This is not a good taco restaurant. The tortillas chips and hard tacos were stale. The BBQ sauce seemed like a good idea at the time I was ordering, but it was sticky sweet and was zero Mexican. The guacamole was way too puréed. The cheese was not right. Nothing was right. The UK should recruit some entrepreneurial Mexicans who are good at cooking. read more

Popped in here a few weeks ago before going to the cinema with the other half, I was absolutely CRAVING Mexican food and didn't mind trekking down here from where I'd parked near the cinema to get some. The aforementioned other half used to work near here and being a total grubber, got food from them quite a lot - so much so that the managers still say hi to him when he comes in! We decided to take advantage of the burrito and a beer for £8, which in my opinion really is such a great deal! It was exactly what I was after and I wasn't disappointed. I went for the barbacoa beef, with sour cream and mild salsa because as I've probably mentioned at least three other times on here, I don't do spicy. The beef was amazing! Seriously tasty stuff, it's earned a place on my "Things I Occasionally Get Weird Cravings For" list (see also: cheesy beanos, Dairylea Dunkers, strawberry milkshake, Chasni...to name but a few!) The rest of the filling was pretty tasty as well, but I did feel that they could have spread everything out a bit more evenly, as there were parts of the burrito which were just rice and beans and parts which were just the barbacoa beef - no complaints there, mind! The burrito was massive and definitely filled me up, I never quite finished it even though I was determined to - sometimes even I have to admit I'm defeated. Again, for the price I thought it was excellent and the other items on the menu are pretty reasonable as well. I've had their nachos before and thoroughly enjoyed them, so I can say with relative certainty that I'll be back. I quite fancy trying the one in Central as well, just to see what it's like! read more

Taco Mazama - Delicious barbacoa beef burrito and a beer for £8 - can't go wrong there!! - Mexican Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

We only went to this place because we wanted a quick snack before our train ride (it's right outside the Central station). It was good for a snack since we were hungry, but I've had tacos that are 10x better than here. If you're desperate for a taco and this is the only place around for a mile or something, then sure, get it. But if you have other options, I wouldn't come here...The tacos have the smallest amount of meat (I got the vegetarian jackfruit and it was still small). Toppings were typical (not authentic) toppings. One of the salsas (habenero I believe) was actually spicy and had flavor, but other than that, I was not impressed. read more

I really like Taco Mazama, I've only been 3 or 4 times but I've always had a good experience. I am delighted they have a very prominent sign displayed about options for vegetarians and vegans. I am delighted they have started 'Vegan Tuesdays' (even if sounds like there's a bit of faffing around online to get the deal). I am delighted they sell beer. On to today - I'd spotted on Twitter them advertising a £4.50 lunch deal (12pm-5pm) which included a small burrito, drink (not including beer), and either a small bag of tortilla chips or fruit. They have a list of different fillings you can have in your burrito, with some meat options and 2 veggie options.... maybe 3, I think you can also have the veggie chilli in a burrito. My favourite is the chipotle tofu, and with the wetness from this and the guacamole and the refried beans I don't really feel the need for salsa as well. I felt the small burrito was sufficient and with the rice inside it is quite filling. If not, there's always the tortilla chips to fill any belly space left. There aren't that many places set up for fast takeaway which offers clear vegan options, which also has lots of flavour, AND you can adapt the filling to how you please from their offering of ingredients and watch them make it up for you. They'll replace cheese with guacamole for vegans. If you're not veggie/vegan then it's still a great deal. In the Renfield St branch it may look like there isn't much room to sit but there's a whole other seating area downstairs, where there are also toilets for customer use. read more

Taco Mazama - Small tofu burrito, drink, and tortilla chips - Mexican Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

There was a time when I used to look forward to gently removing the tin foil to gaze at my taco mazama burrito, in anticipation of the joy it would bring, like peering at my first born in a blanket. Sadly,not the same TLC goes into producing these little Mexican bundles of joy anymore. I can imagine making 100+ every day could be pretty soul destroying for the staff, but the burritos are a pretty soggy affair nowadays. However, I don't believe pinto are great either. The Glasgow burrito crown is still their for the taking. I am looking forward to assessing the next challenger. read more

