Great authentic Mexican restaurant, which is hidden in a small ally just off Main Street in Riverhead. The restaurant is more of a walk-up spot, which you can choose to eat there or take out. There's no wait staff. For lunch, we started with the guacamole, which was nice and fresh and had a nice kick. We then split a steak chimichanga and chicken taco bowl. Both were delicious, and honestly, the chimichanga was one of the best I've ever had. As a heads up, this place is CASH ONLY, so make sure you're prepared. Enjoy! read more

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They're closed now, but even when they were open, it was a one & done for me! Bland bland bland is all I can remember...zero stars!

Here's another out-of-order review for me. That means nothing to you, the reader of these words, but for me it just shows that I: a) forgot I never reviewed Taco Bout It b) realized I needed to review Taco Bout It...now You see I've only been to this tiny taco spot twice with my female amiga and both times were outta this tortilla world. The first instance passed by so quickly I never had a chance to type up my tasty love for this place, but the thoughts of going back definitely didn't dwindle. It wasn't until a few weeks ago when we finally returned, in hopes of having a similar experience. Check! Before I jump into the deliciousness of this place, I have to mention the decor. Seriously, TBI is not big, but there is such a Mexican/Spanish vibe all over the place. The piñatas and pictures and the ceiling that looks like a festive night sky is just perfect. Outside is more of the same as the small walkway feels like you're on vacation, definitely anywhere other than Riverhead. Just close your eyes and you might think you're in Mexico! Okay now for the important stuff: comida (food). First time around the two of us ordered way too much. Why? Well the portion sizes are pretty hefty, especially if we're talking loaded nachos (more on those in a sec). Other than that chip fest, a chorizo taco and a fresh and tasty chicken tamale rounded out meal uno. That was a while back, but like I said, we hoped for much of the same on this recent trip. Armed with the knowledge that we didn't want to order too much (and that we were having lunch, not dinner this time), we went for just the nachos...well, and I couldn't turn down the opportunity to get a chorizo taco again. Their chorizo has a little zing and plenty of flavor. It's high quality which doesn't always occur at other Mexican spots (not all chorizo is created equal). Throw a little spicy salsa on their from the salsa bar and you'll be smitten just like me. Now for those loaded nachos. They're piled high with queso, mozzarella, jalapeños, onion, guacamole, and your choice of meat (go for the chicken; it's mouth-wateringly delicious). Refried beans are also part of the mix, but we chose to nix those both times (to each his own). Regardless of bean action, these nachos will definitely be a staple anytime we go (which is hopefully again soon!). Overall, Taco Bout It has some legit Mexican grub. I may have only talked about a few food options, but the menu has plenty to choose from and the taste/quality stayed consistent after months (maybe more than a year?) between visits. If you find yourself in Riverhead, you gotta hunt down Taco Bout It because no matter what review you have to write next, this will end up being the next one. read more

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Excellent Mexican food, taco-truck style. We had the taco salad with steak (nice sturdy shell bowl), chorizo, steak, fish. and vegetable tacos. All ingredients fresh and well-prepared. Did not skimp on add-ons like guacamole, etc. although the fish taco was fine, I wish they offered a Baja-style. Bright, colorful decor. It is down an alley from the street, next to the sushi place, don't miss it! read more

Taco Bout It - Steak taco bowl - Mexican Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Food was awful. I was really in the mood for some soup. The soup that came out looked like it came out of a Progresso can. The steak tacos were very fatty. The service awful. The ambience pretty sad. Never again!!!!. read more

It's a cute looking place. The owner is not welcoming at all though, no "hello, what can I get for you?", just stares at you until you order. Ordered a chicken taco bowl, gave me a beef taco bowl and I have a severe allergy to red meat. Told him I asked for chicken and he told me "you said beef" when I clearly said chicken and it also said chicken on our receipt. Remade the bowl, the chicken looked grey and as I started eating it I noticed it was extremely spicy. I couldn't finish it because it was too spicy and it tasted a bit strange to me. Would much rather just go to chipotle for a somewhat decent taco bowl. Then at the end of the dinner I noticed a roach crawling on the floor near our table. Extremely unsatisfied and will not be returning. read more

i gotta give it 5 stars for the tacos. full of flavor - had a chicken, beef and pork taco - hard shells. the "front desk" needs a bit of work though. walked in to place a to go order. there was no one at counter. someone who i believed to be a server was moving tables around but did not acknowledge us or offer help. finally someone came out of kitchen and also barely acknowledged us. i asked if i could get an order to go and he didn't seem that happy about it. i shared what i wanted, with choice of toppings on each. there was an obvious language barrier and he handed me a piece of paper and pen. i wrote my order down very clearly. what i got was not what ordered at all - but it was still delicious. read more

