Great late night spot. Me and the boys always have ourselves a time when we slide through. Foods pretty chill, helps if u get a bit toasted first if you know what I'm sayin. read more

Wow, this place really let themselves go. The cashier named Madison (who happened to also be the manager) was very snippy and unfriendly. The tacos were just mediocre and cost way too much for the lack of quality. The tables and entire floor was unkempt and dirty. I won't be going back here. read more

I literally just had an employee snatch a bag of food out of my hand and yell "I SAID 12!" referring to my order number 22 when his coworker accidentally handed me the wrong order as if it were my fault. A rather slovenly looking employee at that. I didn't have time to really react it all happened so fast. This is the first and only yelp review i have ever written. read more

I have gone in here several times and I always like what I get. The booths and tables are clean and the dining area is well lite. I sometimes wish they had a few outdoor tables, but that isn't a big make or break. What I think is great is the customer service. I went in and read over the menu only to request to have something off the menu. The gentleman was nice and said he could "make anything within reason." I ordered a black bean, refried bean, and light cheese burrito. He charged me the regular bean burrito price and didn't add extra for more beans being on it. I got it and bite in quickly. I enjoyed how tasty there black beans are. The tortillas are a little bit different than the ones I get at the grocery, but not in a bad way. I was just surprised. Overall if I need a quick bite when I am over in that side of Ballard and do not have a lot of time I would stop in again. read more

First trip to Taco time ever - Yuck. Fish taco: decent fish, *covered* in white sauce so as to make in unpalatable. Crispy burrito: um, they call these 'taquitos' now folks Chicken salad: for six dollars, I got a better salad of the same size at Elysian earlier in the week... and it didn't have a paste called "honey mustard dressing" on it For $16 we got the above and a beverage, and I would have to say this will be my last trip to Taco Time ever. El Camion is cheaper and better. WAY better. read more

Friendly and SLOOOOOW. waited 30 minutes in a practically empty dining room with nobody ahead of us for a chicken nacho, chicken chili and fish burrito. Lame. read more

Taco Time - Wait 30 minutes inside for this!!! - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Beef soft taco, crisp beef burrito, and an order of mexi fries. If that meal isn't enough to put you in to some sort of semi conscious state, then I don't know what is. It hurts so good, though. I've always loved Taco Time. Ever since the seventies, when I worked at the Ballard Pizza Hut, and we'd occasionally make trades with the one that used to be on Crown Hill. Can't help it. Always been good for me, and oh yeah, don't even compare to Taco Bell. read more

I normally like this Taco Time, but the manager on duty was a real prick. When taking my order he asked what I wanted, then looked away when I started to tell him. I think he was doing a "rainman" impression. After the order took 10 minutes + , I went up to the counter to ask "how much longer" ? He rudely commented, I will bring your order to your table when it is ready. I mentioned that there were people that came in after us and drive through orders which were served before us. I still stood in the order area, when the order came up.......he walked right passed me...gave me a weird look and took the food to the table...instead of handing it to me. I guess he ran out of meth. Hopefully next time we go, he has more. read more

Got my friend to pick some soft and crunchy tacos for me from here. I really liked it =) The sauces are pretty awesome, too! I would order from them again. I would say this is the better taco places to go to read more

I love this taco time. The people have always been friendly and service has been super quick. Never once had a bad experience and I've been coming her since I was a kid! This is a great neighbor business and I love how eco conscious they are! Thank u taco time ballard u da best! read more

Great food! Can't understand why they ditched the Chihuahua mascot though, it brought me much joy as a child.

