I highly recommend Taco King if you're craving for retail Mexican like Taco Bell. The ambiance was more like a restaurant too. Their menu is definitely the better of Taco retails. read more

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The last few times we have gone to Taco King, things have gone okay. Overall, it's not as good as it used to be though. Prices have gone up significantly, and quality and quantity has decreased. For example, I used to get the Gordita for 4 and change, now it's 9 dollars and they cut the amount of quality items they put on it. Service is always hit or miss. They frequently forget to give you stuff as well. It's still much better than Taco Bell, more authentic and i appreciate supporting a locally owned business. read more

Taco King - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This Taco King has great food and friendly service. Clean bathrooms. Would definitely recommend.

I love coming here. The food is authentic and it's delicious. The employees here are friendly and they're attentive and they make their business a welcoming atmosphere. I appreciate that. One of my favorite dishes here are the Shrimp Tacos. They're delicious! They have a unique taste to them. I love that they have a variety of condiments. Their pickled onions are the absolute best on tacos! This restaurant may be easy to overlook, but they have a lot to offer for the cost and they care that you have a good experience there. I think the locations around town could be a lot bigger in terms of the space, if they choose. Burrito King, now under a new name, is a good example of how spacious Taco King could be. Either way, I'm going to keep coming here when I crave Mexican food. read more

Just plain and simple good. Like it is straight out of California. Would love to have the King in WA. Nice staff.

Place is adorable. Service has a language barrier. Food is tasteless and not good at all. I wanted to love it. This is the 1st restaurant in 2 weeks we did not like at all. Not even a bit. read more

I was sitting at work and craving Mexican food. Then it hit me that it was taco Tuesday. The chicken enchilada and taco combo plate with refried beans and Mexican rice with a side drink of horchata hit the spot. Delicious as always at Taco King Alaska. read more

Taco King - Chicken enchilada and chicken taco combo plate side of refried beans and Mexican rice - Mexican Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Some days you just need some comfort food!!! Yesterday was no exception with all the snowfall, bad roads, and running late for appts. I stopped by the Northern Lights location because their parking lot looked drivable. Their customer service is always top notch, I've never gotten an order wrong, and the food is always consistent. It may not be the best in town but it always hits the spot. Love the condiment bar, it's always clean and full. read more

Taco King - N. Lights location - Mexican Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Asada tacos are top notch. Living in LA for about 10 years the tacos can compete with taco trucks in LA. Service was quick and pleasant

I went to Taco King instead of Oscar's (this was a mistake) because they serve breakfast burritos all day. Or at least, that's what they said on the phone when I ordered- my breakfast burrito was poorly wrapped and had so little egg in it that I thought I had been duped into ordering lunch/no, they're just that stingy on the eggs. What they made me was fried on a skillet of lies. The chorizo was super eh, I ended up unfolding their "attempt" at a burrito because it wanted to fall apart so badly. Couldn't finish it, I was disappointed firstly, but why finish food that doesn't even taste good? read more

Taco King's customer service SUCKS unless you order directly from them. If you order from Door Dash, don't even try to get it fixed unless you want to drive to them. They couldn't care less. I will never order from them just by their way their customer service is. Passing it on to my FRIENDS that work for Door Dash because they blamed it on Door Dash. Oh, and they don't care if you give a bad review. read more

The updated taco king cuz the wanted a bar. Menue is larger not better. Can't just go up and order food anymore have to use a waitress who gets your order wrong twice. Been going there for years. Not anymore. read more

Taco King - My burrito meal. - Mexican Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Mexicans under cooking beans is not good! I normally don't have problems, but today was horrible but if I complain to them, they wouldn't give my money back! If you can't make beans, don't make them but if you make them cook them well! read more

Quick & dirty: I'm a bell curve kinda gal so this place is decent/good. Seeing it is a chain I'll give it another go elsewhere to judge if this will have to be my go-to Mexican joint. Will try their seafood tacos or burritos a la carte instead because their rice and beans were kind of meh to me. Hint: there's a small (3%?) discount for cash AND an additional surcharge (~4%) for credit card!! It's not bad... Portion was decent although initially I was disappointed with the size but I guess my eyes were bigger than my stomach because 4 corn tortillas later (ordered carne asada combo) I was satisfied. Not thrilled about their rice and beans at all... Not very flavorful and a little on the dry side for the rice. Due to covid, no dining in and this being my first time there I didn't know to ask for salsa sauce so the meat was a little dry to me. As the dish got a little cold, the fat settled in the plate and left a film in my mouth so hopefully you don't live too far away! read more

