A LONGTIME FAVORITE: We always go back home for this food. Sadly, it has changed. Still worth the trip from Maine. Some families prefer to keep special recipes under lock-and-key. We all do. Who can blame us? It's been working for Taco Town since the 1940's. Here is our family's review: *EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE* Beer vibe on point Hot. Sauce. Perfection. 110% UMAMI Rice- a bit off, too gooey Original Pork Chili- good enough Enchilada Sauce- not as hot, lacks flavor, enchiladas too gooey, lacking UMAMI, must fix asap Beans- need a little work, flavor off, can't quite pinpoint it Most Importantly, TOSTADAS-- Shells not the same, too many beans every single time and we get these a lot. (If we crave a good one, we go to El Charrito's) **BONUS POINTS for keeping the big chunk of tomato on top *This is a review of the recipe transition, not the new owners themselves. They are wonderful and the place is great. *While we're name dropping, the transitioned Taco de Oro is finished. Don't eat there. (For UMAMI tips please call 207-867-5309 or refer to Pinterest) ~The Creeds read more

The food is exactly like we remembered from 20 years ago! We could have drank the pork chili! So delicious!

I have been eating here since I was a kid. Unfortunately, lately it isn't as good as it used to be to be. Food is hit and miss. I mean I will always come back to this place cuz when it's good it's good. read more

Was recommended... not good at all. Plastic forks and foam plates should have been an indicator. Had the beef burrito. Very doughy and no flavor. Will never return!!! read more

I live in Denver but my mom and I come up to Scottsbluff twice a year when we visit my grandparents. I have made it a point to come here every single time because I just love the food so much. It never disappoints, granted I get the same things each time but it's so good! The deep fried tacos are sooo delicious and even the way they do cheese enchiladas are better than most I've ever had. Nice lady that works there came out and talked with us this recent time and really the staff is always great. :) read more

Taco Town - Tacos and cheese enchiladas ugh makes me hungry again just looking at them! - Mexican Near Me - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

We've driven by Taco Town dozens of times while in Scottsbluff, but never stopped in. A cousin of mine is a fan, so we decided to check it out. It's set up like a fast food joint. You order at the counter and take a seat to wait for your food. There's lots of tables, so plenty of space to dine in. The food is served on paper plates with plastic silverware. Totally fine with me, but if you're looking for a full service restaurant, this isn't the place for you. They do serve beer and margaritas though. I'm not sure if he was the owner, but they did have a guy making the drinks, and he was shaking up a proper margarita. We didn't try them, but they looked legit. The food was decent. We all got combo plates that came with a fried taco, cheese enchilada, and bean tostada. We also ordered chips and salsa for the table. The chips and salsa serving was kind of small, but the salsa was delish. They also have hot sauce available, but I preferred the salsa on my taco and tostada. The salsa is chunkier and spicier than the hot sauce. The tacos were made with fried flour tortillas which is pretty popular with the family. I thought they were ok. My favorite was the tostada. I know tostadas are pretty plain, but the beans were really good and I love when the corn shells are fried in house. Over all it's a pretty good spot to grab a bite to eat while in Scottsbluff if you're craving Mexican food. read more

The atmosphere was great. But the food was not as good as I had hoped. I asked for beef enchiladas, when I started eating my food I noticed my enchiladas only had cheese in them.. and that's no big deal really I just went up to the counter and ordered a cup of beef. The beef they had given me was watery, and flavorless. The Spanish rice was very mushy which was really disappointing because that is my all time favorite.. the beans were pretty good though. The people were really nice, and the restaurant was clean, and quiet. The food was just not my vibe.. but I really do have some VERY high expectations on how my mexican food should taste. Overall the experience could have been better. Thank you, Taco Town for the friendly, clean, and speedy service. read more

The food is always made delicious and pleases your cravings, I would highly recommend this restaurant for a big family meet up

So my Nebraskan husband has been hyping this place up, as he and his family have been coming here throughout his childhood whenever visiting Western Nebraska. I didn't have high expectations but was ready to try it. Being from a bigger city, going to a place called 'Taco Town' just sounded way too kitschy for me. Not exactly a Chevys, there was definitely a 'hole in the wall' kind of feel as you entered and looked around. There was ample seating, booths and tall bar stool type of seating. You order your food at the front and wait for your number to be called. I let my husband order for me, seeing as he would know best. I ended up with a Combo Plate: beef taco, beef flauta, cheese quesadilla, beans, and pork chili sauce over rice. The taco was quite good: their shells are deep fried to a light, airy, fluffy, and crispy goodness. The meat was just mildly seasoned, so you do need to rely on additional hot sauce or the chili sauce to make it great. The beef flauta was good too, but fairly simple: it seemed like just a crunchy taco shell. The cheese quesadilla was delicious, definitely a cheesy guilty pleasure. Beans were good, rice I could have lived without (seemed overcooked and mushy). That pork chili sauce though, I probably could have enjoyed that by itself! Good pork and a light (more watery of a consistency) sauce base. I can see how this became a family mainstay, and I could definitely enjoy it again as a guilty pleasure treat! read more

