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    Señor Taco Cantina

    4.3 (518 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Cocktail Bars
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Peter N.

    SOLID 5 STARS! Do not judge a book by its cover! This location is a converted motel. Senor Taco takes up rooms 1, 2 and 3. I have noticed this place for years and there are always cars out front when they're open. I've also noticed that a lot of the people going in and out are Mexicans. Now I know why. This place is authentic! It is a cheerful little Mexican restaurant with knickknacks brought across the border by the owners and proudly displayed everywhere there's room. I was greeted by Mama Nina as soon as I walked through the door and told to sit anywhere I liked. I was immediately served with chips, salsa, hot sauce, a large glass of ice water, and a menu. Mama Nina saw my interest in the little house plaques behind the register and proudly pointed out her favorite. The salsa is smooth and easy to pick up with the paper thin homemade chips. Neither salsa nor chips were too salty. A lot of places will serve you salty chips and salsa so that you will drink more. Señor Taco isn't trying for the cheap sale. This is the real deal. I immediately ordered Guacamole and Chips ($10.99). The guacamole is obviously homemade, had just the right amount of spice, and was topped with a sprinkle of pico de gallo, instead of having it mixed into the guacamole. Easily matched the best guacamole I've ever had. For my entrée, I ordered the fajita trio ($29.69). This was also the best fajitas I've ever had. Large slices of steak, chicken, and perfectly grilled shrimp, smothered in green and red peppers and onions. Brought out on a hot metal plate with a wooden under plate and still sizzling from the grill. You can see the steam in the photo. A separate plate held yellow rice, scoops of sour cream and guacamole, two different kinds of cheese, lettuce, and pico de gallo. The beans were served in a small crockpot because it was almost like a soup! I mixed the rice with the beans and ate it with the spoon provided. There were easily enough mixings to make 8 fajitas but I was only given 3 flour tortillas, although I'm sure I would have been served more if I asked. There was no way I could eat everything on the table. When I was full Mama Nina deftly packaged my leftovers to go. This was easily the best Mexican meal I have had here in Florida. Well worth the $50 including generous tip. There is a business for sale sign in the window. I hope they are moving to a better location. It always surprises me to find excellent restaurants in little out of the way holes in the wall. I'll be back!

    The Mexican Trio Combo
    Dan H.

    We got take out and I would definitely recommend dining in - the prices are cheaper and with the delicate taco shells, I bet they're even better fresh. I got the carnitas, pollo, and carne asada tacos, all were delicious but the pollo had a nice kick. The Mexican trio was a great portion for the price! Plus, the beans & rice were also delicious!!

    ENCHILADA COMBO

    Food was amazing. The QUESABIRRIA was so tender and flavorful & the consume for dipping was divine. Clean, quick and friendly. Would definitely recommend to everyone to try.

    Street tacos. First one - pork - is always the favorite
    Whisper W.

    Senor Taco is still my #1 go to Mexican restaurant. I hadn't been in awhile and recently went back and ordered my go to - steak wet burrito. It continues to be a 10/10. I don't know what they put in their red sauce but it's fantastic. Husband got 4 street tacos. The Mayan pork still is the #1 for both of us. His least favorite was the ground beef. Their salsa is my favorite! It's just so good. They also have a spicier green salsa and habanero salsa you can request. Both are fantastic as well. The building is an old motel but don't let that steer you away. The inside has plenty of seating and is always clean. Definitely stop in and give it a try!

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    Jamie W.

    Visiting someone in this area, and we both were hungry for Mexican food. Yelp to the rescue as always! The building isn't much to look at and the insides could use some fresh updates, but who cares when the food is so good?! We were greeted promptly and brought menus. We took a few minutes to peruse all the great sounding meals. I opted for the plantain covered in beef and cheese to split as an appetizer, and a fish taco. The plantain was nothing like I have ever had before. Split in half, covered in a beef mix, with cheese on top. It was so good, I would have it as a meal the next time. Fish taco was underwhelming. Needed two shells to help it stay together, but only came with one. A piece of, probably previously frozen, fish, deep fried, cut up with some cabbage besides. Something I could throw together at home in a few minutes. And it was almost $6. Prices were high for the type of food, imo. But I would go back for that appetizer for sure.

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    I present to you, the Canoas! I love it when Mom and Pop ( Señor Taco )restaurants have specialty items they make and execute perfectly. There Canoas is a roasted plantain, split down the middle and topped with Chorizo, cheese, creme, and cilantro. The sweet and savory, fat and acid works so well together. It's the kinda thing you'll end up, thinking about and craving weeks later.

    Ara A.

    May 2022 Just as tasty as I remembered, had the asada like before and the grilled pork. This time I also had mayan pork. The salsa and spicy sauce is a must. They charge for extra chips and salsa.

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    Ally A.

    Always excellent! Love this little hole in the wall. Service is great. Food is fresh and authentic. Only take friends looking for good Mexican, not really a hipster joint - just consistently good food.

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    Tried ordering Uber eats twice and never got our food got a refund right away do not order Uber eats from this place ever again

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    Food was dry and old. Service was one person waiting on 18 people at 6 tables. She was handeling all the front business.

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    Got the combo dinners carry out ! Everything was great , food good , service great and people friendly !

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    Fast and tasty. We had the enchilada Wed special. Great price and just enough food! We will be back!

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    Great Mom and Pop place. Some of the best Mexican food I have ever eaten. The Machete and Chori-Queso are amazing. Highly recommended.

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    Great food great service great price! What a little hidden gem located right on Park Boulevard!

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