I decided upon suggesting meeting the boyfriend for lunch that I wanted a burrito. I've heard things about Mezcal Mole which is Taco Mazama's new tequila bar, so I decided to go check out this particular location. I regret not going to any other location. I had serious flashbacks to when Taco Mazama was new and their food dry and bland. This particular location was dark and dirty and the girls fixing the food looked just as dirty as though they had just rolled out of bed. The food was set up in the most bizarre way like it was a pop up shop buckets all around, no rhyme or reason to anything at all. I probably should have walked out, but I decided to go with the lunch deal: £4.50 for a small burrito, corn chips and a can of soda. The burrito I ordered was pretty bland, dry and not very good. I was pretty bummed as I'm a huge fan of their Byres Road and Central Station locations- both bright and airt. The chicken had hard dry bits mixed in, and the lettuce was legit yellow. I was bit impressed in the slightest. I don't have high hopes of coming back to try their tequila bar as the food here and the overall feel of the place is just not right. read more

I stopped here on Saturday night for a late night feed with my other half. I'd had a massive lunch so wasn't actually that hungry, but the S.O. was starving and suggested Taco Mazama as a nice alternative to a greasy takeaway! I'd been in the Taco Mazama inside Central Station before but was left a bit unimpressed by the standard of service I'd received, although the food was nice. I'm happy to say the Renfield St shop was different! I opted for a small quesadilla filled with chipotle shredded tofu, cheddar cheese (duh), caramelised onions and jalapenos which came to £4.50. S.O. got the fajita filled with beef and chorizo chilli and it was the more enormous thing I've ever seen! The server ripped the first tortilla because it was packed so full! We took away and ate once we were home and I loved it. S.O. said his fajita was too "beany" but he's a notorious fusspot! I got the roast tomato and chipotle salsa to dip my quesadilla in and it was nice and spicy! I think next time though I'll ask for a side order of sour cream because my mouth was on fire by the time I was finished! The staff were super nice in the store. I asked the server to talk me through using the Swipii machine because I hadn't used my Swipii card before. Turns out she hadn't either but was kind enough to stand and go through it with me. I really liked the vibe in the shop and liked that they have the allergens menu on the wall for you to look at. I hadn't realised how many veggie options were on offer before, and I think I'll definitely be back for more. There's not many seats in the shop, but I'd like to sit in on my next visit also. I'd like to add I got a quesadilla once from Pinto (a place I actually really liked) and it was such a disappointment. I honestly was devastated by how terrible it was because I'd been looking forward to it all day, and I've not been back to Pinto since! I think Taco Mazama will be my go to place for fast mexifood now! read more

I'm a girl who loves a takeaway, but I'm always dissapointed when I only have Indian or Chinese to choose from. I was pleased when Taco Mazama opened in Glasgow's Renfield Street, being a massive fan of Mexican, and an even bigger fan of a munch in front of the telly. We took advantage of the restaurants on-line ordering service, which was brilliant! My friend lives in the Merchant City, so, armed with a menu and the laptop, we got set to order. I decided on the Beef and Chorizo chilli Burrito. It gave you the options to have it vegetarian or with chicken, with a few different variations, and with as much or as little chili as you want. It was only £4.99 which was pretty reasonable. My friends had fajitas and Black bean soup. For three of us, all having one course each, it came to around £14 with a quid delivery added on. Not bad atall. My meal arrived piping hot and on time, you can even choose what time you want it delivered! It was gorgeous, really tasty and filling, and a welcome change from Indian or Chinese. A definite must try! read more

Taco Mazama - Mexican Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Okay, maybe I have irrationally high expectations, being from the US, but seriously, anyone looking for anything resembling Mexican food (or even a US burrito chain a la Chipotle/Qdoba) should probably tick this one off the list without even bothering. Two stars because it tasted okay and it didn't make me sick. But barbecue pork with *sweet* sauce and cheese warmed in a toaster oven does not a decent taco make. Not to mention that the place has all the warmth of a student dive, really. I guess it's an effort towards accessible Mexican food, but it's not even really Glaswegian, just half-hearted. read more

I love Mexican food, I really do, and when I needed food on Saturday evening after work promptly, I went to Taco Mazama due to it's proximity to Central Station and the taxi rank. One thing I'll say about Taco Mazama is that it has a better variety of foods than Pinto, I do prefer Fajitas and Quesadillas to Burritos because I'm not a big fan of rice so I had a Fajita. The ordering system is a lot simpler aswell for people who don't often go to Apart from the variety of foodstuffs they have, I don't think Taco Mazama has a lot going for it at all. My fajita ended up going soggy because the chicken had this weird juice stuff coming out of it. There was just something lacking in it, I could barely taste the cheese or the salsa. Even the tortilla chips were far inferior to Pinto's. As well as the food being inferior, the atmosphere in Taco Mazama is not a patch on Pinto. When I walk into Taco Mazama, I don't feel like I'm going for food, the atmosphere is pretty souless. Pinto has a far better atmosphere with the music and the bright interior albeit with the fast food chain restaurant feel. Do yourself a favour and go to Pinto if you like decent Mexican food. TM is not the place it once was, which is a great pity. read more

