Holy f'ing delicious. This eclectic, chic, artsy, semi-vulgar decorated and profoundly delicious taco shop stole my heart with food. The flavors are truly outstanding in every bite, every dip into a sauce... and their staff was so knowledgeable, friendly and went above and beyond to assist when I almost died from eating hotter than hell sauce I shouldn't have tried. Dips & Chips | Clint / Elvis, the Elvis was my favorite - so much flavor! Tacos | Carnita (avocado salsa on the side) / Monte (sub roasted chicken) / Polly / Cleveland (no mushroom, sub Chicken) / Mary / Florida Man (chicken & pork) / Monte (jerk chicken) No other taco in my life has ever compared. Go get a Proper taco, friends. read more

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We stumbled upon this fantastic taco place and were so surprised with how great the food was! The menu was vast, the service was fast and friendly, and the ambiance was groovy! They had hilarious stickers for sale, as well as t-shirts, coffee mugs, etc with funny sayings on them! read more

There were a lot of vegetarian and vegan options. Everything could build your own. There were specials and things recommended by frequent orders. I love nachos and was okay with spicy food so got the spicy chickpeas nachos and tried the cactus dip since it's a house favorite. It was a nice sour cream/mayo dip that had a light acidity like a tatziki. Chips must be made in house since they come with a light dusting of color that can be seen here. read more

Proper Taco - Nachos and cactus dip - Tacos Near Me - Midland, Michigan

Driving back down state, we decided to lunch here based on solid Yelp reviews, and it did not disappoint. Small, but cute & clean, we were greeted right away. Cute funky art work and fun sassy gear for sale--we just loved it! Our foursome ordered a variety of tacos , which were all packed with the protein of our choice. Really filling tacos. We also shared a layered dip & tortilla chips, so delicious. The tortilla chips are a thicker than some & have a sprinkling of seasoning--really excellent! The food's presentation is very attractive & tastes as good as it looks. We were just delighted with our lunch & the fun ambience. Such a cute area of Midland. We would definitely make it a point to stop here when traveling!! Thank you Proper Taco for a very yummy meal! read more

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I picked proper Taco based on reviews and it does not disappoint. There are so many options and my daughter, husband and I got a variety between the 3 of us. They were all amazing. You will definitely find something that you enjoy whether it be fairly traditional to a little bit different from the norm. You can get mild heat all the way up to burning your taste buds off. They were all juicy and so flavorful. Highly recommend! read more

We ate here on a Saturday afternoon after touring Northwood campus. The location is great, and there is plenty of parking behind the restaurant or on the street. While we had a great time, the food was just okay. The people were awesome and we had a great time. They have put a ton of time and effort into the atmosphere, decorations and the naming of their dishes. It's a super fun place to walk around and chill. The nachos were amazing, but our tacos weren't really all that great. I like the soft shell corn varieties, but the pork tacos were not good at all. The chicken varieties were decent, but the chicken meat was dry. Overall, it was a good experience but the food was not as good as we were expecting. We will try it again next time. read more

Proper Taco - Tacos Near Me - Midland, Michigan

The restaurant is clean and the staff are very friendly. We ordered vegetarian items and were very impressed by the number of vegetarian and protein options on the menu. Would love to see some seafood options in the future, but perhaps those are seasonal. The nachos were our favorite. The spicy guac is actually spicy and the queso is really good. Probably the best place in town for solid nachos. Unfortunately we weren't impressed by the tacos. We felt like they were overstuffed and bland. We tried several vegetarian and vegan tacos but weren't huge fans. Maybe the meat tacos are better? We asked for a straw and the gentleman said they charge for straws so that was interesting. We would definitely come again for the nachos though! read more

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Great Tacos! Cool little restaurant in downtown. Awesome staff with trendy decorations. read more

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We recently had a team outing and Proper Taco was a hit! All of my colleagues loved it, and I am excited to bring more people to experience the food and atmosphere. I was very pleased with the Gluten and Dairy Free options, and the cashier had great recommendations! Highly recommend The Cleveland with Chicken. read more

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Great atmosphere, kind staff, amazing food! Stopped in for a late lunch and were delighted with the staff kindness as we started at the menu. The food was prepared quickly and tasted amazing! read more

Proper Taco - Pollo Taco - Tacos Near Me - Midland, Michigan

I'm up here with my coworker for a conference and I hadn't eaten anything all day. We were given a one hour lunch break and since it was within walking distance of the hotel, we came here to eat. Walking in, the place is a decent size, but very limited seating. The menu's electronic and it was hard to read and understand. It was also super fuzzy and tiny font. I docked a star for this because half of us were standing there squinting. I will say the food here is fabulous. I ordered two Oxacada tacos and there were so spicy I couldn't finish. My coworker got a salad and she really enjoyed her meal. Drinks here are from the cooler and no fountain drinks. Boo hiss, I like fountain pop! (refills as I am heavy on the liquids. I really enjoyed the food here a lot, and even though it's nothing super fancy, definitely worth eating here. Prices are decent but worth it's weight in gold. eat here if you can! read more

Delish! Got a variety of tacos, nachos, chips and queso and everything was great. Also picked up some silly gifts for Father's Day.

