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Taco Empreso

4.2 (128 reviews)
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Closed • 9:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
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Selena Y.

4.5 stars. I'm impressed by this little establishment, and I think we've found the best tacos in the area! Taco Empreso serves up an extensive menu of both authentic and fusion flavors of tacos and more. All the sauces, salsas, and spice levels are on point - if you want more heat, definitely grab yourself some of the pickled onions & habanero mix. My spicy loving friends loved it! For me, some personal favorites: birria, fish tacos, loaded fries, and horchata. The fusion items like butter chicken tacos were also fun and tasty. Having said that, the wait for food can be long (20+ min) and the seating area is limited. I actually came on a Friday night and was shocked how busy this restaurant was - there was a constant stream of customers for both dine-in and takeout. It also felt slightly chaotic because there wasn't a numbering system and staff just called out finished orders based on first names, but it was also pretty loud in there so it's not the easiest to catch. Because the space is also narrow, people start waiting/hovering around the dining area, which wasn't the most comfortable. Regardless, food is delicious and I'll be back. I'd definitely consider coming at a quieter time next time though, or ordering takeout in advance!

Grilled chicken Rice Bowl
Annabelle L.

My family visited for lunch and was quite impressed with the food. I had a grilled chicken bowl - black beans, cilantro lime rice, pico, corn, pickled onions. It comes with two sauces drizzled on top. It's delicious! I love the char and seasoning on the chicken. It's flavorful. Staff is friendly. Parking is shared among other businesses at the plaza and prices are definitely higher than your local chipotle chain but it tastes so much better. You pay for what you get. Definitely will come back to try other items on the menu.

Desiree F.

I stopped in this restaurant to get dinner. When I arrived I parked in the plaza lot. I walked in and was greeted and I ordered with a nice lady. The place was very busy. I ordered: Tamarind Juice Horchata Jamaica Piña colada Nashville Chicken Quesadilla Surf & turf rice bowl El Pastor Burrito Birria Tacos Baja Shrimp Tacos Asada Prime Steak Tacos Loaded Fries El Chopo with Chicken El Pastor I loved all the drinks! And my favorite dish was the surf and turf bowl! I had a great experience!

Lauren S.

Ammmmmazing tacos and they are wood fired and the are sooo good loved it the vibe is so good too it's lively and everything is SO fresh!!! All the sauces are homemade and it's amazing

La Familia
Jeff O.

This place gets busy, so be aware of the time you go. Me and 3 of my friends ended up getting the family platter. This was definitely more than what we could finish. Maybe if there was 6 of us we could have definitely done it. Every taco was soo good. The platter gave you a way to sample a majority of their tacos at once. They also have a little sauce station. I would definitely come back here.

paneer tikka taco and al pastor taco
Melody L.

Tijuana-style tacos?? In New Jersey??? Yeah I was highly skeptical also, but a friend of ours recommended it, so what the hell, we gave it a shot. The menu is absolutely massive -- they have tortas, tacos, loaded fries, burrito bowls, mocktails...the list just keeps going. And while they have traditional taco options like al pastor, carne asada, and birria, they also have some really cool Indian fusion flavors like butter chicken and paneer tikka. There's also a wagyu and Nashville hot chicken taco. So many things to choose from. They also have a salsa bar, which is an absolute must for any taco shop. They're also open super late -- past 2AM IIRC -- which makes sense given the proximity to Rutgers. My husband tried the al pastor and I got the paneer tikka taco. The fact that the meat for the al pastor came from a trompo was a good sign, and it also came with a pineapple slice. My husband gave it a "not bad" 6/10 since the meat was dry, and that's honestly more than he's given any taco place north of San Diego. I was also pleasantly surprised by the paneer tikka. Flour tortilla was solid: lightly browned, still soft, not dry like a commercially-made supermarket tortilla. Came with a healthy amount of mango/pineapple salsa, shredded red cabbage, cilantro, and red onions. I think the paneer could've cooked longer to absorb more curry flavor, but it was otherwise a good taco. 7/10. If you're vegetarian like I am, it's SO rare to find a place that has not just one, but multiple vegetarian options, as well as options that are made with effort and intention (not just beans, rice, shredded lettuce). Not enough seating at all for how many people were packed into this place, so if you see any spot open up, grab it fast!! Honestly, this place was better than any places we've tried in the SF Bay Area. Damn, it pains me to say something good about NJ, but this place gets a thumbs up from me.

