One thing I miss about living on Long Island are the Tex-Mex restaurants. Yes, they're not of the highest quality, and usually they're in a cheap locations, and the horrible customer service is always a given, but I do enjoy the food every once in a while. After searching for a Tex-Mex restaurant, I stumbled across Taco King. This location is actually pretty big with plenty of sitting space. My usual go-to dish at a Tex-Mex place is the Grilled Steak rice platter, so I decided to stick with what I like. I thought the steak here was excellent. It came with one flour tortilla, rice, beans, salad, guac, and chili. The quality and proportion was better than what I expected. However, it was crazy expensive. I know I sound old, but I remember that only a few years ago, the same dish was about $8 or $9. Now it's over $17! I would gladly eat here more often if the price was cheaper, but it looks like my search for a Tex-Mex restaurant in Long Island will continue. read more

Taco King - Mexican Near Me - West Hempstead, New York

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Used to come here all the time in high school & college. They have always had delicious food at very good prices. Took a trip down memory lane & went there today, not a thing has changed, down to the same woman at the counter! She's always very friendly. Went with a steak rice platter which came with enough food that I was able to bring home leftovers for later! The food comes out quicker now than I remember back when I went regularly, almost within a couple of minutes even during a lunch rush. I didn't get a picture but they also have cheesecake slices if you want a dessert with your food! read more

Taco King - Steak rice platter - Mexican Near Me - West Hempstead, New York

Your generic taco place, seating was nice and service was quick. Chips and salsa might have been the best part. read more

Taco King - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - West Hempstead, New York

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I tried this place for the first after passing it by many times and happy I did. The restaurant is decorated with pictures of customers in Taco eating contests and other items. Their service is pretty quick , I ordered the shrimp taco bowl, it was really good, next time I'll order less lettuce. The green sauce is really good. I will definitely be returning to try other items on the menu read more

Best service and food in nassau county hands down All freshly prepared food and love the environment read more

I come here every Tuesday for 1.50$ tacos. Fresh ingredients. I place orders for pick up occasionally because it can get busy. Big parking lot you should not have a problem with parking. Fresh salsa on side with all their tacos. read more

This is the first non-mexican owned taco place where the food tasted good! The chicken placed inside the tacos were not dry&overcooked like other non-mexican taco places. The lady at the counter was nice. I had to wait a while for the food, but it was definitely worth it. Plus, I didn't have to go to the bathroom after eating the food! read more

The food was amazing here and the orders come out quick. The ambiance of the whole place is very relaxing and it's easy to find parking too. Would come back here again, the guacamole is amazing and I dipped everything with it read more

Taco King - 12. Grilled Chicken Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - West Hempstead, New York

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More of a Tex-mex than a Mexican restaurant but still very good. Place is a decent size not crowded for a week day lunch rush. Service was very good. Will dine here again read more

Taco King - Shrimp nachos - Mexican Near Me - West Hempstead, New York

Delicious !!!! Everything taste amazing! Oh yeaaa go get taco king. The jalapeños are great, the steak burrito is bomb!!!

Always wanted to try this establishment and sad to say was disappointed. The burrito had a bland taste even though I asked for it to be spicy. The pico de gallo was definitely watered down which I find really insulting. The guacamole tasted as if it was a supermarket container and placed into a plastic cup. Very surprised. read more

This is my favorite burrito place and they serve great tacos, of course. I love their Chef Special burrito/bowl made with steak, chicken, and shrimp. Whenever I'm in town, Taco King is an absolute must-visit. Dining area is nothing special, I usually take out anyway. read more

So I forgot to take pics for 2 reasons . 1. The delivery came wayyy quicker than I expected and 2. It was delish and hadn't picked up my phone the entire time. I ordered the shrimp taco and the steak and chicken burrito. I am a huge shrimp snob and I expect it to taste fresh and be completely deveined so I was hesitant as I examined each shrimp before I took a bite. To my pleasant surprise the shrimp was clean, the salad crisp and green no soggy slices or anything. That taco was really scrumptious. The burrito was yummy as well. I was however expecting more meat, especially since I ordered chicken and steak. I did find that like most places they were heavy on the rice. I gave it a pass tho because it was just really fresh and flavorful. Great job to the kitchen for keeping up clean standards!! read more

I love ordering from here for lunch. The food truly comes to me fresh and hot. They always listen to what I would like them to include and/or not include in my salad without issue. I typically order tostada salads. The tostada shells are always fresh and flaky - never stale. The meat tastes fresh off the grill and tender. I'm obsessed with the jumbo shrimp! A healthier option for my lunch break than a bunch of fried meals. Will continue to patronize. read more

Taco King - Skirt steak and jumbo shrimp tostada salad - Mexican Near Me - West Hempstead, New York

