Taco Exxpress in Folsom, CA. It's in the small plaza across from the Folsom outlets on Iron Point Road and corner of Folsom Blvd minutes from Highway 50. Fast food. I was headed to Burger King but changed my mind when I eyed Taco Express across the parking lot. Well I spotted a large inflatable shaped as the Taco Express character waving his arm. As to wave us over. He was so darn cute. It definitely caught my attention and peaked my interest. Next thing I know I was in the drive thru looking at the menu. It was Tuesday, the special of the day was $1.50 crispy tacos. The meat choices were chicken, ground beef, and beef. I ordered four of those, a side of rice, and chips n salsa. The total with tax was $12 something. The green salsa had a spicy kickyness but without the heat. The red salsa had a lingering, bold hot spiciness. I tried it and it burned. The tacos weren't bad at all. The meats weren't greasy. The taco shells were fresh fried, without the greasiness. Also for the price I was envisioning small or mini sized tacos, but pleasantly surprised that they were regular sized. No skinny minis. Plus they didn't skimp on filling the taco with the proteins. They were topped with shredded cheese and lettuce. The person taking my drive thru order was great. Patient, helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. The order came out nicely packaged and with accurate items. read more

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Needed a quick bite before meeting a friend for a movie, and when I saw Taco Express I had one very mature thought: "Yeah... tacos." That was it. Decision made. Now here's what made it even better--this used to be a Taco Bell back in the day, so let me just say... the taco energy in this building is deeply rooted. The tortilla spirits were already working overtime before I even walked in. I stepped inside, got greeted right away, and placed my order for carne asada tacos and a drink. Simple. Efficient. Exactly what the pre-movie mission required. But here's where things got impressive... I swear the second I paid, my food was basically already waiting for me like it had somehow known I was coming. And unless I missed someone hiding in the back doing ninja-level prep work, I'm pretty sure the young lady up front was running the whole operation. She was taking my order, working the drive-thru headset, handling everything, and still keeping it smooth like it was just another regular day. That kind of hustle deserves respect. Now let's talk tacos. These carne asada tacos came out hot, flavorful, and straight-up comforting. The kind of flavor that doesn't taste like "fast food trying to be tacos"--nah, these tasted like somebody's grandma would absolutely approve. And if the food gives "abuela would nod in silence and keep cooking," that's a compliment of the highest order. Every bite hit. The meat had flavor, the tacos were put together right, and for a quick stop before a movie, this absolutely overdelivered. The place was easy, the service was fast, and the whole stop felt like one of those hidden little wins you're glad you trusted. In all, Taco Express did exactly what it needed to do... Quick. Flavorful. No nonsense. Strong taco ancestry. And honestly, if this building was once a Taco Bell and has now evolved into this... that's character development. Will I be back? Yeah... because movie plans and tacos are a dangerous combo. read more

This place is great! They are quick, friendly and the food tastes great. Their salsas are the best! Love the affordable prices too.

Retro vibes. Excellent food. Super friendly staff. Easy parking, next to the theater. Chips and salsa bar was great! Will definitely be back next time we're in town. read more

Hello Yelpers I eat here about 4x per week! My backstory is, I am from the deserts of Southern California, where Mexican food reigns supreme. So I am always looking for authentic tasting meals... And I'm happy to say that I work close by to a specific Taco Express on Iron Point Rd in Folsom, that is off the hook. I believe they make everything from scratch. I have never been disappointed in ANYTHING that I buy from them! My favorite thing is a crunchy taco... But, I can TRULY say that I have ordered almost everything on their menu and it's all AMAZING!! The customer service is EXCELLENT! THE LADIES AT THE COUNTER ARE ALWAYS SWEET AND ALWAYS SMILING. Quite often they play Mexican music in the restaurant and it feels like a party. Coming in to Taco Express for lunch is one of the best parts of my entire day! Thank You Taco Express and Thank You Lupe. read more

Taco Exxpress - A wet burrito ( not my normal crunchy tacos) made with al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

