If you're anywhere near Hollywood Beach and find yourself suddenly struck by an overwhelming craving for top-shelf margaritas and good vibes, skip the chaotic boardwalk crowds, chains, and head straight to Taco Beach Shack. It's tucked just a little bit off the beaten path, but finding it feels like discovering a hidden tropical sanctuary. The outdoor porch is insanely comfy and relaxing, with a super homey, backyard-hangout feel. Add in the live music and the fact that they're open late, and you've basically found the ultimate spot to waste away a perfect evening. Now, let's talk about the real reason we're all here: the margaritas. They are, without exaggeration, superb. Smooth, refreshing, and dangerously easy to drink. We devoured: * Chips & Guac: Fresh, flavorful, and gone in roughly 45 seconds flat. * Chicken Quesadillas: Cheesy, perfectly crispy perfection. * Taco Combo Platter: Absolute perfection on a plate. The carnitas tacos and birria tacos rock. They also have vegan options and their own parking lot! The service was also great- friendly and prompt but no one was rushing us out. It is fine to sit and just relax, eat, drink and listen to the music. The food alone is worth the trip, but the relaxed, laid-back atmosphere makes you never want to leave. Taco Beach Shack is 100% worth the short detour off the main strip--you will thank me! read more

I have been here 5 or 5 times over the months and it's fantastic every time. If a table is open they let you have it. They are friendly. Outside ambiance is excellent. Festive vibe. I think the food is good. Not great. Not fully "authentic". But it's good. Every taco is good. Rice is meh. Beans are decent. Salsas are decent (you have to ask for them). It's kind of a fiesta place near the beach. It's not a Michelin star restaurant. Have proper expectations and this place is awesome. The prices are low, and the drinks are strong depending on your server. It's easy, fun, cheap, and Mexican inspired. In general Florida doesn't have amazing Mexican food, and taco beach shack holds its own just fine. read more

Ambiance: colorful, fun beach vibes music good Location: perfect because my hotel was onsite Service: mediocre, the waitress sat me down and didn't return for my drink order for a good 15min , reason why I didn't leave was because I had just left the beach about 7pm and was hungry and decided to stop in before heading to my room . She took my order of two crispy tacos and the appetizer was chips and pico de gallo . The pico de gallo was all tomato! The mojito drink I ordered was already watered down by the time she brought it to me. I was too tired to complain, this place needs better staff or at least staff that cares . The waitress was too busy socializing . read more

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We came back to try the tacos for Taco Tuesday! The deal is that the first 4 tacos on the menu are buy 1 get 1 free - making each taco between $3-$4. I tried the mushroom tacos and the carnitas tacos. Both of them had good flavor, especially the carnitas taco. That being said, the tortillas seem, to me, to be store-bought, and absolutely fall apart as you're eating them. This ruins the taco for me. I wouldn't order them again for that reason and I'll stick to other options on the menu instead. read more

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So this is my second time back, came back for taco Tuesdays. They do have a great deal for that the first four tacos on their menu are buy one get one so they are $3.25 apiece. However, they should use better tortillas or double wrap as everybody's taco in my group fell apart. Flavoring of the carnitas was great. The chicken was good and the beef was okay. The chips and cheese could've used some salt on the chips. Otherwise they would've been great. Cheese was a low quality, but was only five dollars. Service was attentive and accommodating. Love the ambience of open air and beach theme. read more

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In our search for a Sunday funday spot, we stumbled upon Taco Beach Shack. What immediately caught my eyes were their colorful, fun beach decor! Inflatable donuts were hung from the ceiling and the wood furnitures were painted in fun colors. We seated ourselves under an umbrella closest to the bar. Matt our bartender, made his way over to us ready to serve tacos and margaritas. I loved the Cadillac Margarita and Mahi Mahi tacos. Both were equally delicious. Matt kept up with our pace and our drinks were never empty. There was no music at our side of the shack. No one had any issues with me pulling out my mini speaker and getting the tunes going. This is a great chill spot and I'm happy we found it! A must stop when heading anywhere near Hollywood beach. read more

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The tacos and ambience were good, which is why I am giving 3 stars. The service was.... Just decent. He dropped off the food and then didn't come talk to us again. Do NOT get the chips & queso. It was nacho cheese, like the kind you would get at the movies. Very disappointing. And the spicy mango margarita was not spicy at all. The table was sticky and dirty. I really liked the mushroom tacos. I wish I would have just got 4 of those and nothing else! lol! Photos attached. read more

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The service was great! Sam was very accommodating and offered me a variety of options. The shrimp tacos were unforgettable. I already miss the spicy mango margaritas. This was a perfect end to a cool beach day. read more

