Stopped here during a road trip through Alabama. We were pleasantly surprised by the variety of the menu and the quality of the food. Our food arrived quickly and was yummy. The carne asada tacos were excellent, and my daughter's quesadilla was great. The garnish on the tacos was fresh and flavorful. This was a nice road trip stop. The restaurant itself is fairly plain, but for a quick stop that isn't stereotypical fast food, this taco shop was a pleasant find. read more

Oscars Taco Shop - Carne Asada Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Athens, Alabama

Since Oscar's first opened I have the enjoyed the family atmosphere and home cooking this small chain affords its customers. I love their nachos but it's the little extras that make them stand in out. No mystery meat here. Just flavorful crunchy goodness. The pickled carrots are so good. Oscar's is not a large place but it is staff is always willing to answer you questions concerning their menu. They are located in a little strip mall just off I 65 in Athens. However it is worth the drive. read more

This place has all day breakfast burritos under about 10 dollars. I got the big breakfast burrito which had hashbrowns (the crispy kind), sausage, cheese and bacon. Couldn't be happier with the result. Burrito was prepared well wrapped in foil which keeps the ingredients cooked. Not as messy as I thought and definitely worth the price. Highly recommend. read more

I've been around Athens recently and as such I've been trying out a few of the local restaurants. Oscar's wound up being my choice for the day a few weeks ago. I thought the menu looked good before going, but sadly, I didn't have a positive experience with the food. This restaurant is pretty new and is located in a small strip mall. I understand it to be a small chain, with most locations in Tennessee. It was a little hard to get to the parking lot (had to go behind the Starbucks) but there was decent parking. They have advertised specials like deals during lunch, on certain days of the week, etc. Upon entering, you're funneled into a line up to the counter where you may place your order. The inside is slightly modern and looked very clean, including the women's restroom. The woman taking orders was pleasant albeit a little direct (mind you, though, I'm quite sensitive lmao). Their menu is pretty big but I eventually wound up with a burrito bowl as that's one of my go-tos. You can choose your protein (chicken for me) and it comes with rice, beans, lettuce, pico, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese. I asked for no guac and they obliged. I also ordered a medium drink and a personal sized cup of queso with chips. They have a small salsa bar where you can get your own salsa and try many flavors. I don't remember the exact total price of my meal, but I do remember being aghast at it -- pretty expensive for what I got, or so I felt. I remember liking the salsa I got from the salsa bar and the queso, while unremarkable, was still enjoyable. The chips were fine. But that burrito bowl...blech. It had the strangest taste permeating the entire dish, an extremely unpleasant medicinal/chemical flavor. The chicken was gray and unappetizing. The rice was a little undercooked, though that was pretty much the only thing I ate because it was the least affected item from the nasty taste. And there was so much lettuce I was a bit confused thinking I'd maybe received a taco salad by mistake. I wanted a little lettuce, but this was piles and piles of it, cold and soggy next to steaming hot food. I ate a few bites of rice, one piece of chicken, and a bite of beans and decided I could do no more. One of the worst entrees I've had in a long time, sadly. 2 stars for a clean restaurant, pleasant staff, and serviceable chips and dip. -3 stars for the taste of my entree and price. read more

First visit. Oscar Taco shop doesn't serve any tea!!!!! I don't think they realize where they are. We're in the South, we Southerners drink sweet tea, I don't drink soda, and the lemonade is horrible. You have to order from the counter and then pick your food up from the counter. It's a relatively new place, it's really clean. The food was OK. My taco salad shell was semi-stale. The salsa bar was fantastic. read more

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We use DoorDash so I can't comment on service or ambiance but the food is excellent! I love their taco salad. It's absolutely loaded with beef and all the goodies and it is delicious. Topped with a massive amount of cheese. The food is consistently delicious. Highly recommended! read more

Thank you Oscar's in Athens, AL! I visited another location and it was awful! Oscar's in Athens is delicious! Thank you!

When I miss home, I stop by Oscar's Taco Shop for a breakfast burrito...it takes me right back to living in SoCal where great breakfast burritos are everywhere. The food, flavors, and salsa are all spot on. Now they just need to build one in Madison! read more

This is the second time we've ordered via DoorDash prior to the ridiculous 7pm cut off only to check on the order to find it's been cancelled. Done w them . read more

Finally a taco and rolled taco (taquito) done right. They use shredded beef (brisket) and it's the best I've had in northern Alabama! Now if they'd only open a location in Huntsville/Meridianville/Hazel Green. read more

Delicious food! Great service. Large serving portions. Will always be one of my top choices.