I wish I could show my Yelp followers an image of amazing food in tacos. Unfortunately I couldn't get any service. Please spare me a shortage of employees in the world right now. I literally stood there for about 20 minutes and the guy looked me dead in the face and didn't even greet me, or say give him a few minutes. There was one couple a head of us who was already sitting and complaining about how long it was taking for their two burritos. So clearly there is a problem with service here. Maybe one day if I'm in the area I will try to go again they were essentially located right on Main Street which was nice and it was small enough what plenty of seating. Such a shame I literally could not get service to buy any food. read more

Found this cute little local taco joint while visiting town and I felt like it a one-man shop. The man took our order and cooked our food fresh, so you gotta be patient. The taco bowl and tacos were in generous portions and it was pretty good overall! It just reminded me of Mexico with the colorful seating inside and outside and it's rare to find lengua at many taco spots I visited so this is def a plus! read more

Taco Bout It - Steak taco bowl, steak quesadilla and (lengua, al pastor and chicken) tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Wanted to check this place out as it had good reviews. Alas, the guy behind the counter just ignored me for 10 straight minutes. When asked if he'd rather I go elsewhere he replied "up to you". No more taco-ing about it. read more

I know itt's New York, but it was not very good at all. I think my kids could make better enchiladas and the salsa was tasteless. And if you're looking to have your food served on paper plates with plastc utensils, this is your place. read more

This was such a gem of a find!! I enjoyed the decor inside as it was very bright and cohesive with the Mexican culture. I stopped in on a whim seeing how good the reviews are and when looking at the menu, stumbled upon the taco de lengua (cow tongue taco) and the fish taco. I also decided to order the chicken tortilla soup. The taco de lengua particularly caught my interest because I've had my mom's but none in restaurants compare (lack of seasoning, etc.). I went for the cow tongue taco first and I was pleasantly surprised by how well-seasoned and well-prepared it was! It was delicious from beginning to end. The fish taco was also delicious and well-paired with guacamole. The chicken tortilla soup was also delicious as it wasn't thick but light and I could tell the soup was fresh. Such a pleasant experience here and I will definitely be back again! read more

Taco Bout It - Taco de lengua (cow tongue taco) and the fish taco. - Mexican Near Me - Riverhead, New York

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Fantastic nachos. Got two meals out of these fully loaded beauties. Really delicious.

I agree with the previous reviews that the owner would benefit from learning people skills. It was also apparent that he was smoking a cigarette in the kitchen. I could smell it as I waited...and waited...and waited. read more

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Taco meat (chicken and steak) was salty, you can tell it was older and salt was masking whatever flavor it had. Burrito bowl was okay. Cash only. read more

Everything about this place is amazing. From food to service I wish I could give it more than 5 stars!

Always out of mahi lol but good food. Not too many drink options that I like but that's just me perhaps. Prices aren't crazy. They're cash only!! But good food that doesn't taste fake read more

I hate to be that person. My goal is not to make the ratings go down, but to speak truth. Things I liked: presentation, location, the fact that their queso is not nacho cheese and actually a white queso, unique drinks, and the unique chips. Things I did not like: the food was bland nothing stood out or was special about it. The burrito completely fell a part and had to be eaten with a fork. Lastly, it's CASH ONLY. There is an ATM, but it's important to note. read more

Taco Bout It - Beautiful looking plate of food. - Mexican Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Very good. I ordered the fish tacos and guacamole, my son had a veggie burrito. For dessert we had the milk shakes and Mexican coffee. Everything was fresh and delicious. The atmosphere was festive and clean. The staff was attentive and kind. read more

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From the guys that brought you boom burgers, taco bout it Riverhead's newest Tex mex taco place! This place is a great take on Mexican cuisine made with love wrapped in a Tortilla. I had a steak chimichanga that was delicious when it came out it look like a giant puff pastry or a hot pocket of some sort it was so nice. The giant chimichanga came with chips and they have homemade hot sauce to go along with it. I also ordered some plantains sliced nice and thin and they were perfect. The Decore here is very colorful and inviting definitely stands out in a positive way great jobs guys you knock this place out of the park. read more

