From a NON-Local.... This is a mom and pop owned place and it's old, but It hold memories for many including mysef who used to eat here when visiting my grandparents. That can account for a star or two for me. Now the food.. it's simple, just that. However the cheese is grated fresh daily and your order is made once you place it. So yea, it's not drive thru fast, but it is quick. I'm not sure if "California style" is a thing or even it.. but it's for sure not like the others. I personally think the taco burger is the best. If you have never tired one or you do like them, get one here. Those are delish. I order mine-no lettuce (just my preference). The second item I suggest is the tostada. This place has kept it simple and basic and it's worked. Also - jukebox is free.. so pick a song you like! That clears up the music someone fussed about. read more

Talk about 1990s prices. This place has been here a long time. Small local spot. This is literally non-authentic Mexican comfort food. It's yummy. The place is ridiculously clean. The staff is friendly. Come support a sweet place. read more

Was heartbroken when I looked up Taco Casa and it was "closed". Spoke to my aunt and she told me that it is now Taco Al's. It was everything my soul needed! So nostalgic. My go to is and always will be the veggie burrito. The only difference now is that they LOAD them up. I would have paid double the price. I sure hope they are still around next time I happen through Topeka. This will always be a 10/10 for me!!!! read more

Best fast food Mexican there is! Beats any Taco Bell type of place in every way. In house made sauce, beans and meat make all the difference. Tostados, combo burritos and taco burgers are my go toos. My family has loved it for generations! read more

Popular hole in the wall Mexican place in Topeka! I got two soft tacos and the Spanish rice! It's nothing special just your classic at home Mexican food, with fast service and GREAT prices! BONUS: the jute box music is free to change! read more

TACO AL'S - Soft tacos! Spanish rice! - Mexican Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

Nostalgia just isnt enough of a reason to wait 20-30 minutes for microwave enchiladas anymore

I've been coming here since I was a child. This is my favorite place to get a bean burrito. I live out of town now and every time I make it back to Topeka, Taco Als is my first place to stop for some good food! Please open a Taco Als in Coconut Creek, Florida! read more

I do not get the 4 & 5 star reviews about this place. The chips are literally a personal bag of Tostitos. The salsa is Pace in either mild, hot or extra hot. The refried beans are from a can and I'm not sure about the Spanish rice-it wasn't good enough to be Rice-A-Roni. I had the super Sancho and it was fine - nothing to write home about but when I opened it out of the paper wrapper neither end of the Sancho had been tucked in so half of the ingredients fell out onto the paper wrapper. The taco was what you would make at home with generic ingredients. I don't know - I guess if you were raised on fast food and don't like fresh ingredients then this is the place for you. read more

Loved their food for years! Always good and still the same after all these years, we will always go back.

One of the worst places to get food in Topeka. Service and food are very poor. You'll wait a long time for something they cooked in the microwave, only to receive something you didn't order in the first place. AVOID!! read more

I love this little hole in the wall Topeka tradition. It's fast food, Tex-Mex. Forget about the Taco Bell's and other crap available. The prices are similar here and the food is so much better. Best of all, it's locally owned!! read more

The beans are from a can...I can't say it any clearer! No AMEX accepted here, fair warning... read more

This is just a regular taco like literally tacos your mom can make on a Wednesday it's nothing crazy special when you think of the base like of a taco this is it read more

50 plus years making Taco's! One of my favorite places to grab a quick bite of get it to-go and it's really not changed but the name. Food is always tasty and they do use a microwave. I wish I would have payed attention on how they heated the food before the microwave was invented. Always order a Con-Queso with chips included (make sure they add the chips on the to-go) It's simple but so so good. You might want to take some home because you will crave this later on. I always get the combo burrito with a small side of hot sauce. I will actually dip my burrito in the queso!!! It's not a large burrito so feel free to order a Taco they always put a slice of tomato thats either going to love or hate. The other favorite is the taco burger. Yes Taco Burger! All the ingredients that goes in a taco goes on a bun. Simple but when steamed (microwave) it's fabulous. sauce on the side or add it lightly. I like the bean tostado but always ask for a double shell and it's perfect. And they have the best crushed ice machine and you might come back just for a beverage as I witnessed! read more

