We came here for the THHS Boys Volleyball fundraiser. What a great little place! Service was EXCELLENT! Food was good - we ended ordering more since the guys were still hungry. We started with a carne asada burrito, Adam's 50/50 burrito, chopped salad with carne asada, and Sonoran style hot dog but no bun and on a bed of lettuce. Food was great, along with the super spicy salsa and salsa verde. Second round for the guys included 3 tacos (carnitas, barbacoa, al pastor) and loaded fries with barbacoa. I would continue to support this great business. As we dined in, we observed their great customer service as well. They treat everyone cordially like family. They remember their regulars' names and orders. A couple kids came in to show their good report cards so they could get free treats (they were so polite and respectful kids - looked like they were in junior high). Oh, they mentioned to a customer that today is their 2-year anniversary. We'll be back to support them! read more

I've been craving tacos and wanted something locally. Mr. G's is super close. It's located in a small street mall with parking right up front. The restaurant is counter service and there's a few tables inside to eat your meal. Ordering with the customer service rep was super easy as she was patient and accommodating. Being my first time here, I wanted to order everything on the order but as soon as I saw potato tacos I knew that it was a must. Love that my tacos didn't take too long to make. Absolutely love the crunch of my tacos and the potatoes had a good amount of flavor. It was a little overwhelming so I had to take out some of the filling. I would like to come back and try other items on the menu. read more

My husband and I came across Mr. G Tacos while craving tacos and exploring South OC -- so glad we did! Ordering online was quick and easy, and once we arrived, we decided to dine in after seeing how cute and clean the space was. They have great deals -- you can make any taco a combo for $3 more with rice and beans, which is a great value. We tried the carne asada and papa tacos -- both were delicious. The carne asada had big, flavorful pieces of meat, and at around $4.50 per taco, the pricing is very reasonable. The corn cup (Mexican street corn) was a standout -- so much flavor! The salsa was also excellent. The service really made the experience. We met "little Mr. G," who shared that it's a family-run spot -- super friendly and welcoming. Even the other customers added to the positive vibe. The location is great, and everything -- including the bathrooms -- was spotless. read more

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Food was great and hit the spot, the service was even better! Tried potato taco, veggie, al pastor, and carne asada. Everything was really tasty, veggie surprised me with how good it was. Mr. G himself came out to check on us, his wife was in the kitchen and son working up front. Happy to have a mom and pop local taqueria, I'll be back for taco Tuesday! read more

Mr. G's Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I found Mr.G's when we were looking for a taco Tuesday place and it looked good. Their special comes with three tacos. We got a combination of their papa, carne asada and al pastor tacos. The papa one was ok - nothing special. The al pastor were ok too. The only ones we actually liked were the asada. Overall, it was just okay. We might come back to try something else. read more

It's pretty hard for me to give 5 stars, but this place deserves it. I have to say this is probably the best taco place I have been. Not exaggerating. Each taco has a good portion of meat and they all taste freshly cooked. The meat is also very soft and tender. The quality is also very consistent. It's always the way I remember it when I go. My favorite ones are the shrimp tacos, Al pastor and the barbacoa. I also like that they only use one tortilla. Many places like to use two and I think it's too much. The service is fast and the people there are extraordinarily nice. Very sweet and polite people and smile at you. It's always a pleasant experience. The inside is modern and clean. There's a few tables to sit and eat. The parking is usually easy to find. The plaza is not super big, but there's also not too many stores there. Small groups ok, but bigger groups probably too crowded. Will definitely come back! read more

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If Mr. G's Tacos was closer to me, it would be one of my regular stops! I ordered their three tacos for $12.50 - chicken al pastor, barbacoa and potato. I have never seen a chicken al pasta and this was by far my favorite! Had I just stuck with the chicken al pastor, I would have given this place five stars. The barbacoa was decent and the potato taco was better than expected, thanks to the fried onions but definitely needed salsa. They do offer a variety of salsas (no salsa bar but already packed in containers). My husband got an al pastor burrito, which wasn't as big as the burritos he normally gets but was a lot cheaper ($11.50 vs $16). On Taco Tuesday, the three tacos are only $10.50. What a deal! Service was friendly. Support this small family-run business! read more

