Yum! Great, fresh food and a huge long list of free toppings that make ordering fun! The atmosphere is eclectic, interesting and relaxed. Staff is patient (while I decide which of the yummy toppings I want this time!), friendly and come around to fill your drinks often. We eat here often!! read more

My family loves Taco Mama, been to one in Mobile, AL and Gulf Breeze, FL and they are all comparable to this one. Quick and friendly service, super fresh food at a decent price. Can't wait for the cool weather and the doors stay open. We will come back again! read more

I told my Fiance it's so big. I don't think can take it all in. GREAT FOOD. excellent atmosphere with choice music picks.. I bring all my friends here. read more

Taco Mama - Florence - This is a photo of build your own Nachos. When everyone else is downsizing taco Mama is up -sizing. - Mexican Near Me - Florence, Alabama

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Taco Mama is a staple of the Florence community. Consistent, reliable Mexican food that is always a bang for its buck. Last time I ate here, I got a quesadilla. With all orders, you do get free chips, which is nice. It also comes fast as you order up front and then sit down. Wishing 5 minutes or so your food should be ready, unless it's super busy. The reason I didn't rate 5 stars was because of their sides, they are very hit or miss, and are almost always too small.The Mexican Mac and Cheese was alright, but nothing special. Don't order the Street Corn though, it's doused in mayo and cheese, which leaves little room for the corn itself. Almost anything else from the menu is good though, all of their specials have been delicious. My go to is always the quesadilla, as the flavors blend harmoniously, with the cheese being rich and savory, complemented by a multitude of fillings like grilled chicken, sautéed vegetables, or spicy peppers. Each crunch from the tortilla comes with a burst of flavor with each bite, often enhanced by a side of house made salsa or guacamole. Can't wait to come back. read more

Taco Mama - Florence - QUESADILLA, MEXICAN MAC & CHEESE - Mexican Near Me - Florence, Alabama

This is, without question, my favorite place to dine. The food is consistently excellent, the atmosphere is inviting, and the lighting creates a warm, enjoyable setting. Every year, I happily make the hour-long trip to this location to celebrate my birthday--it's well worth it. read more

Food was really good ..I have been to other locations and this one was better. Not sure why but I would definitely go again! Margarita was spot on too. read more

Loved this place!! Free parking out front which is nice when you're in the downtown area. I got the veggie burrito bowl and it was so nice to find a spot with vegetarian food! The service was super fast and queso was delicious. There wasn't an up charge for topping which was awesome, so I piled it on. Really cute spot!! read more

Taco Mama - Florence - Veggie burrito bowl - Mexican Near Me - Florence, Alabama

The food is standard Alabama Mexican cuisine yankeefied not very good but is edible I call it a McDonald's version of Mexican food. Service is excellent, and the restaurant is very clean and comfortable. read more

Great service, Great food and cool atmosphere.. we had the sampler platter for appetizer, the chorizo, ahi tuna, chicken and flounder tacos. It was ALL delicious! read more

Taco Mama - Florence - Sampler - Mexican Near Me - Florence, Alabama

This place kills it, in Florence AL, off the beaten path near a baptist church & brewery no less, on Hicks Blvd The food was great, check out their Burrito Baskets. Can't remember an avocado shrimp burrito, 'The Hippie Fisherman' so fresh and flavorful. Or try the Ahi Tuna-Si! Taco Basket for a change-up. And talk bout value, much much better than your expected Tex-mex chain restaurants. Admit I do have a thing for fresh cooked thin chips for me salsa & guac. They also kind enough to keep a selection of hot sauces on table.. .. El Yucateco Chile Habanero Staff, ownership v kind & on it read more

Johnny was super friendly and was taking care of us and all the customers around us. I had a steak quesadilla, and I've had a few at most of the North Alabama locations, and this one was in the top two. The steak was cooked perfectly. Way to go Hannah! read more

