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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.
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A **taco** is a traditional Mexican dish made by folding or rolling a **small, soft or crispy tortilla** around a **filling**. It's simple, portable, and endlessly customizable. --- ### **Basic Anatomy of a Taco:** 1. **Tortilla (the base):** * Usually **corn** (traditional) or **flour** * Can be **soft** or **crispy/fried** 2. **Filling (the heart):** * **Meats:** Carne asada (steak), al pastor (marinated pork), birria, chicken, chorizo, fish * **Vegetarian/Vegan:** Grilled veggies, mushrooms, beans, tofu, cactus (nopales) 3. **Toppings (the flair):** * **Fresh:** Onion, cilantro, radish, tomato * **Savory:** Cheese, crema, avocado, guacamole * **Crunchy:** Lettuce, cabbage slaw * **Spicy:** Salsa, jalapeños, hot sauce 4. **Extras:** * Lime wedges for squeezing * Pickled onions, cucumbers, or carrots on the side --- ### **What Makes a Taco a Taco?** * It's **casual and handheld** * The tortilla stays **folded**, not sealed like a burrito * It's often eaten in **just a few bites** * It's **deeply cultural**--tied to Mexican heritage, but widely adapted around the world --- Tacos can be street food or gourmet. They can be eaten standing up on a sidewalk or plated at a high-end restaurant. That's the beauty of the taco: **simple, versatile, and delicious.** read more
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Had a high hopes based on tik tok/instagram videos but unfortunately was disappointed with the tacos. Not a fan that I was asked to write a google review before ordering to receive a free chicken taco. Overall tacos were not good. overpacked tacos and not flavorful and protein overcooked, making it so dry. Guacamole was more a pudding than an authentic guacamole. I only enjoyed the fresh lychee mocktail. Sad to say I'd only go back to get another mocktail but not to eat the tacos. read more
2 years ago
The tacos are amazing!! I would highly recommend. Alejandro was great at helping to figure out which one to choose! read more
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The best tacos outside of Mexico hands down! My wife dragged me to Taco Empreso, and I'm so glad she did! The Mexican street corn was phenomenal--we had one covered in Cheetos (my favorite), another with cheese and my kid enjoyed the one with takis. The tacos were absolutely incredible. Each bite was bursting with authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, and perfectly seasoned fillings. We tried the steak taco (meat was soft AH), the birria, the smash burger one, the hot chicken one, the fish one. Pretty much everything but the butter chicken one. The drinks were awesome and fresh. Even though I tried a few, their lemonada is definitely the best. To top it off, we had churros dipped in vanilla ice cream. It really hit the spot after a meal like that. The staff was friendly and the food was unforgettable. I'll definitely be coming back! Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Mexican flavors. read more
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My son and I ventured out on our Taco Tuesday run to try something different. I enjoyed the tacos I had the surf and turf was my favorite. I enjoyed the mushroom taco as well. The lemon- coconut drink was ok. It was a busy spot limited seats but we eventually grabbed one. I would recommend this spot. read more
2 years ago
Walked out of the ShopRite and saw this taco spot with the Halal sign on the window. The line was packed to the door but I said why not give it a try since I don't see too many authentic Mexican spots that are halal. Good thing I waited and ordered the tacos were amazing!!! Fries were awesome as well. Had the carne asada tacos, taco chicken al pastor and the butter chicken tacos. All were top tier elite. Even the Hotsauce for the tacos was bussin read more
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Been hearing so much about this place via social media i had to give it a go. Although i was on a tight schedule on my way to work i couldn't dive in on the menu the way i wanted to. So i got my usual safe order. I was very impressed. Not only did he get me out of there in time to make it to work on time he provided me with some of the best tacos I've had in a long time. Coming in here reminds me of los tacos in nyc. So it's good to get our own lil rendition in nj. I'll be here again ! Can't wait. Very welcoming ambiance. Quality food. read more
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Absolutely the best food in the world. Authentic Mexican Halal Food. The best thing that has happened in NJ read more
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We just returned from Taco Empresso. And we are HAPPY. We ordered multiple tacos, elote and French fries. The carne asada, the Nash, the fish tacos were all delicious. And don't forget the salsas. They are tasty, flavorful and just the right amount of heat to really help you enjoy your meal. The service was quick and the owner was really nice and friendly. They answered our questions about the food and the ordering process. Taco Empresso is a small place with enough seats for multiple families to eat and enjoy. I really enjoyed our meal and do plan on going again to enjoy the tacos. Highly recommend. read more
2 years ago
Went in for lunch and was happy that I did. Staff was friendly and my order was completed fairly quick. Fair amount of chairs and tables available to enjoy your meal if not ordering to-go. Interior design was thoughtfully curated. Looking forward to coming back! read more
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Great place to hangout and very good and healthy food such a good staff very friendly. I love the place and the food. the ambiance is very pleasant and beuatiful. read more
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Ordering was straightforward and the watermelon spritzer was amazing! Definitely our go to taco joint read more
2 years ago
This place is going to be a Hit! Bursting with flavors, very good quality and prices. We liked everything we had, but Birria, Baja with Consommé were my absolute fav! Owners made sure we are fed and taken care of, very well. All the best to this amazing place. May Allah give barkat. Aameen. read more
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Great atmosphere great customer service. The only issue was the fact that the nachos were so greasy a little overwhelming and the tacos were a little bland the spice covered for it if I would go back, it would be the fries read more
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Me encanto el servicio y todo el persoal. Los tacos me encantaron. Las agua de fresa la recomiendo. read more
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