Great service, authentic MEXICAN FOOD IN ALBERT LEA. Modestly priced, vlean facilities. read more

Amazing food! Loved it and would definitely come back for Mexican food. Good service as well

This is easily the best Mexican restaurant on the planet. The absolute gem of Albert Lea, MN The leather bound chairs and tables are exquisite. Food, Service, Decor read more

Taco King - The restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Albert Lea, Minnesota

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Drive through was quick and food was delicious definitely worth the stop if you're passing through albert lea.

I talked to the lady up front asked a few questions then the male counterparts came out to size me up I won't be back anytime soon

Outstanding food in downtown Albert Lea. Food came fast and was able to customize garnish after the kitchen. Brilliant. Their pico de gallo is how I always think it should be made (and how I make it) with more onion than most. The prices are fair and it's a great spot I'll return to. Why not 5 stars? The portions are a bit small and the beans are a bit runny and the ordering and layout isn't organized well, so people waiting block tables. 4.5* Not perfect, but room for improvement read more

Not that impressed. The service was good and the lady at the counter was really nice. Didn't taste particularly authentic and my dining counterpart and I happen to be big fans of authentic Mexican and seek it out where we can. Everything was smothered in yellow nacho cheese sauce. It doesn't taste bad, it's just not how I tend to like my Mexican food. The hot sauce was pretty tasty and had some heat. read more

Great food very helpful staff I will definitely be stopping here again whenever I drive through Albert Lea.

Amazing food, many options and combinations, very clean including restrooms, fast service, very nice employees. A MUST STOP place not too from the interstate if you're passing through! read more

BOO!!! So much for "authentic". All of the tacos here were either made with ground beef, shredded beef or chicken. Not much of a variety here. I got the shredded beef tacos, then i was asked if i wanted flour or corn tortillas!!!!! Authentic tacos are made with corn! Then you get to pick if you want cheese and lettuce or use the onion, onion and cilantro bar. Really makes me question what their definition of authentic is. The onion and cilantro side bar was your options of toppings you put on yourself. They were onions, onions and cilantro but more onion than cilantro, limes, and black olives. My shredded beef was super dry. Can't even go there. They also do not have horchata. I don't recommend this place. read more

THINGS I LIKED: Great fresh food at a very reasonable price. The individual taking our order was friendly and helpful, (translated our english into spanish for the man preparing our food which is always a good sign when ordering ethnic cuisine in my book). Clean, Clean, Clean. THINGS I DIDN"T LIKE: Nothing Really! A little ways off the interstate for my cross country trek, however when quality food tips the scale compared to speed down the way, I'd take the extra 1/2 hour. Matter O fact, I'm adding the time it takes to swing into TACO KING the next time my travels take me thru Albert Lee. read more

so yummy and quick! Great prices and even better service. we will definitely be stopping again.

I actually love this place. I work in the area from time to time and I always stop here. It's an order at the counter, but the food is good and the service is fast. The price is spot on. I only wish it had more alcohol choices. read more

You've GOT to be kidding me with this place! Is this a funny practical joke? The portions for the amount your paying is a scam! $6 for a small plate of chicken nachos, not to mention their cheese sauce is so watered down and their salsas are pitiful. The hot isn't even prob made with jalapenos! It's not hot at all! My boyfriend got the burrito special and he might as wwll went to Taco Bell and got a 99 cent burrito that was bigger. And to only put beef in it, what?! $2 for a small small plate of chips? Get real! This place is really scamming this whole town becaise there's nothing like this around. I'll steer clear of this place next time. Pathetic. read more

The Taco King? What taco? Oh you mean the taquitos they serve there. At least that's what my supreme burrito came looking out as. I feel like I got jipped and skimped on my food. At least for the price I paid and how small it was you'd think it'd be good. Nope, just a plain ole soggy burrito with just beef in it. What a rip off. read more

The Taco King served us up some delicious fare. It's nothing fancy, just fast, good Mexican food. The Deluxe Plate included two tacos and nachos for less than $7, and the salsa bar was complete with limes, onions and cilantro, pico, mild and hot salsa. I'll be back! read more

The food is pretty good and I like how all the meals have pictures along a wall to help decide what you want. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere of the area is nice. I got the lunch portion which was just a little small and still left me pretty hungry. read more

Good food, great service! Well worth a stop! Nothing else around compares to this. Nice job!

