Just ordered from here on DoorDash. I had their fish tacos which were amazing. I did find them slightly spicy from the Baja sauce on them. You could tell that they had fresh cilantro in them as well. The chips and queso were pretty normal. The queso is slightly spicy and slightly sweeter than other quesos I've had. It was a very well rounded queso where you can taste the different items in the queso. (I bring up the items being slightly spicy because I don't like anything too spicy and these were the perfect amount of kick for me.) I also ordered sopapilla and a churro. I've never had sopapilla, they tasted like mini friend dough with sugar and light cinnamon. The churro was like a bite of heaven. Warm all around, crunchy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside. I would eat here again in a heartbeat. Also would like the mention since I got my order via DoorDash it was a to go order. They nicely packaged and separated everything in a pretty eco friendly manner, tin foil and paper bags. read more

Rusty Taco - Queso - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Great Food, Great Service and Social environmentwas welcoming and warm. I went twice and was not disappointed!

Tacos are delicious. Perfect hangover breakfast. Recommend the BEC with avocado. Service is kind of slow and not very friendly. Tacos are a bit greasy. Prices are ok. read more

Small- chain tacos - good flavor good value. I grabbed two tacos - both Shrimp, Dynamite Shrimp Taco - Fried shrimp topped with slaw, jalapeno ranch and sriracha. Served on a flour tortilla.- and Baja Shrimp Taco -crispy shrimp, sauce, red cabbage. Definitely liked the Baja shrimp taco better. The sauce was so good. The dice on the Dynamite felt more like buffalo( not to my liking with shrimp ) The street corn was ok. It was probably canned sweet corn and cojita and cheese. It was dry and lacked any flavor. If I go back I'll get a different side. read more

Rusty Taco - a plate of tacos and salad - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Placed a DoorDash order for two brisket tacos and a regular chips and queso. Chips and queso were great! Brisket tacos were disgusting. The meat was so hard, like it was cooked over and over and over again. read more

Wow. It took almost 30mins to get our 3 tacos and they were the most disgusting rubbish I've had the misfortune of eating since I learned what good food was. Don't come here if you don't enjoy disappointment. read more

Stopped by at this Taco place when in Dayton. The decor is pretty cheerful with a cool mexican vibe. Ordered shrimp, cauliflower and bean taco with a side of elote (corn with cheese).The shrimp taco and elote was really delicious however, the rest of the items lacked flavors. The service was slow too, took us 30-40 mins to get our order. I really hope they give me a better experience next time. read more

Rusty Taco - The restaurant interior features a wooden wall with various decorations, including a neon sign for 'XX Dos Equis' beer, a heart with 'Love Tacos' and wings, and handwritten quotes. There are beverage dispensers for soda and bottled drinks, along with tables and chairs for customers. A TV mounted on the wall displays a sports game, and the overall setting suggests a casual dining environment. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Workers were rude. Saw them kick out multiple people simply because the line was too long. Never got to my food as they couldn't handle the long line and kicked customers out instead of taking their orders read more

I came for a visit around 10 pm on a weekday night since it was close to my hotel. I don't like leaving bad reviews but this was the epitome of a bad restaurant. The staff were unprofessional and clearly they didn't want to be there. The person taking the order quick to try to get my order and dismiss so she can start using her ecig. She was using it in between our brief conversation too. Also when a staff was by my table, I was raising my hand and calling out to ask a question but got straight up ignored and was walked right past. Food was very flavorless and probably worst tacos I've ever had, unfortunately. My shrimp tacos which only had 2 baby shrimps was mixed in with very dry , fried fish? Guacamole was not even guacamole. It was half smashed avocados with little to no seasonings. Even with the guacamole, it shows that the workers really don't care about the food. Chips were oily and inconsistently fried. Gosh. I only ate few chips and tossed the rest. I ordered the brisket, fried fish, and shrimp tacos I only half finished each of them. I spent $27 for all these food, and I honestly left very dissatisfied. read more

Rusty Taco - a variety of tacos on a tray - The image shows a restaurant table with three tacos, each in paper trays, topped with ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sauces. A bowl of guacamole and a basket of tortilla chips are also on the table. The background includes chairs, tables, and a caution sign on the floor, indicating an indoor dining area. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Absolutely delicious. The chips and queso is absolutely amazing. I could eat it everyday. Thank you Rusty Taco !

simply put, I enjoyed my order very much. the tacos were tasty and the service was wonderful.