#fatjared say...It's unfortunate that 1 mistake can cause this place to not get 5 stars, but I have to stay true to how I grade. That being said, I LOVED this place. I suggest going here. 5 stars on yelp is perfect. SO...to get 5 stars from me, you have to be perfect. I will save the complaint until the end, and focus more on the positive than the negative, because there was a lot of positive. The vibe is awesome. Open concept, easy ordering, nice staff, the menu is awesome, especially the names of the meals available, and there is no ceiling to what you can create or do here. A true place that values it's customers which I love. I am a BIG eater. So I decided to build my own burrito. I did not shy away from taking advantage of unlimited toppings. I ordered pretty much everything you see on the menu, and you can see from the pics, all the food was PLENTY to eat. I tried all the food in the pics, and it was all tasty, well balanced, not over cooked, and unique in flavors as well. I don't think you can order something bad on this menu. I don't think the chips are anything to write home about, but that's not my complaint. You can see in he pic I posted, that the sriracha on our table had old crusty yellow gunk in the bottle from being old. NOT ok. Ever. It's not a fault of the restaurant, just 1 employee, but man it was nasty. Sorry but not something I can overlook. All in all, for a local taco bar, this place is WORTH IT. Top notch. I loved it and I left satisfied. It is 5 starts food wise and everything wise, but you gotta be more attentive to details and not put spoiled hot sauce on the table. Overall though, well done!! read more

Taco Mama - Florence - Spoiled moldy hot sauce (not ok, only complaint) - Mexican Near Me - Florence, Alabama

Fresh Mexican food made to order with a modern twist. It's like a partial self-serve but the staff is attentive and friendly. It's located in an old auto repair shop that I was in years ago and they turned it into a restaurant with a lot of style. Quick and good. So if you're in a hurry forget about fast food and go fast and fresh! Give it a try. read more

Delicious fish tacos tonight with grilled flounder! The chips were light and crispy, salsa mildly spicy, and the vegetarian black beans were also delicious! There is a huge menu and some quite fancy margaritas available as well! We sure hope to return someday and order up a fiesta to carry across the street to the brewery with a bartender who suggested we try the fish tacos. Oh, were we happy to have followed his tip! Thanks for the good eats! read more

A wonderful place. The food price is a little high, but not outrageous. The food is delicious and totally worth it. It has a wonderful area, and parking. It also has a cool building. read more

Build your own bowl was awesome. I had the chorizo and chicken bowl fully loaded...highly recommend. Super friendly staff, restaurant was clean and staff greeted me when I came in and left. This was my first visit and the staff walked me through the menu. Highly recommend if you are in the area. read more

Taco Mama - Florence - Mexican Near Me - Florence, Alabama

Good food, good atmosphere. You won't be disappointed as long as you are expecting highly Americanized Mexican food. This is definitely Mexican for Americans. Personally, I prefer authentic Mexican, but for a good meal and a good time, this is a good place. read more

Great tacos especially the tenderloin tacos and the shrimp tacos. The Florence location is not as generous with her portions as the other locations I've been to, but the other locations give you so much food you can't eat it all. The home made salsa falls short. Needs more chunky raw onion and less puréed tomatoes. Employees very friendly. Tip people! These people give great service and deserve your appreciation. They even clean your table. Unlike the other guy who complained about this steak tacos, I think they're very generous with the amount of tenderloin they give you for the price they're charging you and it's real tenderloin and it is very tender. I guess everyone doesn't know what tenderloin costs. My favorite place to get tacos. read more

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This was a pleasant surprise! Service was amazing & the food was awesome! Very flavorful & huge portions... which I gladly took back to our Air BnB and ate leftovers the next day AND STILL couldn't finish it all ! I will be back the next time I come to Florence!!! read more

Super fast friendly service. Reasonably priced too! I had only finished putting the lid on my drink when I saw them delivering my yummy tacos to my table! And the choices are unique. I had a creamy pesto sauce on my tacos! Best side of black beans ever in my life! Margarita choices are on point as well! Will def be back! read more

