must try as well. Definitely coming back!

Get a soda fountain and don't charge for chips and salsa and you'll be around for the long haul! Excellent food, incredible restaurant design, wonderful service. Just nail the basics and you'll get much more repeat business! read more

It's not easy to nail the vibe and the food but Motel West accomplishes both to perfection! We were blown away by the Carne Asada taco with its layered flavors and unexpected garnish (eat the onions!)! It dripped with flavor and we regretted not ordering more. The Rajas burritos was unlike any other burrito and has honestly been on my mind all week. A new favorite menu item that will be apart of our order each and every time moving forward! We also tried the chicken taco, rice and beans, pineapple agua fresca and house chips 'n salsa that all impressed at every bite! And can we talk about the homemade tortillas!Incredible! The service was awesome, high five, Chuck, and it's obvious that the owners and chef have poured their heart and soul into every detail. I'm looking for excuses to make the trek to Orem just to eat here again! Great addition to the Provo/Orem dining options! A must visit when in the area! read more

Motel West - Carne Asada Taco - Tacos Near Me - Orem, Utah

The asada taco was delicious. The apple salad was pretty good- legit quality lettuce. However, the salsa was no bueno. They serve two kinds. The first is basically a chopped up tomato, with a little onion- no salt or lime juice. The second is the same salsa but pureed. My son said his bean and cheese burrito tasted bitter and the burrito wasn't warm and the cheese was not even melted. He says the beans were not seasoned but the rice was decent. The atmosphere was really nice but I'll take good food over atmosphere any day. We won't be back. read more

The Food is so delicious, fairly priced and the staff are nice and quick! Definitely recommend giving this place a try!!

A charming restaurant, but an overly gentrified take on Latin cuisine. The carne asada tacos were served with only meat - no toppings or sides--which felt disappointing for the price. The chips and salsa were also overpriced, with portions scarcely larger than a small bowl. We were told certain items were not available, like dessert, but not about the toppings on the tacos. While the focus on quality ingredients is appreciated, the overall experience felt incomplete and unsatisfying. $7 for a basic bean and cheese burrito. Pass read more