If youre from Cali this is your place for Mexican HANDS DOWN THE BEST MEXICAN SINCE LEAVING CA! We drive from Huntsville just to eat there its so good. Everyone we've referred from California says its hands down the best since leaving. This location is not like the other Oscars Taco Shop locations, its better! They have a salsa bar with spicy carrots. My husband and daughters love their CAB and Cali Burrito. I love the taquitos and regular crunchy tacos. read more

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We tried out Oscars and were impressed! The menu has a great balance of classic and unique offerings all at excellent, affordable pricing. We tried the street tacos and the fajitas and both were great, and the portions were good for the price. It's a fast casual atmosphere, so you order at the counter before taking a seat. Staff was friendly and the dining area was clean. The only thing we wish was different was their closing time - wish they were open later! read more

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The food was delicious and the service amazing! Will definitely be back. Glad I found this place!

Elizabeth was the server at the register she was so upbeat and just happy to help. The restaurant itself is small but very clean and cute on the inside. The food however is absolutely the best part my husband and I have found a new favorite spot. The meat is tender and juicy and the tortillas seem to be made in house or at least very good quality. read more

Oscars Taco Shop - Carnitas tacos and carne Asada burritos with chips and cheese dip - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Athens, Alabama

Yo, this place was straight fire! The food is so good, it made my taste buds do the Macarena. And the prices? Cheaper than a Netflix subscription. Highly recommend you eating here! read more

First time eating here yesterday and I ordered the regular size breakfast burrito (which is huge) with chorizo and bacon, eggs and cheese! It was hands down the best! I went back today and ordered 5 rolled tacos and grilled chicken quesadilla! Sooo good! So flavorful! This will be a regular lunch place for me! Also the front counter lady is very friendly! Great service all around! I specifically commented to Elizabeth how sweet she was! read more

Better than taco mama and more authentic. Good food with real Mexican taste. You need to try it today

For athens, Alabama this place is good but this is a very mid tier street taco place in my honest opinion. Prices are pretty high for what you get but not terrible food and it's gonna be better than at least 75% of the other options here in this town. The worst thing I had was there salsas were just really white washed and bland. It's like they had to dumb their salsas down to get people to eat it. My carna asada tacos were good however. I hope to see this place lasting awhile if I have to come back to the browns ferry nuclear for work. read more

Service isn't up to par. Order accuracy is a problem. For the money I would not bother.

Being from San Diego, CA I've struggled to find "California Mexican food". It's here. This place is amazing! Fast and friendly service. Decorated really nice, music playing on low, and very open. read more

I have been here 3 times since they have opened. The breakfast burritos are good. The rolled tacos are good. The smothered fries are ok but for those prices the portion sizes should be much bigger. Why am I giving you 3 stars? As I stated before, I have been there 3 times, but I have actually tried to eat there at least 3 other times, because a boy needs his breakfast burrito fix. The problem is this- if your posted opening is 7am, then why are you NEVER open at 7am?? I have tried 7:15, 7:30. As I sit here and write this review, it is 7:47am on a Wednesday, and door is locked, lights are off. If the opening time has changed, then please update your multiple listings and website! Thanks. read more

My new favorite place to eat, the family that owns it also has taco shops in San Diego and the recipes and flavors are the same, I will be a regular here for sure. read more

Oscars Taco Shop - The rolled tacos are great. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Athens, Alabama

This is a good for Athens. It is the best restaurant in Madison Athens or Huntsville. Love their food ... read more

Oscars Taco Shop - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Athens, Alabama

What a great addition to our growing town! I've now been to Oscar's three times, and I am confident with my 5 star rating. I've had the beef taco, fish taco, beef burrito, and beef taco salad. My family has eaten the carne asada fries, steak street tacos, and house fries. All were excellent! The hot salsa is so delicious! The space is clean, well-lit, and comfortable. Everybody working there has been kind, helpful, and so quick! Very fresh, delicious, quick, and reasonably priced. I'll go again and again! read more

Food and Service were EXCELLENT! Our first time here but won't be our last :-) Food was hot and fresh! We got lunch prices and were in and out the door for under $25 for two of us! read more

This food was 10/10. Delicious! We were just driving through from gulf shores. So glad we made the stop.

Unfortunately I don't have any pictures as we devoured the food. Being from California this place is pretty accurate to the food out there & on the contrary to what others have posted about the prices. I think they are more than reasonable. With the aguas frescas being an exception but the horchata is amazing so we don't mind it. So far my husband and I have tried the street tacos combo, the California burrito with fries, carne asada fries & the carne asada nachos. The women taking our orders were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Although the location is small and the parking isn't great, it's clean and the well maintained with a modern yet traditional feel. We love that they added the online order option for pick up as well. read more

Food was freshly prepared and had great flavor. The tacos were all good especially the pork and chicken ones.

Food is fantastic and service was fast. I have been here several times now and everything tastes great.