First time trying this! For the money you get quality and quantity! It was so fresh!!!!!!! Everybody was nice and was excited for our business! Definitely my favorite Taco place! read more

Overpriced, tasteless food and drinks. One of the workers (or friend of the owners/workers?) was eating directly out of a fruit container that was being used for mixing drinks. The interior is otherwise nice, but I'm very confused about the overwhelmingly positive reviews on here. read more

There's nothing wrong with Taco Mama and this location is on par with the others. The staff works very hard to be friendly and the food is consistent with other locations. (Feel free to interpret that as you choose) The lemons at the beverage station had clearly been sitting around all day and they were mushy and gross. read more

I absolutely love this place. The energy in here is amazing and the food is to die for. The service is quick and you don't have to wait too long to get your food. My personal favorite here is the cheese quesadilla; it will most definitely fill you up! The overall feel in this place is nice, the decor is up to date and I would say that it is pretty trendy. Definitely stop by here if you're in downtown Florence. read more

Overall, my first experience with Taco Mama was good. I had the pulled pork tacos with lots of free ingredients and they were yummy. Chips and queso, A+. The chips were thin and crispy which I really love. The menu has a good variety of taco options and they have fresh fish available if you're looking for a good fish taco. The concept of their business is different, being that you walk in and place your order, have a seat, and they bring your food to your table when ready. The big garage doors roll up to allow the breeze through the restaurant which was nice. They have an outdoor patio and do allow pets on the patio. Margaritas are a bit overpriced but you can save $ by ordering the pitchers of margaritas. We had the pomegranate..pretty tasty! read more

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It was decent food, a bit over priced and there was no help for first time customers such as us. We enjoyed the steak sizzler and the beef burrito. The skinny margarita and it was way overpriced and not as good as a margaritas I've always had before. May visit again but have better options. read more

First time try. Good food. The service was friendly. It is a order at the register then sit. No set nacho meal, all is add what you want. So that's a bit different than I am use to. The quesadillas were really good. Nothing to really gr read more

Taco Mama - Florence - Quesadilla, chips etc - Mexican Near Me - Florence, Alabama

I am so glad we found this little gem!! Great atmosphere! Perfect for everyone!!! Tacos were delicious! We tried the steak, the beef, and the mayor (chicken)! All were great. Mexican macaroni and cheese was just macaroni and cheese but delicious! The trio appetizer with quest,salsa and guacamole was perfect addition to our meals. Of course we need to talk about drinks...watermelon margaritas was great but the pomegranate margarita was delicious! The Mercedes margarita was delicious as well! read more