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I came here to celebrate the birthday of a good fellow foodie friend who loves Mexican food. So when celebrating her birthday during Labor Day weekend in Hollywood Beach, we had one of our celebration dinners here. We've driven past this little place right off the bridge from Hollywood Boulevard whenever we come to Hollywood Beach and finally have a chance to stop in. When the name says 'beach shack', it is pretty close to that, it's a funky tropical open air restaurant. We walked in without reservations and were able to get a table for our group of eight. Our servers were pretty attentive, and the food nicely spicy. The chips were crispy and served with both a queso, who me who usually only goes for red salsa, loved as well the aforementioned spicy salsa. She ordered a burrito, and I went with the fajitas. My plate had a nice amount of chicken and grilled vegetables; I liked the fact that the "side" plate (fajita fillings) had a large helping of sour cream and that I could get black beans. For her birthday treat, she got a tray of churros with dolce de Leche and the candle to sing happy birthday. My only complaint was that the sun was in our face most of the dinner, since we sat at sunset. It would be nice if they lowered some of the canvas covers and or put some fans for when it's hot out. This is a perfect spot to celebrate when you were out at the beach, since I think it is a few steps from the sand also. She celebrated with a bottle of her favorite wine, Pinot Grigio, while I ordered a couple of Mojitos. These were among the better ones I've had: well blended, but really strong. Salut! read more

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Nancy is the best bartender I ever met here at Taco Beach shack she made my experience so great. Her drinks were incredible. Her service was impeccable. I definitely will be coming back to see her. read more

We were seated quickly in a location of our choice. The decor was definitely Insta worthy. The food was delicious and beautifully plated. The portions were filling and our server was friendly, informative and prompt. We would definitely eat here again! read more

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Well I have a compliant... we got seated around 5-6... the table was at an angle that the sun could not let the people see. We polectky requested the blind to be dropped for a bit while the sun went down to make it a little more comfortable during our dinning experience. We were given a flat no! Didn't offer to try to move the table around. Just basically deal with it. Besides that the food was good. Well portion. Pretty good music. The only damper was the sun blinding us! lol read more

Stopped by this taco spot recently, and overall it was... fine, but definitely a mixed bag. I had the carnitas taco combo, and while the carnitas themselves were pretty good; tender and well-seasoned, the sides really fell short. The rice was hard, the beans were too salty, and the corn didn't have much flavor. I also ordered a spicy mango margarita, which sounded great but ended up being way too strong, and they even asked if I wanted to "upgrade" to Bacardi for $3 extra, which felt a little odd for a margarita. Another surprise: water is $8, and they don't offer tap water. That was definitely a downside. One friend got the mushroom taco combo and absolutely loved it. I didn't try it myself, but based on how enthusiastic they were, that's probably what I'd go for next time. Another friend ordered the steak tacos, and I did try a bite of those. Unfortunately, the steak was overcooked, chunky, and tough to bite through, so I wouldn't recommend that one. Overall, the place has some hits and misses. Not terrible, not amazing; just okay, depending on what you order. read more

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Open air taco spot right on the beach with music to add the party vibe. Sebastian our server so so nice and took really good care of us and the food was filling and very yummy. Really recommended adding the Cilantro sauce to anything you order because it is AMAZING! read more

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Overall the experience was amazing! The street corn was a little disappointing as it didn't have much flavor however the tacos were fantastic! The atmosphere was fantastic and our waitress was super friendly! read more

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The girl at the was great exceptional service she was very attentive great personality attending multiple people at a time.

The Food is delicious, the service by Bilal was above and beyond expectations. The ambiance colorful and exciting. Very pleasant. Recommend percent. read more

Great time like always. The churrasco tacos were delicioso, we sat at the bar! Johnny and julio were amazing. The drinks were delicious and the customer service was superb. The street corn is delicious as well. The guac seemed a little old but we were offered a new one which was amazing! The ambiance is super chill like always. Great dj, great music and absolutely great vibes like always. Definitely recommend! read more

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My partner and I came here on a Tuesday night and let me just the staff was excellent! Everyone was so nice and welcoming however the food was not good what so ever. We finished walking the beach and were on our way out so we decided to drop in here for Taco Tuesdays but it was horrid. We both the beef taco combo & related the taste the taco bell (they use ground beef.) The restaurant itself is super nice and lit up with gorgeous decor but that doesn't matter when food quality is lacking. I also got a mojito which was gorgeous, but extremely sour. Overall, staff is amazing at what they do and their work ethic, and keeping the restaurant environment bubbly, but the menu definitely could use a revamp. read more

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Excellent Tacos, cool vibe but beers and cocktails ate expensive if not during Happy Hour. But the Brisket Taco for $7.50 was so flavorful and honestly 1 was enough to fill me up. read more

The ambiance is nice specifically because the beach is walking distance and it's outdoors. A great spot to pull up to before you go to the beach or after. On Tuesday's the tacos are BOGO for select tacos. Their tacos are very fresh and have great flavor. The drinks are also good. The service is good as the food comes out fairly quickly. I have been here multiple times specifically on taco Tuesday. I'd recommend it especially if you've never been, check them out ! read more

Always a fun atmosphere, great food and excellent service! Hilary our waitress was fantastic, she's the absolute best!! We'll be back.