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Good food. Good service. We often eat there once a week. Friends that have moved away will not miss eating at Taco Town when they come back to the area for a visit read more

Excellent food and excellent prices. Must go check it out for yourself, won't disappoint. The wait can be a little long when it is busy but worth it. read more

Can't describe how wonderful this place is! It's very relaxing and the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. We've been here quite a few times. I stick with the cheese enchiladas smothered with spicy chili, my son loves the beef enchiladas also smothered and he loves the tacos. We are so happy we found Taco Town since we are new to the area. The food is very unique and when people use the term comfort food, this is IT!!!! Thanks Taco Town!!! read more

Taco Town is the spot. My wife and I went here at least once a week when we lived in the Bluffs. We moved to Texas after our wedding in 88 and have gone back home probably once a year since then. Taco Town in one of the very first stops as soon as we get into town. My native Texas son has grown up on this place since we stop here every time we visit. It has become his favorites place to eat whenever we come back to the Bluffs. read more

Taco Town is a real Scottsbluff culinary experience. In fact, it arguably may be THE Scottsbluff culinary experience. I don't want to build it up too much, but if you're in Scottsbluff and looking for a place to grab lunch, this is probably one of your best bets... I'm not from the region (and as of writing this review, I've only been there once), but my fiancee and her family are from the region, and make it a point to stop by when they're in town. I can understand why. Taco Town is a defining quintessential example of Western Nebraska Mexican food. Again, there are many similar restaurants that are of this cuisine in the area with very similar food (but with slight differences), but Taco Town is certainly one of the best. This is the kind of place that the locals will go. As for food recommendations, I recommend the cheese enchiladas, which are delicious. They are made with flour tortillas that seem to be flash fried somehow for a good texture. Above all else, I'd really recommend the tacos--the tacos are very good, and go very well with the hot sauce that is provided at Taco Town. Being from Texas, the tacos reminded me a little of a puffy taco in San Antonio, with the fried shell. (It's more crispy than a puffy taco, though). If you like Taco Town, Taco De Oro (which is practically across the street) is also very similar. I'd check out both establishments and decide what you like better. As for this yelp reviewer, I'd give Taco Town a slight edge over Taco De Oro. read more

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My husband forces me to eat here everytime we come to NE and I'm glad he does. The cheese enchiladas and fluffy rice are delicious, but my favorite food is the fried taco! read more

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It's not everyday when your hometown (pop 14,000) restaurant is featured in Gourmet Magazine, but this Western Nebraska favorite has those honors. The food at Taco Town is my benchmark for what Mexican food should be. I grew up eating at this restaurant sometimes 5 times a week. Well it was one of the better lunch deals in town for those of us that left the high school campus for lunch on a regular basis. After living away from Scottsbluff for almost 20 years now, I still find myself craving their food and making it one of my first stops when I pull into town. It wasn't uncommon for parents to overnight Taco Town food to their kids away at college--it's that good! Beware of the summer vacation that they take each August (TT closes for week!). I was in Scottsbluff last week and didn't realize Taco Town was closed at the same time. Had I known, I would have moved my vacation...it's that good! read more

Ask any Gering or Scottsbluff native what their favorite Mexican restaurant is. There are more than 20 to choose from. The vast majority will tell you, "Taco Town." The J&R band was in town for two shows (we have another show in three weeks as part of the Oregon Trail Days event) and three of the six band members are locals. We simply HAD to go try Taco Town. We all had the combo plate, which includes the famous deep-fried taco, cheese enchilada, tostada, and rice with pork chili. The taco is fantastic - great crunch, fabulous ground beef (tangy & delish). The rest of the plate was good but the taco was the big winner. Staff is great, friendly. Note that you order at the counter, go pick a table, and pick up your food at the counter when it's called up. BTW, check out the Jones & Raine band at http://jonesandraine.com read more

Without a doubt, the best Mexican food we have ever tasted! I had the tacos, the best ever! Well worth the $2.75, The best bargain ever. The rice was perfectly seasoned and the enchiladas outstanding. This is a hidden gem and we always stop here when we visit from Washington state. Taco Town never disappoints! read more

Loved it, loved it, loved it. We were in town very briefly after a stop at the nearby Scotts Bluff National Monument. Looked this place up on Yelp and the reviews were so good that we just had to stop. The deep fried tacos were sooooo good. Obviously, they'll hasten a cardiac event of some sort. But couldn't resist eating the whole plate. Service was just so-so. The guys didn't seem all that excited to be working there. But the food came out quick and really hit the spot after a long day of driving. read more