Unfortunately the decline continues here with no consistency between staff in the product you receive and an ever dwindling ration of the filling you want vs. the filler. Then when you eat it it's stone cold anyway. And why advertise the hot sauce as an option if you never have any? Formerly a huge fan I, sadly, now would not recommend Taco Mazama as you just have no idea of what you'll get. I hope the West End branch is faring better. read more

Having eaten loads of Mexican food in California, I was looking forward to try Taco Mazama when it opened, as Glasgow doesn't really have any good places for Mexican food (at least not that I've discovered yet!). The set-up seems more geared towards takeaway than sit-in, which is fine. I wouldn't say it's really authentic but it's closer to Mexican food than anywhere else I've been in Glasgow. The lunch deal was a good offer (half quesadilla; tortilla chips; and a drink for £3.95), though it wasn't really filling enough so I ordered a taco as well. The quesadilla with chicken filling was quite tasty. The pork-filled taco, on the other hand, was just alright -- something about the pork filing didn't convince me. The service put me off a bit from wanting to go back here again. read more

I've been a big fan of Pinto and Mexican food in Glasgow for years, however I had never given Taco Mazama a whirl, for whatever reason. I ordered a regular pork burrito and my, it brings me back to the days I first discovered Mexican food. Really tasty, filling and fresh. I'd been disappointed at the portion sizes had at Pinto recently but there's no criticising Taco Mazama. A proper feed! I was slightly disappointed there was no choice of beans or rice, but what they offer is tasty so no biggie. Now my number 1 burrito joint in Glasgow, I'll have to try out their monster triple burrito, but will fast for a couple of days first... Only thing holding back from five stars is cost, as I can get a bigger and slightly nicer burrito in London for 50p less. read more

As hard as I have tried to erase this experience from my mind, there are a few poignant memories I can't get past. I hope, in reliving the pain in this review, I can caution future adventurers in the domain of Scottish Mexican... I visited Taco Mazama for a burrito. I remember a few good things about the burrito: the size was very reasonable, the price wasn't too bad for Glasgow, and it was served wrapped in foil which is generally a good sign. However, once the foil was unwrapped, that was where the good ended. The beans were a bland sludge that were even more unflavorful than their greyish color. The jalapeños I paid extra for tasted of a very unfortunate jar life. Even my "all of the salsas!" request couldn't spice up this blubbering attempt at a burrito. I admit I made one mistake--I requested all of the extras, which I failed to count sour cream as an included option. The sum of sour cream was unbelievably large, overwhelming all of the contents. The mixture of the bland bean mush, repulsively large amount of sour cream, and only texture coming from the lettuce was utterly repulsive. I couldn't finish it. read more

Not having been to the US I've no clue what's a good burrito or not... but I do know the ones here are big and tasty. My fav fillings would be the slow-cooked pork and the mixed vegetables. Excellent choice of salsa as well. read more

I was really looking forward to a vegan burrito from here. I think it's fantastic they have such a nice little selection of fillings. Unfortunately, way way waay too much rice. Totally f****d with the balance and made the whole experience sad and bland. Same deal with all 3 burritos we got. Just less rice guys. It's really not that hard. read more

Love it, cracking food and the guys that work there are very polite and give great customer service.

This is the first time I've been here since it opened, I agree the food did get a bit more tlc back in the old days but the food is still really good and the meal deal is great value. For the Princely sum of £3.99 I got a small quesadilla (which wasn't that small) a portion of tasty tortilla chips, salsa, sour cream and a can of juice! Cannae complain really, the service wasn't bad but they could be on the ball a bit More. My food was really tasty and well cooked. I opted to take away but you can also sit in for the same price. read more

Have been popping into Taco Mazama for a couple of years now and I love it! Tasty food, good atmosphere and reasonably priced especially the lunch time deal. It's so nice to see something different takeaway wise in Glasgow. I know we have Pinto too, but it doesn't come close to touching Taco Mazama for my money! And yesterday for the first time I had them deliver their food to my door! Found their site (www.tacomazama.co.uk), ordered and Boom, delicious Mexican grub for my tea! Keep up the fantastic work! read more

