My husband recommended this place to me and usually I'm skeptical when he makes recommendations because he'll say everything tastes good. Well, I was craving some nachos and he finally was able to persuade me to come here. I ordered the nachos plate and it did not disappoint! The portion size was good and the prices were decent. The service was also really quick too. I would definitely come here again when I'm craving some nachos. read more

Taco Ocho - Half carnita/half chicken nachos - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

It's not often that we return to the same place twice on our travels but this is one of those places! ... Some of my favorite breakfast tacos around! The service is always wonderful and we were seated right away both times. It's always nice to have the option of a beer or mimosa for the weekend treat as well! Great prices to boot. I love how they have a more puréed black bean, and I enjoy the the breakfast potatoes quite a lot. LOVE that they have vegan options with the chickpea scramble instead of eggs, but their eggs are great too! The polonco taco is amazing, loaded with corn and poblano peppers. I also enjoy their simpler tacos of just egg, potato and cheese. The hubs loves their chorizo taco and always gets the generous side portion of black beans to dip the complimentary chips that come with salsa! Will be back when we're in town again- Cheers! read more

Taco Ocho - Breakfast taco plate with the polanco. Have ordered it twice! - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

1st time here, and the food is WONDERFUL!! The hostess recommended the brisket taco , which I got, and a chicken taco too. The rice was scrumptious read more

Taco Ocho - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

I had the pleasure of working with the owners of Taco Ocho to take photos of their dishes. After doing my job, I was starving and salivating​ over their delicious vegan meals. I didn't get the chance to write down the correct names for these meals but just know that they're all vegan and they're all freaking amazing. The tacos to the ​burrito to the sides, so so good. They truly fill you up and will, for sure, keep you wanting for more. Beyond impressed with it. They do provide meals with meat and I'm sure they're great as well! And they're budget-friendly​, that's a bonus in my book. The restaurant​ itself is vibrant​ and its staff is​ friendly when interacting with customers. I really enjoy my time here and I know I will be coming back for sure. read more

Taco Ocho - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

New favorite - the ancho shrimp taco with the plantain pico de gallo. Why didn't I think of this?! And the vegetarian pura vida, was also good, and also has plantains as well as guacamole, with black beans. Ironically, I found them both to be less spicy than the fish taco, which is still great because they use cod fish (bacalao). Despite the fact that of the three, the fish taco is the one that doesn't have the spicy pepper symbol in the menu. Odd right? But tasty tacos! read more

There's only one thing I really need to say. Their Cusco torta is possibly the best sandwich I've ever had in my life. I get it all the time and it never disappoints. It's a flavor explosion! Just get it. read more

I was craving tacos and so based on reviews opted to try this place. So I can honestly say I have had better tacos. I chose a pick 2 platter. I ordered a chicken fajita taco and a Americana tostada. The taco was loaded with meat, but lacked flavor. It was bland and after two bites I was done eating it. I couldn't finish it. Now the two stars is for the tostada. It was loaded and actually all the ingredients on it worked well. It was decent and at least I could finish it. My platter came with rice and beans. The rice was pretty good, with pieces of cilantro. The beans were not good. Just bland smashed beans. So I will not visit again. I was truly disappointed. I'm still craving good tacos after this bad experience. On a positive note I can say it was clean and the staff was friendly. read more

Taco Ocho - Platter with taco and tostada looks good, but taste ok. - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Great food, service, atmosphere and value. Highly recommend taco ocho. Food is amazing must try the breakfast tacos!