Came here for their $1.50 crunchy tacos on Tuesday. I got the shredded beef and shredded chicken. Went through the drive though and it was very fast. I wasn't a fan of the shredded beef, however, the shredded chicken was absolutely delicious. They filled the whole taco with a lot of chicken and it was so juicy. I also like their salsas a lot as they're very flavorful. Been here multiple times and the employees have always been nice! read more

My husband brought some tacos back home for us last week, and I was pleasantly surprised at how crispy and delicious they still were after the long drive. Will definitely return for shredded beef tacos on $1.00 Taco Tuesdays! read more

Taco Exxpress - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

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Great food! Literally right next door to my hotel I stopped in and got the street tacos and nachos - super good. Aliyah was super nice, helped me out choosing items since it was my first time. I'll def stop over again read more

The lady taking orders drive through is rude no customer skills. Shouldn't be working up front. Food was okay.

I asked for plain birria tacos with nothing but meat but I received tacos filled with cilantro and cheese which I had to hand pick out, therefore a mess was created, I expect a very specific order to come in the way I ordered it and I expect better of these workers to pay attention because I had to drive 30 mins for food I was craving all week I am highly disappointed in this location for not paying attention to their customers needs. My rating would be significantly higher if they had gotten my order correct because the birria was really good but my order was not made right. read more

Food is decent but I cannot place my order. Let me explain. I called to place the order for the Tuesday Taco special. They told me they do not take orders over the phone anymore - It must be placed online. Ok no problem. I tried to place the order online and it will not allow me to order the tacos for the Tuesday special price. I tried to call back to let them know but they didn't seem interested. Maybe they don't like people ordering their Tuseday Taco special? In any event I cannot place the order for the food I want - whether over the phone or online. If you can place your order with them they are worth a shot. read more

This place is great! Their food is really delicious, better than most Mexican restaurants, and most importantly, everything I've ever gotten from here is always very fresh. They give generous portions. And they have acceptable prices. Also, the place is always very clean, which is important too. 5 stars! ¡Muy bien! read more

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I come here on, on average, 2 times a week. The food is always hot and fresh. Their salsa is some of my favorite. Very consistent. All the staff is always helpful and friendly, especially Aaliyah. read more

They are flat out RUDE! Never got to try the food because of an impatient, rude worker. I was asking about the menu because I had never BEEN, then when I asked why another drink was added she said "WELL I ASKED YOU.." yeaaaaa I took my money to Jimboys. I'll never try it based on that experience. Activate your ppl skills before coming to work. read more

Excellent service the cashier was absolutely exceptional with professional form and a clean and friendly environment decorated perfectly for Valentine's Day when I was here with such cute teddy bears. read more

Taco Exxpress - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

Stopped in to try what was noted as a top 10 tacos of Sacramento but visited the Folsom location. Taco Exxpress is located where the Taco Bell used to be by the old movie theatre.. You'll find Taco Bell's furniture inside so I guess they got a deal on this place. There is a drive thru but we decided to go in. I typically get a Chile Relleno to try out new places so that's what I did. Unfortunately nobody got a taco to try. :( The crust wasn't as cooked to withstand the sauce so it was a bit on the soggy side but not totally soggy. What I loved was the rice, beans and tortilla along with lettuce and sour cream to make bean burritos...was better than the main dish! My dad's Chile relleno was tough and he didn't like it. Sauce was decent. I'll come back for tacos as well as those bean burritos that you can make with platters! read more

Taco Exxpress - Chile Relleno Plate - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

I would love to say that the food is always fresh and delicious. I take my boys here often so they love it! I had a bad experience with the one on east bidwell, my 2 boys both got sick after eating the same thing. I have been trying to let a manager know for a week and no success sadly Thank you read more

What they did deliver on, $1 taco with a decent size Tuesday vs their much higher normal price. However, the tacos are noticeably covered in oil and were a little soggy and the flavor was lacking--maybe it should have more cheese even after adding from their salsa bar. Inside it is a very dirty looking place. read more