I ordered tacos. And I actually got tacos lol! You want a classic taco? This is definitely a good place to come. Lots of places have tacos but don't have a classic taco that you think of when you think tacos lol! They all have the jazzed up versions of tacos lol! We got two grilled chicken tacos, a shrimp taco, and a shrimp burrito. The tacos were delicious! The burrito was too much and whatever rice they use I don't like. But other than that I'll be back for more tacos!!!! It's got a really large shared parking lot so parking is easy enough to get. The girl at the counter was friendly. I used to come here years ago and they had tables everywhere but I guess now with COVID they limit the dining in or don't get much of it because there are only tables against the wall now. It's decorated like a taco a spot. It's clean which is always a plus for me! They have restrooms but I didn't go in them so can't speak for that. But over all it's a good taco spot! read more

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I got the chicken quesadilla and it was so delicious, so was the chicken soup. The owner is nice and the rest of the staff are so well mannered. I would definitely recommend sitting down to eat here. I don't even usually like tomatoes but I'd say it added to the dish. The vibe is cool too. Calm but you don't have to be too quiet. read more

Chicken and steak tacos are amazingly well made. Everything tasted freshly made. Love the option to add anything extra.

My favorite taco place in the world. I've been coming here for over 10 years. The food is fresh and delicious and the staff is efficient and friendly. Their Tostada Salad is my general go-to, but their Taco Tuesday $1 tacos are a quick dinner for the whole family without breaking the bank! read more

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Soft shell salad with steak! Fast service. It's really a take out spot but you can eat there. Atmosphere respectful.

Taco King truly never disappoints! I'm so lucky that I live only a few blocks from this spot because whenever I'm in the mood for just all around savory and delicious tacos, this is it! My personal favorite are the grilled chicken tacos and their hot sauce is so good! I've also tried their nachos, which they're not stingy with at all when it comes to toppings. It's so easy to call ahead of time for pick up as well. The staff is kind and really professional. Love this place! read more

Stopped by Taco King for the first time today. It happened to be taco Tuesday. Woo hoo! The young lady that took my order was really nice. I asked her for a suggestion and she informed me that it was taco Tuesday so that helped me make my decision. How can you go wrong with .99 tacos? I grabbed a Snapple and there you have it. Lunch under 5 bucks. My food came out quickly. The tacos were reasonably packed with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and salsa. The meat was well seasoned, all in all the tacos were tasty. I can see myself returning. read more

I wanted to try this because the reviews were good and it was close to my job. Wasted my time. My chicken quesadilla was tiny and there was no flavor. I asked for hot sauce and it had no spice. Very bland food. The inside of this place is dirty, while I understand due to Covid a lot of places don't allow you to sit inside, it should still be clean. Cheap food and with the bad quality I can see why. I won't be back. read more

I normally despise Mexican food because it takes a lot of coordination to eat without making a mess everywhere. But this place was amazing. You couldn't tell from just looking at it, it's a quaint place with a cute jungle theme, however their food is amazing. I had a chicken supreme quesadilla and they were able to pack a lot in there without it falling out everywhere. We also had the two different nachos and there were enough toppings for every chip (so there was not a whole bunch of chips left at the end). Overall 10/5 experience and service and overall vibes :) read more

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File this spot as a guilty pleasure. Since moving to LI I've eaten here a number of times over the years, but never felt compelled to write a review. I'm not even sure what I like about this place - is it because it's convenient to where I live? Is it because I usually order when my wife isn't around? (she's not a fan - so this place has been taken out of our usual rotation). Do I actually like the way the food tastes? I must admit, I do. Don't get me wrong there are some weird elements like that plasticky nature of the cheese and the way it melts, the "hot" salsa hardly registering as mild and the wateriness of the guacamole (must use those Florida avocados or something?), but something makes me overlook those things. I tend to stick to the chicken and beans items when I order from here, but strangely enough I do like their tex-mex chili nachos (weird cheese textures excluded). I like the way they toast up the tortillas to make them slightly crispy in their quesdillas. The food is fast and service is friendly and efficient. Overall I believe they try really hard, and that counts for something. read more

TACO TACO TACO KING This is that place in the movies you see. That cheap taco place that is crazy affordable and decent enough for those taco cravings... CLEAN The tacos here actually taste healthy. Like, you feel CLEAN after eating them. Not like Taco Bell or greasy taco trucks. Avoid the guac. Recommended: Beef tacos read more

Went here on my lunch break and I have to stay the food was good. Customer service was good as well. The food was okay but I felt was a little overpriced for the portion size. read more

Taco King - 12. Grilled Chicken Quesadilla chicken 57. Rice and Black Bean - Mexican Near Me - West Hempstead, New York

Taco King is honestly the best. Their food is fresh & the place itself is very clean. The food typically comes out fast so you don't have to wait forever to get it. They do deliver & it's just as good delivered as if you get it in store. #7 chicken & make it spicy? The bomb. The girl behind the counter is the sweetest, i think her name is Gianna. She honestly deserves employee of the year haha, but it is great to converse with her while waiting for your food. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Taco King - 13. Grilled Skirt Steak Supreme Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - West Hempstead, New York

It's extremely cheap for taco Tuesday, but you only get ground beef. It is $1 for one, which I was expecting street tacos but they're literally huge. This doesn't compensate for the fact that the shell/tortilla is actual garbage. It was the most doughy and underwhelming taco ever. Lettuce was flat, meat was room temperature, sour cream was lacking, and 2 cubes of tomato. Basically it was a bunch of bread. They also don't have much to select from at the salsa bar. Don't get the chips and salsa either because the chips are stale. I'd rather go to Taco Bell, and that says a lot because I'm from California and I've had good Mexican food so I don't feel the need to ever go to Taco Bell. TL;DR - doughy tacos with no flavor read more

