From the outside, it doesn't look like much. Wait until you try it. This college town gets it right. The chips and pico are exceptional--not so much for the chips, but the pico is just Wow! Fresh and clean tasting. Chimichangas were nice and flavorful. The star was a chicken burrito. Even the rice has sabor (flavor). What a wonderful surprise. All told, a great meal. read more

Tacorita - Mini chimichangas - Mexican Near Me - Orono, Maine

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My friends hesitated taking me here as a native Californian, but I am glad I made the stop at Tacorita! I got a Cruncharita which is a fantastic concept more taquerias should do! I asked for rice and beans inside but next time I would get it without as I wasn't a fan of the rice. I liked the carnitas but my husband didn't like the beef birria at all. Service was great - they bring the food to your table and there's a simple bussing station for when you're done. Plenty of seating! I would love to try it out again and get something else in the cruncharita! If I could give 3.5 I would bump up the half point! read more

Tacorita - Mexican Near Me - Orono, Maine

I've been to this establishment a handful of times and I've always enjoyed it. However, I was there within the past week and ordered two classic tacos, which came with the wrong type of shell, despite the person behind the counter asking me what my preference was. She got it mixed up or tossed my preference to the wind. The tacos were very small and six dollars each and I was still hungry after finishing the two disappointingly small tacos. Basic lunch for two people was $35. No way I was leaving a tip when the order was wrong and portions too small for the hefty, gouging price. Ambience is still good. Vibrant and clean. Person behind the counter could certainly put a smile on her face and have a little bit more interest in being helpful and making sure that the order gets put in and comes out correct. Will not rush back, as I have in the past. read more

I seriously got shrimp tacos that had 3 mini shrimp and nothing else! This was honestly the worst showing of tacos I've ever seen! It supposed to have onion and cilantro I can see one tiny piece of cilantro and one piece of onion! This is awful! Over cooked, no seasoning awful! WORST EVER read more

Tacorita - Shrimp taco - Mexican Near Me - Orono, Maine

Came here today for lunch with my sister and nephew. Nephew got a burrito, sister got tacos, and I got a bowl. Everything was fresh, delicious, and served quickly. Price was right too! All the employees were friendly also. Would definitely come again! read more

One of the best taco places around! I typically get the fish tacos, but have tried almost them all and they never disappoint! I ordered fish tacos and guac tonight. The fish and guacamole are so fresh. I'm used to seining brown guacamole around. 10/10 - love this place! read more

Tacorita - Fresh Guacamole 2oz - Mexican Near Me - Orono, Maine

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Stacks up to most taco shops in SD. Shrimp are a bit small. Great hot sauce selection. This is my staffs go to spot for lunch! Close to the University of Maine and super convenient. Ambiance is college causal. I have been several times and get my surf and swine burrito! So good and so big. Picture does not do it justice! read more

Tacorita - Burrito is massive!! - Mexican Near Me - Orono, Maine

I'm so on the fence about this place. I've been there several times and it's never really hit the spot, but I've also not had a particularly bad experience. Things they do right: Service is always pretty fast Staff is always nice and friendly Margaritas are good Decor is fun (Plants are a plus!) Wife likes the street tacos (They are hot) Fries are hot and fresh Things that leave me wanting more I usually get the specialty tacos, and if you get the specialty tacos, don't mix and match, get a bunch of one, because if you mix and match, they will be cold. Food has been nice, but I've never felt really great after eating there. read more

This is definitely not authentic Mexican food. However! If you enjoy Americanized Mexican food, this is the place for you. The WoodsTocko was delicious and I would absolutely order it again. I also enjoyed my raspberry margarita. The atmosphere is nice and the staff was very attentive and helpful. If you need a quick vegetarian/vegan option while you're in town, Tacorita is the place to go. read more

Great local Mexican restaurant. The restaurant has a great little menu. Also has bar service with drink specials. Staff was friendly and attentive. Quick service. read more

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I loved this place. They even had authentic Mexican people there! The food tastes AMAZING it's like I'm in Mexico. I te amo the el nachos! This place is the best Mexican food ever read more

It's a nice place with super yummy food, although it's a little pricey for the serving size. Overall good place with super nice staff !

