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Came back with an appetite and a group of four to try more of the menu. Even around 8:00 PM on a Wednesday, the room was insanely packed. We ordered the La Familia spread of 12 tacos and the El Chapo loaded nachos with a chip base. Those nachos were incredible, the Indian-inspired blend of cilantro and chipotle sauce made them so saucy and packed with flavor. For the tacos, we ordered the steak, birria with cheese, butter chicken, hot Nashville, and baja chicken. The birria and chicken tacos were the best. Both house drinks were great too. The horchata was very sweet, while the jamaica had more intense flavor than usually, still very good. The only real disappointment was the coconut shrimp taco, it was forgotten initially, and when it finally arrived, it felt underwhelming with two small shrimp and minimal flavor for $6.50. That said, the overall experience and creative fusion flavors still make this a fun spot to visit with friends.
Pretty solid tacos, their tortillas are extremely fragile but I felt their meat lacked a bit of flavor. If you can't handle spice their mild sauce is quite spicy. I've definitely had better tacos in locally owned Mexican restaurants. Would love to see what other dishes may be better.
Taco Empreso (Located in Edison Plaza Strip Mall) 775 Route 1 South Edison, NJ 08817 Butter Chicken Taco Asada Taco Birria Taco El Pastor Taco When I first entered this halal taquiera located in the Edison Plaza strip mall, I was filled with dismay. I instantly realized how the interior looks identical to Los Tacos No. 1. The Coca-Cola insignia is displayed to the left and right of the restaurant name. The menu is painted on a large wall. Even the employees wear white uniforms and white chef hats. Originally, I was confined this restaurant was going to be a cheap knock-off. Ordering is done through an in-store kiosk. Although I was skeptical using the computer screen, I found it easy to navigate and was able to fulfill my lunch order without requesting any assistance. The meal took a few minutes to arrive, but that was because the servers were freshly making it on the spot. I started to get a good feeling as I witnessed the chefs in action. As soon as I took my first bite, I realized I was mistaken about my initial impression. All tacos are prepared with fresh ingredients with a smoky flavor. The shells are soft and doughy. Juices from the protein slightly compromised the appearance, but the taste is fantastic! There is a salsa bar offering complimentary toppings for your tacos. Limes, pickled onions, and three flavors of salsa are an option. The seating is kind of tight, but it's meant to be eaten in a fast paced atmosphere. Overall, I didn't think I was going to have a great experience, but this location surpassed my expectations by a long shot. I was very impressed with Taco Empreso! #tacoempreso #tacoempresoedisonnj #tacos #halaltacos
This spot is a must visit! From the moment you walk in, the colorful and authentic decor makes you feel like you are in a Latin American or country. I've been here a couple months ago, and it's wild to see how much it has grown in popularity. The last few times we have visited, it has been packed or overflowing with customers. A good sign, if you ask me! The tacos are uniquely curated and not your typical selection. I had a Smashburger taco, because I love ground beef, and also a delicious shrimp taco. Any one you get, it is tasty, fresh, prepared right in front of your eyes, and my best of all- so colorful! There is a salsa/sauce/lime bar, which is constantly refilled and has plenty of to-go cups and boxes. I cannot recommend the Agua de Horchata drink enough. When I see Horchata on a menu, I automatically gravitate towards it. Here, the drink is not too thick or overwhelming in flavor. It is nicely balanced with the cinnamon and milky tastes. If you get the 16 oz, the drink comes in a cute square shaped cup. Love this taco joint and coming by every so often to see what is new on the menu and how well they are doing. There is plenty of parking in the plaza lot. If you are in the area, I highly recommend. Definitely worth a shot!
It's a blessing and a curse that this taco spot is a distance from my home. It's a blessing because I would be a regular customer, if I lived closer. It's a curse because everything is so effing delicious and it's so far from my home! One of my daughters recommended Taco Empreso as she is a regular customer. She even spotted my nephew eating here one evening, who came all the way from Brooklyn lol. So there were three of us, who ordered an assortment of items to share. Let's start with the tacos... We ordered the Baja shrimp, Baja fish, steak, birria, asado chicken and shrimp Ensenada. Every single taco was finger licking with distinct flavors that were sooo sooo good. I could not decide on a favorite. We also shared birria fries, which were AWESOME! If I ever return... you know the rest lol. The meat was juicy, flavorful and melted in my mouth. The marinaded chicken and beef were succulent and the flavors subtly stood out. We also ordered a steak burrito, which was Cali-style with fries instead of rice. The steak was flavored, tender, and crave-able. A popular must have! We added a birria quesadilla, which was also epic. Lastly, the frozen pina coladas! Get it! The food is road trip worthy! Finally, there was a consistent line, but these dudes were so organized. The orders were getting out in a timely manner. It's also worth the wait!!!
