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    Rusty Taco

    3.8 (99 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    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.

    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.

    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!

    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

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    The tacos are yummy and nachos are yummy They have wide range of tacos . I recommend spicy fried chicken taco

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    2 years ago

    This place is so good! Michael is so cute and I just wanted to squeeze his little cheeks. What an epic experience.

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    2 years ago

    I had two grilled Shrimp Tacos, they were outstanding! I used the Grubhub app and I was able to just walk in and pick them up.

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    3 years ago

    Very college spot as a student I enjoy it but if your no longer a student or in that age rage might not be for you

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    3 years ago

    Service was so quick from the second I got in. The place is always a vibe. Lorin Andrew & Alanah are great and know my order by this point.

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    3 years ago

    food and drinks are good. service is not. the bartender we had, ryan, has been rude on multiple occasions.

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    1 year ago

    yummy and a good experience! quick experience would come back I just wish they had salt shot glasses for tequila shots

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    3 years ago

    Amazing tacos and drinks! Fun atmosphere. Close to ASU campus which was a plus. Super friendly staff!

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    3 years ago

    The tacos were ok. Not too bad, not too good. I'd probably eat here again for a quick lunch but it's nothing to write home about.

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    Excellent tacos!! Great friendly service. Warm, crispy tortilla chips. Will be back again.

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