I don't know how long this taco stand has been here, but I think it's been forever. Ha ha. I've heard from other people that have visited it over the years, and it seems to be a staple on the popular Midvale street. It's a cash-only establishment, and the prices are so low that you'll easily be able to have a nice meal for whatever you've got in your wallet. I enjoyed two tacos-a beef and a chicken, both absolutely amazing. The flavor is great, the tortillas are warm and fresh-everything about it is great. If you're looking for authentic street tacos and don't mind eating in your car or in the parking lot, this is a fantastic option. I may find myself driving over and setting up a taco picnic in the back of my truck this summer. Grab a plate and come join me. read more

Food was fantastic - we had the tacos (asada and pollo) and a burro. They do take credit cards, but you pay at the little bakery called Casa Blanca just a couple of shops up from the stand. Great little spot! read more

Delicious tacos were catered by this restaurant at a graduation party we attended. Wonderfully made tacos, can't stop at just a few, I tried the pork, the chicken, but the carne asada was the best! All the fixins were also offered, Chile/salsa, cabbage filler, peppers, cilantro, cheese, lime, and red & green sauce. Homemade and full of flavor. I'm not sure how much it was to have the little taco trailer to come, but I'd dare say it was totally worth it. The leftover meat and tortillas were left with the hosts. Nice worker cooking the meat. I would definitely grab lunch here or have them cater sometime! read more

Tacos El Cuñado - Tacooooos - Mexican Near Me - Midvale, Utah

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Good food, a but slow but obviously homemade. Reasonably priced. Restaurant was clean & they were on top Of clearing the tabletops and cleaning not only the tables but the condiments and the seats read more

Best tacos in SLC! Carne asada burrito was delicious, and so were the carnita tacos. The meat was flavorful and crispy.

Delicious AF (AF stands for always fantastic)! I went looking for this place and wound up at the other spot I wrote a lovely review on but anyways I finally had the chance to try it today and it was like I've been waiting all my life to try it (it is the cabeza) I was in love with the fatty head meat! It was so good! Toppings/things to put on your taco not really my liking but it didn't need much. Just a splash of lime, some cabbage and a drop or line of that green salsa/sauce It was good always fantastic! Oh yeah and it's was cheaper than the all night place in WVC (shrug emoji) I found my new spot (praying hands emoji, shaka emoji) read more

When life was normal amd we saw people, I would go here a couple times a week. The carne asada is my favorite. They are low cost and the pico and green sauce they provide is really good. It's one of my favorite places to eat. read more

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I definitely concur with all the five star reviews; these tacos are REALLY good. While I enjoyed the carnitas and carne asada, I thoroughly enjoyed the pastor (seasoned pork) and cabeza (beef head/cheek) tacos. The flavor in the pastor is like nothing I've ever experienced, quite possibly my new favorite, and the cabeza was fatty, tasty, and so, so tender! Another thing: recently, I've stopped putting condiments on tacos, except for carnitas. I find that the meat and tortillas are the flavors I crave. Anyone else feel the same way? Anyhow, if you're looking for an alternative to your 'other' favorite taco stands, get to Center Street Midvale, and see why there's a crowd standing and sitting around this taco cart. Enjoy! read more

Very good, cheap, and quick tacos. I drive by here all the time and finally decided to give this taco cart a whirl. I ordered two chicken, carne asada, and spicy pork tacos. I loaded each taco with toppings as sauces -- the green sauce was my favorite and the hot sauce was HOT! My favorite was the carne asada taco, it had very nice flavors. For $1.25 a taco, I will sure be back to get more. read more

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This was a catered job at a wedding and it was incredible. Maybe the idea of all you can eat swayed me but honestly, the taste was unreal. Not only did they have the tasty typical street taco meat options but they set up a lovely table with all the toppings and fixings. This was an awesome options and a breath of fresh air for a wedding. Craving some right now. read more

Being from the east coast, this taco stand surpasses all my experiences with the taco food truck industry. These tacos are so so good, I have to have them two times a week. It really satisfies all my cravings and you can't just have uno, I got to get like 4 tacos. I do the trifecta of beef, pork and chicken. I don't even add any sauces to them. They have a spicy pickled onion, some limes and the pic are all you ever need on these tacos. I just can't stop talking about them and craving them. Can't wait until Tuesday to grab some more. read more

