I came here with a large group of coworkers right when they opened, and it quickly became clear why this place is so popular. It fills up fast, so if you plan to dine in, it's a good idea to arrive early. The restaurant itself was very clean and had plenty of seating. The food was incredibly fresh across the board. The tortilla chips were crispy with just the right amount of salt, and the tamales were perfectly moist. The meat was lean, flavorful, and well-seasoned. I also appreciated the variety of sauces and crema options, which made it easy to customize everything to your taste. The service was excellent, and the staff was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Overall, I would highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

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Great tacos, fresh ingredients and always great portions! The customer service is abrupt, not personable but people skills don't deteriorate the amazing tacos. I'm still a regular. Still ask for tips at the window. Stingy on their salsa. Did I say they have amazing tacos?! Fish tacos, chicken and Al pastor, all delicious! read more

Real Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Holladay, Utah

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We have been here several times over the past year or so, the food is always spot on, the quality is always consistent, and the service is always fast and friendly! This place is usually packed and there's definitely a reason why, you can count on what you're getting every single time. Delicious flavors & hearty portions keep us coming back. Great job! read more

The new patio is really fabulous, and we love the new house made cocktails. The nachos are way filling and love how loaded they are with different toppings. 2 things though... They have some chairs on the patio that no one likes - every time we go we ended up having a discussion with other patrons about the super low black chairs, they need to switch those out! It's like musical chairs out there to avoid the black chairs. The vegetarian tamale isn't so great, I'll be sticking with the always fabulous vegetarian burrito for now. read more

Real Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Holladay, Utah

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Came out for the grand opening of the dog friendly patio of Real Taqueria, and it was such a a treat for us and our pup! Everything from the service, to food was excellent, along with the vibes/layout of the patio area. We got some tacos, a quesadilla, and mole. While the carne asada tacos were good, the barbacoa quesadilla was excellent, so tender and flavorful, with a ton of spices, but the star of the show was the chicken mole! I wouldn't have considered myself a mole fan before, but this was excellent, just so well cooked with so much smoky chocolatey flavor! Along with the meal, their hot sauces are amazing, as well as their aguas frescas! We will definitely be back! read more

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Great medical option in Utah. Everything is good and the interior is bright and roomy. It's a perfect lunch spot. I like the camaron (shrimp) burrito the creamy sauces is delicious with it. read more

Just moved to Utah and saw a news interview about this place. Wasn't disappointed... food was delicious . Busy since it was during lunch time and Cinco de Mayo. Tacos were fresh and savory. Horchata was only $1 for today and splurged with a Tres Leches dessert. Friendly staff and nice family owned feel. Highly recommended read more

Stopped in today and had some tacos with rice and beans, and it was so good! Food was delicious, ordering was easy and staff was great! Decor is adorable, and every was clean in the bathrooms. So thankful to have good Mexican food in Utah read more

Great tacos. Fast service. Authentic taste. Highly recommend. Easy to order and food comes quick. Fair prices for solid Mexican food that is unique. read more

FOOD POISONING. Better Mexican food in Japan than this place. Employees are rude and purposely talked badly about me and my family in Spanish, not knowing I speak Spanish. They messed up our food (asked for shrimp burrito with black beans but got a burrito with rice and pinto beans three shrimp and for some reason steak and peas rolled up with the burrito ... that's cross contamination!) and laughed about it! Bad service crap food (the health department needs to look into this place). Ranchoritos is next store and far better! This place is tiny with no where to comfortably sit. Far too loud environment not worth the price or wait! DONT GO HERE! I'd give zero stars if I could. TRASH NEVER GOING BACK. read more

I ordered a burrito and tacos for myself and my hubby. WOW the portions were huge! You are definitely getting your money's worth here. The service was also quick and friendly and the vibes are festive. Great spot. read more

Real Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Holladay, Utah

I really love this place! Good food and great service. But.... the pre-tip thing has gone wrong, here and other places. Sometimes I get orders a bit wrong and sauces don't get put into the bag that were asked for. No big deal- but when you pre-tip..... you better get it right! I will always come here though! It's a great place. read more

Real Taqueria isn't your typical local taqueria where they're serving street tacos; their taco and burrito portions are large and fulfilling. This place very much tailors to the local demographic. We found that although the food was filling, it wasn't the typical street taco taqueria we were looking for. The al pastor and pollo asado meats were tender but not very flavorful in our opinion. We find less is more for our tacos and burritos, and we were just a little too overwhelmed by the toppings and fillings. Very cute building + interior and nice staff. read more