Well I hate to do this, my family and I usually love Taco TIme, about the only fast food we treat ourselves to occasionally. We used the drive thru, (March 27th) I double checked the order before driving away, looked correct, counted everything. When we got home I noticed instead of a beef crisp burrito, we were given a churro.... bummer. So my son and I split a beef soft burrito. Around 2am I awoke to my son throwing up, and me not feeling so great either. So neither of us felt well the entire Saturday. My wife who didn't have any of the burrito was fine. So not only did they get the order wrong, they threw in a case of food poisoning. Thanks Taco Time. read more

Meh... I was hoping for better. This was a real disappointment after moving to Seattle recently and seeing these all over town. I had an overpriced mushy ground beef burrito, stale chips, watery salsa and it was all very BLAND BLAND BLAND!!! read more

I've only used the drive through here since I hit it after the climbing gym across the street but this place is like the rest of the taco time chains. Good, fresh food and friendly service. What more could you really ask for? The parking lot is a little tricky sometimes because of the location of the parking spots versus where the driveway entrances are, but usually it's not a big problem. read more

3.5 Stars. This is a good place to grab a soft drink (the self serve drink machine is unique and really cool...I really like the grape soda). I also love the sweet potato Mexi fries with extra salt. This is a convenient place to grab some snacks (like soft tacos or salads) To Go and take to eat at The Locks. For a fast food restaurant...it's actually quite comfortable and clean here. The staff is also very nice. read more

I like Taco Time a good deal, but not this one. I live just across the street and it pains me that it is so sub-par. The staff is far from friendly and the food isn't anywhere near that of better Taco Times. I still eat here from time to time, just because it's so close. I'm always hoping that they will turn things around, but sadly it is not the case. read more

Beware lutefisk-munching Ballardites who are used to the typical heat-free fare offered at Taco Time. THE HABAÑERO CHICKEN BURRITO IS NOT FOOLING AROUND. This thing's got me panting and sweating and being from Louisiana originally, I like my food very spicy. Awesome! read more

Dude, they're just tater tots, but they call them "Mexi-fries" and they come with your order! What else is there to say? The food's not bad...better than Taco Bell anyway. Gimme some of those 'tots! read more

Serving partial servings and getting orders wrong. I will need to open my bag and check each my items every time before I drive away.... Good food with questionable service... a training or attitude issue for management. read more

Heard about this place from a friend so had to check it out... basically a glorified Taco Bell but I was impressed for what it was! Good burrito and taco and I was served to us on actual ceramic plates! Whoa keeping it fancy Taco time! If ever back in the area I'd find ya again and try you out! Cashier was new but friendly we were patient with him and he was helpful with suggestions for us to try! read more

I came here for my first time a few days ago. Food was excellent, Madison was the one who took my order and was very friendly and outgoing. She took her time to explain the menu to me and was very patient, even though I could tell she was busy and was working the front counter and the drive thru at the same time. Next time I'm in the area I'll be sure to stop by again. read more

still a taco time the same as most taco times

This location is consistent with their food quality. I love taco time, but my only gripe about this one is that I think it closes kinda early...I went there once around 8pm and I think I sat in the drive-thru alone (the sign was lit) for over 5 minutes and no one greeted me. Oh well, I've gone back several times since and have not had a problem. I really like the mexi-fries, tostada salads, mahi mahi burritos, and of course the tiny bits of ice they use for the sodas. read more

I am really impressed. Taco Time has improved a lot since my last visit. Ada was my Drive thru cashier. Super cheery and happy to see me. She didn't miss a beat with my order and even gave me a water since I had not ordered a drink with my order. Being that we are in a heat wave she was very sweet and included a water with my order. My beef soft taco was fresh, hearty and even had my extra tomatoes on it like I had requested. The crisp chicken burrito was hot, fresh and delicious. My whole order was excellent. I am thrilled to be able to update my Taco Time review on Yelp. Keep it up Taco Time! read more

My favorite spot! There is nothing here that isn't Deluscious! I love the soft taco more than anything. I wish they delivered.