My expectations were very high after reading a few reviews and looking at there web site. Of course nothing gave even a real price guesstimate. I walked in with my best friend in hopes of a yummy lunch and well I could it here. Parking is a wee limited right near by but we squeezed in. Yep out of order we did park first then walk in. We walked up to the counter with no one in line, but there were around 20 or so people already seated. We ordered 5 tacos and chips and guacamole. Each item was around $3. We also got water to drink even though margaritas were only $5 each I had to go back to work and my BFF has to drive home. We got a variety of tacos beef, fried chicken, fish, bacon egg and cheese. Plus the chips. Not bad for less than $20. The chips and guacamole were handed to us at the counter, which was very tasty guacamole and the chips were warm. Then even though it was loud (I would hate to be here when it is packed) we heard my names called to get our tacos. I can't say anything bad about any of the tacos. They were all yummy and worth the average $3 price. I will be back, not and if or I might, but a I will. One of the best lunch values I have had in a long time. read more

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Not the best taco place, wasn't a fan of the flavor or quality of the meat. I got pork and Baja shrimp. The pork in the taco seemed kind of old and chewy and the Baja Shrimp Taco lacked flavor. The margarita was pretty good! Overall, not super impressed by this place. read more

Rusty Taco - Margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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They were out of cheese first off, then there was a big hair in the nachos. It seemed dirty too Should have walked right back out!!! read more

Very good service and really tasty food. Absolutely excellent bartender. You will not regret stopping here for a meal/drink.

always closed kitchen 30 minutes early this is the forth time. If they are open till 12 then why is the kitchen always closed at 11:30 that's false advertisement read more

Best tacos anywhere! friendly service, fun, relaxed atmosphere with patio! read more

My friend and I came here on a whim and we had so much fun! I ordered the black bean taco. It was piled high with fresh ingredients and the taste was great. My only complaint is that the corn tortillas they use are a little rubbery. I'm a fan of yellow corn and I think these are white corn. My friend ordered the steak taco and she said it was phenomenal. We topped it off with chips and guacamole. The chips are a little thick for my liking but the guac was spot on! They offer a free different sauces if you're into that type of thing, which I am! We sat at the bar to eat, and ordered a Pacifico beer with our food.... perfect combo! They have a few draft beers as well as margaritas to offer. The atmosphere is fun...and they have garage doors that can open when the weather is nice. It was hopping with college kids and families alike. I'll definitely be back here again!! read more

Even before COVID I've had problems here. Takeout orders aren't ready on time and aren't accurately prepared. Taste and overall quality of most things is average or below average (though I do like their chips and salsa). But yesterday was the last straw for me: the staff aren't taking proper safety precautions. Wearing a mask on you chin while preparing food is just negligently and I witnessed no fewer than 4 people doing just that. And sanitizing trays while breathing all over them because your mask is on you chin is also a problem. Avoid. read more

I wish I had taken pics but I had the fried shrimp taco, bbq brisket and the southern fried chicken one. My husband turned the chicken fajita into a bowl. Overall food is pretty good, can't go wrong for late night eats since everything else in Dayton closes early lol. Only downside is that the chicken bowl did taste like the chicken was old, I'm assuming because we were there close to closing time. But definitely go, maybe a little earlier to get fresh chicken. And we went on Military Monday, 25% off. Must try if looking for good tacos in Dayton. read more

Food bland and under-seasoned, the lime helps, but it shouldn't be the star of the dish

Plenty of flat screens and good location in the heart of college town on Brown Street. Great mix of customers from young to old but the common theme is they were all having a good time. It became quite busy in there and a few missteps occurred but Lee the bartender and Michael the Manager came to the rescue. The Chips and Salsa were good and had a nice kick to it but the chips and queso was killer. We had the brisket and shrimp tacos and got so many we took some home. And yes there were great when heated up the next day. Definitely will repeat! read more

Brisket Taco! Brisket Taco! Brisket Taco! Get the Brisket Taco! It is very tasty. Some of their fish tacos are pretty mediocre, but the brisket and pulled pork are very good. Staff is friendly and a decent bar setup. Pricing is pretty reasonable too. read more

Terrible service, ordered 2 tacos, took over an hour for them to not be any good, not a good place to eat

Best margaritas this side of Cincinnati! Good stuff, also enjoy the tacos, if you go to UD u already know this is a local hot spot.

