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    Mr. G's Tacos

    4.7 (251 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Sandrine N.

    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!

    Kevin W.

    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!

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    Daph H.

    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!

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    Chuck P.

    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!

    3 tacos with rice and beans
    Irene C.

    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.

    Matt M.

    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!

    Taquitos with real chicken! Not soggy and greasy!
    Stacy P.

    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!

    Lilly Y.

    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

    Basic dining area- clean and pleasant.
    Gino H.

    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.

    Carnitas/Barbacoa/Chicken Al Pastor on Taco Tuesday for $10.50

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    Ask the Community - Mr. G's Tacos

    It looks like you make your own taco shells? Yes?

    Yes, we make them in-house throughout the day! :)

    How are prices?

    $4.50/ taco is not low. It's on the more expensive side.

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    The Taco Stand a small footprint, super casual eatery in a busy target shopping center and you…read moreshould be off of Alicia Parkway. It's like driving straight over the border and grabbing street tacos in Tijuana! Positives are you can literally watch them making the corn tortillas by hand and cooking some of the meat on a stick and the other made to order as you go. The servings are large and if there's not enough tables, there is a counter facing the kitchen, you can sit at. And all food is made to order. The salsa is OK nothing brilliant. The meat products used for the tacos, I had chicken and fish the first time, were OK but not exceptional. Because the food is made to order it does take longer to receive. And the restaurant always feels a little bit on the grungy side versus clean. Overall, this is an OK taco shop in an area that doesn't have a lot of taco shop options. I will eat here if I need to, but I don't particularly want to go back here for tacos.

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    We've always seen this spot but had never tried it, so we decided to check it out on Mother's Day…read more They were BUSY, but still moved quickly to get the line down. The restaurant itself is pretty small inside, you order first, then they bring the food to your table. Even with how packed it was, the wait honestly wasn't bad at all. My wife, who's pregnant, saved us a table while I waited in line to order, and Fidel, who I'm assuming is the manager, was very nice and welcoming. He checked up on us a few times even though he wasn't our server, and was very personable asking about our baby. The food was AMAZING. I'm so glad we decided to stay. I had the carnitas Benedict, which was delicious and packed with flavor. My wife had the El Chupon burrito, which was also amazing. But the star of the show for us was their hot salsa, incredibly flavorful with the perfect amount of spice We'll definitely be back!

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