Taco Bout It - Taco bout it!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Riverhead, New York

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Popped in after a visit to the Aquarium down the road. It appears to be fairly new. No alcohol yet but the food was very good. The steak taco bowl was packed full of all the delicious ingredients you would expect. Steak, rice, beans, guacamole and crema (sour cream). The chicken, steak and chorizo tacos were perfect. No need to add to many ingredients. They have a salsa bar with a 6 different flavors. I didn't try any because, like I said, the tacos were delicious "as is." The staff was very friendly and helpful. We were starving and ordered a lot of stuff from the menu , but The counter person suggested we take a few items off and wait to see if we were still hungry after. The food was more than enough and we were glad we listened. We would definitely return. 5 stars if they had beers and micheladas!!! read more

Taco Bout It - Mexican Near Me - Riverhead, New York

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Hidden Gem! All their food is so fresh & delicious. Their chips are homemade and queso so gooey and amazing. I tried something new chicken and steak taco bowl. It was so delicious the kids loved it also. I have gotten catering from them in the past. One of my favorite spots!! read more

Taco Bout It - Interior chandeliers, such a cute spot. - Mexican Near Me - Riverhead, New York

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On work-related travel in Riverhead, NY, I had a serious hankering for tacos...not Taco Bell tacos, real tacos. Real tacos are surprisingly difficult to find, so when this place popped up on Yelp, I was all in. To start off, this restaurant seemed hard to find. Because of the way the strip of businesses and there's only a sign that blends in with the background, it definitely seems elusive, but I did eventually find it. Ordering is simple, it's done from the counter when you walk in, Since there aren't any servers or anything like that, there really isn't any service to rate, but the food was definitely awesome! I had a chorizo, steak, and shrimp taco and they were all perfectly prepared and super flavorful. I had to seriously resist the urge to order more even though I definitely wanted to. The reason for the four stars instead of five is because they only accept cash and didn't have fountain drinks. If they accepted debit cards and offered fountain drinks, this would be a perfect five-star rating. read more

Taco Bout It - Chorizo, shrimp, and steak tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Riverhead, New York

This place is such a great hidden gem! One of the people in my group has very strict eating limitations, and is used to bringing his own food to restaurants or just not eating. For my Birthday he had been ready to celebrate without eating, until the employee overheard us and literally had the chef cook up a meal using some of the few ingredients he is allowed to eat, and charged a very reasonable price for it. He was just so accommodating and genuinely invested in everyone having a good time, I really appreciated him. I wish I remembered his name. read more

Greasy taco . Marinara tasting salsa. no chalupas . When asked for more sauce he said "it's already on there". tacos were a 5/10.. just very greasy . cold , no heat on , couldn't stay to eat food . No diet sodas read more

Best tacos! Quick service! Fun place to go after visiting the aquarium!! I have gone back multiple times read more

I usually don't come this far out east but had to for an event and stopped at Taco Bout It for lunch. Lunch was AMAZING. The guy who took my order was super sweet- even offered a taste of freshly made Mexican coffee which was outrageous. Everything was fresh and tasty. Will definitely be back when the chance comes! read more

Taco Bout It - Chicken Taco Salad (without Shell) - Mexican Near Me - Riverhead, New York

This is a solid middle of the road restaurant. I ordered a steak burrito with pico de Gallo on the side, chicken taco, and churros. I also got a Squirt to wash it down. Let me first say that's what I ordered but that is NOT what I got. I got a quesadilla which I didn't order. Nevertheless, the food was great. In fact, it was awesome. 4.8/5 on the food. Everything was fresh even the chips. The churros were piping hot. The problem I had wasn't with the foo. It's with the staff. I walk in and the staff member is literally staring at the wall. Doesn't look up and doesn't say hi. There's no menu. Had to ask and the guy pushed a paper menu an inch over to me. I told this man my order and I got something completely different. Either he hates his job or he is depressed or both but the service was absolutely terrible. It was also so hot inside that I had to eat outside and it's only May. Good food but I don't need to ever go back there because everything else about my experience was bad. Also, heads up, this establishment only takes cash. read more

