Great Service, But a West Coast Palate Had Trouble Adjusting My husband and I decided to try Rustic Taco Bar during Canal Days, hoping for a taste of our former home on the West Coast. First off, I want to give a huge shout-out to the staff. The service was truly great--super friendly and attentive, especially considering how busy it was during the festival. We really appreciated how welcoming they were. However, we found the food to be a bit of a culture shock for our palates. We understand there are regional differences, and for us, this was very different from the Mexican food we're used to. The tacos were served on flour tortillas that, since they weren't freshly made, could have really benefited from being heated or toasted on the grill to give them a better texture and taste. The biggest surprise for us was the filling. We've learned that "beef" on the East Coast often means ground beef, which was very odd for us in a taco, as we were expecting carne asada. It brought back memories of childhood taco nights rather than the street tacos we know and love. The salsa was just okay; for us, it was really missing that punch of salt and a fresh squeeze of lime juice that makes a salsa pop. Overall, the people were wonderful, but the food just didn't quite hit the mark for our West Coast tastes. If you're not used to SoCal-style Mexican food, you might enjoy this more than we did. For us, it was a reminder that we're a long way from San Diego! read more

Rustic Taco - Tacos Near Me - Fairport, New York

Cool place with a comfy feel that was very busy, which is always a good sign. Our waitress was nice and attentive for how busy it was. The tacos here are unique with a garbage plate taco, steak frites taco among others. They don't skimp on the the size or fillings for the tacos which I guess warrants the higher price per taco. You shouldn't leave hungry which I love. Overall the food was good. I had the steak frites and whiskey barrel bbq taco. Both were very good and my wife had the rustic beer fry(fish) taco and mango marg taco. 2 downsides that pushed me from a 4 to a 3. We ordered the elote corn side dish. It came out as corn on the cob which is not practical for dining out given the amount of toppings. We managed to cut a bunch off and the flavor was great but a mess. The other was a takeout order that we were bringing home for our daughter. It was entirely incorrect and the items we got were about 1/2 the price of what we ordered. We didn't realize until we were home staring in the face of disappointment and refusal to eat what we delivered from our daughter. That said I would still go back, but lesson learned on the corn and takeout. read more

Rustic Taco - Elote corn, Steak frites taco, and whiskey bbq taco. - Tacos Near Me - Fairport, New York

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Service was attentive, parking up in the lot behind isn't a far walk. The place is cozy and comfy enough, well lit. The food was very good, the only thing I'd pass on next time is the fish taco. The flavor was great, it was cooked perfectly but by the time I got to it...the 3rd taco, it sogged out a bit. Or next time I'll just have to eat it first. read more

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The food is delicious! The spicy sober shrimp taco is so delicious, I want it all the time. The service is a bit slow and could definitely use some work, but I know the restaurant is newer so I'm sure they are still working out some kinks. Ambiance is okay. Food is a five for sure and service is a three for now read more

Rustic Taco - Spicy sober shrimp taco - Tacos Near Me - Fairport, New York

Good service, clean restaurant, chill bar atmosphere. Tacos were delicious. I loved the variety and freshness. Wish I had one of these places where I live! read more

Rustic Taco - Trash Taco - Tacos Near Me - Fairport, New York

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If you are looking for a unique dining experience I would highly recommend Rustic Taco. Our server was very helpful. She was happy to answer any questions we had about the menu and gave great recommendations. We each ordered two tacos and we were surprised by how large they were. I ordered the 3 B's Taco and Sober Spicy Shrimp Taco. The flavor combinations were strong and delivered exactly what was described in the menu. I was given a 3rd taco because the Spicy Shrimp taco delivered was not double wrapped (hard shell and soft shell) as I ordered it. I thought it was great they corrected this with a free one without me even asking for this. Our table was also given chips and salsa upon arriving. The only aspect I did not enjoy was the restroom. It was very outdated and the stall has a huge gap where you can see inside. I feel the restroom does not match the overall decor and design of the restaurant which is very clean. Bathroom gives off dive bar vibes and could use an update. read more

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I had the champagne buttered lobster taco which was amazing. My partner had the cheeseburger taco. We both ordered a side of black beans. Everything was amazing. I highly recommend dining here. Also the salsa was soooo good, I could eat it by the spoonful. read more

Great service with a friendly attitude. We have come here twice within a month. Servers are always super accommodating and friendly. Not to mention the margaritas are amazing. I would say the tacos are okay. It depends on which one you get. We came here during canal days with our 8 month old son in a stroller and they were able to find us a spot with him. That alone and the margaritas will keep me coming back to this location. read more