Great food, served hot, fresh and fast. Prices do not include beverage so can be more that what you're expecting for prices. Portions are small so be sure to try the fried ice cream. Staff is friendly and service is A+. Locally owned, great place that is a fav with the kids and parents alike. read more

Nothing more than Taco Bell made to look like a restaurant. Was late & was hungry after work so popped in for enchiladas/taco plate. I ORDERED CHICKEN enchiladas/taco, got back to motel to find BEEF enchiladas/taco, unreal! Tried calling them just to let them know the entire order was wrong but the phone just rang & rang. Would've taken it back if it hadn't already been late & I needed to eat & get to bed for work the next day. You can basically get the same food from taco bell for cheaper. read more

2nd time here. Had the shredded beef enchilada plate - was very tasty. Prices are decent. Seems veru authentic. Staff very friendly.

We decided to try Taco King while passing by Albert Lea at lunch time. A little off our route but the detour was worth the drive. Very busy but orders were handled efficiently. The taco topping were fresh and had great flavors. Of particular note is the cilantro onions. They gave my beef tacos a wonderful flavor. read more

My hubby and I stopped here after doing some shopping..as we were told by many folks that the food was very good and they were right the food is AWESOME and the service is wonderful!! we ate here twice already and this will be our go to mexican restaurant. read more

Ate at the downtown location today for lunch. Had the deluxe burrito special. For 7 dollars I expected a larger portion, but it was good, quick and delicious. I ate it in 5 minutes and I am not a fast eater. read more

Very good, authentic Mexican food; great service and extremely clean. Will definitely stop again!

Excellent authentic Mexican food. Friendly folks. Was an impromptu stop during a storm. Will be on our list now.

My daughter found the Taco King for us on Yelp as we were driving north on I-35 yesterday. She knew that the win or loss for restaurant choice was on her - big win! Pros - Excellent home-made Mexican food - I had the daily special of two chicken enchiladas in red enchilada sauce with a soft ground beef taco smothered in cheese with, surprise, beans and rice. The enchiladas were excellent - wonderful sauce, quality tortilla, and nice shreds of white meat chicken. The enchilada sauce was soo good it may have been homemade. The beans were also excellent and so tasty they may have been homemade. The rice and taco were good but not notable. The manager did offer sour cream and added it separately from a squirt bottle. I don't usually get sour cream, but did this time and it was quite tasty. Speed - From the time of order to when we were eating was less than 5 minutes and the food still tasted homemade - try that with a chain! Salsa bar - Excellent salsa bar - onions with cilantro! Cleanliness - Somebody in management must have been in the military because Taco King is so clean. We were there a little after dinner rush - everything was neat and I swear you could probably eat off any surface in the entire restaurant. If you want clean, Taco King's your place. Service - The service was crisp and respectful. Remember this is a family restaurant and the family runs it well. The manager (son), who will be managing the new branch when it opens, was quick, efficient, and quickly checked on how we liked it soon after we commenced eating. Cons- Kind of a con is that you have to drive about 4 minutes off the freeway to get to downtown Albert Lea to eat here - trust me, it is worth it! The food here is worthy of good Mexican food found in Phoenix! read more

The food was excellent, the service fast, and the employees friendly, helpful, and conscientious. They checked on us twice while we were eating. The condiment bar included limes, cilantro and onions, as well as the usual pico de gallo and salsas. The beans were unusually tasty. The prices were very reasonable read more

I live in Albert Lea, and the homemade fresh food at Taco King is a real standout. I love supporting the small local businesses who aspire to and accomplish high standards and great customer service. Thank you Taco King!!! read more

Honestly I did not like this place at all. The Enchilada that I ate tasted undercooked and had bladder issues for the rest of the week. I also only saw my server once he didn't come by to check on us or suggest anything from the menu. I would highly not recommend the Taco King. This message has been brought to you by hotdog0918. Look me up on Playstation Network. read more

Only a few years old and already an Albert Lea institution. THE BEST Mexican food in town. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food speaks for itself. read more