Taco King - My eyes seem to always be bigger than my belly apparently (carne asada tacos combo) - Mexican Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This place has been a staple for me for many years. Unfortunately, I have to say that I don't think that will be the case for me anymore. I'm not sure if there are maybe new owners, or maybe it's hard to get certain product? It just doesn't taste the same anymore. I always get the special tacos, asada of course, and it tastes completely different. Even the rice and beans. I'm not sure what it is but the menu is starting to taste like all of the other taco places in town. Which is sad, because it was the only taco place I would go to because they had a signature taste. Very sad. Hope it's just a phase and they can get back to making really tasty tacos! read more

the worst mexican food by far, they'll straight laugh in your face if you pronounce food wrong and go tell the other employees and laugh about, this specific place is just so dirty I've literally seen bugs near the food, the owner doesn't do his job well at all, someone needs to report this abomination read more

Amazing food, turned off of Northern Lights Boulevard and felt like I was in Mexico or California. The staff is smiling, welcoming, friendly and they clearly like their jobs, they laugh and get so well long well with each other it is an absolute pleasure. Authentic food, don't miss the lingua tacos, don't ask what it is just have it, you will never go back. Some days there are pickled onion at the self serve salsa bar, very very good. Will eat most of my meals here the next time I am in Anchorage. Have also enjoyed the Spenard Road location very much. Alomost forgot to mention:Toredos sp? Deep fried fresh jalapeños with lime and delicious seasoning, order two one isn't enough! read more

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Moving back to Anchorage after over a decade living north, I couldn't wait to have my favorite taco king dishes. I'm so sad. Tostaditas w/chicken, king fries, and queen tostada were a disappointment. Everything could've been made a lot better had the oil they use been changed more recently so that everything wasn't a deep dark brown and tasting burnt and stale. On top of that, pre-prepared tostaditas appeared warmed up as many of the chips were burnt. There were a few shreds of chicken in there, but you wouldn't have known. The guacamole was at least a day old and not the color of guacamole that we expect and get gouged for. Most of us also now how to keep guacamole, staying nice and green. It wasn't nice to look at and tasted worse. The Carne Asada was tasty, the few strips that were actually afforded to the dish and cost an extra three dollars. I'm just sad, I know everything's expensive and everything these days has less meat and lower quality products and smaller portions while prices have increased. But this was all around inconsiderately prepared and is not something I would be proud of serving. I'll give them another shot, and if it's better, I'll update my review. If it's not that'll be my last visit. read more

Crappy food..taste terrible like ground horse..the bathroom are stinky like sewers back up..no way they pass food safety guide line. I never go there terribly management. read more

Taco King - Feed dogs better - Mexican Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Service is always great, love the food. We make this a mist stop when we are in Anchorage.

I came down here for my lunch break yesterday around noon. This Taco King is located at the corner of Northern Lights and A St. in the same shopping plaza that houses Charlie's Bakery, KFC, and Alaska Bagel Restaurant. The dining area is small and can feel cramped during lunch rush. Luckily, there was an open booth by the front door to keep away from the tables in the middle area where the line forms as more customers arrive. The employees are friendly and very efficient with orders, mindful of the time limit that customers have when they come in to eat before going back to work. I decided to try one of their Queen Tostadas with ground beef which I thought was a better option for a lunch portion rather than having a heavy meal and going back to the office tired afterwards. My order came out in just a few minutes after settling down at the booth. The Queen Tostada was surprisingly smaller than I thought it would be. For $8.95, I was hoping for a larger-size shell filled to the top, but mine was equivalent to a bowl that was smaller than a medium size. The ground beef was good with a decent amount of seasonings and the tortilla shell was hot and crispy, but some ingredients were lacking in amount like tomatoes or diced onions and no sign of olives. The refried beans had very little flavor, but the sour cream and the guacamole evened the taste out along with some salsa from the bar. Their Enchiladas and Burritos are heartier and more flavorful for a couple of dollars more to keep this a three star review which doesn't make the Tostada worth ordering again in future visits. read more