Mr. G's Tacos - Al pastor taco - Tacos Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Delicious tacos and wonderful salsas super tasty and reasonable priced new place for us to indulge and fuel up. Can't wait to try something new next time. read more

I have been to Mr G's Tacos 3 times. The food has been amazing. The staff is super friendly and helpful. They several good salsa options! read more

Mr. G's Tacos - Menu - Tacos Near Me - Lake Forest, California

This is probably one of the best rated Mexican places in Lake Forest, and for good reason. The food is delicious and authentic, and there's absolutely nothing to be disappointed on that front. It's definitely on the pricier side compared to similar offerings, but the quality and taste is there. Something I noticed was that they don't seem to offer pork, but the chicken al pastor was fantastic. Despite its name, I actually haven't had tacos here, which I probably should correct soon. I have had their regular burrito as well as the breakfast burrito, and the regular burrito was solid but I'm not sure if it was particularly standout from a price and value perspective. They do have a fantastic breakfast burrito that is absolutely comparable, and that alone is absolutely worth the price of admission. They offer all of their meat options, coupled with fluffy eggs, and while I wish the salsa was a bit more liquid-y, maybe I should try the mild or verde next time, it's serviceable to wash it all down. They are absolutely a new institution in the area for great Mexican food, and I'm glad it exists. TIP: Breakfast burritos are only available on Sundays, but they are well worth it. read more

We ordered online - food was ready on time. Loved the variety of salsas that were included. We got the 3 taco combos - carne, grilled chicken, potato, chicken al pastor, Barbacoa - all were tasty. Rice and beans were outstanding - would prob order a larger side of the beans next time cause they were so delicious. The guacamole was okay - fresh but seemed like a lot of onions, tomatoes, etc and not so much avocado. Chips were nice and crispy. read more

Mr. G's Tacos - 3 tacos with rice and beans - Tacos Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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This was my first visit, and unfortunately the food felt pretty lackluster. My Al Pastor burrito was about 40% rice - my first three or four bites had no meat. I ended up digging the al pastor out with a fork. I got a side of chips and salsa (both red and green). The chips are a pretty pale and thin, and both salsas are the type that are blended into a liquid consistency with no chunks. The flavor was okay - usually verde is my favorite but the red had slightly better flavor. I also ordered the side of corn, which was the tastiest part of my meal. Just a taaaad salty for my personal taste, but the other flavors balanced it out. This was the only thing I finished eating. The folks at the counter were super nice and my order was ready fairly quickly (about 6-8 minutes, but I was the only person ordering inside). I'm curious to come back and try some of the tacos, but not in a rush. read more

Hands down one of the best places for tacos in the area. We came in on a Friday right at opening and there wasn't many people. To be fair, it was "raining", and we pretty much had the place to ourselves. Super friendly service, and the woman at the front remembered my friend's name even after an hour, which we noticed. She was also super friendly and checked in on us periodically. I tried the three tacos: al pastor, barbacoa, and veggie. The sleeper hit was definitely the veggie taco. Actually, it was my favorite one of the three! I was delightfully surprised by the flavors, and the added crunch from the fried onions added a wonderful textural component to the taco. The al pastor and barbacoa were also pretty good. I like how the tortillas didn't fall apart, nor were the tacos dripping in sauce. Just the right amount. We ordered a side of chips and salsa and were intrigued when we were presented with a particularly spicy salsa option. Challenge accepted! It definitely had a kick and wasn't overwhelmingly spicy. Very tasty! We had 3 other salsas/dips that came with the chips - they were all pretty good. The restaurant itself is a decent size. Very clean, and I like how there's readily available filtered water. Prices are also really decent. I'll be back! read more

Mr. G's Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Lake Forest, California

The nicest staff every time we visit! Food is made to order and the freshest. Their chicken al pastor isn't greasy and all of their salsas are ! The lunch plate is soo worth it and comes with rice and beans. The entire place is spotless and it's a chill casual vibe. They even have a screen if you're trying to catch a game! Check them out if you haven't! read more

Mr. G's Tacos - Taquitos with real chicken! Not soggy and greasy! - Tacos Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Great food! Everything is fresh, and thankfully it's not greasy. The chipotle agave vinaigrette for the salad was delicious!

