Checked out this spot since it was next to my studio! Came out super fast and it was delicious! You use a kiosk to order before getting served. They got the tacos out to me fast! Not super amazing tacos but definitely does the job. I think the pineapple is canned. read more

Still humongous burritos, however, quality has fallen off a lot. Got two burritos using the tablet to order, my carne asada was burnt in places, hard to eat after that and my GFs was made with the wrong sauce (she wanted green tomatillo, but got the red hot) as well as they left off the cheese which we paid extra for, and the barbacoa had no real flavor. Disappointing to say the least. We won't be back. read more

tacos Don Rafa - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Millcreek, Utah

This is a little gem ;) $1.50 yummy Street Tacos at a little and cute neighborhood strip mall. The decor is very regional and colorful. Each table has a pot of chimichurri for your delight. They have Mexican Coke and it's the perfect compliments to your tacos. read more

tacos Don Rafa - Mexican Near Me - Millcreek, Utah

My husband and I just found our new go-to take out place! Got 8 tacos for around $15 - absolutely unbeatable. The take out service was incredibly fast and easy. The tacos were perfect for a late night snack - my favorite was the chicken. Beware the red sauce. I accidentally doused my first taco in it and proceeded to sweat and hallucinate for the following 30 minutes. Green sauce was bomb. read more

The best tacos and great value! No frills place, you now order at the tablet. Tacos are $1.50 each and quesadillas are around $6. You choose your meat and the toppings and your other is ready in a few minutes. The employees don't seem to speak much English if at all but they seem very friendly. The restaurant has just a few tables so it looks like most people order to go. The tacos are street taco size but full of meat and toppings and of course flavor. Great place to go for a delicious, quick bite! read more

tacos Don Rafa - All this for less than $25! - Mexican Near Me - Millcreek, Utah

This place has high reviews and I think it's misleading. Thursday night and this place is not busy. Usually an indication. Decided to give them a chance. Got an asada burrito. It isn't as big compared to other Mexican places. But it is also less expensive. Because they're not busy, the ingredients aren't really as fresh as you'd want. Rice was dished out from a plastic bag. Beans from a plastic container. Doesn't appear that they would be hot. Only the asada looked like it would be hot from the metal container. There was a dead fly in the pineapple container. Pineapple and juice definitely from a can. Told the worker and she threw it away. The place was really warm. No A/C. Just a fan at the door with the door opened. Ended up eating the burrito. Hope I don't get sick or have the runs later. Was it worth the risk? IDK. Go back? Likely not. I'll stick to Real Taqueria. Didn't go there cus it was late and they were closing. read more

tacos Don Rafa - Water bottle to compare size. - Mexican Near Me - Millcreek, Utah

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I visited this place on Monday afternoon. The place was clean, but there were flies inside. The door was open, and the heat was unbearable. I ordered six carne asada tacos. The tortillas were half-cooked and cold. The meat was so thin that you couldn't see it or the rest of the ingredients. Honestly, I've never seen such horrible tacos. The tortillas were sweet and dry, the meat was cold, and there were just a few tiny pieces of cabbage. The service was fast and friendly, and the ordering kiosk was very helpful. However, I don't recommend it at all. We threw them in the trash after trying them. It was a small amount of money, but it hurt a lot. I will never come back. read more

Was so excited that Tacos Don Rafa now has a storefront very close to my house. They are known for being the taco cart that is open 365 days a year, down by where Sears used to be downtown. Such a great place to stop for some amazing tacos. The guy behind the counter suggested his mole as it was fresh and spicy. I am so glad I took his advice. I ordered a chicken mole taco and two al pastor tacos. Quick, fast, and friendly service, I can't wait to return! This location has a nice seating area if you choose to stay to eat your food, but they will also package it to go if needed. read more

I have been going to the taco cart downtown for many years now, so I was excited to see they were coming in as a small restaurant. Tacos Don Rafa really does have the best street tacos! The restaurant is pretty small, there is only about 4-5 places to sit. You order your food and they make it right as you order, so it's just like the ordering process at the taco cart. I of course had to get the street tacos with carne asada. They really are the best! Unfortunately these tacos were a lot more oily than the ones at the taco cart. The salsa also had a different flavor than the one at the taco cart. I also noticed that the prices are a little more than the prices at the taco cart but it totally makes sense being that this is a restaurant. The taco cart and this restaurant are the same distance for me, so I'll probably just stick with going to the taco cart. I hope this restaurant does well, I'm really happy for them! You should just come by and give them a chance for yourself! read more

tacos Don Rafa - Carne asada street tacos with red sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Millcreek, Utah

