This was a great find! I happened to drive by this place late at night while I was at work, and it seemed an odd place for a restaurant... it's a bit in a more industrial area with not a ton of retail type businesses. Sure enough, I googled it and discovered it is indeed a taco haven just off of Fish Hatchery Rd. I was finally able to stop by and experience the yumminess that is Paco's Taco's! I ordered three chicken taco's and they were delicious. Adequate filling in the tacos with meat and various good stuff, to include avocado! A rare find, anything that comes standard with avocado gets mad props in my book! These are among some of my favorite tacos I've had in the area, and I would definitely recommend checking it out. The tacos came with refried beans and rice on the side. I don't like refried beans period, and the rice wasn't super flavorful but oh well. I wish I'd had the option to just do a la carte tacos and save the few bucks, but I couldn't find the option on the online menu ordering. The space itself was HUGE, so if you're looking to dine in you should have no problem with social distancing yourself. read more

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We got there and they had the taco bar set up and it was fantastic and it's like all you can eat and I think it was like 15 a person but it was fantastic. Definitely will go back cause it's right by my favorite pet shop big kahunas so I can get all my fishes and get a fantastic lunch. read more

I've been picking up lunch from Paco's Tacos for years and it never disappoints! I called my order in today and I was tired and said "Enchilada de Pallo"....I was seriously tired. Without a pause he said "you want stick enchiladas? I think you mean chicken but if you really want sticks, I can find them and make it for you". I had a good laugh. Great food and good people! read more

We got 2 of the pastor, carnitas, and steak tacos ($3.5 per taco), chips and guac ($8) and it was all just okay. The meat had grill marks and what looked like lots of seasoning but was mostly gristly and flavorless. The salsa was watered down and had no spice to it. The guac was probably the only highlight of the meal. As other reviewers have started, the man at the register was not friendly and even chastised us for mistakenly thinking our order was ready after we walked up thinking he had called our order in Spanish. The establishment is in a strip mall that shares a space with a daycare, walking into what feels like a gymnasium, the dining room is dark and has an odd vibe with tables sparsely spread out in a large space. There are many places that serve tacos in the vicinity so we'll likely go somewhere else next time we are in the area. read more

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Excelente comida buen sazón ricas cemitas y la torta loca muy buena Buen servicio Muy tranquilo para comer read more

Finally got the tacos, still very much 5 stars! I'm happy to have found my new favorite Mexican place.

Very good food and excellent customer service and clean comfortable dining area. Good selection on food and plenty of parking available. I do strongly recommend that you ought to eat at Paci's Tacos. read more

This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant. We went here for taco hopping on national taco day. We went to 4 places, and Paco's Tacos was our favorite. We got 5 tacos: cecina, cabeza, barbacoa, lengua and asada. I got the lengua taco at 2 other restaurants that same day. And the lengua here was by far the best. Our favorite was the cecina. It was perfectly salted and packed with flavor. All the meat here was so perfectly cooked with flavor and tenderness. The corn tortilla was warm and fresh. Not dry at all. What separates a good taco from a great taco is the tortilla and Paco's Tacos did not dosappoint. The salsa: perfect consistency. Not too liquidy but not just all chunks. Had the perfect acidity to balance out the taco. Service was exceptional. All around good people. Make it out to this restaurant. Well worth it! read more

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We were in from out of town and decided to trust Yelp's 4-star review of this place. We walked in and didn't see any menu posted so we walked to the counter to ask for help. The guy working seemed annoyed that we were there and rushed us through our orders. The tacos were okay but definitely not worth the experience. If you like cilantro, you'll be pleasantly surprised with the SALAD of cilantro on each taco. Overpriced for sure. read more

There's no menu and the guy working was rude. Seemed to bother him by walking in. We spent $50 for lunch for four. The tacos were fine, but certainly not the best. read more

Went here for the first time. I was a bit apprehensive considering some of the reviews but I had great luck and my opinion on the lunch prices are quite fair. $10 for a Chimichanga+Sides+Drink is VERY reasonable compared to Madison area prices. Chimichanga (Avocado+Veggies) - 4.5/5 - I'd say the best part of the meal. I highly recommend the diablo or other hot sauces available to give your meal a bold kick but I prefer spicy food when it comes to Mexican. There was some hard pieces in the chimichanga (one of the vegetables used - not sure which) that seemed out of place. This is comparable to El Pastor's(Park Street) Avocado Chimichanga which is a great option for Stoughton. Rice 2/5 - Probably one of the lesser favorites of the meal. The flavor seemed like a boxed spanish rice which is not really great. I prefer the one at El Rio Grande. Beans 3/5 - A decent side but again, not the best I've had. Somewhere in the middle. Service 5/5 - Friendly and quick service. Although I didn't get chips with the meal(I know there was complaints about that), the food came so fast I doubt I would have gotten any chips in. To be fair, I was the only one there not doing the buffet but I've been to enough places to know that isn't always a guarantee for speed. Prices 5/5 - Again, to me, these seem very fair for Madison area prices. Hopefully the place grows as Stoughton always needs more restaurant variety and because it is more of an authentic mexican style(el pastor/taqueria guadalajara/los gemelos/etc.) - it is a great alternative to El Rio Grande's more mainstream style(Senor Peppers, Lalo's Mexican Restaurant). Both existing in Stoughton is a great thing as both styles and flavors are great for certain crowds and days of the week. read more