I'd been hearing from various family members that this place had been in decline over the past few years. Rumor was, it had changed ownership a few times and may have lost the plot. My father, who used to eat here several times a week, had refused to return. Fortunately, an uncle swore the most recent owner was back to the original recipes and hope had been restored. I had to find out for myself. We ended up heading over near closing time on a Saturday night, which could have ended badly for any number of reasons. The staff was very friendly and accommodating and the food was pretty much as yummy as I remembered it. A bit on the greasy side and definitely not low-sodium but we fed a dozen people for around $80 and had leftovers to take home. Even more interesting, the interior has had a complete make-over and they now serve alcohol. Gone is the high-school cafeteria vibe, although I can't quite characterize the new decor. I'll miss the Ms. Pac-Man machine but all in all, we were quite happy with our meals. read more

Loved the tacos. The pork chili sauce was killer! Can't believe a tiny packet with less then 20cents they charge 54 cents. read more

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If you are looking for a greasy, fried, disgusting pea filled plate of human feces - this is the place for you! Scottsbluff has much, much better Mexican food than this I hear it's under new management so I hope things have gotten better read more

I moved away nearly 20 years ago so I could have a career. I miss this place so much. More than my family. Just came back after 2 /12 years and the place is actually BETTER than it used to be. My favorite restaurant of all time. Period. Every item they sell is great. I have my mom send me two dozen enchiladas twice a year to me. I will be in town for 7 days and I will eat here at least 5 times before I leave. read more

Taco Town - a plate of mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Scottsbluff, Nebraska

This usually one of our fav stops when in Scottsbluff, but tonight was very disappointing. The young man at the register was rude and, despite them not being very busy, our food took 24 minutes to prepare. The staff was distracted by phones, headphones, and smoke breaks. I hope they get it together, as this is usually a great place for a fast, and tasty meal. read more

I have come here since I was a little girl with my grandparents (it was actually my first time ever having a cheese enchilada).It is my all time favorite restaurant and I always make a point to go a couple times whenever I am in town. I highly recommend the cheese enchiladas and the tacos! read more

This is my favorite place to go when I go visit my grandparents! Their tacos are the best! I always visit this place no matter what. The crispness of the taco shells that they make are just absolutely delicious. Whenever my friends or family tell me that they crave tacos, I always let them know that they will never have a taco like taco town. They are to die for! Love this place plus their pricing is so reasonable. You can get so many items for a cheap price. Their items will fill you up too. read more

Fantastic tacos and flautas. The manager fixed our messed up order even though I am the one who messed it up. That shows great integrity to me. I'll definitely be back and always recommend this place for great tacos. They also have Tecate, which is great beer for Mexican food. Thanks guys!!! read more

I'm from Colorado where we have everything you want and everything you want as about 10 options that go with that. I got the taco and an enchilada the enchilada was okay, nothing exciting but that TACO!! I've never had a taco quite like it it definitely wasn't authentic or at least I don't think it was but it was hands down the best taco I've ever had in my life. read more

Great food. Rice is so fluffy and flavorful. The cheese enchiladas have great taste. And the service is great

Homemade taco shells are great !!!. I have tried several things. The service is fast !!!

The tacos are great, but my favorite dish here is the smothered enchiladas with rice. The best!!

Featured in Gourmet? I think the editors must have been drinking, hungover or just very, very hungry. Yuck. read more

We stopped into this place based on the glowing Yelp reviews and were very disappointed. It isn't much of a "Taco Town," as they only serve one variety of taco -- ground beef smothered in lettuce and cheese. I make better Mexican food at home. read more

First visit and will be back. Very busy today at lunch. Smothered bean and cheese burritos were good. Very reasonably priced option for lunch. Will be back read more

My husband and I went here becuase of the high reviews that they had. Once we ordered I glanced in the back and realized that everything was microwaved or in a crockpot. Nothing seemed to be fresh. This place is NOT close to Mexican food and it is disgusting. If you want a great mexican place, try the one in Torrington read more

I'm with the previous reviewer, Polly K. Almost everyone I know from Scottsbluff makes a point to stop here whenever they're back in town. I'm from Kimball, 40 miles away, and even I try to get some TT when I'm back in the area. I'm sitting here drooling right now, just thinking about it. read more

I give Taco Town 5 stars for food. Seriously. It's that good. Home-style Mexican food in a family-like ambiance. It's not "fine-dining" but it's certainly better. Have the tacos - deep fried flour tortillas with a succulent beef filling, and the tamales, as good as they get. The hot sauce is off-the-hook delicious. You won't find better Mexican food in Nebraska. My family grew up here, and this is as real as it gets. read more

Order the combo! Gave only 3 stars because I am not a big fried food fan but must admit it was damn good and great service.

This place has been drastically improved! The food quality is better and the atmosphere is way better! Looks a lot cleaner. They even put in a bar, I haven't been able to try the happy hour specials but I hear they're good! It is a little pricey for Tex-Mex but worth it. read more

Best Tacos in the west... Try the Murph, a taco opened on an enchilada covered with their original pork chili... if you don't do cheese make it with a tamale... super food, friendly service, drive up or eat in!! read more