Dos Amigos
Natasha L.

If you haven't been to Taco Empreso yet, what are you waiting for?! This place is a must visit and great addition to Edison. The service is friendly and welcoming. They are definitely not stingy with the portions and the food actually tastes like what you order. I ordered the smash burger taco, Nashville hot chicken taco, and the Dos Amingos platter (two steak tacos, two shrimp tacos, two butter chicken tacos, plus El Chapo loaded fries). Every single taco delivered exactly what it promised - flavorful and packed perfectly. Now, let's talk drinks... the pina colada, agua de horchata, and the cocoa cloud were giving full on Miami Beach vibes, except it's non-alcoholic. And, it did not disappoint. All three were the perfect pairing for the comfort food goodness.

Tatiana A.

Second time here and I can say it's one of my favorite businesses! Staff is helpful and works fast with orders. They are the first wood fired taqueria in Jersey which is pretty cool. The ambience is fast past and you can sit and eat, there are a few chairs so I recommend grabbing your seat first and ordering after if super busy. They have so many food options from tacos, tortas, quesadillas and drinks like horchata and lychee. I've had their tacos, fries, tostadas and even bone marrow last time and it was all delicious and fresh. This time I ordered the chicken torta and a lychee drink and it was also yummy. They even have a small bar section if you want extra toppings. You can order with a staff or on their kiosk. There is parking in the plaza they're located in which is perfect. Overall I can't recommend this place enough and will be back for more!

Asada (Prime Steak) & Al Pastor
Jennifer S.

Hello, Taco Empreso! What a delicious spot! Just landed from CA last week and found this wild taco joint! We ordered 2 al pastor, 1 asada, 1 baja, and 1 paneer tikka taco. The asada was classic and delicious. The al pastor was lacking flavor and really greasy, definitely skip this. The baja with shrimp was so flavorful, I enjoyed the mango salsa and cabbage. There are so many dishes I need to try here, so I'll be back!

Nicole F.

The tacos are great! Surprisingly the Nashville hot one was my favorite. In being honest, the food is what earns the stars here. We ordered our food online since there was nowhere inside to sit last time we tried to visit and the same was the case this time. The employees are kind, but the restaurant is disorganized. It's quite small and thus easily crowded, on top of customers needing to wade through other customers to order at the end of the counter. There's no queue for online orders and it's not really clearly marked to know where to go to order Vs pickup. I could have done without shuffling around a congested space waiting for my food. The tacos were super fresh with unique flavors. I highly recommend one of their refreshing beverages to pair with your tacos. Order ahead and plan to likely take your food to go due to limited seating.

Samah I.

Loved the Mexican torta which I got with wagyu (it tasted nothing like real wagyu which I had expected but it was the same price as the carne asada so of course I was gonna go for wagyu lol) It was my first time ever getting the chance to try halal Mexican tacos with proper MEAT (carne asada and el pastor and so on) so I was super excited. It was good but nothing mind blowing really and man tacos are expensive! It adds up fast. I'm still thinking about the pina colada.

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Gilbert C.

Best tacos in area by far..... chipotle who?, this place is authentic n pure bliss with the Mexican culture,from the food aroma in the air to the art on walls n music playing... what an amazing vibe... This is where you wanna be when craving Mexican food period!!!

Ensenada Mushroom Taco - DIVINE.
Brittany M.

Taco Empreso is now fully in their stride. This is the taco jewel of NJ people. No really, so good. My friend highly recommended their Ensenada Mushroom Taco to me and the way she raved about it I just had to taste for myself. Oh my god, AMAZING. I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, I tolerate them for the most part, but every now and then I have a dish where the cook has just mastered the fungi. The mushroom on this taco was MASTERED. Tender and not at all rubbery, fried to a beautiful golden crust, and so flavorful with the sauces and pico. 10/10 I'm ready to drive there to get another one already! I also got a pina colada on this visit and it's the perfect summer treat. Taco Empreso, I'm impressed! No notes.

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