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I'm updating this review because I've given Paco's another chance and despite the prices, the food is really good. The three taco dinner is great! The cilantro and avocado is tasty with chicken, beef and goat. I was a little hesitant when I ordered the goat, but it was really good. I asked my family why they now prefer Paco's to other Mexican restaurants in town and they immediately said the food seems less greasy. I'm not sure I agree. I'd say it's more a matter of overall flavor. Plus, the Main Street location is great for people watching. We gave Paco's another chance and we're glad we did. read more

Paco's Tacos - Goat tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This is a gem of a street taco restaurant in the heart of downtown Stoughton. If your a fan of food network or watch Rick Bayless shows, you will know these tacos are the real deal! He actually serves goat tacos everyday, and my husband is a huge fan! He also has all the other standard proteins for those not quite as adventuresome. This is not your standard American Style Mexican fare, so other than the queso dip there is nothing drowning in cheese. Which actually I prefer. The guacamole is handmade fresh and delicious! Just give it a try and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!! read more

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First time eating here , and the food was awesome!!! Will definitely be ordering from here again. It's worth searching out for this place.

Excellent Samitas and authentic chalupas. Tacos asada were very delicious. The taco bar confused me a little, I didn't see any soft shell tortillas but they had tamales. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Wow. Now that's some good Mexican. Lots of protein options, good servings, and quick. Coming back next time I'm in town.

Stumbled on this place through a Yelp search and I'm so glad I did!! Fantastic flavors, generous portions and reasonably priced. It very quickly became our go-to for Mexican food in the area. Everyone loved their meals!! read more

Truly the best Mexican food I've ever eaten. Everything is very clearly freshly made and made with love. My entire family was absolutely obsessed with their guacamole in particular. We've only ever ordered for pick up from them and it's been 10/10 every single time. Worth every penny. Give them your business!!!! read more

Really good street tacos. The environment was really nicely decorated. Very friendly and good customer service. Fresh food. I would go back because their prices were very reasonable. read more

The food was terrible. I ordered the steak and it was so tough I couldn't cut it, tear it or even chew it. The man at the counter was very pleasant. I felt bad for him because the food was so bad. I took it home for the dogs. Plus it was expensive - $22!! read more

I came here about 2 years ago when I was working in the area. Remember the food being really good and fast. Was concerned that maybe this place didn't make it through the pandemic, glad to see it did. Food tasted just the same as it did last time, awesome. Also remember the guy working behind the counter/kitchen. He's a 1-man gang, food is awesome and fast! read more

Such a great hidden gem. Buffet was amazing and lots of options for everyone. The service was fantastic and very friendly.

There's a few things I need to cover first before explaining why I rated so low: The customer service was great. The atmosphere was cute. The food was pretty good too (I LOVED the green salsa). Granted, the chicken burrito I had was relatively dry, however my husband did enjoy his tamales. And I do have to admit that the Horchata had a overwhelmingly cinnamon taste. However, what makes me give them three stars is the prices. They're appalling. This is the single time that I have ever and will ever pay $11 for a burrito. They are charging ridiculous prices for food that you can get for cheaper and tastes better if you just drive 10 min to Oregon, McFarland, or even 20 min to Madison. They are set up as a quick service meal and expect people to pay table service prices. Not even El Rio Grande charge as much as they do. I know this isn't Chicago but that's where I grew up and down there I don't even pay this much. For my husband and I to eat JUST a burrito, their 2 tamale dinner, and one glass of horchata we paid $30 (including a 15% tip). There is no way that a meal, that doesn't even come with free chips and salsa (they charge $5.99 for them by the way and I don't count the table spoon serving of salsa they gave me with the burrito), should cost that much. The only way I can see this restaurant making it is if they lower their prices. Unless that happens we will personally not be going back. Not saying you shouldn't give them a chance, but just be warned that you will be stuck paying more than necessary. read more