Visited for a working lunch. Amazing service, fresh food, and awesome outdoor island vibe. My waitress was Kourtney who offered solid recommendations for drinks, remained attentive, and was very friendly. (Finally an excellent wait staff!!) The steak quesadilla is the best!!!!! Coming back for dinner! read more

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Food was great!! Our waitress Sam was phenomenal!! She was super helpful with the menu items. The resturant itself had a fun colorful layout. We got the street corn, several tacos and drinks. Everything tasted great. I would highly recommend this location. read more

My mahi tacos were excellent. I will say the Baja is better than the grilled (I think they just season with tajin but yum). The grilled mahi was a little dry. This is simple and delicious Mexican food. Great service, good prices. My husband had the chicken burrito and it was heavy on the chicken, which was a nice surprise (he said many of the "fancy" Mexican restaurants in Toronto are mostly rice). But note - the sauce for the burrito came on the outside making it super messy to eat. The restaurant is entirely outdoors but is mostly shaded. Recommend! Would come back. read more

I'm embarrassed to say we left GG's on Mother's Day, to leave after three hours waiting for our food. We dashed across the street for my old standby. Kristina took care of us, and we had a pitcher of margaritas in 5 minutes and food within 5 minutes after we ordered. Thank god my 85 year old mother loves Tacos. And margaritas. This place has saved me more than once, see my previous reviews. Get here, respect. read more

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The bartender was terrible, she made bad drinks that where already overcharged. She more attentive to her friends or coworkers that were in corner section very disappointed - was better in the past read more

Food was great. Ambiance was amazing. Service was good. I will be back. They had a live singer and she was great.

Solid spot by Hollywood beach, the tacos are not going to blow you out of this world, but they're solid. Would recommend getting the grilled fish or the chimichurri steak burrito, that was . They don't give free chips and salsa, but this is not a Tex mex joint, it's a taco/burrito spot. The people that work here and the atmosphere in general is fun and nice! read more

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The food is great the drinks are perfect and the wait staff is always nice. It's an open area so make sure you bring layers when it chilly.

My family came here on vacation and was served by Kristen. She was very attentive. It was the best value for the dollar that we experienced near the beach. I would return again! read more

Loved the drinks, food, and service at Taco Beach Shack! Found this restaurant after a quick Yelp search, and it did not disappoint. The spicy mango margarita and the mojito were both delicious. We got 2 orders of nachos with chicken, and the portions were huge and so good! The music was great. It was midday, so they had on some oldies . Will definitely be back when I'm in area. read more

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I rarely give 5s but this dive deserves one! Courtney our server was great... from suggestions to service! Our pitcher of margaritas was refreshing and delicious and complimented the guac and chips. The guacamole needed some oomph like onions but was fresh and delicious. I had the chicken tacos which had just the right balance of spice and chicken. The shrimp taco which also was great and had nicely fried shrimp. The angus beef taco went down quickly and the shredded brisket quesadilla was huge and delicious. The atmosphere was upbeat and everyone was enjoying the experience. Great meal and I'd return if in the area! read more

It's been a couple weeks since I was here and I'm STILL daydreaming of the carnitas tacos! These were the best I've ever had. Seriously. The live music and service were also phenomenal. The margaritas were good, but the food is incredible. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Why don't things ever change for the better. So, a few days ago, we saw the specials that were posted on IG and when we told the server he had no clue! I used to eat here fairly regularly bc I lived in Hllywd Beach. I hadn't been in a few months. The quality has gone way down and I can see why ppl have told me they've stopped going. The server received confirmation and there was only 1 drink that was eligible for HH; 1st time I have ever come across this! The drink was the Margarita; that you could have gotten out of a can. The shrimp and carnitas tacos came out 1 minute after we ordered them; we found that extremely odd. Were they just sitting there? They were cold and flavorless. We def won't be back! read more

Great place close to Hollywood beach and the boardwalk. My wife and I stopped here for a late lunch after arriving at Ft. Lauderdale airport. They had a very nice open air seating with a couple of types of tables. We chose a more traditional table. They also have couches around "coffee " style tables for a more relaxed experience. My wife had the chicken taco on a soft flour tortilla. (She could have had it on a hard shell or a corn tortilla). She said it was the best chicken taco she's ever had! The cilantro and whatever marinade they used made it amazing! I had three gulf shrimp tacos with black beans, Mexican rice and corn. The tacos had a pineapple habanero on them which was very good, but not very spicy. Service was also good. I recommend trying the Taco Beach Shack if you're at Hollywood beach. read more

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Melissa was amazing! So attentive and worked her butt off taking care of our party of 6 visiting from RI! The tacos were to die for and the whole place was such a perfect vibe to kick off a cruise week! The music also very on point! Thanks Melissa & crew! read more

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Melissa was a great bartender we had this afternoon. She was very pleasant!. Me and my friends had a great time! Beautiful place to eat and drink outside read more

Place closes whenever they want. Hours online say they close at 12am, I came at 10:20pm and they told me they were close.

Best night ever at Taco Beach Shack! Henry & Courtney absolutely crushed it behind the bar -- amazing drinks, incredible vibes, and service that made me feel like family. I've been here before, but with Henry now on the team, it's next-level! Can't wait to come back! read more