Great little spot, off the main road so keep an eye out. Hubby very happy with his taco bowl. My veggie burrito quite good. Only one person working both register and kitchen the night we went but he was careful about wearing mask, hand washing, keeping distance from customers. There was a bit of a wait for food so maybe order ahead if you're in a hurry. There is plastic sheeting separating counter/kitchen from the rest of small restaurant. We ate at tables outside which were clean but I wiped down anyway because I'm weird that way. It is cash only, which I don't love because who carries germy cash these days?! But I (and my folding money) will be back read more

Legitimately the best Mexi food in riverhead. We Had the Calamari , guacamole, street tacos, taco bowl & tamales. My only ehhh was the tamales were dry. But we were there closer to closing time so I can understand. Other then that everything was fresh & OUTSTANDING! read more

Food was delicious the Al pastor taco was one of the best Al pastor taco I've ever had. Definitely recommend the food here. read more

Taco Bout It - Mexican Street Corn - Mexican Near Me - Riverhead, New York

I ordered a veggie burrito for $11 and asked for them to not put sour cream or cheese on it. I wanted guac added which on the menu says it's $1. He charged me $14 (which seemed correct for what I asked for) and when I bit into it, there was no guac (which I made clear that I wanted guac by repeating myself, incase he didnt hear), barely any veggies and all rice. It had zero flavor. I told him I asked for guac and I was charged for it, he told me he never charged me and that a veg burrito is $13... no sir, it says $11 right on the menu. He gave me a side or guac that was in the smallest container I have ever seen. Smaller than something you'd put ketchup in at mcdonalds. Definitely don't recommend this place. They also took 15 minutes to come out from the back to even take my order. read more

Not sure why I see so many bad reviews about this adorable taco place. We saw it from the back parking lot and decided to give it a shot. The exterior is brightly rainbow painted and has a beautiful alleyway. The interior is also decorated with bright colors and there's Mexican hats you can wear while visiting. It was $5 happy hour and we got Sangrias packed full of fruit. We also got the tacos, cheese quesadilla and fried calamari. All $5 each. A decent amount of food for a low price. The calamari was mixed with fried peppers and it was a large amount for $5. The tacos were made with all dark meat. We definitely will come again. Cute place. The bathrooms have sombreros for photo ops! read more

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This place was a huge disappointment. We visited on a Saturday evening. First off, there was only one employee working. He takes your order, takes the phone orders, makes the food and also takes your payment. It's unbelievable that a place with such wonderful reviews and Newsday awards, only has one employee working, especially on a Saturday!! Secondly, they have a few tables inside and outside but don't offer table service. So after we placed our order, we sat outside, but had to clean our table because it was gross. But then again, how can you expect it to be clean when there's a one man crew running the entire operation. After waiting for about half an hour, our food finally arrived, it was alright, the chicken and the steak were a little salty, the guacamole was watery. The tacos, the chips, and the rice and beans were good. I also liked the different hot sauces. However, the damage was done, I won't be returning. But if you do, don't forget to bring cash, because they do not accept cards. read more

I was visiting this area and stumbled upon this amazing taco spot!!! The hard shell chicken tacos was so fresh and good and The cashier was so friendly and helpful! I wish I lived in this area to eat here often. This is fresh authentic Mexican food! read more

Taco Bout It - Hard shell Chicken Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Good food and prices. Only issue I have is they don't take credit/debit cards. Otherwise 10 thumbs up.

Good food and drinks. You have to order on the counter which at the beginning was a little confusing ( we did not know if we were supposed to seat, there should be a note)place is small but clean and service was friendly. We ordered enchiladas, chicken mole tamale and tacos (pastor/chorizo). Food was delicious and prices are reasonable. read more

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Eh. Food is better elsewhere. They're trying to have authentic Mexican food, but I'd rather drive to Southampton for better authentic food. The service is great, and the owner is very accommodating. The seating is tight, and it's a bit overwhelming inside (colors..so many colors!) It honestly feels a little overdone. Everything seems a bit too extra to fit in with the "culture". read more

I thought tacos were way to spicy Maybe ok for the latin population however they should care or be aware that others may not tolerate that much heat Not exactly friendly or accommodating even you communicated in Spanish to non Latins read more

This is a cute little taco spot behind another restaurant in Riverhead. The food was pretty good, the portions were large but unfortunately it gave me the worst stomach ache! Probably wouldn't go back... read more