Real Taqueria - Classic al pastor, shrimp taco, and pollo asado tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Holladay, Utah

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I will start by saying that I really like the food and have been stopping by since they opened. I do not know about the ambiance as I always do door dash or drive thru. The service is my issue to the point that I will not be going back. When I go through drive through they expect a large tip or they cop an attitude. Before covid no tipping anywhere at drive thru. Now I know places expect it and I always tip. One time I had forgotten my wallet and had to pay in cash and that set them off. And, even though I do not go often enough for them to recognize me they always act like their hands get caught up in their mic and they shake up my food so that by the time I get home the sauces are all open and the food is unrecognizable as separate items. So back to the food, not so good if served in a pile. read more

We arrived before two other parties, but they forgot about us. However, the staff was very kind and offered us some guacamole and chips as an apology. Unfortunately, the food wasn't very appetizing. I think you'd be better off going to Rancherito down the street. it's much more affordable. read more

Real Taqueria - T. Asada - Mexican Near Me - Holladay, Utah

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Fast, gracious service. Good tacos, reasonably priced. Hard to find a quality lunch for less than $10 these days.

We tried Real's aioli salsa at Sauce Lake City in September and were hooked immediately! We picked up tacos for take-away while my in-laws were in town over Thanksgiving week and they hit the spot for sure! We all tried their chicken tacos, my father in law tried their barbacoa, my husband tried their asada steak and tongue, and I tried their fish taco. They all came complete with carmelized onions, cilantro, lime wedges, and radish slices as well as an array of their sauces to sample. The tacos were definitely on the lighter street taco side and exactly what we were looking for. We look forward to coming back as well as dining in in the future! They also have a great promotion where you can get a discount on a jar of salsa if you return your previous jar. We replaced our jar of their signature aioli salsa and know we'll be licking the jar clean in the weeks to come! read more

Real Taqueria - Dining room views - Mexican Near Me - Holladay, Utah

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Some of the best Mexican food I've had! I ordered 2 tacos, one Asada and one Al pastor. They were both amazing. Very good and very flavorful. They were good with the avocado salsa. They were filling. I ordered a horchata and it was so good and creamy. Also had a good amount of cinnamon. I ordered a kids quesadilla and a side of rice for my 2 year old daughter. She loved the rice so much. The quesadilla was huge but also good. It was good dipped in the real salsa. My brother ordered the enchiladas and the sauce on them were dang good! They also have a doggy friendly patio so we had our little dog with us and we got a doggy meal for her which is a little quesadilla. The only negative thing is the parking lot is small. We had to park by rancheritos. The line to order was long and didn't move the fastest but once I ordered the food came out within 5 minutes. Still deserves 5 stars, had such a great experience and will definitely be back! read more

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I went at 7:15 on a Tuesday night and was pleasantly surprised that I easily found parking. The place was SO LOUD that I couldn't understand much of what the cashier was saying. Glad I had a friend there because I was baffled. I think she also didn't want to give straight answers about what I should order so she wouldn't be accountable if we didn't like what we got? Hard to say though. Maybe she couldn't hear me either! Because of the noise, we ate on the patio which was very nice and empty because it was a little cold. My friend and I split the nachos because of all the rave reviews here and I have to say y'all set the bar too high. They were good but not best in Utah good like so many of you said. My friend and I appreciated the toppings on every chip. You definitely have to eat with a fork because if anything there aren't enough chips for the amount of toppings. Pretty good. My friend and I agreed 4 star nachos. Tasted like a deconstructed burrito with all that rice. read more

Real Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Holladay, Utah

First timer at this spot, and I loved it! I tried the steak and grilled chicken tacos. They were great! The piña (pinapple) agua fresca is freakin' fantastic. The woman at the front was welcoming. And everything about the decor in this place is wonderful. I ate outside and it was perfect. I love all the colors and the bobcat logo. Very hip with authentic Mexican food. 'Nuff said. read more

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We got here 30 min before closing (just flew into SLC) and we were lucky enough to find this place on our way to our hotel. The staff were extremely friendly, helpful, and kind. Their nachos were pretty amazing (and I think what they're known for) and I highly recommend them as they're packed with beans, rice, veggies, guacamole, and other wonderful toppings including your choice of meat. Their burrito was also delicious. The chicken in the burritos was also very good which is a hit or miss at most places. The atmosphere was also very bright, colorful, and, fun. I loved it so much and it was so refreshing. Their restrooms were also very clean. 10/10 recommend. read more