The hype of this taco spot had me wanting to come in and see what it all about. The mocktails here are delicious and must try. I got the coconut lemonade and it's the best of both worlds of lemonade with pina colada vibe. My friend got the tropical fizz which was flavorful as well. For tacos we got birria, butter chicken, asada, grilled chicken, and Nashville hot chicken, and el pastor. Think the ones we enjoyed the most collectively was butter chicken, grilled chicken and asada. The sauces have a spice level to them which elevate the tacos. Guac and chips were okay a tad bland for me. The esquite corn was yummy side. It's self service where you order tacos either at register or from screen. When your name is called you pick up the food. The tables are limited. I would definitely go back to try some different tacos and for those delicious mocktails.
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!
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.
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!
We visited taco empreso for the first time for my birthday this week as I have been seeing them on Instagram constantly and been wanting to try it. They have always gotten great reviews so we had to check it out for ourselves. We ordered the birria tacos, steak tacos and steak quesadilla. So for 4 birria tacos minus the consommé (that made it more and didn't need it),2 steak tacos and a quesadilla, 1 water and 1 jarrito drink our bill was $66. Very pricey to say the least! The food was very good but the price not so much! At almost $70 you would think that you would get a side of rice or something else that would come with it besides free salsa. We would visit again as the food is good but I can say at $70 a pop it won't be that often!
We visit here after the BTS concert which was out of our way. I must say! The food was excellent. The customer was amazing. The ambiance was beautiful. They but another if time and effort into making this wonder business. I wish it was larger. Other customers were very rude by hoarding the chairs from other tables placing them at their table while not using them the entire time we were in the restaurant. It was hard to enjoy our food while grown adults were being rude to quiet teenagers because they did not want them to sit. The time was 11:30 pm The food was exceptional. The steak quesadilla was perfectly crisp on the outside, with tender, flavorful meat and melted cheese that made every bite indulgent. It's the kind of dish that reminds you why you love food...simple ingredients elevated with skill and pride. The only downside had nothing to do with the restaurant itself. A group of customers were hoarding chairs and behaving rudely toward teenagers who simply wanted a place to sit. It made it difficult to enjoy our meal while grown adults were pointing, laughing, and creating an uncomfortable environment. After a long day, I wasn't going to allow anyone to make my children feel unwelcome, so I spoke up. Despite that, Taco Empreso delivered an outstanding culinary experience. The food, the service, and the atmosphere were all truly impressive -- a 10/10 visit, and absolutely worth the detour.
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.
Placed my order from the kiosk. Had two tacos and a burrito. I found it strange that they charged extra/sepratelty for the consume. The food came out fairly quick and tasted pretty good. However, I think for the small amount of food, the price is on the higher side. When I bought my food the crowd had a college feel to it, but also family friendly.