It seems there are a lot of so called lazy food workers in the UDdistrict. They served my friend and I completely cold tacos and didn't even say sorry or anything. The UD district of Dayton has always been sorta a gloomy part of town in the Gem since I've been going to it! See my review on Chipotle in this area. read more

Fountain drinks including Gatorade. Also a bar if you want that Efficient friendly service Good queso with chips. Oh and tacos too. I usually do the breakfast tacos, chorizo egg and cheese is my fav' here. read more

Rusty Taco - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Spent $35 on a delivery order for 5 tacos, every single one was messed up or missing something. Paid extra for queso and didn't get that either. They were dry and bland, had no sauce or half the ingredients listed on the menu. Even if it was correct and warm I couldn't imagine it being that good anyway. read more

Fun Fact: Did you know that "R Taco" used to be known as Rusty Taco. You ask why!? Yeah idk either, but they are originally from Texas. I had the opportunity to check out R Taco on Brown Street while doing a little research for Dining With C.Rich and I must say it was.... Coo. I gave it 4 because overall it was a great experience. We sat at the bar (per usual lol) and I found myself people watching. The bar was double sided and if you sat at the bar inside or outside you could get served which I thought was worth 5 Stars! The restaurant itself was very clean and the service was excellent....but..... I wasn't super impressed by the taco selection, I had the fried chicken, and the brisket, as well as the pulled pork. They were just... aight .... I still rock with R Taco and I will definitely be back. ....More so for that Frozen Margarita and awesome service though lol read more

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Tacos are really delicious and the restaurant is really cool with nice music and TVs. Also order a side of churros because they are INSANE. Check it out. read more

Rusty Taco - R Taco Logo Sign inside - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Our first time here. Hungry for some different kinds of tacos. The restaurant was clean. Staff seemed really nice. We got some chips and cheese. Hubby had a grilled shrimp, bbq pork and brisket tacos. I had pork and brisket tacos. They had a area that you can grab salsa, the 5 bottles in there were empty or close to it. They were ok, I did not fall in love with them.I'm disappointed actually. So much hype about them. Who knows. The brisket was the best. I will probably go back again to try some of the other kinds. read more

Rusty Taco - Different types of tacos. Pork, brisket and shrimp tacos. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Rusty Tacos was rude and borderline racist during an entire family gathering. They felt unwelcome sans ignored specially because the place was completely empty. If this is the kind of service this establishment provides, STAY AWAY!!!! Most likeliness they will spit in your food for not looking like them. Shame on you!!! read more

All who know me, know I love tacos. When I discovered this restaurant opening, I googled all I could about it. The menu drew in, it all sounded so delicious. The relaxed atmosphere is welcoming and the service is quick. The staff is friendly and lively. The price is perfect for a quick meal or snack. They are opened late, especially on the weekends (2:30am). After the bar or even start there first. Who doesn't love a margarita any time of year. The patio is nice on warm days even sitting at the bar inside looking outside is great. Bring the family, bring friends, bring an appetite, just get there and ENJOY! You won't regret the decision. I have gone at least once a week since they opened and I regret nothing about the decision! #TacosNBooze read more

Rusty Taco - The beginning - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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My husband and I took our two kids to dinner here tonight for our first time. The food was okay but what really bothered me was the fact employees were vaping in the food preparation area and another employee who was just standing around smelled of marijuana. Needless to say won't be going back again. read more

Food is great and fresh. Lots of flavor nothing bland. my new favorite place

How is this a thing? Maybe because it is on a college campus? We stopped in for breakfast tacos after transporting some rescue dogs from Columbus to Dayton. I've been eating tacos every day for 2 weeks now, just for fun so we were excited to get some breakfast tacos here! The tacos are extremely plain. They have bottles of salsa for you to try but other than that, none of our tacos were seasoned at a all. I got 2 vegetarian tacos: egg and cheese, potato egg and cheese and black bean, egg and cheese. The tortillas were clearly cheap and out of a package and mine were hard around the edges. Basically all I can say about this place is... it's food. It's food that will keep you from going hungry. Maybe their lunch/dinner options are better but I won't return here for breakfast! read more

Rusty Taco - It's true! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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I don't do chain restaurants. But friends wanted to try this place. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality ingredients and the really friendly service. The pork was tasty and my buddy's brisket looked great...I'll try it next. read more

Decided to give it another try, since my last experience didn't go well. Stopped in after work at my normal three fried chicken tacos I was so not pleased, I guess for now I'll give it a break, try again a little later on in the summer. read more

Rusty Taco - Chicken tacos a little too much sauce, no cilantro and no line. A tad bit too messy. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

I kind of forgot this place was here. I'm sure it's more popular with the local college students but when we went in on a Monday evening it was pretty dead. The tacos were delicious, I especially enjoyed the grilled fish taco. I really have nothing that stands out about our meal. Seems like a solid place to get a taco or some nachos and a drink with friends. read more

Rusty Taco - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Wonderful spot, perfect for a date with bae, or a night out with friends. My food was delicious. The margaritas are fantastic, strong and smooth. I would recommend if you are in the area stop by grab a bite to eat read more

Rusty Taco - Fish taco, fried chicken taco, and Baja shrimp taco - Tex-Mex Near Me - Dayton, Ohio