Tacos El Cuñado - These speak for themselves. Now get in my belly!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Midvale, Utah

The meat for all the tacos was unseasoned and really really oily. When I say early I mean my hands was dripping oil and the plate was filled up. Never in my life have I ever had El Pastor like that, super oily, gray in color and BURNT- Worst of all. Nothing better than biting into a taco for a mouthful of char. Really this place has hit rock bottom. I've seen the slow decline for the past few months, and now they've resorted to serving left overs (including el pico de gallo, expiring in the BAGS). There was aluminum pieces in our meat, Ive never been so disgusted. I will NEVER come back, get a better experience a little down the street at el Pariente. Or starve- that would've been preferable then biting into oil and burnt char. Never. Again. Wish I could mention one tasty thing- I can't. Save your money Im so disappointed and having the worst stomach pain possible. read more

The best carne asada and cabeza tacos I've ever had at a taco truck. These tacos are out of this world, the meat is tender and juicy and the tortillas were perfectly cooked (not too soggy, just enough crisp). I was stunned to find such quality meat at only $1.25 per taco. I didn't try any of the other meats but if they were anything like the carne asada or cabeza then you can't go wrong. For the tacos alone, this place deserves 5 stars, but I had to take one away for two things. 1. Both salsa offerings (green and red) were so spicy that it almost made the taco inedible. For someone who loves spicy food these salsas were too much, and unfortunately there was no medium or mild salsa offering. 2. The price of tacos and burritos are more expensive than any other taco truck. $6 dollars for quesadillas and $7 dollars for burritos. Definitely stick to ordering tacos. If you're in the Midvale area, and are craving some delicious tacos consider stopping here to satisfy your craving. read more

Best taco cart in the valley. They have been guests at school events I have held for the last ten years. Not only is their food delicious, they believe in giving back. I have attempted to hire them for catering meals for teachers several times. They always came through with the tacos but refused to accept a dime. Finally, after feeling the spirit of one of our events, the owner came back with her cart and family a few weeks later to provide free tacos to all 500 students and staff members. Give them a try. You will not be disappointed. This is a REAL authentic taco cart not a fancy fusion food truck. read more

Mexican food cart near Old Town Midvale. Don't be confused, there's another one about a block west of here. On a windy day you could probably spit and hit one from the other. But this is the one further east. Last I checked, the fella who owns this actually owns this cart and one up on State Street at 3 Alarm Saloon. The umbrella is "Tacos El Pariente" and the names on the carts can be "El Cuñado" or "El Pariente." But they all have big white signs with red writing showing the menu and prices. I can't say that anything really stood out for me on this cart. I've eaten here a couple of times and never been disappointed, but it's just pretty straight forward. Boo for charging $4 for burritos and not $3 like my faves near Sears in SLC proper. Still, for $4 you're probably doing just fine. Big bonus is that they're open pretty late. At least until 10pm, sometimes on the weekend I see them there later. And they're nice enough and will sit and chat if you've got a second. No place to sit down, so it's hover fare for sure. Get a taco fix on the cheap if you're nearby. Solid Mexican basics produced from this cart. read more

AMAZING!!! best tacos I've had in a LONG time. Thank you, to the lady who served me today.... fluffy de blanco over here felt welcome. read more

This review is for the cart located on State street. I want to say i'd give this place 3.5 stars rather than 4. Smaller selection of taco meats compared to pariente. I've had their al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, and buche. Buche is intestine and it's not as bad as it sounds, it even comes a little crispy. i heard that extra crispy can be requested. The parking lot needs to be re-asphalted. No where to sit unless you want to sit in your car or on the ground along side Team Gear's building. Lemons slices were unlimited (despite high prices); at Pariente, it's given to you. On one Saturday at 2pm and they ran out of grilled onions, very disappointed. :( They only have 2 sauces: red and green avocado.I like their carnitas a lot. It comes fairly lean and crispy read more