This place is disgusting avoid. Service was poor, the individual operating the operation was inebriated. The food was not edible.

These are not traditional tacos, but if you looked at the menu you already know that: ambience is decidedly on the funky side. Meatless and vegan options are clearly labeled (I was a bit confused by a dip with bacon being listed as "Vegan" but the fairly wordy menu text stated that without bacon was an option). The more red text there is for an option, the hotter it is. The restaurant is on the corner literally next to a public lot in downtown Midland. Inside, at least in the wintertime, the lighting was a bit dim but the food was fine. My companion had chicken tacos; we shared an order of sexed-up bean dip (no bacon). No drinks, though water and plastic cups are available if you look. The bean dip had a kick to it; basically the bean dips are toppings on top of a basic bean dip; knowing that now, I'd give it a good stir before tackling it. The seasoned chips were dusted with salt and some sort of chili; I prefer 'em plain. For me, the medium level of spice is about perfect; the "Xander" was a bit weird (sweet?) but I liked the taco with adobo chickpeas and a little red text. The chicken tacos were also apparently good. If you like your tacos funky and like lots of vegetarian / vegan options, stop by. read more

My husband and I stopped in after a long walk. We love spicy! The Kirsten nachos with chorizo did not disappoint! We will definitely stop by again on our trip here. Staff was personable and quick to get our food out. The place its self is adorable. read more

I ordered take out and wasn't impressed. I had the Polly (spicy chicken) & carnitas taco and the queso dip. The queso dip I would rate a 1/5 - extremely rubbery and thick. & extremely lacking in flavor. The chips were good. Both tacos were mediocre for me as far as tacos go. The corn tortillas were good and the tacos were well stuffed, but the flavor just wasn't there for me as far as street tacos go. The salsas and seasonings were bland. If you're a fan of chipotle flavor you may like the Polly taco. read more

Awesome menu with tons of options for carnivores and herbivores alike! Nachos were layers of deep flavor and a touch heat. Tacos perfectly cooked and toppings plentiful! Proper Taco is a must! read more

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We walked in and got a delightful tour of the menu including recommendations based on our spice levels. We were served quickly and efficiently! The food looked spectacular and tasted better! Will definitely come here again!! Picked up the amusing mug for my sister! read more

I liked what I had food wise but their menu is overwhelming with options and names. I would rate it a five for the taste and service but just reading the menu gives me anxiety. I've been to very similar restaurants in other areas and I've had awesome experiences but, having so many options on the menu and adding having an odd naming convention is to much for me. In a rambling way I'm just saying 5 stars for the food and 3 stars for the menu which averages to the 4 stars I'm rating them overall. read more

This place is amazing I had Remington taco, Brittnay and Pollo. Could only eat two they were so full and flavorful. Husband had the Beetlejuice from the Halloween menu and loved it especially the pickled beets. Salsa and chips were phenomenal they chips were seasoned with a taco seasoning. We got the hot salsa. We will be back for sure. I want to try all the tacos. read more

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Amazing food and spectacular custom service! The pork carnitas were super tasty and the perfect amount of spice. The quaint atmosphere was the perfect spot for celebrating my daughter's engagement. Best of all, the owner Ashley went above and beyond. We called earlier in the day to see if they could accommodate a party of 10 to surprise my daughter. Not only did she provide a table, but gave the newly engaged couple flowers, a card, and a little surprise for the celebration. We will definitely be back. It was well worth the 90-minute drive it took us. read more

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The workers know their flavors, just trust them. I can't recommend anything specific because everyone's different. But tell the workers what you like and they will surprise you and make it for you! Food is terrific, five stars if they ever scratch make the chips and tortillas. 10/10 service. The place is on the smaller side but they have a few big tables for groups. I'm sure if you called ahead they would let you know if they have room. Self service you order at a counter then they bring you the food. Highly recommend. read more

This is the best place on earth! 10/10 service great food, good conversation! Here's a poem for how great proper taco is! Proper Taco rules Other tacos drool! Best service around Greatest nachos in town! read more

Not traditional street tacos, but SO GOOD! Great service, great food, great merch. We liked all 8 tacos we tried. Messy, don't come on first date ;) read more