The staff is super friendly but the food is gross. Who puts ranch dressing in a burrito ? Take some time and drive down to taco del mar or the taco truck in Fremont for a more authentic healthier and cheaper meal. read more

Do not come to this location if you like consistency, or expect even decent service. This location is the single most under qualified I have ever been to, and that's saying something. Moreover, they're constantly out of things for long periods of time, and are rude if you order something they're out of. The poor planning of the staff here regarding materials is deplorable, as are their attitudes. read more

So good! And being from the Midwest and surrounded by Taco Bells, Taco Time is wayyy better.

I'm not a fast food person, but I was starving and this Taco Time is steps from my apartment. I've walked by a hundred times--they do have a problem with their drive-thru being too short, I've had to walk into the street to get around cars waiting in line on the sidewalk. I saw that they have healthy and "natural" options, so I tried it. The inside was clean and the guy at the counter was nice enough, telling me as I naively ordered a burrito that it would be over a pound, and guiding me to the "tacos" which are more like smaller burritos. I ordered the Natural Soft Taco to go. They have signs all over touting that all of their packaging is compostable, and calorie and nutrition listings for all the food items. They say that all their food is made fresh every morning, even the sauces. It came pretty quickly and I was outta there. It was a simple small chicken burrito on a wheat tortilla. But being from California it tripped me out: ranch dressing, boiled chicken and beans, lettuce and cheddar cheese and no spices. The whitest taco I've ever had. They have Hispanic people up here, right? I forgot to get salsa so I ate it with Sri Racha. Strange experience. Not really terrible, just odd. I've never seen ranch dressing on a burrito before, and I wouldn't recommend it. read more

Not "authentic" Mexican by any stretch, but pretty yummy snacky-snack food. I used to stop in here every day for lunch for quick, cheap, filling food. I'm particularly fond of those crisp chicken tacos. read more

Taco Time used to be great: Big quantities of good, fresh food for a decent price. Now the quality is still there, but the portions have been cut back to the point where all I taste is the tortilla and the prices have gone up. So my low rating is due to the cost being too high for what you get and not the quality (which is still good). read more

Taco time used to be an amazing place to eat at the food was hot and good service but today the wenatchee side taco time really sucked the food was cold and looked very gross read more

Ii love Taco Time, generally. This particular Taco Time, however, is a nightmare. In the past couple of years I've probably been there 20 times, and 50% of the time they've gotten my order wrong. They especially love to put ranch on things that are ordered with no ranch. For example, a couple of weeks ago I went through the drive through and ordered food for a party of 4 (2 kids, 2 adults). One of the things i ordered was a soft taco with no ranch, and a burrito with no ranch. We got to the kids soccer game and started eating, and both had ranch. We had mexi fries for lunch. And, they forgot the crustos (which I paid for). I call the manager, he says he'll buy lunch next time we come. Today we went again. I told them about last time, and they could see my name is some special binder (I call it the "We F'd Up Again" binder). Instead of buying our lunch, they comp'd a burrito meal. I didn't care- i just wanted it to be right. We were VERY CLEAR- NO RANCH. We even had a whole discussion about substituting pico for the ranch. Got to the soccer game, opened up the food, and RANCH AGAIN. Mexi-fries for lunch, Part Two! Unbelievable. P.S., I also go to the TT on Elliot and they have never screwed up my meal. They should get the manager there to come do an intervention in Ballard. read more

Really clean. Nice ambiance. Best seating arrangement I think.

Got some GREAT service at taco time today!! I usually don't frequent the ballard TT because in the past I have waited for at least 10 minutes from ordering in the drive thru to getting my food, but today...it was fast and friendly! The gentleman who took my order at the drive thru took my order, then repeated it to make sure he got it right. When I pulled up to the window, I recieved my food and he repeated the order to make sure everything was right! That does not happen often. Super duper! read more

Usually they are but this timer hey forgot a burrito and charged us... This isn't the first time

The food was fresh. If you're looking for good, fast Mexican food, then this is a good place to go. I liked my food, but I'm not a picky eater. read more