Saw this place come up on Instagram a few times, so had to make the trip. It's in a strip mall, so plenty of parking. It's a small location with a small outdoor seating area, & indoor seating. You can order at the counter or via a kiosk. Staff is friendly & "bubbly" and they have a setup where you can watch as they prep your food (if you want). We had the Burrito (Baja fish)[Not pictured], Birria De Res taco, Butter Chicken taco, Tazones Bowl (Butter chicken), El Mako taco, & El Chapo (Birria)[French Fries]. We beat the rush, cause it got packed and busy right after we ordered. The tacos were all very good, but El Chapo was very disappointing. It was bland and flavorless. I'd come back, and just get more tacos or another bowl. Grades: El Mako: A El Chapo: F Baja Fish Burrito: A+ Birria De Res: C Butter Chicken: A Tazones (Rice) Bowl (Butter Chicken): B read more
1 year ago
First time coming here. If you leave a review on google you get free al pastor. They have one bathroom and its unisex. We ordered through a screen. They had sauces laid out. We ordered the dos amigos which is good for 2 people and got the lychee drink it was good. Our fave one was the butter chicken tacos. read more
The moment you walk in it feels like you're transported to Mexico and it was such a wonderful moment. They're in a plaza which is nice until you realize it's ShopRite and it's always packed. The place is a bit small for its clientele I can't wait for them to expand. The staff is accommodating they bring out more chairs if needed. Now let's talk about the food. It was okay, in my opinion it could have had more flavor. Also the birria taco doesn't even come with a side of the consomé it's something you have to order extra. I think even a little cup thing would go a long way. I did appreciate the corn tortillas and the salsas on the side of the kitchen to grab. read more
Taco Empreso was a great spot. Saw it on social media so my friends and I wanted to check it out. It was quite busy, so the food took a while, but was definitely worth the wait and price. I got the Nashville Hot Chicken fries to share and the chicken burrito. Both of these were phenomenal, so I would definitely recommend getting them. There is some indoor and outdoor seating, but it can get quite busy so seats can be hard to come by. Otherwise, Taco Empreso was a great place to eat! 5/5 read more
Came here on a Tuesday for taco Tuesdays. This place was packed. The layout of the place was a bit confusing with ordering in the back or on the kiosk. But anyway, I ordered a butter chicken taco, al pastor taco, and the Nashville taco, street corn, l churros, and a drink (dont remember the name). The tacos were just ok, but I can see how people would like them. The corn was cold. My favorite thing was the churros with ice cream. It was BOMB. My bill came to $35. read more
I don't think you can go wrong with any of the taco options here, they're all amazing ! The space has multiple tables and you order at the counter and pick up to either dine in or take out. My husband and I ordered the carne asada , the el pastor , the birria and the butter chicken tacos- all were delicious and so flavorful. If I had to pick a favorite id say the carne asada and butter chicken, but honestly try them all. We also ordered drinks , I had the piña colada and my husband had an orange juice (freshly squeezed , we saw the girl make it ) and they were so good . Lastly , we had the churro and ice cream dessert - they were the cherry on top . I'm so happy to have found a good taco spot in NJ and near my home . I will be back soon! read more
Tried Taco Empresso for the first time on Sunday. My sister and I had no clue what we wanted to eat and then I remembered I really wanted to try this taco spot. My sister and I arrive at Taco Empresso around 4ish and we wanted to dine in. Let me start off with saying that this place is busy but luckily we secured a table. One thing I did noticed is if you plan on dining in is that they definitely put way too many chairs and tables in their establishment because it was super cramped to the point that I had to keep getting up to let people pass. I don't think I would dine in again. It is definitely not a place where you can sit comfortably and dine in. Another thing I noticed is that the line to order is a bit hectic just because there are customers waiting all over the place so there isn't a clear distinction between who is ordering food or who is waiting for their food or who is ordering at the tablets. Overall I would definitely do online ordering next time and pick up my food and dine at home. As for the food, this taco spot is definitely it! My sister and I got the Dos Amigos (for 2) and it was super good and satisfying. We both threw down! The Dos Amigos comes with 6 different tacos and you had your choice of loaded fries or chips. We decided to go for the fries. It was definitely built for two people and my sister and I were stuffed afterwards. I will definitely come back just for that as well as to hopefully try something else but the Dos Amigos is definitely something you should try. We each got one of their drinks. I got the lychee Empresso and my sister got the mangonada. I really enjoyed my lychee Empresso so I definitely recommend that but you don't get the lychees on top like you see in the photos. Same with the mangonada, my sister didn't get any extra toppings or the straw with the tajin. So the pictures you see on their website doesn't really represent what you may get. Also my sister did not enjoy the mangonada that much. She didn't finish her drink and said mine was better. I did try hers and I agree but you may like it if you like tajin and etc. read more