We ordered carnitas pastor and asada tacos and Horchata. carnitas were dried and too lean for my taste Pastor was ok but no real pastor flavor The asada was the least bland In general for the price I was expecting a bigger taco or more meat on them Finally the Hirchata was too sweet. The place is clean and the crew is great. I had really high hopes to find my new preferred taco spot coming in, but nope, this is not it read more

The carne asada burrito was so delicious. The rice was soft and the beans were so tasty. I'm so glad I tried out this place. We also got the barbacoa burrito and the meat was juicy. I met the manager and he was so nice and his son was so nice too And the bathroom is very clean Also I think this place is halal friendly, I did not see any pork on the menu, so that's good I guess read more

Mr. G's Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Lake Forest, California

NICE Menu, GREAT Tasting Cuisine & OUTSTANDING Customer Service! Thank You! The ambiance is nice & the restaurant is very clean. The portions sizes are large & the prices are reasonable. The Staff are very welcoming. Most definitely having Lunch there again. Thank You! read more

I was impressed. The carne asada soft taco's were very good. Tender steak and fresh toppings. Add a little kick with quality salsa, all sauces, and horchata that are all made in-house. Awesome family staff has you covered with whatever you need. Atmosphere is basic dinning tables and chairs, nice background music, and very clean. Looking forward to exploring the menu. read more

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Pros: Asada is some of the best I've had. Guacamole is perfectly done. Not too salty, just right amount of citrus and spice. Cons: nothing really. The place is news, but they already worked out those kinks. The owner was there and I really enjoy seeing the small business aspect of things. Not to mention his food is outstanding. Give them a try and support the family business. read more

It was a Tuesday around noon and I was looking to try a new spot to try for Taco Tuesday. I came across Mr. G's Tacos in Lake Forest off El Toro Road which is just up the street from my office. I rolled in and was greeted by a pretty, super friendly gal with a good attitude. I ordered the TT Special, which consists of three tacos for $10.50. I ordered the Chicken Al Pastor, the Barbacoa and the Carnitas tacos. The tacos came out as pretty as a picture and included pickled red onion, pico de gallo and avocado crema. They also offered four different salsas on the side which is a good sign in my book. I had them all. The tacos were beautifully presented (you can tell they were made with care) and tasted super fresh and were very tasty. It is a nice clean restaurant with friendly people and serves quality food. I'm giving this place 5-Stars. read more

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Great tacos. Great taste. The order comes out quickly and the staff is friendly. The location is super clean and uncluttered. This is one of the best taquerias in Orange County. read more

A great fuel stop on the way biking to the mountains. Always friendly service. Classic 80s music is a bonus.

Tastes homemade! Best tacos and more in Lake Forest. Their food tastes like mom made it...because it's their mom's recipes. We came in to sample their menu & were wowed with the flavors. The meats were juicy. The salsas were tasty and the drinks refreshing. Mr G stopped by to say hello & because we made comments about the food tasting like "mom made it", Mr G brought out his mom from the kitchen. Serendipity! Mr. G's did the catering for my hubby's birthday party. Mrs. G made the catering process easy asking how many people, what types of meats, rice, beans, salsas, chips, beverages, etc. & she asked about allergies or lactose intolerant guests. This was terrific because she reminded me that we indeed had guests that were delighted with thoughtful custom options. The day before the event, Mr G's came to setup the tables, covers, chaffing dishes, servings plates, utensils & napkins and even descriptive signs. Everything was ready for the big day. Because this was a costume themed event, we encouraged that they dress in theme if possible. They arrived dressed in costumes with capes and served our guests who were thrilled and even more delighted by the amazing food. Comments were, "these tacos are fire", "delicioso", "bien rico", "muy sabrosa", "I need another stomach because I want more tacos" (after having 3 tacos), "love these potato tacos, are there anymore?" Mr G's was on time, excellent food and service. They are professional and the pricing was reasonable and definitely worth it. They care and they put their heart into making sure we were happy and satisfied with the food & service. We look forward to having them cater our next big event. In the meantime, we will keep going back to enjoy more of their menu. We love supporting our local businesses. The bonus is the Mr G's Tacos are the best in our area and gives me something to taco 'bout! read more