Taco Mazama has become a staple for me. First impression: they've just had a renovation so it looks much more open and inviting and has extra seating downstairs. It looks much better than before, though it does look like a mom-and-pop kind of place (not a bad thing) Service: I have been spoiled by the West End branch of this store, I always feel the service in the city centre shop is just a notch below the other one. It is certainly still good service though. IT'S ALSO OPEN TIL 4AM FRI/SAT!!! Food: As always the food is great and service quick (once you reach the front of the queue). Burritos are my favourite and are great, the refried pinto beans are really nice as are all the meat fillings (and so is the aubergine and mushroom chilli which they convinced me to try once). The extra hot salsa looks weird, but tastes great, especially with the chilli or chicken. Only down side is the quality of tortillas, they are good but not great. Overall, the food is fantastic but the other little things just bring it down to a 4/5 read more

Yup,never going here again... I think they have just given up now there is so much burrito competition. I asked for a regular fajita,and the server who wore only one glove (??) Put two 10 inch burritos together.. I didn't want that much dough so asked for a small. What I got was soaking- do they not understand that lots of liquid on a tortilla will make it soggy and gross? I couldn't finish it... total waste and the server just threw the burrito into my hand,didn't even bother with the basket you get when sitting in. Do not go here. read more

Nice enough place, and the guy working there was friendly. Plus, it was great that it was open late. But the tacos were quite basic

I should've taken the sad, empty state of this place at peak supper time as a warning, but I needed takeaway and was lured in by the advertised vegan options and decent menu prices. What a mistake. If you're interested in paying over 15 quid after sneaky "extras" charges, to stand around for a good long time and watch a teenager sloppily assemble a miserable excuse for a burrito and side of chips after he asks you 3 times what fillings (and remarkably still gets it wrong), then this is the place for you. Complete ripoff for flavorless food from an establishment that has no idea what Mexican apparently even constitutes. The guacamole (which I'm sure would've tacked on another couple of quid) looked of green paste. Sorry, it's 2018 and Glasgow is a major city, I'm not buying that Scots just don't know good Mexican cuisine. This place is simply rubbish food. Unless you're a vegan with desperate takeaway options, I would never in my life recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Was touring Glasgow with my Scottish fiance when I caught a bad cold. The best remedy I know is to eat food as spicy as possible, which isn't easy to find here. Fortunately, we stumbled across Taco Mazama. While they default to mild, the owner was kind enough to layer on the jalapenos and salsa, making the burrito spicy even to me (my poor fiance started sweating just from the smell!). The ingredients were fresh and of a clearly high quality, and my butternut squash burrito was filling and delicious. I'm from a mostly-Mexican town in California, and am intimately acquainted with both Mexican and Cal-Mex food. This place strives for authenticity - they even sell mango and guava juice! A clear winner. read more

I love Mexican food. Sadly I wasn't keen on the burrito I ordered here at all, I found it over priced, and the rice inside it was hard - perhaps left out to harden from the day before? I don't know, I just know I won't be going there again though. read more

I much prefer this to Byres Rd and also to Bar Burrito, it's far better. Great vegan options and lovely staff. Can we get vegan cheese though? Thanks! read more

Ordered a roast pork and rice burrito one night when I was bored and had no food in, on Just Eat, and within 5 minutes of placing my order they had called me to let me know there was no pork left and offered me alternatives, which was fine as there is a lot of choice of fillings(went with the shredded beef). The menu is really varied and the prices are amazing, I was expecting a tiny little burrito for a fiver but it was huge and stuffed with meat & filling, wasn't at all greasy and meat was nice and lean, came within half an hour of ordering and was gorgeous, only thing was it was a little cold but a few minutes in the microwave sorted that. Will definitely use them again, for takeaway, not sure about sitting in though as I've always thought the actual restaurant looked a bit 'unfinished', as if it's still being done up for opening..glad to have something a little different from the usual chinese and indian takeaway in City Centre though! read more

I've now given this pace 3 more chances and each of those times it has got worse and worse. Poor portions, poor food and by the looks of it, the staff really couldn't care less. Don't waste your money here no more. read more

these guys are so brave being almost right across the road from pinto, but I would much rather go here! the portion sizes are much better for me. the options are much more to my taste. the prices are soooo much better! its probably typical for taco mazama to be compared to pinto but I much more crave a mazama! read more