Another place recommended for me to try. Went with a party of three. Restaurant was clean with lots of metal accents and murals on the walls. Seats about 90 people. Order at the counter. Food when ready is brought out to you. Started with the queso dip (very good - could probably eat a bucket of the stuff) Main course was an order of Ancho Garlic Shrimp tacos (Grilled shrimp, plantain pico de gallo, shredded spinach, flour tortilla - 2 tacos to an order) with rice and beans. The tacos were OUTSTANDING. Good amount of shrimp with just the right amount of spicy kick without being overpowering. Rice and bean portions were very small. Beans were more a puree than anything, but did taste pretty good mixed with the rice. Also had the Pura Vida Veggie tacos (black beans, lettuce, guacamole, plantains, cilantro, red onions, serrano peppers, spinach, flour tortilla). These were proclaimed to be good by the people I was eating with, but just a wee bit too much spice which was slightly off putting. The salsa that comes with the meal looks a bit more like ketchup than salsa. I like spicy, but I don't think this has the depth of flavor I am usually looking for...it was simply hot. Counter service was friendly and helpful with suggestions. I would definitely come back to get the Ancho Garlic Shrimp Tacos - Very Tasty. Three stars only because of small side portions of rice and beans and the taste of the salsa. Oh, and they are getting ready to open a 2nd restaurant in Frisco. read more

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One of my three favorite breakfast taco places. They also have great lunch specials that are very good food, service and pricing.

Taco Ocho has really great vegan options! They have 5 tacos that are vegan as ordered and a vegan quesadilla (made with sweet potatoes and black bean spread). Four of the five tostadas are vegetarian and could likely be easily veganized. The tacos taste fresh and flavorful, and unlike many vegan taco options, are all veggie/beans: no tofu or soy/seitan meats or other meat subs. I love me some fake meats, but it is nice to have veggie and bean focused options too! The prices are pretty good; tacos are around $4 each a la carte or you can get a two taco/two tostada plate for $11 that comes with rice, beans, and chips and salsa. My favorite tacos are the ones that come with plantains (Rico Ocho and Pura Vida). The tacos are a decent size; I think someone with a hearty appetite would want three. Tostadas are probably slightly bigger than the tostadas. I'd be interested in trying their brunch food sometime! I've only ordered take-out; they have curbside pickup, which I appreciate. (Their dining room is open during Covid, though indoor dining is really risky). read more

Clean Facility. We had their breakfast tacos and tried the Smoked Chicken Elote taco. All tasted good and cooked to order. read more

Taco Ocho - Restaurant Inside - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

It used to be a favorite. But, one "server" in particular ruined two visits. Then, the manager tried to buy me off instead of fixing the problem. Whatever... There are tons of Mexican and TexMex places around. read more

Wow! There was a LONG wait at First Watch next door so we saw they also offered brunch. The food is amazing! We had the breakfast burrito and breakfast taco plate. The salsa was perfection, everything is fresh (farm to table ingredients), served with black beans and plantains...YUM! It will be our new spot on Sundays! read more

I first started going to this place 4 years ago when the old State Farm Complex was nearby. It was an AMAZING treat to find for our lunch break and I was so grateful a coworker showed me. The Latin love and fried fish taco are always my go to and the fresh juices are very refreshing . I went back for the first time in years this Friday and the staff was overwhelmed from to go orders and grubhub etc. To the point all the customers in the restaurant we're waiting on their food. The server forgot to bring me silverware initially and the plantains we're hard once I finally got my Latin love tacos. They do have more alcoholic selection which I liked and my drink was strong (watery but strong). The fish taco was amazing as always but towards th end of my meal I realized my jaw started to cramp which I think was from the beef. SCARY and old school occurence. They started closing about 15 minutes before official closing time which forced us out as customers. Overall, fabulous place gone bad read more

I drive past this place twice everyday. So I decided to try it. I placed an order to go and picked it up on my way home from work. 3 tacos all with corn tortillas as I have a gluten allergy. Needless to say about 15 minutes after eating I was puking everything back up which happens if I eat gluten. Needless to say that was money wasted and my stomach is pissed. It's very important to be mindful of allergies. They aren't just preferences and can really mess with your health. read more