We were so excited to try these tacos after hearing the majority of the menu is gluten free. We called in advance to discuss the menu and Ashley was very helpful. We drove from over an hour away. When we arrived we were vastly disappointed. Flavors were either extremely spicy or bland. Tacos were good portions but soggy and poorly presented. The queso tasted bland and was unappealing. Moreover, the ambiance at the restaurant was bizarre. The toilet was not working without a sign on the bathroom that it was out of order even though staff were aware. Instead of fixing the toilet they sent us to a bar down the road to use their bathrooms. The food and experience both were overall such a huge disappointment and a waste of $33. We couldn't be more disappointed in our experience. read more

This hidden gem!!! Seriously YOU MUST go there ... best tacos I've ever had. Service was good, little mom and pop kind of atmosphere.... These tacos are so unique so well made the flavors are outstanding. This is a bucket list stop !! check out the menu I posted read more

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Too spicy, and I love/do well with spice. Lacks flavor because of the spice. Extremely inedible. Service was lacking as well. Looked vomit-y. Awful experience. read more

it was actually so good omg the lady there was so nice to me and the tacos were so buss. i felt genuine emotion eating those tacos bro deadass. read more

Not a family atmosphere. Some things around the place have "language". Lunch for myself was $24 for a couple tacos, chips, salsa, and a coconut water. Place feels like it is having an identity crisis. Salsa was top notch. Best for take out. read more

Food 7/10 Tacos 6/10 Nachos 8/10 Service 7/10 Ambiance 6/10 except for the bathroom with celebrity mug pics. read more

I adore this place. The food is delicious, the stickers and cards hilarious, the merch delightful. It's so nice having decent vegetarian options. I finally broke down and bought a "NACHOS" sweater. I will wear it with pride. read more

Tacos are huge! I may have picked poorly, but one was too spicy for me. People were nice and quick.

Amazing tacos! Very hot options! Be careful, when they describe Britany as hot, it's referring to the taco for sure!! Now capers on a chicken taco from Juarez? Genius! Florida man certainly captures the tropical citrus flavor. These place knows tacos! They make their own corn tortillas (no flour tortillas from the store). Delivery was super fast, and ordering was a breeze through their website. So glad Proper Taco is close to where I work! read more

PROS I received a big protein portion, and the taco tasted great. Staff was friendly. They seemed to like their job and the owner. CONS Menu was hard to decipher The $5 taco came with one corn tortilla read more

Beef cheek, pork, and chicken taco. Easily the closest thing you'll get to an authentic Mexican street taco. For Midland I'd give it a 4/5 star. All the meat was tender, juicy, and flavorful. Would of been better with a double corn tortilla on the outside. Still great overall. read more

Proper Taco - Tacos Near Me - Midland, Michigan

Taco filling was tasty, hated the rubbery cold corn tortilla. Would have preferred a flour tortilla. Wasn't given my coin change, just a bill back. (Not sure why!?) Get a new bottle opener rather than being condescending about a crap piece of equipment that no one can use without your explanation. Also, sorry the ex-husband left you a shitty opener and find it ridiculous you are waiting for a customer to buy you a new one. Seriously....wtf? Also, the unnecessarily confrontational attitude of the staff was off-putting. Will not be back. read more

Delicious food, awesome vibe, fantastic staff. Stop and eat here, you will not be sorry. Best tacos I have eaten in the area. read more

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Great environment, down to earth staff. I mean, really great people. The interior was very up to date. I've noticed not everyone is a fan of this style of Mexican. I on the other hand thought it was rather nice to have a change of pace instead of the same exact Mexican dish like 90% of the others. The street taco take really grabbed my attention. read more

Proper Taco - Chorizo Taco's & Classic Bottle Coke - Tacos Near Me - Midland, Michigan

Tacos are excellent great service will be back again nice cozy, diner, in looks like they have seating outside for nicer weather read more

Proper Taco - Chicken beef and pork tacos - Tacos Near Me - Midland, Michigan

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Stopped in after a coffee at Espresso Milano next door. It was 12:15 on Thursday with only one person ahead of me at the register. There is seating for approximately 20 people. Would be nice if they could share outdoor tables with their neighbor. Had to wait around minutes for my one carne taco. Person taking my order was friendly. I don't like the bottled soda, prefer fountain drinks and the taco was pretty small for $4. The taco was too spicy for my tastes, the meat seemed dry and really no taste other than spicy. I'm not a big taco eater but it was convenient. Won't be stopping again, overall too spicy and price for the size isn't for me. read more

Proper Taco - Carne taco - Tacos Near Me - Midland, Michigan