I came here for a late Monday lunch after a swim workout on my way to work. The place has a 70's retro look and was very clean inside. The cashier didn't seem to understand English very well. I asked about the Monday 2 enchilada special for $9.99 and what kind of meat options came with it. He seemed to say it came with only beans and cheese and meat was extra. So instead I went with the California burrito. It came out pretty quick and I was on my way. After it cooled down it was easy to handle while I was driving and tasted great. I want to come back for a sit down experience and try one of their combination plates with beans and rice, etc read more

Taco Exxpress - California burrito - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

My wife was craving birria tacos, I got her a #6 combo. She's said these quesobirria tacos are the best she's had. Rice and beans were tasty too. Highly recommended can't wait to try other menu items in the future. Staff was super friendly I forgot to ask the youngmans name who took my order and gave me my food. Great customer service read more

Taco Exxpress - #6 quesobirria raco combo - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

Second time coming to Taco Express and they did not disappoint. Delicious food, good customer service, and definitely a hidden gem.

The food is always great here! My favorite are the chicken or beef shredded tacos that are only like $1 something on Tuesdays! The girl at the drive thru window is so nice every time I come, her name was Aliyah. I will keep coming to this location in the future! read more

Don't bother with taco Tuesday. Very Small amount of tasteless protein...shredded .lettuce--- that's it. OK I get it -it's 1.50 taco. I like Pico de gallo---only way it had any flavor. Then I got scolded for using too much! It's a salsa bar---it's included! Way to lose a Customer for every other day of the week too. read more

This is one of those hole in the wall places, a hidden gem. My husband came here randomly one morning and ordered a breakfast burrito, after shopping at the outlets. The burrito was huge, reasonably priced (around $12), and absolutely delicious. We were in the area, again, yesterday, and came here together. The inside has the decor of an old Taco Bell (you know, the way Taco Bell used to look in the 90s with the colorful tables, chairs and booths) since there used to be a Taco Bell here before they took over. The place is clean, pretty roomy with enough seating, and the staff was attentive and friendly. For our family of 4, our order came to close to $50. The burrito was priced fair but I feel the tacos were a bit expensive. But, the food was really good, so although it was priced a little higher than I would have liked, at least it didn't disappoint. One of my kids had to use the bathroom during our visit and we had to ask for the key. It was a single stall bathroom. I was surprised at how clean it was, especially for a men's bathroom, as most fast food bathrooms can be pretty gross. If you're in the area, don't miss out on checking this place out. read more

Absolutely delicious! Breakfast burrito with chorizo egg and cheese was enormous and so tasty. Fantastic el pastor. Everything was fresh - the hard shell tacos were still warm, and the chorizo was dripping with the good orange grease. Recommended. read more

Me and my family went to this place after a car dealership because we were really hungry. This was an amazing place to go eat at the moment because we were starving. I'm gonna start with the food. I got 2 soft tacos. They were amazing! I'm usually pretty picky about what's in my taco, but even though for example, I hate guacamole in my tacos. When they put it in my taco it was so delicious. I didn't try the burritos but they looked totally amazing. The unlimited chips were also totally amazing. They had 3 sections for the toppings. Mild, hot, and fire. They weren't kidding. When I tried hot it was hecka hot. Next off with the service. I didn't know our server in the front but she was a really sweet Mexican lady. When no one was at the cash register, I hit the bell and she was the first one to come without any hesitation. She was prepared for anything. What I mean by that is for example I had to use the bathroom and we needed a key, she had it right on her. I am saying this because compared to other restaurants, you have to wait a second. Last but not least, the ambiance. The ambiance was pretty amazing. It was a pretty chill place and wasn't loud at all. There were TVs with some football/soccer games on. And who can't have an amazing ambiance when it's not clean? The place was 99 percent out of 100 percent clean. Just a little food stain on one of the tables. I feel like this place is really underrated. When me and my family first walked in, it was only us. Then while we were eating for 30 minutes only 2 other people walked in. That is my review for this place and I will definitely be coming back here. Keep up the great work! read more