Ordered from Door Dash, when I received my order I dumbed the bag of nachos out and a band aid came out stuck to a nacho. I called the restaurant and after being on hold for 2 mins I finally was able to ask for a manager. The manager gets on the phone, already sounding annoyed. When I told her what happened instead of being nice, and understanding she was rude, had an attitude and blamed the delivery driver and door dash. Never did she apologize, she then told me she checked her employers and they didn't have anything on their hands. read more

Taco King - Mexican Near Me - West Hempstead, New York

I just started coming here about a half a year ago and I like this place a lot most of all I come here for their 1 lb burritos the only thing that's not cool about this place is that about a month ago was when my dad started having to tell the person at the cashier to put the meat in first they usually put the meat last If you are into food competitions this place has one in which you eat as many tacos as you can in one hour so come here if you like burritos and tacos read more

This place is a whole in the wall. But it definitely has good food. Came here for taco Tuesday and it was completely worth it. Could only get ground beef tacos but they were so good!! And apparently if you want to challenge yourself and eat a whole bunch in a short time you can end up on their wall of fame. We also enjoyed chicken nachos. Delicious! Nice big portion for the money. Perfect for sharing. The quesadilla was delicious. My daughter loved it! And we got her bean and rice so she was thrilled! The three of us were able to stuff ourselves for less than 20! Good value. Would definitely come back. read more

So the first time I went to this location was last week on Taco Tuesday. I got 5 of the .99 cent tacos they have that day. I really was not a fan at all, slightly better than Taco Bell. BUT I went again yesterday and got a black bean burrito and a grilled chicken quesadilla. And OMG it was soooo good. I'm questioning if I want to go back again today and get the same thing again. Amazing! read more

I'm still undecided about this. My dad loves it so I went and got him some chicken soup which he raved about. He loves the taco Tuesday deals also. So the staff was nice, the chicken soup was good but the chili was no bueno... It looked and tasted like pet food. I even tried to jazz it up at home and I'd still rather Taco Bell or fast food vs their homemade chili. Maybe it was just a bad batch? I'll give them another shot next year (2021 is a week away) and update! read more

In town for business and stumbled across Taco King right at the lunch hour. Don't be fooled by the look of the place. All I can say is WOW!!!! I was not really sure that I wanted to eat there or was even in the mood for tacos but I am so glad I did!! Great place!!! read more

I LOVE THIS SPOT! sooooo good i miss coming out here when i lived in west hemsptead area. they have the best tacos in this area. granted this is a tex mex spot it is so good and you get your monies worth as well. they have taco tuesday where the tacos are 89 cent i believe. there is a TV so you can watch whatever they have while you are waiting as well. go go go here! read more

Congratulations, you've found the best taco joint in Nassau County. This place is the bomb, don't think about it, just go. Delicious pulled pork tacos, sweet guacamole chicken burritos, steak quesadillas. What more could you ask for? Low low prices, amazingly helpful and sweet staff. This place will never disappoint me. Been going here for at least 6+ years, consistent consistent consistent. Great Mexican joint! read more

Taco King used to be good ,I had to taco salad in the crispy bowl.The salad was mail with 3 slices of guacamole ! Not worth the price! I could do better with salad from another restaurant! read more

Surprised at so many positive reviews of Taco King. This place is okay for what it is...Chinese-Mexican food. It is not great by any means, but it certainly isn't bad, which is why I find myself coming here every few months. Nothing really noteworthy about the menu options, but I usually stick with the tacos or quesadillas. The two things that sink Taco King are the prices and the terribly inconsistent food. The prices, in my opinion, are too high for the quantity and quality of the food being served. If you want fast-food Mexican, it probably makes more sense to just go to Taco Bell, spend a few dollars less, and leave with a full stomach. For about $9 at Taco King, you can get a combo meal which consists of a tiny little taco and a quesadilla which is about 6 inches in diameter. Worth it? Not in my opinion. Maybe it would be worth it if the food was anywhere above average and the meat didn't taste like it came straight out of the microwave. In any case, if for some reason you are craving Chinese Mexican food, Taco King is a decent option. read more

Taco King - Interior of Taco King. - Mexican Near Me - West Hempstead, New York

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Is alright for the flavor. I believe they charge a lot and the flavour could be better. So I am not going to be to harsh.

Surprisingly good tacos - fresh ingredients. Good idea to pick up and eat at home or at a friends place. Quesadilla was much smaller than anticipated - definitely not a complete dinner so order tacos or a rice and bean dish if you're getting a quesadilla. I spent close to $35 for five tacos and a quesadilla with Diet Coke - thought that would be enough for two adults but was definitely not enough food. Will need to order additional dishes next time. read more

Taco King - Trying out Taco King for the first time. Most people seem to be picking up their orders to go. - Mexican Near Me - West Hempstead, New York