This place has a very good atmosphere. I love the decor. Came here on Sunday night for dinner got here and it was Completely dead but don't let that deter you away , the food is delicious. The tacos are a nice good size it's not any of those small tacos like you would get at those other places the price is good. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Taco Ocho - Chicken fajitas tacos - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Checked this place out on a whim and was not disappointed! I ordered tacos and was pleasantly surprised-the tacos were authentic and totally satisfied my taco craving. I also had the salad which was amazing and came with a chipotle ranch that I was wary to try-but it was the perfect match for the salad! I will come here again! read more

Taco Ocho - Ensalada Ocho - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Incredible tacos! Came here for lunch one day and had the brisket tacos, jalapeño pork tacos, fish tacos. They all were cooked perfectly and had great flavor. I didn't take pictures of those but I did take a picture of the breakfast tacos from the next morning when we HAD to come back! The Matador and chorizo/egg tacos were great! They also have curbside pickup and the place is super clean. Highly recommend! read more

Taco Ocho - Matador breakfast taco, and a chorizo/egg taco - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Really fast service and the food was great too! We tried the chicken torta and the flavor was really great! We also tried the Cuban torta that has pork, chorizo and jalapeños and it was delicious! If you want to have kick in your food definitely try the Cuban Torta! The serve alcohol as well so we went ahead and tried the Caipirinha If you are in Dallas or in Richardson you should definitely give a try to this place read more

Taco Ocho - Caipirinhas - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

First of all they have my favorite drink, Jamaica AND little tiny ice nuggets that make drinks SO much better. I love love love it. On to the food.... Its great! I ordered something from the veggie menu and the meat menu. The azteca tostada with black beans and avocado is wonderful. The chicken fajita flavorful and i cant wait to eat them again. Hubby ordered three Latin love and jalapeno pork tacos with rice n beans. OMG....so delicious. I love all things jalapeno. Wow was that pork good. The Latin love "is like a cuban meal in a taco" he said. We'll be back here and often. read more

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I would recommend eating here. Not sure when this place opened because it still seems new, so I was one of the four or so people that came through during my visit. The experience is similar to Torchy's tacos, in that you order at a counter but they do deliver your food to you. So quasi-self-service if you will. The difference here is they don't have anyone floating on the floor offering chip refills like other places I have been to, so I am under the impression the chips that come with your meal are all you get. They come with a great salsa and I tried their queso, which is also great. Fresh-tasting salsa and the queso is more than just cheese; it is flavorful. I ordered the chicken elote taco and the beef picadillo taco. They come with cilantro-lime rice and refried black beans. Everything is decent. My favorite things about my dish were the tortillas. They are corn and they are either homemade or at least high quality. Everything else as far as taste goes is just slightly above average. The atmosphere is nice and they carry Stubborn Brand soda, which is a nice quirk. Overall, I would have to say it is definitely better than Taco Cabana but I would still rather be at Qdoba or Torchy's. The place is good for a quiet lunch visit or a quick dinner. The reason it doesn't get a five is because it doesn't have that "wow" factor other places have. Their tacos seem to be a tad bit on the cheap side as far as their generosity with their meats go. The rice and bean sides, although beautifully presented, are also scant. Otherwise the flavors are fine but the tortillas steal the show. $11.90 for a 2 taco plate with a side of queso, tax, and a water. read more

Taco Ocho - Chicken elote and beef picadillo taco with cilantro-lime rice and refried black beans - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Love this place. Not on the menu but ask for jalapeño pork nachos. They are amazing. Beef Colorado is my second favorite. Staff is super friendly and make you feel right at home. Have been going to the Richardson location since they opened. I am never disappointed. read more

Nice little restaurant that serves popular Mexican dishes with some unique tastes. We stumbled upon this place when the restaurant we went to was closed for the day. My wife ordered two Polanco Tacos and I ordered one each of Smoked Chicken Elote, Coco Connection and Cabo Fish. The fillings were plentiful and packed flavor. My favorite was Coco Connection which was slow cooked chicken with coconut, and the Cabo Fish, that has a huge piece of fried fish (Cod). The service is fast and the staff is pleasant and welcoming. read more

Great vegan taco options. I only had two of them because they are huge, but need to come back sometime to try the others.