Tacos El Cuñado - top: carne asada & al pastor, bottom: carnitas & buche - Mexican Near Me - Midvale, Utah

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Best taco stand ever, great service and delicious meat. Always clean area and fresh salads, dressing kind of spicy but have an indistinctive mexican flavor. Not even in california taste tacos like this, highly recommended. read more

Yum! The flavors in their meat options (especially chicken) were far better than the three previous taco carts I've tried. Their tacos are $1.25 so a quarter more expensive than the others, everything else is the same priced. The biggest downfall to their success - their cooler side/taco toppings are disgustingly sad. They don't look or taste fresh, and they don't carry the same characteristics of what my preferred taco cart has set for my expectations. However, their salsas are HOT. And four other people with me said the same thing. We loved it but just be careful when you go to squirt it all over your decisions. read more

Tacos El Cuñado - 2 carne asada + 1 chicken = delicious tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Midvale, Utah

Hi! My name is Alyssa and I'm a tacoholic. With no intention of stopping. The women who runs it is always friendly and fast at making our food. A little pricier than other taco carts but super worth it. I always order the carne asada and the cabeza tacos (don't give me that look this white girl needs her fix). The green sauce is your only option if we are to stay friends. Afterwards I usually visit their sister store next door to pick up some cheap pasteries. They aren't the highest quality but for $ .50/each I don't expect anything more. Makes for a delicious, flavorful meal. I'm a second generation taco cuñado fan with no regrets. ***Just be aware if you wait the toppings will be gone as this place is very busy around meal times read more

It's only two days later, but... I have more words about this place. The carnitas were amazing again - who needs cheese in a taco when the delicious fats in the meat taste like cheese already? Exactly. And I don't know what kind of drugs they put in the al pastor, but they must be the best kind, because OH MY GOD it's good; if it were a powder, I'd snort and freebase it. No, really. I believe they do catering, too. What are you waiting for? I know my writing about it is spellbinding to read, but you really need to get moving and tell Google maps to get you there, post-haste! read more

The tacos are the bomb!!! I got some yummy carne Asada Tacos and this yummy Jalapeño! It was way spicy just like I like them!! Highly recommend it! read more

Tacos El Cuñado - The tacos are the bomb!!! - Mexican Near Me - Midvale, Utah

I didn't know what to expect from Mexican food in Utah. Being from California and authentic food all around me, this was great! I got an asada taco and chicken taco. I added some cabbage, pico and onion. Yummy! I wasn't sure it was really open on Sunday, since everything else seems closed. It was. It was a popular location too. read more

This taco stand is the bomb!!! The meat is great! The salsas are excellent. Every time I come here the tacos are always a A+

I love this taco truck!!! Me and my husband actually has them cater our rehearsal dinner for our wedding everyone loved it! And it was nice cause everyone from out of state could drink at our family's home and have a bbq with out cooking. They Set up the hole taco truck and you could go back for as much as you wanted! We go here all the time. The lady's who make the food are really nice and fast with your food! The pastor is great and the carnitas! I love the cara asada! I have tried thE chicken and it is really good but I like the other meats better but that is just my preference. We go there a lot, And me and my husband eat for less than 20 dollars so it is great. I would not hesitate to eat here. read more

Incredible food - the flavor and spices are perfect! Since moving to SLC, I have missed good Mexican food with flavor and a nice spicy kick. I will definitely be back again!! read more

Oh. My. Gosh. Best tacos I have EVER had. My husband and I died and went to heaven. We went back for seconds and thirds. We are big taco lovers, and eat them all the time... but these were hands down the best we've ever had. read more

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I come to this taco stand on average about once every 2 weeks and it has never disappointed me. I used to only get the tacos but I recently tried their burrito and it was also amazing! Jeffrey S. said they are $4 but I have been paying $5 for the burrito (I guess they raised the price in the past year) but it is still worth it because the burritos are gigantic. I've tried their carne asada, pollo, and their al pastor but I saw someone order buche (intestine) and chicharron (pig skin) the other day and I want to go back and try those! The prices here are more expensive than the taco stand downtown and the salsa is a little too spicy for me but I still come back to this stand because it is much closer to me than the downtown one. read more