Some of the best food in maine. a cozy dining room with some of the nicest staff I have seen, a must try if you like Mexican food or want to try it! read more

My husband I stopped in for the first time recently. Loved the atmosphere, and the staff was very nice. I ordered a shredded chicken burrito bowl, and hubby had the shrimp tacos. The food was very fresh. I really liked the seasoning on the shredded chicken, which was very juicy and tender. I always appreciate 'real' lettuce (spring mix) and not cheap, watery iceberg used by so many restaurants. The shrimp tacos were so good! I really liked the sauce. Wish we'd tried these folks out a long time ago. We'll definitely be back! read more

Tacorita - Shrimp tacos Shredded chicken burrito bowl with sautéed peppers and onions, sour cream, & corn salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Orono, Maine

Went for lunch and the taco salad was tiny and the shell stale. The order was wrong and left me unimpressed. Probably the last visit for me. read more

Last night we decided to hit up the Tacorita before seeing a movie as we had wanted to try it but hadn't quite made it up to Orono. I've been searching for a more upscale taco in the Greater Bangor Area and am disappointed in myself that it took so long to visit the folks at the Tacorita. We tried 4 different tacos and they were all amazing (especially the fish tacos ). If you're looking for more authentic Mexican food than the average American-Mexican version, I 10/10 recommend heading to Orono we also saw 3 Door Dash drivers in the short time we were in *Disclaimer: we would have taken photos but we at them too fast * read more

Wow. This is a fun and tasty addition to the downtown Orono area. You pick your style of entree (burrito, taco, chimichanga, etc.) and two condiments (guacamole, slaw, jalapeño ranch, queso, etc.). The food that comes out is beautiful and delicious. I hope they stick around and keep making good food. P.S. they also make a bomb mango margarita read more

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I'm originally from Texas. Good Tex-Mex isn't hard to come by there. When I moved to Bangor, finding a spot to hit that "spot" became a litter trickier. Found out about Tacorita in Orono through a friend, telling me to hit that spot up. Lemme tell you, their Carnitas will stand up to anything back home. Pleasantly surprised by how good the food was here, and how great the service was also. You can pretty much build your own plate there. I have not been disappointed yet. Super chill vibe there, not trying to be more than what it is. Which is a great spot for great food with great people working in the kitchen to provide a great experience for its patrons. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Awesome food, great friendly service. One of my absolute favorite places to go eat. Can't wait to go back! Highly recommended

Where to start? Ok let's start with the chios and salsa, we ordered the salsa fresco and it tasted like nothing but unripe tomatoes and nothing else. Being disappointed we asked to exchange it for the house tacorita salsa which tasted like ketchup! This did not bode well for the entree, my fish tacos were nothing more than some kind of fish stick with some bland pineapple slawish gruel on raw corn tortillas. Side of black beans that tasted fresh out of the can, my poor partner who is a vegan ordered the veggie taco that had the same beans with some rice. Margaritas were premix with some cheap tequila. All in all a very disappointing way to celebrate Cinco de mayo in Orono. STEER CLEAR read more

I don't understand the hate in some of these reviews. For Maine, this place is legitimate. The taquitos are adorable and delicious. The byo fish tacos are awesome, as is the tacodilla. The Mexican street corn is interesting in the best of ways. Relatively cheap for Orono, Maine too. No complaints. read more

If this is Mexican food, I'll eat my sombrero. I took a chance on ordering this for delivery...so very disappointed. The beauty of Mexican food is depth of flavor, subtle spice, and ultra fresh ingredients. This had none. We ordered the fish taco, a Californian burrito, a shredded chicken burrito, shrimp quesadilla, street corn, flautas, and chicken strips. Nothing seemed fresh, the chicken and the fish were from frozen bags and both were bland and dry. Even the extra salsa we ordered was bland. This reminded us of what a college kid might eat after a night of slamming fireball shots. Not authentic in any way. Even the coleslaw appeared to be that pre shredded bagged stuff with a few pineapple chunks thrown in. Churros were dense...not sure if they were made fresh either. This is NOT Mexican food: it's cheap Sysco food wearing a Lucha libre mask. read more

Came in not expecting much considering the other Yelp reviews. I come from Portland so I have been not able to meet my normal expectations for food I'm this area. This place has killer street tacos for 6$ and great guacamole and chips. Get yourself a order of street tacos and guacamole and you will be full and satisfied for under 12$. Best Mexican food I've had in the area hands down and I was blown to see this many bad reviews. read more