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Located right on El Toro not too far from Trabuco this is a very clean and nice little place to grab some tacos or a burrito. Service is 5 Star and like others have said they are very nice which is great! Being new to this place we wanted to try a few different things just to get the lay of the land. The Agua Fresca was fantastic... we had the watermelon variety and would go back just for that. The crispy tacos are great and the shells somehow are light but don't fall apart.. some sort of magic going on there. The soft tacos are good as well and I would be happy with either one. We will pop back in to try a few more things we saw on the menu... read more

Mr. G's Tacos - Agua Fresca - Tacos Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Great taco spot. Highly recommend, great service and excellent food! Make it a stop for your next lunch/dinner.

Great quick taco spot. We tried one of each taco and all were great. I am pretty picky when it comes to meat and I didn't have one fatty bite which is pretty rare. They also have an excellent veggie tacos for vegans and vegetarians. You can tell each taco has thought behind it, each curated with different tasty salsas and garnishes. They have a super spicy one for you spicy lovers. We loved the street corn! Super friendly staff. We will definitely be back. read more

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Mr. G's tacos is awesome. Great food and amazing service. I like all of their tacos. My wife does too and loves their rice and beans. Ate there tonight and it was so good! Give it a shot you won't be disappointed. read more

GET THE CRISPY SHELL TACOS!!! You won't regret it. Somehow most taco shops have really oily hard shell tacos, not this place. They're light and have just the right texture. We had the potato tacos (SO GOOOOD!!), carnitas. (Also bomb), barbacoa (eh, not my fave flavor, but good), and the chicken Al pastor. We have yet to try the carne asada. Or anything aside from the tacos, but what we had hit the spot! The location is within a mostly empty strip mall, and I'm glad they took up a storefront here. Parking is easy. Service is great. Ambiance is nice and clean - decor is minimalist and tasteful. Love the photos on the walls of Mexico. As it's a family run biz, I'm wondering if that's photos of where they're from... Anyway, strongly recommend going here if you live in Lake Forest and are hankering for tacos. read more

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We finally tried Mr G's Tacos a while back after so many people recommend them. They're a new/newer business right off of El Toro. The dining space is not too big, not too small. It's an order at the counter and sit down kind of place. It's bright, and clean. Employees will greet and thank you for your patronage, and are polite. The owners will say hello and check on you as well. Customer service is great. Here is where I am unsure if I am thinking they're a 3 or a 4 for me. Maybe a 3.5 instead of 3. The food was decent but I wasn't blown away. I truly felt it lacked in flavor and I was confused if this was authentic or not. I would eat there again, however, I also wouldn't go out of my way to dine here anytime too soon. At least not for a while. Maybe I need to try the other food? There is no salsa bar. I think they have salsa if you ask for it. There was a water dispenser off to the side, it wasn't cold and there was no ice. You would have to go to the counter. It's a bit of an inconvenience for people who love to drink water or only drink water. I ordered a couple different proteins for my tacos, one being al pastor and the other a carnitas taco. Both were very juicy. Since my husband was the one ordering for me while I reserved the table, I wasn't aware that the al pastor was chicken, not pork. So the al pastor wasn't to my liking. I mean...the presentation was nice and it looked amazing. See for yourself in my photos. For me though, the taste didn't match how the food looked. I know they're working on their menu. I hope they add a soda fountain so we can grab ice and water or drinks, without having to approach the counter every time. After having said all that, I am wiling to give them another try. I do prefer a small business over a chain restaurant any day. I'm looking forward to seeing their menu expand. read more

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Never disappoints, unless you come on Monday and they're closed. Love the food. I'm working my way through the entire menu. Chips never last long enough for me to take a picture. read more

