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    Rusty Taco

    3.8 (98 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Patio

    The food is fairly priced the service is variable based off how busy the restaurant is but the ambiance has significantly improved. College BAR for the win! Hoping to see more bar deals to drive volume and solidify Rusty Taco as THE spot to be for full immersion and commuting students staff and faculty.

    Small but mighty good. Service was extremely terrific. Wonderful staff. Food tasted delicious and fresh. Small but nice patio too. Wish you were on the west side of the valley.

    The Rusty, The Philly & The Spicy Fried Chicken
    Neil R.

    I don't have a complaint. Service, atmosphere, value, flavor. No complaints. It's well located if you're visiting the Tempe / University area. Near a bunch of hotels. It's sports oriented without being annoying. Dance music playing, but not obnoxiously loud. Outdoor seating. Lots on indoor seating. Various styles, high top, bar seating, communal and 4 tops. I mean, I'm a real picky jerk and I got no issues. Young person greeted me immediately, took my order, knew the menu, gave reccs, polite. I really - I really got no complaints. Bravo Rusty Taco. I'll be back. With friends.

    Chantel C.

    Although they offer tacos, margarita specials, and a full bar, I came specifically for the churros, and they did not disappoint! The churros were warm, perfectly cooked, and filled with delicious caramel. A sweet treat that's definitely worth the visit!

    Katie H.

    Pls do not get the "street corn" it's actually nasty they put like crushed up chips in it and i was actually appalled gag gag gag

    Baja Shrimp Taco (Grilled) CHICKEN FAJITA TACO

    The tacos were amazing I got the chicken fajita and baja shrimp. They were both good but the shrimp one was definitely my favorite. It did take 20 minutes for my tacos to get out but it wasn't too bad. However, I also ordered the single serve nachos with steak at the end to go, and was disappointed when I got home and they were missing the cotija cheese, enchilada sauce, avocado crema, guacamole, and black bean puree. It was 90 percent chips with a little bit of pico, queso fresco, steak, and queso. Overall, the tacos were delicious but I would not recommend the nachos.

    Queso
    Ashlee O.

    Margaritas are delicious! Not too strong, not too sweet, just right as well as the queso dip, nom nom. Servers as well are sweet with a good play list going. Will be back

    Katie D.

    Fun outdoor vibe, right downtown Tempe close to the campus and all sporting events. Great deals! Highly recommend the brisket nachos

    Texican sub beef for chicken + sour cream and habanero salsa
    Ms. Lala L.

    I don't understand Tex-Mex or know what it is specifically because I was born and raised from San Francisco eating in the esteemed Mission District but I will say when it comes to this place, I'm a fan! They have chicken, shrimp, ground meat, queso, bowls, and a good variety of salads. The chicken is well seasoned grilled pieces of chicken breast. I def enjoyed my snacky visit to the rusty taco. I subbed the texican for chicken + habanero and salsa verde and it was pretty bomb! My Mexican candy little shooter was super good and lined the rim with tajin. I've walked by this place many times but the name is so random I never go inside. I decided to try it before heading back to Cali and I'm glad I did! Pretty good good with pretty good tacos. The service was impressively quick and everyone was super nice. You order at the bar and are given water right away and literally two seconds later your food comes out. It's a nice casual fun vibe to enjoy with friends. I'll be back! Love all the taco banners and signage and good variety of taco options. My only suggestion was the shrimp taco I got could use either some beans in it, a cilantro crema, maybe mango or pineapple salsa or use prawns. The shrimp taco with purple cabbage was pretty one and was missing 1-2 things to elevate it. Other than that my texican taco was fire and I appreciate you actually cooking the flour tortilla and getting brown marks on it. It tasted like it was made in house- pretty good!

    Black bean taco and chicken fajita taco
    Ellie Z.

    Literally smack dab in the middle of ASU. Take that info with what you will. We walked in around 2:15 on a Saturday once the spring semester ended, so it could've been much worse. They had the registers where you'd order closed and literally had one bartender manning the bar and taking every single order. I felt so bad for her because she was running back and forth and here we are standing there waiting for her to acknowledge us and get in our orders. Thankfully, it wasn't too busy, but still. We did have to wait a bit to order. My friend ordered two crispy fish tacos and a side of chips and queso. The "side" of chips and queso could've been an entire meal they gave you so many chips. My friend said to make sure I emphasize how delicious the queso was in this review lol. She enjoyed her fish tacos; her only complaint was that she wished there was a little more fish. I ordered the chicken fajita taco and the black bean taco. Both on flour tortillas. The black bean taco was super liquidy that I tilted it sideways and the liquid from the beans created a lake in the boxes the tacos come in. I didn't let that deter me though, as it was still super flavorful. I was grateful that it came with two tortillas because otherwise a single tortilla would've been soaked before it came out. I preferred the chicken fajita more. The chicken was tasty and not dry at all. My only gripe was that the pepper slices were bigger than I'd liked. But it's okay, it was a fajita taco afterall. If you're a college student or looking to try some tacos with college students, check this place out. Nothing blew me away, hence why I'm giving it 4 stars

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    Timm T.

    We appreciate the feedback on Kyle and atmosphere!

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    2 months ago

    Kyle is the best Rusty taco employee! Killing the game thank you for the amazing service

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    2 months ago

    just came here couple of weeks ago and met carson he is really friendly and he is the best bartender he knows what he's doing!

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    Thanks for the kind words, we will be sure to let Carson know.

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    Thanks for the kind words Deegan. We hope to see you again soon!

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    Thanks for visiting us Michael, we love to hear the kind words.

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    Thanks for the positive review and kind words Neil

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    2 months ago

    I love this place! Lorena is always so sweet when I come in with my boyfriend and she is always trying to make sure we are doing well!

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    Thanks for the kind words and positive feedback on Lorena.

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    Thanks Alfio, this type of feedback means the world to us.

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    Thanks Danny, we think our bar team is pretty amazing.

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    3 months ago

    Tacos are good and cheap, and the queso is amazing!! I sat at the bar and got good service from the bartender, along with a tasty margarita!

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    7 months ago

    Great bartender kyle fast, friendly, and makes incredible drinks. Couldn't ask for better service!

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    We love to hear that, thank you

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    10 months ago

    awesome service. great service and great food. I had a good marg. it was delicious and their chips are very good

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    We love to hear that you had great service and food. Thank you!

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    Great food and prices. Indoor /outdoor seating and super friendly and helpful staff. Awesome location

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    9 months ago

    Food was gas but i waited over an hour for a plate of nachos. Idk how it takes this long for a plate of chicken nachos

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