Taco King - Lunchtime with the daily special of two enchiladas with rice, beans, and a drink for $9.99. - Mexican Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Tl;dr: This location isn't as great as the Huffman location, but damn if they don't know how to be efficient here. I had a taco craving the other day and decided to swing by during the lunch rush. The line was nearly at the door at one point, yet the restaurant crew was able to fly through multiple orders without as much as a single complaint from any of the patrons. We were out of there in less than 30 minutes. Like I said, the food doesn't taste quite as good here as their other location, but I suppose that could be attributed to having to churn out orders like their lives depended on it. Still, it's a perfectly acceptable option for a workday lunch. Just get there early and good luck snagging a table. read more

Taco King - Special tacos con lengua. - Mexican Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Food was a higher price than that shown on website. King burrito was not very flavorful. Selection of sauces was great. Service was prompt. Delivery fee was reasonable. read more

Honestly, doesn't everyone say the best Mexican place is some "hole in the wall" they found? Well I found mine in Anchorage! Absolutely delicious, freshly prepared authentic SoCal Mexican. Service is quick, and they prepare the food "WHEN" you order it. I highly recommend this place. I had the carnitas street tacos with beans and rice. Decided to try a churro on the way out, and I watched the chef actually fry them hot and fresh! What??? Yeah... it's the hole in the wall you've been looking for. read more

What a disappointment. We usually go to the spenard one and wish we would've just driven a little further! Several things bummed me out. Was given a dirty cup for water, and the replacement cup was cracked. My chicken chimichanga was noticeably smaller than the ones I get in spenard. The rice was drier than usual and my daughter wouldn't eat as much. The beans portion was super tiny and the lettuce was brown and wilted. The most offensive was my husbands chili verde bowl. It was served in the tiniest bowl. Did they run out of clean regular sized ones? Should've just given three bowls filled in that size and would've been the normal amount. We were charged regular price even though the bowl was snack size. Never again. We're officially loyal to the spenard location only! read more

Taco King - Snack size?? - Mexican Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Queen Tostada with chicken is disgusting. unfavored boiled shedded chicken. No flavor. No Grill marks. TASTED LIKE VOMIT with the texture I would assume of diahrea. No heat at all to the pico. Are these people Scandinavian ? No heat anywhere. Not in Pico. Not in Salsa. No pickled peppers on the salad. ABSOLUTELY WORTHLESS AND DISGUSTING. I took a couple bites and threw it away. read more

If you want cheap mexican food and teenagers serving it, come here. Had a chicken enchilada combo. Barely could finish half of it. Chicken meat full of blood vessels and some cartilage. Probably some of the worst mexican food ive had. Tried the place based on what was available in the area, starving and just wanted a hot plate of food. Omg. Wont be back. This is some cheap shizz quality food IMO. Tacobell provides better grub IMO. Got damn.... im going to Humpys tomorrow. Need something with higher quality. read more

call mom firstly, the smell of super intense Kostic cleaners was the first thing I smelled wafting out the order window instead of food. They got my order wrong and had to fix it. I asked for salsa on the side they gave me none. I asked for three waters, they gave me none. my taco was not authentic at all, one step up from Taco Bell only because it wasn't ground beef. It was steak shreds but super dry. No onions, no cilantro, no salsa. Instead, shredded iceberg and shredded cheese on a flour tortilla.?! What the heck? I'm from California and I know and authentic Mexican taco and even though the staff looked fully Mexican, this was practically Taco Bell. The nachos were burned, and there was an overall taste of the same cleaner that I smelled wafting out the window on my food. It literally tasted more like cleaner than Mexican food. Completely disappointed I will never go again! Even my very young children were offended lol read more

I'm here visiting from Houston and was in the mood for Mexican food and they didn't let me down. This place is AWESOME. The food comes out fast and tastes amazing. I would totally recommend stopping by here. They have Mexican music in the background and the stalls have Mexican drawings on them. read more

Taco King - Menudo and taco - Mexican Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Brown, fermented guacamole on mediocre burrito. I got there just before closing. My recommendation: don't let bad food go out your to go window just because you're about to close. read more

First off, Taco King has never failed me. The f If you're a Hungry Man, the carne asada King or Deluxe burrito will never fail you. They have a nice salsa bar and great horchata. Special tacos are essentially street tacos, lengua is my go to at the moment meat choice, I will try el pastor chicken next time I go! Fried ice cream is an experience, it's awesome! read more