This is the the old Taco Bell next to the century theatres across from the outlets. The interior is the same as it's always been, but is colorful and clean and will probably come back in style soon that's really the only downside is it looks dated. But mom always said, "don't judge a book by it's cover!" So we gave this place a try before a movie. We ordered the bean and cheese burrito (Friday night special $4.99) now this has to be the best tasting beans we ever had! Seriously, I do not recall having a better bean burrito! They use a high quality cheese in it too. We also ordered a carne asada quesadilla and it was very good too! Very flavorful meat. We got two asada street tacos too, I was sad they were so small but wow are they top notch in flavor too! They have yummy chips that aren't stale and some really good salsa varieties with unique flavors too. Some are spicy but soooo goood! We also decided to try the vanilla cream filled churros, you can get regular or filled, they are only a dollar. $1 each! They did not disappoint! Overall we give this little awkward place a 5 stars based solely on the fresh, flavorful food and quality of the food! We will definitely be back to try other items on the menu! read more

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I stopped by here for lunch and was helped very quickly. The food came out much quicker than I was expecting, so I was at first concerned about how good it could be. I had no reason to worry. Both the Chile relleno and the beef taco were exceptional! I splurged and had a churro as well and it was delicious. I will definitely come here again next time I am in the area. read more

I ate here on 8/31 for a quick lunch after a relaxing morning kayaking. I started getting heartburn soon after and then woke up around 3AM with severe diarrhea and committed for a few hours. I could not hold anything down for a few days and am still having stomach issues every time I eat or drink anything. Calling a doctor today to see what is going on since the symptoms are not resolving. Even if I hadn't become sick I would not have eaten here again. The food is way over priced and did not seem authentic like others claim. read more

I was excited to see what they did to the old Taco Bell location. Maybe they renovated it? Got rid of the 80's tables? Nope. They hung a TV on the wall and called it a day. Hopefully the food will be worth it. Nope! I had the wet burrito with carnitas. It was bland yet overly salty at the same time. It was served with guacamole on the side. It was also a little salty and had the texture of being in a blender. The chips and salsas where just flavorless. Oddly the chips weren't salty. Go figure. It is the one thing you want to be salty. Bottom line: Save your money and pray the Taco Bell comes back when this place closes. If you're in the area and in the mood for Mexican, there is a nice place in the Safeway plaza down the street. read more

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The staff is very friendly! The atmosphere was clean, comfortable and bright . Best of all was the food ! I'm a tejana !! Mexican from Texas and the food was authentic! Owner was very hospitable. I recommend this place 10 out of ten!!! read more

Taco Exxpress - QuesaBirria - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

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The inside is still an old Taco Bell. It's also cleaned from top to bottom with ammonia every day for no reason since there isn't any customers. The food was ok read more

When you say open to 10pm, it should be inside as well, not just the drive-through. Little irritated tonight that I had to get my food to go with no chips and Pico . Usually 5 stars for what they offer but not tonight. Follow your hours correctly. read more

I like this place. The foods hot and a cut above the usual standard Mexican food joints. Tacos are crispy and the salsas good. The service is fine and pretty fast. read more

Showed up at 9:45pm and they decided to close early today. That's bad customer service

We ordered chicken street tacos and its yummy but we didnt like their chicken crunchy tacos. the meat tastes better on the street tacos. I love that they have free chips and salsa that u can take for yourself. Service is good. I will be back for the street tacos. read more

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Best Tacos in the area hands down! My wife and I have been searching for great Mexican food for 10 years here! So far we've only had the Crunchy beef and chicken tacos and the Quesabirria tacos with rice n beans. Simply Awesome! Yes it's fast food. Yes they have a Drive-thru. Doesn't matter! Excellent! Taco Tuesday. $1.00/taco! read more

Great Mexican food. I have two breakfast burritos a week and other meals on occasion. Great food, service and staff.

This small place with a drive through has great Mexican cuisine for the price. I've had the Chorizo Breakfast Burrito and the Rolled Taquitos. Both were very tasty. Give them a try. Much much better than Taco Bell read more

Great Food made right in front of you !! Off Broadway next to Danes Mex Bread ! Love them Both