This place is incredible. Simply amazing. My husband raved about it for weeks before I finally experienced it, so by then, it had a big reputation to live up to and it did not disappoint! My husband has eaten there about once a week of the last two months. He's tried something different every time and has been beyond blown away. I've been here twice now and I'm convinced this place needs to be a marked spot on some incredible eatery map. The steak gordita, the chicken chimichanga, the hot dog (no, I didn't stutter when I said, hot dog), fish sandwich, so so much goodness in one little spot. With COVID, I would say this place is taco truck meets restaurant, in a clean and friendly atmosphere. I can't wait to see what else they have to offer. read more

I was excited to try this place out because it is right next to my daughter's daycare and I had been wanting to check it out for a while, but after today I will never be coming back. The server behind the counter was the opposite of helpful. He barely acknowledged my daughter and I when we walked in and even when we ordered. He just turned around and walked away and told us to have a seat. The food was fine--not bad, not great. Compared to Taqueria Guadalajara it is sub-par and A LOT more expensive. I paid over $30 for what would have cost me $20 at TGs. It's a shame because I really wanted to like this place, but it ended up being a total disappointment. read more

Driving to Northern Wisconsin was looking for a lunch spot other than the chain restaurants. Came upon Pacos Tacos from other Yelp reviews and glad we stopped. Great lunch buffet with tacos and all the sides. Friendly service and good food. Recommend a stop for anyone wanting good Mexican!! read more

Nice small, locally owned place. The owner was there working and waiting on people and definitely wanted everyone to be satisfied. It was a one man show as it wasn't too busy for lunch the day I stopped in. I ordered the two tamale dinner which included beans rice couple of sides of hot sauces and two very very large tamales that were absolutely homemade and delicious -- some of the best tamales I have ever eaten! Pepsi products on fountain as well as cans to go and Mexican beverages are available as well. They do run a small buffet weekday lunch. read more

We stopped in on their first Saturday open and ordered two 3 Tacos dinners - one with Cecina (which is marinated beef) and one al Pastor (which is marinated pork). You order at the counter and then the food is brought to your table. Both dinners came with tasty salads (not iceberg lettuce!) followed by the platters themselves. The tacos each consisted of two soft corn tortillas filled with the meat plus cilantro, chopped onions, and a slab of avocado. There were accompanying sauces that added some extra flavor but were not particularly hot. Hotter sauces are available. There was a nice quantity of rice and house-made refried beans on the side that did not overwhem the platters. We made a dinner and next day lunch out of our meals. The flavors were fresh and authentic, the prices reasonable, and the service friendly. We will be returning to try the tortas, cemitas, and tamales. read more

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Better burrito than the other Mexican restaurant. Ingredients seem fresher. Worth the extra money for better quality. Give this place a try. read more

I could have made the tacos i bought at home, and have them tasted better. I had 3 tacos, 1 was asada, pollo de tinga and pastor. I had green salsa & red and you could barely taste the heat ‍. The only one i really liked was de asada. If you're a mexican who wants good authentic tacos, don't come here because you will be disappointed unfortunately :/ i hope this place takes these reviews in consideration because if they keep it up then it won't get better. At least the music was authentic ‍‍‍ read more

Visited for the first time. SUPER friendly staff, that takes the time to explain the choices, allergens, etc. As an added bonus they have a taco bar with numerous choices. Will gladly return. read more

Hands down some of the best Mexican food I've had from a restaurant. Love this place expensive and delicious food. Great customer service as well. read more

Yum. The tamales are the real deal and the menudo is delicious, full of flavor. Get in there and let's keep an authentic place open, Stoughton! read more

Great place for a quick bite. I wanted taco buffet and I had many choices. Food was great and restaurant was clean. One guy seems to run the place but that was fine with me. I would go back. read more

We had the tamale dinner, ranchero steak, and seasoned steak tacos. Everything was great! The tamales were very tender, the rice and beans were excellent which a lot of Mexican places treat as an after thought I feel. Really great stuff. Would definitely go back if I lived here. read more

First time eating here and let me tell you I was a little shocked at house much we paid for 3 plates and chips. But then we saw the food and then tasted the food and it was well worth it. Food was absolutely amazing!! If delivery tasted so delicious, I cannot wait to eat dine in. Bravo on the food! read more

I walked in expecting hot, fresh, Mexican food, off the grill,,,and instead heard microwave doors slamming repeatedly,, and got cold pork to go. ug,,, Way too many authentic options in Madison for that BS! If your the owner reading this, throw out those stupid microwaves, they will save you time, but they wont help your bottom line. $$$ It makes your cooks lazy too. read more

We have been coming to Pacos Tacos since we moved to Stoughton in May. Such authentic, tasty Mexican food is hard to find. Their green salsa is addicting! Very good food, friendly people and reasonable prices. read more

Amazing margs walking distance from the vue apartments and valley view. Staff is really cool and the food is great!

Really good food and authentic! You can get a soup as a side instead of rice and beans. Soups and sauces make this place unique and tasty.