A nice little hole in the wall that's operated with smiles and good attitude. Right off the bat you will notice the good service as everyone greets and serves with a smile. They had some nice options of food from burritos, tacos, bowls and more. I had to try the quesobirria there and make it a combo. The carne asada sounded great too so I added that on to my order. Now for something refreshing to drink they had some Aguas Fresca so I chose their watermelon lemonade which was absolutely delicious and my favorite part of everything. The tacos and all were good, but maybe needed salt or a little seasoning. But the quality of the food was undeniable. The carne asada would have been better as well if it was slightly seasoning before grilling and the quesabirria needed a nice fatty broth with some spice. But the service was so nice that it trumps the food in this case. read more

Mr. G's Tacos - Quesabirria Combo with rice and Beans. Watermelon Lemonade Agua Fresca - Tacos Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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The BEST carne asada + horchata I've ever had! Almost everything is made in-house! Amazing portions, incredible service, and the best homemade food, all made with love. If you haven't tried it, you're seriously missing out! Mr. G's blows these other "taco stands" out of the water. We wandered in wondering if we made the right choice after bypassing our usual taco chain (spoiler: we did). We were greeted by a friendly young man who was super helpful and gave us great recommendations (turns out, this was the owner's son!)Ta We tried the Barbacoa, Carnitas, Al Pastor, and Carne Asada - and basked in the glory of how delicious everything was. The Al Pastor is made with chicken - I couldn't even tell! The Barbacoa and Carnitas were each uniquely savory and succulent. And the Carne Asada are huge, juicy chunks of flavorful goodness that I can't wait to have again! The BEST in the game! Mr. G checked in with us and shared the backstory of how this spot came to be - between his mother's Barbacoa recipe, the homemade agua fresca he perfected for his growing boys, to the warm environment and photos on the shelves - everything was designed with family in mind. We were so impressed with the food that we went BACK to the counter for more tacos! The vegetable taco was phenomenal - it had crunch, flavor, and it was semi-healthy?! I'll take 5. Just when things couldn't get any better, I was eyeing the agua frescas when Mr. G generously offered us full cups to "sample" each one! Every single one tasted completely different and absolutely phenomenal. The Hibiscus and Pina-lemonade were super refreshing, and the Watermelon was the perfect amount of sweetness. The Horchata had zero grittiness and the perfect amount of cinnamon. I would order a gallon if I could! Even though it was our first time there, everything about Mr. G's made us feel right at home. We're so excited to come back! read more

Mr. G's Tacos - Taco trio (1 Carne Asada, 2 Vegetable taco) Agua frescas L to R: Pineapple lemonade, Hibiscus, Horchata, and Watermelon - Tacos Near Me - Lake Forest, California

A good friend of mine had been talking about this place for years and I finally made the trip. I'm slapping myself that it took this long to get here. Not only is the food amazing, but the people(family) who work there make you feel like they just welcomed you in their home. I will be back soon, Thanks. read more

Mr. G's Tacos - Chicken Al Pastor, Carnitas, Carne Asada!!! - Tacos Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Mr. G's is finally open! We moved here about a year ago and saw the signs for TACOS coming soon... and the time is finally here! We live in the neighborhood and it was a nice walk over. The space is sort of small, but didn't feel small or crowded. We were warmly greeted and ordered our tacos. I got a 3 taco plate with rice and beans. We judge hard on the rice and bean, and these were LEGIT! My wife immediately said "this is GOOD rice and beans" when she had her first bite. The tacos -- I had chicken al pastor, carnitas and carne asada (upcharge). All were tasty! Carne asada came with a flour tortilla. All were pretty dang tasty! I wish there salsas were a bit spicier -- had both green and red. But they were still a good addition to the tacos. I am really happy that Mr Gs is finally open -- these are legit tacos in walking distance and these def hit the spot when we were craving tasty tacos. Thank you so much -- can't wait to come again, and again, and again! We need to try the guacamole, burritos and taquitos next!!! read more