Rustic Taco - Tacos Near Me - Fairport, New York

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Definitely recommend this place to eat. We were in Fairport on a canal boat from Erie Canal Adventures ( highly recommend them as well) on our second trip up the canal. Anyhow the food was great , We had a variety of Specialty tacos . steak, chicken, shrimp , lobster and the unique cheeseburger taco.For apps we had chips, salsa, guacamole and beer cheese queso. Chips and salsa come when you sit down Chips were light and crispy. The dips were all fresh and flavorful. Beers, cocktails and ocktails were delicious. I recommend the Mango, strawberry mojito. Our server Dawn was very friendly and made us feel welcome visiting. Also great at her job. Thank you Dawn. If find yourself in the area pop in to enjoy this comfy spot that is thoughtfully decorated. Jono read more

Who doesnt love tacos? This is an amazing spot for creative cuisine served attentively with friendly staff as well as tequila. Definitely recommend. read more

Rustic Taco - Tacos Near Me - Fairport, New York

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Great place to eat. Love the atmosphere. The staff was friendly. The food was not typical Mexican cuisine. They have a very compelling menu, and the Tuesday specials are awesome. read more

Rustic Taco - Taco sampler - Tacos Near Me - Fairport, New York

I tried Rustic Taco Bar at the Roc Holiday Village and got the Rootstock Pork Tacos, which also came with salsa and chips. I loved the salsa, it was fresh and had a hint of heat. The tacos themselves were just okay. The portion size was huge, I was full after just one, so you could definitely split an order (comes with two) with someone. The pork is cooked in Rootstock Original Cider but I unfortunately couldn't really taste any notes of that. The pork itself didn't taste like it had much flavoring at all. The chipotle crema was the majority flavor, which was delicious, but I was hoping for more flavor from the meat, too. They have a lot of creative combos on their menu and I would definitely return to try more. read more

Rustic Taco - Rootstock Pork Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Fairport, New York

We tried about four of the top tier tacos and all was well. Would definitely try again.

This is a really cool unique place. They're sort of Mexican and that they have tacos but that's where the Mexican part ends. Their tacos are very unique. Ingredients mixed together, they come open faced so you can see everything. Bring your appetite for sure. Turns out on Tuesdays they have a musician as well. So bring your selections of old time songs or songs you want to hear someone sing. read more

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I've eaten here several times. The menu is unique and the food has been amazing every time! Great service in a spacious and warm environment. A plus for coffee drinkers: they serve Bustelo! read more

The tacos were good, nothing spectacular or particularly notable though. A bit overpriced for the food quality but there was more food than expected. The service was quick and our waitress was attentive. The ambiance was nice. It is a bit loud if you sit inside, especially if there is live music playing. read more

I have to give the restaurant credit, knowing they were much busier than expected when I attended, they did their best to accommodate our larger group. It was to the point where they didn't even have enough glasses for us for water & food was being served half on plates and half in plastic trays. The margaritas were delicious! Given all this, the food was the major disappointment. To be fair - there is no false advertising here, this is not Mexican food. While each taco description was unique and piqued my curiosity, the flavors of all of them were very confusing, too complex, and not well balanced. I tried the shrimp, the pina colada, and the fried fish taco. The shrimp was far spicier than expected, and I love spice. The fried fish was very oily and far too large for the taco shell. The pina colada taco combined coconut and cheese and it was all just. Odd. We ordered the beer cheese for our chips as they were out of guacamole and it was grainy and dense. When I did not eat anything the waitress was kind enough to offer another taco. I ordered the lobster taco which turned out to be incredibly delicious, full of lobster, but was $16 alone for just one taco. There was no discount for the tacos I did not eat either. I am understanding that this is a business so I cannot fault them for this decision, but wished there was something done to balance this out. I would not return. I am confident this is a fun and exciting restaurant for some, I consider myself a major foodie and reviewing restaurants is a passion of mine. This was just not the place for me! read more

Too loud... Very loud. Don't expect your traditional tacos. Interesting food, but basically it isn't much food if you are used to OldPueblo or other taquerias. Service was acceptable. read more

Service was backhanded, to much talk from staff( probably cause they were focused on canal days instead of the customers in front of them. Was given a soda instead of water (good thing I am not a diabetic. Fish taco I will say was cooked well, but the meat in the trash taco was just trash. Overall potential is there, but needs more attention and focus to the customers. read more

