Love the concept of this for here. A unique spot downtown that's quick and easy to swing into. You order at the counter and they quickly bring it out - inside and outside seating. The menu is straight forward. It's easy to pick and they have some good options. We had the steak, chicken and ground beef tacos. They were HUGE and completely loaded with meat. The steak tacos had a little bit of spicy to them - we couldn't figure out what cut of meat this was (it almost seemed like pork even though it wasn't). The chicken and ground beef were good too. $5 a taco and you get your moneys worth, they just taste like tacos I'd make at home. read more

I got the beef empanadas here. They were Chicago beef today, which did really taste like the real thing. Workers do a good job of moving people through the line. My only complaint is that the empanadas were pretty expensive for what they were (two small empanadas for $14). read more

SaugaTaco - Empanadas - Tacos Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

Excellent fast casual joint in downtown Saugatuck serving up a small but mighty menu of tacos, nachos, empanadas, and a few entrees. We kicked things off with an order of the corn queso and chips and I picked three tacos for my meal. There's a lot of seafood options here and 2 out of my 3 choices fell in that category--coconut shrimp, fish and chips, and fajita steak. Of the three my favorite was actually the steak (though I'd call it more of a short rib maybe?) though all three were great. The coconut shrimp had a bit more of a kick to it than I was expecting but it was still excellent. I also LOVED the corn queso and definitely ate more than my fair share. They've got a few beer options, cocktails, beer, and a couple of NA options outside of soda including a delicious lavender lemonade and a watermelon lime slushie. I'm not the biggest fan of watermelon but it sounded refreshing so I went with that as my beverage and it was really, really, good. If you're ready to party you can add a shot of liquor to it to give it a little more sauce. Ordering is fairly straightforward. Order all your food and drinks at the counter, wait for your drinks, then grab a seat and wait for your food which they'll bring out to you. FYI the indoor seating is currently not air-conditioned so keep that in mind when you grab a seat if it's hot out. And DEFINITELY keep it in mind when the tip screen comes up at the register. They have a note saying tips are optional as they pay the staff accordingly but it was in the 90s when we were here and I can't imagine how hard it was working through that. So we definitely left a few bucks as a thank you. read more

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This is such a great spot located right on the river. Their tacos are amazing and they have a great variety of options. Their cocktails are delicious and they are part of the social district so you can even take them to go! This is a great spot for lunch! read more

SaugaTaco - Tacos Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

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Warning! These are addictive. They are tiny tacos so make sure to get at least 3. The mom's ground beef was my favorite of the 3 but all were enjoyable. Fresh, good spices, and perfect tortillas. The sauces were also very good. Loved the tomatillo. read more

Sign says "fast" but it is not. We ordered and waited over an hour for our meal on a Wednesday night. We inquired and the person who took our order did not send it to the kitchen. Manager or owner came out and apologized and said he would comp the meal. Food was excellent. read more

Really enjoyed our first Saugataco (great name BTW) run. The zero tip policy is unique and had zero (service) effect. Staff was friendly and did their best to reduce ticket times; we arrived at the end of a big dinner rush. The nacho plate is HUGE and definitely meant for two people. Hey, we did our best. Salsa sampler was fresh and on point. Margaritas were tasty and perfectly nailed all the mixing ratios. Great addition to our downtown restaurant scene. read more

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I always appreciate a creative menu, and after a read-through of SaugaTaco's menu, I knew I needed to give this spot a shot. As my spouse and I jumped in line to order, I noticed a sign boasting how fast the service is at this establishment as well as servers hustling with trays of tacos and nachos. Another great sign. Sure enough, after we ordered, we had our meal within seven minutes, even with a full house of patrons. Our order: -Corn Queso: my spouse loved it, and I think it needed a touch more heat from the jalapeño. I dug the charred corn. -Harissa Tofu Taco: Tofu was cooked well, and there was harissa in it? I couldn't tell. -Vegan Burger Taco: I enjoyed it with all of the components together, and the Impossible meat would have benefitted from more seasoning. -Vegan BBQ Jackfruit: This taco leaned on the sweeter side, and I liked the crunch from the slaw. -Fish + Chips Taco: This was my spouse's favorite between the textures and taste. -Mango + Goat Cheese Empanadas: This is actually two goat cheese empanadas sitting on mango preserves. The empanada itself was nice if you're a goat cheese fan, and it was tasty with the sweetness of the mango. -Watermelon + Lime Slushie: DELICIOUS. I could have ordered two. -Lavender Lemonade Slushie w/ Vodka: DELIGHTFUL. Side note about the three salsas that came out with our tacos: these were all delicious. If SaugaTaco bottled them, then I would buy them. Based on the food overall, SaugaTaco gets four stars from me. If you want a tasty meal real fast, this is the spot in Saugatuck. I'll be back to smash some nachos. read more

A great new addition to the Saugatuck restaurant scene. Really good fast casual with indoor and outdoor seating. You can grab an affordable taco trio or try some more adventurous and delicious taco options. Their lavender lemonade is amazing - I suggest you grab a 4 pack of their cans. This will be in my regular restaurant rotation in Saugatuck. read more

I LOVE this place! I especially loved the sign out front that told you exactly what to do! Tacos were really great, and there were a lot of options for the pescatarians/vegetarians who do not like beans of any kind, which is hard to find at some taco places . The place was super cute and there was lots of seating both inside and outside. I would recommend this place to literally anyone! read more

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Love!! Exceptional taste and service!! We've been several times and each time we leave with a smile on our faces!! Must do for sure!!

