Still killing it at this Taco Canana four years after my original review. I started going to taco cabana in San Antonio (where the franchise originated) in 1988. My go to here is the cabana combo with the fajita tacos. I usually get one beef and one chicken. I throw some pico de gallo into the queso, and I add one bean and cheese taco. It's a pretty big meal, but I love every bite. I still drive well out of my way to go to this location, because the food is consistently excellent. As I mentioned in my original review, the location on San Mateo was always inconsistent, and often bad, particularly the quality of the meat. Whoever is managing this place, well done! Keep it up! read more

All these years of driving by the Taco Cabanas in ABQ, I never stopped to check them out just because I thought they were just another Taco Bell Fast food joint. BOY WAS I WRONG!! They are the real deal, from and amazing Salsa Bar, to making their own tortillas right in front of you. I lived half my life in Mexico, and the other half in New Mexico, and Taco Cabana has some of the best Mexican food I have ever tasted. Add in the great service, and super friendly staff, I'll be a regular customer from now on. read more

Got to admit for a fast food place it was pretty good I got the combination plate and the rice and beans or quite a bit better than most fast food places that I've been to Additionally the tacos and enchilada we're really really pretty good I also like the fact that they do have a military discount and I would recommend it read more

I love Taco Cabana's quick service for street tacos. We ordered through the drive thru bc they don't offer app orders in NM yet, just in TX. Hope they have rewards for us coming soon. We were lucky there wasn't a line, and ordered promptly. We ordered 12 flour tacos (6 beef street & 6 shrimp street) and a side of refried beans and rice. We asked for all of the sauces they had available. Service was very polite and patient. We had to wait a little bit for them to assemble our food. We can see everything through the window. Everything inside looked clean and fresh (especially the cut limes). We enjoyed our food once we got home. I've had both their corn and flour tortillas and prefer the flour bc it soaks up the juices better and doesn't fall apart. Also, the texture is great too. The best parts, the meats were tender and flavorful. Everything was about $41 after tax. Can't wait to order again. read more

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They have some of the freshest most authentic Mexican food in the area! The staff are very friendly and efficient and maintain a very chill atmosphere with good Hispanic music playing in the background. read more

Taco Cabana - Taco Platter and Enchilada Platter - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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My sister took me here today because she says it's her favorite place and she wanted me to try it while I was here visiting her. Well now I know why she loves it so much! The food was so delicious, and so fresh tasting. The tortillas were really good and I love that they make them in-house and where you can see them. The salsa bar had lots of different salsas that we really liked and were fun to try, plus green and red chile that were both great! Everyone was nice and friendly and the place was clean, which is very important. They have lots of good seating, whether you want a table, booth, high top or the patio. Last but not least, the prices are very reasonable for the great quality you get here! I saw they serve breakfast and wish I could make it here again to try it. I highly recommend this place and I'll look forward to coming back here every time I visit. I wish they had one near me in Fort Lauderdale! read more

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The food was good the service was excellent. There were too many homeless people out front. I saw a couple come in with empty cups and fill them up and leave. I actually saw two customers that bought food bring in cups from the outside and fill them. read more

This location offers Mexican food that is a step above fast food. This particular location is also one of the cleanest locations of all Taco Cabana's in town (my humble opinion). This is a order at the counter and then wait until your number is called type model. I also believe that they have one of the best salsa bars pre-covid times. They still have their awesome salsa's, you just need to specify which one you want when you order. Covid practices are tight - gloves, masks, sanitizers, limited seating, and capacity. They also offer a drive thru for those who don't want to dine in. read more

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this place is immaculately clean. The cashier is friendly and efficient, (he's probably high). The prices are very low. The place smells great. I don't know why more of my people don't eat here. read more

Taco Cabana is pretty good. I wished they would put more cheese on the Nachos. The tacos are okay. The salsas are good. We ordered using a coupon but found out it was only available in TX. Disappointing. We will give them another try soon. read more

This is the 3rd taco cabana in a row to leave the bacon off our #70 bacon, egg, and cheese burrito. The manager was also a bit rude when I explained that the cup she gave me had no corresponding lids at the drink fountain. The tortillas were amazing as always and the beef crispy taco was delicious. I just wish they were more friendly and stopped disappearing to the back. read more

I've been eating at taco cabana for at least 15 years and the past year has been absolutely terrible orders wrong parts missing on orders .I usually do drive up and that has become a very unpleasant experience and uncomfortable. The drive up help on several occasions has ended up in an argument the last time I was there the drive attendant refused to give me any extra salsas which I've been getting for years . I tried to complain to the manager and she refused to talk to me I will never eat there again my 15 construction workers won't eat there as well . This place has gone down hill . If it's management or whatever it is it will be known to my friends and aquatints that it's not a good place to eat . Thank you for the prior years for the service and hopefully you'll figure it out... read more