Overall very great place. Very modern and reminds me of Los Taco No.1 in NYC. Butter chicken taco was OUTSTANDING. Must try if you go. Birria and carne asada taco were also flavorful. The birria fries were okay, the fries themselves were not seasoned and very dry. Consume was also lacking in flavor. It is nice and clean inside. Really great place to try in Edison and staff is very nice. read more
3 months ago
The steak tacos are delicious everytime ! The platter is a lot of food 6 tacos and el chapo with sauces ! read more
2 years ago
Thank you for existing. We almost tried every single taco on the menu, and it was hard not to go for your desserts. We have to come back. All the flavors were on point, and the decor / food presentation is clean. Only thing: it's hard to squeeze through the tables, between being stuffed with tacos and the large tables. Glad to proclaim to the world this olace is not overhyped but worth the trek. It's saucy, it's savory, and it's zingy. Dare we claim -- BEST BIRRIA. You've given us something to think about. Maybe some other tacos could do without the aioli (we're good with a simple lime on top). But it's clear, everything wad thoughtfully created -- even the more fusion items like butter chicken. The drinks are so fun. Jamaica is our go to, but we'll be back for the piña colada and lychee drinks! Ordered: Birria, Ensenada, and Surf & Turf read more
What can I say, these tacos are delicious AF!!! I've been back here multiple times and each time things have been incredible. Flavors are explosive and just fresh. Word has gotten out about this place and it has a decent amount of ppl. Even still the quality of the food has not been compromised. Amazing service and quality. read more
8 months ago
10 months ago
This place has an insane menu! So many options with different proteins and sauces. So many delicious, authentic Mexican drinks. Definitely recommend giving it a try. They have plenty of parking and place is always pretty busy. read more
8 months ago
This spot was busy. Customers were constantly in and out. Highly suggest ordering online and picking up because you will be waiting. They do have a dine in option with limited seating, which is pretty tight. I must say I do understand why they're busy because despite it being busy the service was nice and the food was absolutely delicious. My sister and I went with the Dos Amigos which was a platter for two. boy oh boy this platter was packed and you surely get your moneys worth. Each taco was yummy and packed with flavor. My favorite out of the three were the shrimp taco but the butter chicken and steak taco were close competition. You cannot go wrong with either but ultimately the loaded fries were the cherry on top. I will be returning for sure but making sure I order online to avoid the influx of people. read more
Ok let me first start by saying this place is absolutely beautiful. Clean, well lit and the staff were extremely accommodating. The food was absolutely amazing, especially the el chapo. The fries were a little too greasy but other than that the flavor and beef were cook to perfection. We tried multiple tacos, all of which were delicious. Even the drinks were delicious! read more
1 year ago
First time here, and so far place looks clean and they also serve breakfast. Ok so I asked for the three most popular tacos that are listed on the photo of the receipt, and sad to say was not impressed... they were just OK :( My son had the Baja fish rice bowl which was actually pretty good and everything was nice and fresh. I'm thinking if we come back, I would try a burrito, but my son had a point if the tacos didn't impress me I might be disappointed in a burrito! He said he would definitely come back and try another type of rice bowl . I don't think the tacos are worth the price, especially when they were just OK! All in all the place was actually pretty clean until I want to use the one restroom they have and it was pretty dirty I was going to give at least a three star but after seeing the bathroom, I would give a very low 2 if not a 1 star!!!! read more
9 months ago
Tacos A1 10/ 10 recommend! Guacamole was very watered down. Needed lemon and salt and more flavor.. Chip were over cooked & unfavorable as well. read more
10 months ago
the food hit the spot! love the paneer taco! vibe was authentic and service was quick and efficient! it's a cute taco joint ! def would go again ! read more
Another gimmick influencer restaurant nothing was really good and the tacos are small and expensive. They will also charge for the consomme that comes with the birria tacos. I felt ripped off and have no interest in returning read more
I've been wanting to try this place out for a while. I had high hopes but nope. Ordering service is super disorganized. The young man saw me standing under a sign that read " Order Here" for almost 5 min and didn't tell me anything. One of the cooks was nice enough to explain to me that there was a qiosk for ordering. I ordered a tacos Al pastor,a Paneer Tikka taco, and elote. I'm confused how people think this is an authentic taco place. First off, they serve a taco in a single tortilla.. that in itself should have been a red flag. Everyone knows street tacos come in two tortillas. The al pastor wasn't the traditional sweet and savory flavor from the marinated pork and the acidity and sweetness of the pineapple. The Paneer wasn't seared, hadn't been marinated in spices, it was white and flavorless. For a moment I thought they made a mistake and gave me tofo because the consistency and color was weird. The elote..was over cooked. It usually has a crunch But this one well look at the picture and ask me why I threw that away. $16 down the drain. There are so many authentic taco places 10 minutes away in New Brunswick..I guess I will bite the bullet and pay for parking for one of those. read more