Wow! Just wow! The customization options are unreal. I walked in unsure based on the poor reviews, but I was quickly blown away. The tacos were crunchy yet soft, tangy yet sweet. Every bite gave me chills down my spine. The food came out quickly, and the waitresses were very friendly. I will be back again soon!!! read more

Needed a meal, but instead, since I'd never been to this restaurant before, thought I'd try the tortilla chips, made in house, but they were stale. read more

Taco Rita is the place to go if you're looking for a meal cooked to perfection surrounded by positive energy. Had a stellar burrito and a mango margarita and it was the bees knees. Definitely would recommend going here with a loved one or even if you're alone you'll be humbly taken care of with the utmost hospitality. read more

I was told by a loved one to restrain myself in this review so as to not adversely affect a local business. Hence my 2 star rating as opposed to what I would have rated it. It all comes down to the chili. They advertised a cup or bowl of delicious chili soup. So, being very hungry, I ordered the $6.50 bowl as opposed to the smaller 'cup' for $5. What I received you can see in the attached photo. I placed a pepper shaker next to it for size comparison, however I would have preferred to use a penny coin as that would be a more appropriate size comparison. This bowl of painfully 'average' tasting chili, no better than any you could find on the shelf at your local IGA, was so so so small, that I thought the server had mistakenly given us the cup size instead of the bowl. But he assured me this was the bowl. News Flash, this is NOT an effing bowl! It is barely more than appetizer size. I expressed my incredulity to the server, to which he said 'sorry'. Sorry is not good enough buddy. I am soured on Tacoritas. I almost feel like I should put them in touch with the International Weights and Measures institute in Stockholm so they can be assisted in choosing an actual effing bowl size. And they also need to make their own chili and stop using store brand stuff they probably got off the shelf at Hannafords. Yes, this is me restraining myself. read more

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i have had tacorita a handful of times...tonight was the FINAL straw. i don't know what I was thinking. everytime i give tacorita a chance it just gets worse. the salsa is just chopped up tomato. the chicken is completely unseasoned (same for the beef and vegan substitute which is just a block of tofu). the grilled veggies have no seasoning. what I'm trying to say is that I'd love to see their spice rack. don't waste your money here. food is edible but that's about it. read more

I would give it 0 stars if I could. The worst Mexican food ever... worst food ever. My husband ordered a burrito and I a burrito bowl for delivery. They gave us 2 of the burritos instead. None of the fillings I asked for. Yes it was huge. But just inedible. Very very Dry, no flavor. It was gross. We ended up tossing the order. Never again. read more

So delicious! Have the burrito bowl. It was full of flavor...so good! This was a spontaneous stop and I am so glad we filled our bellies here. read more

Have been here twice and food is always cold. The chicken tastes like it's from a can. Heard other meat/veggie alternatives are better so try those if you go. read more

Could be perfect. "Condiments" should be called sides if you can't fit them in your taco. I would also appreciate either a lip on the plate or a bigger plate. Portions are adequate for price point Hot sauce selection is excellent and the service is fast and polite. Environment is great a much needed alternative to margaritas in Orono. Also bar has everything except wine. read more

I was recomended to try this place, I wish I hadnt been. Worst excuse for "mexican" ive ever had even by Maine standards. Rice is very clearly just uncle Ben's rice (if its not then uncle Ben should look into copyright claims) and there were bones in my food, beans tasted like chemicals and greens looked a week old, worst resturant ive ever had food from read more

Me and my girlfriend were not disappointed. Being as she is eating for two the head sized carnitas pork burrito was perfect to feed the two lovely ladies, my California burrito was excellent as were the rice and beans. All around awesome experience read more

I've only eaten here once so maybe it was just an off day, but I'd like to think it is the norm. The food is so good. I went to school out in the southwest and have yet to be overly impressed with any Mexican spot in the area. Nice job Tacorita! The tacos are pretty close to street tacos. Things could be a bit more spicy but things taste fresh. Thanks! read more

We loved it. It is exactly what it looks like. A perfect stop to grab lunch, snack or quick easier dinner and drink in a college town. Our experience the food was better than Marg's across the street. We had Chimi's and taco's (sorry no pics. we ate them too fast). Thanks for a good lunch that my son keeps wanting to revisit. read more

an honest to goodness godsend for a college student. excellent tacos for affordable prices are exactly what this small town needed. will be coming again and again. read more