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Excellent tacos! I don't really like to eat from taco trucks/food stands because of hygienic trust issues but this stand has excellent carne asada tacos (it was worth the risk and I didn't get sick!) I also tried the carnitas but it was a little too "porky" tasting if you know what I mean. Service was excellent as well. My husband was the one that went to pick them up but he said the lady was really friendly and it was snowing! Making delicious tacos in the snow for starving people, that's dedication. They also only take cash! read more

Taco carts are where you go to feel like you're being more authentic. I haven't really been to a BAD taco cart. It's kind of hard to mess up carne asada tacos honestly. This place, just like most other taco carts, is pretty good. They even have rice and beans which is a staple I see often lost on other carts. I feel the best way to judge a taco cart isn't even on their tacos or burritos, but on the beauty of their salsa coolers. This one was unique in that they had two different kinds of grilled onions, grilled jalapenos, and of course the staples of cabbage, pico de gallo, and 4 salsas in squeeze bottles. I went for the green one and it was pleasantly spicy. Spicier than I anticipated and I was appreciative of that. Also strategically located next to a soccer supply store. So leave work, come grab a taco and eat it standing up in a parking lot outside. It's the Mexican/American dream. read more

Tacos El Cuñado - Office taco day - Mexican Near Me - Midvale, Utah

Wow... I was not expecting to have such a great burrito in Utah. Seriously, this was better mexican than taco trucks in Orange County. I got the cabeza meat mixed with all the other meat (al completo) since they were low on cabeza. Meat was so tender and very flavorful. You get to put whatever you want and they will wrap it for u. The red and green sauces were delicious too. Watch out for the jalapeños, they will burn your mouth! My hubby said his tacos were really good too, and totally satisfied his authentic taco craving. The only reason this isn't five stars is because it was a bit more expensive than I am used to paying at taco trucks. read more

The tacos are really delicious! I got a chicken, pork, and spicy pork tacos! The spicy pork was my favorite ! It definitely has a kick to it. She also made the food pretty fast! We didn't have to wait long at all, and the food was cheap! The only thing is I got a way bad stomach ache after! read more

I love this taco truck! They never disappoint. Everything is amazing. The carne asada is tasty and the cabeza is a must try. I dream about how good it is. Coming here is a routine! read more

Price alone puts me off of this. $8 for a burrito? That and their salsa has almost no tomatoes. We need to bring back taco carts, in a big way, for the competition. This is close to price gouging, probably covid related. I can get a full platter at a nice restaurant for that. read more

Best street tacos!! And super cheap!! All of the meats taste so good and love all the topping to go on top!

Terrific little taco stand in a sketchy part of town. Makes for an interesting evening out. There's no place to sit and eat, but I think that's pretty normal with most taco trailers. Tried all the taco meats and the chicken was the most flavorful and unique. I'll return for sure. Inexpensive and great, friendly service. read more

Got a spicy pork burrito and 3 tacos and it was all very good, but there wasn't a visible menu and I had to ask the person cooking what I could get and how much it all was. read more

I can not believe the great ratings this place has received. It was the worst Mexican food i have ever eaten, and expensive too ($12 for lunch). I cannot list everything that was bad, there is simply too much. I will however, share with you the good part of my lunch, NOTHING!! read more

Not everyday you want Mexican food but I just want you to drive by with your windows down and take a whiff of the aroma from this cart. El Cuñado taco stand. Everytime I pass by my stomach instantly makes space. That craving just kicks right in and next thing you know your looking around for change in the car. Best thing about it is they also take debit or credit. How convenient. read more

Yep, I have a taco addiction. Desperate addicts do desperate things and buying food from a food cart is either brave or the move of a man desperate for tacos. Whatever the reason I find myself coming here every couple of weeks or so. The al pastor is good but not great. The carne asada however is the best in town. The steak tender in the middle with a little crispy char on the outside. These tacos are a buck each and they ain't skinny boy tacos, they're loaded. The salsa cooler is always well stocked and fresh. The only reason i knocked off a star is because when I want tacos I typically want tacos al pastor and they're just ok here. read more