Showed up at 9p website says 10p. Walked away to get in my car to see them unlock the door and let some ppl in. Wow!!! Guess that's how visitors are treated. #trash read more

These tacos were pretty good. There was good vale for the meals. They came with quest and a drink. read more

Taco Cabana - They have a drive thru - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Wtf is this ? I over paid nasty couldn't even eat, never going back, this is why primos barbacoa is taking your business read more

Taco Cabana - Suppose to be barbacoa but looks likes cooks don't give a f - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The most incompetent group of people I have ever met in my life. Took 3 people to figure out a veggie fajita and then they still bring out a bowl of beans with a few onions and bell peppers on top. Please check for high school diplomas before hiring. read more

What is wrong here!? Used to be good.. Disappointed. Scrawny little taco with no meat to soggy ass tortillas. The meat was old. We ordered them with lettuce and tomato only one of them had it. They were $4.50 a piece something like that its. ridiculous. Taco bell has you guys beat. read more

The food was really running and flavorless, just wanted some good food but instead got this:( read more

Taco Cabana - Huevos Rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I am writing this on Thursday 2024 first mouth the 4 there was a guy at 7:52 pm cussing when he walked back in side the building I have kids that don't need to hear that read more

Great Mexican food for the price, plenty of parking and seating. So glad when the opened this in the Eubank and Central area.

Slowest ever service PERIOD!! There is no sense of urgency in drive through, they service 3 cars in 20 min. read more

This taco cabana location is the best. I love how big it is and how welcoming the employees are. The atmosphere is easy and comfortable I feel free. The food is good and I love that their tortillas are made fresh. I've been coming here to this location for years and it's still my favorite. read more

I can't believe this place only has 3 stars that seriously surprises me. My husband has raved about this place for years when ever he would come to Albuquerque for work he would eat here, in AZ we didn't have these only taco bell which I refuse to eat yuk vile. We moved to Albuquerque a few weeks ago so naturally I had to give this place I try and I wasn't disappointed. I ordered beef fajita taco things that came with chips and a drink and my husband ordered beef tacos and his came with beans and rice. We also ordered 2 bean and cheese burritos for our children but they easily could of shared one as they were huge. The salsa bar was well stocked and we loved the ranch they had it was different. There was plenty of eating space and the eating areas were clean and tidy. They do a military discount as others have mentioned which is a nice bonus. We will be back. read more

Complete BS if you have zero customers in line why would you need us to park to wait for the food just because the timer is running. That's the company's timer. I was the only vehicle in line nobody behind me they should have just allowed me to wait like the other customers we only ordered to plates. Don't waste your time they can't handle two plates . read more

My family loves Taco Cabana, the drive thru is quick, the staff is professional and the food is delicious. My son is very picky and loves the chicken tacos and the fresh hot tortillas! You can beat the 20% military discount! read more

Taco Cabana - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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This review is for the Central Ave location, near the Kirtland AFB Wyoming Gate. I was traveling and discovered this place via Yelp. Ate five meals in the three days staying at the airbase. Easy access if the Wyoming Gate is open. Well owrth the longer drive to avoid the sketchy venues on Gibson. The place is super clean. Staff genuinely friendly and helpful. The cooks clearly takes pride in their craft. All of my meals were prepared professionally. They have a fresh made salsa bar with grilled jalapino peppers, hot green, and red chiles. During all four visits, the bar was well maintained, stocked and cleaned. Fresh hot tortillas is a big plus. read more

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I love coming to this location they always get my order right compared to other locations cough cough coors location never cares if your order is right! read more

This place has yummy fresh food. I usually make my own tacos @ home but this is our go to place if we don't feel like cooking.love the salsa bar & love the roasted jalapeños.eat in restaurant or have it to go either way you won't be disappointed especially that the prices are very budget friendly. read more

I don't usually review fast food a lot, but hey, I go here all the time so I know a thing or two about it. First, I like Taco Cabana. A lot. The simple taco combos are a great quick lunch, and they have some more complex plates on the menu if you want something different. The tortillas are fresh and they have a solid salsa bar. As for this location in particular, it can get very busy during the lunch rush, like everything in this part of town near base. They do a competent job of keeping up, though, orders are produced fairly quickly. Seating is often tight but I've always been able to find a table, although sometimes it's the last one. My favorite menu item is definitely the chicken fajita taco combo. Simple but satisfying, and comes with chips and queso. The street tacos are also great. read more