Real Taqueria - Nachos and burrito - Mexican Near Me - Holladay, Utah

This place is great! A little pricey, but very good tacos and burritos. Great, quick service and easy online ordering

My husband and I love Real Taqueria! I started out just getting their street tacos in the drive through. But I have a much greater appreciation for this restaurant when I came inside to sit down and eat at burrito! I think this place gives Lone Star a a run for their money! (At least when comparing the Carne Asada burrito) The tortilla shells are comparable and the rice and beans are really good and fresh. If you've never tried lengua before, this is the place to try it! You can always just get the small taco with the meat in case you're not sure. I would say it's one of the best on the menu! If you're ever in the Holladay area, this is a great place to grab a snack or a meal! I have a feeling this place will take off once the mall construction is done. read more

Real Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Holladay, Utah

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This place is awesome, been here many times and love it. Food is awesome, the taco style is nicer than street tacos, but still a step down from Taqueria 27. But I think that this is the perfect middle ground. Their sauces are great too and I love how they have many diverse meat options and even cactus and egg. Service has always been great, and the ambiance is nice too. Overall 10/10 there's nothing to critique at all read more

Real Taqueria - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Holladay, Utah

I always love Mexican food, will eat it any day of the week, this is now my favorite taco place in Utah!

These are the best shrimp tacos I have ever had. Not to mention the best shrimp I have ever had. Every time, It is fantastic! I don't know how they are so consistent! If you like seafood get the ship tacos, if you don't like seafood Get the chicken tacos. My wife doesn't like seafood, so she always orders the chicken tacos and raves about them! They are our favorite restaurant here in Utah by far! Their service is fantastic, too. They get the food out fast, and it is always hot! I love eating in the restaurant there because they have decorated it well and it has a nice ambiance! I don't have any photos of it right now. However, the next time I go, I will be sure to take some! read more

Saw this place based on previous Yelp reviews. Reviews are spot on. This is a seriously legit taqueria. Inside was super clean and the kitchen was busy. The Al Pastor tacos were free to flavored, and well paired w condiments. Classic taco w chicken was very tasty w fresh ingredients. The star was the tamales, moist and flavorful. The plantain leaf chicken tamale was warm and also super moist, chicken was tender w a small kick of spice. Will definitely come back w family and friends. read more

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This has taken over Lone Star as my go to local taqueria. Food is a bit pricey, but fresh and there are several choices for seafood on the menu. Keep up the good work and I will keep coming! read more

This is a very cozy Mexican restaurant. The inside of the restaurant is themed with arches and tables under the arches. Don't want to go inside but still want yummy food? They have a drive thru. The line does get long though. The tacos is very yummy. They give you two thick tortillas with your tacos, so if you eat it fast enough and the top tortilla doesn't get soggy you can just not eat the second tortilla. But if two tortilla is too much and the top is soggy and tearing, pour the meat to the second tortilla and that would be just as great! The nachos was delicious. The only thing I would do different would be ordering it without the beans and rice. That was too much and most of the tortilla chips on the bottom got a bit soggy. I would definitely come back here again. Great service and yummy food. read more

Real Taqueria - Classic nachos - Mexican Near Me - Holladay, Utah

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Very similar to Lone Star a couple miles south. I had salmon taco, no onion. Delicious. My friend had shrimp taco; also delicious. We will be back. read more

I really like the vibe of this place it feels like a step up from your typical fast Mexican places in salt lake (ie:Alberto's, beto's, etc). The price is about the same, the menu is a little smaller but what they do, they do really well. The nachos are big and they aren't overloaded with any one item in particular. They are balanced topping wise, my only gripe would be that they could use some chips, as I tend to have to eat the last portion with just a fork. The tacos here are great. I love that they put actually pineapple on the al pastor. It really helps balance the flavor out. I love lengua and they do it right, not over charred and the texture and flavor are spot on. The service here is great. The staff is helpful and ready to make suggestions or help you out if you are indecisive. They have really great salsa here and you can even get it to go. If you are in Holladay and need a quick burrito or taco fix, this place is a must. read more

Real Taqueria - Lengua and al pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Holladay, Utah