Taco King here in Alaska is probably the closest thing I've found to authentic Mexican food. We just got into town, new to the area, and was looking for something easy and tasty and this fit the bill perfectly. I ordered a taco salad, my wife order beef tacos, and my son had the fish tacos. My salad was a great portion, plenty of meat in the crisp tortilla bowl. The toppings were fresh and the perfect mix. My sons fish tacos and wife's gringo tacos were equally tasty, great sized portions, well seasoned flaky fish, perfectly topped. I also enjoyed he authentic decor of the restaurant. I think I've found my New Mexican spot. read more

Great little taco shop. Vacationing from CA we found this place yummy The carne asada and lingua tacos werevery good. read more

Taco King - Great little taco shop.. - Mexican Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I ate here frequently when we lived here Sep 2006 to Aug 2009. I enjoyed it very much. I would dare say it is to me the better Mexican place in town. It is always clean in there, and the workers are pleasant. I like the salsa bar it is a nice touch. I liked the Tortas, I usually got the carne asada. I liked the pozole and there is nothing as delicious as a nice bowl of hot soup on a cold day so I was there often for that one. The prices are not bad, again this is Alaska and you will have to pay more for everything. Give them a try. read more

I can't believe that someone would back some tacos up three soft tacos where they should have said three wet tacos soggy. With dripping hamburger meat Will refund you next day 10 minutes ago we call back. We don't know what you're talkin about. They lost a good customer cuz we spent a lot of money there. I want everybody in town to see this. I'm going to make sure. If they feel this one. The lady act like she was a literate which she probably was. And she wasn't Mexican. That's the turbo part about it. The Mexican people speak better English and she did. She's a dumb. Thank you come out. Don't waste your money. read more

Taco King - 3 wet soggy tacos The shame they would send something like that out with. All that liquid in the bottom - Mexican Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Taco King usually treats me pretty good, except last night. Ordered 3 meals for delivery, was told it would take 45 minutes to an hour. Great. An hour and 20 minutes passed and I called to see what was up. "Blah, blah, blah, don't worry, I'll take something off of the bill". Great. 25 more minutes pass and the food finally showed up. Cold. With only 1 mild sauce (asked for 6), and 1 FIRE sauce (which I didn't ask for). Gripes from all the eaters, the only solace was knowing it was to be cheaper... Until I check my bank account and find it was not at all cheaper. So, food sucked, I was lied to, and it seems it's time to take a break from Taco King. Enjoy the attached pic, because I sure as hell didn't enjoy eating it. read more

Taco King - "Taco King Delivers!"... Yeah, this crap. - Mexican Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Still love their food in general, yet. Yesterday, the spouse and I ordered takeout to be delivered. Food came fast, REAL fast. It seems uncommonly plain and bland, it didn't have the normal complexity to the food. I ordered the king burrito. the next day I mentioned to my wife that I felt like throwing up all night, she admitted that so did she. hmmm...under cooked rushed meat? who knows. I'll give them a break. but try them again later. they usually have a very consistent product. read more

This place is great and dependable. Always great la lengua! Customer service is to be expected from very busy workers. Friendly and willing to help. This is the only Mexican place I've been to that has lengua! read more

I like this place and love their sopes and salsa bar. I'd eat more there except for the fact that every time I go into one of their establishments, I get stared at by the men working behind the counter and it's quite uncomfortable. Unfortunately it happens at all their places. I prefer their drive thru option where I don't have to walk inside and get these uncomfortable glances. read more

My family and I have frequented the one on Abbott and the one on Northern Lights for years. We have been very dissatisfied with the poor service, horrible quality and inconsistency of their food, lately. When you try to bring it up to a manager, you get the run around and the phone number to other businesses, owned by the same owner. I personally suspect many of the workers aren't even legally allowed to work here. Many can't even speak English and they usually have one guy that can speak English, but is a total punk, and rude. They act like they don't even care about quality service at all, like they can just drop their jobs at anytime, without any care. Poor attitudes, careless, disrespectful, inconsistent quality of foods, like they are using a different recipe, depending on who decides to show up for work. May or may not have all the regular salsas, available, like they used to. It's all gone way down hill, and I'm angry about it. We won't be going back for a while. Hopefully they improve, or just get washed out. read more