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    Taco Flats-Riata

    3.4 (36 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chips and salsa. A bit spicy.
    Scott W.

    Self ordering and pay made it easy to get in and out for lunch. Love that. The chips and salsa were a bit spicier than I anticipated. But still fresh and delicious. Loved the tacos! The Dirty South was HUGE. The Birria taco was so flavorful and well-made. I really enjoyed it. None of the side junk you usually just throw away anyway. No fillers. Just straight to the point. I also tried the watermelon agua fresca. Very good. A bit overpriced, but very tasty. Could have consumed 2, easily. But $13 for watermelon juice is just too much. But I'm glad I tried it. Refreshing.

    AFTER we wiped the grease
    Kim L.

    The food was very greasy and came cold. Photo's to show how greasy, they fell apart in my hands.

    Kolby G.

    Great service. Super friendly. Delicious menu. Brisket Taco - 5/5 Steak Taco - 5/5 Chips and Guacamole - 5/5 Tacos are really good. Super inexpensive. Very filling. Service was good. Chips and guacamole were good as well. Lots of chips. Super crispy.

    Trio - Salsa, Queso and Trio Guacamole, Queso, Salsa Roja and Chips
    Adrienne P.

    It's been 10 years since I've had Taco Flats...and today did not disappoint. Great to see they've expanded locations and still serving up delicious food. Love the chill vibes and excellent service.

    Palomita with chili salt
    Aarti P.

    This review is for a quick solo stop in. Sat at the bar! Madi was great. Friendly, gave good recommends and was attentive. Had the papas and el hippie taco along with 2 cocktails Palomita and Oaxacan Wipeout. Both were well made. Pictures attached for specials and hh. For it being in my neighbourhood I know I'll be back. Note: Vegetarians/Vegans - Flour tortillas have lard in them.

    Chori-queso taco
    Dan K.

    Tacos for hipsters, poseurs, scenesters and poets... and bosses in bad crisp white shirts who don't know it. In an ideal Yelp way, 3 stars is a solid rating but in reality, someone's gonna get their feelings hurt. Regardless, let's taco about it. Alternative title: "I came in hungry, left greasy". Taco Flats at Riata has all the appeals of a hipster joint in an upscale office park adjacent strip mall in a planned "resort style" apartment community. It all checks out! Everything from the qr-code order and pay on your phone service to the modern industrial-chic look they've got going on. "¡Autentico!" We came in search of Birria tacos, which have already jumped the culinary shark (brussels sprout?), this place was nearby. Not having been yet, we high fives and proclaimed, "game on!" Along with my in-house counsel, we both got a Birria taco a piece. She got a chori-queso taco and a beer and I also got an al pastor. "Never shop hungry" is good advice, if you can get it, so being hungry we ordered a small queso. Chips and Queso: Generally disappointing. The chips are tasty but are DROWNING in a spice (paprika?) which is overwhelming and a turnoff. The cheese itself wasn't super hot so it didn't act like queso should. (Eg. it was too firm and not runny enough). Also the menu boasted about jalapenos but there was a sprinkling of something not spicy. "White people queso!" was a phrase that was uttered. Additionally it was served in a to go container. Who likes eating in a restaurant as if you're outside? Would not order again. The Birria taco was a study on "what to do when you diced too many onions". I love me onion and cilantro. I usually ask for extra. Here, however, you couldn't even dip the taco in the consommé because it was all onion. The tortillas were fried and greasy. Tasty, but greasy. Would not order again. Al pastor followed suit. It was also tasty but a pile of onions and pineapple. Grease city. Also the meat chunks were HUGE. Would probably order again, if I return which is... unlikely. Was the food filling? Yes. Was it tasty? Yes. Was it amazing? no. Was it pricey? Yes. Did I hate myself a tiny bit afterwards, also yes. Taco flats seems to be a safe place for yuppies and hipsters to enjoy an expensive taco and a beer. It set us back ~$50 for two people at lunch (with one beer and a queso). My pictures tell a more more generous story than was reality. SYOY!

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    Jacob M.

    Returned during work week and they now have a brunch/breakfast taco. I hit the Dirty South and a beer and it was great. Something about huge black refried beans and toasted cheese on the tortilla makes this new and interesting. Highly recommended.

    Trio Guacamole, Queso, Salsa Roja and Chips

    Been to the other locations many times and am a huge fan. This was my first time visiting this location and it has a lot of room for improvement... Cons: Extremely slow service (only 1 person at bar, 1 person taking orders during 12pm lunch rush when it was very busy. the staff was nice but it took an excessive amount of time for any sort of service) Papas fries were soggy/undercooked and cut in a different shape than other locations... please go back to the cut/recipe that are at the other locations! Birria taco tortilla was dry and crispy, almost burnt, and deformed (other locations cook it perfectly, so this was disappointing) Pros: Good amount of parking Large bar area, lots of seating Chips and Dip Trio (queso, guac, salsa) were just as good as other locations- my fav! Overall, this could be a great restaurant in a great location with some improvements to the service and food.

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    Excellent Queso - awesome Tacos!! Chilango shrimp taco as a hit. Loved the carne asada taco! Try The Mexican city sour really good

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    Service was ok, but tonight it was just bad. Love the food, love the location. Everything is great but they just need better service.

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    Great prices, drinks are absolutely worth it. Nice staff. Birria tacos are so good!!! Huge upgrade from riata bar and grill

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    Paying $8+ for a taco is ridiculous. If you want to blow money for mediocre tacos. This is the place.

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    Great tacos... even better atmosphere..: also great place to watch the ATXFC PLAYOFFS...

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