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So as a Mexican, I have to tell you let's start with this ulcer. It is extremely fresh. It is made in something we called a Molcajete. It's basically a rock and we use it to squash tomatoes, which make the salsa and I can tell this is the way the salsa is made so for that I gave them a 10 out of 10. On top of that, I got the steak burrito, which is Carne Asada. I asked for a Mole sauce on top and it came out. Absolutely delicious. I did think it was kind of weird that it had lettuce as burritos. Do not have lettuce if you're authentically Mexican, but normally that is used as a filler when I cut the burrito open, I noticed it wasn't being used as a filler which that I say, I give them a 10 out of 10. read more

Real Taqueria - Inside mole burrito - Mexican Near Me - Holladay, Utah

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Our family visits Real Taqueria more often than I'll admit, but it's just so delicious and the convenience of the drive-thru makes it irresistible! Do not skip the queso. It is delicious, as are the chips. You won't regret trying the guacamole, either, and the fresh, house-made salsas are fantastic. My favorite is the jalapeño salsa, but I also enjoy the milder avocado salsa. If you don't order enough food to try one of each kind, it's worth spending the bit of extra to get extra! We are all about the seafood: salmon, white fish, shrimp. However, our family raves about the carne asada. The burritos are very generously-sized and we generally order the Chico (smaller) size, and sometimes get the kids' bean and cheese burrito. Although I'm not a child any longer, they don't seem to mind. Service is fantastically pleasant and quick, even when lines are long. The drive-thru generally moves quickly. Don't miss out on this great local taqueria! read more

Real Taqueria - Salmon taco - Mexican Near Me - Holladay, Utah

Cashier: Extremely RUDE Price: EXPENSIVE Food: Very Greasy Drink: NO REFILLS Walked in with an associate who asked the cashier 3 times "is your owner around" she responds with "Jess, onions, cilantro and lime" he says "ok, thanks but are the owners around" super pause and she just smiles then he asked again, "what days and time are the owners around?" she says "ok thank you"‍ I then speak in Spanish to her... saying "he's asked you now 3 times if the owner is around and your response is yes, onions and cilantro" She immediately gets an attitude which gives me a bitter taste for their food! $5.00 for a basic small taco /I will never return read more

Super authentic, DELICIOUS, Amazing customer service, we're lucky about our Margs, like them traditional (very little no sweetner) and they made sure everything was perfect. 10 out of 10, highly recommend indeed. We'll be back again and again!! read more

Picked up carne asada burritos last night and not sure if they recently changed recipes, or have new people working or what, but there was very little meat in the burritos and for some reason there were peas and corn in them. We always get carne asada burritos here and normally they're pretty good, but these were really bad. The meat didn't have the same flavor we're used to as well. read more

Delicious tacos (fish and shrimp available as well-Del Mar options), generous burritos with fresh fillings. The creamiest, tastiest queso and house made chips. Friendly staff and quick service. Clean and welcoming. Delicious anytime; lunch or dinner or mid afternoon! Perfect casual spot. read more

Way too expensive and little bang for your dinero. I should've remembered this from years ago when I ordered two tacos to go and it was 12 bucks for two feathers. I thought El Chihuahua was expensive, but compared to this place, not even close and it's much better quality. The chipotle salsa was the only positive. Very tasty and the perfect spiciness. read more

Amazing tacos. Amazing mole enchiladas. My favorite thing might be the chile verde plate. Best chile verde I've ever had.

First of all, I have a GAME CHANGING SECRET about this place that almost NOBODY knows about. This will elevate your tacos from 10/10 to 20/10: ASK FOR CRISPY TORTILLAS. TRUST ME, you will NOT REGRET IT. They get fried in oil and taste sooo much better than the plain corn tortillas you normally receive. If you don't try it you are missing out SO HARD. CRISPY TORTILLAS. DONT FORGET. Now on to my review. This is obviously the one of best the taquerias in SLC, if you couldn't tell by other reviews. (The ones that aren't trashing this place for no reason) Their tacos will have you drooling, truly a must have experience. ANY TIME somebody brings up tacos to me, I ask if they have been to Real Taqueria. If they haven't been, I will relentlessly insist they go, or that we go together. There is no other place like it! After eating here, all you will think about for the rest of the day is those tacos. You will be up at night dreaming about them. I'm not even exaggerating. Just writing this review is hard for me, I ate there just yesterday, but my mouth is watering as I write about them. I have been eating here consistently for 2 years and have never had a bad experience. The only issue I've ever had is that the restaurant gets too busy (for good reason, I don't blame people for flocking to this place). But they only have one register, so you may end up in a line out the door. I recommend going during slower hours, on weekdays, or ordering for delivery. read more