In the way of a fast food taco joint- this is as good as it gets!. I just wish they still had the franchise restaurant in Manhattan, KS as they used to when they were known as Taco Casa. apparently the franchise ambitions were left behind? read more

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Used to be one of favorites. Probably won't go back. To start with I put in an order for 2 items to go and then waited for 40 minutes, yes, 40 minutes! They were not very busy they were not understaffed, they're just extremely slow. It's a 3 minute drive to the office, the food was soggy and didn't taste very good. And the staff seem very unhappy. read more

No music. Bland food. Tacos fell apart when I ate them. That might be the worst Mexican food I have ever had. They gave my friend a bag of Tostitos chips lol. read more

This is a great hole-on-the-wall Mexican food joint. The atmosphere is simple but pleasant. Hard seated booths and hand written signs about the "No Checks" policy. The menu has all the usual offerings; tacos, burritos, etc. They also have some surprises including sanchos and taco burgers. The staff is friendly and helpful. Don't expect table service. Orders are taken and picked up at the counter. As you order from one person, another starts making it. The meat is well seasoned, the vegetables are fresh. The tortillas tasty and the taco shells are crisp. The cheese melted well and the re-fried beans were flavorful. The critical reviews seem to expect more of the interior and the food than the exterior promised. Taco Casa delivers exactly what it promises. I love these types of places and I look forward to going back. read more

Best tacos in town....Al and Sandra are always great to see during their lunch rush and love the service. Very nostalgic!

The best thing about this place is the cost and atmosphere. It was very cheap for the amount of food you get. It's also a mom and pop shop. If you like those, you will like this place. The food was good, but not great. I didn't think the tacos were anything special, except for the flour shells which were very good. The best thing was the cheese dip for the chips. So tasty! Don't expect homemade chips. Instead, they give you a bag of tostitos chips. read more

A Topeka treasure. Some people may not like it, but that's 'cuz they're craaay-C! Yeah. I know it's white person Mexican food, but it's still awesome. Combo burrito and queso. Mmmm. read more

Love this place! Everyone is great there and it has a good vibe. The sancho can be soggy sometimes so try the sanchilada. And the pop is always good with that wonderful crushed ice. read more

Possibly the only thing left about Topeka I really like. If your a fan of simple Mexican- beans, cheese, and tortillas, you'll love this place. The beef could be seasoned a bit more, but other than that it's hard to think of a knock against this Topeka staple. read more

Hasn't changed since I was there 30 years ago. Good tacos at reasonable price. 1:30 and it was still lunch rush hour. Favorite stop when I tour the nearby old houses in Potwin read more

I grew up eating at Taco Casa. I love the location. It's small, the only windows in the joint facing the street. Every other wall is brick, and the place is dark and mysterious but I feel comfortable there. I remember when we would come here on Friday nights when I was young, my dad would give my brother and I just enough money to pick out two songs on the old jukebox. Every time, without fail, I chose Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2." It's still my all-time favorite song to this day. Sadly, the jukebox isn't there anymore. But the jukebox isn't the reason my family frequented this restaurant. They have good food, too. Granted, it's a bit on the greasy side. And while it's made fresh, they still microwave a lot of the items. I always order the combo burrito with extra sauce. Their queso is good, but served to you in a styrofoam cup. The tacos are crammed with meat, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes, and if I remember correctly, they also serve a Frito taco salad that's pretty yummy. Don't go here expecting authentic Mexican food. In fact, I think it's pretty hard to find authentic Mexican food anywhere in Topeka except at the fiesta and in Oakland. read more

Hands down the best casa location. For a quick fix of fast mexi food, there's no comparison.

I really love the atmosphere and vibe. It's like something out of the 80s. It's mom and pop which I also like. The food isn't anything special does hit the spot when I'm wanting some quick Mexican food. Queso is pretty good and the burritos are okay. They tend to fall apart pretty easily though. I'd give it a 3.5 stars if I could. read more

TACO AL'S - Front of the business. - Mexican Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

I've ben sitting here for a hr waiting on my order the people behind the counter are just laughing around with no desire ro get the orders out quick and the lobby is full and nobody has there order love the food but come on man lets get the orders out i don't want to sit here for a hr and i don't think anyone else wants to either read more

Been going here since we were kids and always the best food and people. Love them!