Cute and casual restaurant. Very nice staff and quick service. Burrito bowl was well prepared and flavorful. Chicken tacos were well seasoned. Fish and chips taco had a nice size serving of fish. Great drinks! read more

Great spot to grab a bite. Nice beer selection. I went the NA route and had a tasty October fest from Athletic. We had a large gathering and it was an order at the counter situation. Grabbed the pork tacos and added some unique pico. It was heavy on delicious tomatoes and crispy cucumbers. The dips included guacamole, queso and a black bean. All were delicious and rounded out be meal. The owner was very pleasant and kind. In fact all staff had exceptional attitudes and were very helpful. There's a strict ask for no gratuity. I assume staff s well taken care of as this showed no signs of impeding the exceptional service. A deduction of a star as it seemed to be Michigan style Mexican food and not what in familiar with in California. Would absolutely repeat. Yet another bonus as much of the food arrived in compostable fashion. There was a clearly marked receptacle and most patrons seemed to understand and follow the process. A repeat stop for sure. They had both indoor and outdoor seating. A very clean establishment. read more

SaugaTaco - Tacos Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

SUCH a cute little spot. The staff were all SO wonderful, and I loved the casual, yet still well done vibes. Even though it is a counter order style restaurant, the service is still prompt and helpful if you need anything at all! The owner was working on a catering order at the counter, and he mentioned his wife was in the kitchen as the chef. We had 4 different tacos between each of us: 3 regular ones (steak fajita, ground beef, and chicken), and one of the specials, which was a poke bowl inspired dish. We both had drinks, which were strong but tasteful. While we were sitting, we noticed several people getting the 4 pack of Sauga-Taco lavender lemonade cans. I can understand the hype! I cannot recommend the food, drinks, or ambiance enough, plus it's a lot of food for the price! read more

SaugaTaco - Ground beef and chicken tacos with greens and cheese added - Tacos Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

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We got two classic tacos: ground beef and pork. Both were good and filled up the tummies. The beef was interesting; it was on the oily side (like it was partially dripping with oil) but I didn't mind it all too much. It definitely tasted homemade. It was nice and light, and I appreciated the care that went into it. If you are craving for some tacos, this is a good place to go to and check out! Cool vibe; there is indoor and outdoor seating. I was surprised that this place doesn't take tips (at the time I am writing this). But the working behind the counter was super sweet and nice. read more

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This is a must stop! The service was amazing, and the food was even better! I am going to dream about these tacos, the BBQ Pork taco and Fish and Chips taco were our favorite, and also enjoyed the southern chicken taco and coconut shrimp tacos! We will be making a stop here every time we're in town. read more

Great concept for taco place! Wide variety of food to choose from AND they tell you NOT to tip the staff as they are already paid a livable wage. We just wanted a small snack so we grabbed a table outside and the young man brought out our nachos to the table. He was extremely sweet and helpful. My husband ordered their lemonade with lavender adult beverage (it was fantastic). It's a wonderful location and you just felt like you were a part of all the fun! read more

Try the Fish & Chips taco!! While all of the tacos we tried were great (Mom's Ground Beef, BBQ Jackfruit, and a vegan Mushroom Fajita special), my husband and I agreed that the Fish & Chips was our favorite! The spiked lavender lemonade was really good! We enjoyed the outside seating and the service was excellent! The cashier was really friendly and helpful! read more

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The food and service was amazing!! The guac was I will definitely be back next time I'm in Saugatuck! read more

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The food is AMAZING! Everyone is so nice, the food comes incredibly fast, and the lavender lemonade drink gives me life. Must try if you're in Saugatuck! read more

This place is an absolute gem! If you haven't been, do yourself a favor and go. First off, the black bean dip with carmelized onion dip layered on top is AMAZING. It's creamy, flavorful, and the perfect start to the meal. I could honestly eat it by the spoonful! We also had the Works Nachos and the Goat cheese and Mango Empanadas, and they were out-of-this-world good as well. From start to finish, everything was perfection. Great vibes, amazing food and friendly service. Can't wait to go again! read more

SaugaTaco - The Works - Tacos Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

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Highly recommend. Very fresh and tasty. Everything on the menu was excellent. Great service as well.