This is our favorite "fast" food in Albuquerque, though it is higher quality than big chain fast food. Fresh tortillas made while you wait, fresh salsas and other condiments in the salsa bar, so you can load up your taco or burrito with good healthy stuff. Big burritos. Best part, they serve margaritas. Taco Cabana is more than a fast food stop. read more

I was told I had to put on a mask to order food even though the staff had theirs under their nose and around chin. Worst customer service after pointing out the staff in the back wasn't wearing their masks correctly. Staff was not even washing their hands after using the restroom. Food was sloppy and leaking out grease all over. Highly recommend coming here if you like crap food and crappy service. Will not be coming back. read more

This restaurant is usually pretty good. However, since the order to close dine-in, the service here has gone downhill. Orders consistently wrong. They aren't the only ones who just don't seem to care anymore, but you'd think they would have ramped up their drive through service to keep the money flowing. I would highly suggest double checking your order before you drive off. read more

I love this place, the food is always good and fast and they have a military discount! My favorite dishes are the rotisserie chicken and the chicken enchiladas. The beans are always good and I especially love the homemade tortillas! read more

Taco Cabana - Shrimp tampico taco! Delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

3rd time here and each and every time they Don't listen to patrons as to how to cook their food. Ordered well done potatoes and over easy eggs but both cooked nearly well on eggs and potatoes were almost raw as I looked at them I just shook my head. It's just an ok eatery but don't fuss if not done right yes it's a hole in the wall maybe they don't speak my language ENGLISH!!! read more

First time coming to this location and it was definitely better than what I was expecting. I was leaving Kirtland from the Eubank gate, took a left and the bright pink building got my attention. Once inside, I wasn't sure what to order so the cashier gave me a few recommendations. I ended up ordering the shredded beef flauta platter. This is New Mexico so disgusting rice and beans is the standard here. Nothing new; had they been better this would have been 5 stars. But the flautas were amazing; hands down the best flautas I have ever had: and that includes all the ones I have had from California, Michoacan, and Jalisco! Super flavorful and delicious. Too bad it only comes with 3 - I will have to order more. I know what to get next time I come here. read more

I arrived here and was greeted (or lack thereof) as I said hello to a man in a pink Taco Cabana polo (behind the counter). Of course I was displeased. (His name is Geraldo). Now for the good part. The staff thereafter was so polite! I loved their company, and they helped me order California style. They delivered fer sure! The food is delicious and the service is phenomenal. Thank you to Yuniel, Erica, and Carlos - you all did a phenomenal job and I greatly appreciate it! read more

Taco Cabana - The awesome salsa bar. Try it. - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

A long overdue review for Taco Cabana. I have been coming here for a long while and they have always satisfied. Other than a few order mishaps they have always been courteous, fast, and the food delicious. The food always come out hot and fresh and I have got many people hooked on this place just as much as myself. The steak fajitas tacos are as good as it gets. The meat is always tender and seasoned to perfection. The street tacos they have beat out the street tacos that have become so popular amongst food trucks. Do a food chain they rank among the best in my head. read more

Taco Cabana - So many choices! - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Although the service was great, the food was the worse that I have had in a while. I got a barbacoa taco and it was microwaved or way way way way over cooked. I will never go and eat at this place ever again. It was like eating a rock. Pathetic attempt on cooking and you served that to me. Wow! The person who took our order was very nice and I do not blame her at all. Whom ever cooked though, I think you need to go back to training. read more

My husband and had our trip planned to visit a Taco Cabana in Albuquerque, NM. We arrived at 11am and after my husband ordered his meal I attempted to order mine. I'm vegan and poor Perla was very confused because she didn't know what a build-your-own burrito was, didn't know that borracho beans had animal products, didn't know how to order this or that. Finally I told her, "Just to make it easy on you, I will order a kid's meal. I want black beans instead of the refried beans." I get my order and low and behold the refried beans tasted like lard. I ended up giving him my beans and he gave me his rice. I wasn't at all happy with not being able to order my custom burrito because someone was not thinking outside the box. When we traveled through El Paso, TX (God bless them) the counterperson figured it out (on her own!) At least we were able to eat green Hatch chiles but my experience was a real downer. Please we don't need a damage control person to contact us because even if we did travel through here again we will not be visiting this TC. I would rather patronize a business that is not a franchise. read more

As close to Mexico as you can get. Nice Mexican tunes greet you. The Mexican food is tasty. The shrimp quesadilla with sauces from bar was good. Not quite the camarón tacos we had in Puerto Peñasco. But, worthy of New Mexico. Thanks for reading. The Bike Chaplain read more