What a gem east of Rochester. Located in Lake road just past the monroe/Wayne county line this little spot is serving up some fabulous tacos! All of their meats are spirit infused, using local spirits to complete the proteins. We called in an order to pick up for a Friday night and the wait was an hour - we arrived about 10 minutes before they closed and it was hopping! People waiting for orders, people walking it to order. Very popular and fir good reason We tried the veggie tacos, BBQ pork, beer fry fish and simple chicken All were delicious but the BBQ and fish were the top 2 All came with a side of chips and the more deluxe (not simple) also had a super tasty red salsa on the side The default tortillla is wheat but if you remember to ask you can get corn :) tortillas are not house made but everything else is read more

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Where do I begin? The nacho chips? Salsa? Tap list? Tequila selection? Yes, yes, yes and yes ... and I haven't even gotten to the main menu. Gorgeous little spot in downtown Fairport and great service makes you feel like you're an old regular. I had the double wrapped --don't call it a chalupa-- Cheeseburger Taco and the 3B's. Y'all ... I've got to tell you these tacos changed my life. If you're lucky enough to be in Fairport, go get a Rustic Taco or two or three. Thank me later. read more

We had a really great weekday dinner at the new rustic taco location in Fairport! We sat at the bar and bartender took our drink and food orders quickly. The bartender was great! It is a really good location right in the village of Fairport and the atmosphere inside is really nice! They give you chips and salsa before you order. The salsa is like pico but with a little spice and it is excellent. But the tacos are even better. My favorite is the sober shrimp. Probably the best tacos around and really unique because of the fusion aspect to it! Everything on the menu is really unique and flavorful. It does seem like the hostess is doing double duty, so sometimes you have to wait to sit down, but it is totally worth it for the atmosphere and flavors! read more

Our first visit to Rustic and, as our expectations weren't too high, we were very pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was significantly updated from the bar that was in the location previously... much brighter and more welcoming. Nice bar area with seating, a dining area and a patio (that could still use a little work but not bad.) The staff was pleasant and efficient without rushing us. The menu is small but offers great choices as long as you like tacos. My wife was very happy with her veggie wino taco and I love my cheeseburger tacos... have an appetite if you're ordering two tacos as they are decent size. The have a small but diverse beer list and a selection of wine based cocktails (not sure if they're working on a full liquor license.) All in all a solid experience and a great addition to Fairport growing entertainment options. We will be back! read more

Great food and service! We enjoyed lunch on the patio, perfect margaritas and delicious tacos! Will be back soon!

Excellent service, excellent food! This is one of our favorite places to go in Fairport.

Great food and great service. The portions are generous, the menu is creative, and the server always had a smile on her face.

Great service. I had the regular margarita and it was very good. The margarita chicken taco in a bowl was tasty.

A food truck came to a location near my work and I decided to try it out. I got the mango margarita chicken tacos and they were so delicious! For 2 tacos, they're very large and filling. The chips that come with it are also seasoned so well! The salsa is average at best but the tacos themselves are great! read more

Rustic Taco - Mango margarita chicken tacos - Tacos Near Me - Fairport, New York

This place just came to Fairport and it's the talk of the town among some circles. As they say on their website, they're not authentic Mexican, but the food is good. It's a little pricey, but if you're willing to spend a little extra, you'll get some out of the box tacos. I would recommend the cheeseburger taco as it takes you to another dimension in which you can be both eating a taco and a cheeseburger at the same time. Buyer beware of the margs at this point as they don't have their liquor license, however it looks like in the not too distant future they will. Our waitress was truly electric and went above and beyond to make sure we had a good experience. The ambiance and decore were both A plus when it came down to it. On an unrelated note, I believe someone left a very small bottle of hot sauce on our table. If you recently lost a small bottle of hot sauce and brought it to this restaurant prior to losing it, then please check this place as it is likely here. read more

Rustic Taco Bar is a place we stumbled on accidentally while driving along Lake Road. It was quite a pleasant discovery. They've got some unique items all inspired by alcohol. We've enjoyed eating here twice now on their lovely patio. We enjoyed their beer queso, which is a tasty twist with our chips. Shrimp And Wino Veggie Tacos we're fresh and crave-able. Inside was busy but outside was a quiet, relaxing spot to enjoy a meal. We will continue to return. read more