Fajita steak, taco and coconut shrimp taco were to die for. We also got the crabcake Arancini taco, which was very good as well. Informal atmosphere, incredibly friendly staff, and the food was spectacular. We saw other people's nachos come out, which had great presentation and looked delicious. Great food, excellent and fast service, all in all a hit. read more

Holy seasoning! Empanadas were filled with grease, but at least the staff were pleasant.

Loved it! I ordered the tofu tacos, which are 2 to an order. The tofu was crispy and the sauces were perfect. Great for vegetarians and vegans as they had jackfruit options too. I may go back tomorrow and try those but I would order the tofu ones again! Husband has the coconut shrimp taco, said it was delicious. Also love that everything was compostable! read more

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Food was good and service was quick! Last minute decision and really enjoyed it! We will be back again!

Just had the greatest lunch before heading home from the boat. Husband and I shared some tacos and empanadas. Our favorite was the fish and chips taco. How have we slept on this place for so long? Service was quick and friendly, and the space is bright and welcoming. Will be back very soon! read more

I've tried tacos pretty much everywhere, and Saugataco totally blew me away. The flavors are spot on, everything tastes super fresh, and the vibe is just great. Definitely one of my new favorite taco spots! Also great ownership/staff!!! read more

SaugaTaco - Poke taco but instead of Poke, STEAK. - Tacos Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

Great tacos! They have your traditional style and some out of the ordinary (e.g. tuna poke was the special when we were there). The dips are great too (we had the guac and the corn). Seating inside and out. Staff are really nice. read more

Alec & team rocked out a a take out order of 25 tacos, sides, chips & the works. It was on time & outstanding food. What a great add to the Saugatuck/Douglas community! Thank you! -Susan read more

The chicken salad was delicious. The goat cheese / berry jam empanadas were also so yum. This place puts a twist on Tex-mex / tacos. While the food was fresh & looked very pretty the taco meat was dry and incredibly hard to chew. The queso tasted like tomato soup not really queso at all. Read the menu in detail before ordering. It's unique. read more

No complaints and loved the food choices and the service too! Choice of seating outdoors or indoors.

I am not an adventurous eater. My family is. I was worried I would struggle to find something that would work for me here. But everything is made to order and the owner took my order. I got a brisket taco and a pulled pork taco, everything on the side. Those two tacos were the best tacos I have had in years. So flavorful! The rest of my family dived in to all the interesting things on the menu. Every single item was outstanding. We had a baby with us so the quick service was perfect. You can eat inside or out. Even the baby loved it! read more

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Our family will be adding this place to the rotation the next time we are in town. It's a great option to grab a quick bite to eat. Between all five of us we tried a good sampling of the tacos. My husband and son liked their ground beef tacos. My son is a picky eater so that is high praise. My daughter loved her harissa tofu tacos so much she almost wouldn't let me try a bite. The bbq pork tacos were a bit sweeter than I was expecting but still delicious. I loooved my fish and chips taco, it was crispy and flavorful. The coconut shrimp taco was also good but the fish and chips taco is my fave. Everything tasted fresh and house made. Can't wait to return to try the rest of the menu. read more

SaugaTaco - Fish and chips taco (front), coconut shrimp taco (back) - Tacos Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

Really happy with the food, environment and service plus they compost which I appreciate. As a Gluten Free, Vegetarian it can be hard to find a place but this was awesome. Highly recommend the Jackfruit Taco, we went back and ordered a second one. read more

SaugaTaco - Jackfruit Taco on Corn Tortilla, behind it in the tofu taco - Tacos Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

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Let's make this simple. 4.7 stars on Yelp. Recommended to me by friends from Ohio to Chicago. Had to try. Fajita steak taco. Yum. Lobster roll taco. Yum. Street corn with feta. Yum. (Corn tortilla, alcohol, and hot sauce options, too.) PLUS...Super friendly, cheerful, welcoming staff. . (Sorry for the delayed review. It's been a week. But, I can't forget the food and your friendliness. I will be back...and will send as many folks your way as possible.) read more

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Great food. Tacos as good as I've ever had. Wonderful, friendly service! What more can you ask for.

This is my favorite place I have eaten while visiting Saugatuck, and this is my second time visiting. Highly recommend! I got 3 tacos (chicken, beef and steak) The beef was very good, but the chicken and steak we exceptional. We got the bean and corn queso dips. Great. If you like spicy then go for the Chicago beef empanada. Staff was great. Tunes were great. If this were in my town I would eat here once a week. I will be back. read more

Food was incredible. I could eat the poke taco every day of my life. Quick service and super high quality tacos.

Just tried the newly opened SaugaTaco, and it was fantastic. I ordered the chicken tacos and both salsas that came with it were great. My wife ordered the veggie and those were really fresh. We also tried the ice cream with fried Horchata topping, which were amazing. They were warm and crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside. The service was great. We received our food faster than expected and it was all exactly as we ordered. The ambiance was great. It was a newly remodeled space with a lot of light with indoor and outdoor seating. We will definitely be returning soon. It is definitely the best quick service restaurant in town. read more