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I have walked past this place several times now so tonight I decided it was time to give this cute little place a shot. And I am glad I did. I walked in just before closing time and the staff was friendly and made suggestions since they could tell I had no idea what to order. I heard the words "chorizo burrito" I was hooked. I got it to go and enjoyed it when I arrived home. It was gigantic, fresh, and full of flavor. I can't wait to go back and try the other options. Go hungry, or plan on taking leftovers home. And the prices are very reasonable. Well done Tacos Don Rafa! read more

tacos Don Rafa - The menu - Mexican Near Me - Millcreek, Utah

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I went here about a year ago and it was good. I recently went back for some tacos and a quesadilla. The ingredients seem cheap which can be okay but everything lacks Mexican flair and flavor. They also use cheddar cheese in their quesadillas now which is a strange decision considering it was cheese glue by the time I sat down to eat. Definitely do not get their chicken. If you want good authentic Mexican food I unfortunately can't recommend this place anymore. Maybe their taco truck is better? read more

Kudos to this place for keeping prices low! $2 per taco! Asada is still my favorite. I ordered delivery. Loved how they pack taco bar items on top and provided one lime per taco (how it should be!). These tasted great, even though I ate them 45 minutes after they were made. I can only imagine how fresh and delicious they are when dining in! read more

tacos Don Rafa - Mexican Near Me - Millcreek, Utah

tacos Don Rafa was a delicious hit! The staff was friendly, and we enjoyed our tasty Carne Asada Burritos. The carne asada was tender and very flavorful. The hot salsa was spicy - which I loved! This small hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant is worth checking out. read more

If you didn't grow up going to their OG cart by sears you missed out but its so exciting to see that they now have a storefront. I love hole in the wall places like this. The tacos are insanely cheap and you get the full homey vibes, even paying for your meal after you eat instead of immediately after ordering. There's cold jarritos in the fridge and the kindest service! read more

Probably the best Mexican food in the state of Utah. Whether you go to the downtown stand location or the new Millcreek brick & mortar spot, it's all delicious. I've tried almost everything on the menu now and nothing disappoints. Pastor, asada, and chicken (on the right day, can be a touch dry sometimes) are the favorites for me. Usually get tacos but you can't go wrong with a burrito or quesadilla (try a pastor quesadilla). The pico is fresh and tasty and the hot red salsa might be the best I've ever tried. Unbelievably good, first time I ate here was a religious experience. Service is quick, friendly, and helps keep my very limited Spanish skills sharp. Eat here. It's a local small business that's become a staple of Salt Lake City for very good reason. read more

tacos Don Rafa - a plate of tacos on a checkered paper - Mexican Near Me - Millcreek, Utah

Awesome taco shop in Millcreek. Tacos are only $1.50 each and have everything that you want in a good street taco... Carne Asada, chicken, pork, Barbacoa... you name it. We went at 8:30 in the evening, and it wasn't very crowded. The staff there didn't speak much, English, but you don't need to speak much Spanish in order for them to get your order right. Awesome food! Great service! Amazing price! read more

The food really just lacked any sort of seasoning and felt very bland. The prices and portion sizes were really good. I would definitely give them another try because if it was a one-off this place would be awesome. read more

Wow. That's literally all I ever need to say about this place! They are so authentic the only other time I had a taco this good I was on a moped in Mexico on a beach. These are amazing so many other carts are nearby so lots of competition but guaranteed they blow the others out of the water! Delicious read more

Amazing tacos for a price you can't beat. Very authentic, clean, and good atmosphere. Service was quick and friendly. Try this spot next time you're in salt lake! read more

The food was fast, tasty, and cheap! I would come back here in a heartbeat! Check them out!

The tacos were solid but this place scams you if you don't pay attention. I paid by card and asked to leave a tip in my payment as well. Later that evening when I checked my statements the total they said wasn't what I was charged on my card. Definitely ask for a receipt and don't let them up charge you. read more

five stars as always! i left a review a few months ago and every time i've been back, it's been just as great, if not better! if you haven't tried them yet, you're seriously missing out read more

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Best tacos and customer service! Thank you so much Angie. I love coming here!!! Also, the food is so cheap and so good.

Sooo good! Authentic Mexican street tacos. The red sauce is to die for but not for the faint of heart.

Delicious, quick service, and chill vibes. High quality food at an unbeatable price. Definitely recommend going here.

Best taco shop around. Great addition to Holladay/Millcreek. Food is fantastic, service and owners are great.