Checked this place out on my first visit to the area for a work trip. Flavorful food and large portions. If I had a kitchen I would take it home for leftovers for the next day for sure. I had the chicken Tinga torta and it came with chips and salsa. The torta was flavorful with some spice, tasty Avocado and bits of corn. The chips wee light, crisp, and freshly made. read more

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I didn't know where else I could leave a review but sadly I am having to leave town and where I'm going they do not have one of these restaurants and I just wanted to leave a good note for anyone who's trying it for the first time and say I've only been coming here for a little while but since the first time I've come here to the last time I have loved it every single time. The staff is always amazing. Always smiling and happy willing to accommodate any needs. My boyfriend felt that it was too cold one day so they turn the air up a little bit. Very grateful my favorite is their tostadas it's perfect every time it's just enough to fill me up and the prices really aren't bad coming from someone who is about to turn 21 and always short on money. I can always afford to come here and eat a tostada for the perfect price. Sad that I won't be able to eat here for a while, but I hope any newcomers thoroughly enjoy. read more

Taco Ocho - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

After having a talk with my friend about going vegan, we found ourselves at Taco Ocho to begin our new journey. You might think that it's strange to come to a Mexican joint for a vegan meal, but Taco Ocho has a decent selection for vegans and vegetarians (and meat eaters too, of course). My lunch date was running late, so I ordered myself chips and guacamole which also comes with a side of salsa for a total of $5. I figured I would eat a little until she arrived, but I ended up eating damn near the whole serving- whoops! It was that good! The guacamole was fresh and all the flavors blended so well into a creamy appetizer that you can't help but eat too much of. The salsa was also a solid addition to the dish. For my main course, I ordered the Pura Vida taco and Rico Ocho taco. Both of them have sweet plantains on them, but other than that they lacked flavor and dimension. The Pura Vida was all one texture that mushed together in a baby food like consistency. My vegan journey was short lived, though, so I'll be back to try the quesadillas! read more

Good food good service. So much nice variety. My non-vegetarian friend chose off the vegan menu it was that good! Love the plantain and cotija cheese cubano tostada. read more

An okay taco place. Had breakfast tacos- Matador & Polanco. Both tasted bland, no flavour. Felt like scrambled egg was bland and some meat was there, not even well seasoned. Not coming back. read more

When I walked into this place, I immediately turned around and walked out. The pictures online gave me the impression that this was a sit down restaurant. Don't get me wrong, you can sit down and eat in, but that feel is more fast food than dining. Like Chipotle feel seating area. I met a parton coming out and asked her about that place. She said her family was also sceptical initially and now frequent here a few times a week. She said it was worth the try. So I tried it. I ordered the 2 taco plate, a side of guac and aguas fresco for a grand total of $16.42. The plate came with chips & salsa. Overall the food was better than expected. I enjoyed that guac and salsa the most. I probably wouldn't come back. The food is ok but nothing special. The staff was very friendly and prompt in service. I appreciate that after a long day. read more

Taco Ocho - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Delicious! Love the options and the Tacos!! Friendly service! You will need napkins for sure! You will love the whole experience

First - these are definitely gringo tacos - along the lines of Rusty Taco, Torchy's Tacos, etc. But they're amazingly delicious gringo tacos. Honestly, I think they're better than Rusty, and on par (maybe a little better) than Torchy's. And much cheaper than Torchy's! Second - they're next door to my doctor. My doctor would probably stab me if he found out I was always going here after appointments. Anyway. Delicious tacos. Chips are greasy, but good. Salsa is good. Beans are really good. Rice is... meh. Tortillas are great. Menu diversity is fantastic - something for everyone (as long as they like tacos). Staff was friendly, food came out quick, and the prices are good for this type of place. read more