3 months ago
3 months ago
The BEST carne asada tacos I've ever had. I've had tacos in different locations in LA, El Paso, Tijuana and Juarez. The steak is so flavorful! Also had the surf and turf tacos which was amazing also. Their El Pastor was just okay. Not very flavorful, which is surprising. My husband loved his burrito and tacos and also agreed that the carne asada tacos were amazing. The pina colada was delicious. The elote was ok. Just had it with mayo and cheese, definitely missing the tajin, but we wanted my son to have a taste so we kept it simple. Will absolutely be back. Definitely want to try some of the other flavors. read more
I was so happy to find this place! I love tacos! The restaurant isn't big. Walk up counter and pick up on the side afterward. Staff is friendly and will explain anything you need to know. Taco reminded me trying one for the first time in Mexico. Freaking delicious! Their sauce even though it said mild. It has some kick to it. read more
2 years ago
I wanna go back NOW. I STILL dream about the food. It was so good. The meats in the tacos were packed with flavor and were so abundant. The El Chapo with birria was my FAVORITE!! I could eat just that all day long! I love that the salsas were self-serve because I like mine doused in salsa verde. The elote didn't skimp on cheese and I love that. I was soooo satisfied with the food! The prices were on par with others but they have specials. Check before coming. The service was pleasant. There was a language barrier but she was still so pleasant so even though it was hard to convey some things, we eventually found a middle ground. We had a big order so it took a while to get to us but we were so happy when it did. More than enough seating. They even had counter seating along the side wall. It gets very cold (we came in the Winter) when a customer walks in so pick table on your left as you walk in. read more
Amazing taco spot. Super authentic. Something we don't really have in the area. I had the butter chicken, carne asada and the birria tacos. Also had the chips and guac and my bf ordered a carne asada burrito. The carne asada is delicious packed with so much flavors. You cannot go wrong with anything here and we are excited to try other stuff next time. Customer service is impeccable. The homemade hot sauce and guac were oh so good. We will definitely be back. read more
This is a super cute very well decorated quick meal spot. Not for a fancy sit down meal, but the food comes out quick, and the flavors are delicious. I visited during lunch time ordered and had my meal within 5mins. Everything is out in the open so you can see your tacos being prepared. The staff were friendly. I ordered 3 different tacos, the first was the birria with cheese which was delicious, the second was the Baja with shrimp and I really enjoyed the spicy kick it had, along with the Nash hot chicken taco which was also spicy. If you want extra heat they have self serving salsa that will add different levels of hot, the salsa verde was the most mild. They also offer home made drinks, I ordered the passion fruit lime which was refreshing and came in a cute container. read more
We checked out this spot after the hype from TikTok and IG. We were craving for real authentic tacos and we figured to check them out and see their menu. As soon as we got there the place was packed. People sitting at tables and lined up waiting for their orders. The line was pretty fast so the wait wasn't too bad. They also have a screen where you can place your order addition to their counter. I just ordered 1 taco each for my husband and I. We tried the baja taco and carne asada. Each taco were $5. A little steep to what was served but it is was it is. We ordered 2 tacos, a special drink, and a bottle of water for a total of $21. The tacos were ok, but definitely not what we were looking for. They do have a nice selection of salsa that I enjoyed and emphasized the taste of the tacos. If you're in the area and would like to check it out definitely expect a line. read more
2 years ago
Very small but fun interior, loved the variety in the taco options. We came for Taco Tuesday (buy 2 get one free tacos) We tried the butter chicken tacos (7/10) baja shrimp tacos (8/10) Mushroom tacos (10/10) and the al pastor taco (9.5/10) The piña colada was to DIE for, so good! service was pretty good considering how busy the wait was. Our churros were ready but our number wasn't called and the ice cream for them ended up melting, the owner brought us both the original and a fresh serving of churros for the mess up (we had no idea they were ever ready) so this was a good show of character read more
1 year ago
Very disappointing. This is the el chapo. After 2 bites I separated all the nachos that I could from rest. Basically paid for a scoop of meat and tomatoes and a whole lot of nachos. Looks like a lot of food but it's all nachos. Got the civeche also. It was bland no lime the way you have to order is a terrible system read more
1 year ago
We ordered the La Familia platter for four, which came with a great variety of tacos. The asada and birria were hands-down our favorites--flavorful, tender, and well-seasoned. We weren't as impressed with the deep-fried shrimp and chicken tacos, but overall the platter offered a good mix. It also comes with a choice of nachos or fries to share--we chose the fries and were definitely happy with them. The food was spot on, and I'd come back for the tacos alone. That said, the dining experience could be improved. The restaurant was a bit humid and smoky due to poor ventilation, and the in-house bathroom could use more attention in terms of cleanliness. If you're there for the food, you won't be disappointed! read more
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