While the atmosphere, in the restaurant and on their outside patio is great there are too many negatives for me to rate it that highly. First of all Street only parking may be sufficient but it's not very favorable for Handicapped patrons who will find it potentially very difficult to dine there and as it is now there are no specifically designated handicapped parking available within decent walking to the front door. Second it is a popular place, at least right after opening, as many try it out and while trendy is nice their ordering system often makes for a long wait to order. When there is a line, which is often, it can take a while for you to get to one of the two registers to place your order and then seating is table only, no booths, and at times seating is difficult to find due to many of the tables are 6 seating tables with fewer 4 top and 2 person tables available. All that is second though to the main product, the food. First the good (or best) and that is that Taco Mama, hands down, has the best chips and salsa of any of the Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurants in the Florence area. Usually I find that the regular salsa offered at many places is either too spicy but at Taco Mama it's totally mild and if you want to spice it up there are spices at your table you can add. The chips are the thin style and I prefer them. That's where my compliments end though. I've eaten both the meat (3 types, ground beef, a roast type beef, and tenderloin) tacos and the chicken tacos. To me their chicken and the meat are totally bland. It is not to say that they are not good but rather there is hardly any hint of spice on the meat. The ground beef, to me, is their best meat taco followed by the Barbacoa which reminds me of a "pot roast" taco with the tenderloin bringing up the rear. The Chicken taco was very good but, again, lacked spices and was very bland tasting. There was no comparison to say Rosie's Cantina (also Downtown Florence) for the beef or no comparison to Taco Garage with the Chicken Tacos. I was also not impressed with the quality of their Rice but Taco Mama does offer several sides in addition to rice and beans. Overall I'm not impressed with Taco Mama at all and most has to do with the bland taste of their meats. Their Chips and Salsa or Queso is first rate and very good and if you like ambience or being trendy then this is your place, right next to the Singing River Brewery. So if you are out for trendy and quaint then Taco Mama will be a hit with you, once you are able to locate it because it is kind of out of the way and you have to be looking for it to find it. If you are handicapped then you are not going to be happy but maybe your driver can drop you off at the door but with no ramped access, except at the end of the street to the sidewalk, you may have a bit to walk. Street Parking so far hasn't seemed to be a detriment with business but, to me, it will one day become more of a problem compared to places like Rosie's Mexican Cantina and Taco Garage which is the most similar concept restaurant in Florence. I've tried to give Taco Mama as complete a chance as possible having gone back at least five different times as I wanted to try most all of their taco offerings. Anymore, after trying them, I have to say that Taco Garage has the best Chicken and Rosies the best steak offerings out there. The Ground Beef tacos is the best taco, in my mind, that Taco Mama offers with possibly the Pork taco being a close second. Sorry but I'm not that much a fan because I don't usually choose where to eat based upon trendy or atmosphere but rather taste of their main product which, usually, is the food offered. I guess I just prefer a little more spice/taste in my meats so for me Taco Mama is a good place but not a great one and, in my mind, not worth going out of your way for. read more

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Omg! Can't say enough good things about this place! In all my life, I never tried a fish taco before, but I did here and it was delish! Make your own burrito bowl is amazing! read more

I cannot tell you how much I love Taco Mama! I've been SO many times and have always had great service and food. The Owner/Manager walks around to check on people, opens the door for people and makes sure that everything is great. Couldn't recommend Taco Mama enough! read more

I would give lower but there's not an option, I ordered steak nachos and got plenty of chips and cheese but 4 small slivers of steak. The amount of steak you get is no where near the price you have to pay. That is outrageous I will never eat here again. read more

Every Taco Mama I've ever been to is pretty consistent and this one was no different. Great food, good service and friendly staff. Barbacoa was read more

Cool location next to Singing River, with a unique atmosphere. Very nice and friendly staff. Great food and drinks!! Another plus, they also offer a great Mane Benefits discount! Go try it out! read more

We loved our dinner here last week. The food was fresh and tasted great. My kids loved it also which is a win. We will be back!

As we travel for softball we found yet another local honey hole. The food was fresh and atmosphere was truly refreshing after a long softball day. Trust yelp and give this place a whirl. read more

I loved this place! Food and service were outstanding! Prices are reasonable. Menu was somewhat overwhelming but staff was great to help. Try the quesadillas they are awesome! Only reason I did not give 5 stars is there is not enough parking. read more

They're treating their customers well even during this difficult time of Covid. My take out order was ready on time and the nachos were delicious. My only regret was that I couldn't eat on their outside deck. It was open though and looked very inviting. read more

Great food & great staff! I love the refried beans and Classico Beef tacos! The chicken is also phenomenal in my Many people seem to misunderstand how it works! If you ask for a topping on the side, it comes in a 2 oz cup. If you ask for an item that is both a topping AND a side, it's best to specify the size. Toppings are FREE that's why the portions are smaller. A side is 4 oz and you will pay for a larger portion. Much of the menu is a build your own type deal. If you didn't like it, try different toppings next time! The restaurant is unique and quirky and if you go to an employee with complaints, a solution will be made. The management cares about your experience and the GM makes sure the guests are welcome and satisfied. He tries to identify regulars, welcome them back, and meet new people. A great guy! read more

Love it! So many options, especially for non meat eaters plus all the toppings are free! Free! Try the margs, you won't be disappointed!