Taco Ocho - Smoked chicken elote taco on the left, beef colorado on the right. - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Yesterday was one of those days. While waiting and avoiding other parents at my daughter's competitive cheer practice, I whipped out Yelp in search of a fish taco. Taco Ocho was 2.9 miles away. Thanks Yelp. In Richardson strip mall (isn't every Richardson restaurant in a strip mall), they provided cute casual decor, nice staff and grilled fish tacos that were waaaaaaay better than many higher end restaurants - and adult beverages. I did say cheer practice right? Competitive Cheer parents can push any sane person to drinking. But, I digress. The fish was well grilled, had the slightest spicy kick and no "when the hell was this fish caught" questionableness. I also had the very yummy Carribbean tostado which was vegetarian and featured sweet plantain. Actually all of the tostados are vegetarian. That's huge for me since I'm not really a meat eater. Today I won. I'll definitely return for another quick bite. read more

Taco Ocho - Ocho loco. Very tropical. Slightly too sweet, but still very yummy. - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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It was Tuesday, and Cinco De Mayo, so it should be Taco Tuesday right? Seems that's not much of a big deal here in Dallas as it is in San Diego, however, this place serves up some really good and unique tacos. I had a two taco plate with beef, rice, & black beans. First of all even though it's like a taco shop, they use real dishes and not just everything blobbed on a plate. They give you a nice tray with the beans and rice in cute square porcelain dishes. The atmosphere is very modern not your typical taco shop atmosphere, which made it very pleasant to enjoy my meal. The best part was the Margarita, a good sized, real glass with a great Margarita, salt on the edge. The price was very reasonable, sure beat the fast food taco shop I was on my way to when I saw this place. Looking forward to exploring more on their menu. They were also more than happy to help me make some good gluten free choices for my meal. read more

Taco Ocho is one of the better places for lunch in Richardson. It's delcious, fast, and affordable. The menu includes an array of options for tacos, tostadas, and tortas. You can tell that everything is fresh and made to order. This isn't just standard Mexcian fare either. Throughout the menu, there are many eye catching, unique ingredients. Examples include oaxcaca cheese, cotija cheese, plaintain pico de gallo, jicama slaw, chipotle cream, jalepeno ailoli, etc. Kudos to the person who came up with the menu. There are plenty of vanilla places for chicken, beef, and pork tacos with cilantro and onion. This place takes each menu item and gives it its own little twist to make it pop out. Will definitely be back! read more

Taco Ocho - Two taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Taco Ocho in Richardson is one of my go-to Mexican places. They have the most amazing jalapeño pork tacos that surprisingly aren't very hot but have the most amazing flavor. They handcraft each taco and they don't know what the word "skimpy" means ! Their good is always fresh and delish and the staff is always warm and friendly. You can't go wrong popping in for a bite ! read more

Favorite taco place in the area! They have a wide variety of tacos for different eating choices. Their vegan tacos are amazing and they have a few different ones to choose from. The tacos are also a good size for the price you pay. Kids menu choices are also great. The staff is always friendly when we go (which is quite often). I would definitely recommend taco Ocho for your taco fix! read more

Taco Ocho - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Tried this place out for the first time Saturday. My waitress was very friendly and helpful. The food was great and seasoned just right.

We wanted to check out this place as we read some good reviews. We came in around 4 and it was empty. We started off with the queso. The queso was so good and perfectly blended with spices. I ordered the Cabo Grilled Fish on a corn tortilla. The chipotle cream sauce complimented my taco. It was really good. My hubby ordered the Smoked Chicken Elote. The chicken was shredded and moist. It had a good flavor to it. We also tried the Jalapeno Pork and the Beef Colorado. Both meat were dry and felt like both tacos were lacking flavor even added the salsa to it. This place was just okay. read more

Taco Ocho - Cabo grilled fish taco - Mexican Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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