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Quaint little place located off a side street near the Erie Canal. We decided to try the most popular taco:. The Craft Cheeseburger Taco's along with the beer cheese dip with freshly made chips and salsa. Everything was delicious! One taco with beer cheese and chips and salsa is enough for one person. The cheeseburger taco had Angus beef, Kolsch cheese sauce, lettuce, chipotle, aïoli, tomatoes, sour cream in a crispy,deep-fried shell wrapped in a soft tortilla shelll. Yum! read more

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Absolutely disappointed in my first and last visit to Rustic Taco! Food was tasteless and old , dry and not one item tasted fresh. Not busy at all on a Saturday afternoon but you had to listen to the voice mail from the business continue to (out loud ) answer phone calls and take messages. The vibe was odd. The menu was small with odd choices for a place names Rustic Taco. The host told us ...it's not really a " Mexican Restaurant " ...I guessed that already when I saw Seafood Bisque on the menu for 13.95. This place felt like it has an identity crisis and is struggling to figure things out. My advise would be while figuring things out at least serve fresh hot food that has some flavor! Way too many good restaurants in Fairport to be subpar , careful or you won't be there long. read more

Rustic Taco - Mango salsa ,chicken taco bowl - Tacos Near Me - Fairport, New York

The food has always been very good... I have the veggie wino tacos when we go. It's about the only vegetarian choice. The food menu is pretty limited, but what they do have is good. My husband got the cheeseburger taco, our 14 year old hot the waffle fries nachos. It is a shareable app, and she really enjoyed it. You get a big portion. The service has been slow each time we went. That's because the server was also the bartender. I'm not knocking them for doing the best they can with a limited number of employees. The restaurant is nice enough. There's plenty of seating, at least for mid afternoon when we've been in. The music was far too loud, though. I'm not usually too concerned with that, but each time we went, we could barely have conversation. All in all, I would recommend giving them a try. Their adult drink menu looks interesting. We don't really drink, so we didn't try any of them. read more

I found out about Rustic Taco Bar through their food truck at an event recently, and learned that they were just opening up in Fairport- the Craft Cheeseburger taco and the Mango Margarita taco were both so delicious that I had to visit their new location. The location in Fairport is very nice, right on Main St. by the canal- there was live music playing in a gazebo nearby when I visited. I went with a friend and we had to wait for a table, but we sat at the bar to have a drink while we waited and we were called when the table was ready. This time I ordered the Sober Spicy Shrimp taco and the Posh Trash taco- they were both amazing, and huge. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and tender, the Asian-style tasting sauce was great and the crushed honey roasted peanuts brought it up a notch. I loved the meat sauce and the waffle fries on the Posh Trash taco as well. I'll definitely be back, and bringing more friends! read more

Rustic Taco - Sober Spicy Shrimp taco - Tacos Near Me - Fairport, New York

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First of all, the tacos were delicious. Not sure I'll go back. The hostess didn't even acknowledge us when we walked in. The service was super slow. There is something disconcerting about a staff that doesn't even say hello. read more

The biggest problem with this spot is that you can't decide what to order because everything looks amazing. Is it all amazing? YES. We ordered takeout and got the beer queso dip as a starter. You'll just want that as your meal, honestly. Once you start dipping those homemade chips, you just can't stop. The Sober Spicy Shrimp tacos live up to each word in the name. The sauce, spice, and shrimp were done to perfection. The Rootstock Pork tacos were also delightfully sloppy. Usually I like corn tortillas, but I feel like the only way to do this much awesome in taco form is the thickness of flour tortillas. Long story short, try everything. You won't regret it. read more

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My taste buds, an hour after almost finishing my rustic Taco, continue to thank me! It's rare that something new can just knock you out with deliciousness. The restaurant has a taco truck inside a converted auto shop vibe. The (I assume) owners do everything, are busy as hell, cheerful as can be, care about the food, care about their customers. Oh, it's a family deal with an 8-ish kid hanging out. According to Google, it's an 8-minute drive from Webster 4 corners. And it's a far better alternative to many others within that radius. Go there! Oh, and they play good music. read more

Had a great first dine at Rustic Taco Bar! We sat in the bar and had an amazing, attentive, friendly bartender take care of us. The tacos were delish! We will definitely be back! read more

Great local surprise. Really enjoyed the food and drinks as well as quality service. Sharp joint that was nicely decorated.

the worst food i have ever had!! Was looking so forward to having it from the descriptions . 50 dollars in the garbage. they were soggy and tasted awful! Hate to give a business like this a bad review. The four of us all agreed it was not good!! We will not be back!!! read more