Mr. G's Tacos - 3 taco plates with rice and beans - Tacos Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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I saw this place on maps with 5 stars so I HAD to give it a try. You should too!! It's a small place with fine parking on a Saturday for lunch (I expect that to change when they get more popular), good ambiance you can sit with a friend or they have a few family tables. You can watch sports but really what you should be coming for here is the service and food. I'm really bad with names so I feel terrible forgetting but the woman who helped me out was so kind and detailed with handling my order and interacting with me in general. She remembered and called me by name when approaching me to check on how I was doing, and I felt very taken care of. FOOD: It was my first time here so I asked for recommendations and settled on a three taco plate with rice & beans- and got some elote for a treat. I asked for all of their salsas and will detail below as well. Tacos: Good size for the price, but amazing price for the quality. Some places like to make their tacos 2/3 the size for the same price or higher. This is a great deal for the quality. Carne Asada - nicely cooked steak, not tough at all, balanced well with the jalapeño relish and crispy but still soft corn tortilla. Very good. Carnitas - my favorite that I tried. That is pork done right. Juicy, tender, delicious. Salsa verde with that was the right play. Barbacoa - not my first choice for what I usually go for so I was very pleasantly surprised that I quite enjoyed it. Not overly wet, definitely not dry. Great flavors. Tender but substantial texture. I had the avocado crema with that too. Rice & beans - exactly what you'd expect, and made very well. I just wish I had a larger spoon or fork to eat with. I like picking up more for each bite, but that's just me. Elote - nice! I don't know if it's anything to write home about but it was a welcome addition to the meal. Salsas: Salsa Verde - one of my favorites. Very nice. Great flavors with the jalapeño coming through. Salsa Roja - quite nice as well. Good balance of flavor. *Avocado crema - my favorite hands down. So good especially right out of their fridge. I could honestly eat it on its own. Bold, zesty flavor, amazing texture. I should have bought some to take home..... Extra spicy - as the name implies it's spicy-- and I have a good spice tolerance. Pure spicy, a little earthy. Very nice if you just want to load on the spice. * Jalapeño relish - my second favorite from Mr. G's. I love jalapeño and if you do too you won't regret getting it. I see why they have earned 5 stars. Well deserved. Will be coming back again soon. read more

Mr. G's Tacos - 3 taco plate - Carne, Carnitas, Barbacoa & Salsas & Elote - Tacos Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I was on a work trip and was looking for a place that had great tacos. I found this place on yelp. When I came into the restaurant I was greeted by the staff. The staff were helpful and friendly. I ordered the 3 taco special which consists of carnitas, Barbacoa and Al pastor. I also added a grilled chicken taco. The tacos were delicious and it came with this avocado salsa which took it over the top. The meats were seasoned and cooked to perfection. The avocado salsa with salsa and the other condiments just made these tacos the bomb. Ambiance is customer friendly. This is a great place to go and get great Mexican food. read more

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i've ordered from this restaurant a total of two times: once when they first opened and another time last week. both times i was a bit disappointed but my friends love this place! i may have just ordered the wrong items (3 taco combo) my friends love their potato taco & bowls. for me, i felt that the overall taco itself lacked a lot of flavor. the second time i ordered, they totally forgot my sauces. how can i eat a taco without any sauces :( read more

Mr. G's Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Catered a party we had and food was a big hit! Highly recommend their catering service. The owner, Erin, and her husband were beyond nice. Great quality taco spot read more

We came here for Taco Tuesday. I ordered 1 carnitas, 1 pollo al pastor, and 1 barbacoa. My wife ordered all 3 Al pastors, and my son ordered a burrito. Food flavor: 3 out of 5. The food lacked seasoning. The meat was soft and juicy, just could not taste much. The added toppings did nothing to increase the flavor profile. Presentation: 4 out of 5. Good presentation, which made the food appear tasty. Service: 4 out of 5. Very nice and helpful staff. Overall, I still rate the location a 3 out of 5 because flavor is everything, and at $10.50 for three tacos, it needs to be. Would I go back... maybe. They need time to better their menu. It took me a long time to make the drive out to the location and I can wait again. I hope they can get better or I fear it will be another small business to fail. Sad to say because I very much prefer supporting great small businesses over chain locations. read more