One of the best tacos in all the valley, the asada burrito is my favorite. the only bad thing is you need cash, they charge you for the credit card commission. read more

WOW! This little taco shop was such a great find! It recently opened and we are so glad we chose it for dinner. I have alot to say about it as it was such a surprise. We were about to order our regular thai from chaiyo thai to go, but when we pulled in and saw a lone man sitting quietly in the empty taco shop my corazon said to give it a try. It's an adorable shop, clean, comfortable, quiet and decorated beautifully. The man behind the counter was friendly and seemed more than happy to prepare our orders. While we don't know much spanish we had no problem communicating and ordering, asking for some accompaniments and salsas on the side, all of which he was happy to quickly pack up for our togo. He was very conscious of what we wanted and made sure to ask if there were any preferences or omissions we wanted on our food. I wanted it all, my SO likes to keep it simple- he's missing out. We got all the chicken dishes available at the time, a bunch of chicken tacos, a chicken quesadilla and a chicken burrito. We were really impressed by the food. The cute tacos are the perfect little size, the price was phenomenal, the tortillas delicious and thin- but held up perfectly to the taco filling. The chicken was mixed with peppers and seasonings that made it so flavorful. Our chicken quesadilla was stuffed full and crisped perfectly, so flavorful. The chicken burrito was really impressive. Perfect proportions of cheese, flavorful chicken, rice and beans. The beans were particularly delicious tasting, and not too soft or smooshy and also not swimming in beany juice that usually make burritos soggy and wet. Our togo order held up for the drive home and NO soggy tortillas like you get with other places that put beans in their burritos. If you get burritos from other places you know they put TOO much rice and wet beans and it won't hold up being steamed on the ride home- not a problem with this taco shop! The 3 salsas have a good kick too, red hot salsa, a Verde and an avocado salsa. They also had jalapeños, cucumber, cabbage, cilantro/onion and pico to accompany. But the best thing about this place-besides the food were the prices! Our minds were blown that we got all of that food and friendly service for less than 20 bucks! Unheard of nowadays! And makes it easier to leave a generous tip. So when Real Taqueria is closed or too crowded you MUST head up the street to this shop. I love Real Taq. but the chicken at Don Rafa is so much more tender and tastier even if it is more simple it seems more traditional. Thank you for the great meal, we will be back and will be pleased to see this place packed like it should be. Go there now thank me later. read more

tacos Don Rafa - Mexican Near Me - Millcreek, Utah

From downtown taco truck that we frequented when living there to our new neighborhood taco place by our new house. We LOVE Don Rafas. Best tacos around. Accept no substitutes! read more

This place is so delicious and so cheap! This is the same group as the much loved (famous) taco truck located at Sears in downtown Salt Lake. But this is a brick-and-mortar version with somewhere to sit! I'm afraid that no one knows about it because there's no visible sign from the street. But just type the address into your mapping software of choice and you'll be good to go. For cheap and yummy tacos this is the place to go. read more

You're missing out on the most slept on taco shop in the salt lake valley. Music will make you feel like you're sipping mojitos on Cancun's beach. The customer service makes you feel like a gringo and I quite like that. Source: trust me bro. read more

tacos Don Rafa - Tacos are literally $1.50. - Mexican Near Me - Millcreek, Utah

Tacos are small and inexpensive. The carne asada and pastor were delicious! Good taco spot like street tacos of Mexico.

This place is awesome. The food is delicious & the restaurant is clean. It's small so takeout might be a great option. The people are very kind & the tacos are delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Service was amazing and food was outstanding! I felt like I was in Mexico eating tacos. The Sopa is amazing, too. I highly recommend this place. Blanca was fabulous! read more

big burrito but very dry! both me and my sisters burritos came huge but quality was probably my worst experience ever!

amazing service with even better food for a great price Would recommend for a quick new lunch spot

Dirty restaurant, overfilling garbage, kitchen looked like a disgusting mess. No ability to add your own salsa or toppings like any other taco place. The person adding toppings added massive amounts of salsa and toppings. Taco taste - it wasn't good. Ive been to don Rafa for years at their cart. This was a serious let down. I won't be returning. I am shocked at the other reviews that are amazing. Its clear we had different experiences on different days. read more

Amazing food and even better service 10/10 would go again. I got the beef Quesadilla. It's was amazing

It was good and nice to have authentic tacos on the east side of town. Pleasant staff and ambience, good for a fast bite.

Love this new Millcreek location. I love their Carne asada tacos! They are some of the best in town!