This is a fast food joint, a few steps up from Taco Bell in quality and taste. Not authentic Mexican, but if you know that going in, it's pretty good eating. I would have given 5 stars if it weren't for the employee (if I had to guess, I'd wager she is the owner or family member) who was refilling the napkin dispensers. She was telling a regular how she was just getting over a cold, all the while sniffing...yet NO GLOVES! Never handle things that people put in or near their mouths whilst sick and without gloves! read more

Drop in every time I get the chance. Help is always friendly and food is always delicious. Large portions and reasonably priced. Taco Al always greets you with a smile when in the business. His wife is also very friendly. Would highly recommend to all. Thanks for years of great food & service. read more

This is a Topeka staple for Mexican fast food. They are quick and their food is GOOD!!! It's a little location. So when they are busy, it gets crowded. They do a really good business during lunch. So be prepared to wait. But, it is worth it. Their double decker tacos and bean and cheese burritos are awesome. The chips and Queso are wicked as well. Basically just get Queso and pour it over everything or dip everything in it. You're welcome. read more

I love this place. Granted, it might be because I always went here as a kid but it is great comfort food. I always make it a point to go here whenever I come to town. read more

OMG you have to be a life long Topekan to say this place is good, like you grew up eating it so your taste buds died enough to tolerate it. I tried to find one good thing to say about my tacos, not even the lettuce was crispy. I lived In California until I was 30, it's an insult to the state to even have it's name on the building. Canned beans, boiled meat, watery sauce. Even the sour cream was suspect. I will not even go into the soggy insanity of the sancho. If your an out-of-towner, stay away. If you grew up loving this place.....it's all yours read more

There is nothing in California that resembles this place, nor has there ever been in the last 20 or more years. Therefore, I don't know where they got the, "California Style" that is displayed on their sign. It should read, "Taco Tico Style." The food is somewhat unique and somewhat good, but in my opinion a complete rip-off. I just paid $5.77 for a taco burger (which is only about 10% better than a Taco Tico taco burger) and chili con ceso which is a bag of Tostitos (3 oz.) and a styrofoam cup of cheese sauce. Although somewhat enjoyable, for that price I didn't even get a drink or enough cheese to finish off my chips. The burger was luke warm....and most importantly, I'm not full (and I'm not a fat-so either). The people weren't in the least friendly, but weren't jerks either. It was just business as usual. When I walked in, the three or four of them stuffed behind that little counter, all appeared to be hypnotically staring out the big front window and couldn't break their stare. It looked like the start of a SNL skit. I will say it is fast. My two items took less than a minute to receive and I think involved a microwave. The prices here should be more in line with Taco Bell. Taco Casa strangely has a following, so I think they'll be alright. Rumor has it, it's magically good for hangovers. So, I apologize to all my alcoholic friends for this review. But, if it were the same food, same service and had just recently opened, I think they'd be out of business fast. I was going to go with three stars, but "Meh, I've experienced better." is definitely more appropriate than "A-Ok" for Taco Casa. For less money, there are better MX places to go, especially if you have more time. For a few more dollars you can go to a Mexican restaurant where you'll be full on chips, salsa and soda before your meal even arrives. Anyway, I'm going to find something more to eat... read more

4/23/15: The worst Mexican food I've ever had Not to mention that it's over priced. ordered the enchiladas, Travis and burrito and was child portion. I go out of my way to eat taco casa. This location5656w 29th is not worth a drive by....keep going and find taco bell, at least you know what your going to get. read more

I'm stuck between 3 and 4 stars on this place. Usually the food is pretty good -- Something that really gets to me is the paper wrapping that they put on the food. By the time that you get your tray to the table and start to eat your burrito that will fall apart if picked up, the paper wrapping is falling apart as well! Seriously, if this place has been around for so long, could they not invest in some wrapping that doesn't fall apart after one minute, or perhaps some plates? If they have plates, I've NEVER been offered one. Anyway, like I said, the food is good but not so great that I want to come here all the time. The locals seem to love it though. read more

Awesome food, been eating here since I was a kid and it's the same as then, just perfect. Great little taco shop for a quick meal and my kids love it too. read more

Great tasty food to get in a hurry. usually get the cheese/bean burritos and some queso.